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(14664, 4, '2014-01-16 09:08:43', '2014-01-16 14:08:43', '<b>The Blood Alliance has January blood drives   </b>\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance hosts blood drives in January. Government-issued photo I.D. is required to donate (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc) For more information or to make an appointment, please call 888-998-2243 or visit www.igiveblood.com. Here are the locations:\r\n\r\n• Sunday, January 19: Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island, 8 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, January 23: Join Rotary Drive, The Blood Alliance Donor Center, 1001 Boundary Street, Suite A, Beaufort, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Friday, January 24: Beaufort Academy, 240 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Monday, January 27: Anytime Fitness, Suite 250, 274 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, January 30: Whale Branch Early College High School, 69 Detour Road, Seabrook, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Apply, attend training as Hope Haven volunteer   </b>\r\n\r\nHope Haven of the Lowcountry, the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center is accepting applications for volunteers and interns to attend the January/February 2014 Hope Haven volunteer training. Hope Haven volunteers serve as hospital advocates to child and adult survivors of sexual assault, and are also trained to answer crisis calls from the 24-hour hotline. Experts in law enforcement, counseling, and the medical field will present information regarding working with sexual assault victims. The 25-hour training also includes multi-media presentations, group discussions and role plays to equip volunteers with the skills necessary to help victims in crisis situations. Training will be held January 27, January 29, January 31, February 4, February 6, and February 8. The weekday sessions will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Saturday session from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  All six sessions must be attended for crisis intervention volunteers to be fully trained. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Christine Smith at 843-524-2256.\r\n\r\n<b>Returning Catholics Series offered at church </b>\r\n\r\nReturning Catholics Series begins Saturday, Jan. 18 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The church is again offering a six week series for those considering a return to the Catholic Church or for those who have returned but are desiring to learn more about their faith. Presentations and discussions are planned to help Catholics who have been away for awhile to return home.  Meetings are held on the six consecutive Saturdays from Jan. 18 through Feb. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Ed Room at St. Peter’s. The series is free. Contact Theresa Pulliam at 524-2604, pulliamins@hargray.com or Deborah Richard 575-3742, deborahm@catholic.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Professor to speak to county historical society </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society, established in 1939, is entering its Diamond Anniversary. For 75 years, the all volunteer society has been dedicated to the study and preservation of Beaufort County history. On Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, USCB Professor Dr. Brent Morris will present information on William H. Brisbane, a Beaufort County plantation owner, an abolitionist, a man both revered and hated in during the 1800s in the Lowcountry. On Jan. 1, 1863, Brisbane was given the assignment of publicly reading the Emancipation Proclamation to an audience that included some men and women who had once been his slaves. Dr. Morris’ talk will begin at noon and is free and open to the public. There is an optional light lunch catered by Debbi Covington at 11:30 a.m. for $10. For more information, contact President Mary Lou Brewton at maryloubrew@aol.com or 912-604-3634 or at www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Building company has real estate open house </b>\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders is holding an open house for Beaufort real estate agents on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Live Oak Builders’ design and remodeling center, 1402 Boundary Street, Beaufort, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Realtors can meet the builder, Todd Bradley, and his staff. They can answer questions about building or remodeling in Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The purpose of the event is to encourage partnerships between Live Oak Builders and Beaufort real estate agents. Light refreshments and cocktails will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>New AARP Safe Driver Class will be held  </b>\r\n\r\nThe new 2014 AARP Safe Driver Class will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014  at Summit Place of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr., Beaufort, SC, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. This course is open to all drivers age 26 and older. A certificate for a  discount on your auto insurance is issued upon completion. Class size is limited, register now. Call Instructor Harry Ammon at 843-521-1941.\r\n\r\n<b>Free presentation helps people get organized </b>\r\n\r\nThe National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is a group of approximately 4,000 professional organizers dedicated to helping individuals and businesses bring order and efficiency to their lives. Each year in January NAPO members reach out to help our communities Get Organized (GO). On Friday, Jan. 24, professional organizers Crystal Eakle and Roxanne Cheney will present a free community education/service class called “The Organized Home: Two professional organizers talk about what it takes” at the Beaufort County library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. The goal will be to help attendees bring time management, organization, storage solutions and productivity into their lives. The two organizers will “show and tell” participants how to organize their homes and offices. Learn how to create an organized foundation that will help you and your family be more productive and joyful. For more information, call 843-252-1118, email Roxanne@RoxanneOrganizes.com or visit www.napocharleston.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Bartender fundraiser to support Healing Heroes   </b>\r\n\r\nA Celebrity Bartender fundraiser will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sweetgrass Restaurant on Dataw Island, 100 Marina Drive, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. Refreshments will be served by celebrity bartenders Kevin Holmes and Larry Spruill, on-air personalities from WJCL and Fox 28 in Savannah, and Les Vann, president and general manager of both TV stations. Join mixologists Les, Kevin and Larry as they make to order your favorite liquid refreshment. Proceeds to benefit the Beaufort based Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund.\r\n\r\n<b>Band ‘The Remnants’ to perform at oyster roast   </b>\r\n\r\nOn Friday, January 24,  an oyster roast will be held at Traditions restaurant on Parris Island. The local band “The Remnants” will be performing at the event from 5 to 9 p.m. The oyster roast is open to the public and it’s $15 per person for all you can devour. There will also be wings, burgers, quesadillas and chicken fingers served. To RSVP, call 843-228-1566.\r\n\r\n<b>Local church holding men’s wildlife supper   </b>\r\n\r\nCommunity Bible Church to hold a Men’s Wildlife Supper on Friday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. Venison, wild boar, shrimp, alligator, turkey side dishes and dessert will be served at this free event. Speaker will be Dr. Bob Reccord and a surprise guest. The church is located at 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Call 843-525-0089  for questions or to register.\r\n\r\n<b>Challenge helps those looking to lose weight   </b>\r\n\r\nThe new year has just begun and many have made the resolution to lose weight. A solution to help you reach your goals: Join the 12-week Challenge. In this challenge, you will receive free wellness evaluation, free meal plan, your own personal coach, 12 weeks of helpful tips and information on good nutrition  and long-term health, and group support. The Challenge is beginning now and meetings are held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and last about 30-45 minutes. The cost is $35 and the money goes towards building the winners pot at the end. What do you have to lose, but the pounds? For more information and location, call Margie at 843-592-5109.\r\n\r\n<b>Guest speaker to discuss</b><b> communication skills </b>\r\n\r\nStart out the New Year with improved communication skills by attending “The Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Marriage, Dating and Care Giving” on Friday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Alan Poe, who has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship coach and eight years of experience as a hospice chaplain, will lead the interactive group session for those wanting to improve their communication skills and their marital, dating and caregiving relationships. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. He has used his counseling experience to provide insight and resolution in areas such as relationship health, grief recovery and support groups, depression and anxiety. The session is free and open to the public. For more information, call Alan Poe at 843-323-9128 or by e-mail at alankpoe@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>CODA holds sessions for training volunteers </b>\r\n\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in February. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 11, 12, and 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<b>Black Chamber of Commerce will meet  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its annual meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites located at 2225 Boundary Street in Beaufort at 9 a.m. All members are asked to be present to hear about the year in review and the goals for the new year. Membership input is valuable to us, so plan to come and share your ideas. For more information, contact Wilma Holman, Office Manager, Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-121', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:08:43', '2014-01-16 14:08:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14664', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14666, 4, '2014-01-16 09:10:12', '2014-01-16 14:10:12', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nIn 2010, the problem of dog excrement was one of America’s biggest gripes, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. Despite posted signs, HOA regulations and looks of disapproval from passersby, some dog owners just don’t clean up after their pets.  Really, people, this is a key part of the “I want a dog” deal.\r\n\r\nAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, pet waste has been identified as a major cause of “non-point source pollution” (NPS). In just one example cited by the EPA, “for watersheds of up to 20 square miles draining to small coastal bays, two to three days of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs ... contribute enough bacteria and nutrients to temporarily close a bay to swimming and shellfishing.” Given that we ARE that watershed, this is a fact to consider.\r\n\r\nAccording to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), there are 74.8 million dogs in the U.S. As the dog count rises, more dog owners are looking for a simple solution to an unavoidable problem: the average dog leaves approximately 23 piles of poop a week. This amount of waste can seriously damage our ecosystem if not disposed of in a mindful fashion.\r\n\r\nCanine waste also contains lots of nasty bacteria with almost unpronounceable names: <i>fecal streptococcus</i> and <i>fecal coliforms</i> are just two examples. In sufficiently high amounts, these bacteria can make people very sick. For example, <i>E. coli</i> bacteria often causes gastrointestinal infections, as well as infections to the ear, eye, and throat. Another bacteria, <i>campylobacter</i>, can cause diarrhea in humans. Still another form of poop-loving bacteria, <i>salmonella</i>, can cause infections that trigger fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea.\r\n\r\nWhat can you do? From the no-brainer category, what you do is carry a bag, pick up the deposit and dispose of it properly like a considerate human being. The quickest, easiest way to get rid of a dog’s poop is to put it in a plastic bag and either drop the bag in a trash can or flush the bag’s contents down a toilet.\r\n\r\nYou do not have to purchase fancy designer bags that attach to your leash. Simply re-use and recycle the hundreds of bags that come into your household every month: the newspaper bags, the free produce bags from the grocery store, the plastic bag from the frozen vegetables, the liner bag from the cereal box, the empty Dorito bag, magazine wrappers, or anything else you can get your hand into, turn and fold over.  Keep a box of all these various sacks near wherever you keep your leash.\r\n\r\nAfter you have a large enough bag, it’s easy to gather up the poop. For the uninitiated, here’s how:\r\n\r\n1. Pull the plastic bag over one hand like a glove. If you’re cleaning up while walking your dog, loop the leash around your wrist and pull the bag over the leashed hand.\r\n\r\n2. Pick up the poop with your bagged hand.\r\n\r\n3. With your other hand, grasp the open end of the bag and pull the bag inside out. The poop will now be inside the bag, all tidy and hygienic.\r\n\r\n4. Knot the bag and drop it into the nearest trash can.  Alternatively, take the bag inside and flush the contents down the toilet. Throw the plastic bag in the trash.\r\n\r\nOf course, if there’s no trash can nearby, you’ll need to carry the bagged poop until you find a suitable receptacle. But take heart. Soon, not even the thought of having to tote a turd around town will gross you out. It’ll just be another fact of life.', 'Let’s talk dirty', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lets-talk-dirty', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:10:12', '2014-01-16 14:10:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14668, 4, '2014-01-16 09:11:05', '2014-01-16 14:11:05', '<strong>The label on this week’s wine features part of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nEdgar Allan Poe comes with our wine this week, there was no avoiding it. Sometimes, you see a bottle and you just know you have to try it and you just know you’ll like it. All you have is the label and the name, but, sometimes, something grabs you and there will never be a single objective idea about it. Not the best wine you ever tasted? Doesn’t matter. Not your favorite grape variety? Doesn’t matter. Not your favorite price range? Doesn’t matter. You’re going to like that wine. Period.  And no one is totally immune to this phenomenon. So, let’s learn more about the origins and background of this wine. Maybe, even lacking any objectivity, it will be phenomenal. How lucky can we get? Evermore?\r\n\r\nWe are in Washington state, the Columbia Valley specifically. The first grapes were planted here in 1825, near Fort Vancouver. But, apparently, there is no hard evidence that any wine was ever made from these vines.\r\n\r\nThe wine industry in Washington started, for real, in the Walla Walla Valley when Italian immigrants planted Cinsault grapes in the 1860s and 1870s.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s and 1960s, what have become the state’s biggest wineries — Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Winery — were established. In the decades between then and now, every 10 years or so, a new varietal found success in the state — Riesling and Chardonnays in the 1970s, Merlot in the 1980s, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah in the 1990s.\r\n\r\nWashington was one of the very first states to start Prohibition. It went “dry” in 1917. (Really?) Most of the state’s wineries and grape growers went out of business. Luckily, not nevermore.\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t until the second half of the 20th century that the industry really came back, though. There are now more than 740 wineries in Washington, most of them in the eastern part, with total production second only to California. There are currently 12 legally established AVAs in the state.\r\n\r\nWe should probably look at the Columbia Valley AVA. It was declared in 1984 and covers more than one-third of the state. (Really, it even crosses over into Oregon!) Mainly, though, because our wine this week is made here. There are several other AVAs located within this larger one. Many of the vineyards here are situated on semi-arid plateaus at altitudes of 1,000 to 2,000  feet above sea level. The climate is continental, but there are a range of microclimates also. There are an average of more than 300 cloudless days each year and an average of over 15 inches of rain each year.\r\n\r\nMoving on, our grape variety for this week is Syrah. We must remember that this grape is also known, in some parts of the wine world, as Shiraz. Wines made from this grape are basically labeled as “Syrah” when the are more French and European style, and “Shiraz” when they are the New World, more Australian style. The history of Syrah has been debated for a long time. But, DNA tests prove it is the offspring of Dureza (Dad) and Mondeuse blanche (Mom). Neither Dad nor Mom ever did as much as their much better known son. (Please note, I can only guess that a red grape is a son.) Nor did they manage to travel far from home or survive and succeed like Syrah. In 2004, due in part to the explosion of Australian red wines (at a huge variety of price levels and quality levels), Syrah was the fourth most planted variety in the world. Personally, I used to like the stories about Syrah originating in Syracuse, Italy, or in a town in Iran (formerly Persia) named Shiraz. But, nevermore. No factual data to support those fairy tales.\r\n\r\nSyrah grapes usually make dry red wines. In fact, these wines generally fall into four categories:\r\n\r\n• First, varietal wines, like Hermitage from the northern Rhône Valley in France, or Australian Shiraz.\r\n\r\n• Second, Syrah can be blended with a small amount of Viognier, like in Côte Rotie in the northern Rhône.\r\n\r\n• Third, it is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, like in Australia, and then it is labeled Shiraz-Cab.\r\n\r\n• And, fourth, Syrah can be used as one of several varieties in a blend such as with Grenache and Mourvedre, and others, to make Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines in the southern Rhône and also in Australia. (Ever here of a “GSM” wine from down under? It stands for Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre varieties of grape.)\r\n\r\nSyrah wines are often full-bodied with powerful flavors. Depending on the soil and climate they are grown in, and specific wine making techniques, aromas in these wines can range from violets to dark berries, chocolate, espresso and black pepper. There is not one or two aromas, or flavors for that matter, that show up in all Syrah wines, but many get blackberry and black pepper. Underneath the primary aromas and flavors, there are earthy and savory notes that include leather, truffles and, sometimes, smoked bacon or other meats. It is one of my all-time favorite varieties because of these layers and unique aromas and flavors. Evermore!\r\n\r\nFinally, the winery we are highlighting this week is The Owen Roe Winery in Walla Walla, Washington, and their value label Corvidae. The Lenore Syrah is from this value label, made with fruit from the Columbia Valley AVA. On this wine’s label, part of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem “The Raven” is quoted: “For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore, nameless here forevermore.”\r\n\r\n<b>The Lenore Syrah</b> is made from 95 percent Syrah and 5 percent Grenache. This wine is spicy with tremendous black fruit flavors in a deep purple pool of color. The texture is rich and smooth, and moderately full. It is good when you first pour it and good when you sip your way through the bottle. This is a wine made for everyday enjoying and pairs well with hearty food such as burgers, ribs and stews.\r\n\r\nWhere does the name “Corvidae” come from? It is the name of the family of birds that includes crows and ravens. It seems that not only do crows and ravens have a long history in mythology and poems, but a lot of crows tend to circle over the Owen Roe Winery. Hmmm ... Quoth the raven, nevermore? No. One look at this bottle and, of course, we have to like the wine. Evermore. For $14.99. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Quoth the raven ‘Nevermore’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quoth-the-raven-nevermore', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:11:05', '2014-01-16 14:11:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14670, 4, '2014-01-16 09:12:51', '2014-01-16 14:12:51', 'It was envisioned as Beaufort’s social affair of the season. The inaugural Valentine Ball was going to be an elegant black tie soiree unlike any other charity function in the community.\r\n\r\n“We were trying to think of a big event that would be different from other Beaufort fundraisers,” said Weezie Gibson, who was serving on the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation board of trustees when the concept for the gala was conceived 25 years ago. “People were just winding down from months spent helping victims of Hurricane Hugo. The ball would be a great way to lift their spirits.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14671\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/chairwomen_meet.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14671\" alt=\"Co-chairpersons Melissa Bliley and Weezie Gibson meet to plan the Beaufort Memorial Foundation Valentine Ball.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/chairwomen_meet-300x221.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" /></a> Co-chairpersons Melissa Bliley and Weezie Gibson meet to plan the Beaufort Memorial Foundation Valentine Ball.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo spark even more interest, organizers came up with the idea of having private dinner parties all over town where small groups of friends could meet up before going to the main event.\r\n\r\nThe plan worked like a charm.\r\n\r\n“So many people bought tickets, we didn’t have enough dinner parties to accommodate everyone,” said Gibson, who co-chaired the 1990 Valentine Ball with her husband Jim. “We had to find a party for 30 people.”\r\n\r\nWith little time left to recruit volunteer hosts, the Gibsons decided to host a party themselves at the Beaufort Yacht &amp; Sailing Club.\r\n\r\n“It was a men’s club, so it was a very casual setting,” Gibson recalled. “To spruce things up, we brought in linens and all our good china and silver. We used camellias to decorate the tables and candles to create ambiance.”\r\n\r\nYacht club chef Larry Taylor prepared a delicious dinner of prime rib and roasted potatoes. Around 9 p.m., the group joined the other guests at the Officers’ Club on Parris Island for the gala.\r\n\r\n“It turned out to be a huge success,” Gibson said. “We had hoped to raise $10,000 for the hospital, but ended up generating $30,000. That was a lot of money back then.”