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(6433, 4, '2012-04-18 13:17:28', '2012-04-18 17:17:28', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nLunch Bunch was really looking forward to this week’s meal at Hecklers. For starters, we shared the housemade onion rings that are thinly sliced, beer battered, delicately fried and served with a horseradish dipping sauce. Nikki was raving about the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6435\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"A hamburger with cheddar cheese and mushrooms and homemade fries.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0448.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6435\" title=\"DSC_0448\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0448-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nonion rings, and we polished off a whole plate. We also tried the beer cheese dip with housemade chips. I really can’t think of anything better than beer cheese dip, it was so yummy.\r\nKim and Elizabeth shared their favorite barbecue chicken pizza, while Kim’s daughter sampled the teriyaki chicken wings.\r\nBuck and Nikki ordered one of the most popular items on the menu, The Cheesesteak, made with Philly steak, white American cheese with sauteed onions. They both devoured their delicious sandwiches.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6434\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Buffalo chicken pizza.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0437.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6434\" title=\"DSC_0437\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0437-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI tried The Club Man sandwich and it was excellent. Served on a hoagie roll, this sandwich has Guinness mustard, turkey breast, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and melted Muenster cheese.\r\nSpecial Lunch Bunch guest Daniel Brownstein had a build your own burger, cooked medium rare and topped with cheddar cheese and mushrooms. With a side of homemade fries and a Holy City beer to wash it down, this was a hearty, manly meal. Nikki said that you know the sign of a good burger if it has to have a knife sticking in it to keep it together.\r\nOwner David Parker said the burgers are hand-pattied and never frozen. Even the fries are hand cut, and it’s that attention to quality ingredients that makes the food at Hecklers top notch. “It takes a lot of energy to make fresh food,” David said, but the effort is always worth it.\r\nIn addition to amazing food, Hecklers offers great nightly specials such as Wednesday wings (buy one pound, get one free!), Tuesday taco night and Friday prime rib for only $9.95. Thursday night’s karaoke with Steve always draws a crowd with drink specials and more than 20 beers on tap.\r\nHecklers is located at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, call 843-379-2090.', 'Serving up seriously delicious food at Hecklers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'serving-up-seriously-delicious-food-at-hecklers', '', '', '2012-04-18 14:15:55', '2012-04-18 18:15:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6433', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6436, 4, '2012-04-11 23:18:13', '2012-04-12 03:18:13', 'TIGERSHARKS SWIM TEAM OPEN HOUSE\r\nThe YMCA is hosting an open house on Thursday, April 12 to showcase their distinguished aquatics department and swim team. After placing fifth in the Carolina YMCA Swim League last season, the Y wants to showcase the program as well as recruit new talent.  This event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to boys and girls ages 18 and under who are interested in becoming part of the Tigersharks Swim Team.\r\nNew and advanced swimmers will have the opportunity to meet the coaches, tour the facility and review swim team season expectations.  Interested swimmers can also try out for the team, so come prepared.\r\nThe YMCA is a charitable organization open to people of all abilities, ages, beliefs, cultures, faiths and incomes. Financial assistance is available based on need. For information, visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\nKID TRIATHLON ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO GET ACTIVE\r\nWorking in partnership with Road Fish Bike Shop and numerous volunteers, the Wardle Family YMCA is hosting its first-ever Kid Triathlon on Saturday, April 28. Youth ages 5-15 will bike, run and swim and compete for first place in their age category.\r\nAll running, biking and swimming distances are age appropriate and will take place right in the Port Royal area including the Sands Beach, the new fitness trail and amphitheater in Port Royal.  “Our goal is to keep today’s youth active and help them establish these habits throughout their lives,” says YMCA Health and Wellness Director Charles Ridlehuber. “The kid triathlon, along with other Y programs and membership, is the perfect way to do this.”\r\nThe cost to participate is $25 for Y members and $30 for community participants.  The first 50 registrants will receive a free T-shirt as well as a participation ribbon for all race finishers. This is a timed event and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. on April 28. All participants must have a bike helmet and running shoes to participate and can register at www.active.com or at the Y front desk.\r\nIndividuals interested in sponsoring the Kid Triathlon and having their personal name or company logo on all race-day T-shirts and marketing collateral, must select either the Bronze ($50-$99), Silver ($100-$249) or Gold ($250+) sponsorship level and visit or call the Wardle Family YMCA to make their pledge.', 'Events at the YMCA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'events-at-the-ymca', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:18:13', '2012-04-12 03:18:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6436', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6437, 4, '2012-04-11 23:19:25', '2012-04-12 03:19:25', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Athlete-of-Week-Nash-Mills.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6438\" title=\"Athlete of Week-Nash Mills\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Athlete-of-Week-Nash-Mills-168x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a>Eight-year-old Nash Mills from Lady’s Island Elementary School won the elementary division of the 800-meter run at the Beaufort Track Classic on Saturday, April 7. He ran the race in a time of 3 minutes and 7 seconds.', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-15', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:19:25', '2012-04-12 03:19:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6437', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6439, 4, '2012-04-11 23:19:55', '2012-04-12 03:19:55', 'LowCountry Children’s Chorus (LCCC) will be presenting its 10th Anniversary Spring Concert on Saturday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street. There is no admission, but donations are encouraged.\r\nSavannah Children’s Choir (SCC) will join the singers on the 10th Anniversary Concert. The guest choir from Savannah recently returned from a choral competition in Verona, Italy, and will share some of the choral works from that experience. SCC has performed with the Savannah Sinfonietta, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, several artists in residence, and they were a featured presenter at this year’s Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference in Savannah in February. The chorus was founded in 2006 by Roger Moss, Artistic Director and Cuffy Sullivan, Executive Director.  Their staff includes conductors Timothy Hall and Emmy Williams and Anne Acker, Accompanist.\r\nBoth choirs will perform individually for this concert and will also join forces on a few numbers. LCCC will present a choral set with a “water theme” in honor of the Lowcountry setting as well as feature a few of its outstanding young artists as soloists.\r\nLowCountry Children’s Chorus is an auditioned, tuition-based, community chorus for treble voices ages 9 and up.  In residence at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, where most of the rehearsing and performing has transpired over the years, the chorus has also participated in a variety of  community, regional and national choral events.\r\nSome performance sites have included:\r\n• Beaufort and Hilton Head Orchestras\r\n• Hilton Head Choral Society\r\n• Fripp Island Friends of Music\r\n• Heritage Music Festivals in Orlando and Myrtle Beach\r\n• Children in Harmony, Walt Disney World\r\n• Carnegie Hall, New York City\r\n• Piccolo Spoleto, Charleston\r\n• Various community events.\r\nLCCC was founded  by executive director Dr. Melanie Williams and is accompanied by Mrs. Linda Keene.  The choir is a nonprofit community group administered by a volunteer board of directors.\r\nAuditions for LCCC’s Fall Semester will take place in May and August.  Please contact Dr. Williams for more information and to schedule an audition appointment at melaniewilliams@yahoo.com or call 843-252-4104.', 'LowCountry Children’s Chorus performs annual spring concert ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-childrens-chorus-performs-annual-spring-concert', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:19:55', '2012-04-12 03:19:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6439', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6440, 4, '2012-04-11 23:21:22', '2012-04-12 03:21:22', 'The Charles Street Gallery presents new work by Benton Lutz, April 20 through May 5. Meet the artist at the opening reception Friday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. with live music by the Side Street Walkers. Lutz is well known in the Lowcountry for his thoughtful humor, visual storytelling and daring paintbrush. In this show, he revels in feminine beauty, how it’s displayed on the big screen <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Arts-feminie.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6441\" title=\"Arts-feminie\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Arts-feminie-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>by Jessica Rabbit (from the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”) and how women themselves reveal it in their fashion rituals.\r\nFrom his statement: “Two of my professional modalities in therapy with children are art and play therapy, which fits me perfectly because all I’m ever doing with paint is playing. In other words, I don’t take myself very seriously when it comes to painting. But I do pay attention to what’s around me and what is said to me. Paying that kind of attention is the highest price one will pay for anything.\r\n“Painting is a way of losing touch with the need to be right or proper; it is my therapy. The world is too full of the need to be right, or to be proper, or to be critical of oneself or others. So play (in whatever form it takes) is essential and restorative.\r\n“Whenever I notice that my studio is filling with paintings, I think to myself, ‘I better have a show and see if any of this can find a new home.’ The thing that I noticed, this time around, was that I had been painting many representations of women. There were images of women everywhere. Thus, I thought the Feminine Mystique. would be a good theme for the show.”\r\nThe Charles Street Gallery is an established source for local and international art. For more information, call 843-521-9054 or visit www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com. The gallery is located at 914 Charles Street, Beaufort.', 'The Feminine Mystique: Cartoons, Africa, Childhood and American Culture', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-feminine-mystique-cartoons-africa-childhood-and-american-culture', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:21:22', '2012-04-12 03:21:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6440', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6442, 4, '2012-04-11 23:22:19', '2012-04-12 03:22:19', 'By Peggy Allard and Frank Gibson, Co-Chairs of Friends of Crystal Lake Committee\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Crystal Lake Committee was formed in December 2011 for the purpose of developing a community sponsored plan for the development of the 26-acre Crystal Lake property into a passive park.  The goal was to have such a plan completed by March 1, 2012, and provided to Beaufort County Planning Department for use in the actual development of the park. The plan has been prepared and delivered to the Beaufort County Planning Department.\r\nBased on the public response received from numerous public meetings and a community survey plus the generous contribution of the time and talents of many professionals the plan for the development of Crystal Lake as a passive park recommends the following:\r\nRecommendation 1: Crystal Lake be developed in the following phases:\r\n• Phase I — Safety.  Conduct a survey of the existing fence followed by repair for those portions needing     repair and erection of fencing for those areas without a fence. Make such repairs as may be necessary to the existing facility to make it a viable and safe structure.\r\n• Phase II — 1. Conduct such additional engineering studies as may be necessary to allow construction of a basic trail around the lake and determine the feasibility of a children’s playground. 2. Issue a “request for proposal” for a joint private-public partnership to determine the feasibility and desirability of allowing a private entity to operate in the existing facility to include use of the lake in return for support (financial or in-kind) in the operation of the park. 3. Investigate the feasibility of utilizing the school parking area (football stadium) adjacent to park on a limited basis.\r\n• Phase III — Authorization and construction as necessary for the following prioritized projects/uses. (Priority based on results of community survey)\r\n• Walking/nature trail\r\n• Children’s Playground\r\n• Interpretative Center (portion of existing facility dedicated to such use)\r\n• Fishing\r\nRecommendation 2: That the following programs be considered for inclusion in the operation of the park.\r\n• A public garden\r\n• Nature program\r\n• Audubon program\r\n• Public/Private School Sponsored Science Program\r\nAs can be seen, the above recommendations only provide a framework for a future Crystal Lake Park.  There is an enormous amount of work to be accomplished before the grand opening of the park actually occurs. From the process of putting a Crystal Lake plan together, it has become very obvious that the majority of the Lady’s Island and Beaufort residents are not aware of the lake or its potential contribution to the community. As a blended fresh water and salt water lake, it is a natural jewel that deserves to be protected and made available to the public. Hopefully, within the next year this will happen.\r\nThe Friends of Crystal Lake Committee will, at this point, transition into a “reserve” status as the proposed plan is considered and hopefully adopted for implementation by Beaufort County.  Once the plan is adopted and implementation authorized, the committee will reform and reorganize to better support the development and operation of the park.  Until that time please accept, on behalf of the members of the committee, our sincere “thank you” to all who have shared their thoughts, opinions and offers of future support for a Crystal Lake passive park.', 'Friends of Crystal Lake update', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'friends-of-crystal-lake-update', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:22:19', '2012-04-12 03:22:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6442', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6443, 4, '2012-04-11 23:22:50', '2012-04-12 03:22:50', 'With the widening of Lady’s Island Drive and completion of the new McTeer Bridge came a very long grass median on the Lady’s Island side of the bridge.  During the construction phase, many local businesses expressed an interest in sponsoring  the landscaping of the median in a manner similar to that used for the Sams Point Road medians.\r\nHowever, once the road and bridge were completed, and the size of the median was viewed from a landscaping cost perspective, it was, understandably, deemed too expensive for sponsorship by a local businesses.\r\nRob McFee, Beaufort County Division Director of Engineering and Infrastructure, mentioned the challenge of maintaining the landscaping of the median to Chief Bruce Kline who leads the Lady’s Island - St. Helena Fire District.  Chief Kline indicated that the firefighters of the district are very civic minded and involved in a number of community projects and might be willing to take on the median project. However, he indicated that any work performed on the median would have to be performed on the firefighters “off-duty” time since nothing of this nature can conflict with an “on duty” firefighter giving 100% to his or her normal duties.\r\nChief Kline posed the question of assuming the landscaping responsibility of the median (on an off duty basis) to the firefighters of the Lady’s Island - St. Helena Fire District and  received an enthusiastic positive response. A similar response of support was received from the members of the LISH Fire Commission.\r\nLIBPA will provide appropriate signs on the median recognizing this contribution by our firefighters. In the future, if a decision is made to expand the landscaping to include more than basic maintenance of the grass in the median LIBPA will consider financial support of such a project.\r\nA special thank you is extended to Mr. McFee for caring about the appearance of the median (it really is the responsibility of the SCDOT), Chief Kline for his leadership and each of the Lady’s Island - St. Helena firefighters for their willingness to  contribute even more (on their “off duty” days) to our community. What a great group of individuals we are privileged to have serving as members of our fire district.\r\nArticle provided by the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association.', 'Lady’s Island-St Helena firefighters to the rescue', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-st-helena-firefighters-to-the-rescue', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:22:50', '2012-04-12 03:22:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6443', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6444, 4, '2012-04-11 23:23:20', '2012-04-12 03:23:20', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nA few stray musings came into focus recently while I spent a day and a half changing all the clocks in the house and car plus our watches. Maybe some readers have had similar thoughts.\r\n1. Maybe those of us who went to school before personal computers, word processors, e-mail and the internet should get extra credit.  Punch cards?  Wite-Out?  Typewriters?  Crawling around the library at midnight?   Dinner from a vending machine?  You must be kidding!\r\n2. Some smells like lemon tree blossoms or fresh baked bread are divine, but most smells aren’t up to snuff.  Take almost any random list of everyday items, like this one, and see what you get: asphalt, burned almost anything, gasoline, carpeting, low tide, glue, paint, mold, vinegar, raw onions.  It’s interesting how some usually nasty smelling stuff has been “upgraded” by manufacturers who add pleasant scents.  Bleach, for instance, though there must be better ways to enjoy “lavender.”\r\n3. What if practically all zoos were gradually phased out and converted to parks? Have economists performed appropriate cost/benefit analyses on this?  Would the animals be better off?  Would children’s education really be undermined? Who’s got the data on this one?\r\n4. Are there any foods that can’t be pickled? Seems like the list of things you can pickle goes on forever. Even cucumbers.  Hey, wait a minute ...\r\n5. Who should be in charge of statues?  There certainly are a lot of important questions to consider, so we don’t want the decisions to be made casually. The person(s) portrayed on a statue? How big should it be?  Best location?  Material?  Cleaning schedule?  Should this person be able to speak Pidgin English?\r\n6. Here’s one that my hands were really tied on: Who invented rope?  Have any patents been awarded? Turns out there are a lot. Swing rope (Patent #4789045, filing date 5/12/87), for example, is constructed of successive layers of polyurethane, fiberglass resin, polypropylene rope, a second fiberglass resin and an abrasive grit. But here’s the cool part.  Swing rope may be used to transport crew members of an offshore rig to or from a waiting boat. A second application relates to a non-slip surface applied to a rescue sling.  Seems you can really establish yourself in the world of rope if you don’t get tangled up in all the filing details or media attention.\r\n7. Seahorses sure are strange little critters. They’re actually fish, and there are 47 (yikes!) species of them.  Seahorses swim upright, which is pretty neat. According to Guinness World Records, the dwarf seahorse is the slowest moving fish, with a top speed of about 5 feet per hour.  Finally, a marine creature that I can actually out swim!\r\n8. Am I the only person in the world who finds the Aflac duck annoying?  On a brighter note, a recent commercial prompted us to have a lovely duck dinner.\r\n9. What is the precise connection between cottage cheese and cottages?  Did it start out as a cottage industry?  Is it usually made in cottages?  Does it taste better when eaten in cottages?\r\n10. Google continues to amaze and educate me.  But now I know there are guys out there with my name, something I used to think was pretty unlikely.  Some of them even have my middle initial!  Should we start an organization?  Can I name the president?  (Bet you can guess the name.)\r\n11. I’ve read that major league baseball players have the fastest reflexes of any professional athletes.  Do we know who the toughest, fittest athletes are?  Hmm, maybe decathlon-ers. Or marathon runners.  Pro football linebackers?  NBA point guards?  Channel swimmers?\r\n12. OK, back to daylight savings time.  I’ve looked into this in some detail and can’t find any consistent, tangible benefits, for example regarding energy usage or health.  The notion that aligning the hours of daylight with the hours people are most likely to be active so they’ll use the lights less sounds intriguing, but the research fails to really back it up. What seems more likely to result from switching millions (billions?) of clocks back and forth is disrupted sleep patterns and missed appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, etc.  Did Americans ever get to vote on this?  I hope it’s not too late, but if it is, maybe we can just set all the clocks back.', 'Time for a change?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'time-for-a-change', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:23:20', '2012-04-12 03:23:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6444', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6445, 4, '2012-04-11 23:23:59', '2012-04-12 03:23:59', 'Creative classes held at Carolina Stamper\r\nWell-known Art Rubber Stamp Nature Artist Fred Mullett will be teaching classes at Carolina Stamper on April 20, 21 and 22. Fred Mullett travels all over the country teaching classes on how to use many different art mediums to embellish his nature art stamps. If you are a rubber stamper and artist, you will not want to miss these classes. Call 843-522-9966 for more information or e-mail carolinastamper@hargray.com for a complete description. Carolina Stamper is located at 203 Carteret St., downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nUSCB Festival Series Chamber Music concert\r\nThis performance will be Sunday, April 29, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts, Carteret Street. Celebrate the Festival Series grand finale with violinists Yehonatan Berick and Steven Copes, cellist Edward Arron and Rieko Aizawa on the piano and harmonium The performance will include a Schubert piano trio, a Prokofiev violin sonata, Dvořák bagatelles and a Fauré piano quartet. Tickets start at $40 and are available by calling 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available at the door. For more information, visit us at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-12', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:23:59', '2012-04-12 03:23:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6445', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6446, 4, '2012-04-11 23:25:04', '2012-04-12 03:25:04', 'The artwork of James St. Clair will be in the gallery at ARTworks, April through May 2012. The Artist Reception will be Friday, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. James St. Clair is an award-winning South Carolina artist. Many of his paintings depict the rich heritage <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Arts-St-Clair.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6447\" title=\"Arts-St Clair\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Arts-St-Clair-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" /></a>and culture of the Lowcountry and the Sea Islands. His visual stories tell tales of work, humor and adventure, in acrylics on many surfaces, including canvas, paper, clayboard, masonite, wood and even newspaper. Some of his most popular series of paintings are Harlem Renaissance, Lowcountry Folktales, Black and Blues, the Adventures of Geechee Joe and Gullah Girl, and the Misadventures of The Chickens.\r\nARTworks is in Beaufort Town Center, at 2127 Boundary Street. Call 843-379-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org.', 'People, places and chickens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'people-places-and-chickens', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:25:04', '2012-04-12 03:25:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6446', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6448, 4, '2012-04-11 23:26:08', '2012-04-12 03:26:08', '“Music at St. Helena’s” is part of the spring concert series arranged by the Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal) as part of its Tricentennial Celebration.\r\nThe church presents a free organ performance April 13 at 7 p.m. by S. Wayne Foster, organist-in-residence of First Congregational\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6449\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Wayne Foster\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wayne-Foster.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6449\" title=\"Wayne Foster\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wayne-Foster-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nChurch of Los Angeles.\r\nPat Gould, Director of Music at St. Helena’s, said that Foster is one of the leading organists today. “Foster’s technical ability coupled with an unerring sense of musicianship will make for a recital that will electrify the music and excite the audience,” she said.\r\nThe Winthrop University Chamber Singers, will perform another free concert on Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. The Winthrop University Chamber Choir is a small ensemble of 15-20 singers specializing in the performance of a cappella and chamber music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The choir especially enjoys motets, madrigals, chanson, and part songs from early periods of musical history to the present day.\r\nAlthough these concerts are offered free, donations are graciously accepted. The Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal) is located at 505 Church Street in Beaufort. For more information, contact Pat Gould at patgould@islc.net or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.', 'St. Helena’s celebrates with special music series', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helenas-celebrates-with-special-music-series', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:26:08', '2012-04-12 03:26:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6448', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6450, 4, '2012-04-11 23:27:19', '2012-04-12 03:27:19', 'By Dennis Tavernetti\r\n“The Matchmaker” from The World Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts on Sunday, April 15 at 6 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: Arik, a teenage boy growing up in Haifa in 1968, gets a job working for Yankele Bride, a matchmaker. Yankele, a mysterious Holocaust survivor, has an office in back of a movie theater that shows only love stories. As Arik begins to learn the mysteries of the human heart through his work, he falls in love. The girl he loves has just returned from America and is full of talk of womens rights, free love and rock and roll. The disparate parts of Arik’s life collide in unexpected, often funny and very moving ways as he lives through a summer that changes him forever. The film mixes comedy with drama as it tells a coming-of-age story unlike any you’ve ever seen before.\r\nRatings &amp; Reviews:  The two leading film web sites give this film an IMDb rating of 7.1. Critics: Ferdi says it’s a “... wise and wonderful coming-of-age tale ... teeming and brilliantly told story ... performances are superlative and believable.” Jerusalem Post calls it “immensely pleasurable and moving ... outstanding acting.”\r\nPreviewer’s Comment: This World film filmed in Israel (2010) is in Hebrew with English subtitles. It is a comedy at heart with very funny situations we would never imagine happening in our surroundings. It is the 1960’s and the memories of the Holocaust are only 20 years away and this is used in the film for us to remember that in spite of the past, we all need to move on, and what better way to move on than to find a new love to enjoy life and the future with.  Of course how to do that is always a challenge, and perhaps a matchmaker approach is better than church groups and online dating. The truth is they all have very funny results and in this case a teenager gets an education as well. I could think of worse summer intern jobs.\r\nRated:  Unrated, but can be considered likely to be PG-13.\r\n\r\n“Reuniting The Rubins” from The Indie Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts on Wednesday, April 18, at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: An up-tight lawyer, Lenny Rubins, has to put his dream retirement on hold when his ailing mother emotionally blackmails him into reuniting his estranged children for a Jewish holiday. They may be peas from the same pod, but in Lenny’s eyes, his grown-up children are certainly not even from the same planet: a ruthless control-freak and hard-nosed capitalist; an outspoken, argumentative eco-warrior committed to the cause and an outer-worldly Buddhist Monk; and to cap it all, a Bible bashing born-again Rabbi. While they might quarrel and fight, they are still family. It is going to take a whole lot of soul searching and sacrifice for all involved to come together in this heartwarming, comic, family drama that will have you thinking of your own extended family with a smile.\r\nRatings &amp; Reviews:  The two leading film web sites give this film an IMDb rating of 5.2 (middle of the road) and Rotten Tomatoes audience rating of 67.  Not a favorite of the critics due to its exaggerated personalities and situations that stretch the imagination, but audiences give it OK marks for an evening’s comic diversion.\r\nPreviewer’s Comment: This UK World film in English reminds us how diverse our families are and why we do not always look forward to family reunions. However, they give us fodder for laughs and angst for years after. Family reunions somehow take” keeping up with the Jones” to the next level, even more intense than your 20th high school reunion, which is mere child’s play. Not all films are intellectual journeys that provide great awakenings in our being. This film is just for fun; and although it doesn’t qualify as slap stick comedy, it is that type of film.\r\nRated: PG\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase tickets day of performance. The box office opens one hour before show time.', 'The Indie Film Corner: A double showing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-a-double-showing', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:27:19', '2012-04-12 03:27:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6450', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6451, 4, '2012-04-11 23:27:59', '2012-04-12 03:27:59', 'GRACE &amp; GLORY Uptown recently held a “Chicks for Chicks” fundraising event to benefit World Vision (www.worldvision.org). Through this event, GRACE &amp; GLORY, Beaufort’s largest women’s boutique, was able to donate more than 50 chickens to hungry families in Africa.\r\nWhy chickens? Fresh eggs raise the levels of protein and other nutrients in a family’s diet.  The sale of extra eggs and chickens can pay for vital basics like rice, milk and school supplies.  Finally, families can sell the offspring for extra income or share them with other families in need.\r\nThe event was a huge success, supported by many women in the community who came out to support the cause. Cindy Turnbull, owner of GRACE &amp; GLORY Uptown, offers a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this worthy charity.\r\nGRACE &amp; GLORY Uptown is located at 1029A Boundary Street in Beaufort.  The women’s boutique carries a large selection of women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and home goods.  The boutique is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information, call the store at 843-521-4050 or friend them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GraceandGloryUptown.', 'Grace & Glory Uptown donates 50 chickens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'grace-glory-uptown-donates-50-chickens', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:27:59', '2012-04-12 03:27:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6452, 4, '2012-04-11 23:29:17', '2012-04-12 03:29:17', 'The Photography Club of Beaufort awarded the 2012 Dale Westcott Nature Award on Monday, April 9, at the club’s recent meeting. The award is given annually to local high school students for their nature photography in memory of Dale Westcott, a\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6453\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Jackson Canaday&#39;s &quot;Marsh&quot; took second place.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2nd-Jackson-Canaday-Marsh.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6453\" title=\"2nd-Jackson Canaday-Marsh\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2nd-Jackson-Canaday-Marsh-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nclub member, retired educator and avid nature photographer. Mrs. Barbara Westcott, a co-sponsor of the award, was on hand to present the checks to the students. Three area high schools participated this year and submitted a total of 65 photos.\r\nFirst place was awarded to Enrique Duran from Bluffton High School for “The InBetween,” pictured above. Second place was given to Battery Creek’s Jackson Canaday for “Marsh,” seen at left. Third Place was awarded to Emma Carrol of Bluffton High School for “Floating Star Fish.” Two Honorable Mentions were awarded to Laura Roddey of Beaufort Academy for “Charlottesville” and Emma McCraken of Bluffton High for “Manning the Post.”', 'High school students awarded for nature photos', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-students-awarded-for-nature-photos', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:29:17', '2012-04-12 03:29:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6452', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6454, 4, '2012-04-11 23:30:00', '2012-04-12 03:30:00', 'Aveda’s April 2012 Earth Month campaign will inspire its network of beauty professionals and consumers in more than 30 countries to raise $4.5 million for the protection of clean water — a basic human right that nearly 900 million people  worldwide fight for daily.  In support of achieving this goal, Orchid Salon, an Aveda concept salon in Port Royal, will host a monthlong fundraiser to raise money and invites guests and the community to join their efforts to raise money for clean water.  During the month of April, tickets can be purchased for a $5 donation and entries will be entered to win six months of FREE haircuts.  The winner will be selected on May 1.  All money raised will be donated to the Global Greengrants Fund to help support their efforts to provide clean water around the world.', 'Orchid Salon supports clean water projects', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'orchid-salon-supports-clean-water-projects', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:30:00', '2012-04-12 03:30:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6454', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6455, 4, '2012-04-17 02:30:48', '2012-04-17 06:30:48', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nThanks to a new non-toxic mosquito and no-see-ums eradicator pumped through your lawn irrigation system, safely eliminating pests from your yard is no longer a wishful dream, it is a real possibility, according to the owner of Greenbug, Inc.\r\nLady’s Island resident Louise Hodges founded the company that manufactures and sells green, earth-friendly pest control products. She was recently awarded first place for her new patent-pending invention, the Greenbug Injector System, that distributes Greenbug for Outdoors, a natural pest control product, via an irrigation system. Chilton and Heath Simmons were the first people in Beaufort to install the new system at their new home.\r\nPests are annoying, they cause damage, and they carry dangerous vector diseases like West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease. Mild winters and high moisture levels ensure a banner year for pests in 2012.  The Greenbug Injector System can eliminate these pests and the worry they cause. Safe, easy and effective, the Greenbug Injector System wipes out all problem pests in the most environmentally responsible way possible. Greenbug is deadly to pests yet harmless to humans, animals, beneficial creatures and the environment.\r\nMoms need not worry about transmitted diseases when kids play outside and pets can romp freely without the worry of fleas. For this Earth Day, green pest control in the yard is a reality.\r\nEven Palmetto Mosquito Misting Systems — an arm of Palmetto Exterminating out of Charleston (one of the biggest pest control company in South Carolina) — is changing ALL of its misting systems over to Greenbug because it is more effective. Now there’s some street cred.\r\nFor more information, visit www.greenbugallnatural.com or contact Louise Hodges at louise@greenbugallnatural.com.', 'It’s finally safe to go outside with Greenbug', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-finally-safe-to-go-outside-with-greenbug', '', '', '2012-04-17 11:16:53', '2012-04-17 15:16:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6455', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6456, 4, '2012-04-11 23:31:31', '2012-04-12 03:31:31', 'In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16, Beaufort Memorial Hospital reminds community members that they can get easy access to state-approved advance directives on the hospital website at www.bmhsc.org.  Click on the “Patients and Visitors” section and click on Advance Directives.  Copies can be made in English and in Spanish.\r\nFor the past seven years, Beaufort Memorial has offered the free service of scanning copies of people’s advance directives and keeping them on file. If you are interested in doing that, please call Jamie McMahon, Director of Admissions, at 522-5097.\r\nNational Healthcare Decisions Day is observed annually on April 16 and is aimed at increasing the number of Americans who have completed an advance directive (“living will”), in which they name the person who will make medical decisions for them in the event they are seriously ill and can’t speak for themselves. Experts say only about 20-30 percent of Americans have completed an advance directive, even though all people age 18 and older should have one.\r\n“It’s understandable that people would put off discussing the topic of serious illness and death, but it’s essential to have this family conversation in advance,” Pat Foulger, RN, VP for Quality Services said.  “It’s a discussion that should take place in the living room, not in the hospital waiting room when it may be too late.”\r\nBeaufort Memorial has offered access to healthcare advance directives on its website for years, or call the hospital at 522-5171 to have the information mailed.', 'Beaufort Memorial observes National Healthcare Decisions Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-observes-national-healthcare-decisions-day', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:31:31', '2012-04-12 03:31:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6456', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6457, 4, '2012-04-12 23:37:28', '2012-04-13 03:37:28', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nOn Tuesday, April 10, Higher Ground Outfitters both presented a check to Friends of Hunting Island and campaigned for One Day Without Shoes — an international movement to spread awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life, sponsored by Toms shoes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6458\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Higher Ground staff spread awareness about One Day Without Shoes.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0075.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6458\" title=\"DSC_0075\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0075-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nEvery year Higher Ground puts on PaddleFest, a three- or six-mile race via kayak or standup paddleboard that launches from the lagoon in Hunting Island State Park. Last November was the outfitter’s seventh year in the tradition, which raises proceeds for Friends of Hunting Island. Tim Lovett, owner of Higher Ground, presented Jon Greene, President of Friends of Hunting Island, and Jeff Atkins, State Park Manager, with a check for more than $1,300 for the Discover Outdoors Program of Hunting Island State Park on the behalf of Friends of Hunting Island.\r\nLovett and his staff, Leslie Norris and Josh Henderson, were barefoot on the job at the scene of the check’s presentation. Higher Ground, a retailer of Toms shoes, was participating in One Day Without Shoes. The idea behind the campaign is that seeing someone in a store barefoot is unnatural to Americans. The curiosity sparks conversation about the cause: Millions of children live without proper footwear, exposing them to injury and disease every day. For every pair of Toms purchased, the company gives another pair to a child in need of shoes.\r\nWhen the outfitter isn’t hanging out with Friends of Hunting Island shoeless, it is open in Beaufort Town Center, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.', 'Higher Ground supports Hunting Island, shoeless', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'higher-ground-supports-hunting-island-shoeless', '', '', '2012-04-13 11:42:31', '2012-04-13 15:42:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6457', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6459, 4, '2012-04-11 23:41:24', '2012-04-12 03:41:24', 'By Danette Vernon\r\nMany of us are familiar with the story of Jonah. He had a “whale of a time” with himself, running a gambit of emotions in the story, between resistant, then thankful; angry, then hot and bothered; despairing, then humbled.\r\nOur own story can be much like this, a bit of an emotional roller coaster, until we reach our Nirvana. On Monday, we make the announcement of our intention to live a CHANGED LIFE, “No more donuts!” we vow. By Tuesday, we, just as quickly change our mind — and we have a donut to console ourselves. Surely people will realize we were just blowing off steam ... again.\r\nBut there comes a time when the pain of not living as we wish is greater than our fear of the unknown, and we take one hesitant step forward, trusting, as Barbara Winters writes, “that when we come to the edge of all that we know, one of two things will happen, there will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught to fly.”\r\nKevin Trudeau, noted expert on transformation, outlines his steps for change: 1. Find out who has gone before you, and were successful, read about them, talk to them if possible. Look for mentors if need be. 2. Assess your willingness to learn, to change, on a scale of 1 to 10. It should be a 10. If it’s not a 10, that is the first step to a new life — increase your willingness to learn new things, to change, until you reach a 10.\r\nHow do you do that? Well, ask yourself, what am I willing to give up, to be different; to live differently? Are you willing to give up comfort, the creature comforts of your own bed, the familiarity of your friends and family, the level of salary you currently have? Or more significantly, are you willing to give up your beliefs, the ones that no longer serve you?\r\nBut what can you do RIGHT NOW you wonder? Kevin further advises, to get out a piece of paper and pencil, and jot down, without thinking, your top 10 goals, and then rate them on a scale of 1 to 10. Any goals that rated a 10, start taking steps towards manifesting these goals, as they are the ones most likely to come true.\r\nFinally, when considering any goal, doing the first thing in front of you is always the next step.\r\nBut doing things one step at a time, may not be for you, maybe you NEED the sudden slam of a door, in order to change; well so be it. It’s a rougher road — but get on it! Dan Vaden says, “Things fall apart, so that things can fall together.”\r\nSo tomorrow, you quit a job, slam a door, break a heart, and it may appear that all is lost, but it is in these very moments that you will come to the beginning of the new tales that you tell your grandchildren. The stories that will make them exclaim, “Then what happened?!”\r\n\r\n<em>Moment of Wellness with Danette Vernon: Therapeutic SolutionsOffering a unique approach to your active health care needs using a variety of healing modalities, nutritional and wellness coaching to empower you to a new state of health and well-being. 73 Sams Point Road, 524-2554.</em>', 'Jonah and his whale: Part II', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jonah-and-his-whale-part-ii', '', '', '2012-06-18 12:59:22', '2012-06-18 16:59:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6459', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6460, 4, '2012-04-11 23:43:33', '2012-04-12 03:43:33', 'Kevin Wiley has always taken his high blood pressure seriously. His mother died of a heart attack when she was only 30 years old and two of his uncles suffered the same fate in their 40s and 50s.\r\nBut when his right arm and leg began to feel heavy one afternoon in the spring of 2009, Wiley dismissed it and continued to go about his day. That evening, his wife Shelia noticed his speech was slurred.\r\n“I didn’t want to admit something was wrong,” Wiley recalled. “I was in denial.”\r\nBy 2:30 a.m. the next morning, his symptoms had become so severe, he was hardly able to walk and was bumping into walls.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6461\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\" caption=\"Kevin and Shelia Wiley\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/KevinandSheliaWiley.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6461\" title=\"KevinandSheliaWiley\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/KevinandSheliaWiley-e1334202191174-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nShelia took her husband to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital ER where he was diagnosed with a stroke.\r\nAlthough Wiley had been on high blood pressure medication for 10 years, he stopped taking it in the fall of 2008. Five months later, he had the stroke.\r\n“I didn’t like how the medication made me feel, so I switched to homeopathic supplements,” said the 48-year-old father of four. “In hindsight, that was a mistake.”\r\nThe stroke left him paralyzed on the right side of his body. He had trouble swallowing and couldn’t speak clearly.\r\n“Those first few months, I had to do everything for him,” said Shelia, a software manager with the Beaufort County School District. “He used to do all the shopping and most of the cooking. That was the biggest change in our lives.”\r\nAfter almost a year of occupational, speech and physical therapy, Wiley is back shopping, cooking and serving as pastor of Second Pilgrim Baptist Church in Beaufort. But the stroke has left him with numerous disabilities. He walks with a wobble and is unable to use his right arm. He also suffers from short-term memory loss.\r\nOnce a health issue of the elderly, stroke is becoming more and more prevalent in adults in their 40s and 50s. Nearly half of all diagnosed strokes in South Carolina now occur to patients younger than 65.\r\nThe dramatic increase in young stroke patients has prompted Beaufort Memorial Hospital to host the area’s first stroke EXPO April 21 in Building 12 of the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort.\r\n“People don’t realize you can suffer a stroke at any age,” said Kathy Campbell, director of Beaufort Memorial’s inpatient rehab unit. “Young survivors often have different needs and issues than older stroke survivors. We’re starting a support group to provide them with resources and tools to help them deal with the life-changing effects of stroke.”\r\nThe EXPO is being cosponsored by YoungStroke, Inc., an advocacy organization for adults who experienced a stroke between the ages of 20 and 64. Stroke survivor and founder Amy Edmunds will be among the guest speakers featured during the 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. event.\r\n“In the U.S., we don’t differentiate stroke survivors by age,” said Edmunds, who had her stroke when she was 43. “But there are differences. Young stroke survivors can have better outcomes if they receive more aggressive therapy.”\r\nEdmunds will be joined by neurologist Dr. Paul Mazzeo, internist Dr. Philip Cusumano and Greg Gilbert of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. The EXPO also will include a panel of four stroke survivors and a caregiver, among them Kevin and Shelia Wiley. They will discuss their experiences and how they cope with life after stroke.\r\n“I’ve had to change some things in my life,” Kevin Wiley said. “I exercise four times a week now and I stay away from pasta and pizza.”\r\nTo register for the EXPO, call (843) 522-5585. For more information about Young Stroke, Inc., go to www.youngstroke.org.', 'Stroke Survivor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'stroke-survivor', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:43:33', '2012-04-12 03:43:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6460', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6463, 4, '2012-04-11 23:55:00', '2012-04-12 03:55:00', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nThis Saturday, April 14, from 6 to 10:30 p.m., don’t miss out on the Junior Service League of Beaufort’s annual fundraiser: BBQ by the Marsh. What makes barbecue, an open bar, live music and friends even better is knowing the proceeds are directly helping Children Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) and CODA support victims of domestic violence.\r\nThe seventh annual BBQ by the Marsh will be at the historic Arsenal (713 Craven Street, downtown Beaufort). This landmark building dates back to 1798 and is a great spot to hear live music by The Broke Locals, eat food catered by Q on Bay, and enjoy a silent auction and an open bar.\r\n“It’s our signature event,” said Carson Bruce, a member of the JSLB board and service committee chair. “It’s always a lot of fun.”\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is a nonprofit organization for the local community. Made up of roughly 50 active Beaufortonians and more than 200 friends, the civic group is dedicated to volunteerism and focuses on enriching the lives of women, children and families in the community. To date, this event has raised more than $100,000 for local charities.\r\nFormer President Gloria Duryea said that the Junior Service League of Beaufort chose CAPA and CODA as this year’s beneficiaries because of their aligning missions and great impacts on the community.  “Child abuse and domestic violence doesn’t discriminate against the socioeconomic level of a family,” said Duryea.\r\nThe JSLB has been busy recently. The group held the biggest blood drive in the county, bringing in 85 pints of blood, 76 of which were donated by first-time donors, last year. This year their prom boutique featured donated cocktail, semi-formal and formal dresses for young women, helping to boost their self-esteem and give them a great prom.