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(20613, 4, '2015-01-15 20:35:03', '2015-01-16 01:35:03', 'On behalf of the National Education Association (NEA), The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) is pleased to recognize its affiliate, The Beaufort County Education Association (The BCEA), for unparalleled achievement in post-recession membership growth.\r\n\r\nAccording to NEA data released earlier this month, The SCEA is projected to grow its membership substantially this year, in large part due to exceptional growth in the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\n“Front and center to South Carolina’s resurgence has been Beaufort County Education Association,” NEA Senior Director for Organizing Jim Testerman said in a January 5 NEA memo. “Beaufort has nearly doubled in membership over the past few years – and is poised once again to show significant growth.”\r\n\r\n“This achievement is especially significant considering understandable losses experienced during and since the economic recession,” said Bernadette R. Hampton, President of The SCEA. “Our staff and members in the Lowcountry have truly stepped up to promote their professional association and bring new members into the fold so they may better advocate on behalf of students and the dedicated professionals who\r\neducate them.”', 'Beaufort teachers’ group recognized nationally', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-teachers-group-recognized-nationally', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20615, 4, '2015-01-15 20:38:36', '2015-01-16 01:38:36', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-St.-Helena-Elementary.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-20616\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-St.-Helena-Elementary-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-St. Helena Elementary\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" /></a>St Helena Elementary School teachers Miss Browne and Mrs. Singleton’s Pre-K classes enjoy participating in the start of this New Year’s First Book Program. First Book is a monthly reading program in which each child receives a new book along with snacks. The program is sponsored by the Democratic Women of Beaufort Club. Readers are Pamela Brandon and Veronica Miller.</p>', 'St. Helena Elementary participates in First Book Program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-elementary-participates-in-first-book-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20619, 4, '2015-01-15 20:42:02', '2015-01-16 01:42:02', '[caption id=\"attachment_20620\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"254\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20620\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL-254x300.png\" alt=\"TCL instructor Warren Disbrow (far right) teaches Airframe and Powerplant students how to repair a damaged propeller.\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" /></a> TCL instructor Warren Disbrow (far right) teaches Airframe and Powerplant students how to repair a damaged propeller.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Transitioning Military Training (TMT) program has been selected as a finalist in the workforce development category for a prestigious 2015 Bellwether Award, which recognizes outstanding, innovative programs and practices that are successfully leading community colleges into the future. TCL’s TMT program seeks to help military members refine their skills to match the demands of today’s employers. The program currently provides training for aircraft mechanics, avionics technicians, and logisticians as well as placement services. All finalists will present at the Assembly on January 26, 2015, in Orlando, Fla., and one winner will then be selected from each category by a panel of national experts within each category. The winners will be announced on January 27 at the annual meeting in Orlando. Learn more about TCL’s TMT program at www.tcl.edu/tmt.', 'TCL program named as  finalist for prestigious award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-program-named-as-finalist-for-prestigious-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20623, 4, '2015-01-15 20:43:35', '2015-01-16 01:43:35', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education has approved calendars for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years.\r\n\r\nFor the 2015-16 school year, teachers will report to schools on August 10, 2015, with the first day for students on August 17. The last day for students will be May 27, 2016.\r\n\r\nHigh school students will change from an A/B schedule to a hybrid 4x4 schedule that will permit the first semester to end before winter break.  With the hybrid 4x4 schedule, students take four 90-minute semester-long classes and finish classes in a single semester as opposed to having them last the entire year. For some select classes, such as Advanced Placement, the hybrid schedule can accommodate three 58-minute year-long classes.\r\n\r\nBenefits of the approved calendar include ending the school year shortly after state accountability testing; allowing for early graduation at the end of first semester; increasing the number of instructional days in November and during the spring semester; and allowing time during the summer for state-mandated reading intervention camps.\r\n\r\nThe approved 2015-16 calendar also includes various staff development days.  State-mandated days for possible weather make-up are Jan. 3, Feb. 15, and May 31. Holidays with schools closed are Sept. 7 (Labor Day), Nov. 25-27 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 21-Jan. 6 (winter break), Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and March 25 (Good Friday).\r\n\r\nOn the approved 2016-17 calendar, the first school day will be August 15, 2016, and the last school day will be May 26, 2017.\r\n\r\nBoth calendars will be posted on the school district’s website: www.beaufort.k12.sc.us.', 'School calendars approved for next two school years', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-calendars-approved-for-next-two-school-years', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20623', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20626, 4, '2015-01-15 20:45:49', '2015-01-16 01:45:49', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nAt some point in time many of us have heard or even chanted this duel worded phrase from the ever so popular childhood Disney movie “Sleeping Beauty”. As a child and to be honest, not so long ago, I can recall, most recently, watching the Evil Queen, bellow out her demands upon the mirror to know “who is the fairest of them all?” Now, as we most know, the story goes on to share and have the “Mirror” reveal that Snow White was the fairest and most beautiful of all....but let’s leave the whimsical forest, sit tight in the castle and  take a minute to see things from the Evil Queens perspective. I mean, what was her deal anyway? Did she really need to be told that she was beautiful every single day by a normally inanimate but now talking object? Or was she just an ego-boosting seeker at heart knowing that she was already beautiful yet needing others to say it?\r\n\r\nHere is how I equate and relate modern day, real world to fairy tale make believe: In this day and age, everything about being beautiful, like the Evil Queen, is seeking to build you up or break you down with comparisons to less being more, more being less, enough being too much and too much not being enough. Well, with all the hidden innuendos how in the world would one recognize to know what true beauty is? The poor Queen seemed to need some sort of pat on the back or a confidence boosting compliment just to  understand who she even was!\r\n\r\nYet, the undiscovered and underlying theme to my rant this week is simply that she did not. She was Queen over all the land, she was the ruler of her castle and heir to her very own throne. No matter how she had acquired her position and regardless of the length and duration of her reign, it was hers! Sadly, she failed to own that. Instead, she chose to spend out her days obsessing over the words of a mirror that foretold of another’s beauty instead of looking deeper into what was already hers.\r\n\r\nThe heart can be a mirror which speaks directly to and about us, for the the Bible says “for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” - Proverbs 23:7 KJV. What’s in your heart about yourself to today? Or are you like the Queen,so busy about and concerned with the thoughts, actions and words of others...so much so that you can’t see who you truly, truly are? Well, no wonder so many of us are still waiting on our happily ever after. We are seeking and searching in all the wrong places. Know now that it begins and ends with you.\r\n\r\n<em>Takiya La’Shaune Smith is a the founding owner of both Beautique Lash &amp; Brow and The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio. She is a published author and mentor as well as a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor and International Beauty Educator utilizing her experience in the industry as a platform to promote inner and outer beauty, health, wellness, social etiquette and positive self-esteem. Find, follow or contact her at www.blb-boutiques.com.</em>', 'Mirror, mirror', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mirror-mirror', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:45:49', '2015-01-16 01:45:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20626', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20628, 4, '2015-01-15 20:47:44', '2015-01-16 01:47:44', 'By Chris Suddeth\r\n\r\nReiki clinic is returning quarterly in 2015 to Lady’s Island. This lovely holistic offering is a form of energy work that hales from Japan and is translated as Spirit-Guided Life-Force Energy.\r\n\r\nI am honored and excited to be part of the Reiki Community sharing this offering. I first heard about the clinics during my Reiki infancy way back in 2009. Those blessed clinics molded the intuitive healer that I am today. We cannot heal until first healing ourselves. Those clinics formed the bonds of friendship and basis for healing that I am the beneficiary of today. The Reiki clinics gave many their first taste of energy healing and quite possibly the first transpersonal experiences of their lives. Then they faded away a few years ago as we ceded to the natural ebb and flow of life.\r\n\r\nNow, thanks to the insight of Reiki Master Ashana Jones, the Reiki community is bringing back this lovely offering of healing and fellowship.\r\n\r\nReiki’s roots found fertile ground in Japan in the late 19th century. Reiki’s intelligent energy is now rooted in the sandy soil of Beaufort and growing along with the live oaks that bless our neck of the woods. Reiki, along with other forms of holistic healing, promises to make Beaufort the Lowcountry Asheville, NC in the near future. This was evidenced by the strong turn-out for Therafest this past October.\r\n\r\nReiki’s benefits include, but are not limited to, deep relaxation, accelerating the body’s natural healing ability, increasing mental focus, emotional releases, and even spiritual revelations. Granted, most won’t feel the pull to go on to put their hot healing hands on people other than loved ones, but Reiki is so much more. Reiki is the path to whole self-care that attracts many due to its relative simplicity to employ into everyday life once attuned. In its simplicity lies its beauty to empower individuals to cope with the curve balls, fast balls, and flop shots of life. It’s a life changer that produces results even after just one short session with a practitioner.\r\n\r\nReiki’s energy is unique in the energy work world in that, not only can it be shared as is the intention of the Lady’s Island Quarterly Reiki Clinic, but it can also be passed on by a properly trained Reiki Master you feel drawn to. Once this intelligent energy is “passed on” or attuned into the recipient, it’s theirs to do as little or as much with as they see fit.\r\n\r\nCome experience this soothing energy in the locally available tool chest of holistic living. The Lady’s Island Reiki Clinic will be held at 9B Rue Du Bois quarterly beginning on January 25 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.\r\n\r\nAdditional dates are April 25, July 26, and Oct. 25. Contact Ashana Jones 843-263-3148 or Chris (Sutty) Suddeth 843-263-2397 for more information. Donations are accepted and appreciated but not expected.', 'Return of the Reiki Clinic ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'return-of-the-reiki-clinic', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:47:44', '2015-01-16 01:47:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20630, 4, '2015-01-15 20:48:56', '2015-01-16 01:48:56', 'Dr. Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, the area’s only female cosmetic surgeon, is kicking off the New Year by hosting free seminars throughout Beaufort County. “New Year Beauty Resolutions” will cover some of the most sought-after procedures including facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty and laser resurfacing treatments.\r\n\r\nThe seminar will be offered in Beaufort on Thursday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m. in the third floor community classroom at Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road. Dr. Klenke, a member of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital medical staff, said she understands that even with all the proven benefits, cosmetic surgery can be intimidating. She hopes that anyone interested in learning more about both “tried and true” and new cosmetic procedures will take advantage of the seminar and the opportunity to ask questions.\r\n\r\nThe seminars are complimentary, but registration is required as space is limited. To RSVP for either seminar – or to learn more about Dr. Klenke and Pinnacle Plastic Surgery – call 843-815-6699 or visit the website at PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD.com.', 'Cosmetic surgeon to host free seminar', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cosmetic-surgeon-to-host-free-seminar', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:49:20', '2015-01-16 01:49:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20633, 4, '2015-01-15 20:50:29', '2015-01-16 01:50:29', 'Beaufort Memorial is experiencing a high volume of patients with serious respiratory and flu-related health issues, which has resulted in longer than normal wait times and a larger than usual number of patients to the hospital.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the hospital has issued guidelines to assist the community in identifying the right course of action in the case of illness. In addition, the hospital is restricting visitation for the immediate future.\r\n\r\n“Adults who are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat and fever, will be encouraged not to visit patients in the hospital,” said Kevin Kremer, Beaufort Memorial Emergency Department Director. “We are now restricting visitors under 18, as well as asking the community to limit hospital visits to one visit per patient. We hope that these precautions will prevent further spread of the flu and other viruses, and better enable us to care for those patients who most need to be in the hospital at this time.”\r\n\r\nHowever, all patients (including children) experiencing signs of the following should seek immediate care from the emergency department:\r\n\r\n•    Difficulty breathing\r\n•    Chest or abdomen pain\r\n•    Dizziness\r\n•    Confusion\r\n•    Severe vomiting\r\n•    Fever with a rash (children)', 'BMH issues guidelines and restricts visitation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-issues-guidelines-and-restricts-visitation', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:50:29', '2015-01-16 01:50:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20633', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20635, 4, '2015-01-15 20:52:38', '2015-01-16 01:52:38', 'Adaptive golf instructors will be back out at The Legends at Parris Island this month teaching players with disabilities how to enjoy the game of golf. The free monthly clinic, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial and Legends, is being held this Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. on the driving range. Civilians, veterans and active military personnel are invited to join the two-hour session and learn how to use adaptive techniques and tools to tee off and putt better than ever.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re recovering from a stroke, spine injury, amputation or traumatic brain injury, you can have fun playing golf and improve your balance and coordination in the process.\r\n\r\nAdaptive Golf clinics are held the third Saturday of each month and are open to everyone. Other events and tournaments also are scheduled regularly.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register, contact either physical therapist Steve Giammona at (843) 522-5850 or Sgiammona@bmhsc.org, or PGA professional Andy Hinson at (843) 228-2240 or hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.', 'Adaptive Golf Clinic invitation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'adaptive-golf-clinic-invitation', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:52:38', '2015-01-16 01:52:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20635', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20637, 4, '2015-01-15 20:55:25', '2015-01-16 01:55:25', '[caption id=\"attachment_20638\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Lions-Club.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20638\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Lions-Club-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SC Lions District 32-B Governor, Jim Strobel (left) awards the Beaufort Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winner, Makayla Hollins (center) the Winner’s Certificate and a check for $50.00, along with Charles Reser, President of the Beaufort Lions Club (right). Makayla and DG Jim Strobel are holding Makayla’s framed winning poster. Makayla is a student at Bolden School. Photo courtesy of Kathy Holley.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> SC Lions District 32-B Governor, Jim Strobel (left) awards the Beaufort Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winner, Makayla Hollins (center) the Winner’s Certificate and a check for $50.00, along with Charles Reser, President of the Beaufort Lions Club (right). Makayla and DG Jim Strobel are holding Makayla’s framed winning poster. Makayla is a student at Bolden School. Photo courtesy of Kathy Holley.[/caption]\r\n\r\nInternational Lions Club, the largest worldwide charitable organization, sponsors a contest every year designed to foster world peace and understanding through the creative artwork of school children aged 11 to 13 years old. Winners are selected at the local, state, and national levels and then ultimately a grand winner at the international level. The theme of this year’s poster is Peace, Love and Understanding. Seeing children express hopefulness for peace through their artwork helps raise everyone’s spirit in today’s world shell-shocked by the atrocities of terrorists. Makayla Hollins won this year’s contest and was presented a check at a ceremony at Golden Corral on December 15.', 'Beaufort Lions Club peace poster winner ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-lions-club-peace-poster-winner', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:55:25', '2015-01-16 01:55:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20637', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20640, 4, '2015-01-15 20:57:14', '2015-01-16 01:57:14', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-County-Senior-Leadership.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20641\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-County-Senior-Leadership-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Beaufort County Senior Leadership\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" /></a>The Beaufort County Senior Leadership (BCSL) kicked off the 2015 program with a Reception and Orientation at the Islands of Beaufort clubhouse on January 6th.\r\n\r\nThe first “official” session was the following day, January 7th, at USCB with 33 eager participants ready to gain knowledge of the history of the area north of the Broad River with special emphasis on the pre-Civil War cotton economy and the first effort to incorporate freed slaves into the American society. The Oaks plantation on St. Helena Island was generously opened to the participants to broaden their understanding of plantation life.  The Oaks, a premier waterfront event venue on Chowan Creek was built in 1855. The Oaks was the founding location of the Penn Normal School.\r\n\r\nThe plantation, Tombee, is now privately owned by, Mr. Sydney Snelgrove, who graciously offered the grounds open to the class for further understanding of the cotton culture and island life as explained by Dr. Rosengarten.', 'Kick off of Beaufort County Senior Leadership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kick-off-of-beaufort-county-senior-leadership', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:57:52', '2015-01-16 01:57:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20640', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20644, 4, '2015-01-15 20:59:32', '2015-01-16 01:59:32', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Second Helpings benefiting Beaufort</p>\r\nBy Noel Tillman\r\n\r\nThe exclaimer in the title above sounds like a humorous radio gig a decade ago where the Super Hero, Chicken Man, seemed to be everywhere doing one good deed or another. That is what a lot of folks in the greater Beaufort area say about an organization called Second Helpings. They are everywhere!\r\n\r\nThe question to ask now is “How much good are they doing in our community?”  How about this fact: over 1 million pounds of food are delivered to 38 plus locations in and around Beaufort each year. The two trucks are on the road 7 days a week, zig zaging across northern Beaufort County, rescuing food from local supermarkets and other food suppliers and delivering to food pantries, churches, community centers, and shelters. The trucks average about 3500-4000 pounds of food each trip. The food is healthy, fresh, and most importantly, needed by the 20,000 customers who visit the drop-off sites for subsistence assistance. These neighbors of ours are mostly the working poor or adults and children that are in some kind of protective care. When seasonal migrant workers arrive in the area every spring to help with the produce harvest, they come with not much more than the basics in clothing. The Franciscan Center director, Sister Canice, says when they first arrive they are in need of “survival food support” and the center located on St Helena ensures it is given, but it would not be possible without the 80 volunteers that work the Second Helpings trucks and help at the local agencies.\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings is headquartered in the HHI/ Bluffton area where similar programs and work is being done.  Maureen Korzik, the Executive Director of the program, cites affiliation with the national program that is endorsed by another national effort called Feeding America. You can visit You Tube- Feeding America to view short 3-4 minute videos and see what their program goals are for the nation.\r\n\r\nHow does an organization like Second Helpings stay afloat, pay for the truck operation, a small office staff, and the myriad of responsibilities good 501C non-profit organizations must employ to remain effective?\r\n\r\nSupermarket chains like Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Food Lion, Bi Lo, Kroger and Harris Teeter, keep the surplus food coming. Major donors like the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, United Way, and the Beaufort Fund, churches and individual donations are generous in their support.\r\n\r\nAnnual fund raisers and countless efforts to include hotdog sales, canned goods collections, and more are also valuable. The back bone of the organization really is the volunteers. Men and women who are helping with the food distribution program, while others donate their time and talent helping with fund raising events, administrative tasks, advisory board duties, marketing efforts, and more. Many of the volunteers have been serving 10,11,12,13 years.  Some “retire” a second time and so the need for more help is constant. The local Volunteer Coordinator, Cesar Garcia, can be contacted at 843-441-4601.\r\n\r\nSo the next time you see the Second Helpings truck on the road, at some of the stops like Help of Beaufort, Our Ladies Pantry, The Franciscan Center, CAPA, local churches, and at local events like the recent Jaycees Oyster Roast, think, Oh yes, They are EVERYWHERE, and that could not happen without the continuous support of volunteers.', 'They’re everywhere, they’re everywhere! And yet they remain behind the scenes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'theyre-everywhere-theyre-everywhere-and-yet-they-remain-behind-the-scenes', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:01:07', '2015-01-16 02:01:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20644', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20648, 4, '2015-01-15 21:02:14', '2015-01-16 02:02:14', 'At the beginning of the school year, Coosa Elementary School set a goal to obtain eighteen community business partners as part of their Leadership Initiative.\r\n\r\nMr. DelForge, the principal, promised to kiss a pig if the goal was met; and on Friday, December 19 in front of students and faculty, he kept his promise.\r\n\r\nThank you to the Harris family for providing Saban the pig.\r\n\r\nThe following are Coosa Elementary’s business partners for 2014-2015:\r\n\r\nChampion:  $1,000 + donation: Lather Construction, Hometown Realty and Allen Patterson Residential, LLC; Gold:  $500 donation: Martin &amp; Lindsay Landscape, LLC; Silver: $250 donation: Barrier Island Marine, Pender Brothers, Hand &amp; Tanner Financial Group, Inc., and Fat Patties; Bronze: $100 donation: CBC Bank, Apex Electric of SC, INC., Appliance Repairs Plus, Inc, Patterson Construction Co., Alpha Janitorial Service, Inc., Badcock Home Furniture, Crossfit Beaufort, Regions Bank and Carrington Mortgage; Advocate:  $25 donation: Andy’s Secret &amp; Alteration, LLC and Roberta Foote.', 'Coosa principal kisses a pig', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '20648', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:02:31', '2015-01-16 02:02:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20648', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20651, 4, '2015-01-15 21:03:57', '2015-01-16 02:03:57', 'Hoping to reach a wider audience that may not be currently connecting with the City of Beaufort, city leaders are launching a City Hall Facebook page. Called City Beaufort SC, the official Beaufort City Hall Facebook page includes regular updates about upcoming meetings and events, topical news and requests for help, such as volunteers serving on various boards and commissions.\r\n\r\n“We did a small survey a few months ago and we found that, of the people responding, most were over 50 and got their news from a printed newspaper,” said Bill Prokop, director of human resources for the city.\r\n\r\n“We need to find ways to connect effectively with younger residents, the people who can’t make it to City Council meetings because they’re working, or at home helping their kids with homework, or taking their kids to the soccer or baseball fields. Using social media is one way to connect with them,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort fire and police departments have been using Facebook for more than a year to share information. Police Chief Matt Clancy said Facebook followers have helped solve numerous crimes by recognizing suspects from surveillance images shared on Facebook.\r\n\r\n“For us, it’s an incredible way to share information very quickly and to reach out to ask people to help,” Clancy said. “I’m sure the City Hall Facebook page will be just as effective.”\r\n\r\nIn coming months, the city will also join the crowds on Twitter and Instagram.\r\n\r\nThe City Beaufort SC Facebook page includes regular updates about upcoming meetings, ways to learn more about specific issues, and links to stories and news releases about Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“We want our Facebook page to be an interactive community, where we share information from City Hall and people can learn and ask questions,” Prokop said. “We have a lot happening in the City that we need people to be aware of, including the Boundary Street Corridor project, economic redevelopment issues, budget concerns and parking.\r\n\r\n“Using social media is just one more tool in our communications toolbox,” he said. “The city’s website (www.cityofbeaufort.org) is still our primary online presence where we share documents, agendas, minutes and all sorts of detailed reports.\r\n\r\nWe are working to make the website more interactive, too, so that people can search for specific information or even create their own financial reports.”', 'Beaufort launches Facebook page to share city information', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-launches-facebook-page-to-share-city-information', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:03:57', '2015-01-16 02:03:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20651', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20653, 4, '2015-01-15 21:07:19', '2015-01-16 02:07:19', 'By Whitney McDaniel\r\n\r\nAfter 24 years of marriage, Joe and Jane often finish each other’s sentences. So imagine how surprised they were when some differing goals emerged during a recent retirement income planning discussion with their Financial Advisor. As their advisor led the couple through an exercise designed to help them set retirement priorities, they discovered that Joe was eying a particular pocket of savings to enable his early retirement. Jane, on the other hand, viewed that same account as a fund for their children’s college education.\r\n\r\nSuch discrepancies are common, even for couples who communicate well. “When you’ve lived with someone a long time, you may assume you know what your partner is thinking,” notes Donna Peterson, Senior Vice President in Retail Retirement at Wells Fargo. “If you’re not on the same page, you could thwart each other’s objectives without knowing it,” she warns — as in the example of Joe and Jane.\r\n\r\nTaking the Long View\r\n\r\nUncovering such differences and deciding how to handle them is a critical early step to building a retirement income plan for both partners. During this first stage, your Financial Advisor will ask each of you key questions, such as when you want to retire, where you’d like to live, and how you ideally would fill your days during retirement.\r\n\r\nThe answers to those three questions in particular can affect major financial decisions you make as a couple throughout your marriage, so it’s best to start discussing them well ahead of retirement. For example, if you’re in the market for a new home, decisions about how much to spend and how long you’ll stay there may change when viewed through the lens of retirement.\r\n\r\nIt may make sense to economize on a house you intend to occupy only until your children are through grammar school, or to invest more heavily in a lifelong residence. The size of the mortgage can also affect how much you contribute to retirement savings, as well as whether you enter retirement carrying debt.\r\nBuying a home is just one choice into which retirement can factor. “Responsibilities to family, such as paying for education or caring for older relatives, can influence your plans too,” Peterson says. And just as circumstances may change, so too can your retirement income plan — but it’s important to start with as complete a vision as possible.\r\n\r\nStarting the Conversation\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, Peterson recommends that you and your spouse meet with your Financial Advisor to discuss your retirement goals in detail. “The most successful retirement plan conversations are generally a little spontaneous, so allow your Financial Advisor to serve as the catalyst for the discussion as well as your guide through it.”\r\n\r\nThis discussion may stretch over a few meetings, since there’s a lot of ground to cover. Your advisor will not only help you discover your ideas about retirement but also begin to educate you about issues that can affect your income plan, such as:\r\n\r\n•    Health care costs\r\n•    Risk tolerance\r\n•    Market and economic realities\r\n•    Inflation and taxes\r\n\r\n“Very few couples have considered all these elements before consulting a professional,” says Peterson.\r\n\r\nYour Financial Advisor can suggest ways to integrate these considerations into your joint retirement income plan. You may walk out of the session with a stronger strategy, as well as a greater understanding of your spouse’s hopes and dreams — knowledge that can make your partnership even stronger.\r\n\r\nWells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. However, its Financial Advisors will be glad to work with you, your accountant, your tax advisor and/or your lawyer to help you meet your financial goals.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at (843) 524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>', 'Are you and your spouse on the same page?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-you-and-your-spouse-on-the-same-page', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:07:19', '2015-01-16 02:07:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20655, 4, '2015-01-15 21:13:11', '2015-01-16 02:13:11', 'Upcoming events:\r\n\r\nCoffee With Colleagues: Friday, Jan. 16, hosted by CenturyLink at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a FREE iPad!\r\n\r\nGrand Re-Opening YMCA Beaufort Pool: Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, 9:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate the newly renovated indoor pool at the YMCA of Beaufort with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!\r\n\r\nBeaufort Restaurant Week: Sunday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 31. During Beaufort Restaurant  Week, restaurants in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands will offer special prix fixe menus at $25/person.  This is an excellent opportunity to discover new dining hot spots and re-visit a few of your favorites.\r\nTo see a complete listing of participating restaurants, view restaurant profiles and see menu options, visit BeaufortRestaurantWeek.com.  New restaurants being added regularly.\r\n\r\nGrand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – The Brow Company: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1115 Boundary Street, Beaufort, 12:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio with a Ribbon Cutting and Pink Carpet Customer Appreciation celebration.\r\n\r\nSpecial Panel Discussion on Off Shore Energy Exploration: Thursday, Jan. 29, at Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium, 921 Ribaut Rd, Building 12, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a special presentation with industry and environmental experts as we discuss off-shore energy exploration.  Natural gas and oil could be off the South Carolina coast line.  What could this mean for the South Carolina economy and environment?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20656\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20656\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Carolina Sports Care and Physical Therapy! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20657\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-After-Hours.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20657\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-After-Hours-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS AFTER HOURS\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> BUSINESS AFTER HOURS[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Business After Hours was held at Hilton Head Lexus on Jan. 8, 2015. Pictured are Dan and Louise Hodges with Chairman of the Board, Will Achurch (center).</p>', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-49', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:13:11', '2015-01-16 02:13:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20659, 4, '2015-01-15 21:14:25', '2015-01-16 02:14:25', 'All Beaufort County Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, January 19, 2015 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.  All centers will reopen on their regular schedules Tuesday, January 20, 2015.\r\n\r\nResidents are encouraged to check their local center for operating hours and plan accordingly.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions concerning the change in center operating hours, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-255-2736or visit their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle .', 'Holiday closing for Beaufort County Convenience Centers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holiday-closing-for-beaufort-county-convenience-centers', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:14:25', '2015-01-16 02:14:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20661, 4, '2015-01-15 21:15:56', '2015-01-16 02:15:56', 'St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort will host their 5th Annual Community Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, February 7 from 5-7 p.m. This event is held each year to benefit local community organizations. This this year’s cook-off will benefit Help of Beaufort, which provides <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-St.-Johns-Chili-Cook-Off.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20662\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-St.-Johns-Chili-Cook-Off-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Community-St. John\'s Chili Cook Off\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>emergency assistance to persons in the Beaufort community with food, clothing, financial needs. Other churches in the community participate in the event. Anyone in the community is invited to enter the competition. Local “celebrity judges” award fun prizes  to the three best, as well as “most unusual” chili recipes. In addition, the judges award a “pastor’s prize” to the best chili made by one of the participating congregations. Finally, a People’s Choice award is given to the crowd favorite. In 2014, 32 different pots of chili were entered.\r\n\r\nAll who attend are asked to make a minimum donation of $5. 100% of these proceeds will go to Help of Beaufort. Come out and join in the fun and eat some great chili! For more details, including information about how to enter your chili recipe, go to www.StJohnsBeaufort.org.', 'Chili cook-off on Lady’s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chili-cook-off-on-ladys-island', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:17:11', '2015-01-16 02:17:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20667, 4, '2015-01-15 21:21:55', '2015-01-16 02:21:55', 'By Kim Harding\r\n\r\nDining at Southern Graces Bistro, located inside the historic Beaufort Inn, is like stepping back in time and enjoying your grandmother’s comforting, home cooking.\r\n\r\nBethany Hewitt and her husband Christopher take pride in creating each dish themselves, so everything on the menu is delicious.  The starters were all so tempting that we decided we needed to sample each and every one!  Although they were all amazing, our favorite was the fried green tomatoes served with sweet corn sauce, Applewood smoked bacon &amp; braised red cabbage.  It is a MUST HAVE.\r\n\r\nNikki decided to go all out and order the Southern Fried Chicken.  A magnificent display of this classic southern food, served with fresh corn and whipped potatoes.  Three large pieces of chicken... the diet will have to wait!\r\n\r\nElizabeth recently started her annual cleanse diet, so she opted for the healthy, yet scrumptious BBQ Glazed Roasted Salmon served with  sautéed green beans and whipped potatoes. Definitely a healthy choice, but not lacking on flavor.\r\n\r\nI always order the shrimp and sweet potatoes grits, but on this cold and rainy day I couldn’t pass up the pot roast.  Comfort food at its best, braised in red wine and served with carrots over mashed potatoes and gravy.  Melt in your mouth delicious.  I honestly can’t tell you if I like the shrimp and grits or the pot roast better.  You will just have to visit more than once to try all of these amazing dishes!\r\n\r\nWe were all so stuffed that we couldn’t even imagine ordering dessert.  But Chef Christopher would have no part of that.  He sent out a small serving of chocolate for each of us... and there wasn’t a trace of it left when we finished. It didn’t matter how full we were, we had to make room!\r\n\r\nBe sure to call ahead before your visit to Southern Graces Bistro. They have special January Winter Dinners and are offering a 4-course fixed price menu for $25 per person each Thursday, Friday, and &amp; Saturday night and the menu will change each weekend through the end of January.  They are open for lunch Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner Thursday through Saturday 5pm until 8:30 p.m. They also offer a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday Afternoon Tea from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (reservations for Saturday Tea need to be made 24 hours in advance). For more information, please call, (843) 379-0555.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20668,20669,20670,20671,20672,20673,20674,20675\"]', 'Enjoying Southern charm and warmth at Southern Graces Bistro', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'enjoying-southern-charm-and-warmth-at-southern-graces-bistro', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:21:55', '2015-01-16 02:21:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20667', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20677, 4, '2015-01-15 21:36:59', '2015-01-16 02:36:59', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A Starry Night, Masquerade Ball</em> was held at The Shed in Port Royal on December 31st for COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) in honor of Jessica Mattson, a Beaufort-area woman who had a double lung transplant. 36-year-old Jessica Mattson received a double lung transplant at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Funds were raised to assist with transplant-related expenses. Photos courtesy of Susan DeLoach Photography.</p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20678,20679,20680,20681,20682,20683,20684,20685,20686,20687,20688,20689\"]', 'A Masquerade on New Year’s Eve', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-masquerade-on-new-years-eve', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:43:21', '2015-01-16 02:43:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20691, 4, '2015-01-15 21:44:33', '2015-01-16 02:44:33', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Child Find program receives $50,000 grant to expand services in Beaufort County</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20692\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-The-Learning-Center.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20692 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-The-Learning-Center-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-The Learning Center\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: Malcolm Goodridge (President of The Leaning Center Fund), Dr. Jeffrey Moss (BCSD Superintendent), Ashley Hutchison (BCSD Coordinator of Early Childhood Education), Bill Evans (BCSD Board Chairman), Charles Kresch (Secretary of The Learning Center Fund) and Gloria Duryea (Program Officer for Coastal Community Foundation).[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast week, The Learning Center Fund, Inc. presented the Superintendent of Beaufort County Schools, Dr. Jeffrey Moss, with a check in the amount of $50,000, a second installment of a $100,000 grant to expand the district’s Child Find program. The grant will allow the Early Learning Program of the district to screen, advise and find appropriate services for children with extra needs between the ages of 2 ½ and 5 years in order to remedy them prior to entering school.\r\n\r\nLast year, the Child Find team provided comprehensive developmental screenings, including vision and hearing checks, to over 300 children and served as an educational liaison to assist over 195 families in securing enrollment in developmentally appropriate preschool programs. The Leaning Center Fund of Coastal Community Foundation was established in January 2013 in order to make resources available to organizations that serve children who learn differently. Malcolm Goodridge, David House and Charles Kresch make up the Fund’s advisory board and are all passionate advocates for the Fund and those served. For more information about the Learning Center Fund, please call Gloria Duryea, Program Officer for the Coastal Community Foundation at (843) 379-3400.', 'Child Find program receives major grant', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'child-find-program-receives-major-grant', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:44:33', '2015-01-16 02:44:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20694, 4, '2015-01-15 21:50:51', '2015-01-16 02:50:51', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hunting Island Nature Center welcomes two American Alligators to new exhibit</p>\r\nThe Nature Center at Hunting Island State Park will soon be home to a new exhibit. On Saturday, January 24 at 4pm, the staff will unveil its new alligator enclosure and introduce two new reptiles to the Nature Center. This is the first time since the opening of the Nature Center that alligators have been on display. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Alligators.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20695\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Alligators-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-Alligators\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Interpretive Park Ranger, Megan Stegmeir is excited.\r\n\r\n“Bringing baby American Alligators to the Hunting Island Nature Center was my goal when I started as the Interpretive Park Ranger. I believe having them here not only gives our guests the experience of interacting with alligators, but also gives them the opportunity to learn about alligators and why we should respect them as a keystone species in our environment,” explains Stegmeir.\r\n\r\nThe juvenile alligators were given to Hunting Island State Park by the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), located in Jackson, SC. Hunting Island’s permit allows to keep the alligators until they reach three feet in length, at which time they will be given back to the SREL for further educational placement.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SC-State-Parks.gif\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-20696\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SC-State-Parks-150x150.gif\" alt=\"Cover-SC State Parks\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The alligators will also be named at the ribbon cutting ceremony with the winning results from a contest recently promoted through social media outlets. Voters were given the options of Bubba and Gump; Bonnie and Clyde; Ally and Oop and Bert and Ernie. Visitors are encouraged to attend the alligator talk which will follow the ceremony. Cake and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the Hunting Island Nature Center at (843) 838-7437.', 'Gators on the Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gators-on-the-island', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:50:51', '2015-01-16 02:50:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20694', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20700, 4, '2015-01-22 18:44:33', '2015-01-22 23:44:33', '<strong>Celebrate beauty at a  Beaufort ribbon cutting</strong>\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Takiya Smith, Beauty contributor to The Island News, cordially invites you to the official ribbon cutting of her newest salon, The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio. The evening will also feature the salon’s first annual pink carpet event and customer appreciation celebration. There will be great door prizes, gift bags, a chocolate and dessert bar, pink mocktails, photography and some fabulous and wonderful giveaways from her neighboring friends at: Andy’s Secret &amp; Alterations, Indigo Salon, Crave Cupcake Boutique, ArtiZen Yoga, Hairplay Salon &amp; Color Bar, Talbot’s, Laura Tucker Designs, Grace &amp; Glory, Sugarbelle and more. Doors open at 10 am for $5 eyebrow waxing and threading services all day long with the salon’s official ceremony kicking off at 12 noon with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. We are excited to kick off our new year as an established go to beauty staple in the community and look forward to seeing you so grab a girlfriend or two and let’s celebrate beauty!\r\n\r\n<strong>AAUW to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, January 27, at 6:00 p.m., at The First Presbyterian Church at 1201 North Street. Our dinner will be catered by Debbi Covington. Bob Lee, Founder of Heroes on Horseback, will speak about “Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Activities for People with Disabilities.” We hope all members will attend and bring a friend. We also invite new members to join our group, which works to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. For details contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Youth competition for scholarships</strong>\r\n\r\nThe ACT-SO youth initiative is looking for high school students with talent and interest in competing in any of the following categories:  Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, &amp; Business.  The ACT-SO youth initiative will have its first informational meeting on Saturday, January 31 @ 12:00pm, @ the St. Helena Branch Library.  Lunch will be provided.  All Beaufort County youth in the 9th-12th grades, who are interested in participating in this year’s competition are asked to attend.  Winners from the local competition who advance to the national competition, will compete for cash awards and prizes totaling over $200,000.  To RSVP and gain more information, please contact:  Tonya Johnson Phillips @ (843) 441-4985 or Regina Jefferson @ (843) 812-6259.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free tax preparation for qualifying taxpayers</strong>\r\n\r\nVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of the Lowcountry, a program of Together for Beaufort County, will offer free income tax preparation services to assist low to moderate income taxpayers beginning February 2, 2015. Last year, this effort helped to return more than $4 million dollars to local taxpayers. The program will be offered at multiple sites throughout the area on a rotating schedule to help accommodate those wishing to utilize this service. The tentative daily schedule and list of sites can be viewed at www.vitalowcountry.org. Qualifying taxpayers can also visit www.myfreetaxes.com to prepare their income taxes independently for free. For more information or to volunteer with VITA, contact Mark Schneider, VITA Program Coordinator, at Mark450sl@aol.com or George Friedman, VITA of the Lowcountry Lead Site Coordinator, at georgefriedman@sc.rr.com.', 'What To Do the week of Jan. 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-jan-22nd-28th', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:44:33', '2015-01-22 23:44:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20702, 4, '2015-01-22 18:46:57', '2015-01-22 23:46:57', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSilver. Gold. Olive? Really?  Interesting. Silver. Gold. Platinum. That would make some sense. Silver or gold anniversary? Makes some sense, too. But, somehow, that “olive” just doesn’t fit. Except in one case. Wine labels. Specific wine labels. So, guess what we are going to do this week? Yep, we’re going to make sense of silver, gold and olive in the same grouping. Aren’t we good!  And, off we trip and travel to Sonoma County, California.\r\n\r\nFor many wine drinkers, Napa County is the one and only source for United States Cabernet wines. Of course, they do make spectacular Cabs, but those of us who have opened doors, or stuck out our glasses to try other wines, know there are plenty of other sources in California for good Cabernet wines. One of them being Sonoma County. Within in the county, there are a multitude of areas with AVA designations. Places like Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, Russian River Valley, Knight’s Valley and more. Almost every one of the sixteen Sonoma AVAs grows Cabernet Sauvignon. Each of the wines with specific characteristics. Yep. Just like Napa.\r\n\r\nThe history of wine in Sonoma goes back to as early as 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted several thousand vines at what is now the city of Sonoma. Years later, in 1854, when California joined the United States, wine grapes were a well established part of the agricultural and economic structure of California. Many of the immigrants who moved into the state were from northern Italy, and other parts of Europe, and they were experienced grape growers and winemakers.\r\n\r\nAnd, quickly now, we are going to get to our winery for this week. The B R Cohn Winery. Bruce Cohn, THE B R Cohn, bought land in Sonoma in 1974. Actually, it was an old dairy. On his land, there was a grove of Picholine olive trees, one hundred and forty-five year old trees. (They still make olive oil from these trees.)   Bruce named his property the Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. For about ten years, Bruce sold his grapes to nearby wineries. In 1984, he founded his own winery, B R Cohn, and hired Helen Turley as his first winemaker. (Some of us have heard of Turley Zinfandels?)  