\r\n\r\nOn the 25th year of the Valentine Ball, Gibson and her husband have stepped up to once again co-chair what has become one of Beaufort’s most anticipated parties. They will share the top post with dentist Dr. Aaron Bliley and his wife, Melissa.\r\n\r\nThe Feb. 8 black tie gala will be held at the new Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center on Ribaut Road across from the hospital.\r\n\r\nApproximately 600 people are expected to attend the 2014 ball. Everyone who buys a ticket by Friday, Jan. 17 will receive an invitation to one of the 50 privately hosted dinner parties taking place throughout Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“The dinner parties are the key to the ball’s success,” Gibson said. “It’s fun going to a home where you’ve never been, meeting new people and enjoying a nice meal.”\r\n\r\nAfter the intimate dinners, guests will make their way to the ball venue for dancing, dessert and a silent auction. Among the many unique items up for bid is a dinner for eight at the South Carolina Yacht Club’s wine cellar. Guests will be transported to the Hilton Head Island club by boat for a five-course meal that will include perfectly paired wines with each course.\r\n\r\nProceeds from this year’s ball will be used to expand the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit from eight to 12 beds. To date, the fundraiser has generated nearly $4 million for upgrades to Beaufort Memorial’s facilities, technology and services.\r\n\r\nTickets to the Valentine Ball start at $150 per person and include several levels of tickets and sponsorships. Reservations should be made by Jan. 17 in order to attend one of the dinner parties. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.valentineball.org or call 843-522-5774.\r\n<div></div>', 'Valentine Ball: A tradition continues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'valentine-ball-a-tradition-continues', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:12:51', '2014-01-16 14:12:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14670', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14673, 4, '2014-01-16 09:14:16', '2014-01-16 14:14:16', 'Approximately 70 on-street parking spaces will be organized on three streets at Beaufort’s much-used Basil Green Park through an agreement among the city, Beaufort County and the state Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\nThe parking improvements are part of Beaufort’s Civic Master Plan and have been needed for years. On a typical night of soccer or baseball, parked cars and trucks jam the narrow greenways surrounding the athletic fields, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n\r\n“This is going to make a huge difference not only to the people who visit and use the Basil Green Park, but also to all those people who live along the roads near the park,” Dadson said. “On a busy sports night, some residents couldn’t even pull out of their driveway because of all the cars parked every which way.”\r\n\r\nIn a Joint Use Agreement adopted by both city and county leaders, they agree to use S.C. Park and Recreation Development (PARD) grant funds for approximately 70 on-street parking spots around Basil Green. This includes about 38 parallel spaces on Rodgers and Lafayette streets and 33 angled spaces on Nairne.\r\n\r\nThe city and county will each contribute $21,772 to the project in a combination of grant money and local match money. Beaufort leaders have worked with the S.C. Department of Transportation in the design of the on-street parking and use of the right of way.\r\n\r\n“The County Parks and Leisure Services team really stepped up to make this a true partnership, recognizing the importance of the Basil Green complex to county recreation and the issue we face with parking,” Dadson said.\r\n\r\nThe local legislative delegation, led by S.C. Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort), approved the project and its use of grant funds.\r\n\r\nAlmost two years ago, Beaufort Planning Director Libby Anderson presented a plan to formalize and add parking at Basil Green to bring the number of spaces to 244. She noted in the February 2012 meeting with the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission that parking at the complex was haphazard and created inconveniences for all involved.\r\n\r\n“Obviously this is something we’ve been working on for a long time,” she said today. “Now that we have all the necessary parties in agreement, and we have a way to pay for it, we’ll get it moving as quickly as we can.”\r\n\r\nRedevelopment Commission Chairman Jon Verity said the park is an important hub of activity in the center of Beaufort. Located downtown near the Beaufort National Cemetery, Basil Green Park is among the most-used recreational sites in Beaufort and Port Royal.\r\n\r\n“I’m glad we are going to get this done and taken care of,” Verity said. “It’s so important to the people who live here, and to the people who may someday live here, that we maintain and improve our recreational facilities. Certainly part of that is providing adequate parking.”', 'City, county use grant funding to improve parking at Basil Green', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-county-use-grant-funding-to-improve-parking-at-basil-green', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:14:16', '2014-01-16 14:14:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14675, 4, '2014-01-16 09:15:55', '2014-01-16 14:15:55', 'With the renovations of the new Beaufort County Coroner’s office complete, the staff officially moved into the building Friday, January 10.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14676\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/coroners-office-new-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14676\" alt=\"The new County Coroner’s office is located on Old Shell Road in Port Royal.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/coroners-office-new-2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The new County Coroner’s office is located on Old Shell Road in Port Royal.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe eight-month process transformed the former Disabilities and Special Needs Building on Old Shell Road in Port Royal into a 6,300-square-foot building that now houses the coroner’s office, morgue and offices for Victim and Juvenile Services. This is the first time the Beaufort County Coroner has ever had its own building and morgue, which will enable Coroner Ed Allen to offer more family services and perform required administrative functions in a central location.\r\n\r\n“The new building allows me and my deputy coroners to provide a more private area to speak with grieving families as well as more space to efficiently keep records,” said Allen.\r\n\r\nThe project, which cost $850,000, came from bond sales.\r\n<div></div>', 'New Beaufort County Coroner’s Office complete', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-beaufort-county-coroners-office-complete', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:15:55', '2014-01-16 14:15:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14678, 4, '2014-01-16 09:19:08', '2014-01-16 14:19:08', '<b>MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ANNUAL PARADE</b>\r\n\r\nThe annual parade, sponsored by the Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance, will take place Monday, January 20, at 10 a.m. and will follow the traditional parade route through downtown. For more information, contact Carrie Allen at 843-846-8050.\r\n\r\n<b>EVENTS AT PENN CENTER</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14679\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"224\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Going-To-Town-by-Diane-Britton-Dunham.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14679\" alt=\"Going To Town by Diane Britton Dunham.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Going-To-Town-by-Diane-Britton-Dunham-224x300.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a> Going To Town by Diane Britton Dunham.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>• Penn Center Community Sing:</b> Join in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Spirituals as they were traditionally intoned in the Sea Islands. There will be a special re-enactment of the “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Edward Johnson at this free event Sunday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frissell Community House, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, S.C. Contact Penn Center at 843-838-2432.\r\n\r\n<b>• On Exhibit at Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum: Gullah Visions: </b>This exhibition features artists Arianne King-Comer, Charles Desaussure, Diane Britton Dunham, Bruce Ingram, Leonard Jones, Francina Smalls-Joyner, Min. Johnnie Simmons, Brenda Singleton, Geraldine Smith, Saundra Renee Smith, Jery Bennett-Taylor, Irene Tison and Gwen Williams. Exhibit will run through January 25. The York W. Bailey Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nContact the museum at 838-8550.\r\n\r\n<b>• Created Equal Film and Discussion Series:  “The Drum Major”: </b>This short docudrama about the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an official selection of the Amnesty International Human Rights\r\n\r\nFilm Festival in 2010 and was written, directed and produced by Michael Mack. It will be shown Wednesday, January 22, from noon to 3 p.m. at Penn Center’s Frissell Community\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14680\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-Baptism-by-Gwen-Williams.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14680\" alt=\"The Baptism by Gwen Williams\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-Baptism-by-Gwen-Williams-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> The Baptism by Gwen Williams[/caption]\r\n\r\nHouse.\r\n\r\n<b>• Created Equal Film &amp; Discussion Series “Freedom Riders”: </b>PBS American Experience documentary on civil rights activists who challenged segregation, simply by traveling on buses and trains in 1961. See it Wednesday, January 29, at 1 p.m. at Penn Center’s Frissell Community House.\r\n\r\n<strong>CLOSINGS FOR THE MLK HOLIDAY</strong>\r\n\r\n• All Beaufort County offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.\r\n\r\n• The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed Monday, January 20 for the state holiday. For more information about hours, visit www.scdmvonline.com.\r\n\r\n• Most schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, as well as many area daycare facilities.', 'In Honor of MLK Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-honor-of-mlk-day', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:19:08', '2014-01-16 14:19:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14682, 4, '2014-01-16 09:21:31', '2014-01-16 14:21:31', '[caption id=\"attachment_14683\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-10.42.06.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14683\" alt=\"The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week was The Collectors Antique Mall, 102 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Owner Jane Tarrance was presented with breakfast from Sonic.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-10.42.06-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week was The Collectors Antique Mall, 102 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Owner Jane Tarrance was presented with breakfast from Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Upcoming events: Coffee with Colleagues</b>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 17, 8 to 9 a.m. Hosted by The Stillness Gym located at 1105 Middleton Street, Beaufort. Free networking opportunity for chamber members. Bring your business cards!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-7', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:21:31', '2014-01-16 14:21:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14685, 4, '2014-01-16 09:25:03', '2014-01-16 14:25:03', 'The chamber’s Business After Hours was held last Thursday, Jan. 9 at Kazoobie Kazoos &amp; New South Shirts. The event attracted a record-breaking crowd. Here are some pics for you from Captured Moments Photography:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14686\" alt=\"business after hours1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours1-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14687\" alt=\"business after hours4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours4-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14688\" alt=\"business after hours2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14689\" alt=\"business after hours7\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours7-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14690\" alt=\"business after hours8\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours8-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'Chamber Business After Hours', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-business-after-hours', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:25:03', '2014-01-16 14:25:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14685', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14692, 4, '2014-01-16 09:34:28', '2014-01-16 14:34:28', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen Virginia native Leigh Ann Pingree was growing up, she had no idea that being the oldest of nine children would be the perfect training for her present occupation as founder and chef of The Kitchen, a take-out dinner place for families.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14693\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1743.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14693\" alt=\"Leigh Ann Pingree, right, and her sister Michelle Clark at The Kitchen.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1743-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Leigh Ann Pingree, right, and her sister Michelle Clark at The Kitchen.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSays Leigh Ann, “My father, Col. Andrew Bauer,  was in the Marine Corps and away from home a lot. Our mother, Claire Bauer,  was a stay-at-home mom and raised nine children mostly on her own. We grew up with family dinners every night and I learned to cook with my mother — and also learned to cook for large groups because of our large family gatherings.”\r\n\r\nAt The Kitchen, which is located in Newpoint off Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island where Berry Island once operated, Leigh Ann and her younger sister Michelle Clark provide family-style dinners for take out. They email a different menu each week with different entree options such as chicken parmesan, lasagna, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, shrimp and grits, chicken piccata, herb encrusted pork loin with roasted onions and coconut rice. Each entree comes in two sizes — small, which typically feeds two to three people, and large, which typically feeds four to five people. They also usually offer a soup and a salad.  The meals are available for pickup on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2 and 5 p.m. They also do special orders and catering.\r\n\r\nLeigh Ann moved with her large family to Beaufort in 1982 as a young teenager and met her future husband, Richard Pingree, five years later.\r\n\r\n“Richard and I have known each other for 25 years — we were friends for 10 years before we began dating,” Leigh Ann said. “We have been married for 13 years and have three wonderful children — Ansleigh, 11, Ledare, 9, and Sumner, 6 — all whom attend Beaufort Academy.” Her husband, Richard, is a well-respected developer and contractor and owner of Coastal Home Construction.\r\n\r\nLeigh Ann said she loves working with her sister Michelle Clark, who is number seven out of the nine siblings.\r\n\r\n“I asked her to join me in this new venture because we are very close and do everything together, I truly value her contribution — she is a huge asset and I could not do it without her!”\r\n\r\nMichelle is married to Pete Clark, who works for The Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. They have three children — Andrew, 28, Brittany, 25, and Erin, 23 — who make their parents proud.\r\n\r\nWhen Leigh Ann first moved to Beaufort as a teen after living in cities New Orleans and San Diego, it took some getting used to small town life.\r\n\r\n“When we first moved here, I couldn’t wait to move to a big city. After high school, I left Beaufort and moved to Columbia to attend USC. Then I couldn’t wait to get back to Beaufort. I guess I didn’t last long in the big city,” said Leigh Ann with a laugh.\r\n\r\nShe loves the beauty of the area and the great people here, and thinks it’s a perfect place to raise children. In fact, raising children led to her opening The Kitchen.\r\n\r\nLeigh Ann explains, “When I was thinking about going back to work, now that my three children are in school full time, I was trying to decide what I wanted to do — what did I enjoy doing? I love cooking and thought I could provide busy families a home-cooked dinner option instead of the typical restaurant take-out.”\r\n\r\nShe adds, “I knew going back to work would leave me with the dilemma that many other busy parents face: How to somehow fit preparing dinner into a busy (crazy) schedule. So I thought I could try to give them a healthy, good tasting option and an alternative to fast food or take-out.”\r\n\r\nShe opened The Kitchen in April 2013, and it’s been a hit since day one.\r\n\r\nAs far as outside interests, Leigh Ann says she grew up on a tennis court and loves the sport — the whole family plays. But these days, with the success of The Kitchen, which has gotten rave reviews from busy moms and dads, she has had less time for the game. It doesn’t bother her though because she is doing what she loves.\r\n\r\nSays Leigh Ann, “I love to cook and I love to feed people and, ultimately, I think that love is carried out through my food.”\r\n\r\nAs for the future of her business, Leigh Ann said, “Right now we just try to offer great ‘comfort dinners’ for take out, but eventually may offer lunch items as well. We might offer either more dinner items or more variety in sizes, maybe individual sizes, it just depends on what people want.” She adds, “We also like to do healthy juices. We offer a basic juice of kale, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, celery, ginger, green apple and lemon — sometimes beets if we have them — and I would love to see more people stop in for that. It’s so good for you!”', 'Leigh Ann Pingree, owner of ‘The Kitchen’ cooks with love', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'leigh-ann-pingree-owner-of-the-kitchen-cooks-with-love', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:34:28', '2014-01-16 14:34:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14692', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14695, 4, '2014-01-16 09:47:59', '2014-01-16 14:47:59', 'Making a difference in our community is what The Lending Room is all about.  As an all-volunteer organization dedicated to accepting and distributing gently used medical equipment, the mission is simple.  Anyone in need of rehabilitative equipment for long or short-term needs can call and receive it regardless of income or insurance.\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room has long roots in Beaufort, first established in 1961 as a way to obtain equipment easily since there was only one drug store, Luther’s, in town and insurance delays were often prohibitive of immediate rehab equipment needs.\r\n\r\nAs it celebrates a new nonprofit status, The Lending Room has many to thank for support. First and foremost, Natalie Haskell for her vision in 1961 and Becky Trask for her loving devotion for 40 years. Although the organization is all volunteer, there have been countless behind the scenes individuals along the way who have played a vital part of it becoming a nonprofit and the growth that has taken place in the past years.\r\n\r\nWilliam Harvey and Eugene Parrs of Harvey and Battey Law Firm were instrumental in helping to secure the nonprofit status. Without them, The Lending Room would be unable to apply for funding to continue the mission of reaching out to the community.\r\n\r\nDick Stewart’s support in providing storage space for The Lending Room is crucial for the volume of equipment received.\r\n\r\nThe Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina and Beaufort County Human Services Alliance offered financial support so operational expenses can be met and The Lending Room can continue to build awareness in the community by establishing a website, printing fees and other PR related costs.\r\n\r\nSteve Curless, president of HELP of Beaufort has partnered with The Lending Room by allowing our volunteers to “set up shop” during HELP hours since The Lending Room does not have a store front. People in need of equipment can stop in to pick it up at the HELP location at 1910 Baggett Street.\r\n\r\nLikewise, Rose Ewing from Helena House in Port Royal allows individuals to stop in and pick up or drop off equipment at the facility with prior notice.\r\n\r\nIt’s humbling to realize how many individuals and organizations have been so generous of their time, talents and financial commitment to help encourage the continued growth of such a valuable service.\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room has many dedicated volunteers willing to give of their time to “man a shift,” fix equipment or do pick up and deliveries of larger items, but there is still a need for more. Area churches help to publicize our mission and continued need for volunteers as well as other agencies and civic organizations.\r\n\r\nWe wish thank the many individuals who have donated equipment as well. Without their generosity we would be unable to meet the needs of others. Even Beaufort County convenience center employees keep their eyes out for people disposing of equipment and rescue it for The Lending Room. It is the goal of The Lending Room that the more others hear of these services for those in need of medical equipment, the more donations will be received and the more people can be assisted.\r\n\r\nFor more information or for equipment inquiries, call 843-524-2554 or e-mail at lendingroom@yahoo.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'The Lending Room makes a difference', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-lending-room-makes-a-difference', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:47:59', '2014-01-16 14:47:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14695', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14697, 4, '2014-01-16 09:48:52', '2014-01-16 14:48:52', '<b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Washington’s big spenders are joined by Beaufort County Council and the county administrator. Not satisfied with the monumental property tax increases voted in 2013, they are hunting new ways to tax and spend.</span></b>\r\n\r\nCounty Administrator Gary Kubic requested council to identify new spending so to ask voters for a sales tax increase to follow the five-year one just completed for roads. That project was overspent by $52 million early last year and is far from finished. A December 9 Freedom of Information request for an update on the road spending is  slow coming. By comparison, the school district has up-to-date construction spending reported on its website.