\r\nTickets to the barbecue are $40 and can be purchased online at www.jslbeaufort.org or by calling 843-315-7339.', 'JSLB holds annual BBQ by the Marsh', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jslb-holds-annual-bbq-by-the-marsh', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:55:00', '2012-04-12 03:55:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6463', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6464, 4, '2012-04-11 23:56:06', '2012-04-12 03:56:06', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pets.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6465\" title=\"Cat and Dog portrait on a white background\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Pets-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Beaufort Dog at Habersham, located at 24-A Market in the heart of the Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort, will host its Fourth Annual Pet and Kid Fair Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the activities offered are dog contests, games, agility demonstrations and a vaccine and wellness clinic. Children’s activities and entertainment will also be offered. The event is free and open to the public. Beaufort Dog at Habersham invites the public to bring unwanted or gently used dog bedding and crates to the Pet Fair, as they will be recycled for animals in need. For more information, visit www.beaufortdogathabersham.com, call 843-812-5394 or email Beaufort Dog Owner and Top Behaviorist Kelley Blackston at Kelley@beaufortdog.com. The Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Neighborhood, located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort.', 'Fourth annual Pet and Kid Fair', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fourth-annual-pet-and-kid-fair', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:56:06', '2012-04-12 03:56:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6464', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6466, 4, '2012-04-11 23:57:47', '2012-04-12 03:57:47', 'Last week, the Beaufort Fire Department rescued little Cappy, a long haired dachshund, after she ran away and climbed a tree.\r\nChain Free Beaufort’s Kim Bonturi said she discovered her friend and neighbor, Mimi Austin, had lost her dog that she rescued. “I\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6467\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Cappy in a tree before being rescued.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Cappy-in-Tree.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6467\" title=\"Cappy in Tree\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Cappy-in-Tree-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nknew she was devastated, so I did the only thing I could at this point, got a friend of mine and me and her and her dog went out walking looking for little Cappy,” Kim said.\r\n“We headed towards the Beaufort National Cemetery where Cappy was last seen six and a half hours earlier. We heading into the back portion (north side of National street) calling her name and shining flashlights — and then Cappy barked!” Kim described the scene. “She was telling us where she was, we followed her bark to a tall oak tree. We were looking every where in the thick, heavy brush around the tree. Mimi, who lives right next to the cemetery, heard her barking and rushed to help us. Mimi was cutting back all the brush and still no Cappy. I finally decided to call the non-emergency City of Beaufort Police dispatch to see if they would help with spot lights. At the same time, two police cars pulled up to see what was going on. We told them what we were doing, then one officer, said, ‘Well, there she is!’ We all said, ‘Where?’ We looked at the officer and he was looking up into the branches of the tree. Cappy had climbed 12 feet up the tree and was stuck.”\r\nAfter that, the Beaufort Fire Department was called and they showed up with a 14 foot ladder and rescued Cappy.', 'Fire department rescues dog from tree', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fire-department-rescues-dog-from-tree', '', '', '2012-04-11 23:57:47', '2012-04-12 03:57:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6466', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6468, 4, '2012-04-16 00:25:03', '2012-04-16 04:25:03', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_0598.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6469\" title=\"IMG_0598\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_0598-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Arlene Heape Hull has written a wonderful homage to her grandfather Artie Mitchell Heape who served in two wars and was chief of police in Beaufort.  Her book “A Low Country Man and his Life” gives a fascinating account of the times and her grandfather’s contribution to shaping modern day Beaufort. Here are some pics from the book signing.\r\n\r\nRaise a glass, raise awareness\r\nA great wine tasting will be held next Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at The Tooting Egret to benefit the American Cancer Society and Beaufort’s Relay For Life. The Spring for the Cure event will feature a full range of Spanish wines with tapas. Tickets are just $25, tax deductible. The Tooting Egret is located on <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_0601.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6470\" title=\"IMG_0601\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_0601-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>the corner of Scott and Craven streets in the old firehouse building.\r\n\r\nDowntown gossip: Here’s what people are talking about: In the Old Van Harten Building next to The Chocolate Tree on Carteret Street, an artisan bakery is going in. A bike shop is coming to the old bus station at the Northeast corner of Boundary and Charles streets. The Lipsitz building on Bay Street has finally been bought: all the old vinyl siding will be stripped off and six new residential condos will go upstairs. A wine store by the owners of Griffin Market will open in part of the downstairs as they look for a tenent for the big part of the store.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Book signing at Old Bay Marketplace', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'book-signing-at-old-bay-marketplace', '', '', '2012-04-16 18:38:30', '2012-04-16 22:38:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6468', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6473, 4, '2012-04-13 16:10:08', '2012-04-13 20:10:08', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Armed-Robbery.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6474\" title=\"Armed-Robbery\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Armed-Robbery-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>ST. HELENA ISLAND, SC  – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Seaside Farms home on Wednesday night.\r\n\r\nAt approximately 9:30 pm Wednesday night, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence at 1350 Seaside Rd in\r\nreference to a robbery occurring moments earlier. Upon arrival, deputies met with a 53-year old male who\r\nadvised that two unknown black males had entered his home and robbed him at gunpoint.\r\n\r\nThe victim told officers that he was watching TV in his living room when he heard a noise and was suddenly\r\nconfronted by two black males in his home. The victim said that the suspects, one of whom was armed with a\r\npistol, demanded money from him.\r\n\r\nWhen the victim replied that he did not have any money, one of the suspects went to the victim’s bedroom while the other held the victim at gunpoint. After stealing the victim’s wallet, both suspects fled the home, leaving the victim unharmed. The victim advised that after the suspects fled, he heard several gunshots outside and observed the suspects running towards Club Bridge Rd.\r\n\r\nLittle description of the suspects was available, being only described as black males wearing all black clothing\r\nand ski masks. One was reportedly approximately 6’00”, 150 lbs. The other was described as approximately\r\n5’05”, 170 lbs.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Investigator MSgt. G.\r\nMoreno at 843-255-3505 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.', 'Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery on St. Helena', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-investigating-armed-robbery-on-st-helena', '', '', '2012-04-13 16:10:08', '2012-04-13 20:10:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6473', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6476, 4, '2012-04-15 10:40:09', '2012-04-15 14:40:09', '<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6477\" title=\"Fawnwood Ln Composite\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Fawnwood-Ln-Composite-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" />\r\n\r\nSEABROOK, SC (April 13, 2012/3:30 PM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a suspect believed to be involved in the April 10 th shooting death of a Burton man.\r\n\r\nTwenty-three year old Octavius Moultrie was shot to death outside a home on Fawnwood Ln in Seabrook just before 2 pm Tuesday. Investigators have since been able to gather additional information regarding the possible suspect(s) allowing for the creation of a composite sketch of the alleged shooter.\r\n\r\nWitnesses have described the shooter as a black male, approximately 6’05” of slender build with close-cut hair,\r\na pencil-thin mustache, and a diamond earring in his left ear. The shooter was reportedly a passenger in an SUV\r\ndriven by a second black male that was seen in the area at the time the shooting occurred. The SUV has been\r\ndescribed as a 2003-2007 white Chevy Tahoe with vertical-open rear cargo doors.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator SSgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-\r\n3416 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.', 'Fawnwood Ln Murder Update', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fawnwood-ln-murder-update', '', '', '2012-04-15 10:41:32', '2012-04-15 14:41:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6476', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6485, 4, '2012-04-19 01:21:27', '2012-04-19 05:21:27', 'Women’s group hosts fashion show luncheon\r\n“Springing into Fashion Do’s” by Belks with the Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection will be held Thursday, April 19, at St. Helena Parish Hall located at 507 Newcastle Street. Doors open at 11:45 and lunch is served at 12:15. Speaker for the day is Martha Cahoon, artist and author, whose topic will be “Painted Hope into Her Life”.  Luncheon and program is $12. To make reservations, email or call Karen Whitehead at 838-7627 or mommakaren@islc.net.\r\n\r\nDocumentary spotlights Obama presidency\r\nA free local screening of the much talked about 17-minute documentary spotlighting the achievements of the first term of President Barack Obama’s presidency will be held in Beaufort on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m., at the Beaufort branch of the Beaufort County Public Library in downtown Beaufort. “The Road We’ve Traveled,” which has been spotlighted by multiple media outlets including CNN, The Associated Press, ABC News, the Huffington Post, and YouTube, is directed by Davis Guggenheim, who won an Academy Award for directing former Vice President Al Gore’s critically-acclaimed global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.”  The documentary, narrated by Oscar winner Tom Hanks, recalls many of the challenges and triumphs of the Obama administration.\r\n\r\nWomen of Shell Point Baptist have conference\r\nThe women of SPBC are having their 2012 Spring Women’s Conference on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21. The theme for the weekend is “Running Unhindered.” Topics of discussion are: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, Throwing off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us, and Running with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Music, snacks and lunch are provided. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 843-575-2200.\r\n\r\nWhat are the Sea Island Quilters doing?\r\n• The SIQ will have a workshop open to the public by Fiber Artist Jeanne Flanagan on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn fabric dying, fabric folding techniques and go home with 5 yards of fabric with their very own chosen colors. The cost is $60. For details, contact Trudy Flanagan at 843-838-7166.\r\n• The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at Praise Academy, 800 Paris Island Gateway. Barbara James, Fabric Artist, will discuss how to “Add mystery and depth to quilts through use of hand dyed and printed fabrics.” For details, call Sharon Kimber at 838-2870.\r\n\r\nCharles Street Gallery hosts poetry readings\r\nIn celebration of National Poetry Month 2012, join us for: Another Sound of Freedom Poetry at The Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, April 21, at 3 p.m. Readers of their own work and the greater work of beacon keepers will be members of the Otram Slabess Writers Group: Teresa Bruce, Steve Johnson, Jacquelyn Markham, Quitman Marshall, Karen Peluso, Warren Slesinger, along with special guests and invitees. Free admission and fun and refreshments provided in a lovely setting.\r\n\r\nClassic car show will be at Soft Shell Crab Fest\r\nThe Classic Car and Truck Club of Beaufort will host a show to coincide with the Soft Shell Crab Festival on Paris Avenue in Port Royal on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cars and trucks will be judged by the participants and the public, with trophies given to the owners of the top 25 cars for Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, and Best of the Rest and Best in Show. Awards are due to be given at 2:30. Cost is $20 to register a vehicle. Details at www.classicsofbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\nAnnual service held at Old Sheldon Church\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena will celebrate Old Sheldon Sunday, April 22, at 12:30 p.m. This annual event will be held at the Sheldon church ruins in Yemassee. The Rev. Canon Jim Lewis will be the guest preacher. A picnic lunch on the grounds of the ruins will follow the service. Call the church at (843) 522-1712 with questions.\r\n\r\nLecture looks at Atlantic Coast shorebirds\r\nA special LCMNA Lecture about the Hemispheric Conservation of Atlantic Coast Shorebirds will be held Friday, April 27 at TCL, 921 Ribaut Building 12, Beaufort. Social at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. The ecosystems of the world are linked by birds, and nowhere is that more apparent than the Atlantic Coast, where some shorebirds nest and rear their young, while huge flocks of other species pause to refuel on their long treks to their breeding grounds in the Arctic.  Stephen Brown, Ph. D., Director of Shorebird Science at the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, will discuss the research and conservation work conducted at Manomet, focusing on this imperiled group of birds that depend on coastal habitats like those of South Carolina to survive.\r\n\r\nBlack chamber to hold free cancer screenings\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and the American Cancer Association announces free cancer screenings, mammograms and pap smears.  Women between the ages of 47- 64 years old and are without insurance (no Medicaid or Medicare) might be able to take advantage of this program if they meet the income qualifications.  Anyone who qualifies must take advantage of this opportunity before June.  Interested, call 800-227-2345 or 843-812-4374.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Patriots host NRA banquet\r\nJoin the Lowcountry Patriots as they host a special benefit for the nonprofit NRA Foundation, Saturday, April 28 at Beaufort’s Quality Inn. Live and silent auctions plus games and door prizes. Come away with fine firearms and shooting gear. Enjoy an evening of fun, friends and barbecue by chef Bob Brower. Proceeds support youth shooting sports, firearms education, JROTC, women’s safety classes, wildlife conservation and shooting range development. Doors open 5:30 p.m.  Details: 843-263-3671/ skip82965@hotmail.com  Tickets $30 (age 16 and under $15), available at Port Royal Gun &amp; Pawn or online at www.friendsofnra.org.\r\n\r\nPi Beta Phi celebrates Founders’ Day\r\nThe Lowcountry Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi invites any Pi Phis in the area to join us for our Founders’ Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dataw Island Tabby Room.  Brunch is $25 and checks can be made to Lowcountry AC Pi Beta Phi. All Pi Phis are welcome.  RSVP to Peggy at 838-0006 for more information.\r\n\r\nClergy members invited to discuss education\r\nMembers of the clergy from Beaufort County are invited to attend an Ecumenical Partners meeting with Superintendent Valerie Truesdale on Thursday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Beaufort County Disabilities &amp; Special Needs Office, 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort. The building is located off Castle Rock Road between Hwy 170 and Grober Hill Road.  Ecumenical Partner meetings are held twice a year with the superintendent to further communication and discuss issues as they relate to the children of Beaufort County. Please RSVP to Carol McMillan at 322-2306 or carol.mcmillan@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\nFripp Audubon holds migration field trip\r\nJoin fellow birders Friday, April 27 for a uniquely enjoyable day filled with fascinating Lowcountry nature experiences. Expert Ken Scott will lead this Fripp Audubon-sponsored field trip to Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, where participants can expect to see migrating birds flying through species that have arrived to nest. Meet at the Lady’s Island McDonald’s at 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch, bottled water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars. The trip is limited to Fripp Audubon Club members. Yearly membership is only $10 for an individual or $20 per family. Please RSVP to Pete Richards, 843-441-2153 or pete.richards@comcast.net and visit http://www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\nPresentation reveals Red Knots migration\r\nFripp Audubon presents Dr. Al Seegars, Coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarian Research Stewardship. He’ll describe a hard-to-believe-but-true wildlife drama played out on our Beaufort barrier islands. Red Knots migrate from Southwest Argentina to nesting areas in the Arctic — and back — 18,000 miles roundtrip. Lacking an aerial refueling capability, Red Knots time their landfall on our coast just in time to feed on fresh-laid horseshoe crab eggs. Islands like Fripp are key spawning sites for horseshoe crabs. These living fossils occupy a vital niche in our coastal ecology AND play a lifesaving role in human biomedicine. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this awesome tale on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Centre. It’s all free, with free pass at gate for off-islanders. Contact Pete Richards, 843-441-2153 or email pete.richards@comcast.net and visit http://www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\nTidal Creek Fellowship has annual yard sale\r\nTidal Creek Fellowship Church is holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, April 28 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2522 Boundary Street (the OLD Nissan and Palmetto Pre Owned Building across from Fast Freddie’s Pawn Shop) as a fundraiser for its student ministries. Drop off times are April 23-25 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presale time is Friday, April 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. If you donate $100 in items or more, the church will give you two tickets to the presale so if you want to be the first to shop, here is your chance. Check out www.tidalcreek.net or www.yourethos.com for more details.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-35', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:21:27', '2012-04-19 05:21:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6485', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6487, 4, '2012-04-19 01:41:31', '2012-04-19 05:41:31', 'By Celia Strong\r\nI think we’ll start this week with the grapes that make our wine. Both of them are new to us and not often seen (or drunk for that matter).  One is the second mostly widely planted grape in the world. And, I’ll bet, most of us haven’t heard of it or known when we were drinking it.  This is a white wine grape known as Trebbiano, in Italy at least.  In Italy, this grape accounts for about one third of all the white wine.  In the region of Umbria, it makes the lovely Orvieto wines, which, if you haven’t tried lately, you should because it’s perfect drinking wine for hot weather and not expensive. In Umbria, Trebbiano is called Procanico. Elsewhere in Italy, it has about six different clones that are used. And, balsamic vinegar? We’ve all had some at some point, right?  It’s made from Trebbiano.\r\nAs a side note, Trebbiano goes by the name Ugni Blanc in France. There it is the most widely planted white wine grape. (I guess Chardonnay isn’t the queen of white grapes that some of us assumed it was. Even if they do have $700 and higher Chards in France.) In the Cognac region just outside Bordeaux, Trebbiano, aka Ugni Blanc, has yet another name — St. Emilion.  It is the grape that makes Cognac and Armagnac.  (See, you might have drunk some and not known it.)\r\nAnyhow, our second grape is called Garganega, Italy’s sixth most widely planted white wine grape variety.  Much of it is grown in the northeastern region of Veneto, around the city of Venice. Genetically, Garganega has been shown to be the same variety as Grecanico from Sicily.  Also, it appears to be one of the parent grapes of Trebbiano.  In the sub-zone of Soave in the Veneto region, Garganega is the predominant white variety.  And, now you know our wine for this week — Soave.\r\nSoave is a dry white wine that comes from the area around the city of Verona.  Within the world of Soave wines, there are two legal levels of the wine.  There is a DOC Soave that is less restricted and controlled in its production. And, there is the DOCG Soave Superiore.  And, yes, that translates as “superior.” More controls, better grapes, etc. Both of these wines also have a possible “Classico” designation that moves them up a notch as well. The Soave DOC was established in 1968 and the Soave Superiore was declared for the 2002 vintage. Garganega makes up 70 to 100 percent of any Soave wine.  It can be blended with Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc), Chardonnay or Trebbiano di Soave (also called Verdicchio in this area). No wonder we don’t know when we’ve drunk some of these grapes.\r\nSoave wines were hugely popular in the United States in the middle of the 20th century. This is because there was an Italian wine boom following the second World War. The popularity of Soave was due mostly to the marketing efforts of a large winery in that part of Italy: Bolla.  For years, even since I’ve been in Beaufort, people came to buy “Soave Bolla” like Soave was the winery name. (Interestingly, Bolla stopped making Soave several years ago, which is too bad because we should all be thrilled with these wines all summer.)\r\nOur Soave for today, though, comes from Santi.  Santi traces its origins to 1843, when Carlo Santi established a wine cellar in the village of Illasi.  The original winery was located in the heart of the most acclaimed wine growing zones in the Veneto near Lake Garda. Santi is now an Italian wine making success story concentrating on four basic wines — Pinot Grigio, Valpolicella, Amarone and Soave Classico. They use mainly their own estate grown grapes and some long term contracts with local growers who follow Santi’s directions. The Santi Soave Vignetti di Monteforte (Monteforte is one of the best areas in the Soave subzone.) is made from grapes grown at about 300 meters above sea level. They face Southwest as they grow so the afternoon sun lingers on them producing layers of flavors.  The soil is of volcanic origin with basalt formations and rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium. The grapes are harvested in early October, softly crushed and cold fermented. Malo-lactic fermentation is not allowed to happen so the wine’s acidity is fresh and crisp. The wine is allowed to rest on its lees for seven months which adds complexity and aromatics. The wine is straw colored with a fresh fragrance of elder flowers and hints of tropical fruits, herbs and honey. Just so you know, the blend for this Soave is 90% Garganega and 10% Trebbiano.\r\nA couple of months ago, a “Wine Spectator” write up on this wine said, “Tropical pineapple and mango flavors mix with apple, tangerine and almond in this fruity Soave. A fleshy white, balanced by juicy acidity.” And you can drink it for $11.99 a bottle. 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(6488, 4, '2012-04-19 01:42:20', '2012-04-19 05:42:20', 'FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Fashion Show will be hosted at The Shed located in the center of downtown Port Royal on Wednesday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  The theme of this year’s show is “Transitions” featuring spring and summer fashions showcasing the changes in attire that many of us go through on a daily basis. Fashions will be highlighted in three sections including “Sporty,” “Smart” and “Sassy.”\r\nThe fundraising event will showcase the romantic colors and styles for spring from locally owned retailers including Bay Street Jewelers, Bay Street Outfitters, Beaufort Clothing Company, Carolina Wiggle Wear, Divine Shoes, Grace &amp; Glory, Her Favorite Store, Higher Ground, Lulu Burgess, Modern Jewelers, Sweet Grass Apparel, and Diane Hultari of Custom Tailoring as well as FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice’s Red Door.\r\nThe event will include a gourmet luncheon by Catering by Debbi Covington who was featured as a “Master of Entertaining” in Southern Living magazine, entertainment by “Music to Go,” Ed and Kris Robertson and auctioneer, Deanna Bowdish.\r\nTickets are $55 or you can purchase a table for 10 people for $500. Tickets can be purchased online at www.friendsofcarolinehospice.com  or by calling 843-525-6257 for reservations or additional information.\r\n“We are so excited about our new venue, which is located in the community where you will find the Friends of Caroline Hospice office.  As the numbers have continued to grow, we have had to move from our initial location at Dockside Restaurant, to our most recent location, the Beaufort Inn.  Now as we prepare for our largest attendance ever, the 2012 Friends Fashion Show will be held at The Shed, where there will be a completely different look. This year we hope attendees will feel as though they are entering a New York loft as they walk in the door and after enjoying their lunch, will be transported directly to the runway of that high fashion city” explains Fashion Co-Chairpersons Sharon Dwyer and Janet Thompson.\r\nFRIENDS of Caroline Hospice is a nonprofit, United Way organization, that has been serving Beaufort residents for over 32 years. FRIENDS was the first and only hospice in Beaufort founded by Beaufortonians wishing to help a dying friend.  FRIENDS is a non-profit hospice and does not accept money from patients, their families, insurance companies or Medicare or Medicaid.  FRIENDS relies solely on support from the community to operate.\r\nFor more information, contact Janie Lackman, at 843-525-6257 or Janie@friendsofcarolinehospice.com.', 'FRIENDS Fashion Show at The Shed ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'friends-fashion-show-at-the-shed', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:42:20', '2012-04-19 05:42:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6488', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6489, 4, '2012-04-19 01:43:48', '2012-04-19 05:43:48', 'With needs ranging from new laundry facilities to a welding room, this year’s AMIkids Beaufort croquet tournament fundraiser brings great need — but also great fun.\r\n“It’s our primary fundraising event and a lot of work goes in to making it all work for the people who so generously give, but it’s also important that we remember it’s all about the kids and for one weekend, it’s all about the croquet,” said Mike Ingram, chairman of AMIkids Beaufort.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/AMIkids-Beaufort-croquet-tourney.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6490\" title=\"AMIkids Beaufort croquet tourney\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/AMIkids-Beaufort-croquet-tourney-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The residential, non-prison cultured facility in Dale provides not only education but numerous hands-on educational opportunities, treatment and behavior modification. AMIkids also partners with eight community service projects throughout Beaufort County.  Only male teens convicted of non-violent offenses can participate.\r\nStudents work toward their high school equivalency diplomas and also, starting this year, can earn a welding certificate to help them find good work upon graduation. In the past two years, 27 AMIkids Beaufort participants have earned their GEDs and seven of those students have pursued higher education throughout South Carolina.\r\nThe May 5 golf croquet tournament will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brays Island off US 17 in Sheldon, about 15 miles west of Beaufort. A “Captain’s Party” for all participants will be held May 4, 5:30 p.m. at the historic Marshlands home of Brantley Harvey Jr. in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District.\r\nTeams of four- to eight-people are encouraged to enter, and period costumes are one of the hallmarks of the annual tournament.\r\n“We have a lot of fun with the croquet and it ranges from serious players to people just out for a fun day for a good cause,” said Dr. Mike Harris, chairman of the AMIkids Beaufort croquet tournament.\r\nDuring the croquet day, a silent auction helps raise money for the program, formerly known as Beaufort Marine Institute. Items range from golf outings to catered dinners aboard yachts and in historic mansions, from custom jewelry to vacation getaways.\r\n“We had an exceptional 2011 at AMIkids Beaufort, and the table is set for an even bigger year in 2012,” Ingram said.\r\nLast fall, the Stranahan Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to AMIkids Beaufort to help fund the specialized, certificated welding program offered through TCL.\r\nFor more information, to offer silent auction items or to sign up a croquet team, call Dr. Mike Harris at 843-524-1762. Entry fees are $400 per team and are tax deductible.', 'Croquet tournament to raise funds for AMIkids Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'croquet-tournament-to-raise-funds-for-amikids-beaufort', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:43:48', '2012-04-19 05:43:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6489', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6491, 4, '2012-04-19 01:45:02', '2012-04-19 05:45:02', 'In 1831, the Parish Church of St. Helena joined with the Beaufort Baptist Church for a community revival by bringing in an evangelical Presbyterian Minister to preach from its pulpit.  During this revival, 40 young men in the Beaufort community of about 600 gave up professional roles to enter the Episcopal ministry.  Six of these men later became bishops in the Episcopal Church.  That revival is now referred to as the Great Revival of 1831.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Tony-Evans-pic.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6492\" title=\"Tony-Evans-pic\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Tony-Evans-pic-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Again believing that what unites us is far greater than what divides us, St. Helena’s has invited Dr. Tony Evans, a Black Baptist evangelist from Texas, to once again lead a community revival.  And, once again will partner with another church, the Community Bible Church, that is celebrating its 30th anniversary.\r\nAlthough the Community Bible Church and St. Helena have two very different worship services, both possess a desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ within this community. This time the Revival will be held at Community Bible Church as it seats over 2,100. The revival runs April 26-27 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Praise music will begin at 6:45 p.m. followed by the service from 7 until 8:30 p.m. A nursery is provided on a first come, first serve basis, for four and under.\r\nOur prayer is that we will again ignite a spark for another Great Revival that inspires kingdom living from Beaufort to the ends of the earth.\r\nAt the young age of 18, Tony Evans answered the call of God to give his life to full-time ministry.\r\nFrom that point forward, he made it his goal to study, practice and teach the truths found in God’s unchanging word. Community Bible Church is located 638 Parris Island Gateway.  For more information contact Jan Pringle, 843-263-7113.', 'Dr. Tony Evans coming for another Great Beaufort Revival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dr-tony-evans-coming-for-another-great-beaufort-revival', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:45:02', '2012-04-19 05:45:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6491', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6493, 4, '2012-04-19 01:46:17', '2012-04-19 05:46:17', 'The Independence Fund, an all volunteer, combat veteran run non-profit, in conjunction with Palm Key Development, will hold a ceremonial ground breaking on the proposed site for the Independence Chapel and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Remembrance Wall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25. The ground breaking ceremony will be part of the Healing Heroes Golf Week (www.healingheroesgolfweek.com) in which more than two dozen severely injured veterans from the Global War on Terror will be honored guests at the Palm Key Retreat from April 23-27. The public is invited to attend this significant event which will be followed by a barbecue buffet, live entertainment by Nashville recording artist Barry Michael, and a free screening of the critically acclaimed film “Rebirth,”being brought to the event by the New York-based non-profit, Project Rebirth.\r\n“For many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, particularly those who have lost friends or are severely injured themselves, the Chapel and Remembrance Wall will serve a purpose for them similar to that which the Vietnam Wall does for veterans of that conflict,” said Ret. Col. Eddie Ray, USMC. Ray, a recipient of the nation’s second highest award for valor, the Navy Cross, recently took the position of Director for the Lowcountry’s Third Annual Lt. Dan Weekend, (www.LDW3.com) that is scheduled for September 2012.\r\nAccording to the Independence Fund’s Chief Operating Officer Ret. Captain James Howard,  the proposed site of the Chapel and Remembrance Wall could not be more ideal. “Not only does the natural beauty of the setting lend itself to a sense of peace and calm that visitors, and visiting veterans in particular, will find healing, the physical location is less than five miles off of Interstate 95 at a geographic location that is exactly mid way between New York City and Miami Beach. It will make this Lowcountry fixture a natural stop for any veteran traveling up or down the Eastern Seaboard.”\r\nAlong with the ground breaking ceremony, the veterans and their caregivers will be participating in a myriad of other activities including an archery clinic being taught by wounded veteran and competitive archer Ed Patten; equine therapy at the Huspa Plantation; a “Heroes Banquet” featuring triple amputee and author of “No Turning Back,” Bryan Anderson; and, of course, golf at the Lowcountry’s Callawassie, Lady’s Island Country Club, Cat Island Sanctuary and Fripp Island courses. Limited space is still available for both the banquet and golf events. Online registration for both is available at  www.healingheroesgolfweek.com.\r\nTo date, the Independence Fund, a 501(c)3 organization authorized to operate in the state of South Carolina, has raised and distributed more than $1.75 million in goods and services to some of the most severely injured veterans from the War on Terror.\r\nFor more information, visit www.healingheroesgolfweek.com.\r\n\r\n• To kick off the Poker Ride and the Healing Heroes Golf Week, the Forgotten Sons Motorcycle Club is sponsoring a Heroes Dinner at Hecklers, 2121 Boundary Street, Beaufort, on April 21, starting at 4 p.m.\r\n• Bryan Anderson, author of “No Turning Back”, will speak at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse in Bluffton on April 24. The banquet costs $60 per person. To reserve a spot, contact Judy Ferguson at judy4099@gmail.com or (973) 919-1362.\r\n• On Saturday, April 28, the Forgotten Sons Motorcycle Club will host the 5th Motorcycle Benefit Run to raise funds for the next Lieutenant Dan Week. Advance registration is available at www.ldw3.com. Registration starts at 10 a.m. on April 28 at the AMVETS Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Bikes roll at noon. Riders pay $15; passengers $10. The entry fee includes a dinner and live music, door prizes and a silent auction.', 'Healing Heroes Golf Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'healing-heroes-golf-week', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:46:17', '2012-04-19 05:46:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6493', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6494, 4, '2012-04-19 01:47:03', '2012-04-19 05:47:03', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort (CAPA) is taking one giant step up this weekend to fight child abuse and neglect in the area. The local nonprofit is bringing keynote speaker Elizabeth Smart to rally this important cause as well as hosting the Step Up For Kids 5K/10K Race on Saturday, April 21.\r\nKnown in the past as the CAPA Angel Walk, this year’s race has been re-titled “Step Up For Kids” and will be professionally timed. The course will begin at the Waterfront Park downtown near the marina at Bay and Charles streets. Runners and walkers alike can enjoy the breathtaking vista and breeze as they run across the Woods Memorial Bridge. The race begins at 8 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony.\r\nElizabeth Smart will be at Waterfront Park to kick off the run with a few inspirational words about her story. Smart was abducted in 2002 when she was 14-years-old from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.\r\n“Her story is one of overcoming child abuse and neglect. She gave her male abductor nine months of her life and didn’t want to give him a day more. So she has shown the story of hope and encourages other victims that there is a brighter tomorrow,” said Gloria Duryea of CAPA. “We love her message and her outlook of not giving your perpetrator another day of misery and to move forward and keep yourself safe.”\r\nElizabeth Smart will be the keynote speaker at the Step Up for Kids Rally on Friday, April 20, at Bluffton High School Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $20 at door. Anyone can sign on for the Step Up for Kids 5K/10K at 7 a.m. on race day for $35. In case of rain, bring an umbrella and sunny spirit.', 'Elizabeth Smart kicks off Step Up For Kids race', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'elizabeth-smart-kicks-off-step-up-for-kids-race', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:47:03', '2012-04-19 05:47:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6494', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6495, 4, '2012-04-19 01:48:48', '2012-04-19 05:48:48', '• Saturday, April 21, Mossy Oaks will hold its PTO yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MOES gym. A table may be purchased for a $10 donation to PTO. Any unsold or unwanted items will be donated to CAPA.\r\n• Tuesday, April 24, students at Mossy Oaks Elementary will take both their class group pictures ($8) and individual spring pictures. Individual pictures will be sent home for parents to purchase all or part of the package and return the non-purchased pictures to the school.\r\n• Wednesday, April 25 is Popcorn Wednesday at Riverview Charter School. Also, MAP testing will continue this week through April 28. Please arrive to school by 8:30 a.m. to minimize distractions for the students who are testing.\r\n\r\nMiss Beaufort High Pageant\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6496\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Who will be Miss Beaufort High? (standing, left to right) Jordan Boxley, Isis Gooden, Emani Alston, Katie Edgerly, Breanna, Smith, Tiara Cooper; (kneeling, left to right) Katelyn Nickels, Curtia Benning and Tiffany Robinson.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BHS-Pageant.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6496\" title=\"BHS Pageant\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BHS-Pageant-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe annual Miss BHS Pageant will be held on April 27, at 7 p.m. in the Arts Center at Beaufort High. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 day of the pageant. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Celestine Lewis/Eleanor Mack Leadership Scholarship Fund. Contact Tarsha Smith (tarsha.smith@beaufort.k12.sc.us) for more information.\r\n\r\nAmerican Cancer Society Relay for Life Event\r\nThe Mossy Oaks Elementary PTO and students invite all to take part in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital. It will take place on Friday, April 27 at the Beaufort Middle School track. The event begins at 7 p.m. and goes on until 7 a.m. so participants can come at any time to walk the track and have fun with community fellowship, music, contests, food and local talent. Entrance is totally free! MOES PTO will be selling baked goods that evening as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.\r\n\r\nSchool briefs compiled by Tess Malijenovsky.\r\nSend us your school or classrooms upcoming events to schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-28', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:36', '2018-07-12 15:04:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6495', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6497, 4, '2012-04-19 01:49:34', '2012-04-19 05:49:34', 'Teachers in northern Beaufort County public schools are encouraged to apply for grants to use in classrooms the first semester of the upcoming school year. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. April 27.\r\nThe Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation, founded almost 20 years ago, hasn’t been active in recent years. However, a new board of directors, led by Chairman Jim Grimsley, is re-energizing the group.\r\nThe springtime awards will set the stage for bigger fundraising efforts and more grants, Grimsley said.\r\n“Historically, the schools in northern Beaufort County haven’t had the same kind of outside financial support from businesses and the community that schools in the southern county, especially on Hilton Head, have enjoyed,” he said.\r\n“Our goal is to target public schools in northern Beaufort County and help teachers do things they might not ordinarily be able to do because of funding,” Grimsley said.\r\nSuccessful applications should encourage imaginative, innovative projects that can be targeted to a specific goal the teacher has, for which funds are otherwise not available. This first round of grant awards must be spent before Dec. 31.\r\nWinners will be announced in late May and the funds will be disbursed after the new school year starts in August. Teachers earning the grants are required to submit after-action reports on the success of their efforts and how the grant money helped.\r\n“We want to let teachers know that there are other options out there for financial help,” said Laura Eggers, co-chair of the board’s public relations committee.\r\n“Lady’s Island Middle, for instance, received a contribution from the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to serve as seed money for the first year of a Junior Leadership program,” she said. “Our foundation is ready to help — we just need the teachers to submit the simple application and we’ll do our best to help.”\r\nThe Board of Directors is considering several fundraising ideas for the fall and spring seasons. In the meantime, contributions can be made to the Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation, 611 Bay Street, Beaufort SC 29902. The foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit and donations may be tax deductible.\r\nFor more information or to obtain an application, email the Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation at nbcpef1@gmail.com.', 'Teachers encouraged to apply for mini-grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'teachers-encouraged-to-apply-for-mini-grants', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:35', '2018-07-12 15:04:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6497', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6498, 4, '2012-04-19 01:49:49', '2012-04-19 05:49:49', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nIn an effort to reduce Riverview Charter School’s percentage of Caucasian students and increase its percentage of minority students, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently revised the charter’s enrollment lottery process to encourage diversity.\r\nRiverview Charter School uses a lottery to allocate enrollment slots among applicants. Applicants receive at least one “card” to enter the lottery. Students from zip codes 29920, 29940, 29941 and 29945 will receive three additional lottery cards, as would students with single parents and kindergarten applicants who attended a public or U.S. Department of Defense preschool program. One additional card will go to minority applicants, including African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Asian students.\r\nAbiding by the 40-year-old desegregation agreement between the federal government and the school district, the Office of Civil Rights approves, among other things, student assignments that might affect the demographic makeup of school populations. The Office of Civil Rights said that Riverview’s enrollment does not comply with the district’s desegregation agreement. The revisions to the lottery process are anticipated to boost the charter’s diversity.', 'Riverview lottery process revised to boost diversity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-lottery-process-revised-to-boost-diversity-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:35', '2018-07-12 15:04:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6498', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6499, 4, '2012-04-19 01:54:58', '2012-04-19 05:54:58', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nIn an effort to reduce Riverview Charter School’s percentage of Caucasian students and increase its percentage of minority students, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently revised the charter’s enrollment lottery process to encourage diversity.\r\nRiverview Charter School uses a lottery to allocate enrollment slots among applicants. Applicants receive at least one “card” to enter the lottery. Students from zip codes 29920, 29940, 29941 and 29945 will receive three additional lottery cards, as would students with single parents and kindergarten applicants who attended a public or U.S. Department of Defense preschool program. One additional card will go to minority applicants, including African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Asian students.\r\nAbiding by the 40-year-old desegregation agreement between the federal government and the school district, the Office of Civil Rights approves, among other things, student assignments that might affect the demographic makeup of school populations. The Office of Civil Rights said that Riverview’s enrollment does not comply with the district’s desegregation agreement. The revisions to the lottery process are anticipated to boost the charter’s diversity.', 'Riverview lottery process revised to boost diversity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-lottery-process-revised-to-boost-diversity', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:35', '2018-07-12 15:04:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6499', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6500, 4, '2012-04-19 01:56:07', '2012-04-19 05:56:07', 'By Terry Sweeney\r\nOn a recent stay in the Hamptons at the Sag Harbor mansion of some richy rich friends of mine (yes I know that sounded a bit braggy, but read on and you’ll find out why this hoity toity piece of background information is relevant),  I was asked by my charming hostess, who was having a dinner party, to grab another bottle of her house red from under her bar.  I graciously obeyed and, being a professional wine consultant and wine columnist,  of course took on the task of opening it.\r\nAll alone in her vast kitchen, I searched in vain for a simple corkscrew, but instead came upon a fancy version — something called the Metrokane Rabbit Deluxe Wine Pull.  I’d seen these cartoony monstrosities before, but had never really worked one. How hard could it be?  Well, I wrestled with the darn thing for at least 10 minutes, but the cork refused to budge.  I gave it one good heave ho and it was then I felt the cork move — down into the bottle!\r\nWhat did head upward, however, was a huge sploosh of red wine that vaguely resembled Old Faithful. And that splashed my hostess’s newly painted ceiling and expensive cabinets, leaving her entire fancy kitchen looking like a seedy crime scene.  Well, she did say “house wine” I said to myself.  Probably some cheap bargain swill.  Thank God for that at least!  It was then I turned the bottle around and saw it was Petrus! (A $400 BOTTLE OF WINE!)\r\nI tentatively stuck my head around a corner and shakily called out while trying to appear nonchalant.  “Hey, so Petrus is your house wine?”\r\n“Oh no,” she replied, “you must have gone to the wrong bar. The only Petrus we have is the one we bought at the Chateau in Bordeaux on our 20th anniversary, and hand carried back on the plane. We’re going to open it on our 40th, only nine more years to go, but it will be worth the wait!”\r\n“OMG,” I muttered horrified.  “Well so long folks!  It was nice knowing ya!”   I ran upstairs to quickly pack and jump in my rental car and speed off. (Of course, with the luck I was having, I would have run over their adored and pampered Maltese on the way out of the driveway.)\r\nMercifully, they thought the entire mishap was very amusing and I remained their houseguest. Bless their multi-millionaire hearts!\r\nStill, I was left to ponder my troubled relationship with the corkscrew. You know, back in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, the corks that were used to seal bottles wisely extended above the rim of the bottle neck — far enough to be grasped firmly, and making them much easier to remove. But after the fall of Rome in the 5th century, cork bottles disappeared from use for a thousand years. It wasn’t until the late 16th century that corks reappeared in England and, along with them, early versions of the corkscrew. Over the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, various dedicated inventors worked on improvements to the corkscrew.  (I’d mention all their names, but let’s face it, I can barely keep the names straight of all those bitchy “Real Housewives,” not to mention the endless parade of floozy “Bachelorettes” or all the trash that has washed up on “The Jersey Shore.”)\r\nLet us suffice to say that over many years, many, many people dedicated their lives to making a better corkscrew. So many, in fact, that in 1997, Fred O’Leary, published his book:  “Corkscrews, 1000 Patented Ways to Open a Bottle.”  Leave it to an Irishman to try all 1,000.\r\nAs I Googled the world of the corkscrew online, I came upon an interesting group of corkscrew nuts who got together in 2003 at the Annual General Meeting of the International Correspondence of Corkscrew Addicts in Roanoke, Virginia.  The gentleman who hosted this website had posted numerous photos of antique and modern corkscrews that he had obviously painstakingly collected over the years. I thought “Good God, what a bore that must have been.” How wrong I was. The very last shot was him sitting in a vintage rattan peacock chair at the Pat Pong Corkscrew Club in Bangkok Thailand, with a bevy of topless Thai hookers draped all over him. I’m not kidding, it went from the dullest bunch of shots of rusted corkscrews to X-rated Thai porn! Well, pardon me!\r\nI guess the bottom line for me is that perhaps the best way to deal with the corkscrew is to realize that maybe it’s time has come and gone. After all, you can’t carry one onto a plane anymore and, besides, nowadays there is so much data out there that affirms that one out of every 10 corked bottles suffers from “the taint,” which ruins the taste. And though I feel bad for the cork farmers (add them to a long list of people I feel bad for), I have to admit I just love a screw top.  And more and more people like me are becoming fun loving Screw-Toppers! So, so long ya crazy old corkscrew,  see ya in Thailand!