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(11873, 4, '2013-06-27 11:46:20', '2013-06-27 15:46:20', 'By Carson Moore\r\n\r\nDevin Taylor is a hard man to miss. At last Saturday’s Devin Taylor Appreciation Day celebration, he towered over the crowds of people who had lined up to meet their hometown hero. Standing tall at 6’7”, Taylor initially presents quite an imposing figure, but the moment he smiles and shakes your hand, it’s evident that he’s simply glad to be back in the Lowcountry, around the people and places he calls home.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11874\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Devin-Taylor-and-girls.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11874\" alt=\"Devin Taylor towers above local fans.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Devin-Taylor-and-girls-300x251.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" /></a> Devin Taylor towers above local fans.[/caption]\r\n\r\nA Beaufort native, Devin Taylor enjoys every opportunity he gets to revisit his hometown.\r\n\r\n“The best thing about Beaufort,” he said, “is just the general experience. Not many people have the opportunity to say they come from a place like this.”\r\n\r\nHaving attended the University of South Carolina, Taylor graduated with a degree in integrated information technology.  His interest in technology extends beyond the classroom. “He always tries to get his hands on the newest things out on the market,” said Tanner Powell, a rising USC freshman and close friend of Taylor’s. “He loves technology.”\r\n\r\nLike many of the kids who grew up here, Taylor also visits home to relax and have a good time, and has many interests beyond the latest electronics. “I like to do normal stuff,” he chuckles, “I go fishing, mud racing, hiking, and sometimes hunting.” He uses the rest of his spare time to hang out at the sandbar, where he can often be seen cooling down in the water or taking it easy on a boat with friends.\r\n\r\nAside from recognizing his hometown as a place to come and escape everyday life, the football star acknowledges that his roots are deeply embedded in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nTaylor’s name is known in every household in the town, and he’s often the center of attention when he visits. People flock to him to take pictures and snag autographs, and not a single one comes away from it unimpressed.\r\n\r\nPowell describes him as being, “introverted until you get to know him, then you see that he’s funny in his own way.”\r\n\r\nKristy Kelnhofer, a local schoolteacher, also speaks fondly of Taylor. “He [Devin] has always been a quiet leader, leading with actions, not with words. He sets a wonderful example for others to look up to.”\r\n\r\nTaylor wasn’t always such a prominent public figure, however. His initial introduction to football came on the Lady’s Island Middle School field, under the guidance of local coach Jerry Hatcher. Coach Hatcher proved to be an important source of inspiration for Taylor as he moved up the football food chain, shaping him as a player as he transitioned to Beaufort High School. “Coach [Hatcher] has been there for me all through middle and high school,” Taylor explained, “He really pushed me to play well.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11875\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"222\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/USC-51.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11875\" alt=\"Devin Taylor is seen in his Gamecock #98 jersey during last year\'s season.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/USC-51-222x300.jpg\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" /></a> Devin Taylor is seen in his Gamecock #98 jersey during last year\'s season.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt seems like Coach Hatcher’s lessons have paid off in the long run. In his senior year of high school, Taylor took the Beaufort High team to the state championships, and earned recognition on the All-State team. He was a hero among the students at Beaufort High, as well as the local football fans. In fact, his time as a defensive-end on the high school team was so impressive, that it earned him a place on the USC Gamecocks, where he earned notoriety as a Freshman All-SEC player and third team All-American, as well as first team All-SEC in 2010.\r\n\r\nFor the first time, Taylor was on the national stage, playing football in front of thousands of fans and millions of at-home viewers.\r\n\r\nHowever, the stresses of constantly being in the limelight don’t faze Taylor in the slightest. “You’re always in sight, no matter where you are,” he explains, “You’ve just got to stay positive and be a good representative of your team.”\r\n\r\nThis philosophy has followed him from his place on the Gamecocks college team to his new role as a professional football player for the Detroit Lion. For Taylor, playing for the Lions is a dream job.\r\n\r\n“The best part of playing for the NFL?” he laughs, “Definitely playing for the NFL ... that’s pretty cool in itself!”\r\n\r\nAlthough he might play for a new team, Devin Taylor keeps his home and the people who’ve helped him along the way close to his heart. On his wrist, along with numerous other rubber bands declaring the causes he supports, are two bands that stand out to locals: a dark green Beaufort High School band and a garnet USC Gamecocks football bracelet.\r\n\r\nAs for the future, Taylor’s got one goal in mind: “I’m just going to make the team [the Lions],” he said, “I’m going to play.”', 'Devin Taylor: From USC to the Detroit Lions, this local football star honors his Lowcountry roots', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'devin-taylor-from-usc-to-the-detroit-lions-this-local-football-star-honors-his-lowcountry-roots', '', '', '2013-06-27 11:46:20', '2013-06-27 15:46:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11873', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11877, 4, '2013-06-27 12:07:36', '2013-06-27 16:07:36', 'Street Music on Paris Avenue  is a free concert series that is a gift from the Town of Port Royal, produced by ARTworks, the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. At 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29, Angela Easterling and the Beguilers will perform. “Innocence and clarity so fresh as to be dangerous,” according to Maverick.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11896\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/angela_easterling.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11896\" alt=\"Performer Angela Easterling\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/angela_easterling-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Performer Angela Easterling[/caption]\r\n\r\nAngela Easterling is a farm-raised, South Carolina-bred, All-American girl; her country roots run deep, and her music carries the flavor of her distinctly American culture and upbringing. So why would she do an album of original songs in French? Angela’s answer, “Why not?” she laughs. Why not, indeed, when the result speaks for itself: a combination of sweet southern Americana music and the lovely, romantic language spoken along The Seine, coming together to create something truly unique and unexpected. In addition to awards, her music has been featured in commercials and Animal Planet, and the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Root’s Music.” Bring your chairs and dancing shoes. The rain location is The Shed in Old Village Port Royal. For more, contact ARTworks at 843-279-2787, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Street Music on Paris Avenue: Angela Easterling', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'street-music-on-paris-avenue-angela-easterling', '', '', '2013-06-27 12:07:36', '2013-06-27 16:07:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11877', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11879, 4, '2013-06-27 11:50:38', '2013-06-27 15:50:38', '<b>ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students were named to the 2012-13 President’s List:\r\n\r\n• Destinee Andrews, a Sophomore History major from Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Brandon Fordham, a Senior Radiologic Sciences major from Beaufort.\r\n\r\nIn order to make the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least nine semester hours of course work and earn a 4.0 grade point average during two consecutive fall and spring semesters.\r\n\r\nThe following students were named to the Spring 2013 Dean’s List at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga:\r\n\r\n• Destinee Andrews\r\n\r\n• Emily Estes, Nursing major from Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Brandon Fordham.\r\n\r\nThe following local students graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University on Saturday, May 4, 2013:\r\n\r\n• Kristina Geddes, from Beaufort, SC, graduated with a degree in Liberal Studies\r\n\r\n• Tiffany Grayson, from Beaufort, SC, graduated with a degree in Public Health\r\n\r\n• Morgan Mize, from Beaufort, SC, graduated with a degree in Nursing\r\n\r\n• Tonya Patterson, from Beaufort, SC, graduated with a degree in Health Science\r\n\r\n• Rose Washington-Shellman, from Beaufort, SC, graduated with a degree in Public Health.\r\n\r\nNearly 700 degrees were conferred to candidates representing Armstrong’s College of Education, College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Technology.\r\n\r\n<b>THE CITADEL</b>\r\n\r\nCadet Jack Washington Jr., of Lady’s Island, will travel to Canada this summer with The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes. The Citadel’s premier musical unit will participate in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the largest indoor show in the world featuring more than 2,000 Canadian and international military and civilian performers. This will be the Regimental Band and Pipes’ first appearance at the Nova Scotia Tattoo. It comes three years after a prestigious invitation and performance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2010. As one of the 21 companies comprising the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, the Regimental Band and Pipes leads the way and sets the tempo that all other cadets follow. While the Regimental Band and Pipes functions as a single cadet company at The Citadel, it has two parts — the Regimental Band and the Regimental Pipe Band. Cadet Washington Jr. is majoring in Criminal Justice.\r\n\r\n<b>CLEMSON UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nLocal residents graduated from Clemson University May 10, 2013.\r\n\r\nThey are:\r\n\r\n• Marc William Fisher III of Beaufort, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Production Studies in Performing Arts (Music-Audio Engineering)\r\n\r\n• Robert Douglas Powell of Beaufort, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Management (Human Resource Management Emphasis)\r\n\r\n• David Theodore Tempel III of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture\r\n\r\n• Rebecca Elizabeth Tkach of Beaufort, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences\r\n\r\n• Megan Adrienne Turcotte of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences\r\n\r\n• Justin Thomas White of Beaufort, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Management (Entrepreneurship Emphasis).\r\n\r\nThey were among 3,053 students who received degrees at three commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum.\r\n\r\nThe following local residents have been named to the President’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2013 semester:\r\n\r\n• Bonnie Elizabeth Alexander of Beaufort, who is majoring in Food Science.\r\n\r\n• Makenzie Dean Brais of Beaufort, who is majoring in Financial Management.\r\n\r\n• Samantha Leigh Burnsed of Beaufort, who is majoring in Architecture.\r\n\r\n• Jessica Michelle Heim of Beaufort, who is majoring in English (Writing and Publication Studies).\r\n\r\n• James Christopher Huckabee of Beaufort, who is majoring in Computer Engineering.\r\n\r\n• Stephanie Raquel Marie Hudson of Beaufort, who is majoring in Special Education.\r\n\r\n• Guy Maximilian Kemmann of Beaufort, who is majoring in General Engineering.\r\n\r\n• Kelly-Katherine Lloyd of Beaufort, who is majoring in Communication Studies.\r\n\r\n• Katherine Marie Neal of Beaufort, who is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.\r\n\r\n• Rebecca Elizabeth Tkach of Beaufort, who is majoring in Mathematical Sciences.\r\n\r\n• Megan Adrienne Turcotte of Beaufort, who is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.\r\n\r\n• Chelsea Rae Wallace of Beaufort, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education.\r\n\r\n• Justin Thomas White of Beaufort, who is majoring in Management (Entrepreneurship Emphasis).\r\n\r\n• Sloane Ellen Wiggers of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.\r\n\r\n• Brittany Maree Wilson of Beaufort, who is majoring in Accounting.\r\n\r\nTo be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.\r\n\r\nThe following local residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2013 semester:\r\n\r\n• James McLin Berry of Beaufort, who is majoring in Sociology\r\n\r\n• Sarah Beth Bosco of Beaufort, who is majoring in Pre-Business\r\n\r\n• Timothy William Britton of Beaufort, who is majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management)\r\n\r\n• Michael Kamal Chahin of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences\r\n\r\n• Katie Lee Crawford of Beaufort, who is majoring in English (Writing and Publication Studies)\r\n\r\n• Katelyn Grace Dennis of Beaufort, who is majoring in Health Science (Preprofessional Health Studies)\r\n\r\n• Hannah Marie Durbin of Beaufort, who is majoring in Undeclared\r\n\r\n• Luca Clinton Kimbrell of Beaufort, who is majoring in General Engineering\r\n\r\n• August McRaney Lehnert of Beaufort, who is majoring in Architecture\r\n\r\n• Savannah Lamar Lehnert of Beaufort, who is majoring in Environmental Natural Resources (Conservation Biology)\r\n\r\n• Robert Douglas Powell of Beaufort, who is majoring in Management (Human Resource Management Emphasis)\r\n\r\n• Anna Grace Stoddard of Beaufort, who is majoring in Psychology\r\n\r\n• David Theodore Tempel III of Beaufort, who is majoring in Horticulture\r\n\r\n• John Alexander Weller of Beaufort, who is majoring in General Engineering\r\n\r\nTo be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.\r\n\r\n• Timothy Britton of Beaufort was recognized at the Honors and Awards Ceremony of the Clemson University College of Health, Education and Human Development. Britton, a Senior majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, received the Certificate of Recognition for Excellence, Award for Excellence in Community and Recreation Sport and Camp Management.\r\n\r\n<b>COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Carolina University has released names of students who earned the Dean’s List status for the Spring 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average.\r\n\r\n• Stephanie Taylor-Pollock of Beaufort, SC, a sophomore Early Childhood Education major\r\n\r\n• Kevin Neal of Beaufort, SC, a senior Marketing, Management major\r\n\r\n• Casey Burnett of Beaufort, SC, a junior Economics major\r\n\r\n• Peyton Turner of Beaufort, SC, a sophomore Management major\r\n\r\n• Clayton Wynn of Beaufort, SC, a sophomore Elementary Education Pre-Major major.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>COKER COLLEGE</b>\r\n\r\nThe following area residents graduated from Coker College May 18:\r\n\r\n• Jennifer Brooke Sanborn of Beaufort, S.C. graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.\r\n\r\n• Amber Elizabeth Shannon of Beaufort, S.C. graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education.\r\n\r\n<b>DUKE UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nLindsey Ann Ware, daughter of Jim and Nancy Ware, was named to the Dean’s List at Duke University for the Spring 2013 semester. To make the Arts &amp; Sciences Dean’s List, students must rank in the top third of their college. Lindsey will be a senior at Duke University in the fall and is pursuing a double major in Public Policy Studies and Political Science, in addition to a history minor.\r\n\r\n<b>GREENSBORO COLLEGE</b>\r\n\r\nSydney Paige Boggs of Beaufort, S.C., has been named to Greensboro College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester in Greensboro, N.C.\r\n\r\n<b>KENT SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\nAnabelle Nuelle, a student in 11th grade at Kent School in Kent, Conn., was named to the honor roll for the spring term of 2012-2013. Kent is a co-ed college preparatory school founded in 1906.\r\n\r\n<b>WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students were named to the Spring 2013 Dean’s List at Wake Forest University:\r\n\r\n• Chelsea Bellomy from Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Emily Collins from Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>WOFFORD COLLEGE</b>\r\n\r\nOutgoing Wofford College President Benjamin B. Dunlap gave his final official address at the college at the 159th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19, 2013, where degrees were conferred to about 370 graduates. Theodore Montague Malinowski received a bachelor of arts degree in finance. Malinowski is from Beaufort.', 'School Honors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-honors-3', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11879', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11881, 4, '2013-06-27 11:51:11', '2013-06-27 15:51:11', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Above &amp; Beyond Basketball Camp at Battery Creek High School will be held July 10 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for students ages 6 to 14. The cost is $40. Contact: Coach Youmans at 912-596-8938. The camp will include extensive training for beginner and advanced basketball players. All drills will be age appropriate.  All campers will receive a skills work out check list, as well as a camp T-shirt.\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting boxes of tissues for classrooms for the 2013-2014 School Year. All donations may be left in the front office for Mrs. Grooms.  Donations are needed by August 5.  Please call Mrs. Grooms at 322-5580/322-5582 with any questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Summer dates for Camp Make &amp; Take have been set for July 8-12 and July 22-26, 9-11 a.m.  This is a FREE camp offered to northern Beaufort County teens focused on 3-D printer technology.  Please visit www.beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393, for more information.  Class sizes are limited, so register soon.\r\n\r\n• Camp Eagle at Beaufort Academy is offering a variety of summer camps for ages 3-18 throughout June and July, ranging from Circus Camp, to different sports camps, to art camps, to SAT Prep.  The first camps begin as soon as June 17. Please visit www.beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393 for more information.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>COOSA ELEMENTARY</b>\r\n\r\nCAMP INVENTION has 10 spaces available for this STEM curriculum camp. Take advantage of the Spring into Summer discount being offered right now.  Register at www.campinvention.org or contact Karyn Levesque at 322-6100 if you have any questions. Camp dates are July 8- 11.', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-37', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11881', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11883, 4, '2013-06-27 11:51:52', '2013-06-27 15:51:52', '<b>By State Farm™</b>\r\n\r\nCost considerations aside, it’s not a good idea for newly licensed drivers to immediately have their own car. For one thing, you may be sending your teen a message that having a car and driving immediately is a right he or she is entitled to — rather than a privilege that is earned along with experience. It’s a much safer and wiser plan to have your teen establish a safe driving record before you give your teen free reign of the roadways.\r\n\r\nAll new drivers are at the highest risk of getting into a crash during the first six months after receiving their license. Don’t be in a rush to give your teen the privilege of independent driving in all conditions and situations right away and not in his or her own vehicle. Read additional helpful insights on setting house rules.\r\n\r\nWe know you spend a lot of time and effort driving your children around and many look forward to their teen being able to help with some of these responsibilities. But it’s worth waiting a few months more to keep your teen and your car safe!\r\n\r\n<b>Crashes</b>\r\n\r\n• In their first year on the road, teens are almost 10 times more likely to be in a crash.\r\n\r\n• 20 percent of 11th graders report being in a crash as a driver in the past year.\r\n\r\n• 25 percent of ninth graders report being in a crash as a passenger in their lifetimes.\r\n\r\n• Crash risk increases incrementally with each mile per hour over the speed limit.\r\n\r\n• Current data on crashes involving 16-year-old drivers shows that having multiple teen passengers in the vehicle is twice as likely to cause a fatal crash as alcohol-impaired driving.\r\n\r\n• Crashes are more common among young drivers than any other age group. In the United States, one in four crash fatalities involves someone 16 to 24 years old, nearly twice as high as other age groups.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Guidelines on cars</b>\r\n\r\nWhen the time is right to help your teen pick out a car, here are some guidelines on the best cars for teens:\r\n\r\n• Avoid cars that have a sporty, performance-type image. These vehicles can encourage young drivers to speed and test their performance. SUVs and pickup trucks are also not the best choice for a teenager. While they may seem a safe choice because of their size and weight, they’re actually more likely to roll over in a crash. A teen driver’s high crash rate and an SUV’s high rollover rate can be a deadly combination.\r\n\r\n• Later-model mid- and full-size passenger cars are good choices since they offer sufficient weight, as well as updated safety features. Small cars offer less crash protection because of their size/weight. Look for a car that has other air bags in addition to the standard driver and passenger airbags: Side and curtain air bags add an extra measure of crash protection.\r\n\r\n• Other safety features that might benefit your teen are Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), as well as intelligent seat belt reminder systems that make it difficult or annoying to drive without all occupants wearing their seat belts.\r\n\r\nWhen you find a car that seems like a good choice, be sure to check safety ratings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (http://www.iihs.org/).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>A word about finances</b>\r\n\r\nFrom the National Young Driver Survey, we learned that 61 percent of 9th through 11th graders share the vehicle they drive most often with someone else. Only about half of them said they’re responsible for fuel costs; however, only about 25 percent were responsible for paying any maintenance or repair costs.\r\n\r\nOther research shows that awareness of the existence of monetary fines for traffic offenses can be a strong incentive for improving driving safety. Likewise, parents can use the costs associated with driving as a bargaining point. For example, you can agree to cover gas, as long as your son or daughter adheres to the terms of the parent/teen driving agreement.\r\n\r\nFor more information about teen driver safety and tools for new drivers, visit http://teendriving.statefarm.com.', 'Choosing a car for your teen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'choosing-a-car-for-your-teen', '', '', '2013-06-27 11:51:52', '2013-06-27 15:51:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11883', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11885, 4, '2013-06-27 11:53:23', '2013-06-27 15:53:23', '<b>TRIANGLE POSE</b><b>  </b>\r\n\r\n<i>Trikonasana </i>\r\n\r\n<b>By Elizabeth Vanderpool</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Photo by Mark Vanderpool</b>\r\n\r\nTriangle pose creates long, beautiful lines in your arms, legs and torso.  It is a great way to strengthen the muscles in your spine and legs.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11886\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"82\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Yoga-Triangle-Pose.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-11886\" alt=\"Triangle Pose\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Yoga-Triangle-Pose.jpg\" width=\"82\" height=\"122\" /></a> Triangle Pose[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo take Trikonasana, begin with your arms stretched wide at shoulder height.  Spread your legs out. Line your feet up below your hands.  Point your right toes out and bring your back foot to a forty-five degree angle facing in. Ground down both feet and press through the outside edge of your left foot.  Keep you legs straight without locking your knee joints.  Activate the muscles of your legs.  With a long, straight torso, hinge at your hips and bring your right hand to the floor behind your right leg. Reach your left hand to the sky.  Create a straight line from your bottom to your top hand. Tuck your tailbone and bring the pit of your belly in and up.  Draw your shoulder blades together on your back and hug them into your spine.  Bring your gaze to the ceiling and take 3-4 deep breaths.  Return to standing and repeat on the other side with your left foot pointing outward and your left hand reaching for the floor.\r\n\r\nTo modify Trikonasana, place your bottom hand on your shin or a yoga block.  This allows you to keep your chest above your hips.  Maintain the straight lines of your legs, torso and arms.\r\n\r\nTo deepen Triangle Pose, slowly twist from the mid back and draw your chest toward the ceiling.  Twist for 3-4 breaths and then return to center.\r\n\r\nFor more great poses visit the offices of Dancing Dogs Yoga in Beaufort, Bluffton or Hilton Head Island.\r\n<div></div>', 'Yoga pose of the Week: Triangle Pose', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yoga-pose-of-the-week-triangle-pose', '', '', '2013-06-27 11:53:23', '2013-06-27 15:53:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11885', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11888, 4, '2013-06-27 11:57:23', '2013-06-27 15:57:23', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\n“Suck it up, buttercup.”\r\n\r\nAhhh ... what fabulous words of wisdom, don’t you think? Maybe not for everything we encounter in life but certainly in those moments where we get way too consumed by daily minutiae or with those folks who, from our perspective, “just don’t get it.”\r\n\r\nI recently overheard a recap of a phone call between a woman and her life coach where this was the advice so graciously given — and just as graciously received.  The woman had called her coach to get some guidance in dealing with what I would personally call a rude houseguest. This house guest was a nephew who maybe had simply never learned how to be a gracious receiver and the hostess was getting more put out by the moment.  After sharing for several minutes all the “wrongs” of this young man who obviously didn’t “get it,” this wise coach simply said, “suck it up, buttercup,” meaning move on and don’t let this annoyance ruin your day or life.\r\n\r\nThe woman, quite surprised, then asked, “Did you just say suck it up, buttercup?”\r\n\r\nWhen the coach replied, “yep,” the woman simply said, “OK then ... buttercup signing off.”\r\n\r\nAs I listened to their recap, I heard nothing but gratitude for this simple advice as it was just what she needed to shift the energy in the moment, which ultimately shifted the energy for the day, the household, her mood, etc.  The coach admitted that she uses her own statement often in her own life when she realizes she is getting too hung up in things she cannot change nor are that important to change, and decided this was a perfect moment to share it.\r\n\r\nFor the days following that conversation, I have found myself giggling at the statement and even saying it to myself in similar moments, when I too, get so bogged down in the details that I forget to see the grand scheme of it all.\r\n\r\nWe all have situations or people who show up in our lives that will try to tweak our last nerve if we let them.  However, we are then giving it a whole lot of power over our health and well-being, especially if the tweaking last hours, days, weeks, years or decades, ultimately affecting our physiology. When we learn how to manage these annoyances, we take our power back and are able to find more joy and even compassion in the face of it.  Observing ourselves while in the presence of an irritating behavior or challenging situation allows us the opportunity to choose whether we take it as a personal assault or as an opportunity to practice my personal favorite, “non-judgmental compassion.”\r\n\r\nSimply put, we are who we are based on the “big people” in our lives during those formative years and all subsequent people and experiences since. Most likely there are some of you thinking, “Oh s#*t, I don’t stand a chance,” based on some of your “big people.” But, no worries, you are still here so there must be more to learn. By the way, your big people are who they are because of their big people, which does help towards that non-judgmental compassion part.  So, rather than holding judgment that someone is wrong or bad, we learn to accept them for who they are and where they came from — their own “big people” and life lessons.\r\n\r\nWe can never change others. We can only choose change for ourselves.  Sometimes, that choice comes in the form of acceptance, a shift in perspective, or just sucking it up and letting it go in those moments of annoyance. I might add here that, personally, I would be very selective in using my “out loud” voice when sharing “suck it up, buttercup” to others. In the conversation that I have shared, it worked, but my gut tells me that the sentiment may get lost with others — based on their “big people” perspective.\r\n\r\nA fun note is that the flower symbolism associated with buttercups is humility, neatness and childishness.  I think we can all afford to suck a little of all of that up in our lives!\r\n\r\nLive Well ... Have Fun!\r\n<div></div>', 'Suck it up, buttercup', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'suck-it-up-buttercup', '', '', '2013-06-27 11:57:23', '2013-06-27 15:57:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11890, 4, '2013-06-27 12:04:35', '2013-06-27 16:04:35', '<b>Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a St. Helena home late last Wednesday night.\r\n\r\nDeputies responded to the residence at 79 Shiney Rd at approximately 11:30 p.m. last night in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies met with the 40-year-old female homeowner and her 14-year old son who advised that unknown person(s) had fired shots into their home from outside.\r\n\r\nThe complainant reported she was lying in bed when she heard gunshots entering her home. She dropped to the floor and crawled out to find her son, who had been in his bedroom. After determining that no one had been injured, they discovered that there were numerous holes in exterior wall of the home’s living room, and that several projectiles had penetrated the wall and embedded in a couch.\r\n\r\nThe victims were unable to provide any suspect description; however, the juvenile victim did report having recently been involved in a physical altercation with another juvenile subject, who did make threats to shoot the victim. No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting, and approximately $1,300 in estimated damages to the home was sustained.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>BJWSA gets financial reporting award</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada (GFOA) in honor of its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. This is the ninth consecutive year that BJWSA has received the award.\r\n\r\n“The CAFR is great way to tell BJWSA’s story of responsible money management and sound fiscal planning. I hope all our customers read it and learn some more about BJWSA,” said Ed Saxon, BJWSA’s General Manager. “The award is a reflection of our dedicated finance staff here, and we’re glad to have earned it,” added Sarah Linkimer, BJWSA’s controller.\r\n\r\nInformation about BJWSA’s CAFR, including an electronic version of the document, can be found online at www.bjwsa.org.\r\n\r\n<b>New director of county PALS announced</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Administrator Gary Kubic announced last week that Scott Marshall will be the new Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) Director.\r\n\r\n“Scott is the perfect candidate for this position. He is familiar with Beaufort County but will be able to look at the PALS Department with a fresh set of eyes. He will be able to enter his new position and really take charge”, said Gary Kubic.\r\n\r\nMr. Marshall has been employed with Beaufort County since June of 2009 as Executive Director of the Board of Elections and Registration. He will lead both departments until an interim director for the Board of Elections and Registration is named.\r\n\r\n<b>Suspicious fire being investigated\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire that damaged a Laurel Bay Road business early Monday, June 24.\r\n\r\nAt approximately 4 a.m .this morning, Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters responded to 500 Laurel Bay Road (the restaurant formerly known as Billits Pizza) in reference to a report of smoke and flames seen rising from the rear of the building.\r\n\r\nAs firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, roadways surrounding the area (Mroz Road and parts of Laurel Bay Road and Capehart Circle) were closed to traffic. Once the fire was effectively contained and extinguished, members of the fire department’s investigative team were able to assess the scene, determining that the fire appeared to be suspicious in nature.\r\n\r\nIt was noted that the building, which is currently vacant and under foreclosure proceedings, was not connected for electrical service. A door to the business was also found to be standing open upon initial arrival by emergency personnel.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Cpl. B. Disbrow at 843-255-3407 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Victim identified in fatal traffic collision</b>\r\n\r\nThe pedestrian killed in last Wednesday’s early morning traffic collision on Hwy 21 has been identified.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the man killed as 68-year-old Juan Vargas of Seabrook. Vargas was walking on Hwy 21 when he was struck and killed by an SC Highway Patrol man just before 5 a.m.\r\n\r\nTrooper First Class D.W. Stephens was traveling Southbound on Hwy 21 when his patrol vehicle struck Vargas. A witness reported that Stephens was traveling at a “very reasonable speed not exceeding the posted speed limit.” Upon seeing the trooper come to a sudden stop in the roadway, the witness also stopped to assist the trooper who was attending to the stricken Vargas.\r\n\r\nReconstruction of the accident scene suggested that Vargas was walking approximately 2 ft. into the immediate roadway at the time of the collision. It was noted that not only was there no street lighting present, but also that Vargas was wearing dark clothing. There were no signs of the trooper’s vehicle leaving the roadway at any time. Based on the evidence and corroborating statements, it was determined that Trooper Stephens was not at fault for the collision.\r\n\r\nPreliminary autopsy reports indicate Vargas died as a result of blunt force trauma consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The investigation has concluded, however, the case will remain active pending the receipt of the toxicology report.\r\n\r\n<b>New program to collect more delinquent taxes</b>\r\n\r\nIn an effort to collect delinquent taxes more efficiently, the Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office will be implementing a Setoff Debt program this fall. The program is in alignment with the Setoff Debt Collection Act, Title 12-56-62 of the South Carolina Code, which enables the garnishment of South Carolina State income tax refunds.\r\n\r\nThe program may be expanded in the future, but the treasurer’s office will begin with delinquent mobile homes.\r\n\r\nAffected taxpayers will be notified by mail in July allowing them time to resolve their delinquent balance(s) prior to the Setoff Debt implementation.\r\n\r\n“As always, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize collections. We appreciate the public’s ongoing support in our efforts to making the Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office effective and efficient”, said Doug Henderson, Beaufort County Treasurer.\r\n\r\n<b>County Council votes to buy Pulaski property</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council authorized the purchase of 34 acres in the Burton area through its Rural and Critical Land Program.\r\n\r\nThe acquisition advances a partnership with the Marine Corps Air Station to preserve lands that act as a buffer for the installation. The property is adjacent to other land protected through the partnership with MCAS and Beaufort County, and expands the conservation focus area directly under the current Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone.\r\n\r\nThe properties are owned by members of the Pulaski family who use the land for cattle farming.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the land is $206,000. $103,000 will come from the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Funds and $103,000 will come from the Marine Corps Air Station.\r\n<div></div>', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-47', '', '', '2013-06-27 12:04:35', '2013-06-27 16:04:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11892, 4, '2013-06-27 12:05:08', '2013-06-27 16:05:08', 'A 37-year-old St. Helena Island man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually abusing two boys over a two-year period.\r\n\r\nAfter nearly six hours of deliberation, the jury returned Thursday evening to convict James Simmons, Jr. of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The abuse was ongoing from 2009 to 2010 at a home on Seaside Road when the boys were 7- to 9-years-old.\r\n\r\nIn 2011, the victims disclosed to a family member that they had been abused by Simmons while in his care. The family member contacted the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the victims were interviewed by specialists at Hope Haven, who found their stories to be consistent and credible. Simmons was arrested and charged in 2012.\r\n\r\n“One of our jobs as prosecutors is to protect the most vulnerable in our society,” said assistant solicitor Mary Jordan Lempesis. “I am proud of the children in this case for having the courage to tell their story and to prevent this dangerous man from hurting anyone else. The jury carefully deliberated the facts of this case and delivered a verdict that ensured these children’s bravery would be rewarded with justice.”\r\n\r\nBased on the charges, Simmons faced a minimum of 25 years in prison. At the conclusion of the three-day trial, Judge Carmen Mullen handed down the maximum sentence, life in prison.\r\n\r\nSimmons had prior convictions for criminal domestic violence and malicious injury to personal property.\r\n<div></div>', 'St. Helena man sentenced to life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-man-sentenced-to-life', '', '', '2013-06-27 12:05:08', '2013-06-27 16:05:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11892', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11894, 4, '2013-06-27 12:05:41', '2013-06-27 16:05:41', 'Lightning may have sparked the blaze that gutted a house in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District late last Wednesday night, fire officials said today.\r\n\r\nThe house in the 500 block of Prince Street wasn’t occupied at the time but witnesses to the fire told firefighters the structure had recently sold and was scheduled to have tenants move in next week.\r\n\r\nNeighbors reported a very loud bang consistent with the sound of a lightning strike earlier Wednesday, June 19, afternoon when a series of severe storms rolled through the Lowcountry. Lightning strike software used by the Beaufort Fire Department revealed a lightning strike within 25 meters of the structure around 3:41 p.m. Wednesday, Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said.\r\n\r\nNeighbors also informed fire investigators of a wood-burning smell during the early hours of the evening. Fire officials ruled this fire as accidental in nature.\r\n\r\n“It appears this house fire most likely started from storm lightning,” Negron said. “Our firefighters worked hard to contain the fire, which is a tremendous concern in the Historic District where sometimes the homes are so close together and fire can jump from lot to lot.”\r\n\r\nShortly after 11 p.m. last Wednesday, the Beaufort Fire Department responded to a call about a house on fire on the Old Point section of historic Beaufort. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single story family dwelling where flames already were shooting through the roof, Negron said.\r\n\r\nFirefighters from Beaufort Fire Department and Burton Fire District brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes. However, it took four hours to completely extinguish the blaze and smoldering remains, partly because the roof completely collapsed during the fire. This prevented firefighters from entering the building to fight the fire.\r\n\r\nFortunately, no one was injured during the fire, Negron said. Assisting in the fire operation were Beaufort Police and Beaufort County EMS.\r\n<div></div>', 'Prince Street house burns after likely lightning strike', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'prince-street-house-burns-after-likely-lightning-strike', '', '', '2013-06-27 12:05:41', '2013-06-27 16:05:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11894', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11898, 4, '2013-06-27 16:36:19', '2013-06-27 20:36:19', 'EcoDual, Inc., a leading provider of dual fuel conversion systems for heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks, last week announced its plan to locate its new manufacturing facility in Beaufort County. The more than $13 million investment is expected to generate 307 new jobs over the next five years.\r\n\r\n“This is a big day for Beaufort County and a signal to the business world that we want you in our community,” said Kim Statler, Lowcountry Economic Alliance, Executive Director.  “EcoDual is a great beginning for our push for green technologies and manufacturing.  We welcome them and look forward to watching them grow.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11904\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC_0233.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11904\" alt=\"Doug Thompson, founding partner of EcoDual, describes how his company’s dual fuel conversion system operates.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC_0233-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Doug Thompson, founding partner of EcoDual, describes how his company’s dual fuel conversion system operates.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are excited about establishing our new manufacturing operations in Beaufort County,” said Anant Vashi, chief financial officer for EcoDual. “South Carolina offers EcoDual a fantastic business environment and an excellent talent pool to ensure we can meet our customers’ expectations. With the growth we are experiencing in our business, we are excited to plant deeper roots in the state. We are grateful for the support we’ve received from state and local officials.”\r\n\r\nEcoDual develops proprietary dual fuel conversion systems that enable diesel trucks to operate on up to 60% natural gas, allowing truck fleet owners to reduce operating costs by utilizing the cleaner, U.S.-produced natural gas as a transportation fuel. The company is currently located in a temporary facility at 9 Pin Drop Lane in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEcoDual will build a permanent facility in the Beaufort Commerce Park within the next 18 months. The permanent facility will be located on 12 acres in the commerce park and housed in a 100,000-square-foot facility.\r\n\r\n“This is a tremendous opportunity for Beaufort County and our region,” said Blakely Williams, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President &amp; CEO.  “We are excited to have this amazing technology in our community and we thank the Lowcountry Economic Alliance, Beaufort County, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce for pulled together to make it happen, bringing in hundreds of new jobs to our area.”\r\n\r\nSince January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $5 billion in capital investment and more than 8,000 jobs in the automotive-related sector.\r\n\r\n“We are very excited that EcoDual has chosen Beaufort County as their location and look forward to many successful years of business growth,” said Paul Sommerville, Chairman Beaufort County Council.  “It is a great time to welcome new high skill manufacturing to our region.”\r\n\r\nThe company will work with readySC on hiring and training workers. Qualified applicants should inquire about job opportunities at EcoDual by contacting careers@ecodual.com.\r\n\r\nRep. Shannon Erickson said she is proud of the coalition of people who came together to make the partnership happen. “Beaufort County is open for business; this is a day to celebrate.”\r\n\r\nDoug Thompson, a founding partner of EcoDual, thanked the local leadership that worked tirelessly to answer his company’s questions and he said “South Carolina is a fantastic place to start and grow a new business.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling talked about how local groups have merged in the past year and a half to focus on economic development. And even though it threatened rain outside, “It’s a sunny day in my life,” he said.\r\n\r\n<b>DYNOCELL PARTNERSHIP: In order to provide the adequate equipment for research and development, Beaufort County Council is purchasing emissions testing equipment and a diesel dynometer.   