Bruce still lives on the estate, raised his family there, and still, since 1987, hosts an annual music festival.  Even before he got into the grape growing and wine business, Bruce managed The Doobie Brothers. So, the festival is a perfect fit.\r\n\r\nThe vineyards around the winery are planted mostly with Cabernet Sauvignon. There is some Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. But, it’s the Cabernets we’re interested in today. Three of them. First, let’s look at the B R Cohn Silver Label Cabernet. This wine is blended from grapes from several hillside vineyards located in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake Counties and their home Olive Hill Vineyard.  Each individual lot of grapes is fermented and aged separately. In French oak barrels. Blending is done afterwards which produces a rich and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. The Silver Label Cab is rich with plum, cassis and black cherry aromas and flavors, mixed with cola, cocoa, anise, vanilla and baking spices. Annual production of this wine is about nineteen thousand cases. For $18.99\r\n\r\nStepping up a bit, we come to the B R Cohn Gold Label Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a blend of grapes from their best lots in Sonoma and Napa. Basically, the Napa grapes give the wine structure and cassis flavors while the Sonoma grapes, including from the Olive Hill Estate, give elegant, soft tannins and cherry flavors. Again, each lot of grapes is fermented and aged separately. And the barrel aging, still in French oak, is longer, about three years. The Cabernet is fuller bodied (Like gold is heavier than silver?) Plum and black cherry and currant flavors, wrapped in an oaky spice blanket. Firm tannins, and a warm finish - it’s all delicious. About forty-eight hundred cases of this wine get made every year. For $37.99.\r\n\r\nFinally, we come to the B R Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. One hundred percent Cabernet. This wine has a history of excellent scores in wine publications, numerous awards and accolades. Everything we smelled and tasted in the first two wines is here again. Only more of it - fuller, deeper, more intense. The wine is aged for twenty-four months in the best, tight-grain French oak barrels. I could go on and on for a while about it, but this is one wine you have to taste for yourself. They make three thousand cases a year. For $49.99.\r\n\r\nHere’s my idea for what we should all do. Find a couple of friends and share the cost of all three bottles. Only one of each cuz you will be working with them. More drinking can be done after the working! Taste (key word here is “taste”) them in order - the Silver Label, then the Gold Label , and, last,  the Olive Hill Estate. And you will have the entire lesson. And, on top of it all? You will then understand the silver, the gold and the olive? Phew! Enjoy.', 'Silver. Gold. Olive.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'silver-gold-olive', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:46:57', '2015-01-22 23:46:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20705, 4, '2015-01-22 18:49:24', '2015-01-22 23:49:24', '<del></del><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-Fishing-Tournament.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20706\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-Fishing-Tournament-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sports-Fishing Tournament\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Captain Frank Gibson of the Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club and Rion Salley, manager of the Port Royal Landing Marina, cleared the board for the Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club Annual Year Round Tournament. The tournament starts January 1st and concludes December 31st. Some 31 species are available to be posted to the leaderboard at the Port Royal Landing Marina. The different categories are as follows: Youth – 16 and under, Ten and under, Female, and Overall Angler.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the next season, the awards banquet will be held to present certificates for those who fish posted species during the year round tournament and plaques given to the overall winner including best recreational boat and the best commercial boat. The anglers must fish from a boat and be present for weigh in at Port Royal Landing Marina during operating hours. The species can be delivered to the marina by vehicle. Brochures with complete rules and listing of species are available at Port Royal Landing Marina and other local tackle shops.\r\n\r\nThe year round fishing tournament is sponsored by Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club and the Port Royal Landing Marina. The award winners for the 2014 Annual Fishing Tournament were: Best Commercial Boat – The Sea Wolfe- Captain Waldo Phinney; Best Recreational Boat – Realist- Capt Trey Everett; Overall Angler – Macy Dean; Female Angler - Liz Waldorf; Youth Angler 16 and under - Brian Ross; and 10 and Under Special Award Gracie Gibson.', 'Year round tournament winners announced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'year-round-tournament-winners-announced', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:50:04', '2015-01-22 23:50:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20705', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20709, 4, '2015-01-22 18:51:10', '2015-01-22 23:51:10', '[caption id=\"attachment_20710\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Dataw-and-St.-Helena.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20710 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Dataw-and-St.-Helena-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Schools- Dataw and St. Helena\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Dataw Visual Arts President, Barbara Carakostas (center) presents Sefronia Smith with a check for $1400 for their art department. Pictured from left are Michelle Thomas, Sefronia Smith, Barbara Carakostas, Lynn Baker and Alison Barton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Elementary School art teacher, Michelle Thomas, and principal, Senfronia Smith, accepted a check from the Dataw Island Visual Arts Club at the club’s annual meeting. The donation will help fund special projects in the K – 5 art classes. Members of the arts club decorated and sold glass ornaments with the intent of raising funds to promote art education. Club president, Barb Carakostas, noted the importance of art instruction in the early elementary curriculum when students have no fear of trying or failing and also have a can do attitude regarding artistic expression. Mrs. Thomas recently returned to school after a maternity leave and was surprised to learn of the donation, which helped her implement a weaving experience with her kindergarten students. The students, their parents and their siblings all enjoyed the colorful, unique scarves which were created in the art classes. Many Dataw Island residents volunteer in the school and those interested in this program can explore opportunities by visiting the Beaufort County Schools website or by contacting Principal Smith at (843) 838-0300.', 'Visual Arts Club presents check', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'visual-arts-club-presents-check', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20712, 4, '2015-01-22 18:52:50', '2015-01-22 23:52:50', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nWhy does it always happen?  I try to look nice when I leave the house…hair brushed, clean slacks, nice shirt. But there are those days, when we have been working on the house and my husband will say, “Can you run to Grayco for me?  I leave the house wearing stained khakis, an old shirt covered with paint and my hair tied back, and then I pray that no one I know sees me. Of course, I see five people from my neighborhood…men looking like they stepped out of a GQ magazine and women with their hair done and manicured nails. “Not fair” my brain screams. “You are at a hardware store!”\r\n\r\nBut it always seems to happen, doesn’t it. I call them “Gotcha moments,” those times when you are just not prepared to see people you know when you are a mess or the house is a mess. My husband and I had one morning when we had been lying around just taking it easy. There were newspapers spread all over the floor, the kitchen sink filled with breakfast dishes;  the dogs old chewed up toys spread all over the house, and the doorbell rang. It was a neighbor who had been out of town and I had collected their mail. Why can’t people ever show up at my house when it is spotless and I am wearing a nice outfit?  Then there was the day when I was trying to get ready for a club meeting. There were boxes of trash placed on the front porch; old broken Christmas ornaments, packing boxes and burned out Christmas lights that my husband was going to take to the convenience center. As I greeted people at the door and saw the trash still on the porch he said, “You do realize it is Wednesday, right?”  The Convenience Center is closed.\r\n\r\nNow there is a new “gotcha moment.”  Facetime and Skype! Video calls. I discovered it the other morning after my husband said. “Good morning Phyllis Diller!” My hair was sticking up like the old comedian with her wild hair. I had on an old bathrobe and the phone rang. It was my seven year old granddaughter calling on Facetime. Video Calls. Now one would think that looking as bad as I did that I would not have picked up that phone. But any Grandmother will tell you that one must pick up the phone when a grandchild calls, regardless if it is a video call and you look like Phyllis Diller. It got better on the call when I apologized for looking such a mess. She said, “Don’t worry Nina, you still look like you.”\r\n\r\nSo, if you stop by the house and Phyllis Diller answers the door, the house is  a mess and there are boxes on the front porch. Come on in. You got me. The coffee pot is on. It is still me.', 'Why does it always happen?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-does-it-always-happen', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:52:50', '2015-01-22 23:52:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20715, 4, '2015-01-22 18:53:44', '2015-01-22 23:53:44', 'Members of Beaufort High’s mentoring club, Ladies First, were provided eye-opening information from Beaufort Police Department’s Stephanie Karafa.  The subject of the program was “Criminal Domestic Violence; Warning Signs and What to Do if You are a Victim.”  Officer Karafa shared this critical information with our students, important especially since South Carolina ranks second in the nation for the number of domestic violence fatalities.  Beaufort High’s Ladies First Club is comprised of staff members who serve as mentors to student members, providing a one-to-one relationship that supports a student through their high school years. Mentors check in on the girls regularly, especially when progress reports and report cards are issued. Monthly programs like this one help provide tools for success for members.', 'Students learn protection tips', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-learn-protection-tips', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:53:44', '2015-01-22 23:53:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20717, 4, '2015-01-22 18:55:52', '2015-01-22 23:55:52', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20718\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund-2-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Flag Fund 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"103\" /></a>Beaufort native Louise Murray, President of the Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society, recently presented Jody Henson and the Beaufort District Troop Flag Fund with a check for $500.00. The Society is comprised of women who support the South Carolina Palmetto Battalion of War Between the States reenactors. Many of these women are reenactors themselves, assisting in living history programs throughout South Carolina and other states. Henson is working with the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia to have the Beaufort District Troop Flag, a Confederate Flag, conserved by a national company and brought back on permanent loan to Beaufort where it will be on display at the new Beaufort History Museum later this year. The Confederate Unit was organized as Co. C of the Cavalry Battalion, Hampton’s Legion. It was raised from volunteers from a home guard of the same name in the summer of 1861. The unit later became Co. B of the 2nd Regiment, SC Cavalry, in August 1862.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20719\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20719\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"President of the Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society, Louise Murray, pictured with Jody Henson.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> President of the Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society, Louise Murray, pictured with Jody Henson.[/caption]', 'Beaufort District Troop Flag fund gets donation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-district-troop-flag-fund-gets-donation', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:56:31', '2015-01-22 23:56:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20722, 4, '2015-01-22 18:57:33', '2015-01-22 23:57:33', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Therapy-Dogs.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20723\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Therapy-Dogs-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Therapy Dogs\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Beaufort Chapter #229 of Therapy Dogs International will meet  on Saturday, February 7 at noon, at Golden Corral, 122 Robert Smalls Parkway.  Locally, TDI certified dogs visit assisted living centers and nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, Alzheimer Day centers and other facilities that request visits.  TDI’s  Tail Waggin’ Tutor  program has been successful in promoting reading in  local elementary schools and after school programs. Those who are interested to learn how to certify their dog as a therapy dog are welcome to attend. For further information call Russ Dimke, Director (843) 846-9580.', 'Certify your pet as a therapy dog', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'certify-your-pet-as-a-therapy-dog', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:58:11', '2015-01-22 23:58:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20725, 4, '2015-01-22 19:00:05', '2015-01-23 00:00:05', 'Beaufort Art Association introduces painter Paul Frederick to the artistic community. Paul, a recent transplant from Upstate South Carolina, is a realistic representational landscape artist. He will be the Featured Artist at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery from February 1 through March 28.\r\n\r\nPaul’s work is a reflection of the emotion he feels when he experiences the beauty of our environment. Though he has a fine arts degree from Ohio State University, his current work is an accumulation of discovery. His paintings are the result of an ever expanding process of learning a ‘vocabulary’ that allows him to translate his emotional response into a compelling landscape scene. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Arts-Paul-Frederick-Painting-Palms-along-the-edge-of-the-bluff.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20726\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Arts-Paul-Frederick-Painting-Palms-along-the-edge-of-the-bluff-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Arts- Paul Frederick Painting- Palms along the edge of the bluff\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nPaul is very fortunate to have grown up in a family that had a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors. He gives credit to his father for planting the seed to paint. He exposed Paul to the beauty of the American countryside. Their vacations involved packing the family station wagon with a pop-up trailer in tow and heading out to experience the unique wonders of nature and geology that each state had to offer. They would travel across the country camping at state parks along the way. From Cadillac Mountain in Maine to the Grand Tetons at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and everything in between. They would visit national parks where Paul would absorb the beauty of the landscape. He found it fascinating to see how unique each state could be. The Badlands of the Dakotas, the expanse of the Plains in the Midwest, the rise of the Rocky Mountains,  the depths of the Grand Canyon; all were breathtaking. He would record as many of these scenes as he could with his camera with the intention of painting them when I got home.\r\n\r\nAs Paul became a serious student of art, he was captivated by the Hudson River School artists. Their depictions of landscapes reminded him of his own feelings when I visited those same national parks throughout his youth. The Hudson River School artists shaped his ideas on how to translate what he saw and felt into his paintings.\r\n\r\nOne of the traits of the Hudson River School influence that Paul adopted was the use of darker valued foregrounds that gave way to brightly lit points of interest and sunlit mountainous backgrounds. They used trees and vegetation to frame the focus of a painting. As he learned more about the artists and what influenced them, he discovered the work of the romantic artist, John Constable, who is considered a master of painting the sky. “The sky is the source of light in nature and it governs everything, proclaimed Constable”. Paul has always loved the immense nature of the sky and the formations of clouds. Constable believed the sky was “the keynote; the standard of scale and the chief organ of sentiment, in a landscape painting.”\r\n\r\nPaul has been a South Carolinian for the past twenty five years residing in the Upstate. The foothills of the Piedmont region of the Blue Ridge mountains, along with the many lakes in the area, gave him great sources of inspiration. Every day Paul was surrounded by rolling farmland with mountains in the background and massive skies. One of the lessons he took from the Hudson River school, and Constable, was adding some trace amounts of yellow and earth tones to my rendering of clouds. It gives them volume and form. “I found clouds were more convincing in a painting if I ‘dirtied’ them up a little.” remarked Paul.\r\n\r\nDuring his years living in the Lake Hartwell area he made several trips to Beaufort to visit his parents who had retired to Beaufort in the middle 80’s. Paul loved the live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and the tropical feel of the palm trees...so different from where he lived. While visiting the Lowcountry, Paul always took pictures of images for future paintings.\r\n\r\nIn June of 2014 Paul was very fortunate to be able to relocate to Beaufort. Finding a studio to work full-time from was essential. Upon visiting galleries on First Friday in May of 2014, he found an open studio/gallery space available at Atelier on Bay and is an active member of that wonderful group of local artists. Atelier has afforded Paul the opportunity to paint full-time and display his work. At the same time, I joined Beaufort Art Association, to gain added exposure. Paul admits he has been a member of various art associations over the years, but never encountered a gallery setting like BAA. He feels it is unique among art associations and strong in talented exhibiting artists. “I have found my home in Beaufort”.\r\n\r\nPaul’s Opening Reception will coordinate with next month’s First Friday, February 6th from 5:30 to 7:30. The public is encouraged to attend and meet Paul and learn more about his art. The work of 75 other member artists will be on display along with the opening of Beaufort Art Association’s new Brick Wall Gallery. Beaufort Art Association is at 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort and is open from 10am -5pm weekdays and 12:30 - 4:30 on Sundays.', 'Paul Frederick to be featured artist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paul-frederick-to-be-featured-artist', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:00:41', '2015-01-23 00:00:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20725', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20729, 4, '2015-01-22 19:01:15', '2015-01-23 00:01:15', 'A South Korean artist who was educated in Asia and North America and has exhibited on three continents will be honored with an exhibition and reception as part of the visiting artists program at the University of South Carolina Beaufort beginning Jan. 23.\r\n\r\nTeaYoun Kim-Kassor specializes in fiber arts work. Her exhibition, “Migration,” will open Jan. 23 and extend through Feb. 21 at the Sea Islands Center Gallery on USCB’s Historic Beaufort Campus. The artist will be honored with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on opening night.\r\n\r\nThe artist will present a lecture and a brief demonstration of her fiber-arts technique for USCB students and faculty Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. in the ceramics studio. For more information about the exhibition or the university’s Studio Art program, contact: Candace Brasseur, USCB public information director, at 843-208-8030 or atbrasse@uscb.edu.', 'Migration, an Exhibition of  Fiber Arts Work, to open at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'migration-an-exhibition-of-fiber-arts-work-to-open-at-uscb', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:01:30', '2015-01-23 00:01:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20729', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20732, 4, '2015-01-22 19:08:00', '2015-01-23 00:08:00', 'We want to give a big thank you to Jeff and Dawn Harris and the staff of Moondoggies for hosting a first class event for the Island Girls Night Out. The crab cakes and fried pickles were fabulous. We also want to thank the merchants for donating great door prizes. Please be sure to shop locally and support our merchants. Also thanks to all the women who came out to support our event. Thanks Nikki Hardison and Irene Goodnight of the Island News for keeping the night young and exciting for all. Special thanks to Bob Guinn for being a fun DJ for the event. Please let Irene Goodnight from The Island News if you are interested in advertising or sponsoring an IGNO event. Please email ireneicu@gmail.com or call 615-243-4684. Our next one is TBA.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to the following merchants who donated goods and services: Hot Heads Salon, GG’s Zumba, Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, What’s In Store, The Kitchen, The Craftseller, Fabulous Girl Boutique, Kat’s Dog, It’s Me Fashion, Modern Jewelers, Guys and Dolls, Thibault Gallery, Piace Pizza, Beaufort Lands End Tours, Coastal Carolina Rei-Ta, Betty Laurent Photography, Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer, Fuson Bed and Bath, Tine B. Fripp, Beaufort Day Spa, Moondoggies, Signs of the Times and Fordham Market.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20752,20751,20750,20749,20745,20746,20747,20748,20744,20743,20742,20741,20740,20739,20738,20737,20736,20735,20734,20733\"]', 'Island Girls Night Out at Moondoggies', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'island-girls-night-out-at-moondoggies', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:08:00', '2015-01-23 00:08:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20754, 4, '2015-01-22 19:11:31', '2015-01-23 00:11:31', '[caption id=\"attachment_20756\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Morningside.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20756\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Morningside-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Morningside of Beaufort!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20755\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Steve-Curless-Betty-Davis-and-Andree-Lloyd-at-Coffee-with-Colleagues.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20755\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Steve-Curless-Betty-Davis-and-Andree-Lloyd-at-Coffee-with-Colleagues-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee With Colleagues\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> COFFEE WITH COLLEAGUES[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Coffee With Colleagues hosted by hosted by CenturyLink on Jan. 16, 2015. Pictured are Steve Curless, Betty Davis and Andree Lloyd.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>', 'The Chamber Corner for Jan. 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-jan-22nd-28th', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:11:58', '2015-01-23 00:11:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20758, 4, '2015-01-22 19:13:02', '2015-01-23 00:13:02', 'WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named Rose Hill Mansion as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 for venues in South Carolina’s Low Country!\r\n\r\nThe Couples’ Choice Awards® recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in service and professionalism. The esteemed awards are based on reviews from newlyweds and their experiences working with Rose Hill Mansion.\r\n\r\n“It’s always exciting to start the year by honoring the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who represent more than two million reviews on our website,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Each of the businesses recognized are committed to quality, professionalism and all around top-notch service. We applaud Rose Hill Mansion for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”\r\n\r\nAs a Couples’ Choice Awards® Winner, Rose Hill Mansion is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network of more than 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad.\r\n\r\n“Rose Hill Mansion is proud to be chosen as a leading Wedding Venue,” said Proprietor and Owner Robin White. “Being part of the WeddingWire team which includes WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee, is truly an honor. We would like to thank our clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire and giving us such phenomenal reviews.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about Rose Hill Mansion, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/rose-hill-mansion-bluffton/a39c4e392ec72c9d.html and visit our website at www.rosehillmansion.com. Rose Hill Mansion, Bluffton, South Carolina. Call 843-757-6046 for information on tours, weddings and special events.', 'Bluffton’s Mansion wins WeddingWire Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'blufftons-mansion-wins-weddingwire-award', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:13:02', '2015-01-23 00:13:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20760, 4, '2015-01-22 19:15:06', '2015-01-23 00:15:06', 'Jason Walter, CEO of National Land Realty LLC, based in Greenville SC, has been selected for membership by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), headquartered in Chicago, IL. The announcement was made by RLI, which is an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Jason Walter is also a member of the Charleston Board of REALTORS® and the RLI South Carolina Chapter.\r\n\r\nJason Walter joins an elite group of over 1,200 land specialists throughout North America. In addition to subscribing to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, RLI members support the high standards of conduct and experience that directly relate to\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20761\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"140\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Jason-Walter-Hedshot.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-20761\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Jason-Walter-Hedshot.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Walter\" width=\"140\" height=\"122\" /></a> Jason Walter[/caption]\r\n\r\ntheir specialty as established by the REALTORS® Land Institute Board of Directors. Through RLI Land University, the Institute provides specialty education for members to be current in all aspects of taxation, investment, brokerage, subdividing, and planning regarding agricultural, transitional, recreational, and timberland. This depth of knowledge translates into the highest level of service to prospective purchasers and sellers of land.\r\n\r\nThe REALTORS® Land Institute awards the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation to its members who meet rigorous knowledge and experience requirements. The ALC designation is recognized throughout North America as the pinnacle of achievement for land real estate specialists. RLI members become ALC Candidates upon completing their first RLI Land University course.\r\n\r\n<em>National Land Realty (NLR) is a full service real estate brokerage company specifically focused on land sales from timber, farmland, hunting property and primary residential properties. In order to drive sales success, NLR focuses on driving activity through all parts of the company, from effective land management planning to a proactive marketing strategy and highly qualified land consultants that convert market generated activity to sales. They implement a unique, proactive research based approach to the land business. This proprietary, data driven screening system, puts NLR in contact with all land owners in their active target markets to identify and service both buyers and sellers of land. This approach, along with intensive media marketing, has allowed National Land Realty to become the preferred Southeastern land brokerage firm. For more information, please visithttp://www.nationallandrealty.com/.</em>', 'Jason Walter selected by the REALTORS® Land Institute', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jason-walter-selected-by-the-realtors-land-institute', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:15:06', '2015-01-23 00:15:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20763, 4, '2015-01-22 19:16:32', '2015-01-23 00:16:32', '[caption id=\"attachment_20764\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/News-2015GovInaugurationBRWC.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20764 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/News-2015GovInaugurationBRWC-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"News-2015GovInaugurationBRWC\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> From left: Sandra Gaulding, President Beverly Brady, Governor Haley, First Husband Michael Haley.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Republican Women’s Club President Beverly Brady &amp; Board of Directors Member Sandra Gaulding attended Governor Nikki Haley’s Inauguration last Wednesday. Governor Haley was re-elected to a second term in November. Beaufort Republican Women’s Club hosted Governor Haley at a campaign event on Beaufort’s Old Bay Marketplace rooftop in October.', 'Beaufort women attend inauguration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-women-attend-inauguration', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:16:32', '2015-01-23 00:16:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20766, 4, '2015-01-22 19:19:01', '2015-01-23 00:19:01', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tap Dancing Divas will open for <em>What would Lucy do</em></p>\r\nThe Beaufortettes – Tap Dancing Divas will be opening the “What Would Lucy Do” show on Sunday February 1st at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the USCB Center For The Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina. This is the ultimate Lucille Ball tribute show staring the award winning impressionist, Suzanne LaRusch.  The Beaufortettes, in tribute to Lucy’s home city, will be dancing to “New York, New York”. Tickets for the performance can be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthehearts or <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-beaufortettes-adjusted-rdy1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20767\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-beaufortettes-adjusted-rdy1-1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-beaufortettes adjusted-rdy1 (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" /></a>by calling 843-521-4145.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufortettes – Tap Dancing Divas, began tapping together in 2006. They all had very little if any tap dance training but had big dreams.  Although they are not exactly spring chickens, they think of themselves as pretty cool southern chicks. Their two “tapercize” dance classes each week have proven to be both physically and mentally stimulating. They have found this to be the best method of staying young in mind, body, and attitude.  Today in 2015, they have 9 members ranging from the ages of 66 – 81 with an average age of 72.  They are currently dancing under the direction of Aleisia Ashlaw of Beaufort Academy of Dance.\r\n\r\nThey have performed with “Tap City”, productions at the Beaufort Performing Arts Center, several military tributes, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Day of Dance, and The Hen Party both here in Beaufort and in the historic Newberry Opera House in Newberry, South Carolina.  They began competing in 2011 and have won seven first place trophies as well as special costume and entertainment awards.  They are the DTI National Dance adult champions wining the Judges Choice Elite Award, First Place Adult Dance, and the Level One Overall Entertainment Award. They never imagined that they would ever earn the title of “National Champion” at their age! Last spring they won the Encore Dance Competition in <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-What-Would-Lucy-Do-Postcard-Proof11-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20768\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-What-Would-Lucy-Do-Postcard-Proof11-copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-What Would Lucy Do Postcard Proof#1[1] copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Statesboro, Georgia in their age category with a perfect score bringing home the High Score of the Day Trophy and The “Most Entertaining” Award.  They will be competing in the South Carolina National Dance Championships in two weeks and are hoping to win another national title.\r\n\r\nIn addition to fulfilling their Rockette dreams, they surely never thought they would be performing in tights at their age. Even more amazing is the fact that, even though they would never normally say this to each other at their age, they all wish they will “break a leg” at every performance! Their grandchildren are not quite sure about watching Grandma on Youtube but the Beaufortettes are excited about becoming part of the digital age. You are never too old to achieve your dreams. For more information, please contact dance captain, Janet Gregory at janetgregory@islc.net or (843) 271-8717.', 'The Beaufortettes to take the stage', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufortettes-to-take-the-stage', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:19:01', '2015-01-23 00:19:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20766', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20770, 4, '2015-01-22 19:22:12', '2015-01-23 00:22:12', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Mark of stamps is shutting her doors</p>\r\nBy Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer\r\n\r\nJanet Mark, a lifelong Beaufortonian and owner of Carolina Stamper, will be closing her business doors. She opened her business, affectionately known in Beaufort as “where the bubbles blow,” in 1998. Thousands of creative patrons have enjoyed her array of stamps, scrapbook materials, beads and more as well as the ongoing classes that Carolina Stamper offered.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Janet-Mark-owner-of-Carolina-Stamper-is-retiring-and-closing-her-business..jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20771\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Janet-Mark-owner-of-Carolina-Stamper-is-retiring-and-closing-her-business.-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-Janet Mark, owner of Carolina Stamper, is retiring and closing her business.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nRecently Mark lost her mother, Rose Mark, and the transition without her has been an eye opening period.\r\n\r\n“I’ve decided stop and smell the ‘Roses’ while I can still sniff. I am very proud of the business that Carolina Stamper has become, and I know that could not have happened without my loyal customers,” explains Mark. “But as they say, all good things must come to an end.”\r\n\r\nCarolina Stamper has marked all inventory down. Gradually, as inventory depletes, items will be given larger discounts. She will close the doors when the inventory is gone.Mark is calling this her retirement sale. Her friends and customers acknowledge the positive transition, but are still saddened by one of Beaufort’s staple businesses shutting its doors.\r\n\r\nI am one of those customers. Janet, I wish you peace and happiness with your future plans. Thank you for giving us a place to call home where we learned to give our own homes a little more personality and a little bit of you.', 'Carteret Street losing its bubbles', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '20770', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:23:23', '2015-01-23 00:23:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20770', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20774, 4, '2015-01-29 19:20:40', '2015-01-30 00:20:40', '<strong>Souper Bowl of Caring accepting donations</strong>\r\n\r\nThe BCHS SADD Club is working with youth groups around the nation on the Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign to collect cans of any kind of soup for local food banks/pantries. Collection started January 6th and ends January 30th.  Donations may be dropped off in the front office of Battery Creek High School. For more information, call Diane Grooms at 322-5580.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort District Collection’s Program</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort District Collection (BDC) is the Library system’s special local history collection and archives. BDC supports research and provides free programs about the people, places, events, and themes of our long, broad, and deep history. The Shaping of South Carolina is on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society and will be on exhibit Mondays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Beaufort District Collection, 2nd floor, 311 Scott Street through January 30, 2015 except Mon., Jan. 19th when the library system is closed to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. day.  Learn how troublesome establishing our state boundaries was and remains in this traveling exhibit on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society. The price is free. For more information, please contact Grace Cordial, 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net or visit the website at beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Youth competition for scholarships</strong>\r\n\r\nThe ACT-SO youth initiative is looking for high school students with talent and interest in competing in any of the following categories:  Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, &amp; Business.  The ACT-SO youth initiative will have its first informational meeting on Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m., at the St. Helena Branch Library. Lunch will be provided.  All Beaufort County youth in the 9th-12th grades, who are interested in participating in this year’s competition are asked to attend. Winners from the local competition who advance to the national competition, will compete for cash awards and prizes totaling over $200,000. To RSVP and gain more information, please contact: Tonya Johnson Phillips at (843) 441-4985 or Regina Jefferson at (843) 812-6259.\r\n\r\n<strong>Public invited to join a Lowcountry choir</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Threshold Singers of the Lowcountry is a choir whose goal is to bring ease and comfort to those at bedside by offering gentle voices and simple sacred songs, along with sincere kindness.  Two to four singers go to a bedside when asked and sing a cappella and in harmony   They practice at St. John’s Lutheran Church the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month from 2:30-4:30.  Their songs are their gift of service. There is no charge.  If this speaks to you, call Pat Keown at 843-476-6073 or just join them for practice.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free tax preparation for qualifying taxpayers</strong>\r\n\r\nVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of the Lowcountry, a program of Together for Beaufort County, will offer free income tax preparation services to assist low to moderate income taxpayers beginning February 2, 2015. Last year, this effort helped to return more than $4 million dollars to local taxpayers. The program will be offered at multiple sites throughout the area on a rotating schedule to help accommodate those wishing to utilize this service. The tentative daily schedule and list of sites can be viewed at www.vitalowcountry.org. Qualifying taxpayers can also visit www.myfreetaxes.com to prepare their income taxes independently for free. For more information or to volunteer with VITA, contact Mark Schneider, VITA Program Coordinator, at Mark450sl@aol.com or George Friedman, VITA of the Lowcountry Lead Site Coordinator, at georgefriedman@sc.rr.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>YMCA offers Creative Movement Class</strong>\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is offering a new, 12 session Gymnastics/Creative Movement class for kids age 4-7 beginning on Feb. 2, 2015. This is a non-competitive movement class that will incorporate dance, tumbling and gymnastics at a basic level. Curriculum will include warm-ups and learning tumbling skills like the cart-wheel, round-off, bridge, various roll-overs as well as dance, stretching and flexibility movements. Register at the YMCA or online (ymcabeaufortcounty.com).The class will be taught by instructor Destinee Andrews who brings more than 9 years of gymnastics training. Students should wear comfortable t-shirt, shorts (or leggings) and tennis shoes. Register soon - space is limited! The 4-5 year old student class is Mondays (starting Feb. 2, 2015) and 6-7 year old student class is Wednesdays (starting Feb. 4, 2015) at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, SC 29935. The cost $100 per student for YMCA members and $120 per student for non-members for all 12 sessions. Please contact Lisa Redwine, Sports &amp; Aquatic Boating Director at ymcasportsco@gmail.com  or 832.522.9622 or visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com for\r\nmore information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Join fellow officers to help yourselfs and troops</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is committed to our nation’s defense. MOAA protects interests of all US commissioned &amp; warrant officers: Active, Reserve, NG, former &amp; retired. Meet MOAA’s Low Country Chapter at its quarterly social/biz luncheon, Feb. 11, MCAS Beaufort Officers Club. Speaker: CAPT Patricia Cole, USN (Ret.), MOAA Dep. Dir. for Career Transition Svcs (job guru). Meet ‘n’ greet, 11:45 a.m.; buffet lunch, 12:30 p.m., $25; casual dress; reservations, contact Rich Baker:TL9198@embarqmail.com/(843) 694-1329 by Feb. 4; Web:http://www.lcmoaa.org. Call now; be part of a great group with a vital mission!\r\n\r\n<strong>Sea Island Fly Fishers to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nSea Island Fly Fishers, will meet on February 11 at 6 p.m., at Bay Street Outfitters, 825 Bay St. Beaufort. The event is free and the public is welcome. The speaker is local guide Ja Malphrus, born and raised on the Broad River. Ja will talk about fishing for redfish with top water flys and on tactics for Winter reds. Join us for refreshments and tall tales. Contact Jack Baggette at 522-8911 with questions or visit our website at www.seaislandflyfishers.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Archaeology Society to host series of speakers</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Chapter of the Archaeological Society of SC is pleased to announce an upcoming Spring series of speakers and events. On February 12th at 6 p.m., Dr. Steve Smith will discuss “Francis Marion and the newest information about Fort Motte” at the Beaufort District Collection space upstairs in the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort, SC. On February 28th, the Annual ASSC Meeting will be held at Gambrell Hall at USC in Columbia.  This year’s theme is the Yamasee War, which should be of particular interest to those of us in the Low Country.  Check website for addition information. On March 21 at 1pm, Dr. Sue Moore and Lilith Logan will explain the artifacts relating to the “Heart of the Home” exhibit (Heart of the Home; Kitchen Archaeology at Mont Repose Exhibit March 16-June 12 Beaufort District Collection). All these wonderful meetings and events are free and open to the public; however, membership in ASSC is encouraged.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club meeting will be held on Thursday February 12th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Ladys Island off of Meridian Road.  Our guest speaker will be local marine dealer Chris Butler.  Captain Butler will have an array of depth/fish finders with mock set ups.  He will describe what the anglers are seeing on the bottom and varieties of fish and or structures.  The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. You do not need a reservation and guest are welcomed. For additional information call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL to host Valentine’s Day Luncheon</strong>\r\n\r\nYou are invited to TLC Women’s 3rd Annual Valentine Luncheon, to be held Saturday, February 14, 12 - 2:00 p.m. at Cat Island Sanctuary Golf Club. The featured speaker, Leslie Roldan, will be signing her newly released book, Joy Unspeakable. Activities include creating Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly at Bay View Nursing Home. The cost of the luncheon meal is approximately $10-15. Please join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship! All are welcome to attend, RSVP Tonya Johnson Phillips @843-322-0262 byThursday, February 12. Thanks in advance!\r\n\r\n<strong>Events for Adults at the St. Helena Library</strong>\r\n\r\n• Family Law Issues: Divorce, Custody, Visitation &amp; Support: This 30-45 minute lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session and will be held Monday, February 16th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena. The price is free. For more information, please contact Meghan Kilgore at 843-255-6559 or mkilgore@bcgov.net  or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org\r\n\r\n• End of Life Issues: Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Wills, DNR Orders, Power of Attorney, Funeral Planning &amp; Cremation: This 30-45 minute lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session and will be held on March 16th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, The price is free. For more information, please contact Meghan Kilgore at 843-255-6559 or mkilgore@bcgov.net  or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.', 'What To Do the week of Jan. 29th-Feb. 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-jan-29th-feb-4th', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:20:40', '2015-01-30 00:20:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20774', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20776, 4, '2015-01-29 19:23:06', '2015-01-30 00:23:06', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Buddy.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20777\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Buddy-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pet of the Week-Buddy\" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Buddy is a loyal dog who desires attention and loves spending time outdoors. Active and playful, he would be a great walking or running partner. Come and spend time with Buddy today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12- 7 p.m. Buddy is neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-72', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:24:08', '2015-01-30 00:24:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20776', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20781, 4, '2015-01-29 19:25:43', '2015-01-30 00:25:43', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Yuck Factor, Part Two</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By Tracie Korol</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Into the vats of mystery meat meal, rendered bits of what’s left over and grain fillers, dog food manufacturers also stir in additives and chemicals to improve taste, stability and appearance.  Additives include emulsifiers to prevent water and fat from separating, antioxidants to prevent the fat from becoming rancid and artificial colors to make the chow more visually appealing to humans and hopefully, more palatable to their dogs.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A wide variety of additives are permitted in pet food, not counting vitamins and minerals.  Additives can be specifically approved, or they can fall into the category of “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS).  These additives can include anti-caking agents, coloring dyes, antimicrobial agents, curing and drying agents, petroleum derivatives, preservatives, texturizers and thickeners, to list just a few.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dogs generally will not eat tainted food unless starving. Consequently, all pet foods must be preserved so they stay fresh and appealing. Some preservatives are added to ingredients or raw materials by the suppliers, and others by the manufacturers.  Key among the preservatives added by manufacturers specifically to ensure that dry foods have a 12-month shelf life, are synthetic preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin. Read the ingredient list on the back of your dog food bag; these are usually listed near the bottom.  For these antioxidants, there is little information documenting their toxicity, safety, interactions, or chronic use in pet foods that may be eaten every day for the life of the animal. Propylene glycol was banned in cat food because it causes anemia, but it is still allowed in dog food. Potentially cancer-causing agents such as BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are permitted at relatively low levels.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Years ago, I was told by an animal nutritionist that BHA and BHT are also used to preserve carpet. I began reading ingredient labels religiously after that nugget of information was dropped in my path.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some manufacturers have responded to consumer concern, and are now using “natural” preservatives such as Vitamin C, (ascorbate), Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), and oils of rosemary, clove, or other spices to preserve fats in their products. The shelf life on these products is shorter, only about six months. Again, read the label to check the foods’ viability especially if you’re using a better brand of kibble.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unfortunately, even with all these products added to prevent this and that, there still remain a slew of potential dangers. We humans are now  routinely to the threat of E. coli bacteria on our factory-farmed produce. This bacterium also lurks in more than 50% of meat meals used in dog foods.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of my personal concerns now living in a more humid climate is the growth of mycotoxins (toxins from mold or fungi) on dry dog foods. Modern farming practices, adverse weather conditions, and improper drying and storage of crops can contribute to mold growth on an industrial level.  At home, these toxins can form in our kibble containers if we do not close the lids tightly. Pet food ingredients that are most likely to be contaminated with mycotoxins are grains-- wheat and corn, and fish meal. While it is more cost effective to buy the big bag of chow, I advocate for smaller bags simply because anything can grow a layer of green fuzz here in the summer months.  Always check the last third of the chow in the bin. If it smells at all funny or your dog balks at eating it, it has probably gone furry. Dump it and scrub out your container with bleach.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yet to come: recalls, nutrition-related diseases and the secrets of the pet food industry as if the truth wasn’t scary enough.</p>', 'What is dog food?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-2', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:26:20', '2015-01-30 00:26:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20783, 4, '2015-01-29 19:27:59', '2015-01-30 00:27:59', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nReally! Who are they and what are they doing? Riding Naked on roller skates? First of all, I thought skate boards were cooler than roller skates these days. But, who cares cuz some of us are just too old and too stiff to do either. That being said, I think we’ve been trying to loosen ourselves up. Not just physically, maybe not physically at all, but at least in our wine world. We’ve been trying new wines, new grape varieties, new sources for old (meaning well known to us) varieties. Stretching our drinking muscles. And our tasting muscles. And even our mental muscles. Well, here we go again this week.