\r\nCheers!\r\n<em>Editor’s Note: Hope you enjoy this classic Happy Winos column while the author is getting married in New York City.</em>', 'The taming of the screw', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-taming-of-the-screw-2', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:56:07', '2012-04-19 05:56:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6500', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6501, 4, '2012-04-19 01:57:04', '2012-04-19 05:57:04', 'By Wendy Zara\r\nYou may have been hearing a lot lately about the Federal Reserve, better known the “Fed”, and its chairman, Ben Bernanke.  You may also already know that the Fed has an influence on interest rates, which in turn influences the economy.  But there is more to the Fed than meets the eye, and the reasons behind the interest rate changes may interest you as an investor.\r\nThe Fed was established in 1913 and consists of a seven-member board of governors, including the chairman.  All are appointed by the president and approved by the senate.  The nation is divided into 12 Federal Reserve districts represented by 12 Federal Reserve banks.  Since its establishment, the Fed has become responsible for directing the nation’s monetary policy. The Fed also regulates the nation’s banks and other depository institutions and supervises directly many commercial banks.  The Fed also tries to support other financial markets by maintaining stable conditions for financial transactions.\r\nAlthough the Fed has many responsibilities, most investors only think of the Fed as having control over the interest rates that affect the U.S. financial markets.  There are many different interest rates, but the Fed has direct control over only one of those interest rates, the “discount rate.”  The discount rate is the interest rate the Fed charges its member banks on money borrowed for certain short-term loans. By controlling the discount rate, the Fed can influence the nation’s economic cycles, to some extent.\r\nYou may want to pay close attention to the actions of the Federal Reserve, especially if you have interest-sensitive investments.  Your Financial Advisor can assist you in understanding how interest rate changes can affect the performance of your portfolio.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Wendy Zara in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114.</em>\r\n<em>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</em>\r\n<em>Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>', 'The Federal Reserve and the economy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-federal-reserve-and-the-economy-2', '', '', '2012-04-19 01:57:04', '2012-04-19 05:57:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6502, 4, '2012-04-19 02:01:59', '2012-04-19 06:01:59', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nIf you’re looking to take a date on a winning Thai restaurant experience, take her to Amata Thai Fusion. She’ll be pleased with its elegant Thai-Vietnamese atmosphere (despite its unseemly location next to Kmart in the Beaufort Town Center) and mood-setting music with, for example, UK trip-hop artists like RJD2. Order the Love Me Long Time Ribs and One Night in Bangkok specials, followed by the one-of-a-kind coffee cake, and you’re guaranteed satisfaction.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6503\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"One Night in Bangkok.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bangkok.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6503\" title=\"bangkok\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bangkok-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLunch Bunch had the pleasure of trying a variety of Amata appetizers like the golden and crispy Spring Rolls and Crab Wontons The juicy, marinated Chicken Satay served with a peanut sauce and cucumber salad was thinly sliced for sharing. And if you have a hankering for shrimp, try their deep fried marinated shrimp coated in coconut and Thai spices.\r\nAlong with the many traditional Thai dishes we love and can rely on — curries, Pad Thai, Tom Kha soup, pineapple fried rice, etc. — Amata’s owner, Dechpong Tocharen, hand-selected some of the restaurant’s top specials listed on a black board: One Night in Bangkok, Love Me Long Time Ribs and the Flying Dragon. It’s to be noted that these dishes are as steamy as they sound and highly recommended.\r\nBuck went for One Night in Bangkok, a medley of ground chicken and colorful veggies surrounding a rice mound centerpiece topped with an egg. The combination had a special sauce with just the right bite for those who like it spicy.\r\nNow, when I dine Thai, I wouldn’t usually go for a rib dish, but the Love Me Long\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6504\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Flying Dragon.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/flying-dragon.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6504\" title=\"flying dragon\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/flying-dragon-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nTime Ribs were amazing! The meat was moist, falling off the bone and coated with a finger-licking sauce over a rice mound. Let’s just put it this way, the boys at the table next to us said they’d be ordering the ribs at their next weekly visit.\r\nI also tried the Flying Dragon and Pho’ beef soup. Granted, this was my first time trying deep fried soft shell crab, but I loved the Flying Dragon. What I can guarantee is unique about Amata’s version of soft shell crab is their Thai sauce that complemented the crispy crab delicacy wonderfully. The Pho’ is served with a side dish of bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapeños and lime that’s added per your taste to the noodle soup. I liked that the beef was still rosy in the center boosting its flavor as well as its broth. What looks exotic has a simply great taste.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6505\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"New coffee cake dessert.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coffee-cake.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6505\" title=\"coffee cake\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coffee-cake-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLunch Bunch was honored to be the first people to sample Amata’s brand new featured dessert — a reinvention of the Coffee Cake. This isn’t the coffee cake your grandfather ate for breakfast. We’re talking about a homemade two-layered coffee-flavored cake with creamy icing, notes of caramel, topped with almonds and garnished with fresh whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate drizzle. A must-try dessert!\r\nIf you haven’t been in a while or have yet to try it, rekindle your palate at Amata Thai Fusion. Located at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite #2, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Open Mondays-Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 12 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 843-379-9197 or visit www.amatathaifusion.com.', 'Experience the one-of-a-kind exotic dishes at Amata Thai Fusion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'experience-the-one-of-a-kind-exotic-dishes-at-amata-thai-fusion', '', '', '2012-04-19 02:01:59', '2012-04-19 06:01:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6502', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6506, 4, '2012-04-25 02:04:51', '2012-04-25 06:04:51', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nYou don’t get much more local than Caroline Hoogenboom. Descended from several generations of disguised Beaufort natives, she grew up in two famous houses on the Point: Her grandmother’s house, Tidalhom, and her parents’ beautiful home on the water across the street.  You also don’t get any more international than Caroline, who studied for years in France and now works for a top French company and jets all around the U.S. weekly for them.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Caroline-Hoogenboom.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6507\" title=\"Caroline Hoogenboom\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Caroline-Hoogenboom-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Caroline started by studying to be a sommelier and a wine maker after getting an undergraduate degree at Emory. She did her wine training in France starting with a sommelier-conseil degree from the Université du Vin in Suze-la-Rousse. Then she realized she was more interested in the wine making side so she apprenticed herself at a number of different wineries in France, Italy, Australia and California. After that period, she returned to school in France to get her Master’s Degree in Enology from the Université de Bourgogne at Dijon IUVV.\r\nCaroline must have chosen the right places to study and train because two years ago, after 10 years working as a wine maker,  a wine that she helped develop at a Napa winery got 100 pts. from Robert Parker.\r\nBut she missed the South and her parents and grandmother and wanted to be closer to Beaufort, so she has recently relocated to Atlanta, where her husband of three years is a Computer Network Security (which basically means he works for companies to help fight hackers and cyber terrorism). Says Caroline, “The South has always felt like home to me, plus I love the weather. For me, home is where your spirit comes to a deeper level of rest. I am a bit of a restless spirit, so it’s nice to know that Beaufort is still that home to me.”  She added, “Beaufort is special among towns. It has a lot of highly capable people that are intelligent and worldly and ready to bring their energies to improving our town. There is such variety here. We have the charm of a small town with all the necessary spices that go together to make it complex and interesting — hard to forget and hard to leave. That’s how Beaufort gets in your blood.”\r\nThat’s why Caroline was pleased when approached by Tonnellerie-Ermitage, France’s best wine barrel making company, to be their primary U.S. rep for their barrels to wine makers.\r\nSays Caroline, “At Ermitage, we custom make barrels to the specifications of the wine makers. Perhaps that is why it is helpful that I am a wine maker myself because it allows me to better understand the needs and preferences of my clients. I handle barrel sales for Napa and Sonoma as well as for the East Coast. This means that I work with the wine makers (many of whom I know very well) to help them select the best oak barrels, sourced from specific French forests, for their wines.”\r\nCaroline’s work takes a lot of energy and flexibility. And she says, “You have to love to travel, and extracurricular activities begin to revolve around amassing and using sky miles. In one week I might be at a tasting in NYC, at a meeting in Virginia, then at the office in Napa! It is fun but quite taxing. It probably sounds glamorous to be jetting around at that pace, but during the busy season I probably spend more time at airports than I spend with friends.”\r\nCaroline’s philosophy behind wine making is clear. She says, “I believe that wine is a beautiful natural product and my goal is always to bring balance. For example, with oak barrels, it is so important to select the right barrel for the profile and style of the wine. When this is done without a heavy hand, you find balance in the blend and balance in the finished wine. It’s a joy to taste. For me wine, in the greater sense, is the concept of connecting with the earth through the creation of a product that can then be shared and enjoyed. It is a joyful union of science, art and reverence for the past.”\r\nThis reverence for the past and connecting with the earth to bring out the best of its bounty are valuable lessons Caroline learned growing up at Beaufort’s knee. This now grown-up native “jet setter” will always find her way back home and be welcomed here.', 'Caroline Hoogenboom: Beaufort\'s \'belle of the barrels\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'caroline-hoogenboom-beauforts-belle-of-the-barrels', '', '', '2012-04-25 09:55:52', '2012-04-25 13:55:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6506', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6508, 4, '2012-04-19 02:05:41', '2012-04-19 06:05:41', 'The Wardle Family YMCA and Challenger Sports have teamed up again offering an exciting soccer experience for all age groups.  Challenger Sports is the leader in youth soccer coaching in both the USA and Canada, and their partnership with the Y reflects a commitment to focusing on the development of its players.\r\nChallenger Sports — British Soccer Camps has become the most popular soccer camp in North America. The company has done this by providing a unique soccer experience that combines high quality instruction, games and competitive play along with engaging camp activities that share the passion, tradition and culture of the country that invented the sport.\r\nYMCA players will get their first chance to meet the Challenger coaches at this summer’s camp starting the week of July 9. The camp will run Monday – Friday and there will be different sessions throughout the day for players between the ages of 3-16 years.  The camp will conclude on July 13.\r\nCharles Ridlehuber, Health &amp; Wellness Director of Wardle Family YMCA, says, “We look forward to seeing our players on the field this summer.  This partnership with Challenger Sports is part of a larger push to advance our program and our players, and we urge everyone in the Beaufort community to be involved and continue their support of our young players’ love for the game.”\r\nFor more information and to register your child today, visit Challenger Sports — British Soccer Camps’ website at www.challengersports.com. Register 45 days in advance, and your child will receive a FREE soccer jersey.\r\nThe YMCA is a charitable organization open to people of all abilities, ages, beliefs, cultures, faiths and incomes. Financial assistance is available based on need. For more information, visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.', 'Sign up for British Soccer Camp at the YMCA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sign-up-for-british-soccer-camp-at-the-ymca', '', '', '2012-04-19 02:05:41', '2012-04-19 06:05:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6508', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6509, 4, '2012-04-19 02:07:44', '2012-04-19 06:07:44', 'The high impact Beaufort Junior Cotillion program will be directed by longtime National League of Junior Cotillions Director, Mary Kennerty.  The purpose of the junior cotillion program is to educate young people about manners, ethics, protocol and social dancing. Fourth through eighth graders experience more than 100 different social skills, including greetings and introductions, polite conversation, first impressions, dress codes, manners in the home, manners in public and dining etiquette, to name a few. Classes will meet monthly at the Arsenal on Sundays beginning on August 26.  To register, email Director@MannersMatter.org, or contact Mary Kennerty, Junior Cotillion Director, at 843-881-8755.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6510\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Junior Cotillion Board members attend a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pendarvis. The Junior Cotillion Advisory Board Members are, from left, Carol Ruff, Ty Reichel, Director Mary Kennerty, LizAnn Pendarvis and Christina Wilson.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Beaufort-Junior-Cotillion-Reception-March-27-2012-010.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6510\" title=\"Beaufort Junior Cotillion Reception March 27 2012 010\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Beaufort-Junior-Cotillion-Reception-March-27-2012-010-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Beaufort Junior Cotillion unveils new program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-junior-cotillion-unveils-new-program', '', '', '2012-04-19 02:07:44', '2012-04-19 06:07:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6509', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6511, 4, '2012-04-19 02:12:10', '2012-04-19 06:12:10', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) gave their grand annual BBQ by the Marsh fundraiser at the Arsenal last Saturday. The event raises funds for the league’s grant process which benefits agencies and organizations serving women, children and families. It included a barbecue buffet catered by Q on Bay, and great live music by The Broke Locals. This is the seventh year of the barbecue and over the past six years the event has raised more than $100,000 for our community. Kudos to the committee who all did a great job: Katie Phifer, Amy Geier, Kristin Dubrowski, Rachel Loomis, Gloria Duryea, Fripp Langford, Kristin Brady, Cordes Marshall, Jessica Rhodes, Ashley Hutchison, Annie Powell, Anna Edwards and Leigh Ward. Here are some pics from the event for you:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC00415.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6512\" title=\"DSC00415\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC00415-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/JSLB-BBQ-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6514\" title=\"JSLB BBQ 7\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/JSLB-BBQ-7-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_2167.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6513\" title=\"DSC_2167\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_2167-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC00417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6515\" title=\"DSC00417\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC00417-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Fun at the JSLB annual barbecue fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fun-at-the-jslb-annual-barbecue-fundraiser', '', '', '2012-04-19 02:12:10', '2012-04-19 06:12:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6516, 4, '2012-04-19 02:13:01', '2012-04-19 06:13:01', 'Hospital to host free Stroke Expo on Saturday\r\nFaced with a growing number of young stroke patients, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has teamed up with YoungStroke, Inc. to present the first stroke EXPO in the area. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 21 in Building 12 of the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort.\r\n“It’s an emerging health crisis driven by the epidemic of hypertension, diabetes and obesity,” said Amy Edmunds, a stroke survivor and founder of YoungStroke, Inc., an advocacy organization for adults who experienced a stroke between the ages of 20 and 64. “Most people don’t connect the dots between those health issues and stroke.”\r\nThe event will address the social, economic and physical needs of young stroke survivors. Pre-registration is requested and can be made by calling (843) 522-5585 or toll-free (888) 522-5585.\r\nThe EXPO will include presentations by Edmunds, neurologist Dr. Paul Mazzeo, internist Dr. Philip Cusumano and Greg Gilbert of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. In one break-out session, a panel of four stroke survivors and a caregiver will discuss their experiences and how they cope with life after stroke.\r\n“The effects of stroke are often life changing for both the survivor and their families,” said Kathy Campbell, director of the inpatient rehab unit at BMH. “Our goal is to offer stroke survivors information, resources and tools they can use to thrive after stroke, and to help caregivers understand how to support their loved ones.”\r\n\r\nLearning more about Parkinson’s Disease\r\nWhat do you know about Parkinson’s Disease and why should you care? Right now, more than one million Americans suffer from this progressive neurological disease. As Baby Boomers live longer, the incidence of Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease will increase. Many people are now part of the “sandwich generation,” caring for both children and parents, some of whom are afflicted with these diseases. Learn more about Parkinson’s at our next support group meeting on Thursday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. at Helena House in Port Royal. The featured speakers will be Certified Parkinson’s Research Advocate Bernie Snead and his wife, Assistant State Director of the Parkinson’s Action Network Jackie Snead. The meetings are always held on the first Thursday of the month at Helena House and are open to the public. For information, contact Lindsay Daly at 843-706-2296.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital consolidates outpatient testing for surgery patients\r\nAs a convenience to patients preparing for surgery, Beaufort Memorial has consolidated all preoperative testing and classes into one location in the Beaufort Medical Plaza, located on the hospital’s main campus at 989 Ribaut Road.\r\nIn the newly remodeled space on the second floor of the medical plaza, outpatient lab work, EKGs, and neurologic testing are in the same suite — Suite 200 — along with the offices of the Surgical Liaison nurse to ensure all pre-testing is coordinated. The classroom for Total Joint classes will also be held in that area.\r\n“We are so glad to have all of this together for the convenience of our patients,” says Pat Foulger, RN, VP for Quality Services.  “In the past, they have had to find parking and go from one department to another to get all of their pre-op work done.  Now, it’s in a nice setting outside the hospital; parking is more convenient, as well.”\r\nThe offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday. For more information, call 843-522-5118 or 843-522-5954.', 'Health Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-3', '', '', '2012-04-19 02:13:01', '2012-04-19 06:13:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6516', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6546, 4, '2012-04-26 07:25:45', '2012-04-26 11:25:45', 'Lecture looks at Atlantic Coast shorebirds\r\nA special LCMNA Lecture about the Hemispheric Conservation of Atlantic Coast Shorebirds will be held Friday, April 27 at TCL, 921 Ribaut Building 12, Beaufort. Social at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. The ecosystems of the world are linked by birds, and nowhere is that more apparent than the Atlantic Coast, where some shorebirds nest and rear their young, while huge flocks of other species pause to refuel on their long treks to their breeding grounds in the Arctic.  Stephen Brown, Ph. D., Director of Shorebird Science at the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, will discuss the research and conservation work conducted at Manomet, focusing on this imperiled group of birds that depend on coastal habitats like those of South Carolina to survive.\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room has Spring Clean for Joy\r\nThe Lending Room is again sponsoring their SPRING CLEAN FOR JOY, a Yard Sale where everything is free, this Saturday, April 28, 8 to 10 a.m. at 263 Brickyard Point Rd South, Lady’s Island. Donations of books, bedding, clothing, household items, decorations, tools, furniture and, shoes for giveaway can be dropped off at 263 Brickyard Point Road South up until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27. The Lending Room receives used medical rehab equipment and shares it with others in the community for their long and short term needs. For more information, call Carolyn Roos at 524-2554.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Patriots host NRA banquet\r\nJoin the Lowcountry Patriots as they host a special benefit for the nonprofit NRA Foundation, Saturday, April 28 at Beaufort’s Quality Inn. Live and silent auctions plus games and door prizes. Come away with fine firearms and shooting gear. Enjoy an evening of fun, friends and barbecue by chef Bob Brower. Proceeds support youth shooting sports, firearms education, JROTC, women’s safety classes, wildlife conservation and shooting range development. Doors open 5:30 p.m.  Details: 843-263-3671/ skip82965@hotmail.com  Tickets $30 (age 16 and under $15), available at Port Royal Gun &amp; Pawn or online at www.friendsofnra.org.\r\n\r\nClergy members invited to discuss education\r\nMembers of the clergy from Beaufort County are invited to attend an Ecumenical Partners meeting with Superintendent Valerie Truesdale on Thursday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Beaufort County Disabilities &amp; Special Needs Office, 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort. The building is located off Castle Rock Road between Hwy 170 and Grober Hill Road.  Ecumenical Partner meetings are held twice a year with the superintendent to further communication and discuss issues as they relate to the children of Beaufort County. Please RSVP to Carol McMillan at 322-2306 or carol.mcmillan@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\nFripp Audubon holds migration field trip\r\nJoin fellow birders Friday, April 27 for a uniquely enjoyable day filled with fascinating Lowcountry nature experiences. Expert Ken Scott will lead this Fripp Audubon-sponsored field trip to Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, where participants can expect to see migrating birds flying through species that have arrived to nest. Meet at the Lady’s Island McDonald’s at 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch, bottled water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars. The trip is limited to Fripp Audubon Club members. Please RSVP to Pete Richards, 843-441-2153 or pete.richards@comcast.net and visit http://www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\nPresentation reveals Red Knots migration\r\nFripp Audubon presents Dr. Al Seegars, Coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarian Research Stewardship. He’ll describe a hard-to-believe-but-true wildlife drama played out on our Beaufort barrier islands. Red Knots migrate from Southwest Argentina to nesting areas in the Arctic — and back — 18,000 miles roundtrip. Lacking an aerial refueling capability, Red Knots time their landfall on our coast just in time to feed on fresh-laid horseshoe crab eggs. Islands like Fripp are key spawning sites for horseshoe crabs. These living fossils occupy a vital niche in our coastal ecology AND play a lifesaving role in human biomedicine. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this awesome tale on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Centre. Contact Pete Richards, 843-441-2153 or email pete.richards@comcast.net and visit http://www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\nTidal Creek Fellowship has annual yard sale\r\nTidal Creek Fellowship Church is holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, April 28 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2522 Boundary Street (the OLD Nissan and Palmetto Pre Owned Building across from Fast Freddie’s Pawn Shop) as a fundraiser for its student ministries. Drop off times are April 23-25 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presale time is Friday, April 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. If you donate $100 in items or more, the church will give you two tickets to the presale so if you want to be the first to shop, here is your chance. Check out www.tidalcreek.net or www.yourethos.com for more details.\r\n\r\nSea Island Fly Fishers club has meeting\r\nWading for Redfish, this is the season.  The May 9 program for the Sea Island Fly Fishers will feature John Holbrook, the club’s Vice President. John is the club expert on wading and will share his expertise on what is considered “a gate-way drug” to saltwater fly fishing.  Tailing redfish are already being caught and the fiddler crabs have made an early appearance.  The public is invited to join us at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort, 6 p.m. for a social hour and program at 7 p.m. A fly tying demo will be conducted during the social hour and free refreshments are offered.  For more information on the club visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com, or call Jack Baggette at 522-8911.\r\n\r\nSt. Peter’s school has annual golf fundraiser\r\nCome one, come all.  The St. Peter’s school annual golf fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 28 at Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Cost per player is $85 and this includes lunch, golf and a highly sought after St. Peter’s Discount Card (cost $10, value ... a lot more). Ample  prizes will  be awarded. To register, contact Rob Wilson at 703-966-5710.\r\n\r\nBlack Chamber of Commerce has event\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) will have its First Friday Networking Event from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Roastfish &amp; Cornbread located at 70 Marshland Road on Hilton Head Island.  There will be drawings, prizes, and refreshments.  Open to the public.  The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call 843-986-1102.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Autism Foundation Spring Fling\r\nLowcountry Autism Foundation’s Fifth Annual Spring Fling is under way and event organizers are in need of additional items for the live auction. All of the proceeds provide direct support and evaluation services to the many families affected by autism in the Lowcountry. The Spring Fling will take place at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Port Royal Clubhouse on Hilton Head Island. The evening is semi-formal/cocktail attire and will include live entertainment, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person. LAF is a local, volunteer based, non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with autism in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton Counties and the surrounding areas.  Its primary mission is to provide autism service and advocacy support to individuals and families who face the challenges of living with autism. To donate items to the silent auction, call 843-342-9000. For more information about the event or for tickets, please contact event co-chairs Janet Williams, Bina Patel,  or Meredith DiMuzio at 843-342-9000.\r\n\r\nBlack chamber to hold free cancer screenings\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and the American Cancer Association announces free cancer screenings, mammograms and pap smears.  Women between the ages of 47- 64 years old and are without insurance (no Medicaid or Medicare) might be able to take advantage of this program if they meet the income qualifications.  Anyone who qualifies must take advantage of this opportunity before June.  Interested, call 800-227-2345 or 843-812-4374.\r\n\r\nYMCA community wide prayer breakfast\r\nBeaufort County residents are invited to attend the 4th Annual Community-Wide Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Wardle Family YMCA and graciously catered by Lorrie Stroud Catering.  This free event will be held at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the YMCA gymnasium. The special guest speaker this year will be Carl Martin. Carl is a Clemson University graduate dedicated to his service to the Lord.  Moreover, Carl is the Lead Planter of a regional approach to church planting called “Arms around the Triangle” which will, by the grace of God, multiply churches in our region, our state and around the globe. YMCA membership is NOT a pre-requisite to attend this event- all Beaufort County residents are welcome.\r\nThis event is by reservation only.  To reserve your seat today or for additional information, please call the YMCA at 522-9622.\r\n\r\nSeminar for candidates for public office\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a seminar for candidates for public office.  The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 15 John Galt Road in Beaufort. For further information, go to www.bcgov.net/vote, or contact the office of the Board of Elections and Registration at (843) 255-6900.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-36', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:25:45', '2012-04-26 11:25:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6546', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6591, 4, '2012-04-27 09:59:40', '2012-04-27 13:59:40', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n\r\nWith the giant outdoor lights turned off, the luminaries lining the track at Beaufort Middle School began to softly glow. The white bags — filled with sand and a candle and decorated with the names of family and friends — were also placed among the bleachers to spell the words “HOPE” and “LOVE.” A young woman took to the stage and sang Sarah McLaughlin’s hauntingly beautiful song, “Angel.”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Me-and-Mom.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6592\" title=\"Me and Mom\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Me-and-Mom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"275\" /></a>My small team had all briefly dispersed, leaving me alone under our tent to witness this touching scene at last year’s Relay For Life, a nationwide event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. I sat on a cooler and cried my eyes out. That song, “Angel,” played at my mother’s funeral just six months before, and in that moment, in the dark, I missed her so badly. When one friend returned, she gave me a big hug and we cried together.\r\n\r\nFor whatever reason, the only thing I could manage to say was, “I just wish my mom could have been here to see my kids.” I neither had kids nor was expecting, so it struck me as extremely poignant when I found out two weeks later that I was pregnant.\r\n\r\nMy mom’s battle with breast cancer included chemo, radiation, a masectomy, then six years in remission. During that time, she retired as a teacher, moved to Texas to be closer to family, traveled, and got to see two of her children married. But when the breast cancer returned unexpectedly as an aggressive brain tumor, it quickly took her life. I know everybody has to die, but my mom was healthy and vibrant and her time was cut too short.\r\n\r\nI hope you will join all the dedicated members of the community who have worked tirelessly to make this year’s Relay For Life a memorable event. Stop by Beaufort Middle any time between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. and walk the track, listen to music and see live local entertainment, participate in fun games and support the American Cancer Society by purchasing food or other items available.\r\n\r\nThe reason I’ll take my beautiful baby boy to Relay this year is to celebrate all the survivors, remember my amazing mother and the grandma he’ll never know, and fight back against this awful disease that affects the lives of so many people. As my dad said, “Pam, have faith that your efforts will help Wolfe’s family be cancer free.”\r\n\r\nWhat’s your reason to Relay?', 'What’s your reason to Relay?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-your-reason-to-relay', '', '', '2012-04-27 09:59:40', '2012-04-27 13:59:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6591', 0, 'post', '', 0);

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(6547, 4, '2012-04-26 07:26:37', '2012-04-26 11:26:37', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nHow can we vaccinate our dogs enough, but not too much?\r\nThe best tool for this is called a vaccine or antibody titer test. It measures the levels of a specific antibody in a dog’s blood. Sounds great! A test I can run every year to see if my dog’s immunity has gotten low and needs boosting! It seems like the perfect solution to worries about over-vaccination.\r\nHowever appealing that idea might be, titer tests can’t be used in this way. That’s because your dog’s immune system is not a gas tank, vaccines are not gas pumps, and titer tests are not gas gauges.\r\nA “titer” is a measurement of how much antibody to a certain virus (or other antigen) is circulating in the blood at that moment. Titers are usually expressed in a ratio, which is how many times they could dilute the blood before they couldn’t find antibodies anymore. If the lab was able to dilute it two times, and then didn’t find any more antibodies, that would be expressed as a titer of 1:2. If they could dilute it a thousand times before they couldn’t find any antibodies, which would be a titer of 1:1000.\r\nIt would be wonderful to say that once this ratio dips below a certain level, it’s time to give another vaccination to “boost” immunity. But that reflects an incorrect understanding of the immune response. Vaccines don’t inject immunity into a dog. Instead, they stimulate the immune system to form two kinds of cells, antibodies that fight the current infection, and memory cells that remain behind after the infection has been eradicated, to pump out more antibodies if the same virus is encountered in the future.\r\nMemory cells persist for 20 years or more, and are not increased when the animal is re-vaccinated or re-exposed to the disease. The detection of antibodies in the bloodstream, which is what a titer test does, tells us that process took place and that memory cells are present, but the absence of antibodies does not mean there are no memory cells or that the dog is not immune. Veterinary immunologist Ian Tizard writes, “You can have a negative titer and if the pet is exposed, memory cells can respond within hours to regenerate enough antibodies for protective immunity.” (Tizard, Ian R., Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction, 6th Ed, Saunders 2000.)\r\nYou cannot make an immune dog more immune to a virus with additional vaccination as the previous immunity will wipe out the virus in the vaccine. With yearly boosters there will be no increase in immunity and consequently, no benefit to the dog. So, if you can’t top off your dog’s immunity to viruses with booster shots, and you can’t tell for sure from the titer test if his or her immunity is waning, what could a titer test possibly be good for?\r\nIt is another tool in your Healthy Dog tool kit. Most veterinarians, unless prompted by a client, will assume you’re there for “the usual” and will vaccinate every year without considering the general health of the animal or its lifestyle. (If your teacup pet never leaves the patio, its chances of contracting a major disease are slim. That’s lifestyle.) It is up to you to educate yourself and advocate for your dog, know what vaccines and tests might benefit him.   A titer can help you gather more information.\r\nNote: Several companies launched in-office, core-titer test kits in early 2011 that are being used in various clinics in Savannah and Charleston.\r\nTo date, by sample, these tests are not available locally.', 'What about titer tests?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-about-titer-tests', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:26:37', '2012-04-26 11:26:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6547', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6548, 4, '2012-04-26 07:28:16', '2012-04-26 11:28:16', 'By Dr. Gene Grace\r\nThis is a response to the most recent dental X-ray “study” on Fox News last week.\r\nI happened to be watching the news when two of Fox’s analyst physicians were discussing a new study of how dental X-rays could attribute to an increased risk of a benign brain tumor, menangioma. Medical studies, in order to be valid, must be conducted under the strictest controls.\r\nThere were a number of things which even the Fox physicians thought were amiss. For one, of the 2,800 people interviewed, much was depended upon their memories of what X-rays and how many were taken from years before. What made no sense is that a pair of bitewing (two) X-rays showed a greater risk than a panorex or full mouth series (13 or more). That alone should send up red flags. To put the whole study in perspective, the results would mean an increase of lifetime risk of menangioma from 15 out of 10,000 people to 22 out of 10,000 people.\r\nLet me comment about X-rays. Radiation is measured in millirems. To fly from the East to the West Coast, one would receive 4 millirems of background radiation. It’s all around us. A dental digital (1/10 of older dental X-rays with film) X-ray emits .05 millirems. Thus, one transcontinental air flight is the equivalent of 80 digital X-rays.\r\nHere are some comparative exposures: A mammography breast examination would be in the high dose group with 1,000 millirems. An abdomen, pelvis, skull or hip X-ray would be in the medium dose group. Most dental X-rays, such as dental full mouth series with digital or dental bitewing with digital, would be considered in the low dose group with less than 1 millirem.\r\nWhen you weigh these facts against the consequences of tooth decay (i.e. root canals), periodontal problems, even oral cancer that can go undetected without dental X-rays, it’s obvious that having low dose dental (particularly digital) X-rays are safe and effective.\r\nGene Grace DDS is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry and practices with his daughter Katherine G. Hefner DMD at 970 Ribaut Road. Please their ad on Page 3.', 'How safe are those dental X-rays?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-safe-are-those-dental-x-rays', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:28:16', '2012-04-26 11:28:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6549, 4, '2012-04-26 07:29:07', '2012-04-26 11:29:07', 'Mallory Groves, DMD, MSD, Specialist in Orthodontics is pleased to announce the opening of her new orthodontic practice at 1600 Burnside Street in Beaufort Town Center, on the marsh behind the Hilton Garden Inn.  Coastal Orthodontics offers comprehensive orthodontic care for adults and children in a friendly and relaxing environment. A native of Maryland, Dr. Groves is a summa cum laude graduate of Clemson University.  She received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina where she  was a teaching assistant in oral immunobiology. Dr. Groves completed her orthodontic residency at Saint Louis University, during which time she was granted a teaching fellowship by Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine. Coastal Orthodontics offers complimentary new patient consultations Monday through Friday. For more information, please visit www.BeaufortBraces.com or call 843-379-9200.', 'Coastal Orthodontics opens its doors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coastal-orthodontics-opens-its-doors', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:29:07', '2012-04-26 11:29:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6549', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6550, 4, '2012-04-26 07:29:49', '2012-04-26 11:29:49', 'By State Farm\r\n\r\nWhen renting a car, you will be asked if you want to purchase insurance coverage. The rental agent will normally offer you different levels of insurance coverage, including a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) or Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), which covers the rental vehicle in the event of accidental damage and theft. Many drivers become confused at this point, wondering if they need this insurance.\r\nHere are some guidelines to help you decide:\r\nYou have a personal auto policy\r\nWhat to look for: Read your policies carefully or call your insurance agent to ask for details of coverage. Many auto policies cover rentals with the same type and amount of coverage on your personal vehicle. Also ask about coverage for any administrative fees you may be responsible for, such as loss of use (rental income not earned on a car while it is in the repair shop).\r\nWhen to consider additional coverage: If your policy does not cover rentals, has a high deductible, or does not include collision coverage or sufficient comprehensive coverage, you may wish to purchase additional coverage from the rental company. Also, insurance is invaluable in foreign countries where you may be responsible for paying for the damage in full before you leave the country.\r\nYour credit card offers rental car insurance\r\nWhat to look for: Carefully read the documentation that came with your specific credit card and understand the extent of the coverage it provides.\r\nWhen to consider additional coverage: Depending on the level of coverage your credit card provides, you might consider adding coverage from the renting agency.\r\nYou are traveling on business\r\nWhat to look for: Your employer may provide corporate insurance for rented vehicles.\r\nWhen to consider additional coverage: Be sure to know the applicable corporate policies and procedures before you rent a car for business.\r\nYou do not own a car\r\nWhat to look for: If you do not own a car and therefore do not carry auto insurance, you will need to purchase insurance from the rental agency.\r\nWhen to consider additional coverage: Take your time at the rental counter to consider the coverage packages being offered. You may not need the most expensive plan being offered.\r\nYou are renting a car in a foreign country\r\nWhat to look for: Check your auto insurance policy for possible exclusions or limitations on renting a car abroad. Also check for coverage that may be offered by your credit card company or auto club.\r\nWhen to consider additional coverage: If you are not sufficiently covered, you may wish to purchase third-party travel insurance to cover your foreign rental, or the Loss Damage Waiver from the agency. You will still be liable for any costs resulting from vehicle damage that are not covered by the waiver.', 'Do I need insurance for rental cars?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'do-i-need-insurance-for-rental-cars', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:29:49', '2012-04-26 11:29:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6550', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6551, 4, '2012-04-26 07:31:48', '2012-04-26 11:31:48', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Drummond-head-shot.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6552\" title=\"Drummond head shot\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Drummond-head-shot-e1335439889249-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Drummond Koppernaes, a freshman at Beaufort Academy, was one of 20 sailors from across the country to qualify for Team USA to compete at the 27th International Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Lake Braassermermeer, Netherlands. There were 270 top sailors from twelve countries who had four days of intense competition in challenging conditions.', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-16', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:31:48', '2012-04-26 11:31:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6551', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6553, 4, '2012-04-26 07:33:25', '2012-04-26 11:33:25', 'Grassroots Soccer and Exit Realty sponsored the first Regional Round Robin Spring Soccer Tournament for U14 players Saturday, April 21, at St. Peters Catholic School.\r\nThe four team tournament consisted of Riverview Charter School (Coaches Parker Essary and Chris Ostrander), Beaufort Academy (Coach Tom Savage), St. Peters Catholic School (Coaches Rob Wilson and Matt Trumps) and Grassroots Soccer (Coach Steve Aldred).\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Sports-St-Peters.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6554\" title=\"Sports-St Peters\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Sports-St-Peters-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>The event ran from 1 to 5 p.m. with more than 200 parents and fans in attendance. The three referees were Beaufort High Varsity players Josh Gutierrez, David Seguine and Brandon Videtto.\r\nThe tournament final was between St. Peters Catholic School and Beaufort Academy with Beaufort Academy leading 1-0 with 15 seconds to go before St. Peters scored and tied, taking the game into overtime.\r\nSt. Peters emerged triumphant 3-1, winning on penalty kicks and won the inaugural Exit Realty soccer tournament.\r\nMVP awards were made to each team: Austin Van Horn from Riverview Charter School, Ross Walker from Beaufort Academy, Noah Kimbrell from St. Peters Catholic School, and Cole Budi of Grassroots Soccer.', 'St. Peters hosts soccer tourney', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peters-hosts-soccer-tourney', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:33:25', '2012-04-26 11:33:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6555, 4, '2012-04-26 07:34:07', '2012-04-26 11:34:07', 'Spring Concert Series continues at St. Helena\r\nConcert organist Jonathan Dimmock performs on Friday, May 4th at 7 p.m. at The Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal), 505 Church Street in Beaufort, SC. The concert is free and open to the public and is part of the church’s celebration of their Tricentennial (1712 - 2012). Dimmock is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, Yale School of Music, and Yale Divinity School and has held musical posts at Westminster Abbey (organ scholar), the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis. He currently resides in San Francisco where he is the Director for Music Ministries at St. Ignatius Church, the organist at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, the organist at Temple Sherith Israel (S.F.), and the organist to the San Francisco Symphony.  Dimmock has an active career as an organ soloist, nationally and internationally, having made numerous solo tours on five continents. He has recorded more than 30 CDs. His recording of the Bach Clavierubung III won a Grammy award in three categories. With the San Francisco Symphony he participated in the Grammy award-winning CD recording of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony (Classical Album of the year for 2009).\r\nFor more information, contact Pat Gould, the music director at the church, at patgould@islc.net or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\n‘80th Reunion’ a comedy will be at ARTworks\r\n“80th Reunion: A comedy by Jim Herring — A Staged Reading” will be in the black box theater at ARTworks. “80th Reunion” is a parody of retirement living and the medical profession. The playwright, Jim Herring, is a retired resident of Beaufort, and describes the play as “goofy and risque. It brings together all storts of things that wouldn’t usually be put together— the definition of humor is the juxtaposition of things that don’t belong together. There are scenes in a medical university, a love story because you need to break up humor a little bit, a bit of foolishness about activity buses.” And much more. The Summerville Players, from right up the road in Summerville, are coming to Beaufort to perform this piece.\r\nOne night only! Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. All seats are $12. For more information, contact http://www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, 379-2787, and in person at 2127 Boundary Street, in Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Symphony Orchestra has pops concert\r\nThe Beaufort Symphony Orchestra will present its annual pops concert on Thursday, May 3, at 8 p.m. in the USCB auditorium and again on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m.  The featured soloist will be classical guitarist Daniel Salazar, who will be performing the “Concerto in D” by M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and the always popular “Malaguena”, by E. Lecuona.  Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Salazar was selected as a United States Artistic Ambassador, performing in eastern Europe and Russia. Other selections include Rossini’s “William Tell Overture”, Tschaikowski’s “Capriccio Italien” and Morton Gould’s “American Symphonette Number Four (Latin-American)”. New orchestrations of “South of the Border” and “Spanish Eyes” will be performed, as well as highlights from the musical “Evita”.\r\nTicket information is available from the USCB ticket office.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-13', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:34:07', '2012-04-26 11:34:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6556, 4, '2012-04-26 07:34:55', '2012-04-26 11:34:55', 'By Celia Strong\r\nOff we go to Italy again this week.  But this time for a red wine.  This wine has been around for a while. We’ve had it on the shelves for at least five years.  Of course what’s on the shelf now is the newest vintage, but, except for this vintage, it’s been there for a while.  The problem is, if you want to see it as a problem, that with all the new wines that are coming in all the time, it gets very easy to forget about the old standards.  Our job this week is to revisit one of those standards.\r\nIt comes from northwestern Italy, the region of Piedmont.  Or, if you’re speaking Italian, Piedmonte.  There are a wide range of wines that come from Piedmont. A couple of weeks ago we talked about one town there, Asti, and the Moscato wines from there.  Other white grapes include Cortese that makes Gavi wines and Arneis.  For red varieties, Nebbiolo (of Barolo and Bararesco fame) and Dolcetto are the two best known.  A third red variety, Barbera, is what we’re going to look at and drink this week.