The equipment will be used by EcoDual to do necessary testing for product development.  EcoDual is currently working with Clemson Univerisity/CUICAR to provide data analysis as needed for further research and development efforts.   This large diesel engine testing equipment and dynometer are not available in South Carolina today.  This equipment will be a tremendous asset to EcoDual as well as a community asset for additional company recruitment.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'City, county unveil ‘Project Robot’: Local economic development leaders welcome EcoDual', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-county-unveil-project-robot-local-economic-development-leaders-welcome-ecodual', '', '', '2013-06-27 16:36:19', '2013-06-27 20:36:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11898', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11909, 4, '2013-07-03 10:07:17', '2013-07-03 14:07:17', '<b>Beaufort Lions Club has pancake breakfast\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Lions Club will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, scrambled eggs and toast will be served. Among other worthy causes, the proceeds from this event will be used to purchase eye glasses for qualified community citizens as well as to help with the cost of eye surgeries and to provide hearing aids. Join us and bring your appetites.\r\n\r\n<b>Church holding weekly fresh fish fry fundraiser</b>\r\n\r\nPentecostals of Beaufort fundraiser will be held every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 206 Sea Island Parkway (Hwy. 21) on Lady’s Island.  Award winning, cooked to order fresh shrimp, whiting, or crab cake platters that include French fries and homemade coleslaw for only $7 per platter. The church is located 4/10 mile south of Publix in the Tidewatch Business Complex. Please join us for some delicious, fresh seafood.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Library seeks Mac Media Lab volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nDo you like using computers? Become a Mac Media Lab volunteer! Are you a techie? A gadget fiend? Or are you just really into computers?  The St. Helena Branch Library is seeking people just like you. Come volunteer and work with iMac computers or work with audio visual equipment as an instructor’s assistant. No Macintosh computer experience required, just basic computing skills such as: operating a mouse, keyboard, and surfing the internet. Come show off your tech skills with us and pick up some new ones. Call Melanie at 843-255-6547 to set up a volunteer appointment today. All Beaufort County Library volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and background check.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Ronald McDonald visits library branches</b>\r\n\r\nLaugh it up with everyone’s favorite clown when Ronald McDonald visits local library branches.\r\n\r\nTime and date:\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 29902\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, July 9 at 10 a.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, 29920\r\n\r\nPrice of event: FREE. Please contact the hosting branch at 843-255-6430 or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Board of elections meeting rescheduled</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration board meeting scheduled for June 26, 2013 has been changed to July 24. The Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration will convene at 2 p.m. at the Finance Department Conference Room, 102 Industrial Village Road, Building #2, Beaufort, South Carolina. This meeting is open and public comments are welcome. For further information, contact the office of the Board of Elections and Registration at 843-255-6900.\r\n\r\n<b>Accommodations tax board member sought</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is looking for a strong candidate to complete the committee. Members of the board receive and review applications from organizations requesting money from the County’s Accommodations Tax Fund, a fund with the specific purpose of promoting tourism in Beaufort County. Members of the Board will also make recommendations to County Council on the use of the funds collected by means of the 2% state tax on tourist lodging facilities. The volunteer for this position must work in the hospitality/lodging industry.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the Beaufort County Accommodation Tax Board go to http://www.bcgov.net/departments/Administrative/beaufort-county-council/boards-and-commissions/council-appointed/board-list/accommodations-tax/index.php or call (843) 255-2180.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Lady’s Island Flea Market open in July</b>\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Flea Market at 226 Sea Island Parkway (across from the Lady’s Island Airport) will hold Christmas in July all month with FREE vendor days on July 13 and July 27. Spaces are $5 per table or $10 per tented table. All vendors welcome. The flea market is open Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>AARP driver safety class offered at library</b>\r\n\r\nAARP Driver Safety Class is offered on July 23, 2013 at the St. Helena  Library Branch, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, S.C., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a lunch. Fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To register call 843-521-1941; class size is limited. This course is open to drivers age 26 and above. A certificate will be issued at completion that can be used for a discount on your auto insurance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Save the Date for tickets for Auldbrass Tour</b>\r\n\r\nSave the Date for Auldbrass Tour: Tickets for the Nov. 2 and 3 self guided walking tour of Auldbrass will go on sale August 19. They are $90 per person (limit 10 tickets per order).BBQ lunch catered by Jimmy Fitts at the Old Sheldon Church Ruins is $20 per person. Saturday evening lecture event at USCB featuring special guest speaker Anthony Alofsin is $50 per person. To order tickets, go to www.openlandtrust.com or call  843-521-2175. If you are needing more than 10 tickets, please email info@openlandtrust.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>ABLE Foundation ornaments available</b>\r\n\r\nABLE Foundation, the Disabilities Foundation for Beaufort County, is pleased to announce its annual ornament is now available. The 2013 ornament features a dolphin. All proceeds from the 2013 ABLE Foundation ornament will go to fund a summer camp called Camp Treasure Chest for children with special needs.\r\n\r\nOrnaments are available at Budget Print, 510 Carteret Street, Beaufort;  Halo Salon, 184 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; Harbor Island Beach and Racquet Club, Harbor Island; Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle Street, Beaufort; New Image Salon, 1615 Paris Ave., Port Royal; Smiles by Wyles Dentistry, 134 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island; Offices of Disabilities and Special Needs Dept, 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort. Contact ABLE at 843-255-6300.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Therapy dog training sessions offered</b>\r\n\r\nBasic, advanced, and therapy dog training sessions to begin at Beaufort Dog on Boundary Street on July 16. Sessions will run 1 hour once a week for 6 weeks. Call 812-5394 or email Kelleye@beaufortdog  for more details.\r\n\r\n<b>Carolina Stamper will hold clay, wax classes</b>\r\n\r\nBarbara McGuire, Polymer Clay Artist will be giving polymer clay cane and encaustic wax classes:\r\n\r\n• Ultimate Petal Sunflower Brooch Class: Friday, July 12, noon to 3:30 p.m.  $55\r\n\r\n• Trunk Show &amp; Evening Make ‘n Take Sunny Flowers: Friday, July 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  $20\r\n\r\n• Encaustic Wildflowers Class: Saturday, July 13, noon to 4 p.m.  $75\r\n\r\nCall Carolina Stamper 522-9966 for a preview samples and find a supply list at www.facebook.com/carolinastamper.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Session answers questions for Catholics</b>\r\n\r\n“Everything you ever wanted to ask about returning to the Catholic Church, but were afraid to ask”: For those thinking about returning to the practice of their faith, as well as for those newly returned, St. Peter Catholic Church will have a Question/Answer session on Saturday, August 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Adult Education Room of the Parish. St.  Peter Church further offers to Returning Catholics a series of weekly presentations from Aug. 24 to Sept. 28.  These sessions also include time for questions and discussions that will be helpful.  For more information on these programs, please contact deborahm@catholic.org or call Deborah at 843-575-3742.\r\n\r\n<b>Dinner at Gilligan’s raises money for CAPA</b>\r\n\r\nJoin us between 5 and 8 p.m. at Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant, 2601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, for dinner on Tuesday, July 9 and support the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA). Dine in and your server will be assisted by a CAPA volunteer. ALL TIPS go to CAPA to help fund child abuse prevention and intervention efforts across the county. What a fun and delicious way to spend the evening! Call CAPA at 843-524-4350 if interested in helping with the event.\r\n\r\n<b>Church hosts its second GED boot camp</b>\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church Beaufort (FPC Beaufort) will host its second GED Boot Camp from July 29 to August 16, 2013 at the Education Building located at 1201 North Street in downtown Beaufort. GED Boot Camp is a day and/or evening program that provides three weeks of intensive preparation for the GED test at no cost to the student. TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) readiness and Boot Camp registration will start on Monday, July 22 and run through Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at First Presbyterian Church Beaufort. FPC Beaufort invites those interested in the GED Boot Camp to contact Hugh Gouldthorpe, hugh312@gmail.com or the church office, 843-524-3051. www.firstpresbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Historical society holds lectures at USCB</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Historical Society presents “Gate of Hell: The 1863 Campaign for Charleston” on July 18, at USCB Center for the Arts. Doctors Stephen R. Wise and Lawrence Rowland will present, beginning at 7 p.m., a program on the all important 1863 Campaign for Charleston for which Beaufort and Hilton Head served as the Federal Army and Navy’s logistical and medical center. Dr. Rowland will give background on the campaign and the importance of Port Royal to the Northern war effort and Dr. Wise using period photographs will vividly recount the campaign. 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(11911, 4, '2013-07-03 10:09:43', '2013-07-03 14:09:43', 'Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services will soon be adding three ambulances to the streets to replace parts of the current fleet. The trucks are being lettered and are having equipment installed and should be put into service in the coming weeks.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council just approved the purchase of two more ambulances that will be bought later this year. Money was also approved to hire staff for the two new ambulances. One of the new ambulances will be placed north of the Broad and one will be placed south of the Broad.\r\n\r\n“Having more ambulances on the street allows Beaufort EMS to offer better care to our residents. This will help decrease response times and provide faster and better service for those who have emergencies. The paramedics can get to the patients quicker and transport them to the hospital,” said Beaufort EMS Director Donna Ownby.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-County-ambulance.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11912\" alt=\"New Beaufort County ambulances.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-County-ambulance-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> New Beaufort County ambulances.[/caption]', 'New ambulances added to Beaufort f  leet', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-ambulances-added-to-beaufort-f%e2%80%8a%e2%80%8aleet', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:09:43', '2013-07-03 14:09:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11911', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11914, 4, '2013-07-03 10:11:53', '2013-07-03 14:11:53', 'Sarah Elliott, a rising eighth grader from Lady’s Island, participated in the iTeams camp offered by the South Carolina Governors School for Science &amp; Mathematics for the first time in Beaufort County. Her team designed a mobile app called “Life Saverz” that was designed to help users stay healthy and “Build a Super You.” At the competition on the last day of camp, “Life Saverz” was chosen by a panel of distinguished judges as the winning app. The camp focuses on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship for middle schoolers. Sarah is seen at left on Thursday, June 27, at Robert Smalls Middle School. Photo by Rebecca W. Bass.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11915\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/School-Sarah-Elliotts-Team-Wins-iTeams-Competition.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11915\" alt=\"Sarah Elliott\'s team wins iTeams competition.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/School-Sarah-Elliotts-Team-Wins-iTeams-Competition-300x228.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a> Sarah Elliott\'s team wins iTeams competition.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div></div>', 'Middle schooler helps \'build a super you\' app', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'middle-schooler-helps-build-a-super-you-app', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:11:53', '2013-07-03 14:11:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11914', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11917, 4, '2013-07-03 10:13:10', '2013-07-03 14:13:10', 'The Parris Island Marine Corps Band will perform a mix of patriotic and popular music Thursday, July 4, at the Sands Beach, Port Royal, at 7:30 p.m. Festivities start at 5 p.m., and there will be food, drink, ice cream, popcorn, and other goodies. A DJ will play music until the band begins. Tux the Clown will entertain from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and there will be a bounce house, face painting and more for the kiddies. Fireworks will begin after the band plays, at about 9 p.m. Unlike previous years, Parris Island will not host any public July Fourth events to minimize the fiscal impact on vital programs affected by sequestration. For more information, call 522-9923.\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Fireworks-2013.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11918\" alt=\"Fire in the sky\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Fireworks-2013-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>', 'Celebrate Independence Day!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrate-independence-day', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:13:10', '2013-07-03 14:13:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11917', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11928, 4, '2013-07-03 10:21:51', '2013-07-03 14:21:51', '<b>Lott elected as chair of BJWSA director board</b>\r\n\r\nDavid Lott was elected  as the new chair of Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Board of Directors at its June 27 meeting. Lott replaces Brandy Gray, who served as board chair for the past three and a half years, and whose board term runs through 2015. Also during the board meeting, Donna Altman was chosen as Vice-Chair, and James Scott was chosen as Secretary/Treasurer.\r\n\r\n“I’m pleased to continue my service on BJWSA’s Board, and I look forward to my new role,” said Lott. “We’ve got a solid board, and our outgoing chair has provided excellent leadership for the past several years,” he added.\r\n\r\n“Brandy has done a remarkable job as Chair of our Board, and I am confident David will also do a tremendous job. We are fortunate to have talented, busy individuals volunteering to serve on our board. The staff looks forward to David’s leadership, and to working with the board to continue providing vital water and wastewater services to our customers”, said Ed Saxon, General Manager.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Board of elections appoints interim head</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration has appointed Mrs. Marie Smalls as its Interim Executive Director, effective July 1, 2013.\r\n\r\nMrs. Smalls is currently Deputy Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration. Mrs. Smalls replaces current Executive Director, Scott Marshall, who has been appointed as the Director of Beaufort County’s Parks and Leisure Services Department. She will serve as Interim Executive Director while the board searches for a new executive director.\r\n\r\n<b>County government offices close for holiday</b>\r\n\r\nAll Beaufort County Government offices will be closed Thursday July 4, 2013 for the holiday. These closures also include all County Library Branches, all Solid Waste Convenience Centers and all Park and Leisure Services (PALS) recreation centers. Beaufort County Government Offices will resume normal operating hours Friday July 5.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles also will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 in observance of the Independence Day state holiday. Please remember that the days before and after a holiday are often extremely busy at DMV. Customers may want to choose another time to visit their local DMV office or process their transactions online at the agency website at www.scdmvonline.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff Tanner to be LIBPA guest speaker</b>\r\n\r\nSheriff Tanner will be the guest speaker at the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association meeting to be held at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9 in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive.  The meeting is open to the public. Tanner was elected as Sheriff of Beaufort County in 1998 and reelected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He was selected as the 2009 South Carolina Sheriff of the Year by the S. C. Sheriff’s Association and served as President of the Association in 2010. He has been requested to include the following in his discussion with our members:\r\n\r\n• Impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling against Arizona Immigration Law on local law enforcement procedures.\r\n\r\n• What has been the result of the recent use of the “Mob Statute” in getting witnesses to testify?\r\n\r\n• How will the Sheriff’s Office be affected by the decrease in county revenue due to the decrease in property values?\r\n\r\n• Most significant challenge facing the Sheriff’s Office in the next decade.\r\n\r\n• In this era of tight money should a metropolitan type of law enforcement be considered in northern Beaufort County?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>July Fourth is Free Fishing Day across SC</b>\r\n\r\nHave you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? What’s that? You say you never learned to fish? If you are new to the sport of fishing, and not sure if you will enjoy it, a great opportunity awaits you.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina General Assembly designated July 4th as Free Fishing Day. All South Carolina residents may fish free in freshwater on July 4 without a recreational license. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits and gear restrictions remain in place during Free Fishing Days.\r\n\r\nThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources has a series of Family Fishing Clinics around the state that are an introductory class and will teach skills on how to tie fishing knots, how to rig a rod and reel, casting and more, and the best part they are free of charge.\r\n<div></div>', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-48', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:21:51', '2013-07-03 14:21:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11928', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11930, 4, '2013-07-03 10:23:28', '2013-07-03 14:23:28', '[caption id=\"attachment_11931\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-Sherif-promotion-7-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11931\" alt=\"The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to congratulate the following personnel in recognition of their achievement and dedication. Effective as of the Monday, July 1, ceremony, the following Sheriff’s Office staff has been promoted: Robert Tuten, Master Sergeant; Janice Shelton, Corporal; and Brian MacPhee, Lance Corporal. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-Sherif-promotion-7-4-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to congratulate the following personnel in recognition of their achievement and dedication. Effective as of the Monday, July 1, ceremony, the following Sheriff’s Office staff has been promoted: Robert Tuten, Master Sergeant; Janice Shelton, Corporal; and Brian MacPhee, Lance Corporal.[/caption]', 'Sheriff’s Office promotions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-promotions-2', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:23:28', '2013-07-03 14:23:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11930', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11933, 4, '2013-07-03 10:24:06', '2013-07-03 14:24:06', '<b>By Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO</b>\r\n\r\nAs the Fourth of July holiday approaches and Americans make plans to celebrate the stars and stripes with a little red glare from celebratory rockets, ranging from professional public fireworks displays to amateur impromptu backyard shows, I’m urging the public to take important steps to prevent fireworks-related eye injuries. Parents and other adults need to exercise caution when handling fireworks themselves and to be especially diligent in managing and monitoring their use by children.\r\n\r\nOf the more than 9,000 fireworks injuries that occur in the United States each year, approximately 45 percent are sustained by children ages 15 and under. Eyes are among the most injured body parts, and 1 in 6 fireworks-related eye injuries results in permanent vision loss or blindness.\r\n\r\nI recall a particularly horrific firework injury while I was still an ophthalmology resident. A 6-year-old boy found an M-80 firework in his home and lit it with a grill lighter. The explosion resulted in a traumatic injury that impacted the boy’s throat, face and eyes. His parents called 911 for help and his eye injuries required an immediate cornea transplant, intraocular lens replacement, and he has undergone several additional eye surgeries since then with permanently reduced vision.\r\n\r\nAll fireworks are dangerous if not properly handled; however, sparklers cause the most injury and are particularly dangerous since many children handle them on their own. Sparklers typically burn at 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature is nearly 1,000 degrees hotter than the boiling point of water, double the heat required to burn wood, hot enough to melt glass and cause third-degree burns to the skin. Out-of-control bottle rockets also cause some of the most serious eye injuries, including corneal abrasions, traumatic cataract, retinal detachment, optic nerve damage and rupture of the eyeball — all of which can lead to potential blindness.\r\n\r\nI feel that the best way to avoid potentially blinding injuries is to attend a professional public fireworks display instead of putting on a backyard fireworks show. For those who decide to purchase and use legal consumer fireworks, here are a few safety tips to prevent eye injuries:\r\n\r\n• Never handle fireworks without protective eyewear and ensure that all bystanders are also wearing eye protection.\r\n\r\n• Never let young children play with fireworks of any type. If older children are permitted to handle fireworks, ensure they are closely supervised by an adult and wear protective eyewear.\r\n\r\n• Clear the area of flammable materials and view fireworks from at least 500 feet away.\r\n\r\nLeave the lighting of professional-grade fireworks to trained pyrotechnicians. If you find unexploded fireworks, do not touch them. Immediately contact your local fire or police departments. If you do experience an eye injury during a fireworks accident, seek immediate medical help.\r\n\r\nAlways remember our eyes are very delicate, and you only get two of them.', 'Protect your eyes this Fourth of July', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'protect-your-eyes-this-fourth-of-july', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:24:06', '2013-07-03 14:24:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11933', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11935, 4, '2013-07-03 10:24:42', '2013-07-03 14:24:42', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nI saw a sign on the Internet, “The Hokey Pokey Clinic, A Place to Turn Yourself Around.” Too bad it doesn’t really exist. We could all use such a place.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of such a fabled opportunity, let’s flip through the pages of a book designed to motivate a few U-turns, “The Defining Decade, Why Your Twenties Matter — And How To Make the Most of Them Now” by Meg Jay.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that in your twenties you will most likely decide — intentionally or not — where you’re going to live, what your life’s work will be, and whom you’ll marry. This is a statistic that makes your twenties a critical decade, rather than an interim period to waste on a few more years at home, honing your beer-drinking skills.\r\n\r\nAuthor Meg Jay reveals in her book just why in your teens and twenties you can be so emotional. She explains that when your under 30, the amygdala (to simplify, the emotional part of our brain) is in the driver’s seat, and the frontal lobe (the thinking part) is still under construction. The downside of this phenomenon is: if you get used to using your emotions, your amygdala, to run your life, you may, unfortunately, learn to live with (and for some, even relish) a high state of outrage and suspicion. You may never break the teenage habit of making endless calls to friends and family over your latest catastrophe (broken nail?), or venting at the family dinner table, even as you age out of your twenties.\r\n\r\nFeelings of outrage, or despair, over everyday occurrences — such as having made a mistake, or being wrong, or being “wronged” in some way by a co-worker or lover — lead to anxiety, uncertainty, worry and feelings of depression.\r\n\r\nIt’s a lifestyle that does offer, as Meg discloses, the benefit of no surprises, as you are in a constant state of readiness — but at the cost of your health and any real happiness.\r\n\r\nMeg identifies three moves in the right direction:\r\n\r\n1. <b>Building Identity Capital</b>, which means, within Meg’s nomenclature, “do something that adds value to who you are. Do something that is an investment in who you might want to be next,” such as volunteering in a field you’re interested in, completing an apprenticeship, or making a new dot-com happen.\r\n\r\n2. <b>Develop your Weak Ties</b>, in that, it is most often outside of your own inner circle, a friend of a friend, a distant relative, or an out of date number in your phone, wherein you will connect with the person you will end up marrying, or find the job that defines your career or your life’s work.\r\n\r\n3. Meg strongly advises to <b>Pick Your Family</b>, in that “the best time to work on your future marriage IS BEFORE you have one, which means being as intentional with love as you are with work, so consciously choose who or what want, instead of who is choosing — you.”\r\n\r\nThe key, however, to negotiating your twenties successfully, or to life in general, is to have a growth based, rather than a fixed, outlook on life and its every day events.', 'Catching up: Part II', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'catching-up-part-ii', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:24:42', '2013-07-03 14:24:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11935', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11937, 4, '2013-07-03 10:25:56', '2013-07-03 14:25:56', '<b>By Megan Howe</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Photo by Mark Vanderpool</b>\r\n\r\nWarrior I is a powerful pose that creates an opening in your chest, lungs, shoulders and neck. In this pose, you have the opportunity to build strength in your legs and the muscles in your back, while creating ease in your torso and, most importantly, your face.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Yoga-Warrior-I-Pose-8x10cvl-1024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11938\" alt=\"Yoga-Warrior I Pose 8x10cvl 1024\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Yoga-Warrior-I-Pose-8x10cvl-1024.jpg\" width=\"213\" height=\"266\" /></a>Come to stand at the top of your mat and bring your feet together. Step your left foot towards the outer back edge of your mat (about halfway to start), turn your toes to face 10 o’clock, and bring water to your knee. Bend your right knee, place it directly over your ankle, and turn your right toes to the front of your mat. Ground down the four corners of your feet, press into the earth, and engage the muscles of your legs. Lift your pelvis as your tailbone to descends and pull the pit of your belly in and up, to engage your core. Reach your arms straight up to the ceiling. Soften your elbows, bring your shoulders to your spine, and press them into your back body. From this place, begin to connect your movement to your breath. Each time you breath in, press your feet down and reach your arms up. As you exhale, open your chest, look up, and go back.\r\n\r\nTo create ease in this pose, I invite you to bring your feet closer together.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of yoga is you choose how far or not far you would like to take your pose.\r\n\r\nFor more empowering poses, visit us at Dancing Dogs Yoga, located in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island.\r\n<div></div>', 'Yoga Pose of the Week: Warrior I', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yoga-pose-of-the-week-warrior-i', '', '', '2013-07-03 10:25:56', '2013-07-03 14:25:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11937', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11993, 4, '2013-07-11 04:19:41', '2013-07-11 08:19:41', '<b>Parkinson’s Support Group meeting </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort/Port Royal Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Thursday, July 11, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Shell Point Baptist Church located at 871 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC 29906. The church is across from Bi-Lo and McDonalds in Port Royal. The meetings are free and open to anyone who is living with Parkinson’s Disease or\r\nwho is a caregiver or has a loved one suffering from Parkinson’s. For more information, contact Rose at (843) 252-3001 or\r\ne-mail rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Business After Hours on Callawassie Island </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Business After Hours this Thursday, July 11 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.  Callawassie Island Club is hosting the event at Callawassie Island River Club, 201 Callawassie Drive, Callawassie Island.  The event is free and open to the public.  Please RSVP to Connie\r\nHipp at 843.525.8523.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Lady’s Island Flea Market open in July</b>\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Flea Market at 226 Sea Island Parkway (across from the Lady’s Island Airport) will hold Christmas in July all month with FREE vendor days on July 13 and July 27. Spaces are $5 per table or $10 per tented table. All vendors welcome. The flea market is open Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday,\r\n8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Therapy dog training sessions offered</b>\r\n\r\nBasic, advanced, and therapy dog training sessions to begin at Beaufort Dog on Boundary Street on July 16. Sessions will run 1 hour once a week for 6 weeks. Call 812-5394 or email Kelleye@beaufortdog  for more details.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Presenter’s training at St. Helena library</b>\r\n\r\nImprove the presentation you make at the St. Helena Branch Library conference room or community meeting room by mastering the Smart TV, Crestron control system and the lectern. Beaufort County Library Presenter’s Training at the St. Helena Branch will be held on Tuesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. The St. Helena library is located at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. Space is limited and the event is free. Call 843-255-6487 or email at bblue@bcgov.net. More information can be found at beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Library sponsors Teen Drawing Club\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nTeens ages 11-17 are invited to meet monthly with SCAD grad, Melanie Florencio, to draw to their hearts’ content! Paper and drawing utensils are supplied free of charge. The event will be held on Saturday, July 20 from noon until 1 p.m. The address for the location is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920 and the event is free. Please contact Melanie at 843-255-6547 or mflorencio@bcgov.net. For more information, visit\r\nbeaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Free computer classes at St. Helena Library</b>\r\n\r\n<b>•  Advanced Internet Searching</b> (for Adults): Are you tired of getting millions of hits when you just need one website? Learn to master Internet searching using Google, Bing and other websites! The class will be held at the St. Helena Library on Tuesday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. Registration is required. Space is limited. Please call 843-255-6487 or email bblue@bcgov.net to register. More information can also be found at beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>•  Intro to Mac Computers</b> (for\r\nAdults): Have you always wanted to learn more about using Mac computers? Take this crash course and be on your way to using the Mac computer. Registration is required. Space is limited. The event will be on Monday, July 29 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Library. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. To register, call 843-255-6547 or email mflorencio@bcgov.net. The library’s website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>•  How to Create a Flyer</b> (for\r\nAdults): Learn how to make flyers using Microsoft Publisher. Prior basic computer experience is highly recommended. Registration is required. Space is limited. The event will be on Wednesday, July 31 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the St. Helena Library. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. To register, call 843-255-6547 or email mflorencio@bcgov.net. The library’s website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>The Blood Alliance holds July Blood Drives</b>\r\n\r\n•  July 20: Port Royal Farmer’s Market – 9:00 a.m. to noon — Corner of Ribaut Road and Pinckney Blvd., Port Royal\r\n\r\n• July 24: Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus – 8:00 to 11 a.m. — 921 Ribaut  Rd., Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 29: Beaufort Memorial Hospital – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — 955 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort (behind cafeteria)\r\n\r\n• July 30: Beaufort Memorial Hospital – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — 990 Ribaut Rd. (BMAC, the new building at corner of Allison and Ribaut), Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 31: MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit Union – 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 3481 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 31: Grays Hill Baptist Church – 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. — 2749 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort\r\n\r\nTo make an appointment, please call 1.888.998.2243 or go to igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Session answers questions for Catholics</b>\r\n\r\n“Everything you ever wanted to ask about returning to the Catholic Church, but were afraid to ask”: For those thinking about returning to the practice of their faith, as well as for those newly returned, St. Peter Catholic Church will have a Question/Answer session on Saturday, August 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Adult Education Room of the Parish. St.  Peter Church further offers to Returning Catholics a series of weekly presentations from Aug. 24 to Sept. 28.  These sessions also include time for questions and discussions that will be helpful.\r\n\r\nFor more information on these programs, please contact deborahm@catholic.org or call Deborah at\r\n843-575-3742.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Fund’s Grant applications available</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting 2013 grant applications.  The Beaufort Fund is a permanent funding resource, distributing grants for charitable programming throughout Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper, with an ultimate goal to improve the quality of life in these counties.\r\n\r\nBegun in 1998 with a multi-million dollar gift by an anonymous Beaufort-area family, the Fund has awarded more than $5 million in grants to non-profit organizations.  Grants are generally directed to provide support in six program areas: Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Human Needs, and Neighborhood/ Community Development.  However, grant requests up to $15,000 will be accepted from any non-profit organization, as long as its work benefits citizens in the four-county area served by the Fund. Decisions about grants from the Beaufort Fund will be made by the Foundation with recommendations from an Advisory Committee of four-county area residents.\r\n\r\nThe deadline for applying is Friday, August 16; all materials may be emailed or hand-delivered by 5:00 p.m. on August 16 or if sent by U.S. mail, must be postmarked on or before August 15.\r\n\r\nComputer-friendly applications are available at: http://www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org/nonprofits/grants.html\r\n\r\nCharitable organizations may also request an application by phone at (843) 379-3400, or by e-mail at Edna@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Foolish Frog band schedule for July</b>\r\n\r\n• Thursday, July 11 — Dawn Frank 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Friday, July 12 — Eric Daubert\r\n7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Saturday, July 13 — Chris Drury 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Wednesday Hospitality Nights - July 17 — Kirk Dempsey 9 p.m. until\r\n12 midnight\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Church hosts its second GED boot camp</b>\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church Beaufort (FPC Beaufort) will host its second GED Boot Camp from July 29 to August 16, 2013 at the Education Building located at 1201 North Street in downtown Beaufort. GED Boot Camp is a day and/or evening program that provides three weeks of intensive preparation for the GED test at no cost to the student. TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) readiness and Boot Camp registration will start on Monday, July 22 and run through Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at First Presbyterian Church Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFPC Beaufort invites those interested in the GED Boot Camp to contact Hugh Gouldthorpe, hugh312@gmail.com or the church office, 843-524-3051.\r\nwww.firstpresbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Historical society holds lectures at USCB</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Historical Society presents “Gate of Hell: The 1863 Campaign for Charleston” on July 18, at USCB Center for the Arts. Doctors Stephen R. Wise and Lawrence Rowland will present, beginning at 7 p.m., a program on the all important 1863 Campaign for Charleston for which Beaufort and Hilton Head served as the Federal Army and Navy’s logistical and medical center. Dr. Rowland will give background on the campaign and the importance of Port Royal to the Northern war effort and Dr. Wise using period photographs will vividly recount the campaign.\r\n\r\nThe presentation is sponsored by the University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Beaufort County\r\nHistorical Society.\r\n\r\nThe event is free and open to the public and is part of the historical society’s series commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War.\r\n\r\n<b>Lending Room accepts used medical equipment</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization that lends gently used medical equipment to individuals regardless of income, age or insurance status. It aims to connect those who need medical equipment with unwanted items that would otherwise collect dust in an attic or be discarded. To arrange to donate or borrow items, please contact the Lending Room at (843) 524-2554. 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(11942, 4, '2013-07-08 09:07:26', '2013-07-08 13:07:26', '<b>Isabelle Cuthbert</b>\r\n\r\nIsabelle “Hickory” Johnson Cuthbert, 94, of the Capers community on St. Helena Island and widow of Jonathan Cuthbert died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at her home. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Susie Lee Mungin Durant</b>\r\n\r\nSusie Lee Mungin Durant, 74, formerly of the Fripp Point community of St. Helena Island and wife of James Durant died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, VA.\r\n\r\nViewing was at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the Scottsville Baptist Church, 110 Olde Church Road on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at 10 a.m. at the church with no viewing after the eulogy. Burial will be in the Coffin Point Cemetery on St. Helena Island. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n<b>Ruth Gonzales</b>\r\n\r\nRuth Daphne Gonzales, 98, of Sumter, SC, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at her daughter’s residence in Sumter, SC.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Friday, June 28, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with a Rosary Recited at 12:30 p.m.  Funeral Mass began at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-21', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:07:26', '2013-07-08 13:07:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11942', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11944, 4, '2013-07-08 09:08:04', '2013-07-08 13:08:04', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nFor many dogs, the first “Wheee!” of a rocket they hear sends them under the bed, quivering from nose to tail. A few dogs, the hunters and police dogs, have nerves of steel and don’t mind fireworks but most turn into panting, trembling wrecks at the first loud bang. A dog’s hearing is 10 times more sensitive than a human’s, so logically fireworks cause pain.  The anxiety and stress are bonus miseries.\r\n\r\nIf you’re thinking of taking your dog to watch the fireworks with you...think again! You and your dog will have much more enjoyable evenings if you leave. the. dog. at. home. Aside from the danger associated with your dog being in the wrong place at the wrong time (dogs and fire simply don’t mix), the mass hysteria, alcohol-increased speech volume, loud noises and repeated flashes of light are likely to have a traumatic effect on your Best Friend.  He not going to have a fun time trapped in a hot car, either. Leave him at home.\r\n\r\nBest to leave him indoors where he is likely to do the least amount of harm to himself or your home, preferably a crate if he’s already used to being in a crate.  A crate draped with a sound-absorbing comforter would be especially considerate. The evening of the Fourth of July is not the time to introduce crate training, however. Imagine yourself being jammed in a stuffy confined box for the first time, AND THEN the aliens begin attacking the house.  Not fun.\r\n\r\nFlashing lights can scare your dog just as much as the loud noises. Close the curtains and blinds inside your home and turn ON all the lights in the room. This will make the bright lights from fireworks less noticeable to your dog.  There’s also some small degree of soundproofing afforded by closed drapes, lowering the high-pitched sounds a tiny bit.\r\n\r\nNew research posits that standard allopathic medicines prescribed for noise phobia can actually worsen fears because while they may immobilize the dog, they do not relieve anxiety.  They can “scramble” a dog’s perception. The dog can be fully aware of the frightening stimulus (e.g. fireworks sounds) but be physically unable to move. Sounds cruel to me. Additionally, his senses may be heightened or confused by medication, upping his fear level and ultimately worsening his phobia. Studies show that sound sensitivity can broaden so poor pet can develop anxiety reactions to thunder, airplanes, truck engines or even the sound of a metal pan hitting the floor.  However, there are several natural remedies that will safely and effectively offset noise phobias and hands-on techniques to reduce stress. A ThunderShirt is a great purchase for your anxious pet, useful in all anxiety-producing situations — storms, hunting season, grabby toddlers and loud-mouthed relatives.\r\n\r\nTheoretically, a rousing game of fetch or a very long walk earlier in the day may tire your dog so he may be less likely to over-exert himself later if/when he becomes stressed from the sound of fireworks.  I’ve found, though, that fear trumps fatigue most of the time. You can give it a try; it might work.