\r\n\r\nCounty Council is considering increasing general fund reserves from 25 percent of expenditures to nearly 42 percent for disasters. However, Kubic states it could be dipped into for providing incentives to bring business here. Disaster? Sounds like a slush fund.\r\n\r\nStu Rodman, chairman of the County Council Finance Committee, stated the school district  needed only a 10 percent reserve. Councilman Jerry Stewart claims  the county has more risk in a disaster because of roads. The state and towns are responsible for most of the roads. The schools have nearly 40 buildings plus entrance roads and other facilities — arguably more exposure than county.\r\n\r\nThe financial expert used by the county and school district has often stated  that reserves should be at least 15 percent to maintain the current excellent bond ratings. So why 42 percent? Additional funds would come from taxes or spending reductions — like library hours. The current 25 percent sounds reasonable.\r\n\r\n<b>Jim Bequette, Lady’s Island</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Letter to the Editor: Questioning County Council increasing fund reserves', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-questioning-county-council-increasing-fund-reserves', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:48:52', '2014-01-16 14:48:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14697', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14699, 4, '2014-01-16 09:49:39', '2014-01-16 14:49:39', '<b>JANUARY</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Sonny Bishop, Local History Book Talk:</b> St. Helena Island resident Sonny Bishop tells all about his recent book, “A Place Called Home, about Beaufort and St. Helena Island, South Carolina” in this program sponsored by the Beaufort District Collection. Ages 12 to adult. Tuesday, January 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Contact 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Technology Club: Using Facebook to Connect:</b> Join us in a discussion on how using Facebook has helped to connect with family and friends. Learn tips and tricks from your fellow adult peers. This is NOT A CLASS, just an informal discussion. Open to adults ages 18+, no registration required. No basic computer skills required, just come with lots of ideas and an open mind. Tuesday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Windows Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC. Contact 843-255-6547 or mflorencio@bcgov.net or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Open Lab: 3D Animation:</b> Have you always wanted to learn 3D Modeling and Animation? Join us for an informal demonstration on creating characters that move on a timeline. Limit of four students, first come first serve. Open to ages 8 and up. Tuesday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Mac Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC. Contact 843-255-6547 or mflorencio@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Fancy Nancy/American Girl Tea Party:</b> It’s high tea time at the Lobeco Library. Join us for tea, cookies, games and more. This program is suitable for children ages 4-12. Call 255-6479 to register or stop by the Lobeco Library. Thursday, January 23 at 4 p.m. at Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC. Contact 843-255-6479 or tracyeb@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Mystery Madness:</b> Find the clues to solve the library’s monthly mystery. This program is suitable for ages 8-12. Stop by the Lobeco Library or call 255-6479 to register. Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at the Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC. Contact 843-255-6479, tracyeb@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Inspirational Book Club:</b> Every month the group will discuss a different inspirational book, as selected by members. This program is intended for adult readers. Saturday, January 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. Contact 843-255-6487 or acox@bcgov.net for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>• Poison Pen Mystery Book Club:</b> Enjoy a discussion of mysteries new and old over coffee and treats. January’s book is “Murder Must Advertise” by Dorothy L. Sayers. When an ad man dies after an apparent accident, Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover as an advertising copywriter and discovers a suspicious set of clues that involve cocaine dealing, blackmail and wanton women.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free.\r\n\r\n<b>• Read, Relax and Stay Warm: Adult Winter Reading Program:</b> The Adult Winter Reading is an opportunity for adults to read books and win prizes during the dreary winter months. Earn prizes for reading anything you want. This will be held during the months of January and February at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Everyone is welcome; register at the Reference Desk. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net for questions.\r\n\r\n<b>• Reserve a Librarian:</b> Request a one on one appointment with a librarian for assistance with any of the services we offer. Example: computer assistance, ebooks, using our online catalog to place books on hold, etc. Call and reserve a day and time that is convenient for you. Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Free! Everyone is welcome. Please register at the Reference Desk. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net for questions.\r\n\r\n<b>FEBRUARY</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Saturday Movie:</b> Relax with a movie at the library. Free popcorn provided. Movie is intended for adults. Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact 843-255-6487 or acox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• 30 Going On 13:</b> You’re never too old to enjoy a fab teen read. Adults, revisit your teen years one novel at a time. February’s book is “Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass” by Meg Medina. When Piedad “Piddy” Sanchez hears that Yaqui Delgado is going to crush her, she has no idea why she has become a target of one of the roughest girls in her new Queens school. But as the bullying escalates from threats to physical attacks, Piddy finds herself living in constant fear. This program is intended for adult readers. Wednesday, February 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact 843-255-6487 or acox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• Find Your Roots with Grace:</b> Beaufort District Collection Manager Grace Cordial shows you how to get your African-American family research started at the library with the Ancestry Library Edition database and other genealogical resources in this program in honor of Black History Month. Ages 12–adults. Thursday, February 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free.\r\n\r\nContact 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• First Fridays Crafting Hour:</b> Bring your current craft project and enjoy the company of other crafters. Library will provide basic supplies. Everyone is welcome. Friday, February 7, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact 843-255-6487, acox@bcgov.net.', 'Library events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'library-events-2', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:49:39', '2014-01-16 14:49:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14699', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14701, 4, '2014-01-16 09:50:12', '2014-01-16 14:50:12', 'Confederate and Federal forces will clash once again when the Battle of Pocotaligo Civil War Reenactment returns to Frampton Plantation on January 25-26. Taking place on the actual 1862 battle site in Point South, this second annual living history event is hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Colonel Charles Jones Colcock Camp #2100, the South Carolina Palmetto Battalion and the Lowcountry &amp; Resort Islands Tourism Commission.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the afternoon battles, visitors are welcome to explore a Civil War encampment complete with Sutler Row and period demonstrations, as well as tour a life-size replica of the CSS H.L. Hunley, the first submarine in history to successfully sink an enemy warship.\r\n\r\nOn October 21, 1862, a Union Force of 4,200 men under the command of General John M. Brannan sailed up the Broad River from Hilton Head Island and Beaufort and then marched on the village of Pocotaligo. Warned by Confederate pickets of this attempt to destroy the Charleston to Savannah Railroad and hinder a major supply line, Colonel W.S. Walker of Georgia telegraphed General Beauregard in Charleston. “I am holding &amp; intend to hold my position at Old Pocotaligo,” read his urgent telegram. “Hurry up the reinforcements for Gods sake.”\r\n\r\nThanks in large part to a series of earthwork trenches General Robert E. Lee had ordered dug throughout the Lowcountry, a Confederate force of fewer than 450 men, including eight Confederate artillery pieces, two cavalry companies, three companies of the 11th South Carolina Volunteers and the First South Carolina Sharpshooters, managed to stall the Federal advance.\r\n\r\nGates open at 9 a.m. with battle reenactments at 2 p.m. Daily tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children; and free for ages 8 and under. Admission into the Frampton Plantation House/Visitor Center &amp; Gift Shop and the Hunley Traveling Exhibit are free. For additional information on the Battle of Pocotaligo, visit www.battleofpocotaligo.com. To learn more about Frampton Plantation and the Lowcountry &amp; Resort Islands Tourism Commission, call 843-717-3090 or visit www.southcarolinalowcountry.com.', 'Frampton Plantation has Civil War reenactment', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'frampton-plantation-has-civil-war-reenactment', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:50:12', '2014-01-16 14:50:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14701', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14703, 4, '2014-01-16 09:51:29', '2014-01-16 14:51:29', '[caption id=\"attachment_14704\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Sea-Island-Quilters-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14704\" alt=\"Pictured, from left, are the new officers for the Sea Island Quilters: President Diana DeWitt, Vice President Debi Bacon, Treasurer Wendy Pepe and Secretary Marie Kositzka. The quilters will meet Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. For details, contact Veronica Miller at 838-4575.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Sea-Island-Quilters-1-16-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Pictured, from left, are the new officers for the Sea Island Quilters: President Diana DeWitt, Vice President Debi Bacon, Treasurer Wendy Pepe and Secretary Marie Kositzka. The quilters will meet Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. For details, contact Veronica Miller at 838-4575.[/caption]', 'Quilting club elects officers ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quilting-club-elects-officers', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:51:29', '2014-01-16 14:51:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14703', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14706, 4, '2014-01-16 09:52:00', '2014-01-16 14:52:00', '<b>ARTworks Open House:</b> ARTworks will host an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, to celebrate the new year and new creative pursuits, and to meet the new Managing Director of ARTworks, Laura Maxey. Ms. Maxey holds an MFA from New York University, has lived in the Lowcountry since 1998, and brings with her experience in nonprofit arts organizations, contract administration, local government, and grant writing. This event will be surrounded by a gallery show from the Photography Club of Beaufort located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, 29902. For more information, visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>Fat Tuesday at Fat Patties:</b> The Beaufort Art Association announces its Fat Tuesday at Fat Patties fundraiser. Each Tuesday this local restaurant sponsors a “Community Give Back” program. Ten percent of the sales that evening are donated to a local charity, school or nonprofit. On Tuesday, January 21, the proceeds will be donated to the Beaufort Art Association. The funds will help with the group’s 2014 project to bring art to children and afterschool programs held at Thumbs Up will be the main focus this coming year.\r\n\r\n<b>Writers in the Round: Stories we tell and songs we made up:</b> On Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks, expect a delightful evening and bring along someone to share a good laugh. Carroll Brown, Big Frank Waddell and Michael Reno Harrell are accomplished writers, born and raised in the Carolinas, from the North Carolina Mountains to the South Carolina Lowcountry. They each tell engaging real-life stories, in rhyme and song and in knee-slapping prose. Some are humorous, and some will tug at your own memories. This gifted trio has performed around the country and across the world, together and separately, in festivals and concert venues, churches, pubs and house concerts. Come enjoy an evening of original music and knee-slappin’ Carolina story-telling. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>An evening with Cassandra King:</b> Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry presents a special evening with New York Times best-selling author Cassandra King. She will make a special appearance on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Chart House, 2 Hudson Road on Hilton Head Island from 4 to 6 p.m. King will talk about her latest book, “Moonrise” and share her insights about her inspiration, craft and more. Tickets are $60 per person and include hors d’ oeuvres and a signed copy of “Moonrise.” A cash bar will be available Seating is limited and all proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. To RSVP, call 843-815-6616 or email Dodi at daeschenbach1@lowcountryliteracy.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Vega String Quartet performs at Fripp:</b> After their Lincoln Center debut in 2001, The New York Times raved about the Vega String Quartet’s “playing that had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along ... the musicians took real risks in their music making.” And The Los Angles Times praised its “triumphant L.A. debut”. They tour throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and have recently performed in Brussels, Paris, Cologne, Mexico City, New York, Tokyo, and Vancouver. They have been quartet-in-residence at the Van Cliburn Institute and on the artist roster of Carnegie Hall’s New York City Neighborhood Concert series. The quartet will perform Sunday, January 26 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 for students. All attendees receive an entry pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join the artists at a catered event following the performance. For more information, call 843-838-6655 or visit www.islc.net/friendsofmusic.\r\n\r\n<b>Auditions being held for ‘A Piece of My Heart’:</b> Open auditions will be held on February 4 and 5 for the award-winning “A Piece of My Heart,” a powerful, true drama that follows six women before, during, and after they serve in Vietnam. Roles are available for at least six women and one man. Director Gail Westerfield may expand the cast. No experience is necessary, and actors in their 20s to 60s are encouraged to audition. Particularly needed are an African American woman, an Asian or Amer-Asian woman, and a woman who can sing and play guitar. Auditions will begin at 7 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to fill out audition sheets and read through a side. Bring a non-returnable current photo or headshot and a theatrical resume, if you have one. For more information on the play or auditions, contact Gail Westerfield at e.gail.w@gmail.com.', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-56', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:52:00', '2014-01-16 14:52:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14708, 4, '2014-01-16 09:52:45', '2014-01-16 14:52:45', '<b>Clay &amp; Ink Workshops at ARTworks:</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Polymer Clay &amp; Jewelry Making</b> with Natasha Lawrence: Saturday, January 25, from noon to 2:30 p.m., $45 pre-paid. Express your creativity with polymer clay and design a one-of-a-kind necklace and pendant. Projects will be baked, varnished and ready to wear. Children ages 6-12: $25 with adult.\r\n\r\n<b>• Learn Calligraphy for Valentine’s Day:</b> Beautiful Writing with Natasha Lawrence: Saturday, February 1, from noon to 2:30 p.m.; $45 pre-paid. Impress friends and family with this Valentine’s Day themed workshop in the art of beautiful writing in colors and a variety of lettering styles. For ages 12 and up. For details, visit www.southcarolinacalligraphy.com or www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>Afterschool at ARTworks:</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Watercolor, Drawing, Pen &amp; Ink with Jean Norton-Torjussen.</b> Starts Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10-16. Watercolor painting is combined with drawing fun. The class features watercolor brush techniques with pen and ink embellishment. The class will also become familiar with how to use and mix primary colors, the laws of perspective and overall good design while learning how to apply those tenets to exciting watercolor creations. Tuition: $55; supplies: $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Painting Spectacular with Deanna Bowdish.</b> Starts Tuesday, January 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-10. This class will explore the vast and varied tools and materials that can be used to create a painting, we don’t always have to use a brush. We will experiment with traditional and non-traditional techniques and tools. This class will celebrate the imagination, so that’s the only tool you’ll need. We may get messy, so make sure you don’t wear your Sunday best.\r\n\r\n<b>• Framing with Hank with Hank Herring:</b> Starts Thursday, Jan. 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10-16. During this class, students learn to measure, decorate and fit mats to frames. Students need: two 5x8 favorite photos or cards, a portrait or vertical perspective and a landscape or horizontal layout. Tuition is $55 and supplies are $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Printmaking and collage with Celia Pray. </b>Starts Thursday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., ages 6-10. Students will make their own paper and paste paper to use in their collage. Students will create an accordion book demonstrating their new learned skills. Tuition $55; Supplies $10. These four classes will be held at ARTworks located at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.', 'Arts classes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-classes-3', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:52:45', '2014-01-16 14:52:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14708', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14710, 4, '2014-01-16 09:53:59', '2014-01-16 14:53:59', 'The film “The Great Beauty,” directed by Paolo Sorrentino will be shown at USCB Center For the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, on Monday, January 20 at 7 p.m. This Italian film with English subtitles is about journalist Jep Gambardella (played by Toni Servillo) who has been a fixture in Rome’s literary and social circles since the legendary success of his one and only novel. Armed with a roguish charm, he has seduced his way through the city’s lavish night life for decades, but when his 65th birthday coincides with a shock from the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties and cafes to find Rome in all its glory: A timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.', 'The Indie Film Corner: ‘The Great Beauty’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-the-great-beauty', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:53:59', '2014-01-16 14:53:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14710', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14712, 4, '2014-01-16 09:55:25', '2014-01-16 14:55:25', '“Some people call it ‘the sane version of Method acting,’ ” said instructor Gail Westerfield, who is preparing to teach a class in Meisner Technique at ARTworks. “The class will be an introduction to the fundamentals of Sanford Meisner’s work, a practice that trains actors to be fully ‘in the moment’ on stage. Through a series of exercises, both experienced and inexperienced actors will learn what Meisner called ‘living truthfully in imaginary circumstances.’ ”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/actors-on-the-floor-LN-EDE-15-12-39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14713\" alt=\"???????????????????????????????\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/actors-on-the-floor-LN-EDE-15-12-39-224x300.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a>Work in the eight-week class will focus on relaxation and preparation, as well as creating character and building relationship with a scene partner. No previous training is required.\r\n\r\nWesterfield has acted and directed for more than 30 years and trained intensively in Meisner Technique as an intern at Actors Express in Atlanta as well as extensively on her own since.\r\n\r\nA free showcase March 22 at ARTworks will provide an opportunity to see the students perform the monologues and scenes they have worked on in class.\r\n\r\nStudents must be age 16 or over. Classes will be Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm, January 22 – March 19.  ARTworks is at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Cost is $120. Payment plans are available, but $50 is required at the first class. Class size is limited. To register or ask questions, e-mail e.gail.w@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Class teaches Meisner Technique', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'class-teaches-meisner-technique', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:55:25', '2014-01-16 14:55:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14715, 4, '2014-01-16 09:56:39', '2014-01-16 14:56:39', 'Enjoy a musical journey of handmade wind instruments, and a few other surprise instruments too, constructed by Yannis Pantazis, a musician, composer and instrument artisan.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14716\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-One-Stone-at-ARTworksinbeaufort.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14716\" alt=\"Musician Yannis Pantazia will perform at ARTworks on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-One-Stone-at-ARTworksinbeaufort-300x179.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a> Musician Yannis Pantazia will perform at ARTworks on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHis harmony, melody and rhythm tell a story using a mythological narration to explain the development of primitive wind instruments, from the double-flute, to the tsabouna (Greek bagpipe).\r\n\r\nThe presentation includes “One Stone: A tower raising campaign” — a look at the renovation of Pantazis’ exhibition space and workshop in La Ponta, a 13th century Venetian tower of the Castle of Akrotiri on Santorini Island in Greece.\r\n\r\nThis presentation is also interactive — bells and handmade Cycladic Greek drums are put in the hands of the audience. The message is that music is a toy, this is why these musicians say “I PLAY music,” educating and uniting people through music and ancient Greek and folk instruments.