\r\n\r\nFirst, let’s look at where our wine comes from. The McLaren Vale area of Australia. McLaren Vale is located in South Australia, about one hundred and twenty miles south of Adelaide. It was named for either David McLaren, Colonial Manager for the south Australia Company,  or John McLaren, who surveyed the area in 1839. These two men were not related. Weird, actually. The initial crops that were grown here were cereal grains, though, and the first vines were planted in 1838. There are some one hundred year old vines still growing and producing grapes. Today, there are more than ninety wineries in McLaren Vale, mostly small, family run operations. In 2011, special legislation was introduced to protect the unique heritage of Barossa and McLaren wines. (This legislation was passed in 2012, and enacted in 2013.) A Mediterranean climate makes grape growing in this region very successful - dry summers with long, warm days and short, cool nights, an average of about twenty-five inches of rain per year and very rare frosts or freezes. There are a multitude of soil types in the valley, so “terroir” tends to show in the wines. Overall, all the soil types are well-draining and hold little water. This allows the growers to control, through irrigation, how much water the vines get. These wines are known for their intense colors, powerful fruit flavors, elegance, structure and complexity. The wines from McLaren Vale are mostly dry reds. And their main grape varieties are Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is made from two varieties. Shiraz and Mataro. Shiraz, I suspect, we all have had many of. Maybe not knowing where exactly they came from (meaning which specific part of Australia), but we were sure it was Shiraz. From McLaren, Shiraz has pronounced berry and spice flavors. And some dark chocolate and licorice notes. These Shiraz wines have a softness, juicy mouth texture, and are full in your mouth. We’ll find out in a moment how much Shiraz we get in our wine this week, but it sure does sound good this far!  (An educated guess would be it’s more Shiraz because we listed it first. Just a guess, of course.)\r\n\r\nOur second variety is Mourvedre, also known as Mataro. This is a red variety that is probably originally from Spain. Most likely introduced into Catalonia by the Phoenicians, about 500 BC. (In Spain, this variety is also called Monastrell.) Its history in Australia shows plantings going back to the mid-nineteenth century. It was used for large production, jug wines and for blending into fortified wines. Its wines have larger amounts of tannins, it is very thick skinned, deep colors and lots of phenolic compounds - one of the good things we drink red wine for, perfume notes, blackberry flavors and a gamy/meaty characteristic. With age, these wines can develop earthy notes, tobacco  and leather notes and hints of molasses or gingerbread. Again, things are sounding really good. Yum!\r\n\r\nMoving on, we now come to our winery for this week. Its called Some Young Punks. Really? Well, yes, but they are not like any other. There are three punks - Col McBryde who is the Guinness Book of World Records holder for “most tattoos while holding multiple PhD’s, Jen Gardner who is a self-confessed “nerdy yeast expert,” and Nic Bourke who is the self proclaimed “number one fan of Culture Club and winemaker extraordinaire.” These three love to drink wine, expect it to be, on a bottle by bottle basis, an experience. None of their wines may be made more than once. Each name for each wine is drawn from a unique experience, or buzz from a drinking experience, and quantities are all limited. A winemaker only has to produce consistently good wines. Not necessarily the same wines all the time. Which means, if you find one of theirs you like, don’t think it will always be available.\r\n\r\nPerfect example? This week’s wine. Some Young Punks’ “Naked on Roller Skates.” Boy, that’s a name. And an image. Just look at the label. This wine, their 2013, is seventy-three percent Shiraz, from ten year old vines. And, twenty-seven percent Mataro from thirty year old vines. As it is described by them, the punks, this is a wine for a drinker for whom neither hillsides or nudity are enough. More specifically, in terms for describing wines that we’re more familiar with, these grapes are grown on loamy soils. The wine has a deep inky, purple color and it is full of immense fruit flavors, including cassis, licorice and cocoa powder.\r\n\r\nAlmost as intense as in a liqueur. Big and fat, but hopefully  the naked skater is not big and fat. Smooth tannins and a long finish. Only two thousand, five hundred and forty-two dozen were made. (We would say cases, but they say how many dozen bottles. Guess they’re just having fun.)\r\n\r\nSo, who are these young punks? And what do they have to do with wine? Now we know. Next step is to try their wine. Hopefully, it will be an experience for each of us. A good experience and a good memory. Time to loosen up - mentally and physically. And with our wines. Some people just are having too much fun. Let’s join them. For $19.99. Enjoy.', 'And who are these young punks?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'and-who-are-these-young-punks', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:27:59', '2015-01-30 00:27:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20785, 4, '2015-01-29 20:46:38', '2015-01-30 01:46:38', 'By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer\r\n\r\nLast week I had the pleasure of attending Lunch Bunch, a group formed almost five years ago with staff members of The Island News. I started the column as a vehicle to showcase area restaurants and remind Beaufortonians to eat local.  It’s been a favorite among our readers, and I’d like to personally thank owners, servers, and patrons for their enthusiasm for the column.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lunch-Bunch-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20793\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lunch-Bunch-Logo-300x246.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Bunch-Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, Larry Fries, owner of The Carolina Tavern, hosted the Lunch Bunch for a taste of his menu of southern staples.  Formerly Carolina Wings, a national franchise, The Carolina Tavern is now locally owned and operated as an independent restaurant. Located at 1714 Ribaut Road in Port Royal, the restaurant is one of three Carolina Taverns in the state. The other two are in Greenwood and Murrell’s Inlet.\r\n\r\nRecently, the restaurant was featured on a show called, The Dish, a local culinary entertainment show that highlights restaurants and filmed in front of a live television audience at the WJBF-TV Channel 6 studios based in Augusta, GA.\r\n\r\nThe Dish, hosted by TV personality Ana Christina, showcased two of Carolina Tavern’s favorite entrees-The Big Pig and their famous ribs. Lucky for the Lunch Bunch, we sampled both.\r\n\r\nMonae was our charming server and started us off with Pretzel dippers and the sampler, complete with fried pickles, zucchini, mushrooms and mozzarella sticks. The pretzel dippers were tasty and unique, topped with more than the typical salt additive. Carolina Tavern dresses their hot pretzels with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, and our group devoured them. Hope Falls, the layout designer for The Island News commented on the fried mushrooms, “The breading is almost like eating a funnel cake at the fair…yummy!”\r\n\r\nElizabeth ordered the peel and eat shrimp, which included a trip to the fresh and appetizing salad bar. She was pleased with her selection and it was the perfect amount of food to keep her satiated while engaging in her annual January cleanse.\r\n\r\nNikki and her husband, Bubba, ordered the two items featured on The Dish, the Big Pig and the ribs. The Big Pig is a sandwich of pulled pork, applewood smoked bacon, baked ham, smoked sausage and cheddar cheese on a potato roll. The full rack of ribs were slow cooked and sauced to perfection. The couple was delighted with both of their selections. In fact, they agreed that the Big Pig Pig and the ribs were best representative of Carolina Tavern.\r\n\r\nHope Falls, as I described earlier as the new layout designer for The Island News, is also a recent Clemson graduate. Welcome to the paper Hope! Hope ordered the Tavern Salad, a dinner salad topped with turkey, ham and bacon. Hope also asked for grilled shrimp instead, giving her greens a little coastal Carolina accent.\r\n\r\nI opted for the beer can chicken, a favorite home dish I like to prepare. But I normally use a Bud Light or even a Coca-Cola…when I’m out of beer and repurpose the entrée to be called a soda can chicken.  So I was very interested when I saw that Carolina Tavern’s specialty was marinated in Guinness and slow baked to a golden brown crust. It was simply delicious!!\r\n\r\nThe Carolina Tavern is still a favorite spot to watch your favorite sports team. Big screen TV’s are everywhere. In any given location in the restaurant, you’re able to watch 3 or 4 games at a time. And, it will be THE spot to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.\r\n\r\nThank you to Larry and his wife, Stephanie Fries, for hosting this week’s Lunch Bunch. It was a treat, and we can’t wait to come back. For more information about The Carolina Tavern, please call (843) 379-5959 or visit www.thecarolinatavern.com.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20788,20790,20787,20792,20789,20791,20786\"]', 'Lunch Bunch gets treated at The Carolina Tavern ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-gets-treated-at-the-carolina-tavern', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:46:38', '2015-01-30 01:46:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20794, 4, '2015-01-29 19:36:45', '2015-01-30 00:36:45', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\n“Look it up.” How many times did I hear that line?  Anytime I asked my mother for the spelling of a word she would use that phrase. Of course, my frustrated response to her came in the order of another question: “How can I look it up when I do not know how to spell it?” She would then tell me to get the dictionary, sound out the word and if I still could not find the spelling, she would help. We went through this dialogue countless number of times.\r\n\r\nThe old “Look it up” line was also used when I needed information about a place or a historical figure. She would point to the bookcase in the living room. There it was the entire set of encyclopedias. Off I would go to find the correct book. The books were in alphabetical order so you had to first determine which one you needed and then proceed. I used them all the time for research on school papers. Many of us remember having to learn about the indigenous plants of some South American country or learn the background on explorers like Ponce de Leon and Ferdinand Magellan. The facts were all there. I just had to look them up. It was really frustrating when you just wanted get an answer to a simple question. Was Madame Curie a chemist, an astronomer or an actress? It was a multiple choice question on a homework assignment. Again, there it was… “Look it up.”\r\n\r\nIt took a few years of training before I embraced the whole “Look it up” concept. But my wading through Webster’s dictionaries, Roget’s Thesaurus and the Encyclopedia Britannica got easier as I grew older; and the training was helpful for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Naturally, I used it on my own children who also complained about my “Look it up” response.\r\n\r\nWhat a different world we live in now! I can find out just about everything I want to know without piling through reference books. Just by typing on my computer I can find the local movies playing and what people think of them. I can find out the menu on local restaurants, the hours and whether the food is any good based on how it is rated.\r\n\r\nI do thank my Mother for showing me how to do the research. It has been invaluable throughout my life. However, I am not sure how she would react to my new habit. All I have to do is turn on my new Smart Phone and ask Suri. Life just got easier.', 'Look it up', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'look-it-up', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:36:45', '2015-01-30 00:36:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20794', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20796, 4, '2015-01-29 19:38:26', '2015-01-30 00:38:26', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/outdoors.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20797 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/outdoors-300x179.png\" alt=\"outdoors\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On December 16th, fourteen (14) Fripp Audubon Volunteers met at Beaufort Elementary school and worked with sixty-eight fourth graders who created birds out of polymer clay and made wooden bird feeders. The morning was one of excitement and heartfelt gratitude where volunteers saw the children learning about birds as they all worked together as a family.</p>', 'Fripp Audubon and Beaufort  Elementary Partnership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-audubon-and-beaufort-elementary-partnership', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:38:26', '2015-01-30 00:38:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20799, 4, '2015-01-29 19:39:38', '2015-01-30 00:39:38', 'Fripp Audubon is sponsoring a guided tour of the Nemours Plantation on February 12th.  Nemours Plantation is located in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina. The plantation’s nearly 10,000 acres contains a rich diversity of habitats including remnant rice fields, fresh and brackish water marshes, upland pine and hardwood forests, bottomland hardwoods, and cypress/tupelo forests.  The plantation lies within the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto (ACE) River Basin which is listed by The Nature Conservancy as “one of the last great places.\"\r\n\r\nThe Nemours’ guided tour is limited to 20 participants. Individuals can sign up (on a first-come basis) by e-mailing Patrick Cotter at patrick.r.cotter@gmail.com beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23rd. (A waiting list will be compiled if more than 20 people want to attend the outing.)\r\n\r\nThose going on the trip will meet at McDonald’s on Lady’s Island at 7:30. Carpooling is encouraged. The tour should be done by noon. Rest rooms are available. Bring lunch/snacks, water, sun screen, etc.', 'Fripp Audubon Club to host field trip', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-audubon-club-to-host-field-trip', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:40:27', '2015-01-30 00:40:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20799', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20803, 4, '2015-01-29 19:41:48', '2015-01-30 00:41:48', 'By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nThis is the time of year that tests our patience as gardeners. The frost and freezing temperatures have turned our perennials and delicate foliage to limp dish rags hanging on the stalk and vine. Wait…be patient. Don’t do anything you’ll regret later like going out there in the sunshine to pruning everything till it looks neat and tidy again. Just wait…it’s almost time.\r\n\r\nIf we cut our “dishrags” back, whether it be a giant leopard plant or our beloved bananas, we will expose the plant to more severe damage during the next cold snap. The damaged leaves are now protecting the new growth that is tempted by the fleeting warm temperatures. The rule of thumb I have always used is the last frost. After that you can prune away, but when is the last frost? According to the 2015 Farmer’s Almanac, our last frost will fall between March 1st and 9th.\r\n\r\nThere are exceptions. You can prune most deciduous shrubs as well as cane berries, deciduous fruit trees, grapes, roses, and wisteria before mid-February. You will want to cut away any diseased branches and cross branching that will damage the plants later in the growing season. Many on-line guides are available to instruct you if you’re not sure where to cut or how to shape. Wait to prune spring-flowering ornamentals like forsythia and quince, and spring-flowering shrubs like azalea and camellia until after they flower.\r\n\r\nThe first of February is a good time to fertilize spring-blooming flowers and fall-planted annuals and perennials. Wait to feed azaleas, camellias until after they finish blooming; use an acid based fertilizer. Fertilize deciduous fruit trees two to three weeks before they flower. Feed other mature trees and shrubs as new growth starts.\r\n\r\nWith days getting longer and warmer, many of us are anxious to plant SOMETHING! Fortunately, there are many choices. February is a great month to get started. Set out summer flowering bulbs like amaryllis, calla, canna, dahlia, gladiolus, lily, tuberose, tuberous begonia, and tiger flower. Bare-root vegetables such as artichoke, asparagus, horseradish, and rhubarb can be planted now as well. You could plant spring flowering perennials, like bleeding heart, coral bells, campanula and perennial dianthus. This is also a good time to plant bare-root ornamentals such as roses, shade trees and vines.\r\n\r\nContinue covering frost-sensitive outdoor plants. Don’t let the covering touch the leaves, and remove it in the morning. Don’t forget to water! High winds and long periods between rains leave your garden vulnerable to cold damage.\r\n\r\nWatch for signs of growth in early spring bulbs. When foliage is 1 inch high, gradually start removing mulch. Cloudy days are best for the initial exposure of the leaves to strong sunlight which can burn tender foliage...even at these cool temperatures.\r\n\r\nPest control doesn’t seem very important at this time of year, but it really is the best time to get ahead of the game. Apply dormant oil or spray neem oil on evergreens and deciduous plants whose buds are still closed to control white fly and scale. Cloudy days are the best conditions for application. The sun is still intense here, even in winter. I learned this lesson the hard way when I applied neem oil to more than 200 camellias on a sunny day. Trust me…not a good idea.\r\n\r\nThe year ahead looks pretty normal for temperatures and rainfall, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. We’ll be a bit dry for February and wet for March. It looks very dry for June &amp; Sept. Other months look pretty moderate…a little above normal and a little below.\r\n\r\nHappy Gardening!\r\n\r\n<em>You may send Susan your questions and garden wisdom to theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.</em>', 'Patience Grasshopper…', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'patience-grasshopper', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:41:48', '2015-01-30 00:41:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20803', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20805, 4, '2015-01-29 19:43:05', '2015-01-30 00:43:05', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fourth annual Prom Boutique to benefit area girls</p>\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort will hold its fourth annual Prom Boutique from noon to 5 p.m. March 7 at Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence, 80 Lowcountry Drive, at the intersection of Hwy 462 and S.C. 170 in Okatie.\r\n\r\nThe Prom Boutique allows Beaufort and Jasper county students to shop for and select the perfect dress, jewelry and accessories for prom at no cost to them. Last year, the boutique helped over 50 young women’s prom dreams come true and the members of JSLB are hoping to help even more this year with your assistance.\r\n\r\nDresses and accessories are needed for the event. JSLB will accept new or gently­used long and short dresses in all sizes and accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, shawls and handbags. Dresses must be clean and have no visible tears or stains.\r\n\r\nDonations can be dropped off at the following locations:\r\n•  SugarBelle, 905 Boundary St., Beaufort\r\n•  Celadon Sales Office, Ladys Island\r\n•  Amazing Event Rentals, 35 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort or 352 Argent Blvd., Hardeeville\r\n•  Pink Magazine, 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island\r\n\r\nJSLB is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of women, children and families in our community. The league has donated more than $100,000 to area nonprofits since its founding, and league members regularly volunteer at organizations such as Child Abuse Prevention Association and Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please visit www.juniorserviceleagueofbeaufort.org, email jslbft@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JSLBFT.', 'Calling all dresses', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'calling-all-dresses', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:43:05', '2015-01-30 00:43:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20805', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20807, 4, '2015-01-29 19:44:29', '2015-01-30 00:44:29', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Merritt-Yeager.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20808\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Merritt-Yeager-208x300.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Merritt Yeager\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMerritt Yeager, owner of All Signs in Beaufort, donated the new pledge drive signs to the United Way of Beaufort County. Special thanks to Merritt!', 'The sign says it All ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-sign-says-it-all', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:44:29', '2015-01-30 00:44:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20807', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20810, 4, '2015-01-29 19:46:17', '2015-01-30 00:46:17', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ron Parker of the Kansas City Chiefs to be Grand Marshall</p>\r\nPlease join CODA – Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse – and Ron Parker, defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs, for the third annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island Saturday, February 14, beginning at\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20811\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Ron-Parker-Kansas-City-Chiefs.png\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20811\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Ron-Parker-Kansas-City-Chiefs-150x150.png\" alt=\"Ron Parker \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Ron Parker[/caption]\r\n\r\n9:00 AM.  The course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island. The race will start near Sanctuary Golf Course located at 8 Waveland Avenue in Beaufort. Play Hard Event Timing is providing event management and race timing.\r\n\r\nThis year’s race will include a lot of fun activities, including: a valentine relay, a S’Mores bar, a Valentine’s Day-themed costume contest and an interactive fire-fighting demonstration. In addition, Massage Envy will have two therapists on hand to offer free massages after the race. There will also be great prizes including a chance for race participants to win an iPad and prizes for the best costume and relay winners!\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available at race4love.com. Prizes will be given to the top two adult male and female overall, the top child male and female overall and the top three in each of the seven age divisions will receive medals.  In light of this event being family/kid friendly, all kids 9 and under will receive medals. For more information and to register, please visit race4love.com.\r\n\r\nProceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic abuse.  Since 1986, CODA has been helping survivors of domestic abuse break the cycle and build new lives for themselves and their families. Over the years, CODA has grown from a hotline and emergency shelter to offer a continuum of free services available in shelter and in the community including counseling, case management, legal services, transitional housing and community education. CODA relies on grants and donations to provide all of these critical services free of charge.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Race4Love, contact: codarace4love@gmail.com or call 843-770-1074 ext.221.  Please visit www.codalowcountry.org to learn more about domestic violence and CODA’s services.', 'CODA announces annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coda-announces-annual-race4love-5k-runwalk', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:46:17', '2015-01-30 00:46:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20810', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20813, 4, '2015-01-29 19:48:49', '2015-01-30 00:48:49', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THA Group’s Island Hospice offers free educational seminars on independent living at home</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">THA Group’s Island Hospice continues its new Tools for the Journey year-long series of seminars, which began in October 2014. These free seminars provide families with tips on aging at home and living independently as long as possible. The next seminar, Quality of Life: Understanding How Personal Goals Help Shape Your Health Care Decisions, will be held on February 4, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Coastal Church, 15 Williams Drive, Okatie, SC 29909, and February 10, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Beaufort Medical Plaza’s third floor classroom at 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902. Topics will include defining and assessing quality of life, and what this means for health care planning. The schedule for the remaining seminars is included on the following pages.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">All seminars are from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The topic schedule is as follows:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Patient 101\r\n</strong>•  Quality of Life: Understanding How Personal Goals Help Shape Your Health Care Decisions — February 10\r\n•  When Is It Time to Give Up the Keys? How to Start a Conversation About Driving and Safety — March 10</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Medical Jargon</strong>\r\n•  What’s Up Doc? Preparation Prior to Physician Appointments — April 14\r\n•  Do I Have to Take All of These Pills? How to Handle Health Care When There Are Multiple Physicians and Medications — May 12\r\n•  Doesn’t Medicare Cover…? Understanding Different Resources That Are Available — June 9</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Plan for Getting Older</strong>\r\n•  Talking Taboo: How to Have the End of Life Conversation — July 14\r\n•  Aging in the Home Costs WHAT? How to Plan Financially for Aging at Home — August 11\r\n•  Our Journey: Series Completion Celebration and Review — September 8</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>For more information or to register for the seminar, contact Jennifer Massey at 888.842.4663 or jmassey@thagroup.org.</em></p>', 'Independent living seminars', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'independent-living-seminars', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:48:49', '2015-01-30 00:48:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20813', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20815, 4, '2015-01-29 19:50:22', '2015-01-30 00:50:22', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Mayor-Billie-Keyserling-Speaks-with-the-BCSL-Group-Crop.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20816\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Mayor-Billie-Keyserling-Speaks-with-the-BCSL-Group-Crop-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" /></a>Assembled in the Beaufort County Council Chambers last Wednesday morning, the 2015 Beaufort County Senior Leadership class received updates and commentary from elected and appointed officials of Beaufort County during Government Day.  Speakers included: Duffie Stone, Country Solicitor; Paul Somerville, County Council Chair; Maria Walls, County Treasurer-elect; and Ebony Sanders, County Deputy Assessor.  All facets of county level government were explained, followed by an extensive question and answer session.\r\n\r\nThe class moved to Council Chambers in Beaufort City Hall for an afternoon session of presentations by Billy Keyerling, Mayor of Beaufort; Lisa Sulka, Mayor of Bluffton; and Van Willis, Town Manager of Port Royal.  All three presented cases for their city and towns with a view towards the future.  The role that history has played in the development of this area was also discussed. Photo courtesy of Larry Bernard.', 'Senior Leadership meets ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'senior-leadership-meets', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:50:22', '2015-01-30 00:50:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20815', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20818, 4, '2015-01-29 19:51:21', '2015-01-30 00:51:21', 'The American Red Cross has partnered with the Heritage Golf Foundation  and the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament,  presented by Boing, to support the Feb 5th Blood Drive at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church. The blood drive will be in the church’s Fellowship (Hall 408 Carteret Street—across the street from the Chocolate Tree—one of the sponsors of the blood drive) from noon until 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nAll donors receive a gift from the Heritage  and  be entered into a drwaing for passes and other events associated with the Golf Tournament held on Hilton Head Island April 16-19. It is extremely helpful if donors would make an appointment; please call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org (it’s very simple). For the 1-866 number, after you get an answer press 2 (Option 2) for a Savannah-based operator to make your appointment.\r\n\r\n<em>For questions, please call Merle Hoagland (522-2073) or e-mail merle13@embarqmail.com.</em>', 'TEE OFF to help save lives', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tee-off-to-help-save-lives', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:51:21', '2015-01-30 00:51:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20818', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20820, 4, '2015-01-29 19:52:49', '2015-01-30 00:52:49', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-LI-Robotics2015.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20821\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-LI-Robotics2015-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-LI Robotics2015\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lady’s Island Middle School’s Cougar Robotics teams competed last Saturday at the “Whale Branch Robo Icicle Rumble.” Two of the three teams made the semi-finals and the other lost in the quarters. The students competed against both middle and high school programs during the event. Pictured (from left) are Kevin Mingle, Travis Cato, Rhogue Wallace.</p>', 'Lady’s Island Middle School students excel at Robotics Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-middle-school-students-excel-at-robotics-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20820', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20824, 4, '2015-01-29 19:54:44', '2015-01-30 00:54:44', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-History-Museum1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20829\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-History-Museum1-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Beaufort History Museum\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMuseum members and the public are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Beaufort History Museum (BHM). The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the museum’s main hall, on the second floor of The Arsenal, located at 713 Craven St.\r\n\r\nCurrent museum members will vote on a slate of new Board of Directors candidates. Individuals proposed by the Board of Directors are Donnie Ann Beer, Lorrie Burleyknowles, Carol Lauvray and Carla Marsh. BHM Members will also be able to suggest additional nominees.\r\n\r\nFollowing the meeting, a dinner will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Southern Graces Bistro in the Beaufort Inn, 809 Port Republic St. The dinner will cost $25.00 per person. (Wine is not provided but guests may bring their own.) Reservations can be made by contacting BHM Board Member, Libby Holloway via email: libby@LibbyHollowayAppraisals.com, or by phone at: 843-379-0130.\r\n\r\nThe first 50 dinner reservations submitted will be accommodated. The deadline for making reservations for the dinner is Tuesday, February 3.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum, which was founded in 1939, has evolved to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th Century until modern times. The Beaufort History Museum maintains a website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.', 'Beaufort History Museum announces Annual Meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-announces-annual-meeting', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:56:02', '2015-01-30 00:56:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20824', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20831, 4, '2015-01-29 19:57:15', '2015-01-30 00:57:15', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/School-St.-Peters.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20832 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/School-St.-Peters-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"School-St. Peter\'s\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Natalie Rose Dardes, a fourth grader at St. Peter’s, independently collected donations from school families and within her neighborhood to give to local animal shelters. She collected an impressive supply simply by asking. “The shelters need supplies. I wish the animals could all find homes,” she said.</p>', 'St. Peter’s student initiates supply drive', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peters-student-initiates-supply-drive', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20831', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20834, 4, '2015-01-29 20:05:54', '2015-01-30 01:05:54', 'Peggy May, a retired educator, former chair of the Foundation for Educational Excellence, and former county and state Director of Adult Literacy is the recipient of the 2015 Inspiration Award. The award recognizes individuals who have been supportive of, or attended, Beaufort County public schools, and whose accomplishments have distinguished them in their professions and will positively influence and inspire others, particularly students.\r\n\r\nAfter joining the Foundation’s board of directors in 2010, Peggy served as its chair from 2012-2014. In that role, she helped to award more than $50,000 to teachers who sought to bring innovative teaching techniques and tools into their classrooms. These grants have impacted thousands of students county-wide.\r\n\r\nMay taught for more than 28 years in New York before moving to Hilton Head in 1984. She served as Director of Adult Literacy for Beaufort County, which later became Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. She went on to become the South Carolina’s State Director of Adult Literacy from 1992 until 1996, when she retired. She then worked for several years with national literacy organizations as an event planner. She also was a dedicated volunteer for The Deep Well Project and was secretary of the Italian American Club of Hilton Head.\r\n\r\nMay passed away July 24, 2014. The Foundation for Education Excellence’s current chair, Jackie Rosswurm, will accept the Inspiration Award on her behalf at the organization’s March 7 Jewels and Jeans fundraiser at the Country Club of Hilton Head. Information and tickets for Jewels and Jeans or details about the Foundation for Educational Excellence, visit www.FoundationEdExcellence.com\r\n\r\n“Peggy’s legacy and devotion to improve educational opportunities lives on,” Rosswurm said. “We’ve chosen to honor her with the 2015 Inspiration Award because her accomplishments were extraordinary and because she positively inspired and influenced the lives of countless individuals and friends in Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nPrevious recipients of the award have included Artist Jonathan Green, Chef David Vincent Young, Chef Orchid Paulmeier, Board of Education member Dr. Wayne A. Carbiener, and American Idol winner Candice Glover.', 'Peggy May receives 2015 Inspiration Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'peggy-may-receives-2015-inspiration-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20834', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20838, 4, '2015-01-29 20:09:49', '2015-01-30 01:09:49', 'BEAUFORT ACADEMY\r\n\r\n• Friday, 1/30 - BA’s Homecoming Basketball Games! Games begin at 4 p.m. with the JV Girls, then 5 p.m. JV Boys, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls, and 7pm Varsity Boys. The presentation of the Homecoming Court and Queen will be during halftime of the Boys Varsity Game. Please see the school website for more details: www.beaufortacademy.org.\r\n\r\n• Friday, 1/30 - Nominations for the Beaufort Academy Athletic Hall of Fame are due. Contact Emma Roddey at 843-524-3393 or eroddey@beaufortacademy.org if you need a nomination form.\r\n\r\n• Friday, 1/30 – Applications for the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Scholarship to study abroad this summer are due.\r\n\r\n• The Chilly Bean 5K &amp; 10K and Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, January 31st, register now at www.chillybeanrun.com.\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, 2/4 – Half-day for all students, dismissal at 11:30 a.m.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20839,20840,20841,20842\"]', 'School Notes for the week of Jan. 29th-Feb. 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-jan-29th-feb-4th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20844, 4, '2015-01-29 20:46:24', '2015-01-30 01:46:24', 'It’s more than green grass that unites farming, golf course management and landscaping. Agriscience is also a common bond. Agriscience encompasses the application of science and technology to the plant and animal industries and includes a wide range of fields such as conventional and organic farming, turf management\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20845\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL-Agriscience_cmyk.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20845\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL-Agriscience_cmyk-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Natavia Middleton, TCL Interim Dean for Arts &amp; Sciences, reviews agriscience textbooks for program curriculum.\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" /></a> Dr. Natavia Middleton, TCL Interim Dean for Arts &amp; Sciences, reviews agriscience textbooks for program curriculum.[/caption]\r\n\r\nand landscaping.\r\n\r\nThis February, agriscience courses will officially begin at  the Technical College of the Lowcountry. The new agriscience certificate program will provide students with fundamental knowledge in this rapidly growing field and prepare students to enter and advance in occupations in farming, landscaping, and golf course and pest management industries.\r\n\r\n“We hope that people who work locally will continue their education in the agriscience program to receive higher positions in their current jobs, form their own businesses or even change their careers,” Interim Dean for Arts &amp; Sciences Dr. Natavia Middleton said.\r\n\r\nThe program requires 29 credit hours and emphasizes three separate occupational areas: diversified agriculture production, landscape occupations and turf occupations. An internship in their chosen pathway will also be required to give students additional hands-on experience. Area employers agree that the agriscience certificate is needed. Jerry Ashmore, Director of Workforce Development and Safety at The Greenery, serves on the TCL advisory committee that helped shape the program.\r\n\r\n“I know the value of an education and appreciate this program as it gives students real-life experience as well as a solid foundation and enables them to grow in their careers,” Ashmore said. “We hope to offer folks careers after completion of the program.”\r\n\r\nAgriculture is very strong in the Lowcountry as well as in the state of South Carolina. “The industry provides jobs to thousands of folks locally, from landscape contractors, golf courses to farmers,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe agriscience program also will benefit existing workers that are looking to advance in their careers. “The program will give them the opportunity to strengthen their skills, broaden their knowledge and enhance their professionalism, making them more valuable to their employer and give them the opportunity to grow in their career,” Ashmore said.\r\n\r\nTCL has campuses in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hampton. And with S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, South Carolina residents pay about $900 a semester for full-time tuition, regardless of need or income. In addition, TCL offers in-state tuition to military members and their spouses who are stationed in Beaufort and to residents of Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia. Students must enroll and pay by February 4 for these classes that start February 9. For more information about the agriscience program, please contact instructor Dr. Natavia Middleton at nmiddleton@tcl.edu or 843.470.5964.', 'Enroll now in TCL’s new agriscience certificate program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'enroll-now-in-tcls-new-agriscience-certificate-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20844', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20846, 4, '2015-01-29 20:14:50', '2015-01-30 01:14:50', 'A local convenience store company today donated $10,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of an ongoing promotion at its outlets.\r\n\r\nParker’s, which operates 36 convenience stores in Georgia and South Carolina, said the proceeds came from its “Fueling the Community” program.  That promotion gives one cent of every gallon of gas sold on the first Wednesday of each month to local schools.\r\n\r\nAbout $2,300 of the Parker’s donation goes to fund the school district’s annual “Support Person of the Year” recognition program, which honors school nurses, social workers, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants, school secretaries, and technology and data specialists.  The rest goes to specific schools designated by Parker’s “Pump Pal Club” regular customers when they purchased their gasoline.\r\n\r\n“We’re deeply committed to giving back to every community where Parker’s does business,” said Greg Parker, president and CEO of Parker’s. “I truly believe education is the rising tide that lifts all boats. Education helps make Beaufort County a stronger community, reduces crime and increases opportunity for young people.”\r\n\r\nParker noted that Beaufort High School was the No. 1 school in “Pump Pal” revenues for 2014 in all of the markets that Parker’s serves, while Beaufort Elementary School was the No. 1 elementary school.\r\n\r\nParker’s launched its charitable initiative in 2011 and has donated money to public and private schools in every community where Parker’s does business.\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss accepted the donation on behalf of the school district.\r\n\r\n“Our partnership with Parker’s just keeps getting better and better,” Moss said, “As Parker’s grows, its support for schools grows, and that’s a wonderful thing to see.”\r\n\r\nParker’s has been ranked on Inc.’s elite list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for three consecutive years and has opened eight new stores over the past year.  Parker has been honored by Convenience Store News as the Tech Executive of the Year and by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce as the Entrepreneur of the Year.', 'Parker’s convenience store company gives back', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parkers-convenience-store-company-gives-back', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20846', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20849, 4, '2015-01-29 20:18:22', '2015-01-30 01:18:22', 'The Beaufort Film Society hosted its annual wine dinner at Saltus River Grill on Thursday, January 22 to unofficially kick off the 9th annual Beaufort International Film Festival, which will be held February 11-14. For a schedule of film screenings, please visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. Photos courtesy of Susan DeLoach Photography.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"20850,20851,20852,20853,20854,20855,20856,20857,20858\"]', 'Beaufort Film Society wine dinner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-film-society-wine-dinner', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:18:22', '2015-01-30 01:18:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20849', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20860, 4, '2015-01-29 20:46:46', '2015-01-30 01:46:46', 'The Beaufort Memorial Foundation honored many of its major supporters at the annual “Valentine Ball kick-off” party last week. Hosted by the hospital as its way of thanking the committee chairs and dinner party hosts who enable the ball to be so successful year after year, the event was held in the brand new home of Drs. Jennifer Wallace and Aaron Sarathy. Amy Geier and Jessica Long headed the committee that planned the party, always a culinary extravaganza featuring an extraordinary “live buffet” where most items are prepared on-site by the hospital’s food services staff under the direction of Executive Chef Eric Sayers. Guests always ask who catered the event - and are astonished to learn that it’s the hospital itself.\r\n\r\nThe 2015 Valentine Ball will be held next Saturday, February 7 at the hospital’s Medical &amp; Administrative Center across from the main campus. For more information visit valentineball.org.\r\n\r\nAmong those attending this year’s kick-off party:\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"20861,20862,20863,20864,20865,20866\"]', 'Valentine Ball Kick Off Party', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'valentine-ball-kick-off-party', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:46:46', '2015-01-30 01:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20860', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20867, 4, '2015-01-29 20:25:33', '2015-01-30 01:25:33', 'Recognizing the health benefits of breast-feeding, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has hired a new, highly experienced lactation consultant for its Birthing Center to help new moms successfully nurse their babies. Pamela Ehret, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, will visit patients following delivery to coach them along through their first feedings, answer questions and help with any issues that may arise during their hospital stay. Once they’re home, nursing mothers can call her 24/7 on a “warm line” at (843) 441-4586.\r\n\r\n“We don’t call it a ‘hot line’ because it doesn’t need to be an emergency to call,” Ehret said. “No question is too small.”\r\n\r\nPrior to joining BMH, Ehret had been a physician trainer with the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2008, responsible for providing breast-feeding education to pediatricians and pediatric residents in Georgia.\r\n\r\nFrom 1998 to 2011 she served as District Lactation Program coordinator for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), managing all breast-feeding activities for the Chatham County Health Department. During her tenure, she implemented a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program. As part of a grant awarded by the USDA, she hired, trained and supervised 10 breast-feeding peer counselors.\r\n\r\nA licensed practical nurse (LPN), Ehret started her career as a staff nurse in the mother/baby unit of an Ohio hospital. In 1992, she was hired as a staff lactation consultant at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. She has been a frequent presenter at Georgia State Breastfeeding Committee biannual meetings and guest speaker at breast-feeding conferences throughout Georgia.\r\n\r\nIn addition to helping new moms at the BMH Birthing Center, Ehret will be teaching two prenatal breast-feeding classes for patients of Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists, the hospital’s OB-GYN practice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby’s life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of solid foods until at least 12 months of age.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Beaufort Memorial’s Birthing Center services, visit www.bmhsc.org or call (843) 522-5112.', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital hires lactation consultant for its Birthing Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-hires-lactation-consultant-for-its-birthing-center', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:28:59', '2015-01-30 01:28:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20867', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20875, 4, '2015-01-29 20:30:19', '2015-01-30 01:30:19', 'By Martha O’Regan\r\n\r\nHave you truly wrapped your brain around the fact that we are electromagnetic beings?  We are both electric (energy) and magnetic, yet we are humans, not robots or computers. Our left brain wants to know what it sees and see what it knows so we want to see ourselves as physical structures, we want to keep it simple because it’s what we know. While keeping it simple, let’s have a little fun with the electric aspect.\r\n\r\nWhat are you plugged in to? Think of yourself as a rechargeable battery that, provided you got a good nights’ sleep, is fully charged to begin each day with. Imagine that you have wires that come off of you that are either sending or receiving energy, depending on what you are plugged into. Think about the people in your life that are ‘sucking the life out of you’ as well as the ones that are ‘charging you up’. Tune into how you regularly react—is frustration often draining you dry or do you get a boost from finding the good in most situations?  What about the fuel you put into your body?  Is your body using too much energy to digest large lunches or process multiple cups of coffee or are you nourishing it with healthy choices that are actually replenishing your resources?  Who are you choosing to listen to on a regular basis—are they feeding your soul or just filling your head with nonsensical data?  What about your thoughts—are they full of self-doubt, judgment, or worry? Or, are they thoughts of joy and gratitude for even the little things in life?\r\n\r\nSo, what circuits are you choosing?  Are any in ‘overload’ or just plain ‘blown’?  Do you hear yourself say ‘I am so tired’, ‘I am totally drained’ or ‘I just don’t have any energy’?  If so, tune into what you are plugged into and decide to ‘unplug’ from the non-essential circuits. Instead of allowing someone or something to pull energy from you, just visualize yourself pulling the plug and thinking ‘nope, I’m not going to plug into that today’. Then, stay grounded (pun intended)—don’t plug it back in. Instead, take a breath and think about plugging into something that cranks up your spirit or brings you joy.\r\n\r\nAs electromagnetic beings, we are designed to recharge from the earth’s electromagnetic fields. Science now tells us that due to ‘advancements’ of shoes, roads, cars, floors and second story bedrooms, we are not as ‘plugged in’ to the earth as the countless generations before us. We aren’t receiving the earth’s energy as efficiently as those who walked the planet in bare feet or slept on the ground for thousands of years. Additionally, we as a society have been made to fear the sun and dirt, taking us further away from natural resources that our body thrives on. With this knowledge, we are now being encouraged to ‘earth’, to take our shoes off and walk in the grass, dirt, sand or surf, or even hug a tree for 15-30 minutes a day to ‘re-charge’ our battery. Who would have thought the word earth would become a verb?   Through personal experience, I will say that it works. So, if you hear yourself say “I am so tired’ and it’s only 2 o’clock in the afternoon, take your shoes off and head outside. Walk or stand for as long your break will allow you, focusing on your breath and visualizing all of those little circuits disconnecting from the stressors or the day and connecting to the earth—try for at least 10 minutes, then resume your day. You may just be surprised—I know I was. Live Awake in JOY!\r\n\r\n<em>Martha O’Regan, is Your ‘B.E.S.T. Life’ Coach, supporting you in accessing your magic with the work of Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique and Vibrational Coaching. Contact 843-812-1328 or yourbestlifecoach28@gmail.com to discover just how easy it can be to create change in your life.  www.yourbestlifecoach.net.</em>', 'Plug in to joy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'plug-in-to-joy', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:30:19', '2015-01-30 01:30:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20875', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20877, 4, '2015-01-29 20:36:22', '2015-01-30 01:36:22', '[caption id=\"attachment_20881\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20881\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - SCE &amp; G!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County reopens indoor pool after renovation with re-opening ceremony </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The eight-lane, 25-yard indoor pool at the Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County welcomed back swimmers in style during a reopening celebration on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. The pool is a popular site for exercise, swim lessons, water aerobics classes, and the YMCA Tiger Shark Competitive Swim Team. In 2014 the YMCA taught more than 1600 swim lessons to area youth and adults.