\r\n\r\nAnd most importantly, in this county with its high numbers of euthanizations, be sure your dog has over-adequate identification before the Fourth rolls around.  Shelters nationwide always have an increase in lost dogs on the Fourth — dogs have been known to dig under fences, climb over fences, break through glass windows and doors, to bolt free. If he manages to escape his confinement, the worst thing would be, well, you know what the worst thing would be.\r\n\r\nIf you look at this holiday as your dog does, then you’ll do the right thing.\r\n<div></div>', 'The Most Horrible Day of the Year, for dogs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-most-horrible-day-of-the-year-for-dogs', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:08:04', '2013-07-08 13:08:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11946, 4, '2013-07-08 09:08:43', '2013-07-08 13:08:43', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nImagine: Wines from the empire here for us. But these aren’t royally expensive — just good, everyday wines, which, truly, is what we’re all looking for, empire or not.\r\n\r\nSo, off we go to Spain again. On this trip we are going to a new area right outside of Aragon, a DO (Denominación de Origen) called Campo de Borja. It is just northwest of Aragon (known as Zaragoza in Spain), and has 16 municipalities. A bit smaller than our visit last week to the Madrid area. Geographically, the Moncayo Mountains are the area’s dominant feature. They are responsible for creating the micro-climate that gives the wines from here their special characteristics.\r\n\r\nHistorically, it is assumed that the Roman Empire introduced and developed grape growing and winemaking in the area. The first written records are found in the archives of the Cistercian Monastery of Veruela with a reference to a donation of vineyard lands to the Church in 1203. Shortly after that, with the domination of Arabs throughout the Iberian Peninsula, wine was not supported or promoted.\r\n\r\nThen, in the course of the 15th century, several abbots at the Monastery at Veruela acquired large quantities of land and planted most of it with vines. In 1453, according to records at the monastery, they even bought the entire town of Ainzón with all its “fields, pastures, watercourses and vineyards.”  The influence of the monastery continued up to the 19th century, including all the replanting required to save the local vineyards from the phylloxera plague. In 1980, Campo de Borja was legally established as a DO.\r\n\r\nThe vineyards here are planted on high plateaus, mostly between 350 and 700 meters above sea level. The climate of the area is continental. It gets Atlantic influences during the winter — mostly a cold, dry wind from the northeast. During the summer, the Mediterranean influences the weather. Daily temperatures vary quite a bit with warm days and cool nights all designed to enhance flavors in grapes.\r\n\r\nThe soils here are mainly dark lime-based with some rockiness, good drainage and an average amount of nutrients. Closer to the Moncayo Mountains, more clay and iron show up in the soil. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards. Red wine grapes, from more to less plantings, are Garnacha (Grenache), Tempranillo, Mazuelo (Carignan), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. White wine varieties are Macabeo and Moscatel. Red wines must be a minimum 12 percent alcohol and whites must be 11 percent. And, like other Spanish wines, there are legal designations for “Crianza,” Reservas,” and “Gran Reservas.”\r\n\r\nOne more bit of information about the climate that’s interesting and unique to this area: There is a special wind that blows across here, from the northwest, called “El Cierzo.” It is a cool, dry wind, most common in the winter months and early spring but it does come and go all through the year and the growing season. It is partly this wind that keeps the grapes cooler than in surrounding areas, and drier. And, this slows down their ripening and intensifies their flavors. It also helps keep vine pests away.\r\n\r\nOur winery this week, from the Campo de Borja DO, is Borsao Bodegas. It started in 1958, the year that the co-op of Borja was founded. In the years since, more co-op members have continued to join Borsao, with talent and vineyards, helping them to grow. The name Bodegas Borsao was established in 2001. Their 620 members all became shareholders and a management team was appointed. Being located in the Campo de Borja DO, Borsao does do a lot with Garnacha grapes. After all,  this DO is considered to be the Empire of Garnacha and this variety accounts for about 60 percent of Borsoa’s total plantings. The diversity of micro-climates and soils in Campo de Borja helps them maintain the “empire.”\r\n\r\nMost of the vineyards of Borsao are located between 350 and 800 meters above sea level. Hillsides of the Moncayo Mountains shelter the vineyards from strong effects coming from the Atlantic side. The members of Borsao believe in using indigenous varieties, and Garnacha is one of theirs. Their soils are dominant red clay with some chalk and stones for good drainage. Some of the soil is also more sandy with rolling stones. The temperatures, especially during the summer months are up and down — high during the day and low at night — which helps to enhance flavors and acidity and color and tannins in their wines.\r\n\r\nThe winemaking style at Borsao is aimed at stronger fruit flavors and roundness in your mouth.\r\n\r\nNow, finally, what is our wine from the empire? <b> Borsao Tinto.</b> The word “tinto” is used on Spanish labels to signify tinted or red colored wines. Our tinto is made from 85 percent Garnacha and 15 percent Tempranillo. The vines for its grapes average from 15 to 25 years old. The soils are stony with clay and limestone. The total maceration time is about 12 days, each grape variety done separately, in stainless steel tanks controlled temperatures. Again, fruit enhancing procedures. This wine’s tint is cherry red with hints of violet and it has aromas are dark red and black fruits with some floral notes. For a Garnacha wine this one is full bodied, a bit spicy, complex and, my favorite part, a long, lingering finish.\r\n\r\nFor our white wine this week we have <b>Borsao Blanco</b>, Spanish for “white.” It is made from 100 percent Macabeo. This variety is also known as Viura, especially in the Rioja region. Its wines are mildly acidic, so not too puckery, and meant to be drunk younger. These vines at Borsao average from 25 to 30 years old and grow on some of the highest parts of their plateaus. They are fermented in stainless steel tanks, also at controlled cooler temperatures. The wine is aged for about three months in barrels from Bordeaux. In our glass, it is straw yellow and has pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aromas. The flavors echo these aromas, but it is the texture is the hook. Creamy and fresh and smooth. Perfect summer sipping style!\r\n\r\nSo, there we are. Our “empire” wines, although officially just the red gets the title. But we can sit in our castles and sip them and pretend. And, get this, both wines are $7.99. So we can really sip them a lot. We are kings and queens in our own castles!  That’s all that matters. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Wines from the empire', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wines-from-the-empire', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:08:43', '2013-07-08 13:08:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11946', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11948, 4, '2013-07-08 09:09:32', '2013-07-08 13:09:32', 'The prediction of an active or extremely active hurricane season has prompted senior care experts to encourage families to prepare their senior loved ones for severe weather emergencies and the possibility of evacuation.\r\n\r\n“We know that a disaster can be deadly for some seniors because of physical and other limitations,” said Jeff Huber, president of Home Instead, Inc. “It’s important for families to talk with their senior loved ones and begin preparing in advance for any kind of emergency that could threaten their health or safety.”\r\n\r\nHuber recommends using the following checklist as you help your older adult get ready for potential weather emergencies.\r\n\r\n<b>• Tune in.  </b>Contact the local emergency management office to learn about the most likely natural disasters to strike your area.  Stay abreast of what’s going on through your local radio or television.\r\n\r\n<b>• Take stock. </b> Decide what your senior can or can’t do in the event of a natural disaster. Make a list of what would be needed if a disaster occurred. For example, if your loved one is wheelchair-bound, determine an evacuation strategy ahead of time. Prepare for whatever disaster could hit the area.\r\n\r\n<b>• To go or to stay?</b>  When deciding to evacuate, older adults should go sooner rather than later.  By waiting too long, they may be unable to leave if they require assistance.\r\n\r\n<b>• Make a plan.</b> Schedule a family meeting to develop a plan of action.  Include in your plan key people — such as neighbors, friends, relatives and professional caregivers — who could help.\r\n\r\n<b>• More than one way out.</b>  Seniors should develop at least two escape routes: one to evacuate their home and one to evacuate their community.  The local emergency management office can tell you escape routes out of the community.\r\n\r\n<b>• Meet up. </b> Designate a place to meet relatives or key support people outside the house, as well as a second location outside the neighborhood, such as a school or church. Practice the plan twice a year.\r\n\r\n<b>• Get up and “Go Kit.” </b> Have an easy-to-carry backpack including three days of non-perishable food and water with an additional four days of food and water readily accessible at home.  Have at least one gallon of bottled water per person per day.  Refresh and replace your supplies at least twice a year.  And don’t forget the blanket and paper products such as toilet paper.\r\n\r\n<b>• Pack extras and copies.</b>  Have at least a one-month supply of medication on hand at all times.  Make ready other important documents in a waterproof protector including copies of prescriptions, car title registration and driver’s license, insurance documents and bank account numbers, and a spare checkbook.  Also take extra eyeglasses and hearing-aid batteries.  Label every piece of important equipment or personal item in case they are lost.\r\n\r\n<b>• Your contact list.</b> Compile a list of important contacts, including the senior’s support network, doctors and other important health-care professionals. The information can be recorded and kept in a free Home Instead Senior Emergency kit, available at www.senioremergencykit.com.\r\n\r\n<b>• If you can’t be there.</b>  If you’re not living close by to help your loved one, enlist the help of family or friends, or contact a professional caregiving company.\r\n<div></div>', 'Seniors need to be prepared during hurricane season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'seniors-need-to-be-prepared-during-hurricane-season', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:09:32', '2013-07-08 13:09:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11948', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11950, 4, '2013-07-08 09:11:10', '2013-07-08 13:11:10', 'The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the SAR presented awards to students at Beaufort Academy and Lady’s Island Middle School for their work preparing submissions to the 2013 SAR Americanism Poster Contest. This year’s chapter winner was Miss Riley Gates of Beaufort Academy.  Her poster competed against 16 chapters at the SC Society annual meeting in April and was selected as the state’s winner. Chapter President Jody Henson\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11951\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-BA-4th-Grade-2013-Poster-Award.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11951\" alt=\"Jody Henson, left, with Beaufort Academy 4th grade students Ansleigh Pingree, Emma Dillinger, Kevin Rogers, Taylor Parker, Alyssa Lewis (back), Emily Wilson (front), State Poster Winner Riley Gates, Witt Compton, Anthony Gonzalez and Wayne Cousar.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-BA-4th-Grade-2013-Poster-Award-300x179.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a> Jody Henson, left, with Beaufort Academy 4th grade students Ansleigh Pingree, Emma Dillinger, Kevin Rogers, Taylor Parker, Alyssa Lewis (back), Emily Wilson (front), State Poster Winner Riley Gates, Witt Compton, Anthony Gonzalez and Wayne Cousar.[/caption]\r\n\r\nand Education Programs Chairman Wayne Cousar met with the Beaufort Academy 4th grade class of Teacher Susan DiFabio to recognize their participation.  Each was presented an SAR Certificate of Appreciation and Miss Gates her state award of $300.  This was the chapter’s second consecutive state winner.\r\n\r\nIn a separate ceremony, the chapter presented 26 SAR Certificates of Appreciation to the 5th Grade students of Teacher Cadra Rooney at Lady’s Island Middle School for participating in the 2013 Contest.\r\n\r\nThe National Society SAR Americanism Committee holds a National Americanism Poster Contest annually to stimulate interest in American History.  This contest is directed at students in the third, fourth or fifth grades, depending on which year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system. Any school or student wanting to participate in 2014 should contact Wayne Cousar at 846-5886.\r\n<div></div>', 'Students receive SAR poster awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-receive-sar-poster-awards', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:11:10', '2013-07-08 13:11:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11950', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11953, 4, '2013-07-08 09:12:08', '2013-07-08 13:12:08', '<b>BEAUFORT BRANCH</b>\r\n\r\nAll events are free and located at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Please call Stacey Edmonds (843)255-6458, or email at sinman@bcgov.net for questions. Website:  beaufortcountylibrary.org\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Second Saturday Family Movie</b>\r\n\r\nDescription: We will be showing a newly released film on the BIG SCREEN on the Second Saturday of each month!\r\n\r\nDate and time:  Saturdays, July 13th at 2 p.m., and August 10th at 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Summer Reading Film Series</b>\r\n\r\nDescription:  Newly released films every Tuesday during Summer Reading\r\n\r\nDate and time: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. (July 16)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Drop In Tech Help</b>\r\n\r\nDescription: Drop by Thursday evenings to get one on one help with your laptop, ereader, or tablet.\r\n\r\nDate and time: Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BDC @ the Beaufort Branch: Digging Up Your Civil War Ancestors!</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of event:  Learn how to find your Civil War ancestors- whether they wore the Blue or the Gray!\r\n\r\nDate and time of event: Tuesday, July 9 from 10 a.m.- Noon\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>ST. HELENA BRANCH</b>\r\n\r\nAll events are free and located at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920.\r\n\r\nContact 843-255-6487, bblue@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Computer Class</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event:  Come and explore a variety of beginner level computer topics. Registration is required. Space is limited.\r\n\r\nTime and Date of Event: July 16 and August 20, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Computer Class</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event:  Come and explore a variety of intermediate level computer topics. Registration is required. Space is limited.\r\n\r\nTime and Date: July 23 and August 27, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>St. Helena Library History Scrapbook Project</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event:  Join other local scrapbookers to create an album recording the history of the St. Helena Branch Library. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring any additional tools. Program is intended for adult scrapbookers.\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  6 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: July 24, August 28\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Poison Pen Mystery FILM Club</b>\r\n\r\nShort Description of Event: Join the Poison Pen Mystery Book Club for a viewing of a mysterious film.\r\n\r\nTime and Date of Event: Monday, August 12, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Summer Reading Wrap Up Celebration!</b>\r\n\r\nShort Description: Enjoy snow cones in your swimsuits and shorts on the terrace while Summer Reading Prizes are awarded.\r\n\r\nTime and Date: 12:30-2 p.m., Saturday, July 27.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>LOBECO BRANCH</b>\r\n\r\nAll events are free and located at the Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931.\r\n\r\nContact 843-255-6479, tracyeb@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Storytimes</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event:  Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to come sing songs, play games, and share stories with Ms. Tracye\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  Starts July 2, every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dig It Tuesday</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event: Come and enjoy an afternoon with movies and crafts that you will really dig! For ages 5 and up.\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  Starts July 2, every Tuesday at 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Holes</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event: Come and learn creative ways to grow plants, using plastic, air, and other environmentally friendly materials. Open to all ages.\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  Starts July 11, every Thursday at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dinosaur Digs!</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event: Children ages 6 and up are invited to come and dig for their very own dinosaur bones!\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  Friday, July 12 at 11:30 a.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Remember the Fairs</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event: Adults age 16 and up are invited to join us for this fun journey down memory lane as we look back at county fairs through the years.\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Can you dig it? Wrap up party</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event: Help us say goodbye to summer reading at this fun 70’s themed party. Grand Prizes will be awarded! For all ages.\r\n\r\nTime and Date:  Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>History Book Club</b>\r\n\r\nDescription of Event:  For our first informal discussion, we have Amity Shlaes’ “The Forgotten Man,” both a narrative and interpretive history of the depression of the 1930s, but from a startlingly different point of view than has been taken by most historians. Join us to share your thoughts as we consider whether there are parallels between the 1930s and our economic situation today. Discussion will be led by Dr. Bruce Smith.\r\n\r\nTime and Date: Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m.\r\n<div></div>', 'Summer schedule heats up at the library', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'summer-schedule-heats-up-at-the-library-2', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:12:08', '2013-07-08 13:12:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11953', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11955, 4, '2013-07-08 09:13:29', '2013-07-08 13:13:29', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nAlthough many may associate Rosie O’Gradys as a lively bar that draws a late night crowd, this pub also serves up quite a delicious lunch menu.\r\n\r\nOn a Friday afternoon, the Lunch Bunch chowed down on a variety of Rosie’s most popular items, and we all left feeling so full and satisfied.\r\n\r\nFor starters, we tried the awesome breaded mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara sauce, as well as an eight-piece basket of Rosie-O-Wings. Often voted the best wings in town, we chose the jumbo chicken wings with Jamaican Jerk rub and it was easy to understand how they earned that distinction. Kim was also a big fan of the fried oyster special with extra yum-yum sauce.\r\n\r\nWe enjoyed a perfectly cooked, 8 ounce Beaufort Burger, and Elizabeth really liked the flavor of the new Geechee Boy Reuben served on marble rye. Although not usually my first choice, I thought the popular fish and chips basket — deep-fried fillet of cod served with malt vinegar and a Creole tartar sauce — was excellent. Buck raved about the Frogmore Philly Cheese Steak: choice grilled meat with peppers, onions, Provolone and an Asian pepper cream sauce on a hoagie roll. It was hard to find fault with any of the food, and I would recommend Rosie’s to anyone with a big appetite.\r\n\r\nRosie O’Gradys is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, call 843-379-7676.', 'Lunch Bunch chows down on some of the best pub food in town at Rosie O\'Gradys', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-chows-down-on-some-of-the-best-pub-food-in-town-at-rosie-ogradys', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:13:29', '2013-07-08 13:13:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11955', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11957, 4, '2013-07-08 09:15:25', '2013-07-08 13:15:25', '<b>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nOn Friday, June 21 the Coastal Community Foundation presented a $25,000 check to board members of Penn Center at their monthly meeting as part of a collaborative grant to fund the Learning Center of Beaufort County at the St. Helena institution. Penn Center matched the grant and will implement the Learning Center under the umbrella of the established PACE program.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11958\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-Penn-Center-grant1-e1373289290956.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11958\" alt=\"From left: Clifford Bush III and Marion Burns of Penn Center receive a check from Edna Crews, Charles Kresch and Malcolm Goodridge, members of the Coastal Community Foundation and the Learning Center of Beaufort County.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-Penn-Center-grant1-e1373289290956-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> From left: Clifford Bush III and Marion Burns of Penn Center receive a check from Edna Crews, Charles Kresch and Malcolm Goodridge, members of the Coastal Community Foundation and the Learning Center of Beaufort County.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Coastal Community Foundation’s ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life in Beaufort County by supporting the network of nonprofits that serve our community.\r\n\r\nEdna Crews, Regional Vice President of the Coastal Community Foundation, supports and encourages the collaboration of nonprofits to seek grants.\r\n\r\n“Our job is to facilitate relationships in order to evaluate and approve grants. This collaboration between Penn Center and The Learning Center of Beaufort County is a win-win. Additionally, we have an obligation to continue to provide this fund for The Learning Center of Beaufort in perpetuity. It will always be here,” explains Crews.\r\n\r\nPenn Center’s Chairman of the Board, Clifford Bush III, is excited about the new endeavor.\r\n\r\n“This is an amazing opportunity for students on St. Helena Island. We live in a socio-economic challenged community where the kids don’t have the resources that other communities have. This program will teach our youth that they can overcome their learning challenges and be successful,” says Bush.\r\n\r\nThe Learning Center of Beaufort will offer students the chance to fully engage in a meaningful learning process, effectively utilize their distinctive learning styles and productively pursue ongoing academic achievement. And most importantly, The Learning Center will be available to every child in Beaufort County at a variety of locations.\r\n\r\nAll too often, children who possess an alternative to the verbal learning style get frustrated with mainstream teaching methods and abandon their will to learn. Students become apathetic; but, it’s not their fault. They just learn differently than most. The misunderstanding begins when many people can’t figure out why an intelligent person can’t read at their expected level. The mistreating begins when students are simply encouraged to “try harder.”\r\n\r\nMalcolm Goodridge, founder and benefactor of The Learning Center of Beaufort County, understands this frustration. He is dyslexic. And he says his dyslexia is his greatest asset.\r\n\r\nGoodridge remembers growing up and being called a “dummy” all the way through school. He took remedial reading classes to assist him, but they didn’t help much. He fought hard through school to overcome his learning disability, eventually going on to a distinguished career as a senior executive with American Express. Now retired, he thanks his struggle with dyslexia for his continued ambition toward success.\r\n\r\n“I think that if I was a normal kid, I wouldn’t have the drive for success that I have now. I was pushed down so far, I had to figure out a way to survive,” says Goodridge.\r\n\r\nBush appreciates Goodridge’s generosity and adds, “Malcolm not only walks the walk, he talks the talk. He’s experienced learning challenges, overcome them and wants to give back to his community by funding this awesome program.”\r\n\r\nCrews agrees, “When Malcolm (Goodridge) first approached the Coastal Community Foundation, he wanted to find a way to provide services to all children, regardless of where they lived in Beaufort County. His desire was to see kids get the assistance they deserve in order to have a full life like his.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to Malcolm Goodridge, the board of the Learning Center of Beaufort County consists of Charles Kresch, past president of the Beaufort County Board of Education, and David House, Board member of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and AMIkids. For more information or to donate to the endowment, please contact Edna Crews at edna@coastalcommunityfoundation.org or call 843-379-3400.\r\n<div></div>', 'Penn Center receives grant from Coastal Community Foundation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'penn-center-receives-grant-from-coastal-community-foundation', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:15:25', '2013-07-08 13:15:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11957', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11960, 4, '2013-07-08 09:16:32', '2013-07-08 13:16:32', '<i>“Oaks draped with moss ... The silhouette of shrimp boats in the distance ... A rare marine ecology ... Stately mansions, craftsman bungalows, and cozy cottages ... Miles of pristine river and marsh waterways, brackish ponds, and white sand beaches. When it comes to discovering Beaufort County’s treasures and traditions, the sky is the limit!” — Gary Kubic, Beaufort County Administrator</i>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image014.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11961\" alt=\"image014\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image014-300x295.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" /></a>This year for its annual land preservation calendar photo contest, Beaufort County takes inspiration from the County seal, designed in 1976 by the late Lee Payne, a Hilton Head Island artist, with the theme The Sky’s the Limit.\r\n\r\nPhotographers have until 5 p.m. September 3 to submit photos inspired by the county seal that will be judged in five categories: (1) Oak Trees; (2) Shrimp Boats; (3) Fish and Other Marine Life; (4) Lowcountry Homes; and (5) Beaches, Waterways, and Inlets.  Winning photos will be used to create the 2014 calendar, which will serve as a public information tool regarding the County’s Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program.\r\n\r\nThe contest has been held every year since 2005.  County Administrator Gary Kubic wanted this year’s contest theme to allow as much creativity as possible. “The Sky’s the Limit means just that — no constrictions! The quality of photos submitted every year by our talented local photographers is always impressive. I wanted to give them an expansive opportunity to achieve, once again, that remarkable level of exceptionalism.”\r\n\r\nA minimum of three and maximum of five photos in any combination of categories may be entered in the contest.  Photos must be taken within the physical boundaries of Beaufort County, with at least one being taken at one of the following Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land sites: Altamaha Town Heritage Preserve; the Barringer Tract and Fort Fremont on Saint Helena Island; the Bluffton Oyster Company; the Buddy and Zoo Landing on Station Creek (formerly Jones Landing); the Burch Tract at Mannigault’s Neck; Crystal Lake on Lady’s Island; Factory Creek on Lady’s Island; Ihly Farm near MCAS in northern Beaufort County; New Riverside and Pinckney Colony Park in greater Bluffton; Okatie Preserve; Stoney Preserve and the Mitchelville Road Beach Parcel on Hilton Head Island; the Green in Beaufort’s Old Point; and Widgeon Point on Lemon Island.  Information regarding the selected sites may be found at the Beaufort County website.\r\n\r\nA liability release is required for the sites, which could present a danger from poisonous plants, unseen holes, stumps, or other hazards. Photographers entering some of the more remote properties are advised to do so with a friend, as these sites are still in their wild state.\r\n\r\nBoth photo prints and digital images are required. All photo prints must be 8x10 or 10x8 and include the following on the back: name of the photographer, title of the photo, the location of the shot, and the entry category number and theme.  Digital images must be submitted on a disc in jpeg format of at least 300 dpi or greater.  E-mailed photos will not be accepted.  The photos and discs will not be returned and must be mailed with all required forms to:\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Photo Contest\r\n\r\nc/o Beaufort County Administrator\r\n\r\nPost Office Drawer 1228\r\n\r\nBeaufort, SC 29901-1228\r\n\r\nFurther information and forms are posted on the county’s website www.bcgov.net at the slider on the homepage.  For more information, call 843-575-5196.\r\n<div></div>', 'County announces theme for annual photo contest: The Sky\'s the Limit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-announces-theme-for-annual-photo-contest-the-skys-the-limit', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:16:32', '2013-07-08 13:16:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11960', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11963, 4, '2013-07-08 09:17:03', '2013-07-08 13:17:03', '<b>Holistic Shakespeare classes with Dr. Debra Charlton:</b> July 20, July 27\r\nfor serious actors of all ages. Dr. Debra Charlton is the author of “Holistic Shakespeare: An Experiential Learning Approach” (Intellect Books 2012). She is a theatre director, educator and writer whose reviews and articles on Shakespeare training and performance have appeared in numerous publications. Many of her former students have gone on to have successful careers on Broadway and in regional theatre.\r\n\r\nTeachers are encouraged to participate in these classes too. They will learn strategies for bringing Shakespeare’s plays to life in the classroom.\r\n\r\n<b>July 20: Physicalizing Shakespeare: </b>Performing Shakespeare requires a responsive but relaxed physical instrument. This workshop explores the relationship between body and text through exercises that unlock creativity and emotional accessibility. In addition, connections between the actor’s 360-degree body and the physical space are discovered through Shakespearean speeches and scenes.\r\n\r\n<b>July 27: Shakespeare in Context:</b> Status, alliance, and hierarchy are central concerns for many of Shakespeare’s characters. Using hands-on exercises, we will unlock the social constructs that influenced Shakespeare’s depiction of character and understand how awareness of context enriches and deepens performance.\r\n\r\nAll the workshops are highly active and experiential. Workshop participants should wear comfortable clothing that allows for full range of unrestricted movement. Sneakers or bare feet are encouraged. Register with ARTworks: 843-379-2787. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Summer Scribes 2013: </b>Attention, sixth to eighth graders who like to write, Beaufort writer Katherine Tandy Brown is offering two, weeklong summer writing camps based on Natalie Goldberg’s classic “Writing Down the Bones” writing practice, designed to further writing skills while having fun creating stories. First-session classes take place on Monday, July 8, Wednesday, July 10, and Friday, July 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A second session is offered the following week — Monday, July 15, Wednesday, July 17, and Friday, July 19 — from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Both sessions take place at the Charles Street Gallery. Class size is limited to 5 students to allow for individual attention. Cost is $65 for a one-week session of three classes. A Beaufort resident, Katherine has been a successful freelance writer for 24 years.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 859-312-6706.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Auditions for “Same Time Next Year”:</b> USCB Center for the Arts and the Beaufort Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Same Time Next Year” by John Vogel at 7 p.m. July 8 and 9 at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort .  The romantic comedy follows Doris and George as they agree to meet every year for the next 24 years. The 1978 film version starred Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn, who won a Tony for her Broadway performance in the same role.\r\n“The Same Time Next Year” calls for one male and one female, age 30 to mid 40. All are encouraged to audition regardless of previous experience.  Auditions will consist of cold readings from the play. No preparation is necessary. A costume designer and stage manager are also being sought. The play will be presented February 21-23,2014.  Ger more information about the play or auditions by calling Bonnie Hargrove at 843-521-4145.\r\nInformation is also at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Publicity for Artists: Likes &amp; links at ARTworks: </b> The know-how and networking you need to simplify and strengthen your arts marketing plan, on Saturday, August 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. What’s the deal with social media? How can artists communicate with the public and the media through their work? This workshop helps artists form the right marketing plan and realistic expectations while connecting with each other in person and online. Learn more about which strategies will work for you through examples and discussion with other artists and ARTworks’ transmedia publicity leader Lisa Annelouise Rentz. She has 14 years experience in promoting the arts in South Carolina. This meeting will be in the gallery at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. $20 per person, or $10 for returning artists, supporters of ARTworks, and ARTworks resident artists. 843-525-6911 to get a seat. 2127 Boundary Street Beaufort, www.artworksinbeaufort.org, 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Music for Moore Concert:</b> Tidal Creek Fellowship, a non- denominational church  located on Lady’s Island announced it will be hosting a benefit concert for Moore, Oklahoma. The concert will be held July 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. with concessions available. Proceeds of the concert will go to benefit the children of Briarwood Elementary in Moore, Okla., impacted by the recent storm devastation. “Our hearts go out to the people of Moore, Oklahoma, and especially to the children and families of that community that not only lost their homes but schools too,” said David Holland, Pastor of Tidal Creek Fellowship. Tidal Creek Fellowship began its first church services in the cafeteria of Coosa Elementary and held church services there for 10 years before moving into their new building in the spring of 2012. The Music For Moore Concert will be held at Tidal Creek Fellowship, 290 Brickyard Point Road South, Lady’s Island.  Music will be provided by the Tidal Creek Band, a contemporary worship band. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Backers hope to raise $5,000 during the two night event for Moore, Okla.\r\n<div></div>', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-38', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:17:03', '2013-07-08 13:17:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11963', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11965, 4, '2013-07-08 09:18:01', '2013-07-08 13:18:01', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nIt wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that four of the most popular and finest operas ever composed will be featured on consecutive Wednesday afternoons in July as part of the Met’s “Encore” HD presentations at the USCB’s Center for the Arts.  The series begins July 10 with George Bizet’s “Carmen” at 12:55 p.m., followed by Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” Rossini’s “Barber of Seville,” and on July 31, another Giuseppe gem, “La Traviata.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11966\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Carmen.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11966\" alt=\"The Met’s version of “Carmen” will be at USCB.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Carmen-300x208.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" /></a> The Met’s version of “Carmen” will be at USCB.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNever been to an opera before, but thought about going? If so, there’s not a better time than now to see and hear one — and it’s “Carmen.” Milton Cross, the distinguished voice of the Met Opera’s Saturday broadcasts for 43 years, considered it “one of the universal favorites of the operatic stage ... filled with vivid musical characterizations, brilliant orchestrations and continuously flowing melody.” Richard Eyre, the opera’s director, calls it “one of the inalienably great works of art. It’s sexy in every sense. And I think it should be shocking.”\r\n\r\nActually, it was too shocking back in 1875 when it debuted at Paris’s Opera Comique. Both audiences and critics were appalled by the wild and immoral character of Carmen and let it be known with jeers when it ended with her violent death. Four months later, it was acclaimed a masterpiece in Vienna and soon throughout Europe and beyond — even back in France. Sadly, Bizet was completely unaware of its enormous success, dying exactly three months after its premiere in Paris. He was 36, the same age when Mozart died.\r\n\r\n<b>The cast:</b> Carmen, a Spanish gypsy; Don Jose, a civil guardsman; Escamillo, a bull fighter (toreador); Micaela, a young friend of Don Jose; Zuniga, captain of the civil guard; and gypsies, soldiers, smugglers, dancers, et al.\r\n\r\n<b>A brief synopsis:</b> A group of gypsy smugglers are frustrated by Don Jose in their attempts to bring contraband into Seville. Carmen tries to help them by seducing Don Jose and later persuading him to look the other way when they approach. When this infatuation with Carmen leads him to kill a fellow guardsman when he tries to arrest her, he becomes a fugitive. The capricious Carmen soon resents his possessiveness and leaves him for a famous toreador. Obsessed with her, a distraught Don Jose follows her to the bullring and kills her.\r\n\r\nMusical highlights:\r\n\r\n<b>Act I: </b>Two very famous Carmen arias. First, the “Habanera,” a sexy tango song with a powerful punch from the gypsy chorus. Later, the equally-provocative “Seguidille” in which she lures Don Jose into the ill-fated plot.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II:</b> Four stunning set pieces make up this act. The opening scene is Carmen’s sultry description of a gypsy dance, building into a whirling finish. Minutes later, the bull fighter Escamillo enters and charms the crowd with a self-centered toast to his dangerous life. [Does “tore-e-ah-dor” sound familiar?]. An inspired quintet is next, featuring two smugglers matching wits with three gypsy women. It’s a fast, catchy tune, bringing to mind some of Rossini’s famous ensembles. The act concludes with a Carmen/Don Jose duet, in which she dances for him, teasingly at first and then ridiculing him for not yielding to her wishes. [Does the sound of castanets sound familiar?]. Don Jose’s finely-crafted aria [the Flower Song] is his finest vocal moment, although his urgent pleas of “I-love-you Carmen” are gratuitously dismissed.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III:</b> The second scene is considered to be Bizet’s greatest tour de force. As crowds cheer to the rousing music of the Bullfight Parade, Don Jose becomes desperately jealous of Carmen’s flirtations with Escamillo. In the street outside the ring, he pleads in vain one last time, and as cheers for Escamillo are heard in the background, his fury at Carmen drives him to plunge his dagger into her heart. And to the dark sounds of the Toreador theme, the curtain falls.\r\n\r\nFor the past 135+ years, the role of Carmen very likely has the shortest list of great voices who have achieved world acclaim for executing the many challenges of this role. An opera critic recently referred to this role as multi-tasking. Not only must she have a strong and finely-tuned mezzo voice, but also impressive acting and dancing skills — and, of course — passable finesse with castanets. Rise Stevens, who died recently at the age of 99, was such a performer. Denyce Graves is another great Carmen who comes to mind. And now it looks like the beautiful and sensuous Latvian mezzo Elina Garanca is soon to join the short list of the greats. She has it all, and more, meeting director Eyres expectations of “being sexy in every sense.” She’ll be joined by the world-class tenor Roberto Alagna as Don Jose; Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Escamillo; and Kate Royal as Micaela. It’s an exceptional music and dramatic treat — and with no intermissions! Rating: Definitely PG.\r\n\r\nAll tickets are $15; no reserved seating. Box office opens at the USCB Center for the Arts one hour before the 12:55 curtain. 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(11968, 4, '2013-07-08 09:19:54', '2013-07-08 13:19:54', '<b>By Carson Moore</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’ve lived in Beaufort for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the Amazing Event Rentals crew in their giant pink trucks driving around town, heading to or from an event. With the Fourth of July in full swing, the pink truck sightings should increase dramatically as the crews travel to set up tents, bouncy houses, slides and parties all over the Beaufort, Bluffton and Savannah area.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11969\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Profile-Amazing03081012.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11969\" alt=\"Amazing Event Rentals is a locally owned family company.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Profile-Amazing03081012-300x178.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" /></a> Amazing Event Rentals is a locally owned family company.[/caption]\r\n\r\nOwned and operated by Tony Burris and his brother, Andy, Amazing Event Rentals is the definition of a local, family run business.\r\n\r\n“My family moved here before I was born,” Tony Burris said, smiling, “My father was stationed on Parris Island, left to go back home, then felt the draw to come back, as a lot of people do.”\r\n\r\nGrowing up in Beaufort certainly seems to have been an advantage for Tony Burris and his company. Initially known as Atlantic Event Rentals, the company represented the brothers’ first foray into business. Soon after that, Jumpin’ Jaxx was added to the fold, and the Burris brothers decided to branch out. While Tony maintained Jumpin’ Jaxx, his brother decided to sell Atlantic Events and widen his search for new business ventures. A few years later, Andy decided to purchase Classic Party Rentals in Bluffton, and called in his brother and their close friend Richard VanBortel to help merge the existing companies into one local hub — Amazing Events. “The biggest struggle was honestly the sheer size of taking three companies and making one out of it,” laughed Tony Burris, “It’s been a lot of learning how to deal with that much flow, when things are going every which way.”\r\n\r\nThe two brothers, along with VanBortel, set to work getting their name out to the public, and making sure they provided the highest quality service to every customer in the area closest to their heart. “We work with people that we see every day,” Burris said, “We try to service them like we’d service our neighbors because they are!”  This mind-set is what Burris believes sets Amazing Events apart from their competitors, and it shows in their business practices.\r\n\r\nAmazing Events offers everything a customer could imagine, as far as party planning goes. Their tents range in size from small 10’ by 10’ shade tents to huge 40’ by 180’ marquees capable of holding hundreds of people. They also offer assistance with decorations; renting out china, linens, silverware and even light fixtures.\r\n\r\nIn addition to this service, Burris also uses Computer-aided Design (CAD) software to preview events for customers. “I’ve done everything from a small tent on there to show how seating would work, up to the giant tents,” explained Burris, “It can also give us a 3D rendering of it as well, where you can go through and pick the colors of your linens and things as well, to see how it would look.”