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(12676, 4, '2013-08-29 01:11:32', '2013-08-29 05:11:32', '<strong>Dedication of DSN flag pole with talent show</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs will present a Flag Pole dedication at the Disabilities and Special Needs office, 100 Clear Water Way, Port Royal, SC 29906 on Friday August 30, 2013 at 12 p.m. DSN is celebrating the completion of an area around the new Flag Pole located in front of DSN. Following this celebration will be a Talent Show put on by the Day Program consumers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yard sale to benefit Unitarian Fellowship</strong>\r\nThe Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort will hold its Second Annual Mulit-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, August 31, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Clothing, household items, books, furniture. Come find your new treasure and support our growing church. 178 Sams Point Rd., Lady’s Island (one mile from Publix).\r\n\r\n<strong>Gruber Farm Fall CSA program to begin deliveries</strong>\r\nSeptember is rapidly approaching and how exciting to see our Fall crops just soaking up the rays of sunshine and growing daily. Anticipating a great Fall CSA season so it is time to do it.  Get signed up now so you won’t miss any of the 12 weekly deliveries we have in store for you and your family.  Let Gruber Farm be your Family Farmer. We begin our delivery on Tuesday, September 3rd and thank all our faithful patrons that we have on our delivery list already.  The Fall season yields a good variety of items and we had fresh tomatoes available last year up until Christmas.  Heirlooms are a favorite and looking good right now. Prices: Small-$275, Medium - $385, Large - $495. Time for everyone to contact us or go to our website grubercsafarm.com and sign up online. Those interested may also call Susan at 843-693-7069 or Stanley at 843-563-1159. Don’t wait because we are busy getting our delivery routes arranged as we daily watch our crops progressing in time for this great time of year. Looking  forward to our upcoming season of sharing our partnership of fresh, healthy vegetables and fruits. Gruber Farm, 265 Old Bell Road, St. George, SC  29477.\r\n\r\n<strong>Parkinson’s Support Group to hold meeting</strong>\r\nDr. Norman Bettle will speak about the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease at the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 1:30-3 p.m. Dr. Bettle is a board certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with Coastal Neurology. He is the only board certified clinic neurophysiologist in the Lowcountry. The support group meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month 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 who is a caregiver or has a loved one suffering from Parkinson’s. For more information, contact Rose at (843) 252-3001 or e-mail rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Battery Creek High has BC Community night</strong>\r\nBattery Creek Athletics is proud to announce BC Community Night on Friday, September, 6th. This is the night of the first ever home Varsity Football game between Battery Creek  and Whale Branch Early College High School. BCHS wants our community there to help us celebrate. Whether you have been here a long time, are a newcomer, BC Student, civilian, military, business, civic group,  or other,  The Creek wants you at Dolphin Field on this date. There will be a BC Community Village set up between the pool and field house. Vendors will be charged $25 to set-up a table to sell items. Please contact Coach Drafts at john.drafts@beaufort.k12.sc.us or 843-322 5574 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Lions Club to hold yard sale</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Lions Club’s Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 8 AM until 12 Noon at 1205 Lafayette Street.  In keeping with our motto, “We Serve”, all money earned will be used to  help the less fortunate in our community such as assisting deserving people with the purchase of eye glasses and hearing aids.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Shag Club to host junior shag dance party</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Shag Club is pleased to host the Junior Shag Club September Dance Party on Sunday, September 8th from 4 to 6 p.m. at AMVETS Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.  The dance is free and open to juniors age 8 to age 18 who want to learn the SC state dance, the Carolina Shag.  Instructors will be on hand to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced steps.  Parents welcome and encouraged.  Visit the Junior Shag page at www.Beaufortshagclub.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Attend free public seminar </strong><strong>to become a notary</strong>\r\nSecretary of State Mark Hammond is offering free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. Attending a Notary Public seminar is not required to obtain a Notary. The seminar is a public service of the Secretary of State’s Office. A local seminar will be held Tuesday, September 10th in the community room at Palmetto Electric Coop, Inc, 4063 Grays Highway in Ridgeland.Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the seminar; seminar will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Helena Branch Library’s fall adult events</strong>\r\n•  The St. Helena Cooking Club  — Members meet to share recipes, food and conversation and everyone is welcome.  Each month a theme; ethnic cooking, regional fare, international cuisine, etc. is chosen.  Members present items that fit within the theme.  Books, recipes, food and memories are made and shared.  Come join us, whether you want to prepare a dish or be a sampler, the St. Helena Cooking Club has a place for you. The event dates are as follows: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Seafood), Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Oktoberfest), Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Holiday Memories). Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.\r\n•  All Books Considered  — Join us for a discussion of books of all genres – historical fiction, mysteries, classics, biographies, and more! Our September book is Canada by Richard Ford. Winner of the 2013 Carnegie Medal for Fiction, the novel introduces the reader to a teenage boy left to rebuild his life and redefine the truths he thought he knew after his parents rob a bank. This program is intended for adult readers. The event will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, September 12th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30pm followed by the meeting at 7:00pm. Al Stokes, Manager/Wildlife Biologist at Waddell Mariculture Center, will be the guest speaker. Waddell Mariculture Center is one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated facilities for Mariculture research.  Over the past two decades the center has worked with a variety of species including striped bass, white bass and their hybrids, sturgeons, cobia, whiting, red drum, black drum, flounder, sea trout, tilapia, and various species of marine shrimp. Mr. Stokes’s power point presentation will include pictures of their various saltwater ponds and plant facilities. He will also discuss future opportunities and how local fisherman can be supportive of their research. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\n<strong>Several events provide Civil War perspectives</strong>\r\n•  The Life and Times of a “Lady” during the Civil War — Join re-enactor, Louise Murray for her exciting portrayal of life during the Civil War. The event will take place on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Beaufort Meeting Room at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. The event is free! Everyone is welcome! Please call Stacey Edmonds (843)255-6458 or email me at sinman@bcgov.net for questions.\r\n•  “Glory!” [The Movie] with Joseph McGill and Beaufort History Museum  — Historian and 54th Massachusetts Regiment re-enactor Joseph McGill will introduce the movie, “Glory,” and discuss how closely it follows what we know about the 54th and the 1st SC Volunteers. It will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, Beaufort City Hall, Beaufort, SC  29902. The price is to be determined. Contact Katherine Lang of the Beaufort History Museum at 843-277-1443 or visit the website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Responsible Dog Ownership Day event</strong>\r\nResponsible Dog Ownership Day presented by Beaufort Kennel Club will be September 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to Port Royal Farmers Market. Canine Good Citizen Testing will be offered for $10. The local chapter of Therapy Dogs International will provide information on how to become a therapy dog. Port Royal Veterinary Hospital will offer free dental and ear checkups and also microchipping for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Military Officers Association holds luncheon</strong>\r\nMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA)/Low Country Chapter—protects rights &amp; interests of active, ret., NG, Res. &amp; former US officers. Join us Sep 24th at 11:30 a.m. at Dataw Island Club. A free gate pass will be available. Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis will share ground-truth about local governance. There will be a cash bar with a noon luncheon featuring the club’s Chicken Picatta, wild rice &amp; roasted zucchini, chocolate ice cream, iced tea and coffee. Cost is $22.00/person. Dress is casual. Please make reservations by Sep. 18th to Past Pres. 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(12198, 4, '2013-07-24 20:21:27', '2013-07-25 00:21:27', '<b>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nOn Friday, June 28 the Coastal Community Foundation presented a $15,000 check to board members, clergy and staff of St. Peter’s Catholic School as part of a grant to fund the Learning Center of Beaufort County at the Lady’s Island school. St. Peter’s matched the grant and will implement the Learning Center under the umbrella of their established curriculum during the school day.\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 non-profits to seek grants.\r\n\r\n“Our job is to facilitate relationships in order to evaluate and approve grants. This collaboration between St. Peter’s Catholic 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\nJoseph Benning, principal of the school, is excited about the new endeavor.\r\n\r\n“This opportunity will allow our students to receive help in the early grades, so that by the time they reach middle school, they will have improved their reading and math skills,” explains Benning.\r\n\r\nRob Wilson, board president, agrees.\r\n\r\n“I echo the sentiments of Mr. Benning. As a parent of four, I personally appreciate the opportunity,” says Wilson.\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\nHeather Rembold, parent and former teacher, appreciates Goodridge’s outreach to the community and adds, “I’d like to personally thank Malcolm Goodridge. This program will complement our small class sizes, so that teachers can concentrate on their lessons and students who need extra help will get the full attention they deserve.”\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\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\nFather Paul MacNeil adds, “The parish and the school rejoice on this day. Our students will continue to learn under the umbrella of Christian tradition as we expand our program.”\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>', 'St. Peter’s Catholic School receives grant from Coastal Community Foundation ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peters-catholic-school-receives-grant-from-coastal-community-foundation-2', '', '', '2013-07-24 20:21:27', '2013-07-25 00:21:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12198', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12200, 4, '2013-07-25 07:50:01', '2013-07-25 11:50:01', 'July 27 to August 4, 2013 has been declared “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” in Beaufort County. The Town of Bluffton presented a proclamation to Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, at their town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 16.  She also received one at the Beaufort County Council meeting on July 22. The mayors of Beaufort and Port Royal will be presenting their proclamations at the Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music &amp; Movement Festival™ 2013 which will be the culmination of the week of celebration.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12201\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-Gullah-Geechee-Queen-Quett.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12201\" alt=\"Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, receives a proclamation from the Town of Bluffton recognizing Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week in Beaufort County. There will be many taking place to celebrate the culture.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Comm-Gullah-Geechee-Queen-Quett-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, receives a proclamation from the Town of Bluffton recognizing Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week in Beaufort County. There will be many taking place to celebrate the culture.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” was launched in the City of Charleston last August and a proclamation was presented to Queen Quet during the Charleston Riverdogs baseball game where she also through the first pitch for “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Night at The Joe.” That evening was followed by a week filled with tours, an heirs property workshop, and people supporting Gullah/Geechee restaurants, galleries, and businesses in that city and closed with the festival, as will be the case this year.\r\n\r\nThe Gullah/Geechee Nation launched a site with Gullah/Geechee businesses and historic sites to support from their website and blog at www.gullahgeecheenation.com on Tuesday, July 24 following Queen Quet’s public celebration at the new St. Helena Branch Library. Queen Quet made an official announcements of the week’s activities following a histo-musical presentation entitled “Gullah/Geechee: Celebratin Who WEBE!”\r\n\r\nThe St. Helena library adjacent to the Penn National Landmark Historic Register District will be the site of the Gullah/Geechee Reunion Day for the“Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music &amp; Movement Festival™ 2013” as well.  The overall theme of this year’s festival, “Emancipation een de Gullah/Geechee Nation” will be brought to life through tours, exhibits, Gullah/Geechee fish frys, and Gullah/Geechee community engagements on Hunting Island, St. Helena Island, and in the incorporated townships of the county that are all a part of “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.”\r\n\r\nMany events are free and open to the public, but advance tickets for the festival can be obtained at http://gullahgeecheemusic.eventbrite.com. For information about the week of celebration, email the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition at GullGeeCo@aol.com or call 843-838-1171. Or go online to www.queenquet.com or visit www.gullahgeechee.info.\r\n\r\nQueen Quet says, “Cum fa jayn de Gullah/Geechee famlee een wha gwine on whey webe!”', 'Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week declared', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gullahgeechee-nation-appreciation-week-declared', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:50:01', '2013-07-25 11:50:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12200', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12203, 4, '2013-07-25 07:51:32', '2013-07-25 11:51:32', 'The 2013 World Series for the Dixie Youth Traditional Ponytails will be played at the Oscar J. Frazier Park in Bluffton beginning Friday, July 26 with the first pitch being thrown July 27. The tournament is expected to last through July 31st, if the weather cooperates.\r\n\r\nThe County Channel will broadcast all of the games on television and stream the games online allowing viewers to watch the players all across the world.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12204\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Dixie-all-stars.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12204\" alt=\"Front Row: Julianna Greer, Margaret Schubert, Ashley Weber, Essence Champion, Oliva Gee, Journeigh Doray. Back Row: Emily Crosby, Alisa Depew, Mia DeBardelaben, Michaux Gee, Alexis Ortiz. Coaches: Chuck Crosby, Keith Schubert, Eric Ackerman. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Dixie-all-stars-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Front Row: Julianna Greer, Margaret Schubert, Ashley Weber, Essence Champion, Oliva Gee, Journeigh Doray. Back Row: Emily Crosby, Alisa Depew, Mia DeBardelaben, Michaux Gee, Alexis Ortiz. Coaches: Chuck Crosby, Keith Schubert, Eric Ackerman.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are honored to have been selected again to host such a large athletic event.  The last World Series event hosted in Beaufort County introduced thousands of new visitors to the Lowcountry and was a boost to our local economy.  With everyone’s help, we think we can build on our previous experience and make this a memorable event for players, fans and the people of Beaufort County,” said PALS Director Scott Marshall.\r\n\r\nTwelve teams from across the Southeast — including Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Tennessee — will compete in the double elimination tournament. The Beaufort All-Stars team will also participate.\r\n\r\nMore than 200 volunteers will be needed in order for this event to run smoothly. If interested, contact Shannon Loper at sloper@bcgov.net, or by phone at 843-255-6684.\r\n<div></div>', 'Dixie Youth Girls hosting World Series ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dixie-youth-girls-hosting-world-series', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:51:32', '2013-07-25 11:51:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12203', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12206, 4, '2013-07-25 07:53:44', '2013-07-25 11:53:44', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with the Beaufort Film Society and Dream Coast Films, held a press conference Tuesday, July 23 at The Arsenal Building in downtown Beaufort to announce more information regarding “Route 65 Nashville” and “My Brother, Your Outlaw, The Waylon Jennings Story,” which will be filmed in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12207\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cover-Chamber-films.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12207\" alt=\"From left: Taylor Watson, Haley Davis, Tommy Jennings, Bobby Cyrus, Jamie O’Neal, Director Ric La Monte, Executive Producer Barbara Terry.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cover-Chamber-films-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> From left: Taylor Watson, Haley Davis, Tommy Jennings, Bobby Cyrus, Jamie O’Neal, Director Ric La Monte, Executive Producer Barbara Terry.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMembers of the all-star cast of “Route 65 Nashville” who were present included Bobby Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus’ cousin, and Tommy Jennings, Waylon Jennings’ brother.\r\n\r\nExecutive producer Barbara Terry and Director Ric La Monte talked about the feature movie, and filming is already planned to begin in Beaufort in August and September.\r\n\r\nA local, Beaufort girl has landed a leading role in “Route 65 Nashville.” Haley Davis will be playing the role of Kelli. The film is about the main road in and out of Nashville and the people who dream of a career in country music.\r\n\r\nThe remaining speaking roles, extras and production crew will be cast and hired locally in the Beaufort area.', 'Chamber welcomes cast, crew of new film', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-welcomes-cast-crew-of-new-film', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:53:44', '2013-07-25 11:53:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12206', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12209, 4, '2013-07-25 08:49:36', '2013-07-25 12:49:36', '[caption id=\"attachment_12259\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF8390.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12259\" alt=\"Crowds dance at Motown Monday.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF8390-300x201.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></a> Crowds dance at Motown Monday.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12260\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_6432.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12260\" alt=\"Commodore Dan Thompson is Big on the Pig.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_6432-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Commodore Dan Thompson is Big on the Pig.[/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\nA look back at the first half of the festival.\r\n\r\nPhotos by Captured Moments Photography\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12261\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_6269.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12261\" alt=\" First Place and Fastest Raft on the River Winners “Pender Brothers” \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_6269-300x183.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" /></a> First Place and Fastest Raft on the River Winners “Pender Brothers”[/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_12280\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF7644.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12280\" alt=\"Country music singer Chris Cagle on Saturday, July 20.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF7644-300x201.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></a> Country music singer Chris Cagle on Saturday, July 20.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF8374.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12281\" alt=\"DSCF8374\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF8374-201x300.jpg\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF7567.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12282\" alt=\"The Pirettes with musician Chris Cagle.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSCF7567-300x201.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></a> The Pirettes with musician Chris Cagle.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12283\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_8192.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12283\" alt=\"Croquet Winners Tony Cuculic and Don Burrell with Commodore Dan.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_8192-300x242.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a> Croquet Winners Tony Cuculic and Don Burrell with Commodore Dan.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12284\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"201\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/TropTeus2012wf-1005.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12284\" alt=\"Tropical Tuesday\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/TropTeus2012wf-1005-201x300.jpg\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tropical Tuesday[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12285\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_6263.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12285\" alt=\"Raft Race runners up\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_6263-300x184.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" /></a> Raft Race runners up[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12286\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WF-Saltus-Sonya-Reiselt.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12286\" alt=\"Friends at Saltus. 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(12211, 4, '2013-07-25 07:56:27', '2013-07-25 11:56:27', 'By Jim Hicks, LIBPA\r\n\r\n<b>Pizza Hut is Really Coming to Lady’s Island. </b> On the door of the Pizza Hut on Ribaut Road is a sign indicating a new Pizza Hut will open on Lady’s Island in July and they are hiring via their website for the new store. The new Pizza Hut location, which is presently undergoing renovation, is in the Food Lion shopping center.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Bread Company Plans July Opening.</b> The Beaufort Bread Company, located at the site of the former Substation II/Carolina Deli in the Lady’s Island Shopping Center, has completed a very intensive renovation and plans to open sometime in July. This new bakery and café will offer Artisan style breads and pastries, house-made fresh pastas, handcrafted sausages, as well as a full selection of breakfast and lunch items featuring local ingredients. Rick Stone and his wife, Deborah, have lived on Lady’s Island for 8 years and are very excited to start a business to benefit the island. You can check out the bakery and follow its progress on their new website www.beaufortbread.com.\r\n\r\n<b>It’s Only Natural Health Food Store In Transition.</b>  Tom and Joyce Tallmadge, owners and operators of It’s Only Natural Health Food Store, have closed the doors of their health food store on Lady’s Island and are transitioning to a home-based personal services and internet business.  Joyce explained their decision on their web site as follows: “We are both excited and a little sad to share with you our decision to join with others in the 21st Century and move toward personal services and an internet-based business.  We are closing the store front of It’s Only Natural on Lady’s Island. Tom and I have so enjoyed serving you, our loyal customers, over the years and hope that we can continue to do so.  As to our internet-based business, we will still have the same phone number and email address plus an additional phone number (843-812-1921).  Also, we will be at the Lowcountry Flea Market on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 Parker Drive, next to the Drive In.”  For details regarding their new business, please visit www.healthfoodsc.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Golf Course Reopens In Pleasant Point Plantation.</b> During 2005, the Country Club of Beaufort, which was located in the Pleasant Point community, ceased operations. Over the next few years, the golf course properties deteriorated to the point of being an eyesore.  During late 2009, the clubhouse and golf course properties were acquired by the Pleasant Point Property Owners’ Association.  In early 2012, the golf course was leased to a group of local investors who formed TGC (The Golf Course) a management company.  Following a year of redevelopment, TGC at Pleasant Point reopened the 6,602 yard, 18 hole course for public play. We have learned that TGC offers both unlimited golfing plans for the die-hard golfer and special loyalty programs for all golfers. Visit www.tgcppp.com for course information.  We extend our compliments to Pleasant Point and TGC for a job well done.\r\n<div></div>', 'Lady\'s Island Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-notes-6', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:56:27', '2013-07-25 11:56:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12211', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12213, 4, '2013-07-25 07:56:57', '2013-07-25 11:56:57', '<b>Body of third missing swimmer found</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that a body found washed ashore on Hunting Island on July 17 is that of the third swimmer who disappeared Sunday, July 14.\r\n\r\nSeventeen-year-old Mikee Phomma of Philadelphia, PA was located at noon today. A beachgoer discovered Phomma’s remains about a mile and a half from the Fripp Island inlet, approximately three and a half miles from where he initially disappeared. Phomma had been swimming with his uncle, 38-year-old Tiem Mok, and cousin, 16-year-old Nathan Mok when the three were overcome by strong currents off the shores of Hunting Island.\r\n\r\nNathan Mok’s body was the first to be found, less than two hours after he was last seen on Sunday. His father, Tiem Mok was found at 10 a.m. the following morning.\r\n\r\nThe victims were last seen in distress in the water at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. A 14-year-old female family member had been swimming with the victims when they began to struggle against the water’s currents. She attempted to pull them to safety, however, was unable to hold onto them. She made her way to shore where another family member called 911 for help.\r\n\r\nAll three victims were part of a larger group of family members vacationing in the area.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Strong arm robbery suspect arrested</b>\r\n\r\nThe suspect in Monday, July 22, strong arm robbery at a Burton grocery store has been arrested.\r\n\r\nForrest Eugene Tucker, 57, wanted on one count of Strong Arm Robbery, turned himself in to investigators. Tucker was positively identified as the suspect who stole a wallet from a victim’s shopping cart just after 9:30 a.m. Monday morning.\r\n\r\nThe victim, a 79-year-old female reported that an unknown black male had approached her cart as she was shopping in the meat department of Food Lion (350 Shanklin Road). The suspect attempted to snatch her purse, but was unable to take it, as it was strapped into the front seat of the cart. The suspect then took the victim’s wallet from her purse and fled the store. The victim was unharmed during the incident.\r\n\r\nOther customers who witnessed the robbery gave chase to the suspect and observed flee the scene in a bronze Toyota Highlander. They were able to take down the license plate information which they provided to responding deputies. A search of the area yielded no contact with the vehicle; however, investigators reviewing the video surveillance footage were able to positively identify Tucker as the robbery suspect.\r\n\r\nTucker has been transported to the detention center where he will remain awaiting a bond hearing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>CERT program provides free training</b>\r\n\r\nThe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides training to Beaufort County residents to increase self-sufficiency in a disaster.  Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.\r\n\r\nCERT classes are free and are held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (Room 125), 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe course is taught in five class sessions, 6 to 9 p.m.:\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, July 30: Personal Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation\r\n\r\n• Thursday, August 1: Disaster Medical I\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, August 6: Fire Suppression/Disaster Search Techniques\r\n\r\n• Thursday, August 8: Disaster Medical II/CERT Organization\r\n\r\n• Saturday, August 10: Disaster Psychology/Terrorism Response &amp; Completion Exercise.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Julie Dimitrov at 843-812-2189 or email beaufortcountycert@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-51', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:56:57', '2013-07-25 11:56:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12213', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12215, 4, '2013-07-25 07:57:29', '2013-07-25 11:57:29', '<b>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</b>\r\n\r\nAs thin as the fading line may be between self-restraint and self-discipline, there is still a line. Discipline is one of my oldest and dearest friends, always arriving in times of doubtful disdain making difficult decisions less of an evil acquaintance. Discipline, although not my most gregarious of friends, rarely steers me astray. Leaving me often with moments of frustration, it protects me from days, months, even years of regret.  Self-discipline keeps me on track faithfully to whatever endeavor I presently pursue whether or not I am particularly excited about the task at hand.  We all have that faithful friend that is quick to correct and slow to move.\r\n\r\nSelf-restraint is as familiar to me as the geographical features of Jupiter. It requires a quickness of tact that eludes me at will. In my finest moments, I still fail to summon restraint in even the simplest of situations. In my case, restraint-requiring moments seem mainly to nestle comfortably in the realm of spoken and written communication. Maybe it is genetics. Possibly it is my fiery disposition or blame could fall gently on regional heritage. Regardless of origin, self-restraint is absent among my personal traits.\r\n\r\nMy most recent of restraint-less encounters was at a gas station. Not my normal social scene, however, vehicles require fuel and gas stations are an obvious solution. Enthralled with the mundane task of lifting the nozzle, my intense focus was interrupted by a gentleman wishing to discuss my now obvious physical state of pregnancy. Hearing the voice of my Mother reminding me to be kind and mannerly, I refrained from allowing my freely flowing hormones to run amuck. Instead I put on my best “I am listening but I refuse to look interested” face and smiled politely at his comments. This was a massive strategic fail as it did nothing to deter the awkward conversation.\r\n\r\nRealizing both my tank and my patience had reached capacity, I tried earnestly to discontinue the conversation. I smiled politely (thanks Mom) at the advice on diet, nodded intently at the lengthy commentary about harrowing accounts of delivery and even agreed that maybe I shouldn’t be pumping my own gas as at that very moment — I could not agree more.\r\n\r\nShortly thereafter my lack of self-restraint reared its ugly head yet again. Not only was this gentleman making me oddly uncomfortable but he was also interrupting whatever extremely important commercial the gas station was blasting out of the new and obviously expensive communicative pump. Everyone has their limit.\r\n\r\nSelf-discipline keeps me from running every time I am cornered with the onslaught of new mom advice, reminds me that most diatribes of diapering techniques come from a very sincere place, and at times keeps me from eating the entire box of cupcakes; however, my dear friend discipline runs right out of jurisdiction when it comes to awkward stranger-related discussions.\r\n\r\nIn my humble, yet emphatic, opinion, discussions of breast feeding require a certain familiarity or professional resume, not the commonality of unleaded versus premium. Certainly this inquisition had the best of intent and it could be that somewhere along his path he found this to be a welcomed discussion.\r\n\r\nFor fear that my sweet daughter may somehow find her way through Google in the years to come, I refrain from sharing my complete dialogue. It is likely she will share her mother’s deficiency of self-restraint in the speech department, but should she be blessed with her father’s tact, I will spare her the details. Some things just aren’t meant to be discussed near diesel, y’all, especially not with a pregnant woman with a fiery disposition.', 'Premium, unleaded and pregnancy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'premium-unleaded-and-pregnancy', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:57:29', '2013-07-25 11:57:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12215', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12217, 4, '2013-07-25 07:58:01', '2013-07-25 11:58:01', '<b>Victims of Crime Act funding runs out for SC</b>\r\n\r\nLast week, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) was notified through a letter from Ed Harmon, Assistant Director, Justice Program Administrator of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, that even though the current VOCA grant cycle ends in two weeks, the United States Department of Justice which administers the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund, has not yet allowed any state to apply for continued funding.\r\n\r\nVOCA funds are awarded to programs like the Open Arms Group Home to fund critical services to SC’s vulnerable children and adults who have been victims of violence.  These funds are financed by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, not from tax dollars.\r\n\r\n“It is a shame when politics impacts services to vulnerable children that CAPA and other nonprofits serve,“ stated Susan Cato, CAPA executive director, who further stated that she encourages citizens of South Carolina to contact Sen. Lindsey Graham’s office at 202-224-5972 and Sen. Tim Scott’s office at 202-224-6121.  Also, call Gov. Haley at 803-734-2100 and Rep. Mark Sanford at 202-225-3176.\r\n\r\nTonight, in Beaufort County, there are 10 children living in CAPA’s group home that are victims of violent crimes.  They have nowhere else to go.  As a provider of critical housing to children of SC, we need to know:\r\n\r\n• Why are the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grants to states, especially SC, being held up in Washington?\r\n\r\n• When can we expect the US Dept. of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs allow SC to apply for VOCA funds?\r\n\r\n• Will the VOCA awards be retroactive to allow programs, like ours, to be able to provide victim services without interruption?\r\n<div></div>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-9', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:58:01', '2013-07-25 11:58:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12217', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12219, 4, '2013-07-25 07:58:36', '2013-07-25 11:58:36', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nAfter nine long months, the time has finally come for me to succumb to my condition and take off on maternity leave.\r\n\r\nUnlike my first pregnancy, I feel like this one has taken its toll. With the first one, I relished comments such as, “You look great, you’re glowing!” This time, one look into my tired eyes often prompts a patronizing, “How are you feeling?” But what they really mean to say is, “Whoa, you look rough!”\r\n\r\nIt’s for this reason, and many others — including awful acid reflux and extreme exhaustion — that I am glad the end is in sight.\r\n\r\nDuring my time off, I’m looking forward to kicking back and reading books on the beach, sipping cocktails by the pool, spending quality alone time .... um, oops, I’m sorry, that was me talking from Fantasyland.\r\n\r\nInstead, I’ll be making last minute improvements to my house, and trying to pretend that I don’t notice how everything needs to be cleaned but realizing I’m too tired to do anything about it. I’ll also be spending a week on “vacation” with my in-laws.\r\n\r\nOn or around August 7, we’ll be welcoming a new baby girl into the world. Then the rest of the month we’ll be adjusting to the needs of a newborn, as well as taking care of an increasingly willful toddler. Throw in several weeks of my own visiting relatives, and I anticipate a very busy, and possibly even stressful, time off.\r\n\r\nBut as I find myself immersed in Babyland, there is still so much happening in the community, including the start of fall sports, and of course, to the excitement of every student, the start of the school year. I hope our readers continue to send their photos and stories to theislandnews@gmail.com; I’ll see you in September.\r\n<div></div>', 'Taking a baby break', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'taking-a-baby-break', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:58:36', '2013-07-25 11:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12219', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(12221, 4, '2013-07-25 07:59:14', '2013-07-25 11:59:14', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\nDo you ever have days when you laugh out loud at how obvious your life’s journey reveals itself?  You know, those moments when we’re able to draw on a lesson learned or some tool acquired in a past experience, that when complete, gives us a level of satisfaction that we are right where we are supposed to be.\r\n\r\nSome of my favorite moments in the work I do are when I encourage a practice member to go into “hover” mode and look down on their life as though it were a maze. By hovering over that maze, they can see with great clarity why certain doors had to close, while some had to open, wrong turns had to be made, while some right ones just fell before them, and even why sometimes they got stuck in a roundabout that took great guidance to get out of. They can see the folks who showed up right on schedule to teach them something then drifted into a distant memory or the ones that showed up seemingly out of nowhere yet have remained in their hearts and lives forever.\r\n\r\nIn these moments of great clarity, it’s fun to watch those lights that have been dimly lit for years, begin flickering and glowing with a new awareness of their purpose here on earth; that there is truly a Divine plan unfolding that they were asleep to only a moment ago.  