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“We are thrilled with the improvements to the swimming pool,” said Mike Bostwick, CEO of the Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County. “We are very excited to refresh our indoor pool to better serve our swimmers. We appreciate the community’s patience during the temporary closure.” YMCA members were able to access the newly refreshed pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room on January 5.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and many local dignitaries were on hand to celebrate.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“We are excited to see the new renovations to the YMCA pool and congratulate Mike and his team on this successful project,” said Blakely Williams, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President &amp; CEO.  “This is certainly a wonderful asset to our community.  They YMCA’s commitment to the health of our community is another reason why Beaufort County has been ranked the healthiest county in South Carolina.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling, an active Y member himself remarked, “The Y is such an important part of our community and we congratulate all the YMCA staff, board and members on this accomplishment.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Port Royal councilman Tom Klein echoed those sediments and recalled how this very same pool was an integral part of his recovery from hip surgery. Additional attendees at the celebration included Beaufort City Councilmen Phil Cromer and Stephen Murray, Beaufort County Councilwoman Alice Howard, Beaufort Regional Chamber Board Chairman Will Achurch and Cris Steele with Congressman Mark Sanford’s office. The entire indoor pool was completely renovated. “The work included ripping out all the old tiles and grout from the pool and replacing with new substrate, tile and grout,” said Lisa Redwine, YMCA Sports and Aquatic Director.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Additionally, the steel girders that support the roof and the pool deck have also been stripped and painted and the pool deck was thoroughly cleaned. Both the sauna and the steam room have been cleaned and refreshed with new wood seating as well.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received from our members this renovation is proving to be a much appreciated investment”, added Redwine. “We invite the entire community to stop by to check out the pool and all our facilities here at the Y.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To learn more about YMCA programs and membership including a complete pool schedule visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Y Pool Hours:</strong>\r\nMonday – Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.\r\nSaturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\r\nSunday 1:30 – 4:30 p. m.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Y Winter 2015 Swim Lesson Schedule:</strong>\r\nFeb. 2 – 26, 2015\r\nPreschool (age 3-5):\r\nMonday &amp; Wednesday, 5:35 - 6:05 p.m.\r\nYouth (age 6-12):\r\nMonday &amp; Wednesday, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.\r\nParent/Child (6 months – 2):\r\nTuesday &amp; Thursday, 5:35 – 6:05 p.m.\r\nAdult (age 13+):\r\nTuesday &amp; Thursday, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The cost for swim lessons is $40 per person for members and $60 for non-members.\r\nFinancial assistance is available.</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">About the YMCA of Beaufort County: The YMCA of Beaufort County is part of a 256 year old worldwide organization that enables the citizens of Beaufort County to develop values and behaviors that are consistent with our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County was charted in 1990 and opened its doors in June 1996.  The YMCA is a locally autonomous organization made up of voluntary membership that is open to individuals of all ages, race, religion, incomes and abilities.  Programs and services incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and the YMCA encourages and challenges its staff, members, volunteers and program participants to accept and demonstrate these values. The YMCA of Beaufort County currently serves approximately 8,000 individuals through the programs and services provided. ymcabeaufortcounty.com</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photos courtesy of Captured Moments Photography</p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20879,20878\"]', ' The Chamber Corner for Jan. 29th-Feb. 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-jan-29th-feb-4th', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:37:38', '2015-01-30 01:37:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20877', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20885, 4, '2015-01-29 20:38:57', '2015-01-30 01:38:57', 'Allen Patterson Residential of Beaufort has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design and for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The custom home builder was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.\r\n\r\nThe Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.\r\n\r\n“Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Allen Patterson Residential among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”\r\n\r\nFollow Allen Patterson Residential on Houzz www.houzz.com/pro/allenpatterson.', 'Allen Patterson Residential receives award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'allen-patterson-residential-receives-award', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:38:57', '2015-01-30 01:38:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20885', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20887, 4, '2015-01-29 20:41:14', '2015-01-30 01:41:14', 'Celadon, a residential community off Sam’s Point Road on Lady’s Island, has come under new ownership.  The new owner, BBC Celadon, has appointed Blue Sky, a firm that specializes in real estate development, marketing, and sales to oversee the new launch of the property as well as the Celadon Club and its\r\nWellness Center.\r\n\r\nJ.C. Taylor, president of Blue Sky, is most excited about “the opportunity to create an upscale community where residents experience the best of the Lowcountry while enjoying access to unmatched health and<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Celadon-311.tiff_full.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20888\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Celadon-311.tiff_full-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"Business-Celadon  311.tiff_full\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> wellness offerings.”  Blue Sky’s vision for Celadon aligns with the concept of a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), emphasizing human-scale interaction, plentiful shared greenspaces, and a healthy lifestyle.\r\n\r\nBlue Sky is nearing completion on deferred maintenance and improvement to the existing buildings and landscaping.  Celadon Club will reopen its Wellness Center this Spring, with a limited number of memberships available to the public. Club offerings include a junior Olympic pool, a full range of fitness equipment and classes, a luxury spa, and comprehensive wellness programs.\r\n\r\nHomesites start in the $70’s and home+lot packages with newly constructed homes start in the mid-$300’s. Some of Beaufort’s top builders have joined Celadon’s Preferred Builders Program to offer homes in the classic and gracious Lowcountry style. The real estate sales office is staffed and already seeing significant walk-in traffic, even though marketing efforts are just getting underway.\r\n\r\nCherimie Weatherford, Celadon’s dedicated real estate sales executive, reports, “In the past few weeks, I have spoken with local business owners, friends, and family regarding my involvement with Celadon. The excitement over a Lady’s Island community that emphasizes a true “culture of wellness” is palpable. The timing, the location, and the vision have everyone abuzz.”\r\n\r\nBlue Sky is committed to being environmentally conscious throughout the development process. Alleys made of pervious materials and recycled rainwater are two examples of their commitment to keep Celadon “green”. Future plans for the community include additional open space dedicated to parks, gardens, walking trails, and other natural amenities.\r\n\r\nFor more information and continued updates, visit CeladonLiving.com.', 'Celadon community under new ownership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celadon-community-under-new-ownership', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:41:14', '2015-01-30 01:41:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20887', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20890, 4, '2015-01-29 20:42:45', '2015-01-30 01:42:45', 'After months of review and negotiation, the Beaufort City Council this week agreed to move forward with construction of a new Beaufort Fire Station at 1120 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nThe City Council approved a contract with the lowest responsible bidder, Frasier Construction, to build the new fire station. The total cost of the project, including land, furnishings and technology, is $3,299,837.\r\n\r\nFirefighting equipment will be moved from the current station on Mossy Oaks Road to the new site when it is completed, Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said. Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson and his staff, working with architects from Hussey Gay Bell &amp; DeYoung and Frasier Construction, met in November and December to review construction costs. Those value-engineering sessions trimmed the overall construction costs by $243,130, according to Kathy Todd, finance director for the City of Beaufort. The revised construction bid by Frasier is $2.545 million.\r\n\r\nAdditional costs to the project included buying a small adjacent parcel and soil inspections and site improvements. Also, the initial construction bids exceeded the budget. All told, the project is about $554,159 more than anticipated two years ago. Tuesday, Council authorized use of capital fund balance reserves to cover the added costs.\r\n\r\nAt the time the project concept originally was approved, land hadn’t been acquired and the effects of the geotechnical report about soil conditions and drainage wasn’t complete. Once both of those became known, staff advised City Council that there would be additional site costs.\r\n\r\nFurther, it was determined that land adjacent to the main property would need to be purchased to gain access to the alley behind the fire station, which would improve both safety and efficiency and was part of the City’s long-range plan. The new fire house site is ideally situated for fire protection, Fire Chief Negron said. The site is geographically positioned between Port Royal’s main station and Beaufort’s current Fire Headquarters near the intersection of Ribaut and Boundary Street.\r\n\r\nThe new facility will replace the outdated one beside Beaufort Middle School and across from Mossy Oaks Elementary on residential Mossy Oaks Road. City Council hasn’t decided what to do with that property after the new facility opens. With City Council’s approval of the contract, the new fire station is expected to be completed by Fall 2015. Since the city bought the original property 1120 Ribaut Road property in September 2013, it also acquired a smaller parcel adjacent the Love House Ministries’ bowling alley. The additional land addresses access, stormwater management and other site conditions. The fire station will be accessible from Bowling Alley Lane, a street to the rear of the property.\r\n\r\nNegron said the Ribaut Road location offers:\r\n•  Direct access to the main artery between Beaufort and Port Royal\r\n•  Easy and efficient travel times to the entire coverage area for this fire station\r\n•  Excellent geographical positioning to reinforce and enhance the ISO 2 rating that helps reduce commercial fire insurance premiums\r\n•  Limited impact on neighborhoods\r\n•  Greater distance from large schools than the current Mossy Oaks station\r\n•  Smooth traffic flow for fire vehicles, including direct access to the rear of the facility (eliminating fire trucks having to back into the bays).\r\n\r\n“We are very excited to have this project ready to move forward,” Negron said. “The attention to detail will help make this a safe and efficient fire station for many years to come.”', 'Contract approved to build new fire station', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'contract-approved-to-build-new-fire-station', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:42:45', '2015-01-30 01:42:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20892, 4, '2015-01-29 20:49:02', '2015-01-30 01:49:02', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Both contributed essays to SOUTH-What it means to be here in heart or in spirit</p>\r\nThis is the first year that the Spirit &amp; Pride of South Carolina Award will be presented at the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival. Best-selling author, Pat Conroy will bestow the honor to Andie <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Wendy-with-Books_circle.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-20893 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Wendy-with-Books_circle-e1422582355836-300x300.png\" alt=\"Cover-Wendy with Books_circle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>MacDowell, a multi-talented actress and model originally from Gaffney, SC during the festival awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14th.\r\n\r\nBoth Conroy and MacDowell are contributors in Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer’s new book, SOUTH-What it means to be here in heart or in spirit, a collection of essays that merge the charm of the Old South with the verve of the New South from people of note across the Southern region.\r\n\r\nMacDowell’s essay is titled Soul Food, a piece about her love of Farmers Markets, local seafood and roadside vegetable stands. This is an excerpt:\r\n\r\n“To be from the South is to know the South’s food…where it comes from, who grows it best, and which season (down to the week) it’s most suitable to harvest. I am the original hippie, learning from my parents at an early age that the best tasting food is locally grown. And, depending on where you are in the South, each small town has its beloved crop that has contributed to the success of its economy. Buying vegetables from the back of a pickup truck on a dirt road pretty much ensures its authenticity, and it’s the only way to really get to know the locals.”\r\n\r\nConroy’s essay is titled, Why Dying Down South is More Fun. One quote from his essay is a sentiment that many Southerners share. “Cooking food for a grieving family and their friends is still one of the classiest ways to send a love note that I can think of.” – Pat Conroy\r\n\r\nPollitzer will be signing copies of her book in between screenings at the festival, which will be held at USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 12th through Saturday, February 14th. The book retails for $34.95 plus SC sales tax. The leather bound coffee-table book is becoming a commemorative heirloom across the country. SOUTH is a celebration of heritage and a collector’s item for future generations. For more information about the book, please visit www.wendypollitzer.com.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SOUTH-50-Emotional-Essays-21-Talented-Photographers-One-Subject-WendyPs-conflicted-copy-2014-09-17.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20898\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SOUTH-50-Emotional-Essays-21-Talented-Photographers-One-Subject-WendyPs-conflicted-copy-2014-09-17-300x72.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-SOUTH-50 Emotional Essays, 21 Talented Photographers, One Subject (WendyP\'s conflicted copy 2014-09-17)\" width=\"300\" height=\"72\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Lydia-Inglett-SOUTH-What-it-means-to-be-here-Wendy-pollitzer.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20897\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Lydia-Inglett-SOUTH-What-it-means-to-be-here-Wendy-pollitzer-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-Lydia-Inglett-SOUTH-What-it-means-to-be-here-Wendy-pollitzer\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" /></a>', 'MacDowell and Conroy are featured in new book', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'macdowell-and-conroy-are-featured-in-new-book', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:51:15', '2015-01-30 01:51:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20892', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20901, 4, '2015-01-29 20:56:34', '2015-01-30 01:56:34', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Beaufort International Film Festival establishes award to honor South Carolinians for career achievement in the industries of film, television or music</strong></p>\r\nMulti-talented actress and model, Andie MacDowell, will be presented the inaugural Spirit &amp; Pride of South Carolina Award at the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival being held February 11-15, 2015. The<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Andie-MacDowell_circle-e1422582822448.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20902\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Andie-MacDowell_circle-e1422582822448-294x300.png\" alt=\"Cover-Andie MacDowell_circle\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" /></a> award will be presented during the festival awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14 by internationally recognized best-selling author and Beaufort, South Carolina resident, Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled and honored to announce that movie and television star, model extraordinaire, and native South Carolinian Andie MacDowell will be the first ever recipient of the newly established Spirit &amp; Pride of South Carolina Award at the 9th annual Beaufort International Film Festival,” stated Festival Executive Director Ron Tucker. The new award is established to recognize that person native to South Carolina or current resident whose career achievements in the industries of film, television, or music have reflected positively on themselves and the state of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nMs. MacDowell is originally from Gaffney, a small town located in the upper part of South Carolina. She attended Winthrop College before becoming an Elite model and posing for L’Oreal and Calvin Klein. She is <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Pat-Conroy-by-Steve-Leimberg_circle-e1422582867516.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20903\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Pat-Conroy-by-Steve-Leimberg_circle-e1422582867516-294x300.png\" alt=\"Cover-Pat Conroy by Steve Leimberg_circle\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" /></a>most notable for her acting roles in Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Short Cuts, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Groundhog Day. She currently stars in her own series on the Hallmark Channel, playing a small town judge on Cedar Cove, which is based on the novel by Debbie Macomber.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com. The festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society is a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3, member-supported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry.', 'Andie MacDowell to receive inaugural Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'andie-macdowell-to-receive-inaugural-spirit-pride-of-south-carolina-award', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:57:37', '2015-01-30 01:57:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20901', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20907, 4, '2015-02-05 20:02:19', '2015-02-06 01:02:19', '<strong>Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event and a VIP Gullah FM Radio Launch on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The event will be held at the Regions Bank Building, 2nd Floor located at 69 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort.  The event is free and open to the public.  RSVP by calling (843) 379-0004.\r\n\r\n<strong>EarthFIT to be host charity training</strong>\r\n\r\nThis Saturday, February 7th, at 8:30 a.m. EarthFIT will be hosting a charity training for the LymeLight Foundation to help people struggling with Lyme’s disease something that hits close to home. I grew up in CT where many people I know have been affected by Lyme’s disease. We will meet by the water right in front of Saltus Restaurant downtown. Minimum donation is for $10. The training will include a warmup, then what is called Hurricane training along with a cool down. The training will be about 35-40 minutes. Bring all your friends and family.\r\n\r\n<strong>Daughters of the American Revolution to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th at Beaufort’s First Presbyteraina Church Fellowship Hall on North Street.  The American History and Good Citizenship awards will be presented. For more information, contact Regent Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.\r\n\r\n<strong>Harbormasters sing sweet Valentines</strong>\r\n\r\nLooking for a unique Valentine for your sweetheart and special friends on February 13 or 14? The Beaufort Harbormasters will deliver your Valentine greetings with a love song, a rose and a card….and maybe a box of chocolates. Quartets will suddenly appear at the place and the time you arrange and sing in a Capella four-part harmony. The surprise and delight of person you honor will be unforgettable. Guaranteed. For details and to place your order, just go to:www.beaufortharbormasters.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>COSY holds monthly training for February</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) will hold its monthly training Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Understanding the Sandwich Generation” is the training topic. Jennifer Massey, LMSW, Community Outreach Coordinator at Island Hospice, will serve as the presenter.  Participants will receive two social work continuing education units (CEUs). The training will occur in the auditorium of the Center for the Arts at USC Beaufort, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Contact Paula Settles at 843-521-3150 or psettles@uscb.edu to register.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Sea Island Quilters to hold meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m. Monthly meetings are held at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. Connie Davidson from Bluffton, will be the special guest speaker. Connie is a S.C. State Guild teacher and a National Quilting Association certified teacher. Her topic, “What are the judges judging”, will help quilters identify what judges look for in a quilt. Quilters are invited to attend to get valuable information to improve quilts entered in SIQ’s upcoming quilt show May 1-2. For details call Sharon Kimber at 838-2870 or skimber76@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Revolutionary War Battle of Port Royal Island event          </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society and the Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter-- Sons of the American Revolution will partner to present,  “The Revolutionary War Battle of Port Royal Island” by J.Thomas Mikell on Friday, February 20 at The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady’s Island. The lunch lecture will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a dutch treat luncheon and the meeting will begin at noon.  The talk and question and answer period will last about 45 minutes and the Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter-- Sons of the American Revolution meeting will follow, should you care to remain for that meeting. The Tavern at Royal Pines is located at 139 Francis Marion Circle, Beaufort, SC 29907.  For more information, please call 843-522-9700. Please RSVP to Linda Hoffman lindahof@earthlink.net no later than Tuesday, Feb. 17th at 5 p.m. The next BCHS meeting will be March 26 to celebrate Women’s History Month. Carolyn Curry will discuss her definitive biography of an extraordinary woman, Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas. The Beaufort County Historical Society, established in 1939 is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary and continues its mission as an all volunteer Society dedicated to the study and preservation of Beaufort County history.The Beaufort County Historical Society is the oldest historical association in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n<strong>Invitation to financial aid workshops for students</strong>\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host a free financial aid workshop in February for any and all college-bound students at the TCL Beaufort Campus on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 12, Student Center, 921 Ribaut Road. The “College Goal South Carolina” workshop is designed to help all college-bound students – not just those planning to attend TCL – and their families with the financial aid application process and will provide assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to receiving federal aid at college, and it is a requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the help of grants, work study funds, student loans and scholarships. Participants should plan to bring the following: Social Security Number; Alien Registration Number, if applicable; You or your parent(s)’/guardian(s)’ most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned; and your Federal Student Aid PIN to sign electronically (visit www.pin.ed.gov to get one).\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Workshop to Gullah Geechee Artist’s</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SC Arts Commission is offering a free workshop to help Gullah Geechee artists create materials to promote their work. The workshop is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center (formerly the Marina at Lemon Island) at 310 N. Okatie Highway, Okatie, S.C. The workshop is limited to 30 participants. Artists should register by contacting Susan Duplessis at (803) 734-8693 or sduplessis@arts.sc.gov and provide name, art form, phone number and email address.', 'What To Do the week of Feb. 5th-11th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-feb-5th-11th', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:09:06', '2015-02-06 01:09:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20907', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20910, 4, '2015-02-05 20:10:15', '2015-02-06 01:10:15', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A Palmetto Animal League Event</em></p>\r\nPalmetto Animal League introduces a new event aimed at helping homeless pets get the care they need to become adoptable.On Wednesday, February 11th the first Annual Locked Up For Love event takes place at their facility in Ridgeland.  Lock Up For Love is a nomination event where individuals can nominate their friends, family and co-workers to be “locked up”.  Bail, or an “Adoption” fee is required to release these individuals from their kennel.  All proceeds from this event help homeless pets in need.\r\n\r\nA private donor has committed a $20,000 donation towards this event to help these homeless animals, however Palmetto Animal League needs to raise $20,000 on their own to secure the match. You can help Palmetto Animal League reach their fundraising goal by nominating people to be “Locked Up For Love” or by volunteering yourself to be locked up.  Individuals can also donate and avoid the kennel experience all together!\r\n\r\nDonations can be phoned in, made online or mailed. For more information, call (843) 645-1725. Palmetto Animal League currently has over 200 cats and dogs waiting for their second chance at life, love and a new home.  If you’re not able to adopt, then please consider donating towards the care of homeless pets.', 'Locked Up For Love ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'locked-up-for-love', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:10:56', '2015-02-06 01:10:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20910', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20913, 4, '2015-02-05 20:19:47', '2015-02-06 01:19:47', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-pet-of-the-week-Curly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20915 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-pet-of-the-week-Curly-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"Pets - pet of the week Curly\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Curly the cat is a whole lot of love and will do anything to get your attention. He likes to play with his feather toys and wouldn’t mind a belly scratch or two. Curly is waiting for your arrival at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. Curly is neutered, micro chipped, and current on his vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-73', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:19:47', '2015-02-06 01:19:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20917, 4, '2015-02-05 20:21:09', '2015-02-06 01:21:09', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Yuck Factor, Part Three</p>\r\nBy Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nWhen things go awry in the pet food industry, meaning that pets become seriously ill, if not drop over dead from eating the food, the manufacturing company usually will work with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to coordinate a recall of the affected products.\r\n\r\nThe largest recall in pet food history occurred in March 2007. Menu Foods recalled more than 100 brands including Science Diet, Eukanuba, Mighty Dog and many brands featured at Wal-Mart.  The FDA received over 17,000 reports that pets were sickened and an estimated 20% died from acute renal failure. In April, high levels of melamine, a chemical used in fertilizer and plastics (you know, as in unbreakable melamine dishes) was found in wheat and rice gluten protein concentrate imported from China. The melamine had been purposely added to falsely boost the protein content.  By early May scientists identified the cause of rapid onset kidney disease to be the result of the reaction between melamine and cyanuric acid, another pet food additive.\r\n\r\nIn 1999, Doane Pet Care recalled more than a million bags of kibble (Ol’ Roy) contaminated with a nasty fungal product called aflatoxin. The toxin killed 25 dogs. In 2006, more than 5 million cans of Ol’ Roy, American Fare, and other dog foods distributed in the Southeast were recalled by the manufacturer, Simmons Pet Food, because the cans’ enamel lining was flaking into the food. In the most deadly recall of 2006, Royal Canine recalled four prescription canned dog and cat foods. The culprit was a serious overdose of Vitamin D that caused calcium deficiency and kidney disease.  While the Chinese melamine scare was dreadful, it wasn’t an oddity. It happens more often than we’d like to think.\r\n\r\nThe “good” news about the melamine recall was that it brought to light one of the pet food industry’s dark secrets, co-packing. One company makes the food, but puts someone else’s label on it. This is a very common arrangement. For instance, Iams/Eukanuba canned foods are not made by The Iams Company at all. In fact, in 2003 Iams signed an exclusive 10-year contract with Menu for the production of 100% of its canned foods.\r\n\r\nIn co-packing agreements prices of raw ingredients are lower because they can be bought in huge quantity, making the profits larger and the process cheaper. The big question raised by this arrangement is whether or not there is any real difference between the expensive premium brands and the lowliest generics as it all comes out of the same nozzle, so to speak. The melamine-tainted recalled products all contained the suspect ingredient, wheat gluten, but they also contained specific ingredients designated by the folks who were paying for the use of the machinery at the time.\r\n\r\nThe recalled premium brands claim that Menu made their foods “according to proprietary recipes using specified ingredients,” and that “contract manufacturers must follow strict quality standards.” Indeed, the contracts undoubtedly included those points. But out in the real world, things may not go according to plan. How well are machines cleaned between batches, how carefully are ingredients mixed, and just how particular are minimum-wage workers in a dirty smelly job going to be about getting everything just perfect?\r\n\r\nThe practice of co-packing demonstrates that the price of the pet food does not always determine whether it is good or bad or even safe. However, you can be sure that the very cheapest foods can be counted on to have the very cheapest ingredients. For example, Ol’ Roy has now been involved in 7 serious recalls.\r\n\r\nAs consumers, what can we do? Read labels. Granted, it’s a nuisance to heave a big bag over and look at the tiny type, but do it.  Make sure the name on the front of the bag matches the name of the manufacturer, for starters.  Read the list of ingredients, too. The first six ingredients should be foods you recognize and might eat. Or try this, if the area of space on the bag allotted to the ingredient list is over four inches deep, don’t buy it. Commercially prepared pet food is not necessarily bad. But it’s up to you (because your dog can’t read) to make sure that you’re purchasing the very best product for your very Best Friend.', 'What is dog food? ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-3', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:21:54', '2015-02-06 01:21:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20917', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20919, 4, '2015-02-05 20:30:31', '2015-02-06 01:30:31', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nNot to be confused with the sand bar of local renown. Nor to be confused with any other bar. Although, if a bar is someplace you can go and drink, we are, at least, going to do that. Drink, I mean. Before I confuse you completely, let’s just note that “bar” is part of our wines’ name this week. And, as long as I’m being nice and trying not to confuse you, I did mean to put the apostrophe after the “s” in “wines.” Yes, the plural “wines.” Yes, we have two wines this week. So, let’s get to them. Afterwards, each of us can handle our own “bars.”  No matter what kind they are.\r\n\r\nWashington State is the source for our wines. The Columbia Valley specifically. We need to learn a bit about the soils here, so that we can understand our wines and their flavors. Oh, goody! Geology. (I guess I can stand it for the sake of these wines. Otherwise, my thinking is no science is good science. And a picture is even easier.) The soils, mountain ranges and valleys of the Pacific Northwest were formed by some of the most cataclysmic geological forces ever. In particular, the soils that were formed by rushing waters, traveling over assorted sites, dropping soil, fine particles of silt, sand, gravel  and eroded pieces of rocks in new areas.\r\n\r\nAll these loose pieces are called alluvial material, and, when they end up settling in one spot, they are called alluvial deposits. These pieces and parts of alluvial deposits are not “glued” together. They may get a bit compacted, but they retain much of their looseness. A great thing for drainage in a vineyard. If a vine’s soil does not hold water, the roots have to work harder to find enough moisture to grow well. Working vines grow better flavored fruit. More flavor in the grapes means more in their wines. Easy, right? The term “terroir” really does apply here. Grapes grown in vineyards with alluvial deposits are good examples of how a soil is reflected in a wine.\r\n\r\nThe Columbia Valley is an AVA in Washington State. Mostly. A small bit of it is also located in Oregon. The Columbia River, and its many tributaries (including the Snake River, the Walla Walla River and the Yakima River), all donated and carried debris and soil bits into the Columbia Basin. Although it is a cooler area, the northern location of the basin allows its vineyards to get two more hours of sun than those in California.\r\n\r\nWarm days and cool nights let the grapes ripen slowly, with complexity. Irrigation is used in the vineyards because they have a very low annual rainfall. Not nearly enough for the grapes. (Seems the mountains to the west block the moisture from the Pacific Ocean from coming to the east.) The soils of Washington produce red wines that are elegant, soft, complex and concentrated. Their whites have depth, softness and a minerality.\r\n\r\nAll of which gets us to our winery for this week. Gravel Bar. With what we learned in our last paragraph, we should realize where this name came from. And, what it means to us as wine drinkers. Gravel Bars grapes grow in the eastern part of the Columbia Valley. Where the alluvial deposits were brought by torrential flood waters from melting Ice Age glaciers. The soil is sandy and rocky. Starting with the Gravel Bar Chardonnay, only because it’s the first one we tasted, this wine is one hundred percent Chardonnay. And, one hundred percent from the Columbia Valley, also. The grapes are picked in the early evening, when they are cooling off, which helps make a great, balanced acidity in the finished wine. After fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months in American oak barrels. This Chardonnay has plump flavors of apples and pears, a hint of herbs and some baking spices on its finish. In Washington, they enjoy this Chardonnay with steamed sea bass, poached salmon, creamy chowders, chicken with cream sauces, rich foods and comfort foods. What did we say about Washington whites? Deep, soft and minerally? Taste this Chardonnay and you’ll know exactly what that means. Unfortunately, only twenty-four hundred cases were made this year. Taste for $13.99.\r\n\r\nGravel Bar Alluvial Red is obviously named for its vineyard’s soil. It is a blend of thirty-one percent Syrah, thirty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty-one percent Merlot and eighteen percent other Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petite Verdot, in no particular order). All of these grapes are from the Columbia Valley, one hundred percent. After fermentation and blending, the wine is aged in American oak barrels for ten months. This wine is juicy and flavorful, heavy enough to go with meats, but mellow enough to go with poultry and seafood’s. And spicy foods. It has flavors of black cherries, dark plums, cloves, vanilla and toasty oak, white pepper and even floral notes. Its flavors and textures are complex and intense. Elegant, soft and concentrated, we said? Gee, right again. There are twenty-seven hundred cases of this wine. For $16.99.\r\n\r\nAll in all, our new Gravel Bar wines are terrific. We may have to be clearer when we talk about spending the day on the sand bar. There will be a difference between that and an evening with some Gravel Bar. But, maybe, we’ll all like these wines so much we can do both. Lots. I’ll leave you to handle all your own bars. Enjoy.', 'Not quite the same as the sand bar', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'not-quite-the-same-as-the-sand-bar', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:30:31', '2015-02-06 01:30:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20921, 4, '2015-02-05 22:15:23', '2015-02-06 03:15:23', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Owner Greta Lynne and Chef Anya Chase believe in progress over perfection</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Herban-Marketplace-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20922\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Herban-Marketplace-Logo-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Bunch-Herban Marketplace Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Lunch Bunch had the pleasure of dining at Herban Marketplace, located at 1211 Newcastle Street in the former location of SuZara’s. Herban Marketplace is Beaufort’s premier all-organic and all-natural grocery store that is now serving lunch.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While the initial store concept was to be a juice and smoothie bar, owner Greta Lynne realized early on that much more was needed in the Beaufort area to satisfy the growing interest in organic foods and natural, eco-friendly products. She was, in fact, driving out of town on a regular basis herself to purchase organic produce and groceries.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">After this epiphany, Greta decided to expand the original idea from smoothie bar to “marketplace” where organic produce and products would take center stage in a hip, upbeat and friendly atmosphere.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">And now, with the location change that included a commercial kitchen, Greta had the opportunity to expand her services and offer lunch. She hired Anya Chase, and together, they are creating a place to help Beaufortonians on a path to better health.Anya is currently experimenting with a menu and offering organic soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more Tuesday through Saturday from 11am-2pm. She created a special <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Chef-Anya-Chase-and-Owner-Great-Lynne.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20923\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Chef-Anya-Chase-and-Owner-Great-Lynne-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Bunch-Chef Anya Chase and Owner, Great Lynne\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>menu just for the Lunch Bunch, and we were beyond impressed with her culinary talent. Maura Connelly assisted with serving and promptly brought an interesting appetizer to the table…watermelon radishes. They had a unique flavor that combined a fresh twist of the sweetened summertime favorite with the crisp texture of the edible root. They didn’t last long on the table.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We were then given a choice between two soups: a chicken and dumpling and lentil.  Both were exceptional and gave us just enough nutrients and satisfaction to yearn for more. Maura then served each of us a trio of salads: a cumin and lime black bean salad; a cauliflower couscous prepared with purple cabbage, carrots, dried cranberries and walnuts topped with turmeric dressing; and a chickpea salad accented with dried cranberries and walnuts with a dairy free vegenaise dressing. Each of us in this week’s Lunch Bunch had a favorite, so it’s safe to say that all of the salads were exceptional.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Greta and Maura then brought out a tray of two types of sandwiches: the Smokey Beet Reuben prepared with Alderwood Smoked Salt, homemade Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut; and the Sweet Potato Wrap filled with a sweet potato mash that included chipotle hummus, roasted red peppers, and shredded carrots wrapped in a Lavash flatbread. Both entrees were delectable, and we were equally impressed with the different selections. I personally love beets, so the Reuben was my favorite. Deb, on the other hand, loves sweet potatoes; so we disagreed on our preferred sandwich. Regardless of your taste, you won’t be disappointed.  We finished our healthy meal with a pomegranate non-dairy ice cream dessert, which was accompanied with an almond cookie. Talk about a punch to lunch! It cleansed the palette and put a calming finishing touch on an energizing lunch.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The high nutrient, low calorie meal was incomparable to anything I’ve had in Beaufort. Greta and Anya both believe in clean food and appreciate healthy progress over perfection. Greta refers to her customers as “seekers,” those searching for a healthy alternative. She wants to answer the community’s needs and provide for her holistic patrons. With the inclusion of lunch, Herban Marketplace’s “seekers” can now experiment with delicious healthy alternatives without having to prepare the meals themselves. Whether they’ve been engaging in an organic lifestyle for some time, or just trying it out, Anya’s preparations will inspire you to live better by eating better. Thank you Greta, Anya and Maura for helping us learn more about organic living. I was truly inspired.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Herban Marketplace is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information about their products, classes and daily lunch menus, please call (843) 379-5550 or visit them at www.herbanmarketplace.com.</p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20924,20925\"]', 'Herban Marketplace offers an organic punch to lunch', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'herban-marketplace-offers-an-organic-punch-to-lunch', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:15:23', '2015-02-06 03:15:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20921', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20926, 4, '2015-02-05 20:46:09', '2015-02-06 01:46:09', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nThere is a party going on at my house and I was not invited. Somewhere, in one of the rooms in our home, my reading glasses have all gathered and they are having a great time without me. I know this because I cannot find one pair. Of course, there is the occasional time when I am looking for my reading glasses and my husband will say, “They are on your head.” Or I discover after looking everywhere that they are attached to a strap around my neck, but most of the times, the glasses are just partying together somewhere.\r\n\r\nMy love/hate relationship with reading glasses coincided with my 40th birthday. The print on the newspaper was just not big enough. So like many people, I went to the drug store to one of those displays that carries a hundred pair of glasses with power levels ranging from +1.00 to +4. I was very disappointed when I realized right away that I was going to need the +1.25 power level. This is when my annual trips for more reading glasses began. I bought the polarized ones during the summer and assorted styles that ranged from white framed to rimless glasses. It also seemed that whenever I was traveling I had to buy a pair in one of those little airport shops. Then the inevitable happened; I needed a stronger power +1.50 then +2.0. However, I don’t think I have ever thrown any of them away regardless of their strength, unless you count the pair that was held together with a band aid.\r\n\r\nUltimately, I had to go to an Eye Doctor. There I was presented with my prescription for progressive lenses because the road signs were getting as hard to read as the newspaper print. But these are my good glasses that go in my designated eyeglass case. They are not allowed to play with all those drug store glasses. The drug store glasses are used for things around the house, like reading a recipe from a cookbook. (Is that one half cup or one quarter cup?) Or, reading the name of the caller on the phone’s caller I.D. They do come in handy. But wouldn’t you think they would all like to party together in the kitchen junk drawer with all the pens, pencils, paperclips and assorted other items. No, not my glasses.\r\n\r\nI do find them eventually. Three of them spent last night partying in the night stand next to my bed. There were two pair located in the little compartment between the front car seats and my husband found a couple lying on the shelf in the laundry room. I just wish next time they would invite me to their party.', 'The party', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-party', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:46:09', '2015-02-06 01:46:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20926', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20928, 4, '2015-02-05 20:50:17', '2015-02-06 01:50:17', 'Rebecca Davenport has once again pulled together a wonderful showing of her work. The collection is called “Footed”.  All the images are of animals, mostly farm animals. Ms. Davenport says that “I grew up on a farm seeing life and death but never connecting it to me until one day I realized that life was finite and I could no longer be a child. There was a total loss of innocence.”\r\n\r\nThe exhibition opens February, 19, 2015 and runs through March, 19, 2015. There will be an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wine and refreshments will be served. Rebecca would like to send a heartfelt thanks to her friends from the Commons Neighborhood Association for bringing their meeting and potluck supper over to the university so that she can participate in the meeting the night of the opening.', 'Rebecca Davenport exhibition at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rebecca-davenport-exhibition-at-uscb', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:50:17', '2015-02-06 01:50:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20928', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20930, 4, '2015-02-05 20:52:30', '2015-02-06 01:52:30', 'In celebration of Black History Month, the ARTworks gallery is featuring the work of acclaimed Gullah artist Johnnie Simmons. Simmons is a self-taught pyrography (wood burning) artist and painter who lives near Yemassee, SC. Aside from being an artist, Simmons is a Vietnam War vet, 2nd generation pastor, and retired school bus driver. All of these various facets of Rev. Simmons life are expressed in his work. He first began <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Johnny-Simmons-Best.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20932\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Johnny-Simmons-Best-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"Arts-Johnny Simmons Best\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" /></a>creating art as a form of therapy when he was suffering from PTSD as a result of his military service, and almost all of his works incorporate quotations from the Gullah Bible, making them expressions of his deep faith. In addition, Simmons has created a wholes series of pieces featuring the school bus that he used to drive as well as other cars and trucks that caught his attention. Although all of the pieces draw from Simmons’ Gullah heritage and traditions, deep faith, and pride in his community, some contain humorous depictions of chickens and other farm animals with captions that seem to be the thoughts of the creatures depicted. These colorful and quirky images are so engaging and full of energy that they almost jump off of the boards they are painted on. In fact, his work has become so recognizable and coveted that Simmons was one of only six self-taught artists featured in a 2012 ETV documentary, “Uncommon Folk,” which aired in conjunction with an exhibit of their work at the S.C. State Museum.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the exhibit, Rev. Simmons will teach a class, Creating Folk Art With Pyrography (wood burning) and Paint” at ARTworks on February 21st from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Through this class, Simmons says he hopes to inspire others to find joy by discovering their inner artist as well by using a wood burning tool and paint to create depictions of the people and places in their own lives.\r\n\r\n<strong>If you go:</strong> The gallery exhibit runs from February 6th through March 7th at The Arts Council Of Beaufort County’s ARTworks Space, 2127 Boundary Street, in the Beaufort Town Center shopping plaza. Gallery hours are 11am to 6pm Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4pm on Saturday. An opening reception will be held on February 6th from 5:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m. The class is designed for ages 16 &amp; up and will be held on February 21st from 1 p.m. to 3:30pm. The cost is $65 per student, which includes a wood burning tool, paint, and the choice of one wooden object to decorate. Advance registration is required through the ARTworks office at 843-379-2787.', 'ARTworks To feature Gullah artist Johnnie Simmons', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artworks-to-feature-gullah-artist-johnnie-simmons', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:52:42', '2015-02-06 01:52:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20930', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20934, 4, '2015-02-05 21:03:06', '2015-02-06 02:03:06', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>How a Nerd became a Freak</em></p>\r\nBill spent his whole career in science, with several degrees in Engineering and Math including a Masters from Cambridge University. “My last “real” job was Director of Technology at United Technologies, where one of my patented inventions won first place in the National Green Building Awards.\r\n\r\nI had painted as a hobby for many years, but my wife Maggie was completely taken by surprise when I said that I wanted to retire at 55 and go to the Savannah College of Art and Design. She shrugged it off as just another one of my bad ideas, but supported my decision when I actually left UTX and enrolled. On my first day as an art student, I admitted that unlike the other more accomplished students in the Masters program, I was just a nerd that wanted to paint. One of my young lady comrades then put her arm around me and said “Now you’re a freak like us.