\r\n\r\nIt’s not only the Burris brothers that do the work, however. “Our girls up front are very creative,” says Burris, and he’s not wrong. The office hums with activity, and the girls, including Tony’s wife Vicki, call out ideas to each other excitedly, using pictures of pervious events as references, or simply trying to explain their ideas through words.\r\n\r\nMost often, the girls and the rest of the crew are busy planning and setting up for weddings — the company’s most popular request. Each wedding, once planned, typically takes a day for setup, and then another day to break down everything and get it all packed away. Events like these typically require a couple months notice for the company, although it ranges depending on the event occurring. “The Tybee Run, for example, is the last week of January, and we’ve already pretty much scheduled it,” said Burris, “But we have people that call us the same day, and if we’re available, we’ll bring stuff out.”\r\n\r\nFor Amazing Events, availability does not seem to be a problem. On any weekend, they can do anywhere from seven to eight events up to about 30. During the summer, Burris said, there are fewer weddings, which tend to dominate the spring and fall periods, while Jumpin’ Jaxx business dominates the summertime with giant inflatable water slides, bounce houses and even an inflatable laser tag arena.\r\n\r\n“The two businesses [Jumpin’ Jaxx and Amazing Events] run together sometimes, but once you get into about October they collide, and it gets very busy for us,” Burris explained.\r\n\r\nDespite their busy schedules, every member of the Amazing Event Rentals crew strives to make every event special and unique for the people they’re working with.\r\n\r\n“I take everything very personally,” says Tony Burris, “Even though it may be another weekend for us, we realize that it’s the most important day in a lot of people’s lives up to this point. We try to think about that every day when we do what we do, and we try to make every event amazing.”\r\n\r\nThe best way to contact Amazing Event Rentals is to email at amazingeventrentals@gmail.com. They can also be reached at 843-379-5503.\r\n<div></div>', 'Company strives to make each event amazing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'company-strives-to-make-each-event-amazing', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:19:54', '2013-07-08 13:19:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11968', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11971, 4, '2013-07-08 09:20:43', '2013-07-08 13:20:43', 'FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION: Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) will offer flag football ages 4-7, tackle football ages 7-14, cheerleading ages 6-14, fall baseball ages 9-14 and soccer ages 4-17.  Registration for football and cheerleading will end July 10. Registration for baseball and softball will end July 17.\r\n\r\nAFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: PALS after school registration began July 1 for Bluffton Center, Burton Wells, Broomfield, Port Royal, Scott Center and Lind Brown. Registration will be accepted until each center is full.\r\n\r\nEXTENDED HOURS: Beginning July 1, PALS will extend the hours at the Burton Wells Center in the weight room, racquetball courts and open gym until 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nRegistration for all sports and after school will be accepted at Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort or online at www.bcgov.net/PALS. Call 843-255-6680 or 843-255-6710.', 'PALS annoucements', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pals-annoucements', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:20:43', '2013-07-08 13:20:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11971', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11973, 4, '2013-07-08 09:21:46', '2013-07-08 13:21:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_11974\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Riptide.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11974\" alt=\"The Beaufort Riptide 10U team earned the title Tournament Champions at the USSSA Father’s Day Homerun Challenge in Walterboro, SC, June 15-16, 2013. They went undefeated for four games. Team members participating in the tournament were Cohen Bruner, Joshua Denton, Wes Graves, Oliver Holmes, Hayden Jennings, Christian Londono, Daniel McClam, Collin Peterson, Rush Riley, Jeremiah Simmons,  Rhogue Wallace, and Mason Westerfield. The Beaufort Riptide is coached by Brett Westerfield, Bobby Graves, Jim Denton, Richard Jennings and Al Wallace.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Riptide-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort Riptide 10U team earned the title Tournament Champions at the USSSA Father’s Day Homerun Challenge in Walterboro, SC, June 15-16, 2013. They went undefeated for four games. Team members participating in the tournament were Cohen Bruner, Joshua Denton, Wes Graves, Oliver Holmes, Hayden Jennings, Christian Londono, Daniel McClam, Collin Peterson, Rush Riley, Jeremiah Simmons, Rhogue Wallace, and Mason Westerfield. The Beaufort Riptide is coached by Brett Westerfield, Bobby Graves, Jim Denton, Richard Jennings and Al Wallace.[/caption]', 'Beaufort Riptide Champions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-riptide-champions', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:21:46', '2013-07-08 13:21:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11973', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11976, 4, '2013-07-08 09:22:18', '2013-07-08 13:22:18', 'After one day of lifting, Team Beaufort has won the 13 and under boys championship at the USAW Youth National in St. Joseph, Missouri. The team has broken numerous national records and one member was awarded the Key to the City of St. Joseph.\r\n\r\nHere are some of the stats from the day. Youth American Records:\r\n\r\n• 13 &amp; Under Boys\r\n\r\n62kg: Clarence Cummings Junior (Beaufort, SC – Team Savannah) – 100kg, 125kg for a 225kg Total.\r\n\r\n• Best Lifters U13 Boys\r\n\r\n1. CJ Cummings (Beaufort, SC – Team Savannah) – Awarded the Key to the City of St. Joseph, MO.\r\n\r\n2.       William Cohen (Savannah, GA – Team Savannah)\r\n\r\nCJ’s total was 225kg (approx 495 lbs)  His Snatch was 100kg (approx. 220 lbs) and Clean and Jerk 125kg (approx 275 lbs). And he’s only 13 years old.\r\n\r\nOn the second day of competition, more records were broken by Team Beaufort member Omar Cummings.  He also received best lifter in his weight class in Mens 14-15.\r\n\r\nOn the final day of lifting, Team Beaufort won the USAW Youth Nationals Overall Boys Championship.  This is the sixth win for Team Beaufort!\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort dominates at weightlifting tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-dominates-at-weightlifting-tournament', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:22:18', '2013-07-08 13:22:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11976', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11978, 4, '2013-07-08 09:23:06', '2013-07-08 13:23:06', '<b>COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Carolina University welcomes the Class of 2017. More than 2,200 first-year students have enrolled in CCU for the Fall 2013 semester. Before classes begin in August, all new first-year students will visit campus for a two-day orientation program where they will meet their academic advisors and learn what is expected of them as they transition from high school to college.\r\n\r\n• James Cato of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Kaitlyn Presley of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Thomas Hunter of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Kaila Smith of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Eugene Lucas of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Erinn Szarek of Beaufort\r\n\r\nCoastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach. The University offers 65 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree and seven master’s degree programs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN</b>\r\n\r\nLocal residents have been named to the Dean’s List at the Savannah College of Art and Design for spring quarter 2013. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the Dean’s List.\r\n\r\nLocal residents include:\r\n\r\n• Daphne Hutcheson of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Jean-marc Lavigne of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Waymond Singleton of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>EMORY UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nSarah Parks of Beaufort received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 168th commencement ceremony on May 13, 2013.\r\n<div></div>', 'School Honors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-honors-4', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11978', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11980, 4, '2013-07-08 09:24:22', '2013-07-08 13:24:22', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Above &amp; Beyond Basketball Camp at Battery Creek High School will be held July 10 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for students ages 6 to 14. The cost is $40. Contact: Coach Youmans at 912-596-8938. The camp will include extensive training for beginner and advanced basketball players. All drills will be age appropriate.  All campers will receive a skills work out check list, as well as a camp T-shirt.\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting boxes of tissues for classrooms for the 2013-2014 School Year. All donations may be left in the front office for Mrs. Grooms.  Donations are needed by August 5.  Please call Mrs. Grooms at 322-5580/322-5582 with any questions.\r\n\r\n• Dolphin Pride Marching Band Camp orientation will be held Friday, August 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for parents/guardians, band members and color guard.\r\n\r\n• Band Camp Week 1: Monday, Aug. 5 to Friday, Aug. 9.: 6:30 a.m.. to 6 p.m. Drum Major &amp; Section Leaders; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., ALL Band Members &amp; Color Guard\r\n\r\n• Band Camp Week 2: Monday, Aug. 12 to Thursday, Aug. 15: 4 to 8 p.m., Drum Major &amp; Section Leaders; 4:30 to 8 p.m., ALL Band Members &amp; Color Guard. Students need to pack a lunch. No one will be permitted to leave campus during lunch or breaks. Reminders: Wear light colored clothes and sneakers. Bring a water bottle with your name on it. Water and Gatorade will be provided during breaks. Wear a hat and/or sunglasses. The use of sun screen and bug repellent will be to your advantage! If you use an inhaler or require an epi-pen, you MUST bring it with you to camp every day.  Contact Ms. Brokenborough if you have any inquiries\r\n\r\nmonica.brokenborough@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Summer dates for Camp Make &amp; Take have been set for July 8-12 and July 22-26, 9-11 a.m.  This is a FREE camp offered to northern Beaufort County teens focused on 3-D printer technology.  Please visit www.beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393, for more information.  Class sizes are limited, so register soon.\r\n\r\n• Camp Eagle at Beaufort Academy is offering a variety of summer camps for ages 3-18 throughout June and July, ranging from Circus Camp, to different sports camps, to art camps, to SAT Prep. Please visit www.beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>USCB</b>\r\n\r\nJ. Michael Bonnette, a native South Carolinian with broad experience in fundraising at the university level, has been appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.\r\n\r\nBonnette is responsible for directing all fundraising operations at USCB. Specifically, this entails managing major and annual fundraising operations to engage USCB alumni, Lowcountry residents and the corporate community in providing philanthropic support to the university.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11981\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/School-Scholarship2-7-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11981\" alt=\"The award recipients for the Young Leaders’ Scholarship Program sponsored by The Beaufort County Education Association are seen at the presentation ceremony and reception held on Wednesday, June 5 at ACE (Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence). Pictured above, from left: Award recipient Caitlyn Owen, 5th grader from Hilton Head International Baccalaureate Elementary; The Beaufort County Education Association president Dr. Delphine Gillard holding a check for $100 for The BCEA Young Leaders’ Scholarship Program donated by CPM Federal Credit Union; Presenting the donation is Caitlin Melton, representative from CPM Federal Credit Union headquartered in Charleston; Award recipient Sam Derrick, seventh grader from Lady’s Island Middle School. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/School-Scholarship2-7-4-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The award recipients for the Young Leaders’ Scholarship Program sponsored by The Beaufort County Education Association are seen at the presentation ceremony and reception held on Wednesday, June 5 at ACE (Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence). Pictured above, from left: Award recipient Caitlyn Owen, 5th grader from Hilton Head International Baccalaureate Elementary; The Beaufort County Education Association president Dr. Delphine Gillard holding a check for $100 for The BCEA Young Leaders’ Scholarship Program donated by CPM Federal Credit Union; Presenting the donation is Caitlin Melton, representative from CPM Federal Credit Union headquartered in Charleston; Award recipient Sam Derrick, seventh grader from Lady’s Island Middle School.[/caption]', 'School News', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-news-4', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11980', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11983, 4, '2013-07-08 09:25:20', '2013-07-08 13:25:20', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry is accepting applications until September 3, 2013, for spring 2014 entry into its associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. Classes start in January.\r\n\r\n“Prospective students don’t have to wait until next fall to start pursuing their dreams of becoming a nurse,” health sciences dean Marge Sapp said. “The sooner students start the program, the sooner they’ll finish and be able to enter a high-paying nursing career.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11984\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/School-TCL-nursing-7-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11984\" alt=\"TCL nursing Instructor Lynda Buss (right) assists a student in a simulation exercise using “Sim-Man,” a life-like manikin housed in TCL’s on-campus laboratory.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/School-TCL-nursing-7-4-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> TCL nursing Instructor Lynda Buss (right) assists a student in a simulation exercise using “Sim-Man,” a life-like manikin housed in TCL’s on-campus laboratory.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTCL’s two-year ADN program prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses. Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.\r\n\r\n“The TCL nursing program in particular is rigorous but produces extremely qualified and successful graduates, giving them the confidence they need to walk proudly into the nursing field,” nursing program director Sharon Beasley said.\r\n\r\nTCL has campuses in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hampton. And with S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, South Carolina residents can pay around $850 a semester for full-time tuition, regardless of need or income.\r\n\r\nIn addition, TCL offers in-state tuition to military members and their spouses who are stationed in Beaufort and to residents of Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please call 843-525-8267 or visit www.tcl.edu/health.', 'Apply now for entry into TCL nursing program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'apply-now-for-entry-into-tcl-nursing-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11983', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11986, 4, '2013-07-08 09:25:58', '2013-07-08 13:25:58', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nThe Fourth of July is a special holiday for Americans, as most families gather together and have their own traditions about how they celebrate the freedom of our nation.\r\n\r\nAlthough the traditions in my family have evolved over the years as we’ve all gotten older, the main focus is still on the fireworks.\r\n\r\nWhen I was little, I remember holding my ears and shrieking once I heard the first boom in the sky. But after catching a glimpse of the exploding color and shapes, I couldn’t take my eyes off the magical display that lit up the night.\r\n\r\nI have been fortunate to have seen countless amazing fireworks, and memories of these shows makes July Fourth one of my favorite holidays.\r\n\r\nThe town where I grew up, Montville, N.J., always put on fabulous fireworks. Everyone would meet at the high school and set up blankets in the surrounding fields. When we were younger we would beg our parents to buy us glow-in-the-dark necklaces; when we were teenagers, we would ditch our parents and go meet up with our friends. Once darkness fell, the lights and music would start on the football field, then the colors would shoot into the air — pretty circles, whizzing rockets, giant BOOMS would elicit “ooo” and “ahhs” from the enraptured crowd.\r\n\r\nOne year, my parents took us to the Statue of Liberty to see the awesome fireworks light up the New York harbor.\r\n\r\nAnother year, on a trip cross-country, I found myself in Telluride, Colorado, for July Fourth, where the dry conditions prevented fireworks. Instead, I saw General Norman Schwartzkopf lead the parade through town, and later in the day I saw a double rainbow clear across the mountains.\r\n\r\nMost recently, our family has established our Independence Day tradition on Hilton Head Island, where we’ve been going on vacation since the ’80s. The fireworks in Harbour Town, on the south end of the island, are an easy walk from my parents’ condo, so we bring our chairs and blankets and set up on the 18th green of the Harbour Town Golf Course. The fireworks come from a barge in the water and explode beautifully over Calibogue Sound, the lighthouse and the boats in the harbor. It’s lovely and inspiring, and always seems to end too fast.\r\n\r\nWith my own growing family, I am excited about building our own traditions, and passing on the fascination of the fireworks to my kids.', 'Memories are a blast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'memories-are-a-blast', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:25:58', '2013-07-08 13:25:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11986', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11989, 4, '2013-07-08 09:34:23', '2013-07-08 13:34:23', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2013 Civitas Award Winners. The winners were recognized at the Civitas Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting at Dataw Island on Friday, June 28. During this annual event, the chamber takes time to recognize and honor outstanding leaders, businesses and organizations who help make this community a wonderful place to invest, prosper and enjoy.  We also highlighted the chamber’s successes this year including the passing of the Film Rebate Bill and the announcement of Beaufort winning Coastal Living’s “Happiest Seaside Town.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11990\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/civitas1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11990\" alt=\"All the winners of the 2013 Civitas Awards. Photos courtesy of Susan DeLoach.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/civitas1-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> All the winners of the 2013 Civitas Awards. Photos courtesy of Susan DeLoach.[/caption]\r\n\r\nPlease help congratulate these outstanding leaders in our community.\r\n\r\nCivitas Award Winners\r\n\r\n• Lifetime of Leadership — Richard Gray Sr. (Grayco)\r\n\r\n• Tourism Leadership Award — The Beaufort Film Festival\r\n\r\n• Outstanding Employee — Cynthia Coburn-Smith, LifeFit at Beaufort Memorial Hospital\r\n\r\n• Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional — Jon Rembold, Ward Edwards\r\n\r\n• Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni — Robert Bridgers (1993 Graduate of Leadership Beaufort)\r\n\r\n• Outstanding Nonprofit — Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)\r\n\r\n• Community Stewardship — Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort, LLC\r\n\r\n• Excellence in Free Enterprise — Grayco Hardware &amp; Home\r\n\r\n• Regional Economic Impact — Midtown Square\r\n\r\n• Military Citizenship Award — Col. John “Jack” Snider\r\n\r\n• Non Commissioned Officer of the Year — Corporal Judena Seck, MCAS Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year — Corporal Sarah M. Cherry, MCAS Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Chamber Ambassador of the Year — John Rhodes, Harbour Health Insurance Solutions\r\n\r\n• The chamber also recognized all of Beaufort County’s Teachers of the Year for 2012-2013.', 'The Chamber Corner: Honoring local businesses at the Civitas Awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-honoring-local-businesses-at-the-civitas-awards', '', '', '2013-07-08 09:34:23', '2013-07-08 13:34:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11989', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12084, 4, '2013-07-17 19:56:15', '2013-07-17 23:56:15', '<b>St. Peter’s Church to have clothing sale</b>\r\n\r\nSt. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, will be holding its third annual clothing sale July 18-20. Hours will be Thursday, July 18 from noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Call (843) 846-6025 or email judithadaigle@yahoo.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Historical society holds lecture at USCB</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Historical Society presents “Gate of Hell: The 1863 Campaign for Charleston” on July 18, at USCB Center for the Arts. Doctors Stephen R. Wise and Lawrence Rowland will present, beginning at 7 p.m., a program on the all important 1863 Campaign for Charleston for which Beaufort and Hilton Head served as the Federal Army and Navy’s logistical and medical center. Dr. Rowland will give background on the campaign and the importance of Port Royal to the Northern war effort and Dr. Wise using period photographs will vividly recount the campaign.\r\n\r\nThe presentation is sponsored by the University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Beaufort County\r\nHistorical Society.  The event is free and open to the public and is part of the historical society’s series commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War.\r\n\r\n<b>Teen Drawing Club at St. Helena Library\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nTeens ages 11-17 are invited to meet monthly with SCAD grad, Melanie Florencio, to draw to their hearts’ content! Paper and drawing utensils are supplied free of charge. The event will be held on Saturday, July 20 from noon until 1 p.m. The address for the location is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 and the event is free. Please contact Melanie at 843-255-6547 or mflorencio@bcgov.net. For more information, visit\r\nbeaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>The Blood Alliance holds July Blood Drives</b>\r\n\r\n•  July 20: Port Royal Farmer’s Market – 9 a.m. to noon — Corner of Ribaut Road and Pinckney Blvd., Port Royal\r\n\r\n• July 24: Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus – 8 to 11 a.m. — 921 Ribaut  Rd., Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 29: Beaufort Memorial Hospital – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 955 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort (behind cafeteria)\r\n\r\n• July 30: Beaufort Memorial Hospital – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 990 Ribaut Rd. (BMAC, the new building at corner of Allison and Ribaut), Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 31: MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit Union – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 3481 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 31: Grays Hill Baptist Church – 4 to 6:30 p.m. — 2749 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort\r\n\r\nTo make an appointment, please call 1.888.998.2243 or go to igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\n<b>‘Meet &amp; Greet’ hosted by Beaufort Film Society</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society will host a “Meet &amp; Greet” on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Papaya Thai and Sushi Restaurant located at 1001 Boundary St. Beaufort.  Learn about the benefits of membership in the Beaufort Film Society and get up to date news on all the film happenings in and around the Beaufort area. Learn about the plans for the upcoming 8th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival and enjoy a special film festival drink and sushi roll while you meet other film enthusiasts like yourself.  Get the latest news on plans for the upcoming 8th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival taking place Feb. 12-16, 2014. Learn more at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or www.beaufortfilmsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Free computer classes at St. Helena Library</b>\r\n\r\n•  Advanced Internet Searching (for Adults): Are you tired of getting millions of hits when you just need one website? Learn to master Internet searching using Google, Bing and other websites! The class will be held at the St. Helena Library on Tuesday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. Registration is required. Space is limited. Please call 843-255-6487 or email bblue@bcgov.net to register. More information can also be found at beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n•  Intro to Mac Computers (for\r\nAdults) — Have you always wanted to learn more about using Mac computers? Take this crash course and be on your way to using the Mac computer. Registration is required. Space is limited. The event will be on Monday, July 29 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Library. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. To register, call 843-255-6547 or email mflorencio@bcgov.net. The library’s website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n•  How to Create a Flyer (for\r\nAdults) — Learn how to make flyers using Microsoft Publisher. Prior basic computer experience is highly recommended. Registration is required. Space is limited. The event will be on Wednesday, July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Library. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. To register, call 843-255-6547 or email mflorencio@bcgov.net. The library’s website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Event discusses ‘Great Sea Island Hurricane’</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort District Collection unveils the presentation of “Great Sea Island Hurricane.” On a single terrifying night of August 1893 a devastating hurricane ripped through the islands and lowlands of South Carolina and Georgia drowning thousands and leaving tens of thousands more destitute.  Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection Manager, will share photographs, diary accounts, and other materials relating to the “Great Sea Island Hurricane” during the presentation. The events will be on Tuesday, August 13th, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. This is a free event for ages 12 and up. For more information call 843-255-6487 or email acox@bcgov.net. The website is www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Alzheimer’s support group holds meetings</b>\r\n\r\nIs Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or increased confusion affecting someone you love? To help, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort offers guidance, information and support to family members and caregivers. A “mixed gender” support group meeting is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. On the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m., a men’s support group meets to discuss the particular challenges men face in caring for their wives and female loved ones affected by the disease. The meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are held at Helena House on Paris Avenue in Port Royal (directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office.) For more information, please call Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort at (843) 521-9190.\r\n\r\n<b>Session answers questions for Catholics</b>\r\n\r\n“Everything you ever wanted to ask about returning to the Catholic Church, but were afraid to ask”: For those thinking about returning to the practice of their faith, as well as for those newly returned, St. Peter Catholic Church will have a Question/Answer session on Saturday, August 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Adult Education Room of the Parish. St.  Peter Church further offers to Returning Catholics a series of weekly presentations from Aug. 24 to Sept. 28.  These sessions also include time for questions and discussions that will be helpful.\r\n\r\nFor more information on these programs, please contact deborahm@catholic.org or call Deborah at\r\n843-575-3742.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Junior Cotillion offers scholarships to students</b>\r\n\r\nThe 2013-2014 Mount Pleasant Junior Cotillion is offering scholarships for two students currently in third, fourth, or fifth grade.  Students are presented social skills and social dance at the Cotillion.  Director Mary Kennerty says, “Students need a social and character education to help their self confidence.”  Classes meet at the Snee Farm Country Club beginning in August.  For more information and to apply please contact Mary Kennerty at 881-8755 or marykennerty@att.net.  Visit our website: www.nljc.com/chapter/mtpleasantsc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Fund’s grant applications available</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting 2013 grant applications.  The Beaufort Fund is a permanent funding resource, distributing grants for charitable programming throughout Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper, with an ultimate goal to improve the quality of life in these counties.  Begun in 1998 with a multi-million dollar gift by an anonymous Beaufort-area family, the Fund has awarded more than $5 million in grants to non-profit organizations.  Grants are generally directed to provide support in six program areas: Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Human Needs, and Neighborhood/ Community Development.  However, grant requests up to $15,000 will be accepted from any non-profit organization, as long as its work benefits citizens in the four-county area served by the Fund. Decisions about grants from the Beaufort Fund will be made by the Foundation with recommendations from an Advisory Committee of four-county area residents.\r\n\r\nThe deadline for applying is Friday, August 16; all materials may be emailed or hand-delivered by 5:00 p.m. on August 16 or if sent by U.S. mail, must be postmarked on or before August 15.\r\n\r\nComputer-friendly applications are available at: http://www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org/nonprofits/grants.html\r\n\r\nCharitable organizations may also request an application by phone at (843) 379-3400, or by e-mail at Edna@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Church hosts its second GED boot camp</b>\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church Beaufort (FPC Beaufort) will host its second GED Boot Camp from July 29 to August 16, 2013 at the Education Building located at 1201 North Street in downtown Beaufort. GED Boot Camp is a day and/or evening program that provides three weeks of intensive preparation for the GED test at no cost to the student. TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) readiness and Boot Camp registration will start on Monday, July 22 and run through Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at First Presbyterian Church Beaufort. FPC Beaufort invites those interested in the GED Boot Camp to contact Hugh Gouldthorpe, hugh312@gmail.com or the church office, 843-524-3051.\r\nwww.firstpresbeaufort.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-97', '', '', '2013-07-17 19:56:15', '2013-07-17 23:56:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12084', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(11999, 4, '2013-07-11 04:31:12', '2013-07-11 08:31:12', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\n<i>Keep out of the reach of children. Children should not come in contact with the application site for 30 minutes after application.  Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling. If contact with skin or clothing occurs, take off contaminated clothing. Wash skin immediately with plenty of soap\r\nand water.</i>\r\n\r\nJeepers! With a warning label like that you’d think this product would be banned or at least carefully monitored. But no. Every month pet owners do not read or casually disregard this very label to dribble a few drops of flea preventative on their Best\r\nFriend’s skin.\r\n\r\nThe claim is that these topical or “spot on” flea control poisons, so toxic that you should remove clothing if the product touches it, will kill all fleas and ticks yet somehow magically do not get absorbed. They supposedly stay only in the sebum, the fat layer of the outer skin, and don’t get inside your animal.\r\n\r\nBut wait. Skin is not a rubbery bag which dogs inhabit, is it? Skin is a living, breathing organ supplied with blood capillaries, and full of pores. These same pores are points of exchange. And yep, those chemicals end up entering your dog at those points of exchange. Many pet owners who use the topical treatments think they are applying “medication” to their pet, because they purchase the products from their veterinarian. But they actually are treating their pets with potent pesticides, including permethrin, which also is used to kill pests on crops and yards.\r\n\r\nIn 2008 the EPA began a yearlong investigation, conducted by a team of veterinarians assembled by the federal agency, and concluded that certain pets — small dogs between 10 and 20 pounds — are most susceptible to serious problems. In small animals, at the toxic dose you may see some of the following: depression, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, in-coordination, respiratory distress, convulsions, muscle tremors, or\r\neven death.\r\n\r\nJust last Christmas one of my tiny dog friends spent his entire holiday week at the vet because he lost control of his rear legs after his owner applied a topical. Chihuahuas, shih tzus, miniature poodles, Pomeranians and dachshunds had the most reported incidents, according to the EPA report. There is no antidote for permethrin toxicity, and this class of chemicals is listed in the top 25 agents causing poisoning in animals by the National Animal Poison Control Center.\r\n\r\nThe EPA study was instigated when incidents reported by consumers who used the products on their pets rose from 28,895 in 2007 to 44,263 in 2008, an increase of 53 percent in one year. Most of the problems were “minor” if you consider seizures, vomiting and diarrhea minor, but about 600 dogs and cats died in the incidents reported in 2008, EPA records show.\r\n\r\nThe active ingredients in these topical solutions include chemicals such as imidacloprid, fipronil, permethrin, methoprene, and pyriproxyfen, all of which have caused serious health problems in animals in laboratories. Even some of the inert ingredients can be hazardous to your animal companion’s health.  “Small breed dogs were more commonly affected with the number of incidents out of proportion to their popularity,” the EPA report says.\r\n\r\nGranted, in some cases, pet owners were misusing the products, for instance, splitting a dose meant for a big dog between two small dogs to save a few bucks — but EPA officials stressed that most of the blame goes to the industry, not consumers, because of poor labeling on extremely\r\ntoxic products.\r\n\r\nThe next time you’re standing in the aisle at your local Big Box pet store contemplating throwing caution-to-the-wind and exclaiming, “C’mon, just how bad can it be?” — please turn the package around and read VERY carefully the warning label. Those ingredients are designed to destroy the nervous systems of living organisms, whether it be flea, canine, feline or human. Pesticides aren’t designed to be specific, they are designed to kill.\r\n<div></div>', 'Kill or Be Killed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kill-or-be-killed', '', '', '2013-07-11 04:31:12', '2013-07-11 08:31:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=11999', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(12001, 4, '2013-07-11 04:31:59', '2013-07-11 08:31:59', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nThere’s more than one way to fill a glass, and thank goodness for that. Even though that sounds sort of funny, “more than one way” can refer to a lot of different things. The first way to fill a glass that comes to my mind is how, at wine tastings, where you go from table to table with your glass in your hand, and tell whoever is pouring which wine at their table you want to taste, some tasters hold their wine glass so that the opening is perpendicular to the surface of the table. That pretty much means that the opening is way too far over and whatever wine might manage to get poured into that glass has little chance of not coming out onto the table.\r\n\r\nI have been faced with this situation, repeatedly, and the only reason I can come up with for holding a glass this way is some weird notion that you think you might get more poured into your lopsided glass. (Trust me, you don’t.  Because you can’t!)\r\n\r\nA better way to fill a wine glass might be as easy as pouring in some wine from a bottle. Into a straight up glass. And, while we’re taking the easy way, why not just make it a good bottle of wine. Well, yeh. That is what we’re here for. Right?  Right.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is a neat little find. A red from California. A blend. Of five grapes. From a “retired” winemaker. With a neat name, the wine, I mean. And, yes, easy to pour into your glass and then into your mouth.\r\n\r\nLet’s start, now, with a little information about the winemaker. Phil Laffer is an icon in the Australian wine industry. He is responsible for the development of the Jacob’s Creek line and worked with them and their importer into the United States, Pernod Ricard, since 1994. Being very reasonable and down-to-earth, he was well liked and respected both at the winery and in the vineyard as well as in the business offices and boardroom. He didn’t actually retire, but chose to slow down a bit. With more of his time available, Pernod Ricard asked him to develop their new red wine, our new red wine too, in California. (As you’ll taste, a good decision.)\r\n\r\nThe new wine is a blend of five grapes. Repeat. I figure if we look, as fast as we can, at all five we’ll be able to better taste and appreciate this wine.\r\n\r\nThe first variety, in order like other food products, from highest percentage to lowest, is Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet is a variety we are all aware of, and the greatness of this variety in parts of California is not lost on us. The wines that Cabernet makes vary depending on how ripe the grapes are when harvested. When more unripe, green bell pepper and vegetable flavors show up in the wines. When the grapes are overripe, the wines get jammy and stewed fruit flavors. In between under and over ripe, we get the good stuff — strong fruit flavors that include black currants, black cherries and plums.  In California, where ripening is much easier than in some other regions and climates, the good stuff is in the wines and in\r\nour glasses.\r\n\r\nGrape number two is Merlot. This variety, which is related to Cabernet, is a bit thinner skinned, though, so less difficult to get just ripe. Merlot also brings a softer, smoother texture (mouth feel) to its wines. Its flavors include plums, cherries (black and red), blueberries, boysenberries and chocolate and cola. Smooth and delicious.\r\n\r\nNumber three grape is Zinfandel. Now we know our wine is moving away from the traditional Bordeaux varieties, Zinfandel being an “American” variety. (Really, we know Zinfandel came from Croatia, but California grows it the best.) Zin grapes are thinner skinned, ripen quickly because of that, and do well in warm climates. These grapes have a high sugar content so their wines tend toward slightly higher alcohol levels. Its flavors include red raspberry, from cooler growing areas, and blackberries, licorice and black pepper spice from warmer areas. Zinfandel wines have good structure and a juicy, mouth watering texture. (I hope you’re thinking about all these flavors and textures layering on top of each other. Just in liquid form, and in a glass for neatness.)\r\n\r\nFourth in line for this wine’s grapes we get Petit Sirah. Actually, this grape is no relation at all to Syrah, or Shiraz as it is also called. Petit Sirah is a separate variety that even though it looks like a small version of Syrah is really the Durif grape. As Petit Sirah, this grape is located almost completely in California. The wonder of DNA has proven they are not related, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has recognized Petit Sirah and Durif as interchangeable names for the same grape. This variety makes wines that have heavier tannins and spicy plum flavors. The wines are dark colored, slightly acidic, firm textured and full in your mouth. Besides the plums, it also tastes of blue and black fruits and has hints of black pepper. (Petit Sirah wines are heavier and darker than Syrah wines.)  Most Petit Sirah wines are a bit short on the finish, so blending them with other varieties is the norm.\r\n\r\nFinally, grape number five is Syrah. This is the variety we know from Australia as Shiraz, and, beside California and Australia, it is grown in most winemaking countries. Wines made from Syrah can be medium bodied with berry, chocolate, coffee flavors, mostly from cooler growing regions or heavy and spicy (black pepper, again) from warmer climates. Violets aromas are also associated with Syrah wines. With its wide range of climates, depending on site, California produces a range of styles from Syrah. One more layer into our glass.\r\n\r\nSo, now we have our five grapes for this week’s wine. Time maybe for its name?  Deadbolt. Like you use to cut off a lock that you’ve lost the key to. Personally, I like to think the name was chosen to make us cut off ideas locked in our heads about what wines can or should be. Since Deadbolt comes from California there are not any wine laws that say what grapes can be mixed with other grapes. Or that you can’t mix grapes from different parts of the state. You know, like Cab and Merlot have to grow in Bordeaux soil to make a Bordeaux wine. The only thing that is locked up with this Deadbolt is some great flavors and textures.\r\n\r\nThe first vintage of Deadbolt was the 2010, released in October of 2012. Definitely a new wine. And the first United States wine for Pernod Ricard and Phil Laffer. It is big and bold and smooth and juicy and jammy and fruity and a bit high in alcohol (13 percent). Dark colored, a purplish-red, it is full of cherry and plum and mocha flavors.\r\n\r\nLook at that, all its grapes played their parts. I suppose we could think of this wine as a contender in the group of red blend wines that are now popular. Truthfully, some are contenders and some are winners. So, hold our glass up, straight up so you get more into it, pour some Deadbolt in, and taste it for yourself. It’s a winner and so are you. For $10.99, too. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'There’s More Than One Way To Fill A Glass', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'theres-more-than-one-way-to-fill-a-glass', '', '', '2013-07-11 04:31:59', '2013-07-11 08:31:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12001', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12003, 4, '2013-07-11 04:32:43', '2013-07-11 08:32:43', '<b>Kay Cope Adkins</b>\r\n\r\nKay Cope Adkins, 74, wife of Jimmy S. Adkins, of Beaufort, SC, died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at her residence.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at noon with funeral services at 1 p.m. in Riverview Baptist Church with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nMrs. Adkins was born on June 29, 1939 in Allendale/Fairfax, SC.  She is the daughter of the late Sherlock H. Cope and Fredericka Deer Cope.\r\n\r\nShe was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church and a homemaker.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to her husband, Jimmy; are four sons, Jimmy Tab Adkins, Anthony Lance Adkins, Mark Vincent Adkins and Samuel Dean Adkins; one daughter, Sadie Rebecca Perry; one sister, Betty Jean Creech; twenty two grandchildren and several great grandchildren.\r\n\r\nShe is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Albert Cope.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Annie Simmons Brown</b>\r\n\r\nAnnie “Dowie” Simmons Brown, 62 of the Eustis community of Lady’s Island and widow of Willie Fred Brown, died Friday, July 5, 2013, at the Seabrook home of her daughter, Rosetta Watson.\r\n\r\nViewing was Tuesday, July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m. at Oaks True Holiness Church on St. Helena Island.  Burial was in the Eustis Cemetery on Lady’s Island. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Isabell Johnson Cuthbert</b>\r\n\r\nIsabell “Hickory” Johnson Cuthbert, 94, of the Capers community of St. Helena Island and widow of Jonathan Cuthbert died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at her home.