\r\nLike most of Italy, the Romans cultivated the vineyards of Piedmont.  Because of this region’s closeness to France, its wines have been influenced by that country, in particular the French region of Burgundy. Even today that influence is evident in the non-blending style of most Piedmont wines. The first literary mention of Piedmont wines comes from the 14th century from an Italian agricultural writer.  He noted among other details how the vines in Piedmont were trellised closer to the ground rather than being allowed to grow up into the trees.  In the 17th century, the Duke of Savoy earned broad renown for his pale red wine, Chiaretto, made entirely from Nebbiolo.\r\nDuring the unification of the Italian papal provinces, Piedmontese winemakers and land owners played pivotal roles.  The first Prime Minister of the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, Camillo Benso, introduced many French viticultural techniques to the region.  One of the sparks that ignited the Italian revolt against Austria was the Austrian government’s double tariff on Piedmont wines sent into Austrian controlled parts of Italy - Lombardy, Emilia and the Veneto.  This had a crippling effect on the Piedmontese wine industry because it basically cut their wines off from their main markets.  In 1846, King Charles Albert of Sardinia spoke to the Piedmontese winegrowers’ association. He assailed the Austrian oppression and, by 1848, Piedmont was at war with Austria. This war helped to further  move the Italian peninsula  toward unification and Charles Albert’s son, Victor Emmanuel was the unified country’s first ruler.  In the 1850’s, a famous Italian patriot, Giuseppe Garibaldi, introduced the Bordeaux grape mixture into Piedmont to help fight oidium, a vineyard mold that was infecting Piedmont vines.\r\nGeographically, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps. Because of hills in most of the region, only about thirty percent of the land is suitable for vineyards.  Although the vineyards in Piedmont are at about the same latitude as those of Bordeaux, there are several climate differences. The valleys in Piedmont tend to have a lot of fog. (The Piedmont word for fog is “nebbia” which gave their red grape variety its name.)  The vineyards are generally planted between 450 feet and 1150 feet elevation. The weather is colder than Bordeaux with less rainfall as well.  The warmer, south-facing slopes are used mainly for Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes while the cooler slopes are used for Dolcetto and Moscato.\r\nThe Piedmont region makes more DOCG (the very top level of Italian wines) by volume than any other of the twenty Italian wine regions.  Eighty-four percent of the production of  Piedmontese wines are categorized as DOCG.  Interestingly, there are no IGT wines in the region. (This is a lower level.)  Barbera is the most widely planted red variety in the region, but Nebbiolo and Dolcetto are not far behind. Moscato is the most widely planted white grape.\r\nSo, let’s look at this Barbera. Not only is it the most widely planted red in Piedmont, it is the third most planted red variety in the whole country.  It has a good yield level, meaning it has a good number of grapes coming off each vine, and its wines are known for their deep color, low tannins and high levels of acidity.  The amount of acidity in Barbera is rare for a warm weather red grape. There are some hundred year old Barbera vines in Piedmont vineyards that make robust wines with intense fruit flavors and enhanced tannin levels so that the wines can be aged well for a decade or more.  Three cities have their names attached to the DOCs for Barbera wines — Barbera d’Asti, Barbera del Monferrato and Barbera d’Alba.  Monferrato, located in central Piedmont, is where Barbera is though to have originated. (Please note, that Barbera d’Asti is a DOCG wine.).  The wines from Asti are the best known of the Barbera wines.  They tend to be the lightest in style with intense aromas and flavors of red cherries and raspberries.  These wines also show the grape’s natural acidity and can be drunk slightly chilled to keep it refreshing.   With more ripe grapes, the flavors move to black fruits — blackberries and black cherries. Many producers use toasted oak barrels for some aging of the wines. This helps to increase the complexities and aging potential of the wines and adds vanilla notes as well.  In addition, wine makers have found that better wines come from slightly decreasing the vines’ yields.  (The Burgundy region of France has for a long time controlled their yields to augment flavors.)  The Barberas from Alba are fuller in body, richer flavored, and can have a distinct earthy quality that makes them very food friendly. And, those from Monferrato, while often considered some of the best, are less available here.\r\nA nice tidbit of Barbera history occurred in 1985.  The Piedmont region was scandalized when Barbera producers were accused of illegally, duh?, of adding methanol to their wines. Over thirty people died and many more lost their sight from drinking these wines. All the bad press and publicity caused the Barbera to drop to third place in Italian red grapes grown, behind Sangiovese as number one and Montepulciano as number two.  I hope our current vintages of Barbera wines are newer than the effected vintage!\r\nOur wine this week is Ca’ del Sarto Barbera d’Alba.  Personally, I have always liked Alba Barberas best.    “Ca’” in Italian is the abbreviation for “castello” or “castle” so it’s like saying “chateau” whatever with French wines. And, lucky us, this wine is made exclusively for restaurants and wine shops. Only 1,200 cases come into the United States each year.  This wine, made from 100% Barbera,  is full of very rich berry flavors with soft tannins.  It is aged in oak barrels for ten months which helps to refine its flavors and textures. It’s a perfect match for grilled dinners - seafood, poultry and meats. But it goes well with pasta and pizza too.  Once you try it, for just $10.99,  you’ll be a new Barbera fan!  Even though it’s not really a new wine. Just new for us now.  Enjoy!', 'Old is new with Ca’ del Sarto Barbera d’Alba', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'old-is-new-with-ca-del-sarto-barbera-dalba', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:34:55', '2012-04-26 11:34:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6556', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6557, 4, '2012-04-26 07:35:57', '2012-04-26 11:35:57', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nGosh, one gets all sorts of advice growing up and as an adult, and thankfully most of it is usually sound or at least well intended.  One of my favorite pieces of wisdom is the deceptively simple, “timing is everything.”  And while it is unassailably true when it comes to things like timing a major league fastball or getting a good place in line for an unbeatable sale, good timing can take a person pretty far in life. Add some old fashioned hard work, and the sky’s the limit.\r\nI thought I knew the virtues of proper timing, but two events in my life make me wonder how well we always stick to the straight and narrow. Here are two true stories that illustrate both sides of the same coin, for worse or for better.\r\nStarting with worst. Early in my United Technologies career, working at Sikorsky Aircraft’s main facility in Stratford, Connecticut, one winter morning, a snow storm quickly developed and threatened to make the roads treacherous. Noses to the grindstone, we were told to clear out early and go home while it was still safe. Still a young guy and immersed in something that seemed crucial at the time — plus really wanting to clean up some odds and ends — I kept working for two hours.  One big sigh and a mental pat on the back later, I headed to my car and drove off down Route 8 toward Bridgeport on my way to beautiful Rowayton, some 20 miles away.\r\nRight away it didn’t look good.  Snow swirled thick as shag carpet on the road, visibility deteriorated and the traffic continued to build. Maintaining control of my hefty rear wheel drive Oldsmobile was becoming a challenge. Then “out of nowhere” a car appeared in my lane, at a full stop and facing me.  I skidded around it, bumped another car, and pulled off the road. Heart starting to race, I looked for the other driver.  “Out of nowhere” again came a subcompact car, slamming into the side of my car. Big crash.  Stunned me.  Couldn’t open my crushed door so I crawled out the passenger side and realized that the next driver to similarly lose control was likely to be driving a larger vehicle and was going to take me out like a bowler looking to pick up a spare by knocking off the 10 pin.\r\nThings got a little blurry from there but after exchanging insurance information with the driver, I headed to an auto body shop, then got a ride home. When Jane drove me up to the shop and saw the totaled car the next day, she wondered how I got out alive.  “I wondered that, too,” I muttered.  And to think how hard I had tried to finish up at work before heading home the day before.  Gee, I thought, I was just leaving ... for TWO HOURS!\r\nFast forward 25 years to the Hunting Island pier. March 19, 2012. Gorgeous weather and scenery, lots of whiting around and plenty in the pail, time to go home.  Started to pack up. Yeah, I was JUST LEAVING when one of my rods — the brand new Ugly Stick, badly in need of a good breaking in — jerked.  I pulled back against whatever was down there and realized I had something big on this time.  Out buzzed the line as the rod bent over to the task at hand. I checked my watch, 3:15. Recalled the line strength — only 15 pounds, then calmly proceeded to adjust the drag.  And off we went!\r\nWell, the fish took me from mid pier all the way to the far end and peeled off every last inch of my line.  As I stared at the knot at the base of the reel, I figured this tussle was over and just stood there waiting for the final break. But it didn’t come, so I walked back 10-15 feet from the rail, then recovered a few feet of line as I walked back to the rail. Repeated the process another dozen or so times.  Two old salts nearby — one visiting from Tennessee, the other from upstate N.Y. — offered to help get the now visible cow nosed ray up to where we could release it. Using heavy gloves, they hand lined the ray up from the water line where it was eagerly flapping its wings to where we could unhook it before releasing it unharmed.  Which we did.\r\nChecked my watch again ... 4:00.  Whew, that was fun!  The ray was four feet across if it was an inch and weighed over 20 pounds.  A picture would have been nice, though there was no way to get a clear shot between my two new buddies and the rail.  But it’s in my mind.\r\nSo there you have it. I was just leaving when I hooked the most exciting fish of the young season.  Makes you think about all the times in your life when but for a few seconds, a few minutes, maybe even an hour or two, things can take a pretty wild turn, for better or worse.  Maybe just barely meet your future mate at a big gathering, or catch a home run ball, get hit by a car or by lightning but survive, or arrive at the hospital just in time to see your first child born.\r\nI was just leaving. Just ... leaving.  Just ...', 'I was just leaving ... ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'i-was-just-leaving', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:35:57', '2012-04-26 11:35:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6558, 4, '2012-04-26 07:37:30', '2012-04-26 11:37:30', 'This concert featuring country music superstar Dierks Bentley will be rocking on Saturday, April 28 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Gates open at 5 p.m., show begins with Will Hoge at 7 p.m., and Dierks Bentley takes the stage at 8 p.m. There will be local food vendors as well as military vehicles and equipment on display. Lawn seating only, bring chairs and blankets. Tickets can be purchased online at mccs-sc.com/concert/tickets, and will also be available at the door.', 'Don’t miss Throwdown at Fightertown', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-throwdown-at-fightertown', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:37:30', '2012-04-26 11:37:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6558', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6559, 4, '2012-04-26 07:40:50', '2012-04-26 11:40:50', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nThe glamour, the Jazz, the redefined American woman, the taboo speakeasies — who doesn’t want a flash of the Roaring Twenties? Then again, who says you can’t repeat the past? This Saturday, April 28, at 6 p.m., Historic Beaufort Foundation presents “The Great Gatsby Lafayette Soiree.”\r\nThe fundraiser soiree is promised to a “beautiful, elegant event,” according to Executive Director Julie Good. A large backdrop will set the scene at the residence of Dr. Bobby Bell — the historic “Tidewater” house on the Beaufort River, 302 Federal Street. Good says there will also be a speakeasy and a Roadster turned into a photo booth to set the 1920s mood. The event calls for cocktail attire, 1920’s glamour optional.\r\nAside from enjoying a night of dance, culinary specialties, cocktails and a live auction, The Great Gatsby Lafayette Soiree will have live music by Déjà vu. All proceeds generate funds for historic preservation efforts in Beaufort County.\r\n“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past,” concludes “The Great Gatsby,” the novel, touching on the significance of the past to dreams of the future. Help Historic Beaufort Foundation continue to preserve Beaufort’s history.\r\nTickets are $100 per person; $75 for those under 35-years-old. To reserve a sport or for details, call 843-379-3331.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/News-HBF-LOGO-2011-2c-384LR.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6560\" title=\"News-HBF LOGO-2011- 2c 384LR\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/News-HBF-LOGO-2011-2c-384LR-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'HBF presents Great Gatsby Lafayette Soiree', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-presents-great-gatsby-lafayette-soiree', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:40:50', '2012-04-26 11:40:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6561, 4, '2012-04-30 07:55:15', '2012-04-30 11:55:15', 'Winning not one, but two, Island News 2012 Favorite Awards, the Len Miret Memorial Scholarship Fund (LMMSF) is still relatively unknown in Beaufort. Executive Director Joe Gazdak won the award for Favorite Charity Worker and LMMSF won for Favorite Non-Profit Organization.\r\nLMMSF’s mission is to provide college scholarships to deserving graduating high school students.  The student must demonstrate financial need, community service, athletic accomplishment and be accepted to an accredited college.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6562\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"General Manager Buck Boone presents Joe Gazdak with his Favorite awards from The Island News.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/12-island-news-favorites.jpg.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6562\" title=\"12 island news favorites.jpg\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/12-island-news-favorites.jpg-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs Joe explained to The Island News’ General Manager Buck Boone when the awards were presented, “The Len Miret Memorial Scholarship commemorates the life of a man who was committed to his family and friends and dedicated to the development of young athletes.  Not only did Len play soccer, he coached the game for many years.  He believed that participation improved physical skills, mental acuity and responsible social interaction.” Len died of colon cancer at the age of 38, leaving a young widow and three children.\r\nOver the past few years LMMSF has awarded scholarships to students in South Carolina, Florida and New York.  “We hope to provide a scholarship to a student at Battery Creek High and Beaufort High this year,” Joe stated.  “It’s not too difficult to find deserving students.  Finding money is a little more difficult.  If anyone would like to assist in fund raising or make a donation, they can contact me through our website, www.LMMSF.org.”', 'Who is Joe Gazdak and the Len Miret Memorial Scholarship Fund?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'who-is-joe-gazdak-and-the-len-miret-memorial-scholarship-fund', '', '', '2012-04-30 20:37:27', '2012-05-01 00:37:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6563, 4, '2012-04-26 07:44:09', '2012-04-26 11:44:09', '“Brake” from The Indie Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts, Monday, April 30, at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: Secret Service Agent Jeremy Reins is about to have a very bad day. He wakes up trapped in the dark, cramped trunk of a moving car with no recollection of how or why he’s there. The only light comes from the blood-red digital numbers ticking away above his head that signify one thing ... he’s running out of time. As the captors reveal themselves and their motives, Jeremy realizes he is a pawn in their potentially catastrophic plot. He will not be set free until he gives up information about the president. No drinking in Columbian bars with “ladies of the night” for this agent.\r\nRatings and Reviews: This Indie film is so new that the two leading film web sites do not yet have a consensus. IMDb ratings are 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes critics’ ratings are struggling to make it from green to red, but a positive audience of 57. Satisfactory marks.\r\nPreviewer Comments:  The star of this Indie loves the quirkiness that only Indies can mount. Jeremy is played by Stephen Dorff who lives for challenging and transforming roles that only come in Indie films.  So far he has acted in over 68 Indies! He was likely drawn like a moth to a light for this one because it is the closest thing to a one man film you will ever get in the cinema. He has the “stage” alone for 90% of the film. More than anything else, this film is worthwhile to experience due to his tour de force. The plot may be questionable, the endings implausible, but it’s his acting that counts.\r\nRated: Not rated, but likely to be R for fear, threats and a little actual violence.  This is a scary action film and is more likely to be enjoyed by those movie fans who love this genre. It is full of fear, heart racing adrenaline pumping stuff, guaranteed to exhaust you, but safer than jumping out of an airplane.\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office @ 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance.\r\nDennis Tavernetti is a resident of St. Helena Island and retired to the low country having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB’s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of utilizing new technology to bring  Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort.', 'The Indie Film Corner: \'Brake\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-brake', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:44:09', '2012-04-26 11:44:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6563', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6564, 4, '2012-04-26 07:45:54', '2012-04-26 11:45:54', 'Hailed as a contemporary novel in the style of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Joe Lansdale’s new novel, “Edge of Dark Water,” offers a twisting tale not to be missed.\r\nFour teenagers star in this gothic mystery of murder, money, and adventure. May Lynn’s dream of becoming a Hollywood celebrity is dramatically cut short when her dead teenage body is dredged up from the snake infested waters of the Sabine River.  In the shadow of her death, May Lynn’s friends Sue Ellen, Terry, and Jinx decide to take action. In an effort to make at least part of May Lynn’s dream come true, the band of strong willed youngsters hatch a plan to steal a raft and head downriver to catch a bus to Hollywood where they hoped to spread May Lynn’s ashes.  Only problem is, they need a raft and funding for their river adventure.   A clue leads them to a load of stolen cash enabling them to set off on an adventure of a lifetime.\r\nBeaufort Branch Library manager Fran Hays says “pick this one for a dark and engaging journey not easily forgotten”.', 'Read of the Week: \'Edge of Dark Water\' by Joe R. Lansdale', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'read-of-the-week-edge-of-dark-water-by-joe-r-lansdale', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:45:54', '2012-04-26 11:45:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6564', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6565, 4, '2012-04-26 07:48:19', '2012-04-26 11:48:19', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nLunch Bunch was loving the selections at Fuji Teppanyaki restaurant on Lady’s Island.\r\nElizabeth and I both ordered the gyoza appetizers, the steamed Japanese-style dumplings are my favorites. Elizabeth also had a bowl of tasty, and healthy, edamame (although she added extra salt!)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6566\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Steak and scallops combination with veggies and brown rice.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0556.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6566\" title=\"DSC_0556\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0556-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nApril also went with healthy options with a classic California roll and also CCCC — cucumber, crab and cream cheese roll. She liked it so much, April said, “Sushi is the bomb.” Kim went light also with the tuna tataki with spicy tuna sauce, which is so delicious.\r\nNikki tried the lunch special shrimp bowl made with shrimp sauteed with soy sauce and lemon and served with Fuji’s own shrimp sauce and dressed with onions and zucchini. There are also chicken bowls, beef bowls and vegetable bowls featured on the special lunch menu.\r\nBuck and I both had combination meals with steak and scallops. You can choose any combination of shrimp, chicken, steak or scallops. It comes with rice — either white, brown or fried — and a side of awesome veggies, as well as a cup of miso soup.\r\nMy husband and I order take out from Fuji all the time because the food is always spectacular. I always get the steak and scallops and the steak is cooked perfectly and the seafood is fresh and tender, and their dipping sauces are heavenly.\r\nFuji is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 97 Sea Island Parkway, Hamilton Village, Suite 202, Lady’s Island. For take out and more information, call 843-524-2662 or online at www.fujibeaufort.com.', 'Japanese cuisine at its finest at Fuji Teppanyaki', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'japanese-cuisine-at-its-finest-at-fuji-teppanyaki', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:48:19', '2012-04-26 11:48:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6567, 4, '2012-04-26 07:49:11', '2012-04-26 11:49:11', '• Thursday, April 26, Beaufort Academy is having a Blood Drive, 12-4 p.m.\r\n• Saturday, April 28 is Beaufort Academy’s Prom, 8 p.m.\r\n• Monday, April 30, Riverview Charter School’s soccer team plays away game versus Hilton Head Prep.\r\n• Wednesday, May 2 is Beaufort Academy’s Parent/Student appreciation lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Stay tuned: The PreK and Kindergarten students are expecting their chicks to hatch and their butterflies to emerge any day!)\r\n\r\nHaving a blast at Barrier Island Eco Camp\r\nElementary students from E. C. Montessori &amp; Grade School spent three days at Barrier Island Eco Camp this month.  The mud pit was one of the children’s favorite activities, in addition to many other lessons in biology, ecology, conservation, astronomy, and botany.\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Judi Babalis, Finalist for Teacher of the Year\r\nBeaufort Academy Pre-K teacher Judi Babalis was one of three Lower School teachers from across the state honored on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, as a Finalist at the Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet in Orangeburg, SC. The awards are presented by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), whose member schools total more than 100 independent schools in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nComputer Programming for 3rd – 6th graders\r\nDuring the weeks of March 26 and April 2, Beaufort Academy offered an after-school program at no cost for students in grades 3 through 6 on computer programming through a program called Scratch. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.  As students create and share projects with Scratch, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively. Using Scratch, students learned important concepts such as iteration and conditionals in a meaningful context; and also, important mathematical concepts such as coordinates, variables, and random numbers within the personal context of how they applied it to their own program.\r\n\r\nRecycled Rookery\r\nElementary students from E. C. Montessori &amp; Grade School created a project called “Recycled Rookery” where each child’s bird was displayed on old kudzu vines cut down to save trees that were overgrown with the invasive vine.  The work was displayed at Habersham’s Earth Day Celebration where it won “Most Creative” and the “People’s Choice” award in the children’s division.\r\n\r\nHealthy hearts at BES\r\nBeaufort Elementary School students did a fantastic job with Jump Rope for Heart this year raising nearly $3,000 — almost double that of the past two years. Several students raised more than $250 individually. Also, 56 students received “The President’s Physical Fitness Award” for their outstanding fitness scores on the five-component assessment.  Each student had to demonstrate muscular strength, flexibility, endurance, speed and agility, and score in the 85th percentile or higher in all five.\r\n\r\nDates for Riverview’s new student lottery\r\nDue to overwhelming interest in every grade level, all openings will be filled via public lottery on two dates:\r\nOn Thursday, May 3 at 5 p.m. all open openings for the 2012-2013 school year will be filled.\r\nOn Thursday, May 10 at 5 p.m. all remaining openings (including seats declined after the May 3rd lottery) will be filled.  Thereafter, all remaining lottery cards will be pulled to create the wait list for the 2012-2013 school year.\r\n\r\n<em>School briefs compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. </em>\r\n<em>Send us your school or classrooms upcoming events to schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.</em>', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-29', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:35', '2018-07-12 15:04:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6567', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6568, 4, '2012-04-26 07:50:36', '2012-04-26 11:50:36', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nLast Friday, April 20, fourth grade students at Coosa Elementary left their roots by planting yellow Lantana and blue Agapanthus donated by Team Depot, The Home Depot’s community service team.\r\nCreating an Earth Day tradition at Coosa Elementary, school counselor Nicole Bossak collaborated with The Home Depot for a second year. Team Depot volunteers, William and <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coosa-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6569\" title=\"coosa 1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coosa-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Wandra, came to Coosa around 8 a.m. with a bounty of donated flowering perennial plants. The team pre-dug holes for the students around the Crape Myrtle that last year’s fourth graders planted before they graduated.\r\nStudents were excited to come outdoors early that morning and learn about planting with William and Wandra. They formed groups of four, each student with a different role, putting into the soil a flower that they will see each year that they come back to visit Coosa.\r\nThrough The Home Depot Foundation and its ongoing partnerships with nonprofit organizations, Team Depot donates countless hours, tools and supplies each year to community service projects. For their last project, Team Depot paired with Habitat for Humanity to build a wheelchair ramp for a paraplegic citizen.', 'Earth Day: It’s a Coosa tradition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'earth-day-its-a-coosa-tradition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:35', '2018-07-12 15:04:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6570, 4, '2012-04-28 01:52:25', '2012-04-28 05:52:25', 'Chavon Browne, a lifelong Beaufort County resident and an assistant principal at Red Cedar Elementary School for the past three years, was announced the new principal at Port Royal Elementary. Browne replaces Jo Shirley, who will serve as principal at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary next school year.\r\nBrowne served as a sixth-grade social studies teacher at Whale Branch Middle School, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2008-09.  While there, she designed and implemented sixth-grade STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6572\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Chavon Browne.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chavon-Browne.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6572\" title=\"Chavon Browne\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chavon-Browne-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMathematics).  A certified teacher evaluator for TAP (Teacher Advancement Program), Browne has been an assistant principal at Red Cedar Elementary since 2009.\r\nShe belongs to numerous professional and civic organizations, including the Beaufort Youth Initiative sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club and the People to People Student Ambassador Program.\r\nBrowne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Clemson University and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration and Supervision from Charleston Southern University.  She is currently working toward her doctorate in Instructional Leadership at Northcentral University.\r\n“Chavon is a strong instructional leader who’s ready to take on this very important new role,” said Superintendent Valerie Truesdale.  “She’s an example of an outstanding professional who could have moved anywhere in the nation and been successful, but thankfully she chose to become a leader right here at home.”', 'New principal for Port Royal Elementary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-principal-for-port-royal-elementary', '', '', '2012-04-28 09:41:12', '2012-04-28 13:41:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6570', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6573, 4, '2012-04-30 07:54:48', '2012-04-30 11:54:48', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nI have worked with computer people in California and New York and they all made me feel like a dummy, and they cost a fortune. I was super pleasantly surprised when I got to Beaufort and Jonathan Hannah did some work for me. He was clear, never made me feel stupid and was very affordable. He’s a web designer who has recently done wonderful sites for local businesses like Lime Lite Salon and Greenbug.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6575\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Website designer Jonathan Hannah\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Profile-JonathanHannah.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6575\" title=\"Profile-JonathanHannah\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Profile-JonathanHannah-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nHere’s what he does in his own words: “I’m a graphic artist who specializes in building websites and marketing them. So I’m kind of  a one stop shop. I create custom websites for each of my clients.  I don’t use templates so each creation is unique to my client. I then create all the art, logos (if needed), videos, animations etc. for the site.  Then I build the site, but I’m different from a lot of other programmers because I’m very concerned with your site’s SEO (search engine optimization).\r\nSo H1 tags, keyword density, meta descriptions, spider files etc... also get included in the build.  Because I’m a one stop shop, I even end up doing everything including business cards, brochures and marketing plans for my clients as well. I also have excess to some of the best copy writers in the business if my clients need there expertise as well.”\r\nJonathan’s route to his current occupation was circuitous. Says Jonathan, “I started drawing at a very early age and was planning to go to Rhode Island School of Design, But to make a long story short, I entered college studying theology. By the first year I became so frustrated with not creating, I switched my major to music and ended up with a degree in music composition and theory. I started creating a lot of music with and on the computer. The next thing I knew I had Photoshop, Illustrator, Studio Max and I was doing art again and never looked back.”\r\nWhen working with clients, Jonathan’s philosophy is simple: “For me it’s all about the relationship. The more I learn about you, the better I can help you with your needs and goals.”\r\nJonathan also has some interesting hobbies. “I’ve studied various martial arts for over 30 years and I hold a fourth degree black belt in Seido Karate. Over the past 12 years I studied Tibetan Thangka Painting and I have just started producing large modern prints of some of my work; one can be seen on my website. For a hobby, I still produce  music, which is more like meditative sound-scapes than it is music.”\r\nWhat does Jonathan like about Beaufort? “The people, the water, the town and the lifestyle. I grew up in a 300 year old farmhouse in Connecticut and I’ve lived in Chicago and New York City. Here I get the best of both worlds with much nicer people.”\r\n\r\nJonathan Hannah lives in Beaufort and his cell phone is 404-235-5330. His website is www.hannahgraphicarts.com.\r\nHere are other examples of his website work:\r\n• www.mchaledog.com\r\n• http://gloonthegobeaufort.com/\r\n• http://www.beaufortvintagevoyages.com/\r\n• http://www.greenbugallnatural.com/\r\n• http://www.limelitesalon.net/contact.html\r\n• http://www.pinkdolphinshop.com/', 'Jonathan Hannah: Website designer extraordinaire ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jonathan-hannah-website-designer-extraordinaire', '', '', '2012-04-30 11:08:34', '2012-04-30 15:08:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6573', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6576, 4, '2012-04-26 07:55:58', '2012-04-26 11:55:58', 'By Danette Vernon\r\nOnce upon a time in the far-flung past, my vocation was teaching teens pre-employment skills: how to shake hands and look people in the eye (all at the same time), how to fill out a resume, etc. Three of the young men in the class tended to nip out as early as possible in order to hang out, or maybe smoke a little pot.\r\nFive years later, I walk into a cell phone establishment, and a welcoming voice sounds across the room. It is one of the three young men. He hugs me and firmly points out that the job he has now — and his wonderful family — are all due to those few awkward classes.\r\nLast week I had someone tell me that the time we had spent together at Therapeutic Solutions had caused them to “rewrite” their life story. They had taken a pronounced memory — which had for decades ploughed through them, year after year, with anger and hurt — and rewritten its story. What had seemed a wound was now viewed as life’s inspiration, as it was always meant to be.\r\nWounds, we all have one, or some.\r\nWe may feel that things didn’t work out as planned, or that our lives themselves didn’t work out; we did something, or someone did something to us, we tell ourselves. But how did the two people noted above happen to arrive at the magic of a rewritten past, or conversely grow the ability to “write in” a new future?\r\nI can’t speak for them, but I would hazard a guess that they were finally open to the realization, remarked upon by philosopher Wayne Dyer, “that the not working out, is a part of things working out.” He meant that we don’t have to wait, as Mitch Albom purports, to meet our “five people in heaven” who are lingering there to tell us the meaning of our life, because we can find it for ourselves. We have only to look back over our lives, and truly see what we see.\r\nFor me, my mother was mentally ill, and my father left early on. Wipe away only those two things from my childhood and the gain of being able to feel comfortable with people who are struggling may no longer exist within me. In addition, my ability to find the good in those whom others have long since lost hope in, may be gone. Wipe away my childhood, and much good goes with it.\r\nYou plan your life, and then something else happens. To wit, Jonah in the Bible had promised a city a bit of “hellfire from heaven” if they didn’t change, and then something else happened, and that is how life goes; the “something else” is the blessing, not the curse. If only you can see it that way.', 'Jonah and his whale: Part III', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jonah-and-his-whale-part-iii', '', '', '2012-06-18 12:59:12', '2012-06-18 16:59:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6576', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6577, 4, '2012-04-26 07:56:38', '2012-04-26 11:56:38', 'The Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling is holding a special Electronic Goods Collection and Document Shredding event Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations.\r\nResidents are encouraged to bring their broken computers, televisions, and other electronic appliances for disposal. S.C. law enacted last year prohibits dumping appliances in the landfill or at County convenience centers. Secure shredding of personal and tax documents will also be provided at no charge at the event.\r\nTwo county public works sites will accept the items: the Public Works North site at 140 Shanklin Road site near the Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, and the Public Works South site at 9 Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road, Bluffton.\r\nAcceptable electronic items include computers, printers, scanners, power supplies, monitors, UPS, hard drives, servers, laptops, cables, wires, surge protectors, switch boxes, sound equipment, tape drives, power supplies, calculators, copy machines, VCRs, DVD players, electric motors, cash registers, overhead projectors, transformers, test equipment, telephones, cell phones and other goods.\r\nFor more information or for instructions regarding the recycling of large quantities, please call the Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 255-2734.', 'County offers electronics recycling and document shredding event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-offers-electronics-recycling-and-document-shredding-event', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:56:38', '2012-04-26 11:56:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6577', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6578, 4, '2012-04-26 07:57:10', '2012-04-26 11:57:10', 'The Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association will conduct a forum at its Tuesday, May 8, meeting for Ms. Jerri Ann Roseneau (incumbent) and Mr. Ray Garza, who are candidates in the June 12 Republican Primary for Office of Beaufort County Clerk of the Court.\r\nIt should be noted that, since there is not a Democratic candidate for the office, unless there is a petition candidate, the June primary election will in effect determine the next Clerk of the Court. As with all LIBPA candidate forums, the order of speaking will be alphabetical, each candidate will be allowed 10 minutes to speak on any subject they choose to address with the remaining time devoted to questions and answers. Following the question and answer period, each candidate will be provided three minutes for a final summary.  The following are subjects that may be of interest to LIBPA members during the question and answer period.\r\n• Have adequate checks and balances been implemented in the Clerk of the Court office to avoid misuse of public funds?\r\n• What is the biggest future challenge to the Clerk of the Court?\r\n• What qualifications should the Clerk of the Court possess?\r\n• What changes would you make in the office of the Clerk of the Court?\r\nThe forum will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at the Beaufort County Realtor’s Association Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park (behind BB&amp;T) on Lady’s Island Drive and is open to the public.', 'LIBPA sponsors Clerk of the Court candidate’s forum', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'libpa-sponsors-clerk-of-the-court-candidates-forum', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:57:10', '2012-04-26 11:57:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6578', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6579, 4, '2012-04-26 07:58:18', '2012-04-26 11:58:18', 'Beaufort city crews removed a diseased and dying cypress tree —the city’s unofficial “Christmas Tree” — from Freedom Park on Bay Street Monday and will replace it next fall with a different species.\r\n“We removed the tree and our next steps will be to treat the soil and prep the area for replanting a new tree later in the year,” said Isiah Smalls, public works director for the City of Beaufort. “During the interim, we’ll make Freedom Park as aesthetically pleasing as possible.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6580\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Beaufort’s diseased Leyland Cypress tree in Freedom Park is removed Monday.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Beauforts-diseased-Christmas-Tree-removed-4-23-12.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6580\" title=\"Beaufort\'s diseased Christmas Tree removed 4-23-12\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Beauforts-diseased-Christmas-Tree-removed-4-23-12-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n“It was unfortunate the tree had to be removed, but based on its condition and eminent demise, we had no choice,” he said.\r\nThe Leyland Cypress tree suffered from Sciridium Canker, one of the worst diseases for Leyland cypress, according to Michael Provencher, a certified arborist with All Care Tree Surgery of Hilton Head.\r\nThe canker disease is a fungus that forms on the branches and twigs of the tree, causing foliage above the canker to die. Affected branches turn yellowish first and later turn brown or reddish brown.\r\nLast winter, city crews applied green paint to the tree to make it look healthier during the winter holidays, knowing they’d be removing the tree this spring, Smalls said.', 'Beaufort’s ‘Christmas Tree’ removed from Freedom Park', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauforts-christmas-tree-removed-from-freedom-park', '', '', '2012-04-26 07:58:18', '2012-04-26 11:58:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6581, 4, '2012-05-01 08:01:19', '2012-05-01 12:01:19', 'By Marie McAden\r\nBreak out the cowbells! The Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic returns to the Lowcountry May 1, bringing the best criterium cyclists in the world to town for another hair-raising battle through the streets of the Historic District.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6582\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Paul Nurnberg\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nurnberg_110503_22222_7088.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6582\" title=\"nurnberg_110503_22222_7088\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nurnberg_110503_22222_7088-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe race — one of seven competitions in the USA Crits Speed Week series — will feature 118 men and 70 women vying for a slice of a $15,000 purse. Riding at average speeds of 25 to 30 mph, the cyclists will race around a .6-mile course that starts on Bay Street and loops around Scott, Raven and Newcastle streets.\r\nIt’s free to watch the race, one of the few professional sporting events offered to the public at no charge.\r\nCriterium, or crit, racing doesn’t get the hype of long-distance cycling events like the Tour de France, but it’s much more exciting for onlookers to follow. Rather than see the cyclists speed by once, spectators can watch them pass dozens of time. In the Cycling Classic, the women will make 50 laps, the men 75.\r\n“It’s a blast,” said event organizer Don “DG” Veitch. “Because the course is short and compact, you can walk the whole route and watch the riders blaze down the straightaways and maneuver into the tight turns.”\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Course.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6583\" title=\"Course\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Course-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /></a>Announcers will provide play-by-play commentary on all the action and analyze the strategies the cyclists use to get ahead of the pack. Competing as teams, the riders plan moves to get their strongest member in the best position for the final sprint across the finish line.\r\n“In racing, it’s all about aerodynamics,” Veitch explained. “You can’t stay in front for a very long time.”\r\nDuring the course of the race, team members may be assigned to sit-in and conserve their strength.  Drafting, or riding behind another cyclist in their slipstream, can save up to 30 percent of a rider’s energy.\r\nTo keep the race at a high speed, cyclists compete for prime (pronounced “preem”) laps, in which the fastest rider on a particular lap wins a prize. The primes serve to ensure racers do not ride slow to save themselves for the final laps. It also sorts out the different types of racers in the group: those who compete solely to win prime laps, those who will race for the overall win and the “helper” riders assigned to aid a teammate in pursuit of the win.\r\nWhatever the rider’s mission, the criterium will test his or her ability to handle a bike in tight and often dangerous situations. With fellow riders in close proximity on all sides, cornering is vital, as is jockeying for strategic positioning in the group throughout the race. Cyclists must be at the peak of physical fitness to be able to go on the attack as well as chase when other riders attack.\r\nA team’s strategy may include blocking or disrupting the race by soft pedaling in an organized chase. It can work to tire the field of riders more quickly. Once the group realizes they have slowed, they will have to work harder to regain the front group.\r\nAnother popular tactic is the breakaway, where one or more riders splits from the main pack. Watch for teammates in the chase to see if they are just blocking or working to catch up.\r\nThe most strategic part of the race occurs in the closing laps, often after a breakaway. The seemingly unorganized pack of 100 riders will swarm into an organized group of teams with each team looking to get their best sprinter to the finish line first by clearing the way and providing a draft for the rider.\r\nThe team that can get four or five riders to the front to keep the speed high and protect their designated sprinter will ultimately win the race.\r\n“People line the course, ringing cowbells, cheering and whistling as the riders go by,” DeVito said. “It really helps to keep the cyclists’ energy level up.\r\nFor more information on the Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic, visit www.lowcountrycyclist.com.\r\n\r\nNISSAN LEAF TO LEAD THE PACK\r\n\r\nThe 190 athletes competing in the 6th annunal Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic don’t have to worry about breathing in gas fumes from this year’s pace car. That’s because it’s 100 percent electric.\r\nA Nissan LEAF, which will lead the way for 125 laps through downtown Beaufort, produces no emissions or engine noise like standard gas-powered cars. In fact, it doesn’t even have a tailpipe.\r\n“It’s eco-friendly,” said Whit Gilman, general manager of Hilton Head Nissan, the dealership sponsoring the pace car. “It doesn’t use gas like hybrids, so there’s no exhaust. It’s the perfect car to use for a bicycle race.”\r\nThe pace car will stay in front of the pack throughout the race as a safety precaution to ensure the roads are clear for the cyclists. While the average speed of the competitors is 25 to 30 mph, the sprinters in the group can accelerate to 40 mph.\r\nThat’s no problem for this compact. The LEAF can do 80 mph with its 110 hp synchronous electric motor. And it has a 100-mile range on a full charge.\r\nThe LEAF came out in 2011 and sells for about $35,000. However, buyers are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit.\r\n“The more times you drive past the gas station, the cooler the car gets,” Gilman said. “When everyone else is fretting about the price of gas, you’ll be smiling.', 'Cycling Classic returns to Beaufort: A viewers’ guide to Tuesday’s crit race', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cycling-classic-returns-to-beaufort-a-viewers-guide-to-tuesdays-crit-race', '', '', '2012-05-01 13:11:25', '2012-05-01 17:11:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6581', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6584, 4, '2012-04-26 08:06:22', '2012-04-26 12:06:22', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nTwenty-five Beaufortonians traveled to New York City to join 45 others from NYC and LA for my nuptials with Terry Sweeney this past weekend. We were blessed with a  glorious warm and sunny spring day after weeks of grey rain in Manhattan. The wedding and reception happened at the beautiful New York apartment and roof garden of Marianne and Steve Harrison. Judge Ned Tupper, who performed the ceremony, wrote some very touching vows that several people requested afterwards. Mike Rainey was Best Man and Laura Trask, Maid of Honor.\r\nTwelve of our gal pals back in Beaufort pitched in and got us a honeymoon suite at the swanky Surrey Hotel. My heartfelt thanks to everyone in Beaufort for all your tremendous kindness to us! It was a miracle and we felt everyone’s love!  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! XO\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6587\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Henry and Lacy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Henry-and-Lacy.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6587\" title=\"Henry and Lacy\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Henry-and-Lacy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6585\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Terry and Lanier, the wedding toast, moments after their ceremony.Caroline, Kit and Terry.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Terry-and-Lanier-the-wedding-toast-moments-after-their-wedding1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6585\" title=\"Terry and Lanier, the wedding toast, moments after their wedding1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Terry-and-Lanier-the-wedding-toast-moments-after-their-wedding1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</dd></dl></div>', 'Here come the grooms!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'here-come-the-grooms', '', '', '2012-04-26 08:06:22', '2012-04-26 12:06:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6584', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6676, 4, '2012-05-10 03:00:39', '2012-05-10 07:00:39', 'Sportfishing and diving club to hold meeting\r\nThe May meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club will be held Thursday, May 10 at the Beaufort Yacht &amp; Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. This month’s program will consist of presentations from two well-known local captains who are very involved with the SKA (Kingfish) circuit. Captain Scott Jennings and Captain Don May will give presentations on kingfishing from the Port Royal Sound to hard bottom offshore. They will discuss rods and reels, preferred lines, drag, various hook set ups, and baits of choice. As an additional topic, they will discuss kite fishing for King Mackerel. You do not need to be a member, all guests are welcome. For more information, call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\nMeeting describes more about Team in Training\r\n• Event: Team in Training Info Meeting\r\n• What: We’ll train you to run or walk a marathon or half marathon or complete a triathlon. Beginners welcomed and encouraged. Plus, you get to raise funds for blood cancer patients and research.  Come to this no obligation info meeting!