\r\n\r\nThis experience is perfect for musicians, world travelers, historic preservationists and families. All are welcome on Sunday, January 26 at 3 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nTickets are $20 per person, $8 for children 12 and under; and $14 for groups of 10 or more. Visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787 for more information.', 'PanAulos: A Wind Through Time', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'panaulos-a-wind-through-time', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:56:39', '2014-01-16 14:56:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14718, 4, '2014-01-16 10:02:13', '2014-01-16 15:02:13', 'Despite the chilly temps last Wednesday, Jan. 8, close to 40 women attended the first Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14719\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2-e1389884298234.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14719\" alt=\"Some of the women who won door prizes at Island Girls Night Out.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2-e1389884298234-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Some of the women who won door prizes at Island Girls Night Out.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe event, sponsored by The Island News, was an opportunity for local women to meet, network and have fun. A big thanks to Irene Goodnight for organizing and being the MC at the event. And also much thanks to Bella Luna for opening up their restaurant and providing appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for all the guests.\r\n\r\nIrene gave out more than 15 door prizes. Here are some of the women and the items they won: Julie Cowles, Reiki session; Diane Valkenburg, evening bag; Cynthia Stewart, Lands End Tour; Martha Cooper-Hudson, item from The Clothes Line; Karen Burke, Avon products; Arlene Peck, Mary Kay products; Barbara Handbury, Organika Salon; Susan Dickson, Reiki session; Nancy Navarro,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14720\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-4-e1389884397867.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14720\" alt=\"More women who attended Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe and won door prizes.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-4-e1389884397867-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> More women who attended Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe and won door prizes.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n31 key chain; Ree Williams, Shelly Kohli artwork; Bonnie Dunbar, beautiful necklace from Reflections; Elizabeth Finger, bag by Shelly; Shelly Kohli, jewelry from Reflections; Mary Accardi, candle by “In the Park.” Thanks again to all the businesses that donated prizes.\r\n\r\nThe second Island Girls Night Out will be held next month.', 'First Island Girls Night Out a success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-island-girls-night-out-a-success', '', '', '2014-01-16 10:02:13', '2014-01-16 15:02:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14718', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14722, 4, '2014-01-16 10:03:37', '2014-01-16 15:03:37', '<b>By Martha Cooper-Hudson</b>\r\n\r\nAll of us are faced with impossible situations from time to time throughout our lives. But the incredible thing is that within the word “impossible” two other words can be found: “possible” and “I’m possible.”\r\n\r\nThe Bible states that “All things are possible for them that Believe.” So during the holiday season I took some well-deserved time off to mediate and seek guidance for what direction He wanted me to go in for 2014 in order for me to walk in my passion and purpose on this earth.  The dreams, the pictures, and the words He spoke to me would seem impossible through the natural eyes, but when you start to trust Him with all thy heart and lean not on your own understanding and in all ways acknowledge Him, he will direct your path.\r\n\r\nA wise man once said, “People with purpose are powerhouses with possibilities.”  We are each unique beings in every way. We all possess distinctive fingerprints, irises, and voice patterns, and we have an original combination of personality traits, feelings and thoughts. We all see life through the lens of our own unique experiences, beliefs and perspectives.\r\n\r\nWhen we embrace our individuality, our gifts and talents become energized. Our authentic self has permission to shine through. When we conform in order to fit in, be accepted, and avoid rejection, we shut down and give our power away. As we learn to practice self-acceptance and honor our differences, we feel safe to be our true self.\r\n\r\nWe all wish to be seen for who we actually are. In order for this to happen, we must first take the time to know, honor, accept and celebrate what makes us different from others. When someone recognizes and acknowledges our true essence, we feel seen and known on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nIf you don’t embrace your uniqueness, you can spend your entire life striving to conform and comparing yourselves to others. By celebrating what makes you different rather than wasting time trying to be like others, you will discover your unique and special gifts. This discovery will lead you to Living Your Truth. Therefore, I ask each of you to take the time to discover the masterpiece within you and embrace the differences so that you may live life on purpose as you inspire someone else.\r\n<div> <b>Ladies, join me and other awesome women at our monthly Classy &amp; Sassy Tasty Tuesday Women Night Out With a Purpose event, on Tuesday, January 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Old Bay Market Loft located at 917 Bay Street, Beaufort. We will have live entertainment by soultry singer Mahoganee, women-owned businesses that caters to the needs of women, great networking, amazing food, great door prizes, awesome music, and lots of empowerment, inspiration and motivation. We will have a filming crew visiting for this very special event so please come camera ready.  (Shhhh, don’t tell, we will have a surprise reveal.) Purchase tickets at www.Tastytuesday.Eventbrite.com or email to womenofgreatness@gmail.com.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>\r\n</div>', 'Discover and embrace your purpose in 2014', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'discover-and-embrace-your-purpose-in-2014', '', '', '2014-01-16 10:03:37', '2014-01-16 15:03:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14724, 4, '2014-01-16 11:15:45', '2014-01-16 16:15:45', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nWhat was once Carolina Wings in Port Royal has now been transformed into The Carolina Tavern. Local owners Larry and Stephanie Fries have been hard at work updating the restaurant, not only the decor but with new menu options, and the Lunch Bunch was excited to see all the changes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14725\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-21.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14725\" alt=\"Appetizer sampler: pretzel dippers and fried mushrooms.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-21-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Appetizer sampler: pretzel dippers and fried mushrooms.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe started with the appetizer sampler, which allows you to choose three appetizers, so we tried the Twisted Pretzel Dippers, Buffalo Chicken Dip and the fried mushrooms. The giant pretzel, served warm, was really good especially dipped in either the honey mustard or cheese sauce. Kim and I discovered that The Buffalo Chicken Dip — made with shredded chicken tossed in hot sauce, Bleu cheese and cream cheese — is completely addicting.\r\n\r\nFor an entree, Kim ordered the Corned Beef Brisket, which is slow cooked in house. I’ve had corned beef and I’ve had beef brisket, but never had them together and I found the flavor of the thin-sliced beef savory and unique.\r\n\r\nI tried one of the new flatbreads, the Club, and it was yummy. It’s hard to go wrong with a soft,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14740\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Flat-bread.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14740\" alt=\"Club flatbread with sweet potato tots.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Flat-bread-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Club flatbread with sweet potato tots.[/caption]\r\n\r\nyet crunchy, flatbread covered with fried turkey, baked ham, bacon, melted cheese, with lettuce, tomato. It comes with ranch dressing and a side of sweet potato tots, which were awesome. (Where were these when I was growing up?)\r\n\r\nIrene was intrigued by the Beer Can Chicken entree — a half chicken marinated in Guinness and slow-baked golden brown.\r\n\r\nElizabeth chose healthy options with a bowl of French Onion soup and a trip to the salad bar where she could build her own salad with the large variety of fresh veggies and fruit.\r\n\r\nGuest Lunch Buncher Kathleen ordered the classic hot wings and they were tasty. Larry said\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14741\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Wings2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14741\" alt=\"Hot wings.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Wings2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hot wings.[/caption]\r\n\r\nthey have added many new sauces for the popular wings.\r\n\r\nCarolina Tavern is a great place to bring the family or to watch sports. Now, the variety of new food — from sandwiches to burgers to ribs — makes it better than ever. The restaurant is located at 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Call 843-379-5959 for take out.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14742\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Salad.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14742\" alt=\"Salad from the salad bar at Carolina Tavern.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Salad-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Salad from the salad bar at Carolina Tavern.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Same owners and location but a new menu and makeover at The Carolina Tavern', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'same-owners-and-location-but-a-new-menu-and-makeover-at-the-carolina-tavern', '', '', '2014-01-16 11:15:45', '2014-01-16 16:15:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14724', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14727, 4, '2014-01-16 11:08:13', '2014-01-16 16:08:13', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting the front of holiday cards for the recycle program at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Cards for any occasion can be donated, but must be free of any writing on the inside of the front of the card. (They cannot collect Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards for this program.) St. Jude’s Ranch for Children recycles used greeting cards and creates new holiday and all-occasion greeting cards.  Recycled cards are\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14728\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Mossy-Oaks-Rebecca-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14728\" alt=\"Rebecca Scheper, a student in 4th grade at Mossy Oaks Elementary, scored a perfect score on the Fall WordMasters Challenge. The WordMasters Challenge is a national vocabulary competition based on completing analogies. Rebecca was the only 4th grader from the state of South Carolina to score a perfect score.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Mossy-Oaks-Rebecca-1-16-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Rebecca Scheper, a student in 4th grade at Mossy Oaks Elementary, scored a perfect score on the Fall WordMasters Challenge. The WordMasters Challenge is a national vocabulary competition based on completing analogies. Rebecca was the only 4th grader from the state of South Carolina to score a perfect score.[/caption]\r\n\r\nsold to support programs and services for abused, neglected and homeless children, young adults and families. Card fronts may be dropped off with Mrs. Grooms in the front office. Card fronts are accepted year round for any holiday/birthday.\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is also participating in Souper Bowl of Caring and will be collecting cans of any kind of soup. Donation boxes will be available in the front office. The cans collected will be donated to the Grays Hill Baptist Church Food Pantry and to Love House Ministries Food pantry.  The last date to collect cans of soup will be January 31. See Mrs. Grooms for details.\r\n\r\n• The Red Carpet Affair Talent Show will be held at Battery Creek High School on Friday, February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Auditions will be January 22 and January 23 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets:  $5; at the door tickets are $8. The talent show is open to all Beaufort County students, grades 9 through 12, in good standing. Contact Ms. Carizma Thomas at 322-5593 for more information.\r\n\r\n• On Monday, Jan. 13 the MCJROTC Marksmanship Team traveled to the Colleton County High School Annual Lowcountry Match where they won first place of seven teams. Team members were Jackson Canaday, Christian Navarro, Judson Arnett, and Marc Corlett.  Team Captain Jackson Canaday was the high team shooter and had the second highest individual score of all shooters in the match with a 231 out of 300.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Jan. 16: Next Parents’ Association Meeting at 8:30 a.m. (right after drop off).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14729\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14729\" alt=\"The Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Beaufort Academy were surprised to find snow at the end of their journey on the Polar Express. Many thanks to Triangle Ice and the Potter Family for donating the snow, to BA parent Will Gibbons for delivering it, and to BA parent Scott May for helping to prep it.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6024-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Beaufort Academy were surprised to find snow at the end of their journey on the Polar Express. Many thanks to Triangle Ice and the Potter Family for donating the snow, to BA parent Will Gibbons for delivering it, and to BA parent Scott May for helping to prep it.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Friday, Jan. 17: Rootbeer float fundraiser during first through 12th grade lunches for the junior class.\r\n\r\n• Monday, Jan. 20: No school in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Jan. 21: No school for PreK – 4th grade students due to parent/teacher conferences and faculty professional development.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date: Friday, Feb. 14: Beaufort Academy Homecoming Basketball Games.  Homecoming queen to be crowned during halftime of the Boys Varsity game.\r\n\r\n• Start the New Year right and register today for the Chilly Bean 5K and Chili Cook-off, to be held on Saturday, February 1, at Coosaw Point. Pre-registration by Jan. 25 is $30/adult and $15 for 18 and under. Race Day Registration is $35/adult and $20 for 18 and under. Tickets to the chilly cook off only are $10 each or family pass for $40. Register at BA or online at www.active.com.  Visit the event website, www.chillybeanrun.com, for all the information including on and off line registration.\r\n\r\n<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b>\r\n\r\n• Joshua Forbes of Beaufort, S.C., has been named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Coker\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14730\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Tiger-Express-Grant.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14730\" alt=\"Mr. David Mixson of Tiger Express presented a check for $1,000 to Beaufort High School. This grant money was funded in part by the 2013 Educational Alliance sponsored by ExxonMobil. Mr. Mixson wrote the grant on Beaufort High’s behalf and ExxonMobil awarded the school $500. Mr. Mixson generously matched that amount from his business and presented the school with a check for $1,000 to be used for math and science resources. Pictured above: Assistant Principal Cindy Rini accepts the $1,000 grant check from David Mixson.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Tiger-Express-Grant-300x254.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" /></a> Mr. David Mixson of Tiger Express presented a check for $1,000 to Beaufort High School. This grant money was funded in part by the 2013 Educational Alliance sponsored by ExxonMobil. Mr. Mixson wrote the grant on Beaufort High’s behalf and ExxonMobil awarded the school $500. Mr. Mixson generously matched that amount from his business and presented the school with a check for $1,000 to be used for math and science resources. Pictured above: Assistant Principal Cindy Rini accepts the $1,000 grant check from David Mixson.[/caption]\r\n\r\nCollege for earning a 3.75 or higher grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).\r\n\r\n• The following students are among more than 1,400 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the Fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.0 GPA:\r\n\r\n• Amber Ferguson of Beaufort. Ferguson is a Sophomore Business major.\r\n\r\n• Benjamin Robinson of Beaufort. Robinson is a Junior Business Administration major.\r\n\r\n<b>RIVERVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• New Student Enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year will take place through Friday,\r\nJan. 31. Applications for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade can now be downloaded via the school’s website. Options for returning completed applications to Riverview are as follows:\r\n\r\n1. Drop off to front office at Riverview from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday;\r\n\r\n2. Via USPS mail to: Riverview Charter School, 81 Savannah Highway, Beaufort, SC 29906;\r\n\r\n3. Fax to Riverview at 843-379-0133;\r\n\r\n4. Scan and email completed applications to applications@riverviewcharterschool.org.\r\n\r\nIn addition, tours of the school are available at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays during the month of January, and an Open House will be held for all prospective students and their families at Riverview on Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nOnce applications are received, Riverview will mail a postcard confirmation within three business days to the address on the application.  If you do not receive a confirmation postcard by Thursday, January 30, please call the office at 843-379-0123.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14732\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"168\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0109.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14732\" alt=\"Lady’s Island Middle School students Nicole Marsh and Chloe Gartner delivered Christmas cards in person to all the residents at Bayview Manor Nursing Home. The girls spent their afternoon reading the cards to the residents and wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0109-168x300.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a> Lady’s Island Middle School students Nicole Marsh and Chloe Gartner delivered Christmas cards in person to all the residents at Bayview Manor Nursing Home. The girls spent their afternoon reading the cards to the residents and wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>SCHOOL DISTRICT</b>\r\n\r\n• Superintendent Jeff Moss has put forward an initial proposal to redraw many school attendance zones across the district to make room for future growth, reduce the need to rezone frequently in high-growth areas, balance student demographics and further the concept of “community schools” that serve specific neighborhoods. The superintendent made his proposal to the Board of Education’s Student Services Committee, which requested that information on several alternate plans be compiled for discussion at two additional meetings scheduled for Jan. 23 and 30.  Parents, educators and community members are invited ask questions and make comments at those meetings, both set for 4:30 p.m. at Okatie Elementary School.\r\n\r\n• Just four months after being honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School, Okatie Elementary was named as one of two elementary school finalists for prestigious statewide 2014 “Palmetto’s Finest” honors.\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER\'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• The 5th grade class at St. Peter Catholic School is collecting nearly new (or new) books for\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14731\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-St-Peters-check-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14731\" alt=\"St. Peter Catholic School’s Homes for the Holidays Tour raised $45,000 for the school’s tuition assistance fund. The November gala and weekend tour has been taking place for 13 years and has become one of Beaufort’s sparkling holiday events. Thank you to all those in the school, parish and the community who made this possible. Pictured above, from left, is Rev. Father Paul MacNeil, Principal Joseph Benning, Mary Cunningham, Elizabeth Dardes and Heather Burton. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-St-Peters-check-1-16-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> St. Peter Catholic School’s Homes for the Holidays Tour raised $45,000 for the school’s tuition assistance fund. The November gala and weekend tour has been taking place for 13 years and has become one of Beaufort’s sparkling holiday events. Thank you to all those in the school, parish and the community who made this possible. Pictured above, from left, is Rev. Father Paul MacNeil, Principal Joseph Benning, Mary Cunningham, Elizabeth Dardes and Heather Burton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nChild Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Open Arms Shelter, in order to stock their library for the children who stay there. The goal is to be able to give each child a book to keep. Beginning January 6 and continuing through the month, book donations may be dropped off at the school office. Please contact the school at 843-522-2163 with any questions or if you are interested in helping deliver the books when the collection ends.\r\n\r\n<b>WHALE BRANCH ELEMENTARY</b>\r\n\r\nMildred Saunders, custodian at Whale Branch Elementary School was recently recognized as employee of the month.', 'School notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-53', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:22', '2018-07-12 15:03:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14734, 4, '2014-01-16 11:09:30', '2014-01-16 16:09:30', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nLast Friday night, while standing at the bar at Breakwater, The Island News’ Happy Wino Columnist <b>Terry Sweeney</b> got “a call from Hollywood” asking him to guest star in the hit ABC Family sit-com “Baby Daddy” the following week.  