\r\n\r\nViewing was Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 4 to 7 .p.m in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at 12 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Orange Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Marjorie McLenagan</b>\r\n\r\nMarjorie Silcox McLenagan passed away peacefully at Morningside Assisted Living on July 5, 2013.  Mrs. McLenagan was born on January 24, 1931 in Roanoke, VA.\r\n\r\nShe and her husband Larry McLenagan celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5th in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nMrs. McLenagan was preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert and Lelia Silcox and son Bruce Edward; siblings, Tom, Genevive and Gerry. She is survived by her siblings Roberta and Carolee, both of Williamsburg, VA.\r\n\r\nMarge was a graduate of William Byrd High School and was a secretary for the City of Roanoke.\r\n\r\nShe was the mother of five sons who were the love of her life!  Mike (Bethesda, MD), Robert (Orlando, FL), William (Beaufort, SC), John (Richmond, VA) and Bruce (Williamsburg, VA).\r\n\r\nShe adored her five granddaughters and a great grandson and cherished her time with them.  Marge and Larry traveled together extensively in Europe and Asia on business trips.\r\n\r\nBoth enjoyed sailing, golf and the beach with their five sons.\r\n\r\nMarge was an active member in the Richmond and Williamsburg garden clubs. She volunteered at Colonial Williamsburg, decorating a restored historic home for the holidays.  She was also an active member of the Lutheran Church.\r\n\r\nA Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m. in the Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort ,  P.O. Box 1514, Beaufort, SC  29901.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Christoper Saullo</b>\r\n\r\nChristopher Michael Saullo, 24, of Beaufort, SC,  son of Karen Zions Saullo and Chris P. Saullo, passed Tuesday, July 2, 2013.\r\n\r\nChristopher was born on January 30, 1989 in Newport News, VA.\r\n\r\nChristopher is survived by siblings; Ashley and Jonathan, Ava and Sofia. Also by grandparents, Thomas and Nancy Zions and Philip and Alberta Saullo.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Battery Creek High School, Boys Soccer Program, 1 Blue Dolphin Rd., Beaufort, SC  29906.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n<b>Blanche Hudson Taylor</b>\r\n\r\nBlanche Hudson Taylor, 92, of Savannah, GA and widow of Joseph Benjamin Taylor of Warsaw Island died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Savannah Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Savannah. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-22', '', '', '2013-07-11 04:32:43', '2013-07-11 08:32:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12003', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12005, 4, '2013-07-11 04:33:14', '2013-07-11 08:33:14', '<b>Kazoos on Vacation with Rick Hubbard in Beaufort: Family concerts in ARTworks’ theater July 27, August 3, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. </b>Rick Hubbard the Kazoo Guy will perform his wonders on stage at ARTworks this summer. For a wallop of family fun, admission is Pay What You Can ($5 minimum) and kids under 6 years old are free. Rick Hubbard’s hit family show of Music, Comedy, and Fun is where your kids are the stars and the kazoos are free — because we’re on vacation while the bubble canon works overtime. Rick Hubbard celebrates more than a decade of providing positive family entertainment throughout the United States, and every moment has been KAZOOBIE! Rick invented the word, “kazoobie,” to describe his performance. It means “exceptional, fun, and involving everyone.” Audience involvement is the key, and no entertainer in America gets more audience members into the show than Rick Hubbard. ARTworks is the community arts center of Beaufort and is located at 2127 Boundary Street 29902, in Beaufort Town Center. For more, visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Classes at Carolina Stamper:</b> Barbara McGuire, Polymer Clay Artist will be giving polymer clay cane and encaustic wax classes:\r\n\r\n• Ultimate Petal Sunflower Brooch Class:\r\n\r\nFriday, July 12, 12 to 3:30 p.m., $55.\r\n\r\n• Trunk Show &amp; Evening Make ‘n Take Sunny Flowers: Friday, July 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $20.\r\n\r\n• Encaustic Wildflowers Class: Saturday, July 13, 12 to 4 p.m., $75.\r\n\r\nCall Carolina Stamper at 522-9966 to register and get a supply list. View samples at www.facebook.com/carolinastamper.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>‘Goin’ Down the River’ Book Signing:</b> Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, July 20, 12 to 3 p.m., during Water Festival. The book is full of dramatic photos and clever  writings, which make this coffee-table style book a slice of Lowcountry history. “Sea Island fish camps are a very old, generational tradition that is part of being raised on these waters,” said Garrity. For information about the book signing, call McIntosh Book Shoppe at (843) 524-1119. For a preview of the book, or to order a copy, go to www.garrity.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>July &amp; August in the gallery at ARTworks: Treasure Sale:</b> A variety of art by a variety of artists; all sales benefit the community arts center. The gallery is always free to browse Tuesdays-Saturdays and special events. 2127 Boundary Street, alongside BiLo and Beaufort Bookstore. 379-2787.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-39', '', '', '2013-07-11 04:33:14', '2013-07-11 08:33:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12007, 4, '2013-07-11 06:36:23', '2013-07-11 10:36:23', '<b>Find the Beaufort County budget online</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County fiscal year 2014 budget is now available to be viewed online. County Council passed the budget Monday June 24, 2013. That budget went into effect this past Monday. To see the Beaufort County FY14 budget go to http://www.bcgov.net/departments/Finance/finance/Budget-2014.php.\r\n\r\n<b>Series of vehicle break-ins investigated\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight Saturday, July 6 in a Beaufort neighborhood.\r\n\r\nMore than a dozen vehicles were reportedly entered in the Shell Point area between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. No sign of forced entry or damage was observed to any of the vehicles, and it is believed all were left unlocked by their owners. Among the items reported stolen were small electronics, cash, wallets, and a handgun.\r\n\r\nAt this time there is no information regarding any possible suspect(s). Residents are encouraged to secure their vehicles and remove any items of value before leaving them unattended. Any noted suspicious person(s) or activity should be reported immediately by contacting the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>County implementing new building codes</b>\r\n\r\nAny Beaufort County resident wanting to apply for a permit will have to pay attention to new Building Codes that went into effect July 1, 2013.\r\n\r\nThe implementation of the 2012 International Code Series with state modifications and the 2011 National Electric Code went into effect. Every county in South Carolina that does not legally “Opt out” of the Code Enforcement Program, must enforce the mandatory building codes referenced in Section 6-9-50 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976 as amended and adopted by the Building Codes Council. Counties are further restricted from promoting their own building codes, in whole or in part or adopting and enforcing building codes other than those adopted by the Building Codes Council.\r\n\r\n“Local officials have no discretion or say in determining what building codes will be mandated by the State Building Codes Council. We as local Building Officials are directed under state law to enforce the statewide mandated codes as they are adopted and amended by the State.  We will continue to focus on providing exceptional customer service to those who require our services and will do everything we can to assist our customers in their transition to the newly updated codes”, said Director of Beaufort County Building Codes Chuck Atkinson.\r\n\r\nA comprehensive list of code changes and S.C. state code amendments may be found at the Beaufort County Building Codes Department website: http://www.bcgov.net/departments/Public-Safety/building-codes/index.php.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-49', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:36:23', '2013-07-11 10:36:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12009, 4, '2013-07-11 06:38:10', '2013-07-11 10:38:10', '<b>By Elizabeth Vanderpool • Photo by Mark Vanderpool</b>\r\n\r\nDancer’s Pose is a beautiful pose to work on balance and leg strength.\r\n\r\nTo take Dancer pose, begin in a standing position with both hands down at your sides.  Lift your left arm straight up to the sky and take your right arm behind your body with your palm facing outward.  Lift your right foot behind you bringing your heel to your tailbone and take the inside of your right foot into your right hand.  Bring your knees together and create your balance here.  Take two deep breaths.  Inhale and lift your right foot, still held in\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12010\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"238\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Yoga-pose-bw-7-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-12010\" alt=\"Dancer\'s Pose\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Yoga-pose-bw-7-11.jpg\" width=\"238\" height=\"298\" /></a> Dancer\'s Pose[/caption]\r\n\r\nyour right hand, up toward the ceiling.  Continue to lift your left arm up, as well, creating an arc from your right foot to your left hand.  Keep your hips parallel to the ground. Press firmly through your standing foot. It is important in Natarajasana to keep a micro-bend in knee of your standing leg.  Never lock your joints.  Pull the pit of your belly in and up. Press your chest toward the front of the room as you press your right leg up and toward the back of the room.  Activate the muscles of your legs and arms.  Create stability by hugging into the centerline of your body from skin, to muscle to bone. Lean forward to maintain your balance as you deepen this pose. Hold for five deep breaths and then repeat on the other side.\r\n\r\nFor more great poses visit Dancing Dogs Yoga in Beaufort, Bluffton or Hilton Head.\r\n<div></div>', 'Yoga pose of the week: Dancer’s Pose (Natarajasana)', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yoga-pose-of-the-week-dancers-pose-natarajasana', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:38:10', '2013-07-11 10:38:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12009', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12012, 4, '2013-07-11 06:38:46', '2013-07-11 10:38:46', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\nThe more I learn about the proper use of the mind in bringing health, happiness and success, the more I wish for a “do over.” As it turns out, we can have what we wish for — it is called imagination. The brain doesn’t know the difference between what we perceive and what is imagined — they both create neural pathways that affect our health, behaviors, relationships and even our surroundings. We can go back to an experience from decades ago that at the time we perceived as bad and imagine it again with a perception of good and it will actually create a new network in the brain, completely changing our physiology.  We don’t change the facts, only the energy in which it is stored.  How cool is that?  Allow me to explain.\r\n\r\nFirst, remember that everything is energy, including every thought, feeling, word and deed. Simply put, positive energy is expansive and alive with frequency while negative energy is contractive and sluggish in frequency. Every experience is neutral until you decide which energy to charge it with — positive or negative — and that perception immediately translates into your physical body as either one of survival (contractive) or ease (expansive).\r\n\r\nNext, we have our mental hard drive (aka the brain) where every experience we have ever had is stored, including everything we have ever seen, heard, touched, tasted or smelled This includes everything coming into our peripheral awareness from in utero to date. So, many stored memories are actually due to other people that were in our lives during our development years. Each experience gets placed in a file in that hard drive based on the perspective that we deemed appropriate for it in that moment.  When we were younger, these experiences were placed with the energy of the “big people” who were guiding us.  These files set up a neural pathway or network that can be instantly retrieved for future use, whether it be for learning, becoming proficient in a hobby or sport, determining the best course of action in a project, or just basic survival. These pathways also have an energy attached to it that will emit into our physical body or surroundings. Those experiences that we perceived as negative with either great intensity or long duration can set up a message into the body that over time can become a symptom or a behavior that we wish we didn’t have.  So, an experience that created immense fear for a short time can get us just as stuck in the mental hard drive as long -term worry.  Both can set up a mental loop that can lead to such things as tight muscles, high blood pressure, self-sabotage or procrastination.\r\n\r\nThink about an experience that you wish had never happened and tune into how it feels in the body. Notice how fast you were able to retrieve that stored memory? Think about the gazillion stored memories that we judged as negative in our lifetime that are controlling our physiology 24/7/365! Eewwwhhhh ... Not interested in that.\r\n\r\nSo, knowing what we know now about the brain, we can go back to an experience and without changing the facts, see the lesson or look at it again through the lens of forgiveness, gratitude, love, peace or joy, creating a brand new neural pathway in the brain, allowing for more appropriate physiology. Aahhhhhhh ... now that feels better already.\r\n\r\nLive Well ... Have Fun.\r\n<div></div>', 'If I knew then what I know now ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'if-i-knew-then-what-i-know-now-2', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:38:46', '2013-07-11 10:38:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12012', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12014, 4, '2013-07-11 06:39:41', '2013-07-11 10:39:41', '<b>By Kenneth Farr, M.D.</b>\r\n\r\nYour eyes are perhaps one of the first things other people notice about you, and are a very important part of your overall appearance.  However, for many people, the normal aging process also often brings some unwanted consequences when it comes to the appearance of their eyes — with droopy eyelids, sagging eyebrows and bags under the eyes often giving people a tired appearance … and making them look older than they actually are.\r\n\r\nDroopy eyelids, also called ptosis, are a problem for millions of aging Americans.  As we go through life, even if we have taken excellent care of ourselves, the skin around our eyes stretches and wrinkles. Fatty deposits cause the upper lids to sag, while under the eye the tissue bulges forward and becomes discolored. In addition to making a person look older, tired and drowsy, in severe cases, loose and sagging skin can also affect vision, partially blocking vision and sometime affecting peripheral or side vision.  In addition, many people with eyelid ptosis complain of an aching in their eyebrows – as they must often continuously raise their eyebrows in order to see.\r\n\r\nThere are a number of causes of droopy eyelids, including age, sun exposure, smoking, alcohol use, poor nutrition and heredity.  Once thought to be an accepted part of aging, more and more people are now seeking ways to improve their appearance, and their vision, through eyelid surgery – correcting both aesthetic and vision issues with a simple, safe – and effective -- procedure.\r\n\r\nEyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids and/or lower eyelids.  The surgery restores the youthful appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes by removing bulging fat and under eye bags, and sculpting and contouring the lax muscle in the upper or lower eyelids. The procedure can markedly reduce aging changes beneath the eyes and eliminate visual obstruction while making you look more rested and alert.  In addition, once droopy eyelids are improved through blepharoplasty, vision can be improved by providing a less obstructed field of view.\r\n\r\nBlepharoplasty, which is performed on an out-patient basis and involves little recovery time, can be performed on either the upper eyelid, lower eyelid or both at one time.  The surgery is most often performed by an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon.  When choosing a surgeon, it is important to choose not only a board certified ophthalmologist who knows the anatomy and structure of the eyelids and orbit, but also one who has had extensive training in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.\r\n\r\nEyelid surgery is an important option for people who want to not only look younger and freshen their appearance, but who may be experiencing vision problems due to droopy eyelids.  Although vision problems resulting from eyelid drooping as people age may be gradual, excessive sagging of the upper eyelid is both a medical and cosmetic concern for many individuals.  Contact an ophthalmologist to discuss your options for looking, and feeling, years younger when it comes to your eyes.\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Farr can be found at Palmetto Eye Specialists, www.palmettoeye.com.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Surgery for age-related droopy eyelids can help appearance, even vision', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'surgery-for-age-related-droopy-eyelids-can-help-appearance-even-vision', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:39:41', '2013-07-11 10:39:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12014', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12016, 4, '2013-07-11 06:41:42', '2013-07-11 10:41:42', 'Beaufort Academy is one of the three schools that hosted the third annual Earl Campbell Round Ball Jamboree on Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25.  Along with Battery Creek High School and Whale Branch High School, BA was honored to host the 21-school tournament.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12017\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0147.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12017\" alt=\" BA basketball player Kevin Williams dribbles past defenders from Bishop England.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0147-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> BA basketball player Kevin Williams dribbles past defenders from Bishop England.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0170.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12018\" alt=\"DSC_0170\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0170-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Basketball Jamboree', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'basketball-jamboree', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:41:42', '2013-07-11 10:41:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12016', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12020, 4, '2013-07-11 06:43:20', '2013-07-11 10:43:20', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital welcomes Robert Vyge, MD to Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners and to the hospital’s medical staff.\r\n\r\nA board certified internal medicine specialist, Dr. Vyge will be joining Drs. Philip Cusumano and M. Randy Dalbow at Lady’s Island Internal Medicine upon completion of their new offices on Sea Island Parkway in September.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12021\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Health-VygeRobert-MD.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12021\" alt=\"Robert Vyge, MD\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Health-VygeRobert-MD-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Robert Vyge, MD[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, Dr. Vyge is currently seeing patients at Beaufort Memorial Coastal Care MD on Ribaut Road. Call 522-7240 for information or an appointment.\r\n\r\nDr. Vyge recently moved to Beaufort with his wife Pamela and three daughters from Marion, SC, where he had been in private practice for several years and was associated with Carolinas Hospital, serving as president of the medical staff there.\r\n\r\nDr. Vyge earned a medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, then completed internships in general medicine, nephrology, urology and otolaryngology at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin and a residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, where he was chief resident in internal medicine.\r\n\r\n“We are indeed fortunate to have Dr. Vyge join our team at Beaufort Memorial,” said Sam Derrick, Executive Director of Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners.  “Having an internist with his background and experience will certainly benefit the health of people in our community.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Physician Partners is a multi-specialty physician group that includes specialists in primary care, general and vascular surgery, orthopedics and gastroenterology. From annual health checkups to complex surgery and medical management, Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners brings together the finest physicians and medical resources to give patients the best health outcomes and the highest level of service. To learn more visit www.bmhsc.org.', 'Doctor joins Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'doctor-joins-beaufort-memorial-ladys-island-internal-medicine', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:43:20', '2013-07-11 10:43:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12020', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12023, 4, '2013-07-11 07:03:10', '2013-07-11 11:03:10', 'St. Peter’s Catholic School has received a matching grant of $15,000 from the Coastal Community Foundation to open a Learning Center of Beaufort County at the school. The center will offer students, at St. Peter’s, the opportunity to receive learning resource services with specialized teachers in such areas as reading and math.  Testing of students will also be part of the program to begin in August.\r\n\r\n“Having The Learning Center on site allows us to help students who are struggling. We can begin the process of identification and provide services at a much earlier age and give them the opportunity to be successful as they progress through school. We want to thank the Coastal Community Foundation and especially Malcolm Goodridge — founder and benefactor of The Learning Center of Beaufort County, Inc. Fund — for their support in this endeavor,” said St. Peter’s principal, Joseph R. Benning.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12051\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/TLC-Grant-6-28-13-Rob-Wilson-Heather-Rembold-Fr.-Paul-MacNeil-Edna-Crews-Joe-Benning-DC-Gilley-Malcom-Goodrich.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12051\" alt=\"From left: Rob Wilson, Heather Rembold, Father Paul MacNeil, Edna Crews of the Coastal Community Foundation, St. Peter’s Principal Joseph Benning, D.C. Gilley and Malcolm Goodridge, founder of The Learning Center of Beaufort County, Inc.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/TLC-Grant-6-28-13-Rob-Wilson-Heather-Rembold-Fr.-Paul-MacNeil-Edna-Crews-Joe-Benning-DC-Gilley-Malcom-Goodrich-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: Rob Wilson, Heather Rembold, Father Paul MacNeil, Edna Crews of the Coastal Community Foundation, St. Peter’s Principal Joseph Benning, D.C. Gilley and Malcolm Goodridge, founder of The Learning Center of Beaufort County, Inc.[/caption]', 'St. Peter’s Catholic School partners with The Learning Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peters-catholic-school-partners-with-the-learning-center', '', '', '2013-07-11 07:03:10', '2013-07-11 11:03:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12023', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12025, 4, '2013-07-11 06:47:07', '2013-07-11 10:47:07', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nVerdi’s “Il Trovatore” by The Met Opera: Encored will be showing at the USCB Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 17, at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nFrancis Toye, Giuseppe Verdi’s preeminent biographer, wrote this about “Il Trovatore” in his book, published in 1931: “It is perhaps the nearest approach to a purely singers’ opera that Verdi ever wrote .... with its extraordinary\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12026\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Opera-Trovatore.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12026\" alt=\"Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Count di Luna and Sondra Radvanovsky as Leonora in Verdi\'s &quot;Il Trovatore.&quot;\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Opera-Trovatore-300x218.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" /></a> Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Count di Luna and Sondra Radvanovsky as Leonora in Verdi\'s \"Il Trovatore.\"[/caption]\r\n\r\nwealth of melody, that assures its triumph.” At its premiere in Rome in 1853, the entire final act had to be encored in its entirety. And yet, it was not flawless because while the music was incomparable, the libretto was inscrutable. But surprisingly, while it doesn’t make much sense, the melodies are so beautiful that one hardly pays attention to the plot or the words.\r\n\r\n<b>Principal cast:</b> Count Di Luna, a general in the King’s army; Ferrando, a captain of the guard; Leonora, a lady-in-waiting; Azucena, a gypsy woman; Manrico, her presumed son and rebel commander.\r\n\r\nIn early 15th century Spain, Ferrando is recounting a story to his men. Many years ago, when the Count was a little boy, his brother was bewitched by an old gypsy woman. When she was burned alive at the stake, her daughter, Azucena, was determined to avenge her death. One night the Count’s brother disappeared, and the bones of a child were found where the gypsy woman had been killed.\r\n\r\nLeonora is in love with Manrico, a troubadour. One night she thinks she hears his voice and hastens to meet him — but it is the Count, also in love with her. The men duel over Leonora, and Manrico is injured. At  a gypsy camp, Azucena nurses him back to health. He thinks that she is his mother; the truth is that when she stole Di Luna’s brother so long ago, she threw her own child into the fire by mistake and then kept Manrico as her own.\r\n\r\nBelieving Manrico to be dead, Leonora decides to enter a convent. Di Luna tries to kidnap her, but Manrico arrives in the nick of time. Di Luna’s men capture Azucena, and when it becomes known that she is the daughter of the old gypsy woman, she too is sentenced to be burned at the stake.\r\n\r\nManrico and Leonora are about to wed when he hears of Azuena’s capture and rushes off to rescue her. Manrico is now a prisoner in Di Luna’s jail. Leonora implores Di Luna to spare him. She offers up herself in his place and Di Luna accepts. Leonora swallows poison hidden inside her ring. Manrico, now free, rejects his freedom when he realizes what she has done to gain it. Leonora dies in his arms. Realizing he has been duped, Di Luna decrees that Manrico must be executed. As he is beheaded, Azucena tells Di Luna that he has just murdered his own brother.\r\n\r\nThis, believe it or not, was the shortest synopsis I could find on the internet. But opera historian Dennis Forman offers a much simpler one: “It’s the one where the gypsy woman throws the wrong baby onto the bonfire and thus causes the grown-up unburnt baby to be killed by his brother.”\r\n\r\n<b>Acts I &amp; II highlights.</b> Leonora: <b>“Tacea la notte” </b>– (How calm the night), one of several outstanding arias for her, expressing feelings for the mysterious troubadour. The immensely popular <b>“Anvil Chorus” </b>features gypsies hammering out a fine tune with lots of “zingarella.” Di Luna’s<b> “Il balen”</b> (Her fair cheek…), a beautifully-flowing melody which must make tenors jealous that Verdi assigned such a gem to a villainous baritone.\r\n\r\n<b>Acts III &amp; IV highlights.</b> Another fine chorus, war-like in spirit, begins this short act, as the gypsy soldiers prepare for battle. Manrico’s best moment is <b>“Di quella pira”</b> (Ah, the sight of horror... ), as he rallies his men for battle with a rousing finish. A haunting five minutes of Verdi magic begins when Leonora appears on a dark street below a prison tower where Manrico awaits execution. Before she begins a moving and anguished aria about his doomed fate, a church bell tolls, monks begin a solemn <b>“Miserere”</b> chant, and a death march emerges from the orchestra. Manrico, unseen from a window above, sings a marvelous farewell to life and love, softly supported only by a harp. When their voices join at the end, the brilliance of this mini-scene will likely become an unforgettable memory for those who hear it for the first time.\r\n\r\nThe final ten minutes are a steady stream of inspired dramatic action. Manrico and Leonora come together moments before both are doomed to die, singing a joyful reconciliation. She dies from a poison pill; he is beheaded; and Azucena, near death herself, tells a shocked Di Luna that he has killed his brother. She cries out <b>“Sie vendicata, o madre!”</b> (You are avenged, mother) as the curtain closes.\r\n\r\nThe cast requires four great Verdian singers, and David McVicar’s traditional production will meet all expectations. They include Sondra Radvanovsky as Leonora; Marcelo Alvarez as Manrico; Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Di Luna; and the exceptionally-fine mezzo, Dolora Zajick, as Azucena.\r\n\r\nMilton Cross, famous for 43 years as the voice of the Met’s radio broadcasts, calls Il Trovatore’s music as being “swift, spontaneous and stirring ... and no weakness in the plot can undermine the power and drive of its score.” Bravo!\r\n\r\nAll tickets are $15; no reserved seating. Box office opens at the USCB Center for the Arts one hour before the 12:55 curtain. For more information, call 521-4145.\r\n<div></div>', 'Encore HD Met performance at the USCB Center for the Arts: A preview of Verdi’s opera ‘Il Trovatore’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'encore-hd-met-performance-at-the-uscb-center-for-the-arts-a-preview-of-verdis-opera-il-trovatore', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:47:07', '2013-07-11 10:47:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12025', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12028, 4, '2013-07-11 06:47:48', '2013-07-11 10:47:48', 'The movie “This is Martin Bonner” will be presented at USCB Center For the Arts on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nIn this Sundance Award Winning film, two men each search in their quiet solitude to begin a new life amidst an unspoken need for encouragement and support.\r\n\r\nMartin Bonner has just moved to Reno from the East Coast, leaving behind his two adult children and a life he spent more than two decades building.  Having recently declared bankruptcy, he’s working as a volunteer helping prisoners transition to freedom.  It’s Martin’s first job in two years.\r\n\r\nTravis Holloway, a recently released prisoner in the program, sent back into the work world with nothing , also finds life difficult to adjust to.  The lives and stories of Martin and Travis begin to converge as the find that they have much in common. Their unlikely friendship blossoms but is put to the test when Travis betrays Martins trust. “The writer and director, Chad Hartigan, transforms the potentially maudlin premise into a luminous reach for grace,” said Richard Brody of The New Yorker.\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n<div></div>', 'Indie film corner: ‘This is Martin Bonner’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'indie-film-corner-this-is-martin-bonner', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:47:48', '2013-07-11 10:47:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12028', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12030, 4, '2013-07-11 07:05:09', '2013-07-11 11:05:09', '<b>By Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nThe 58th annual Beaufort Water Festival is just around the corner but some of the sporting events were held early. The annual fishing tournament had to rescheduled to Saturday, July 6, and drew anglers from all over the Lowcountry.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12031\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-torny-5-07062013.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12031\" alt=\"Montana Housand holds her 23-inch, 4.4-pound red drum after entering it in the Beaufort Water Festival’s in-shore fishing tournament. With Housand are her crew members Jarrett Ownes, left, Housand, Jack Ferreri and JA Malphrus.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-torny-5-07062013-300x198.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a> Montana Housand holds her 23-inch, 4.4-pound red drum after entering it in the Beaufort Water Festival’s in-shore fishing tournament. With Housand are her crew members Jarrett Ownes, left, Housand, Jack Ferreri and JA Malphrus.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12053\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"192\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-torny-3-07062013-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12053\" alt=\"Henri Madlinger weighs the first fish entered in Saturday’s Water Festival Off Shore Fishing Tournament. The fish, a 13-pound kink mackerel, was caught by Dean Kennedy.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-torny-3-07062013-sofaly-192x300.jpg\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\" /></a> Henri Madlinger weighs the first fish entered in Saturday’s Water Festival Off Shore Fishing Tournament. The fish, a 13-pound kink mackerel, was caught by Dean Kennedy.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12054\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-torny-6-07062013-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12054\" alt=\"ABOVE:  Dean Kennedy shows off his 13-pound king mackerel on Saturday at the weigh station at Port Royal Landing Marina. Kennedy, fishing aboard the Geico boat, said it was very rough all day on the water.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-torny-6-07062013-sofaly-300x237.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" /></a> ABOVE: Dean Kennedy shows off his 13-pound king mackerel on Saturday at the weigh station at Port Royal Landing Marina. Kennedy, fishing aboard the Geico boat, said it was very rough all day on the water.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>', '58th Water Festival Fishing Tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '58th-water-festival-fishing-tournament', '', '', '2013-07-11 07:05:09', '2013-07-11 11:05:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12033, 4, '2013-07-11 06:51:54', '2013-07-11 10:51:54', '<strong>By Carson Moore</strong>\r\n\r\nDan and Bonnie Thompson, the Commodore and First Lady of the 2013 Water Festival, look completely at home standing under the pavilion in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, with sailboats full of beachgoers moving slowly along behind them. In fact, Dan Thompson explained that the superb scenery was one of the reasons they decided to settle here. “Just look out here at the Waterfront Park,” he chuckled, “It’s beautiful. You can’t get these views anywhere but here in Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nThe couple — both former Marines from the Midwest — has lived in Beaufort for nearly 24 years, and have been extremely active in the community that they have adopted as their own.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12034\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Profile-Commodore.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12034\" alt=\"First Lady Bonnie Thompson and Water Festival Commodore  Dan Thompson are seen on stage at last year’s event.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Profile-Commodore-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> First Lady Bonnie Thompson and Water Festival Commodore<br />Dan Thompson are seen on stage at last year’s event.[/caption]\r\n\r\nDan Thompson’s sense of serving the community was strongly encouraged in his family growing up. Both his father and uncle served on the police force in Detroit, Michigan, and he was encouraged to join the Marines as well, where he met his wife of 28 years. “We discovered Beaufort because we were stationed on Parris Island,” he explained. “Then after we got out of the Marine Corps, my wife became a 911 dispatcher here, and I became a reserve police officer.” The Thompsons decided that Beaufort was an excellent place to settle down with their daughter, Amanda.\r\n\r\nDan Thompson, a Hargray telephone employee of 22 years, was not initially a Water Festival attendee. While his wife and daughter had visited some of the festival’s events before, Dan found himself beginning his volunteer work almost accidentally. In fact, it was Thompson’s time as a reserve police officer that initially introduced him to the Water Festival scene.\r\n\r\n“Rick Chapman, a friend of ours, was in charge of security that year [2000],” said Thompson, “His son-in-law and I came down to be extra security for the Street Dance that year, and that was the first time I’d ever been to any part of the festival.”\r\n\r\nAlthough his first festival experience consisted mainly of sweat and hard work, Thompson admitted that he had enjoyed himself, and decided to keep coming back for more.\r\n\r\nThroughout the 13 years that they have volunteered with the Water Festival celebrations, Thompson and his wife have worked up through the volunteer ranks. Last year, Dan held his most difficult position to date — program coordinator. The program coordinator, as second in command of the festival, is charged with the task of overseeing the year-round planning and execution. These coordinators are essential to making the Water Festival Beaufort’s biggest and most memorable event, as they work to assemble all the volunteers, vendors, and entertainers necessary for the festival to operate flawlessly. “There are more physically difficult jobs,” explains Thompson, “but that was the most demanding position to do.”\r\n\r\nThe years of work seem to have paid off, although it seems that the Commodore will miss his hands-on role in the festival. “It’s kind of a bittersweet moment,” Thompson said, “From this point forward, I’ll be involved with the festival, but not the day-to-day activities. I’ll miss working with the people in the park, but my family will still be down here for the shows every night.”\r\n\r\nFor the Commodore, taking a step back from the festival planning will be a major turning point. For the first time in 13 years, he won’t be assisting the Water Festival group in planning the next Water Festival. The Water Festival group devotes the entire year not only to the planning of the next festival, but also to tourism in Beaufort as a whole. They participate in the Soft Shell Crab festival, the Tricentennial celebrations, Gullah Festival, and even Candice Glover’s homecoming concert on Bay Street. “We loan out our knowledge and people to other groups that are trying to get up and running,” explained Thompson, “We get involved with as much as we can to bring tourists to Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nThis summer, the Thompsons are particularly excited to be including Dragon Boat Beaufort in the Water Festival celebrations. The Dragon Boats will be racing Saturday, July 20, the day after opening ceremonies, from noon to 5 p.m.\r\n\r\nAs Commodore, Thompson enjoys being able to include activities and events in the festival the benefit not only the people involved, but the whole community. For him, the best part of being Commodore isn’t the title, the perks, or the time in the spotlight. It’s the ability to give back to the community in a way that every Beaufortonian can enjoy. As he explained it: “When it’s all said and done, knowing you put on a good event for the community is really the best thing about it.” Luckily, putting on a good show for the town is a skill that both Thompson and the First Lady possess.', 'MEET the COMMODORE: After years of hard work, Dan Thompson leads the way', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meet-the-commodore-after-years-of-hard-work-dan-thompson-leads-the-way', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:51:54', '2013-07-11 10:51:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12033', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12036, 4, '2013-07-11 06:53:27', '2013-07-11 10:53:27', 'Quick action by Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters saved two homes threatened by a garage fire Monday afternoon that was so hot it partially melted a boat.\r\n\r\nA resident of the property in the 1700 block of Aster Street was treated by Beaufort County EMS for burns to his hand suffered when a refrigerator in the garage caught fire.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12037\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-Garage-fire-7-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12037\" alt=\"The garage fire, courtesy of the Beaufort Fire Department.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-Garage-fire-7-11-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a> The garage fire, courtesy of the Beaufort Fire Department.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAt 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters responded to a call to Aster Street in the Waddell Gardens neighborhood of Beaufort.  Firefighters arrived to find a garage engulfed by fire. The home in front of the garage and a neighboring house were in danger of catching fire.\r\n\r\n“The fire was so hot it had already partially melted a boat and two cars and had ignited all the nearby trees,” Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said. “Without quick actions, we could have seen serious property damage in the neighborhood.”\r\n\r\nThe first arriving fire crews quickly sprayed water on the two homes, while other fire crews and Beaufort police began searching for the occupant.  Firefighters pushed the fire away from the homes in seconds, leaving only minor damage.\r\n\r\nRescuers found the home’s occupant in the back yard and moved him to safety. After those critical issues were addressed, firefighters gained control of the garage fire in about six minutes, Negron said.\r\n\r\nBeaufort/Port Royal firefighters continued to extinguish hot spots for the next two hours and were assisted by firefighters from the Burton Fire District. No emergency responders were injured during this incident.', 'Firefighters save homes threatened by blaze', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'firefighters-save-homes-threatened-by-blaze', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:53:27', '2013-07-11 10:53:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12036', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12039, 4, '2013-07-11 06:55:38', '2013-07-11 10:55:38', 'Scott Harris, an off-duty firefighter with the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District, was returning to the boat ramp after a family day on the Beaufort River last weekend. Heading toward the Lady’s Island ramp, he drove under the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge just as he had many other times before. But this trip would be unlike any of the others, as his wife, Stephanie, witnessed a man fall from the bridge.\r\n\r\nStephanie Harris immediately notified her husband who didn’t quite understand what she was saying. It was then that Firefighter Harris noticed someone flailing their arms and gasping for air between the pilings of bridge.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12040\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"169\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-Scott-and-Stephanie-Harris1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12040\" alt=\"Scott Harris and his wife, Stephanie.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/News-Scott-and-Stephanie-Harris1-169x300.jpg\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" /></a> Scott Harris and his wife, Stephanie.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHarris knew that he was the closest person to be able to help so he wheeled his boat around and asked his wife to take the wheel. Scott directed his wife to drive straight through the pilings near where they had last seen the man.\r\n\r\nAs Stephanie drove through, Scott dove out of the boat in the immediate vicinity of where they believed the man was. Scott reported initially not being able to find the man after he saw him go under. But with a few shallow dives and a sweep of his arms, Scott was able to feel the man underwater.\r\n\r\nWith a firm grasp, he hauled the man to the surface where Stephanie was returning with the boat. The victim insisted on clinging to the piling which was covered with barnacles as he advised Firefighter Harris that he could not swim. Harris was not at all keen on this idea as he is allergic to shell fish.\r\n\r\nDespite scrapes and scratches from the barnacles, both men were thrown a life vest from Stephanie as their oldest daughter maintained control of the boat. Finally in a somewhat safe condition, the Harris’ began to talk the man into their boat. That is when officers with the SCDNR arrived and assisted the man into their boat while Harris gratefully returned to his.