\r\n• Time and date: Friday, May 11, at 11:45 a.m. (no pre-registration required)\r\n• Location: City Java &amp; News, 301 Carteret Street, Beaufort\r\n• Cost: FREE\r\n• Contact information: Jade Lawson (843)881-8176 or jade.lawson@lls.org\r\n• Website: www.teamintraining.org/sc\r\n\r\nGrand re-opening events at new McDonald’s\r\nFriday, May 11:\r\n• Congratulations USMC graduates receive a free extra value meal\r\n• 3-4 p.m.: Performance by Whale Branch Early College High School Marching Band\r\n• 4-6 p.m.: Ronald McDonald appears\r\nSaturday, May 12: First 100 customers at opening will win one free Big Mac per week for one year\r\nSunday, May 13: Bring in your church program and get $1.00 off any Extra Value Meal\r\nSaturday, May 26:\r\n• Noon- 2 p.m.: Ronald McDonald appears\r\n• Raffle for a free iPad and other gifts from Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Autism Foundation Spring Fling\r\nLowcountry Autism Foundation’s Fifth Annual Spring Fling is under way and event organizers are in need of additional items for the live auction. All of the proceeds provide direct support and evaluation services to the many families affected by autism in the Lowcountry. The Spring Fling will take place at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Port Royal Clubhouse on Hilton Head Island. The evening is semi-formal/cocktail attire and will include live entertainment, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person. LAF is a local, volunteer based, non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with autism in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton Counties and the surrounding areas. To donate items to the silent auction, call 843-342-9000. For more information about the event or for tickets, please contact event co-chairs Janet Williams, Bina Patel,  or Meredith DiMuzio at 843-342-9000.\r\n\r\nPublic invited to offshore wind energy forum at TCL\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Coastal Conservation League will host an offshore wind energy forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 in the MacLean Hall auditorium at the TCL Beaufort campus, 921 Ribaut Road. The event is free and open to the public. Chris Carnevale, the Coastal Climate and Energy Coordinator with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), will describe the trends and opportunities for offshore wind energy generation in South Carolina and the benefits and barriers to the development of offshore wind energy. His work with SACE focuses on building support for offshore wind energy. Speakers will also include Rick Eckstrom, TCL civil engineering technology instructor, and Hamilton Davis of the Coastal Conservation League, who will describe alternative and clean energy programs of their organizations. For more information, please call 843-522-1800 or visit www.cleanenergy.org.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Chorale presents dessert concert\r\nLowcountry Chorale presents “Songs from Around the World” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. This dessert concert will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children. Call 843-521-1017 for ticket information or visit www.lowcountrychorale.com.\r\nBethesda Christian has Youth Crusade Revival\r\nYouth Crusade Revival at Bethesda Christian Fellowship again welcomes Minister Michael M. Smith on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 32 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island, SC. For more information, call 843-838-4410 or visit www.welcome2bethesda.org.\r\n\r\nSea Island Quilters celebrate 25 years strong\r\n• The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly on Paris Island Gateway. Guest speaker will be Connie Davidson, Past President of the National Quilters Association. Her lecture on “Keeping it Warm” will be informative and fun. The guild will celebrate its 25th anniversary and the  public is welcomed to attend. For details, contact Sharon Kimber at 838-2870.\r\n• The Sea Island Quilters will host a workshop featuring Connie Davidson,  Past President of the National Quilters Association on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m.- noon. “Perfect Bindings Every Time” will be held at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The cost is $30 for guild members and $40 for non-members as space permits. For details, contact Marie Kositzka at 524-1755.\r\n\r\nAAUW hosts annual scholarship awards\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of American Association of University Women will host its scholarship awards dinner on May 22, 6 p.m. at TCL Beaufort Campus building 22. The scholarship is awarded annually to a mature woman continuing her college education. All current members are encouraged to attend. Interested in joining this dynamic organization that works to protect the rights of women? Call president Dr. Diana Steele by May 18 at 522-2796 to reserve your complementary dinner catered by Debbie Covington.\r\n\r\nBeaufort author will hold book signing\r\nBeaufort author Kim Poovey will be signing copies of her book “Truer Words” on Saturday, May 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at McIntosh Books, 917 Bay Street, at the Old Bay Market Place in downtown Beaufort. Kim Poovey is a writer and storyteller living in Beaufort. She is also a psychologist at Laurel Bay Elementary.  “Truer Words” is a novel about Emma Victoria Brown, a young woman born and raised in the Lowcountry during the Victorian era. Call 843-524-1119 for more information.\r\n\r\nRotary holds Memory Links Golf Tournament\r\nThe 8th Annual Memory Links Golf Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry will tee off at 9 a.m. on June 2 at the Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. This years Title sponsor is Summit Place of Beaufort offering 5-star Senior Living. The tournament benefactor is Alzheimer’s Research and Patient Care and The CART Fund (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust).  The Rotary CART Fund is dedicated to raising funds to provide the “seed” money for cutting edge, high impact research in hopes of finding a cure/prevention for Alzheimer’s disease. Cost of the tournament is $85 per person in advance, and the fee includes: golf, cart, beverages, prizes, goody bag and lunch immediately following the tournament. Tournament format is four-man captain’s choice. Contests include: $20,000 Hole-in-one chance, longest drive, closest to the pin, putting contest before the tournament and team prizes. Call 843-476-9872 for more information about the tournament or to register.\r\n\r\nGolf tournament to benefit USC athletes\r\nBeaufort County Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament, sponsored by DuPriest Construction Co., will be held on Saturday, June 9, at 9 a.m. at the Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island.  Proceeds will benefit USC Scholarship Athletes. This is a four person scramble, Captain’s Choice format. Entry fee of $100 per player includes a green fee &amp; golf cart, gift bag, awards lunch, beverages (on course), and hole contests and prizes. If you would like to play or get a team together, please call Linda McCarty at 843-521-1445 or send to Beaufort County Gamecock Club, 2 Carolina Lane, Beaufort, SC 29907.\r\n\r\nChurches hold joint Vacation Bible Schools\r\nWhat: The Parish Church of St. Helena Summer will have a joint summer Vacation Bible School program called “Beyond the Gold” held at Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.\r\nWhen: June 18-22, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. daily\r\nAges: 4-12 year olds\r\nCost: $50 per child; families with three or more children pay $45 per child\r\nDetails: A team of trained Christian coaches, along with volunteers from the Parish Church of St. Helena and other local churches, will provide quality instruction for the children in their chosen sport (flag football, soccer, or cheerleading for 6-12 year olds and a motor skills program for 4-5 year olds). They’ll receive teaching on the Word of God through a daily Bible lesson. Contact Linda Tully at 843-522-1712, ext: 204 or download a registration form at www.sthelenas1712.org.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-38', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:00:39', '2012-05-10 07:00:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6676', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6597, 4, '2012-05-03 01:06:58', '2012-05-03 05:06:58', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nVaccination is serious business. Many veterinarians now advise us to vaccinate each dog according to his or her individual needs. But how do you cut back without endangering your dog’s health?  Here are 9 ways to eliminate unnecessary shots while actually improving pet health.\r\n1 Consider locale and lifestyle. Your dog weighs six pounds, lives primarily on your lap and only goes out in the yard to tinkle.  He certainly never goes to kennel. Does this dog need the full battery of vaccinations every year?  No.  Your hunting buddy is 13 now and is content to snooze under the deck. Does he need the full Monty? No.  As your dog’s advocate, he needs you to tailor his health care to meet his specific needs. There is no single perfect vaccine program generic to every dog.  Also consider where you live. Some diseases just haven’t gotten here yet and it’s pointless to vaccinate against them.\r\n2. Eliminate vaccines on the “not recommended” list of the American Hospital Association’s (AAHA) Canine Vaccination Guidelines. These include Giardia and Coronavirus (found in many combination shots).\r\n3. Say NO to combination shots. Combo cocktails (called names like DHLPPC) assault your dog’s immune system with five or seven vaccines at once. Given for false economy and convenience rather than health or safety, combination shots are linked to autoimmune breakdowns. Also, they may contain unnecessary vaccines.\r\n4. Stop vaccinating against diseases for which your dog may already have immunity. This is where you can use a titer as a useful tool.  Combine the results of the titers with what you know about your dog’s general health, lifestyle and location and then make the decision. “Vaccines have many exceptional benefits, but, like any drug, they also have the potential to cause significant harm,” says Ronald Schultz, DVM, professor and chair of pathological sciences in the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. “Giving a vaccine that’s not needed,” he explains, “creates an unnecessary risk to the animal.”\r\n5. Don’t allow anyone — vet, groomer, kennel operator — intimidate or guilt you into giving unnecessary vaccinations. While it’s vital to have positive relationships with animal professionals to take the very best care of your Best Friend, always remember that your dog is your dog and you have the final say.\r\n6. Never vaccinate sick or pregnant dogs. All vaccine labels state that they’re to be used in healthy animals.  Unfortunately, vaccine labels do not define “healthy.” As a result, sick dogs, immune-compromised dogs, dogs undergoing chemo and that are pre- or post surgery, and even dying housebound pets are vaccinated. Any vaccinations given to an unhealthy animal may undermine immunity and will likely cause an adverse reaction, or worse. (Note:  chronically ill or immune-compromised pets may be eligible for a rabies exemption for a specified period, or even life.)\r\n7. Don’t vaccinate puppies too early. Vaccinating pups that still have maternal immunity is unnecessary and ineffective. Most vets suggest waiting until at least 8 weeks of age.\r\n8. Insist your vet document any adverse vaccine reactions in detail. An adverse reaction to a vaccination can be anaphylaxis (after rabies, corona or leptospirosis), neurological symptoms and/or inflammation of the eye (after dispemper), discomfort or swelling at the injection site, lameness, mild fever, decreased appetite and activity for any injectables. Dogs may develop signs of respiratory irritation after intranasal vaccines. Common sense indicates that if your dog has significant adverse reactions further vaccination should be discontinued.\r\n9. Make copies of dog licenses and veterinary files and store them in a safe place. Clinics lose records, go out of business, leave town, etc. Without your dog’s records as proof, you may be forced to vaccinate sooner than necessary.', '9 steps to eliminating unnecessary vaccinations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '9-steps-to-eliminating-unnecessary-vaccinations', '', '', '2012-05-03 01:06:58', '2012-05-03 05:06:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6597', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6599, 4, '2012-05-03 01:11:23', '2012-05-03 05:11:23', 'YMCA community wide prayer breakfast\r\nBeaufort County residents are invited to attend the 4th Annual Community-Wide Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Wardle Family YMCA and graciously catered by Lorrie Stroud Catering.  This free event will be held at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the YMCA. The special guest speaker this year will be Carl Martin. Carl is a Clemson University graduate dedicated to his service to the Lord.  Moreover, Carl is the Lead Planter of a regional approach to church planting called “Arms around the Triangle” which will, by the grace of God, multiply churches in our region, our state and around the globe. YMCA membership is NOT a pre-requisite to attend this event — all Beaufort County residents are welcome. This event is by reservation only. To reserve your seat today or for more information, call the YMCA at 522-9622.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Symphony Orchestra has concert\r\nThe Beaufort Symphony Orchestra will present its annual pops concert on Thursday, May 3, at 8 p.m. in the USCB auditorium and again on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m.  The featured soloist will be classical guitarist Daniel Salazar, who will be performing the “Concerto in D” by M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and the always popular “Malaguena”, by E. Lecuona.  Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Salazar was selected as a United States Artistic Ambassador, performing in eastern Europe and Russia. Other selections include Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” Tschaikowski’s “Capriccio Italien” and Morton Gould’s “American Symphonette Number Four (Latin-American)”. New orchestrations of “South of the Border” and “Spanish Eyes” will be performed, as well as highlights from the musical “Evita”.\r\nTicket information is available from the USCB ticket office.\r\n\r\nBlack Chamber of Commerce has event\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) will have its First Friday Networking Event from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Roastfish &amp; Cornbread located at 70 Marshland Road on Hilton Head Island.  There will be drawings, prizes, and refreshments.  Open to the public.  The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call 843-986-1102.\r\n\r\nSpring Concert Series continues at St. Helena\r\nConcert organist Jonathan Dimmock performs on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at The Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal), 505 Church Street in Beaufort, SC. The concert is free and open to the public and is part of the church’s celebration of their Tricentennial (1712 - 2012).\r\nDimmock is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, Yale School of Music, and Yale Divinity School and has held musical posts at Westminster Abbey (organ scholar), the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis. He currently resides in San Francisco where he is the Director for Music Ministries at St. Ignatius Church, the organist at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, the organist at Temple Sherith Israel (S.F.), and the organist to the San Francisco Symphony.  Dimmock has an active career as an organ soloist, nationally and internationally, having made numerous solo tours on five continents. He has recorded more than 30 CDs. His recording of the Bach Clavierubung III won a Grammy award in three categories. With the San Francisco Symphony he participated in the Grammy award-winning CD recording of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony (Classical Album of the year for 2009).\r\nFor more information, contact Pat Gould, the music director at the church, at patgould@islc.net or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\nCroquet tourney raises money for AMIkids\r\nThe Saturday, May 5 golf croquet tournament will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brays Island off U.S. 17 in Sheldon, about 15 miles west of Beaufort. A “Captain’s Party” for all participants will be held Friday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. at the historic Marshlands home of Brantley Harvey Jr. in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District.\r\nTeams of four- to eight-people are encouraged to enter, and period costumes are one of the hallmarks of the annual tournament. For more information, to offer silent auction items or to sign up a croquet team, call Dr. Mike Harris at 843-524-1762. Entry fees are $400 per team and are tax deductible.\r\n\r\n‘80th Reunion’ a comedy will be at ARTworks\r\n“80th Reunion: A comedy by Jim Herring — A Staged Reading” will be in the black box theater at ARTworks. “80th Reunion” is a parody of retirement living and the medical profession. The playwright, Jim Herring, is a retired resident of Beaufort, and describes the play as “goofy and risque. It brings together all storts of things that wouldn’t usually be put together — the definition of humor is the juxtaposition of things that don’t belong together. There are scenes in a medical university, a love story because you need to break up humor a little bit, a bit of foolishness about activity buses.” And much more. The Summerville Players are coming to Beaufort to perform this piece one night only on Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. All seats are $12. For more information, contact www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org or 379-2787, and in person at 2127 Boundary Street, in Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nSea Island Fly Fishers club has meeting\r\nWading for Redfish, this is the season.  The May 9 program for the Sea Island Fly Fishers will feature John Holbrook, the club’s Vice President. John is the club expert on wading and will share his expertise on what is considered “a gate-way drug” to saltwater fly fishing.  Tailing redfish are already being caught and the fiddler crabs have made an early appearance.  The public is invited to join us at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort, 6 p.m. for a social hour and program at 7 p.m. A fly tying demo will be conducted during the social hour and free refreshments are offered.  For more information on the club visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com, or call Jack Baggette at 522-8911.\r\n\r\nSeminar for candidates for public office\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a seminar for candidates for public office.  The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 15 John Galt Road in Beaufort. For further information, go to www.bcgov.net/vote, or contact the office of the Board of Elections and Registration at (843) 255-6900.\r\n\r\nSportfishing and diving club to hold meeting\r\nThe May meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club will be held Thursday, May 10 at the Beaufort Yacht &amp; Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. This month’s program will consist of presentations from two well-known local captains who are very involved with the SKA (Kingfish) circuit. Captain Scott Jennings and Captain Don May will give presentations on kingfishing from the Port Royal Sound to hard bottom offshore. They will discuss rods and reels, preferred lines, drag, various hook set ups, and baits of choice. As an additional topic, they will discuss kite fishing for King Mackerel. You do not need to be a member, all guests are welcome. For more information, call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Autism Foundation Spring Fling\r\nLowcountry Autism Foundation’s Fifth Annual Spring Fling is under way and event organizers are in need of additional items for the live auction. All of the proceeds provide direct support and evaluation services to the many families affected by autism in the Lowcountry. The Spring Fling will take place at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Port Royal Clubhouse on Hilton Head Island. The evening is semi-formal/cocktail attire and will include live entertainment, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person. LAF is a local, volunteer based, non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with autism in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton Counties and the surrounding areas. To donate items to the silent auction, call 843-342-9000. For more information about the event or for tickets, please contact event co-chairs Janet Williams, Bina Patel,  or Meredith DiMuzio at 843-342-9000.\r\n\r\n\r\nSons of Confederate Veterans hold meeting\r\nBeaufort County’s Gen. Richard H. Anderson Camp #47 Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, May 7. Meetings are held in the Harmony Masonic Lodge located at 2710 Depot Road in Beaufort, starting at 7 p.m. There will a general business meeting and a discussion on upcoming Confederate Memorial Day on May 10. Meetings are open to the public and guests, ladies are welcome to attend as well. Those interested in learning more about the SCV are encouraged to attend or review the Camp’s web site scvcamp47beaufortsc.com.  Please contact Commander Jim Thomas with any questions at 843-592-2299.\r\n\r\nGolf tournament to benefit USC athletes\r\nBeaufort County Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament, sponsored by DuPriest Construction Co., will be held on Saturday, June 9, at 9 a.m. at the Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island.  Proceeds will benefit USC Scholarship Athletes. This is a four person scramble, Captain’s Choice format. Entry fee of $100 per player includes a green fee &amp; golf cart, gift bag, awards lunch, beverages (on course), and hole contests and prizes. If you would like to play or get a team together, please call Linda McCarty at 843-521-1445 or send to Beaufort County Gamecock Club, 2 Carolina Lane, Beaufort, SC 29907.\r\n\r\nBlack chamber to hold free cancer screenings\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and the American Cancer Association announces free cancer screenings, mammograms and pap smears.  Women between the ages of 47- 64 years old and are without insurance (no Medicaid or Medicare) might be able to take advantage of this program if they meet the income qualifications.  Anyone who qualifies must take advantage of this opportunity before June.  Interested, call 800-227-2345 or 843-812-4374.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-37', '', '', '2012-05-03 01:11:23', '2012-05-03 05:11:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6599', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6600, 4, '2012-05-03 01:14:28', '2012-05-03 05:14:28', 'Chile and Cocoa Rubbed Pork Chops\r\n\r\nBy Harlene Deane\r\n\r\n<strong>Ingredients</strong>\r\n2 quarts water\r\n1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper\r\nKosher salt\r\nFour 1 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops\r\n1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder\r\n1 tablespoon light brown sugar\r\n1 tablespoon pure ancho chile powder*\r\nExtra-virgin olive oil for brushing\r\n<strong>Directions</strong>\r\n1. In a large bowl, combine water with the red pepper and\r\n1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Stir well until the salt dissolves. Add the pork chops and let brine at room temperature for 1 hour.\r\n2. Light a grill and create a cool zone. (Charcoal grill, rake the coals to one side; for gas grill, leave one side unlit.) In a small bowl, mix cocoa, sugar and  tablespoon salt.\r\n3. Drain the pork chops and pat dry, removing any bits of crushed pepper. Brush generously with olive oil. Roll the chops in the cocoa rub and pat to help it adhere. Grill over moderately high heat for 4 minutes total, turning the chops once or twice until lightly browned. Transfer the chops to the cool zone, cover and grill 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 135 for medium meat. Let the chops rest for 10 minutes before serving. Thickly slice each chop serve with mango salad. 4 servings.\r\n\r\nMango Salad\r\n\r\n<strong>Ingredients</strong>\r\nThe sweetness of the fruit combined with the slight spice\r\nof the jalapeno and tart lime juice make this the perfect\r\nside dish for the chops.\r\n• 2 large green (unripe)* mangoes, peeled and cut into 2-\r\nby-1/2 inch pieces\r\n• 1/2 large white onion, sliced lengthwise into strips\r\n• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped\r\n• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice\r\n• Salt and freshly ground pepper\r\n<strong>Directions</strong>\r\nIn a bowl, toss the mangoes, onion and jalapeno with the\r\nlime juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve. This\r\nsalad can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour.\r\n*Ancho chile powder can be found at Williams-Sonoma\r\nor you can substitute another chile powder.\r\n* the home chef has used slightly ripe mangoes for this\r\ndish with great results.\r\n* Try a Zinfandel with this dish or better yet, ask Terry!!\r\n* This recipe can also be cut in half if serving two.', 'the home chef ... fires up the grill', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-home-chef-fires-up-the-grill', '', '', '2012-05-03 01:14:28', '2012-05-03 05:14:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6600', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6602, 4, '2012-05-03 01:16:38', '2012-05-03 05:16:38', 'By Celia Strong\r\nLike any other field, the wine industry has its stars, new kids on the block, old timers whose time has passed, those who have a few great wines to their credit and then fade from the horizon, and those who have been around for what seems like forever. Like any other field, the personalities that go on forever need to have more going for them than a few good wines. They have to change their wine styles as their consumers change, they have to have a talent for marketing themselves and their wines, they have to be innovative without stretching too far too fast.  Today, we’re going to look at a wine from one of these personalities.  To be sure, when you taste his wine, you’ll see why he’s been around for decades. And his winery too.\r\nBonny Doon Vineyard is a winery based in the city of Santa Cruz in the central coast area of California. It was founded in 1983 by Randall Grahm.  It was among the first California wineries to grow the Rhone grape varieties. (These include grapes like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan and Viognier, Marsanne and Rousanne for whites.) For many of us, way back then, it was our first experience with these grapes from anywhere except France.  You have to remember, Australia wasn’t yet a big part of the American wine drinking world. The nickname, originally used for Randall Grahm, “Rhone Ranger” became synonymous with California wine makers following his lead.  If you’re interested in tasting one of Randall’s first, and still considered by some to be his best, Rhone style wines, look for Le Cigare Volant. Literally translated from French, this wine’s name means “The Flying Cigar.” Always a history buff, Randall chose that name for his Chateauneuf-du-Pape style wine. According to town ordinances in Chateauneuf-du-Pape,  and this is going back to the 1950’s, flying saucers (The French called them “Flying Cigars) were not allowed to land in the town, in particular in their vineyards. And if they did, the occupants would be taken directly to jail. I’ve never heard of anyone being arrested for breaking this law, but what a uniquely original name for a wine and what a great way to let your consumers know what to expect from it. Marketing genius?\r\nBut, back to Bonny Doon Vineyard. In 1994, the vines at the winery were destroyed by Pierce’s disease.  To support itself, the winery bought grapes from other California growers as well as from Oregon and Europe. With the huge quantity of grapes coming in, the production level grew tremendously, to more than 450,000 cases in 2006.  With this growth, also in 2006, the winery changed their focus from making everyday wines to making higher priced, boutique style wines. They sold off some of their labels, including Big House, Cardinal Zin, Pacific Rim and others. And, in 2008, they sold their tasting room and moved to Santa Cruz. Why Santa Cruz?  Because Randall is a big believer in the importance of “terroir,” the soil and climate of any particular vineyard and how it effects the grapes from it.  That means no more, or at least only a minimal few, bought grapes.  According to Randall, if you believe in “terroir,” you have to get dirty in your own land to know it best and produce its best. This dedication to “terroir” is another part of the Randall Grahm legacy.\r\nOur wine for this week brings together the two areas that Randall was so innovative in — Rhone grape varieties and the soil where these grape are grown. The main grape is Carignan. This is a red variety that may have originated in Aragon, Spain, but thankfully found its way into southeastern France. Carignan vines are able to produce very large crops, which for a while made it the most widely planted in France. On the negative side, it is very sensitive to rot, powdery mildew and grape worms.  (Guess there’s always the good with the bad, isn’t there?) In wine making, Carignan is rarely seen on its own, used mostly as a blending grape because of the deep color it brings to a wine. Also, Carignan has high acidity, tannins and astringency which do better if blended in with varieties that give a smoother texture to the finished wine.\r\nThe second grape in this week’s wine is Grenache. This is one of the most widely planted red varieties in the world. It ripens late and needs hot, dry conditions to grow well and, it produces better grapes when the yield is controlled. It gives spicy, berry flavors to its wines, and high alcohol, but it lacks acid, tannin and color. Again the good with the bad. And this grape seems like a perfect fit for Carignan — their goods and bads are just the opposite of each others.\r\nOur wine is exactly that — a blend of Carignan, first, then Grenache, then bits of Mourvedre, Petit Sirah (really this is another Rhone variety known as Durif), Zinfandel and Syrah. Its name is “Contra.” As the winery describes it, Contra is the opposite of what California wines used to be. It is not overworked, over-ripe grapes, all manipulated to taste like all the other wines. Most of the grapes in Contra come from older vineyards, primarily in Contra Costa County. It is a field blend with aromas of cherries and licorice, cassis, blackberries all layered with silky tannins. It blends the rustic austerity of the Carignan with the softness of the blending grapes. You do get a sense of rocks in the wine, like many Old World style wines that really, really featured their “terroir,” but you also get lively acidity and ripe tannins. This wine is a bargain at $14.99.  It truly drinks like way more.  Our wine “rock star,” Randall Grahm, has done it again!\r\nI suggest that you relax, kick off your shoes and lay back on the couch so that you’re completely comfortable when you sip this wine. And, really, look at the label on the bottle.  It says it all.  Yes, if you must  know, I am on my couch sipping, so go get your own.  Enjoy!', 'Relaxing on the couch with Randall Grahm’s Contra', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'relaxing-on-the-couch-with-randall-grahms-contra', '', '', '2012-05-03 01:16:38', '2012-05-03 05:16:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6602', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6603, 4, '2012-05-03 01:22:59', '2012-05-03 05:22:59', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nContinuing on our tour of local Asian-inspired restaurants, the Lunch Bunch hit the buffet for some no-nonsense consumption of Chinese food at Jade Garden.\r\nWith a sumptuous array spread out before you, it’s hard to decide what to eat first. The good thing is, you can always go back for more.\r\nNikki filled her plate with lo mein, vegetables, a pork egg roll and rice noodles. She only went back for dessert, a little sugar-covered doughnut that she said was worth the calories.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6604\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Cooking up fresh stir fry, made to order at Jade Garden.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0573.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6604\" title=\"DSC_0573\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0573-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBuck was a big fan of the egg drop soup and the selection of fresh sushi rolls. He also filled his plate several times with the more traditional Chinese dishes like rice and pork.\r\nLunch Bunch was also happy to welcome special guests Ken Szarek and Francie Finch. The owner greeted Ken as we walked in, and he admitted that he eats here at least once a week. He likes to fill a to-go box with as much as he can, then eat it at home.\r\nFrancie favored the shrimp, egg roll and black pepper chicken. Ken, a former Marine, loaded his first plate with shrimp and veggies, gyoza dumplings, chicken and broccoli, and beef and mushrooms. I lost track of what he ate on his other two plates, but he said even the pizza is good.\r\nI liked the sushi, chicken and broccoli and sesame chicken, and also went back for seconds.\r\nDiners can also choose from an assortment of veggies and meats and a chef will make a fresh stir fry, hibachi style, right in front of you at the buffet\r\nNever short on options, but big on classic Chinese cuisine, Jade Garden is located at 2317 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 843-522-8883 for more information.', 'Chinese buffet has us going back for seconds at Jade Garden', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chinese-buffet-has-us-going-back-for-seconds-at-jade-garden', '', '', '2012-05-03 01:22:59', '2012-05-03 05:22:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6603', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6605, 4, '2012-05-03 01:24:28', '2012-05-03 05:24:28', 'By Will McCullough\r\nDeena and I have two kids, a daughter named Keara and a son named Cooper. Being kids, they’ll often ask for something that catches their mom and me a bit off guard. For example, one of the above recently asked if they could walk downtown with their friend from our house. As we live on Lady’s Island, the answer was “heck no.” The catch was, by even asking, the kiddo in question got something pretty close. We agreed to drive them downtown, drop them off, and pick them back up an hour later. The morale of the story is that it never hurts to ask and, in real estate, we call this making an offer. There’s a reason it’s called an “offer” as opposed to a “demand.” A potential buyer can ask anything they wish and should know that a seller’s agent is obligated to present all offers regardless of whether they personally feel the offer is good or bad. Obviously, the price you wish to purchase the property for is part of the offer, but potential buyers of local property should know in advance that there are other components of an offer as well. A few examples of these components can be found below.\r\n\r\nClosing Date: In addition to price, local offers also normally contain the date the potential buyer wishes to “close,” or make final, the actual sale of the property. Sellers stereotypically will consider a slightly lower offer with regard to price if they are offered a contract with a closing date that is sooner as opposed to later.\r\n\r\nMethod of Payment: Another component of a standard offer locally is informing the seller if the buyer intends to purchase via cash or financing.  If the property is to be purchased via financing, some details of the hypothetical loan are also normally provided. For example, it’s normal to share in an offer if a loan is to be conventional, VA, FHA, etc. Regardless of how a buyer intends to purchase, it can greatly increase a buyer’s chances for an offer being accepted if they include proof of their ability to buy with the offer. This can be via a pre-qualification letter from a lender if home is to be financed or documented proof of funds if a cash purchase is intended.\r\n\r\nClosing Costs: In a nutshell, closing costs are the accumulation of many smaller fees considered normal during a transaction for both the buyer and the seller.  These include, but are not limited to, attorney’s fees, processing fees and inspection costs.  These fees are normally paid “out of pocket” (outside of financing the acquisition cost of the property) and, especially for first time homebuyers, asking the seller to pay the buyer’s portion of these costs can be a crucial aspect of a transaction.\r\nInspections: There are several types of inspections that a buyer should consider having before they close on the sale of a property.  These include, but are not limited to, a home inspection, a survey, an appraisal, a termite inspection and more. Part of the initial offer not only contains notifying the seller, in advance, what inspections you intend to have but also what will happen if something negative is discovered during the course of a given inspection. While these inspections do cost money, it is unquestionably money well spent. Ask your agent for specific guidance but, as a general rule, always have your inspections.\r\n\r\nContingencies/Addendum: Think of these as “extras” not covered in the standard contract wording. Need to sell your current home before you buy but really want to try and secure the new home of your dreams? Want to ask the seller if they’d be willing to include that nice Pioneer boat with the sale of the home? Curious if the seller would replace the carpet? Want to live in the home as a rental while waiting for the closing date? All of those items and more can be asked in an offer and this section of the document is the place to do it.\r\nWhen it comes down to it, everything in real estate is negotiable. While a good buyer’s agent will help guide you through the options to consider when making an offer, the bottom line is that you can offer, or ask for, just about anything. That does not necessarily mean that you’ll get it but you may get something close to it. Once again, don’t be afraid to ask.', 'It never hurts to ask', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'it-never-hurts-to-ask', '', '', '2012-05-03 12:05:32', '2012-05-03 16:05:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6605', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6606, 4, '2012-05-03 01:25:57', '2012-05-03 05:25:57', 'By Herschel Evans\r\nI remember watching the Greenlawn Drive-In movies while perched atop the horse barn in my backyard; and playing youth football when we only had one team. We played other towns, like in high school, and sometimes teams from other states because everyone in South Carolina became afraid to play us.\r\nSince we knew all the rangers, we surfed and camped at the beach ... for free. And, when we went to the Water Festival, we knew everyone there. But most of all, I remember all the lovely, young ladies.\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort Then &amp; Now: This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'History with Holly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'history-with-holly-6', '', '', '2012-05-03 01:25:57', '2012-05-03 05:25:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6608, 4, '2012-05-03 06:14:32', '2012-05-03 10:14:32', 'World War II bombers wreaked havoc on Warsaw during Germany’s invasion of Poland. Even the city zoo was destroyed.  While much has been written about WWII, the Holocaust and the Nazis, Diane Ackerman’s nonfiction book, “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” focuses on a previously untold story chronicling the humanitarian efforts of Warsaw’s zookeepers. With no animals to tend to, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski began loading Jews into the empty Warsaw Zoo. The Zabinski’s hid their guests in closets, rooms and animal cages all in an effort to save them from certain death. In the end, they saved 300 men, women and children from the clutches of Nazi internment camps.\r\nHailed by The Washington Post as “an extraordinarily moving story, told with style and vigor,” this book is great for history buffs, book clubs and nature enthusiasts.\r\nThis book can be found at the Beaufort branch of the Beaufort County Public Library system, 311 Scott St., or call 843-255-6430 or go online to www.beaufortcountylibrary.org to reserve the book.', 'Read of the Week: “The Zookeepers Wife: A War Story” by Dianne Ackerman', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'read-of-the-week-the-zookeepers-wife-a-war-story-by-dianne-ackerman', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:14:32', '2012-05-03 10:14:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6608', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6609, 4, '2012-05-03 06:20:30', '2012-05-03 10:20:30', 'Merry Maids owner Bob Cunningham and his dedicated staff gathered on Lady’s Island at the home of Lesley Perry, the winner of their Mother’s Day contest.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6610\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Back row, from left: Keisha Smith, Ashley Raley, Tiffany Farmer, Merry Maids owner Bob Cunningham, Shana Langolis and Dina Himmelsbach. Middle row, from left: Minnie Simmons, Jeannette Keisel, Yon Potter, Wes Cunningham, Logan Smith and Hope Breland. Front row: Winning mom Lesley Perry with her daughters Caroline and Charlotte. Merry Maids not pictured: Michelle Ladd and Idalys Rodriquez.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0577.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6610\" title=\"DSC_0577\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0577-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLesley’s daughter, Caroline, 12, nominated her mother with a heartfelt email. She wrote: “My mom is a wonderful, caring and loving mother of two beautiful kids but has a terrible thing, bladder cancer. She really needs a spring clean house. When she comes back from all those hard days at the hospital, she will not have time to clean because she will be recovering from her surgery. She also is a second grade teacher at Mossy Oaks. On top of all that, she has to pay the mortgage and the bills on her own, and now she has a really big surgery at MUSC and will be out of work for six weeks or more.”\r\n\r\nThe house cleaners read all the entries to the contest and what made them choose Mrs. Perry is the fact that she\'s a teacher.  Merry Maids\' Michelle Lad said, \"Teachers have it rough, and to deal with cancer on top of working to pay bills and taking care of 2 kids, well, she deserves a little pampering.  The fact that her daughters nominated her, and love her so much to get her the help she needs is just heart warming.  They say they help too, but really school and homework are very important. Mrs. Perry will be out of work for six weeks or more, and if we can help her concentrate on getting better and not mopping the floors, well, that just makes all the Merry Maids smile!\"\r\n\r\nLesley will receive four weeks of free cleanings by Beaufort Merry Maids.', 'Merry Maids to clean house for winning mom', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'merry-maids-to-clean-house-for-winning-mom', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:20:30', '2012-05-03 10:20:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6609', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6611, 4, '2012-05-03 06:21:25', '2012-05-03 10:21:25', 'The Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort, as part of its ongoing First Fridays event series, will host a Cinco De Mayo themed event Friday, May 4, beginning at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Coastal Installation, the event will feature live entertainment, festive fiesta style décor, an expanded Farmers Market complete with local and regional growers, as well as arts, crafts and specialty food vendors from 4-9 p.m. Family friendly and children’s activities will also be offered. There is no cost to enter.\r\nThe schedule for “Cinco De Mayo” is as follows:\r\n• Expanded Farmers Market: 4 to 7 p.m.\r\n• Live Entertainment: 6 to 9 p.m.\r\n• Children and Family Activities: ongoing\r\n• Food Vendors — Berto’s Tex-Mex Grill, Maggie’s Pub and Piace Pizza, among specialty local and regional offerings: 4 to 9 p.m.\r\nThe First Fridays Series continues monthly through October with the following themed events: Beaufort’s Got Talent Show (June 1), Footloose Friday (July 6), Summer Games Galore (August 3), Rock the Block Back to School Rally (September 7), Blues and Brews Festival (October 5).\r\nThe Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Neighborhood, located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information, visit www.habershammarketplace.com.', 'Habersham Marketplace to celebrate Cinco de Mayo', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habersham-marketplace-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:21:25', '2012-05-03 10:21:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6611', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6612, 4, '2012-05-03 06:24:11', '2012-05-03 10:24:11', '• Thursday, May 3 is Beaufort Academy’s Parents Association Meeting, 7 p.m.\r\n• Thursday, May 3 is Chick-fil-A Spirit Night for Riverview Charter School, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join your Riverview friends for dinner and show your Stingray Spirit! Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to Riverview. This fundraiser has raised $1,563.23 for the school this school year.\r\n• Friday, May 4, Beaufort Academy hosts SADD meeting at lunch.\r\n• Sunday, May 6, is Riverview’s Annual RCC Family Event for students and their families at school, 12-3 p.m. Hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, snow cones, bounce house, obstacle course, water slide (bring towel and swimsuit) and dunking booth featuring some of your favorite faculty and staff. Proceeds from the dunking booth will go towards the Riverview Charter School Booster Club. To volunteer for this event, email RCC President, Nicole Gates.\r\n• May 7-11, Beaufort Academy fifth graders go to STARBASE at Marine Corps Air Station.\r\n• Don’t forget Teach Appreciation Week is May 6-12. Tell your teachers how much you care or write them a card.\r\n• PASS TESTING for third to fifth graders is around the corner. Please be sure to have your child eat a good breakfast and get a good night’s sleep through the week.\r\n\r\nPie-throwing raises money for Relay For Life\r\nLady’s Island Elementary raised over $200 in two days for Relay for Life by selling chances to throw a pie at the teachers. The school has been hosting dances, jean days and selling luminaries, bracelets and cups to raise money to fight cancer. The pie-throwing event helped them reach their goal of $1500.\r\n\r\nSoles4Souls\r\nFirst grade students at Riverview Charter school collected over 150 pairs of shoes in their first service learning project for people in need through a program called Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls collects new and used shoes to give relief to victims of natural disasters such as the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia and Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans, both in 2004.\r\n\r\nMilitary Purple Pride\r\nNo uniforms for these Broad River students.  Instead students and staff showed their appreciation for the military by wearing purple.\r\nLast week, everywhere you looked you saw purple. Students made a mural with drawings and messages to military families. BRES is proud to be part of a wonderful military community.\r\n\r\nWWII relived\r\nA World War II re-enactor, Bo Turocy, visited Beaufort Academy on Thursday, April 26, to speak with high school students.  In addition to his 1945 WWII Jeep, Turocy treated the students to homemade replica K-rations, multiple uniforms and maps from the war, and other WWII items.  The presentation depicted the life of an American soldier, with Turocy playing the role of sergeant and the students as the soldiers. The “Sergeant” briefed the “soldiers” about each of their roles for the day ahead, June 6, 1944, D-Day, on Utah Beach.\r\nSt. Peter’s welcomes new principal\r\nSt. Peter’s Catholic School will welcome their new principal Mr. Joe Benning and his wife Kathy to their parish and school in June. Benning brings to St. Peter’s over 25 years of experience working at all levels of Catholic education. During his career he has been a teacher, coach, principal, chief administrator and Diocesan superintendent. He and his wife are avid golfers who’ve lived their entire lives in Illinois and are sincerely looking forward to their move to St. Peter’s.\r\n\r\nBA’s Community Tennis Tournament\r\nBeaufort Academy will have its Smash and Bash Community Tennis Tournament at the school’s tennis courts on Saturday, May 12. There are two divisions: Adult Mixed Doubles (A and B levels) and Junior Division (same sex doubles).  Entry is $40 per person and includes a ticket for the cookout at 4:30 p.m.  No charge for spectators. Additional tickets for cookout are $5 and require advance RSVP.  Please visit beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393, for more information.  All tennis participants will receive a free T-shirt, and awards will be given for first and second places in both divisions.\r\n\r\nBHS Spring Dance Concert\r\nThe Beaufort High School Dance Ensemble presents its Annual Spring Dance Concert on Thursday and Friday, May 10 and 11, in The Arts Center at Beaufort High School. Senior Night will be held on Friday, May 11, with special recognition of senior dancers. The performances will begin at 7 p.m. each night.  Student choreography from Dance II, III and IV classes will be featured in this concert. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information, please contact Teresa Baker, BHS Dance Ensemble Director, at 843-322-2153.\r\n\r\n<em>School briefs compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Send your school or classroom events to schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.</em>', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-30', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:03', '2018-07-12 15:04:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6612', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6614, 4, '2012-05-03 06:25:53', '2012-05-03 10:25:53', 'Thirty-two pre-licensure students received their pin, which is worn as part of a nurse’s uniform to identify the nursing school from which they graduated — and to convey they are educated, trained and experienced in their field. The pins are traditionally presented to new nursing graduates by the faculty as a symbolic welcome into the profession.\r\nChancellor Jane T. Upshaw addressed the students last week, celebrating the fact they were “no longer the student who needs to learn, but the nurse who will get to teach.” As these nursing graduates continue to be the best they can be, Upshaw encouraged them to pay their successes forward with their bedside practice and by mentoring those who enter the profession after them.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-USCB-Nursing-Class.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6615\" title=\"School-USCB Nursing Class\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-USCB-Nursing-Class-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" /></a>Nursing graduates Katie Clark and Katie Johnson both spoke of the rigorous nursing school curriculum that they likened to a “two-year boot camp” in which everyone became so close they were like a family.\r\nThe keynote address was given by Joy Lauerer, USCB nursing instructor.  She told the story of what a true nurse really is.  “A woman who was about to be rolled into the operating room for a mastectomy was alone, crying, and scared.  The nurse asked her to share her fears. The patient said she was overcome by thoughts that the cancer had metastasized into the lymph nodes and chemotherapy would be inevitable. The nurse said, ‘Thoughts are powerful things, so let’s think that your body is fighting this; that you will leave this surgery very strong.’  The woman felt at peace.” That woman was Joy Lauerer.\r\nAwards were presented to top students: Palmetto Gold Nursing Award: Cassi Kilpatrick, USCB Nursing Program Award: Amanda Henry, and Nursing Program Clinical Award: Kathryn Byrd.