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>And The Rest, as They Say, is History</em></p>\r\nTechnically, Bill learned Old Masters’ style realistic painting. His work still incorporates some underpainting and other monochromatic techniques. After SCAD, Bill hired the best Realist painter at SCAD for private criticism sessions until he got to the point that his skills were accomplished. However, the most important learning for Bill was to be able to see beauty where he had never experienced it. The way a shadow “paints” the subject, the tiny tendrils of Spanish Moss, light reflections off marsh mud. God, not the devil, is in the details.\r\n\r\nHis subjects usually contain architectural elements in landscape settings, which are found in abundance in Savannah and the Low Country. The contrast between the buildings with straight lines and nature with no straight lines feels like two paintings. Yet to Bill they have similarities. Both the trees and the buildings have texture and rhythm which is just as important to convey as composition and technique.\r\n\r\nAfter SCAD, Bill applied as a volunteer at the Telfair Museums of Art and quickly became responsible for the opening of the Jepson Center for the Arts. He then became Deputy Director and Interim Director. Bill has been on Telfair Committees for 11 years and helps wherever he can. Bill has had shows and has work in various places around Savannah, Chicago and Jacksonville, including a large show of educational artwork called the “Two Books Project” which is intended to demonstrate the merging of science and spiritual developments on the last century. He is also currently President of Gallery 209 in Savannah which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.\r\n\r\nBill lives in Savannah and when not painting can usually be found playing his keyboard, on the tennis courts or annoying his friends. He says (with dubious justification) that he is related to Henri Rousseau so that buyers can claim to have a “Rousseau” hanging in their home.\r\n\r\nThe Thibault Gallery is a wonderful place to display and see Bill’s work. A new series of paintings featuring Beaufort and nearby scenes are on display.', 'Artist of the month at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street: Bill Rousseau displays Lowcountry scenic artwork', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artist-of-the-month-at-thibault-gallery-on-bay-street-bill-rousseau-displays-lowcountry-scenic-artwork', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:03:49', '2015-02-06 02:03:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20937, 4, '2015-02-05 21:05:11', '2015-02-06 02:05:11', 'The South Carolina Arts Commission will present the last in a series of three professional development workshops, “Promoting your Gullah Geechee Art Form,”  from 6 – 9 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center (formerly the Marina at Lemon Island) at 310 N. Okatie Highway, Okatie, S.C. The workshop is offered free of charge. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants. To register, artists should call (803) 734-8693 or e-mail sduplessis@arts.sc.gov  and provide name, art form, phone number and email address.\r\n\r\nArtists will learn how to create basic support materials necessary for promotion of their art work. “It is especially designed for Gullah Geechee residents who practice or represent one or more of the cultural expressions outlined in the Gullah Geechee Corridor’s management plan,” said Ken May, South Carolina Arts Commission executive director. Those areas are music, arts, handicrafts, foodways, spirituality, language, education and economic development.\r\n\r\n“Our ongoing goal is to make new relationships that bring resources to people and create interest in the Corridor – both in the state and beyond,” May said. “This series of workshops for Gullah Geechee artists will hopefully provide a template for replication in the four-state corridor.” The other states in the Corridor are North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to present this workshop in a location between Beaufort and Hilton Head and in partnership with the new maritime center,” May said. “They are a new community resource and exhibit venue for artists, and their recent programming has had a strong Gullah Geechee theme. It’s a good fit for our workshop.”\r\n\r\nThe workshops were developed after a series of community arts meetings in 2013, where the South Carolina Arts Commission, in partnership with the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, heard from more than 80 Corridor artists and residents. The first workshop was held Sept. 30 at the Mt. Pleasant Branch of the Charleston County Library; the second took place Dec. 10 at the Georgetown County Library. All three workshops are being led by Charleston native Kerri Forrest, award-winning journalist and owner of Social Creative Media Consulting. Active in the Charleston region since her return from a distinguished career in Washington, D.C., in 2010, Forrest currently is director of Institutional Advancement for the American College of the Building Arts. She also chairs the speaker selection committee for TEDx Charleston. Other artists and local arts leaders will also participate.\r\n\r\nFor additional information about the program and future meetings, contact Arts Participation Program Director Susan DuPlessis, sduplessis@arts.sc.gov or (803) 734-8693.', 'South Carolina Arts Commission presents art workshops ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'south-carolina-arts-commission-presents-art-workshops', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:05:11', '2015-02-06 02:05:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20937', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20939, 4, '2015-02-05 21:10:10', '2015-02-06 02:10:10', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Ashu_ProfilePhoto300dpi.jpeg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20940\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Ashu_ProfilePhoto300dpi.jpeg\" alt=\"Arts-Ashu_ProfilePhoto(300dpi)\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nASHU, and his Concert Saxophone. Remember that name, NPR said “Riveting, Brilliant, Pizzazz to Burn!”\r\n\r\nThe concert saxophonist Ashu has established an extraordinary ability to communicate with audiences through his charismatic and emotive performance style. He has defied conventions winning major international awards and competitions traditionally won by pianists and violinists. While his astonishing virtuosity thrills listeners, his artistry reaches far beyond this demonstrating a unique personality and musical voice. Critics have described him as “just as much fun to watch as to listen to” (Dallas Morning News) and “ready to cultivate the masses”(Chicago Tribune).\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunday, February 22nd\r\nPerformance 5 p. m.\r\nFripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd.\r\nFripp Island</p>\r\nCome a bit early and enjoy a violin duet by Elizabeth Henderson and Olivia Ward of the Beaufort Youth Orchestra as you’re being seated. Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 students. All attendees receive a free pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join the artists at a complimentary catered reception following the performance. For more information, call 843-838-6655.', 'ASHU, and his Concert Saxophone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ashu-and-his-concert-saxophone', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:10:10', '2015-02-06 02:10:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20939', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20942, 4, '2015-02-05 21:13:23', '2015-02-06 02:13:23', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Brick Wall Gallery</strong></p>\r\nBeaufort Art Association announces an exciting new addition to their already well established gallery in Downtown Beaufort - “Brick Wall Gallery”. BAA has reconfigured their exhibition space to make room for this mini-gallery. The separate Brick Wall “room” now showcases complete bodies of work by up to ten members. Oil, acrylic, watercolor and photography will all be represented, as well as a unique 3-D artist who creates exquisite trees from wire. The Brick Wall Gallery of BAA will officially open on February 1 and artists will be on hand to welcome guests during February’s First Friday Downtown Event.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Artists featured will include:</p>\r\nArla Crumlick Wibble considers herself an expressionist and uses various materials and painting approaches as themes present themselves. A “painterly colorist” working in oils, Sandra Baggette blends what she sees and feels, allowing her to share her abiding enthusiasm for color and flowers. Her passions for gardening and painting have mirrored each other and are on full display in her paintings. Plein air or in the studio, flowers are her choice. Mary Romano’s love affair with trees began at an early age and as an adult, she first gravitated to the art of Bonsai. Now living in South Carolina, surrounded by beautiful southern trees, she has discovered the sheer joy of sculpting trees from wire. Gloria Dalvini’s work reflects her early love of architecture and a desire to capture the relationship between natural and manmade objects. The Lowcountry architecture presents Gloria with abundant opportunities to explore how light, shadow and foliage bring these objects together as a whole. Arlene Peck is a self taught artist. Workshops and constructive critiques from her peers have elevated her love for watercolor and sharpened her techniques.\r\n\r\nArchitecture, landscapes, traditions of the Lowcountry, and elements from his travels are brought to life in Steve Weeks’ paintings. His motivation stems from the way light plays across the subject. His goal is to share with the viewer the strong feeling that inspired him to paint this subject. Sandy Dimke is a fine art photographer who is inspired by nature with an edge toward impressionism. She also loves abstract and close up views of the world around us. A traveler at heart, her journeys around the world have created a portfolio of dramatic, colorful, and inspiring images. Sue McCarthy can be considered a chaser of light. Her paintings are strongly influenced by the way light dramatically changes the mood of scene. A Beaufort Art Association member for the past 25 years, Murdayne Zehm is a self taught watercolor and acrylic artist who enjoys painting realistic landscapes, birds and flowers.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Vintage Valentine Postcards</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the early 1900s, penny valentine postcards made their appearance in the US and a postcard craze gripped the nation for the next 15 years. Many were printed in the US but the more elaborate and desirable cards were colorful and printed in Germany. Thousands of designs were copyrighted each year.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Two dozen of these vintage Valentine postcards will be on display at Beaufort Art Association from February 5th through 18th in celebration of Valentine’s Day. These turn-of-the-(20th) Century cards are part of collection of holiday postcards collected by BAA member Sandy Dimke. Some were written and cancelled by the post office in the 1909-1920 era. Others were never mailed.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The public is invited to stop by and see this collection of original printed commercial art from one hundred years ago. Beaufort Art Association Gallery is located at 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>For more information please visit www.BeaufortArtAssociation.com or stop into their downtown Gallery to see the art of over 75 member artists.</em></p>', 'Don\'t miss February events at the Beaufort Art Association', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-february-events-at-the-beaufort-art-association', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:13:23', '2015-02-06 02:13:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20942', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20944, 4, '2015-02-05 21:17:24', '2015-02-06 02:17:24', 'The Arts Program at Beaufort High School treated Beaufort County Senior Leadership (BCSL) participants to a sampling of student performances. “It’s always a thrill to see the students perform with such enthusiasm and professionalism. We are grateful to Teresa Baker, Chair of the Arts Department for inviting the BCSL program to view this special performance” said Judy Cole, a BCLS committee organizer.\r\n\r\nBCSL Arts Day included a presentation at ARTworks; an overview of the Arts program at USCB; and a presentation on the Beaufort International Film Festival from Ron Tucker, President/CEO of the Beaufort Film Society -  with a special viewing of a short documentary on Karl Wallenda of the “The Flying Wallendas.” The Beaufort Shag Club gave a demonstration of the 6 – 8 step beach style southern dance and invited BCSL participants on stage to practice. The day finished at the Atelier on Bay gallery featuring local artists.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20945\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Beaufort-County-Seionr-leadership.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20945\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Beaufort-County-Seionr-leadership-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Olszewski, Past President of the Beaufort Shag Club and BCSL participant, Lenore Spielman, demonstrate the dance steps. Photo by Terry Rice.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Dave Olszewski, Past President of the Beaufort Shag Club and BCSL participant, Lenore Spielman, demonstrate the dance steps. Photo by Terry Rice.[/caption]', 'Arts Day at Beaufort County Senior Leadership ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-day-at-beaufort-county-senior-leadership', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:17:24', '2015-02-06 02:17:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20947, 4, '2015-02-05 21:19:10', '2015-02-06 02:19:10', 'Beaufort County is making changes to the hours of operation at two of its three Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) indoor pools in the Beaufort area beginning Monday, February 16, 2015. Operations will be reduced 12 hours a week at the Beaufort location and by 25 hours a week at the Burton location. Hours of operation will remain the same for the Bluffton location. The changes were sought to make more efficient use of county staffing and because turnout at the Beaufort pools is usually low from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The change of hours is expected to reduce the cost of current pool operations by more than $56,000 annually and will not affect the Beaufort County School District’s swim program at the pools.\r\n\r\n“Based on our study of pool usage, we feel like the impact to our patrons will be minimal”, said PALS Director Scott Marshall. “The few hours per week that have been trimmed from the schedule will yield a significant operational cost difference over the course of a year.”\r\n\r\nThe new hours for the Beaufort and Battery Creek Indoor Pools will be as follows:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Beaufort Indoor Pool</strong>\r\n35 Youmans Drive, Beaufort\r\nMon., Wed. and Fri.—6 a.m. to 8 p.m.\r\nTues. and Thurs.—12 noon to 8 p.m.\r\nSat.—7 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\nSun.—Closed</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Battery Creek Indoor Pool</strong>\r\n1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Burton\r\nMon., Wed. and Fri.—12 noon to 8 p.m.\r\nTues. and Thurs.—6 a.m. to 8 p.m.\r\nSat.—7 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\nSun.—Closed</p>', 'New hours for PALS indoor pools', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-hours-for-pals-indoor-pools', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:19:43', '2015-02-06 02:19:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20947', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20950, 4, '2015-02-05 21:20:59', '2015-02-06 02:20:59', '<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Chums.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20951 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Chums-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Community - Chums\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The four South Carolina Chapters of CHUMS Inc. celebrated their 2nd Annual SC Social Weekend at the Hampton Inn Bluffton-Sun City. The Beaufort Sea Island Chapter hosted a fun filled weekend which included a Gullah Tour on Hilton Head Island and a festive Mardi Gras luncheon. Pictured are members of the Charleston, Columbia and Beaufort chapters.</p>', 'CHUMS Celebrates ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chums-celebrates', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:20:59', '2015-02-06 02:20:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20950', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20953, 4, '2015-02-05 21:24:07', '2015-02-06 02:24:07', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Starring Habitat for Humanity ReStore</em></p>\r\nBy now, hopefully you have caught Upcycle Fever! Upcycling is the practice of creating a useable product, from unwanted items or adapting an existing product in some way to add value. The ReStore items being featured this month are headboards and footboards. It is quite common to find headboards that are pleasing and artistic. So if you don’t need it for your bed, you can turn a headboard into an awesome inside or outside bench! This project is fairly simple to do and you can add all your own details to make your bench lovely and unique. So come on down to the ReStore and work your magic with our selection of head and footboards.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Head and Footboard to Bench</strong></p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20955,20954\"]\r\n\r\n1) First, draw a line down the middle of the footboard. Saw along the line to cut the footboard in half. Generally 20 – 26 inches is a good depth. Lightly sand the surface of the headboard medium grit sand paper. This will ensure an even paint job.\r\n\r\n2) Drill holes on the newly cut sides to accommodate furniture dowels. Drill holes at the sides of the headboard to correspond with the holes on the footboards. Connect the footboard halves to the headboard using dowels. You can also reinforce them with wood glue.\r\n\r\n3) Cut wooden boards for seating. Use 1” x 6” pine lumber pieces the same width as the bench to serve as the seat. Secure them to the headboard and footboard using “L” brackets and wood glue. Then, place the 1” x 3” lumber piece under the front of the seat. This becomes the apron.\r\n\r\n4) Seal the bench’s joints and cracks by caulking.\r\n\r\n5) Paint or finish the bench for your desired look. Cushions can also be added. Pillows are always available at the ReStore as well. Painting or stenciling a design or words on the back of the bench is a beautiful touch.\r\n\r\nWant to learn more about Upcycling? The Habitat ReStore is hosting an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) class on Tuesday, February 17th from 10 a.m. until noon. The Upcycled Art at the ReStore (ING203) course will introduce participants to upcycling methods using items from the inventory of the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Examples of successful projects which have been renewed, redesigned, or repurposed will be shared and hands-on activities will be included. The Executive Director of the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity will present an overview of the success of the ReStore as a source of funding to build affordable housing in our community. The ReStore Manager will share highlights of the 10th Anniversary UpCycled Art Auction and discuss how the ReStore benefits northern Beaufort County. Class will be limited to 20 students so be sure to sign-up online today at   https://olli.uscb.edu/.\r\n\r\nThe primary mission of the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is to help fund the purchase of materials to build Habitat houses in northern Beaufort County. We also serve our community by keeping materials out of the landfills and offering quality products at discounted prices.\r\n\r\nStop by and shop at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC 29906 on Thursdays thru Saturdays from 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Donations are welcome. Please call for pick-up service at 843-525-0055.', 'Up with upcycling: headboard to bench', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'up-with-upcycling-headboard-to-bench', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:24:07', '2015-02-06 02:24:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20953', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20957, 4, '2015-02-05 21:25:01', '2015-02-06 02:25:01', 'Local Beaufort High School senior, Karen “Kari” Workman was recently informed by the Horatio Alger Association that she was chosen as a 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholar. From thousands of applicants nationally, Kari is one of only 106 high school seniors chosen for this honor. As a tribute to her determination and hard work, she will receive a $22,000 college scholarship along with an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholars Conference in Washington, DC this April.\r\n\r\nKari Workman is the daughter of James and Susie Workman, Ladys Island. Kari is an Eagle’s Scholar with a 4.8 GPA and in the top 5% of her class. She not only excels in academics; but also, is involved in numerous extracurricular activities as well. She is Captain of the Beaufort High School cheer squad where she has cheered all four years of high school.  Kari was also on the competitive cheer team that won the 3A Lower State this past October. She serves as Treasurer of the National Honor Society and Captain of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts. Kari has danced for 15 years, primarily in ballet, pointe, lyrical and jazz. She takes classes at Jayne Richardson School of Dance and with Ms. Baker at BHS. She has taught dance classes and has choreographed routines for the BHS cheer squad, the BHS Chorus and Voices, as well as for recitals.  Voted “Best All Around” by her senior class, she will be the female lead as well as choreographer for the BHS production of “Back to the 80’s” in March.', 'Eagle’s Scholar of Ladys Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eagles-scholar-of-ladys-island', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:25:01', '2015-02-06 02:25:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20957', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20959, 4, '2015-02-05 21:26:20', '2015-02-06 02:26:20', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Quilters-make-blankets-for-veterans.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20960\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Quilters-make-blankets-for-veterans-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Quilters make blankets for veterans\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Members of the Sea Island Quilters presented Vietnam Vets, Patrick Cain, Chet Pirtle and Bill Voegtle with Quilts of Valor. The quilts are made to honor service members and veterans touched by war, with comforting and healing hand made quilts. Pictured also is Anne Mixson, S.C. coordinator for Quilts of Valor Foundation. Several more quilts made by SIQ will be donated to the  foundation to be given to other S.C. Vets.</p>', 'Quilts of Valor presented to Vietman Vets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quilts-of-valor-presented-to-vietman-vets', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:27:04', '2015-02-06 02:27:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20959', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20963, 4, '2015-02-05 21:27:40', '2015-02-06 02:27:40', '• Electronics Recycling Events: The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office continues to offer free electronics recycling events for residents.  All events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations on February 14, 2015 and May 9, 2015: Beaufort County Public Works Site, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton -AND- Beaufort County Public Works, 120 Shanklin Road, Beaufort. Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, lamps, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions concerning this or other recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-255-2736 or visit their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n• District 4 Community Listening Meeting: Beaufort County Councilwoman Alice Howard and Beaufort County School District Board Member Joseph Dunkle, both of District 4, will host a Community Listening Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building #23, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.  The purpose of the meeting is to allow residents of District 4 to share their concerns regarding County-related matters. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Councilwoman Howard or Board Member Dunkle by e-mail at ahoward@bcgov.net or joseph.dunkle@beaufort.k12.sc.us or by phone at 843-255-2202 (Alice Howard) or 843-321-9031 (Joseph Dunkle).', 'Beaufort County Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-events', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:28:27', '2015-02-06 02:28:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20963', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20966, 4, '2015-02-05 21:30:01', '2015-02-06 02:30:01', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-LFO-giveaway.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20967\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-LFO-giveaway-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"Community - LFO giveaway\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lifestyle Furniture Outlet of Beaufort is proud to announce the winner of their Grand Opening Room Giveaway announced on January 5, 2015.  Ms. Tonya Gast of Lady’s Island is the lucky winner.</p>', 'Lifestyle Furniture Outlet of Beaufort giveaway winner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lifestyle-furniture-outlet-of-beaufort-giveaway-winner', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:30:01', '2015-02-06 02:30:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20966', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20969, 4, '2015-02-05 21:31:32', '2015-02-06 02:31:32', 'The volunteer members of the Together for Beaufort County Community Services Organization and it’s subcommittee, Everyone Counts, apologize to the Saint Helena Community for the lack of transportation provided to Saturday’s event from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.  A breakdown in communication lead to the delay.  By the time the driver arrived at the park, everyone had departed.  Again, we sincerely apologize for this error.  We are in the process of planning another event this time to be held on Saint Helena Island.\r\n\r\nThe Everyone Counts committee is in need of a venue in the St. Helena area for this event. If anyone has space to donate to our committee for 4-6 hours, please contact Ben Boswell with the Human Services Alliance at (843) 521-3153 or respect@uscb.edu.', 'Beaufort County Human Services Alliance apologizes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-human-services-alliance-apologizes', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:31:32', '2015-02-06 02:31:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20969', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20971, 4, '2015-02-05 22:15:39', '2015-02-06 03:15:39', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Beaufort-Harbormasters.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20972\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Beaufort-Harbormasters-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Beaufort Harbormasters\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Singing Valentines bring surprise and delight to everyone…even little kids. Quartets, (such as the one above) from the Beaufort Harbormasters, will spend February 13 and 14 traveling to businesses, homes, offices and schools to sing a love song and to give a rose, a card and sometimes a box of candy to the lucky recipients. For details, just go to www.beaufortharbormasters.org.</p>', 'Beaufort Harbormasters  to sing to your Valentine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-harbormasters-to-sing-to-your-valentine', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:15:39', '2015-02-06 03:15:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20971', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20973, 4, '2015-02-05 21:34:05', '2015-02-06 02:34:05', 'The Junior Service League of Beaufort is accepting requests from nonprofit organizations, community agencies and service providers for volunteer projects that league members will participate in between Sept. 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016. The Junior Service League of Beaufort is a nonprofit organization committed to helping the community through volunteerism. The league aims to connect its members with unique, fulfilling volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of women, children and families in Beaufort County. Successful applicants will demonstrate a need for their proposed projects and will outline measurable outcomes.\r\n\r\nProject request forms and instructions are available online at www.juniorserviceleagueofbeaufort.org. Completed project request forms must be received by April 30, 2015. Inquiries and requests should be directed to Service Project Committee, Junior Service League of Beaufort, P.O. Box 1964, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901 or jslbft@yahoo.com.', 'Junior Service League of Beaufort seeks volunteer projects', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'junior-service-league-of-beaufort-seeks-volunteer-projects', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:34:05', '2015-02-06 02:34:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20973', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20975, 4, '2015-02-05 21:35:47', '2015-02-06 02:35:47', '[caption id=\"attachment_20976\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/schools-Nicole-Hamner-Clarinet.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20976 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/schools-Nicole-Hamner-Clarinet-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"schools Nicole Hamner Clarinet\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Nicole Hamner[/caption]\r\n\r\nA big congrats is due to 7th grader Nicole Hamner. She placed 18th out of 91 clarinets who auditioned for Region 4 Band. After All-State pull-outs, she has been seated 9th Chair for the February 21 concert at Charleston Southern University. She was only four spots away from All-State Callbacks, which is amazing because the requirements for Region are the same throughout middle school; she will just have to learn a new solo for next year. She will be attending a two day clinic at Charleston Southern University Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21th to prepare for the concert on Saturday, February 21, at 3:00 p.m. Congratulations Nicole!', 'Local student to play clarinet at concert in Charleston', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-student-to-play-clarinet-at-concert-in-charleston', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20975', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20979, 4, '2015-02-05 21:37:33', '2015-02-06 02:37:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_20980\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"224\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-BA-painted-trash-can.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20980 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-BA-painted-trash-can-e1423190240283-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured left to right: Charles Aimar, Jacob Dalton, Weezie Gallant, Mac Griffith, Carol Nogueira. \" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a> Pictured left to right: Charles Aimar, Jacob Dalton, Weezie Gallant, Mac Griffith, Carol Nogueira.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Upper School students at Beaufort Academy used some of their time in Art class to take part in a service learning project for Hunting Islands litter control group. The students decorated a trash receptacle, which will be displayed near a beach access area at Hunting Island in hopes of encouraging patrons to keep their trash in the receptacle and off of the beach.', 'Hunting Island to receive decorated trash receptacle thanks to BA students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hunting-island-to-receive-decorated-trash-receptacle-thanks-to-ba-students', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20979', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20982, 4, '2015-02-05 21:38:28', '2015-02-06 02:38:28', 'The Beaufort County School District’s menu of instructional options for students is about to get much bigger, and parents can learn more about their school choices at regional and individual school information fairs beginning next month.\r\n\r\nTwo regional information fairs will give students and their parent’s opportunities to learn about the district’s choice programs and how to apply for them. The first fair (6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Beaufort High School) will cover choice programs in northern Beaufort County. The second fair (6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Bluffton High School) will cover choice programs in southern Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIn the weeks after the two regional fairs, individual schools will host their own meetings so students and parents can learn more about the choices they offer. A complete calendar of information fairs is available on the district’s School Choice Headquarters website (www.beaufort.k12.sc.us/pages/BCSD/School_Choice).\r\n\r\n“Every parent knows from personal experience that all children learn differently,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The old one-size-fits-all model of education simply doesn’t address that fact. Our new district-wide school choice program offers students ways to learn that are customized to their personal talents and interests. By doing that, we engage them and build their confidence while they increase their knowledge and learn new skills.”\r\n\r\nCurriculum options approved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, arts infused, Classical Studies, dual language immersion, early college, leadership programs and advanced math and science.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County students who attend choice programs will not pay extra tuition, although families will be responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of the school’s attendance zone. All choice schools will also serve children who live in their attendance zones, in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend.\r\n\r\nSchool choice applications will be posted to the district’s website on Friday, March 13, and must be turned in by Wednesday, April 15. Paper copies of the application will be available in school offices. Moss said that all district schools will maintain a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focus, as well as a core includes the arts, world languages and technology.', 'Parents can learn about instructional options at upcoming fairs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parents-can-learn-about-instructional-options-at-upcoming-fairs', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20982', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20984, 4, '2015-02-05 21:39:34', '2015-02-06 02:39:34', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-BA-Homecomeing-Queen.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20985\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-BA-Homecomeing-Queen-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Schools - BA Homecomeing Queen\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The 2015 Beaufort Academy Homecoming Queen was crowned on Saturday!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to BA senior Emma Everidge!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pictured from left to right: The court and the Queen; Tucker Langehans, Taylor Vincent, Julianna Dunphy, Natalie Simkins, Emma Everidge, Brynna Ferry, McKenzie Blake, Molly Harrop, Casey Kahn, Bridget Baggerly, Somers Cherry, Katie Gay.</p>', 'Beaufort Academy Homecoming Queen crowned', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-homecoming-queen-crowned', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20984', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20988, 4, '2015-02-05 21:41:25', '2015-02-06 02:41:25', 'As 2014 came to an end, Tutor Doctor, the fastest growing “in-home” private tutoring franchise worldwide, unveiled its most dedicated and passionate tutor who has gone above and beyond to earn the esteemed ‘Tutor of the Year’ award. More than 17,000 tutors from 14 countries anticipated the company’s annual conference to discover which one of their colleagues would be recognized for their extraordinary efforts as a tutor and mentor.\r\n\r\n“The Tutor of the Year award acknowledges the outstanding contributions of a tutor who stands out as a leader in our system, as well as their community, and represents Tutor Doctor’s core values in everything they do,” said Frank Milner, President of Tutor Doctor. “The profound difference our tutors make every day in the lives of our families, in our communities and our organization is what makes Tutor Doctor so special. Recognizing the top tutor each year is our way of celebrating these amazing tutors and reinforcing that their commitment to excellence is highly admired and appreciated.”\r\n\r\nThe top five semi-finalists were announced late 2014, and Beaufort County resident, Glenda Pinckney made the list. Glenda began with Tutor Doctor in April 2014. As a full time engineer, she is still devoted to the students that she is helping throughout the county.  Her passion is evident and has received nothing but praise from both parents and students. Micah Peppers, owner of Beaufort County’s Tutor Doctor, stated, “Glenda is golden.  She can relate to the students regardless of their specific learning style. They trust her and she gets results. Residents that are dedicated to education and helping local students should be recognized.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on Tutor Doctor in Beaufort County please visit www.tutordoctorlowcountry.com.', 'Top tutoring franchise recognizes locals', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'top-tutoring-franchise-recognizes-locals', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20988', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20990, 4, '2015-02-05 22:15:16', '2015-02-06 03:15:16', 'The second annual Chilly Bean Run and Chili Cookoff was held this weekend at Coosaw Point neighborhood on Ladys Island, Beaufort. Organized by the Parents Association of Beaufort Academy and always held on the Saturday of Superbowl Weekend, the Chilly Bean Run started off at 10:30 Saturday morning, followed by a Chili Cookoff after party featuring live music from the Bull Grapes. The event benefits The Bee Cause Project, whose mission it is to “stimulate curiosity in young people about the importance of honey bees in our lives and the need to understand and embrace them and to care about their well-being through the installation of bee hives in 1,000 schools.”\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21005,21004,21003,21002,20998,20999,21000,21001,20997,20996,20995,20994,20991,20992,20993\"]', 'Chilly Bean 5k/10k race and Chili Cook-off', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chilly-bean-5k10k-race-and-chili-cook-off', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:23:42', '2015-02-06 03:23:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20990', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21006, 4, '2015-02-05 21:48:18', '2015-02-06 02:48:18', 'By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nWe only think what we think until a better thought comes along, so why are we so sure we’re right?\r\n\r\nAge can be a great teacher. If we are lucky enough to live a long life, we can accumulate a great deal of knowledge and wisdom…if we can just get our ego out of the way. We tend to lean toward the majority as if that undefined enigma has special power to discern truth. If the majority believes it, it’s probably true. The older I get, the more I realize how little I really understand about how the world works, the actual history of our planet or even the origins of Man. I only have my opinions about how things work or why I’m here, but my own experience has shown me that if I withhold my own opinion long enough I might just learn something.\r\n\r\nLast week I had a strange conversation with a woman who was very articulate and obviously educated. I said something that challenged her belief in our health care system. For thirty minutes she went on to quote this media “expert” and that government official…but not one thing she said made a lick of sense. She obviously felt very strongly about this subject and continued to try to convince me that I was wrong. But nothing she said came from her own experience or from her heart. She believed it because they said it. Instead of a resolution, each year I choose a subject to study. I will spend an entire year observing and researching a single subject in order to understand it more fully. What I have discovered is that history is written by the “winners”. So the whole story of any culture or text is suspect. One of the most common stories we tell our school children is that Christopher Columbus discovered America. We now know that isn’t true, several cultures were here long before he even thought about crossing the Atlantic…but we continue to tell the story.\r\n\r\nRecently a debate about removing all references to civil disobedience from our school history books took place in Colorado. I didn’t follow the story to see who won, but really? What story would we tell our future generations about Martin Luther King Jr. or even women winning the right to vote, without mentioning their civil disobedience? Are we seriously entertaining the idea of changing the facts for generations too young to remember? How will we explain becoming a Nation…independent from England? If we are having this debate now, isn’t it reasonable to think we have done so in the past?\r\n\r\nIf we look at cultures collectively, we can begin to understand how stories begin. For example, every ancient culture has either a written, oral or pictorial records of a great flood.  I grew up with the story of Noah, as many of us did. Geology and archeology has shown us that this global event really did happen. But do we get stuck believing in our version of the story? Was God really so angry with the world that he destroyed it? Can it be no other way?  Or can we take a broader look at the facts? Ancient cultures blamed a lot of natural disasters on God. They didn’t completely understand the world around them either.\r\n\r\nThere is still so much mystery left in the world. Every day, discoveries are made which change previous facts we thought we knew. We don’t have this thing called “life” figured out…not by a long shot! And that’s okay. There is some comfort I find in living in the “void”…in the “I don’t know”. When I was younger, that thought made me feel inferior. Not any more, now it makes me feel humble. I can confidently and without hesitation say, I think what I think for now, all of which is subject to change.\r\n\r\nYou can find Susan Stone at Beaufort Chiropractic. She is an Intuitive healer, Reiki Master, minister and counselor. Author of “We Heard You,” available on Amazon.com You may contact Susan at theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.', 'Don’t believe everything you think', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-believe-everything-you-think', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:49:06', '2015-02-06 02:49:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21006', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21008, 4, '2015-02-05 21:49:50', '2015-02-06 02:49:50', 'Bonnie Mohler, an experienced nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology, has joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group. She will assist board-certified gastroenterologists Drs. John Crisologo and Richard Stewart, helping ease the demand for GI services in the greater Beaufort area.\r\n\r\nPrior to joining the Lowcountry Medical Group, Mohler worked for five years in a gastroenterology office and three years in an internal medicine practice in Ohio. She also has served as an expert speaker on the topics of cirrhosis and inflammatory bowel disease for pharmaceutical companies.\r\n\r\nA graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Mohler worked for eight years in the intensive care unit at two different Ohio hospitals. She went on to receive her master’s degree from the University of Akron, earning certification as a nurse practitioner in 2006. Along with gastroenterology, Lowcountry Medical Group, a practice of Beaufort Memorial Physicians Partners, includes specialists in primary care, gynecology, cardiology, oncology, neurology and orthopedics. It also offers outpatient imaging and lab services.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Medical Group is located at 300 Midtown Drive, adjacent to Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot. For more information on the practice, visit www.lcmedicalgroup.com. To schedule an appointment with Mohler or any of the other health care providers, call (843) 770-0404.', 'Nurse practitioner new to Beaufort ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nurse-practitioner-new-to-beaufort', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:49:50', '2015-02-06 02:49:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21008', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21010, 4, '2015-02-05 21:51:25', '2015-02-06 02:51:25', 'This Valentine’s Day, give yourself a gift from the heart. Make a date to attend Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s free “Healthy Hearts” screening event Feb. 14 at the Beaufort Walmart. It could save your life.\r\n\r\n“Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States,” said BMH cardiologist Dr. Stuart Smalheiser. “Events like this help raise awareness of the problem.”\r\n\r\nBMH will be offering a number of free health screenings during the event, including an electrocardiogram or EKG, a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.\r\n\r\n“An abnormal EKG raises the suspicion of underlying problems in someone without symptoms,” said Smalheiser, who will be interpreting the EKG readings at the wellness fair. “It can pick up heart rhythm problems and give us an idea of the structure and function of the heart.” The test, available to adults 18 and older, takes about five minutes and is painless.\r\n\r\n“If we pick up on something, we’d need to do further testing,” Smalheiser said. “But we can triage the patient and help them before they have an event.”\r\n\r\nSmalheiser is one of a team of Beaufort Memorial medical professionals who will be participating in the\r\n\r\nevent and available to answer health-related questions. The heart-focused program will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Valentine’s Day outside the Walmart at 350 Robert Smalls Pkwy. Screenings will be performed in Beaufort Memorial’s CHiP mobile wellness van. In addition to the EKG, participants can have their blood sugar tested for diabetes and their blood pressure checked for hypertension. Lipid profile cholesterol tests will be offered for $10. Those wanting to have the cholesterol test should fast for six hours prior to the screening. BMH staff also will be offering instruction on the six signs of stroke and Hands-Only CPR, intended for bystanders untrained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.\r\n\r\nUninsured Beaufort and Jasper County adults, ages 19 to 64, will have the opportunity to enroll in AccessHealth Lowcountry, a program designed to help patients find medical care with providers who offer free or reduced services.\r\n\r\n“We’re very grateful to Walmart for providing us with the venue to host Healthy Hearts,” said Veronica Smalheiser, a BMH nurse practitioner and wife of Dr. Stuart Smalheiser. “This event will offer screenings that can help you assess your risk of heart disease and information on how to improve your health.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21011\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Health-BMH_Cardiologist_Stuart_Smallheiser_MD_with_patient.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21011\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Health-BMH_Cardiologist_Stuart_Smallheiser_MD_with_patient-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"BMH Cardiologist Stuart Smallheiser, MD with patient.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> BMH Cardiologist Stuart Smallheiser, MD with patient.[/caption]', '“Healthy Hearts” screening event on Valentine’s Day ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'healthy-hearts-screening-event-on-valentines-day', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:52:50', '2015-02-06 02:52:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21010', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21015, 4, '2015-02-05 21:56:46', '2015-02-06 02:56:46', 'By Mark S. Siegel\r\n\r\nAMD or Age-Related Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss affecting over 15 million adults over the age of 50. To understand how AMD affects your vision, place your left hand over your left eye. Now make a fist with your right hand. Take your right fist and place it directly in front of your right eye. The only thing you should see is images in your periphery or side vision. Now imagine that this is how you are to function within the world.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>AMD</strong></p>\r\nAge-Related Macular degeneration can develop so slowly that it’s not until the vision is severely affected that the patient will notice. Age-Related Macular Degeneration primarily destroys the sharp central vision controlled by a spot at the back of the retina called the macula. Sharp central vision is needed to read, drive, identify faces, watch television and perform daily tasks that require straight ahead vision.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Risk Factors</strong></p>\r\nThe exact cause of AMD is not known. There are a number of risk factors that may play a role, some you can help control, and some you cannot. The same risks factors for heart disease and stroke also increase your risk for AMD. These include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>High blood pressure</li>\r\n	<li>High cholesterol</li>\r\n	<li>Obesity</li>\r\n	<li>Smoking</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nRisks you cannot control include age, family history, gender and race.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Symptoms</strong></p>\r\nAMD symptoms include blurriness, wavy lines, or a blind spot. You may also notice visual distortions such as:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Straight lines or faces appearing wavy</li>\r\n	<li>Doorways seeming crooked</li>\r\n	<li>Objects appearing smaller or farther away</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you notice any of these symptoms, you should see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. If you are diagnosed with wet AMD, it is important to see a Retina Specialist for the most appropriate care.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Living with AMD</strong></p>\r\nMake the most of your Vision. Millions of people have macular degeneration and millions of them continue to do everything they always did. Because you never become completely blind with AMD, there is always sight available if you know how to use it.\r\n\r\nThe peripheral vision you have helps you to get around the house and outside. There are devices and techniques for everything from reading to cooking to watching sports on TV. You may have to stop driving at some point, but for everything else, there is a solution.\r\n\r\nIf you are losing sight, there are some simple things you can do on your own to improve your ability to see. Don’t become discouraged! You will probably need to try out multiple devices before you find one that works for you. These range from magnifiers that are held in the hand or suspended on a stand to devices that attach to your glasses or computers that help you to read.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Things you can do on your own:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Improve the lighting in your home and office. This may not necessarily mean that you should increase the lighting or the brightness. Glare is often a problem for people with low vision. You’ll need to experiment to see what works best for you. Special lights are available through many catalogs.</li>\r\n	<li>Use a high contrast for reading and writing. Write in large letters with a broad felt tip pen on white or light paper.</li>\r\n	<li>Use large print books, I-pads or tablets to increase the font size and contrast or try other media, like audio books. Most libraries have a section of these or you can find them online. There are also special libraries for visually impaired.</li>\r\n	<li>Use a hand held magnifier. In the beginning, you may find some help at your local drug store by trying out the various small hand-held magnifiers available. If one of them helps your vision, you should certainly use it. Other magnifying devices may be more useful if your vision is very poor.