\r\n\r\nBoth boats with all their passengers made their way to the Lady’s Island boat ramp where on duty firefighters, EMS crews, and additional law enforcement officers were present. In all, emergency responders from the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District, City of Beaufort Police Department, Beaufort County EMS, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, and the SC Department of Natural Resources responded. Only the patient was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital as Firefighter Harris was treated at the fire station for precautionary measures given his strong allergy to shellfish.\r\n<div></div>', 'To the rescue: Off-duty firefighter saves a man from the river', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'to-the-rescue-off-duty-firefighter-saves-a-man-from-the-river', '', '', '2013-07-11 06:55:38', '2013-07-11 10:55:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12039', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12042, 4, '2013-07-11 07:00:32', '2013-07-11 11:00:32', '[caption id=\"attachment_12043\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"202\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-3-07062013-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12043\" alt=\"Otis Daise, Jr. of Otis Daise Sr. and Son gets some fresh potatoes for a customer during the Port Royal Farmers Market last Saturday morning.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-3-07062013-sofaly-202x300.jpg\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a> Otis Daise, Jr. of Otis Daise Sr. and Son gets some fresh potatoes for a customer during the Port Royal Farmers Market last Saturday morning.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12044\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-1-07062013-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12044\" alt=\"Delores Jeffries, left, of St. Helena Island was all smiles while selling her fresh vegetables and flowers at the farmers market. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-1-07062013-sofaly-300x206.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" /></a> Delores Jeffries, left, of St. Helena Island was all smiles while selling her fresh vegetables and flowers at the farmers market.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotos by Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12045\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-6-070620-13-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12045\" alt=\"Gerry Pheifer, right,  uses a long, wooden ladle to scoop out the fresh popcorn during Saturday\'s farmer\'s market in Port Royal.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-6-070620-13-sofaly-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Gerry Pheifer, right, uses a long, wooden ladle to scoop out the fresh popcorn during Saturday\'s farmer\'s market in Port Royal.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12046\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"196\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-5-07062013-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12046\" alt=\"Matt Frommer  displays some of his all natural food Saturday during Port Royal\'s farmers market. Frommer said he is the owner and chef and does everything himself.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-5-07062013-sofaly-196x300.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" /></a> Matt Frommer displays some of his all natural food Saturday during Port Royal\'s farmers market. Frommer said he is the owner and chef and does everything himself.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12047\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"208\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-4-07062013-sofaly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12047\" alt=\"Frankie Stanley and Mary Ann Coleman, right,  of David\'s Produce in Sheldon, help customers pick fresh produce from their table during Saturday\'s Port Royal Farmer\'s Market.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PR-farmers-market-4-07062013-sofaly-208x300.jpg\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" /></a> Frankie Stanley and Mary Ann Coleman, right, of David\'s Produce in Sheldon, help customers pick fresh produce from their table during Saturday\'s Port Royal Farmer\'s Market.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'How does your garden grow? Scenes from the Port Royal Farmers Market', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-does-your-garden-grow-scenes-from-the-port-royal-farmers-market', '', '', '2013-07-11 07:00:32', '2013-07-11 11:00:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12042', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12056, 4, '2013-07-11 07:15:39', '2013-07-11 11:15:39', '<b>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nOn Friday, June 28 the Coastal Community Foundation presented two $25,000 checks to Board members and staff of the Boys &amp; Girls Club of the Lowcountry and Bridges Preparatory School as part of a collaborative grant to fund the Learning Center of Beaufort County at the Boundary Street location. Both organizations matched the grant and will implement the Learning Center under the umbrella of their established curriculums during and after school.\r\n\r\nThe Coastal Community Foundation’s ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life in Beaufort County by supporting the network of non-profits that serve our community.\r\n\r\nEdna Crews, Regional Vice President of the Coastal Community Foundation, supports and encourages the collaboration of nonprofits to seek grants.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12068\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-Coastal-Foundation-7-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12068\" alt=\"From left: Joe Mix, Chris Protz, Melesia Walden, D.C. Gilley, Edna Crews, Malcolm Goodridge, Laura McAlhaney and Kim Durham.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-Coastal-Foundation-7-11-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: Joe Mix, Chris Protz, Melesia Walden, D.C. Gilley, Edna Crews, Malcolm Goodridge, Laura McAlhaney and Kim Durham.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Our job is to facilitate relationships in order to evaluate and approve grants. This collaboration between the Boys and Girls Club, Bridges Preparatory School and The Learning Center of Beaufort County is a win-win. Additionally, we have an obligation to continue to provide this fund for The Learning Center of Beaufort in perpetuity. It will always be here,” explains Crews.\r\n\r\nThe Boys &amp; Girls Club’s Executive Director, Chris Protz, is excited about the new endeavor.\r\n\r\n“This opportunity will help our students stay on track to graduate from their respective grades, therefore graduating on time from high school. The money from this grant will help us hire a certified teacher specifically for this position,” explains Protz.\r\n\r\nJoe Mix, the founder of the Boys &amp; Girls Club of the Lowcountry agrees.\r\n\r\n“This program will serve a real need for our after school program. We appreciate the foundation awarding us this important grant,” says Mix.\r\n\r\nThe Learning Center of Beaufort will offer students the chance to fully engage in a meaningful learning process, effectively utilize their distinctive learning styles and productively pursue ongoing academic achievement. And most importantly, The Learning Center will be available to every child in Beaufort County at a variety of locations.\r\n\r\nAll too often, children who possess an alternative to the verbal learning style get frustrated with mainstream teaching methods and abandon their will to learn. Students become apathetic; but, it’s not their fault. They just learn differently than most. The misunderstanding begins when many people can’t figure out why an intelligent person can’t read at their expected level. The mistreating begins when students are simply encouraged to “try harder.”\r\n\r\nMalcolm Goodridge, founder and benefactor of The Learning Center of Beaufort County, understands this frustration. He is dyslexic. But he says his dyslexia is his greatest asset.\r\n\r\nGoodridge remembers growing up and being called a “dummy” all the way through school. He took remedial reading classes to assist him, but they didn’t help much. He fought hard through school to overcome his learning disability, eventually going on to a distinguished career as a senior executive with American Express. Now retired, he thanks his struggle with dyslexia for his continued ambition toward success.\r\n\r\n“I think that if I was a normal kid, I wouldn’t have the drive for success that I have now. I was pushed down so far, I had to figure out a way to survive,” says Goodridge.\r\n\r\nMelesia Walden, Principal of Bridges Preparatory School, appreciates Goodridge’s outreach to the community and adds, “I’d like to recognize Malcolm’s generosity and his wisdom for asking our organizations to match funds. This partnership will allow us to help students in need during the academic day and after school.”\r\n\r\nLaura McAlhaney, Coach for The Learning Center at Bridges, and Kim Durham, Treasurer of the Board at Bridges, will both have children attending the new charter school and added their thanks to Goodridge as well.\r\n\r\n“Thank you for your passion of The Learning Center,” smiles Durham.\r\n\r\nAnd from McAlhaney, “Thank you Malcolm for filtering so many children through the Learning Center and giving them the same opportunities you had to overcome challenges and be successful.”\r\n\r\nD.C. Gilley, Board Member of the Coastal Community Foundation, agrees.\r\n\r\n“It’s exciting to see this partnership become reality. This is a great day for Beaufort county children,” says Gilley.\r\n\r\nIn addition to Goodridge, the board of the Learning Center of Beaufort County consists of Charles Kresch, past President of the Beaufort County Board of Education and David House, Board member of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and AMIkids. For more information or to donate to the endowment, contact Edna Crews at edna@coastalcommunityfoundation.org or call 843-379-3400.\r\n<div></div>', 'Coastal Community Foundation Grant benefits Boys & Girls Club, Bridges Prep School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coastal-community-foundation-grant-benefits-boys-girls-club-bridges-prep-school', '', '', '2013-07-11 07:15:39', '2013-07-11 11:15:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12056', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12058, 4, '2013-07-11 07:12:03', '2013-07-11 11:12:03', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nFrom bright orange, palate-cleansing cantaloupe cooler shooters to green olives stuffed with bacon Blue cheese and drizzled with barbecue sauce, the dishes at Maggie’s Pub are anything but ordinary.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12059\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0238.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12059\" alt=\"Tuna tartare with pineapple relish\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0238-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Tuna tartare with pineapple relish[/caption]\r\n\r\n“I like to have fun with food,” explains Executive Chef Richard Wilson.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch was treated to an amazing array of small plates and enticing entrees as dinner guests at the intimate, upscale yet laid-back restaurant in Habersham.\r\n\r\nWe started with little individual puff pastries filled with warm crab dip that we all\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12060\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12060\" alt=\"Warm Feta caprese salad\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0243-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Warm Feta caprese salad[/caption]\r\n\r\ndeclared a must-have. Other standouts among the small plates we tried included the teriyaki-marinated tuna tartare served with pineapple relish and fresh radish; the Feta-stuffed cherry tomato served warm on a stick with basil and aged balsamic; and the whimsical and tasty baby carrot served with wasabi peas.\r\n\r\nBut don’t mistake a small serving for simplicity: As the chef pointed out, each tiny\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12061\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0250.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12061\" alt=\"Organic baby carrot with wasabi peas\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0250-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Organic baby carrot with wasabi peas[/caption]\r\n\r\ndish is made with a complex set of ingredients and flavors.\r\n\r\n(Although these particular small plates are not on the menu, diners can call ahead and request this special feature.)\r\n\r\nFor the main course, April adored the famous Mibek Farms Pub Burger topped with bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and tomato, and especially the giant beer battered onion rings.\r\n\r\nBuck fell in love with Maggie’s Meatloaf, and everyone thought the horseradish\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12062\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0258.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12062\" alt=\"Maggie\'s Meatloaf with horseradish potatoes and creamed spinach.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0258-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Maggie\'s Meatloaf with horseradish potatoes and creamed spinach.[/caption]\r\n\r\nmashed potatoes were a must-have.\r\n\r\nWhen it came to seafood, it was easy to taste why Elizabeth’s Pan Flashed Ahi Tuna with local egg fried rice and marinated beet strings is a best-selling dish. And Hope’s Flashed Alaska Salmon served over celery-infused rice, lemongrass cucumbers and citrus zest was light and delicious.\r\n\r\nI had the Beef Brochette made with tender strips of beef skewered with onions and grape tomatoes over creamy Gnocchi and asparagus. The hand-rolled, homemade Gnocchi was phenomenally good, and the tender cuts of beef made this dish a knockout.\r\n\r\nFor dessert, we sampled three homemade cakes: lemon, coconut and red velvet. While all three were excellent, in a surprise victory, we all chose the lemon for its moist cake and bold, but not overpowering, flavor. 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(12086, 4, '2013-07-17 19:56:58', '2013-07-17 23:56:58', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s accepted practice anymore that whenever you leave any medical office, human or veterinary, you leave with a prescription for antibiotics in hand.  Hip replacement, hot spot or head cold and the treatment is usually some form of antibiotic.\r\n\r\nAccording to an article by James Hughes of Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, which was published in February by the Journal of the American Medical Association, as much as 50% of antibiotic use is unnecessary or inappropriate. We have just come to expect it.\r\n\r\nIn 1942 the total amount of antibiotic available in the entire world amounted to about 32 liters of penicillin. Today, some 20 million pounds of antibiotics are used annually in this country alone. (Rates were highest in the Southeast...with 936 prescriptions written per 1000 people). Consider that perhaps 150 to 200 million dogs, cats, and other pets are ingesting antibiotics each year – each of these with the potential to cause resistant strains of bacteria. Horticulturists and farmers use antibiotics to wage war on plant bacteria.\r\n\r\nThen there’s the recent movement to hyper-hygiene, an attempt to remove any and all “bugs” from the household environment by coating every surface with “protective” antibiotics. There are very real problems associated with antibiotics that every pet owner should be aware of before consenting to\r\ntheir use.\r\n\r\nDrug resistance arises when drugs knock out susceptible infections, leaving hardier, resilient strains behind. The survivors then multiply, and over time can become unstoppable superbugs, such as MRSA. “In the past, most people haven’t worried because we’ve always had new antibiotics to turn to,” said Alan Johnson, consultant clinical scientist at the Health Protection Agency. “What has changed is that the development pipeline is running dry. We don’t have new antibiotics that we can rely on in the immediate future or in the longer term.”  The overuse of antibiotics is creating a worldwide threat of infection that could have catastrophic results. Antibiotics Kill Bacteria--a good thing, right? The problem with antibiotics is that they’re indiscriminate killers. Good bacteria, bad bacteria, any bacteria that aren’t resistant to the antibiotic will be killed.\r\n\r\nThe majority of the immune system resides in the gut and is reliant on beneficial bacteria that produce vitamins, help in hormone production and out-compete harmful bacteria. Antibiotics will kill these friendly bacteria and lead to the growth of yeast in the body, most commonly, Candida. The short term benefit of antibiotics has the potential to do real damage to the immune system, leaving dogs more vulnerable to other diseases, as well as the chronic skin and bowel issues caused by\r\nyeast overgrowth.\r\n\r\nOne of the jobs of beneficial bacteria is to help manufacture nutrients that are critical to cellular health. Antibiotics will deplete vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 C, E, K inositol and magnesium. This can lead to a plethora of health problems including anemia, diarrhea, behavioral changes, wound healing and immune health, oxidative stress, nerve degeneration and more.  In today’s world of processed pet foods enriched with synthetic vitamins and minerals, it’s critical to keep vitamin stores intact because they’re unlikely to be replaced by kibble.\r\n\r\nThe next time you’re faced with a condition that your vet wants to prescribe antibiotics understand that there are both benefits and risks. Better yet, the next time he suggests antibiotics, it might be time to trade your rusty old conventional vet in for a shiny new holistic practitioner who may have some great alternatives to antibiotics.\r\n<div></div>', 'A prescription for trouble', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-prescription-for-trouble', '', '', '2013-07-17 19:56:58', '2013-07-17 23:56:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12086', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12091, 4, '2013-07-17 19:59:10', '2013-07-17 23:59:10', '<b>Lee Victor Landing, Jr.</b>\r\n\r\nLee Victor Landing, Jr., passed away on July 8, 2013 after a battle with lung cancer. He was 87 years old.\r\n\r\nLee was born on February 24, 1926 in Plymouth, NC. After high school he moved to Washington, DC, where he met and in 1949 married Winnis Hylton. They met working as file clerks for the F.B.I. Together they moved to Greenville, NC, where Lee received his degree from East Carolina University. From there he took a job with the Federal Health Administration, which moved the couple to several different parts of the country over his 25-plus year career, including Pine Bluff, AR; Chicago, IL; Tulsa, OK; and Rocky Mount, NC.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, the couple decided to make a final move to retire to Beaufort, SC. Lee became a volunteer court bailiff for the 14th Judicial Court of South Carolina. He volunteered his services from 1994-2003.\r\n\r\nLee was an avid hunter and continued to hunt deer and turkey up to the last hunting season of his life. He was also an excellent dancer and enjoyed dancing any chance he got, especially the jitterbug. He also enjoyed his Hardees breakfast friends and the company of his beloved house cat, Tiger. When he was at home, he could often be found sitting in his favorite chair reading histories, doing a crossword puzzle or watching the news.\r\n\r\nHe was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Winnis Hylton Landing. He is survived by his daughter and sonin-law, Vicki and Steve Mix of Beaufort and three grandchildren; Caroline Mix Stapleton (Alex) of Washington, DC; Gracyn Mix of New York, NY; and Austin Mix. He is survived by a brother, Frank Landing (Carolyn) of Jamestown, NC and numerous beloved in-laws and nieces and nephews around the country.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5-7pm at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nA memorial service will be held at the Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel at 10 o’clock on Saturday July 13 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.\r\n\r\nMemorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 11 Mallett Way, Suite 301, Bluffton, SC 29910 or to the Lee V. Landing, Jr. Scholarship Endowment, UNCW Advancement Services, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5905. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Matilda Rivers Middleton</b>\r\n\r\nMatilda Rivers Middleton, 105, of the Capers community on St. Helena Island and widow of Henry Middleton died at her home Saturday, July 13, 2013.Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Blanch Hudson Taylor</b>\r\n\r\nBlanche Hudson Taylor, 92, of Savannah, GA, mother of Juanita Taylor of Lady’s Island, SC died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Savannah Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Savannah, GA.\r\n\r\nViewing will be from 4-7 pm today, Friday, July 12, 2013 in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nThe body will repose at the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 441 East Broad Street, Savannah, GA at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 until funeral time at noon.\r\n\r\nBurial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Savannah, GA.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-23', '', '', '2013-07-17 19:59:10', '2013-07-17 23:59:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12093, 4, '2013-07-17 20:00:02', '2013-07-18 00:00:02', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSometimes it’s good to go back to basics. Sometimes, old friends are the best. Sometimes old is new. Sometimes you have to re-visit something you’ve forgotten.  Sometimes a lot of things. And today, we are at “sometimes.”  And, as we will see, sometimes are good times.\r\n\r\nWe travel to Sonoma, California this week. Sonoma is a city, in Sonoma Valley, in Sonoma County. And a source for wines. It can get a bit confusing when you say “Sonoma,” especially when a specific “Sonoma” can make a difference. Despite the reputations of wines from Napa Valley, and many other parts of this state, Sonoma is also considered to be central to California’s wine industry.\r\n\r\nThe city of Sonoma began as a mission of the Franciscan order in 1823. It is still based around the original town square. This mission, the Mission of San Francisco Solano, founded by Father José Altimira of the Franciscan Order in Mexico, was the furthest north of all the 21 California missions. It was also the last to be established and the only one to be founded after Mexico’s independence from Spain. Soon after it was established, the Mexican government started secularizing all the missions and Sonoma came under the supervision of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. (And, yes, some of us have been drinking for long enough to remember the “M G Vallejo” brand!) Vallejo built barracks next to the mission for his soldiers and struggled to control the native tribes in the area. He also had to keep an eye on the Russian settlers who played a part in Sonoma’s early history and development. The General himself owned over 7 million acres which made him one of the largest landowners, one of Sonoma’s most illustrious residents and instrumental in Sonoma becoming the political center of early northern California. General Vallejo encouraged all Americans to come to Sonoma, as long as they did not get too powerful. In 1836, Vallejo was named “Comandante General” of the California territory. But, his partiality toward family and other Mexican citizens finally landed him in jail, in 1846, after the Bear Flag Revolt, by American immigrants, when Sonoma was declared the capital of the new Republic of California. Still, though, Vallejo was instrumental in the new town’s development because of his huge landholdings.\r\n\r\nAs far as wine goes, and let’s face it, that’s what we really care about, Sonoma is considered to be the birthplace of winemaking in California. The original Mission San Francisco Solano had vineyards that were maintained throughout the history of the area. The father of California viticulture, “Count” Agoston Haraszthy, who founded Buena Vista Winery in 1857, was responsible for many improvements in the young industry. Of importance to Sonoma, he is credited with introducing Zinfandel grapes (Primitivo grapes from Italy) into the vineyards here. The state’s oldest wine festival, the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, still takes place late in September every year. Please note, that “sonoma” is the Native American name that means “valley of the moon.”  And, yes, we have looked at wines in the past from both Buena Vista Winery and Valley of the Moon Winery. Sometimes, old is new; sometimes looking back again is good; sometimes everything we do (or in our case everything we drink) is sort of connected. Sometimes all is good. For sure.\r\n\r\nMoving on to more wine info, “Sonoma Valley” is the AVA for wines the we call just “Sonoma.”  The AVA is mostly in the southern part of the county, between the Mayacamus Mountains on the east and the Sonoma Mountains on the west.  The first vineyards here were planted in 1823, by the Mission. By 1920, there were 256 wineries in Sonoma. Prohibition was as hard on these wineries as any where else in the country, and many of them were not able to continue operating. And, after the repeal of Prohibition, in 1933, recovery was very slow. By 1969, there were only 58 wineries in Sonoma Valley. Then, in the 1970’s and 1980’s, the wine industry finally started to expand here. Official boundaries for the  Sonoma Valley AVA were established in 1981, and it became the eighth designated AVA. By 2005, Sonoma was back up to over 250 wineries, and the industry now brings over $8 billion (yep, billion) dollars into the local economy every year.\r\n\r\nIt was during the big surge in winemaking during the 1980’s that three friends, who matter greatly to us, worked together. Tim Murphy, Dale Goode (pronounced just “good”) and Dave Ready founded Murphy-Goode Winery in 1985. They were all wine lovers and, while playing a game of Liar’s Dice cards, decided to make it all official. Their first wines were sourced just from the Murphy Ranch and the Murphy-Goode Vineyard in Sonoma. Their first wines were a Fumé Blanc and a Chardonnay. Quickly, though, they developed more sources and more wines and developed a great reputation for red Bordeaux varietal wines and Zinfandels. They gave the name “Liar’s Dice” to one of their Zin wines. Their wines became part of the California wine boom that spread across the United States, particularly their Merlot, during the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. David Ready, Jr. Became the winemaker for Murphy-Goode wines in 2001. He grew up in Minnesota, but wanted to be a rock star so California was the place to be. He was appointed assistant winemaker in 1997. Recently, Murphy-Goode Winery was acquired by Jackson Family Wines (of Kendall Jackson fame), and they plan to continue their growth and standing in the Sonoma County wine business. More money is always good.\r\n\r\nAll of which gets us to our wine for this week — Murphy-Goode Merlot. Like we’ve talked about in previous discussions, Merlot is a cousin to Cabernet, not as heavy a wine, the grape itself often used for blending. At the same time that the Murphy-Goode Winery was starting its business, Merlot wines were being discovered by drinkers in this country as good alternatives to the sometimes too heavy and too harsh California Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Good timing by the three friends. Their use of Bordeaux red varieties at affordable prices was a great decision. The fact that their wines, Merlot in particular, were true to their variety’s flavors and textures made them perfect choices for many wine drinkers.\r\n\r\nSince the 1990’s, Murphy-Goode Merlot has been velvety with soft tannins, and full of plum, cherry, blueberry, boysenberry, smoke, coffee, chocolate flavors. It is medium-bodied, full enough to go well with many foods (more in a second) and to satisfy many drinkers. Revisiting it sometime, soon, is a good idea. Once a good Merlot, always...\r\n\r\nThe current vintage of Murphy-Goode Merlot, 2010, was sourced from vineyards throughout California, many still in Sonoma. The warm weather for this vintage let the Merlot grapes ripen fully for dark fruit character (black cherry, blackberry), while cool nights helped maintain the acidity in the grapes. Barrel aging added notes of thyme and nutmeg on top of the lush fruit flavors.  Those who work at the winery now recommend burgers, lamb burgers especially, grilled poultry or seafood, appetizers in general, and lots more with this wine.\r\n\r\nAnd, what about “Goode and Ready?”  The winery slogan?  (Check out the side of your cork when you open your bottle.) Sometimes, not only do you have to be good and ready, you actually can drink good and ready. Oops, that should be Goode and Ready. And good it is and ready we are. For $12.99. Look out. Sometime is now!  Hope you’re ready  for it. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Sometimes you just have to be good and ready', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sometimes-you-just-have-to-be-good-and-ready', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:00:02', '2013-07-18 00:00:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12095, 4, '2013-07-17 20:03:19', '2013-07-18 00:03:19', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nLarry Plank and his family are still fixin it up low and slow at their popular restaurant in Port Royal, Smokin’ Planks. It’s all about homemade cooking and keeping the menu filled with options based on what customers like best. For example, the smoked meatloaf started out as a special but got such rave reviews that it will now be a main feature.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12096\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0055.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12096\" alt=\"Brisket with collards and mac n’ cheese.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0055-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Brisket with collards and mac n’ cheese.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlso new to the menu is the Gatordog. The sausage is a unique blend of pork and alligator, and Larry described using a citrus brine then smoking the dog to give it it’s flavor. Topped with sauce and grilled onions, the Gatordog is awesome, certainly something you won’t find any other place in town.\r\n\r\nKim ordered the smoked half chicken platter with a side of mac n’ cheese and Brunswick stew. The smoky, juicy meat provided an opportunity for Kim to sample the variety of homemade sauces: Original, Golden, Spicy Vinegar and Chipolte Citrus BBQ.\r\n\r\nElizabeth was the envy of all with her choice of brisket. It was so tender and amazing, the secret was the beef had been smoked for 24 hours. We all declared it a definite must-have.\r\n\r\nI decided to try the BBQ Spaghetti, because I was pretty sure I had never had it before and it piqued my culinary curiosity. Instead of spaghetti sauce, the thick noodles are covered with homemade barbecue sauce and topped with pulled pork. It was certainly a hearty portion, and it was paired with a side of Lowcountry potato salad and a bowl of succotash. Served warm, the succotash was fresh and sweet, and Elizabeth and I deemed it a must-have.\r\n\r\nSmokin’ Planks is located at 914 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC, and is open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dine in or take out. To order out or for catering, call 843-522-0322.', 'Continuously cooking up delicious homemade barbecue and sides at Smokin\' Planks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'continuously-cooking-up-delicious-homemade-barbecue-and-sides-at-smokin-planks', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:03:19', '2013-07-18 00:03:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12095', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12098, 4, '2013-07-17 20:04:23', '2013-07-18 00:04:23', '<b>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</b>\r\n\r\nIt is similar to the famous Running of The Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, without the horns. It separates the weak from the strong, the social from the awkward and men from boys. Nomads from near and far hear the call and make their way towards the water, the sun, the sand and the beer tent. It is an awakening of sorts, a back to basics of the very essence of summer; a timeless call of nature that reverberates through the bone of every misplaced pirate across our great land. It is the time of year where bikinis replace business suits, work surrenders to play and common sense bows down to common ground. Hold on to your Koozie, it is Beaufort Water Festival 2013.\r\n\r\nWomen are carefully coated in spray tan and sunscreen, slipping from Mom to Madonna in 10 seconds flat. Men all of ages, sizes, shapes and sentiment instantly morph into maritime masters of mischief as they loosen their ties and their schedules to answer the call of wild.  There is no first class, no VIP section, no wardrobe of distinction — and absolutely no making it to work on time.  It is the great equalizer of fun, the absence of monotony and the definition of mayhem. Shrimpers, lawyers, waitresses and students converge on the Sandbar with one common goal, to survive the next two weeks and resurface with unforgettable moments and forgivable offenses.\r\n\r\nThe worries of an injured economy, an uncertain government and the latest diet fade as fried chicken and boiled peanuts take priority over just about everything. Facebook fights, frenemy spats, even family feuds are neutralized by the salt water and sunshine. Little care is given to dress code as flip flops and tan lines are a sure sign of happy times. Our downtown streets become meeting place for long lost friends, newly lost dignity and new found respect for aspirin.\r\n\r\nOur little town by the sea celebrates all that we are, all that we love and all that we try to hide the remainder of the year as we greet our fellow sea lovers with the long awaited “Happy Water Festival!”\r\n\r\nDuring the next two weeks we are all the same sunburned seekers of the great escape from all that is wrong in the world. We appreciate the freedom of the tides, the beauty of our town and unspoken agreement amongst friends to edit all photos before posting on Facebook. May the next two weeks bring you joy, laughter, tan lines and good times and leave you without the need for bail, an attorney or a moving company.\r\n\r\nHappy Water Festival Y’all!\r\n<div></div>', 'The absence of monotony, the definition of mayhem', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-absence-of-monotony-the-definition-of-mayhem', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:04:23', '2013-07-18 00:04:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12098', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12100, 4, '2013-07-17 20:05:02', '2013-07-18 00:05:02', '<b>Kazoos on Vacation with Rick Hubbard in Beaufort: Family concerts in ARTworks’ theater July 27, August 3, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. </b>Rick Hubbard the Kazoo Guy will perform his wonders on stage at ARTworks this summer. For a wallop of family fun, admission is Pay What You Can ($5 minimum) and kids under 6 years old are free. Rick Hubbard’s hit family show of Music, Comedy, and Fun is where your kids are the stars and the kazoos are free — because we’re on vacation while the bubble canon works overtime. Rick Hubbard celebrates more than a decade of providing positive family entertainment throughout the United States, and every moment has been KAZOOBIE! Rick invented the word, “kazoobie,” to describe his performance. It means “exceptional, fun, and involving everyone.” Audience involvement is the key, and no entertainer in America gets more audience members into the show than Rick Hubbard. ARTworks is the community arts center of Beaufort and is located at 2127 Boundary Street 29902, in Beaufort Town Center. For more, visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Book Signings at McIntosh Book Shoppe:</b> • Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book <b>“Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” </b>at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, July 20, 12 to 3 p.m., during Water Festival. The book is full of dramatic photos and clever  writings, which make this coffee-table style book a slice of Lowcountry history. For information about the book signing, call McIntosh Book Shoppe at (843) 524-1119. For a preview of the book, or to order a copy, go to www.garrity.com.\r\n\r\n• Hayden Yelin (aka EV MacQuint) from Port Royal will be signing copies of her book <b>“The Conjurer”</b> during Water Festival at McIntosh Book Shop. She will be signing on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 and July 26 and 27 in the arcade next to McIntosh Books from 1 to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nMcIntosh Book Shop is located on Bay Street next to LuLu Burgess.\r\n\r\n• Rebekah Mitchell will be signing copies of her book <b>“The Shadow Of His Wings” </b>on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McIntosh Book Shoppe. 843-524-1119.\r\n\r\n• Millie West will be signing copies of her books <b>“The Castnet”</b> and <b>“Catherine’s Cross” </b>on Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Fellowship Concert Choir Summer Concert:</b> The Fellowship Concert Choir of Beaufort will present its Annual Summer Concert with traditional and contemporary songs. A Repast will immediately follow the concert, 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Horsepond Baptist Church, Hwy. 21, Grays Hill, S.C. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 843-812-6111.\r\n\r\n<b>Basketry Basics and Beyond: A workshop with Kim Keats:</b> For ages 12-Adult at ARTworks, Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore basketry basics through the creation of a woven work of art. Kim Keats will provide instruction and materials for a start-to-finish basket or sculpture using imported and harvested materials such as rattan, vine, cedar bark, palm roots and fronds. Participants will learn a variety of basketry techniques. The workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced basket makers. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. $55, contact Kim Keats, 843-384-2435 or keatskim@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Clay on Thursdays</b> begins August 1 at ARTworks with Trevor Foster. The handbuilding session is 10 a.m. to noon, and wheelthrown classes are 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., or 6 to 8 p.m. Glazes and firing are included: $125 plus $25 per 25 lbs. of clay. To register: thealligatorhunter@hotmail.com, 803-707-5961, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-40', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:05:02', '2013-07-18 00:05:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12100', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12102, 4, '2013-07-17 20:05:47', '2013-07-18 00:05:47', 'The movie “At Any Price” will be presented at USCB Center For the Arts on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. The film is written and directed by Ramin Bahrani and stars Dennis Quaid  and Zac Efron.\r\n\r\nIn the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) wants his rebellious son Dean (Zac Efron) to help expand his family’s farming empire. However, Dean has his sights set on becoming a professional race car driver. When a high-stakes investigation into their business is exposed, father and son are pushed into an unexpected crisis that threatens the family’s entire livelihood.\r\n\r\nOfficial Selection for the Venice Film Festival 2012, Telluride Film Festival 2012, Toronto International Film Festival 2012, SXSW Film Festival 2013 and Tribeca Film Festival 2013.\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n<div></div>', 'The Indie Film Corner: ‘At Any Price’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-at-any-price', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:05:47', '2013-07-18 00:05:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12104, 4, '2013-07-17 20:08:31', '2013-07-18 00:08:31', '<b> By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\n“The Barber of Seville” will be on screen at USCB Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 24, at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\n“ ‘The Barber of Seville’ with its abundance of real musical ideas, its comic verve and its truthful declamation, is the most beautiful opera buffa in existence.” Giuseppe Verdi wrote this in 1898 — and it’s still true today. No further justification should be needed since Verdi had written his own buffa masterpiece, “Falstaff,” five years earlier.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12105\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Il-Barbiere-di-Siviglia.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12105\" alt=\"Tenor John Relyea stars as Figaro, the “Barber of Seville.”\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Il-Barbiere-di-Siviglia-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Tenor John Relyea stars as Figaro, the “Barber of Seville.”[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter accepting the commission from Rome’s Teatro Argentina in 1816, Rossini composed and staged it in less than one month. Of course, it helped that he “borrowed” eight of the 15 set pieces in the opera from some of his earlier works, including the brilliant overture which he had used twice before.\r\n\r\n<b>Cast:</b> Count Almaviva, aka “Lindoro” (tenor); Dr. Bartolo (bass); Rosina (mezzo-soprano); Don Basilio (bass); Figaro (baritone). Setting: 18th century Seville.\r\n\r\n<b>Act I:</b> Count Almaviva is in love with Rosina, the ward of Dr. Bartolo, and comes to serenade her. He pretends to be a poor student (Lindoro) so that she will not be influenced by his rank. Figaro arrives, formerly Almaviva’s servant and now a barber in Seville. The two overhear Bartolo planning to marry Rosina. Figaro suggests that the Count dress himself as a soldier having the right to be quartered in Bartolo’s home, thus gaining access to Rosina.\r\n\r\nRosina has fallen in love with “Lindoro” and uses all of her skill to outwit Bartolo. While the doctor plots with Don Basilio, Rosina’s music teacher, she secures the help of Figaro. When Almaviva arrives in disguise, he discovers that Bartolo is no longer obligated to house the military. The ensuing confusion attracts the police, and the disguised Almaviva avoids arrest only by secretly revealing his identity to an officer.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II:</b> The Count again tries to visit Rosina, this time dressed as a music teacher, claiming that Don Basilio is ill and that he has been sent as his replacement. He begins a music lesson with Rosina, but Basilio himself arrives. This crisis is resolved but Basilio soon recognizes “Lindoro” and chases him out. During a storm, Almaviva and Figaro climb through a window to free Rosina. Bartolo nearly foils their escape, but through Figaro’s quick thinking, Almaviva and Rosina are united and all are reconciled in time to join in a happy finale.\r\n\r\n<b>Highlights:</b> Overture: Never a dull note for six minutes. It’s a style Rossini created and made his very own, notably a steady mounting of excitement known as a crescendo. It’s been said that listening to Rossini is often like watching a puppy dog chase its tail.\r\n\r\nFigaro makes a great first impression, entering the stage with his popular cavatina, <b>“Largo al factotum”</b> — (Make way for the handyman...), in which he sings the praises — of himself. Figaro here, Figaro there, Figaro everywhere!\r\n\r\nThe next scene is a remarkable start-to-finish stretch of Rossini’s distinctive talents. And it lasts about 50 minutes! — beginning with Rosina’s <b>“Una voce poco fa”</b> (I heard a little voice…) — telling of her love for Lindoro. It’s a challenging and beautifully written aria, tempting sopranos to do some embellishments near the end.  Once while sitting in the audience and listening to some flighty improvisations, Rossini turned to a friend and said: “That’s a pretty tune. I wonder who wrote it.”\r\n\r\nBasilio’s buffa aria, <b>“La calunnia” </b>(Calumny, like a sigh...) is a showpiece for comic characters, in which he plots a “whispering campaign” against Almaviva. It starts softly, but soon the pace becomes a run of quickly spoken words (pattering). This was a “first” for Italian opera and caused an immediate sensation. A very nice duet with Figaro and Rosina follows, leading to another fine aria, <b>“A un dottore”</b> for Dr. Bartolo. Like “calunnia,” it’s a gem of wit and patter.  The act’s finale, <b>“Fredda ed immobile” </b>(Awestruck and immovable) is an elaborate and ingenious sextet. Opera historian Charles Osborne defined it as “Rossini at his magnificent best, in which the characters find themselves led by way of a crescendo to a riotous climax.”\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the shorter final act is a quick and catchy trio for Figaro and the elopers, <b>“Ah! Qual colpo inaspettato” </b>(What unexpected bliss...). The delicate phrasing of “zitti, zitti, piano, piano” was an instant hit on the streets of Rome. And very often, Italian audiences demand — and get — an encore for this phenomenal piece.\r\n\r\nMozart and Vincenzo Bellini, composers of several of the greatest Italian operas of all time, both died at the age of 37. Rossini, on the other hand, lived to be 77, and yet wrote his last opera, “William Tell,” also at the age of 37. One can only imagine what gifts these composers could have given to the opera world had they lived as long as Verdi who wrote “Falstaff” when he was 80.