These are the moments when we remember that ‘everything in life happens for us, not to us and that every experience is part of our growth and evolution.  They are the “aha’s” that awaken us and re-ignite our spark for living.\r\n\r\nJust as in a maze, we all come in and we all go out. It is the in between where we truly live, zigging and zagging, bumping into walls, heading down the wrong road, or even going back to where we started.  Our individual mazes of life differ not only in the specific circumstances but also in how long it takes us to learn the nuances of navigating those so-called wrong turns, road blocks and squeezy spots to wake up to our power, no longer driven by fear or guilt due to long held beliefs of unworthiness or shame.  Our maze will show the moment we wake up to that power, the place where the chaos and confusion turns into a steady course forward with more gentle turns and calmer paths.\r\n\r\nFew awaken early in life, forced to draw upon their inner strength and courage to get through a difficult life experience becoming the person who knows early on what they want, following their passions to create a life that supports their unfolding with grace and ease.\r\n\r\nThe majority find their core later in life through pain, illness or loss, often during a time when life seemed to be moving along smoothly despite an underlying restlessness or dissatisfaction in a job or relationship. Suddenly, they are bushwhacked into an illness or divorce and forced to dig within to find their voice or courage to move forward. They wake up with a knowingness that there is more to life and begin searching, growing and trusting in their part of the Divine plan.\r\n\r\nFinally, there are those who wake up in the last few days or hours of their life often wishing they had done things differently. Yet, even though the last moments may be filled with many shouldas, couldas, and wouldas, looking back in hover mode allows the ability to see the good and to find gratitude even amongst any regret, lighting the path for a smoother exit out of the maze.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you see when you hover from above?  Are you on your steady course yet or are you still at the roundabout? Either way, relish in the chaos and confusion for as long as is necessary, learning the lessons and honing the skills until you find that confident satisfaction that you are right where you are supposed to be.\r\n\r\nLive Well ... Have Fun!\r\n<div></div>', 'The view of life in hover mode', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-view-of-life-in-hover-mode', '', '', '2013-07-25 07:59:14', '2013-07-25 11:59:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12221', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12223, 4, '2013-07-25 08:00:28', '2013-07-25 12:00:28', '<b>Reclined cobblers pose</b><b>  </b>\r\n\r\n<i>Supta Baddha Konasana</i>\r\n\r\n<b>By Elizabeth Vanderpool</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Photo by Mark Vanderpool</b>\r\n\r\nSupta Baddha Konasana is known as a “restorative pose.” In yoga, these poses are known to soothe the nervous system. Reclined Cobblers pose also stretches the inner thigh muscles and releases the low back and hips.  It is often used in yoga practices to neutralize the back after backbends and inversions.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Yoga-Supta-Baddha-Konasana.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12224\" alt=\"Yoga-Supta Baddha Konasana\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Yoga-Supta-Baddha-Konasana-300x199.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>To take Supta Baddha Konasana, lie on your back and bring the soles of your feet together.  Drop your knees open at your sides.  Your feet should be about two feet from your groin.  Tuck your tailbone, slightly, and allow your spine to lengthen, taking some of the arch out of your low back.  Bring your shoulder blades onto your back and allow your arms to fall open at yours sides with your palms facing up.  Close your eyes and release any tension in your belly, shoulders and neck. Take 10 to 20 deep breaths.\r\n\r\nTo bring more ease to this pose, place a block or a blanket underneath your knees or thighs.\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: Reclined Cobblers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yoga-pose-of-the-week-reclined-cobblers', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:00:28', '2013-07-25 12:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12223', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12226, 4, '2013-07-25 08:01:02', '2013-07-25 12:01:02', '<b>By State Farm</b>\r\n\r\nAll-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a great way to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. But it’s important to remember they are not toys and operating one requires proper instruction and preparation.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re doing daily chores around the farm or weekend trail rides, make sure you take the proper steps to help keep you and your family safe when using an ATV.\r\n\r\n<b>Before You Head Out</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Take a safety training course. </b>ATVs can travel at more than 60 miles per hour and tip over very easily. Knowing how to stay safe while riding one is essential. Typical course topics include starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping and swerving, riding over obstacles, protective gear, local regulations, places to ride, and environmental concerns. The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute® offers safety training courses around the country.\r\n\r\n<b>• Wear protective gear.</b> A helmet, boots, goggles, gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket will help protect against cuts and other injuries.\r\n\r\n<b>• Don’t carry passengers. </b>Most ATVs are designed for one person at a time. Carrying a passenger can make them very difficult to control and be very dangerous.\r\n\r\n<b>• Maintain proper maintenance. </b>A pre-ride checklist can help make sure your ATV is functioning properly and safe to drive. The fuel and oil, tires, brakes, steering, chain, radiator, and battery are a few things you’ll want to consider checking.\r\n\r\n<b>• Check your insurance.</b> Make sure it is up-to-date. Contact your local State Farm agent if you need information about insuring your ATV.\r\n\r\n<b>On the Trail</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Carry a communication device.</b> A cell phone or walkie-talkie is good to have along in the event of an emergency, especially if riding alone.\r\n\r\n<b>• Ride at proper speed. </b>ATVs can be unstable and difficult to maneuver when driven too fast for conditions. To avoid flipping, maintain proper speed for the terrain, especially on uneven ground. Also be cautious when approaching hills, turns, and obstacles.\r\n\r\n<b>• No tricks or stunts. </b>They might look fun and easy on TV, but they are extremely dangerous and best left to the experts. Most injuries occur when ATVs are operated improperly.\r\n\r\n<b>• Avoid drugs and alcohol. </b>They can greatly impair judgment and reaction time and may lead to serious accident or injury.\r\n\r\n<b>• Drive in appropriate settings. </b>ATVs are not designed to be driven on paved roads. Doing so can be dangerous and is where many fatalities occur. Stay off-road and operate only on safe terrain.\r\n\r\n<b>Children and ATVs</b>\r\n\r\nNever let children drive adult ATVs. Children under 16 are twice as likely to be injured riding adult ATVs than those who operate youth ATVs. If you allow your child to ride an ATV, make sure you follow the manufacturer’s minimum age recommendation warning label.\r\n\r\n<b>• Determine your child’s readiness. </b>Operating an ATV requires the rider to recognize and react to all sorts of potential hazards. Factors to consider include the physical, social, emotional, and motor development of your child, as well as the ability to make sound decisions. The ATV Safety Institute has a safety booklet that includes a readiness checklist to help you make an informed decision about your child’s readiness.\r\n\r\n<b>• Closely monitor.</b> Children on ATVs should be supervised at all times to make sure they are operating them safely. If not, you may want to reconsider their ability and judgment to safely operate an ATV.\r\n\r\n<b>• Educate yourself and your child. </b>Make sure you both have proper training on how to safely operate an ATV. An ATV injury prevention checklist can help you get started.\r\n\r\nNo matter what your age, riding level, or years of experience operating an ATV, it is always smart to be prepared and remember basic safety rules. There’s no reason why off-roading can’t be an enjoyable experience for everyone.', 'Practice ATV safety', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'practice-atv-safety', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:01:02', '2013-07-25 12:01:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12226', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12228, 4, '2013-07-25 08:01:32', '2013-07-25 12:01:32', '<b>Ennis wins award for work as athletic trainer</b>\r\n\r\nCarolina Sportscare and Physical Therapy is happy to announce that Kevin Ennis was awarded the 2013 Dan Libera Service Award last month at the National Athletic Trainers Association Conference.  This award was established in 1995 to recognize individuals who have shown dedication to the mission of the BOC. Kevin Ennis is dedicated to the advancement of athletic training, locally, regionally and nationally.  He began his career in athletic training in 1985 as a Head Athletic Trainer and teacher at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC.  Since his career began he has continued to positively influence numerous high school students and student athletes.  Kevin moved to Beaufort in the late 80s and has served the community and the athletes of Beaufort County.  He is now a partner of Carolina Sportscare and Physical Therapy and continues to use his skills to influence the sporting community.  At every step, Kevin has exemplified what it truly means to be an athletic trainer as he promotes and supports the education endeavors of ATC’s.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Weight management classes at Herban Marketplace</b>\r\n\r\nHerban Marketplace, Beaufort County’s premier all organic and all-natural grocery will host <i>Think Thin 4 LIFE</i> weight loss management classes August 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. This series of classes will be taught by <i>Think Thin 4 LIFE</i> founder Pat Radcliff NCAC, in a workshop atmosphere. Radcliff has integrated CBT in her 19 years of addiction counseling.  She has a personal history of using these strategies with success in her own life in dealing with weight loss issues since childhood. Due to this special partnership with Herban Marketplace the per person cost has been discounted by 25% to $119 per person for the series.\r\n\r\n<i>Think Thin 4 Life</i> is a program that utilizes the strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in assisting individuals in successful, long-term weight loss management. Class members will learn to identify and replace negative thoughts and lifestyle behaviors that hinder effective weight management. Radcliff says, “My class offers the student the tools to overcome those unhelpful, defeating thoughts and replace them with the type of positive clear thinking that empowers them to move forward with a new, healthy lifestyle… for a lifetime.” <i>The Think Thin 4 Life</i> classes are a series and attending all 4 classes is required. Space is very limited. Learn more at www.thinkthin4life.org and register at 843-422-5139.\r\n<div></div>', 'Business Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-10', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:01:32', '2013-07-25 12:01:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12230, 4, '2013-07-25 08:01:59', '2013-07-25 12:01:59', 'Hargray recently announced a new employment program designed to assist military veterans with their transition into the civilian workforce following the end of their military service. The program, called Heroes at Hargray, provides transitioning military personnel with hands-on vocational training through paid internships of up to one year.\r\n\r\n“We are very excited to offer a program focused on creating job opportunities for military veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country,” said Michael Gottdenker, Hargray’s Chairman &amp; CEO. “Our hope is that this will be one of many such programs introduced throughout our region.”\r\n\r\nHeroes at Hargray officially launched on July 8th, when four interns began working in Hargray’s Installation &amp; Repair group. These interns will take part in a comprehensive training program where they will learn to install, troubleshoot and repair equipment on each of Hargray’s platforms.\r\n\r\n“The goal of the program is to provide an experience that positions these individuals to gain full-time employment, whether at Hargray or another employer,” said Chris McCorkendale, Hargray’s Vice President of Operations and Engineering and himself a retired Army officer.  “I know firsthand that it can be difficult to transition from military to civilian life, and am thrilled to be a part of a program that can ease that transition for fellow military service people.”\r\n\r\nHargray plans to expand the program with additional interns and other departments in the future.\r\n<div></div>', 'Hargray introduces Heroes at Hargray', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hargray-introduces-heroes-at-hargray', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:01:59', '2013-07-25 12:01:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12230', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12232, 4, '2013-07-25 08:04:14', '2013-07-25 12:04:14', 'At The Jeweler’s Bench on Carteret Street, the word “yes” is the most popular accessory. No matter what piece a customer is looking for, David and Gwen Kinard are determined to make it happen for them.\r\n\r\nA native of Fairfax, S.C., David, who is called Pat, attended the Art Institute, studying advertising and design, and graduated second in his class. Although he worked in political and collegiate advertising after college, Kinard felt that he wasn’t following the path he was meant to.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12233\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Profile-Jewelers-Bench.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12233\" alt=\"The Kinards specialize in in-house repairs at The Jeweler’s Bench in Beaufort.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Profile-Jewelers-Bench-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> The Kinards specialize in in-house repairs at The Jeweler’s Bench in Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“I was out jogging one day, and talking to God, and I thought, ‘Hey, one day, I’d like a dog, and a house, and a wife, and a car, and I just need a career to get me there, something well-thought out and unique.’” Luckily, fortune smiled on Kinard.\r\n\r\nKinard’s father met a man who was liquidating a jewelry store in Hampton, called Kaiser’s Gifts. “He told me about it, and I just thought, ‘That’s it,’ ” said Kinard, “I bought the store from him about a week before Christmas in 1980.”\r\n\r\nFrom there, Kinard’s business grew. At first, Kinard sold pre-designed jewelry, and had his repairs outsourced to other companies that would do them within a few weeks and send them back. However, Kinard and his wife found the wait to be an inexpensive and time-consuming ordeal.\r\n\r\n“One of my suppliers sold the tools for repairs, and offered a class on it in Little Rock, Arkansas, and I decided that I could do it,” said Kinard.\r\n\r\nDriving 24 hours each way, Kinard enrolled in a weeklong class, which taught him the skills to set stones, and resize rings. A few weeks later, the tools they had ordered to start their own repair business arrived, and the Kinards began doing their own in-house repairs.\r\n\r\n“Experience is the best teacher,” Kinard says, “You do it once, and if you see that it needs work, you go back, sit back down, and fix it, the way you would if you were setting a ring for your mom.”\r\n\r\nIt’s this customer-oriented outlook that sets the Jeweler’s Bench apart from their competitors, in Pat Kinard’s eyes. “There are people that care, and people that don’t care. Some people have skill, and care, and some have skills and don’t care. You want to be the person that everyone knows has skills and cares about their work.”\r\n\r\nThe Kinard’s level of care has prompted them to completely reconsider their store’s business model. The Jeweler’s Bench, which at one time had 10 showcases of pre-designed jewelry, now features only one showcase and an ‘open-air’ jewelry workshop, where they repair and design pieces for their clients.\r\n\r\n“When we had the 10 big showcases, people would come in saying, ‘I want a ruby ring,’ ” said Pat, “We’d have 24 ruby rings, and they wouldn’t see one they liked. They’d say, ‘I like that stone, but in this metal, with these diamonds around it,’ and I’d say, ‘Hey, I can do that.’ ”\r\n\r\nPat’s can-do attitude prompted the Kinards to dive into the world of custom-jewelry making. Using a program called Counter Sketch Studio, the Kinards can not only help a customer design the piece of jewelry they have envisioned, but also let the customers themselves design the jewelry over the counter.\r\n\r\n“It’s like an ice cream store,” explains Pat, “When I was young, we had three flavors of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Then Baskin Robbins came along, with 32 flavors, and that was mind-boggling. But now, Cold Stone Creamery can mix any ice cream flavors you want, and add in nuts and gummy bears, and serve it to you in a cone, cup, or whatever you want. We like to believe we’re like Cold Stone.”\r\n\r\nAside from the ability to help a customer create the jewelry of their dreams, The Jeweler’s Bench also boasts another unique element: Mrs. Gwen Kinard is two-thirds of the way through completing her gemology certification.\r\n\r\n“Each gem is it’s own course,” she said, “We just finished a diamond grading lab last year, and we’re getting ready to start the lab on colored stones as well.”\r\n\r\nLess than 5 percent of jewelers in the United States have finished their entire gemology certification, which puts Gwen Kinard in a very exclusive category.\r\n\r\nThe artistic design and craftsmanship that the Kinards pour into their business is evident in every aspect of their work. While they primarily work with jewelry, they admit that people bring them objects of all types to be repaired, and they do their best to please their customers.\r\n\r\n“We like to think that we answer the phone, and the first word out of our mouths will be yes,” said Pat Kinard, “Anything you need, as far as jewelry goes, we think we can do.”\r\n<div></div>', 'The Jeweler’s Bench: Husband-wife team operates custom jewelry store', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-jewelers-bench-husband-wife-team-operates-custom-jewelry-store', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:04:14', '2013-07-25 12:04:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12232', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12235, 4, '2013-07-25 08:05:20', '2013-07-25 12:05:20', '<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• BCHS Band Booster Club Meeting will be held Friday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the BCHS Band Room. All band members, and parents and guardians should plan to attend this important planning session. For more information, please contact Mr. Wendell Roberson at robby1668@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n• Cheerleading Tryout Dates Announced: The BCHS Cheerleading Squad will hold tryouts August 5-7 in the BCHS Gym.\r\n\r\nTryout times will be from 9 to 11 a.m.  All students trying out must have a current\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Physical Form on file with the Athletic Department.  For more information, contact Coach Williams at 322-5500.\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. Contact Ms. Brokenborough at\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• 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.\r\n<div></div>', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-39', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12235', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12237, 4, '2013-07-25 08:06:10', '2013-07-25 12:06:10', '<i>Originally published in the Lady’s Island Business Professional Association’s newsletter for July 2013</i>\r\n\r\nEach public school on Lady’s Island offers something special in its approach to educating its students.  Lady’s Island Elementary School offers an art infused curriculum.  Lady’s Island Middle School offers a curriculum with emphasis on science, technology, energy, arts and math.  Beaufort High School offers a freshman academy plus small schools in arts, international studies, communications and technology and the health profession. Coosa Elementary School has a well established reputation for excellence in education and as a result has been either at or over its student capacity almost from the first day its doors were opened in 1998.  This past school year Coosa added a unique aspect to its curriculum — leadership.\r\n\r\nWith the financial support of a Department of Defense grant Coosa Elementary School (40% of the school’s students have an active duty military parent) is completing their first full year of implementing a three-year school wide leadership program called <i>The Leader in Me</i>. The program is based on the late Dr. Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and designed to “equip the student with the self-confidence and skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy.”\r\n\r\nThe first elementary school to attempt integrating the principles espoused by Dr. Covey was the charter school A. B. Combs Elementary School in Raleigh, N.C., in 1999. The school had been advised to either improve or face being closed. As part of its efforts to improve, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was incorporated into the school as a part of its curriculum. As a result of this innovative approach to early education, in 2006 the school was selected as the top magnet school in the nation. From this experience came <i>The Leader in Me</i> process. It is based on the concept of teaching children, starting at kindergarten, good habits of leadership to include learning accountability, treating others with respect, solving problems creatively, listening to others and the benefits of team work. Coosa Elementary is the first school in Beaufort County to implement the program, the 12th school in South Carolina and one of approximately 1,100 schools internationally.\r\n\r\nIn an effort to demonstrate the results of the program, the Coosa Elementary School recently hosted a group of community representatives as part of a “Leadership Day”. The students conducted every portion of the two hour program, with the exception of a question and answer period handled by the principal and teachers. The confidence and general conduct of the children was impressive in every respect.\r\n\r\nThe following basic themes are promoted throughout every aspect of the school year:\r\n\r\n• Be proactive (You are in charge)\r\n\r\n• Begin with the end in mind (Have a plan)\r\n\r\n• Put first things first (Work first then play)\r\n\r\n• Think win/win (Strive for mutually beneficial solutions in your relationships)\r\n\r\n• Seek first to understand then to be understood (Listen before you talk)\r\n\r\n• Synergize (Working together as a team is better)\r\n\r\n• Sharpen the saw (Take care of your body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep).\r\n\r\nBased on the results of this first year, <i>The Leader in Me</i> program would appear to have the potential to impact, in a very positive way, the long-term conduct of children, teachers and parents. The teachers like it, the parents like it and the children are learning the traits necessary for success in the world in which they will live. Steps are being taken to reinforce the program in the middle and high school.\r\n\r\nThe use of this program in our school systems to better prepare our youth for the challenges they will face in life could be a real “game changer” and deserves the support of the community.\r\n<div></div>', 'Coosa Elementary School tries a new approach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coosa-elementary-school-tries-a-new-approach', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:33', '2018-07-12 15:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12239, 4, '2013-07-25 08:06:38', '2013-07-25 12:06:38', 'Three additional Beaufort County graduating seniors are among 1,800 students announced as winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities.\r\n\r\nReagan Palmer from Beaufort High will receive a National Merit Scholarship funded by the University of Alabama, where she hopes to study genetics or medicine. Two Hilton Head Island High students are being honored: Marianna Parlagreco will receive a scholarship funded by Clemson University, and Alexander Reamy will receive a scholarship funded by Arizona State University, where she will focus on astrobiology.\r\n\r\nTwo other Beaufort High seniors — Michael Cook and Adam Lipsitz — were among 2,500 college-sponsored graduating seniors announced as National Merit Scholarship winners on May 29. Cook will attend the University of South Carolina Honors College to study nursing, and Lipsitz will attend Clemson University to study engineering.\r\n\r\nCollege-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.', 'Students earn National Merit Scholarship awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-earn-national-merit-scholarship-awards', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:32', '2018-07-12 15:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12239', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12241, 4, '2013-07-25 08:07:09', '2013-07-25 12:07:09', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education approved the selections of veteran educators to fill key staff positions, and a veteran law enforcement officer was selected to direct safety and security at district schools.\r\n\r\nAlice Walton, who has served as the district’s director for certified staff and teacher quality for the past seven years, will take over as its new Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer.  Walton has already been serving in the position in place of Jackie Rosswurm, who served as acting superintendent during the recent search for a new district leader.  Rosswurm retired last month.\r\n\r\nWalton has worked in Beaufort County schools since 1991 as a middle school teacher, team leader, gifted and talented coordinator and district-level supervisor of teacher evaluation.  As a teacher, she worked at Hilton Head Island and H.E. McCracken middle schools.\r\n\r\nBonnie Almond will focus on middle and high schools in her new role as the district’s Director of Secondary Academic Intervention.  Almond is a 36-year veteran who has served in North Carolina schools as a teacher, assistant principal, elementary school principal and high school principal.  In Beaufort County, she will focus on improving achievement in grades 6-12.\r\n\r\nMark Chauhan will become the district’s new Director of Network Operations-Technology, responsible for monitoring and supporting computer and communications systems.  Chauhan, a systems support specialist for the school district for the past four years, had previously worked in private-sector technology-related jobs.\r\n\r\nThe district also announced that two additional positions had been filled.  David Grissom, a 25-year law enforcement veteran who currently commands the investigations division of the Hobart Police Department in Hobart, Ind., was named as the school district’s new Protective Services Officer.  In his new role, Grissom will supervise safety and security at the district’s schools.\r\n\r\nAlvilda Graham will become an assistant principal at Hilton Head Island Middle School.  Graham has 13 years of experience as a classroom teacher and administrator in Florence, S.C., and Durham, N.C.\r\n<div></div>', 'Educators selected to fill key staff positions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'educators-selected-to-fill-key-staff-positions', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:32', '2018-07-12 15:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12241', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12243, 4, '2013-07-25 08:07:43', '2013-07-25 12:07:43', 'The Beaufort County School District is teaming up with Hargray and other corporate sponsors to hold a pair of “Back-to-School Expos” designed to give students and their families a day of fun, food, door prizes and valuable information about the upcoming school year.\r\n\r\nThe annual expos are scheduled at Hilton Head Island High School on July 27 and Beaufort High School on August 10.  Both events will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and free transportation will be provided from several centralized locations.\r\n\r\n“These events are terrific ways for families to get ready for school because there’s a lot of practical and helpful information to share,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “It’s also gratifying to see how much assistance we get from business partners, civic groups and faith-based groups.”\r\n\r\nStudents and their families are encouraged to attend the events, which will feature:\r\n\r\n• Forums for teens that focus on this year’s GradNation 2020 theme, “The Tassel is Worth the Hassle.”\r\n\r\n• Booths operated by district schools that can supply information about school activities.\r\n\r\n• Door prizes that will include bicycles, theme baskets and an iPad donated by Hargray.\r\n\r\n• Free school supplies for students, courtesy of Walgreen’s and the district’s “Pack the Bus” campaign.\r\n\r\n• Free health screenings for adults and children will be provided by Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital on July 27, and on August 10 by Beaufort- Jasper- Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, South Carolina Primary Health Care Association and the Henry Schein’s Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities.\r\n\r\n• Ronald McDonald Mobile Care will provide information on dental hygiene.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Healthlink mobile unit will provide screenings and health information.\r\n\r\nIn addition, there will be special sessions designed to energize and inspire students and families as they begin the new school year.  These sessions will be conducted by Leading to Change, a Charlotte professional development and training company with corporate clients across the Southeast.\r\n\r\nFor families needing transportation to the August 10 expo at Beaufort High School, school buses will make pick-ups at St. Helena Elementary School (8:30), Lady’s Island Middle School (8:45 a.m.). A separate bus will make pick-ups at Whale Branch Middle School (8:15 a.m.), Robert Smalls Middle School (8:30 a.m.) and Beaufort Elementary School (8:45 a.m.).\r\n\r\nFor additional information on the two expos, contact Lakinsha Petty (322-5451) at the Beaufort County School District.', 'Expos aimed at helping families prepare for new school year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'expos-aimed-at-helping-families-prepare-for-new-school-year', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:32', '2018-07-12 15:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12243', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12245, 4, '2013-07-25 08:08:18', '2013-07-25 12:08:18', '<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>Habersham Marketplace Hosts First Friday:</b> The Habersham Marketplace will host its monthly First Friday Event, August 2, featuring live music. Stroll the streets of the Habersham Marketplace, visit with friends, and shop local vendors in the Habersham Street Fair. Sponsored by 94.5 The Coast and Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep, First Friday will be held from 5-8:30 p.m. and will also feature live music by tropical band The Island Duo, along with specialty art, craft and food vendors. From 5 to 7 p.m.: Street Fair, featuring various local food and drink vendors. 5:30- 8:30 p.m.: Monthly Concert Series - The Island Duo, Island Calypso and Reggae music featuring the unique sound of steel drums. Make a night of it and enjoy dinner at Piace Pizza, or Berto’s Tex Mex Grill. Or the romantic atmosphere and gourmet fare at Maggie’s Pub is perfect for a special evening out.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Book Signings at McIntosh Book Shoppe:</b> • 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 July 26 and 27 in the arcade next to McIntosh Books from 1 to 4 p.m.\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<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-41', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:08:18', '2013-07-25 12:08:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12245', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12247, 4, '2013-07-25 08:08:56', '2013-07-25 12:08:56', 'The movie “Starbuck” will be presented at USCB Center For the Arts on Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. The film is written and directed by Ken Scott, co-written by Martin Petit and produced by André Rouleau.\r\n\r\nAt 42, David lives the life of an irresponsible adolescent. He coasts through life with minimal effort and maintains a complicated relationship with Valerie, a young policewoman. Just as she tells him she’s pregnant, David’s past resurfaces. Twenty years earlier, he began providing sperm to a fertility clinic in exchange for money. He discovers he’s the father of 533 children, 142 of whom have filed a class action lawsuit to determine the identity of their biological father, known only by the pseudonym Starbucs. A runaway box office success in Canada, “Starbuck” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. The English language remake rights for this all-too-human comedy were sold to Dreamworks.\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: \'Starbuck\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-starbuck', '', '', '2013-07-25 08:08:56', '2013-07-25 12:08:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12247', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12249, 4, '2013-07-25 08:11:05', '2013-07-25 12:11:05', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nNot only is “La Traviata” considered the perfect romantic melodrama, it also was unique to early audiences in that it was the first serious opera ever written for contemporary times. In later years, Puccini adopted this “verismo” (realism) style to his three greatest works, “Butterfly,” “Tosca” and “Boheme.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12250\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-La-Traviata.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12250\" alt=\"Soprano Natalie Dessay as Violetta, the “traviata.”\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-La-Traviata-300x170.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" /></a> Soprano Natalie Dessay as Violetta, the “traviata.”[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen Verdi’s classic reached London in the 1850s, its huge success was such that “The London Times” wrote: “Once more frantic crowds struggled in the lobbies of the theatre; once more dresses were torn and hats crushed; once more a mania possessed the public.” For Wednesday’s HD performance, casual attire is recommended.\r\n\r\n<b>ACT I:</b> A home in Paris. Violetta, a courtesan, is entertaining guests, among them an admirer named Alfredo Germont. Although she is very ill, Violetta insists upon leading a hectic social life. During a dance, she is seized by a coughing fit and has to withdraw. Alfredo joins her and professes his love. Violetta gently discourages his affection, but gives him a camellia flower, telling him to return when it has faded. Alone, Violetta wonders if Alfredo is her true love, but then shrugs off such sentiment, resigning herself to the hollow pleasures of life as her only option.\r\n\r\nHighlights: <b>Prelude:</b> Two themes are revealed in this beautiful adagio movement. Alfredo sings <b>“Libiamo...” </b>(Drink ... and be filled with love’s delight). This is a rare moment of gaiety at the party. Alfredo makes a lively toast to life and love, and Violetta responds in kind. Violetta: <b>“Ah, fors’ e lui”</b> (Was this the man...), beginning a coloratura marvel as she engages in three distinctive emotional expressions; contemplating the mystery of love; the fear of deceiving herself; and finally a burst of high-flying agility, <b>“Sempre libera”</b> (Ever free...) as she confirms her life of carefree pleasure. It’s a beautifully challenging set-piece.\r\n\r\n<b>ACT II: Scene 1:</b> A country home near Paris. Violetta and Alfredo are now living together. When Alfredo learns that Violetta has sold her possessions to pay their debts, he leaves for Paris to raise the necessary money. Violetta receives an unexpected call from his father, Giorgio Germont, who urges her to end the relationship, which threatens his family’s reputation. Violetta is heartbroken, but finally agrees. Germont withdraws to a garden, and Violetta writes a note to Alfredo. Returning from Paris, Alfredo appears, only to have her bid him farewell and then promptly rush away. When a servant gives him her note, Alfredo is devastated. Germont enters and tries to console him, but Alfredo thinks that Violetta has betrayed him,and he rushes off to Paris — again.\r\n\r\n<b>ACT II, Scene 2:</b> The home of Violetta’s friend, Flora, in Paris. A party is in progress. Alfredo appears alone, and then Violetta enters escorted by Baron Douphol. The two men play cards and Alfredo wins. Violetta approaches Alfredo and begs him to avoid trouble. In response to his scorn, she falsely declares that she loves the Baron. Furious, Alfredo, in front of the guests, flings his winnings in her face. The Baron challenges him, and Germont enters in time to witness his son’s outburst and reproaches him.\r\n\r\nHighlights: Alfredo: <b>“De’miei bollenti spiriti” </b>(My youthful passion), a graceful lyrical aria. Next, Germont and Violetta in maybe the finest baritone/soprano duet in all of opera. Germont: <b>“Pura siccome un angelo” </b>(A pure angelic daughter); then Violetta: <b>“Ah! Dite alla giovine.”</b> (Tell your fair daughter…). First, he demands that she end her relationship with Alfredo; she responds that she will do so. Magnificently moving.\r\n\r\n<b>ACT III: </b>Violetta’s bedroom, a few months later. The doctor tells her maid, Annina, that her mistress is dying. Violetta reads a letter from Alfredo’s father, telling her that his son now knows of her sacrifice and is returning to ask her forgiveness. As the lovers are reunited, Germont arrives to give his blessing. But it’s too late, and Violetta dies in Alfredo’s arms.\r\n\r\nHighlights: The entire act! Beginning with the prelude, which is often considered Verdi’s best orchestral piece in his entire repertoire. Violetta: <b>“Teneste la promessa”</b> (You kept your promise...). She reads, not sings, Germont’s letter in an unusual example of theatrical sensitivity accompanied only by two violins. It’s a brief, yet extraordinary moment, leading directly to a nostalgic aria, <b>“Addio del passato” </b>(Farewell happy dreams).  She recalls her happy times with Alfredo, then implores God to forgive the wanton desires of a “traviata” — a fallen woman.\r\n\r\nAlfredo, Violetta: <b>“Parigi, o cara…” </b>(To Paris, dearest...). Five minutes of a pure and gentle duet, expressing their mutual love. Violetta: “Ah! Gran Dio!”: Almost defying death, she finds strength in her final moments, urging Alfredo to find happiness with another woman, <b>“Una pudica vergine...”</b> (Some day a pure maiden...). Then, to the soft accompaniment of the orchestra’s love-theme, she cries <b>“Oh gioia”</b> and falls lifeless into Alfredo’s arms.\r\n\r\n<i>“In La Traviata, Verdi has lifted Alexandre Dumas’s play “La Dame aux Camelias” into the realm of art,” according to Marcel Proust.</i>\r\n\r\nThe wonderful French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay, having a confidently upper register, is perfectly cast as Violetta. She’s joined by tenor Matthew Polenzani (Alfredo) and baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky as the elder Germont.\r\n\r\nAll tickets are $15; no reserved seating. Box office opens at the USCB Center for the Arts at noon; curtain time 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. 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Learn more at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or www.beaufortfilmsociety.org.