So Terry and myself were on a plane heading to Los Angeles the next morning at 5 a.m. (Won’t do a flight that early again. Whew!) For those of you who don’t know, Terry is an alumnus of “Saturday Night Live” (he was famous in the 80’s for his imitation of Nancy Reagan) and has guest starred on numerous sit-coms such as “Seinfeld” and “Family Matters” before moving to Beaufort.\r\n\r\nL.A. is beautiful and sunny this time of year (not as beautiful as Beaufort though!) and we arrived in time to experience the hustle and bustle of limos headed to the Golden Globes, taking place just a few blocks away from where we are staying. Local news here reported that because of the crowds, commodes were stopped up at the Golden Globes and a pipe had broken and sewage was flowing down the red carpet. Apparently, actresses had to hike up their designers gowns to wade through it! They didn’t show you THAT part on TV! Stay tuned for more from Hollywood next week.', 'Lowcountry Social Diary goes to Hollywood!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-social-diary-goes-to-hollywood', '', '', '2014-01-16 11:09:30', '2014-01-16 16:09:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14736, 4, '2014-01-16 11:19:49', '2014-01-16 16:19:49', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nRight after Terry got the “You’re going to Hollywood!” call while at Breakwater, owner <b>Donna Lang</b> told me that they are adding several big new Happy Hour Specials starting this week in honor of longtime bartender <b>Terry Guinn’s</b> return from a stint in New York City.  House liquor drinks are just $4 from 5 to 7 p.m.! Bubbles and house wine will be at those same low $4 a glass prices! Also, shrimp pot pie and lamb chops are back on the menu. And for Happy Hour they are now offering a special tapas pasta and delish flatbread pizza that will change weekly based on local ingredients in season and chef’s inspiration. BTW ... I’ve heard the pickled fried Brussel sprouts have been a huge hit. Yum!\r\n\r\nHere are some pics from Breakwater this past weekend for you.  Terry Guinn is pictured below between <b>Pat Dudley and Kimberly Smith</b>. <b>Amber and Jared</b> are also great bartenders there too!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1400.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14737\" alt=\"IMG_1400\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1400-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1392.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14738\" alt=\"IMG_1392\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1392-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1398.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14744\" alt=\"IMG_1398\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1398-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1393.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14746\" alt=\"IMG_1393\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1393-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1394.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14747\" alt=\"IMG_1394\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1394-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Happy Hour just got happier at Breakwater', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-hour-just-got-happier-at-breakwater', '', '', '2014-01-16 11:19:49', '2014-01-16 16:19:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14736', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14751, 4, '2014-01-23 09:46:42', '2014-01-23 14:46:42', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nPet lovers usually say they’ll do anything for their pets. But when the price of veterinary care starts bumping into thousands of dollars for a single procedure, “anything” begins to look a little different.\r\n\r\nThat’s where pet insurers say they can help. For monthly premiums of $30 to more than $90, they promise to pay a portion of your pet’s bills for medical and surgical care. What you pay depends on where you live, your pet’s breed and age, the deductible and the coverage.\r\n\r\nAlthough pet insurance has been around for a couple of decades, what has changed, perhaps because pet insurance has been around for a couple of decades, is the state of veterinary science as well as the economics of running a veterinary practice. Vets now offer treatments for our pets that were unheard of a few years ago at prices that make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.\r\n\r\nIsotope therapy, kidney transplants and facial reconstruction are now available for our animals. Once-fatal conditions are now treatable at costs ranging from $1000 to more than $10,000 per procedure. Vets now have access to increasingly sophisticated and costly diagnostic tools, such as MRIs, allowing them to detect problems that would have previously gone unnoticed and untreated but also result in boosting the cost of exams to unaffordable levels for the Regular Joe pet owner. Even the “affordable” clinics are no longer affordable.\r\n\r\nMaybe pet insurance can help offset the cost. Maybe not. Consider this:\r\n\r\n<b>Coverage limitations:</b> All pet insurers exclude pre-existing conditions just like human health care policies. Pre-existing conditions for pets can include hereditary conditions (the dreaded hip dysplasia), allergies, fractured teeth, eye disorders, diabetes, and urinary tract malfunctions. An insurer might also exclude a pet’s condition from coverage upon policy renewal.\r\n\r\n<b>Cost sharing: </b>On top of the monthly premium there’s a deductible, co-pay or both with most insurers. There might be a maximum limit for individual illnesses, or on the yearly, or lifetime reimbursement.\r\n\r\n<b>Claim quirks:</b> With some plans you foot the bill up front and wait for reimbursement. With most plans, the older your animal, the more you’ll pay in premiums. Some insurers do not cover pets older than nine. There’s also the aggravation factor of doing battle with a customer service representative when what you thought was covered, what you read was covered in your policy is suddenly not covered for no apparent reason.\r\n\r\n<b>Costly or unnecessary add-ons: </b>Some carriers let you add “wellness” (whatever that means) coverage to accident and illness policies, but it’s generally not worth the cost.\r\n\r\nWhile it’s impossible to predict your dog’s odds of contracting a costly illness or accident, you can take a number of steps to keep him healthy and minimize vet visits:\r\n\r\n<b>Shop with your eyes open: </b>Do the research when it comes time to get a puppy. Don’t pick a breed that is congenitally prone to a known disorder you’ll have to treat for the next 16 years. Some breeds are mighty cute but come with the problems built in and waiting to happen.\r\n\r\n<b>Spay or neuter:</b> Neutered animals are less likely to roam or scrap. Spaying reduces the risk of mammary cancer and, oh, repeated pregnancies and lots of puppies.\r\n\r\n<b>Feed a clean and healthy diet: </b>So many ailments are a result of or exacerbated by poor nutrition — obesity, arthritis, diabetes, skin allergies, cancers, auto-immune disorders and chronic ear goo to name a few. Eliminate or drastically cut back on chemical intrusions — vaccinations, topical pesticides, household cleaners and dog perfume, my personal “pet” peeve.\r\n\r\n<b>Get the annual checkup:</b> Head off a possible medical problem before it grows into something unmanageable. But don’t be afraid to say “no, thank you” if you feel a test or procedure is beyond your budget or beyond the borders of common sense. Just because they can doesn’t mean you have to accept it.\r\n\r\nPet insurance may a good plan if you have unlimited disposable funds. But here’s another idea — call three pet insurance companies and ask for quotes based on your dog’s particulars. Average the cost of all three. Then contribute monthly that amount to an interest bearing savings account ear-marked only for your pet’s medical needs. With common sense and good dog maintenance, in 16 years you’ll be able to roll that amount into your child’s college fund.\r\n<div></div>', 'What about pet insurance?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-about-pet-insurance', '', '', '2014-01-23 09:46:42', '2014-01-23 14:46:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14753, 4, '2014-01-23 09:55:13', '2014-01-23 14:55:13', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nA wine with an attitude. Imagine that. An attitude will get you through a bad day. An attitude will help you do things you don’t like to do. An attitude will make you who you are. An attitude is one thing, and a glass with an attitude is something else, which we are about to learn. With good attitudes we can discover the history and winemaking techniques before we taste our new wine for this week.\r\n\r\nThe wine is from France, the Loire Valley. The Loire is a river that runs from south of Paris westward to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 87 appellations in this valley — AC, VDQS and “vins de pays.” The majority of Loire wines are white, made mostly from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet, aka Melon de Bourgogne. (The few red wines here are made mostly from Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir.) As a group, Loire Valley wines tend to have varietal fruitiness and fresh, crisp flavors, especially when drunk young.\r\n\r\nThe history of wine in the Loire is interesting and varied, depending on where along the 350 mile long river you pick to study. We are going to look at the most eastern end of the river, specifically the town of Sancerre. Sancerre was a medieval hilltop town, commune and canton, located in the area of Gaul that was settled by the Celtic tribe (Gaule Celtique) the Bituriges (or “kings of the world” as they liked to call themselves), and then the Romans. There is some evidence of a Roman temple dedicated to Julius Cæsar. It is possible that the town Sancerre’s name is a derivative of “Saint-Cere,” an anglicized version of its ancient name meaning “sacred to Cæsar.”  Sancerre is also a former possession of the Comtes (Counts) of Champagne. The town had six towers built around it, all meant to help protect it.\r\n\r\nThe Romans were probably the first to develop vineyards in Sancerre, in the first century AD. Besides being on a navigable river, the chalk-based soil fit the profile that Romans knew would grow good grapes. Also, being a hilltop town, the slopes around Sancerre made for perfect drainage for the vines. For a while, this end of the valley was linked to the Duchy of Burgundy. This is probably how Pinot Noir, Gamay and Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne) made their way into Loire vineyards.\r\n\r\nFor a long time, the wines from the Loire were more popular in the Netherlands than in France or England. The Dutch used the river as their main entry way into trade with Europe. (The British used the Bordeaux rivers and grew fonder of those wines.) Later, after World War II, Loire wines gained a reputation in Paris bistros. For a while, Loire wines were popular choices for many who couldn’t — or didn’t  want to — pay the higher prices for Burgundy and Bordeaux wines.\r\n\r\nThe white wines from Sancerre and its surrounding areas are made with Sauvignon Blanc. This variety traces its origins to this part of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Its name comes from the French words “sauvage,” for its wild origins, and “blanc,” for “white.”  Generally, its wines are crisp, dry, refreshing, and it is grown in most wine producing countries around the world. In the continental climate of the Loire Valley, these grapes ripen slowly and are allowed time to develop a balance between their acidity and their sugar levels. This balance helps the development of more intense aromas in the wines. The chalk and Kimmeridgean soils of Sancerre produce rich and complex wines. (More chalk in the soil produces more finesse and perfume in the wines, while more gravel produces spicy, floral and mineral nuances.) Sauvignon Blanc grows better in cooler climates — too warm and the grapes get over-ripe and the resulting wines have dull flavors and flat acidity.  (Wine-speak for OK, maybe, but not so great.) It’s interesting to note that global warming is even interfering here. Some growers are finding that they have to harvest their Sauvignon Blanc grapes earlier than they used to in order to maintain their acidity.\r\n\r\nSo, our winery for this week is the house of Pascal Jolivet. Founded in 1987, this is one of the most dynamic producers in the Loire Valley today. It is based in Sancerre and owns more than 70 acres of vineyards in Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé across the Loire from Sancerre and some surrounding areas. (So, actually Pouilly-sur-Loire is the town across from Sancerre. Their wines are called Pouilly Fumé.) In addition, the Jolivet domaine has long-term contracts with prime growers.\r\n\r\nPascal Jolivet is a believer in natural winemaking. He uses environmentally friendly techniques in the vineyards and in his winery.  This includes biodynamic vinification — a longer, slower process that makes wines with finesse, elegance and purity with clean aromas and flavors. Jolivet does use technology to control his fermentation, not to interfere, though. Too much technology can result in heavy wines that don’t go well with food. (The wines of Sancerre are known to be great food-pairing wines!)\r\n\r\nJolivet makes several different Sancerre wines, sourced from different, specific vineyards; some with more, less or no barrel aging. Jolivet is known to say, “I have a strong philosophy that our wine is a beverage meant to compliment food.”\r\n\r\nBut, of more importance to us this week, is his Sauvignon Blanc wine made from a nearby vineyard. This wine is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, grown in a single, estate vineyard in the Chevery appellation. The wine is called “Attitude.” The 2012 Attitude is a brilliant straw gold color with a clear rim. Clean and fresh and youthful, it is classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. It has delicate hints of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi. A soft entry on your palate and a supple texture make it pleasant with food and by itself. What food?  Shellfish, raw, steamed, or broiled; white fish; chicken breasts; and veal. And my favorite? Goat cheese. In particular, Chevre. Up and down the Loire Valley, almost each town has its own version of goat cheese. Chevre is the goat cheese from Sancerre.  Try this wine with some Chevre and you too can have an attitude, even if you don’t usually like goat cheeses. Like we said, an attitude can help you do things you don’t like to do. A glass of Attitude can too! A glass of Attitude might help you like some new things. It sure can’t hurt. And that is a good attitude. For $16.99. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'A wine with attitude', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-wine-with-attitude', '', '', '2014-01-23 09:55:13', '2014-01-23 14:55:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14753', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14755, 4, '2014-01-23 10:27:46', '2014-01-23 15:27:46', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nThe recent opening of Sisters restaurant will come as a welcome addition for Beaufortonians hungry\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14789\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0177.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14789\" alt=\"Owners Sanya and Jerome Wearrien.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0177-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Owners Sanya and Jerome Wearrien.[/caption]\r\n\r\nfor more choices to the local dining scene. Located in Beaufort Town Center in the former spot of The Irish Rose, Sisters is owned by Sanya and Jerome Wearrien, who have several other locations around Savannah. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and, as their motto says, specialize in real Southern\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14756\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0173.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14756\" alt=\"Fried chicken with green beans and collard greens.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0173-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Fried chicken with green beans and collard greens.[/caption]\r\n\r\ncooking.\r\n\r\nFor appetizers, the Lunch Bunch tried the “Sisters Sisters Shrimps” and the fried okra, and both were tasty.\r\n\r\nIrene ordered the fried chicken with green beans and collard greens as sides. She said the chicken was crispy and juicy, and the collards were great. Her whole plate represented classic Southern cuisine.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Special includes one meat and two sides, so I chose the baked chicken with collard greens and okra and tomatoes, and it was all very good.\r\n\r\nNikki enjoyed her Hamburger Steak with sides of collard greens and squash.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14788\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0166.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14788\" alt=\"Hamburger steak with collards greens and squash.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0166-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hamburger steak with collards greens and squash.[/caption]\r\n\r\nKathleen opted for the Philly Steak sandwich made with grilled onions and peppers and melted cheese.\r\n\r\nLike many people trying to eat healthy at the beginning of the year, April chose the garden salad with grilled chicken.\r\n\r\nKim and Elizabeth also went healthy and both ordered the Vegetable Plate. Between the two of them they had squash, collard greens, okra and tomato, fried okra, green beans, cabbage, and lima beans.\r\n\r\nWe sampled the white velvet cake and the banana pudding from the extensive dessert menu, and the savory sweetness was the perfect way to end a yummy meal and pleasant dining experience.\r\n\r\nSisters Real Southern Cooking is located at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort, SC, 29902. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are three other locations in Savannah and Pooler, Ga. For take out or catering, call 843-379-3223 or visit www.thesistersofthenewsouth.com.', 'New restaurant in town represents the best of real Southern cooking: Sisters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-restaurant-in-town-represents-the-best-of-real-southern-cooking-sisters', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:27:46', '2014-01-23 15:27:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14755', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14758, 4, '2014-01-23 10:00:41', '2014-01-23 15:00:41', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nYou survived the holidays. Time off from school is over (until Easter). Families can go back to the general squalling bedlam of homework, bath time, and bedtime.\r\n\r\nExperts believe that children need and actually enjoy structure, but how do you implement structure when all you or your children really know is controlled chaos?\r\n\r\nSometimes you can humor or distract your child, and avoid a problem, or even a tantrum. For chronic problems, however, such as getting ready to leave the house, or fighting with a sibling, you need more. You need a plan. That’s what the experts do.\r\n\r\n1. Specialists look closely at what happens just before a problem starts, and through a process of elimination they identify the “culprit.” Was your child tired, hungry, feeling left out, or simply confused or embarrassed? If at all possible, discuss the situation with the child after the child has regained composure. They are a valuable source of information. This juncture is also a good time to give your child insight into the “whys” and “wherefores” of other people’s behavior. Children who have behavioral troubles frequently can’t grasp other people’s feelings, or misinterpret the feelings of others.\r\n\r\n2. Next, as a part of the process, authorities in human behavior find out what is important to the child, so that they know how to reward the child with what has meaning — and what to take away. You should only take things away from a child after a plan is in place and the child understands the consequences.\r\n\r\n3. In addition, you the parent, will need to teach your child how to calm themselves down. That can be as easy as asking your child. They may have some ideas, or you can help them develop a list of options.\r\n\r\n4. Finally, many experts develop charts for the child to look at as a reminder when it comes to “what to do next.” Or the chart may provide information, such as what “clean” really means when completing a chore.\r\n\r\nAt home you might set a timer to help your child wait, or promise that you will spend time with them at a particular point in the day, and keep that promise. Jed Baker, Ph.D., in his book “No More Meltdowns” suggests a red light, green light card system for when you can or can’t talk with mom; an area filled with things to do while waiting; or keeping pencil and paper handy for your child to write down their question so that anxiety about forgetting what they want to say while they “wait” doesn’t trigger a meltdown.\r\n\r\nThe most important thing is that parents want change for themselves and their family, so take action!', 'After the holidays: Back to the real world', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'after-the-holidays-back-to-the-real-world', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:00:41', '2014-01-23 15:00:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14760, 4, '2014-01-23 10:02:17', '2014-01-23 15:02:17', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nThis past week I’ve been on the Hollywood studio set of “Baby Daddy” — the ABC Family sitcom where Island News Wine Columnist <b>Terry Sweeney</b> has been guest starring. The talented cast of the show have all been super friendly and great fun to work with, Terry said. The new season of “Baby Daddy” just premiered. Terry’s episode will air in June as it is the next to the last episode of the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14761\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14761\" alt=\"Terry Sweeney and with the cast of “Baby Daddy” on set in Hollywood.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Terry Sweeney and with the cast of “Baby Daddy” on set in Hollywood.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile on the lot, we saw <b>Valerie Bertinelli </b>(on crutches from a broken foot) and the legendary <b>Betty White</b> who was so very nice and said she was a fan of Terry’s from his SNL days.  Remember her from the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Golden Girls”?\r\n\r\nValerie and Betty both star in “Hot in Cleveland” on TVLand which tapes next door to the “Baby Daddy” studio.\r\n\r\nFriends in Beaufort have asked me what I have found new about LA since the last time I was here a few years ago. Here are my observations:\r\n\r\n• Vegan restaurants everywhere and vegan items on every menu. It’s the new trend in food here for its healthy heart and humane reasons.\r\n\r\n• Southern food is also everywhere, with even the highest end restaurants offering fried chicken on the menu, as well as red velvet cake.\r\n\r\n• Hoppin’ John, a Lowcountry dish, was on the specials list of the first restaurant we ate at, which we found surprising.\r\n\r\n• “Cold press juices” are major here. They have whole storefronts dedicated entirely to “Supergreen” juices to-go that cost anywhere from $7 to $10 a bottle. There was not just one, not just two, but three storefronts selling only “cold pressed juices” which still have the pulp) in the shopping district a few blocks from where we were staying.