\r\n\r\n<b>Performers:</b> Joyce di Donato (Rosina); Juan Diego Flores (Almaviva); Peter Mattei (Figaro); John del Carlo (Dr. Bartolo); and John Relyea (Basilio).\r\n\r\nAll tickets are $15; no reserved seating. Box office opens at the USCB Center for the Arts one hour before the 1 p.m. curtain. 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(12107, 4, '2013-07-17 20:10:24', '2013-07-18 00:10:24', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Any BCHS student interested in being a part of the 2013 Girls Golf Team should contact Coach Bailey at 843-263-5865. Students may also contact Coach Bailey at baileysmail94@yahoo.com.  Sports physicals are being given on Saturday, July 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. Sports Physical forms are available in the front office of Battery Creek High School.\r\n\r\n• BCHS Freshman Orientation will be held August 6, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All incoming freshman are encouraged to attend this day long orientation session. Lunch and bus services will be provided. Students should plan to wear school uniform for this event.\r\n\r\nCall Diane Grooms at 322-5582 for more information or to register.\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting boxes of tissues for classrooms for the 2013-2014 School Year. All donations may be left in the front office for Mrs. Grooms.  Donations are needed by August 5.  Please call Mrs. Grooms at 322-5580/322-5582 with any questions.\r\n\r\n• Dolphin Pride Marching Band Camp orientation will be held Friday, August 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for parents/guardians, band members and color guard.\r\n\r\n• Band Camp Week 1: Monday, Aug. 5 to Friday, Aug. 9.: 6:30 a.m.. to 6 p.m. Drum Major &amp; Section Leaders; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., ALL Band Members &amp; Color Guard\r\n\r\n• Band Camp Week 2: Monday, Aug. 12 to Thursday, Aug. 15: 4 to 8 p.m., Drum Major &amp; Section Leaders; 4:30 to 8 p.m., ALL Band Members &amp; Color Guard. Students need to pack a lunch. No one will be permitted to leave campus during lunch or breaks. Reminders: Wear light colored clothes and sneakers. Bring a water bottle with your name on it. Water and Gatorade will be provided during breaks. Contact Ms. Brokenborough at\r\n\r\nmonica.brokenborough@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• The final session of Camp Make &amp; Take will be held July 22-26, 9-11 a.m.  This is a FREE camp offered to northern Beaufort County teens focused on 3-D printer technology.  Please visit www.beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393, for more information.\r\n\r\n• British Soccer Camp, by Challenger Sports, will be held at Beaufort Academy the week of August 5 for ages 3-18 years old.  Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament.  More information can be found at www.beaufortacademy.org, under Camp Eagle.  Camp is open to the community.\r\n\r\n• An SAT Prep Class is being held the week of August 9 at Beaufort Academy from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The cost is $350 and includes a copy of the Princeton SAT Prep Book for each student.  You may register online by going to the Beaufort Academy website (www.beaufortacademy.org) and clicking the Camp Eagle icon. Or you may drop your check off at the main office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. • Beaufort Academy is incredibly proud of our two students who have been awarded the chance to spend their junior years studying abroad through Rotary sponsorships!\r\n\r\n<b>McKenzie Blake:</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy student McKenzie Blake will spend her junior year studying abroad in Sweden at Tibble Gymnasium, a high school enrolling 1,150 students.  McKenzie,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12108\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/McKenzie-Blake.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12108\" alt=\"McKenzie Blake\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/McKenzie-Blake-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> McKenzie Blake[/caption]\r\n\r\nwho is sponsored by Rotary Club of Hampton County, will leave on July 28 and return the following July.  While in Sweden, she will be immersed in the Swedish language and live with multiple families during her stay.\r\n\r\n“I have always been interested in summer aboard programs,” said Blake.  “One day, as I was researching some programs and I came across Rotary’s long term stay and realized that is what I wanted to do.”  Blake sees language as her biggest challenge during the 12-month stay. Blake is most excited about the experience itself, and plans to soak up all she can during her exchange program.\r\n\r\n<b>Ben Hetherington:</b> Beaufort Academy student Ben Hetherington will spend his junior year studying abroad in Spain at I.E.S. Ana Maria Matute.  Ben, who is <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Ben-Hetherington.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12109\" alt=\"Ben Hetherington\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Ben-Hetherington-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>sponsored by the Beaufort Rotary Club, will leave in August, and return next July at the close of his junior year.  While is Spain, Ben will be immersed in the Spanish language and live with three different families during his 9-month stay. “I have always had a fascination with travel and other cultures,” said Hetherington.  “I saw this trip abroad as a way not only to learn another culture but to truly live it.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>E.C. MONTESSORI</b>\r\n\r\nE.C. Montessori and grade school is happy to introduce Laura Lopresto McKeown as the educational director at the school for the 2013/14 school year.  Laura is a certified Montessori teacher with 14 years of experience, most recently at our school.  She is already hard at work managing our summer camp for 3 - 6 year old children and year round toddler program. This week the camp will have a “Rhythm Band Jam” which will include making instruments from recycled materials and using them to make music. Camp and toddler lessons include Montessori instruction.  Hours are 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe school is also delighted that the fully certified Montessori Elementary teacher, Amy Horn, is returning to teach 6 to 9 year old children in a fully equipped classroom.  For more information, stop by the school at Celadon on Sams Point Road for a tour or packet of information or call 525-1141.', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-38', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12107', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12111, 4, '2013-07-17 20:11:36', '2013-07-18 00:11:36', '[caption id=\"attachment_12112\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Badkatz-champs-7-18.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12112\" alt=\"The 12U Badkatz girls placed first in the World Fastpitch Connection Win in 60 Seconds Challenge in Summerville on July 13-14, 2013.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Badkatz-champs-7-18-300x190.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" /></a> The 12U Badkatz girls placed first in the World Fastpitch Connection Win in 60 Seconds Challenge in Summerville on July 13-14, 2013.[/caption]', 'BADKATZ GIRLS TAKE FIRST', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'badkatz-girls-take-first-2', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:11:36', '2013-07-18 00:11:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12111', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12114, 4, '2013-07-17 20:12:33', '2013-07-18 00:12:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_12115\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Beaufort-East-All-Stars.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12115\" alt=\"The Beaufort East 10U AAA team, made up of 9-10 year olds from Lady’s Island and St. Helena, earned the title District 8 Champions earlier this month. This title earned them their spot to represent our district in the SC Dixie Youth State Championship games beginning on July 20. The players are Cohen Bruner, Joshua Denton, Ethan Goodwin, Wes Graves, Hayden Jennings, Daniel McClam, Sean Moran, Jeremiah Simmons, Riley Thompson, Hunter Rast, Rhogue Wallace, and Mason Westerfield.  The team is coached by Brett Westerfield, Bobby Graves, Al Wallace and Richard Jennings.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Beaufort-East-All-Stars-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort East 10U AAA team, made up of 9-10 year olds from Lady’s Island and St. Helena, earned the title District 8 Champions earlier this month. This title earned them their spot to represent our district in the SC Dixie Youth State Championship games beginning on July 20. The players are Cohen Bruner, Joshua Denton, Ethan Goodwin, Wes Graves, Hayden Jennings, Daniel McClam, Sean Moran, Jeremiah Simmons, Riley Thompson, Hunter Rast, Rhogue Wallace, and Mason Westerfield. The team is coached by Brett Westerfield, Bobby Graves, Al Wallace and Richard Jennings.[/caption]', 'All-Star Team Headed to State ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'all-star-team-headed-to-state', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:12:33', '2013-07-18 00:12:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12114', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12117, 4, '2013-07-17 20:13:17', '2013-07-18 00:13:17', '<b>By Will McCullough</b>\r\n\r\nYep, you heard me, “Uncle John is coming!”\r\n\r\nMaybe for some who have transplanted to the Lowcountry, a visit by “Uncle So-and-So”, “Aunt Who’s-it” or maybe even “Grandma Gettin’-Your-Room-Again” may not be a big deal. Heck, it may even be a hassle. Not so at the SC McCullough household. Truth be told, we don’t get to see a lot of family visitors around our place. It’s not their fault though, my Mom and Dad both died way too early, several decades ago, and both my brothers, John and Mike, now have lives of their own.\r\n\r\nHopping in the car for a 30 hour round trip is just not something that easily fits into their schedule, especially when there are now also grown kiddos randomly scattered up and down the coast. However, a few weeks ago, I received some really exciting news. I understand that, due to my poor title choice, the surprising aspect of this news may now be lost, but (pause for effect) my big brother John recently called and said he was coming to visit. I had not seen John in nearly two years and to know that he and his wife, Leeann, had a rare opportunity to make the trip down to see us made me very happy.\r\n\r\nHere’s the deal: John is a college professor at a respected university near where I grew up in Pennsylvania. He’s also got three awesome sons, all in their twenties and late teens. In short, he’s a busy guy and genuinely so. It therefore should go without saying that an upcoming moment like this would be very much worth its weight in gold to the Beaufort Chapter of Clan McCullough.\r\n\r\nWhile I personally grew up in a Norman Rockwell world of extended family get-togethers and cook-outs every weekend, I have always deeply lamented the fact that my kiddos have not been able to enjoy the same type of family connection/life experience that my childhood contained.  So, in a nutshell, “Uncle John is coming” was pretty darn exciting news around our place.\r\n\r\nIf you’ve been embarrassingly bored enough to read a few of my previous columns, you may already know that before becoming involved in the local real estate market, I was a U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor. And, you may further know, if there’s one thing that a DI can do (besides make your life a living hell if need be), it’s “plan and schedule.” So, for many years, I’ve fantasized about what would make the “Perfect Family Visit to Beaufort” for members of my extended clan. Think of it as Chevy Chase in “Christmas Vacation” meets “The Big Chill” with just a dash of Jillian Michaels from “The Biggest Loser.” John’s past visits had been mostly conversation and catching up. But this time, I knew that I wanted John to finally be able to personally experience as many of my favorite aspects of “Beaufort Living” as possible in two short days. Guess what? He did!\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, we browsed the aisles of LuLu Burgess, Fordham Market, Bay Street Jewelers, had lunch at Plums and then strolled along the Waterfront Park. Sunday morning, we put in our boat at the landing beside Lady’s Island Marina, guided our sunscreen-soaked relations up the river, showed them dolphins and ospreys, went tubing, introduced them to the sandbar and topped it all off with dinner at the new Dockside location on Lady’s Island. In short, we had a blast.\r\n\r\nThen they went home.\r\n\r\nWe all wept a bit when they left. All right, maybe more than a bit. Much like Hemingway’s “Old Man of the Sea,” it can really stink to feel alone, even if simultaneously being embraced by nature’s glory. However, there’s an old saying amongst veterans, “Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.” In a way, a similar concept applies to those looking to move to the Lowcountry. I think that sometimes it may be easiest for one to fully appreciate the Beaufort area if they’ve spent a portion of their lives living elsewhere.\r\n\r\nAs a Realtor, one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is taking folks unfamiliar with Beaufort on a wide ranging general tour of the Lowcountry, showing them not just homes, but everything life in the area has to offer. Most can’t help but fall in love and I honestly can’t blame them, the same thing happened to me just over 20 years ago. The best part, I think we saw some of the same sparks in John and Leeann’s eyes as they got to fully experience a slice of what life is like in the Lowcountry. I’m hoping that maybe, just maybe, those sparks will eventually become a fire and we’ll have two new folks visiting the area looking for a home. Only time will tell but, if so, I know just the agent for them!\r\n<div></div>', 'Uncle John is coming!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uncle-john-is-coming', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:13:17', '2013-07-18 00:13:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12117', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12119, 4, '2013-07-17 20:14:49', '2013-07-18 00:14:49', '<b>By Arthur Levin</b>\r\n\r\nJason Zweig has written one of the best personal finance columns for years, “The Intelligent Investor” for the Wall Street Journal. Recently he topped it with a piece that describes his vision of personal finance writing. He describes his job as saving investors from themselves. It is a must read, but I’ll give you a couple of excerpts here:\r\n\r\n“That’s because good advice rarely changes, while markets change constantly. The temptation to pander is almost irresistible. And while people need good advice, what they want is advice that sounds good.  The advice that sounds the best in the short run is always the most dangerous in the long run.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12120\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Biz-Wells-Fargo-Levin.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12120\" alt=\"Arthur Levin\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Biz-Wells-Fargo-Levin-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Arthur Levin[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Everyone wants the secret, the key, the roadmap to the primrose path that leads to El Dorado: the magical low-risk, high-return investment that can double your money in no time. Everyone wants to chase the returns of whatever has been hottest and to shun whatever has gone cold. Most financial journalism, like most of Wall Street itself, is dedicated to a basic principle of marketing: When the ducks quack, feed ‘em. In practice, for most of the media, that requires telling people to buy Internet stocks in 1999 and early 2000; explaining, in 2005 and 2006, how to ‘flip’ houses.\r\n\r\n“It’s no wonder that, as brilliant research by the psychologist Paul Andreassen showed many years ago, people who receive frequent news updates on their investments earn lower returns than those who get no news. It’s also no wonder that the media has ignored those findings. Not many people care to admit that they spend their careers being part of the problem instead of trying to be part of the solution.\r\n\r\nOur job, as I see it, is to learn from other people’s mistakes and our own. Above all, it means trying to save people from themselves. As the founder of security analysis, Benjamin Graham, wrote in The Intelligent Investor in 1949: ‘The investor’s chief problem — and even his worst enemy — is likely to be himself.’ ”\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Dorsey Wright and Associates and provided by Arthur Levin, Senior Vice President – Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Beaufort, South Carolina, 843-524-1114. </i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Intelligent investing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'intelligent-investing', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:14:49', '2013-07-18 00:14:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12119', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12122, 4, '2013-07-17 20:16:04', '2013-07-18 00:16:04', '<b>By Dr. Stephen Durham</b>\r\n\r\nThere’s nothing shallow about wanting a brighter smile. Straight, white teeth make you look younger and feel better about your appearance.  That confidence can energize every aspect of living, from work to family to love life.  A confident, happy appearance inspires confidence from others, too, and it prompts a good reception at work, at home and everywhere you go.\r\n\r\nResearch gives us some surprising insights about the impact of your smile.  One study demonstrated that a smile improves a person’s attractiveness — to both men and women — more than make-up.  Another study revealed that a person’s teeth topped the list of what makes them attractive.  More than hair and clothes, more than hands and nails, more than the car they drive.  Human beings are hard-wired to team up with others who look healthy and capable. A bright, strong smile signals those qualities in a way everybody understands.\r\n\r\nPatients find that it is possible and practical to achieve their own best smile.  We work with them closely to choose the path that suits them best.  Today’s options for lighting up that smile are better than ever, because advances in cosmetic dentistry put the smiles that improve people’s lives well within their reach.\r\n\r\nOne of the quickest improvements can come from ZOOMTM Whitening. In about an hour this technology gives dazzling results. Some patients choose an affordable, professional-strength at-home alternative for whitening.\r\n\r\nThe methods to straighten teeth when they’re crowded, cracked, crooked or misaligned are so much better today than years ago.  Thanks to new “smile makeover” technology and advances in dental materials we can literally change a person’s smile in as few as two visits.\r\n\r\nMany people don’t realize that they no longer have to start young, take years or wear visible braces to get the smooth, even alignment they would like to have.  For instance, the Six Month SmileTM is a fast, almost invisible way to reach that goal without showing braces to the world.\r\n\r\nRecontouring teeth, to sculpt more attractive edges, improves comfort and function too. And implants are a natural looking way to replace missing teeth.\r\n\r\nNot only are the options for an ideal smile better today, but the way of achieving it doesn’t have to involve any discomfort.  Thanks to sedation dentistry, many patients are able to relax, even sleep, through their appointments.\r\n\r\nAn attractive smile is a real asset in every facet of life, and it is easier to achieve today than ever before.\r\n<div></div>', 'Which came first: The smile or the happiness?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'which-came-first-the-smile-or-the-happiness', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:07', '2018-07-12 15:30:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12122', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12124, 4, '2013-07-17 20:16:45', '2013-07-18 00:16:45', 'The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently donated $2,000 toward the YMCA of Beaufort County’s Summer Learning Loss Prevention initiatives. The Y’s learning loss prevention program focuses on children entering first and second grade at Whale Branch Elementary School who are most at risk of falling behind in their reading skills over the summer months. The program is one of three pilot programs being tested by YMCA of the USA, the resource office for the nation’s Ys, as part of the nonprofit’s efforts to address gaps in academic achievement among the nation’s most disadvantaged youth.\r\n\r\nThe goal of the Y’s pilot program is to help children read at grade level by the third grade — a key educational milestone that is important to children’s ongoing knowledge retention and academic performance.\r\n\r\n“We know that the combination of extended learning and enrichment activities is essential to increasing children’s success in school, and we are dedicated to helping more kids achieve their potential,” said Kaylin Garst, operations director, YMCA of Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nAs a leading nonprofit focused on youth development, the Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen. The YMCA of Beaufort County is one of 43 Ys across the country offering the summer learning loss prevention pilot program this year, which complements the Y’s other educational programming, including traditional camp programs that are located on site at the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal, serving approximately 400 children ages 3-15 years old, as well as an additional 200 students within Jasper County. For more information, please contact the YMCA at 843-522-9622 or visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Store supports YMCA reading program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'store-supports-ymca-reading-program', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:16:45', '2013-07-18 00:16:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12126, 4, '2013-07-17 20:17:08', '2013-07-18 00:17:08', '<b>Carjacking, shots fired being investigated</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a carjacking incident that occurred outside a Kinloch Road home early Saturday, July 13.\r\n\r\nJust after 1 a.m. Saturday, deputies responded to Kinloch Road in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies met with a 40-year-old male who reported that he had been shot at and had his car stolen by two unknown black males.\r\n\r\nThe victim advised that he was driving to his girlfriend’s home at 952 Kinloch Road when he noticed a large tree branch lying in the driveway.  As he got out of the car to move the branch, he heard a male’s voice from the nearby woods. When he noticed two men coming out of the woods, one armed with a handgun and the other with a shotgun, the victim dropped the branch and ran to his girlfriend’s home, leaving his vehicle running in the driveway.\r\n\r\nAs he was running he heard shots being fired behind him. The victim was able to make it inside the home uninjured. It was then discovered that several rounds had entered his girlfriend’s home and also damaged her vehicle.\r\n\r\nWhen the shooting ceased, the victim went back outside, and he found that his own vehicle was gone. The victim’s vehicle, a blue 2013 Dodge Challenger was recovered later Saturday afternoon when it was reported abandoned off of nearby Stroban Road. The vehicle was undamaged.\r\n\r\nThe suspects were described only as black males dressed in dark clothing, one wearing a hooded sweatshirt, and the other had long hair. The motive for the incident remains undetermined. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at Beaufort home Saturday, July 13 evening.\r\n\r\nDeputies responded to the residence at 10 Glaze Drive at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday evening in reference to a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, contact was made with a 55-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. The victim was unable to provide any information due to the extent of his injuries. The victim was transported to Beaufort Memorial and eventually transferred to MUSC where he remains in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Lady’s Island shooting suspect arrested</b>\r\n\r\nThe suspect in last night’s shooting incident that left one man injured has been arrested.\r\n\r\nTwenty-nine-year-old Malcolm Maurice Brabham was arrested by Sheriff’s Office investigators Tuesday afternoon. During the course of the ongoing investigation, investigators were able to track Brabham down at a worksite on Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nBrabham was arrested without incident just before 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. The investigation into the events leading up to and including the shooting of 33-year-old Chadwick Mitchell continues.\r\n\r\nDeputies had responded to the area of 20 River Drive at approximately 9:30 p.m. Monday night in reference to a reported gunshot victim. Upon arrival, contact was made with Mitchell, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. Mitchell was able to advise that he’d been shot by his brother-in-law, Malcolm Brabham.\r\n\r\nMitchell advised that he had spent the evening riding around with Brabham having drinks. Eventually the men stopped and picked up a female friend. The three continued driving around, however, the men began to argue when Mitchell accused Brabham of cheating on Mitchell’s sister with the female riding with them. During the course of the argument, the female decided to exit the vehicle and walked away, leaving the two men to continue their argument. The men continued driving to the area of Holly Hall Road and Little Capers Road where Brabham stopped the car. Mitchell exited the vehicle as the dispute continued to escalate. At that time, Brabham retrieved a handgun and shot Mitchell in the torso.\r\n\r\nBrabham then fled the area, leaving Mitchell wounded on the roadside. Mitchell walked to a nearby home on River Drive where he sought help from residents. He was transferred to MUSC, where he remains in stable condition.\r\n\r\nIn addition to charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Violent Crime for last night’s shooting, Brabham will also be charged on other unrelated outstanding warrants to include Violation of Probation, Criminal Domestic Violence, and multiple Magistrate Court bench warrants.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-50', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:17:08', '2013-07-18 00:17:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12126', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12128, 4, '2013-07-17 20:18:06', '2013-07-18 00:18:06', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nIf we start out behind in life, due to a poor childhood, or a wasted youth, or both, can we ever really catch up?\r\n\r\nIt depends on the story you tell yourself and your staying power.\r\n\r\nFor example, if you develop the idea early on that you are smarter than everyone else, it may take a catastrophic upheaval to pull that idea down and even then it may creep back up. If your parents passed on to you the idea that you will never be good enough, every time you feel happy, depression may knock at your door and whisper, “How could you possibly be happy here?” The result? You’re stuck in bed and avoiding life for yet another year.\r\n\r\nThe story we tell ourselves about the world and our part in it is pretty much set by our third decade in life. We will believe ourselves and our stories even to the contrary of reality now.\r\n\r\nOur coping methods — sheer drops into depression, or the heights of arrogance — can become our worst enemies if we aren’t willing to re-write the original story that is marching us along.\r\n\r\nIt’s the Johnny Cash song, “A Boy Named Sue,” all over again. The song, “A Boy Named Sue,” tells of a father naming his newborn son “Sue” on his way out the door, hoping to strengthen the boy in his absence. Naturally, it worked. The boy became a fighter. The boy became a man, but he never understood the gift in his name until a blood and guts fight with his Pa, wherein the intent is revealed.\r\n\r\nSo it is with our own darker moments until we see the gift in each one, we can only be defined by their severity.\r\n\r\nAs for the power to be found in commitment and roots, Meg Jay in her book, “The Defining Decade, Why Your Twenties Matter — And How To Make the Most of Them Now,” further fleshes out the old saying, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Meg tells us that you need to struggle in order to develop a sense of mastery or accomplishment. She says that, “If you’re in your twenties and don’t feel anxious and incompetent at work, you are probably overconfident and underemployed.”\r\n\r\nIf you exit a difficult situation or call your moma every time things get a little messy, you may fail to develop inner self-assurance, and you may ultimately become disillusioned with yourself and your abilities. You become a character from “Who Moved My Cheese.”\r\n\r\nThere is hope, however, for many of us who start out behind. Turn that “Boy Named Sue” instinct for resistance into poetry, crusades, or advocacy for others who have fallen along life’s path. If you start now there is at least the possibility that because of, rather than despite your struggles in life, you may become more, rather than less, than those who picked up life’s basic lessons early on.\r\n<div></div>', 'Catching up: Part III', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'catching-up-part-iii', '', '', '2013-07-17 20:18:06', '2013-07-18 00:18:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12128', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12131, 4, '2013-07-17 20:25:34', '2013-07-18 00:25:34', 'By Carson Moore\r\n\r\nBeaufort is full of hidden treasures, but one of the most exciting — and certainly one of the most delicious — has been operating under our noses for years. Christopher and Bethany Hewitt, the husband and wife team that owns and operates Southern Graces Catering, live to create culinary masterpieces that showcase the Lowcountry’s natural cuisines, as well as a variety of other flavors, including French and Southwestern.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12132\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/BethanyHewitt.headshot.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12132\" alt=\"Bethany Hewitt\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/BethanyHewitt.headshot-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Bethany Hewitt[/caption]\r\n\r\nBethany Hewitt, a Tennessee native, explained that food has always been her passion. “When I was in eighth grade, I would sell tickets to my friends to come to my house for afternoon tea. We actually had to go to two seatings, because so many people wanted to come.”\r\n\r\nEven as a child, Hewitt experimented with new ways of creating food that would excite people. Her afternoon tea events were highlighted by homemade filo dough pastry bowls filled with fruit and cream, served on her grandmother’s china by costumed waiters and waitresses. “My mom and stepfather would dress up for these things,” she said, laughing.\r\n\r\nAs she grew up, Hewitt knew that cooking was definitely the career choice she wanted to pursue. After attending Belmont College and earning a communications degree, she travelled to Europe to broaden her horizons. “I had an opportunity to go to the Netherlands, and studied at a nontraditional cooking school where we lived on and worked for a farm that supplied food for the village we were living in,” she said.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12133\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/4X0J3509.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12133\" alt=\"Christopher Hewitt\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/4X0J3509-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Christopher Hewitt[/caption]\r\n\r\nBoth Bethany and Christopher have had incredibly well-rounded culinary backgrounds. Christopher, a New York native, graduated top in his class from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and “has had a very formal culinary education,” as Bethany describes it. Thanks to his more formal introduction to the food business, Christopher had the opportunity to work closely with celebrity chef Bobby Flay and compete on the Food Network show “Iron Chef” — twice. For 12 years, he ran Flay’s Mesa Grill in Manhattan, before he and Bethany decided to move Southern Graces from its pre-existing location in Knoxville, Tenn., to Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAfter moving their catering business here, Bethany and Christopher partnered with The Beaufort Inn to create not only an event catering service, but a bistro in which patrons can come eat lunch, tea, dinner and even a special Sunday brunch.  “We’re now in our fifth year of partnering with them,” Hewitt explained, “And it is, without question, a natural fit for us to be a part of The Beaufort Inn.” Southern Graces controls all of the food and beverage that The Beaufort Inn serves, and makes it the only place in Beaufort where 365 days a year, guests can be served gourmet food for almost any meal of the day.\r\n\r\nPartnering with The Beaufort Inn has not only allowed the Hewitts to fine tune their everyday dining menu, but has also given them an opportunity to interact with the <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/RGW5981-color-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12134\" alt=\"_RGW5981 color copy\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/RGW5981-color-copy-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>community through catered events such as weddings, graduations and birthday parties. “We do this because of the connections that form between people when they sit down to eat together,” Hewitt said with a smile.\r\n\r\nIn the past couple years, the Hewitts opened Southern Graces Soiree downtown at the old firehouse building so they could create an additional venue to host weddings, galas and events. Certainly, Southern Graces does its best to make every experience special and unique for all the people involved. “I want the weddings we do to be more about the bride and groom,” Hewitt explained, “I want people to come in and say, ‘This is exactly what I imagined this couple would have at their wedding.’ ”\r\n\r\nThat philosophy carries over, not only into the company’s wedding celebrations, but into their other catered events as well. For instance, Southern Graces has partnered with Porsche of North America, which has approached Bethany to be their National Event Coordinator, and the company caters many car launches. They will even be putting on events for Gulfstream this summer. For the Southern Graces crew, these events are a chance to really get outside their comfort zone and expose people to combinations that they had never considered.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_1818-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12135\" alt=\"IMG_1818 2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_1818-2-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>“We love to do different stations,” Bethany said, “For the Gulfstream event, we’re showcasing our local flair with a tomato carving station. We’ll have red tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, green tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, Black Cherokee tomatoes — just basically everything tomato, and people will be able to make their own caprese salad, with herbs and fresh mozzarella.”\r\n\r\nThe event will also feature a watermelon station, called Freshly Southern which will highlight watermelon with fresh slices of melon, a watermelon-shrimp ceviche, as well as watermelon shots: a carved melon shot glass filled with a shot of housemade herb vodka.\r\n\r\nWith all these exciting prospects, you’d think that the folks at Southern Graces would have their hands full, but luckily for the Beaufort community, that’s not the case at all.\r\n\r\n“We’re going to be opening up a more casual restaurant in town,” Bethany said, “It’ll be called Burlap, and it should generate lots more creativity, and tons more ideas for us here.”\r\n\r\nWhile the Hewitts solidify plans for the new restaurant, they’ll continue running the bistro,  and the catering company in full force, and plan on introducing more fresh foods to their menus as the local availability changes.\r\n\r\nTo find out more about all that Southern Graces has to offer, visit www.southerngracescatering.com. 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(12137, 4, '2013-07-18 02:50:59', '2013-07-18 06:50:59', 'Registered nurse Latoya Bryan only has to step on a scale to measure the success of a community wellness initiative started at her church a year ago by Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe Yemassee resident — one of the volunteers at the Family Worship Center trained by BMH to monitor the health of church members with chronic illnesses — has lost 30 pounds herself.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12140\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Health-BMH-Transitional-program.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12140\" alt=\"Members of the Family Worship Center Health &amp; Wellness Ministry celebrate first anniversary of the program. Pictured: (Front Row)  Jessica Anthly, Hazel Thompson, Latoya Bryan; (Second Row)Arneal Thompson, Betty Anderson, Carolyn Holmes, Sakina Ballenger, Etrenda Patterson, Evelina Wright, Maxine Smalls (Back Row) Dr. E. McNeil, Anthony Pryor , Dennis Capers, Ernest Wright, Phyllis Grant, Lillian Toomer, Martha Fields, Ida Atkinson, Patricia Goings, Director/Coordinator Health &amp; Wellness ministry.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Health-BMH-Transitional-program-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Members of the Family Worship Center Health &amp; Wellness Ministry celebrate first anniversary of the program. Pictured: (Front Row) Jessica Anthly, Hazel Thompson, Latoya Bryan; (Second Row)Arneal Thompson, Betty Anderson, Carolyn Holmes, Sakina Ballenger, Etrenda Patterson, Evelina Wright, Maxine Smalls (Back Row) Dr. E. 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The next phase of the program, scheduled to be implemented later this month, will include the nurse practitioner following up with heart failure patients in their homes for 90 days post-discharge to assist in managing their care.\r\n\r\nTo reinforce the importance of compliance, BMH enlisted the help of seven area churches, many of which already had educational health programs.\r\n\r\n“We know in the Lowcountry there is a high incidence of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure,” said Patricia Goings, director of the Health and Wellness Ministry at Family Worship Center. “A lot of the medical problems people have are related to the southern culture.”\r\n\r\nWhile lifestyle, including things like diet and cooking, is often based in tradition, Goings hopes by increasing awareness through education, residents will learn more healthy options.\r\n\r\nFamily Worship Center Health &amp; Wellness Ministry celebrated the first anniversary of the partnership with the hospital this past weekend.\r\n\r\n“I have to acknowledge Pastor Jeanette Harley for encouraging this ministry to exist, and her desire to empower and have all churches in the area form a Health &amp; Wellness ministry,” said Goings.\r\n\r\nMore than 100 members of the African-American congregation have now registered for the twice-a-month screenings offered during the regular Sunday services. The volunteers conducting the tests keep a record of the patients’ blood pressure, weight, blood sugar and other vital signs, allowing them to track any deterioration in health.\r\n\r\n“The idea is to catch a problem early before it requires hospitalization,” said Kathy Phillips, a registered nurse and diabetes educator at Beaufort Memorial’s LifeFit Wellness Center. “For instance, if a patient with congestive heart failure gains three to five pounds in a 24 hour period, it can indicate excess fluid weight gain.”\r\n\r\nAlong with training for the volunteers, BMH provided each church with medical equipment, including a stethoscope, scale and blood pressure cuff as well as a sign to promote the free screenings to the community.\r\n\r\nMost of the volunteers using the equipment have prior medical experience. More importantly, they know the congregants participating in the program.\r\n\r\n“Patients are more receptive to people they see every week at church than a doctor they see every three months,” Bryan said. “About 95 percent of them have made some kind of lifestyle change to improve their health.”\r\n\r\nThe screenings are free and open to the public. Participating churches include St. Helena and Faith Memorial Baptist Church on St. Helena Island, Mt. Carmel Baptist in Seabrook, Grace Chapel AME and Tabernacle Baptist in downtown Beaufort and The Link Church in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n“It’s been a blessing. We’re helping people manage their medical issues and prevent other illnesses,” said Goings.\r\n\r\n“Knowing that we are helping to make the difference makes it worth our time and effort to keep the program going.”\r\n<div></div>', 'BMH Transitional Care Program marks first anniversary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-transitional-care-program-marks-first-anniversary', '', '', '2013-07-18 02:50:59', '2013-07-18 06:50:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12137', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12142, 4, '2013-07-18 03:05:33', '2013-07-18 07:05:33', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital nurse Morgan Lotz didn’t think anything of it when the children of a dying patient asked permission to bring their mother’s longtime companion to her room to say goodbye.\r\n\r\nNever mind the visitor was a scruffy old dog.\r\n\r\n“The dog meant the world to her,” Lotz said. “They wanted their mother to spend the last moments of her life with her best friend.”\r\n\r\nLotz made a couple of phone calls and cleared the way for the unusual four-legged visitor. Later that night, the 92-year-old woman passed away.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12159\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Health-Daisy-nurse1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12159\" alt=\"Beaufort Memorial nurse Morgan Lotz with Robbie Robertson, who nominated her for the DAISY Award because of the special care she gave his friend.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Health-Daisy-nurse1-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Beaufort Memorial nurse Morgan Lotz with Robbie Robertson, who nominated her for the DAISY Award because of the special care she gave his friend.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe compassionate gesture earned Lotz the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national tribute reserved for RNs who go above and beyond the call of duty. Last week, hospital administrators surprised her with the award at the end of her 12-hour shift.\r\n\r\n“We don’t usually allow dogs in the hospital, but Morgan was willing to take the extra steps to make it happen,” said Dot Rucker, department director of the 5th floor. “She wanted to do whatever she could to comfort the family during a very difficult time.”\r\n\r\nAlthough the patient was unconscious, her daughter laid the dog, named Maddie, on the bed next to her mother.\r\n\r\n“It was so sweet,” Lotz recalled. “The dog rested its head on the patient’s chest and just laid there quietly. It was a very emotional moment for the family.”\r\n\r\nIn appreciation of her kindness, the patient’s family recently gave Lotz a framed print of a wolf, part of a collection of Native American artwork owned by their mother.\r\n\r\n“I was very surprised when it was presented to me,” Lotz said. “It’s a very cool print. I have it hanging in my home.”\r\n\r\nIn addition, a family friend, Beaufort resident Robbie Robertson, decided to nominate Lotz for a DAISY Award. Anyone can nominate a nurse for the prestigious award. Applications are available throughout the hospital.\r\n\r\nThe DAISY Award was created in 1999 by a Seattle couple as a way to honor the nurses who took care of their son before he died. It has since been adopted by healthcare facilities all over the world.\r\n\r\nUnaware she had been nominated for the award, Lotz was caught off guard again when she was called in early Wednesday morning to speak to her supervisor.\r\n\r\n“When my manager told me the boss wanted to see me, I got a little nervous,”\r\n\r\nLotz recounted. “I was in utter shock when I walked into the room and saw all these people standing there with balloons.”\r\n\r\nThe 23-year-old nurse was given an engraved vase full of daisies and a trophy titled, “A Healer’s Touch,” a hand-carved sculpture created by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.\r\n\r\n“Caring for patients and their family is the whole reason I became a nurse,” Lotz said. “I feel like I’m making a difference.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Memorial nurse honored with DAISY award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-nurse-honored-with-daisy-award', '', '', '2013-07-18 03:05:33', '2013-07-18 07:05:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12142', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12147, 4, '2013-07-18 02:59:24', '2013-07-18 06:59:24', '[caption id=\"attachment_12148\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Regatta-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12148\" alt=\"MC Scows heel over at right astray make the turn by one of the regatta committee boats. Coming up just behind them are a pair of Sunfish boats. The 58th annual Beaufort Water Festival’s sailing regatta was held last weekend. Despite the poor weather, a few die hard sailors braved the Beaufort River on what turned out to be a fairly nice afternoon. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Regatta-1-300x108.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" /></a> MC Scows heel over at right astray make the turn by one of the regatta committee boats. Coming up just behind them are a pair of Sunfish boats. The 58th annual Beaufort Water Festival’s sailing regatta was held last weekend. Despite the poor weather, a few die hard sailors braved the Beaufort River on what turned out to be a fairly nice afternoon. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12149\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Regatta-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12149\" alt=\"Andy Kinghorn pushes his Sunfish to the water’s edge. Kinghorn waited until the last minute to launch, watching what the weather was going to do. By Bob Sofaly.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Regatta-3-300x198.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a> Andy Kinghorn pushes his Sunfish to the water’s edge. Kinghorn waited until the last minute to launch, watching what the weather was going to do. By Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12150\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-SKA-Fishing-tourney1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12150\" alt=\"During the annual Water Festival SKA Fishing Tournament held last weekend on Saturday, July 6, Captain Derek Meadows and his crew aboard Double J won the offshore fishing competition, and also took home the prize for $10,000.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-SKA-Fishing-tourney1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> During the annual Water Festival SKA Fishing Tournament held last weekend on Saturday, July 6, Captain Derek Meadows and his crew aboard Double J won the offshore fishing competition, and also took home the prize for $10,000.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12151\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Sports-Cornhole.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12151\" alt=\"The popular Cornhole Tournament was moved indoors to The Shed in Port Royal due to the rain on Saturday morning, July 13. Three dozen teams — with some from as far away as North Carolina — competed, with Beaufort teams emerging victorious.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Sports-Cornhole-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> The popular Cornhole Tournament was moved indoors to The Shed in Port Royal due to the rain on Saturday morning, July 13. Three dozen teams — with some from as far away as North Carolina — competed, with Beaufort teams emerging victorious.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Sporting events by land and sea', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sporting-events-by-land-and-sea', '', '', '2013-07-18 02:59:24', '2013-07-18 06:59:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12147', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12153, 4, '2013-07-18 03:00:43', '2013-07-18 07:00:43', '<b>FRIDAY, JULY 19</b>\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market:\r\nNoon – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Opening Ceremony</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Carolina Containers of Beaufort\r\n\r\nGates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m. Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk by South East Pyrotechnics. Free. Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>SATURDAY, JULY 20</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Raft Race</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital\r\n\r\n8 to 11 a.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n• Badminton Tournament\r\n\r\nSponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing\r\n\r\n9 a.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n• DragonBoat Race\r\n\r\nNoon to 5 p.m.\r\n\r\nBeaufort River\r\n\r\nBeaufort Water Festival announces partnership with DragonBoat Beaufort in creation of DragonBoat Race Day.\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n9 a.m – 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nPromenade at the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n• Sponsors’ Expo\r\n\r\n10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion\r\n\r\nFree to the public\r\n\r\n• Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament\r\n\r\nSponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines\r\n\r\n10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nFree for ages 12 and under only\r\n\r\nBring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle; bait will be provided.\r\n\r\n• Shrimp Boat Tours\r\n\r\nNoon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nFree to the public\r\n\r\n<b>• Concert In The Park</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by New Country BOB 106.9 FM. 8 p.m. to midnight, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nHeadline Entertainment by Chris Cagle;\r\n\r\nOpening Entertainment by Chris Jones; followed by the Chuck Courtenay Band.\r\n\r\nNo strollers, coolers or professional photography allowed. Admission $25\r\n\r\nShuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>SUNDAY, JULY 21</b>\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n• Boat Bingo\r\n\r\nSponsored by McElveen Bail Bonding\r\n\r\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nLocal Waters\r\n\r\nBingo Cards available in advance:\r\n\r\nBarrier Island Marine\r\n\r\nBeaufort Boat and Dock Supply\r\n\r\nPort Royal Landing Marina\r\n\r\nand the Downtown Beaufort Marina.\r\n\r\n• Shrimp Boat Tours\r\n\r\nNoon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Children’s Day</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Coca-Cola\r\n\r\nFeaturing shows with rides, games, and prizes\r\n\r\n11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nFree to the public\r\n\r\n<b>• Teen Dance</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by John 3:16- A Ministry Project\r\n\r\n6 – 9 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( No entry after 8 p.m.) No re-entry.\r\n\r\nEntertainment DJ Jeff Taylor\r\n\r\nAges 13-17: Valid ID required\r\n\r\nClutch Purses Only\r\n\r\nAdmission $12\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>MONDAY, JULY 22</b>\r\n\r\n• Croquet Tournament\r\n\r\nSponsored by Modern Jewelers\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Motown Monday</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Palm &amp; Moon Bagels\r\n\r\n8 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nEntertainment by Deas Guyz. $10\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>TUESDAY, JULY 23</b>\r\n\r\n• Croquet Tournament (Gold Croquet continued)\r\n\r\nSponsored by Modern Jewelers, Waterfront Park. Call for start times.\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Tropical Tuesday</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union\r\n\r\n8 p.m to 11 p.m at the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nEntertainment by the A1A Band and GG’s Ballroom Entertainment. Admission $10\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 24</b>\r\n\r\n• Croquet Tournament (continued)\r\n\r\nSponsored by Modern Jewelers, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Talent Show</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by McDonald’s\r\n\r\nHosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority\r\n\r\n7 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>Admission: $10.00, FREE with Official 58th Annual</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Water Festival T-Shirt!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>THURSDAY, JULY 25</b>\r\n\r\n• Croquet Tournament (continued)\r\n\r\nSponsored by Modern Jewelers, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Lowcountry Supper</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Village at Battery Creek\r\n\r\n6 to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open at 6 p.m.; Show starts at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nSupper served from 6 p.m. to 7 :30 p.m.\r\n\r\nOpening Entertainment by The Blue Dots and The Whistlers\r\n\r\nMain Show featuring On The Border\r\n\r\nAdmission $15\r\n\r\n<b>FRIDAY, JULY 26</b>\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Bed Race</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies\r\n\r\nCheck in at 4:30 p.m. Same day sign-up available with space permitting. Race at 5 p.m. on Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street and ending at Newcastle Street.\r\n\r\n<b>• River Dance</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Ehrlich / Jones Pest Control\r\n\r\n8:00 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nGates open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nOpening entertainment by Bootless\r\n\r\nMain Show featuring The Dirty Guv’nahs. Admission $12\r\n\r\nMUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND\r\n\r\n<b>SATURDAY, JULY 27</b>\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Water Festival Grand Parade</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by The Greenery, Inc.\r\n\r\nOrganized by the Beaufort Lions Club\r\n\r\n10 a.m. – Noon, Downtown Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Lowcountry Estuarium\r\n\r\nNoon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nFree to the public\r\n\r\n• Shrimp Boat Tours\r\n\r\nNoon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nFREE the public\r\n\r\n• Nonprofit Expo\r\n\r\nNoon – 4 p.m\r\n\r\nWaterfront Park under the pavilion\r\n\r\nFree to the public\r\n\r\n<b>• Air Show </b>\r\n\r\n1 – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park; FREE to the public (Beaufort River Closed)\r\n\r\n<b>• Commodore’s Ball</b>\r\n\r\nSponsored by Mike’s Marine and EZ Loader Trailers\r\n\r\n8 p.m. to Midnight at the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nEntertainment by The Holiday Band\r\n\r\nGates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. $10\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>SUNDAY, JULY 28</b>\r\n\r\n• Festival Art and Craft Market\r\n\r\n9 a.m. -3 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<b>• Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats </b>Sponsored by the Past Water Festival Commodores; Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park. Live Entertainment featuring Vessel221, the Lowcountry’s local Christian music artist. Music ranges from Praise &amp; Worship to Blues Rock. VESSEL221 is a family ministry, husband, wife, sons and daughter, as well as great friends. 1 to 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n• 3 p.m. Festival Ends.', 'Complete schedule of Water Festival Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'complete-schedule-of-water-festival-events', '', '', '2013-07-19 15:38:04', '2013-07-19 19:38:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12153', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(12155, 4, '2013-07-18 05:16:11', '2013-07-18 09:16:11', '“Eighteen years ago I picked up my first paint brush and have yet to set it down,” said local artist Mary Thibault when asked about how she became an artist.\r\n\r\nThis summer Thibault is excited to see her second Water Festival T-shirt and bumper sticker design come to life. In 2009, her design displayed Downtown Beaufort’s Riverfront at sunset overlooking the sandbar, a beloved summer location. This year, with the ideas from Commodore Dan Thompson and First Lady Bonnie, Mary wanted to incorporate everything there is to love about Water Festival. The design includes the raft races, the Marine Corp band, the air show, and many other events.  Thibault has also designed the 2013 Fishing Tournament T-shirt.\r\n\r\nAs a lifelong Beaufort resident, Thibault has been involved with the Water Festival for many years, painting the faces of hundreds of children and selling her work through her business, Thibault Gallery.\r\n\r\nLetting her creativity flow through her to a canvas is her passion; however, Mary’s talent does not stop there.  Thibault’s work ranges from hand-painted tiles and wine glasses to portraits and wall murals. Both are evident in the hallways of Beaufort High School, where she handpainted portraits of past Nobel Peace Prize recipients such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and Mahatma Gandhi. Thibault’s love of bright colors and Lowcountry inspiration is a true reflection of herself as an artist, and as a person.\r\n\r\nThibault’s work can now be seen at Atelier on Bay, a new studio/gallery located upstairs in the old Lipsitz building on Bay Street. It houses 16 artists with 14 studios. The entrance is at 203 West St.  Also, you can stop by her booth at Water Festival, just look for the Thibault Gallery.  Online, her artwork can be viewed at www.Thibaultgallery.com or on Facebook at Thibault Gallery.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Local artist captures the essence of festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-artist-captures-the-essence-of-festival', '', '', '2013-07-18 05:16:11', '2013-07-18 09:16:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12155', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12161, 4, '2013-07-18 05:14:51', '2013-07-18 09:14:51', '<strong>THE ISLAND NEWS\' BEST OF GUIDE</strong>\r\n\r\n<b><i>It’s never a dull moment during the week of Water Festival. But what are some top picks and favorite events among locals?\r\n</i></b>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12163\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Low-Country-Supper-July-19-2012-100.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12163\" alt=\"Water Festival 2012 by Captured Moments Photography\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Low-Country-Supper-July-19-2012-100-300x201.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></a> Water Festival 2012 by Captured Moments Photography[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12164\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Chris-Cagle.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12164\" alt=\"Hottest singer you’ve probably never heard of but will be charming the crowd with his country roots on Saturday night: Chris Cagle\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Chris-Cagle-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Hottest singer you’ve probably never heard of but will be charming the crowd with his country roots on Saturday night: Chris Cagle[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12165\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Day1-July-13-2012-114.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12165\" alt=\"SOME SAY FREEDOM ISN’T FREE, BUT IT IS IF YOU’RE ATTENDING THE OPENING CEREMONIES ON FRIDAY, JULY 19.  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Chambers Waterfront Park.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07142012-WF-Raft-Race1-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Best place to watch teams get soaked and steer off course during the Raft Races: The sea wall along Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12168\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/LB-LC-Supper2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12168\" alt=\"Top pick for pregnant ladies: Lowcountry Supper (where else can you pig out on plates of sausage, shrimp and corn with thousands of other people in the park?)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/LB-LC-Supper2-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Top pick for pregnant ladies: Lowcountry Supper (where else can you pig out on plates of sausage, shrimp and corn with thousands of other people in the park?)<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"></span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12169\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Cover2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12169\" alt=\"Best place to get wet and wild on a mattress: Bed Races\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Cover2-300x205.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" /></a> Best place to get wet and wild on a mattress: Bed Races[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12170\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CommsBall1-SJ.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12170\" alt=\"Best night to watch dudes dancing in red pants: Commodore’s Ball\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CommsBall1-SJ-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Best night to watch dudes dancing in red pants: Commodore’s Ball[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12171\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Art-DragonBoat-8-23.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12171\" alt=\"Reptile-themed event that will be missed: Gatorland Ski Show. 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(12183, 4, '2013-07-24 15:15:58', '2013-07-24 19:15:58', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nOften when a family is considering adding a dog to the household I am asked, “What kind of dog is good with children?”. Unfortunately, no breed comes with a guarantee of kid safety. Often my response to that question is one of my own—“how are your kids around dogs?” Skipping this important element could result in children getting bitten and dogs being blamed unjustly.\r\n\r\nA dog’s temperament is inherited, then modified by events in his life and proper training.  Certain breeds and certain bloodlines within breeds are friendlier, more tolerant and more adaptable to training because they were bred to be that way. A responsible breeder puts emphasis on developing good temperament. However, if you are looking at a mixed breed rescue dog you have no idea of his heritage or his\r\ndark history.\r\n\r\nGranted, very few bites happen without provocation, but provocation may exist only in the dog’s mind.  Dogs are not little people in hair suits.  They don’t think the way humans do; most of their reactions are instinctive. A dog will react to a situation unless consistent training and socialization modify\r\nhis instincts.\r\n\r\nHere’s a common scenario: A young child sees a dog she’d like to pet. The dog may not want to be petted. Dogs instinctively set up an invisible “fight or flight” boundary around themselves.  When someone unwelcome enters a dog’s boundary, he has two choices—he can run away or he can defend himself.\r\n\r\nHis first reaction may be to simply walk away but he may also show displeasure by giving a warning, often a low growl. A growl is the dog’s way of saying\r\n\r\n“Back off!”\r\n\r\nIf the little girl continues her mission to love on the dog, intruding well into his safety zone and he has issued a warning with no response from the girl, the dog (in his mind) has no other recourse. He bites. A child’s innocent action can be provocation to bite when seen from the dog’s perspective. Running, screaming, darting quickly can also trigger an instinctive predator-prey reaction in some dogs. They look sound and act like something to eat. Children who roughhouse and wrestle with dogs unknowingly encourage them to use their teeth. Dogs equate this kind of activity with dog-on-dog play where using teeth is allowed.  Startling a sleeping dog or petting him when he’s eating can also provoke a snap not unlike when you startle Uncle Ernie out of a nap and he reacts with an unprintable phrase.\r\n\r\nWhat can be done to prevent an “unfortunate incident”?  First, it’s essential to understand that any dog will bite under the right circumstances.  A dog is a dog and behavior can never be predicted with 100% accuracy no matter how friendly or reliable he is.  Obedience training and socialization are absolute musts for dogs that will share their lives with children.\r\n\r\nNow, for the other side: just as children need to be taught how to be well behaved around other people, they also need instruction in how to be respectful and well behaved around animals.  They need to learn which games are appropriate, how to touch a dog properly, how to interpret a dog’s body language and when a dog is not to be disturbed.  I have frequently insinuated myself into situations in public when I see a squealing, running toddler bee-lining for an unknown dog, little (toothsome) fingers waving enticingly in the doggie’s face. If you understand how a dog thinks, that scenario could quite easily develop into a horrifying incident reported on the evening news.\r\n\r\nIn short, adult supervision is essential. Small children should never be left alone with any dog, no matter how reliable he has been before. It’s up to adults to keep kids safe from dogs and to keep dogs safe from children.  Kids and dogs are a wonderful American tradition but not one to be taken lightly.\r\n\r\nNext week: specific kid behaviors that dogs may perceive as danger.\r\n<div></div>', 'Kids and Dogs: a Common Sense Approach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kids-and-dogs-a-common-sense-approach-2', '', '', '2013-07-24 15:15:58', '2013-07-24 19:15:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12183', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12186, 4, '2013-07-24 15:16:36', '2013-07-24 19:16:36', '<b>The Blood Alliance holds July Blood Drives</b>\r\n\r\n• July 29: Beaufort Memorial Hospital – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 955 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort (behind cafeteria)\r\n\r\n• July 30: Beaufort Memorial Hospital – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 990 Ribaut Rd. (BMAC, the new building at corner of Allison and Ribaut), Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 31: MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit Union – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 3481 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort\r\n\r\n• July 31: Grays Hill Baptist Church – 4 to 6:30 p.m. — 2749 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort\r\n\r\nTo make an appointment, please call 1.888.998.2243 or go to igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Free computer classes at St. Helena Library</b>\r\n\r\n•  Intro to Mac Computers (for\r\nAdults) — Have you always wanted to learn more about using Mac computers? Take this crash course and be on your way to using the Mac computer. Registration is required. Space is limited. The event will be on Monday, July 29 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Library. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. To register, call 843-255-6547 or email mflorencio@bcgov.net. The library’s website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n•  How to Create a Flyer (for\r\nAdults) — Learn how to make flyers using Microsoft Publisher. Prior basic computer experience is highly recommended. Registration is required. Space is limited. The event will be on Wednesday, July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Library. The address is 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. To register, call 843-255-6547 or email mflorencio@bcgov.net. The library’s website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Dog Agility Club starting new session</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Dog Agility Club is beginning a new session on July 31 at 6 p.m.  The club is not-for-profit.  Come out to the first session with no obligation!  Call 812-5394 or e-mail Kelley@beaufortdog.com for more information and to reserve a spot!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Community Bible Study hosts informational event </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational event, “A Taste of CBS” on Thursday, August 1 at 10 a.m. at Parish Church of St. Helena, 507 Newcastle St., Beaufort. This event is open to all area women and children interested in Community Bible Study, a non-denominational class which presents an in-depth study in a caring format. Pre-registration for free childcare is required for this event. Community Bible Study has classes worldwide and has been in Beaufort for 12 years. The 2013-14 study will be the books of Job, Ephesians and selections from the Wisdom books. The class meets at St. Helena from September through April on Thursday mornings and includes classes for children, infants to age 12. Please call Sandi Fischer 838-0212 or e-mail fishnet@islc.net to make a reservation for the event or for more information, or visit the Beaufort CBS website www.beaufort.cbsclass.org.\r\n\r\n<b>‘Meet &amp; Greet’ hosted by Beaufort Film Society</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society will host a “Meet &amp; Greet” on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Papaya Thai and Sushi Restaurant located at 1001 Boundary St. Beaufort.  Learn about the benefits of membership in the Beaufort Film Society and get up to date news on all the film happenings in and around the\r\nBeaufort area.\r\n\r\nLearn about the plans for the upcoming 8th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival and enjoy a special film festival drink and sushi roll while you meet other film enthusiasts like yourself.\r\n\r\nGet the latest news on plans for the upcoming 8th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival taking place Feb. 12-16, 2014. Learn more at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or www.beaufortfilmsociety.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Nearly New Clothing Sale scheduled in Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\nBack-to-school clothes, designer outfits and quality menswear will be available at bargain prices again this year at St. Helena’s Nearly New Clothing Sale. The sale is August 9 and 10 at the Parish Church of St. Helena in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. Clothing for men, women and children will be available at bargain prices, along with shoes, accessories like belts and scarves, pocketbooks and designer ensembles.  Everything is gently used; some items still have their store tags.\r\n\r\nProceeds from the sale go to church missions.  “We are doing this for the community, serving God and sharing God’s love,” says this year’s Nearly New chairman, Patti O’Leary. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. For more information, visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\n<b>August Events at the Lobeco Branch Library</b>\r\n\r\n•  Welcome Back to School Storytime! — Whether your child is anxious about going to school or can’t wait to get on that big, yellow school bus, our special storytime will put a smile on everyone’s faces!! The event will take place on Saturday, August 10  at 11:30 am. It will be held at the Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931. Admission is free. Call 843-255-6479 or email tracyeb@bcgov.net with more questions. The website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n•  History Book Club — We will be discussing The Proud Tower by William H. McNeill. Dr. Bruce Smith will be leading the discussion. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 20 at 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931. Admission is free. Call 843-255-6479 or email gmolter@bcgov.net with more questions. The website is beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Event discusses ‘Great Sea Island Hurricane’</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort District Collection unveils the presentation of “Great Sea Island Hurricane.” On a single terrifying night of August 1893 a devastating hurricane ripped through the islands and lowlands of South Carolina and Georgia drowning thousands and leaving tens of thousands more destitute.  Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection Manager, will share photographs, diary accounts, and other materials relating to the “Great Sea Island Hurricane” during the presentation. The events will be on Tuesday, August 13th, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. This is a free event for ages 12 and up. For more information call 843-255-6487 or email acox@bcgov.net. The website is www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Alzheimer’s support group holds meetings</b>\r\n\r\nIs Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or increased confusion affecting someone you love? To help, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort offers guidance, information and support to family members and caregivers. A “mixed gender” support group meeting is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. On the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m., a men’s support group meets to discuss the particular challenges men face in caring for their wives and female loved ones affected by the disease. The meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are held at Helena House on Paris Avenue in Port Royal (directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office.) For more information, please call Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort at (843) 521-9190.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Session answers questions for Catholics</b>\r\n\r\n“Everything you ever wanted to ask about returning to the Catholic Church, but were afraid to ask”: For those thinking about returning to the practice of their faith, as well as for those newly returned, St. Peter Catholic Church will have a Question/Answer session on Saturday, August 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Adult Education Room of the Parish. St.  Peter Church further offers to Returning Catholics a series of weekly presentations from Aug. 24 to Sept. 28.  These sessions also include time for questions and discussions that will be helpful.\r\n\r\nFor more information on these programs, please contact deborahm@catholic.org or call Deborah at\r\n843-575-3742.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Junior Cotillion offers scholarships to students</b>\r\n\r\nThe 2013-2014 Mount Pleasant Junior Cotillion is offering scholarships for two students currently in third, fourth, or fifth grade.  Students are presented social skills and social dance at the Cotillion.  Director Mary Kennerty says, “Students need a social and character education to help their self confidence.”  Classes meet at the Snee Farm Country Club beginning in August.  For more information and to apply please contact Mary Kennerty at 881-8755 or marykennerty@att.net.  Visit our website: www.nljc.com/chapter/mtpleasantsc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Fund’s grant applications available</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting 2013 grant applications.  The Beaufort Fund is a permanent funding resource, distributing grants for charitable programming throughout Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper, with an ultimate goal to improve the quality of life in these counties.  Begun in 1998 with a multi-million dollar gift by an anonymous Beaufort-area family, the Fund has awarded more than $5 million in grants to non-profit organizations.  Grants are generally directed to provide support in six program areas: Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Human Needs, and Neighborhood/ Community Development.  However, grant requests up to $15,000 will be accepted from any non-profit organization, as long as its work benefits citizens in the four-county area served by the Fund. Decisions about grants from the Beaufort Fund will be made by the Foundation with recommendations from an Advisory Committee of four-county area residents.\r\n\r\nThe deadline for applying is Friday, August 16; all materials may be emailed or hand-delivered by 5:00 p.m. on August 16 or if sent by U.S. mail, must be postmarked on or before August 15. Computer-friendly applications are available at: http://www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org/nonprofits/grants.html\r\n\r\nCharitable organizations may also request an application by phone at (843) 379-3400, or by e-mail at Edna@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-98', '', '', '2013-07-24 15:16:36', '2013-07-24 19:16:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12186', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12188, 4, '2013-07-24 15:21:17', '2013-07-24 19:21:17', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nFrom pancakes to panini sandwiches to pear salads and perfect desserts, I’ve tried a lot of the food at Red Rooster Cafe and I’ve never been disappointed. In fact, I always leave the charming little eatery feeling delightfully full.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12189\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0066.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12189\" alt=\"Fried Green Tomato BLT\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0066-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Fried Green Tomato BLT[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis week at Lunch Bunch was no different. I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT made with honey cured bacon, crunchy fried green tomatoes, chopped crisp romaine lettuce,  ranch sauce and smoked provolone on a toasted hoagie. This sandwich is absolutely incredible, the combination of crispy bacon and lettuce with savory ranch sauce is my favorite. Pair that with a mason jar of mixed berry lemonade, as well as a giant side of homemade curly chips (and more ranch sauce!) and it makes for a great Southern summer meal.\r\n\r\nKim also ordered a delicious sandwich, the Gobbler. This sourdough panini is piled high with roasted turkey breast, soft Brie cheese, honey-smoked bacon, mayo and homemade strawberry sauce. Kim “gobbled” hers all up.\r\n\r\nAlways a fan of chicken salad, Buck tried the Red Rooster version in the form of a Curried Rooster Waldorf sandwich made with curried chicken salad with walnuts, grapes and fresh lettuce wrapped in a warm tortilla.\r\n\r\nElizabeth’s Pear Necessities salad was healthy, yet amazing, filled with fresh spring mix, fresh pears, dried cranberries, grilled chicken, sweet and salty toasted pecans, bacon, Feta cheese\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12190\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0061.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12190\" alt=\"Pear Necessities salad\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0061-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Pear Necessities salad[/caption]\r\n\r\nand drizzled with a sweet poppy seed dressing.\r\n\r\nWe were also treated to a variety of homemade desserts that vary daily. We all nearly melted over the warm caramel sticky braid bun, it was heavenly. The Oreo truffles were filled with a fantastic chocolate center, and one is the perfect bite-sized treat to satisfy a sweet tooth.\r\n\r\nRed Rooster Cafe is located at 1210 Ribaut Road and is open Monday through Saturday. For hours and nightly dinner specials, call 843-379-2253.', 'There is so much to enjoy about the ever-popular items and atmosphere at Red Rooster Cafe', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'there-is-so-much-to-enjoy-about-the-ever-popular-items-and-atmosphere-at-red-rooster-cafe', '', '', '2013-07-24 15:21:17', '2013-07-24 19:21:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12188', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12192, 4, '2013-07-24 20:16:49', '2013-07-25 00:16:49', '<b>George Jackiewicz Muchmore</b>\r\n\r\nGeorge Jackiewicz Muchmore, 59, husband of Angie Muchmore passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2013.  He was a longtime resident of St. Helena Island, SC.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his mother Mary, father John and brother Butch Jackiewicz (Karla Blitz).\r\n\r\nGeorge was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.  He loved working in the yard, fishing and listening to music with his LTD.  He never met a stranger and was loved by many.  He was a longtime employee of Mitchell Bros., Inc.\r\n\r\nHe leaves behind daughters Lynn Babbitt (Chris), Meredith Newman and Cindi Frame; sons Gregory Robinson (Andrea) and Casey Robinson.  Brothers Michael Muchmore (Ann), Tommy Jackiewicz (Kathy) and Timmy Jackiewicz.  Sisters Linda Fabian (Jim), Sue Partridge (Billy), Kathie Massalon (Alton), Terri Thorne and extended family.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jacob and Emily Robinson, Christopher, Mercedes and Carmen Babbitt and Kaitlin Tedder. There was a celebration of life Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the family residence. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>James Luther Qualls</b>\r\n\r\nLt. Col. James Luther Qualls, 90, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 17.  The youngest son of the late Luther Henry and Abbie Ripley Qualls, he was born April 6, 1923 on a ranch in Putnam, Texas but lived most of his young life in nearby Cisco, Texas.  Lt. Col. Qualls was retired as an accountant from Coastal Buick and Olds.\r\n\r\nHe was a member of the King Street Church of Christ where he had served as an elder.  Being a Christian was of utmost importance to him and he studied the Bible throughout his life.  He used his knowledge to teacher Bible classes and to preach\r\nthe Gospel.\r\n\r\nFootball was one of his great loves.  He played from elementary school through high school, college and semi-pro.  A football scholarship enabled him to attend Abilene Christian University and graduate from there. After college he became a Marine and served on Iwo Jima during World War II and also in Korea during the Korean War.  He was awarded a Bronze Star with valor for saving the life of a fellow Marine and the Purple Heart for a serious abdominal wound.\r\n\r\nAfter his football career he became an avid golfer and enjoyed the friends he made on the golf course.  Some of his greatest joy came from working in his yard, tending the azaleas and his rose garden.\r\n\r\nSurviving are his wife, Ruth Rentz Qualls, of the home, three daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Ramon Norris of Beaufort, SC, Donna and Jeff Stone of Greenville, SC, Janis and Michael Di Paolo of Fort Worth, TX; one sister, Marie Burnam of Lubbock, TX; eight grandchildren, Eric Norris (Linda), Ian Norris, Eve Norris, Sandy Stone Huff (Chris), Jeffrey Stone (Aspen), Christopher Stone (Katie), Melissa Di Paolo Golightly (Jonathan) and Laura Di Paolo McElroy (Billy); and twelve great grandchildren, Blake, Cole and Reese Norris, Matthew, Michael and Nathan Huff, Stanton and Dylan Stone, Cannon Golightly and Caleb, James and Beau McElroy.\r\n\r\nThe family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers who took such good care Lt. Col. Qualls and the numerous friends who have brought food and visited. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, in honor of his great grandson, Nathan James Huff.The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services will be Friday, July 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the King Street Church of Christ. Burial in the Beaufort National Cemetery will follow.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.andersonfuneralhomebeaufortsc.com.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-24', '', '', '2013-07-24 20:16:49', '2013-07-25 00:16:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12192', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12194, 4, '2013-07-24 20:17:37', '2013-07-25 00:17:37', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nThis week, as always, there will be some wine repeats, but some new wines, too. We’re going to Napa Valley, California, a particularly special part of the valley for, what I think, a particularly nice wine.\r\n\r\nNapa Valley is probably the best known of all the California AVAs. Within the main, large Napa Valley AVA, there are more than fifteen sub-regions, all AVAs as well, mostly well known and many homes to great wines. And, further, great in most cases means pricey too. Wine production, commercial wine production to be precise, in Napa dates back to the nineteenth century. But the production premium wines that we now know Napa for only started in the 1960’s. Compared to all the wines we drink from European countries, there’s not much history here. But, some of Napa’s brief history is interesting. Quickly, the valley’s first commercial vineyard was established in 1858 by John Patchett.  He sold a gallon of his wine for two dollars. Hmmm? The original “two buck?” Right after that, in 1861, Charles Krug established another commercial winery in St. Helena.  We can still get wines from the Charles Krug Winery. By the end of the nineteenth century, there were more than one hundred forty wineries in Napa County. Besides Charles Krug, there are several others still producing from these early days — Beaulieu, Beringer, Chateau Montelena, Far Niente, Mayacamus, Markham, and Schramsberg. Wine production in Napa, like most other sources in the United States, suffered setbacks in the late 19th century and early 20th — phylloxera outbreaks in the vineyards, Prohibition and the Great Depression. The really big comeback for Napa resulted from the win, at the 1976 Judgement of Paris Wine Tasting, by two Napa wines.\r\n\r\nIn 1938, Beaulieu hired André Tchelistcheff and he is credited with introducing modern winemaking into Napa. Aging wine in French oak barrels, cold fermentation, vineyard frost prevention and malo-lactic fermentation are all taken for granted now, but are less than  100 years old in Napa. On a secondary front, from the world of advertising and self-promotion, Beringer Vineyards, in 1939, invited Hollywood stars like Clark Gable, Charles Laughton and Carole Lombard to visit, taste their wines, buy a T-shirt, etc.  “All roads lead to Beringer!” was their slogan.  This  is considered the beginning of wine-based tourism. (Just kidding about the T-shirt, but you get the idea. I think the whole California wine industry could only exist in California, geography aside.)\r\n\r\nToday, Napa Valley has more than 450 wineries. And more than 4 million people visit the valley every year. And movie stars? They still probably visit, and now they even own vineyards.\r\n\r\nBack to the big Paris tasting in 1976 for one quick second. A Napa Valley Chardonnay and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon both took prizes. The 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay was first in its category. (The movie “Bottle Shock” is a good version of this fun story.) And the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon was the winning red wine. <b>Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars</b> makes our wine for this week.\r\n\r\nIn 1970, Warren Winiarski established his winery in the Stag’s Leap District of Napa. (Please, not even 10 years old when its Cabernet won?) Winiarski bought 44 acres for less than $200,000 dollars in this district where stags were actually seen leaping on the hillsides. The land was planted with prune trees, cherry trees and walnut trees, but, after tasting wines from nearby land, Winiarski replanted his acreage with Cabernet and Merlot vines. He named it Stag’s Leap Vineyard and produced his first vintage in 1972. (Yes, that means his winning 1973 wine was only his second.) After the Paris win, accolades and money to expand both came to Winiarski. More land, more varieties, more everything. In 2007, a joint venture between Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington state and Antinori Srl from Tuscany, Italy,  bought Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. How much? $185 million dollars. That’ll buy a few T-shirts. A few movie stars too, if Winiarski wanted.\r\n\r\nOur Stag’s Leap wine this week is its Sauvignon Blanc. The Stag’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc has a Napa Valley appellation, which means at least 75 percent of the grapes come from the valley AVA.  California produces more Sauvignon Blanc wines than any other state. In some instances, Sauvignon Blanc wines have also been called “Fumé Blanc.” Robert Mondavi made the first Fumé Blanc wine in 1968. Also a Napa producer, Mondavi was offered some particularly good Sauvignon Blanc grapes that year. At the time, California versions of this wine had a poor reputation because of their grassy flavors and aggressive aromas, especially cat pee. Yum! Mondavi decided to try and tame that aggressiveness by barrel aging the wine. He then released the wine but called it Fumé Blanc — a break from the variety name and a link to the French wine, Pouilly Fumé, that is also made from Sauvignon Blanc and often lightly oaked. Now, California producers can use either name for their Sauvignon Blanc wines, both oaked and unoaked. The wines tend to fall into two styles —the New Zealand style with tropical fruit notes mixed with citrus or the Mondavi Fumé Blanc style with rounder, softer textures and melon notes. The style, either one, is partly where the grapes are grown in California and partly what the winemaker does with them.\r\n\r\nThe 2009 Stag’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc is almost bits of both these styles. Almost, but closer to one than the other. (You decide which.) It is a vibrant wine, with lots of lovely tropical notes in its aromas — orange blossoms, grapefruit, lychee nuts, peaches. The flavors become juicy in your mouth, fruit-forward, and have an overcoat of lively acidity. Guava, honeyed tangerine, juicy pears, limes, a hint of minerality, citrus notes, sandalwood spice are some of the flavors. And wouldn’t a candle with all that be just perfect!  This wine’s finish lingers in our mouth. Thank goodness — we can enjoy it a couple of minutes longer.  I have to warn you, though, all these aromas and flavors and textures are not in the first sniff or first sip. You might get hints but it’s only as you work your way through several glasses, or the whole bottle, that it has a chance to open up and develop for you. More like a European wine?  Probably. More fun and enjoyable?  I think so. A good excuse to have another glass?  Your choice.\r\n\r\nWhen it’s paired with mild Thai dishes, medium spicy curries, pasta with shellfish and a white wine cream sauce, sea bass with chanterelles, and lots more food varieties, it becomes very easy to study this wine, too see all its nuances and layers and complexities. For $19.99. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Home is where the Stags Leap', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'home-is-where-the-stags-leap', '', '', '2013-07-24 20:17:37', '2013-07-25 00:17:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12194', 0, 'post', '', 0);