\r\n\r\nBereavement, Loss & Change Support Group \r\nAre you dealing with the loss of a loved one, the loss of your independence, the loss of a job, or any major change or loss in your life? If so, you are not alone. A Bereavement, Loss & Change Support Group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. The non-denominational group is led by Dr. Owen Tucker, M.Div., bereavement coordinator of Island Hospice. \r\nThe meetings are free and open to anyone who is looking for guidance on how to deal with loss and/or change. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Helena House Assisted Living on Paris Avenue in Port Royal (directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office.) For more information, please call 575-0754 or 252-3001.\r\nNearly New Clothing Sale scheduled in Beaufort\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. Proceeds 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\nAugust Events at the Lobeco Branch Library\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•  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 pm. 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\nEvent discusses ‘Great Sea Island Hurricane’\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. \r\nThis 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\nChristian Connection to host Sweetgrass Lady\r\nBeaufort Christian Women’s Connection, Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, will present Sweetgrass Baskets of the Lowcountry on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at 2015 Boundary St. Guest Feature will be Jery B. Taylor, the Sweetgrass Lady of St. Helena Island. Baskets will be on sale at the luncheon. Guest speaker is Ann Hart, and her topic is Finding the Missing Piece of the Puzzle. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations or cancellations must be made by Friday, August 16th.\r\nCall or E-mail Karen Whitehead at 838-7627  or mommakaren@islc.net.\r\n\r\nVolunteer training for CODA to be held\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training \r\nin August.  \r\nThe training is comprised of four sessions which will be held August 24th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 26th, 27th, and 28th   from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. \r\nFor more information please contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074 ext. 225.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-99', '', '', '2013-07-31 20:01:14', '2013-08-01 00:01:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12297', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12299, 4, '2013-07-31 20:29:35', '2013-08-01 00:29:35', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\n“My child is good with dogs.”  That’s a statement I have heard more than once. It is often paired with “my dog will let my child do anything to her.” Do anything to her. Anything? Yikes! There is a huge gap between how humans and dogs perceive any situation. There is an even larger gap between what dogs perceive and what tiny children perceive as “anything”, the result often being ruined dogs and injured children.  Training a dog is not a guarantee of indefinite good behavior as long as children are allowed to carry out what is tantamount to dog abuse, though parents may not realize it when it is happening.\r\n\r\nNo child under school age should be left alone with a dog, any dog, your dog.  Even having big brother in the room is not sufficient supervision.  The person in charge needs to be able to control both the actions of the child and the dog.  If there is any doubt in the steadiness of either one, you’ll need an individual handler for both parties. Granted, this destroys one of America’s favorite images of kids and dogs, the dog as the perfect babysitter.  But it’s just not safe to put the dog in that position.\r\n\r\nThe mental capacity for empathy-awareness of hurting another creature doesn’t happen until a child is 5 to 7 years old.  Most children do not understand that certain actions can hurt a dog.  I have seen small children switch from dragging their stuffed monkey around by the arm to attempting to drag the family pet by the ear with the same enthusiasm.  Should a dog become convinced that tiny people could inflict pain or fear, damage has been done to that dog’s trust in children forevermore.  If the dog believes you will stand by and let this happen, or leave him at the mercy of the child without you being there, eventually the dog will have no choice but self-defense.\r\n\r\nBy the time the dog shows a reaction, the damage may have already been done. This is true of dogs raised from puppy hood with improperly supervised children. Parents do not realize what has happened in the dog’s mind by being so pleased that the puppy “would let the children do anything to her”. By the time a dog’s defense drives mature, and the dog is capable of doing something about the kids, the dog’s beliefs about kids are set.\r\n\r\nMy beagle (The Bea) is a case in point. Her formative months were spent as the not-very-well-cared-for puppy of the owner of a day care center.  To her last day, seventeen years later, Bea would cringe and slink away as fast as she could when a small child approached her. (I do too, but that’s another article.)Kids and dogs both benefit when properly managed. Research indicates that children growing up with well-cared-for dogs have mental and emotional advantages that extend throughout life.  On the other hand, an abused dog in the household is a warning sign that there may also be child or spousal abuse occurring. The First Strike program, sponsored by HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) speaks specifically to this issue.\r\n\r\nManaging a household with pre-school children and training a dog (especially a puppy) is complex. Families often wait until the children are of school age before adopting a family dog.  Another option is to adopt, raise and train a dog to positively perceive children before having the first child.  Another choice is adopt an adult dog that has proven to be great with kids. A trainer can help you make that determination.\r\n\r\nA parent watching a child and dog interact is at a disadvantage when the parent may not know which behaviors from the child are perceived as threats to the dog.  You should never allow a child to:\r\n\r\n1.    Pull the dogs’ ears or tail\r\n2.    Poke at eyes with fingers or anything else\r\n3.    Swing objects at the dog\r\n4.    Grab any part of the dog \r\n5.    Tug or otherwise compete with the dog for toys, food or other items\r\n6.    Suddenly get into a dog’s face\r\n7.    Disturb a dog that is sleeping or eating\r\n8.    Pet someone else’s dog before receiving permission from the owner\r\n9.    Pet or provoke a dog through a fence or one that is tethered\r\n10.    Approach the nest of a nursing mother with puppies\r\n11.    Run (or squeal) in the sight of a strange dog\r\n12.    Ride a dog like a horse, lie down on a dog, or otherwise put significant weight on the dog\r\n\r\nIt’s important not to blame kids for being kids or dogs for being dogs. We can, however, teach dogs and kids to enjoy each other’s company more by building an understanding of each other’s behavior.\r\n', 'Kids and Dogs: a Common Sense Approach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kids-and-dogs-a-common-sense-approach-3', '', '', '2013-07-31 20:33:24', '2013-08-01 00:33:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12299', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12301, 4, '2013-07-31 20:30:56', '2013-08-01 00:30:56', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSo, I hate to tell you this, but we’re not going to get to talk about just wine this week. For sure there’ll be some wine, a favorite of mind; but I have to tell you about an experience I had in the last couple of weeks, with wine, but with something more involved too. And, it’s the something more that is really important. In all honesty, I never thought this week’s topic would ever come up. Ever.  And, I did subject myself (and others, so you don’t have to believe just me) to a bit of research before bringing to you. But, if you’re willing to do the research (which involves drinking), I promise you will come out on the good end of things.\r\n   \r\nTo start the story.  I opened a bottle of a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon one night. (Yes, the name will follow shortly). Not a new wine for me, or some of you. That first night I only had a couple of smaller size glasses, so half the bottle was left. On the sixth night after it was opened, I was able to get back to it and pour myself the third glass from that same bottle. OMG!  OMG!! OMG!!! \r\n \r\nAfter those six nights, and after the extra air got into the bottle with the pouring of the first two glasses, the wine became so much better. I immediately sent an email to the winery about how good the wine was and what a shame it is that we drink wines as soon as we buy them. And, then, as we are all prone to do as we drink, I started pondering how can we get wines to be this great everyday?  Buy them and save them for several years under strict conditions?  Sure, that’s one way. But who wants to plan their Friday night bottle weeks, months or years before? Can’t do that!  Plan on Monday what we’re going to feel like on Friday night and open the bottle ahead of time so it can develop in its bottle. Sure, a second option, but I can’t do that. And I suspect neither can you. And, who wants to even try? \r\n \r\nSo, I’m sipping my great wine thinking, and “flash,” I have an answer. What if you could do to the wine, on your time, on your schedule, what it did to itself, on its own, in the open bottle? For sure this makes sense and, still for sure, there must be some way to do it. And you know? There is. OMG!  OMG!!  OMG!!!\r\n\r\nLet’s back up for a quick moment and understand why wine can be helped to taste better by letting some air get at it. This can be called letting the wine “breathe” or “aerating” the wine. And, the mixing of the wine with air can be done several ways. The main purpose of the process, however it’s done, is to oxidize the wine. Oxidizing wine can take place in a sealed bottle as it ages. Despite the seal, and I guess we’re talking about cork seals, some air does seep into the bottle. That air mingles with the wine and bonds with molecules of the wine to change textures mostly and some of the flavors. As the wine sits in its unopened bottle, we say it is aging and maturing. Hence, the new textures and flavors are those of a more mature wine. And, as we look at these new aspects, we get to decide how we best like a particular wine to taste and feel in our mouths. (In the case of bottles with screwtop closures, this seepage of air into the bottle is basically impossible. That means, if we like a wine a bit more mature, we have to be able to help it age). The main characteristics of an aged wine, or an aerated one, are  smoother textures and more open flavors. In the case of red wines, it is mostly the tannins (the harsh, astringent texture on the back of your teeth) that bond with the oxygen and become smoother feeling. Then, that smoother feeling let’s your mouth better perceive the flavors. Some flavors even that were totally not noticeable in the un-aerated wine. Some white wines also benefit from breathing. Their acids bond with air molecules and the wines become smoother textured also. And more flavorful. \r\n\r\nThe are several techniques to mix air with our wine. One is to decant (pour the wine from its bottle into a second container), where the wine bonds with molecules of air as it poured into a decanter. This particular method also lets you leave any sediment in the wine behind in the bottle. (Sediment does settle out of wines, mostly reds, mostly heavier styles, as they sit and age in their bottles). I guess the drawbacks to decanting are you have to do the whole bottle, it involves more dishwashing after you finish and takes a bit of time. A second way to aerate, or breathe, a wine is in your glass. A much easier method, but also much less air gets incorporated into your wine. On the positive side for this method, each drinker can do as much aerating as they like. On the negative side, because you get less air this way, you can end up getting less wine than your fellow drinkers because you’re spending more time swirling your glass. I’m guessing no one wants less wine. Especially if you’re making it taste better on purpose. The latest way to aerate wine is with one of the wine toys that have become available for the last several years. These are actually called “aerators.” So clever.  They are used as a wine is poured. And, depending on style, can put used in the neck of the bottle or over each individual glass. Over each glass, allows each person do, or not do, their own. Already a positive. There are several brands and prices of this kind of aerator. Some more moderate in the amount of air they mix with the wine. Some with more gurgle noise as you pour.  (Don’t mistake the noise for an upset tummy. It’s similar.) And, some you have to hold onto the whole time you’re pouring…some that just rest on each glass as you pour.  \r\n\r\nThis individual, one glass at a time, seems to get the job done with the least effort, the quickest; and, each drinker can use it as they please. You can even taste a sip of the wine without air immediately after a second sip with air and fill your glass as you like it. \r\n\r\nSo, let’s see if I can get a new bottle to taste as good as if it had been “breathing” for six days.  My wine is Terra Valentine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, at $22.99.  A good test also because Cabernet has so many tannins. This wine has been a personal favorite for a long time, so the first taste without aerating is fine. But, yes, the tannins are noticeable, and the flavors are a bit tight. I do taste dark fruits, though, blackberry, black cherry, cassis, and coffee grounds, a hint of herbal/medicinal something.  There are layers of flavors and textures, a good sign. My fellow tasters agreed - tannins, good flavors but tight. Second glass, same size and shape glass to be fair, with the wine poured through an aerator. Immediately, we notice the wine is smoother feeling. Actually, if I thought I could get away with it, I’d say it even smelled smoother. Much smoother in our mouths and way more flavors and stronger, more noticeable flavors. We all thought it was a better bottle. It was definitely much closer to the six day “breathed” bottle, without having to plan six days ahead. Thank goodness, drinking can still be spontaneous. More good news?  Our aerator was only $5.99. Yes, a cheap toy.  But cheap enough to try playing with and seeing what it does for any wine. Red or white. $10, $20, $30, however much. Whenever. And more good news? I think when you play, you get to drink. A breath of fresh air. OMG!  Enjoy. \r\n', 'There’s Nothing Like A Breath of Fresh Air', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'theres-nothing-like-a-breath-of-fresh-air', '', '', '2013-07-31 20:35:54', '2013-08-01 00:35:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12301', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12777, 4, '2013-09-04 22:25:27', '2013-09-05 02:25:27', '<strong>Parkinson’s Support Group to hold meeting</strong>\r\nDr. Norman Bettle will speak about the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease at the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, September 5th, from 1:30-3 p.m. Dr. Bettle is a board certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with Coastal Neurology. He is the only board certified clinic neurophysiologist in the Lowcountry. The support group meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month 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 who is a caregiver or has a loved one suffering from Parkinson’s. For more information, contact Rose at (843) 252-3001 or e-mail rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Battery Creek High has BC Community night</strong>\r\nBattery Creek Athletics is proud to announce BC Community Night on Friday, September, 6th. This is the night of the first ever home Varsity Football game between Battery Creek  and Whale Branch Early College High School. BCHS wants our community there to help us celebrate. Whether you have been here a long time, are a newcomer, BC Student, civilian, military, business, civic group,  or other,  The Creek wants you at Dolphin Field on this date. There will be a BC Community Village set up between the pool and field house. Vendors will be charged $25 to set-up a table to sell items. Please contact Coach Drafts at john.drafts@beaufort.k12.sc.us or 843-322 5574 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Lions Club to hold yard sale</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Lions Club’s Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 8 a.m. until 12 Noon at 1205 Lafayette Street.  In keeping with our motto, “We Serve”, all money earned will be used to  help the less fortunate in our community such as assisting deserving people with the purchase of eye glasses and hearing aids.\r\n\r\n<strong>Baptist Church of Beaufort to present spiritual program</strong>\r\nA new program, You and Your Spiritual Gifts, will be presented on Sundays from September 8th to October 27th at 9:15 a.m. before the 11 a.m. Worship Service at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort. This course will help you understand how God has uniquely gifted you and how to find greater fulfillment and satisfaction as you serve Him and His kingdom. The worship services will reinforce\r\nthe theme.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Shag Club to host junior shag dance party</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Shag Club is pleased to host the Junior Shag Club September Dance Party on Sunday, September 8th from 4 to 6 p.m. at AMVETS Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.  The dance is free and open to juniors age 8 to age 18 who want to learn the SC state dance, the Carolina Shag.  Instructors will be on hand to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced steps.  Parents welcome and encouraged.  Visit the Junior Shag page at www.Beaufortshagclub.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Attend free public seminar to become a notary</strong>\r\nSecretary of State Mark Hammond is offering free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. Attending a Notary Public seminar is not required to obtain a Notary. The seminar is a public service of the Secretary of State’s Office. A local seminar will be held Tuesday, September 10th in the community room at Palmetto Electric Coop, Inc, 4063 Grays Highway in Ridgeland. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the seminar; seminar will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>ProWriters to meet in Beaufort</strong>\r\nThe next meeting of the Beaufort ProWriters will be Tuesday, September 10th, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at City Java in downtown Beaufort. Come Tuesday, we’ll check in with current writing projects and talk about topics writers would like addressed in upcoming meetings, whether through discussion or via outside speakers. Beaufort ProWriters is open to all professional writers and writers who strive to become pros on any level in any genre, whether that be magazine articles, fiction or nonfiction books, technical writing, et al. There is no membership charge. The only requirements are an open, engaged mind and an enthusiasm for your craft. Just to clarify, ours is not a reading meeting.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Helena Branch Library’s fall adult events</strong>\r\n•  The St. Helena Cooking Club  — Members meet to share recipes, food and conversation and everyone is welcome.  Each month a theme; ethnic cooking, regional fare, international cuisine, etc. is chosen.  Members present items that fit within the theme.  Books, recipes, food and memories are made and shared.  Come join us, whether you want to prepare a dish or be a sampler, the St. Helena Cooking Club has a place for you. The event dates are as follows: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Seafood), Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Oktoberfest), Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Holiday Memories). Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.\r\n•  All Books Considered  — Join us for a discussion of books of all genres – historical fiction, mysteries, classics, biographies, and more! Our September book is Canada by Richard Ford. Winner of the 2013 Carnegie Medal for Fiction, the novel introduces the reader to a teenage boy left to rebuild his life and redefine the truths he thought he knew after his parents rob a bank. This program is intended for adult readers. The event will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>DAR meeting to be held</strong>\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on September 12th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville SC. This special meeting will be held with the members of the Emily Geiger Chapter of Bluffton and the Capt. William Hilton Chapter of Hilton Head. The featured speaker will be Mrs. Benjamin Franklin whose topic will be “The Good Wife” – a look into the Eighteenth Century by someone with first-hand knowledge of events. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Please call Regent Charlene Shufelt at 525-0158 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, September 12th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Al Stokes, Manager/Wildlife Biologist at Waddell Mariculture Center, will be the guest speaker. Waddell Mariculture Center is one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated facilities for Mariculture research.  Over the past two decades the center has worked with a variety of species including striped bass, white bass and their hybrids, sturgeons, cobia, whiting, red drum, black drum, flounder, sea trout, tilapia, and various species of marine shrimp. Mr. Stokes’s power point presentation will include pictures of their various saltwater ponds and plant facilities. He will also discuss future opportunities and how local fisherman can be supportive of their research. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\n<strong>Several events provide Civil War perspectives</strong>\r\n•  The Life and Times of a “Lady” during the Civil War — Join re-enactor, Louise Murray for her exciting portrayal of life during the Civil War. The event will take place on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Beaufort Meeting Room at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. The event is free! Everyone is welcome! Please call Stacey Edmonds (843)255-6458 or email me at sinman@bcgov.net for questions.\r\n•  “Glory!” [The Movie] with Joseph McGill and Beaufort History Museum  — Historian and 54th Massachusetts Regiment re-enactor Joseph McGill will introduce the movie, “Glory,” and discuss how closely it follows what we know about the 54th and the 1st SC Volunteers. It will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, Beaufort City Hall, Beaufort, SC  29902. The price is to be determined. Contact Katherine Lang of the Beaufort History Museum at 843-277-1443 or visit the website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Responsible Dog Ownership Day event</strong>\r\nResponsible Dog Ownership Day presented by Beaufort Kennel Club will be September 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to Port Royal Farmers Market. Canine Good Citizen Testing will be offered for $10. The local chapter of Therapy Dogs International will provide information on how to become a therapy dog. Port Royal Veterinary Hospital will offer free dental and ear checkups and also microchipping for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Military Officers Association holds luncheon</strong>\r\nMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA)/Low Country Chapter—protects rights &amp; interests of active, ret., NG, Res. &amp; former US officers. Join us September 24th at 11:30 a.m. at Dataw Island Club. A free gate pass will be available. Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis will share ground-truth about local governance. There will be a cash bar with a noon luncheon featuring the club’s Chicken Picatta, wild rice &amp; roasted zucchini, chocolate ice cream, iced tea and coffee. Cost is $22.00/person. Dress is casual. Please make reservations by Sep. 18th to Past Pres. Nick Russell, (843) 524-5577/(C) (843) 812-9697 / captnick@hargray.com MOAA Website, http://www.moaa.org.', 'What 2 Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-2-do-10', '', '', '2013-09-04 22:27:03', '2013-09-05 02:27:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12777', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12313, 4, '2013-07-31 20:44:48', '2013-08-01 00:44:48', 'Beaufort Networking\r\nAugust 1\r\n8:30 -9:30 am\r\nHilton Garden Inn\r\n(1500 Queen Street, Beaufort)\r\nTopic: Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund\r\n \r\nMEC Meeting (Open)\r\nAugust 2\r\n8:45-10:00 am\r\nArsenal (713 Craven St., Beaufort)\r\n\r\nEducation/Workforce Development Committee\r\nAugust 8\r\n8:15 am\r\nChamber Office (701 Craven St, Beaufort)\r\n \r\nBusiness After Hours\r\nAugust 8\r\n5:30-7:00 pm \r\nHosted by:  Bricks on Boundary\r\n(1422 Boundary Street, Beaufort)\r\n', 'Upcoming Business Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-events-beaufort-regional-chamber-of-commerce', '', '', '2013-07-31 20:46:17', '2013-08-01 00:46:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12313', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12319, 4, '2013-07-31 20:47:38', '2013-08-01 00:47:38', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Business-Dragonboat-pic.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Business-Dragonboat-pic-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12320\" /></a>\r\n“Torture Chamber” wins Division B Gold at first DragonBoat Beaufort race and best uniforms thanks to Stephen Murray at New South Shirts.</p>\r\n', 'Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-regional-chamber-of-commerce', '', '', '2013-07-31 20:49:37', '2013-08-01 00:49:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12319', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12324, 4, '2013-07-31 20:56:15', '2013-08-01 00:56:15', 'As Pamela Brownstein takes her well-deserved maternity leave, Hope Falls and Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer will be filling in as Co-Editors of The Island News for the next six weeks. Please continue to send your news items and photos to theislandnews@gmail.com. Hope and Wendy look forward to working with you and also wish Pamela and her family all the best for a safe and healthy delivery.\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12325\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Hope-Headshot.jpeg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Hope-Headshot-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Hope Falls\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12325\" /></a> Hope Falls[/caption] [caption id=\"attachment_12326\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Voices-Wendy-Headshot.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Voices-Wendy-Headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Wendy Pollitzer\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12326\" /></a> Wendy Pollitzer[/caption]', 'Filling in as editors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'filling-in-as-editors', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:02:23', '2013-08-01 01:02:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12324', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(12337, 4, '2013-07-31 21:04:51', '2013-08-01 01:04:51', 'By Peggy Chandler \r\n\r\nRoyal Pines has lost a wonderful friend and neighbor, John Hines, who passed away on July 8. 2013.  John was often found in his seat at Lady’s Island Country Club when he wasn’t playing golf or volunteering.  John served on the Board of Directors of Royal Pines Homeowners and was active in the Beaufort community.   He and his wife Kay have been married for 52 loving years.  An e-mail from John was always signed…Cheers!  Well, Cheers to you John Hines, you were a good guy!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12338\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Columns-Royal-Chatter-Col.-Robert-and-Annette-Rauenhorst.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Columns-Royal-Chatter-Col.-Robert-and-Annette-Rauenhorst-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Col. Robert and Annette Rauenhorst\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12338\" /></a> Col. Robert and Annette Rauenhorst[/caption]Col. Bob and Annette Rauenhorst will be leaving Royal Pines when they move to North Carolina to begin new phases of their lives.   Bob will begin a new assignment with the Marines and they both will be “empty nesters” for the first time.  The three Rauenhorst girls, Sarah, Megan and Whitney will all be away at college this fall, two at Clemson and one at USC in Columbia.  Annette served on the Board of Directors of Royal Pines Homeowners and for many of those years, with John Hines.   Some members of the 2009 Board of Directors for Royal Pines got together for dinner to say a farewell to Annette and Bob.  They may return to Beaufort one day - they loved their time here. …..and we hope they do!\r\n\r\nIf you have information to share please contact me at buddysoma@embarqmail.com.\r\n', 'Little Bits of Royal Chatter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'little-bits-of-royal-chatter-25', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:04:51', '2013-08-01 01:04:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12337', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12348, 4, '2013-07-31 21:08:03', '2013-08-01 01:08:03', '', '', 'Lori Howell, Katherine Harrelson, Kelly Collins, Sonya Reiselt, Kelly Duncan and Liz Murdaugh', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'lori-howell-katherine-harrelson-kelly-collins-sonya-reiselt-kelly-duncan-and-liz-murdaugh', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:08:03', '2013-08-01 01:08:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lori-Howell-Katherine-Harrelson-Kelly-Collins-Sonya-Reiselt-Kelly-Duncan-and-Liz-Murdaugh.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(12353, 4, '2013-07-31 21:13:20', '2013-08-01 01:13:20', '[caption id=\"attachment_12354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Katherine-Ferguson-Tom-Berenger-Ned-Tupper-Harvey-McCormick-and-Laura-Moore.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Katherine-Ferguson-Tom-Berenger-Ned-Tupper-Harvey-McCormick-and-Laura-Moore-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine Ferguson, Tom Berenger, Ned Tupper, Harvey McCormick and Laura Moore\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12354\" /></a> Katherine Ferguson, Tom Berenger, Ned Tupper, Harvey McCormick and Laura Moore[/caption]Tupper, Grimsley and Dean hosted its 19th annual Water Festival Parade party Saturday as past Commodores, friends and children enjoyed the festive floats that passed along Carteret and Bay streets.  Photos courtesy of Sue Jarrett and Josette Grimsley.\r\n', 'Parade Party at Tupper, Grimsley and Dean', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parade-party-at-tupper-grimsley-and-dean', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:13:20', '2013-08-01 01:13:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12353', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12356, 4, '2013-07-31 21:16:04', '2013-08-01 01:16:04', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n\r\nWhat happens when you pack hundreds of hungry Beaufortonians into Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and provide homecooked Lowcountry Boil for all? You get one heck of a deliciously fun night, one that families and foodies look forward to during the seventh night of Water Festival. \r\n\r\nFestivalgoers were ready for the gates to open at 6 p.m., and the lines started at the entrance by the Downtown Marina and wrapped all the way to Plums along Bay Street. \r\n\r\nOnce through the gates, the buffet began and volunteers from the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry and the Water Festival served up the essential components that make up Lowcountry Boil: sausage, corn on the cob, coleslaw, [caption id=\"attachment_12357\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/LC-Boil1.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/LC-Boil1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Lowcountry Boil\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12357\" /></a> Lowcountry Boil[/caption]and of course local steamed shrimp. Organizers had to scramble to find a way to cook the 1,000 pounds of shrimp because there was a problem in the kitchen at their traditional location of Naval Hospital Beaufort. But with the help of volunteers and the community, they found a way at the last minute, and to the unsuspecting diners, the shrimp was as savory and plentiful as it is every year.\r\n\r\nThe Pirettes served rolls and also assisted families who had their hands full with kids and plates of food. A first-year Pirette came to the rescue of me and my husband and our stroller-riding toddler as she carried our cups of sweet tea all the way to our seats: It was a big help! \r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch thought that the amount of sausage we received was more than last year, and we welcomed the upgrade. The half [caption id=\"attachment_12360\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Serving-up-cooked-local-shrimp-with-cocktail-sauce.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Serving-up-cooked-local-shrimp-with-cocktail-sauce-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rotary volunteers cheerily serve up cooked local shrimp, sausage, corn cobs, rolls, and watermelon.\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12360\" /></a> Rotary volunteers cheerily serve up cooked local shrimp, sausage, corn cobs, rolls, and watermelon.[/caption]corn cobs were perfectly cooked, and while the shrimp was just as good as ever, the consistency of the cocktail sauce was a little weird. But the giant slices of juicy watermelon seem to symbolize summer and make for the ideal way to top off the meal.\r\n\r\nCongrats to Stacey Canaday and her crew for once again pulling off this giant undertaking of feeding the masses.\r\n\r\nOf course, a huge meal in Waterfront Park would not be complete without the accompaniment of live music. This year, the crowd was rocking to the upbeat tunes of the opening local band The Blue Dots, followed by the always entertaining Whistlers, an annual Water Festival tradition. \r\n\r\nLater in the night, the Eagles tribute band On the Border from Charlotte, N.C., performed.\r\n', 'Lunch Bunch savors Lowcountry Supper', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-savors-lowcountry-supper', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:19:59', '2013-08-01 01:19:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12356', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12366, 4, '2013-07-31 21:22:06', '2013-08-01 01:22:06', '', '', 'Beaufort City Councilman George O’Kelley shows his “parade wounds” after being hosed down by squirt guns Saturday during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'parade-9', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:22:06', '2013-08-01 01:22:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-9.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(12368, 4, '2013-07-31 21:22:20', '2013-08-01 01:22:20', '', '', 'James Bundy, center, has the perfect place to watch the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade while sitting on his mother’s, Heather Bundy’s lap. At left is friend Sarah Bette. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'parade-3', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:22:20', '2013-08-01 01:22:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(12371, 4, '2013-07-31 21:27:21', '2013-08-01 01:27:21', 'Joseph Murphy Landing, Jr. is an inspiration to writers of all ages. Only a junior at Wando High School, Landing has published his first novel, “Tamechactee-Arrow Soul” and will be signing books Saturday, August 3rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McIntosh Book Shoppe, located at 919 Bay Street.\r\n\r\nLanding began his writing career at the age of thirteen, announcing to his parents that he was starting his first novel.  From a very young age he loved books; his parents and older sister read to him, and when he was barely in [caption id=\"attachment_12372\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Joseph-Landings-Headshot.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Arts-Joseph-Landings-Headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Joseph Landing\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12372\" /></a> Joseph Landing[/caption]kindergarten, he was reading on his own. When Joseph learned to talk, it became apparent that he loved words and often used vocabulary that sounded precocious coming from a young child. His family soon realized that Joseph had a flair for the dramatic and a vivid imagination.\r\n\r\nWhen asked why he decided to write his first novel, Landing humbly explains, “I was a big reader throughout elementary and middle school, and I remember thinking, ‘If those authors can write stories like these, why can’t I?’  Originally I started writing the novel merely out of curiosity to see if I could do it.  Now that I think back on it, I realize that I was writing for a purpose.  I knew that the written word would last for a long time, so I started writing ‘Tamechactee-Arrow Soul.’”\r\n\r\nAnd Landing is very appreciative of his parents for allowing him to pursue his dream.\r\n\r\n“I’m very thankful towards both of my parents for all of their support; but there isn’t a doubt in my mind that without my mother, this book would have never gotten off the ground.  Mom also has been with me at book signings and has provided tons of emotional support.  I can’t thank her enough for all the hard work she has put in for me and this novel.  My Dad also helped in setting up my first news interview on television with Warren Peper, as well as researching to find a great book on self-publishing,” says 16-year-old Landing.\r\n\r\n“Tamechactee-Arrow Soul” is about a teenage boy in the mountains of North Carolina who wants to get out of the cycle of a dysfunctional home and school life. Finally successful in breaking free, he quickly discovers that destiny has a plan for him and greatness is an understatement. \r\n\r\nAn ancient legend passed down through a Native American tribe tells of one who will emerge as a great leader and even a savior, just in time before the world faces a major cataclysmic event. Taught to shoot a bow and arrow, the boy demonstrates incredible skill during his first lesson. Could he be the Tamechactee? Meanwhile, a sinister being over in Normandy, France, known only as ‘The Maker,’ has a plan to set off nuclear bombs throughout the world to bring humans into submission. Landing attended the Duke Young Writers’ Camp and has finished writing the sequel to his first novel, “Tamechactee – Battle for Humanity,” which should be released by Christmas.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Landing and his book, please visit www.tamechactee.com. \r\n', 'South Carolina teen publishes first novel', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'south-carolina-teen-publishes-first-novel', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:49:40', '2013-08-01 01:49:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12371', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12374, 4, '2013-07-31 21:28:46', '2013-08-01 01:28:46', '<em>A tribute in memory of Charles Desaussure at Red Piano Too Gallery</em>\r\n\r\nA great tree recently fell in the world of Lowcountry art.  Artist, Charles Desaussure, died in the Charleston Veterans Hospital on July 16, 2013.  Charles had been an artist at the Red Piano Too Art Gallery for twenty years.\r\n\r\nThis year the gallery is dedicating the twentieth annual August Summer Show on August 3, 2013 to the memory of Charles Desaussure.  Charles attended every year.  He always took up residence on the front porch of the gallery setting up his paints, easels, and supplies.  Charles loved people, especially young people, he encouraged them to paint as they gathered around to watch him work.  He often supplied them materials so they could draw too.  He encouraged them by saying, ”Go where the spirit leads you.” \r\n\r\nBecky Kiester, gallery staff, recalls how Charles loved Charmaine Inabinett’s Pistachio Cake, which she sells on the porch during shows.  It is a gallery memory that Charmaine had to make Charles his own cake.  