\r\n\r\nUSCB CELEBRATES LARGEST COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY\r\n\r\nOn a picturesque Lowcountry evening on April 27, USCB celebrated the largest graduating class of 289 students, alongside more than 2,500 family members and friends who cheered them on eagerly. Before the ceremony, Chancellor Jane Upshaw presented the first ever autographed prints of Allen Campbell’s artwork depicting the University of South Carolina Beaufort — titled “One University, Two Campuses” to the honorary degree recipients, Emory Shaw Campbell and Colden Rhind Battey Jr.', 'USCB recognizes nursing grads at pinning ceremony', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-recognizes-nursing-grads-at-pinning-ceremony', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:03', '2018-07-12 15:04:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6614', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6616, 4, '2012-05-03 06:26:25', '2012-05-03 10:26:25', 'Fresh off two national recognitions last month, Whale Branch Middle School has notched yet another prestigious honor with its selection as a 2012 National School Change Award recipient.\r\nWhale Branch Middle becomes one of only six schools in the nation to be honored by the National Principals Leadership Institute. The National School Change Award is presented to schools that demonstrate measurable changes in attitudes, beliefs, and values — evident in decisions about instruction, organization, governance and accountability — which result in improved student performance.\r\n“We’ve made tremendous strides in improving student achievement and closing achievement gaps, but there’s still a lot of work to do,” said Principal Matt Hunt. “One of our biggest strengths as a school is the way our staff and community stakeholders are investing in what we’re trying to do.  I’m hopeful that all of the recognitions and honors we’re receiving will accelerate our momentum and provide a big boost for our efforts.”\r\nEach nominated school responded to 16 criteria by providing data and documentation to support its case.  Nominees’ submissions were reviewed by a team of 10-12 judges.\r\nSuperintendent Valerie Truesdale said the Board of Education had been explicit in setting its expectations for high-quality schools for all children, so the district proposed a plan in 2008 for accelerating learning in persistently underachieving schools, including Whale Branch Middle. The Accelerated Learning Schools initiative included extending learning time by adding 20 days to the school year, using a rigorous curriculum taught by highly effective teachers and led by a strong principal, and developing a sharp focus on preparing students for college and careers.', 'Whale Branch Middle wins another national honor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-middle-wins-another-national-honor', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:03', '2018-07-12 15:04:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6616', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6617, 4, '2012-05-03 06:31:07', '2012-05-03 10:31:07', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nAlthough their jobs are very different — Maxine has been an executive and board assistant at Historic Beaufort Foundation for 14 years while Benton has been a psychotherapist and founded  Counseling Services of Beaufort in 2001 — Maxine and Benton Lutz both have a common desire to help our community.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6619\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Maxine Lutz works for Historic Beaufort Foundation and her husband, Benton, is a psychotherapist and an artist.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Profile-Maxine-Lutz1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6619\" title=\"Profile-Maxine Lutz\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Profile-Maxine-Lutz1-e1336041017760-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMaxine said, “What I love most about my job is the opportunity to be involved in a cause that, when achieved, results in a better community. I love working with civic groups, HBF supporters and historic property owners to retain the architectural aesthetic that we are so fortunate to have in Beaufort. Formerly I was a newspaper-woman (the old-fashioned term) for The Virginia Gazette in Williamsburg and I looked at that work in the same way — an opportunity to educate people in order to build a better place to live. The physical beauty of Beaufort reminded me of my home on the Gulf in Foley, Alabama, which has been swallowed by over-development. I saw an opportunity to be involved here before it’s too late.”\r\nDescribing his work as a counselor, Benton said, “I help people find their way through some of life’s most perplexing problems. The world has a thousand ways to break your heart and a thousand ways to make it happy.  I hope I help people find their way through the pain to the happy. Being a psychotherapist is a privilege, in that people trust you with their most private pains and pleasures. I like to help people find new ways of dealing with their lives. I am a guide, not answer man or an advice-giver. Sometimes it is like we are lost in a thick jungle together, the client and me, and we have machetes and we are trying to forge a new path. Sometimes we find the way, sometimes we get lost for a while, but the thing is, I am committed to be there with them until they don’t need me any more.”\r\nBenton was born and raised in Sumter and met and married Maxine at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., 44 years ago. Maxine said, “Benton and I were friends before we started dating and during that time discovered that we shared the same values, the same interests, the same goals for making a difference in peoples’ lives and in our community ... and most importantly, we shared the same sense of humor.”\r\nAnd they both love and enjoy their two children: Alicia, 35, who is an accomplished editor and writer in Charleston after graduating with an English degree from the College of Charleston, and Will, 29, who is currently studying at the Citadel to be a history teacher.\r\nThe couple moved to Beaufort after hearing about it and Benton said he liked the city because it cultivates a unique perspective. “I have a theory that life is more interesting on the edge of things. There is more energy, eccentricity, odd goings on, and creativity at the edge, between two worlds. Water and Land. A lot of the people here are willing to think outside the box.”\r\nAnd Maxine adds, “one reason we moved here is that we read in The (Beaufort) Gazette about the hospital establishing a “Tootie hotline” for citizens concerned about the health of Tootie, a well-known local character who always led the parades. We thought we wanted to live in a town with a Tootie hotline!”\r\nIt was here that Benton first started painting. “I did about 10 paintings on some retrieved plywood and house paint from the garage,” he said. “I took them to Elayne Scott who ran the Red Piano at the time and asked her to tell me this stuff was no good so I could stop. Instead she asked to sell my work in her gallery. Since then I haven’t been able to stop. I know I’m not the best artist in the town (maybe not even under my own roof) but I have fun. I’m usually trying to say something sophisticated with the vocabulary of a child, so much of it comes off as whimsical and almost cartoonish.” Since then, Benton has had numerous shows and is known as one of Beaufort’s best “Outsider” (or untrained) folk artists.\r\n“I just really love to paint,” Benton said. He also loves helping people in his psychotherapy job, where he uses art therapy to help his many children clients open up and express and process their feelings. “I find that if a child’s hands are busy with art, they will tell you things they might never say. If not verbal, then they will use the play itself to tell you what is going on,” Benton said. He added about his older clients, “I listen for a living and you hear incredible stories of courage and endurance from clients that can be, and often are, told in very funny ways.”\r\nBenton and Maxine also have created a beautiful garden around their historic house behind the post office downtown at the corner of North and West streets. Sometimes you can see some of Benton’s paintings on display in the garden.\r\nTogether, this couple has done a lot over the years to contribute to the quality of life we all love in Beaufort and for that, we give them our heartfelt thanks.', 'Maxine & Benton Lutz: A couple dedicated to helping our community', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'maxine-benton-lutz-a-couple-dedicated-to-helping-our-community', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:31:07', '2012-05-03 10:31:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6617', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6620, 4, '2012-05-03 06:32:18', '2012-05-03 10:32:18', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Athlete-of-Week-Thomas-4-22.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6621\" title=\"Athlete of Week-Thomas 4-22\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Athlete-of-Week-Thomas-4-22-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Thomas Holladay was selected to be a member of the South Carolina Olympic Development program by the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association. He has been playing soccer since he was 5 and is now in the fourth grade at Beaufort Academy. He is also a forward on the B.C. United Soccer Club’s Under 10 team. Congrats to Thomas for his skills on the soccer field.', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-17', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:32:18', '2012-05-03 10:32:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6620', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6622, 4, '2012-05-03 06:32:56', '2012-05-03 10:32:56', 'The MCAS Beaufort Officers’ Club is proud to host its Second Annual “Run for the Tea” 5K and Kids’ Races on Saturday, May 19. The 5K run will start and finish at Shady Point Park aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m. and the Kids’ Races beginning at 9 a.m.\r\nExpected to draw military and civilian participants from across the region, the race’s proceeds will benefit the Officers’ Spouses’ Club “Senior Citizens’ Tea” next fall, a 43-year tradition honoring the seniors and veterans of the greater Beaufort community.\r\nRegistration is currently available on www.Active.com and must be paid in advance. Cost to register is $25 per adult and $15 per child (age 13 and under).  Registration fee includes event T-shirt if registered by May 5, 2012.  Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.\r\nRace packets will be available for pick up at Shady Point Park Pavilion aboard MCAS Beaufort on Friday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or at Shady Point Park on the day of the race between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. Please note the race will continue rain or shine and registration fees are non-refundable.  For everyone’s safety, animals of any kind are prohibited.\r\nAwards will be given to the top three female and male overall 5K finishers, to the “most spirited” male and female overall finishers and to the “most spirited” boy and girl kids’ race finishers.  Participants are encouraged to wear a costume while running the event, however, costumes cannot include a face mask for security and safety reasons.\r\nA post-run celebration includes light breakfast faire, a bounce house for kids to enjoy, and other family fun activities.\r\nThe race day schedule is as follows:\r\n• 6:30-7:30 a.m.: On-site Registration\r\n• 8 a.m.: 5K Start\r\n• 9 a.m.: Kids’ Races Start\r\n• 200m race: 3-5 years old\r\n• 400m race: 6-8 years old\r\n• 1-Mile race: 13 and under\r\n• Awards Ceremony after all races conclude\r\n• 10 a.m. to noon: Post-Race Party (fun, fellowship and fanfare after the race!)\r\nFor more information or to request a registration form, please call 843-522-0522 or email oscrunforthetea@gmail.com. Registration forms are also available at the MCAS Officers’ Club, Afterburners, Semper Fit, and other locations aboard MCAS, on Parris Island and around town.', 'MCAS Officers Club to host ‘Run for the Tea’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mcas-officers-club-to-host-run-for-the-tea', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:32:56', '2012-05-03 10:32:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6622', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6623, 4, '2012-05-03 06:33:57', '2012-05-03 10:33:57', 'By Dennis Tavernetti\r\n“The Deep Blue Sea” from The World Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: A 1950’s story about Hester, a woman in post-WW II England, whose overpowering extra marital love affair threatens her well-being and alienates the men in her life. Hester is the wife of an older upper-class titled judge and a free spirit trapped in a passionless marriage. Her encounter with Freddie, a handsome former Royal Air Force pilot, throws her life into turmoil, as their erotic relationship leaves her emotionally stranded and physically isolated. The film is an adaptation of British playwright Terence Rattigan’s 1952 play, featuring one of the greatest roles for an actress in modern theatre. It is adapted and directed by Terence Davies, a leading British filmmaker. The story takes place all within one day.\r\nRatings and Reviews: This World film is so new that the two leading film web sites are still building consensus. IMDb audience rating so far is 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes critics’ ratings: 80% and audience of 53%. Good ratings. Chicago Tribune: “... an extremely deft job of adaptation ... exquisitely cast”; Philadelphia Inquirer: “Weisz gives a heartbreaking performance”; The New York Times: “She is at once a sensible, capable, intelligent Englishwoman and a mad, keening martyr for love.”\r\nPreviewer Comments:  The star of this U.K. film is certainly Rachel Weisz, whose amazing strong performance of frustration, desperation and passion propels her into an unequal love affair; which in turn leads to a path of disappointment and destruction. The music at the beginning of the film, which actually depicts the ending of the story, is passionate and brilliant. The film then “restarts” at the beginning of the story and shifts back and forth, much as our lives shift and jump around. Why is it we long for what we do not have and think we should have? Why do fool ourselves and dream about perfection in love that simply does not in reality exist? Yes, there is a wide and expansive blue ocean out there, but it also can be perilous and deep. This film is about the fate of untamable, irrational desire in a world of reality that does not have a place for it.\r\nRated: Rated R for sexuality with story appropriate sensuality amongst despair. Suitable for mature audiences.\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n\r\n<em>Dennis Tavernetti is a resident of St Helena Island and retired to the low country having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB ‘s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of utilizing new technology to bring  Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort, which currently are normally only screened in major metropolitan cities.</em>', 'The Indie Film Corner: \'The Deep Blue Sea\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-the-deep-blue-sea', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:33:57', '2012-05-03 10:33:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6623', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6624, 4, '2012-05-03 06:35:11', '2012-05-03 10:35:11', 'Street Music on Paris Avenue is a free concert series that is a gift from the Town of Port Royal and produced by ARTworks. The rain location is The Shed, adjacent to the street venue, in Old Village Port Royal. For more information, contact ARTworks at 843-279-2787 or www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org. Bring your chairs and dancing shoes. All shows start at 6:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>The GrooveTones, Saturday, May 12:</strong> This South Carolina blues/rock outfit has been tearing things up. The band’s ace in the hole is guitarist Bill Luebke, who has been playing for 45 years and has a frightening mastery of the heavy-bending Stevie Ray Vaughan sound. Bassist Tony Reyes has a throat-shredding Texas blues vocal style, veteran drummer Greg Gresham was schooled in big band and jazz fusion, which gives his groove-laying, heart-skipping beats a heavily syncopated and funky edge.\r\n\r\n<strong>Angela Easterling and The Beguilers, Saturday, May 26:</strong> Angela Easterling was raised in the South Carolina foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and her debut album, “Earning Her Wings” was chosen as “Americana Pick of the Year” by Smart Choice Music. She was selected for an official Americana Convention Showcase and also named a 2009 &amp; 2010 Kerrville New Folk Finalist and a 2011 Telluride Troubadour.\r\n\r\n<strong>HavanaSon, Saturday, June 9:</strong> Cuban native Rene Herrera is a seasoned veteran of Cuban symphonies and bands, recording artist, and accomplished composer and arranger. His wife and partner Llilian Herrera uses her background in classical music in concert with her Cuban roots to create an intoxicating and soulful sound of her own. Havana Son plays authentic Latin rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha, and Boleros in traditional and modern styles the way you would hear them in their respective countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>Webb Wilder and The Beatnecks, Saturday, June 23:</strong> “Rock for Roots fans and Roots for Rock fans.” The Associated Press described the band’s music and stage performance as “a glorious amalgamation of grunge chords, killer grooves, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins theatrics, a healthy sense of humor, and great pop melodies.” It’s “full of wit and personality, and devoid of technological or conceptual gimmickry,” added the Houston Post. The Webb Wilder Credo: “Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need ‘em.”', 'Street Music on Paris Avenue Series returns', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'street-music-on-paris-avenue-series-returns', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:35:11', '2012-05-03 10:35:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6624', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6625, 4, '2012-05-03 06:35:59', '2012-05-03 10:35:59', 'Sea Island Dentistry announces a new addition to their staff. The practice welcomes new associate dentist Dr. Gary Ayers, DDS, beginning May 1.  He will begin seeing patients on Tuesdays.  Dr. Gary Ayers, as some may already know, has been a dentist in Beaufort for some 34 years. The past three years he took a leave of absence but now wishes to get back into practice a little bit as he has missed his profession dearly.  We are truly blessed to have him join our office in whatever time he can give us.  Dr Gary Ayers has been spending his time between traveling, Carteret Methodist Church, a local senior swim team, and of course his family.  We hope our patients will welcome him with opens arms as we grow our practice.', 'Sea Island Dentistry welcomes new dentist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sea-island-dentistry-welcomes-new-dentist', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:35:59', '2012-05-03 10:35:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6625', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6626, 4, '2012-05-03 06:38:54', '2012-05-03 10:38:54', '[caption id=\"attachment_6627\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"ictured above, from left, is Sherry Chris, President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, who came from New Jersey to celebrate the event; broker Rob Marek; and President of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Blakely Williams.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0575.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6627\" title=\"DSC_0575\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0575-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMarek Realty Group celebrated its prestigious status and unveiling of its new name with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 1, at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 106. Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate announced that Marek Realty Group has joined its network. Led by broker and owner Rob Marek, the brokerage will now do business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Marek Realty Group and continue to serve Beaufort.', 'Chamber celebrates Better Homes and Gardens status with Rob Marek Realty Group  ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-celebrates-better-homes-and-gardens-status-with-rob-marek-realty-group', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:38:54', '2012-05-03 10:38:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6626', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6628, 4, '2012-05-04 06:41:15', '2012-05-04 10:41:15', 'Dwight and Martha Garrett, founders of Lowcountry Produce in Lobeco and investors in historic downtown Beaufort through the new Lowcountry Produce Market &amp; Café, earned a new title this month: South Carolina Ambassadors for Economic Development.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6629\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Garretts named S.C. Ambassadors for economic development by Gov. Nikki Haley and the Commerce Department.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Garretts-SC-Ambassadors-Lowcountry-Produce-4-2012.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6629\" title=\"Garrett\'s SC Ambassadors - Lowcountry Produce 4-2012\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Garretts-SC-Ambassadors-Lowcountry-Produce-4-2012-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nGov. Nikki Haley and Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt celebrated the Garrett’s achievements April 17 as part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week.\r\nThe awards ceremony recognized 51 individuals from all 46 South Carolina counties who contributed to economic development in their local communities.\r\nThe Garretts, together with their sons, have operated their family farm in Lobeco for decades. In 2006, the Garretts started up a canning and preserving operation, expanding their produce stand to a fully functioning food processing, packaging and distribution facility right from the family’s farm.\r\nToday, Lowcountry Produce delivers small-batch, handmade, hand-packed products to customers worldwide. The Garrett’s sons, Noel Garrett and Dwight Garrett and business partner, Seabury Thorp, in July 2011 leased the former Beaufort Post Office and City Hall. Lowcountry Produce Market &amp; Café opened earlier this year on the corner of Carteret and Craven streets in the historic building.\r\nRedevelopment of the former Beaufort City Hall and others structures allows the city to capitalize on the assets of existing structures, giving entrepreneurs like the Garretts the opportunity to further invest in their local economy, the Commerce Department noted.', 'Lowcountry Produce founders recognized by Gov. Haley, Commerce Department', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-produce-founders-recognized-by-gov-haley-commerce-department', '', '', '2012-05-04 22:32:44', '2012-05-05 02:32:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6631, 4, '2012-05-03 06:43:50', '2012-05-03 10:43:50', 'By Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO\r\nSteroids taken continuously for long periods of time (usually over 3 weeks) are well known to cause a rise in eye pressure, which can pose a risk for glaucoma. This can occur with either oral, topical ophthalmic (eye drop), topical dermatologic (cream), and injectable administration of the steroid medication.\r\nAbout 5% of the general population is referred to as a “high steroid responder,” where a large and potentially dangerous rise in eye pressure occurs after daily steroid use for 4 to 6 weeks. Another third of the general population may experience a more moderate rise in eye pressure during that time frame. The remaining two-thirds of the population has a minimal rise in eye pressure. The below referenced study examined the possibility that inhaled steroids (used for treatment in asthma, sinus conditions, and other breathing conditions) could cause elevated eye pressure. Correlation with family history of glaucoma, and other findings of glaucoma (abnormal optic nerve appearance and loss of peripheral visual field) was made.\r\nIn this study, participants in the Blue Mountains Eye Study (in Australia) were used. Subjects were asked detailed questions about their history of medication use, including the frequency and duration or nasal steroid use. They were given eye examinations where eye pressure was measured, the optic nerve was examined for risk of glaucoma, and automated visual field tests were given to determine if there was evidence of blind spots from glaucoma. Of 3,654 subjects in the study, 370 gave a history of inhaled steroid use, 164 were current users, 206 were past users, 303 subjects had used oral steroids, including 59 current users.\r\nIt was found that inhaled steroid use was associated with an increased risk of both glaucoma and elevated eye pressure, but only in subjects reporting a close family history of glaucoma. The highest risk for glaucoma was found in users of inhaled steroids at over four puffs per day with a positive past family history of glaucoma. These individuals had a 6.3 times risk of having glaucoma or elevated eye pressure. Those with no family history of glaucoma had minimal if any increased risk for glaucoma or increased eye pressure.\r\nIt is estimated that 10% of the general population has a positive family history of glaucoma. Physicians should take this into account when prescribing inhaled steroids, as this group appears to be at substantially increased risk of developing glaucoma. Patients in this category should have regular eye examinations to determine if glaucoma is present if they are using these medications.\r\n\r\n<em>From P Mitchell MD, et al. Inhaled Corticosteroids, family history, and risk of glaucoma. Ophthalmology 2000; 106:2301-2306.</em>', 'Increased risk of glaucoma in patients treated with inhaled steroids', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'increased-risk-of-glaucoma-in-patients-treated-with-inhaled-steroids', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:43:50', '2012-05-03 10:43:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6631', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6632, 4, '2012-05-03 06:45:01', '2012-05-03 10:45:01', 'By Martha O’Regan\r\nI am grateful and humbled by the comments I receive about the thoughts I share in this column. Comments such as “that makes so much sense” or “I’ve always felt that way, but I didn’t know it was real” reflect my intention of bringing clarity and understanding to our greatest resource for health, happiness and success, which is energy, or personal power.\r\nSix years ago, I began learning about the science and techniques behind energy medicine and bio energetic healing, due to my own health challenges. As I began my healing journey, I was excited to share the concepts with every person I bumped into. Despite my enthusiasm and knowledge, when attempting the conversation surrounding the idea that we are all “powerful co-creators of our life experience,” I could see the eyes glaze over or dart to a watch with a “Gee, that’s great ... gotta run.”\r\nI have since learned to tone it down but because I believe it to be the most empowering conversation of today. I have never quit sharing, I just became more selective, realizing not everyone was ready for it. As I scan over the last six years of sharing the message and creating a wellness practice around it, I am thrilled to see how large a community we have where this conversation is being shared on a daily basis. I no longer feel alone in the conversation and have found many more who understand what we all innately know — that we as human beings have a far greater capacity for a healthy, vibrant life than we have ever been taught before.\r\nAs I begin a conversation with a new practice member, I always say, “I’m not going to tell you anything you don’t already know, I’m just going to give you a working vocabulary and tools on how to apply it.” As the conversation continues, I can see the twinkling of light bulbs flashing on inside with nods of “yea, I know that.” It is in us, it always has been. When we were kids, we were more tuned into it, letting our imagination run wild creating all sorts of adventures.  Eventually, we turned all of that off in exchange for the “struggles of living a productive life.” But it doesn’t have to be that way if we choose it differently.\r\nStart to look at life through the eyes of you as a child and see how ridiculous the “big people” are — running around stressing out over everything, judging every experience as “hard,” struggling to get through each day.  Then just take a deep breath and look at your own life, your own struggles and decide that it doesn’t have to be that way. That shift alone will make a huge impact on your health.\r\nAs our community of understanding grows, this conversation is getting easier and more expanded.  Those who are sick and tired of being sick and tired or who are throwing their hands up in surrender to the struggle are creating changes in their perspectives of life and finding their own bliss. I hope by reading this column, you will join our growing community as we continue to learn ways to Live Well ... Have Fun!\r\n\r\n<em>Therapeutic Solutions: Offering a unique approach to your active health care needs using a variety of healing modalities, nutritional and wellness coaching to empower you to a new state of health and well-being. 73 Sams Point Road, 524-2554.</em>', 'Knowledge is power', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'knowledge-is-power', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:45:01', '2012-05-03 10:45:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6632', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6633, 4, '2012-05-03 06:46:46', '2012-05-03 10:46:46', 'Riders from “Team Loco” of Lowcountry Bicycles joined with a few of the cyclists entered in the Annual Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic on Monday for a pre-race ride. This followed an Outdoor Demo with Felt Bicycles. John Feeser, owner of Lowcountry Bicycles said, “It was great that the Felt demo van was <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/racers.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6634\" title=\"racers\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/racers-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>able to stop by before the classic. Sean Rudzinsky (Felt representative) is a great guy and loves traveling all over the U.S. to share his love of cycling. And then to be able to ride beside these young racers is a real honor. Some of them are riding the racing circuit with the hope of eventually qualifying for the 2016 World Olympics.”\r\nSean found Beaufort to be a hidden gem for cycling enthusiasts, enjoying not only the road ride Monday, but also the trails Sunday out at Hunting Island State Park. He said he uses these demos as a way to not only showcase Felt bicycles, but also to help local shop owners promote cycling in their communities. The bonus for him is getting to ride with the locals on their favorite routes.\r\nThe team riders included Laure van Gelder, who is a former National Criterium champion.', 'Lowcountry Bicycles hosts demo, participates in pre-race ride', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-bicycles-hosts-demo-participates-in-pre-race-ride', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:46:46', '2012-05-03 10:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6633', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6635, 4, '2012-05-03 06:47:33', '2012-05-03 10:47:33', 'The City of Beaufort will continue its exciting design and master planning process to create a Civic Master Plan with the Sectors 4 &amp; 5 Design &amp; Planning Charrette from May 21-25.  Community involvement is essential to this process, and we look forward to seeing everyone.\r\nThe Civic Master Plan will establish principles and standards that all public and private development will follow and will identify and promote investment and reinvestment opportunities, block by block, in each neighborhood throughout the entire city. Each neighborhood has its own unique history, character and physical attributes and we need your help to identify how each will evolve over the coming decades.\r\nThe planning for Sectors 4 &amp; 5 of the Civic Master Plan will encompass the following areas: Robert Smalls Parkway, Burton, Boundary Street, Islands of Beaufort, Battery Shores, Overlook and Lady’s Island. The Sector 4 Public Workshop will be May 10 at 6 p.m. at Beaufort City Hall. The Sector 5 Public Workshop will be May 15 at 6 p.m. at Beaufort Academy.\r\nThese public workshops prior to the charrette’s will gather input from local residents and property owners.  Comments from these meetings will be summarized on the Office of Civic Investment website.\r\nSector 4 includes all the areas within the city limits west of Ribaut Road and west of Battery Creek. This sector includes the western portion of Boundary Street, City Government Complex/New City Hall, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort Plaza, portions of Burton, as well as the Marine Corps Air Station.\r\nSector 5 includes the areas within the city limits located on Lady’s Island, including various properties along Sea Island Parkway, the Beaufort County Airport, Beaufort High School, and two Planned Unit Developments (Distant Island and Cane Island).\r\nFor more information, contact Josh Martin at jmartin@cityofbeaufort.org.', 'City continues planning process with charrettes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-continues-planning-process-with-charrettes', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:47:33', '2012-05-03 10:47:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6635', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6636, 4, '2012-05-03 06:48:28', '2012-05-03 10:48:28', 'Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other overnight accommodations in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands saw a 5 percent increase in occupancy rates the first quarter of this year compared to 2011.\r\nThe increase more than doubles the January-March occupancy rate increase of 2 percent from 2010 to 2011, and is a positive sign of an economic rebound, said Jon Rembold, board chairman of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.\r\n“Increasing the accommodations tax revenue in our area is a primary focus of the chamber’s marketing and advertising efforts,” Rembold said. “We’re excited to see those efforts paying off.\r\n“With articles and advertising about the Beaufort area appearing in publications such as Coastal Living, Southern Living and Garden &amp; Gun, we are looking forward to more visitors — and to some of those visitors making a decision to relocate here and enjoy the Lowcountry full time,” Rembold said.\r\nHelping boost tourism through travel articles is one part of the chamber’s outreach.\r\nIn addition to a warm winter and possible carryover effects of the Beaufort 2011 Tricentennial, in February the Marine Corps extended by one day the graduation celebrations at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.\r\nOccupancy rates are reported to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce by Smith Travel Report, an international independent research company that collects and reports occupancy data for the hotel industry. The company tracks occupancy rates at 13 properties in the Beaufort and Port Royal area.', 'Beaufort-area hotel occupancy up 5% in 2012', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-area-hotel-occupancy-up-5-in-2012', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:48:28', '2012-05-03 10:48:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6636', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6637, 4, '2012-05-03 06:49:44', '2012-05-03 10:49:44', '<strong>Chamber celebrates individuals and businesses that make a difference</strong>\r\n\r\nNominations are open for Beaufort-area community leaders who made a difference in 2011 as the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce opened the application process for the 11th Annual Civitas Awards.\r\nThe deadline for nominations is Friday, May 4. Winners will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting June 29 at Dataw Island.\r\n“Each year the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact on our community. We have a wonderful tradition that we look to build upon with this year’s nominees and winners,” said Blakely Williams, president of the Beaufort Chamber.\r\nThe Civitas program is in line with the chamber’s mission to lead the enhancement, expansion and diversification of the business community.  The awards cover a wide scope of excellence in the community.\r\nNomination forms are available at www.beaufortchamber.org and at the Chamber offices and Visitors Center, both on Craven Street. Last year there were 55 nominees in 12 categories.\r\n“This is such a great way to recognize the people and groups who make northern Beaufort County so special. We hope to have even more nominees this year because there have been so many positive things happening in our community,” said Jon Rembold, chairman of the Beaufort Regional Chamber Board of Directors.\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call Renee Faucher 843-525-8537.\r\n\r\nCIVITAS CATEGORIES\r\n\r\n• Community Stewardship\r\n• Excellence in Free Enterprise\r\n• Outstanding Non-Profit\r\n• Outstanding Employee\r\n• Outstanding Young Professional\r\n• Regional Economic Impact\r\n• Leadership Beaufort Alumni\r\n• Tourism Leadership\r\n• Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year\r\n• Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year\r\n• Military Citizen of the Year\r\n• Lifetime of Leadership.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Last call for Civitas Award nominations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'last-call-for-civitas-award-nominations', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:49:44', '2012-05-03 10:49:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6637', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6638, 4, '2012-05-03 06:50:36', '2012-05-03 10:50:36', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n“Having a baby changes everything.” Wow. Shocker. What an original observation. I heard this phrase from many people when I was pregnant, and thought, obviously.\r\nNow that our baby is four months old, I’m just starting to understand that generic saying. I guess I just wish people had been more specific with their advice.\r\nFor example, no one told me what it would be like to go grocery shopping with an infant in a car seat/baby bucket. The first time I had to do a “quick trip” to the grocery store (which, I’ve discovered, now there’s no such things as a quick trip anywhere. “Stopping by” to pick up dry cleaning or “running in” to get a to-go coffee doesn’t exist when you have to carry and care for and safely harness a tiny human being.) I stood staring at the carts, and thought, where do I put the baby? A helpful employee saw my confusion and showed me that the bucket should fit in the front little seat on the shopping cart. Apparently though, the car seat I have is too big and doesn’t fit. Even if it did fit, at only 5 feet tall, I wouldn’t be able to see over the bucket while pushing the cart. I learned that the hard way at PetSmart when an employee showed me how the bucket locks onto the cart to stay in place: Not only couldn’t I see where I was going down the aisles, but later in the parking lot I had no idea how to unlock the bucket from the cart and needed assistance with that too.\r\nBack at the grocery store, I just put the car seat in the cart and did my best. I laughed when the baby woke up with a loaf of bread in his lap and saw himself surrounded by cans and jars and vegetables.\r\nSo now my advice to new parents will be more specific: “Having a baby makes every trip logistically more complicated.”', 'The Baby Diaries: Learning the logistics of shopping with an infant', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-baby-diaries-learning-the-logistics-of-shopping-with-an-infant', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:50:36', '2012-05-03 10:50:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6638', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6639, 4, '2012-05-03 06:51:15', '2012-05-03 10:51:15', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nYou may recall our recently launched Adage Revisitation Team and their bold efforts to assess the validity of popular sayings. Industrious souls that they were, they took time during their breaks and after the column to try to identify the 10 greatest pop songs EVER.  Egad (or words to that effect), I said as I warned them that they were really climbing out on a limb with that task, way out in fact. When they asked me to write about their list here, I shared my concerns that they were bound to leave out many peoples’ favorites and might create a musical uproar.  Undaunted and undeterred, they insisted that I go ahead and share the results of their hard work.\r\nJust a quick note about the criteria and process they used. The songs had to have stood the test of time, so no new ones were considered. They had to span at least three to four different styles and, if possible, be great on a jukebox. The team used a wide assortment of helpful tools, including a high power telescope, two dart boards, a pair of dice, a magic 8 ball, and, of course, back issues of Rolling Stone magazine, a computer and a calculator.  I generously provided a large bottle of wood hardener to (ahem) help with that limb. Here’s what they came up with after hours of vigorous debate.\r\n1. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”  Written by Harold Arlen, performed by Judy Garland. More than 50 artists have since recorded this timeless classic from “The Wizard of Oz,” and audiences have been enchanted by Judy Garland’s rendition for almost 75 years. The flying monkeys liked it, too.\r\n2. “Crazy.”  Written by Willie Nelson, recorded by Patsy Cline in 1962.  Country just doesn’t get any better than this bombshell, sold by Mr. Nelson for only $50! Between all of them, the team calculated they had listened to this song 1,272 times and counting and felt there was not one thing crazy about that, either.\r\n3. “Crossroads.” Written by Robert Johnson, performed by Eric Clapton and Cream. All titans here, great lyrics, great guitar work, a real symbol of the best 10 year period in rock and roll.\r\n4. “Statesboro Blues.” Written by Blind Willie McTell, performed by The Allman Brothers. The song practically makes you jump up and smile and was ranked #9 by Rolling Stone when they compiled the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.\r\n5. “Gimme Some Lovin’.” Written by Steve Winwood, Spencer Davis and Muff Winwood, and originally performed by The Spencer Davis Group, lead vocal by Steve Winwood.  This one got bonus points both for being  associated with numerous terrific films, including “The Blues Brothers,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,” and Beaufort’s own “The Big Chill.” Not to mention the fact that Mr. Winwood was only 18 when the song was recorded and I seldom saw a better performer in concert (just had to stick my two cents in on this one).\r\n6. “All Along the Watchtower.”  Written by Bob Dylan, performed by Jimi Hendrix.  This song first appeared on Dylan’s 1967 album John Wesley Harding and he’s performed it in concert more often than any of his other songs. The lyrics alone are spectacular, including the opening “There must be some kind of way out of here, said the joker to the thief.”\r\n7. “Nothing I can Do About It Now.”  Written by Beth Nielsen Chapman, performed by Willie Nelson. This one is a gangbuster, tight as a drum and light as a cloud, with a ton of bonus points for the poignant, wistful lyrics. They begin with “I’ve got a long list of real good reasons for all the things I’ve done”, and build beautifully from there.\r\n8. “Respect.”  Written by Otis Redding, performed by Aretha Franklin.  The team had some good data to back them up on this one, as it is #5 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. A real blockbuster is this one, and Ms. Franklin is of course still going strong as she digs into her sixth DECADE as a headline performer.\r\n9. “Unforgettable.”  Written by Irving Gordon, sung by Nat King Cole.  This one got a “slew” of points, according to team leader Slick Whistler, and even more credit for the simply lovely and haunting posthumous duet recorded with daughter Natalie Cole.\r\n10. “Midnight Rambler.” Written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, performed by The Rolling Stones. This song got the team’s “can’t go on a road trip without it” special designation and several bonus points for the cool title. Mr. Whistler was ready to stuff everyone into his minivan and head off with it blasting on the stereo, but sanity prevailed and the team got back to work.\r\nWell, there you have it, the 10 greatest tunes as selected by our immodest team.  And what did they charge us for this labor of love? Nothing. We got it for a song.', 'Out on a limb: The 10 greatest pop songs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-on-a-limb-the-10-greatest-pop-songs', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:51:15', '2012-05-03 10:51:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6639', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6640, 4, '2012-05-03 06:52:06', '2012-05-03 10:52:06', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\nI have written about silly things, mundane things, absurdly obvious and uniquely strange things. Humor with serious undertones and happiness with sad overtones have both found their way into my musings. Today I write to a man I have never met and I do so with naked sincerity and genuine respect.\r\nDuring my scurrying about on a typical can’t-catch-up-Friday, I was reminded of what it is to be an American. My deep Southern roots have always been a source of pride as I often defend my simple ways, southern drawl and resilient demeanor with a shield of regional distinction. Suddenly in the midst of running errands and running in circles, one man silenced the jumbled thoughts promoting an unfamiliar calm.\r\nMaking my third trip of the morning across Beaufort’s McTeer bridge, I saw a gentleman sitting proudly, holding firmly the American flag. He wasn’t saying anything, wasn’t asking for, or paying any mind to, the attention being cast upon him by passers-by. His head faced stoically towards Parris Island as the flag whipped in the wind. The sun was gleaming through the red, white and blue like a halo of pride.\r\nI was completely taken by the calmness, the contentment and the resounding silence exuding from this one man, on this one day, with just one flag. My reaction surprised even me. I didn’t question his motives or his mentality, instead I questioned my own. Driving in my foreign car, wearing my foreign heels there was an unmistakable shame. When was the last time I felt a sense of patriotism? Unity? Gratitude?\r\nSo enamored by this example of peace, I pulled to the side of the road. For just a few moments I closed my eyes and I remembered the photo of my grandfather in his dress blues, the funeral of my great grandfather and the unforgettable echo of the 21 Gun Salute. I thought of my cousin and how his life is on the line each and every day. The faces of the many young Marines, their wives, their children whom I have grown to love rushed through my mind like a family film. What about this one man sitting quietly would cause such a stir in an otherwise uneventful day?\r\nMaybe it was the purity of action, the unexpected display or the fascination with the motivation behind such a choice. His choice, his action and his peaceful presentation had more impact on me than any other flag display I can recently recall. For this one time I noticed the flag, the colors, and the unmistakable symbol of bravery, freedom and sacrifice. As the flag whipped in the wind, I was reminded of what it is to be free, to be alive, and to be proud of a complete stranger.\r\nI still have no idea who the gentleman was, his motivation or his station in life, but I would like to say thank you. Thank you for quietly and peacefully connecting me again to my country, my family and the heroes I brush by daily.', 'To a man I never met for a moment I won’t soon forget', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'to-a-man-i-never-met-for-a-moment-i-wont-soon-forget', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:52:06', '2012-05-03 10:52:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6640', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6641, 4, '2012-05-03 06:54:15', '2012-05-03 10:54:15', 'Congratulations to this week’s winner, Celeste Prince-Brown of Beaufort.  Celeste entered our Facebook contest last week and won a $100 gift certificate to The Tooting Egret. This week’s give away is a $50 gift\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6642\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Celeste Prince-Brown\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Celeste.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6642\" title=\"Celeste\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Celeste-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\ncertificate to Southern Graces at The Beaufort Inn. How can you enter to win? Simply go to our Facebook page (search for The Island News) and tag yourself in the photo of the Southern Graces ad.  It’s that simple!  Be sure you”like” our page or it will not let you tag yourself.\r\nWhat else can you find on our Facebook page? Breaking news, local stories, fun contests, community events and so much more.  We look forward to being your friend.', 'The Island News loves to give away cool prizes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-island-news-loves-to-give-away-cool-prizes', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:54:15', '2012-05-03 10:54:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6641', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6643, 4, '2012-05-03 06:56:16', '2012-05-03 10:56:16', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nMost of us take for granted being able to read this article, the directions on a pill bottle, a Bible. Meanwhile, nearly 11,000 adults in Beaufort County lack those basic literacy skills. Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry (LVL) is a local nonprofit that equips illiterate adults in Beaufort and Jasper counties with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace, their families and the community. The nonprofit is doing such a great job, in fact, that it recently won the Erin Hardwick Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management — essentially, the best-run nonprofit with a budget under $499,000 in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6644\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"From left, the ribbon is being cut by Nancy Williams, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry; Beaufort Regional Chamber President Blakely Williams; and Cindi Riley, assistant executive director at LVL.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LVL-Ribbon-cutting.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6644\" title=\"LVL-Ribbon cutting\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LVL-Ribbon-cutting-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRecently, the Beaufort branch of LVL had its ribbon cutting for its new space in the SC Works building (the employment office off of S.C. 170). “It’s a strategic move on our part to be closer to a population of people that may need our services,” said Cindi Riley, Assistant Executive Director at the LVL Beaufort Learning Center. Political figures, school board and adult education members, and partners of LVL were among some of the guests who attended.\r\nWhile the group works with adults aged 18 and older, Riley finds that the majority of students are between the ages of 25 and 44: “That is the prime age that people are working, raising families and being active in the community. We do have people who are retired and, now that they have time, just want to be able to do all the things that literate adults take for granted.” Such as writing a letter or reading to their grandchildren.\r\nMany times, adults come to LVL threatened by an employment crisis. Also, it’s common that some adults —usually the oldest in a large family — simply didn’t have access to education growing up, often because a parent passes and they are forced to drop out of school to help support the family. Others who couldn’t read to their own children but are now caretakers of their grandchildren want to be able to read and help with homework.\r\nHowever, LVL mostly teaches English to non-native speakers of all nationalities. Many military wives of other nationalities come to learn English, but 85 percent of LVL students are Latino, which has to do in large part with the 279 percent increase in the Spanish-speaking population of Beaufort County.