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo see your eye doctor regularly for early detection of AMD!', 'February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'february-is-national-amdlow-vision-awareness-month', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:56:46', '2015-02-06 02:56:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21015', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21017, 4, '2015-02-05 21:58:47', '2015-02-06 02:58:47', '&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Monday, February 2: Callawassie Island, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 22 Callawassie Club Dr., Okatie.</li>\r\n	<li>Wednesday, February 4: Battery Creek High School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Blue Dolphin Dr., Beaufort.</li>\r\n	<li>Wednesday, December 10: Battery Creek High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Blue Dolphin Dr., Beaufort.</li>\r\n	<li>Friday, February 13: Merry Maids (Beaufort Donor Center), 2 to 6 p.m., 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort.</li>\r\n	<li>Friday, February 20: Beaufort Medical &amp; Administrative Center, 2 to 7 p.m., Birthing Center entrance parking lot, 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.</li>\r\n	<li>Monday, February 23: Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 2 to 7 p.m., 955 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort.</li>\r\n	<li>Friday, February 27: BMH/Lowcountry Medical Group, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur Donor Center at 1001 Boundary Street, Beaufort, is also open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, 12 noon - 6:30 p.m. Please note that a government-issued photo I.D. is required to donate. Examples are driver’s license, passport, military I.D. For more information or appointments, please call 843-522-0409 or visit www.igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Blood Alliance February drives ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-blood-alliance-february-drives', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:58:47', '2015-02-06 02:58:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21017', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21019, 4, '2015-02-05 22:03:05', '2015-02-06 03:03:05', 'Upcoming events:\r\n\r\nThursday, February 5: Speed Networking at Beaufort Networking, 8:30 a.m. at Quality Inn at Town Center (Garden Room), 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Be sure to join us for our first ever Speed Networking. The Chamber will give everyone a chance to give their 1 minute elevator speech to each person there. Prompt arrival is encouraged. Bring your business cards and your speech. It is going to be a great chance to make some great connections in a short amount of time! RSVP to the Chamber at (843) 525-8537.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 11 : State of the School Breakfast, presented by Tutor Doctor of the Lowcountry from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Quality Inn at Town Center (Jasmine Room), 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Please join us to hear the leaders from the area school systems share information concerning education in Beaufort County and the impact on our community. The speakers will be Chancellor Upshaw (USCB), Dr. Gough (TCL President), Dr. Moss (Beaufort Co School Superintendent), Stephen Schools (Beaufort Academy), Joe Benning (St. Peter’s Catholic School), Alison Thomas (Riverview Charter School), Josefina Blanc (Bridges Preparatory School), John Read (Chief Executive, Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative). The event is $10 for members, $20 non members. RSVP to the Chamber at (843) 525-8537.\r\n\r\nThursday, February 12: Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by Town of Port Royal, The Shed, 809 Parris Avenue, Port Royal. Free and all welcome. RSVP to the Chamber (843) 525-8537.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21020\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Chamber-Business-of-the-Week.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21020\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Chamber-Business-of-the-Week-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Grayco Building Center!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21021\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/brow2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21021\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/brow2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Opening at The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Grand Opening at The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Chamber was proud to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening at The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio at 1115 Boundary Street in Beaufort.  The Brow Company is a full service Brow Bar, sister to Beautique Lash &amp; Brow, specializing in brow threading &amp; semi-permanent lash extension. They offer waxing, tint, brow enhancing, makeup, retail products and much more.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21022\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Panel-Discussion-on-Off-Shore-Energy-Exploration_1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21022\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Panel-Discussion-on-Off-Shore-Energy-Exploration_1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Chamber hosts Special Panel Discussion \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Chamber hosts Special Panel Discussion[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Beaufort Regional Chamber hosted a Special Panel Discussion on Off Shore Energy Exploration on Jan 29.  The TCL Auditorium was packed as The Chamber hosted 5 industry and environmental experts including Hamilton Davis, Steve Gilbert, Lewis Gossett, James Pickard, and Thomas Winslow, who presented multiple angles and viewpoints on the issue.</p>', 'The Chamber Corner for Feb. 5th-11th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-feb-5th-11th', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:04:40', '2015-02-06 03:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21027, 4, '2015-02-05 22:07:07', '2015-02-06 03:07:07', '[caption id=\"attachment_21028\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Business-Merry-Maids.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21028\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Business-Merry-Maids-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort, S.C. Merry Maids Partners with the American Heart Association to Raise Awareness and Funds for the Fight against Heart Disease.\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Beaufort, S.C. Merry Maids Partners with the American Heart Association to Raise Awareness and Funds for the Fight against Heart Disease.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis February, Merry Maids of Beaufort, a local franchise of the nation’s leading home cleaning company and part of the ServiceMaster family of brands, is encouraging consumers to “get moving, start cleaning and be heart healthy” by showing some love to their homes and to themselves through the physical activity of cleaning. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), one of the best ways to reduce the risk of heart disease is through regular physical activity, which provides multiple benefits for women, including: stress and tension relief, increased immunity, prevention and management of high blood pressure, as well as a 30-40 percent reduction of coronary heart disease. Merry Maids is partnering with the AHA’s Go Red For Women campaign for its third year to show people how to get active and get their hearts pumping from the comfort of their own homes through cleaning and maintaining a tidy living space.\r\n\r\n“Consumers may not realize that scrubbing the bathroom floors and vacuuming are great ways to stay active, while helping to maintain a healthy home and heart,” says Bob Cunningham, owner at Merry Maids. “We’re excited to partner with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign to raise awareness for a cause that affects millions of women in the U.S. every year.”\r\n\r\nBy tackling basic cleaning activities, including vacuuming, washing the floor and scrubbing the shower, consumers can break a sweat and even burn calories, according to Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, cardiologist and spokesperson, American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women. Merry Maids also put this to the test with its own “Get Moving, Start Cleaning, Be Heart Healthy” study in which it armed several Merry Maids team members with wearable fitness trackers to estimate how many calories they burned during routine cleaning chores. Below Mr. Cunningham highlights some of these daily cleaning activities that can help get the heart pumping:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Va Va Voom Vacuum Routine:</strong></p>\r\nIf the thought of choosing between going to the gym and vacuuming the living room stresses you out, you’ll find comfort in knowing you can burn up to 170 calories in just one hour of vacuuming1. Merry Maids team members who participated in the “Get Moving, Start Cleaning, Be Heart Healthy” study and wore fitness trackers during the workday burned an estimated 191 calories in an hour of vacuuming. While an hour may seem like a long amount of time, Bob recommends vacuuming slowly in order for the vacuum cleaner to do its best work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bathroom Wipe Down Workout:</strong></p>\r\nScrubbing the tub and washing the bathroom floor are easy tasks to put on the backburner. Before procrastination sets in, consider that with a little bit of elbow grease and a microfiber cloth, cleaning the bathroom can be a workout of its own. The Merry Maids “Get Moving, Start Cleaning, Be Heart Healthy” study estimated that Merry Maids team members burned more than 200 calories in one hour of bathroom cleaning. And if cleaning the bathroom makes you break a sweat, what better way to reward yourself than by calling first dibs on the freshly cleaned shower?\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mopping and Bopping:</strong></p>\r\nIt might seem silly to turn your mop into a dance partner or a microphone, but having a little fun while you wash the floors is just what you need to take your floor-washing chores from mundane to exciting. Getting your groove on with the mop for just 60 minutes will increase the number of steps you take, increase your heart rate and result in approximately 170 calories burned1. For best results, use a microfiber mop and a bucket of warm water with a little dish soap.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A Little Tidying Goes a Long Way:</strong></p>\r\nEveryday cleaning activities such as dusting, sweeping and folding can equate to some serious heart-healthy activity. In that crucial hour of straightening up before bed or getting organized before weekend guests arrive, you can get your blood pumping and burn approximately 102 calories.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate the third year of its partnership with the AHA, Merry Maids is encouraging consumers to spread the love, or the “likes,” in support of the cause. For every new “Like” of the national Merry Maids Facebook page during the month of February, Merry Maids will donate $1 to the AHA’s Go Red For Women campaign, and will match all donations up to $75,000.\r\n\r\n“We are grateful to Merry Maids for its continued support to raise funds and awareness for cardiovascular disease as we work to build healthier lives,” says Bernie Dennis, Chairman, American Heart Association National Board of Directors. “We truly appreciate Merry Maids’ commitment to the cause, and we’re excited to work together to promote simple and fun ways for families to stay active while cleaning at home.”\r\n\r\nA local Merry Maids team is ready for the workout and can create customized cleaning plans for every homes’ needs to ensure a consistent, reliable and thorough cleaning process every time. To find more information about your Beaufort area Merry Maids, visit merrymaidsbeaufort.com and “like” us on Facebook.', 'Beaufort area Merry Maids inspires healthy living', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-area-merry-maids-inspires-healthy-living', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:07:07', '2015-02-06 03:07:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21030, 4, '2015-02-05 22:08:44', '2015-02-06 03:08:44', 'Mr. Dick Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, 303 Associates will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, February 10 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to be held at 8 AM at the Beaufort Realtors headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park (behind BB&amp;T) on Lady’s Island Drive.  Mr. Stewart graduated from Beaufort High School in 1967.\r\n\r\nAfter graduating from Georgia Southern University in 1971 and teaching school for one year he entered the business world and quickly moved to sales and marketing with Motorola.\r\n\r\nAfter nearly 10 years with Motorola, he joined MCI and then went out on his own to form several successful wireless companies, including Transit Communications, which in 1994 became part of Nextel Communications, and Grid Towers and American Tower Corporation. After selling Grid Towers to American Tower Corporation, he returned to Beaufort in 1998 with plans for retirement.\r\n\r\nHowever, instead of retirement he found himself creating 303 Associates LLC, believing that the inevitable growth coming to the Lowcountry needed to be properly planned for and managed in order to protect the charm and essence of the area.\r\n\r\nIn addition to serving as the founder and managing member of 303 Associates, he is founder and managing member of a hospitality company that operates the Beaufort Inn and Grid Properties, LLC a property company with holdings in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.  Mr. Stewart was named Economic Development Ambassador for Beaufort County in 2001 and has served as a member of the Beaufort County Council as well as Chairman of the Board of United Way of Beaufort County, Chairman of the Board of Lowcountry Economic Network and Coastal Community Foundation.  In 2008 he was named Homegrown Champion by the South Carolina Department of Commerce.\r\n\r\nMr. Stewart and his wife Sharon gave the original Crystal Lake property to the county for it to become a park and provided financial support for the creation of the Port Royal Sound Foundation.  He presently serves as its treasurer, is involved in the establishment of the Santa Elena Foundation and is a partner in efforts to develop the White Hall property on Lady’s Island.', 'Dick Stewart to speak at February LIBPA meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dick-stewart-to-speak-at-february-libpa-meeting', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:09:48', '2015-02-06 03:09:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21035, 4, '2015-02-05 22:11:17', '2015-02-06 03:11:17', 'Corridor Beautification Board Meeting cancelled\r\n\r\nThe Southern Beaufort County Corridor Beautification Board Meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2015 has been CANCELLED. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Hilton Head Library small conference room at 2:00 p.m.  If you have any questions, please let me know.', 'News Brief', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-brief-3', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:11:17', '2015-02-06 03:11:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21035', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21037, 4, '2015-02-05 22:13:06', '2015-02-06 03:13:06', 'After five days of testimony, thousands of documents and two failed attempts at mediation, the City of Beaufort agreed to settle a six-year-old lawsuit with Brantley Construction Company related to renovations made a decade ago to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.At its Tuesday night meeting, the Beaufort City Council voted to settle the lawsuit by payment of $200,000. This case involved seven contested change order claims totaling $1.1 million arising from the Waterfront Park renovations in 2005-2006.\r\n\r\n“All along, the City wanted to resolve these change orders and close out this project completely,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said. “We made offers earlier that were in good faith and in keeping with what we thought was fair for the work done. We are pleased with this settlement.”\r\n\r\nIn 2009, shortly before this lawsuit was filed, the City offered to Brantley to resolve the various issues by paying the company $278,568. They rejected that offer and the lawsuit followed. After multiple depositions, the parties engaged in two mediations, in 2012 and most recently in December 2014, both of which were unsuccessful, said Bill Harvey, the city attorney.\r\n\r\nThe lawsuit against the city was in its fifth day Tuesday when both sides agreed to the settlement before Judge Marvin Dukes. “This is a complex case, involving thousands of documents, civil and geotechnical engineers, and construction decisions involving issues of subsurface soil, groundwater and tidal influence. This is a very good settlement for the City,” Harvey said.\r\n\r\nAlthough the change order requests amounted to $1.1 million, the City recognized that it has received the benefit of materials alone which exceed the settlement amount of $200,000. The settlement will be paid from the City of Beaufort’s current resources and committed fund balance, City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n\r\nThe construction change orders contested in the lawsuit were:\r\n\r\n(1) Extra stone and related expenses for bedding the storm drain pipe arising out of the subsurface soil conditions;\r\n\r\n(2) Repair of multiple large gaps in the sea wall discovered by the diving subcontractor in relation to the installation of the 48-inch storm water outfall at the west end of the seawall;\r\n\r\n(3) Conflicts between the architect and engineering drawings in connection with the location of certain storm drain pipes;\r\n\r\n(4) Unknown utility conflicts in the area behind the Common Ground coffee shop that were discovered upon excavation of the soil;\r\n\r\n(5) Replacement of multiple large trees that died unexpectedly during construction, and which were replaced by the Contractor -- the claim being that the issues with the drain pipe installation made the preservation of these trees impossible;\r\n\r\n(6) Ambiguity on the bottom grade elevation of the sitting wall surrounding the pavilion as shown on the architect’s plans, which required the wall to have to be rebuilt;\r\n\r\n(7) Ambiguity on the ramp dimensions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp next to the Yacht Club, which required the ramp to be rebuilt.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Brantley Construction Company was claiming attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses.', 'Beaufort City Council settles lawsuit ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '21037', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:13:16', '2015-02-06 03:13:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21037', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21040, 4, '2015-02-05 22:15:47', '2015-02-06 03:15:47', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>An artist who knows how to recognize and enjoy splendor.</em></p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Hugar-art.png\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21041\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Hugar-art-300x219.png\" alt=\"Arts - Hugar art\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNew work by Casa Huger Bacot will be on display at the Charles Street Gallery. The opening reception for Casa Huger Bacot’is scheduled to be held on Friday, February 27, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; through March 14.\r\n\r\nThe still life paintings of Casa Huger Bacot are not so still. Instead, they have the vibrancy of Matisse and the welcoming appeal of a fresh table cloth stealing the show from the feast. This is an exhibition of watercolors at the hand of an artist who understands shape and movement, and who knows how to recognize and enjoy splendor.\r\n\r\nBacot moved to Lady’s Island in 2014, after visiting the area many times. Her grandmother was a Charleston Huger (pronounced you-gee) and her mother was a sculptor: “When I was growing up, she was always doing something. I saw her working every day, and she always said that I’d be an artist—so I didn’t have any choice.” Now her daughter is an artist and designer as well.\r\n\r\nBacot was born in New York, NY but grew up in Richmond, VA. She was educated at the University of Richmond Painting Department, Virginia Commonwealth University painting and printmaking department. She studied with Archie Rand and Louise Fishman, both well-known international artists. She worked in Harvey Littleton’s Studio, printmaking on glass. She also studied lithography and monoprints at Penland in Spruce Pine, N.C. She has been in one-woman shows, and juried shows up and down the east coast including many shows at the Virginia Museum and fellowships at the Vermont Studio Center. Her work is in many private and public collections in Virginia including North American Corporation the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Collection and Bell Atlantic: For more information visit casabacotpaintings.com.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, February 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and the show runs through March 14. The Charles Street Gallery is an established source for Lowcountry and international art, presented within a carefully renovated house surrounded by a lush garden in the middle of Beaufort’s historic district.', 'Hugar paints still life – not so still', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hugar-paints-still-life-not-so-still', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:15:47', '2015-02-06 03:15:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21040', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21046, 4, '2015-02-05 22:20:13', '2015-02-06 03:20:13', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Filmmakers prepare to attend the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival in February</em></p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1799070_10153874602685387_987779886_o1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21047\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1799070_10153874602685387_987779886_o1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"1799070_10153874602685387_987779886_o(1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Ninth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival will host thousands of film lovers from around the world starting Feb. 11 and continuing to Feb 15 in the historic coastal town of Beaufort, SC. Considered one of the fastest growing film festivals in the southeast and named one of the top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World 2013 by MovieMaker Magazine, festival organizers are expecting their biggest crowds yet. With nearly 8000 attending some part of the four day festival in 2014, more are expected in 2015. Awards will be presented in the areas of Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Screenplays, Animation, and Audience Choice. For the first time an award will be presented for Best Comedy which will be chosen by the audience.  Also, winners will be named for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2015 Beaufort International Film Festival</strong>\r\nSchedule of events:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wednesday, February 11\r\nFilmmakers Opening Night Reception/ Ticketed Event @ 6 pm- 8pm\r\n$25 (BFS Members) $35 (Non Members)\r\nAt Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Thursday, February 12\r\nFilm Screenings at 9am-4:15pm (last film starts)\r\n(Wine and Cheese Reception 7:00pm)\r\nScreenwriters Workshop and Table Read at 7:30pm\r\nAt University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts\r\nSingle Ticket $15 (BFS Members) $20 (non-members)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Friday, February 13\r\nFilm Screenings at 9am-9:00pm (last film starts)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Saturday, February 14\r\nFilm Screenings at 9am-2:10 pm (last film starts)\r\nAwards Ceremony Cocktail Hour-7pm\r\nAwards Presentations -8pm\r\nAt University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts\r\nSingle Ticket $30 (BFS Members) $40 (Non members) (included in All Events Pass)\r\nCatering by Debbi Covington (Champagne included)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Individual films are $6.00 each or for all 32 films, patrons can purchase the Unlimited Film Pass for $115 (BFS Members) or $150 (Non Members); Thu/Fri/Sat Daily Film Pass $40 (BFS Members) $50 (Non Members) each day,); All Events Pass $175 (BFS Members) $225 (Non members). Purchase online @ www.beaufortfilmfestival.com, or pay at the door or at Beaufort Film Society Office, 308 Charles St., Beaufort, SC and at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 713 Craven St. Beaufort, SC.</p>', 'Finalists named for the 2015 Beaufort International Film Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'finalists-named-for-the-2015-beaufort-international-film-festival', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:21:11', '2015-02-06 03:21:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21046', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21050, 4, '2015-02-12 21:53:21', '2015-02-13 02:53:21', '<strong>Battery Creek High School PTSO meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe BCHS Robotics Team will doing a presentation on February 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCHS cafeteria. In addition, please bring a plate of your favorite Valentine Goody to share with all.\r\n\r\n<strong>Archaeological Society of SC speaker series</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Chapter of the Archaeological Society of SC and the Beaufort District Collection opens the ASSC/Beaufort Chapter Speakers Series Feb. 12th at 6 p.m. with Dr. Steve Smith discussing “Francis Marion and the newest information about Fort Motte” at the Beaufort District Collection space upstairs in the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort, SC. Dr. Smith is Director of SCIAA South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina. While in the Low Country, Dr. Smith will also speak to Dr. Kim Cavanagh’s anthropology class at USCB-Bluffton.  Steven D. Smith has a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky and his Ph.D from the University of South Carolina. He has thirty-seven years professional experience in archaeology as an historical archaeologist in a private firm and on the Louisiana SHPO staff, Deputy State Archaeologist for South Carolina, and for the last 30 years, an historical archaeologist/P.I. at SCIAA. His research interests military sites archaeology and military history. He also teaches Public Archaeology and African American Military History.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mystery writer Millie West book signing</strong>\r\n\r\nJust in time for Valentine’s Day, South Carolina mystery writer Millie West will be signing copies of her books including Catherine’s Cross and The Cast Net on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 from noon until 3 p.m. at McIntosh Book Shoppe at 917 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. For more information, call 524-1119 or visit the author’s website at www.milliewestauthor.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fripp Audubon Bird Count this weekend</strong>\r\n\r\nPlease consider participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13-16, 2015. Participation in requires as little as 15 minutes of your time on any day of the count. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world.  The Backyard Bird Count is both a fun and useful event.  More than 100,000 people in 135 countries participated in the 2014 Count.  See these web sites for information about registering for the Count and submitting results: http://www.audubon.org/content/about-great-backyard-bird-count and http://gbbc.birdcount.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Riverview Baptist Church Valentine event</strong>\r\n\r\nWe will have our annual chili cook off and silent auction on Feb 14, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Husbands can eat and wives’ can shop all in the same place. There is even a room for our children! Then, wrap it all up with Christian fellowship ad love – a great evening to share together.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club meeting will be held on Thursday February 12th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Ladys Island off of Meridian Road.  Our guest speaker will be local marine dealer Chris Butler.  Captain Butler will have an array of depth/fish finders with mock set ups.  He will describe what the anglers are seeing on the bottom and varieties of fish and or structures.  The social begins at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. You do not need a reservation and guest are welcomed. For additional information call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lions Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\nOn February 14, 2015, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island, SC, the Beaufort Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast for Valentine’s Day from 8 to 11 a.m. The cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00. for children. Also we will be collecting used eye glasses. Please contact Honika Plowdeniz @ 843-846-6664 or 843-694-1875 or via email @ honikaplowdeniz@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>COSY holds monthly training for February</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) will hold its monthly training Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Understanding the Sandwich Generation” is the training topic. Jennifer Massey, LMSW, Community Outreach Coordinator at Island Hospice, will serve as the presenter.  Participants will receive two social work continuing education units (CEUs). The training will occur in the auditorium of the Center for the Arts at USC Beaufort, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Contact Paula Settles at 843-521-3150 or psettles@uscb.edu to register.', 'What To Do the week of Feb. 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-feb-12th-18th', '', '', '2015-02-12 21:53:21', '2015-02-13 02:53:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21050', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21052, 4, '2015-02-12 21:55:19', '2015-02-13 02:55:19', '[caption id=\"attachment_21053\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-Therapy-Dogs.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21053\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-Therapy-Dogs-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dick Hoagland, left, director of Therapy Dogs International’s Beaufort Chapter No. 229, passed the gavel to new Director Russ Dimke on Saturday.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dick Hoagland, left, director of Therapy Dogs International’s Beaufort Chapter No. 229, passed the gavel to new Director Russ Dimke on Saturday.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTherapy Dogs International’s local Beaufort Chapter #229 announces new officers for 2015-16. Outgoing Director Dick Hoagland has passed the gavel to new Director Russ Dimke.  Also joining the board is Cora Fay as secretary.  Lynn Stratton will continue as Vice Director and Treasurer. The local chapter of Therapy Dogs International has more than 30 members and visits assisted living centers, hospitals and rehab facilities as well as operating their Tail Waggin’ Tutor reading program in elementary schools and after-school programs at the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal. For more information on joining Therapy Dogs or having a therapy dog visit your facility, please contact Russ Dimke at 846-9580 or dimke@hargray.com.', 'New leadership for local Therapy Dogs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '21052', '', '', '2015-02-12 21:55:41', '2015-02-13 02:55:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21052', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21056, 4, '2015-02-12 21:57:04', '2015-02-13 02:57:04', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-Pet-of-the-week-yoko.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21057\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-Pet-of-the-week-yoko-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Pets - Pet of the week yoko\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yoko is a super curious and energetic sweetheart who likes to be part of the action.  She loves to explore and is waiting to be your number one gal. Visit with Yoko today the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m. Yoko is spayed, micro chipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-74', '', '', '2015-02-12 21:57:22', '2015-02-13 02:57:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21056', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21061, 4, '2015-02-12 21:59:09', '2015-02-13 02:59:09', 'By Deb Duer\r\n\r\nThe Island News is saying good-bye to Tracie Korol, the author of the wonderful BowWOW! articles on pets. She has been writing for The Island News for as long as the paper has been around, since 2008. We would like to give our sincere thanks to Tracie for her contribution to the Beaufort Community and wish her the best as she moves on to Portland, OR. I asked her if she had any parting thoughts for our readers and this is what she said:\r\n\r\n“I guess my final message might be--be an advocate for the creature that loves you the most. A real advocate. Don’t accept anything that concerns your animal at face value. Look it up (that’s why we have the google machine), talk to people, get a second opinion, do some research, read the labels.  Think about things.  No one is going to love you more than your dog does. No one. No one is going to accept you just the way you are-- warts, farts, bad singing, bad hair, buck naked under fluorescent light, and all. For that level of acceptance, we owe our Best Friends the effort.”\r\n\r\nThe Island News would like to invite a new writer to take over the Pets section in the paper. If anyone is interested please submit a proposal to theislandnews@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<em>Look for Tracie Korol’s last Pets feature in next week’s issue.</em>', 'Tracie Korol, author of BowWOW! leaving Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tracie-korol-author-of-bowwow-leaving-beaufort', '', '', '2015-02-12 21:59:09', '2015-02-13 02:59:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21061', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21063, 4, '2015-02-12 22:01:01', '2015-02-13 03:01:01', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nGone are the days of many things. At many prices. For instance, we’ll never see two thousand dollar Volkswagen Beetles again. Except in junk yards, maybe. Sold for parts. Gone are the days when it took ten French Francs to make one United States dollar. And the bargain traveling and shopping we got away with at that exchange rate. And gone are the days when we could find so many wines for less than they cost now. But!  From out of nowhere. When you least expect it. It comes again. The hundred dollar case of wine. Yippee!\r\n\r\nAs we already know, or should already know, Shiraz is a red grape variety that is worth its weight in gold to the Australian wine industry. There is much more to Shiraz, and Shiraz wines, than just Australia. But, it is not called Shiraz everywhere, so we can be forgiven for not realizing how much of it is grown around the world. (I’m sure you’re saying to yourself, “It’s Syrah!”) Shiraz and Syrah are identical to each other. Genetically. But the styles of wines that they make can be worlds apart. Shiraz, as it is called in Australia and most New World wine producing countries, is known for big, rich, bold, juicy textured, high alcohol wines. The first taste tells you everything. A style that has its place in our ongoing study wines and in our drinking repertoires. Syrah, as the grape is called in France, and most of Europe, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand as well as some cooler growing areas like Washington State, produces wines that are more subtle, although still powerful, with layers of complexities. (Yes, I know. Some New World sources, too.)  A let-me-have-another-glass sytle, so I don’t miss any nuances. Both styles of wine are known for their blueberry, black cherry and black currant flavors, along with hints of chocolate or cocoa powder, pepper spiciness and cassis. A big, bold, heavy Shiraz can be great with a grilled steak, while a more subtle Syrah can be perfect with roast port, poultry and seafood. It’s so easy to see the style differences in terms of food.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we should review Shiraz as it lives and breathes in Australia. James Busby is known as “the father of Australian viticulture.” In 1831, returned to Australia from a trip through the vineyards of France and Spain. Syrah rootstocks were one of the treasures he brought back with him. The first were planted in the Sydney Botanical Gardens, then in the Hunter region and, in 1839, in South Australia. By the 1860’s, Shiraz was an important variety in Australia.\r\n\r\nSouth Australia, which is the large region that covers the southeastern corner (duh!) of the country, produces more than half of all the wine made in Australia. (The country exports two hundred million gallons of wine a year.) Across this region there is a range of climates. The inland areas are very hot, while the coastal areas are cooler. Vines can grow on the valley floors (like Barossa) as well as up to two thousand above sea level (like Riverland). And soil types vary from limestone-marl to sandy, clay loam. Since the 1960’s, Australia’s wine laws have developed to distinguish geographic areas of origin for their wines. At least eighty-five percent of the grapes in a bottle have to come from the region designated on its label. The wine also has to be made from eighty-five percent of the grape named on a label. It seems, too, that there is now a symbol on Australian wine labels that tells the buyer how many standard size drinks are in a bottle. I haven’t seen it, yet, on bottles shipped to the United States, but the information I’ve seen says a seven hundred fifty milliliter bottle has eight and a third drinks in it. Really? That’s not even close to possible at my house. Or at anyone else’s house that I know. Maybe they use really small glasses down under?\r\n\r\nSo, now, we are at our wine for this week. S x S Shiraz. The name is actually “Side by Side,” but the S x S is a cute way of writing it. This is (mostly) an Australian style Shiraz. As it should be. It is full of rich dark fruit flavors and chocolate. There are plums, black currants, and blueberries all sliding across your tongue, along with a hint of white pepper and baking spices. It is juicy feeling in your mouth, which keeps you sipping. (Another reason I just can’t see eight and a third glasses in a bottle.)  And, it has a long finish with mild tannins. Once you taste this Shiraz, you’ll see it is mostly Australian in style. But not quite completely. It’s only thirteen and a half percent alcohol, a bit high but not overpowering. And, it does show a range of subtleties as you sip through each glass. Complexities! The thing is, this wine is on deal for $9.97 a bottle. But, and here’s the return to prices long gone - a whole case is $100. Even. (Yes, plus tax.) But that means, if you buy ten bottles you get two free. So not only has the hundred dollar case come back. So have freebies. While they last. Enjoy.', 'The return of the hundred dollar case', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-return-of-the-hundred-dollar-case', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:01:01', '2015-02-13 03:01:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21063', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21065, 4, '2015-02-12 22:03:30', '2015-02-13 03:03:30', 'By Lilianne Walker\r\n\r\nI left for college with a pre-meditated mindset that these sunsets and street signs had nothing to do with the person I have become. But every time I come home from school, I am reminded of just another reason why that is as far from true as a statement could be.\r\n\r\nOf course, I am capable of recognizing these things on my own. However, it wasn’t until I brought a friend home from Winthrop that I began to make the connections. My friend, Mikayla, and I have had quite the chaotic start to our spring semester and we unanimously decided that a brief sabbatical was what we needed. We tossed our most comfortable clothes (and probably dirty because college kids do not place laundry among their priorities) in the back of my Honda Civic and it almost seemed like my car knew the way back to the Lowcountry. The smell of saltwater was as comforting as a hug from my mom. It was so gratifying for me to be able to cruise through town, all the way explaining to her the memories that coincided with each square inch of land. I feel as though after spending time seeing the things I’ve seen for the majority of my life, she understands more clearly why I am the way I am.\r\n\r\nMy laid back agenda.\r\n\r\nWhy I love people the way I do. In conversation en route back to school, I attempted to pick her brain on the topic. There wasn’t much prying to be done on my end seeing that she willingly exposed her thoughts about my hometown.\r\n\r\n“In coming to Beaufort” she explained, “I got to see, in just a couple days, the way in which you were raised, why your values are shaped the way they are. I got to meet really great friends and members of your family and I can see a little bit of each of them in you. The history, the architecture, the water, the sunsets: everything is a symbol of Beaufort’s easy-going lifestyle. In a hectic college scene, I now see how your easy-going lifestyle helps to bring us all back down to reality and back to what’s most important in life.”\r\n\r\nHer words resonated with me and filled me with an undeniable amount of pride. I have yet to find the word to describe the feeling I feel when I am sure of being valued by those surrounding me. The words that she spoke to me quickly became one of my favorite compliments to date.\r\n\r\nThe chances of me writing an “I’m proud to be a Beaufortonian” anthem are rather slim. However, my answer to the “do you miss home?” question is much different now than it was three months ago.\r\n\r\n<em>Lilianne Walker wasn’t born in Beaufort, but moving here so early in her life makes her enough of a Beaufortonian.  She knows this is a great place to be from, but her aspirations are taking her all over the world, not just the Lowcountry. She’s an up and coming writer attending Winthrop University.</em>', 'Sunsets and street signs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sunsets-and-street-signs', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:04:18', '2015-02-13 03:04:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21065', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21067, 4, '2015-02-12 22:06:14', '2015-02-13 03:06:14', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nHow many times have you gone into the grocery store, or your bank or your local department store and the clerk says “Please complete the survey which you will find at the end of your receipt. You may win a prize.” Then she adds, “Please say good things about me, because we are rated on how many people send in positive reviews.”\r\n\r\nNow the pressure is on because you really like the clerk and she is always very pleasant and efficient.  So you go home and decide before you throw that receipt away, “Why not? I can plug in my “enter code here” on their website.” What harm?\r\n\r\nFirst you have to agree to “our terms” and by the way, “have you read our Privacy Policy?” It is a hyper-link so realistically most people who have gotten this far do not bother to read it. Basically what it is saying is that they are probably not going to sell any of the information you provide except to their affiliates one of which happens to be a large Tele-marketing Firm.\r\n\r\nAfter agreeing to all the rules, you proceed to the questions which need to be answered before you are “Entered into the sweepstakes”. Here are some of the questions on the latest survey.\r\n\r\nHow old are you? How much is your family income? What are your shopping habits? I feel all of this information going into some large data base that already knows most of my buying habits. Yes, I use those 20% off coupons from Bed, Bath and Beyond that already have a code on them. Yes, I run over to Talbots for their 60% off sales and to Belk’s for their Senior Days. (Over 55) I know that I am getting tracked anyway, but I am not comfortable answering all these personal questions on a survey to win some small prize. All I want to do is provide my name and phone number to qualify for the sweepstakes and hopefully win a prize.  And of course, I want to say good things about the clerk.\r\n\r\nThere is another real problem I discovered after filling out one of these surveys. The SPAM filter on my AOL account goes on hyper-drive for three days or so. Incredible amount of e-mails and they all want to sell me something based on my buying habits. So the next time you get the “You could win” receipt or notices. Go ahead and do what you normally do, just throw it away. I understand. Because the truth be told, the less people that enter the sweepstakes, helps to increase my odds for winning.', 'Another survey!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'another-survey', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:07:26', '2015-02-13 03:07:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21067', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21071, 4, '2015-02-12 22:08:05', '2015-02-13 03:08:05', 'Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14th, Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters and fire engineers will install a fire protection sprinkler system at the CAPA shelter for abused children in Port Royal. Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron reached out to the Savannah River Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers to partner on the sprinkler installation. The engineer association sets aside funding for community projects such as the CAPA House. Ralph Foster, former president of the Savannah Chapter, will bring 12 volunteers to assist with the sprinkler installation, alongside 12 Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters, Negron said.\r\n\r\n“Installing this fire protection sprinkler system is our way to help protect these children and their families, and to help protect our community,” Negron said. “This is an important project for CAPA, but it’s an important project for us as members of this community.” The entire project is being completed at no cost to the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) through volunteers, grants obtained by CAPA and support of the Savannah River Chapter of Fire Protection Engineers, the Town of Port Royal, the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department and the Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority.', 'Installation of fire sprinklers in CAPA shelter on Saturday ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'installation-of-fire-sprinklers-in-capa-shelter-on-saturday', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:08:05', '2015-02-13 03:08:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21071', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21073, 4, '2015-02-12 22:09:44', '2015-02-13 03:09:44', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/community-Ladies-Unlimited-Investment.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21074\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/community-Ladies-Unlimited-Investment-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"community- Ladies Unlimited Investment\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Ladies Unlimited Investment Club of Beaufort recently made a generous $1,000 donation to the Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation to support student scholarship aid. In 2014, private philanthropy empowered more than 150 TCL student scholarships. Pictured left to right are Nelle Pender, Club President; Grace Dennis, TCL Foundation Board member; Patsy Parker; Frances Kuzinski; Barb Farrior; Sue Olsen; and Marge Jarvis.', 'Generous donation made to TCL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'generous-donation-made-to-tcl', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:09:44', '2015-02-13 03:09:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21073', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21076, 4, '2015-02-12 22:12:38', '2015-02-13 03:12:38', 'By Kelly Collins\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Sports-RDM-Golf-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21078\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Sports-RDM-Golf-2-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sports- RDM Golf 2\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a>The RDM Golf Tournament is in memory of my dad who passed away in April 2013 from a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor. All proceeds from the tournament go to help fund brain cancer research. Glioblastomas are the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. The median survival rate for a glioblastoma patient who is treated with chemotherapy and radiation is 14.6 months. With only 30 % of patients surviving two years and less than 10% will survive five years. Treatment is very difficult because these type of tumors contain so many types of cells and reproduce so quickly. There is no known cause for these tumors. My dad was an avid golfer and spent most of his time golfing, boating and spending time with his grandchildren, This tournament was his idea, as a way that our family can help other families who are affected by this terrible disease. Last year was our Inaugural year and we raised almost $20,000.00.\r\n\r\nThe tournament will once again take place at Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island in Beaufort. The event is Saturday, March 28th. If is a Four Man Scramble Tournament and Tee Time is at 12 noon. $100.00 per golfer which includes golf, dinner and beer/wine. There will be a cocktail party that begins at 4:30 with Silent Auction and Raffle Items and well as live entertainment. If you are not a golfer you can attend the cocktail party for $25.00 per person.\r\n\r\nKelly Collins has been a Beaufort resident since 1997. Her parents are both originally from Beaufort, so she decided to relocate here after teaching elementary school in Memphis, TN. She and her husband, Tommy have owned Collin Pest Control since 1999, and she has been teaching aerobics at Wardle Family YMCA for 15 years. Kelly has three children.', 'RDM Golf Tournament to raise funds for brain cancer research ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rdm-golf-tournament-to-raise-funds-for-brain-cancer-research', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:12:38', '2015-02-13 03:12:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21076', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21080, 4, '2015-02-12 22:17:02', '2015-02-13 03:17:02', '<strong>BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL</strong>\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School has 9 students that were selected to be part of the All-County Band! The students selected are Gloria McCreary (flute), Drew Rushing (flute), Jacqueline Lopez (clarinet), Jocelyn Thompson (clarinet), Jack Hillery (alto sax), Blaise Giove (alto sax), Jesse Mixon (trombone), Vanessa Madrid (mallet), and Conner Yahres (snare). Out of the 9 students selected, both Jack Hillery and Vanessa Madrid were chosen to be 1st chair on their instrument!\r\n\r\n<strong>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</strong>\r\n\r\n• It’s National Random Acts of Kindness Week! BA students are being even more purposeful about practicing kindness this week! Learn more at the RAK Foundation website.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, 2/12 - Students in grades 1-12 are invited to participate in Valentine’s Day fundraisers benefiting the 9th grade.\r\n\r\n• Friday and Monday, 2/13 &amp; 2/16 - No school in observation of Presidents’ Day.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"21081,21082\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL</strong>\r\n\r\n• Students at Beaufort High were nominated by their classroom teachers for exhibiting exceptional RESPONSIBILTY both in school and out, for our monthly PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions &amp; Supports) celebration. Out of all students nominated, those pictured were selected by more than one of their teachers and honored with a certificate of achievement.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21083\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-Beaufort-High-students-positive-beahvio.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21083\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-Beaufort-High-students-positive-beahvio-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured with Mr. Murphy, winners for each small school were, from left: Sam Derrick (FA), Matt Campbell (ACT) and Kaleiah Lawson (MCS).  Not pictured, Mattie Jo Thomas (IS).  We congratulate all our nominated students, who were invited, along with their parents, to our monthly “Muffins with Murphy celebration.\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a> Pictured with Mr. Murphy, winners for each small school were, from left: Sam Derrick (FA), Matt Campbell (ACT) and Kaleiah Lawson (MCS). Not pictured, Mattie Jo Thomas (IS). We congratulate all our nominated students, who were invited, along with their parents, to our monthly “Muffins with Murphy celebration.