That way he could have some whenever he wanted and didn’t have to constantly send a child to get him another piece of cake.  While reflecting on Charles and his life we remembered his vintage navy blue Mercedes.  He loved that car!   As he would chill at the gallery he would often take time to give the car a wipe so it looked just as good going to Charleston as it did coming to St. Helena.\r\n\r\nCharles, an Air Force veteran, had an easy and open manner.  People immediately liked him and wanted to get to know him better.  He enjoyed “just chillin’ and meetin’ the folk” as he relaxed on the swing at the gallery.  Born in Yemassee, South Carolina, his family moved to President Street in Charleston, where he grew up. Early on Charles was interested in art, the world around him was rich in Gullah culture.  The urban influence was emerging in his work with paintings of Juke Joints, musicians, street vendors, sweetgrass gathering, and sweetgrass basket sewers chatting happily in the Charleston market.  \r\n\r\nAlmost every painting Charles created in the beginning had the old Cooper River Bridge in the background.  Once he told us that he played under the bridge as a boy, marbles, basketball, bike riding, skateboarding, and chasing the little girls with fiddler crabs.  In addition to work on canvas and paper, Charles was a skilled sign painter and muralist.  His signs and murals are on many buildings throughout the Lowcountry  and Washington DC.  He painted the signs on the Red Piano Too building.  “Ravenel Seafood” on US 17 in Ravenel, South Carolina boasts a mural by Charles.  Charles was working on a sign for a business on King Street in Charleston when he became ill, went to the hospital and died.\r\n\r\nCharles was very proud of the logo he designed for the US Naval Clinic in Charleston.  He received special recognition at the dedication.  More recently he was chosen to create the art for the 2013 Charleston Moja Festival held in Charleston.\r\n\r\nCharles’ art is in collections all over the world.  South Carolina artist, Jonathan Green owns work by Charles.  Rolling Stone guitarist, Keith Richards owns, WEST 59th STREET, a painting of a musician which captures the essence of the urban jazz scene. \r\n\r\nThis man, Charles Desaussure, was very dear to us as a friend and as a great talent in the world of the self-taught Southern artist.  He will be missed greatly.  He will be missed by his family, his friends, his collectors.  His extended family at the Red Piano Too will never forget him.\r\n\r\nThe Red Piano Too August Summer Show will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..  The tribute is free and open to the public.  The gallery has created a display of works by Charles.  Please join us as we celebrate our friend and fellow artist. For more information, please visit www.redpianotoo.com or call 838-2241.\r\n', 'When Great Trees Fall', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'when-great-trees-fall', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:29:32', '2013-08-01 01:29:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12374', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12377, 4, '2013-07-31 21:30:26', '2013-08-01 01:30:26', '<strong>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</strong>\r\n• BCHS Cheerleading Tryout Dates Announced — The tryouts for the cheerleading squads for the upcoming school year are August 7th, 8th and 9th from 9 am to 11 am.  For more information contact Coach Williams at 322-5632.\r\n\r\n• BCHS Athletic Booster Club To Meet — The first Athletic Booster Club meeting for the upcoming school year will be held Monday, August 5th at 6 pm in the school cafeteria. All parents, guardians, athletes and interested community members are encouraged to attend. \r\n       \r\n• Back To School Canned Food Drive For HELP of Beaufort — The Battery Creek High School SADD Club is sponsoring a food drive August 6th – 31st as part of their Back To School Activities.  Returning SADD Club members and students interested in being a part of the SADD Club are encouraged to drop off canned goods in the front office.  The goal is to collect 200 cans by the end of August to assist HELP of Beaufort provide food to folks in our community. \r\n\r\n<strong>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</strong>\r\n• British Soccer Camp, by Challenger Sports, will be held at Beaufort Academy the week of August 5th 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 5th at Beaufort Academy from 8:30-1:00pm.  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. We are open 9-3, Monday –Thursday and \r\n9-1 Friday.', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-40', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:32', '2018-07-12 15:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12377', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12379, 4, '2013-07-31 21:31:33', '2013-08-01 01:31:33', 'Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) is now waiving all late fees for those who still want to sign up for youth fall sports this year. The registration deadline for all fall sports is now Monday August 5, 2013.\r\n\r\n“We want to give children every opportunity to participate in youth sports.  Our registration numbers for fall sports led us to believe we need to do more to make that happen, so we are extending the registration deadline through August 5th for all sports while waiving late fees.  We will also refund any late fees already paid”, said PALS Director Scott Marshall. \r\n\r\nThe sports being offered this fall are: flag football ages 4-7, tackle football ages 7-14, cheerleading ages 6-14, and soccer ages 4-17.  Registration will be accepted at Buckwalter Recreation Center, 905 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC  29910, at the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort, SC  29906 or online at www.bcgov.net/PALS.\r\n', 'Late Fees Waived for PALS Fall Sports Registration ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'late-fees-waived-for-pals-fall-sports-registration', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:31:33', '2013-08-01 01:31:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12379', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12381, 4, '2013-07-31 21:32:31', '2013-08-01 01:32:31', 'Can you imagine a school where students visit the Sistine Chapel and are back home by the bell? Or a school where students learn to operate lasers on the moon or explore sea life on the bottom of the ocean floor? Or a school where students travel back in time to meet Beethoven, Davy Crockett or Alexander the Great?\r\n\r\nSoon such a school might exist in South Carolina if the proposed NOBLE Virtual School, based upon interactive 3D virtual world technology, is successful with its charter application. \r\n\r\nAs a charter public school, students in South Carolina would pay no tuition to attend the school and there would be no special requirement for admission. Like other virtual schools, students would study from home on their computer but there the similarity to other online educational programs ends.\r\n\r\nRather than “read the material and take the multiple-choice test,” students at NOBLE Virtual School will spend most of their time interacting with teachers and other students inside an interactive 3D virtual world. Students, as graphical characters called “avatars,” will have the ability to communicate with each other simultaneously and the capacity to build and manipulate 3D models of almost anything they can imagine. The virtual world platform will provide students the opportunity to work more collaboratively with each other and to learn concepts not easily understood from a textbook or lecture.\r\n\r\n“No longer is education bounded by limitations of time, space and resources,” explains Steve Mashburn, the future principal of the school. “If one can think it, one can do it in the NOBLE Virtual World – from reenactments of historical events to simulated science experiments to role-playing famous novels.”\r\n\r\nMashburn continues, “Instead of just studying math, students become engineers who use math to construct a suspended bridge. Instead of just studying science, they become hydrologists who use science to uncover the source of water pollution in a river. Instead of just studying art, they become graphic designers who use art to create effective advertising on outdoor billboards. Instructionally, the sky is the limit and we are very excited about bringing this type of educational innovation to the children of South Carolina.”\r\n\r\nIf approved by the South Carolina Public Charter School District in August, the school will open in the fall of 2014. Interested parents are asked to place their child on a waiting list found on the school’s website at http://noblevirtual.org.\r\n', 'Virtual Reality School Applies for Charter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'virtual-reality-school-applies-for-charter', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:32', '2018-07-12 15:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12381', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12383, 4, '2013-07-31 21:33:37', '2013-08-01 01:33:37', '[caption id=\"attachment_12384\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Schools-BA-Float-close-up.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Schools-BA-Float-close-up-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"BA students wave to the crowd during the 2013 Beaufort Water Festival Parade.  Pictured left to right: (Front row) Braxton Hines, Thomas Hines, Grace Simmons, G Simmons.  (Back row) Anna Dyer, Courtney Smith, Avery May, Screech, Ashley May, Chloe Nickles, Kate Gray, Madeleine Gray.\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12384\" /></a> BA students wave to the crowd during the 2013 Beaufort Water Festival Parade.  Pictured left to right: (Front row) Braxton Hines, Thomas Hines, Grace Simmons, G Simmons.  (Back row) Anna Dyer, Courtney Smith, Avery May, Screech, Ashley May, Chloe Nickles, Kate Gray, Madeleine Gray.[/caption]', 'Beaufort Academy loves the Water Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-loves-the-water-festival', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:32', '2018-07-12 15:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12383', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12387, 4, '2013-07-31 21:36:29', '2013-08-01 01:36:29', 'By Carson Moore\r\n\r\nThis past year, South Carolina was ranked #2 in the nation in the number of homicides related to domestic violence. Catherine Stewart and the rest of the Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) board have something to say about that. \r\n\r\nStewart moved to Beaufort in July 2011, and discovered the CODA board through the Parrish Church of St. Helena. “A lot of the people that join the board have had a personal experience with domestic violence,” she said, “I haven’t, myself, but I saw that this was a good organization, and an excellent cause.” The current CODA board consists of a varied group of people that includes a former school librarian, a gynecologist, an active-duty Marine, and Stewart herself, a marketing and advertising agent. \r\n\r\nAs the current Vice President of CODA’s board, Stewart works tirelessly to spread awareness among the people of Beaufort County—not only of the fact that domestic violence is incredibly frequent, but that help is readily available as well. \r\n\r\n“Domestic abuse is our nation’s dirty little secret,” said Stewart, “People generally think it’s an icky topic, and try to keep discussions away from it. “ For instance, The Vietnam War began in 1959, and ended in 1975. During that time, there were approximately 58,000 American soldiers that lost their lives in combat. Over that same time period, approximately 51,000 women lost their lives to domestic abuse at the hands of their partners, yet there are still tens thousands of instances of domestic abuse in the United States every year. \r\n\r\nCODA’s Beaufort chapter services four counties in South Carolina:  Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper. In 2012, each of South Carolina’s 46 counties was ranked in domestic violence victimization rates per capita. The study named Colleton County as 6th in the state, Jasper County 13th, Beaufort County 21st and Hampton 43rd. \r\n\r\nIn 2009, Beaufort County alone had nearly 2,000 victims report incidents. “We’re best known in our own county,” said Stewart, “Because the shelter is located here, and many of our fundraisers occur here. However, we are trying very hard to expand our reach to really incorporate those counties that don’t feel the CODA presence as strongly.” \r\n\r\nTraditional physical abuse is not the only problem that CODA aims to tackle in South Carolina, however. “There are many different faces of abuse,” Stewart explained, “It’s not just a black eye, and it’s not just a broken bone.” Abusers often use isolation, financial control, and verbal abuse to manipulate the victim, and the dangers of abuse can affect outsiders as well. For example, Stewart recalled an incident that occurred 11 years ago in which two Beaufort police officers lost their lives when a woman called in a report of domestic violence. By the time the officers arrived on the scene, the abuser had armed himself with a firearm, and both police officers were killed. “It’s important to understand that domestic violence doesn’t only affect the people in the relationship,” Stewart explained, “Police officers and counselors—oftentimes there are, in fact, more people at risk.” \r\n\r\nBeaufort’s branch of CODA covers an area of approximately 2,500 square miles, and has staff members manning the hotline 24 hours a day. In the past year alone, they have answered 4,050 calls on the hotline, and provided 168 survivors and their children with shelter, for 4,833 total nights. CODA’s shelter is a spacious, six-bedroom house that can hold up to 24 residents at a time. It features six bedrooms, a children’s playroom, and an overwhelming sense of safety and security for survivors. \r\n\r\n“Clients are at the greatest risk when they leave. When they finally make that hard decision to pack up the kids and flee, that’s when the abuser is most likely to come after them. So we try to give the survivors the greatest sense of safety that we can, and encourage building positive attitudes again.”\r\n\r\nCODA also offers what they call ‘outpatient services’. “These are the services we offer outside the shelter,” explained Stewart, “They are free of charge, and possibly the most important part of our organization.” These services include lawyers and counselors that work with the staff to assist survivors with court appointments.  \r\n\r\nCODA’s counselors teach women to learn the early signs of abusive behavior, and encourage them to develop healthy mentalities in regards to their situation. \r\n\r\nCurrently, CODA is trying to attract more local interest for board membership. “We really would like to get more men interested in board positions,” said Stewart, “We’re always making a pitch for interested community members to reach out to us and get involved.” The board holds ten monthly meetings throughout the year, as well as a meeting in January that is open to the public. These meetings typically feature one of CODA’s clients, stepping up to speak about her personal experiences with the group. “It’s definitely an experience that most people don’t forget,” said Stewart, “It helps people really see the different faces of abuse.” \r\n\r\nTo contact CODA, please visit their website: http://www.codalowcountry.org or call their 24-hour hotline at 843-770-1070 or 800-868-CODA. The email is coda@islc.net.\r\n', 'CODA: Nonprofit fights ‘different faces of abuse’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coda-nonprofit-fights-different-faces-of-abuse', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:38:38', '2013-08-01 01:38:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12387', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12391, 4, '2013-07-31 21:40:58', '2013-08-01 01:40:58', '<strong>Elizabeth Pope Holmes</strong>\r\n\r\nElizabeth Pope Holmes, 87, of the Coffin Point community on St. Helena Island and widow of James Holmes died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the home of her son Calvin and daughter-in-law Albertha Holmes on St. Helena Island, SC. Viewing was held Sunday, July 28 in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Funeral services were  at noon Monday, July 29, 2013 at Bethesda Christian Fellowship, 32 Martin Luther King Drive on St. Helena Island.  There was no viewing after the eulogy.  Burial was in the Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n<strong>James “Dave” Smith</strong>\r\n\r\nJames “Dave” Smith, 76, of the Capers community of St. Helena Island and husband of Mary Fripp Smith died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-25', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:40:58', '2013-08-01 01:40:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12391', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12392, 4, '2013-07-31 21:42:36', '2013-08-01 01:42:36', 'New York Life agent Ellier Gervero from the Savannah General Office was recently named a Lives Protected Champion.  This recognition is attained by agents who in the 4th quarter of 2012 assisted the most families in their communities with life insurance protection.  Nearly four hundred agents out of more than 12,250 licensed New York Life agents across the country were recognized for assisting the greatest number of policyholders with exceptional life insurance coverage. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12393\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Business-New-York-Life-Ellier-Gervero.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Business-New-York-Life-Ellier-Gervero-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ellier Gervero\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12393\" /></a> Ellier Gervero[/caption]“We applaud Ellier for this achievement and dedication to helping families protect their financial futures,” said Wayne Morrison managing partner of New York Life’s Savannah General Office.  “Life insurance provides beneficiaries the chance to move forward with a degree of financial security otherwise impossible — and that’s making a real difference in communities across the country.  Last year, New York Life paid billions to beneficiaries and Ellier was part of that effort, which helped families maintain their lifestyle and keep their future plans on track.”\r\n\r\nEllier Gervero has been a New York Life agent since 2007 and he is associated with New York Life’s Savannah General Office in Savannah, Ga.  He has a degree from John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation where he achieved a Bachelors Degree in Marine Transportation.  He is the current president of Beaufort Toastmasters Club and has served as the president of Filipino-American Association of Bluffton/Hilton Head.  Mr. Gervero is also a member of the various organizations in the community including Help of Beaufort, the Beaufort Exchange Club and the Beaufort Chambers \r\nof Commerce.\r\n', 'New York Life Agent  Receives Recognition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-york-life-agent-receives-recognition', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:42:36', '2013-08-01 01:42:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12392', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12395, 4, '2013-07-31 21:43:56', '2013-08-01 01:43:56', '<strong>Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Saturday night’s armed robbery outside a St. Helena retail store. Deputies responded to Family Dollar (791 Sea Island Pkwy) just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday night in reference to a report of an armed robbery that occurred moments earlier. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with two store employees who advised that they had just been robbed at gunpoint by an unknown black male.\r\n\r\nThe employees were exiting the store upon closing for the night when they were suddenly approached by a suspect with a black stocking mask concealing part of his face. The suspect demanded the female victim hand over her bag, put a gun to her head and ordered her to the ground. The suspect then turned to the male victim, put the gun in his face and demanded his belongings as well.\r\n\r\nBoth victims were then ordered to walk into the nearby woods and lie down while the suspect fled the scene. Neither victim sustained any injury during the incident. Once certain the suspect was gone, the victims contacted 911 to report the robbery. \r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information contact either Cpl. L. Resto at 843-255-3510 or Crimestoppers. \r\n\r\n<strong>PALS After School Registration Under Way</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) is accepting after school applications for centers both North and South of the Broad. \r\n\r\nThe dates for the after school program are August 19, 2013 – June 4, 2014. It runs Monday-Friday from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. for children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Tuition is $65 a month. \r\n\r\nIn Beaufort, the after school program is located at Burton Wells, Port Royal, Lind Brown, Scott and Broomfield Centers. In Bluffton, the after school program is located at the \r\nBluffton Center.\r\n\r\nFamilies interested can register online at www.bcgov.net/PALS or in person at: Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Drive in Burton or Buckwalter Recreation Center, 905 Recreation Center in Bluffton.\r\n', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-52', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:45:12', '2013-08-01 01:45:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12395', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12399, 4, '2013-07-31 21:47:22', '2013-08-01 01:47:22', 'Beaufort County will soon be receiving $64,945 from three grants awarded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).\r\n\r\nThe grants will fund solid waste and recycling projects at several convenience centers, an Electronics Recycling Collection event and educational materials for waste tire recycling. All three grants were obtained through proposals submitted by the Solid Waste and Recycling section of the Beaufort County Public Works Department. The first grant of $33,139 will provide a 2nd gas/oil mixture tank at the Simmonsville Road site in Bluffton, along with a concrete slab covered by a new carport type awning. The Pritchardville site will also receive a concrete slab and carport to replace its current one with this money. \r\n\r\nThe second grant of $28,056 will fund the Electronics collection event scheduled to be held September 21 at the Shanklin Road Public Works site and the Benton Field Road Public Works site.  Any funds remaining will be applied toward a second event. The third grant of $3,750 provides $3,000 for educational outreach and $750 for professional development.\r\n\r\n“We appreciate the funds from the state and the additional services they will provide to our citizens at no cost to Beaufort County taxpayers. I commend my staff for their exceptional effort in developing the proposals and commitment to improving service while saving money”, said Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Director Jim Minor. For more information please call the Solid Waste & Recycling section at 843-255-2736.\r\n', 'County receives recycling grant', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-receives-recycling-grant', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:47:22', '2013-08-01 01:47:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12399', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12403, 4, '2013-07-31 21:55:33', '2013-08-01 01:55:33', 'By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer \r\n\r\n<em>Dukes Barbeque returns to Salem Road Location</em>\r\n\r\nFor many of us in Beaufort, 2009 was a depressing year. Besides the economy being at its most pitiful level, we lost our favorite BBQ joint. Dukes Barbeque was the biggest deal in town. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12404\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cover-Marlene-and-Jamie-Harrelson.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cover-Marlene-and-Jamie-Harrelson-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Marlene and Jamie Harrelson\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12404\" /></a> Marlene and Jamie Harrelson[/caption]It was the place where stay-at-home moms caught up on the week with their hungry toddlers and girlfriends and businessmen shook hands over verbal contracts.  It was the favorite lunch and dinner spot among locals, where you could fit all you could eat into your belly and still go back for more, simply because it was THAT good.  And then, sadly, it was gone, after 23 years in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nWell, get your appetites back into ‘piggin’ out’ shape, Beaufort. Dukes Barbeque is back, and thankfully not bigger or better than before. It’s returning to town just like it was…just the way we all liked it. Same décor, same food, even most of the same staff. \r\n\r\nBeginning Thursday, August 1st, owners Marlene and Jamie Harrelson will be welcoming diners every Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with their coveted buffet, serving authentic, pit-cooked BBQ, fresh vegetables and homemade desserts, all prepared on site at their familiar Salem Road location across from Regions Bank off Robert Smalls Parkway. \r\n\r\nAfter four years in Blackville to run another Dukes establishment, Marlene and Jamie Harrelson heard the request from many Beaufortonians to come home; and since they owned the building at 1509 Salem Road, they thought it time to bring their BBQ back across the Whale Branch.\r\n\r\n“We missed Beaufort, so we decided to come home,” explained Marlene Harrelson. But this time around, the Harrelson’s are taking Saturdays off.\r\n\r\n“We have grandkids now, and we want to enjoy the family,” \r\nsmiles Marlene.\r\n\r\nFair enough. We’re just glad you’re back in business. Welcome Home Dukes Barbeque from one of your most loyal customers.', 'Welcome Home Marlene and Jamie Harrelson', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'welcome-home-marlene-and-jamie-harrelson', '', '', '2013-07-31 21:55:33', '2013-08-01 01:55:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12403', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12410, 4, '2013-07-31 22:08:06', '2013-08-01 02:08:06', '', '', 'Lila Alcott and Clay Myers, winners of the Water Festival  Fishing Tournament. Not pictured Henry Harper.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'lila-alcott-and-clay-myers-winners-of-the-water-festival-fishing-tournament-not-pictured-henry-harper', '', '', '2013-07-31 22:08:06', '2013-08-01 02:08:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lila-Alcott-and-Clay-Myers-winners-of-the-Water-Festival-Fishing-Tournament.-Not-pictured-Henry-Harper.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(12780, 4, '2013-09-04 22:28:40', '2013-09-05 02:28:40', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nWhen walking the metaphoric allergy maze each turn offers a different diagnostic challenge, a new selection of medications or methods and, ultimately, a choice that must be made.  Each choice can lead the way out (the cure) or down false pathway.  The only way we will know is to try and see where the pathway leads.  As accustomed as we are to The Quick Fix, a prolonged, investigative approach may present as frustrating and time-consuming. A quick fix is exactly that: it is not curing the dis-ease and it is not helping your Best Friend.\r\n\r\nEvery maze is different. Each dog and each dog’s living arrangements are different so what may work for your neighbor’s itchy dog, may not work for yours.  Rooting out the causes of your pet’s chronic discomfort requires you play detective, looking for clues and asking questions.  Keeping a dog diary for a month can help. (“Oct 10—cleaned carpets. Oct 13—Buster chewing his feet.”)\r\n\r\nPathways may defy logic. When walking a labyrinth, you may have to turn left to ultimately go to the right. It is the same when trying to find help for your dog’s problem.\r\n\r\nYou may have to try myriad methods and medicines that don’t make sense at the moment to get on the pathway to ultimate healing.  For instance, I have seen localized skin lesions respond favorably and rapidly to chiropractic.  Buster jumped off the couch onto the wood floor and lost his footing, pushing a vertebra out of alignment.  The irritation to the associated nerve ending sends a buzzy sensation to Buster’s shoulder. It feels itchy to him and so he scratches and bites, creating a hairless, damp, soon-to-be-infected wound. Not an allergy at all!\r\n\r\nDon’t go in circles. While you may occasionally need to retrace some of your steps in your therapeutic labyrinth, don’t continue to go round and round, especially if the results are the same.  (I believe Einstein had something cryptic to say about this kind of behavior.)  If your dog is on the third course of the same antibiotic and the third course of prednisone with no positive, long-lasting results, then perhaps it is time to take a different pathway in the maze.  Try a homeopathic course or acupuncture to calm your dog’s overactive chi.  Consider a nutritional causality--has Barney been eating the same orange-bag kibble for the last eight years?  Consider environmental causalities—does Buster hang out in the garage when Grandma goes out for a smoke?  Does Buster’s blanket smell springtime fresh because it is tumble-dried with a dryer sheet?\r\n\r\nDon’t panic. As you negotiate a therapeutic pathway, it may seem to be taking you deeper and deeper into the maze, but it may also be leading you to the way out. It may seem to be taking too long, it may seem that there’s no escape. Corn mazes—endless curving, turning pathways cut into full-grown corn fields that people pay to navigate for fun—feature Panic Flags on poles that can be seen above the top of the corn. At the panic flag zone you have a chance to re-group, maybe have a snack, talk to others about their experiences and then choose your course with a clear head.  Same with a\r\ntherapeutic trail.\r\n\r\nLook for and listen to subtle clues.  Your dog is your best communicator.  If you’ve changed his food (again) and he won’t eat, listen to him. It’s not that he doesn’t “like” it (it’s a dog, they “like” most things), more credibly it’s that he knows it’s going to make him feel worse and he’s trying to tell you the only way he knows how.  If your dog with the chronic green eye goobers sneezes when you spray on your favorite cologne, pay attention.\r\n\r\nWe need to approach allergies with an understanding that whatever treatment protocol we choose is going to require time, effort and discipline.  We may never be able to come up with a positive outcome using a linear-logical approach. The way out may only be on a wandering, exploratory path.', 'Wandering the allergy maze: Part Two', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wandering-the-allergy-maze-part-two', '', '', '2013-09-04 22:29:27', '2013-09-05 02:29:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12413, 4, '2013-07-31 22:09:38', '2013-08-01 02:09:38', '\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12342\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"217\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lydia-Ballesteros-and-Joe-Sparlin.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lydia-Ballesteros-and-Joe-Sparlin-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lydia Ballesteros and Joe Sparlin\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12342\" /></a> Lydia Ballesteros and Joe Sparlin[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_12343\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mary-Lohr-Dawn-Freeman-and-Kendra-Twitty.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mary-Lohr-Dawn-Freeman-and-Kendra-Twitty-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Lohr, Dawn Freeman and Kendra Twitty\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12343\" /></a> Mary Lohr, Dawn Freeman and Kendra Twitty[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_12344\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tim-Lovett-Julia-OHara-and-Carson-Bruce.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tim-Lovett-Julia-OHara-and-Carson-Bruce-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tim Lovett, Julia O&#039;Hara and Carson Bruce\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12344\" /></a> Tim Lovett, Julia O\'Hara and Carson Bruce[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_12345\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cher-Milner-and-Amy-Geier.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cher-Milner-and-Amy-Geier-300x252.jpg\" alt=\"Cher Milner and Amy Geier\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12345\" /></a> Cher Milner and Amy Geier[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_12346\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Kristin-Bendle-Mark-Siegel-Tab-Bendle-Mary-Lohr-Jonathan-Lohr-and-Lorin-Siegel.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Kristin-Bendle-Mark-Siegel-Tab-Bendle-Mary-Lohr-Jonathan-Lohr-and-Lorin-Siegel-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kristin Bendle, Mark Siegel, Tab Bendle, Mary Lohr, Jonathan Lohr and Lorin Siegel\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12346\" /></a> Kristin Bendle, Mark Siegel, Tab Bendle, Mary Lohr, Jonathan Lohr and Lorin Siegel[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_12347\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Julia-OHara-and-Ash-Milner.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Julia-OHara-and-Ash-Milner-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Julia O&#039;Hara and Ash Milner\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12347\" /></a> Julia O\'Hara and Ash Milner[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_12348\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lori-Howell-Katherine-Harrelson-Kelly-Collins-Sonya-Reiselt-Kelly-Duncan-and-Liz-Murdaugh.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lori-Howell-Katherine-Harrelson-Kelly-Collins-Sonya-Reiselt-Kelly-Duncan-and-Liz-Murdaugh-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Lori Howell, Katherine Harrelson, Kelly Collins, Sonya Reiselt, Kelly Duncan and Liz Murdaugh\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12348\" /></a> Lori Howell, Katherine Harrelson, Kelly Collins, Sonya Reiselt, Kelly Duncan and Liz Murdaugh[/caption]', 'Sandbar Social Scene', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sandbar-social-scene-2', '', '', '2013-07-31 22:11:54', '2013-08-01 02:11:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12413', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12418, 4, '2013-07-31 22:13:33', '2013-08-01 02:13:33', 'Community celebrates 58 years of annual weekend event.\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12407\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Commodore-Float-at-the-Bed-Races-by-Captured-Moments-Photography.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Commodore-Float-at-the-Bed-Races-by-Captured-Moments-Photography-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Commodore Float at the Bed Races by Captured Moments Photography\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12407\" /></a> Commodore Float at the Bed Races by Captured Moments Photography[/caption]\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12410\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lila-Alcott-and-Clay-Myers-winners-of-the-Water-Festival-Fishing-Tournament.-Not-pictured-Henry-Harper.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Lila-Alcott-and-Clay-Myers-winners-of-the-Water-Festival-Fishing-Tournament.-Not-pictured-Henry-Harper-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lila Alcott and Clay Myers, winners of the Water Festival  Fishing Tournament. Not pictured Henry Harper.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12410\" /></a> Lila Alcott and Clay Myers, winners of the Water Festival  Fishing Tournament. Not pictured Henry Harper.[/caption]\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12409\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Henry-C.-Chambers-grand-marshall-of-the-2013-Beaufort-Water-Festival-parade-waves-to-the-crowd-as-he-follows-the-Marine-Corps-Color-Guard.-Photo-by-Bob-Sofaly.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Henry-C.-Chambers-grand-marshall-of-the-2013-Beaufort-Water-Festival-parade-waves-to-the-crowd-as-he-follows-the-Marine-Corps-Color-Guard.-Photo-by-Bob-Sofaly-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Henry C. Chambers,  grand marshall of the 2013 Beaufort Water Festival parade, waves to the crowd as he follows the Marine Corps Color Guard. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12409\" /></a> Henry C. Chambers,  grand marshall of the 2013 Beaufort Water Festival parade, waves to the crowd as he follows the Marine Corps Color Guard. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12369\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-7.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-7-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Restored old tractors fly American flags during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12369\" /></a> Restored old tractors fly American flags during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12368\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"210\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-3.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-3-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"James Bundy, center, has the perfect place to watch the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade while sitting on his mother’s, Heather Bundy’s lap. At left is friend Sarah Bette. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12368\" /></a> James Bundy, center, has the perfect place to watch the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade while sitting on his mother’s, Heather Bundy’s lap. At left is friend Sarah Bette. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12367\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"239\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-10.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-10-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Beaufort Water Festival Pirettes ride the traditional Water Festival float Saturday. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12367\" /></a> The Beaufort Water Festival Pirettes ride the traditional Water Festival float Saturday. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12366\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-9.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-9-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort City Councilman George O’Kelley shows his “parade wounds” after being hosed down by squirt guns Saturday during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12366\" /></a> Beaufort City Councilman George O’Kelley shows his “parade wounds” after being hosed down by squirt guns Saturday during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12365\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-8.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-8-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"What could be more fun than riding on a wagon and waving to the crowds during Water Festival? Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12365\" /></a> What could be more fun than riding on a wagon and waving to the crowds during Water Festival? Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]', 'Wrapping up the 58th Annual Beaufort Water Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wrapping-up-the-58th-annual-beaufort-water-festival', '', '', '2013-07-31 22:16:43', '2013-08-01 02:16:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12418', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12424, 4, '2013-08-07 20:39:11', '2013-08-08 00:39:11', '<strong>August meeting for Sportfishing Club set</strong>\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s August meeting will be held Thursday, August 8th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Captain Courtland Babcock of Southern Drawl Outfitters will be the guest speaker. He will give a presentation on jigging techniques and tackle for inshore and offshore fishing. Rods and reels will be on display. You do not need a reservation, and guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at (843) 522-2020.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bereavement, Loss &amp; Change Support Group</strong>\r\nAre you dealing with the loss of a loved one, the loss of your independence, the loss of a job, or any major change or loss in your life? If so, you are not alone. A Bereavement, Loss &amp; Change Support Group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. The non-denominational group is led by Dr. Owen Tucker, M.Div., bereavement coordinator of Island Hospice. The meetings are free and open to anyone who is looking for guidance on how to deal with loss and/or change. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Helena House Assisted Living on Paris Avenue in Port Royal (directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office.) For more information, please call 575-0754 or 252-3001.\r\n\r\n<strong>Nearly New Clothing Sale scheduled</strong>\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. Proceeds 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<strong>August Events at the Lobeco Branch Library</strong>\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•  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 pm. 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<strong>Event discusses ‘Great Sea Island Hurricane’</strong>\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<strong>Hope Haven seeking volunteers and interns</strong>\r\nHope Haven of the Lowcountry, the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center is accepting applications for volunteers and interns to attend the Child Advocate volunteer training.  Hope Haven will be holding a Child Advocate volunteer training on Wednesday, August 14 at 9:00 a.m. at Hope Haven.  Child Advocate volunteers will supervise Hope Haven’s lobby to greet families, clients, and other agency representatives visiting the office. When children are present, volunteers will interact with them to help reduce stress and anxiety related to separation from their caregiver, the forensic interview and treatment process.  The training is 3.5 hours long and pre-registration is required.  For more information and to register, please contact Christine Smith at (843) 524-2256.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sea Island Quilters to meet at Praise Assembly</strong>\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway. The speaker will be, Anne Marcellis, quilt pattern designer and teacher. She will lecture on “Journey to Creative Quilting”. Anne will also teach a workshop on Saturday, August 17, at Carteret Street United Methodist Church from 9 AM to 4 PM. The workshop topic is Swirling table runners. Space for the workshop is limited. For details contact Diana DeWitt at 379-3353 or www.beaufortsiq.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Fund’s grant applications available</strong>\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. The 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\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<strong>Back to School Luncheon offered</strong>\r\nThe Low Country Women’s Fellowship, also known as “TLC Women,” invites you to join them Saturday, August 17 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn for their 1st annual “Back To School Luncheon.”  The purpose of this luncheon is to provide food, fun, and fellowship for women, while providing a venue to give back to the local community. Activities include preparing Back Packs with school supplies for children in need. The lunch at the event is optional and costs $15.  For questions, please contact Tonya Johnson Phillips at 843-322-0262.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fun activities at Artworks</strong>\r\n•   Saturday, August 17: Collaged Framed Art Card with Laurie Lovell — Create an artistically collaged card insert for a framed card, focusing on tactile elements, images, colors and surface techniques. This 1 to 3:30 p.m. class is for people 10 years and older or adult/child teams, only $15 with optional materials available. See additional materials list of “Your Working Tools” from instructor prior to class time. 843-379-2787 to register. Laurie Lovell received her Masters of Fine Arts in Fibers at The Savannah College of Art and Design; her undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Ohio University. Her love for process, tactile materials and hand made fabric has continued to inspire her work and art.\r\n•   Saturday, August 24: “-scapes” with Laurie Lovell @ ARTworks — Landscape, cityscape, seascape, escape...create assemblages on canvas or paper with highly textured and tactile collage surfaces, with painted, drawn, and stitched techniques, and applied found objects. This class is open to creative self-driven individuals with some art experience. Maximum of 10 participants. 10-4 p.m., $60 includes most materials. See additional materials list of “Your Working Tools” from instructor prior to class time. 379-2787 to register.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christian Connection to host Sweetgrass Lady</strong>\r\nBeaufort Christian Women’s Connection, Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, will present Sweetgrass Baskets of the Lowcountry on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at 2015 Boundary St. Guest Feature will be Jery B. Taylor, the Sweetgrass Lady of St. Helena Island. Baskets will be on sale at the luncheon. Guest speaker is Ann Hart, and her topic is Finding the Missing Piece of the Puzzle. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations or cancellations must be made by Friday, August 16th. Call or E-mail Karen Whitehead at 838-7627  or mommakaren@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer training for CODA to be held</strong>\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training\r\nin August. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held August 24th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 26th, 27th, and 28th   from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074 ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<strong>Notary seminars to be held in September</strong>\r\nSecretary of State Mark Hammond is offering free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. Attending a Notary Public seminar is not required to obtain a Notary. The seminar is a public service of the Secretary of State’s Office.A local seminar will be held Tuesday, September 10th in the community room at Palmetto Electric Coop, Inc, 4063 Grays Highway in Ridgeland. Doors will open at 5:30 pm on the day of the seminar; seminar will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>Junior Cotillion offers scholarships to students</strong>\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.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-100', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:39:11', '2013-08-08 00:39:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12424', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12426, 4, '2013-08-07 20:40:36', '2013-08-08 00:40:36', '<strong>James “Bobby Daise” Smith</strong>\r\nJames “Bobby Daise” Smith age 76, of the Capers community on St. Helena Island and husband of Mary Fripp Smith died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Orange Grove Baptist Church, 189 Orange Grove Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920.\r\nA viewing was held at the church Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 6-8 P.M. Burial was in the Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.  Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funeral.', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-26', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:40:36', '2013-08-08 00:40:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12426', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12428, 4, '2013-08-07 20:44:13', '2013-08-08 00:44:13', '<strong>By Tracie Korol</strong>\r\n\r\n“My child is good with dogs.”  At a recent function two beverages were offered for refreshment: one was sweet tea (no, thanks) and the other, a “lite” beverage in a color not normally seen in nature, an orange so intense it almost glowed in the dark.  I’ll guess the flavor was “orange”.  These days I avoid foods created by scientists but there was a time when I appreciated Kool-Aid, Jello and Strawberry Quik. Even then I knew that none of them tasted anything like what they were labeled but I didn’t care because I was only 8 years old.\r\n\r\nArtificial flavors are used in foods that have been so processed they have no naturally occurring flavors left.  Scientists create imitations of these natural flavors in a lab using hundreds of synthetic chemicals, and those are added back into the food.  It is a much cheaper way for manufacturers to give a product the taste of what they are trying to sell you, without giving you the actual food that you might assume is in the product. As you might expect, this happens to pet food, too.\r\n\r\nTo meet nutritional requirements, pet food manufacturers blend animal fats and meals with soy, wheat and corn and then add synthetic supplements. This yields a cheap, filling pellet that no one wants to eat. Cats and dogs are not filler eaters by choice so to find ways to entice them to eat enough for it to be nutritionally sufficient is a challenge. Man-made flavors are added to increase palatability. Flavors like Cadavernine and Putrescence tend to grab a dog’s attention. I’m not making that up.\r\nManufacturers are not required to disclose exactly what chemicals are in these artificial flavors, as these are considered “trade secrets”, as long as the ingredient is “generally regarded as safe”.  So, even though there might be 100 different chemical ingredients, all they have to list is “artificial flavors”.  Many chemicals used in artificial flavors are derived from petroleum, and many of the chemicals used are volatile.  They have been shown to have an adverse effect on RNA, the thyroid, and enzymes.\r\n\r\nAnother problem with artificial flavors is that because the specific ingredients are not required to be listed, a dog with a food intolerance could unknowingly consume something that could cause a bad reaction.  How many itchy dogs to you know? In an effort to solve the itch problem, vets and owners will explore novelty protein sources (like rabbit and ostrich) or look to the external pollens and funguses endemic to this area. The truly conscious will consider the dyes in a kibble as causation and opt for brown pellets only, but how many even consider the “natural” beef flavor?\r\n\r\nThe other problem that arises is that certain dogs will become “picky eaters” that will not eat anything but the canned mystery glop with the cute doggie photo on the label.  The mere process of production of these canned foods is simply meat by-products broken down by use of water.  The amino acids (building blocks of protein) that remain in the meat hydrolysate (liquid meat) are magnified in taste by added phosphate salts and synthetic “natural” flavors. This magnified taste of protein—though chemically achieved—is what keeps pets addicted to a cheap pet food that no one wants to eat. Why eat real meat when you can eat uber meat?\r\n\r\nAFB International (the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability) states that for a dog the sense of smell is what pet food manufacturers are selling to. “The takeaway lesson is that if the palatant smells appealing, the dog will dive in with instant and obvious zeal, and the owner will assume the food is a hit.  When in reality it might have only smelled like a hit.”  In other words, the dog food need only smell like meat to the dog. When the meat aroma is completely, chemically artificial, you have a problem.\r\n\r\nThe billion dollar industry that creates flavors and smells for human and pet foods is a cutting-edge science designed to convince us—and our pets—to eat what’s in front of us, whatever it may be.  “Natural” flavorings are symbolic of the massive decline in food quality, public and animal health. Processed foods, and that includes processed pet foods, have become confused with natural foods and, consequently, more and more of us are disconnected from what is really real. Strawberry Quik sure isn’t strawberry.', 'But what does it taste like?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'but-what-does-it-taste-like', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:44:57', '2013-08-08 00:44:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12428', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12433, 4, '2013-08-07 20:47:39', '2013-08-08 00:47:39', '<strong>By Celia Strong</strong>\r\n\r\nWell, welcome again to another meandering look at another new wine. I think we have all, finally, realized that a new wine every week can keep us moving forward. A new wine can make us feel like we’re keeping ourselves younger because we keep learning; it can help make us more interesting - partly because we have something new to talk about and partly because we’re drinking. And, a new wine can be fun and rewarding for each of us personally. If we didn’t like wines we wouldn’t be who we are today anyhow. So, here’s hoping we all like our new wine for this week.\r\n\r\nIf you’ve looked at the picture of this week’s wine label, you can see it has a pretty interesting name. “Blue plate.”  So, let’s digress for a second and look at this name. “Blue plate” is a restaurant (or more correctly, a diner) nickname for a special, lower priced meal, very common during the 1920’s through the 1950’s.  Traditionally, this special included a meat and three vegetables. Sometimes, the dishes that these specials were served on were actually divided into sections for the different items. The origins of the phrase “blue plate” is not really clear, but some of the guesses are really fun. One is that during the Depression, one manufacturer made plates (platters or trays was more like it) with divided sections for different foods, kind of like some frozen dinner trays are now. These divided plates only came in the color blue. Another possibility is that there were inexpensive divided plates made with a “blue willow” pattern, copies of Spode and Wedgewood.\r\n\r\nOctober 22, 1892 is the date of the first known use of the term “blue plate” on a menu.  In the late 1920’s, the phrase became much more commonly used. An advertisement in “The New York Times,” May 27, 1926, listed “Blue Plate Specials,” and more records of the phrase followed. In Hollywood, in 1940, every time Spencer Tracy went into the commissary for lunch at Metro Studios, all the executives would look up from their blue plate specials. Or so claimed a Hollywood gossip columnist. (It is truly amazing how many records of how many tidbits of history are recorded.) Just so we don’t think all was rosy with blue plate specials, there were absolutely no substitutions. You got what you got. A glass of wine, or beer, was never included with a blue plate special. Maybe, as a bit of revolt against no substitutions, we like to keep looking for new wines?\r\n\r\nAnd on to our wine for this week. It’s a Chenin Blanc from California. We don’t do much with this variety. Partly because over time there have been more than a few slightly sweeter-style ones made in California. Washington state does make many, really good, drier-style Chenin wines, but our preconceived ideas of this grape from the few California versions is a hurdle. In France, the wines from Vouvray, a town in the Loire Valley, are fairly well known and liked, but not everyone realizes that they are made from Chenin Blanc. South Africa also makes some wonderful wines from Chenin Blanc, though they are often called “Steen.”  More confusion.\r\n\r\nBut, let’s look at Chenin Blanc. This is a high acidity white grape. Which means it can be used to make dry, semi-dry, dessert and sparkling wines. The vine is naturally vigorous so it can easily grow a lot of grapes that end up as bland, neutral wines. Controlling the growth of the vines, how many grapes per vine, can result in well balanced, rich and complex wines. Chenin Blanc originated in the Anjou area of the Loire Valley sometime in the ninth century. It spread from there, through the valley, to the Rhône Valley, to South Africa and on. Including to the United States. DNA research suggests that Chenin Blanc may be a parent of Sauvignon Blanc. (And we know Sauvignon Blanc is a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. Yikes.) In addition to controlling the vine’s growth of this variety, climate is important too. Chenin Blanc tends to bud early and ripen late. That means that more warm climates are better for it. The climate, and actually the weather of each vintage, plays a large part in determining what is the best style Chenin wine to be made each year.\r\n\r\nIn California, Chenin Blanc has gone from having more acreage of vines than France during the 1980’s, to a mere thirteen thousand acres in 2006. When there was so much of it, and it was popular to grow as many grapes as possible, Chenin was viewed as a workhorse variety and used for blending in bulk jug wines. Its natural acidity and varying degrees of sweetness made it a perfect partner to Chardonnay and Colombard. Then, close to the beginning of the twenty-first century, there was a move toward better Chenin Blanc - vines, grapes and wines. Producers in the Sacramento Valley were part of this trend. In the Clarksburg AVA. And, we are now one step close to our wine!\r\n\r\nThe Clarksburg AVA was established in 1984, part of three counties in the Sacramento Valley, Sacramento, Solano and Yolo. It is just under sixty-five thousand acres with dense clay and loam soils and foggy weather with cool breezes from the San Francisco Bay. One of the best known wineries located in the Clarksburg AVA is Bogle, but ninety of the grapes grown in the AVA are transported out of the area for crushing and fermenting. Very few wines actually come with thenClarksburg AVA on them. But, our “blue plate” 2011 Chenin Blanc does!\r\n\r\nThis wine, our wine, comes from the Wilson Vineyard where the grapes are sustainably farmed. They were harvested in the early morning of September 7, 2011. Then they were delivered to the winery and pressed into the tank by mid-morning, so that the grapes were never exposed to the hot afternoon sun. The fruit aromas of the wine were maintained by this cool treatment. After pressing, the grapes were allowed to cold-settle for three days, and then racked into a stainless steel tank for a long, very cold fermentation to totally dry. There was no malo-lactic fermentation, so the wine’s natural acidity is still crisp. This acid balances and supports the rich fruitiness of the wine. And no oak. The final wine is ninety-three percent Chenin Blanc and seven percent Sauvignon Blanc.  (Kids always find their way home to Mom or Dad, don’t they?) In our glass, we get intense tropical aromas of passion fruit and plantain.\r\n\r\nThe textures are full, even voluptuous, with peach, apricot and cantaloupe flavors. And the finish is lemon minerality. My favorite part.  “Wine Enthusiast,” in November, 2012, ranked this 2011 “blue plate” Chenin Blanc number twenty-eight in its top one hundred Best Buys list. And Best Buys means not expensive. So, for $10.99, we can all love this wine. As an aperitif and with all kinds of seafood, salads,  cheeses, sushi, luncheons, back porches, hot afternoons and evenings. It really brings a new meaning to “Blue Plate Special.” And you don’t have to have it in a divided plate. Or a blue glass. But it is special. So, here’s to learning to like Chenin Blanc. Enjoy.', 'And what is on your plate?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'and-what-is-on-your-plate', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:48:44', '2013-08-08 00:48:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12433', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12436, 4, '2013-08-07 20:53:15', '2013-08-08 00:53:15', '<strong>By Pamela Brownstein</strong>\r\n\r\nFat Patties excels at elevating basic food to the next level with an emphasis on quality ingredients, handmade dishes and a touch of whimsy that makes dining here always an excellent experience.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch started with three amazing appetizers. The Pork Stuffed Jalapenos made with half a roasted jalapeno pepper filled with pulled pork and topped with smoked Gouda sauce were scrumptious; the Bacon and Cheddar Tater Tots served\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12437\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"205\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bacon-and-cheese-tater-tots.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12437\" alt=\"Bacon and cheese tater tots\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bacon-and-cheese-tater-tots-300x199.jpg\" width=\"205\" height=\"135\" /></a> Bacon and cheese tater tots[/caption]\r\n\r\nwith a side of chipotle mayo and an amazing apple salad were awesome; and we had to get our favorite, the flash fried Deviled Shrimp with chili lime pepper jelly and served with cool ranch dipping sauce.\r\n\r\nChoosing an entrée can present a challenge: Do you go with one of their elaborate house burgers or do you build your own? Should you try a brat or a different patty such as turkey or black bean? Elizabeth ordered the Verde with guacamole, jalapeno and goat cheese but this time on a turkey burger, which she declared delicious. Buck tried something new for him with the Over Easy on a half\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12439\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Frenchie1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12439\" alt=\"The Frenchie\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Frenchie1-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> The Frenchie[/caption]\r\n\r\nbacon patty. This big burger is piled high with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, carmelized onions and a fried egg. I had to stick with my go-to favorite because I had been craving it: The Frenchie. With a generous slab of Brie, carmelized onions, rosemary mustard and apple slaw on a half-bacon, half beef burger, it is impossible to pass up.\r\n\r\nOur Lunch Bunch guests were overwhelmingly pleased with their choices. Mrs. Harding enjoyed her Baby Blue on a half bacon burger with blue cheese, carmelized onions and garlic mayo. Mr. Harding felt adventurous and tried the special burger called “That Must Be Bacon Jam Because Bacon Jelly Don’t Shake Like That.” This beef burger was topped with a combination of peanut butter, jalapenos, mayo, bacon jam and apples, and was definitely one-of-a-kind. All the burgers were served with a side of Fat Patties’ tasty hand cut rosemary and sea salt fries.\r\n\r\nFor dessert, we had to sample some of the more than 15 flavors of homemade ice cream. With unique choices such as Fruit Loops, Bailey’s Caramel or Honey Peanut Butter, it was hard to decide but we tried two new flavors: Mango Strawberry Cheesecake — with yummy chunks of cheesecake crust — and Chocolate Covered\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12438\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Milkshake-Burnt-marshmellow.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12438\" alt=\"Burnt marshmellow milkshake\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Milkshake-Burnt-marshmellow-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Burnt marshmellow milkshake[/caption]\r\n\r\nBanana Split made with bananas, cherries, and pieces of dark chocolate. Both were recent creations by head chef Pedro, who said he loves inventing new ice cream flavors and burger ideas, and the atmosphere at Fat Patties fosters his culinary creativity. We also ordered a milkshake made with Burnt Marshmellow ice cream, which Elizabeth especially liked because it tasted like it just came off the campfire.\r\n\r\nA good restaurant wouldn’t be complete without a great bar that features a super selection of craft beers, many from breweries in Charleston and Atlanta. So while Fat Patties is certainly a family friendly joint, it is also a place where adults can gather and enjoy beverages that they might not be able to find elsewhere.\r\n\r\nFat Patties is located at 831 Parris Island Gateway, a half mile from Parris Island, and is open daily at 11 a.m. Call 843-379-1500 or visit www.fat-patties.com or find them on Facebook where you can get daily updates on specials and events such as happy hour or trivia night.', 'Get the skinny on the culinary creativity at Fat Patties', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-the-skinny-on-the-culinary-creativity-at-fat-patties', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:54:21', '2013-08-08 00:54:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12436', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12442, 4, '2013-08-07 20:55:51', '2013-08-08 00:55:51', '<em>High Tide Publishing, Okatie, SC, announces the publication of “Gone With </em>\r\n<em>The Tide - The Vanishing Gullahs and Geechees” by Pearce W. Hammond</em>\r\n\r\nMany Americans are unaware that along the South Carolina and Georgia coast lies a culture more strongly rooted in African ways than any other in America. In quiet self-sufficiency the Gullahs of South Carolina and the Geechees of Georgia lived off the water and the land on isolated barrier sea islands with their own unique language, lifestyle and culture. It was a life in a simpler time with pristine saltwater for fishing, crabbing and gathering oysters and clams; virgin maritime forests; sand roads and wild game.\r\n\r\nIn many ways the Gullahs of South Carolina and the Geechees of Georgia are part of the modern world but in other ways they are trying to hold steadfastly to the way of life of their African ancestors and passing on their culture and traditions from one generation to another. However, today they face a crisis as the demand for their land and marsh encroaches upon home and farm and threatens their way of life. And, if their culture dies, a significant part of the culture of the low country of South Carolina and Georgia will be lost along with African Americans’ purest link to their past.\r\n\r\nThis book contains an abundance of historical information about the Gullahs of South Carolina and the Geechees of Georgia and will inspire others to keep their story alive for future generations. It also contains extensive examples of their unique language, superstitions, folklore, and customs and traditions. There is also a section on low country cooking with recipes and a section on Gullah cooking related terms. The book is illustrated with original Gullah and Geechee art by the author. For additional information about this book, please log on to: https://www.createspace.com/4374624.', 'Book published about vanishing Gullah/Geechee Heritage', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'book-published-about-vanishing-gullahgeechee-heritage', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:55:51', '2013-08-08 00:55:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12442', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12444, 4, '2013-08-07 20:56:38', '2013-08-08 00:56:38', 'Beaufort Middle School Football practice will begin Wednesday, August 14th at 6:00pm at BMS. In order to be eligible to practice, players and parents must attend a Player/Parent Meeting on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:00pm in the BMS Gymnasium.  Players must also bring a completed physical form with them to the meeting. The physical forms are available in the BMS Office. If you have any questions, contact Coach Wallace at 843.252.6334.', 'BMS Football practice begins next week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bms-football-practice-begins-next-week', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:56:38', '2013-08-08 00:56:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12444', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12446, 4, '2013-08-07 20:57:15', '2013-08-08 00:57:15', 'More than 200 Beaufort County School District coaches from middle and high schools gathered for training and inspiration Monday, August 5th at the district’s first Fall Coaches Convocation.\r\n\r\nWorkshops and guest speakers addressed topics ranging from effective coaching and legal issues to sportsmanship and integrating students with disabilities into school athletic programs.  The event was held at Beaufort High School.\r\n\r\nChief Student Services Officer Gregory McCord said early reviews of the event from coaches were positive, and he has already set aside a date next summer for a second district-wide convocation.\r\n\r\n“As a school district, we believe it’s important that we’re all on the same page when it comes to our expectations for student athletes and coaches,” McCord said.  “This annual event will provide an excellent forum for that.  It also was terrific to see coaches who are rivals in their sports during the year come together for a day of fellowship.”', 'Coaches gather for first district-wide convocation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coaches-gather-for-first-district-wide-convocation', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:57:15', '2013-08-08 00:57:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12446', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(12448, 4, '2013-08-07 20:59:02', '2013-08-08 00:59:02', 'The S.C. Natural Resources Board recently approved migratory bird hunting seasons for mourning doves, marsh hens (rails), woodcock, snipe, moorhens, purple gallinules, and early seasons during September for teal and Canada geese. The 2013-2014 seasons must still meet approval by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and be published in the Federal Register in order to become final.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit the DNR website at www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting.html  or write to Early-Season Migratory Birds, DNR, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202, or call (803) 734-3886 in Columbia, The annual Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations brochure will be available in early September after the regular duck seasons are finalized.\r\n\r\nThe 2013-2014 mourning dove season in South Carolina is Sept. 2-7 (noon until sunset); Sept. 8-Oct. 5; Nov. 23-30; and Dec. 19-Jan. 15. Legal hunting hours for <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Nature-DNR-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12449\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Nature-DNR-Logo-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>mourning dove season, except for Sept. 2-7, are from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. The daily bag limit is 15 birds per day. Dove season traditionally opens on either the first Saturday in September or on Labor Day, whichever comes first. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, seasons for migratory game birds cannot begin before Sept. 1.\r\n\r\nThe two-part season for marsh hens-including king, clapper, sora and Virginia rails-and common moorhens and purple gallinules will be from Sept. 18-22 and Oct. 5-Dec. 8. The daily bag limit for king and/or clapper rails is 15 birds per hunter and moorhens and/or purple gallinules is 15 birds per hunter. The daily limit for sora and/or Virginia rails is 25 birds per hunter. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.\r\n\r\nThe 2013-14 South Carolina season for woodcock will run Dec. 18 to Jan. 31. Three birds per hunter is the daily limit for woodcock. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. The 2013-2014 season for common snipe, also called Wilson’s snipe, will be Nov. 14-Feb. 28. The daily bag limit is eight birds. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.\r\n\r\nAn early season for Canada geese will be Sept. 1-30. This season is statewide. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. The daily bag limit for Canada geese during this early season is 15 birds.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina early season for teal will be Sept. 14-29. The daily bag limit is six birds. Shooting hours are sunrise until sunset (not 30 minutes before sunrise, as with other migratory bird seasons). Category II waterfowl areas will be open for hunting during teal and Canada goose seasons.\r\n\r\nAll possession limits for the coming migratory bird season will be three times the daily bag limit as opposed to two times the daily bag limit as in the past. South Carolina migratory bird hunters age 16 and older must have a state hunting license and a free migratory bird permit. Additionally, participants in the September Canada Goose season and the early teal season must have the Federal Waterfowl Stamp and SC Waterfowl Permit.\r\n\r\nCompletion of an approved hunter education course is mandatory for resident and nonresident South Carolina hunters born after June 30, 1979, to purchase a license, and voluntary for older and younger hunters.', 'Early-season migratory bird seasons approved', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'early-season-migratory-bird-seasons-approved', '', '', '2013-08-07 20:59:25', '2013-08-08 00:59:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12448', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12452, 4, '2013-08-07 21:03:49', '2013-08-08 01:03:49', '<strong>Eagle Pose</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><em>Garudasana</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>By Megan Howe</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Photo by Mark Vanderpool</strong>\r\n\r\nEagle is a standing pose that improves your sense of balance and concentration. In addition to strengthening your ankles and calves, this pose also stretches your thighs, hips, shoulders, and upper back. If you live with asthma, low backache, or sciatica discomfort, practicing Garudasana (Eagle Pose) can provide therapeutic relief to your disease or condition.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Yoga-Eagle.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12453\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Yoga-Eagle-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>Begin standing, in Tadasana (Mountain Pose), with your feet together at the top of your yoga mat. Bend both of your knees and ground down the four corners of your left foot. Carefully lift your right foot up, cross your right leg over your left, and hug every muscle in your legs toward the center of your body.\r\n\r\nWhen you first begin to practice this pose, bend your knees deeply and connect both feet to the ground. As you progress in your practice of this pose, I encourage you to lift one foot off the earth and balance.\r\n\r\nReach both of your arms straight forward, then cross your right arm underneath your, bend your elbows and bring each hand to your opposite shoulder (it will look like you are giving yourself a hug). If you’re shoulders are willing, after crossing one arm under the other, bend your elbows until your fingertips face the ceiling and hook your hands together. Draw your shoulder blades towards your spine and press them into your body. Hug in towards the centerline of your body to create balance in your pose.\r\nFor more empowering poses, visit us at Dancing Dogs Yoga, located in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island.', 'Yoga Pose of the Week: Eagle', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yoga-pose-of-the-week-eagle', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:04:27', '2013-08-08 01:04:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12452', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12457, 4, '2013-08-07 21:05:14', '2013-08-08 01:05:14', 'Trish Thompson, Dharma teacher, ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh, and certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor, will offer an all-day workshop at TheraVista on Ladys Island, Saturday August 17, to explore various mindfulness practices for health and happiness in our selves, in our communities and in the world. According to her, “Our personal well-being is not separate from that of our families, our workplace, our schools, and even all of society.”\r\n\r\nTrish has made her home in Viet Nam for the past eight years where she has been encouraged by Thich Nhat Hanh to continue his work of building a bridge between the East and the West.  A native of Hampton Country and a resident of Beaufort for several years prior to moving to SE Asia, she has 24 years of direct experience in the application of Mind/Body Awareness practices, Inner Child Psychology, and Buddhist Meditation. She is currently visiting and teaching in the US.\r\n\r\nIn this workshop she will cover topics such as: mindfulness of breathing, reducing stress and caring for the body, cultivating joy and happiness, finding time to relax and enjoy life, cultivating mindful speech and compassionate listening, and examining our culture’s consumption and production values.\r\n\r\nSponsored by Sea Island Sangha, which Trish founded.  Additional sponsors...  TheraVista, and the Beaufort Mindfulness Community, the event is open to all. The program runs from 10:00-3:00. The fee is $15 or whatever you can afford and includes a vegetarian meal. Space is limited. To reserve a place contact Martha ORegan 843/812-1328 or theravista@gmail.com', 'Mindfulness workshop held', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mindfulness-workshop-held', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:05:14', '2013-08-08 01:05:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12457', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12459, 4, '2013-08-07 21:06:30', '2013-08-08 01:06:30', 'I once read that every page of every book has a cloud in it. It’s true. Each tree that has been made into a book was watered by the clouds. Few of us know where clouds come from, or what they need to form beyond the simplest of explanations, yet many of us feel as Emily Dickinson when she penned this line: “I have never spoken with God nor visited heaven, yet certain am I of the spot, as if the chart were given.”\r\n\r\nWe all know that to look up is to touch the grandeur of God’s finger trailing the sky. Yet most of us miss not only His hand-writing on the wall, but also His penmanship across the sky, especially at night.\r\n\r\nIn the evenings when my sons were young, we would on occasion, make a quick stop at Dairy Queen, and then we were off to The Sands in Port Royal. We would toss a few shells in the water and then charge down the first stretch of boardwalk. But the further we moved from the lights that denoted human time, to the infinity of starlight,\r\nwe lingered.\r\n\r\nRipples of moonlight or a sudden splash caught and held our attention. At the apex of the concrete conduit stands a five story tower. Giggles and the reading of the leavings of the more bold of the graffiti artists slowed us as we ran the spiral stairs of the tower---till we reached the top. There we spread out, and gazed and guessed at\r\nthe clouds.\r\n\r\nGavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society as well as the co-founder of The Idler magazine is touted in his bio as a “long time advocate of the joy of time ill spent.” Gavin notes that while the English language generally leans towards clouds as a metaphor for gloom and doom, he is more a believer in the words of Greek playwright Aristophanes, “clouds are the patron goddesses of\r\nidle fellows.”\r\n\r\nGavin feels, that as “adults we are reluctant to allow ourselves the indulgence of allowing our imagination to drift along with the clouds.” I have to agree. We often take a moment, even if it’s a glance out of a car window, to catch a glimpse of a sunrise or sunset, but the open sky and time necessary to watch as clouds pass by, shaping and reshaping into our heart’s desire, is rarely realized.\r\n\r\nWith over half a century of life logged in, I have only a few distinct memories of time spent watching clouds go by. The business of life gets in the way of this simple extravagance. Barbara Holland in her book, Endangered Pleasures, In Defense of Naps, Bacon, Martinis, Profanity, and Other Indulgences, tells us that, “Gloom we shall always have with us, a rank and sturdy weed, but joy requires tending.”\r\n\r\nSo tend to your joy, and do a little cloud watching this week…while you may. “Life is suspended between two eternities—the time to use it is today,” Randall Guywehr.', 'If the Sky Falls We Shall Catch Larks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'if-the-sky-falls-we-shall-catch-larks', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:06:30', '2013-08-08 01:06:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12459', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12461, 4, '2013-08-07 21:08:26', '2013-08-08 01:08:26', '<strong>By Mark S. Siegel, MD, FAAO</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>What is a cataract?</strong>\r\nWe are born with a crystalline lens inside the eye located behind the pupil that helps the eye focus light onto the back of the eye.  A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in the eye. When the natural lens is clouded, this can lead to decreased vision.\r\n\r\n<strong>What causes a cataract?</strong>\r\nMost commonly, this clouding occurs due to the normal aging process, usually after the age of 60. Other causes of cataracts include ocular diseases, medical problems (such as Diabetes Mellitus), trauma to the eye, the use of certain medications such as steroids and excessive UV radiation exposure.