\r\nWithout the ability to read and write, use technology or speak English proficiently, many adults have difficulty following simple instructions, understanding warnings or asking clarifying questions. LVL faces this problem by providing one-on-one, small group and computerized instruction with trained volunteers. While there is a $40 registration fee that helps to keep LVL’s doors open, Riley says that she will often waive the fee up front because no one is turned away for lack of funds.\r\nLiteracy Volunteers of the Lowcountry is an exemplary nonprofit in its management and mission, and illiterate adults are not the only ones in the community benefiting. LVL offers the WorkReady SC Certificate Program, which evaluates and certifies an individual’s current literacy level. With such a certificate, employers could recognize whom they could put to work tomorrow and succeed.\r\n“I wish more businesses would take advantage of this,” said Riley. As a member on the Education of Workforce Development Committee for the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, Riley said that encouraging businesses to profile their jobs is something the chamber has been grappling with for a while and she hopes there will soon be state pressure to do so.', 'Hooked on Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hooked-on-literacy-volunteers-of-the-lowcountry', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:56:16', '2012-05-03 10:56:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6643', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6645, 4, '2012-05-03 06:58:07', '2012-05-03 10:58:07', '<strong>See historic homes, gardens and plantations via walking or driving tours</strong>\r\n\r\nAs it continues to celebrate its Tricentennial year, the Parish Church of St. Helena announces its 56th Annual Spring Tour of Homes on Friday, May 4 and Saturday May 5.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6646\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Thomas Hepworth House, one of six houses on The Point historic walking tour, is sometimes called the Hepworth-Pringle House or “the oldest house in Beaufort.” It was built in 1717 for the man who became Chief Justice of South Carolina from 1724-1727. The house was a kind of a mini-stockade against Indian invasion, with gun slits cut through the above-ground phosphate basement walls to protect against an Indian attack. Hepworth built the house to meet a residency requirement so he could run for the assembly.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Tour-of-Homes-Hepworth-bw.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6646\" title=\"Tour of Homes-Hepworth bw\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Tour-of-Homes-Hepworth-bw-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis year’s tour of homes includes six historic homes in the Point section of Beaufort, as well as six plantations around the Beaufort area and a historic church. In addition to being able to visit the interiors of these lovely homes and plantations and learn about their histories, attendees also will be able to hear docents talking about the gardens.\r\nThe Friday, May 4 walking tour begins at 3 p.m. and will last until 6 p.m. A reception will be held during that time at one of the homes on the tour, and will include food and entertainment. At 7 p.m., attendees are invited to attend a free organ concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena. This tour is $40.\r\nOn Saturday, May 5 the plantation driving tour begins at 9 a.m. and will last until 4 p.m. A Lowcountry luncheon will be provided at one of the plantations. This tour is $60.\r\nTickets are available online by visiting the Church’s website: www.sthelenas1712.org. or they may be purchased by writing to: Parish Tours, P.O. Box 1043, Beaufort, SC 29901. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 843-524-0363.', 'Parish Church of St. Helena has Annual Spring Tour Of Homes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parish-church-of-st-helena-has-annual-spring-tour-of-homes', '', '', '2012-05-03 06:58:07', '2012-05-03 10:58:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6645', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6647, 4, '2012-05-03 06:58:43', '2012-05-03 10:58:43', 'Here are the five finalists selected from all the entries we received. There are so many deserving moms, but these amazing women earned a spot at the top, and once you read their stories, you’ll understand why. Vote for your Favorite Mom, until May 8. We will announce the winner in next week’s issue — just in time for Mother’s Day. \r\n\r\n<strong>Scroll down to read all of the wonderful stories!</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the makeover, the top mom will receive:\r\n• A mani-pedi and makeup done by Aqua Med Spa\r\n• A $50 gift certificate to eat at Southern Graces\r\n• A facial and massage at Beaufort Day Spa\r\n• Hair cut, colored and styled by Salon Aria Off Bay\r\n• Clothing from Grace &amp; Glory\r\n\r\n<div id=\"surveyMonkeyInfo\"><div><script src=\"http://www.surveymonkey.com/jsEmbed.aspx?sm=TKJKNA3F0H2rqPr5LcJSzw_3d_3d\"> </script></div>Create your <a href=\"http://www.surveymonkey.com/\">free online surveys</a> with SurveyMonkey, the world\'s leading questionnaire tool.</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Kelly-Morris1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6668\" title=\"Kelly Morris1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Kelly-Morris1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><strong>Kelly Morris</strong>\r\nnominated by husband Adam Morris\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI really believe that my wife, Kelly Morris, deserves the opportunity for the Mother’s Day Makeover. We have been married for more than 11 years and have three kids ages 10, 7 and 3. She is never doing anything for herself. She is constantly volunteering her time for others. She has also been a military wife for 11 years. This has definitely taken a toll due to numerous separations from me.\r\nThe last separation was especially difficult for her due to me being in Afghanistan for eight months. She is the strongest and most caring person I know.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jo-Anne-Tudor1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6670\" title=\"Jo Anne Tudor1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jo-Anne-Tudor1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Jo Anne Tudor</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial-BoldMT, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">nominated by stepdaughter Jessa Maichel</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jo Anne is the most selfless woman I know, she puts her children before anything in life, always has. She even took on the role of full time stepmother to my brother when he was 10, as well as raising myself and younger sister. She has always instilled nothing but positive mannerisms in all of us. She takes care of her parents (my grandparents) as well as her marriage (35 years) with my daddy and us children, as well as our day to day lives with our children. She also works full time at a nonprofit organization, the Beaufort Women’s Center. She gets her hair cut maybe once every two months and has never spent money on things to pampering herself — she has never even had a professional manicure. She would rather spend her time and money on her family.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jessica-Nielsen.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6671\" title=\"Jessica Nielsen\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jessica-Nielsen-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Jessica Nielsen</strong>\r\n\r\nNominated by friend Jess Nutt\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">I’ve known Jessica Jarrell Nielsen, she goes by Jessie, since high school. Jessie became a single mother at the age of 19. Since she had her son, Will, she has been going to school and working a full time job. She has been nothing but the best mom she can be to Will. Jessie recently married her husband, Caine, in August 2011, and he was deployed to Afghanistan in September for seven long months. The Friday before he was to deploy, they received the best news — she was pregnant with their first child.</span>\r\n\r\nSince Caine has deployed, Jessie has dealt with complications with her second pregnancy and the stress of numerous court dates for custody/child support with her son’s father. She was laid off right after Christmas and on top of everything, it’s hard to find a job willing to hire her being so far along in her pregnancy. But through every hurdle, Jessie has kept a smile on her face and can always make others laugh despite her ongoing hardships. I myself am not a mother, but believe me, I hope to be a great mother like Jessie! Please select Jessie for your Mommy Makeover, she would truly appreciate it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Robin1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6673\" title=\"Robin1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Robin1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Robin Sepulveda</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial-BoldMT, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>nominated by sister Morgan</strong></span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Four years ago, Robin was blessed with her first child, Noah, and two years later she welcomed twin girls Adriana and Taryn to the family. As part of a military family she has had her fair share of uprooting, from Hawaii to Texas, and most recently to Georgia, my sister has handled every challenge with unwavering strength and grace. I have no doubt that next week, when she embarks on her next journey to Beaufort, her courage will amaze me yet again. My sister and her three children will be moving into their new home on the first of May, facing the challenges of settling into a new town, a new church, a new university, and an all around new life as a single mother. I am proud to say that no one has inspired me more than my big sister. I find myself in awe of her constant selflessness in raising her children, and I would be so thankful if given the opportunity to reward her with a day of relaxation after the chaos of yet another move.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">My sister has become much more than the mother of three, she has taken on the role of chef, housekeeper, artist, chauffeur, accountant, nurse, teacher, judge, keeper of the crayons, and in the eyes of her children, a hero. Every mother deserves recognition for their unfaltering love and devotion to their children, but I ask that you help me to honor my sister for her daily sacrifices and selflessness.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Arlene-Lucero.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6674\" title=\"Arlene Lucero\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Arlene-Lucero-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Arlene Lucero</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>nominated by daughter Ramona Moncibais</strong>\r\n\r\nI would like to nominate my mom for the Mommy Makeover. She is always thinking of others before herself. She moved to South Carolina from Colorado last year when I was pregnant with my second child to be a nanny for my two daughters. My husband and I both work full time and go to school in the evenings and we can not thank her enough for all she does. If it wasn’t for her helping us with the girls, my husband and I would not be able to continue our education for a better future. We are extremely grateful to have her here with us and we truely charish every moment together.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Mommy Makeover 2012', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mommy-makeover-2012', '', '', '2012-05-03 11:53:42', '2012-05-03 15:53:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?page_id=6647', 0, 'page', '', 0),
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(6652, 4, '2012-05-03 07:09:36', '2012-05-03 11:09:36', 'A large crowd gathered on the driving range of the Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island before playing the course last Thursday, April 26. These people weren’t practicing putting though, they were supporting Healing Heroes Golf Week and recognizing the efforts of one little boy who wanted to help those military\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6653\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Jack Carter Worrell, 8, presents a check for $1,060 to The Independence Fund before playing golf April 26 with wounded veterans at the Sanctuary Golf Club.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JCW-check-presentation-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6653\" title=\"JCW check presentation 2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JCW-check-presentation-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nmen and women who bravely fought to defend the freedoms that define the United States.\r\nIt was on the driving range that 8-year-old Jack Carter Worrell, flanked by wounded veterans and their caregivers, presented a check to The Independence Fund for $1,060.\r\n\r\nJack’s mother, Courtney Worrell, said she was surprised when he came to her two years ago and wanted to start a lemonade stand so he could raise money for the veterans who were injured while serving their country. She said it was entirely his idea, and she helped him build his stand. That first year the 6-year-old raised about $1,000 for the Lt. Dan Weekend in September 2010.\r\nAll last summer and early fall, Jack sold lemonade at various venues. He was waiting for this opportunity on the golf course to give his hard-earned money directly to the veterans he’s been working to support. The second-grader at Beaufort Academy already plans to increase sales for this year’s Lt. Dan Weekend 3 taking place September 9-15.\r\nDuring the Healing Heroes Golf Week from April 23-27, 25 veterans and more than 300 golfers also played at Callawassie Island Club, Lady’s Island Country Club and Fripp Island’s Ocean Point Golf Links. Congratulations to Buddy Konecny and the Fripp Island team for winning at the Sanctuary.\r\nVolunteer Dick Clarke said it was inspiring to see the vets on the course. This was the first time playing golf for Retired Marine Command Sgt. Major Jesse Acosta, who also happens to be blind. But Clarke said Acosta did well and enjoyed the chance to get out and hit.\r\nThe Independence Fund is an all-volunteer foundation dedicated to care for severely wounded veterans.', 'Boy raises funds for wounded vets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'boy-raises-funds-for-wounded-vets', '', '', '2012-05-03 10:30:22', '2012-05-03 14:30:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6652', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6654, 4, '2012-05-03 07:14:09', '2012-05-03 11:14:09', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year was held last weekend on a perfect night weather wise at Dr. Bobby Bell’s beautiful home on The Point. This year’s honorary chairs were Mrs. L. Paul Trask and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dukes, Jr.  The Great Gatsby Lafayette Soiree Committee included Bonnie Hargrove, Elizabeth Klosterman, Elizabeth McMillen, Elizabeth Stroud, Jay Weidner, Karen Nuelle, Mike McFee, Paula Elliott, Executive Director Julie Good, and was supported by Fandango Productions South — Jodie Miller and Fripp Langford. Southern Graces provided wonderful catering and the band Deja Vu did a great job keeping the attendees on their feet dancing all night under Amazing Event Rentals big tent. Fandango Productions South did the decor and Sally Hendricks of Outrageous Floral Designs did the gorgeous flowers. The Greenery, Inc. donated their crew to manicure the yard. Major sponsors this year were Jaguar Hilton Head and Bill’s Liquor and Fine Wines. A big thanks to all who attended and contributed to make this year’s event a success!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0294.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6655\" title=\"_DSC0294\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0294-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0310.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6656\" title=\"_DSC0310\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0310-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0344.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6657\" title=\"_DSC0344\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0344-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0313adj.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6658\" title=\"_DSC0313adj\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC0313adj-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/577679_10150722402756172_262481901171_9872385_1231741770_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6659\" title=\"577679_10150722402756172_262481901171_9872385_1231741770_n\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/577679_10150722402756172_262481901171_9872385_1231741770_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/156154_10150722406706172_262481901171_9872427_1518015602_n.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-6660\" title=\"156154_10150722406706172_262481901171_9872427_1518015602_n\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/156154_10150722406706172_262481901171_9872427_1518015602_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'Great Gatsby Lafayette Soiree captures Roaring ’20s', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'great-gatsby-lafayette-soiree-captures-roaring-20s', '', '', '2012-05-03 07:14:09', '2012-05-03 11:14:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6654', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6661, 4, '2012-05-03 07:17:52', '2012-05-03 11:17:52', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nThe 9th Annual FRIENDS Fashion Show was held Wednesday, April 25, at The Shed in Port Royal. It was a huge success with participation from 13 local merchants including Amazing Event Rentals, Bay Street Jewelers, Bay Street Outfitters, Beaufort Clothing Company, Carolina Wiggle Wear, Divine Shoes, <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6662\" title=\"Fashion1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>Her Favorite Store, Higher Ground, LuLu Burgess, Modern Jewelers, Nuances, Rossignol’s and the Red Door Thrift Store.\r\nThe show also featured two local designers, Diane Huotari of Coastal Tailoring and Maude Couture by Caroline Baker. More than 300 people enjoyed the wonderful luncheon from Catering by Debbi Covington along with the glorious spring fashion collections. The event also showcased an amazing silent and live auction segment with the assistance of dynamic auctioneer Deanna Bowdish. “Music to Go” by Ed &amp; Kris Robertson kept the event rocking. The fabulous outgoing FRIENDS Executive Director Beverly Porter came dancing out with a tambourine to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” bringing everyone in the room immediately to their feet to dance along and cheer throughout the entire song for what a great job she has done these past 18 years for FRIENDS.\r\nSpecial thanks  belong to the talents of the army of hard working volunteers and 2012 FRIENDS Fashion Show co-chairs Sharon Dwyer and Janet Thompson.  Also big thanks to the Fashion Show Committee: Katrina Billig, Deanna Bowdish, Cheryl Comes, Kathy Henry, Joy Rivers and Penny Williams.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6663\" title=\"Fashion2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Once again the Beaufort community came out in droves to support FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice through sponsorships, donations in-kind and participation in this amazing event.  FRIENDS was the first hospice in the state of South Carolina and has proudly been providing completely free loving and supportive care to Beaufortonians for more than 32 years. This is only possible due to the continuous support of  big-hearted Beaufortonians like you.  Here are some pics from the fun event from photographer Susan Deloach.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6664\" title=\"Fashion3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion4.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-6665\" title=\"Fashion4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6666\" title=\"Fashion5\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion5-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion6.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-6667\" title=\"Fashion6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fashion6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'The Shed provides venue for fabulous fashion show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-shed-provides-venue-for-fabulous-fashion-show', '', '', '2012-05-03 07:17:52', '2012-05-03 11:17:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6677, 4, '2012-05-10 03:01:26', '2012-05-10 07:01:26', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nSixteen years ago I began a gradual process of learning to, as I call it, “eat clean.” That means I do not purchase packaged, processed foods, nor do I purchase my proteins anywhere but from a source where I have personally met the farmer and the animals that are going to sacrifice for me. Shortly thereafter I began clean feeding my pets, too.\r\nEating clean is becoming the new mantra in certain circles. What with the most recent recalls on some of the “better” kibbles, eating clean should be taking on a whole new dynamic and should be something we all need to consider. Diamond Pet Foods, a Missouri-based pet food company, recently voluntarily recalled many brands of dry dog food because of Salmonella contamination. (Visit http://www.cdc.gov/widgets/FoodSafety/alt for the complete list of recalled foods.)   Production was suspended on April 8 at the Gaston plant in South Carolina where the possibly contaminated food was produced, the same plant that made mold-contaminated food in 2005 that killed dozens of dogs nationwide. The Gaston plant is a co-packer for dozens of well-known “premium” brands.\r\nBottom line: food that is made in factories and animals that are raised on factory farms brew up nasty little germs. These microbes appear to live quite happily all over the place. The trick to avoiding contact is due diligence in food handling, plain old common sense and learning where your, and your pets’,\r\nfood comes from.\r\nAs you know, I am a proponent for feeding dogs real food as much as it is financially feasible.  And as you know, I think kibble, even the best, is still junk food processed from mysterious body parts creamed with chemicals in factories that may or may not have good cleaning crews. Yes, kibble mix is heated to high temperatures before it is extruded into tasty shapes, but has the tubing it runs through been sterilized between batches? Apparently not in the Diamond factory.\r\nIf you are a reasonably tidy sort and you manage hygienically what foods go into your family—and your dog is family, too—then you can be fairly content knowing that Salmonella is probably not going to be an issue. If your food came from a reputable source (hopefully, a local farm), if you handle it properly and prepare it well, whether you choose to feed raw or choose to cook for your Best Friend, you should not be faced with the symptoms.\r\nPets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. If your dog is feeling punky, pay attention to what’s in his bowl and what’s on his bowl. (When was the last time you ran Dog’s bowls through the dishwasher?)  Also know that infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.\r\nThe whole food vs. pathogen contamination comes down to common sense and good hygiene practices when handling your dog’s food:\r\n• Store raw food in the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator\r\n• Store kibble, in small amounts in a sealed container out of reach of children: freeze the rest, don’t park it in the hot garage\r\n• Don’t allow children to handle the dog’s food. If they do, make sure they wash their hands afterward\r\n• Properly wash hands, all bowls, utensils and contact surfaces after handling the dog’s food (kibble or raw)\r\n• Limit time raw food is held at room temperature during feeding to less than an hour in this heat and dispose of food left out for periods longer than this. Common sense check — would you eat a tuna sandwich that sat on the counter for eight hours?\r\n• Pick up your dog’s poop and always wash your hands with soap and warm water afterward. Do I need to remind you?', 'Pathogens du jour', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pathogens-du-jour', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:01:26', '2012-05-10 07:01:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6678, 4, '2012-05-10 03:02:04', '2012-05-10 07:02:04', 'By Celia Strong\r\nFor this month’s tastings, my friends on Hilton Head decided to sample Malbecs and, because it falls to me to pick the wines, we had quite a variety.\r\nMost of us have come to know Malbecs as wines from Argentina. In fact, that’s where most of the Malbec wines we see are from, but not where the grape originated or where all its wines are made. Doing a tasting of just Argentine Malbecs is interesting, but not necessarily the only way to go. And tasting just Argentine Malbec wines can give you a really limited view of what this grape can taste like. You know, because you’ve heard me say it before, at tastings like this there has to be some common ground so that the wines show on a level field.  The first field that needs to be leveled for a tasting, after you pick the wine/grape, is the price. It wouldn’t be fair to line up six Malbecs with retail prices from $6 to $106. We all know which one we’d like the best. So, today’s wines range in price from $10 to $15. Mostly from Argentina because there are more of those to choose, but a couple of others. The price range is more important, for this group at least, because that’s a big part of deciding if we’ll buy the wine.\r\nThe tasting starts with a little bit of “Malbec” information. This is a dark purple grape that gives its wines an inky color and robust tannins. Originally, it was one of the six varieties allowed in Bordeaux red wines. (It’s still one of the five now allowed.) This is a thin-skinned grape so it needs more sun and heat to ripen properly, more than either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. It ripens mid-season which makes it fit well in the harvest schedule. Its wine can be intense, dark ruby or purple colored, richly textured (some call the wines “juicy”) with ample tannins. (Remember Argentina is full of beef dinners!) Malbec is susceptible to several vine diseases but, when not effected by any of these, it is a high yielding vine. For a while in Argentina, this high yield made for lighter, less distinct wines, but they have learned that pruning is a good thing.\r\nAnd, on to the wines we go. I’ll give them to you in the order we tasted them, with our comments, and, hopefully, you’ll feel like you’re with us.\r\nCrios Rose is, yes, a pink Malbec. There are a couple of these that we can get. I chose this one because it is so distinctive. Really a deep purply pink color, this wine is a full-bodied rose. It was a surprise to most of our tasters today, but they dove right in. We all thought this is a great picnic wine, great for cold dinners on hot summer nights, and just plain fun. Really, it’s full enough to enjoy with grilled salmon too.\r\nMarc Roman Malbec is from the Languedoc region of France. The price on this wine is a bit below our $10 to $15 field, but we do have a really good deal on it and, unfortunately, it’s the only French Malbec we had. This wine is a lighter style Malbec, but shows the smooth, juicy texture the grape is capable of and the rich, plummy flavors. We all agreed that for everyday drinking, this is one of the best wines we’ve ever had.\r\nMountain Door Malbec is next in line. One of the fun parts about these tastings is that no matter how many times you’ve had one of the wines, it will always taste a bit different in a line of competitors. And, again, a bit lower than our price field, but only because of our deal on it. This wine was a crowd pleaser. A bit fuller bodied than the Marc Roman, it is still juicy textured with a richness in your mouth. Yes, you get the plum flavor and other dark fruits as well (blueberry, black raspberry).\r\nPeirano  Malbec from California is next. Yikes, you should have seen the reaction to just the idea of a California  Malbec. There are more and more of them showing up, and really, some wineries have made them for years. As a blending grape in many of the California “meritage” style wines, Malbec has been grown there for decades. As its wines became more popular, California growers knew they had to get into the game. Peirano Malbec is a bigger, fuller style wine, really rich with California sun ripening. Looking back, I maybe should have not told everyone where this wine was from. It was so close to Argentine style they may never have guessed. So think red meat with this one.\r\nCatena Padrillos Malbec takes us back to Argentina.  Personally, I love this wine. But, don’t go by what I like — I chose all these wines just so I could have some of each. (I only pretend to choose them to make a good tasting for everyone else.) This one is a bit more structured, meaning there’s a bit more tannin mixed in with the underlying juicy texture. Still similar flavors but a bit more tightly wrapped. (Makes the wines sound like they could be people, doesn’t it?)\r\nAntigal Uno Malbec is a most recognizable bottle.  For those of you who didn’t take even a week of Spanish 101 in school, “uno” is one and this wine has a big metal tag on the front of it that is a numeral one.  When we see this kind of great merchandising, we have to wonder if the wine is any good.  So often a great label is just hype. But not this time! This Malbec is really good.  Of all of the wines we tasted, we all thought this one was the most spicy.  But good smooth flavors, tannins for red meat — the whole package.\r\nReginato Sparkling Malbec was our last wine.   Again rose in color, but the bubbles make a difference.  The wine is clean and crisp with red fruit flavors. A great finish to our tasting, although we all thought it would have tasted just as good at the beginning.  One couple is going to use this wine for all their dinner parties as a welcome to their guests at the door.  Sure do hope I get invited!\r\nSo, there they are — our seven Malbecs — in their various shapes and sizes. We were truly impressed with all of them, each of us for our own reasons, and, of course, we each had our own favorite ... or two or three.  The best part was hearing what everyone else thought because then we had to re-taste to see if we agreed. Yay for wine tastings!\r\nEnjoy.', 'Malbecs come out during monthly tasting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'malbecs-come-out-during-monthly-tasting', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:02:04', '2012-05-10 07:02:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6679, 4, '2012-05-10 03:04:59', '2012-05-10 07:04:59', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nDid you know that you never pick up your saucer if you’re sitting down? And that you are supposed to pinch the handle of your tea cup with your pinky out, not up?\r\nThe Lunch Bunch learned these etiquette tips and other proper ways to enjoy afternoon tea from Manchester, England, native Collette Wright.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6680\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Two tiers of scones.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_05731.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6680\" title=\"DSC_0573\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_05731-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nShe has partnered with Hank Herring, the owner of the Green Herring Art &amp; Gallery, located at 1001 Bay St., at the corner of Charles and Bay streets in the heart of downtown. Herring — a talented artist and an all-around charming person and fascinating storytelling — said it’s the perfect pairing because you can leisurely eat and drink while also admiring the art in the gallery.\r\nCollette had brewed Yorkshire tea and decaf Irish Black tea. She instructed us to pour until the tea cup is 3/4 full. Sugar cubes, lemon wedges, honey and skim milk are all acceptable additions to your tea (except don’t mix milk and lemon). With the dainty spoon — always placed on the right side of the saucer — you silently stir by moving the spoon back and forth, not in a circle, being careful not to loudly clang against the sides of the cup. She reminded us, “This isn’t an IHOP.”\r\nI added lemon and sugar to the Yorkshire Tea and found it light and refreshing. I even poured several cups; afternoon tea is all about relaxation so you can sip at your own pace and serve yourself.\r\nThe spread Collette had prepared was ideal for a light lunch. The variety of finger sandwiches included cheese and onion, plain cheese (made with Irish cheddar), tomato, plain cucumber, and cucumber with malt vinegar. Wedges of shortbread and English biscuits with chocolate will satisfy a\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6681\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"For dessert: strawberries and cream over Victoria’s sponge cake, named for Queen Victoria who introduced the cake to help absorb wine.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0578.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6681\" title=\"DSC_0578\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0578-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nsweet tooth. We learned the proper way to eat scones, which were raisin or blueberry infused with cranberry juice. You cut the scone in half, then spread either jam, butter or clotted cream in the middle, then eat each half whole, not in pieces.\r\nAlthough the portions were small, we felt full after sampling all the delicious fare. But we couldn’t pass up the dessert: Strawberries and cream over sponge cake.\r\nTea will be served at the gallery Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. The food is available by reservation only. Contact Collette for “An English Afternoon” at 843-812-6364, or email marcolfar@gmail.com, or online at www.anenglishafternoon.com. She is also available for private parties.', 'The proper way to eat scones and hold a cup and saucer at Afternoon Tea', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-proper-way-to-eat-scones-and-hold-a-cup-and-saucer-at-afternoon-tea', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:04:59', '2012-05-10 07:04:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6679', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6682, 4, '2012-05-10 03:06:18', '2012-05-10 07:06:18', 'By Michael Graves\r\nOn Easter Sunday morning 1970, a bad hail storm hit Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The “golf ball” sized hail stones broke out many windows on cars, churches, businesses and homes. Our home on Lady’s Island only had one window to get totally busted out. It happened to be the one over my bed. Luckily for me, I had gotten up during the night and was in my parents’ bed when the storm hit. When I went into my room the next morning, my bed was covered with broken glass and hail stones. Some of the big pieces of glass were stuck into the mattress. My parents said they didn’t know what made me come into their room that night, but were sure glad that I did, and so was I.\r\n\r\n<em>This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'History with Holly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'history-with-holly-7', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:06:18', '2012-05-10 07:06:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6683, 4, '2012-05-10 03:06:58', '2012-05-10 07:06:58', 'On Wednesday, April 18, more than 150 people gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Open Land Trust at Historic Penn Center. The event marked the 41st year of the organization and its members.\r\nExecutive Director Patty Kennedy lauded the 4,600 acres of land protected in 2011 by the trust, bringing its total land protected to 19,700 acres in Beaufort and surrounding counties.  “The Land Trust works hand in hand with Beaufort County’s Rural and Critical Land Program, the City of Beaufort, as well as the Marine Corps Air Station and Natural Resource Conservation Service to expand land conservation efforts for all areas of the county; we are so thankful for these partnerships and thrilled at the success achieved because of them,” she said.\r\nKennedy provided highlights of work being done on park and open space planning, rural and farmland protection, air station buffering and conservation of lands on rivers and streams which drain into the county. Dean Moss, president of the board of directors, thanked numerous volunteers, both individuals and groups, who contribute to the success of the organization.\r\nThe keynote speaker for the event was Walter Mack, executive director of Penn Center who shared the history and vision of the school and highlighted its relationship with the community and Open Land Trust. The trust holds a conservation easement on land owned by Penn Center.\r\nWith the forecasted rain holding off, the event pulled together a diverse group of people to enjoy good food and celebrate worthy accomplishments by a small, but mighty, organization.', 'Open Land Trust celebrates another successful year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'open-land-trust-celebrates-another-successful-year', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:06:58', '2012-05-10 07:06:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6683', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6684, 4, '2012-05-10 03:08:12', '2012-05-10 07:08:12', 'By Dennis Tavernetti\r\n“We Need To Talk About Kevin”” from The Indie Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts on Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis:   A suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, “We Need to Talk About Kevin” explores the factious relationship between a mother, Eva, and her son, Kevin. Eva contends for 17 years with the increasing malevolence of her first-born child. The film explores nature vs. nurture on a whole new level, as Eva’s own culpability is measured against Kevin’s innate evilness. The audience is left to judge, who is at fault?\r\nPreviewer Comments: This is not a “feel good” film about the average American family in the 1950’s as portrayed on television shows of old. Instead, it is a masterful blend of drama and horror, with intense and fantastic performances across the board. Tilda Swinton, as the mother, Eva, delivers one of her very best ever, in a bracing, tour-de-force performance.  If this hadn’t been an Indie film she surely would have been nominated for an Oscar. This film evokes the question of the very cause of good versus evil. Whose fault is it that Kevin continues on a path of disturbance and harm from a young child to a teenager bent on hurting? The audience is sucked into the prevailing rational, that how Kevin turns out must be due to the parent(s) and the family environment the child experienced.  It raises the specter of angst uttered by most parents during hard child rearing times: “What did I do wrong?”  The answer may be, in spite of our imperfections, nothing.\r\nRated: Rated R for violence and language. Suitable for mature audiences.\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens an hour before the show.', 'The Indie Film Corner: \'We Need To Talk About Kevin\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-we-need-to-talk-about-kevin', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:08:12', '2012-05-10 07:08:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6685, 4, '2012-05-10 03:09:33', '2012-05-10 07:09:33', '“The Archaeological Remains of Ghost Towns &amp; Other Human Habitation on the Savannah River Site” will be the topic at Dinner &amp; A Lecture at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, Monday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. The program will be presented by George Wingard, administrative manager of the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and former field archaeologist at the nuclear facility.\r\nIn 1950, nearly 6,000 residents of the Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale areas of South Carolina were removed from their properties by eminent domain when the Atomic Energy Commission constructed the Savannah River plant, known locally as “the bomb plant.”\r\nThe state archaeological research program has documented the former towns and cemeteries and works to ensure the protection of the nearly 12,000 years of history on the property,\r\nThe lecture series features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, 5:30 - 6 p.m. The program is 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15/$25 per member/member couple, respectively, and $20/$30 per non-member/non-member couple, respectively. Call 379-3331 to make reservations. A three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 per person for attendees at the lecture.', 'Dinner and a lecture series focuses on archaeology of Savannah River Site', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dinner-and-a-lecture-series-focuses-on-archaeology-of-savannah-river-site', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:09:33', '2012-05-10 07:09:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6685', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6686, 4, '2012-05-10 03:11:22', '2012-05-10 07:11:22', '[caption id=\"attachment_6687\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"from left: Jovika Jenkins, Shelita Evans, Natasha Dortch, Sholanda Freeman, LaTarsha McLeod, Netasha Singleton, Zykhia Hill, Jeanine Robinson, Latisha Henderson. Kneeling are Kenya Johnson and Tonya Sneed.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Lifestyle-Keeping-clean.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6687\" title=\"Lifestyle-Keeping clean\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Lifestyle-Keeping-clean-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLadies of the 24 Karat Social Club prepare to help keep Beaufort County beautiful. The ladies have adopted Detour Road in Seabrook for monthly litter pickups. Taking care of the environment is just one of several community service projects that the club performs. If your group or organization would like to help keep Beaufort County clean, contact Veronica C. Miller at 255-2741 for details.', 'Keeping the county clean', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'keeping-the-county-clean', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:11:22', '2012-05-10 07:11:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6688, 4, '2012-05-10 03:13:43', '2012-05-10 07:13:43', 'A committee of Beaufort community leaders has united to raise $200,000 before September 30 to keep the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Beaufort Area open for the summer and the future.  In the past five years, a slumping economy, decreased donations, fewer grants and higher than expected operating expenses of the former teen center have drained reserve funds.\r\n“Committee members have recognized the positive impact the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Beaufort Area have had on generations of Beaufort children and they are motivated to raise the money needed to secure operations,” Chris Protz, executive director of the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6689\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Beaufort welcomed Dr. Dennis Ross, an orthodontist from Greenville, N.C., Friday, May 4. Ross took a break from his 1,200 bicycle fundraising journey to meet the club members, speak about healthy choices and raise money for area clubs.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/News-BG-Club-cyclist-bw.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6689\" title=\"MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/News-BG-Club-cyclist-bw-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLowcountry, said. “Most recently, the club was instrumental in improving reading levels among its members — this accomplishment is one of many ways the clubs are there to improve the quality of life and futures for its members.”\r\nThe Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Beaufort Area have been consolidated into two clubs. The Sheldon Club is located at 21 Agnes Major Road. The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Beaufort, at 1100 Boundary St., serves younger members and has a separate entrance for the Beaufort Teen Club.\r\n“Along with nonprofits nationwide, the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry has found itself in the midst of a perfect storm,” Protz said. “We have increased demand for our services. At the same time, donations have dropped off due to the current economy.”\r\n“We are fortunate our board members had the foresight to merge the former Teen Center, located on Harrington Street, with the club on Boundary Street last year.  Unfortunately, the depressed real estate market left the former Teen Center building empty for more than a year.”\r\nKaren Golden, chairman of the Board of the Directors for the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry — the parent organization of the Beaufort Clubs  — organized a fundraising task group, comprised of community leaders to lead the charge to save the two Beaufort clubs.\r\nCurrently, the Beaufort Fundraising Task Group includes D.C. Gilley, Dr. Charles Kresch, Malcolm Goodridge, Marlena Smalls, Chilton Simmons, Roland Gardner, Elizabeth McMillen and Herman Gaither.\r\n“This campaign is the beginning of a three-year business plan,” Protz said. “We first need to stabilize the clubs, reduce more operating expenses to balance the budget, recruit a larger base of influential board members and develop a resource development plan which reflects goals adapted for the times.\r\n“We are committed to providing services for our community’s children now and for years to come,” Protz said.  “However, just like everyone in the nation, we need to establish a new normal so our revenues meet our expenses.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Boys & Girls Clubs of the Beaufort area look to raise money, stay afloat', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'boys-girls-clubs-of-the-beaufort-area-look-to-raise-money-stay-afloat', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:13:43', '2012-05-10 07:13:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6688', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6691, 4, '2012-05-10 03:15:55', '2012-05-10 07:15:55', 'By Peggy Chandler\r\nHave you met the Wilsons?  If not, let me tell you about Cathy and Bob.  They transplanted from Connecticut about five years ago and now reside in Royal Pines on Wade Hampton Drive. They met in New York City while working in advertising. Bob and Cathy married, had three children — Christopher, John and Abby — and they now have three little granddaughters: Caitlin, Mackensey and Morgan. Cathy refers to them as her “dollies.”\r\nBob is a volunteer at the Verdier House on Bay Street, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and The Knights of Columbus. While Bob can be found most days at his computer working on\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6692\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Bob and Cathy Wilson.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Royal-Chatter-Wilson.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6692\" title=\"Royal Chatter-Wilson\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Royal-Chatter-Wilson-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAncestry.com, he has many other topics that interest him. If you need a trivia answer on most topics, Bob is your man. He has a wealth of knowledge on a variety of subjects stored up and is able to recall immediately. Amazing.\r\nCathy’s interests differ from Bob’s. She loves to watch tennis (live at all hours of the night), dine out (at any time, any place) and gardening.  She is especially fond of her cat “Puddy Pie” that she treats like a princess. Mrs. Wilson is known for her unusual sleep pattern and can be found taking her morning constitutional around 4 p.m. when the rest of Royal Pines is winding down for the day.\r\nCathy and Bob have been dinner guests at our house and at the homes of other Royal Pines friends. They are great dinner guests who keep the conversation going and are always interesting.  There is only one topic we avoid — politics! (I still hold out some hope for them!)  I have said on many occasions that the Wilsons are the salt and pepper at dinner parties, as they are as important to any meal as salt and pepper.\r\nCathy and Bob have many long time friends and there is not doubt why.  They are a wonderful couple whom I am happy to know.\r\nNext column: Do you have a talent/craft? Do you know someone in Royal Pines who has a talent/craft? If you would like to contribute to the next Royal Chatter or if you have a friend you would like to introduce to Royal Pines or have an item of interest please contact me at buddysoma@embarqmail.com.', 'Little Bits of Royal Chatter: Meet the Wilsons', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'little-bits-of-royal-chatter-meet-the-wilsons', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:15:55', '2012-05-10 07:15:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6693, 4, '2012-05-10 03:18:21', '2012-05-10 07:18:21', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nGrowing up in Beaufort, Christin Hirleman never thought “the one” would be a military man from her same small town. “Never say never,” Christin’s mother Cheryl always told her.\r\nThen one night, on the 4th of July, Christin’s best friend from high school dragged her out to Saltus where she met Justin Daubert, Operations Officer of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion.\r\nTalking all night at the bar, never once suspecting love, Justin asked Christin to walk along the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6694\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Christin Hirleman and Justin Daubert tie the knot in Beaufort.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Wedding.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6694\" title=\"Wedding\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Wedding-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nwaterfront. The next night they met again; and again the next day, bringing sandwiches from Alvin Ord’s to Old Sheldon Church before parting ways to two different cities. After three weeks of talking back and forth, Christin visited Justin in Georgia and they’ve been inseparable ever since.\r\nOften, the two would visit vineyards in the countryside, which is why Justin dropped down on one knee in the middle of their favorite vineyard with a ring he had custom designed. The date of their spring wedding was chosen according to the availability of photographer Amy of Elev8 Studio. “That was the first thing I booked,” said Christin.\r\n“We wanted a Lowcountry wedding,” Christin said. Justin’s family has lived in Beaufort for over 30 years. It was only natural that they’d have their wedding ceremony in his mother Barb’s backyard — one often compared to the likes of Southern Living magazine — sprawling with flowers and live oaks that corner the river. As tradition, this would also mean six different engagement parties: an engagement party at Christmas, an oyster roast in January, a “stock the bar” shower in February, another shower in March, a bachelorette party, and a rehearsal dinner.\r\nJody Miller of Fandango Productions gifted her creative services to Justin, her good friend from high school. Antique washed windows hung from the oak where Justin and Christin said their vows. Coral chandeliers hung from the white reception tent with accents of burlap and a monogrammed dance floor. Comrades in military uniform bridged a path for the newlyweds with swords.\r\nAfter so much preparation and celebration, the big day came and went. Yet the fleeting wedding day marked the journey of the newlyweds’ everlasting love. When she least expected it, to whom she least expected it, where she least expected it, Christin found love within her Southern roots.', 'A Lowcountry love story', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-lowcountry-love-story', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:18:21', '2012-05-10 07:18:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6693', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6695, 4, '2012-05-10 03:19:16', '2012-05-10 07:19:16', 'The YMCA’s first-ever Kid Triathlon on April 28 was a great success.  