\r\n\r\n• Finally, every supermarket charges shoppers 10 cents a bag for every bag you use to bag your groceries, if you were so foolish not to bring your own bags from home.  Hope Publix and Bi-Lo don’t hear about that trend!', 'How\'s life in Hollywood?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hows-life-in-hollywood', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:02:17', '2014-01-23 15:02:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14763, 4, '2014-01-23 10:32:32', '2014-01-23 15:32:32', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nGuests to Historic Beaufort Foundation’s oyster roast fundraiser were greeted with beautiful weather and a spectacular sunset over the water followed by a big orange moon rise at the picturesque Fripp Plantation, generously donated for the occasion by owners <b>Joe and Lin Mix</b>. HBF’s <b>Isabelle Reeves</b> did a superb job pulling the whole thing together with great music by Bull Grapes and delicious food by Reeves Catering. A big thanks to the major sponsors — Gilbert Law Firm and Land Rover Hilton Head — who helped make it possible with their generous donations. More than 200 people attended this year’s annual event last Friday, Jan. 17.  Here are some photos for you from Captured Moments Photography:\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9243.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14791\" alt=\"DSCF9243\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9243-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF4857.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14792\" alt=\"DSCF4857\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF4857-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9264.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14793\" alt=\"DSCF9264\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9264-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9348.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14794\" alt=\"DSCF9348\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9348-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9354.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14795\" alt=\"DSCF9354\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9354-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9362.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14796\" alt=\"DSCF9362\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9362-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9358.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14797\" alt=\"DSCF9358\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9358-300x197.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" /></a></div>', 'HBF hosts beautiful oyster roast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-hosts-beautiful-oyster-roast', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:32:32', '2014-01-23 15:32:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14765, 4, '2014-01-23 10:04:50', '2014-01-23 15:04:50', 'Colla Voce, a 20 member choral ensemble made up of professional musicians from the Columbia, SC area, will present a concert at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, on Friday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Their repertoire ranges from classics to Broadway. The program will include works by Handel, Howells, Britten, Moses Hogan’s arrangements of Spirituals, and more.\r\n\r\nColla Voce is directed by Dr. Larry Wyatt, director of Choral Studies at the University of South Carolina. In addition to directing the concert choir, he supervises the master’s and doctoral programs in choral conducting and the Graduate Vocal Ensemble.\r\n\r\nThe program is open to the public. Donations will be accepted. Contact Charles Frost at the church, 843-525-0696, for more information.\r\n<div></div>', 'Colla Voce to perform', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'colla-voce-to-perform', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:04:50', '2014-01-23 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14765', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14767, 4, '2014-01-23 10:05:29', '2014-01-23 15:05:29', '<b>In A World:</b> Lake Bell (“Children’s Hospital”) stars in “In a World,” a hilarious romantic comedy about a struggling vocal coach who strikes it big in the cutthroat world of movie-trailer voiceovers, only to find herself in direct competition with the industry’s reigning king — her father. Written and directed by Bell, who won the Sundance 2013 Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for the script, “In a World” also stars Fred Melamed (“A Serious Man”), Rob Corddry, Demetri Martin, Michaela Watkins (“Enlightened”), Ken Marino (“Burning Love”), Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation”), Alexandra Holden (The Hot Chick) and Tig Notaro (“The Sarah Silverman Program”). The film will be at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call the box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance.\r\n\r\n<b>The Invisible War:</b> The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Beaufort County (NAMI) is partnering with Hope Haven of the Lowcountry and USCB to present the Academy Award® nominated film “The Invisible War” on Tuesday, January 28, at 6 p.m., at USCB’s Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nFocusing on the powerful stories of several young veterans, “The Invisible War” is a moving examination of the staggering personal and societal costs of sexual assaults in the US military. Combining interviews with high-ranking military officials and members of Congress with the devastating testimony of veterans, the film catalogues the conditions that have protected perpetrators and allowed this epidemic to continue. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. After the screening there will be a panel-led discussion. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Contact Laura Conway at 843-681-2200, ext. 2#, or email nami@hargray.com to reserve your seat.', 'The Indie Film Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-3', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:05:29', '2014-01-23 15:05:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14769, 4, '2014-01-23 10:06:06', '2014-01-23 15:06:06', '<b>ONE Yoga Sanctuary holds studio open house</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend a “new moon” studio open house on Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. at ONE Yoga Sanctuary. To find out more about the studio, its teachers, classes and events, visit oneyogasanctuary.com or on Facebook. Owner and director, Dragana Pavic-Zappia, who was mentored for years by Kim Cech, the founder of Yoga Chandra, envisions a studio where all yoga traditions are honored and people of all ages are welcome. ONE Yoga Sanctuary is located on the second floor of the Lady’s Island Marina, 73 Sea Island Parkway. 843-476-1388, oneyagasanctuary@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Herban Marketplace hosts living food classes   </b>\r\n\r\nHerban Marketplace, an all-organic and all-natural grocery, will host “8 Weeks of Living Foods with Myrtle Weinreich” raw food classes and more, starting Sunday, Jan. 26. This series is designed to give an overview of living food preparation, the principles, techniques and equipment used, as well as providing recipes and samples. Classes are limited to 10 participants. Cost is $45 per class per person. Register at Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle St., or call 843-379-5550.\r\n<div></div>', 'Business briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-11', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:06:06', '2014-01-23 15:06:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14771, 4, '2014-01-23 10:07:04', '2014-01-23 15:07:04', 'On Saturday, January 18, 2014 at approximately 9:55 p.m., Beaufort Memorial Hospital Emergency Room personnel contacted Beaufort County Emergency Dispatch and reported a gunshot victim had been dropped off by an unknown male subject.\r\n\r\nThe victim, identified as Tyrice Washington, 27, of Seabrook was pronounced dead at that time. Within several minutes, a white Chevrolet Tahoe operated by Quinton Delaney Jr. was stopped by Beaufort City Police Department patrol units on Highway 21 near the Highway 170 intersection.\r\n\r\nThrough investigation it was determined Delaney had dropped the gunshot victim off at the hospital and there was a handgun in plain view on the floor of his car. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, where it actually occurred and Delaney Jr’s role, are currently under investigation. He was charged with unlawful carrying of a handgun and unlawful possession of a handgun with an obliterated serial number, along with speeding.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Fraser (843-255-3416), Corporal Jason Malphrus (843-255-3426) or CrimeStoppers (1-888-CRIMESC/1-888-274-6372).', 'Shooting death now under investigation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shooting-death-now-under-investigation', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:07:04', '2014-01-23 15:07:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14771', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14773, 4, '2014-01-23 10:08:40', '2014-01-23 15:08:40', '<b>Fripp Audubon Vulture presentation:</b> Fripp Audubon &amp; Naturally Fripp Community Habitat present “Our Unique Vulture Culture.” Expert Dot Bambach’s will share unique insights into these fascinating birds, ubiquitous in the Lowcountry. She’ll explain characteristics shared by vultures everywhere, dispel myths and highlight their essential ecological role in the Lowcountry and beyond. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at Fripp Island’s Community Centre. Free presentation and free pass at Fripp gate. A meet-n-greet starts at 6 p.m. Contact pete.richards@comcast.net, call 843-441-2153 or visit www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\n<b>Church to host speaker from Oxford University:</b> John C. Lennox, a renowned scientist and defender of the Christian faith, will deliver a sermon at the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the 8 and 10:15 a.m. services. His topic will be “Why Should I Believe the Eternal World is Real?” from 2 Peter 1:16-21. He also will speak at the 9:15 a.m. Rector’s Bible Forum on the topic “In the beginning ... God.” Dr. Lennox is Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science, and Pastoral Advisor at Green Templeton College, Oxford.\r\n\r\n“In an age of uncertainty and doubt, Professor John Lennox is a voice of clarity and reason. We are delighted to have one of the world’s foremost scientists and one of the Christian faith’s ablest defenders and spokesmen with us at St. Helena’s,” said the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, Rector.\r\n\r\nDr. Lennox lectures extensively in North America and Europe on mathematics, the philosophy of science and the intellectual defense of Christianity and has debated New Atheists Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena is located at 505 Church St., Beaufort, SC. For more information, visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\n<b>American Cancer Society looking for volunteers: </b>If volunteering in the Beaufort area is on your list for 2014, the American Cancer Society has two opportunities available where you can make a difference in a cancer patient’s life.\r\n\r\nThe first volunteer opportunity is for licensed beauty professionals to be trained as Look Good Feel Better® (LGFB) volunteer facilitators.  The LGFB program is a national service program that helps women currently undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives. The LGFB program is product-neutral, makes no medical claims, and is free.\r\n\r\nAn LGFB certification training will be held Monday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center conference room, 1680 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, volunteer opportunities are available to help cancer patients in getting to and from their life-saving cancer treatment. The society is recruiting volunteers in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties to drive cancer patients to and from their treatment through the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program. Requirements for volunteering for the Road To Recovery program include a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a vehicle that is in good working condition. Drivers must be 18 or older.\r\n\r\nFor more information on any of these volunteer opportunities or to RSVP for training, contact Fronde Merchant by calling 843-744-1922 or email at fronde.merchant@cancer.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Democratic Party hosts Sen. Vincent Sheheen:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort County Democratic Party will hold its 2014 grassroots organizing kickoff and workshop Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hidden Cypress in Sun City. Keynote speaker will be Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen. All Beaufort County Democrats who want to participate in the 2014 election campaign, and anyone interested in getting involved in the local party, are urged to attend. The event will include an organizing workshop with campaign staff, as well as provide information about the county and state conventions. The workshop will be from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a barbecue and meet and greet with Sen. Sheheen. The workshop is free; the barbecue is $11 per person. Call 705-2674 for more information and to RSVP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>HBF presents Dinner and a Lecture Series:</b><b> </b>“Plantation Revival: The South Carolina Lowcountry Country House 1910 – 1940” will be the topic of January’s Dinner and a Lecture at the Verdier House, Monday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. A look at classic designs built in the Lowcountry during the 1920s – 1930s will be provided by Evan Thompson, executive director of the Preservation Society of Charleston and former executive director at Historic Beaufort Foundation, 2004 until 2010.\r\n\r\nBeginning in the 1910s, wealthy Northern industrialists acquired neglected South Carolina rice plantations and converted them into hunting preserves. They constructed country houses in the classical revival style, often on the footprint of burned or demolished antebellum plantation houses. Thompson will talk about these landmark structures and the stories behind them.\r\n\r\nKnown for his scholarship of architectural history, Thompson has brought educational programs to Beaufort and to Charleston that illuminate architectural history and environment.\r\n\r\nDuring his tenure at HBF, he directed major initiatives to restore the Verdier House, the Smalls-Nash Cottage, the McGrath -Scheper House, the Sons of Beaufort Lodge and the Thomas Young House.\r\n\r\nA wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30; the program is 6 to 7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is$20/$30 per person/couple. Call 379-3331 to make reservations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Basketball Cheer Clinic at Beaufort High:</b><b> </b>Students in Pre-K through middle school are invited to learn basketball cheers, chants, jumps and a dance from Beaufort High cheerleaders during the winter Cheer Clinic on Feb. 1. The clinic, held at Beaufort High’s gym from 1 to 4 p.m., costs $35 which includes instruction, a cheer clinic T-shirt, group photo and refreshments. Clinic participants will be invited to perform during halftime of the Beaufort High boys’ varsity basketball game Feb. 4 and admission to the game is free for the cheer clinic student. Check-in for the clinic starts at 12:30 p.m. Cheer clinic forms are available at http://bhs.beaufort.k12.sc.us, at the front-door office at Beaufort High, or can be emailed directly by contacting Cindy Graves at cgraves@harveyandbattey.com. Forms and payment may be returned via a BHS cheerleader or mailed to Cindy Graves, 77 Tuscarora Avenue, Beaufort, SC, 29907. You may also drop it at the Beaufort High front office. Checks should be payable to the “Big Green Booster Club.” For more information, contact Mrs. Graves at cgraves@harveyandbattey.com or 843-812-8616.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort TEAParty holds monthly meeting:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort TEAParty’s monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will feature special guest speaker State Senator Lee Bright, candidate for U.S. Senate. Bright is running against Senator Lindsey Graham and was the sponsor of the Nullification of Obamacare Bill. Come listen and ask questions at Fuji’s Restaurant, 97 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 202, Lady’s Island, SC. For more information, contact Annie at Beaufort TEAParty@gmail.com or call 843-473-7712.\r\n\r\n<b>Local women’s group to meet:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, January 28 at 6 p.m. in Building 23 on the TCL campus. Guest speaker Scott Marshall, director of Parks and Leisure Services (PALS), will discuss local community services. After his presentation, there will be a silent auction. For details, contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-122', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:08:40', '2014-01-23 15:08:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14773', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14780, 4, '2014-01-23 10:16:33', '2014-01-23 15:16:33', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nDennis and Elizabeth Jenkins grew up in the same small Wisconsin town where their parents were friends. They used to walk home together from catechism class and fell in love in eighth grade. They were married at 19 and have been very happily married now for 45 years.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14781\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Dennis-Andrea-Elizabeth-Jenkins.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14781\" alt=\"Dennis, Andrea and Elizabeth Jenkins.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Dennis-Andrea-Elizabeth-Jenkins-300x293.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" /></a> Dennis, Andrea and Elizabeth Jenkins.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThey both attended the University of Wisconsin where Dennis got a pharmacist degree. Elizabeth realized she had a passion for cooking and pursued that dream by attending the Vermont School of Culinary Arts, the Le Cordon Bleu School in London and eventually the prestigious Culinary Arts of America’s graduate school in St. Helena, California.  She also studied under famed Chef Jacque Pepin. Her first job as a chef was for the Palm Cafe in Bar Harbor, Maine, that became a favorite fine dining spot for the wealthy set that summered there in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nSays Dennis, “Elizabeth is the most amazing person I have every known. She has always been an adventuress, looking for anything new and exciting. She talked me into leaving our little, secure hometown to head to Bar Harbor, Maine, with a 4 and 5 year old and not knowing anybody there with only a promise of my first pharmacy job. She was eager, with an attitude like ‘damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead, what do we have to lose?’ Me? I got a rash that didn’t clear up for a week after we got there!”\r\n\r\nAlong with her job as a chef, Elizabeth decided to also open a catering business in Bar Harbor called Compliments Catering. Word of her great cooking spread and quickly her clients became the rich and famous summering in the area. Her clientele list read like the social register of America: The David Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, the Bass Family, the secretary of defense, Casper Weinberger, Martha Stewart, Diana Wister (who owns Godiva Chocolates) and Campbell Soup heir Tristam Colket, to name just a few.\r\n\r\nSays Elizabeth, “Yes, I catered for Casper and Jane Weinberger for years, in fact, did the 80th birthday party celebration for Casper which included  George Bush, George Schultz and others. Jane Weinberger asked me one day to make puff pastry for a luncheon she was doing for a special guest. I said I was happy to make homemade puff pastry but who was it for? ‘Julia Child is coming to my home for lunch, but I want her to think I made it. Are you OK with that?’ said Jane with a smile. Fortunately, Julia LOVED the Coulibac of Salmon! So I was definitely OK with that!”\r\n\r\nShortly thereafter, Elizabeth was named the first female executive chef at The Pot and Kettle Club in Bar Harbor, a famous 100-year-old summer men’s club consisting of wealthy and powerful political members in Washington.\r\n\r\nThe Jenkins spent May to October in Maine, but to escape the seasonal cold began spending winters in Sonoma, California. Elizabeth said, “We drove from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Sonoma, California, for 10 years, as we wintered in California and couldn’t fly our dog. That’s over 3,000 miles each way for 10 years for a grand total of over 60,000 miles.  I loved every minute of each trip. Dennis rides well; best friends make the best husbands.”\r\n\r\nMany Beaufortonians may recognize Dennis as the friendly pharmacist face from Bi-Lo, Publix and Walgreens. Currently, Dennis is a part time pharmacist with Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health Services. He also continues to run First Exposure, a company that provides photographic services via a network of nationwide photographers to the vacation tour industry in the U.S. and Europe. Tauck Tours — which offers specialty tours, including buses, cruises and rail journeys to all seven continents — has been his client, among others, for 30 years.\r\n\r\nThey are justifiably proud of their son David and  beautiful daughter Andrea. David Jenkins, 43, spent 20 years as a major in the U.S. Coast Guard assisting the DEA in exotic locales such as Columbia and Bahrain. He is now a reservist, the father of 8-year-old twins, (Will and Hannah), and a sales executive for Hewlett Packard. His wife Sally has worked in the tech industry for over two decades and was most recently the EVP of Global Marketing at Symmantec. David and his family live in Los Gatos, California.\r\n\r\nTheir daughter Andrea is also a veteran of the tech industry, having worked as a graphic/web designer at companies such as Wired Magazine, CNET and Microsoft, and currently is a senior interface designer for Major League Baseball.\r\n\r\nElizabeth says, “Many may know Andrea locally as she lived in Beaufort for seven years at Habersham, and designed logos for many local businesses such as Fat Patties, City Java, Joli, and Shoofly Kitchen. She is now happily living in Los Angeles and designing for the LA Dodgers. She and her dog, Indie, love being back on the West Coast where they are rubbing elbows with various celebrities and their dogs. (They most recently met Michael C. Hall of “Dexter” and his pup Salamander!)”\r\n\r\nSays Dennis, “We have lived in some gorgeous places, but nothing has captured our hearts like Beaufort. We were living in Sonoma and decided to take a trip to Beaufort after seeing some press in Coastal Living Magazine. We were here less than a week and decided to purchase in Coosaw Point. We have never looked back.”