\r\n\r\n<strong>How do I know if I have a cataract?</strong>\r\nPeople with cataracts usually complain of blurred vision and sometimes experience difficulty reading or driving. Sometimes it may seem that you are looking through a cloudy window. Another common symptom of cataracts is increased glare. People with cataracts may notice significant glare around lights or oncoming headlights when they are driving which can make it harder to drive at night. Some people also notice that colors do not appear as vibrant or bright as they used to. If you have any of the above risk factors and are experiencing difficulty with your vision, you may have a cataract. Your eye physician can diagnose cataracts by performing a complete eye exam. Light passes through the normal lens properly to a focused point on the back of the eye. However, in the cloudy lens affected by cataract, light is bent in all different ways and prevents the light from focusing on the back of the eye. This causes blurred vision.\r\n\r\n<strong>How are cataracts treated?</strong>\r\nThere are no medications or drops that can help treat a cataract. Once cataracts affect your vision to the point where your activities of daily life are affected, they can be removed in order to improve vision. Many people believe that cataracts can be removed with laser surgery. This is not true, as they can only be removed by microscopic eye surgery in the operating room by your eye physician and surgeon. Lasers are beginning to be used to perform portions of cataract surgery such as the incisions to enter the eye, the opening of the lens (capsulotomy) and dividing the lens into fragments. The laser is not covered by any insurance and is still performed in an OR. However, a phacoemulsification (ultrasound) probe is still required to remove the cataract fragments, which is covered by insurance.\r\n\r\n<strong>What can I do to prevent the formation of cataracts?</strong>\r\nCataracts occur due to the natural aging process, but there are some steps you can take that may be helpful in delaying a cataract. First, if you are a smoker, quitting smoking may help delay the progression of a cataract. Also, protecting yourself from excessive exposure to UV light, by wearing sunglasses and a hat, may also help delay cataracts.\r\n\r\n<strong>How is cataract surgery performed?</strong>\r\nIf the cataract is found to be affecting your activities of daily living, the cataract can be removed by your eye physician and surgeon in the operating room. First, the eye that is undergoing surgery will be numbed, typically with topical anesthesia. You will usually be made to feel sleepy during the surgery, but will still be able to hear the surgeon and staff interacting with you. You will not need to worry about keeping your eye open during the procedure because the surgeon will do that for you. Then, a small incision is made into the front window of the eye (cornea) and the cloudy lens is removed through this incision using ultrasound power and suction. After the cloudy lens is removed, a clear acrylic or silicone lens is inserted in its place in order to properly focus light onto the back of the eye again. Cataract surgery is one of the most successful surgeries performed in the United States. It is uncomplicated and successful in 95% of patients who undergo the surgery.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are there different types of lens implants?</strong>\r\nYes, there are many different types and powers of lens implants. Your eye physician will determine the proper lens power to be implanted by taking measurements in the office before surgery. The standard lens implants are typically “monofocal” lenses, or lenses that focus the vision to a certain distance. In order to have clear near vision, reading glasses are still needed. There are other types of lens implants, such as “multifocal” or “accommodative” lenses, or lenses with more than one focus point. These lenses allow you to focus both near and far. Ask your eye physician for more information about multifocal lens implants.\r\n\r\n<strong>What happens after surgery?</strong>\r\nImmediately after surgery you will typically be monitored for about 30 minutes to an hour. You should have someone with you to drive you home. It is best that you rest for the remainder of the day after surgery. Your eye surgeon will have more specific instructions of what you should do after surgery. For more information, consult with your eye surgeon.', 'The facts about cataracts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-facts-about-cataracts', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:08:26', '2013-08-08 01:08:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12461', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12463, 4, '2013-08-07 21:09:51', '2013-08-08 01:09:51', 'On July 10, 2013, Beaufort County Judge Carmen Mullen approved the settlement of claims by the widow and children of Carlos Alberto Olivera, the man that was shot and killed by tow truck driver Preston Oates.\r\n\r\nOn the evening of December 24, 2010, Carlos Olivera, his wife and four children drove their minivan to the home of his brother, Nelson Olivera, to deliver family Christmas presents. Nelson Olivera lived in the Edgefield Subdivision in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nCarlos’ vehicle had been parked on the curb in front of Nelson’s house for approximately 20 minutes when it was booted by Preston Oates, operating a tow truck owned by Pro-Tow, LLC.\r\n\r\nAn argument ensued, in which Carlos Olivera was shot multiple times by Preston Oates in the presence of his wife and children. Carlos Olivera died at the scene. Claims were made on behalf of the surviving familt by William B. Harvey, III of the Harvey &amp; Battey Law Firm against Preston Oates, Pro-Tow, LLC, Edgefield Home Owners Association, Inc., and IMC Resort Services, Inc. (providing property management services to Edgefield), alleging negligence in the enactment of subdivision regulations which prohibited any parking on the street, or on the grass of individual lots, the hiring of Preston Oates, and the overly aggressive enforcement of those regulations such as that which occurred in this incident.\r\n\r\nSettlement of these claims has been consummated and approved by the Court, for the total amount of $1,750,000. This settles all claims of the Estate of Carlos Olivera arising from this incident. Speaking on behalf of the Estate, attorney Bill Harvey stated:\r\n“It is best for Dhayam Olivera and her children to get this matter resolved so they can move on with their lives. This was a horribly tragic incident, and a\r\nsenseless death.”', 'Judge approves settlement ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'judge-approves-settlement', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:10:21', '2013-08-08 01:10:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12463', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12466, 4, '2013-08-07 21:11:29', '2013-08-08 01:11:29', 'A national search for the next University of South Carolina Beaufort softball coach wound up leading back to campus, as assistant Laura Heberling was named the head coach of the Sand Sharks, the school announced Tuesday.\r\n\r\n“This position drew significant interest, as we knew it would, and we were in conversations with several high-caliber coaches with outstanding experience, including some at the NCAA Division I level,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “At the end of the process, it was clear that Laura was the best candidate to lead Sand Shark softball.”\r\n\r\nHeberling served as an assistant during the first two years of the program’s existence and was instrumental in the team’s success, including key roles as the team’s pitching coach and lead recruiter. Under Heberling’s tutelage, USCB’s pitching staff compiled a 2.28 ERA last season, with sophomore Kristy Cook (22-2, 1.86 ERA) earning honorable mention NAIA All-American accolades.\r\n\r\nAfter finishing with a 37-11 record in its inaugural season in 2012, USCB went 43-6 and won the Sun Conference regular-season and tournament titles in 2013 before falling one win short of qualifying for the NAIA National Championship tournament.\r\n“It’s safe to say our softball program would not be where it is without Laura’s contributions over the past two seasons,” Monahan said. “We’re excited for her to have the opportunity to take over the program and continue to lead Sand Shark softball to national prominence.”\r\n\r\nAs a player, Heberling was a standout pitcher and infielder at Young Harris College and UNC Pembroke. After her playing career, she served as an assistant coach at UNC Pembroke, William Woods University and Iowa Wesleyan College before joining USCB in February 2011.\r\n\r\n“I’m just so excited to have this opportunity and so thankful that Mr. Monahan and the rest of the administration at USCB have faith in me to lead the Sand Shark softball program to even greater heights,” Heberling said. “We have an amazing nucleus of players returning and some exciting freshmen coming in, so I can’t wait to get on the field this fall and start working toward our ultimate goal of a national championship.”', 'USCB promotes Heberling to head softball coach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-promotes-heberling-to-head-softball-coach', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:11:29', '2013-08-08 01:11:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12466', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12468, 4, '2013-08-07 21:12:14', '2013-08-08 01:12:14', 'The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents of a phone scam that has recently surfaced in our area. Yesterday the Sheriff’s Office fielded several reports from citizens concerned over phone calls they received from subject(s) identifying themselves as Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies. In these calls, the subject reportedly attempted to solicit money from the victims, threatening legal action if the victims refused to comply.\r\n\r\nVictims have reported similar encounters: the caller informs them that they owe a fine for failure to appear for jury duty. The victim is encouraged to provide credit card information to pay the fine, or risk being arrested. The fine amounts vary, as do the names of the deputy the caller claims to be.\r\n\r\nThis type of scam has been reported in recent months in jurisdictions throughout the country. The Federal Bureau of Investigations released warnings about this type of scam dating back as early as 2005. While the details may differ as the scam runs from area to area, the end result is the same: a victim is deceived into giving valuable and potentially harmful information to an unknown source.\r\n\r\nThe callers perpetrating these types of scams can be very persistent and intimidating. They may use legal/law enforcement jargon in combination with easily obtainable personal information about a victim to coerce them into believing they are speaking with an actual law enforcement officer. It is believed that these types of calls originate outside the local jurisdictions in which they occur, and quite possibly outside the country.\r\n\r\nWhile it is common for deputies to make contact with citizens by phone for a number of reasons, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office does not solicit any financial information via phone. Satisfaction of any fines, debts, warrants, or other civil process will never require a citizen to release personal financial data by phone, e-mail or any other unsecured method of communication.\r\n\r\nAnyone receiving a call of this nature is encouraged refrain from completing any transaction and to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately. If you have concerns that you may have an outstanding legal issue requiring some type of payment, you may verify this by contacting the appropriate offices of the Beaufort County Courthouse.\r\n\r\nFor more information about this scam, as well as protecting yourself from other forms of fraud, visit the FBI’s website: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety.', 'Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-warns-of-phone-scam-in-beaufort', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:12:14', '2013-08-08 01:12:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12468', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12471, 4, '2013-08-07 21:14:05', '2013-08-08 01:14:05', 'State Senator Chip Campsen, who represents District 43, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, August 13 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to be held at 8am  in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association Headquarter in\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12472\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Teaser-Chip-Campsen.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12472\" alt=\"Senator George “Chip” Campsen\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Teaser-Chip-Campsen-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Senator George “Chip” Campsen[/caption]\r\n\r\nthe Palmetto Business Park (behind BB&amp;T) on Lady’s Island Drive. The meeting is open to the public.  With political redistricting as a result of the 2010 Census, Senator Campsen replaced Senator Tom Davis as Lady’s Island representative for District 43 in the State Senate.\r\n\r\nSenator Campsen resides on the Isle of Palms and has served as a member of the State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002 at which time he became the co-chair and spokesperson for Governor Mark Sanford’s transition team.\r\n\r\nIn 2004 he was elected to the State Senate,  reelected in 2008 and 2012.  He presently serves on the following committees Fish, Game and Forestry, Invitations, Judiciary, Rules and Transportation.  He received his BS from Furman University, MS from the University of South Carolina where he also received his Juris Doctorate. He is a practicing attorney and a businessman.  He has his captain’s license and is vice president of Fort Sumter Tours Inc.  He also works as a commercial real estate broker. Senator Campsen has been requested to include in his discussion with LIBPA’s members the following subjects:\r\n\r\n• Was the lack of 2013 legislative accomplishments due to the challenging nature of the problems?\r\n• What are the successes of the 2013 legislative session?\r\n• What are the key items remaining to be addressed in 2014?\r\n• What are the most critical areas which need attention in District 43?\r\n• Was progress made in solving the state funding problem for Beaufort County schools?', 'Senator George “Chip” Campsen to be LIBPA guest speaker', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'senator-george-chip-campsen-to-be-libpa-guest-speaker', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:14:16', '2013-08-08 01:14:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12471', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12475, 4, '2013-08-07 21:18:39', '2013-08-08 01:18:39', '<strong>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</strong>\r\n\r\nA White Party, hosted by Kim Harding, Tammy Randolph and Jim Inlow, was given Saturday evening at the Rhett House Inn to celebrate the engagement of Nancy Saylor Gregory and Randy Hall. Guests were asked to wear white to honor the husband and wife-to-be. The wedding is planned for September 28, 2013.Congratulations Nancy and Randy, from your dear friend.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12480\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Mary-and-Scott-Savage-Carol-and-Robert-Allred-and-Nancy-Gregory-and-Randy-Hall.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12480\" alt=\"Mary and Scott Savage, Carol and Robert Allred and Nancy Gregory and Randy Hall\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Mary-and-Scott-Savage-Carol-and-Robert-Allred-and-Nancy-Gregory-and-Randy-Hall-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Mary and Scott Savage, Carol and Robert Allred and Nancy Gregory and Randy Hall[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12479\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Tammy-Randolph-Heather-Midyette-and-Sheri-Little.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12479\" alt=\"Tammy Randolph, Heather Midyette and Sheri Little\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Tammy-Randolph-Heather-Midyette-and-Sheri-Little-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Tammy Randolph, Heather Midyette and Sheri Little[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12478\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Guests-at-the-Rhett-House-Inn.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12478\" alt=\"Guests at the Rhett House Inn\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Guests-at-the-Rhett-House-Inn-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Guests at the Rhett House Inn[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12477\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Nancy-Saylor-Gregory-and-Randy-Hall.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12477\" alt=\"Nancy Saylor Gregory and Randy Hall\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Nancy-Saylor-Gregory-and-Randy-Hall-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Nancy Saylor Gregory and Randy Hall[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12476\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Savannah-Hopkins-and-Julia-OHara.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12476\" alt=\"Savannah Hopkins and Julia O\'Hara\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Social-Savannah-Hopkins-and-Julia-OHara-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Savannah Hopkins and Julia O\'Hara[/caption]', 'Gregory and Hall going to the chapel', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gregory-and-hall-going-to-the-chapel', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:18:39', '2013-08-08 01:18:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12475', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12482, 4, '2013-08-07 21:20:53', '2013-08-08 01:20:53', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Business-Dukes.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12483\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Business-Dukes-300x224.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>Owners of Dukes Barbeque, Marlene and Jamie Harrelson, and their staff watch as Mayor Billy Keyserling cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening last Thursday at the familiar Salem Road location. Dukes Barbeque, located at 1509 Salem Road across from Regions Bank on Robert Smalls Parkway, will be open from 11am-9pm every Thursday and Friday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Dukes Barbeque is open for business', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dukes-barbeque-is-open-for-business', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:21:01', '2013-08-08 01:21:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12482', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12486, 4, '2013-08-07 21:22:11', '2013-08-08 01:22:11', 'Beach Sweep / River Sweep, organized by S.C. Sea Grant Consortium in partnership with S.C. Department of Natural Resources, is the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina’s beaches and waterways.   On Saturday September 21, 2013, thousands of South Carolinians will volunteer to clear trash from our beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps. In 2012, more than 4,125 volunteers statewide cleaned up 20 tons of debris from 135 locations.  In Beaufort County, 355 volunteers hosted 15 of those locations collecting 1,365 lbs of material from 21 miles.\r\n\r\nBeach Sweep/River Sweep has been an annual event for South Carolina since 1988. It’s held in conjunction with The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, which involves more than 560,000 volunteers in 97 countries.\r\n\r\nAnyone can participate, including businesses, civic clubs, recreation clubs, individuals, families, school groups, church groups and youth groups. Volunteers may select any river, lake, swamp, beach, creek or marsh area they wish to clean. Volunteer site captains lead a local cleanup effort, large or small, and recruit volunteers to help pick up the trash. For a list of coastal site captains and cleanup locations, visit www.scseagrant.org.\r\n\r\nKeep Beaufort County Beautiful will assist anyone interested with registration or selection of a cleanup area.  For more information, please call site captains Carol Murphy or Beth Lewis at 843-255-2734 or cmurphy@bcgov.net.', '25th Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep approaching', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '25th-annual-beach-sweepriver-sweep-approaching', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:22:11', '2013-08-08 01:22:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12486', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12488, 4, '2013-08-07 21:23:43', '2013-08-08 01:23:43', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to get involved with the 2013 Business Expo and Military Appreciation Day!\r\n\r\n<strong>Get your booth now for the 2013 Business Expo!</strong>\r\nYou won’t want to miss the chance to be a part of the regions premier networking event on Sept 17 from 12 – 5 pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites. It’s a great opportunity to grow existing relationships and find new suppliers, customers and partners. This year we will be featuring two Social Media breakout sessions lead by Anissa Starnes from Constant Contact as well as a session about the Affordable Health Care Act. These breakout sessions will be open to the public and advertised in local media. Sponsorship Opportunities and Booth Spaces are available!\r\n\r\n<strong>Military Appreciation Day Sponsors needed!</strong>\r\nThis year’s event will be on Saturday, September 7 at Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, 600 Laurel Bay Road from 11am – 3 pm. This is a great way to honor our active duty, retired, and reserve military and their families. Call the Chamber at 843.525.8523 for more information.', 'The Chamber Corner: 2013 Business Expo and Military Appreciation Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-2013-business-expo-and-military-appreciation-day', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:23:43', '2013-08-08 01:23:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12488', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12490, 4, '2013-08-07 21:24:28', '2013-08-08 01:24:28', 'Customers of the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) may notice a brown or tan discoloration in their tap water for the next several weeks. The discoloration is due to the heavy rains over the last month. Because of the rainfall, waters of the flooded Savannah River reached surrounding land areas that are typically dry. Such flooding increases the amount of organic matter and “tannins” in the river, causing water discoloration. Customers may also notice a “musty” taste or odor due to the changes in the River. Despite these conditions, the water is safe to drink and use as normal.\r\n\r\n“The Savannah River rose to the highest level we’ve seen since the early 1990s,” said Ed Saxon, BJWSA’s General Manager. “We are doing everything we can to eliminate color and musty taste or odor from our finished water, and we appreciate customer patience while we work through these issues.”\r\n\r\nBJWSA’s staff has adjusted the treatment processes at its two water plants; however, current river conditions may cause discoloration to persist into the fall. Customers are urged to check for updates at www.bjwsa.org or on BJWSA’s Facebook page.', 'BJWSA customers may notice tap water discoloration ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bjwsa-customers-may-notice-tap-water-discoloration', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:24:28', '2013-08-08 01:24:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12490', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12492, 4, '2013-08-07 21:26:56', '2013-08-08 01:26:56', 'The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to congratulate the following personnel in recognition of their achievement and dedication. Effective as of the Thursday, August 1st, 2013 ceremony, the following Sheriff’s Office staff has been promoted:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>John Ferguson          Corporal</li>\r\n	<li>Stuart Mankin           Corporal</li>\r\n	<li>William Polities        Corporal</li>\r\n	<li>Adam Paul                  Lance Corporal</li>\r\n	<li>Steven Doyle              Patrolman First Class</li>\r\n	<li>Thomas Mattox        Patrolman First Class</li>\r\n	<li>Jason Sanchez          Patrolman First Class</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12493\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-Sherrifs-Promotions.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12493\" alt=\"Pictured left to right: PFC T. Mattox; PFC S. Doyle; PFC J. Sanchez; Sheriff PJ Tanner; Cpl S. Mankin; Cpl J. Ferguson; Cpl W. Polities; LCpl A. Paul \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-Sherrifs-Promotions-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Pictured left to right: PFC T. Mattox; PFC S. Doyle; PFC J. Sanchez; Sheriff PJ Tanner; Cpl S. Mankin; Cpl J. Ferguson; Cpl W. Polities; LCpl A. Paul[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Sheriff’s Office promotions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-promotions-3', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:26:56', '2013-08-08 01:26:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12492', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12495, 4, '2013-08-07 21:35:44', '2013-08-08 01:35:44', 'One of the couples who co-chaired the inaugural Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Valentine Ball will take the reins once again this year on the 25th anniversary of the popular fundraiser.\r\n\r\nJim and Weezie Gibson spearheaded the coordination of the first Valentine Ball in 1990. It has since become the foundation’s signature fundraiser and Beaufort’s social event of the season, drawing some six hundred to eight hundred guests each year.\r\n\r\nA retired attorney with Howell, Gibson &amp; Hughes, Jim Gibson once served as the hospital’s lawyer. His wife was director of volunteers and served on the BMH Foundation Board of Trustees. They will share the top post for the 2014 ball with dentist Dr. Aaron Bliley and his wife Melissa. Since moving to Beaufort in 2009, the Blileys have attended the Valentine Ball every year. Melissa has worked on the auction and dessert committees and last year co-chaired the kick-off party committee.\r\n\r\nAs part of the 2014 quarter-century celebration, the black tie affair will be moved from the historic Lyceum on Parris Island to the new Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center (BMAC). The complex is located on Ribaut Road across from the main hospital campus and for the coming year, the second floor of the building has been purposefully left vacant for future growth.\r\n\r\nThe evening will begin with pre-ball dinner parties held in some of Beaufort’s most beautiful homes. About 9 p.m., guests will make their way to BMAC for dancing, dessert and a silent auction.  Over the years, the Valentine Ball has raised more than $3.9 million, allowing the nonprofit hospital to offer new and improved services. Proceeds from the 2014 event will help pay for the expansion of Beaufort Memorial’s Intensive Care Unit from eight to 12 beds.\r\n\r\nTickets to the Valentine Ball start at $150 per person and include several levels of contributions. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.valentineball.org or call (843) 522-5774.', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation announces Valentine Ball 2014 chairmen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-foundation-announces-valentine-ball-2014-chairmen', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:35:55', '2013-08-08 01:35:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12495', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12499, 4, '2013-08-07 21:36:37', '2013-08-08 01:36:37', 'What is cold, tasty and comes in 30+ flavors?  You already know if you have tasted Sunset Slush Classic Italian Ice at the Habersham Marketplace, or downtown Beaufort in the park.  That’s right!  Sunset Slush Classic Italian Ice opened in Beaufort on June 12th at 8A-1 Market Street.\r\n\r\nThe owners, Julie and Howard Hook, have vacationed in Beaufort for the past 20 years and vowed to retire here.  They moved to the area on March 4th and opened their shop in June.  Hailing from Elkhart, IN, where they have lived for the past 30 years, they opted for a warmer climate.  Knowing that Howard could not sit by and do nothing after his retirement from the hectic automotive industry where he was a Senior Quality Engineer, they began looking for something to do.  When Julie retired from teaching English for 30 years, she began hoping for grandchildren to help make retirement more fun.\r\n\r\nWhen she visited her first granddaughter in Raleigh, NC, back in 2012 for little Clara’s 2nd birthday, her daughter-in-law asked if she wanted to go get a “slushie,” to which Julie replied, “What’s that?”  Wow! Was she ever in for a surprise?!  Never having had classic Italian ice, Julie was delighted to get a taste of the fabulous flavors awaiting her at Sunset Slush of Raleigh.  After some research and a couple of visits with the owners in Ocean Isle Beach, she and Howard set off for the adventure of a lifetime.  Howard’s dream of owning his own business soon became a reality, and Julie’s doctors were happy to know she had given up ice cream in favor of a healthier treat with only 13grams of sugar per scoop, no fat, no gluten and no cream. Sunset Slush of Beaufort was born when their son and daughter-in-law, along with his brother, Doug and his new wife, Brenda, decided to invest to make it all a reality.\r\nJulie says, “We are thrilled to be in Beaufort permanently, and couldn’t be happier to know that our chances of seeing snow anytime soon are zero to none! Thirty years of frigid weather in Northern Indiana took a toll on my arthritic knees.”\r\n\r\nStop by and say hello to Julie and Howard or one of their employees and try the flavor of your choice to see if you like it before deciding which to purchase. Sunset Slush is a member of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, and they have a unique take on tipping. When their workers serve from the cart in the park, they are welcome to all tips collected; however, in their shop a different charity is the recipient of all tips for each month, They collected over $170.00 in June for the American Heart Association, over $282.00 for the American Cancer Society in July, and are well on their way to beating that amount in August for the Alzheimer’s Association.\r\n\r\nCall them for information regarding serving their Italian ice at your birthday party, wedding, sports event, or employee appreciation recognition. Their hours are noon to 9 PM daily for the season. Stop by or call 843-644-1115 for more information.  You may also contact them at sunsetslushbeaufort@yahoo.com, or check out their website at:  www.sunsetslushbeaufort.com, or follow them on Facebook at Sunset Slush of Beaufort.', 'Sunset Slush now open in Beaufort ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sunset-slush-now-open-in-beaufort', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:36:37', '2013-08-08 01:36:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12499', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12501, 4, '2013-08-07 21:38:26', '2013-08-08 01:38:26', 'Michael B. Pearson will be the Beaufort Art Association’s featured artist for the month of August with her exhibit “Kaleidoscope.” A reception will be held at the BAA gallery, located at 913 Bay Street, on Friday, August 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe word “Kaleidoscope” is derived from the Greek kalos meaning “beautiful or beauty”, eidos meaning “that which is seen: form, shape” and sjopeo meaning “to look to, to examine.”  Hence Michael has titled her show Kaleidoscope, meaning the “observation of beautiful forms.”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Art-Kaleidescope.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12502\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Art-Kaleidescope-209x300.jpeg\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" /></a>Although Michael paints a wide variety of subject matter from portrait to large acrylic wall murals, she is most widely known for her transparent watercolor representational botanicals. Kaleidoscope will showcase these with some added surprises.\r\n\r\nMichael holds a degree in Fashion Illustration and has a background in commercial art and advertising. She fell in love with watercolor 35 years ago while stationed in Hawaii with Army career husband Bob. This began a “love affair” without end.\r\n\r\nMichael calls her favorite medium the most fun for an artist. She says “After more than three decades it still does wonderfully exciting and spontaneous things for me.” She has studied with many of the best National watercolorist and developed an extensive knowledge in Color Theory. She shares this knowledge in workshops throughout the Southeast. She has had over 40 solo exhibitions, owned her own gallery for 8 years, and has served as juror for both watercolor and mixed media shows.\r\n\r\nMichael also is a great believer in what she calls “giving back.” She is the past President of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, the Georgia Watercolor Society, and Beaufort Art Association as well as Regional Director for South Carolina Watermedia Society for 5 years.', 'Kaleidoscope at Beaufort Art Association', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kaleidoscope-at-beaufort-art-association', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:38:26', '2013-08-08 01:38:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12501', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(12504, 4, '2013-08-07 21:40:58', '2013-08-08 01:40:58', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Health-Loco4.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12505\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Health-Loco4-300x95.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"95\" /></a>You’ll need to eat your Wheaties to do the LoCo Motion, the Lowcountry’s three-day, 30-mile walk/run fundraiser for breast cancer. Participants will be hitting the neighborhoods and beaches of Hilton Head and Callawassie islands Sept. 27-29 in what promises to be a calorie-burning, spirit-lifting pink-athon.\r\n\r\nBut don’t sweat it. You’ve got plenty of time to train for the challenge of walking 10 miles, three days in a row.\r\n\r\n“You want to start off slowly so your body can adjust to the physical activity,” said Hollie Fersner, an exercise physiologist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s LifeFit Wellness Center. “If you build up your stamina and endurance over time, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard.”<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Health-Loco2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-12506\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Health-Loco2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOnce again this year, Beaufort Memorial is serving as lead sponsor of the event and offering training sessions to help participants prepare for the 10-mile-a-day treks. The workouts will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Saturdays at the LifeFit Wellness Center, 955 Ribaut Rd. Call (843) 522-5637 for more information. “There’s strength in numbers,” Fersner said. “Walking or running with others makes your workout more fun. And you’re less likely to skip a session if you know there are people expecting you to show up.”\r\n\r\nFor many participants, LoCo Motion is the jump-start they need to get into a regular exercise routine. Even if you start just walking a half-mile, within weeks, you can build up to walking multiple miles at a stretch.\r\n\r\n“This isn’t your typical 5K or half marathon,” said event organizer Laura Morgan. “It’s geared to people of all fitness levels. The goal here is to get people out and having a good time.”\r\n\r\nParticipants have the choice of walking or running, one, two or three days of the event. Those who complete all three legs will be awarded a commemorative medal. You don’t have to be registered for LoCo Motion to join the group workouts. As part of the sessions, trainers will provide tips on a variety of health and exercise topics, including hydration, footwear and nutrition.\r\n\r\n“Hydration, especially during the middle of the summer, is very important,” said BMH Clinical Nutrition Manager Roxanne Davis-Cote. “Drink water throughout the day so your body is hydrated enough to start exercising.”\r\n\r\nProceeds from the event will benefit several regional cancer organizations, including Beaufort Memorial’s Keyserling Cancer Center.\r\n\r\n“This event not only increases awareness of breast cancer, it gets people exercising and improving their health,” said Connie Duke, BMH director of cancer programs. “Being out of shape increases your risk of cancer and a multitude of other illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease.”\r\n\r\nFor more information or to sign up for the event, visit the LoCo Motion website at dothelocomotion.org or call (843) 540-3284. Registration forms also are available at all CoastalStates Bank branches.', 'Do the LoCo Motion with me!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'do-the-loco-motion-with-me', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:40:58', '2013-08-08 01:40:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12504', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12863, 4, '2013-09-12 00:09:40', '2013-09-12 04:09:40', '<b>Monthly meeting of sportfishing, diving club</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, September 12 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Al Stokes, Manager/Wildlife Biologist at Waddell Mariculture Center, will be the guest speaker. Waddell Mariculture Center is one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated facilities for Mariculture research. Over the past two decades the center has worked with a variety of species including striped bass, white bass and their hybrids, sturgeons, cobia, whiting, red drum, black drum, flounder, sea trout, tilapia, and various species of marine shrimp. Mr. Stokes’s power point presentation will include pictures of their various saltwater ponds and plant facilities. He will also discuss future opportunities and how local fisherman can be supportive of their research. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club speaker discusses human rights</b>\r\n\r\nThere are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history. Men, women, and children right here in South Carolina are being exploited for manual and sexual labor against their will.  Victims are subjected to forced labor, sexual exploitation and involuntary servitude. Jobs can range from yard work to prostitution. Human trafficking is a crime against individuals that violates the most basic human rights of its victims and deprives them of personal freedoms. Kelly Hall with the SC Attorney General’s Office will be the speaker at the next Exchange Club meeting on Thursday, September 12. Exchange, America’s Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and the Prevention of Child Abuse. The Beaufort Club meets twice a month at the Golden Corral. For more information, call 525-0102.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Several events provide Civil War perspectives</b>\r\n\r\n•  The Life and Times of a “Lady” during the Civil War: Join re-enactor Louise Murray for her exciting portrayal of life during the Civil War. The event will take place on Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Beaufort Meeting Room at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. The event is free! Everyone is welcome! Please call Stacey Edmonds 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net\r\nfor questions.\r\n\r\n•  “Glory!” [The Movie] with Joseph McGill and Beaufort History Museum: Historian and 54th Massachusetts Regiment re-enactor Joseph McGill will introduce the movie, “Glory,” and discuss how closely it follows what we know about the 54th and the 1st SC Volunteers. It will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, Beaufort City Hall, Beaufort. Contact Katherine Lang of the Beaufort History Museum at 843-277-1443 or visit the website at\r\nwww.beauforthistorymuseum.