[/caption]', 'School Notes for the week of Feb. 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-feb-12th-18th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21080', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21086, 4, '2015-02-12 22:19:24', '2015-02-13 03:19:24', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry recently named three faculty and staff members as its 2015 South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) Educators of the Year.\r\n\r\n•   Faculty Member of the Year: Michael Ricks, Criminal Justice Instructor\r\n•   Administrator of the Year: Debralee McClellan, Registrar\r\n•   Support Staff Member of the Year: Richard Kilgore, Facility Management\r\n\r\n“These TCL members are truly deserving of this honor as they exemplify our mission in their service to students and our community,” TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said. The award winners, chosen by fellow college employees, will be recognized at the annual SCTEA conference in Myrtle Beach this month.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21087,21088,21089\"]', 'TCL announces Educators of the Year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-announces-educators-of-the-year', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21086', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21091, 4, '2015-02-12 22:21:51', '2015-02-13 03:21:51', 'By Marvelle L. Ulmer\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary School’s (L.I.E.S.) motto “Soaring to excellence in academics and the arts” serves as the compass which guides the present direction of the school. As a result of our steadfast commitment to the arts and employing data driven decision making the school has received numerous accolades. Local author Claudia Cornett featured the school in Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts: Arts Integration for Classroom teachers. Another recognition dear to our heart is the Verner Award, which is South Carolina’s highest award designed to recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina. The district received this award last spring for its support of the arts. Four students will perform with the South Carolina Elementary Honors Choir in early February, and two dozen students will strive to be recognized as artistically gifted and talented by auditioning in an art category. The school is an\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21092\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-Arts-Integration-using-Visual-Arts-with-Social-Studies.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21092\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Schools-Arts-Integration-using-Visual-Arts-with-Social-Studies-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Art teacher Stephanie Riedmayer made Abe Lincoln log cabins with students in Mrs. Dangerfield’s kindergarten class.  At Lady’s Island Elementary students regularly integrate art into their academic lessons.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Art teacher Stephanie Riedmayer made Abe Lincoln log cabins with students in Mrs. Dangerfield’s kindergarten class. At Lady’s Island Elementary students regularly integrate art into their academic lessons.[/caption]\r\n\r\nArts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) School and was the recipient of a Distinguished Arts Program grant. Lady’s Island Elementary’s past was in the arts and its clear given the success of the school that its future is bright in the arts.\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary is a school passionate about the arts and the benefits it provides students. In addition to using the intelligences, our students develop public speaking skills and social skills. They also learn to work with others. These skills, dubbed soft skills, prepare them to be successful in school and to be productive citizens.\r\n\r\nThe success of our students is attributed to the devotion of our teachers, support of our parents, and the hard work of our students. Parents love the welcoming, warm atmosphere that combines with personalized attention for their child. Students enjoy being involved in the extra curricular activities and participating in special initiatives like Read across America. Our students are engaged in readers’ and writers’ workshops, the traditional curriculum and technology like students in other Beaufort County School District schools.\r\n\r\nWhat makes our school unique? It’s the arts. Students experience exceptional theatre, dance, art, and music instruction from our Academic Arts teachers as well as using these art forms to make connections and cement learning in their academic subjects. The leadership team here truly wants to take advantage of the research that indicates that students who learn through active engagement with arts-infused lessons learn at an accelerated rate and retain what they’ve learned. Therefore, teachers plan lessons that include these elements so that our students will have every opportunity for success.\r\n\r\nThe school also provides many opportunities for those who show extra talent in the arts to further develop their skills. We have Show Choir, strings, and drumming for those who simply love music and those with exceptional musical abilities. These students participated in Beaufort’s Night on the Town, had an outstanding Christmas performance, and performed songs and clowning skits for the community. There is our Today’s Artistically Creative Talented (TACT) program for those who have a special aptitude in the visual arts. These students’ artwork is displayed throughout the community. For those that love to be dramatic, there are stories alive and many opportunities to participate in productions. Upcoming 5th grade productions will include Peter Pan and Cinderella. Perhaps you could come out and enjoy these productions this spring. LEAP is for gifted dancers. They participated in the school’s Patriotic Assembly and holiday program. They were one of the few elementary schools to take part in the local dance festival.\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary is a school with a special arts focus; however, we also offer interesting sports activities. There is the running club where runners can earn rewards for different mileage clubs from the Marathon Club all the way up to and beyond the 100 mile club. There is also a world class sport stacking team here at Lady’s Island. Several of our members have been named as part of Team USA. Most of the state records are held by former members of the Lady’s Island Stacking teams. In addition to the state records several of our team members hold national and world records.\r\n\r\nMost importantly our goal is to prepare our students academically. Teachers are receiving additional professional development weekly to incorporate best practices into their lessons. Technology is integrated into classrooms throughout the school day. Our media specialist encourages children to read through the Read Across America program and the twelve days of reading holiday program in which incentives are provided to students who participate. Students also enjoy the many technology projects created by the media technology team.\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary is a school that offers an exceptional learning experience. The instructional leaders love working with students, and they make learning fun. Students at Lady’s Island Elementary School excel in a rich academic environment where they are motivated to learn via arts infusion. We welcome our community to visit our school to explore “Beaufort’s Best Kept Secret” up close and personal or join us for one of our spring performances.\r\n\r\nMarvelle L. Ulmer is the Principal at Lady’s Island Elementary School. Each year LIBPA invites each of the schools (public and private) on Lady’s Island to contribute an article about their school. This article was provided in response to that invitation.', 'Art integration at Lady’s Island Elementary benefits students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'art-integration-at-ladys-island-elementary-benefits-students', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21094, 4, '2015-02-12 22:23:24', '2015-02-13 03:23:24', 'A variety of complimentary and low cost wellness screenings will be offered at a community health fair on Thursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. – noon at Helena Place Senior Living in Port Royal.  Blood pressure screenings, blood sugar checks, cholesterol and PSA tests, balance/fall assessments and more will be offered. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages. Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the Blood Alliance, ComForCare Home Care, Pruitt Health Hospice, Senior Health Associates, Eye Care One, Hospice Care of America, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort and the Lending Room are just a few of the 25 health care providers that are offering their services!\r\n\r\nTwenty five raffle prizes will be given away at random to attendees. A complimentary brunch buffet will be provided until noon. Make sure to register for the gift card and gift basket giveaways. The first 50 people through the door will receive a healthy snack sack. Helena Place Senior Living is located at 1624 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935 directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office. For more information, please call (843) 252-3001 or e-mail rewing@enlivant.com.', 'Complimentary and low cost wellness screenings offered ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'complimentary-and-low-cost-wellness-screenings-offered', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:23:24', '2015-02-13 03:23:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21094', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21096, 4, '2015-02-12 22:24:36', '2015-02-13 03:24:36', 'By Brittney Hiller\r\n\r\nIf for one second, you read that title and thought “Money” – have I got the article for you!  The simple fact is – life is not about money; it is about making “Memories.” So, I ask dear wise soul, what have you done lately to create them?\r\n\r\nThis New Year has allowed for a simple shift in my home life.  Usually I would attend, teach, or practice yoga on my own and my adorable husband would do his own thing – in regards to exercise. However, a spark lit recently, and some how we are now on this journey together making it our mission to swim everyday.\r\n\r\nI realized on my way home after a swim that we are not just being active and becoming more mindful of health, we are creating memories and becoming each other’s incredible support system!  Sure, it is easy to tell someone – “hey, you should exercise and get healthy,” but when you are personally laying in bed in the morning with nothing else to do and expect them to get up and go along with out you, what kind of a support system is that? I say this because that is exactly what I did last year.  Instead of suggesting we do something we could benefit from, enjoy, and be together at – I ‘suggested’ he hit the gym while I was away teaching yoga at night.\r\n\r\nIt was a system that did not work and certainly didn’t contribute to making memories.  Instead, it caused hardship and disappointment due to most in part – my unrealistic expectations.\r\n\r\nWhen the spark happened, something clicked that was beyond my control and I am currently in LOVE with it.  My husband became interested in my new way of eating (I was participating in a sugar detox graciously hosted by the fabulous, Carol Morrissey) – the food was divine and easy to make and he enjoyed them all!  He became interested in swimming again – a long loved activity that hadn’t been enjoyed in ages.  I love swimming, personally as I am able to get my cardio in without the dreadful act of running (in my humble opinion it is not my best fit for working out, but he rocks at it and often leaves me behind). With this new idea we hit the local gym and began swimming together. We are able to practice at our own pace and still meet back together in the end after one or two laps, as opposed to the “see you at home,” way of working out whenever anything else was involved.\r\n\r\nWe are making memories one swim meeting at a time and the joy of doing something together makes it that much more realistic and successful!\r\n\r\nThe simplest actions in life can create the greatest memories!\r\n\r\nChoose your favorite “M” word and remember - “Memories” are forever – “Money” comes and goes. Make your imprint in someone’s memory, today!\r\n\r\n<em>Brittney Hiller is known as one of the happiest Yogini’s — she has practiced yoga for over a decade and can be found at every yoga studio in Beaufort. Find out more information on her at www.brittneyhilleryoga.com.</em>', 'Life is all about the “M” word', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'life-is-all-about-the-m-word', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:25:26', '2015-02-13 03:25:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21096', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21098, 4, '2015-02-12 22:26:36', '2015-02-13 03:26:36', 'Braincore of the Lowcountry is offering a option for those suffering from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury which is gaining attention across the globe. BrainCore Neurofeedback is a cutting edge technology which teaches one to retrain the brain to produce balanced brainwave patterns. A “matching donor” has pledged to assist with half the investment to provide for five of our local heroes to participate in the program this year.  Our approach is painless, drugless, non-invasive, has no harmful side effects and creates permanent change.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 to June 2014 over 364,000 people were treated for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). “Most of these people served in a war, but a traumatic event like assault, an accident or disaster can cause the disorder”, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.\r\n\r\nSymptoms of PTSD cluster around four areas: reliving the events, avoiding situations that remind one of the events, negative changes in the individual and feeling keyed-up all the time. Currently there are two avenues of treatment - either several types of psychotherapy (counseling) or medications or a combination of both. Both can cause additional problems and are only partially helpful according to a recent article in the New York Times newspaper, “After PTSD, More Trauma”, Sunday, January 18, 2015.\r\n\r\nAccording to Dianne Kosto, BCN-T, Owner of BrainCore of the Lowcountry “We offer a third option for those suffering from PTSD and TBI. Once accepted into our program, our clients are hooked-up to a computer with sensors. The computer detects proper patterns and will visually and audibly ‘reward’ the brain.\r\n\r\nThe brain learns how and when to produce certain brainwaves and new neural pathways are created. These changes are permanent after a series of sessions.  A typical PTSD client will need approximately 60-80 sessions, TBI can require more. Many of those who suffer from these disorders are unable to produce the income to support themselves and family and are in need of our help. We can and often do donate our services but in order to be able to continue to do so must have community support as well.  We are so excited to have this generous matching donor step up to give back to our Veterans!  Honor Our Heroes Foundation and Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Shop have raised funds to help as well.”\r\n\r\nWe are now seeking five Veterans in need to take advantage of this pledge and additional contributions for our donor to match.  We plan to publish the results in a “Study” format to further provide scientific support for Neurofeedback and PTSD/TBI. Contact Dianne Kosto at BrainCore.Dianne@gmail.com to contribute and to see if you or someone you know may qualify as a candidate to receive BrainCore Neurofeedback. Further information can be found at www.braincoreofthelowcountry.com or call 1-844-262-4666.', 'Pledge received to help 5 local Veterans with PTSD/TBI', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pledge-received-to-help-5-local-veterans-with-ptsdtbi', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:26:59', '2015-02-13 03:26:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21098', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21100, 4, '2015-02-12 22:30:44', '2015-02-13 03:30:44', 'By Dr. Stephen W. Durham\r\n\r\nThe link between a person’s appearance and their well-being is settled, and that link runs both ways. When people feel well they look good. And the better a person’s appearance, the better they feel.\r\n\r\nTo go even further, a person’s appearance has a lot to do with how they get along in the world. Research shows that people are hard-wired to team up with other people who look good. Through generations we’ve learned to be attracted to folks who appear healthy and capable.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Your smile is your passport.</strong></p>\r\nResearch also gives us some surprising insights about the impact of your smile. One study demonstrated that a smile improves a person’s attractiveness – to both men and women - more than makeup.\r\n\r\nIn another study to determine what attracts people to each other - teeth topped the list. More than hair and clothes, more than hands and nails, more than the car they drive. So, a bright, strong smile signals good qualities in a way everybody understands.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sometimes nature needs a hand.</strong></p>\r\nOver time, teeth and gums face a lot of demanding use. Eventually, for most of us, they show it. They become darker, or even discolored. They wear down and shorten the length of a person’s face, sometimes even causing or adding to wrinkles. Occasionally a tooth or two just goes missing. And over time conventional amalgam fillings can make our teeth shine in colors and places we probably didn’t intend.\r\n\r\nFortunately dentistry has more and better tools to address these issues than ever before. Cosmetic dentistry can brighten, straighten, add or reduce volume, replace, contour and crown teeth so that just about anybody can have the smile that they would be proud to show. And show more often.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The best ways ever are here and now.</strong></p>\r\nThe restorations we use at our practice for fillings, caps and crowns blend with your teeth in a matching color, because we use porcelain and composites rather than “silver” amalgam. As a mercury-free practice from the first, we come down on the side of extra safety for both our patients and the environment.\r\n\r\nWhite, bonded fillings fuse very tightly with the existing tooth, so there’s less chance of future decay. And they don’t transfer heat and cold the way metal fillings do, so the results are more comfortable as well as more attractive. Recontouring teeth, to sculpt more attractive edges, improves comfort and function too.\r\n\r\nDental implants replace teeth that are missing or better off gone. They can transform a person’s whole appearance, and now with mini-implants the process can take hours rather than weeks and months.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Turn on the lights.</strong></p>\r\nWhitening your smile is another great way to dial up your appearance and influence. In just about an hour ZOOMTM whitening gives dazzling results. Some patients choose an affordable, professional-strength at-home alternative for whitening, like the Opalescence© whitening system.\r\n\r\nToday patients find that it’s really practical to achieve their own best smile, and when they take that step the positive impact in their lives is even more than they expected. We work with people closely to help them choose the path that suits them best.\r\n\r\n<em>A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, MAGD, is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He is a past recipient of the LVI Fellowship Award for Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit his website at www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.</em>', 'The deep significance of  “cosmetic” dentistry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-deep-significance-of-cosmetic-dentistry', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:07', '2018-07-12 15:30:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21100', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21104, 4, '2015-02-12 22:34:19', '2015-02-13 03:34:19', '<strong>Mobile app possibly coming to Beaufort Co.</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County launched a mobile applications (app) survey today, as part of its efforts to enhance accessibility, responsiveness, and efficiency in its programs and services. A mobile app can simplify the Beaufort County experience for the public and better connect them to essential information and services from anywhere, anytime on their mobile device. The survey will be available until Sunday, March 8, 2015, from the slider at the County’s website homepage: www.bcgov.net/app-survey .', 'News Brief', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-brief-4', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:34:19', '2015-02-13 03:34:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21104', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21106, 4, '2015-02-12 22:37:54', '2015-02-13 03:37:54', 'Upcoming chamber events:\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 12:</strong> Business After Hours hosted by the Town of Port Royal at The Shed, 809 Parris Avenue, Port Royal, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Event is free and all are welcome to attend! Please RSVP to the Chamber at 843.525.8537.\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, December 19:</strong> Coffee With Colleagues from 8:30 -9:30 a.m., hosted by Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway and co-hosted by Second Helpings &amp; Kat’s Dogs . Free networking opportunity. Bring business cards. RSVP to the chamber at 843-525-8537.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21107\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-06-12.09.10.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21107\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-06-12.09.10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Southern Graces!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21108\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/speednetworking2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21108\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/speednetworking2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Speed Networking\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Speed Networking[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Speed Networking at Beaufort Networking (Feb 5) at the Quality Inn at Town Center (Garden Room). This was a great networking opportunity to make a lot of connections in a short amount of time. If you missed it, we hope you will join us at another one of our events.</p>', 'The Chamber Corner for Feb. 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-feb-12th-18th', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:37:54', '2015-02-13 03:37:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21106', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21110, 4, '2015-02-12 22:39:28', '2015-02-13 03:39:28', 'By Karen Natoli\r\n\r\nOne early morning many years ago, Debbie Slayzk and her friend Julie, came up to me on the beach at Fripp Island, while I was looking for sea turtle tracks. Since I was involved in the program, and Debbie had an interest in the sea turtles, we engaged in conversation. Debbie and her daughter Sarah, have always loved the nature aspect that Fripp has to offer, and they hoped they would someday own a beach home, and also knew\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21112\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/News-karen-natoli-photo-2014.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-21112\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/News-karen-natoli-photo-2014-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Karen Natoli\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Karen Natoli[/caption]\r\n\r\nit would have to be on Fripp Island. Everything is timing, and the time was now right for Debbie, a single mom, to move from Charlotte, NC, and come to her pursue her dream. She accepted a position in Beaufort SC, as part of the health care program of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Now it was it time to complete the mission, for a working family, to own a beach house.\r\n\r\nDebbie rented a home on Fripp for a time, where Sarah spent her summers, while on college break. Then when the time was right for Debbie to consider purchasing a home, the next step was to call her old Fripp Island, turtle friend, and realtor, at Fripp Island Real Estate, Karen Natoli. I showed Debbie and Sarah many properties on Fripp over the weeks and months to follow, this is a big decision, so it is a process, and one I am very familiar with. While they wanted a house on the beach, it just wasn’t in there budget.\r\n\r\nFripp Island has many facets, such as the salt marsh, which produces numerous amounts of food for all of it’s inhabitants, including Egrets, Herons, Clapper Rails, song birds, Wood Storks, Osprey, Eagles and more and of course for all of us Shrimp loving folks, we know that this is, as one of my friends once said, it is “A wondrous place” and Debbie and Sarah knew that too.\r\n\r\nBack in late winter/early spring of 2014, HGTV contacted Wayne Zerler at Fripp Island Real Estate. When we grasped the reality of what Zerler was saying, we at Fripp Island Real Estate, were psyched. When they came to film in June last year, our 4 day journey began, with getting to the task of filming the story that finds Debbie and Sarah a beach house on Fripp Island, that fits their budget. No secrets revealed here, stay tuned for more, as you see the whole story unfold!\r\n\r\nDebbie and I will see the show for the first time, by ourselves, so that we can laugh and have fun with it. Sarah is away at school, so hopefully she will have time to watch the show in NC. We plan to have her on the phone during the show, so that we can all be together and share the experience that was probably the GREATEST experience to date, certainly of my lifetime, next to marrying my husband. On behalf of Debbie, Sarah and myself, to all the folks at HGTV, thanks for coming to Fripp, for being such a delight to work with, for keeping us fueled with food and drinks, and encouragement. I know Fripp Island Real Estate is as thrilled as is Fripp Island Resort is to have had the good fortune of HGTV coming to our special place, we call home. To everyone on Fripp Island, we thank you! To the crew we worked with, the camera people, sound folks, and organizers of our time, a BIG thank you! Lastly to our super producer, “JC”, who always made us look good, and kept us focused, I will always remember, as the next scene was ready to be recorded, his magic words, in Brooklynese,  “IN 3, 2, 1 Shoot”!', 'Living in flip flops on Fripp Island, SC', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'living-in-flip-flops-on-fripp-island-sc', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:40:28', '2015-02-13 03:40:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21110', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21114, 4, '2015-02-12 22:48:32', '2015-02-13 03:48:32', 'The 26th Annual Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Annual Valentine Ball was a smashing success! Over 600 people attended this year’s black tie fundraising event which was chaired by Dr. Andy and Laura Beall and Dr. D.J. and Ryan Christian (Ryan).  The “Winter Garden” theme had the second floor of the LifeFit building sparkling, and the 17 South band kept the dance floor full to the end! Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised nearly $4.5 million for the not-for-profit hospital. Proceeds from this year’s event will help finance the renovation and much-needed expansion of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the second floor of the hospital.  The new unit will be able to accommodate 50% more patients, equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac monitors, lift equipment, and special ICU beds.  It will also include thoughtfully designed family consultation and waiting rooms.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly and Paul Nurnberg</strong></p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"21115,21116,21117,21119,21120,21121,21122,21123,21124,21125,21126,21127,21128,21129,21130,21131,21132,21133,21134,21135,21136,21137,21138,21139\"]', 'Cupid hits the bullseye with new ICU', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cupid-hits-the-bullseye-with-new-icu', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:51:49', '2015-02-13 03:51:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21114', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21141, 4, '2015-02-12 22:56:51', '2015-02-13 03:56:51', 'Island Girls Night Out was held at Modern Jewelers, Indigo Gallery and ‘M’ Home and Garden on Wednesday, Feb 4th.  It was a wonderful night for networking and making new friends, and we had over 100 women come out to enjoy fabulous food and great shopping. Thanks to Brenn Chiaviello, the Kitchen at Newpoint and Saltus for all the fabulous food, and lets not forget the prizes – altogether businesses donated 27 great door prizes.  Thanks to all the fun women who came out for the party and all the hard work that was given by our three host’s. To donate prizes or for more details about upcoming events, contact Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684. Prize winners at Island Girls Night Out:\r\n\r\nNancy Loeagr – Beaufort Lands End Kayak Tours\r\nCarol Wenzel Lulu Burgess Gift Card\r\nWendy Decargav – Green Fish Gallery Gift Card\r\nThersa Karlyn – Nuances Gift Card\r\nSusan Price – The Kitchen Gift Card\r\nKerri Taylor – Guys and Dolls Gift Card\r\nLeigh Wolfson – Coastal Carolina Reiki\r\nCece Boyne – The Craftseller Gift Card\r\nJudy Klawe – Reflections Ring\r\nMargaret Messer – Indigo Gift Card\r\nCarolyn Ross – Its Me Fashions Necklace\r\nSue Simmons – Nuances Gift Card\r\nKathy Dryden – Modern Jewlers Necklace\r\nSherry Sudek – Hot Head Gift Card\r\nSherri Gardner – Beufort Film Festival two passes\r\nCarol Sherratt – Wind It Up Gift Card\r\nLeslee Beasley – New Beginnings earrings\r\nRenata Booth – Fordham Market Necklace\r\nJennifer Ray – Mary Kay Gift Card\r\nCathy Powell – Mary Kay Gift Card\r\nKathy Adams– Mary Kay Gift Card\r\nDonnie Cranston– Mary Kay Gift Card\r\nCindy Newman– Mary Kay Gift Card\r\nDebbie Clany– Mary Kay Gift Card\r\nKathleen Linn – Cats Dogs Gift Certiicate\r\nCathy McGill – Pinnacle Gift Card\r\nKaren Thomas – Modern Jewelrs Necklace\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21142,21143,21144,21145,21146,21147,21148,21149,21150,21151,21152,21153,21154,21155,21156\"]', 'Ladies mix, mingle and win at Island Girls Night Out', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladies-mix-mingle-and-win-at-island-girls-night-out', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:56:51', '2015-02-13 03:56:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21141', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21158, 4, '2015-02-12 22:59:10', '2015-02-13 03:59:10', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A preview of “Iolanta” and “Bluebeard’s Castle” by The Met at the USCB Center for the Arts</strong>\r\nWednesday, February 25, at 1 p.m.</p>\r\nBy Alan Schuster\r\n\r\nFirst up on-stage for the two one-act performances will be Tchiakovsky’s “Iolanta” which becomes a unique and challenging role for the dynamic diva, Anna Netrebko. Iolanta is blind. Equally distinctive is Bela Bartok’s chilling and intriguingly-crafted “Bluebeard’s Castle” which takes place in a gloomy castle with seven locked doors and only two singing characters on stage throughout the act. Mariusz Trelinski, the artistic director for these dramatic presentations, defines them this way: “Both are very black and white, partly because they have to do with darkness and light, and partly because these backgrounds allow their female protagonists to stand out.”\r\n\r\nIolanta, born blind,  is a beautiful princess whose protective father, King Rene, has placed her in the loving care of  servants in a secluded garden. Not only blind, she has never been made aware of the meaning of sight. One day, Rene arrives with a doctor who thinks that Iolanta can be cured, but only if she is told of her disability. Rene says no.\r\n\r\nRobert, her future husband by an arranged engagement, arrives with his friend Vaudemont. When they see Iolanta, Robert doesn’t realize that she is his betrothed and besides, he is in love with someone else.\r\n\r\nVaudemont, however, is entranced by her beauty. Later when he asks her to give him a red rose as a keepsake and Iolanta hands him a white one twice, he realizes that she is blind. René overhears Vaudémont talking to her and is furious with him for revealing the secret to her. With no will of her own, Iolanta doesn’t even know if she wants to have sight. When the doctor tells Rene that only by awakening her desire to see can a change be possible, Rene finally agrees. The treatment works and Iolanta gains sight and Rene consents to her marriage to Vaudemont. But sight doesn’t bring Iolanta her expected deliverance. Now she can’t believe that the people she loves look the way they do. But her love for Vaudémont and the wedding ceremony subdue her fears.\r\n\r\nDuke Bluebeard and his new wife Judith has come to live with him in his castle. She’s aware of terrifying rumors about him and even fears that she may never be able to leave, yet she decides to go forward. They enter the castle and Judith confesses her love for Bluebeard, believing that it will help lighten up his gloomy existence. She repeats her profession of love, insisting that the locked doors to seven rooms in a huge, dark hall must be opened. The first one is a torture chamber, the second an armory. These rooms terrify her. The next doors conceal a treasury and a garden. Then Bluebeard shows her a window to his empire, with ruins and blood everywhere: on lands, weapons, flowers, jewels. But she doesn’t want to yield to Bluebeard who says, “Love me” and “Ask no questions.”\r\n\r\nInstead, she pleads for him to open up to her, and reveal his inner self and fears. She firmly demands that the remaining two doors be opened. The sixth door, which conceals a sea of tears, is where Judith reaches the limit of knowledge, leaving only the final door. Behind it is a space beyond life where Bluebeard has concealed his three previous wives. Bluebeard explains that he found the first at sunrise, the second at noon, and the third at sunset. Judith, his fourth, was found at midnight, and will now become queen over them. She passes through the door and joins them, becoming a part of Bluebeard’s space forever as the door closes.\r\n\r\nReviews of earlier performances by the N.Y. Times and Wall Street Journal include these comments. “Tchiakovsky’s music for Iolanta is wistful, tremulous and full of yearning... Ms. Netrebko communicates through her bittersweet singing, yet with flashes of vocal intensity” (NYT). “Ms. Netrebko embraced the title role with inchoate longings with full-throated fervor...Tenor Piotr Beczala sang Vaudemont with pure exuberant sweetness.” (WSJ).\r\n\r\nAbout “Bluebeard”, the NYT writes that soprano Nadja Michael “brings a strong, bright voice and visceral intensity to Judith. The bass, Mikhail Petrenko...has a grainy, villainous sound that mostly captures Bluebeard’s twisted malevolence. As for the WSJ’s take: “The warmth and richness of Najda Michael’s soprano and her sensuous movements seem to beat fruitlessly against the hard-edged cruelty of the castle rooms, each more devastating than the last. The orchestra, under Valerie Gergiev, is like a fierce animal.”\r\n\r\nPlease note 12:30 starting time. Both operas are staged in 1940s settings. All seats are general admission. Adults, $20; OLLI members, $18; Students, $10. Or order online at  www.uscbcenterfor thearts.com. Box office opens at 11:30 a.m.: 843-521-4145.', 'Double Feature Operas Live in HD', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'double-feature-operas-live-in-hd', '', '', '2015-02-12 22:59:49', '2015-02-13 03:59:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21158', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21161, 4, '2015-02-12 23:10:30', '2015-02-13 04:10:30', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Annual grants reception unites donors, grantees and guests from across the Southern Lowcountry</em></p>\r\nCoastal Community Foundation, a grant making institution dedicated to serving coastal South Carolina, today announced that The Beaufort Fund, an endowed grant making fund managed by the Foundation, awarded $656,670 to 60 nonprofits. Members of the Southern Lowcountry community gathered at an annual reception on Friday, February 6th honoring grantees at the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s Maritime Center. The reception brought together many guests, including Mayor Billy Keyserling of Beaufort and State Representative Weston J. Newton, to celebrate the success of grantees from across the region.\r\n\r\n“The Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation once again brought out the best in the charities of the Lowcountry,” explained George Stevens, President/CEO of Coastal Community Foundation. “We saw partnerships and collaboration across the philanthropic landscape, from donors to nonprofits to volunteers.  The web of interactions defies simple categories as arts organizations partnered with food banks, hospitals with early childhood literacy programs, and so on.  It was truly an ecosystem’s worth of positive partnerships.”\r\n\r\nThose partnerships were apparent during the reception program, as Coastal Community Foundation staff members Richard Hendry, Ali Titus and Gloria Duryea highlighted unexpected connections between grantees. For example, Clemson University Extension Services in Colleton County runs a program on healthy eating for families that is operated in conjunction with Lowcountry Food Bank. Lowcountry Food Bank also partners with YMCA of Beaufort County, helping to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to children participating in the YMCA’s afterschool programs. One of the YMCA’s many afterschool program sites is hosted by Agape Family Life Center of Jasper County. Agape also partners with Antioch Educational Center to offer a computer class program.\r\n\r\nCoastal Community Foundation is proud to support the important services provided by these and countless other organizations through The Beaufort Fund. Since its founding in 1998, The Beaufort Fund has awarded nearly $7 million in grants to local organizations across Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Grants are recommended by a diverse committee of community leaders drawn from across the four counties.\r\n\r\n<em>For more information about The Beaufort Fund, contact Program Officer Ali Titus at Ali@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org. To learn more about supporting Coastal Community Foundation’s work in the Southern Lowcountry, reach out to Director of Development Steffanie Dohn at Steffanie@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org.</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>List of 2015 Grantees</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">•  Agape Family Life Center\r\n•  Alzheimer’s Family Services, Greater Beaufort\r\n•  American Red Cross\r\n•  Antioch Educational Center\r\n•  Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\r\n•  Beaufort County First Steps\r\n•  Beaufort County Open Land Trust\r\n•  Blackville Community Development Corporation\r\n•  Born To Read\r\n•  Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry\r\n•  Camp Wildwood\r\n•  Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation\r\n•  CAPA: Child Abuse Prevention Association\r\n•  Church of the Harvest Apostolic\r\n•  Circle of Hope Ministries\r\n•  Clemson University Extension Services\r\n•  Coastal Conservation League\r\n•  CODA: Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse\r\n•  Colleton Center\r\n•  Colleton County First Steps\r\n•  Colleton County Arts Council\r\n•  Colleton Memorial Library - Children’s Department\r\n•  COSY - Collaborative Organization of Services to Youth\r\n•  Franciscan Center\r\n•  Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic\r\n•  Hampton County First Steps\r\n•  Hampton County Literacy Council\r\n•  Hampton Friends of the Arts\r\n•  HELP of Beaufort\r\n•  Hope Haven of the Lowcountry\r\n•  Jacksonboro Community Center\r\n•  Jasper County Council on Aging\r\n•  Jasper County Hunger-Free Zone\r\n•  Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry\r\n•  Little Red Dog Foundation\r\n•  Lowcountry Food Bank\r\n•  Low Country Habitat for Humanity\r\n•  Lowcountry Legal Volunteers\r\n•  Lowcountry Open Land Trust\r\n•  Meals on Wheels – Bluffton/Hilton Head\r\n•  Med-I-Assist Bluffton\r\n•  Memory Matters\r\n•  NAMI Beaufort County\r\n•  Neighborhood Outreach Connection\r\n•  Nemours Wildlife Foundation\r\n•  New Destiny Center\r\n•  Palmetto Project\r\n•  Planned Parenthood Health Systems\r\n•  Ronald McDonald Charities/CareMobile\r\n•  Salvation Army of Beaufort\r\n•  Second Helpings\r\n•  Sheldon Township Med-I-Assist\r\n•  South Carolina Environmental Law Project\r\n•  South Carolina Literacy Task Force\r\n•  St. John A.M.E. Church\r\n•  Teach for America South Carolina\r\n•  Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation\r\n•  Under One Roof\r\n•  Volunteers in Medicine\r\n•  YMCA of Beaufort County</p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"21173,21172,21171,21170,21169,21168,21167,21166,21165,21164,21163,21162\"]', 'The Beaufort Fund awards $656,000+ to local nonprofits', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufort-fund-awards-656000-to-local-nonprofits', '', '', '2015-02-12 23:10:30', '2015-02-13 04:10:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21161', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21176, 4, '2015-02-15 10:33:52', '2015-02-15 15:33:52', 'On the morning of February 13, 2015, Battery Creek High School Officials notified Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office School Resource Officers of a possible incident of a student in possession of a handgun on school property.  The Sheriff\'s Office conducted an investigation into the incident and identified a juvenile student had in fact been in possession of two handguns and one knife in the parking lot area, prior to school starting.  The weapons were recovered later in the day off of school property by a student, who found them in his vehicle.  It appears the weapons were stored in the student\'s vehicle without his knowledge or consent.  Preliminary investigation revealed the handguns and knife were never brought into the school building and there were no threats of violence to other students or school staff conveyed by the juvenile.  The juvenile will be petitioned to the Family Court for charges to be determined relating to the possession of weapons on school property.  The investigation is ongoing.', 'Weapons on school property incident at Battery Creek High School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weapons-on-school-property-incident-at-battery-creek-high-school', '', '', '2015-02-15 10:33:52', '2015-02-15 15:33:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21176', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21178, 4, '2015-02-19 20:41:20', '2015-02-20 01:41:20', '<strong>Beaufort High School baseball clinic</strong>\r\n\r\nWill you please announce information about the Beaufort High School Baseball Clinic in next week’s Island News (and the week after that too, if possible)? Participants will receive instruction on fielding, hitting, pitching, and base running from the Beaufort High School coaching staff and current members of the BHS varsity baseball team. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-14; players will split into appropriate age groups. Camp participants are required to bring their own equipment (gloves, cleats, bat, hat, and helmet) and water bottle. In the event of inclement weather, a make-up day will be scheduled. Applications will be available at the field on the day of the clinic. It will be held Saturday, February 21 at Beaufort High School Baseball Field from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Ages 8-14 welcome. The clinic fee will be $50.00. Questions? Contact Keith Riley at riley1995@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fellowship concert at church on St. Helena</strong>\r\n\r\nBethesda Christian Fellowship of 32 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina invites you to a Fellowship Concert featuring: The Kirk Choir of Sea Island Presbyterian Church and The Voices of Victory on Sunday, February 22, 2015 4:00PM at Bethesda Christian Fellowship. This event is free to the public. Come, worship with us. We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact the Church at (843) 838-4410.\r\n\r\n<strong>Learn efforts to conserve natural resources</strong>\r\n\r\nThe migratory birds that flock to the Lowcountry depend on critical habitat both here &amp; many thousands of miles away. Learn about efforts to conserve natural resources in SC &amp; as distant as Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Columbian Andes &amp; the Amazon.  Fripp Audubon &amp; Naturally Fripp Community Wildlife Habitat host The Nature Conservancy’s SC Executive Director Mark Robertson &amp; wildlife biologist Jerry Touval, Thurs, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Fripp Island Community Centre. Free presentation &amp; free pass at Fripp gate. Meet ‘n’ Greet, 6 p.m.—please bring small plate of nibbles to share. Contact Pat Cotter patrck.r.cotter@gmail.com &amp; visit www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\n<strong>Homecoming 2015 at Riverview Baptist</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin Riverview Baptist Church for their annual Homecoming titled “He’s Still Jesus” on March 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. There will be special music by Sweetgrass Angels, Pat &amp; Robert Claxton, Tara &amp; Travis Moore, and Riverview Youth Choir and special Guest Amanda Bonds from the Savannah River Association. The message will be given by Pastor Leon Meadows.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free mandatory safety training for SC hunters</strong>\r\n\r\nOne-day Hunter Safety Education course/test taught by expert outdoorsman—you need this for SC hunting lic. if you are resident or non-res. born after June 30, 1979 (optional for all others). Young hunters &amp; families welcome! Moose Lodge #1855, 350 Broad River Blvd., Bft, SC 29906; Sat., Mar. 7th, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.—FREE food/drinks by Parris Island Rod &amp; Gun Club (or bring own). Pass test, get temporary Hunter Ed. Card. Call instructor Danny Vinson NOW, 843-812-1984. SC DNR Hunter Education is dedicated to safe enjoyment of our outdoors. Participants learn firearm &amp; bow safety, fieldcraft, responsibility &amp; ethics afield, wildlife identification &amp; conservation. Visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/hunted.html for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Battery Creek High School Open House</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us to learn more about Battery Creek High School’s academic programs.  The open house will be on March 12, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Refreshments and Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and School Choice Meeting and Event: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.). During the evening, representatives from each of BCHS’s hallmark programs will be on hand to showcase our school’s offerings including MCJROTC/military science, aviation and aeronautical engineering, health science, and the arts. We will also feature our new career and technology education program’s expansion to include new courses in agricultural and bio systems science, culinary arts and welding. You don’t want to miss this event!\r\n\r\n<strong>Port Royal Soft Shell Crab Festival in April</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County will celebrate the 12th anniversary of its Soft Shell Crab Festival on Saturday, April 18, from noon – 5 p.m. on Paris Avenue in cool, coastal, far from ordinary Port Royal, SC. The festival is free and open to all. It will feature a variety of eclectic cuisine in addition to the Lowcountry’s soft shell crabs prepared in a variety of styles by area chefs. In addition to live music, there will be an all-ages cornhole tournament, a kids’ zone entertainment area, a craft/artisan fair and a car show by Beaufort’s Classic Car &amp; Truck Club. The festival will also feature Port Royal’s annual Crab Race where approximately 5,000 rubber crabs are “adopted” by individuals for $10.00 each. Proceeds from the Crab Race benefit the Rotary Clubs of Beaufort, which support several charitable causes. To adopt a crab and learn more about the charities, visit www.Port RoyalCrabRace.com. For more information about the Soft Shell Crab Festival, visit www.oldvillageportroyal.com or call (843) 592-2356.', 'What To Do the week of Feb. 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-feb-19th-25th', '', '', '2015-02-19 20:41:20', '2015-02-20 01:41:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21178', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21180, 4, '2015-02-19 20:45:12', '2015-02-20 01:45:12', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nI have had dogs all my life but my current level of overbearing involvement began when we adopted my son’s first dog, Dave. He was the first dog that joined the family as an adult, the rest were puppies. With puppies I knew to start them off right from the very beginning--good food, consistent training and lots and lots of love. Save for the occasional beagle predilection to adventure afar, my early dogs were a breeze.\r\n\r\nDave spent his first year on a chain with little to no interaction with humans. He was emaciated, parasite infested, without any good dog manners and as my neighbor said, leaning over the fence to examine our new acquisition, “not much to look at”. He was, however, grateful, eager to please and my son loved him immediately, scroungy as he was. Me, I had to warm up.\r\n\r\nAround that same time Drs. Pitcairn and Billingsworth made news with the novel concept of feeding dogs what they were meant to eat--real food, raw food and raw meaty bones. I contacted Dr. Pitcairn, who wasn’t famous yet and was eager to share his message, and became his mentee. With his coaching and with a diet of real proteins, real fruits and vegetables Dave rather quickly snapped into a model of good dog health. His coat grew out, became shiny, he lost that wet carpet funk, ear goo and parasites and he began to settle into his new life feeling better than he ever had before, with a sparkle in his eye and spring to his step. The only thing he refused to eat was Jerusalem artichokes, but I don’t really hold that against him.\r\n\r\nGood dog manners were another matter. Having lived in deplorable conditions out of doors during his formative months, we had some catch up to do in terms of where to pee (not on the carpet, please) and the development of trust from which we could work on a solid recall, a few basic commands (sit, wait, down, with me). This was a decade before the dog soul crushing training concept of controlling dominance and that “alpha” crap became a thing, so with common sense and a little fine-tuning from Ian Dunbar and Patricia McConnell’s training philosophies we slowly came to a place of understanding in a positive, reward-based daily program. While Dave never was much to look at in terms of “what breed is that?” (he’s a brown), he became a vital member of the household and lived a long, healthy life.\r\n\r\nWhy am I recounting this? To let you know that it IS possible to have THE best pet ever with very little effort, a lot of common sense and some hardcore targeted love. You can start any time in a dog’s lifetime and achieve positive effects. How about today? My time in the Lowcountry has been spent helping other inveterate dog lovers achieve a level of understanding that it IS all about what we eat, that food IS medicine, that good health IS NOT something Dr. Whitecoat sells you in yearly vaccinations and drugs, drugs, drugs but is something that happens every day, at home. Good dog manners are the same thing. It’s between you and your dog, not your dog and his trainer. All dogs want to cooperate and especially with the human he loves the most.\r\n\r\nTo those of you who have changed the way you go about the business of pet management, who feed real food, who truly advocate for your Best Friend, say “no” to Dr. Whitecoat, who have spent some time Googling before automatically accepting the next best drug, who have worked to develop that special love bond, I admire and applaud you (and so does your dog). For those who think that cheap Big Box store food is just fine, who run to the vet for medicine fixes every whipstitch, and who believe Neanderthal training practices are the way to go, I wish you all the luck in the world.