In addition to 40 children participating in the event, dozens of volunteers showed up to support the day’s festivities. The overall winners were: Solomon Hedges, ages 5-6; Cole Ruppel; ages 7-9; Vinny Pellegrino, ages 10-12; Gunner Parsons, ages 13-15. The Wardle Family YMCA would like to thank all the volunteers, participants, sponsors and parents who helped in the event’s success. The YMCA is a charitable organization open to people of all abilities, ages, beliefs, cultures, faiths and incomes. For more information, visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.', 'YMCA Kid Triathlon Winners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-kid-triathlon-winners', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:19:16', '2012-05-10 07:19:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6695', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6696, 4, '2012-05-10 03:20:48', '2012-05-10 07:20:48', '[caption id=\"attachment_6697\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"From left: Kendra Rogers, Jack Mcdougall, Kevin Rogers and Sophi Martin.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Sports-Chess-5-10.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6697\" title=\"Sports-Chess 5-10\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Sports-Chess-5-10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nTwo local young chess players dominated in North Carolina this past weekend at the Buncome County Scholastic Chess Tournament.  Beaufort Academy’s first grader Jack Mcdougall won the K-1 grade section and third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 grade section. Both players were undefeated in their section. First graders Sophia Martin and Kendra Rogers both had a strong tournament finish in the top 10 in the K-1 section. These four BA players will be attending the K-6 Nationals in Tennessee on Thursday, May 10.', 'Local chess players dominate N.C. tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-chess-players-dominate-n-c-tournament', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:20:48', '2012-05-10 07:20:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6696', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6698, 4, '2012-05-10 03:21:46', '2012-05-10 07:21:46', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Athlete-of-Week-Aki2-5-10.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6699\" title=\"Athlete of Week-Aki2 5-10\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Athlete-of-Week-Aki2-5-10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Aki Carter was recently selected to be a member of the South Carolina Olympic Development Program by the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association. The fourth grader at Beaufort Academy has been playing soccer since he was 5, and currently plays the midfielder and defense positions on the B.C. United U-10 team. Congrats to Aki for being recognized for his soccer skills.', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-18', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:21:46', '2012-05-10 07:21:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6700, 4, '2012-05-10 03:23:32', '2012-05-10 07:23:32', 'On Monday, May 7, the Beaufort High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team faced off against the White Knoll Timberwolves for the first round game in the Class 4-A playoffs.\r\nWith intensity on the field and some great saves by the goalie, the score was 0-0 at the half. Then the <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Soccer1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6701\" title=\"Soccer1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Soccer1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Lady Eagles turned up the heat and won 2-1.\r\nComing into the playoffs, the girls had an undefeated regional record and had allowed only one goal against them in the eight previous games.\r\nThe stands at the field at Beaufort Middle School were full of proud parents and enthusiastic supporters of these dedicated, hard working athletes.\r\nWe wish continued success to the team and Coaches Terry Rawlins and Eric Taylor, but regardless of the outcome, we recognize the effort and teamwork it took just to make it to the playoffs. The girls’ achievements make them winners, and hopefully an inspiration to the whole community.', 'BHS girls varsity soccer team rocks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-girls-varsity-soccer-team-rocks', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:23:32', '2012-05-10 07:23:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6700', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6702, 4, '2012-05-10 03:25:47', '2012-05-10 07:25:47', '• Thursday, May 10, all Riverview lottery seats declined from May 3 lottery will be filled at 5 p.m., and remaining lottery numbers will be pulled to create the wait list for the 2012-13 school year.\r\n• Thursday, May 10, is the last day of swim lessons at the YMCA for Beaufort Academy third graders.\r\n• Thursday, May 10, Beaufort Academy Pre-K and Kindergarten students will host a Hoe Down honoring their parents.\r\n• Friday, May 11, Beaufort Academy first and second grade students will host a Mother’s Day Tea at 1 p.m. in the library.\r\n• May 10-11, Beaufort Academy fifth graders go to STARBASE at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.\r\n• Saturday, May 12, is the Smash and Bash Community Tennis Tournament at the Beaufort Academy tennis courts.  Two divisions: Adult Mixed Doubles (A and B levels) and Junior Division (same sex doubles).  Entry is $40/person and includes the cookout at 4:30 p.m. Additional tickets for cookout are $5 and require advance RSVP.  Please see beaufortacademy.org, or call 843-524-3393, for more information.  All tennis participants will receive a free T-shirt, and awards will be given for winners.\r\n• Monday, May 14, Beaufort Academy fifth grade orientation for both current BA fourth graders and prospective students.  Prospective students should RSVP to MJ Simmons by Friday, May 11.\r\n• Wednesday, May 16, Beaufort Academy Upper Level Spanish students will spend time with migrant workers at Leroy Browne Medical Center at St. Helena.\r\n\r\nNature field trip for BES fourth graders\r\nMay 14-16, Beaufort Elementary fourth graders will visit Fripp Island, which is the culmination of their education of birds with Fripp Audubon. Over the past year, members of Fripp Audubon volunteered for BES’s first Bird Day learning about bird feeders, behaviors, nests and habitats.  On this trip, students will visit the Marsh Boardwalk on Hunting Island and the Audubon Nature Trail in the morning and the Activity Center and Wardle’s Landing in the afternoon.  Anyone interested in chaperoning should contact Sally Work (sgwork@comcast.net).\r\n\r\nBeaching it at Broad River\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6703\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Broad River Elementary students enjoy a day at “the beach” with a cookout.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PBIS-Beach-019-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6703\" title=\"PBIS Beach 019 (7)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PBIS-Beach-019-7-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs part of Broad River’s PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) Program, students work hard each day to earn an invitation to the quarterly special events. Students who exhibit exemplary behavior have their Star Card initialed by their Related Arts teacher and homeroom teacher each day. Students need 80 percent of their Star Card filled to participate. This quarter’s theme was a Beach Party Cookout. These Broad River students were able to enjoy a day at the “beach” with hot dogs and popcorn.\r\n\r\nRiverview’s new Board of Director members\r\nRiverview Charter School is delighted to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. Caprecia Evans, Ray Polkey and Daniel Russell were elected by parents, faculty and staff in the school’s recent special election.\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary gets a “makeover”\r\nOn May 1, teachers, students, parents, and grandparents came together for the afternoon to paint an installation, which will be placed in the cafeteria of the school. Other pieces of art have been completed by students under the instruction of Mrs. Riedmayer and Ms. Beyer and are now decorating the hallways.\r\n\r\nCamp Invention\r\nThis Coosa Elementary camp presents children with real world challenges, allowing them to solve problems through hands-on investigation, scientific experiments, technology, engineering and math taught by Coosa’s own certified teachers. Designed to foster higher levels of learning while fostering critical thinking and collaboration, Camp Invention is preparing students for the future. Please contact Karyn Levesque at 322-6161 if you have any questions about registration or go to www.campinvention.org to register. Camp dates are July 9- 12.\r\n\r\nCounty’s only National Merit Recipient\r\nCongratulations to Beaufort Academy senior Michael Bible, a 2012 National Merit Recipient. Michael is the only recipient in Beaufort County and one of 31 in the state.  He plans to attend American University in the fall, but in the meantime is busy keeping up with his academics as well as the National Honor Society, the French Honor Society, Interact Club, Quiz Bowl team, Math Team and Literary Meet team.  Michael is also the Student Body Treasurer, Editor of the Yearbook, Co-director of this year’s school play, and has competed on the Varsity swimming, basketball and soccer teams this year.  Off campus, Michael has served as an intern at both Beaufort Memorial\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6704\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Beaufort Academy’s Girls Junior Varsity soccer team is undefeated. Front Row, from left: Rosie Stewart, Mary Keane, Hope Gray, Amanda Kahn, Courtney Smith. Middle Row: Maya Dixon, Carlyle O’Herron, Ting O’Regan, Mary Margaret Achurch, Mary Alice Strohmeyer, Skyler Nuelle. Back Row: Cali Blocker, Katie Smith, Sarah Sheppard, Coach Tom Savage, Kirsten Floyd, Frances Stowe, Allison Alvarez.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Soccer-Girls-JV.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6704\" title=\"Soccer Girls JV\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Soccer-Girls-JV-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nHospital and the Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry, as well as spent a summer volunteering at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Pharmacy.  Last summer he was awarded the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship and studied abroad in Switzerland in a French Immersion program.\r\n\r\nFootball players pump some iron\r\nBeaufort High Football Players qualify for Weightlifting Nationals while getting ready for the start of spring practice.\r\n\r\nJV Soccer Team undefeated\r\nCongratulations to Coach Tom Savage and the Beaufort Academy Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Team, who finished the 2012 Spring Season undefeated (10-0).', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-31', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:02', '2018-07-12 15:04:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6705, 4, '2012-05-10 03:28:59', '2012-05-10 07:28:59', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry Commencement will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, May 11 at the All Weather Training Facility on Parris Island. This year’s event will honor more than 300 graduates and will also mark the first year the college will present its prestigious Presidential Medallion award.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6706\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"W. Brantley Harvey, Jr.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-TCL2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6706\" title=\"School-TCL2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-TCL2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFormer Lt. Governor W. Brantley Harvey, Jr., of Beaufort, has been selected as this year’s recipient.\r\n“Brantley Harvey is a champion for higher education and a true ambassador for the Lowcountry,” President Dr. Thomas Leitzel said. “It is fitting that he receive the TCL Presidential Medallion for his visionary work in framing the legislation for South Carolina’s technical colleges.”\r\nTCL Area Commission Secretary and Treasurer Patricia Green agrees. “Brantley is dedicated to his community, his state, to education in general, and to TCL in particular. He is ‘what we’re all about,’ ” she said.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL Announces Commencement Speaker</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry is pleased to announce that Clifton Taulbert,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6707\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"190\" caption=\"Clifton Taulbert\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-TCL.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6707\" title=\"School-TCL\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/School-TCL-190x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nentrepreneurial leader and Pulitzer-nominated author, will deliver the 2012 Commencement address. “Taulbert’s powerful and encouraging message will surely inspire the Class of 2012 to continue to achieve and excel as they enter their professions,” TCL President Dr. Tom Leitzel said. “Taulbert’s story will resonate with our graduates who, like him, have succeeded through their commitment, hard work and determination.” He has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the nation’s outstanding entrepreneurs. Before his present role as a seminar leader and keynote speaker, Taulbert, in 1989, gained international recognition with the publication of the best-selling memoir, “Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'TCL to present inaugural award at commencement', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-to-present-inaugural-award-at-commencement', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:02', '2018-07-12 15:04:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6705', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6708, 4, '2012-05-10 03:29:33', '2012-05-10 07:29:33', 'Beaufort County School District teachers were treated with balloons, flowers, and proclamations today as members of the Board of Education and District senior staff made surprise visits to each teacher’s classroom to announce the 2012-2013 Teachers of the Year.\r\nTeachers of the Year are selected by their peers following criteria established by the schools, the district’s Teacher Forum and the SC Department of Education.  In the fall, teachers will compete for the District’s Teacher of the Year honor.\r\nDistrict Superintendent, Dr. Valerie Truesdale, said “This is a terrific opportunity to celebrate the unique gifts of our best of the best teacher leaders.  In these difficult economic times, we want to be sure our teachers know how much we appreciate their willingness to do more with less resources.”\r\nFor schools in northern Beaufort County, the 2012-13 Beaufort County Teachers of the Year are: Greg Brown,    Battery Creek High School; Kim Fields, Beaufort Elementary; Holly Lambert, Beaufort Middle; Teresa Baker, Beaufort High School; Mindy Farris, Broad River Elementary; Abigail Mitchell, Coosa Elementary School; Melissale Rivera, Joseph S. Shanklin; Kristen Brady, Lady’s Island Elementary; Lynn Jester, Lady’s Island Middle; Amy Edwards, Mossy Oaks; Amy Fallon, Port Royal Elementary; Carol Jackson, Robert Smalls Middle School; Samantha Ford, Shell Point Elementary School; Sheryl W. Mack, St. Helena Elementary; Whitney Harris, Whale Branch Elementary; Angela Stewart, Whale Branch Middle; and Robert Carlin, Whale Branch Early College High School.', 'District announces 2012-13 Teachers of the Year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'district-announces-2012-13-teachers-of-the-year', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:02', '2018-07-12 15:04:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6708', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6709, 4, '2012-05-10 03:32:05', '2012-05-10 07:32:05', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nBoth Martha and Bernie Schein are well-known in their fields for the remarkable success they have had working with children and adults. In Martha’s case, helping them release their present and past trauma, and in Bernie’s, helping them to unlock their creative abilities.  Amazingly, they arrived at the same crossroad in therapy by coming from two totally different trainings.\r\nMartha, a Greenville, N.C., native,  got a PhD. from the Fielding Graduate Institute in Clinical\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6710\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Bernie and Martha Schein.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/B-MScheinPicture.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6710\" title=\"B-MScheinPicture\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/B-MScheinPicture-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPsychology and has done individual and couples therapy since 1989. Most recently, she worked at Parris Island, where she treated solders with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), for two and a half years.\r\nIn talking about her technique, Martha says, “In working with trauma victims in Atlanta and Parris Island, I put together a group of approaches that allow the client to let go of past bad experiences in a remarkable easy manner.  Because so many themes in our adult lives are based on templates we set in place as children, I also like to work on releasing the intensity of feelings that childhood experiences can leave. This approach works much better, I believe, than learning to cope with symptoms.  When the early patterns are released, the adult manifestations of these experiences also are gone. Basically, I believe in clearing past and current trauma. These processes can often be effective in a few sessions, with deeper issues taking a few months. What is fascinating is watching how quickly people, particularly children, can let go of their anger and sadness using these same approaches.”\r\nBernie, a Beaufort native, got his Masters in Education from Harvard and worked as a school principal in South Carolina and Mississippi before he became a renowned teacher of writing and literature and social studies at Atlanta’s most prestigious private school. He wrote a book about the kids in his classroom, how he taught them, and how they learned. It’s called “If Holden Caulfield Were In My Classroom,” and he’s been on the national lecture circuit and doing book signings around the country since the book’s publication.\r\nSays Bernie, “I hated school growing up, the boredom of it, the lack of true passion and emotion. So I wanted to create for kids the classroom they never had, one inspiring and personal, to bring out  their creativity, their passion, their intelligence. From there, I began working with teachers and parents and just adults interested in being ‘brought out’ creatively, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.  For over 40 years, I’ve marveled at how much wisdom is inside each of us, all of us, kids and adults, and it’s dying to come out, to be expressed. It’s still amazing to me. Yet formal education ignores it.”\r\nBernie does workshops for kids, adults and whole families as a writing teacher or a counselor on other issues that clients can be “locked” on. Bernie believes most creative problems originate with wrong decisions made in childhood around traumatic events. And that these psychic wounds can be released and then the creativity will flow. Says Bernie, “That’s where the stories are. Childhood is where you mine them, if you’re serious, that’s where the tears and laughter originate, and where the stories come full circle.”\r\nBernie uses his best childhood friend growing up, Pat Conroy, as an example. “The greatness of his writing is directly proportionate to the greatness of his suffering, which is directly proportionate to his need to express it and to understand it,” he said.\r\nBernie is descended from several distinguished Jewish families. His grandfather Samuel Schein came to Beaufort in 1896 and married Esther Mark. Beaufort had a large Russian immigrant community at the time, which Mayor Billy Keyserling’s grandmother was also a part of.\r\nIn the 1920’s, Bernie’s father opened Schein’s Grocery store on the corner of Prince and Bladen streets. It sat on the border between the African-American Northwest Quadrant neighborhood to the north and the all white bluff community to the south.\r\nSays Bernie, “From that grocery store I grew up in have come a million stories, all of which I think are uniquely surprising, and which I spend much of my time speaking and writing about.”\r\nBernie has just completed a wonderful new novel that includes the best of his stories about growing up in Beaufort. It’s called “Famous All Over Town” and will be available next year.\r\nBernie met Martha, his wife of 41 years, at a graduate school party at USC.  Says Bernie with a smile, “I was already in love with myself, Martha fell in love with me, so it was evident early on our feelings were mutual.”\r\nThey raised two children. Lara Alexander is a teacher who is married and has two kids. Maggie Schein, who lives in Beaufort, is a philosopher and ethicist and freelance writer with a PhD. She works as an educational consultant and also as a counselor. Her novel, “Lost Cantos of The Oroborous Caves,” is due out this year.\r\nMartha and Bernie decided to move back to Beaufort from Atlanta in 2006.  They came back, says Martha, “because it was Bernie’s hometown and he couldn’t wait to get back. Now, I can’t decide on any vacations because it is so beautiful here. I also find the most amazing collection of people here — their interests, attitudes and life perspectives.”\r\nAdds Bernie, “I hated not being here. This is home, and it’s so enchantingly lovely and I love seeing the people with whom I grew up and I think the new people add a lot too.”\r\nAs far as the future is concerned, Bernie says he “intends to continue writing about and telling Beaufort stories in whatever venue avails itself to me.” (In June he’ll be speaking at the Alzheimer’s Fundraiser). He also plans to keep teaching individuals and groups on the side. Martha now has her own successful private practice counseling both adults and children in Port Royal.\r\nTogether, they are bringing a lot of good healing back to Beaufort as “counselors of the heart.”\r\n\r\nCONTACT INFORMATION\r\n\r\nMartha: Office address is 930 9th St., Port Royal. Call 843-379-0644 (office) or 843-441-2967 (cell). Hours by appointment.\r\nBernie: Call 843-379-2772 or email bernie1@hargay.com. Home office: 503 Waight St., Beaufort. Visit www.bernieschein.com\r\n\r\n‘BERNIE’S BEST’ FOR SALE: Bernie’s hobby is gardening and he has an amazing green thumb. This summer and fall  he will offer up for sale for the first time “Bernie’s Best,” the organic heirloom tomatoes he’s famous for growing, at his new tomato stand in front of his house. It’s in the driveway of 503 Waight Street, off Ribaut Road and North Street west of downtown.  And also at the stand at Griffin’s Market on Carteret Street.', 'Martha and Bernie Schein: Counselors of the heart', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'martha-and-bernie-schein-counselors-of-the-heart', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:32:05', '2012-05-10 07:32:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6711, 4, '2012-05-10 03:33:12', '2012-05-10 07:33:12', 'Natalie’s Daise’s original play, “Becoming Harriet Tubman” has been selected by the Piccolo Spoleto Festival of Charleston to run during the internationally-recognized festival. But first, she is giving one\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6712\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Natalie Daise\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Arts-Natalie-Daise.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6712\" title=\"Arts-Natalie Daise\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Arts-Natalie-Daise-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nnight to her home town, Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more, available online at www.artworksinbeaufort.org and 379-2787.\r\n“Becoming Harriet Tubman” is a one-woman show that tells how one little girl became a historic icon. Through narrative, music, and five characters based on real people, this 60-minute play compellingly portrays the legend of the former slave-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman. She was a Union spy, the conductor of the Underground Railroad, and fought in the Lowcountry during the Civil War. This play provides insight, entertainment and education for audiences of all ages.\r\nDuring Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, Daise will be on stage at Threshold Repertory Theatre, May 26, 27, 28, 31, and June 3. 84 1/2 Society Street, piccolospoleto.com. Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 for seniors, $16 for students.', 'Becoming Harriet Tubman', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'becoming-harriet-tubman', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:33:12', '2012-05-10 07:33:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6711', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6713, 4, '2012-05-10 03:33:58', '2012-05-10 07:33:58', 'The Choir Festival with Brian Jones will feature the choirs of St. Helena’s along with members of choirs from Bluffton and Charlotte, N.C. The four-day festival culminates with the performance Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The festival will be held at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church Street, Beaufort. The concert is free and open to the public.\r\nBrian Jones is emeritus director of music and organist at Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, where he directed a highly acclaimed program from 1984-2004. He has appeared as an organ solo artist throughout the United States, England, Canada, and Bermuda. His programs have been praised for their variety and color, as well as for the depth of his musicianship and his passionate commitment to the organ as a concert instrument of significant interest.', 'St. Helena Church holds choir festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-church-holds-choir-festival', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:33:58', '2012-05-10 07:33:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6713', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6714, 4, '2012-05-10 03:35:43', '2012-05-10 07:35:43', 'By Pfc. John Wilkes\r\nHeadquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A, held an “In Their Boots” event April 21 aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The event gave Marine family members a glimpse of some of the training and duties their Marine performs daily.\r\n“This is an opportunity for them to gain some perspective in what it takes to be a Marine,” said Lisa Montanez, Headquarters and Head­quarters Squadron family readiness officer. “It’s a tough job and our Marines have worked hard, and continue to work hard to be the ul­timate fighting force our nation has to offer.”\r\nFamily members participated in events such as: a modified obstacle course, a tour of the air traffic con­trol tower, a modified combat fitness test, aircraft rescue firefighting ac­tivity stations and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instruction.\r\nAccording to Montanez, the events were selected based on opportuni­ties available at the Air Station, how informative the event would be, en­tertainment value and most impor­tantly, safety.\r\nThe obstacle course was the event I enjoyed most, said Sherry Cato, a spouse who participated in the event.\r\n“The CFT was much more diffi­cult than I thought it would be,” said Cato. “I was surprised by how heavy the ammo cans were.”\r\nMontanez stated her belief on why it was im­portant for the spouses to experience the CFT, which stands for Combat Fitness Test, a required fitness test that is taken once a year.\r\n“Now when their Ma­rine comes home and says they just got a 300 on their CFT, they will know that is a good thing and how dif­ficult it was to actually ac­complish,” said Montanez.\r\nBeing a Marine is more difficult than it sounds, said Cato.\r\nA static display of air­craft and rescue vehicles used by the Marines on the Air Station were made available for spouses and family members to see. The participants watched demonstrations of explo­sive ordnance disposal and working dog handling.\r\n“They also learned the meaning behind the train­ing, so that if their Marine deploys they will know the Marine Corps has trained them for situations they may face,” Montanez said.', 'In their boots: Air station spouses train like Marines ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-their-boots-air-station-spouses-train-like-marines', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:35:43', '2012-05-10 07:35:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6715, 4, '2012-05-10 03:37:40', '2012-05-10 07:37:40', 'POLITICS: STATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS\r\n\r\nREPUBLICAN CANDIDATE RAY GARZA\r\n\r\nRay Garza is a Republican candidate for the office of Beaufort County Clerk of Court. He is a tenacious, self-directed, and resourceful professional whose strengths include organization, accountability, and strong work ethic.  Ray has a track record of having a positive attitude and promoting a culture of shared goals and success through training and hands-on guidance. As long as he could remember, he has had the compassion and desire to help others. These virtues have helped guide him through his decisions concerning employment and education.\r\nRay believes that serving in the United States military is one of the most admirable jobs and services one can perform.  Military service instills a sense of patriotism and respect for our country. He served six years in the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Weather Observer and as a Military Policeman. He served two years as a reservist. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, he started to focus on his family and self improvement through higher education.\r\nRay believes our elected officials should have a formal education. A formal education is essential in the professional development of a person. Ray has a Bachelors degree in Human Services from the University of South Carolina Beaufort where he graduated cum laude in 2008.  Ray said, “My degree has given me the necessary skills of listening, communication, and research that has helped me find solutions to problems I have faced while working at the courthouse.”  He is currently a candidate for a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Webster University.  Ray expects to complete his masters studies in the fall of 2012.\r\nRay believes a thorough understanding of the job that needs to be performed comes only from personal experience.  He started working at the Clerk of Courts office in 2007.  He started as an entry level clerk. He quickly learned the processes and was immediately tasked with more responsibilities. After he graduated from college, he was promoted to the Division Chief of Common Pleas. His duties included the day to day operations of the Civil Court. His main focus was case management of the pending files. He monitored case management orders, reviewed court activities for compliance with orders, court rulings, and administrative directives. He also coordinated the attorney’s availability or readiness for hearings, trials, or other court events.\r\nRay’s two priorities include improving customer service and quality assurance.  Changes to improve customer service include accepting credit cards for payment of fees and fines.  Ray is also going to reverse the “correct change only” policy.  Ray said, “Nobody will be turned away because they do not have correct change.”  He is going to lower the cost of copies.  The court should not be making a profit on copies, but rather set a fee that covers the cost.  Ray is going to establish a debit card program or direct deposit program for Family Court child support/alimony payments. He will work to provide customers with the ability to make online payments for fees, fines, and child support/alimony payments.\r\nThe reputation of an organization is how well the records are kept. Ray is going to implement quality control measures to ensure that your records are accurate, complete, and error-free. Quality control measures simply include proper management and review of the files. Ray will hold his staff accountable for the errors and implement training to address the different issues.\r\nThe state primaries are June 12, 2012.  For more information about Ray, visit RayGarzaforClerk.com.\r\n\r\nREPUBLICAN CANDIDATE JERRI ROSENEAU\r\n\r\nBy Jerri Roseneau\r\nIn 1964, at the tender age of 2, my father received orders to Parris Island and my family relocated to Beaufort.  I attended Beaufort County Public Schools, graduating from Beaufort High School in 1979 and earning an Associate’s Degree from Beaufort Technical College, now known as Technical College of the Lowcountry. My husband Mark and I have been married 26 years.  We have two children, Lauren, a senior attending the College of Charleston and Morgan a senior at Beaufort High School who will be attending the USC School of Business in Columbia this fall. We attend Sea Island Presbyterian Church. Volunteer activities have included numerous hours of community service including teaching Sunday school for 11 years; a member and board member of the Mossy Oaks Elementary PTO for nine years; and a member of the City of Beaufort/Beaufort County Consolidation of Services Committee (1989).\r\nAs Beaufort County Clerk of Court I am a member of the Association of Counties and the South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds. As a member of these organizations, I routinely attend ongoing education classes and seminars to maintain up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations as they relate to the Clerk of Court’s Office.\r\nOn August 7, 2009 I was appointed by the governor to the office of the Beaufort County Clerk of Court. Prior to the appointment, I was employed for 28 years as a legal assistant with the law firm of Howell, Gibson &amp; Hughes PA in Beaufort.  During those years I obtained extensive experience in the legal field including the drafting of pleadings, coordinating and scheduling depositions, court hearings, as well as daily contact with attorneys and clients statewide. I have worked with state and federal courts through the years, establishing professional relationships with state and federal judicial officials.  This experience and knowledge provided me with the skills necessary to perform the duties as the Clerk of Court.\r\nSince my appointment, the staff and I have diligently worked together to make many improvements.  First and foremost is to restore public trust to the Beaufort County Clerk of Court’s office.  Necessary changes have taken place, including the creation of Financial Policies and Procedures (checks and balances), distributing unclaimed funds to intended recipients, updating computer hardware and software programs, disposing the backlog of inactive cases, and implementing a security plan. We have computerized our accounting ledgers and all operating accounts are balanced each month. Reports are provided to state and county agencies in a timely manner. Direct deposit for recipients of child support is now offered. Utilizing direct deposit, savings will be realized by reducing check printing and postage expenses as well as convenience to the recipient. These policies and strategies have reduced the operating budget in Circuit Court 24% and Family Court 37%.\r\nThe clerk’s office is the heart of the court system in the judicial process.  The office operates in an efficient manner to ensure that an already overburdened court system will not falter.  Our court systems depend heavily on the clerk’s office to serve our county’s current judicial requirements. The office has an obligation to provide accurate information in a competent, cooperative, and timely manner. This is best achieved by ensuring that personnel have the appropriate tools and training necessary to ensure accessibility to the courts.\r\nTo learn more, visit my website at jerriforclerk.com. Vote June 12 for Jerri!\r\n\r\n<em>Editor\'s Note: These articles were provided and approved by the two candidates in response to a request by the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association for their personal and professional backgrounds and positions on relevant issues.</em>', 'Two vie for Clerk of Court seat', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-vie-for-clerk-of-court-seat', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:37:40', '2012-05-10 07:37:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6716, 4, '2012-05-10 03:38:31', '2012-05-10 07:38:31', 'People grateful for the nurses in their lives can show their gratitude in a personal way. Beaufort Memorial Hospital and The Blood Alliance, its sole provider of blood, are inviting hospital employees and community residents to give the lifesaving gift of blood in honor of a favorite nurse or caretaker at a blood drive.\r\nOrganized by BMH nurses as part of their National Nurses Week celebration, the drive will be held at the hospital at 955 Ribaut Road on Thursday, May 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and again on Friday, May 11, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.\r\nIf they wish, donors can record the name of their honoree on a board at the drive.\r\nTo schedule a blood donation appointment, visit www.igiveblood.com or call 843-522-5169. Walk-ins are welcome, too.\r\nFor more information about additional blood donation opportunities, call The Blood Alliance at 888-99-TBA-HERO or visit www.igiveblood.com.', 'Honor nurses at blood drive', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'honor-nurses-at-blood-drive', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:38:31', '2012-05-10 07:38:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6716', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6717, 4, '2012-05-10 03:40:54', '2012-05-10 07:40:54', 'By Danette Vernon\r\nIn coaching clients towards change, I always pull out, at least once, a four-legged creature that sits on the sky blue table in my office. I point out its four legs: one leg for eating right, another for working towards fitness, a third for thinking well, but the fourth? It’s for willingness. Willingness to change, to grow, without which little can be accomplished.\r\nI once heard author Donald Miller speak, and for him, in his books and in person, there is always a search for God and who He is. And as the years go by, it seems that Don thinks that it is his growth, his opening to life and his opening to others, that is the greatest measure of God’s reflection in his life.\r\nOf course, some use God, or some standard defense, as a veil to hide what they cannot yet admit in themselves. I say “veil” because human frailties are so very hard to hide. They are generally written upon our foreheads for the astute among us to read.\r\nAs I consider this veil some would use, I would tell you of what the aborigines describe in the book, “Mutant Message Down Under.” They tell of merely watching us, the rest of the world, as we march “along with our shoes on the wrong feet,” in the name of a misconnection. A misconnection created through a deeply ingrained family of origin, social, or cultural misunderstanding of what love means for ourselves, for others, and the creatures we share this place with ... for so brief a period of time.\r\nAhh, the time we waste in the misunderstanding of ourselves, of life itself, when we could be, as author and presenter Erwin McManus believes, “conquering our city,” doing some great thing God gave us the ability to do — with the short time we have here.\r\nAnd what is the aborigines’ response to our insistence that we walk along painfully with our shoes on the wrong feet of life, of love? They simply, and kindly, allow us our opportunity to do so. Even God allows us our free will to make mistake after mistake, giving us more and more clues, hoping we will take hold of them, learn.\r\nI think, finally, of those heroes who attend Alcoholics Anonymous; people who truly want change enough, as one friend put it, “to crawl” to get it.\r\nThose who are willing “to crawl,” to do whatever it takes each day to get the change they so desperately need; those willing who lose all their masks, and lift the veils they have set between themselves and the truth, these are the ones who will start the journey across the broad mislaid spaces of the soul that we all have, to the peace God promises, within life’s challenges and adventures.\r\nWe never find out what happened to Jonah once his time in recorded history is over. But what of your life, how will the rest of it be written? How will you finish your time here? What will you do? Who will you be, to others, to yourself?\r\n\r\n<em>Therapeutic Solutions: Offering a unique approach to your active health care needs using a variety of healing modalities, nutritional and wellness coaching to empower you to a new state of health and well-being. 73 Sams Point Road, 524-2554.</em>', 'Jonah and his whale: Part IV', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jonah-and-his-whale-part-iv', '', '', '2012-06-18 12:58:55', '2012-06-18 16:58:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6718, 4, '2012-05-10 03:41:47', '2012-05-10 07:41:47', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nWell, I try to give equal time in this column.  Having written a few months ago about the 10 best things since sliced bread, and at the urging of several readers, here is my initial list of the 10 worst things.  Plus a bonus. Don’t hesitate to let me know if I left out any of your “favorites.”\r\n1. Horrid foodstuffs. We’ve all got our hit list, so here’s mine after over 60 years of careful taste testing: sea urchins, radishes, canned green beans, sake and flavored water.  Yeah, I’m willing to take my lumps from the American Radish Foundation and Vegetarians for Democracy. And the guys who flavor water. (By the way, I actually like broccoli, though it seems to have acquired an unsavory reputation in some circles.)\r\n2. Computer viruses. Aside from the fact that they keep some technicians employed undoing them, these bugs create incalculable damage, waste and expense. The fact that they are often caused deliberately should condemn the perpetrators to a punishment that includes a permanent diet of putrid sea urchins and flavored water. With radishes for dessert.\r\n3. Screaming ads on TV. When you can’t fast forward past them, they can make you wonder why you ever bought a TV in the first place. Maybe there’s research somewhere that shows they’re effective, at least for the hard of hearing or those who need to be shaken, not stirred.\r\n3a. Visa card ad with lady climbing a huge rock formation. This one gets honorable mention. While there’s no screaming, the song lyrics are indecipherable and the music is grating and irrelevant. A shipping company with brown trucks that touts its logistics capability with a send-you-up-a-wall jingle very nearly beat out the lady, who was “way up there.”\r\n4. Flying coach. Right, an easy one.  Well, it used to be fun to fly, anyway, before airlines decided they really wanted to emulate bus companies and leave customer service to some other guys. The silver lining here is that after being cramped and hassled for hours, one’s destination can easily go from good to great in comparison with the trip.\r\n5. Diagramming sentences. Do English teachers still foist this weird and silly exercise on kids anywhere?  Is there anyone out there who learned to read, write or do just about anything better as a result of making a perfectly nice sentence look like a fishbone diagram?\r\n6. Never being able to get to a Howard Johnson’s for their fried clams. OK, there may be a few folks out there, like my wife, who think they’re like eating rubber bands, but I continue to meet people who just crave a nice big plate of these wonderful sweet clams with a lemon wedge and a little fluted paper cup of tarter sauce.  Yeah, it has to be fluted.\r\n7. Mosquitoes. Aside from providing a food source for small fish and maybe some birds, do mosquitoes have any real value?  Net net, their miniscule positives are outweighed by all the disease they spread and their nasty bites. But hey, it’s 2012 already.  Surely scientists can come up with something to get rid of them without poisoning the planet. Maybe someone with the name Skeeter should lead the team.\r\n8. Yellow linoleum floors. In all fairness, I like floors. Large and small.  Hardwood, laminate, terra cotta, you name it. There’s just something about yellow linoleum that makes me feel like something bad is about to happen.  Maybe it’s a carryover from having had a polio shot on one when I was a kid.\r\n9. Turtleneck sweaters (in a narrow “win” over suspenders). Now if you don’t need to wear a necktie, and that seems to be increasingly common, why would you choose to have something else grabbing at your throat? Don’t get me wrong, though. I do like sweaters.  And turtles.\r\n10. Digital watches. Sure, they’re sometimes so inexpensive they’re almost disposable and they take all the anguish out of actually reading the hands on a regular watch. But many of them look cheesy and you shouldn’t need a kid to help you set the time or understand half the functions. I still have one that cost $50. On sale. It’s supposed to be good to 500 feet under water or some such thing but most of my dives are in the kiddy end of the pool. When the battery died, it could only be found by first locating the world’s tiniest screwdriver and then removing four minute screws. Sort of like performing brain surgery on a fly. The new battery, not cheap, caused the watch to flash incoherently and then go blank. So what time is it? Time to toss it out.\r\nNow for the bonus: Toll booths. Yes, I’m the guy who once pulled up to a booth with barely 5 cents on me and had to grovel for assistance.  Toll booths seem to be set up on only the busiest highways and bridges and therefore add to an already strained commute.  Surely there’s a better way to raise the necessary funds. Maybe a gigantic bake sale?  Right, complete with toll house cookies!', 'Steamed: The 10 worst things since broccoli', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'steamed-the-10-worst-things-since-broccoli', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:41:47', '2012-05-10 07:41:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6718', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6719, 4, '2012-05-10 03:42:19', '2012-05-10 07:42:19', 'By Takiya Smith\r\nIt has been close to two months since my last article and as I begin to write, I admit that I have missed these moments. Quiet, private moments where I can put pen to paper and let my soul flow. Since childhood, writing has always been a way of escape, release, peace and expression for me. It’s a God given talent and as I sit here, poolside on a much-needed family vacation, I’m listening to my children’s laughter and the splashing of water, and I now have a newfound purpose to His cause.\r\nJust a week ago I was in the ER, silent but inwardly fearful and believing that I was having a heart attack. Thankfully, after an EKG and some X-rays, I was cleared. However, the underlying cause of my sudden onset of short, painful breaths and tightening in my chest that radiated through my neck, shoulder and left arm were signs of something just as serious. Stress, anxiety and fatigue were my diagnosis. The doctor’s orders: take it easy, give myself a break and relax.\r\nNow, I must admit this is not the first time that this has happened to me, nor is it the first time doctors have said to take a break, yet this time was different. This time, the pain was more severe than ever. This time, the doctor spoke to me with cause for alarm. This time, it hit home that if I did not listen, I could die.\r\nThat night, and for the next few days to follow, I re-examined my life and priorities. Since the age of 16, all I have ever done is work. Work to establish myself as a young adult, moving out of a treacherous childhood past. Work at the age of 21, opening and managing my own cleaning company. Work, now as the owner of my own lash and brow spa. Work, work, work, work, work, work, work. Work to support my children. Work to pay the bills. Work to have a future. Work to prove that I am somebody.\r\nThen it hit me. I, Takiya L. Smith, was guilty of being a workaholic. Looking further into my addiction, I realized that after years of succeeding then stumbling, I was working out of fear. Just four years ago, my children and I were homeless. Even though life has come together again, I found that I have secretly tucked away a fear of having to experience that again. So I have worked non-stop, with no boundaries or time for myself and no regard for my body’s health and well being. Furthermore, I was disregarding and alienating my parental duties by feeling as if my excuse of working sufficed my letting my children down, my lack of participation, or my expectation of their understanding of my excessive fatigue.\r\nNow, at a state of wisdom and a peace about God being in control of my life, I have made a self-command to set boundaries and live for today so that I can be here tomorrow. I pray that those of you who can relate will make a choice to do the same. Work is in vain if we are not here to enjoy the fruit of our labors. Our lives are at stake, and our loved ones, friends and our community need and count on us.', 'Dying to succeed: Confessions of a workaholic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dying-to-succeed-confessions-of-a-workaholic', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:45:32', '2012-05-10 07:45:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6720, 4, '2012-05-10 03:45:46', '2012-05-10 07:45:46', 'By Takiya Smith\r\nIt has been close to two months since my last article and as I begin to write, I admit that I have missed these moments. Quiet, private moments where I can put pen to paper and let my soul flow. Since childhood, writing has always been a way of escape, release, peace and expression for me. It’s a God given talent and as I sit here, poolside on a much-needed family vacation, I’m listening to my children’s laughter and the splashing of water, and I now have a newfound purpose to His cause.\r\nJust a week ago I was in the ER, silent but inwardly fearful and believing that I was having a heart attack. Thankfully, after an EKG and some X-rays, I was cleared. However, the underlying cause of my sudden onset of short, painful breaths and tightening in my chest that radiated through my neck, shoulder and left arm were signs of something just as serious. Stress, anxiety and fatigue were my diagnosis. The doctor’s orders: take it easy, give myself a break and relax.\r\nNow, I must admit this is not the first time that this has happened to me, nor is it the first time doctors have said to take a break, yet this time was different. This time, the pain was more severe than ever. This time, the doctor spoke to me with cause for alarm. This time, it hit home that if I did not listen, I could die.\r\nThat night, and for the next few days to follow, I re-examined my life and priorities. Since the age of 16, all I have ever done is work. Work to establish myself as a young adult, moving out of a treacherous childhood past. Work at the age of 21, opening and managing my own cleaning company. Work, now as the owner of my own lash and brow spa. Work, work, work, work, work, work, work. Work to support my children. Work to pay the bills. Work to have a future. Work to prove that I am somebody.\r\nThen it hit me. I, Takiya L. Smith, was guilty of being a workaholic. Looking further into my addiction, I realized that after years of succeeding then stumbling, I was working out of fear. Just four years ago, my children and I were homeless. Even though life has come together again, I found that I have secretly tucked away a fear of having to experience that again. So I have worked non-stop, with no boundaries or time for myself and no regard for my body’s health and well being. Furthermore, I was disregarding and alienating my parental duties by feeling as if my excuse of working sufficed my letting my children down, my lack of participation, or my expectation of their understanding of my excessive fatigue.\r\nNow, at a state of wisdom and a peace about God being in control of my life, I have made a self-command to set boundaries and live for today so that I can be here tomorrow. I pray that those of you who can relate will make a choice to do the same. Work is in vain if we are not here to enjoy the fruit of our labors. Our lives are at stake, and our loved ones, friends and our community need and count on us.', 'Dying to succeed: Confessions of a workaholic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dying-to-succeed-confessions-of-a-workaholic-2', '', '', '2012-05-10 03:45:46', '2012-05-10 07:45:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6720', 0, 'post', '', 0);