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>DAR meeting partners with local chapters</b>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on Thursday, September 12 at 2 p.m. at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. This special meeting will be held with the members of the Emily Geiger Chapter of Bluffton and the Capt. William Hilton Chapter of Hilton Head. The featured speaker will be Mrs. Benjamin Franklin whose topic will be “The Good Wife” — a look into the 18th Century by someone with first-hand knowledge of events. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Please call Regent Charlene Shufelt at 525-0158 for\r\nmore information.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>St. Helena library holds fall events for all ages</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• All Books Considered:</b> Join us for a discussion of books of all genres — historical fiction, mysteries, classics, biographies, and more. The September book is “Canada” by Richard Ford. Winner of the 2013 Carnegie Medal for Fiction, the novel introduces the reader to a teenage boy left to rebuild his life and redefine the truths he thought he knew after his parents rob a bank. This program is intended for adult readers. Thursday, September 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Helena Branch Library Conference Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St Helena Island, SC 29920. Contact 843-255-6487, acox@bcgov.net or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Roaring ‘20s Great Gatsby Nite: A Banned and Challenged Classic:</b> Set to the music of Jay-Z, watch the film adaptation and chat about American Library Association’s Number 1 banned and challenged classic, “Great Gatsby.” Officially  challenged by the Baptist College in Charleston in 1987, “Great Gatsby” is now on required reading lists at high schools across America. Recommended for ages 13 and above, parents and  teachers welcome. Wednesday, September 25, 4:30-7:45 p.m.; Movie starts at 5:15 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Contact 843-255-6542 or sbrooks@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• The St. Helena Cooking Club: </b>Members meet to share recipes, food and conversation and everyone is welcome. Each month a theme — ethnic cooking, regional fare, international cuisine, etc. is chosen. Members present items that fit within the theme. Books, recipes, food and memories are made and  shared. Come join us, whether you want to prepare a dish or be a sampler, the St. Helena Cooking Club  has a place for you.\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, October 9, at 6 p.m. (Theme: Oktoberfest)\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, November 13, at 6 p.m. (Theme: Holiday Memories)\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Quilters will hold meeting, workshop</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, September 19 at Praise Assembly of God, Paris Island Gateway at 6 p.m. The special guest speaker will be Sandy Fitzpatrick, an applique quilt pattern designer from North Carolina. She will lecture on Free Motion Fun and Facts There will also be a workshop led by Ms Fitzpatrick, Gorgeous Gourds Machine Applique, on Friday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carteret Street Methodist Church. For details, contact Diana Dewitt at 379-3353 or Char Lane at 910-880-0690.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Historical Society welcomes local speaker</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society is pleased to announce a return engagement of Dave Smoot, Parris Island Museum technician and medical historian. Smoot will be presenting “The Untold Story” of Gen Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, long thought to be the result of complications following his wounding at Chancellorsville.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road, on Lady’s Island, SC, at noon Thursday, Sept. 19. All Speaker Series meetings are free and open to the public. There is an optional light lunch catered by Debbi Covington at 11:30 for $10. Please RSVP for lunch the Monday prior to the meeting (Sept. 16) to Linda Hoffman at hoffmaks@earthlink.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Event encourages responsible dog owners </b>\r\n\r\nResponsible Dog Ownership Day presented by Beaufort Kennel Club will be September 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to Port Royal Farmers Market. Canine Good Citizen Testing will be offered for $10. The local chapter of Therapy Dogs International will provide information on how to become a therapy dog. Port Royal Veterinary Hospital will offer free dental and ear checkups and also microchipping for $35.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Meeting to discuss planning, zoning codes </b>\r\n\r\nThere will a public meeting for residents of St. Helena Island on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Helena Elementary School cafeteria to discuss the County Zoning Plan now being updated. Planning Director Tony Criscitiello and staff  will present and explain the County’s Form Based Code as it applies to property on St. Helena Island. Zoning maps of the island will be available and members of the St. Helena Island Community Preservation/Cultural Protection Committee will attend to assist in any way. This committee has met for eight years to study and develop ideas for progress on St. Helena including land use, independent business growth, and economic opportunity. The public is invited to attend. For more information:\r\n\r\nAnne Pollitzer, Vice Chair, St. Helena Island CPCPC  (838-2183), or Mary Legree, Planning Commission Representative (838-4655).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Golf tournament to benefit kids ministry</b>\r\n\r\nThe golf tournament to benefit the Edge Kids Children’s Ministry will be held Saturday, September, 21 at The Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. There will be an 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start. Entry fee is $50 per player, which includes golf fees, water and soft drinks on course, closest to hole contests, prizes and a contribution to Edge Kids Children’s Ministry. The entry deadline is Tuesday, September 17 at 5 p.m. For more information, please call Jeff Abrams at (843) 476-1152 or Rev. Lane Glaze at (864) 207-9135.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Join fellow officers to help troops, military</b>\r\n\r\nMilitary Officers Association of America/Low Country Chapter protects rights and interests of active, retired, National Guard, reserves and former U.S. officers. Join us September 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Dataw Island Club. A free gate pass will be available. Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis will share ground-truth about local\r\n\r\ngovernance. There will be a cash bar with a noon luncheon featuring the club’s Chicken Picatta, wild rice &amp; roasted zucchini, chocolate ice cream, iced tea and coffee. Cost is $22 per person. Dress is casual. Please make reservations by Sept. 18 to Past Pres. Nick Russell at 843-524-5577, 843-812-9697 or email captnick@hargray.com. Visit http://www.moaa.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Program helps discover God’s vision for you</b>\r\n\r\nA new program, “You and Your Spiritual Gifts,” will be presented on Sundays through October 27 at 9:15 a.m. before the 11 a.m. Worship Service at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort. This course will help you understand how God has uniquely gifted you and how to find greater fulfillment and satisfaction as you serve Him and His kingdom.\r\n\r\n<b>Attend nutrition class, weight loss challenge</b>\r\n\r\nCome join the Nutrition Class/Weight Loss Challenge each Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Participants receive 12 weeks of personal coaching, free metabolism testing, nutrition education and group support. For more information, including location, call Margie at 931-787-5687 or Melody at 843-844-7309. Space is limited, so be sure to call early to reserve your seat.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<b>Charity golf tournament benefits PAL</b>\r\n\r\nPalmetto Animal League’s ‘Putt for PAL’ charity golf tournament will be held on Monday, Nov. 4 at Belfair’s Fazio West Course in Bluffton. The $150 fee includes a buffet lunch, golf, prizes and appetizers/wine/beer after play. The format will be a 4-person shamble starting at 12:30 p.m.  All proceeds will be used to fund rescue, rehabilitation and adoption programs at PAL’s Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park.  Register online to play or to purchase a hole sponsorship ‘in memory of’ a beloved pet at www.palgolf.golfreg.com or email PuttforPAL@PalmettoAnimalLeague.org or call Bob Elliott at 843-706-9015.  Thank you to Hilton Head Lexus, Atlantic Personnel, Mingledorff’s Inc., Marshall’s and The Corkern Group for their sponsorship of this tournament.\r\n\r\n<b>Herban Marketplace offers class, consultation</b>\r\n\r\nHerban Marketplace, Beaufort County’s premier all organic and all-natural grocery will host the class “What Vitamins Should I Take?” on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. This class will be taught by Jennifer Ables, PhD, at Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle Street, Unit C, Beaufort. Ables will also offer individual health consultations onsite at Herban Marketplace, Thursday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe evening class will focus on how to get the proper nutrients and attain a balanced lifestyle in today’s hectic world. Ables will discuss the perfect supplement regime, debunk vitamin myths and misunderstandings, and suggest simple changes that can make a big difference in your health. The cost of this class is $10 per person and seating will be limited.\r\n\r\nThe individual consultation includes a discussion of your prior and present health, plus information and recommendations about diet, lifestyle and supplements on a customized basis. The cost is $60 for a 1-hour consult, $30 for a short 30-minute consult and $35 for a 15-minute allergy consult. Reservations and registration can be made at Herban Marketplace, or email Jennifer Ables at selfinfinity@gmail.com with your name, email and phone number.\r\n\r\n<b>Upcoming classes, events at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Energy Management 101 with Martha O’Regan</b>, Friday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. Wondering what it means to be balanced? Interested in making some changes, but I don’t know where to begin? This FREE 75 minute class is designed to teach you the basics of B.E.S.T., how to manage the energy of the mind/body,  along with specific techniques that you can practice right away for greater health and vitality.\r\n\r\n<b>• Nature Spirits with Susan “Wisdom Warrior Woman” Stone,</b> Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. 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(12516, 4, '2013-08-07 21:49:38', '2013-08-08 01:49:38', '', '', 'Pictured with her parents, Jim & Cindy Carlson, this is the first baby for Beaufort resident Laura Crawn and her newborn son, Carson, who was born at Beaufort Memorial earlier this week, pictured with Laura’s parents, Jim and Cindy Carlson.  “I had a wonderful experience at BMH,” said Crawn. “The nurses were amazing and I received excellent care.” Carson is the first child for Crawn and her husband Justin. ', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'cover-lauraandcarsonbabycrawn08_20134', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:49:38', '2013-08-08 01:49:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cover-LauraandCarsonbabyCrawn08_20134.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(12518, 4, '2013-08-07 21:54:25', '2013-08-08 01:54:25', '<em>Beaufort County All Stars girls place fourth in Dixie Ponytails World Series</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</strong>\r\n<strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12510\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cover-Beaufort-All-Stars.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12510\" alt=\"Beaufort All Stars\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cover-Beaufort-All-Stars-300x207.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" /></a> Beaufort All Stars[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry is proud of its Beaufort County All Stars softball team that recently competed in the Dixie Softball Ponytails World Series held at Oscar J. Frazier in Bluffton from Saturday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 31.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12513\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Julianna-Greer-is-safe.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12513\" alt=\"Julianna Greer\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Julianna-Greer-is-safe-300x249.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" /></a> Julianna Greer[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12511\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Alexis-Ortiz-and-Alisa-Depew.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12511\" alt=\"Alexis Ortiz and Alisa Depew\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Alexis-Ortiz-and-Alisa-Depew-300x242.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a> Alexis Ortiz and Alisa Depew[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe girls, coached by Eric Ackerman, Chuck Crosby and Keith Schubert, placed fourth in a 12-team bracket, losing on Tuesday, July 30, to the team from Wewahitchka, Fla. The girls beat teams from Rockingham West, N.C., 9-7; Amelia, Va., 6-3; and West Monroe National, La., 2-0; before accepting defeat in the semi-finals of the double elimination tournament. The community congratulates these talented female athletes on their successful climb in the tournament.\r\n\r\nTeam members of the Beaufort County All Stars softball team include: #11 Emily Crosby, #8 Alisa Depew, #00 Mia DeBardelaben, #15 Michaux Gee, #7 Alexis Ortiz, #10 Julianna Greer, #6 Margaret Schubert, #4 Ashley Weber, #3 Essence Champion, #25 Olivia Gee, #13 Journeigh Doray and #44 Kidron Martin. They are coached by Eric Ackerman, Chuck Crosby and Keith Schubert.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12512\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"194\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Journeigh-Doray.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12512\" alt=\"Journeigh Doray\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Journeigh-Doray-194x300.jpg\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" /></a> Journeigh Doray[/caption]', 'Local softball team wins huge honor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-softball-team-wins-huge-honor', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:56:55', '2013-08-08 01:56:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12518', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12521, 4, '2013-08-07 21:55:41', '2013-08-08 01:55:41', '<em>Beaufort Memorial commits to delivering babies in Beaufort, plans to establish new OB/GYN practice</em>\r\n\r\nTo ensure birthing services will always be available close to home, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is aggressively pursuing plans to establish its own obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) practice.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12516\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cover-LauraandCarsonbabyCrawn08_20134.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12516\" alt=\"Pictured with her parents, Jim &amp; Cindy Carlson, this is the first baby for Beaufort resident Laura Crawn and her newborn son, Carson, who was born at Beaufort Memorial earlier this week, pictured with Laura’s parents, Jim and Cindy Carlson.  “I had a wonderful experience at BMH,” said Crawn. “The nurses were amazing and I received excellent care.” Carson is the first child for Crawn and her husband Justin. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cover-LauraandCarsonbabyCrawn08_20134-300x181.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" /></a> Pictured with her parents, Jim &amp; Cindy Carlson, this is the first baby for Beaufort resident Laura Crawn and her newborn son, Carson, who was born at Beaufort Memorial earlier this week, pictured with Laura’s parents, Jim and Cindy Carlson. “I had a wonderful experience at BMH,” said Crawn. “The nurses were amazing and I received excellent care.” Carson is the first child for Crawn and her husband Justin.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAdministrators began recruiting physicians for its medical staff after learning six Beaufort-based OB/GYNs had been hired by Tenet Corporation to deliver babies exclusively at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville.\r\n\r\n“We are committed to continuing our nearly 70-year history of delivering babies and caring for families,” said BMH President and CEO Rick Toomey. “We hate to lose these fine doctors, but we’ll do whatever is necessary to maintain birthing services right here in Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nThe six OB/GYNs—Drs. Ardra Davis-Tolbert, Meredith Mitchell and Lynn Norton of Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology and the practice of Jo Ann Csakany, Randy Royal and Glenn Werner—broke the news to BMH administrators last week that they were merging the two groups to decrease their on-call commitments.\r\n\r\nAll six of the doctors, along with midwives Donna Andrews and Elizabeth Durant, will work directly for Tenet, which owns the Hardeeville hospital and Hilton Head\r\nRegional Healthcare.\r\n\r\n“We didn’t become aware that the two groups were in negotiations with Tenet until after the contracts were signed,” Toomey said of the physicians. “We would have loved to have had the opportunity to make a counter proposal or to have sat down with them before they signed their contract with Tenet, so we could have kept them in their home community and at Beaufort Memorial.”\r\n\r\nAlthough the doctors’ contract with Tenet goes into effect October 1, the OB/GYNs will continue delivering babies at Beaufort Memorial through February or March 2014, and will maintain their Beaufort practices.\r\n\r\nMeantime, hospital administrators have begun a search for qualified OB/GYNs and already have received multiple inquiries. They plan to have the new physicians on board by the beginning of next year.\r\n\r\nThe hospital’s medical staff also currently includes three board-certified OB/GYNs—Drs. Cathy Bagley, Allahna Coggins and Claude Tolbert of Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services. An additional five OB/GYNs from Naval Hospital Beaufort deliver babies at BMH. Gynecologists Drs. John Fontana and Patricia Thompson are still affiliated with and perform surgeries at the Beaufort Memorial, but do not deliver babies.\r\n\r\nRecognizing there may be questions and confusion about the changes, Beaufort Memorial administrators will present two community forums from noon to 1 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, in Room 426 of the Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Rd., across the street from the main hospital campus. If you have questions, but can’t attend the forum, questions may be emailed to babies@bmhsc.org.', 'It\'s a boy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-a-boy-2', '', '', '2013-08-07 21:55:41', '2013-08-08 01:55:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12521', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12525, 4, '2013-08-14 23:35:27', '2013-08-15 03:35:27', '<strong>Sea Island Quilters to meet at Praise Assembly</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway. The speaker will be, Anne Marcellis, quilt pattern designer and teacher. She will lecture on “Journey to Creative Quilting”. Anne will also teach a workshop on Saturday, August 17, at Carteret Street United Methodist Church from 9 AM to 4 PM. The workshop topic is Swirling table runners. Space for the workshop is limited. For details contact Diana DeWitt at 379-3353 or www.beaufortsiq.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Back to School Luncheon offered</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Low Country Women’s Fellowship, also known as “TLC Women,” invites you to join them Saturday, August 17 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn for their 1st annual “Back To School Luncheon.” The purpose of this luncheon is to provide food, fun, and fellowship for women, while providing a venue to give back to the local community. Activities include preparing Back Packs with school supplies for children in need. The lunch at the event is optional and costs $15.  For questions, please contact Tonya Johnson Phillips at 843-322-0262.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fun activities at ARTworks</strong>\r\n\r\n•   Saturday, August 17: Collaged Framed Art Card with Laurie Lovell — Create an artistically collaged card insert for a framed card, focusing on tactile elements, images, colors and surface techniques. This 1 to 3:30 p.m. class is for people 10 years and older or adult/child teams, only $15 with optional materials available. See additional materials list of “Your Working Tools” from instructor prior to class time. 843-379-2787 to register. Laurie Lovell received her Masters of Fine Arts in Fibers at The Savannah College of Art and Design; her undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Ohio University. Her love for process, tactile materials and hand made fabric has continued to inspire her work and art.\r\n•   Saturday, August 24: “-scapes” with Laurie Lovell @ ARTworks — Landscape, cityscape, seascape, escape...create assemblages on canvas or paper with highly textured and tactile collage surfaces, with painted, drawn, and stitched techniques, and applied found objects. This class is open to creative self-driven individuals with some art experience. Maximum of 10 participants. 10-4 p.m., $60 includes most materials. See additional materials list of “Your Working Tools” from instructor prior to class time. 379-2787 to register\r\n\r\n<strong>August Event at the Lobeco Branch Library</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>•  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 pm. 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<strong>Christian Connection to host Sweetgrass Lady</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Christian Women’s Connection, Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, will present Sweetgrass Baskets of the Lowcountry on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at 2015 Boundary St. Guest Feature will be Jery B. Taylor, the Sweetgrass Lady of St. Helena Island. Baskets will be on sale at the luncheon. Guest speaker is Ann Hart, and her topic is Finding the Missing Piece of the Puzzle. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations or cancellations must be made by Friday, August 16th. Call or E-mail Karen Whitehead at 838-7627  or mommakaren@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>ARTworks celebrates five years at meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nBe the guest for a celebration of the arts at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. The program includes an overview of the past 5 years, a peek into the vision of the future and other surprises. The Bull Grapes will perform, the Quilt of Humanity will be revealed, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The August 24, 2013 Annual Meeting @ ARTworks will be surrounded by artists working in their studios, a gallery, the black box theater, and classrooms, all located at 2127 Boundary Street Beaufort 29902 (along with the Beaufort Bookstore and BiLo.) www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, 843-379-2787, @artseensc.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fellowship Choir hosts dinner theater</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Fellowship Concert Choir (FCC) of Beaufort, South Carolina will present “An Evening of Praise, Joy and Laughter,” a Dinner Theatre that will include a mini-concert, skits and entertainment on Saturday, August 24 at 5pm at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center. Cost is $25.00.\r\nFor more Information, please call (843) 812-6111.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer training for CODA to be held</strong>\r\n\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training\r\nin August. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held August 24th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 26th, 27th, and 28th   from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074 ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yard sale to benefit Unitarian Fellowship</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort will hold its Second Annual Mulit-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, August 31, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Clothing, household items, books, furniture. Come find your new treasure and support our growing church. 178 Sams Point Rd., Lady’s Island (One mile from Publix).\r\n\r\n<strong>BCHS announces BC Community night</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek Athletics is proud to announce BC Community Night on Friday, September, 6th. This is the night of the first ever home Varsity Football game between Battery Creek  and Whale Branch Early College High School. BCHS wants our community there to help us celebrate. Whether you have been here a long time, are a newcomer, BC Student, civilian, military, business, civic group,  or other,  The Creek wants you at Dolphin Field on this date. There will be a BC Community Village set up between the pool and field house. Vendors will be charged $25 to set-up a table to sell items. Please contact Coach Drafts at john.drafts@beaufort.k12.sc.us or 843-322 5574 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Helena Branch Library’s fall adult events</strong>\r\n\r\n•  The St. Helena Cooking Club  — Members meet to share recipes, food and conversation and everyone is welcome.  Each month a theme; ethnic cooking, regional fare, international cuisine, etc. is chosen.  Members present items that fit within the theme.  Books, recipes, food and memories are made and shared.  Come join us, whether you want to prepare a dish or be a sampler, the St. Helena Cooking Club has a place for you. The event dates are as follows: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Seafood), Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Oktoberfest), Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Holiday Memories). Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.\r\n•  All Books Considered  — Join us for a discussion of books of all genres – historical fiction, mysteries, classics, biographies, and more! Our September book is Canada by Richard Ford. Winner of the 2013 Carnegie Medal for Fiction, the novel introduces the reader to a teenage boy left to rebuild his life and redefine the truths he thought he knew after his parents rob a bank. This program is intended for adult readers. The event will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-101', '', '', '2013-08-14 23:36:25', '2013-08-15 03:36:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12525', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12528, 4, '2013-08-14 23:38:29', '2013-08-15 03:38:29', '<strong>By Tracie Korol</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>In the last couple of years dog owners routinely tell me they no longer buy kibble and treats made in China. We’ve all become wiser since the melamine poisonings and massive recalls from 2007, we’re aware that quality control and food safety standards are shabby at best in many overseas manufacturing plants and that even in the US, manufacturers have few safety and testing requirements.   But despite avoiding these products, dogs continue to die and become ill.  How does this happen when the food label says ‘made in the USA’?\r\n\r\nFood product destined for kibble, rendered useless and inert from irradiation, high-heat processing and extrusion production will not meet AAFCO standards once they are processed.  As a consequence, the vitamins and minerals must be added back in for the food to pass AAFCO requirements.\r\n\r\nIn 2007, it was discovered the offending killer, the melamine, was in the premix. What’s the premix? It’s those vitamins, minerals and long chemical names that are listed at the bottom of every dog food label.  Chances are high that the premix was manufactured overseas.  If the premix is not added to the food, your dog would become ill and malnourished from eating the nutritionally dead contents.  If the premix is added to the food, you are relying on foreign safety standards and are essentially playing chicken with your Best Friend’s health.\r\n\r\nNearly every premix is manufactured overseas where production costs are low and manufacturing standards are even lower.  The frightening part is that we can’t tell where the premix comes from because it does not have to be listed on the label.  The only way to know is to phone the manufacturer and ask if the premix is made in the US or overseas. But here’s the tricky part, even if you make the phone call and find out that your pet food’s premix has been manufactured in the US, there’s still a Great Unknown.  The individual synthetic vitamins and minerals that are in that made-in-the-US premix are almost all manufactured in India or China!  Here’s a statistic: did you know Chinese manufacturers have cornered over 90% of the U.S. market for this Vitamin C for people? What do you think the percentage is for pet food?\r\n\r\nAren’t there laws about this, you ask? At this time, neither the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has any regulations or expressed policies regarding use of the American flag or ‘made in the USA’ on animal food packaging. There are, however, “guidelines” offered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (business.ftc.gov/documents/bus03-complying-made-usa-standard) which are regarded as academic exercise by most pet food manufacturers.\r\n\r\nUS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations require that labels identify the country of origin unless there is a “substantial transformation” of the food in the US before distribution to the public. The example they use is with shrimp. If the shrimp is imported from another country, and once in the US is only subject to repacking with minimal processing that does not change the character of the food (e.g., peeling, deveining), the label must still say “Made in ___” or “Product of ___.”\r\n\r\nSo, what that really means is once the product is in the US as long as it still resembles shrimp, it must bear a label of origin. However, if once in the US the shrimp is processed into a substantially different food product, such as shrimp cat food, no such label statement, either in regard to the shrimp itself or to the product as a whole, is required by law.  Bottom line, we don’t know where the stuff is coming from.\r\n\r\nIt is likely safe to assume that virtually nobody is actively protecting your pet from poisoned pet foods.  The safest thing you can do for you pet is to feed him a raw or home prepared diet – or a commercial diet that doesn’t contain premixes. What can you do? Seek out companies that are transparent about testing for toxins. Look for products free of synthetic ingredients of any kind. Do your homework and ask the manufacturer the hard questions.  Be an active advocate for your pets.', 'Made in the USA?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'made-in-the-usa', '', '', '2013-08-14 23:38:29', '2013-08-15 03:38:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12528', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12530, 4, '2013-08-14 23:41:29', '2013-08-15 03:41:29', '<strong>By Celia Strong</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>More precisely, here we go again with our brown bags. And the wines in them. As we’ve talked about once or twice before, with my group of friends who get together, mostly once a month, to taste. Every year we do our schedule of what we’re going to taste. And every year, either in July, or August, or September, we put the bags onto New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. Partly because we really like them, but mostly because the weather in these months is very conducive to enjoying really cold, really crisp wines. We figure Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand fit our needs perfectly. Of course, when the wines are picked (we have a Fairy assigned to do our picking for us) the wines do not remain all the same from year to year. There may be one or two that get repeated each year, mostly because they showed so well the year before, and then all the new ones that our Fairy has found since the last tasting of this category. All I know is every year there is a new favorite wine or two, and we always think it’s one of our best tastings of the year. And, it’s really fun to taste just what’s in our glass.  Not preconceptions from the names on the bottles.  Fun and harder in a way because you have to pay attention to what’s going on in your mouth with each wine.\r\n\r\nJust to add to our learning, our procedure is to go through all six wines, poured in an arbitrary order, without knowing what they are. And, a second time tasting each wine after its label is revealed. Prices are not mentioned until we have all tasted each wine twice and everyone has formed an opinion of which wines they like the most. That means we all get to throw our two cents of expertise into the pot.\r\n\r\nThis year, to spice the event up a bit, we had winery descriptions of their own wines, in front of us as we tasted. So, those of us who wanted to tried to match what the winery said to what we tasted in our glasses. Mostly, we were wrong. But, at least now, I can share share our list with you.\r\n\r\nBut, wait. Some important pre-information first.  All six wines this year, besides having the Marlborough region of New Zealand in common, were all from the 2012 vintage. First time they’ve ever all been from the same vintage.  Considering all the talk about 2010 Napa Cabernets, and 2007 Burgundy, and on and on, it was really exciting to look at what a vintage in New Zealand meant. As we started to taste, we looked at the winery descriptions of their wines, and they definitely were not what we had always thought of as the flavors of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.  Almost every wine in this category we always thought of as having grapefruit flavors. The exact thing why some of us like these wines. And why some of us don’t. But the winery descriptions all leaned toward tropical fruits, and only one or two even mentioned grapefruit. Several went to lemon, or lemongrass, and lime. But grapefruit was almost not there. Yikes. Even more fun. Reports on the 2012 vintage in New Zealand, helped explain things for us.\r\n\r\nThe harvest for the year 2012 was down eighteen percent from the year before. The spring and summer were both cooler than normal, so grape growers were expecting a smaller crop. Unfortunately, with fewer grapes, and demand for their wines up from the year before, you can guess what happens. (Yeh, you’re right.  Prices will probably go up.  Yay.)  April was the turning point for this vintage. (Remember, they harvest six months ahead of Northern Hemisphere vineyards.) There was concern whether the weather would be good enough to let the grapes ripen enough.  Lucky, lucky. April had lots of warm weather during the days and cool nights. My suspicion is, that just like weather in California like that, the grapes developed more tropical flavors. And so did their wines.\r\n\r\nFinally, now, our list. We got our wines listed in alphabetical order. Didn’t taste them in that order, but on paper it made sense. So, first, we had Crossings Sauvignon Blanc. Grapefruit with cut grass, dried herb, and stoneflint compliment passionfruit and pungent citrus notes, vibrant intensity, lime zest, mouthwatering acidity, persistent finish. $12.99\r\n\r\nNext, Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc. Usually my favorite. From this producer, we hear we have a vibrant nose of honeydew melon, white peach and mango, backed with herbal notes. A lively palate with crisp lime acidity, lingering mango and passionfruit. This wine was definitely more multi-layered in its flavors. $14.99\r\n\r\nThird on our sheets was Massimo. Lemongrass and green grass abound!  Crisp acidity, zesty lime, guava, grapefruit essence, lemon zest. Of all the six wines we tasted, this one was probably the least fruity, but we all decided a great aperitif wine because of that. I really liked this one, but others had others they liked better. $9.99\r\n\r\nFourth we had Momo Sauvignon Blanc. I’m not sure where this name came from (something to do with offspring), but I guess it doesn’t matter. It had pear flavors as well as passionfruit and juicy acidity. Just by saying juicy, we knew right away this wine would be a bit softer on our tongues - no zesty or racy acidity.  Most of us really liked this one, flavors and textures. $15.99\r\n\r\nAlmost done, the fifth wine on our list was Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc. Really interesting tasting notes on this wine. In addition to passionfruit and juicy acidity, again, this winery also claimed black currant flavors. This, being a red fruit, is almost completely the domaine of red grapes. But, we did taste it. And we liked it.  OMG. We must be expanding our horizons. Oh good, though.  That’s why the brown bags. $14.99\r\n\r\nAnd last, we had Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc. Passionfruit, again, a bit of minerality, limes and other tropical fruit notes. Good acidity, not juicy, but also not zesty. Style-wise not a unique wine, but it was a saver style for friends who were less experimental. Of all six, this was probably the closest to what we usual think of as a New Zealand style. $16.99\r\n\r\nAnd, we did it. Like I said, guessing which wine was which by the wineries’ descriptions did not work really well.  But, we weren’t grading our papers so no one cared. After the real work of tasting was done, we all agreed another good New Zealand line up. We all really learned that even New Zealand has vintage differences in their wines. We all were proud of ourselves for tasting fairly. And proud we liked some better after our discussion. Which meant we learned something, so pat yourself on the back!  We didn’t mention pricing until the very end of the tasting.  As you can see, though, they were all grouped pretty close together. So, all was fair in wine and brown bags. And, yes, we want to do it again next year.  So, our Fairy is under contract, the brown bags are in a dry, safe place, and we’re drinking new wines. Hope you are too. 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(12532, 4, '2013-08-14 23:45:55', '2013-08-15 03:45:55', '<strong>By Kim Gallant</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>Your mother likely told you that, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”  Shoofly Kitchen on Boundary Street wants to fill you up with a fantastic breakfast all day long.\r\n\r\nOpen Tuesday through Sunday, Shoofly has always served breakfast and lunch, but recently Rosemary (the owner) decided to add in an all-day breakfast menu.  Her selection of items makes it impossible to choose just one, so the Lunch Bunch decided to sample several different dishes.\r\n\r\nWe started off with a quiche filled with collard greens, bacon and cheese.  It was deliciously filling that we couldn’t imagine ordering more food; but of course we did!  Buck ordered the Crabby Benedict,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12533\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12533\" alt=\"Country scramble with grits.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2photo-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Country scramble with grits.[/caption]\r\n\r\nwhich is a crab cake served over an English muffin and topped with a poached egg and spicy hollandaise sauce. Oh my goodness is was amazing, and yes quite spicy.\r\n\r\nWilliam, our 16 year old guest lunch buncher, has quite the appetite.  He ordered the country scramble with grits and could hardly finish it all.  This generous plate includes potatoes, sausage, eggs and cheddar cheese all scrambled together and then topped with cream gravy.  A hungry man’s dream come true.\r\n\r\nAs much as I love Rosemary’s breakfasts, I had to go with my old standby, the turkey sandwich with apple chutney, cheddar cheese and bacon served on sourdough.  I am a creature of habit and have to eat it every time I go.  The chicken salad is also one of my favorites, so I ordered one of those as well for us all to share.  Needless to say, there wasn’t a hungry person in the bunch when we finished our feast. It is not possible to leave Shoofly Kitchen without having dessert, so we opted for the chocolate chip brownies and the Grasshopper.  Both are bite sized and a must have.