\r\n\r\nMany thanks to all of you who have allowed your Best Friends to become my Best Friends, too. Please keep in touch. And, with full credit to Douglas Adams, so long and thanks for all the….dogs.', 'Borrowing from the Hitchhiker Trilogy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'borrowing-from-the-hitchhiker-trilogy', '', '', '2015-02-19 20:45:12', '2015-02-20 01:45:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21180', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21182, 4, '2015-02-19 20:51:28', '2015-02-20 01:51:28', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nWell, it’s long over due, but we’re going to do it this week. Another visit with Chenin Blanc. A white grape variety that can do great things, and, yet, we seem to keep missing it. And its wines. Obviously all my fault. I guess I just gravitate toward other wines more often. But, every time I do get some Chenin Blanc in my glass, I remember how nice it is and how good its wines are. And how wonderful these wines are with certain foods. My fault, but today we fix it. A bit.\r\n\r\nThe theory on the origins of this grape claims it comes from the Loire Valley, in western France. Supposedly, Chenin Blanc originated in the Anjou area of this river valley, in the ninth century,  and traveled west to the Tours area by the fifteenth century. Chenin Blanc was established as the main white variety of Loire Valley wines by the sixteenth century. DNA tests have shown that Chenin Blanc is an offspring of Savagnin, a variety from the Jura area of southern France. Sauvignon Blanc is also from Savagnin, so Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are cousins. How sweet! When growing, Chenin buds early and ripens mid- to late in the harvest year. In the Loire Valley, in warmer years, it can produce wines with great complexity and finesse. We are going to look at what it can do in this area, because, here in its homeland, it produces extraordinary dry (“sec”), off-dry (“demi-sec”), doux (sweet, “mousseux”) and sparkling (“pétillant”) wines. Specifically, we’re going to learn about Vouvray. A perfect example of what Chenin Blanc can do and why it is considered the most versatile of all white varieties.\r\n\r\nVouvray is a town located in the Touraine district (the part of the Loire River Valley around the city of Tours). In addition, Vouvray is an AC that is given exclusively to Chenin Blanc wines from the town. (Technically, it’s almost exclusively Chenin. Tiny amounts of a white grape called Arbois can also be called Vouvray, but I’m still waiting to see and taste one. There or here.) Grape growing and winemaking has existed in Vouvray since the Middle Ages. Many of the vineyards were maintained by local monasteries. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the Dutch merchants who shipped their goods on the Loire River maintained many vine plantings. Grapes were collected from all over Touraine and mass produced as Vouvray wines for shipping to England, Paris and Rotterdam. Many wines cellars in the valley were built into caves that had been formed by excavating for stones for all the chateaux up and down the river. (These chateaux were summer residences for much of the French royal family - close enough to Paris to keep in touch, cooler during hot summer months than Paris, and far enough away from the Dukes of Burgundy to be left alone. Political and creature comforts.)  Most of the vineyards of Vouvray are planted on a plateau and are south-facing, towards the river. The harvest in Vouvray can often be the last in all of France. And, it can be very labor-intensive. The grapes are picked by hand, sometimes with three or more passes through a vineyard. Picking individual ripe grapes, not bunches.\r\n\r\nThere are over a million cases of Vouvray produced every year. Traditionally, most of these wines are made with little added to them. Stainless steel fermentation and bottled early, with no barrel aging. These wines are characterized by their grapes’ natural acidity. A Vouvray with high acids levels, meaning mostly drier, can age for ten years or more. These wines have flavors of honey, honeydew and other melons, quince, nuts, ginger, fig, apples, passionfruit, pears, peaches, mild grasses, white tea, apple blossoms, orange blossoms, jasmine,  and white flowers.\r\n\r\nFor our Vouvray this week, we have one brand new one. To add to the other four we have already. This new one is Rue de Perle. Literally translated as “Pearl Street.” Rue de Perle is a negociant firm, meaning they buy many of the grapes with which they make their wines. But, they have the advantage of not having to use grapes that aren’t good enough - not ripe enough or whatever. Their Vouvray is one hundred percent Chenin Blanc. It has soft fig and crisp pear flavors. Also hints of ginger with green apple notes. White peach and citrus and, the best, a soft honey. This is a very beautifully balanced wine, with plenty of acidity to support all its flavors. Think of it with Asian flavors, like soy sauce, sushi, lemongrass, lime, coriander. Try it with some spiciness too! Thai or Mexican. And poultry dinners - roasted chicken, turkey. Veal in white sauces. Seafood in mild sauces. And sharp cheeses - gruyere, aged cheddar, brie and camembert. And, one of my favorites with a Vouvray? Pesto. Totally atypical, but it works. For $12.99. So, maybe Chenin Blanc is a pretty versatile grape, afterall. And its Vouvray wines. Enjoy.', 'The most versatile of all grapes? ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-most-versatile-of-all-grapes', '', '', '2015-02-19 20:51:28', '2015-02-20 01:51:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21182', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21184, 4, '2015-02-19 20:53:28', '2015-02-20 01:53:28', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\n\r\nIt should have occurred to me at an earlier age that my path would be tattered with a few twists, turns and the occasional thorn-laden thicket. Life on more than one occasion has generously afforded me the opportunity to settle into a more normal existence. A comfortable couch of conformity. However, normal isn’t a flattering fit, and conforming gives me wrinkles. I seem to insist on doing the ill-advised, the best-nots and the really should nots. I have learned a thing or two about myself, my limits and my tolerance for discomfort. Apparently I have yet to master traditional habitudes of adulthood.\r\n\r\nOften women talk of motherly maturity. That somewhat instantaneous enlightenment that comes from having a child. This “shining” of sorts passed right over me like the Sunday offering plate. The birth of my sweet little one brought about tremendous gifts, but instant enlightenment or profound wisdom has yet to join me for coffee. Some days it seems as though my intellect has dropped a degree or two. I am one who takes considerable pride in presenting a faux front of formidable ability. I am  hesitant to admit that working full time, caring for a mirrored-miniature, and attempting to maintain an acceptable level of self maintenance isn’t a walk among the roses. It is, however, a walk I thoroughly enjoy.\r\n\r\nAs if owning a small business and raising a small family isn’t enough to cause a small panic, I am once again dancing in the rain of real estate development. Delightful as the world of small business ownership certainly is, the ins- and all too assiduous outs of real estate lure my interest as effectively as red-velvet flavored anything. I find the implicit rule of one career per person eluding at best.\r\n\r\n“Pick a desk Cherimie, and sit still.” Those prophetic words of my sweet second grade teacher resonate quite well. She did everything within the legal limits to keep me in one studious position. She was the first of many to travel that path of futility. One desk simply did not suit. Life has a way of repeating itself.\r\n\r\nWatching the revitalizing breath rise in a sleeping community brings me joy.  Late nights, early mornings and action packed days, but joy nonetheless. Filling vacant land with vibrant life rivals watching daytime television any day of the week. Once again, I am walking sidewalks that will soon giggle and crossing streets poised to guide families home. I am unlocking doors that will open new chapters for many. My days are hectic, my slumber baited, and my hopes grand.\r\n\r\nHaving two careers isn’t popular and somedays it feels impossible. However, raising a family, running a business and revitalizing a community is my cup of sweet tea... sitting quaintly on as many desks as needed.', 'Pick a desk Cherimie, and sit still', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pick-a-desk-cherimie-and-sit-still', '', '', '2015-02-19 20:53:28', '2015-02-20 01:53:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21184', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21186, 4, '2015-02-19 20:56:15', '2015-02-20 01:56:15', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nSomewhere in Beaufort is a woman named Pam who is my Doppelganger.\r\n\r\nIf you don’t know what a Doppelganger is then you never watched the Television show  “How I met your mother.” So I will enlighten you. Originally a German word for double ghost, the term has morphed into a new definition which is “your twin or double”. According to some folks, everyone has a Doppelganger on this earth.\r\n\r\nI know that I have a doppelganger because ever since I moved here people have called me Pam. It happens all the time.  I will be at the produce section of the grocery store and people come up and start talking to me. “Hi Pam”  they say and I turn and say, “No, my name is Lee”.\r\n\r\nSome people grab a friend or spouse. “Doesn’t she look just like Pam?”  And the two of them will study my face to see how alike or different I am from Pam.  Of course, the question fills my brain. “Is she ten years younger or older than me? Is this a compliment?”  When they say things like, “No the nose is different.” I find myself grabbing my nose as if to say “Is something wrong with my nose?”\r\n\r\nThere are those people who look at me as if I am having a senior moment. “Maybe poor Pam has forgotten her name!” I try to assure them. “No really, my name is Lee but people tell me all the time that I look like Pam.”\r\n\r\nI have also been at crowded gatherings like the symphony where total strangers wave to me “Hi Pam”.\r\n\r\nI just nod and wave. Why  bother to explain. My husband shakes his head at my complacency at being called Pam. When it first started,  I would ignore people because I assumed that they were talking to someone else. Poor Pam. She has gotten a reputation now for being quite the snob. I wonder if Pam is out there getting called Lee and ignoring people too or responding,  “Not Lee, my name is Pam.”\r\n\r\nSome part of me wonders if maybe Pam is my actual twin and we got separated at birth. I always thought I was adopted, but my mother assured me that she would not have adopted a child when she already had a four year old, a three year old and another child who had just turned one. Maybe my parents gave my twin away because they had too many children?\r\n\r\nNow I am curious. I have to get introduced to Pam. So Pam, if you get a chance to read this article. Drop me a line.  My email is Nowwhat.LeeScott@gmail.com.\r\n\r\nI would love to meet my Doppelganger.', 'My Doppelganger?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'my-doppelganger', '', '', '2015-02-19 20:56:42', '2015-02-20 01:56:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21186', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21189, 4, '2015-02-19 21:00:57', '2015-02-20 02:00:57', 'By Hall Sumner\r\n\r\nAndrew Thrasher makes an interesting case for there being a new market barometer in town.  So long, Dr. Copper and hello, Semiconductors:\r\n\r\n<em>\"There used to be a belief on Wall Street that copper had a Ph.D. in economics since it was often used as a barometer for the economy and often the market. Traders would look for divergences between the copper and the equity markets for signs of potential danger. If Dr. Copper began to weaken it was believed that the stock market would soon follow. While this may have been the case at one point we would argue it no longer is today or has been for a few years now.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Copper in our opinion has been replaced by technology, specifically semiconductors. The market seems to be much more focused on the happenings of Silicon Valley rather than Milwaukee or Detroit. While the industrial sector still remains a large piece of our economy it no longer is the driver of growth. At least that’s what price action has been telling us. It seems Copper has been expelled while the semiconductors step to the front of the class.\"</em>\r\n\r\nSeems logical and the charts are compelling.  So, what should we do with this information?  Follow the lead of Semiconductors, right? Perhaps, this relationship lasts 3 years; perhaps, it lasts 30 years.  The problem is that we won’t know until after the fact that the market has moved from Semiconductors on to the next leading indicator.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, what if the lag of a given market barometer is 9-12 months on average.  We suspect that this is another one of those market tendencies that sounds great in theory, have some truth to them, but are pretty tough to implement from a portfolio management perspective.  How does this approach to risk management differ from the previous approach of reliance upon Copper (or now Semiconductors)?\r\n\r\nRather than hoping that a relationship between a given commodity or sector to the broad market persists in the future, we believe relative strength can help dictate allocations.  Admittedly, rather than being early to take defensive action, you will be somewhat late (by definition, a trend following strategy like relative strength never gets out at the exact top).  However, if a relative strength strategy is designed to help mitigate some of the downside risk in major bear markets with the objective of attempting to avoid the problem of a market barometer completely failing from time to time, doesn’t that make more sense?\r\n\r\n<em>The relative strength strategy is NOT a guarantee. There may be times where all investments and strategies are unfavorable and depreciate in value. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Dorsey, Wright and Associates, Inc., and provided to you by Wells Fargo Advisors and Hall Sumner, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC, 211 Scott Street, (843) 524-1114. Wells Fargo Advisors did not assist in the preparation of this article, and its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.  CAR 0115-02940</em>', 'In lieu of market barometers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-lieu-of-market-barometers', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:00:57', '2015-02-20 02:00:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21189', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21191, 4, '2015-02-19 21:04:36', '2015-02-20 02:04:36', 'Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) has released her long awaited second anthology, WEBE Gullah/Geechee Cultural Capital &amp; Collaboration Anthology. This is a historic work that details interdisciplinary research within the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Ethnography, anthropology, <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COMMUNITY-Gullah_Geechee.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21192\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COMMUNITY-Gullah_Geechee-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY Gullah_Geechee\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" /></a>science, history, and literary reflections and analysis all come to life from these pages. They not only provide the history of the formation of Gullah/Geechee culture, but focus on the issues of leveraging cultural capital in the current human rights movement of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. This anthology tells the living story of the Gullah/Geechee. Disya da who WEBE!\r\n\r\nTrue Uhuru Books in North Charleston, SC will host a special “Gullah/Geechee Read In” and book signing with Queen Quet on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 3 pm. Following this, a “Gullah/Geechee Read In” and lecture by Queen Quet will take place at the St. Helena Branch Library on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 6 pm. Both events are FREE! Email GullGeeCo@aol.com for more details.\r\n\r\nQueen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) is a native of St. Helena and Polowana Islands, SC where her family’s Gullah/Geechee roots stem from. She is a computer scientist, mathematician, environmentalist, preservationist, historian, and author that has been nationally honored as a living legend. This is the second anthology that she has compiled on the history and cultural heritage of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Those that have read the award winning anthology,”The Legacy of Ibo Landing: Gullah Roots of African American Culture” that Queen Quet compiled have long awaited this book which is a companion to it. Queen Quet has written a series of Gullah/Geechee history books entitled “Gullah/Geechee: Africa’s Seeds in the Winds of the Diaspora.” This anthology takes the readers from the pages of those books to a call for collaboration and into a process of how to respectfully engage with the communities in the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Disya ain drylongson, disya de one bout Gullah/Geechee wha hunnuh wan kno!', 'Queen Quet, Chieftess of the  Gullah/Geechee Nation releases  “WEBE Gullah/Geechee: Cultural Capital & Collaboration Anthology”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'queen-quet-chieftess-of-the-gullahgeechee-nation-releases-webe-gullahgeechee-cultural-capital-collaboration-anthology', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:04:36', '2015-02-20 02:04:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21191', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21194, 4, '2015-02-19 21:06:09', '2015-02-20 02:06:09', 'A presentation of 12,000 years of Dataw Island’s rich history from the pre-historic Native American era, through the Spanish exploration, the British colonial Proprietary period, the days of antebellum indigo and cotton plantations, post-Civil War, through the 20th century to the present will be the topic of Dinner &amp; a Lecture at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, February 23rd. The program, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, will also emphasize the Sams family’s history on the island. Joel Holden, president of the Dataw Island Historic Foundation, will present the illustrated program that includes a walking tour of the expansive Sams’ plantation ruins that have been closed to the public for over 40 years.\r\n\r\nA wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30; the program is 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is $20/$30 per person/couple.\r\n\r\nCall 379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for the discounted Saltus’ River Grill Menu may be made by calling Saltus at 379-3474.', ' History of Dataw Island dinner and lecture', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'history-of-dataw-island-dinner-and-lecture', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:06:09', '2015-02-20 02:06:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21194', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21196, 4, '2015-02-19 21:07:07', '2015-02-20 02:07:07', 'The Women’s Leadership Council of the United Way of the Lowcountry will hold its second annual “Power Of The Purse” fundraising event on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Oldfield Clubhouse. The event will feature dinner and drinks, music by Amanda Brewer and a silent auction featuring designer purses, dinner packages, resort destination packages and other valuable items.\r\n\r\nAll proceeds from the event will help fund the Women’s Leadership Council’s “Breaking Barriers to Education” fund. This fund provides flexibility for the United Way to address issues not covered by other emergency providers in regards to children and parents referred to the agency by a school social worker.\r\n\r\nThe Women’s Leadership Council will also present their “Woman of the Year” award during the event, honoring a local woman who best exemplifies the service and leadership to be an agent of change in the lowcountry. Last year’s award was presented to Dr. Renarta Tompkins, a professor at USCB instrumental in founding and leading the United Way’s Early Grade Reading Program.\r\n\r\nThe United Way is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Woman of the Year. All nominees must be a female resident of Beaufort or Jasper County who has made a powerful impact on the community through volunteer efforts. Other requirements are further explained in the nomination form, available on the United Way of the Lowcountry website at www.uwlowcountry.org.\r\n\r\nTickets are $65 per person and are also available online at www.uwlowcountry.org. For more information call the United Way office at (843) 982-3040 or email Lesley Holladay, Director of Volunteer and Donor Engagement, at lholladay@uwlowcountry.org', '“Power Of The Purse” fundraising event to be held', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'power-of-the-purse-fundraising-event-to-be-held', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:07:07', '2015-02-20 02:07:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21196', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21198, 4, '2015-02-19 21:09:51', '2015-02-20 02:09:51', 'Wanted: A good home for the Magnolia Route, an HO model train layout depicting the real railroad that ran from Beaufort and Port Royal during the 1950’s.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Railroaders model train club needs to find a climate-controlled location where the 10x20 foot <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COMMUNITY-BEUAFORT-RAILROADERS2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-21199\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COMMUNITY-BEUAFORT-RAILROADERS2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY- BEUAFORT RAILROADERS2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>layout could be kept safely and displayed for the public to visit and enjoy. The club is losing its current layout area at River Oaks Assisted Living in Port Royal and is asking for help in finding a replacement space.\r\n\r\nThe Charleston &amp; Western Carolina (C&amp;WC) was the name of the real railroad that linked Port Royal Island with Spartanburg. The Magnolia Route was actually the name of C&amp;WC’s passenger service early in the 20th Century. Magnolia trees marked each mile of track. Of particular interest is that many tens of thousands of Marine recruits first reached Parris Island by riding the C&amp;WC Railroad from points far away.\r\n\r\nThis model train layout is a representation of that railroad in Port Royal (including the town and port), across the tidal creeks and rivers out to Yemassee junction, and the connections with other rail lines. The support structure, track, electric wiring and much landscaping is complete- including trees, bridges, buildings, cars and people. A motion detector senses visitors to the layout and automatically runs the train <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COMMUNITY-BEAUFORT-RAILROADERS1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21200\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COMMUNITY-BEAUFORT-RAILROADERS1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY-BEAUFORT RAILROADERS1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>for a short time, or an “engineer” can take control and operate it for as long as desired.\r\n\r\nBecause of the size of this model train, places where it can be displayed are somewhat limited. In addition to the 10x20 layout, additional room will be needed to allow working and viewing space. The Beaufort Railroaders Club would be able to move the layout to any suitable location. Anyone who has ideas or offers of a place for a “good home” for the Magnolia Route, should contact Merl Redfern by email at merlredfern@gmail.com or phone at 812-725\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort Railroaders seek home for model railroad', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-railroaders-seek-home-for-model-railroad', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:09:51', '2015-02-20 02:09:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21198', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21202, 4, '2015-02-19 21:11:39', '2015-02-20 02:11:39', 'The Palmetto Electric Trust recently presented a $50,000 check to the Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation to establish The G. Thomas Upshaw Endowed Scholarship Fund, which honors recently retired Palmetto Electric President and CEO G. Thomas Upshaw. The scholarship will support students residing in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties in South Carolina who attend TCL, and preference will be given to United States active-duty military members and veterans and their families.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21203\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SCHOOL-TCL-grant.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-21203 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SCHOOL-TCL-grant-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOL-TCL grant\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Pictured from left to right are Berl Davis, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO; Mary Lee Carns, TCL Executive Director of Institutional Advancement; Dr. Vicki Leitz, TCL Foundation Chair; Joan Heyward, TCL Commissioner; and Dr. Richard Gough, TCL President.[/caption]', 'Palmetto Electric Trust presents check to TCL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'palmetto-electric-trust-presents-check-to-tcl', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21202', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21205, 4, '2015-02-19 21:12:49', '2015-02-20 02:12:49', 'The following Wake Forest University students have been named to the university’s Dean’s List for the fall semester, 2014. Students who achieve a 3.4 grade point average and no grade below a “C” were named to the list.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Charlotte Bellomy from Beaufort, SC</li>\r\n	<li>Chelsea Bellomy from Beaufort, SC</li>\r\n	<li>Elise Dean from Beaufort, SC</li>\r\n	<li>Andrew Munger from Beaufort, SC</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Local students named to Wake Forest University’s Dean’s List', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-students-named-to-wake-forest-universitys-deans-list', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21205', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21207, 4, '2015-02-19 21:19:14', '2015-02-20 02:19:14', '<strong>BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"21208,21209\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</strong>\r\n\r\n• Monday, 2/23 – Internship Week for BA juniors and seniors begins!  All 11th and 12th graders at BA will be taking part in week-long internships both in our community and surrounding areas.  From hospitals, law offices, and therapy providers, to natural resource conservation, the arts, and so many more – our students will be getting important real-world experience.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21210,21211,21212\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>SAINT PETER\'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n• Saint Peter’s Catholic School celebrated Spirit Week by having fun while taking donations for different charities each day. Our theme for the week, straight from the words of our Lord, “It is more blessed to give than it is to receive.” ~Acts of the Apostles\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"21213,21214\"]', 'School Notes for the week of Feb. 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-feb-19th-25th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21207', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21216, 4, '2015-02-19 21:21:55', '2015-02-20 02:21:55', 'Laura DeRenne Roddey of Beaufort, S.C. was one of 71 students participating in The Sophomore Experience<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/School-News-LauraRoddey-e1424398893909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-21217\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/School-News-LauraRoddey-e1424398893909-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"School News- LauraRoddey\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> at Wofford College. The event was held in January 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. Laura’s parents are Thomas and Emma Roddey of Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nThe Sophomore Experience is a fast-paced, conference-style event to provide students with the information they need to develop a plan for their remaining two years at Wofford College. The emphasis is on understanding their strengths and choosing an appropriate major for their interests and passions, as well as on learning how to secure internships and other real-world experience that will prepare them for their professional lives.', 'Laura Roddey of Beaufort participates in the Sophomore Experience at Wofford College', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'laura-roddey-of-beaufort-participates-in-the-sophomore-experience-at-wofford-college', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21216', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21219, 4, '2015-02-19 21:23:00', '2015-02-20 02:23:00', 'Hundreds of Beaufort County parents and students gathered information and asked questions about the Beaufort County School District’s expanded menu of instructional options at a pair of regional fairs last week.\r\n\r\nAll of the district’s schools staffed information booths at the fairs, held at Beaufort and Bluffton high schools, to explain the curriculum choices that they will offer for the 2015-16 academic year.  In coming weeks, individual schools will host their own parent meetings so students and parents can learn more about the choices they offer. A complete calendar of information fairs is available on the district’s School Choice Headquarters website.\r\n\r\nStudents whose applications into academic choice programs are accepted will be able to attend schools outside their zoned attendance areas.\r\n\r\n“It’s encouraging to see the interest and enthusiasm that parents are showing for our expanded school choice program,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “You can tell from the questions they ask that they’re fully engaged with trying to match their children’s talents and interests with the different academic programs that the district is offering.”\r\n\r\nCurriculum options approved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, arts infused, Classical Studies, dual language immersion, early college, leadership programs and advanced math and science.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County students who attend choice programs will not pay extra tuition, although families will be responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of the school’s attendance zone. All choice schools will also serve children who live in their attendance zones, in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend.\r\n\r\nSchool choice applications were posted to the district’s website on Friday, March 13, and must be postmarked or turned in to the district’s Office of Student Services no later than Wednesday, April 15. Paper copies of the application will be available in school offices.', 'Hundreds flock to school fairs to understand instructional options   ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hundreds-flock-to-school-fairs-to-understand-instructional-options', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21219', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21221, 4, '2015-02-19 21:24:30', '2015-02-20 02:24:30', 'High school students throughout the Lowcountry – and their families, too – can learn more about post-secondary options at two regional workshops.\r\n\r\nThe “College Goal South Carolina” workshops are designed to assist college-bound students and their families with the college application process, scholarship opportunities and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Completing the FAFSA form is the first step to receiving federal aid at college and is a requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the help of grants, work study funds, student loans and scholarships.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This month’s workshops will be at the following locations:</p>\r\n•  <strong>Technical College of the Lowcountry-Beaufort Campus</strong>: Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Building 12, Student Center, 921 Ribaut Road).\r\n•  <strong>Wade Hampton High School</strong>: 115 Airport Road in Varnville, Hampton County: Thursday, Feb. 26, 4-7 p.m.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Participants should bring:</p>\r\n•  Social Security number (or Alien Registration Number, if applicable)\r\n•  Students’, parents’ or guardians’ most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.\r\n•  Federal Student Aid PIN to sign electronically (visit www.pin.ed.gov to get one).\r\n\r\nAlthough the workshops will be hosted by TCL, they are designed to help students applying to any college. College Goal South Carolina is supported by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, with additional assistance through\r\nUSA Funds. For more information, visit www.collegegoalsc.org or contact your high school counselor. An additional contact is Alison Meacham, TCL Recruiting Coordinator (843-525-8356 or ameacham@tcl.edu.', 'Local workshops aimed at helping students plan for college', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '21221', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21221', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21225, 4, '2015-02-19 21:26:30', '2015-02-20 02:26:30', 'Registration for Beaufort County children whose parents want them to attend public school kindergarten or pre-kindergarten next school year will be held March 2-6.\r\n\r\nDuring that week, interested parents with children who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2015, should complete kindergarten enrollment packets at the school serving their neighborhood’s attendance area.  Parents with questions about school attendance zones should call any elementary school in their area.\r\n\r\nParents with children who will be four years old by Sept. 1 should register for pre-kindergarten at their neighborhood schools.  Because space is limited for Pre-K, four-year-olds will be assessed for possible enrollment during “Child Find” screenings the week of March 9-13.  Decisions on placement for Pre-K will be made at each school after children’s screenings are complete.  Children are ranked in order of greatest need for participation in the program based on the provided list of at-risk indicators. Children who will be six years old by Sept. 1 should register for first grade.\r\n\r\nFor all student enrollments, parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, South Carolina Certificate of Immunization (shot record) and two proofs of residency such as a utility bill showing a home address.\r\n\r\nFor more information about registering a child in Beaufort County, call your neighborhood school or the district office’s Office of Early Childhood at 521-2399.  Information is also available on the school district’s website (www.beaufort.k12.sc.us) by clicking on “Parents and Students,” then “Enrollment and Registration.”\r\n\r\n<strong>BIRTH CERTIFICATES</strong>: For children born in Beaufort County, birth certificates may be obtained from the Health Department/Vital Records office located in the Health Department at 601 Wilmington St. in Beaufort (525-7637).\r\n\r\n<strong>IMMUNIZATIONS</strong>: Children enrolling in the Beaufort County School District are required to bring a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from a private physician or clinic, the Beaufort County Health Department, Beaufort County/Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, the Naval Hospital or Volunteers of Medicine.\r\n\r\nChildren exposed to positive stimulating experiences at a young age develop enhanced learning capabilities that improve their odds for academic success. Children who attend preschool or other early education programs show evidence of:\r\n·   Enhanced cognitive, verbal, and social development which is maintained into the first few years of school.\r\n·   Significantly higher IQs.\r\n·   Positive impacts on children’s health and dental care.\r\n·   Positive impacts on children’s emotional and behavioral outcomes.\r\n·   Reduced criminal behaviors and reduced incidence of substance abuse.\r\n·   Less retention and placement in special education classes.\r\n·   Higher graduation rates.', 'School registration dates set for Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-registration-dates-set-for-beaufort-county', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:23', '2018-07-12 15:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21225', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21227, 4, '2015-02-19 21:27:51', '2015-02-20 02:27:51', '<em>Beaufort Symphony Orchestra showcases Romantic Period in “Classically Romantic” Concerts Feb. 26 and Mar.1</em>\r\n\r\nReturning to the Beaufort stage to perform this jewel of a violin concerto will be Guest Artist Yuriy Bekker, concertmaster for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.  Concertgoers will remember his dynamic performance in last season’s Beethoven concert, and can look forward to an equally exciting interpretation of Mendelssohn’s masterpiece.  A popular tour de force for violinists, the E Minor’s opening movement begins<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ARTS-Orchestra-.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-21228\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ARTS-Orchestra--150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS-Orchestra\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> with the soloist presenting the main theme, and is played through all three movements without pause.  The interplay between soloist and orchestra produces beautiful contrasts of tone color and expression, and the dazzling running passages of the violin keep audiences spellbound for just under half an hour.\r\n\r\nMendelssohn’s soaring work is testimony to the truth of his observation, “Music fills the soul with a thousand things better than words.”\r\n\r\nAs a critically acclaimed soloist, Mr. Bekker has performed throughout the US and abroad and has served as concertmaster for the Charleston orchestra since 2007, and prior to that held the position for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and AIMS Festival in Graz, Austria. A native of Minsk, Belarus, he is now a US citizen and earned a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory.  His bachelor’s and master’s degrees were acquired from Indiana University’s School of Music.\r\n\r\nSo mark your calendars and make your plans to attend this superb evening of beautiful music beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 1.  All tickets are $37.50 at the door, with the exception of Student tickets which are $5.  For savings with Season Tickets go to the orchestra’s website at www.beaufortorchestra.org and print out a subscription form or order online at www.TIX.com or call 1-800-595-4849.  A map with directions to Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island is also on the website.\r\n\r\nMr. Bekker’s performance is sponsored by Robert and Eileen Blovad and Francis and Joell Newton. This concert is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.', 'Violinist Yuriy Bekker returns to Beaufort Stage', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'violinist-yuriy-bekker-returns-to-beaufort-stage', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:27:51', '2015-02-20 02:27:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21227', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21230, 4, '2015-02-19 21:29:07', '2015-02-20 02:29:07', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital with host its Fifth Annual “Dance for Your Health” event this Saturday, Feb. 21  from 8 to 11 a.m. in Sun City’s Pinckney Hall.\r\n\r\nThe free community wellness event will include introductory dance classes, professional dance performances, mini health seminars and health screenings.\r\n\r\nInstructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studio will be teaching participants basic steps to dances like salsa, shag and swing. The mini-classes will be held every half hour. On the main stage, dance professionals, as well as local dance troupes, will be performing routines.\r\n\r\nThroughout the event, BMH experts in cardiology, orthopedics and primary care will be available to answer questions. In addition, several of the physicians will be presenting 20-minute seminars on a variety of health topics.\r\n\r\nSeminar topics include: “Turn the Beat Around: tips for your ticker,” presented by cardiologist Stuart Smalheiser, MD, at 8:45 a.m.; “Stayin’ Alive: avoiding vascular disease,” presented by vascular surgeon Chad Tober, MD, at 9:30 a.m.; and “Jivin’ Joints: managing hip and knee pain” presented by orthopedic surgeon Kevin Jones, MD, at 10:15 a.m. Participants also will have the opportunity to have free blood pressure and $10 cholesterol screenings.\r\n\r\nDance for Your Health is open to the public, both Sun City residents and non-residents, but registration is required. To sign up, visit www.beaufortmemorial.org or call (843) 522-5585.', 'Fifth Annual “Dance for Your Health” event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fifth-annual-dance-for-your-health-event', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:29:21', '2015-02-20 02:29:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21230', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21233, 4, '2015-02-19 21:31:30', '2015-02-20 02:31:30', 'Audrey Klenke, MD, of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, will begin seeing patients in Beaufort at the offices of Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists,1055 Ribaut Road, Suite 30, beginning in March.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21234\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/HEALTH-WELLNESS-Pinnacle-AudreyKlenkeMD-headshot-LightBKGD_3-742x800.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-21234 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/HEALTH-WELLNESS-Pinnacle-AudreyKlenkeMD-headshot-LightBKGD_3-742x800-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"HEALTH: WELLNESS; Pinnacle AudreyKlenkeMD-headshot-LightBKGD_(3) (742x800)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Audrey Klenke, MD[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Klenke is a member of the medical staff at both Beaufort Memorial and Hilton Head Hospitals, and also sees patients at Pinnacle Plastic Surgery’s main office in Sheridan Park in Bluffton. As Beaufort County’s only female plastic surgeon, Dr. Klenke offers a unique perspective, driven by modern perceptions of aesthetics.\r\n\r\n“Cosmetic surgery is a natural part of a healthy lifestyle,” she said. “At Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, we want to make elective options easier to consider.”\r\n\r\nDr. Klenke graduated from the University of Cincinnati where she was chief resident in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery. Among her research interests are facial and body contouring, and the use of less invasive surgical procedures to achieve aesthetic improvement.\r\n\r\n“It’s all about finding the method that matches the patient in terms of expectations, recovery time and comfort level,” Dr. Klenke said. “In addition to our surgical options, there are many non-surgical options for those who aren’t ready for or don’t need surgery.”\r\n\r\nDr. Klenke’s practice also focuses on reconstructive surgery for breast and skin cancer, extensive weight loss and facial trauma. In addition, she is on call for emergency surgery at both Beaufort Memorial and Hilton Head Hospitals.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to make an appointment to see Dr. Klenke in either Beaufort or Bluffton, call 843-815-6699 or visit PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD.com.', 'Plastic surgeon Audrey Klenke, MD, adds Beaufort office hours', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'plastic-surgeon-audrey-klenke-md-adds-beaufort-office-hours', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:31:52', '2015-02-20 02:31:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21233', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21237, 4, '2015-02-19 21:34:11', '2015-02-20 02:34:11', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nThree years ago my mother was diagnosed with cancer.  As she underwent the grueling process of chemotherapy, I watched her endure the loss of her hair, lashes and brows. It was during this time that I noticed my otherwise strong, confident and beautiful mother become a little less secure about her looks. Our hair, lashes and brows don’t make us the women we are, but they certainly enhance what we already have.\r\n\r\nFor the past 5 years I have meticulously applied millions of eyelash extensions, hair by hair, lash to lash, one <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Takiya-Brow-Extension-1.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21238\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Takiya-Brow-Extension-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Takiya Brow Extension 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>at a time to many a client. The results have been nothing short of beautiful, however the new confidence and glow extensions give these women is what I have found to be most rewarding in my line of work.   Now, with the introduction of Eyebrow Extensions, I expect nothing less.\r\n\r\nEyebrow Extensions, much like Eyelash Extensions, are single synthetic fibers mimicking the natural shape, texture and color of brow hairs. They are either applied to existing brow hairs or directly to the skin.  Prospective clients do not need to wait for hair regrowth because the procedure offers a hypoallergenic adhesive that allows direct bonding, even to sensitive skin.\r\n\r\nEyebrow Extensions are a great alternative for anyone with sparse, thinning or scar damaged follicles. They add a natural, noticeable, undetectable alternative to replace temporary or permanent hair loss. The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio is excited and anxious to offer this ground breaking new service in Beaufort County. For more information or a consultation, please contact the salon directly at (843) 322-0426 or book online at www.blb-boutiques.com.\r\n\r\n<em>Takiya La’Shaune Smith is a the founding owner of both Beautique Lash &amp; Brow and The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio. She is a published author and mentor as well as a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor and International Beauty Educator utilizing her experience in the industry as a platform to promote inner and outer beauty, health, wellness, social etiquette and positive self-esteem. Find, follow or contact her at www.blb-boutiques.com.</em>', 'Eyebrow Extension Enhancements now available in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eyebrow-extension-enhancements-now-available-in-beaufort', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:34:11', '2015-02-20 02:34:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21240, 4, '2015-02-19 21:35:31', '2015-02-20 02:35:31', 'By Shafiya Eve\r\n\r\nIn July 2014, the urge to move on to the next leg of my pilgrimage arose. As I began planning where, when and how, a great fear enveloped me, so much so that I questioned even being on this journey. This fear raised its monstrous head and began devouring me alive. Every nerve cell in my body felt fried and fraught with uncertainty. The fear brought pictures of worst-case scenarios. I felt doomed and shattered.  This was an old familiar feeling. It was my “rut” at the moment.\r\n\r\nMany moons ago I was in an old truck with someone else driving on a deeply rutted, muddy country road. The channels were so deep that the driver was unable to get the truck out of the tracks. We were being battered about. He turned the steering wheel sharply in an attempt to escape and the steering column broke. My analogy: When you get in an emotional fix, trying to fight from within the rut will only beat you up and break you down.\r\n\r\nSo how do we get out of a messy, defeating, impossible rut? Levitate, using your free will!! Don’t even try navigating that road any longer. Free will, choosing our thoughts, images and feelings is a long lost art for humanity in creating the life of our dreams.\r\n\r\nI looked at the fear and there were associated pictures/images playing out from these thoughts and consequential negative feelings. I clearly saw the negative thoughts and said to it without judgment, “Isn’t that interesting? I doubt that!” and I really did doubt it. The fear thoughts had been showing me images resulting in negative feelings and I realized I could use my mind and my choice in thoughts to create images and call forth feelings that were in alignment with my dream for this journey. It’s called, using my Free Will. I imbued the thoughts and images with the desired feelings of adventure, joy and security. I held these new thoughts, images and feelings up to the Divine that we co-create this together.\r\n\r\nThere are three aspects to negative fears and these same aspects must be used to create your dreams.  There is thought, images and feelings. For most of us the negative thoughts and images happen in a nanosecond almost beyond our awareness but the feelings loom large. Contemplate those feelings and let the thoughts and images show themselves. Once gaining clear insight into the negative pattern, look that fear square in the eye and say “Isn’t that interesting? I doubt that!” You are half way there.\r\n\r\nFollowing on the heels of this declaration, use the free will and choose a positive thought and create new images. Call up those inspired images in vivid detail and open to the feelings of this new reality of thinking. Take great pleasure and savor the feelings of the new and desired thoughts and images until they are internalized into every cell of your being.\r\n\r\nOur fear ruts have slippery slopes which have etched neural pathways into our brain, and it’s so easy, because of habit, to slide back to the fear. I continued this process over and over again. Any time the fear tried to suck me back into its rut it was easily dispelled by “Isn’t that interesting? I doubt that!” and choosing a positive thought, going to the images of my making, of the beautiful dream, the feelings they evoke and holding them up to the Divine. There is no “fear thought” more powerful than a positive thought held up to the Divine. As a matter of fact, simply holding a positive thought aligns you with the Divine.\r\n\r\nThat evening lying in bed I again imagined the joy before me unfolding in the Sacred Mind. All the fear was gone. I awoke in the morning smiling.\r\n\r\nAn inner stillness has been born and peace is growing.\r\n\r\n<em>Shafiya Eve is a Transformative Energy Practitioner offering sessions in Beaufort, SC and by Phone nationally, for life enhancing shifts to a higher state of being. She employs Reiki, as a Master/Teacher, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Visioning Time Travel and Zen Tarot Readings call (843) 986-8704 or visit www.ShafiyaEve.com to learn more or schedule a session.</em>', 'Levitating out of life’s ruts – the formula', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'levitating-out-of-lifes-ruts-the-formula', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:35:31', '2015-02-20 02:35:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21240', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21242, 4, '2015-02-19 21:37:52', '2015-02-20 02:37:52', '<center><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ticket sales for the 60th Beaufort Water Festival nightly events will become available online March 1, 2015 at bftwaterfestival.com. Our Season Pass will also be available at that time. The season pass includes tickets for each night, excluding Teen Dance, for $95.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Festival Entertainment</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The 60th Beaufort Water Festival is proud to announce the following acts to play during this year’s event. Teen night will feature DJ Donna Patrick. Motown Monday won’t disappoint with Deaz Guys. Silicone Sister will open up for Slippery When Wet (a Bon Jove cover band) for the River Dance. And, the Commodore’s Ball with feature Too Much Sylvia.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Water &amp; Air Events</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>May 9th</strong> – The Paddle Battle will be held at the Village of Battery Creek &amp; Parris Island Landing. Kayak and SUP,  3 and 6 mile races will travel up and down Battery Creek</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>May 30th - 31st</strong> – Sailing Regatta will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>June 6th- 7th</strong> – Fishing Tournament</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Captain’s Meeting</strong> will be held at the Shed, Port Royal, SC. June 6th.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Awards Banquet </strong> will also be held at the Shed, Port Royal, SC. June 8th.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>July 18th</strong> – The Ski Show - Being brought back this year to the Waterfront Park</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>July 26th</strong> – The Air Show has been moved to the final Sunday, and is following the Blessing of the Fleet. The show includes two aerobatic planes and parachute jumpers, each performing twice.</p></center>', 'Beaufort Water Festival  Event Calendar', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-water-festival-event-calendar', '', '', '2015-02-19 21:38:59', '2015-02-20 02:38:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21242', 0, 'post', '', 0);