\r\n\r\nBe sure to visit Shoofly Kitchen located at 1209 Boundary Street and tell Rosemary that the Lunch Bunch sent you. She is open Tuesday-Sunday for breakfast and lunch.  We promise you will not leave hungry!', 'Rise and shine...all day long with the all day long breakfast served at Shoofly Kitchen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rise-and-shine-all-day-long-with-the-all-day-long-breakfast-served-at-shoofly-kitchen', '', '', '2013-08-14 23:46:19', '2013-08-15 03:46:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12532', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12537, 4, '2013-08-15 00:01:03', '2013-08-15 04:01:03', '<strong>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</strong>\r\n<strong>Photos by Captured Moments Photography and Cat Swanson</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Business After Hours at Bricks on Boundary last week. There was a tremendous turn out, and members thoroughly enjoyed the end of summer meet and greet. The Chamber wants to remind the community that Military Appreciation Day Sponsors are needed. This year’s event will be on Saturday, September 7 at Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, 600 Laurel Bay Road from 11am - 3pm. This is a free event for military and their families as a way to thank them for their service. There will be food, fun, face painting, bounce houses, and much more. We are looking for sponsors to help make this a wonderful event for our military families who give so much.  Those interested in sponsoring the event, please call the Chamber office at 843.525.8523.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12541\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo7-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo15-e1376538799460.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12539\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo15-e1376538799460-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo22.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12538\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo22-e1376539069200-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo61.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12543\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo61-e1376539203830-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo11.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12540\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo11-e1376539027741-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>', 'Chamber members unite at Bricks on Boundary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-members-unite-at-bricks-on-boundary', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:01:03', '2013-08-15 04:01:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12537', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12545, 4, '2013-08-15 00:02:49', '2013-08-15 04:02:49', 'Season tickets for BCHS Football are on sale now for ½ price. This deal runs through August 30, 2013 and may be purchased through Coach Drafts at Battery Creek High School. Normal costs are as follows: Adult $80, Student $50, elementary $15. The ticket is valid for all regular season home contests. Excluded are play-offs, jamborees and tournaments. For more information contact Coach Drafts at 322-5574.', 'Battery Creek High School announces season ticket prices', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-high-school-announces-season-ticket-prices', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:02:49', '2013-08-15 04:02:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12545', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12548, 4, '2013-08-15 00:04:50', '2013-08-15 04:04:50', '<em>E.C. Montessori and Grade School explain their impact on students.</em>\r\n\r\nThe basic idea of Montessori education is that unseen within every child is carried the person the child will become.  In order to develop his physical and intellectual powers and personality to the fullest, the child must have a prepared environment from which to learn. Montessori schools are equipped with specialized materials that uniquely meet the children’s needs.\r\n\r\nIt is now understood and accepted that the most significant time for learning is from birth to six.  Learning patterns are set during this period for a lifetime.   Through purposeful movement, exploration, and discovery in the Montessori classroom the child’s individual learning needs are met.\r\n\r\nMontessori classrooms are designed to encompass a three year age span, allowing younger students to learn from older role models and older students to test and reinforce their knowledge by helping their younger classmates.  Working in one class for three years, a child is able to develop a strong academic foundation as well as sense of community with her classmates and teachers.\r\n\r\n<strong>E.C. Montessori and Grade School is located at 15 Celadon Drive on Sam’s Point Road. For more information, call (843) 525-1141 or visit www.ecmontessori.com.</strong>', 'What is Montessori?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-montessori', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:31', '2018-07-12 15:03:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12550, 4, '2013-08-15 00:07:29', '2013-08-15 04:07:29', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort has named former Southern Methodist University golfer and current professional player Alexis Bennett as its women’s golf coach, the school announced last week.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12551\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Alexis_Bennett.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12551\" alt=\"Alexis Bennett\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sports-Alexis_Bennett-150x150.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Alexis Bennett[/caption]\r\n\r\nBennett replaces Lindy LaBauve, who resigned in May after two seasons to accept a position as a teaching apprentice at the Lodge at Sea Island in St. Simon’s, Ga. Like LaBauve, Bennett comes to USCB after a successful playing career at an NCAA Division I program. She was a two-time National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar while playing at SMU and has spent the past two years playing professionally on the LPGA Symetra Tour and the Canadian Women’s Tour. She also has experience as an assistant golf coach at Rockford (Ill.) Lutheran High School in her hometown and as assistant program director of TGA Premier Junior Golf in Dallas.\r\n\r\n“We’re thrilled to add Alexis to the Sand Shark family,” Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “During her visit to campus, there was overwhelming agreement that she is a natural fit for our department and will be an excellent coach and mentor for our young women’s golfers.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to her coaching duties, Bennett will serve as assistant director of athletic marketing, a role in which she will utilize her undergraduate degree in marketing and minor in advertising, which she earned from SMU in May 2011.\r\n\r\n“I have to thank Mr. Monahan and the search committee for this unbelievable opportunity,” Bennett said. “USCB women’s golf has already experienced tremendous growth and achievement, and I’m honored to have been chosen as coach LaBauve’s successor. I can’t wait to arrive on campus and join the Sand Shark family.”\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks return five players from last year’s team that finished third in the Sun Conference Championships and 15th in the NAIA National Championships, including three — senior Kendra Collins, junior Victoria DeGroodt and junior Samantha O’Donnell — who competed at nationals.\r\n\r\nUSCB has qualified for the NAIA National Championships four straight years.', 'USCB names Alexis Bennett women’s golf coach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-names-alexis-bennett-womens-golf-coach', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:26:47', '2013-08-15 04:26:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12550', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12553, 4, '2013-08-15 00:09:36', '2013-08-15 04:09:36', '<strong>By Dr. Stephen Durham</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Most headaches are caused by poor alignment of the teeth and jaw.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>Chances are you don’t know you have it.  More than one in every three people suffers from it.  Poor alignment of the teeth and jaw causes problems that go far beyond the bite.  Headaches, neck pain, numbness, dizziness, ringing in the ears – so many symptoms in fact that this disorder is called “the great pretender.”\r\n\r\nSince studies suggest that over 92% of persistent headaches come from this misalignment, called TMD, we are dedicated to getting to the bottom of it. To fix it we look beyond the jaw, to the muscles.  The muscles that pull the jaw shut are anchored throughout the neck and skull.  The path those muscles take is the key ingredient in both the cause and cure of TMD.\r\n\r\nGetting the muscles to behave properly is how we do it.  In most cases a person has been biting that way all their life – since their permanent teeth first came in.  They’ve gotten used to it.\r\n\r\n<em>So How Do We See What’s Wrong?</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>We use a measuring technique called EMG (electromyogram) that shows exactly how each muscle is firing.  It’s based on the same technology doctors use to make an EKG.  With this graph the path of the bite becomes clear.  We also make a scan called a CMS, and together these two tests show us how the muscles are working – 3D and in real time. With that picture of how it’s working now, we can design a muscle path that will give a more harmonious alignment.\r\n\r\n<em>Making Those Muscles Happy For A Change</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>Next we record a model that shows your ideal bite, and we sculpt a comfortable orthotic – a guide that will bring the jaw to the right alignment.  We fit that guide and fine-tune it to your ideal bite. Treatment for TMD is highly successful, but the first step is being aware that you have it. At our practice we make that as easy as possible because of all the good that begins with bringing it to light.', 'Finding the perfect bite', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '12553', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:07', '2018-07-12 15:30:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12557, 4, '2013-08-15 00:12:05', '2013-08-15 04:12:05', 'Coastal Carolina Hospital is proud to announce that it is launching a new obstetrics and gynecology program in the spring of 2014 by expanding the hospital’s women’s health services and preparing to deliver newborns in Hardeeville for the first time in eight years.\r\n\r\nThe new unit will feature 16 beds and the latest equipment and enhancements for the care of mothers and their newborns. It will be housed in existing space and will not require the hospital to add additional beds. Coastal Carolina Hospital expects to create approximately 45 new jobs for nurses and other quality\r\nhealthcare professionals.\r\n\r\nBradley S. Talbert, FACHE, CEO of Coastal Carolina Hospital, said the new women’s unit will greatly enhance the hospital’s growing reputation, benefiting the communities it serves.\r\n\r\n“We will have the capacity to deliver and care for more than 1,000 newborns a year and, like expectant parents, we are working diligently to get ready and are eagerly anticipating their arrival.”\r\n\r\n“This program will not only benefit mothers, but women who may be seeking specialized GYN care,” Talbert said. “We will have a core group of physicians who can assess and treat their specific health problems. We plan to have a comprehensive women’s unit that offers a wide range of services to treat the women and newborns in our community. ”\r\n\r\nSix seasoned Beaufort- and Bluffton-based physicians and two midwives with more than 100 years of combined experience have also announced that they will be consolidating their two independent practices into one group this fall, Riverside Women’s Care, and joining the medical staff at Coastal Carolina Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe six OB/GYNs and two midwives joining the hospital are:\r\n•    Jo Ann Csakany, MD\r\n•    Ardra Davis-Tolbert, MD\r\n•    Meredith Mitchell, MD\r\n•    Lynn Norton, MD\r\n•    Randy Royal, MD\r\n•    Glenn Werner, MD\r\n•    Donna Andrews, CNM, Certified Nurse Midwife\r\n•    Elizabeth Durant, CNM, Certified Nurse Midwife\r\n\r\nIn addition to being able to provide services as part of the Coastal Carolina Hospital medical staff, these physicians will continue to provide ambulatory services to patients at their existing office locations in Beaufort and Bluffton.\r\n\r\nTalbert said with this expansion of services for women, the hospital expects other doctors to join the medical staff and provide services. For instance, he said, physicians from Palmetto Pediatrics in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island have expressed an interest in joining the staff to care for newborns here at Coastal.\r\n\r\n“We are proud to launch this exciting, new OB/GYN program,” said Mark O’Neil, President and CEO of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, which includes Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital and the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center.  “This investment will be a significant addition to our network of medical services.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this move will complement our existing OB/GYN services at Hilton Head Hospital and enable us to expand our reach of medical services throughout\r\nthe Lowcountry.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Coastal Carolina Hospital is a 41-bed acute care hospital located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Hwy. 278 in Hardeeville, S. C. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of Jasper and Beaufort counties since November 2004. The hospital provides acute care services including intensive care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, surgical services, outpatient physical rehabilitation, hyperbarics and wound healing, and 24-hour emergency treatment. Coastal Carolina Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more about Coastal Carolina Hospital, visit www.coastalhospital.com.</strong>', 'Coastal Carolina Hospital announces new women’s unit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coastal-carolina-hospital-announces-new-womens-unit', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:13:07', '2013-08-15 04:13:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12562, 4, '2013-08-15 00:15:02', '2013-08-15 04:15:02', 'The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to congratulate the following personnel in recognition of their achievement and dedication. Effective as of the Thursday, August 8th, 2013 ceremony, Kevin Bush (left) has been promoted to Staff Sergeant, and Justin Greninger (right) has been promoted to Corporal. They are pictured with Sheriff PJ Tanner.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-Sherriffs-Promotions.jpeg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12563\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-Sherriffs-Promotions-300x225.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', ' Sheriff’s Office promotions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-promotions-4', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:15:02', '2013-08-15 04:15:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12562', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12565, 4, '2013-08-15 00:17:18', '2013-08-15 04:17:18', 'The Gov. Paul Hamilton (Beaufort) and Dr. George Mosse (Hilton Head) Chapters of the SAR recently held the 27th Annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Declaration of Independence signer Thomas Heyward, Jr. of South Carolina.  The Hilton Head Island High School Naval JROTC Color Guard provided the colors for this years event.  Guest speaker, Hamilton Chapter Secretary Tom Mikell, presented information of how the Heyward family came to the colonies and eventually to the low country of South Carolina.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12566\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-2013-Thomas-Heyward-Pilgrimage-II.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12566\" alt=\"From left: Charlene Shufelt, Thomas Heyward, Jr. DAR Chapter Regent; Frank Wood, Color Sergeant Beaufort Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter SAR; and Atlee Compher, 1st VP Dr. George Mosse Chapter SAR Hilton Head Island. (Photo by Anita Henson)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-2013-Thomas-Heyward-Pilgrimage-II-300x209.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" /></a> From left: Charlene Shufelt, Thomas Heyward, Jr. DAR Chapter Regent; Frank Wood, Color Sergeant Beaufort Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter SAR; and Atlee Compher, 1st VP Dr. George Mosse Chapter SAR Hilton Head Island. (Photo by Anita Henson)[/caption]\r\n\r\nDuring the ceremony Low Country Regional Vice President Paul Greer brought greetings from the South Carolina Society.  Additionally recognized were Charlene Shufelt, Regent of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter DAR, Janet Gillespie, President of the Hilton Head Island Chapter and Anita Henson of the Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter, both Colonial Dames XVII Century.\r\n\r\nWreaths were placed near the tomb by Color Sergeant Frank Wood of the Hamilton Chapter and 1st VP Atlee Compher of the Mosse Chapter in addition to the DAR placement by Regent Charlene Shufelt.', 'Pilgrimage to Heyward’s tomb', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pilgrimage-to-heywards-tomb', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:27:14', '2013-08-15 04:27:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12568, 4, '2013-08-15 00:19:50', '2013-08-15 04:19:50', '<strong>Patricia Ann Polk Rentz</strong>\r\n\r\nPatricia Ann Polk Rentz, 75, of Beaufort, SC passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 in West Palm Beach, FL after a courageous battle with cancer.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in The Baptist Church of Beaufort with interment in Hopewell Cemetery in Hampton, SC.\r\n\r\nPatricia, a member of The Baptist Church of Beaufort, co-owned Creative Interiors of Beaufort with her husband Steady Randolph Rentz, Sr. for many years before retiring in the 1990’s. She earned an Associate’s degree from the University of South Carolina Beaufort, was a member of the American Business Women’s Association, the Beaufort Squares square dancing club and the Parris Island Staff Wives Club. In more recent years, Pat enjoyed many crafts, drama club, scrabble, bible study and good Christian fellowship.  She founded a bible study group in Century Village, West Palm Beach, FL where she has been residing for the last two years.\r\n\r\nShe is survived by her brother, James K. Polk of Springhill, FL, her children, Hoyt Smith of Loxahatchee, FL; Stephen Smith of Beaufort, SC and Adrienne Clippenger of Oxford, AL; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pat is preceded in death by her husband Sgt. Maj. Steady Randolph Rentz, Sr., SC Army National Guard, as well as her step-children, Steady Randolph Rentz, Jr. and Jill Rentz.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-27', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:19:50', '2013-08-15 04:19:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12570, 4, '2013-08-15 00:22:14', '2013-08-15 04:22:14', 'River Oaks Assisted Living  and the Beaufort Railroaders, the group of gentlemen that annually put on the Christmas train exhibit at the Beaufort Library every year, are joining forces to capture something that means a lot to a lot of people.\r\n\r\nIn the early 1950’s many young men were introduced to a beautiful place named Beaufort by way of a railroad line connecting Yemassee and Port Royal. Their  destination in life was not known to them but their  next stop would lead them to a place called Parris Island. Soon after these  young men would be sent to far away places unbeknownst to them. Some of them never made it back to the U.S. Some of\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12571\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-River-Oaks.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12571\" alt=\"Pictured above is the replica of the train line connecting Yemassee and Port Royal.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/News-River-Oaks-300x178.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" /></a> Pictured above is the replica of the train line connecting Yemassee and Port Royal.[/caption]\r\n\r\nthem did and carried on their lives with the memory of that experience. Many of them realized a dream of returning to the area to work and  retire among  the beauty of the low country and the tradition of their honor to their country.\r\n\r\nRiver Oaks is beginning to carry on the tradition that brings memories to many. A replica in H-O scale of that train line is beginning to be realized. River Oaks’s Resident Harry Southall came up with the idea before he moved in  this year to start a train club. He had stored his trains over the years. Fortunately the local train club was already up and running and Harry and River Oaks Administrator Tony Makar have some trains and buildings to start with.\r\n\r\nRiver Oaks Activities Director Penny Mont jumped on board with the idea of having a train and  travel culture  including letting the residents at River Oaks choose their destinations. They choose cities  across the country and celebrate each stop with indigenous food, entertainment, history &amp; or guest speakers to help experience or relive each locations culture.  So far their favorite part is choosing the dinner which embodies each stop. Our first month was kicked off with our home depot, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nHistorical facts about Beaufort were shared one day. Frogmore Stew Dinner with fresh local jumbo shrimp , smoked sausage, corn, onions, and potatoes were served with homemade cocktail sauce. Our travels started as Beaufort ‘s Mayor Billy Keyserling  spent part of the afternoon  explaining what it was like to live in Beaufort over the past ½ decade. Most recently we’ve been to Alaska understanding the Iderod through the experience of Mark Sanfords sister Sarah and her PBS documentary of the race.\r\n\r\nDonating used  tracks are not needed as the  Beaufort  Railroaders explained that new ones are the only way to go. We are now reaching out to the community for donations of items recreating the Magnolia Trail. Needed for the train line  :  H-O scale buildings, trees, trains, military vehicles, infantry, animals, fences, roads, etcetera. Also if we could copy any pictures or prints that capture historical Yemassee, Sheldon, Lobeco, Beaufort, Port Royal, and Parris Island related to this era and/ or the train line that ran through.\r\n\r\nIf you have or know anyone who has items  such as these, please contact us so you can be a part of honoring our local heritage.', 'River Oaks Assisted Living calls…all aboard!!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'river-oaks-assisted-living-callsall-aboard', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:22:14', '2013-08-15 04:22:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12570', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12574, 4, '2013-08-15 00:23:33', '2013-08-15 04:23:33', 'The Beaufort Junior Cotillions program still has a few openings for the first class on August 25th.  The high impact program is designed to improve students’ social skills.  Fourth through eighth grade students are presented character education, etiquette, and social dance training.  Classes include monthly dances and events from August through February and meet at The Old Arsenal.\r\n\r\nPlease visit the  Junior Cotillion’s website for complete information at www.nljc.com/chapter/beaufort.', 'Junior Cotillion 2013 registration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'junior-cotillion-2013-registration', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:23:33', '2013-08-15 04:23:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12575, 4, '2013-08-15 00:25:07', '2013-08-15 04:25:07', '[caption id=\"attachment_12576\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Arts-Richard-Gray-photo.png\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-12576\" alt=\"Richard L. Gray, III\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Arts-Richard-Gray-photo-150x150.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Richard L. Gray, III[/caption]\r\n\r\nRichard L. Gray, III, organist, will appear in recital on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Gray is a Junior at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio where he is pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance. In addition, he is studying Church Music. He is a student of James David Christie. Prior to attending Oberlin, Gray studied piano and organ with Mary Ingrassia and Gary Rakestraw, both reside here in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nGray attended the Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland.  He was the accompanist of the choir there. He has performed recitals in various states. His program will include works by Bach, Mendelssohn, deGrigny, Locklair, and Franck. The program is open to the public. Admission is free.', 'Gray to perform in local recital', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gray-to-perform-in-local-recital', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:26:04', '2013-08-15 04:26:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12575', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(12582, 4, '2013-08-15 00:28:40', '2013-08-15 04:28:40', '<em>United Way Of The Lowcountry’s Early Grade Reading program is helping students earn higher scores on tests.</em>\r\n\r\nAccording to results just released, students in five Beaufort County schools and two Jasper County schools participating in the United Way of the Lowcountry’s Early Grade Reading Program saw increases in the reading portion of their MAP test scores.\r\n\r\n“These scores are indicative of the hard work put into this program by our volunteers and tutors, and we’re proud of the success of this program in its first year,” said Chris McCorkendale, United Way Board Chairman.\r\n\r\nA total of 154 students in St. Helena Elementary, Joseph Shanklin Elementary, Hilton Head Early Childhood Center, Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts, Pritchardville Elementary, Hardeeville Elementary, and Ridgeland Elementary participated in the Early Grade Reading initiative during the course of the school year. Both Beaufort and Jasper County schools use MAP testing as way to assess core reading knowledge in elementary students.\r\n\r\nA full 97% of Beaufort County students and 98% of Jasper County students participating in the tutoring program raised their test scores by the end of the year.\r\n“The Early Grades Reading program is a vital part of our Early Childhood Department,” said Dr. La’Toya Thomas-Dixon, Director of Elementary Education, Gifted Services and ESOL Learning with the Jasper County School District. “Ongoing weekly tutoring for students with academic challenges is most successful when volunteers or tutors are consistent and caring, and United Way volunteers were consistent and caring above and beyond the call of duty. Great things are happening with our students and we are very thankful for United Way for creating this ongoing partnership.”\r\n\r\nOfficials with the Beaufort County School District also highly recommended the continuation of the Early Grade Reading program, stating “it is apparent that the United Way tutors are desperately needed in our most needy schools” in a report.\r\n\r\n“The United Way of the Lowcountry is committed to continuing our Early Grade Reading initiative,” said United Way of the Lowcountry Executive Director Tina Gentry. “We are looking forward to another year of collaboration and partnership with both school districts and ensuring success for the students we serve.”\r\n\r\nThe Early Grade Reading program was started in 2012 by United Way of the Lowcountry as an education initiative that aligned with a United Way Worldwide emphasis on becoming a community impact organization.  One of the goals of the program is to increase to 80% the number of students reading on grade level upon entering 4th grade in both counties by enlisting 600 volunteer tutors, mentors and readers for the program. The United Way of the Lowcountry’s Early Grade Reading Program employs curriculum approved by the South Carolina Department of Education and used approximately 200 volunteer tutors in 2012.', 'New reading program gains success in local schools', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-reading-program-gains-success-in-local-schools', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:31', '2018-07-12 15:03:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12584, 4, '2013-08-15 00:30:21', '2013-08-15 04:30:21', '<em>School district surprises five teachers named as Teacher of the Year finalists.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District surprised five classroom teachers recently with the news that they had been selected as finalists for its 2013-14 District Teacher of the Year recognition.\r\n\r\nThe 2013-14 finalists are Emalee Baker, a kindergarten teacher at Red Cedar Elementary School; Vicki Cathcart, a science teacher at Whale Branch Middle School; Kristen Karszes, an English Language Arts teacher at Hilton Head Island High School; Tonya Simmons, a Career and Technology Education teacher at Battery Creek High School; and Eve Weaver, a second-grade teacher at St. Helena Elementary School.\r\n\r\n“The secret to a school’s success is not really much of a secret,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss, who made the announcements in person.  “It’s having a solid corps of bright, capable, dedicated and hard-working classroom teachers.  Our five finalists for District Teacher of the Year are terrific examples of the kinds of top-quality professionals that we want to see in every classroom in Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nBecoming District Teacher of the Year is a three-step process that begins when school-level teachers of the year are selected in April.  Those wishing to compete for District Teacher of the Year submit detailed applications by the end of July.\r\n\r\nIn the second step, a selection committee consisting of parents, former educators and community leaders from across Beaufort County reviews the applications and rates them using a numerical scoring system.  The five highest-scoring applicants are named as finalists.\r\n\r\nIn the third step, the finalists are interviewed by a separate review committee again composed of judges from across the county.  Those panelists begin by reviewing a video of the teacher doing a classroom lesson.\r\n\r\nThe judges then score candidates based on how well they respond to questions about their teaching methods as shown in the video, as well as how they respond to questions about current education issues.  After those interviews, the panel selects the District Teacher of the Year in September, and that person represents Beaufort County in the South Carolina State Teacher of the Year program.\r\n\r\nThe 2013-14 District Teacher of the Year will be announced on Sept. 20. The current Teacher of the Year is Erin Reichert, a social studies teacher from Bluffton High School.', 'Top-notch teachers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'top-notch-teachers', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:31', '2018-07-12 15:03:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12584', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12586, 4, '2013-08-15 00:31:50', '2013-08-15 04:31:50', 'Parents in the Beaufort County School District can now fill out most of their children’s school registration materials from home using a new web-based system that became operational today.\r\n\r\nUsing “InfoSnap,” parents can access customized online forms for each student to update student information, provide emergency contact and vital medical information, read and agree to important notifications and sign up for special school services.  In the past, parents had to travel to their children’s schools and fill out forms on site.\r\n\r\nAs an added bonus, parents with more than one child in district schools can copy many basic registration materials rather than filling out separate forms for each child.\r\n“From the parent’s perspective, it means not having to fill out a bunch of paper forms, checking tiny boxes and crossing out mistakes,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “From the school’s perspective, we’re drastically reducing the amount of paperwork and clerical work associated with registration each August.”\r\n\r\nParents will receive a unique “Snapcode” for each child enrolled in a district school.  Snapcodes will be sent by e-mail this week to the families of 14,000-plus students with registered e-mail accounts.  Parents without e-mail accounts can either register at their child’s school or call their school for more information.\r\n\r\nParents will log into the InfoSnap site using the link provided in the e-mail or letter and create an account similar to what they currently do in the district’s “Parent Portal” system.  Parents must complete all of the information required before submitting the form, but uncompleted work can be saved and accessed later by logging back into their account. Once the form is submitted, parents will be asked if there is another student to register. Information that is applicable can be copied from the first child’s form to the second child’s.\r\n\r\nMany parents have already “preregistered” their children for the upcoming school year, said Elaine Morgan, the district’s Director of Data Services.  But she said that those parents may still wish to create an InfoSnap account as an easy way to verify the information in their children’s files.  School data specialists are currently loading preregistration materials supplied by parents during the summer. Morgan cautioned parents that new students who were registered within the last two weeks may find that all of their information has not yet been entered into the system.\r\n\r\nParents will still be required to provide “proof of residence,” either in person at their children’s schools or by submitting the necessary forms to the school by mail.', 'New web-based process for parents to register students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-web-based-process-for-parents-to-register-students', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:31', '2018-07-12 15:03:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12586', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(12588, 4, '2013-08-15 00:36:03', '2013-08-15 04:36:03', '<strong>By Carson Moore</strong>\r\n\r\nThis upcoming school year, as kids are headed back to school, the Beaufort County School District will be welcoming a new face as well-Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Moss.\r\n\r\nHaving moved to Beaufort from his home in Lee County, North Carolina, Moss is excited by the opportunity to breathe some life into his new school district. He began teaching in 1983, when he graduated from the University of North Carolina in\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12589\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"212\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Profile-Dr.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12589\" alt=\"Dr. Jeffrey Moss\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Profile-Dr-212x300.jpeg\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dr. Jeffrey Moss[/caption]\r\n\r\nPembroke with a degree in accounting.\r\n\r\n“At first, I thought I was going to become a CPA and open my own business,” Moss explains. “But I started teaching, and I haven’t looked back since.”\r\n\r\nMoss went on to earn his doctorate in educational administration from South Carolina State University and began working as a superintendent fourteen years ago.\r\nLuckily for Beaufort County, Moss’s experience has given him the distinct skill set needed to set the county’s public schools apart. With a strong emphasis on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program, Moss plans to revitalize the way education is viewed in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“We’ve started down the road of using technology to affect classroom instruction,” Moss explains. “We’ll continue to introduce those digital devices at every level, because they help level the playing field, and provide the same opportunities to all kids. This way, you may not have a rich reading environment at home, but you can get books, newspapers, magazines-anything you want off a tablet or device.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to introducing more technology into the classroom, Moss will also be improving upon already existing programs within the school- including the Battery Creek High School aeronautics program, where students have the opportunity to disassemble and rebuild a CESSNA aircraft.\r\n\r\n“We’re going to build upon these experiences, and create some focal points,” Moss says.  “If your interest lies in engineering, we’re going to ensure you get the science and mathematics courses that you need to be successful as an engineer. Whatever your desire is, we want to make sure you have the proper foundation to ensure you will be successful at the next level.”\r\n\r\nMoss will also assist in redistricting and plans on attempting to solve the overcrowding problems that plague the county’s schools.\r\n\r\n“With the growth that we’re experiencing in Bluffton and Hilton Head, this will be an important issue we’re going to have to face,” he says.  “It could start to fix a lot of things.”\r\n\r\nMoss’s credentials seem to prove that his advice shouldn’t be taken for granted. For example, the last district in which he was superintendent saw a 19% rise in graduation rates over the five-year period in which he was present.\r\n\r\n“When I started there, there was a 67% graduation rate,” Moss says. “By the time I left, we had gotten it up to 86%.”\r\n\r\nAccording to the school district, the current Beaufort County graduation rate is around 75%, and Moss plans to raise it much higher, in order to successfully compete with home schools, charter schools, and private schools in the area.\r\n\r\n“Competition is really good,” Moss declares. “It challenges us [the school district] to build an environment where parents choose us first. We have to make sure that what the public schools are providing is first of all, what they want, and second, meeting the needs of our community, our state and our nation.”\r\n\r\nIn order to better understand the community that he’s serving, Moss will be adopting a campaign of extensive community outreach.\r\n\r\n“The best thing about being a superintendent is getting the community involved,” he says. “People get energized, and excited about expanding the future of their schools, and that’s a great thing to see.”\r\n\r\nMoss plans to get involved in a number of civic organizations and will often be available for speaking engagements. In addition to these events, Moss also plans to begin a series of town forums. During these forums, which will occur in each of the five high school clusters across the county, Moss will speak on important issues facing the school district, and then open the forums to community members.\r\n\r\n“It’s their opportunity to put me on the spot, so to speak,” he chuckles.\r\n\r\nWhile interacting with the community may be the best part of the job, there is a distinct struggle involved as well. Each school district, whether it has two schools or twenty, is comprised of people that create the district’s own unique history.\r\n\r\n“You don’t want to go down a road that others have gone down and failed, particularly if they failed for certain reasons,” Moss acknowledges. “It takes time to learn all the people, and determine how they interact with each other in the system.”\r\n\r\nDuring the upcoming school year, Moss plans to make himself available and well known to the communities he’ll be serving. “I’m planning on attending almost all the sporting events,” he says. “At least all the ones I can, and at least one of each of our high schools’ games.”', 'A new leader for Beaufort County Schools: Getting to know Dr. Jeffrey Moss', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-new-leader-for-beaufort-county-schools-getting-to-know-dr-jeffrey-moss', '', '', '2013-08-15 00:36:03', '2013-08-15 04:36:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=12588', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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