\r\n\r\nElizabeth adds, “My career has included wine consulting, teaching, business development and work as a private chef. I conceptualized and opened Small City Cooking School and Market in Port Royal in 2006 and loved teaching and sharing my knowledge.  These days  I love to do small parties, 30 and under, but will do weddings and parties up to 125. I am trained in classic French cuisine, but can really rock Italian. Most private chef gigs are for a period of a month or so but I can do one night and can fit into most budgets.”\r\n\r\nShe would also love to do small group cooking classes in people’s homes. “The only stumbling block to being a great cook is the fear that you may fail. But if you love good food, you will succeed,” she said.\r\n\r\nHer catering and private chef clients here have included Caroline and John Trask, Dick Stewart, as well as residents of Spring and Brays islands.\r\n\r\nSays Dennis about his beloved wife: “I am happily married to a remarkable woman. She is strong, intelligent, detailed, ambitious, humble, extremely talented, has vision and filled with love for the people who are dear to her heart! I got lucky picking her, since there were only eight girls in my high school class! I’d follow her anywhere. After all, she got me to Beaufort!”\r\n\r\nFor more about Elizabeth’s catering and private chef  services or cooking classes, email her at elizachef@gmail.com  or call 843-597-3216. Find Dennis’ travel service business First Exposure at www.firstexposureusa.com or contact him at djfexpo@gmail.com or 843-597-3215.', '\'We have never looked back\': With successful careers that led them from Maine to California, Dennis and Elizabeth Jenkins are now proud to call Beaufort home', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-have-never-looked-back-with-successful-careers-that-led-them-from-maine-to-california-dennis-and-elizabeth-jenkins-are-now-proud-to-call-beaufort-home', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:16:33', '2014-01-23 15:16:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14783, 4, '2014-01-23 10:37:55', '2014-01-23 15:37:55', 'Women just love to laugh! And they love to laugh most with each other about common trials and tribulations. “The Hen Party” at USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, Jan. 30 will keep you laughing with an evening of hilarious introspection that ponders the question, “Do these feathers make my butt look big?”\r\n\r\nKaren Mills, one of the original “Southern Fried Chicks,” teams up with Mia Jackson and Sheri Taylor to find the funny in the everyday life of women, wives, mothers, daughters and friends.  Low-rise jeans, teenage children, memory loss and new-fangled technology are just a few of the topics these funny ladies will explore, all delivered with liberal doses of good-natured humor, love and laughter.\r\n\r\nOpening the Hen Party show will be Beaufort’s own “The Beaufortettes — Tap Dancing Divas” shaking their tail feathers. These “ladies of a certain age” can keep up with spring chickens half their age, with great legs to match. They are first place winners of a number of dance competitions and hold the title of National Adult Dance Champions.  Their director, Aleisia Ashlaw of Beaufort Academy of Dance, keeps them in shape with two “tapercize” dance classes every week which, according to Dance Captain Janet Gregory, keeps them young in mind, body and spirit.\r\n\r\n“She keeps us on our toes and our kicks high,” said Gregory.  “Years ago none of us thought we would be up on a stage in tights at our ages, but now we love the fact that we are Medicare’s version of the Rockettes!”\r\n\r\nThe 11-member dance team ranges in age from 65 to 80 and have several bionic parts among them.  All but three are retired from careers that include a microbiologist, a biochemist, two college professors, a computer programmer, a commercial scuba diver, a school teacher and a buyer for Ralph Lauren. Two others are dedicated travelers and the last is a local businesswoman who must juggle her demanding professional schedule with classes and performances.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufortettes have been dancing together since 2006, and this September they really will be “living their dream” when they perform aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship to the Bahamas.\r\n\r\n<b>Hen Party chicks keep the laughter coming</b>\r\n\r\nStandup comedian Karen Mills has been playing in theaters and clubs across the country for more than 20 years.  She had a rough patch while battling cancer last year but never lost her sense of humor. In fact, her illness has provided her with some new material to inspire people to see the love and laughter in their common challenges.  The national touring comedian appears regularly on Sirius XM Laugh USA and recorded a one-hour special for Blue Collar Radio.\r\n\r\nMia Jackson has appeared on Oxygen Network’s “Girls Behaving Badly” and TLC’s “Wild Weddings.”  She was a finalist in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta and taped a spot for “NickMoms’ Night Out.”\r\n\r\nSheri Taylor comes from a background in theater, radio, voice work and improv, and worked with comedians James Gregory and Jimmy Walker.  Currently she is on the morning radio show “Love in the Morning.”\r\n\r\nSo gather up your girlfriends for a great evening of laughs suitable for the whole family on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $22; seniors, $20; students are $15, and can be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling the box office at 843-521-4145. All seats are assigned.\r\n<div></div>', 'USCB presents ‘The Hen Party’ and ‘The Beaufortettes: Tap Dancing Divas’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-presents-the-hen-party-and-the-beaufortettes-tap-dancing-divas', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:37:55', '2014-01-23 15:37:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14785, 4, '2014-01-23 10:34:56', '2014-01-23 15:34:56', 'Only one month into the New Year, and 25 Beaufortonians are fulfilling their first New Year’s resolution. Whether to get in shape, build healthier habits, or simply run further than they have in years, these individuals joined Beaufort’s first Couch to 5K program in early December and will participate in the Chilly Bean 5K on Saturday, February 1, at Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-22.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14800\" alt=\"From left: Nancy Coldiron, Maggie Mitchell, Tim Roddey and Megan Taylor run on the Spanish Moss trail.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-22-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: Nancy Coldiron, Maggie Mitchell, Tim Roddey and Megan Taylor run on the Spanish Moss trail.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMotivated each by personal goals and led by one of eight volunteer coaches, the group started building their endurance in December, in addition to learning about healthy eating habits. Made up of individuals, couples, a mother and daughter duo, and even an entire family, many participated in their first group training run on January 7.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s first Couch to 5K program was put into action by Shannon Roberts, a local runner and the Chilly Bean 5K organizer. “I have been amazed and so proud to see the transformation of self-proclaimed non-runners into full-blown runners,” said Roberts.  “Our participants are already asking their coaches to go farther and faster on each run. Some of them have even looked toward their second race, a 10K in April. They are inspiring each other, their friends and families.”\r\n\r\nThe Couch to 5K runners have a goal of taking part in the Chilly Bean 5K, a family-friendly event that will benefit the Parents’ Association at Beaufort Academy. The 5K begins at 10:30 a.m., and is open to all runners and walkers.\r\n\r\nPre-registration is $30 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Registration includes an event T-shirt and two tickets to the chili cook-off following the 5K. Electronic timing for the 5K will be provided by Palmetto Running Company. Spectators are invited to come and cheer on the participants, including the Couch to 5K group.\r\n\r\nThe Chili Cook-off at the Coosaw Point Crab Shack will begin at 11:30 a.m., with judging at noon. Anyone can enter their chili in the cook-off. Tickets are $10 each (for those not participating in the 5K), and children 5 and under are free. A ticket includes all the chili you can eat. Adult beverages will also be for sale. For children, there will be a Kids Fun Zone.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.chillybeanrun.com. Registration for the 5K is available on www.active.com. Also, go to the Chilly Bean Run Facebook page to follow the Couch to 5K group.', 'School promotes Couch to 5K program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-promotes-couch-to-5k-program', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:34:56', '2014-01-23 15:34:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14802, 4, '2014-01-23 10:44:58', '2014-01-23 15:44:58', '<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The weather was perfect for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Monday, Jan. 20, as hundreds of people participated in the celebration of the birthday of the slain civil rights leader. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14804\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14804\" alt=\"Members of local civic clubs wave fans with the likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. as they make their way down Boundary Street.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-1-300x212.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></a> Members of local civic clubs wave fans with the likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. as they make their way down Boundary Street.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14806\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"223\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14806\" alt=\"It wouldn’t be a parade without marching bands. Both Battery Creek and Beaufort High School bands participated and performed. Here, a trumpeter from Beaufort High plays his horn.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-7-223x300.jpg\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" /></a> It wouldn’t be a parade without marching bands. Both Battery Creek and Beaufort High School bands participated and performed. Here, a trumpeter from Beaufort High plays his horn.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14807\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14807\" alt=\"Children wave to the enthusiastic crowd from their float during the annual MLK Day parade on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-3-300x216.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a> Children wave to the enthusiastic crowd from their float during the annual MLK Day parade on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'A parade fit for King', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-parade-fit-for-king', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:44:58', '2014-01-23 15:44:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14809, 4, '2014-01-30 10:55:13', '2014-01-30 15:55:13', '<b>By State Farm™</b>\r\n\r\nWhat’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quarter-million families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals.\r\n\r\nIn cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central reasons: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. Both plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze, and recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold.\r\n\r\nIn the United States, frozen pipes cause a huge amount of damage each year; unlike natural disasters, this disaster is largely preventable. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself the mess, money, and aggravation frozen pipes cause.\r\n\r\n<b>Your Best Bet: Don’t Let It Happen</b>\r\n\r\nThere are a number of preventative steps you can take to keep your pipes from freezing. Here are a few simple tips:\r\n\r\n<b>Before The Cold</b>\r\n\r\nRemember the three central causes of frozen pipes? Quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. You can prepare by protecting your home during the warmer months. Here’s how:\r\n\r\n• Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic, even if you live in a climate where freezing is uncommon. Exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember: The more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.\r\n\r\n• Heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers’ installation and operation instructions.\r\n\r\n• Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents, and pipes, and use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.\r\n\r\n• Before winter hits, disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.\r\n\r\n<b>When The Mercury Drops</b>\r\n\r\nEven if you’ve taken the right preventative steps, extreme weather conditions can still harm your pipes. Here are a few more steps you can take:\r\n\r\n• A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall.\r\n\r\n• Keep your thermostat set at the same temperature during both day and night. You might be in the habit of turning down the heat when you’re asleep, but further drops in the temperature – more common overnight – could catch you off guard and freeze your pipes.\r\n\r\n• Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.\r\n\r\n<b>Before You Leave</b>\r\n\r\nTravelling in the winter months might be good for the soul, but don’t forget to think about your pipes before you leave. What can you do?\r\n\r\n• Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55°F (12°C).\r\n\r\n• Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it’s warm enough to prevent freezing.\r\n\r\n• Shut off and drain the water system. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it may be deactivated when you shut off the water.\r\n\r\n<b>If Your Pipes Do Freeze</b>\r\n\r\nWhat do you do if your pipes still freeze, despite your best preventative measures? First step: Don’t panic. Just because they’re frozen doesn’t mean they’ve already burst. Here’s what you can do:\r\n\r\n• If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber.\r\n\r\n• Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water: You could be electrocuted.\r\n\r\n• Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house!\r\n\r\n• You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe.\r\n\r\n• If your water pipes have already burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it.', 'Preventing frozen pipes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'preventing-frozen-pipes', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:55:13', '2014-01-30 15:55:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14809', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14811, 4, '2014-01-30 10:56:09', '2014-01-30 15:56:09', '<b>Arley Hussin</b>\r\n\r\nArley Dale Hussin, 55, of the Tom Fripp community on St. Helena Island and husband of Wanda Roberts Hussin died Tuesday, November 5, 2013.\r\n\r\nA Celebration of Life was held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1700 Lafayette Street, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Laverne Smalls</b>\r\n\r\nLaverne Cooper Smalls, 64, of the Fripp Point community on St. Helena Island and wife of John Smalls died Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Joyce Ann Snow</b>\r\n\r\nJoyce Ann Snow, 68, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nMemorial Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Richard Wiggins</b>\r\n\r\nRichard Wiggins, 103, of the Eddings Point community on St. Helena Island and widower of Louise Wiggins died, Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-41', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:56:09', '2014-01-30 15:56:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14811', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14813, 4, '2014-01-30 10:57:05', '2014-01-30 15:57:05', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nWhen I ask clients if they clip their own dogs’ toenails, on average, only one in eight takes on the challenge. That means the remaining seven either neglect their dogs’ nails completely or spend upwards on to $30 a month for a dog pedi. That’s lots of money over the course of a dog’s lifetime.\r\n\r\nGranted, it is a rare pooch that enjoys the rigors of grooming. Some endure maintenance as their contribution to the dog-human bond. Sure, I’ll put up with this as long as you provide food, a squeaky and car rides.\r\n\r\nThere is the other dog preferring to live his life in complete grime, sporting toe nails like an aging movie star. But it’s not good for him. To get technical, <b>proprioception</b> is how your dog inhabits his body; in part, it is how his feet hit the ground. When long, gnarly nails shift his weight abnormally backward or if the dog’s weight is not equally distributed, because his nails are inches long, the proprioceptive picture is distorted. When the footfalls are unbalanced, you’ll have an animal whose mental balance isn’t what it could be. Besides, long, curling nails are unattractive and they hurt.\r\n\r\nNail trimming is usually at the top of the list of doggie “I Don’t Wanna’s,” a decision borne of a bad and painful nail-trimming experience or simply a matter of poor introduction. Conversely, it is also at the top of the list of pet owner “I Don’t Wanna’s” because of the fear of injuring the pet. As a wise dog-wrangler friend, and faithful reader recently said, “Trimming nails is the cost of doing business”.  The trick is to doing business is to do it a tiny bit at a time, never pushing to the point where either party panics, gets sweaty or squealy.\r\n\r\nFirst: get good tools. (They don’t come from big box stores.) Dull blades that smash instead of cut, tools with poor visibility and cheap construction can turn nail trimming sessions into nightmares.  Search for “grooming tools” online for a reputable source. Choose a product that you would be comfortable using, either scissor-type or guillotine.\r\n\r\nDesensitizing your dog to nail trimming can begin as simply as leaving the tool in plain sight for a few weeks, making it part of the environment.  Look at it from Dog’s point of view: “once a month she gets all uptight, pulls that Thing out of the bottom drawer, wrestles me to the floor, screams at me and then slashes at my toes for no reason!”  When Dog shows interest in the tool, make a happy noise, treat him and leave it alone. Do this every day for a few week then move to Step Two.   Hold the chosen device in your hand, and then put them down. As the week moves along, touch it to Dog’s flank, legs and feet, praising and treating even if he looks at you like you’ve lost your mind.\r\n\r\nDuring this time, too, pay attention to the anatomy of Dog’s nails. If you are lucky, he will have a few whitish nails with the quick (the inner blood supply) visible. Nail color is often determined by the color of the host foot. Make a mental note of how far the quick is from the end of the nail.\r\n\r\nWhen you’ve reached the day you can park your anxiety and can approach nail maintenance as a business arrangement, and you can touch the trimmer to Dog’s feet without him being interested in what you’re doing down there, slide in and do one nail. Then STOP. And treat. If he’s amenable, continue. If he shows discomfort or anxiety, put the tool down and both go do something else.\r\n\r\nAs long as you are centered and calm, he is centered and calm.  Over the course of a week you’ll trim all his nails with no struggle or mental trauma for either participant. There is no rule that says dog nails have to be trimmed to show-ring-style or even trimmed all the same day.\r\n\r\nUntil you become more confident of your dog’s anatomy, only trim off the very end of the nail. When Dog becomes comfortable with the process and will allow you to experiment, try making a few shallow shavings per each nail to come closer to the quick.  When you see a small dark-colored circle within the diameter of the nail, you’ve gone far enough. Rough edges will buff naturally if you follow the trim with a long walk on concrete. A long, fast run is also a great reward for a job well done.\r\n<div></div>', 'Nailing the nail', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nailing-the-nail', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:57:05', '2014-01-30 15:57:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14813', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14815, 4, '2014-01-30 10:59:20', '2014-01-30 15:59:20', '<b>Building company has real estate open house </b>\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders is holding an open house for Beaufort real estate agents on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Live Oak Builders’ design and remodeling center, 1402 Boundary Street, Beaufort, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Realtors can meet the builder, Todd Bradley, and his staff. They can answer questions about building or remodeling in Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The purpose of the event is to encourage partnerships between Live Oak Builders and Beaufort real estate agents. Light refreshments and cocktails will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>ONE Yoga Sanctuary holds studio open house</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend a “new moon” studio open house on Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. at ONE Yoga Sanctuary. To find out more about the studio, its teachers, classes and events, visit oneyogasanctuary.com or on Facebook. Owner and director, Dragana Pavic-Zappia, who was mentored for years by Kim Cech, the founder of Yoga Chandra, envisions a studio where all yoga traditions are honored and people of all ages are welcome. ONE Yoga Sanctuary is located on the second floor of the Lady’s Island Marina, 73 Sea Island Parkway. 843-476-1388, oneyagasanctuary@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Guest speaker to discuss</b><b> communication skills </b>\r\n\r\nStart out the New Year with improved communication skills by attending “The Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Marriage, Dating and Care Giving” on Friday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Alan Poe, who has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship coach and eight years of experience as a hospice chaplain, will lead the interactive group session for those wanting to improve their communication skills and their marital, dating and caregiving relationships. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. He has used his counseling experience to provide insight and resolution in areas such as relationship health, grief recovery and support groups, depression and anxiety. The session is free and open to the public. For more information, call Alan Poe at 843-323-9128 or by e-mail at alankpoe@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>CODA holds sessions for training volunteers </b>\r\n\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in February. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 11, 12, and 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<b>Support group discusses long-term care insurance</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nDo you want to learn about long-term care insurance from someone who isn’t trying to sell you a policy? If so, you are invited to the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. when Eric Fennell will explain what to look for when considering long-term care insurance. Mr. Fennell holds a master’s degree in health services administration and is residence director at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort and has 15 years of experience in the senior living industry as both a local and regional manager. He is licensed as a long-term care administrator in both North and South Carolina. The Parkinson’s Support Group meetings are held from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway, across from the Bi-Lo Shopping Center in Port Royal. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Ostrander at 843-525-1229 or Rose Ewing at 843-252-3001 or rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff P.J. Tanner to speak to military officers</b>\r\n\r\nMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA)/Low Country Chapter protects the rights and interests of all present and past U.S. commissioned and warrant officers — active duty, reserve, National Guard, former and retired. Join MOAA on Tuesday, February 4 at Dataw Island Club Tabby Room when Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner tells all. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a cash bar, and luncheon at noon. The cost is $20 per person, casual dress. For reservations, call or e-mail Pres. Rich Baker, tl9198@embarqmail.com, 843-525-0795 or 843-694-1329 or Past Pres. Nick Russell, captnick@hargray.com, 843-524-5577 or 843-812-9697; or online at www.lcmoaa.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Councilman organizes community meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson (District 1) has organized a community meeting Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the James J. Davis Elementary School on Keans Neck Road in Dale to discuss the proposed seafood processing company at the former Lobeco Chemical Company property. There will be a presentation from a representative of the seafood processing company as well as from Mr. Steve Giese, who will speak on behalf of the Millenarian Trading Company. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed operations and community impact.\r\n\r\n<b>First Volksmarch will be held at Hunting Island</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island announces a new annual event, the Volksmarch, or People’s Walk. These walks are popular in many countries and Hunting Island is a spectacular location for a walk along the natural beach and through the maritime forest. The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 and walkers can start from the lighthouse anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk can be completed in 1.5 hours following signs along the paths. The purpose of the walk is to enjoy the beauty of the state park while benefitting from the outdoor exercise. A contribution of $10, to benefit the Discover Carolina Program for local schools, is requested of any walker who wants a participation pendant.  So get friends and neighbors together and take part in the Volksmarch on Saturday, February 8.\r\n\r\n<b>Singing Valentines again available from quartet</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Harbormasters will offer again this year a unique Valentine present.  A quartet will suddenly appear at the designated place at the designated time and sing two love songs, present a rose and a card (and if requested, a pound of Chocolate Tree chocolates) to the lucky person. This Valentine, available both for men and women, is guaranteed to be the highlight of the day, a Valentine never to be forgotten.  For more information and to register, visit www.beaufortharbormasters.org or call 843-838-2401.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Fly Fishers to meet with Capt. Scott</b>\r\n\r\nCaptain Tuck Scott, Head Guide at Bay Street Outfitters, will be the speaker for the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers.  His subject, “Recon: The Hunt for New Fish,” is just the topic to help Lowcountry anglers seeking new places to find redfish. New fish may not live it the usual spots and the hunt he recommends may surprise you. Capt. Scott will also cover the tools needed and how the hunt should change with different seasons,  as well as general tips for successful fishing. The public is welcome to attend this free event and refreshments will be provided at 6 p.m., 815 Bay St., Beaufort. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com or call Jack Baggette at 843-522-8911 with questions.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Lions Club to hold pancake breakfast</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, February 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links and sausage patties, grits, toast, coffee, milk, and orange juice will be served with a smile. For questions, contact Honika S. Plowdeniz at 843-715-1221.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s group holds Valentine Luncheon</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to attend a Valentine Luncheon, to be held Saturday, February 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Please join TLC Women’s Fellowship for a time of fun, food and fellowship. The cost of the meal is $10. The highlight of the luncheon will be creating Valentine Cards for the Bayview nursing home residents. Please RSVP to Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Support Exchange Club of Beaufort’s flag display</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nOn President’s Day, February 17, the Exchange Club of Beaufort will host a Field of Honor flag display. The Field of Honor flag displays began on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The Exchange Club has chosen this event to honor the men and women who have or are serving in the military and to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. A flag can be flown to honor your serviceman or women for $10 each. All donations will be granted to Pillows For Patriots. ”We recently have more requests for pillows than we have funds, so let’s please not forget our troops still there, and about to deploy,” said Barb Farrior, coordinator. Pillows For Patriots sends pillows to the brave men and women in our military in Afghanistan and Iraq. To sponsor a flag, please contact Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.\r\n\r\n<b>Marine Corps League holds spaghetti dinner</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Yellow Footprints Detachment of the Marine Corps League presents the Second Annual Charity Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Saturday, February 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the AMVET Hall located at 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.  Tickets are $10 at the door, take-out and cash bar available. There will also be a Silent Auction. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Bernie Eveler at 843-342-4834 or eveler110@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Clemson Extension holds 2014 Turf School</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe 2014 Turf School is scheduled for Monday, February 17, and includes one day of information on the technical challenges of maintaining high quality turfgrass. This program is for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments. Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded. The class will be at Palmetto Electric Cooperative New River Office, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC. Register at the Clemson Service Online Shopping Mall https://shopping.clemson.edu or contact Laura Rose at lrose@clemson.edu or 843-255-6060, ext. 117.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-123', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:59:20', '2014-01-30 15:59:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14815', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14817, 4, '2014-01-30 11:00:23', '2014-01-30 16:00:23', '<b>Residents need to be vigilant of car break-ins</b>\r\n\r\nIn light of recent vehicle break-ins, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind residents to secure their property.\r\n\r\nSince the beginning of the year, 72 vehicles have been reportedly broken into in Northern Beaufort County. In all of these cases, the vehicles had been left unlocked, with no forced entry observed. These thefts tend to occur between the hours of 12 to 5 a.m., and are usually not discovered until daylight. No suspect(s) have been identified, however, several witnesses have reported seeing one or more suspicious white males walking and/or driving through neighborhoods.\r\n\r\nThefts have thus far been concentrated in the areas of Cat Island, Battery Shores, Iron Gate, Mink Point, Royal Pines, Shell Point, and Tanglewood. Sheriff’s Office investigators are continuing to work closely with Beaufort Police Department investigators as similar thefts are occurring within both jurisdictions.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to secure their vehicles each time they are left unattended, and to remove items of value that may entice the would-be thief to make entry. Residents are also asked to be on the lookout for and immediately report any suspicious person(s) or activity observed by calling the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect for murder </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Bernard D. Chisolm at 6:10 p.m. on January 25 for the murder of Herbert Evans, which occurred early that morning at 17 Qualls Lane.\r\n\r\nChisolm was apprehended in the yard of his residence in Burton without incident and was charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center after an interview by Sheriff’s Office Investigators.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with any information to contact Cpl. Adam Zsamar at 843-255-3408.\r\n\r\n<b>Suspect arrested in shooting death</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a suspect in the January 18 shooting incident that killed a 27-year-old Seabrook man.\r\n\r\nQuinton Darnel Delaney, Jr , 21, has been charged with one count of Murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Tyrice Washington. Delaney, who was arrested the night of the shooting during the course of a traffic stop conducted by Beaufort Police Department, was served with the warrant for Murder on January 22 at the Beaufort County Detention Center.\r\n\r\nDuring the course of the still ongoing investigation, it was determined that Delaney and Washington were hanging out together, drinking in a vehicle parked in the area of 96 Delaney Circle. Both men were reportedly both handling firearms when there was a brief verbal disagreement that led to Delaney shooting Washington.\r\n\r\nFollowing the shooting, it is believed Delaney drove around before eventually dropping Washington off at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital emergency room. Washington was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.\r\n\r\nWithin minutes of Washington being dropped off at the hospital, Beaufort Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on Delaney in the area of Walgreens on Palmetto St. He was arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun with an Obliterated Serial Number, and speeding as a result of the traffic stop.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416, Cpl. J. Malphrus at 843-255-3426 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.\r\n<div></div>', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-73', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:00:23', '2014-01-30 16:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14817', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14819, 4, '2014-01-30 11:02:40', '2014-01-30 16:02:40', '<b>By Wendy Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nIn case you’re like me, had a well-intended New Year’s resolution at the beginning of the month, tried it for a few weeks and slowly descended in the opposite direction of success, then I say, let’s start over. Why not try again for a more attainable resolution with a reasonable goal? I’ve got one. Let’s give blood. Let’s all give blood twice this year. It’s so easy, it costs nothing and it could save a life. And, it’s our civic responsibility.\r\n\r\nI am healthy, and I am able to give. I am one of roughly 40 percent of the population that qualifies to donate. Sadly, only less than 10 percent actually do. I want to help that statistic exponentially increase in Beaufort. And I know that it can. We are a giving community, always have been. But donations don’t always have to be in the form of dollars. It’s time we remember that the most important investment we can collectively make is not through a financial bank. It’s through a blood bank.\r\n\r\nWe are fortunate that we have a blood bank right here in Beaufort, The Blood Alliance, located at 1001-A Boundary St. in Newcastle Square. You’ve probably seen the bus parked on Charles Street, one of The Blood Alliance’s newest resources. Anyone can come in to donate, and the best part is that the blood donated here stays here. That’s right. Unlike other blood banks that distribute globally, The Blood Alliance ensures that its supply is used within our community.\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance has been enriching lives since 1942 providing blood to more than 30 hospitals in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. It is the sole provider of blood to the Lowcountry and its area hospitals that include Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Hilton Head Island Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, East Cooper Medical Center, Winn Army Hospital and Effingham Health System.\r\n\r\nEspecially in need at present is Blood Type O Negative. In fact, there is a nationwide shortage. The Blood Alliance is fortunate to be part of the AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) that assists with importing and exporting blood in demand. The problem is that no one has O Negative. It’s a big problem! Please, if you are type O Negative, The Blood Alliance needs your help. If you don’t know your blood type, come to The Blood Alliance. They will develop an online donor profile for you, in addition to checking your blood pressure and cholesterol.\r\n\r\nWe’ll never know when an emergency will arise, whether it be a mass catastrophe, a complication during surgery or a car accident. But, we can be prepared. Giving blood can save lives. That’s all there is to it. It can save your neighbor’s life, and it can save yours. And the more we have in Beaufort County, the better.\r\n\r\nIf donors gave just two times a year, shortages could be prevented. To become a blood donor, you need to be at least 17 years old, over 110 pounds, and in good general health.\r\n\r\nThe need for blood is constant. It does not take a break; in fact, during the summer, donations tend to decrease as donors go on vacation and off their regular work schedules, while the need for blood increases with more people on the roads resulting in more accidents. The most important donation is the next one. Blood cannot be manufactured or harvested, making each of us the only resource for life.\r\n\r\nWhole blood is made up of three components: plasma, red blood cells and platelets. It only takes about an hour to give blood, and your one donation of whole blood can be broken down into those three components to save three different lives. The most important part of giving the gift of life is taking that first step to donate with The Blood Alliance.\r\n\r\nDr. Bradford Collins, Pathologist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, has been the Medical Director at Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) since 1996, and BMH has been affiliated with The Blood Alliance since 2002.\r\n\r\n“Through generous support, the partnership between The Blood Alliance and Beaufort Memorial Hospital has secured a steady and reliable blood supply in our area and also has improved the service we’re able to provide as an organization. We can’t possibly begin to thank the everyday donor enough,” says Dr. Collins.\r\n\r\nAnd BMH’s next patient could be you or a loved one. So, it’s time for you to donate, and you’re probably eligible. For a list of possible deferrals, please visit The Blood Alliance’s website at www.igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance Donor Center is at 1001-A Boundary St. in Beaufort. Donors can give blood from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, go to www.igiveblood.com or call 843-522-0409.\r\n\r\nGive blood today. It is the gift of life.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong>UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>The Blood Alliance Donor Center is at 1001-A Boundary Street in Beaufort. Donors can give blood from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to www.igiveblood.com or call 843-522-0409.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Jan. 30: Whale Branch Early College High, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Jan. 31: Whale Branch Early College High, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Feb. 10: Spring Island, 8 a.m. to noon</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Feb. 10: Callawassie Island, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 2: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7:30 a.m. to noon</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 3: Battery Creek High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 9: The Link at Wardle Family YMCA, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 10: Beaufort High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 11: Beaufort County Government Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 23: Tidal Creek Fellowship Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 25: Beaufort County School District, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 27: Technical College of the Lowcountry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>\r\n</div>', 'Make a resolution to give blood', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'make-a-resolution-to-give-blood', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:02:40', '2014-01-30 16:02:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14819', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14821, 4, '2014-01-30 11:03:38', '2014-01-30 16:03:38', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital has extended its free one-on-one assistance program through the end of March, and added additional days and hours in order to accommodate uninsured area residents wishing to sign up for coverage available under the Affordable Care Act.\r\n\r\nThe service is now available Tuesday through Friday at the Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center located at 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, across from the main hospital campus. Hospital employees who have completed training as federally certified application counselors are available to answer questions and guide individuals through the through the new Health Insurance Marketplace online application.\r\n\r\nUnder the new Health Insurance Marketplace or “exchange,” Beaufort and Jasper county residents have the choice of several insurance plans offered by three companies. The plans are divided into three levels of coverage — bronze, silver and gold — based on how much the plan will pay for your health care and what services are covered.\r\n\r\n“The counselors are not selling plans,” said BMH Chief Financial Officer Jeff White. “They can tell you if your doctor or hospital is a member of a particular plan. They can answer questions and help you get through the application process. But what plan you choose will be up to you.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial coordinated the program with AccessHealth Lowcountry, a network of area healthcare providers that serves as a clearinghouse of medical services for low-income uninsured residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Some 32,000 people in the two counties are believed to be uninsured. Most of them will need to purchase insurance by March 31 to avoid paying a tax penalty of $95.\r\n\r\nTo schedule an appointment with a BMH counselor to learn more about signing up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, call 843-522-5585. Counselors are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons.\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital extends Affordable Care Act application assistance program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-extends-affordable-care-act-application-assistance-program', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:03:38', '2014-01-30 16:03:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14821', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14823, 4, '2014-01-30 11:08:52', '2014-01-30 16:08:52', '<strong>Two shows by Hank Herring celebrate Black History Month</strong>\r\n\r\n“Imagination Unlimited” is the newest solo show to be gracing the walls and occupying the feature gallery at ARTworks, the result of Hank Herring’s latest creative endeavors. Herring will be featuring three distinct series in the show — masks, Adinkra symbols and functional pieces encompassing his lifelong journey of creating, learning, living and inspiring.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14824\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"146\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Changing-Of-The-Guard.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14824\" alt=\"&quot;Changing of the Guard&quot; by Hank Herring\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Changing-Of-The-Guard-146x300.jpg\" width=\"146\" height=\"300\" /></a> \"Changing of the Guard\" by Hank Herring[/caption]\r\n\r\n“This show will be a tribute to all the people that have made an impact in my life from friends and acquaintances to ancestors and mentors, I’m taking the lessons I’ve learned in my life and applying them to my art,” states Herring.\r\n\r\nHerring’s love of “rescued materials” will be the true focus of this show. “As a whole, we have become such a throwaway society,” he said.\r\n\r\nHank’s goal is to bring these once random and unconnected objects together to create a unified and engaging piece of art. Whether it is made of wood, paper, textiles or metal, it matters not, he beautifully melds all these materials together. “Imagination Unlimited” showcases Herring’s years of knowledge and skill with materials and tools. His first creative tool was a whittling knife his grandfather gave him as a small boy, and creating has been his life’s passion since.\r\n\r\nAs a bonus, Hank Herring will also be gracing the stage at ARTworks with his one-man show “Frederic Douglas, Making of a Man.” Herring will be telling the story of Frederic Douglas and reciting one of his famous speeches. Douglas is an inspiration to all — an escaped slave who taught himself to read, write and even created one of the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14825\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Hank-D.-Herring.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" alt=\"Hank Herring\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Hank-D.-Herring-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hank Herring[/caption]\r\n\r\nfirst African American newspapers.  Herring sees the lessons he learned in his life following a similar path to that of Douglas, a beautiful pairing to celebrate Black History month.\r\n\r\nAll of this can been seen at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St. Opening reception for “Imagination Unlimited” will be Friday, February 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. “Frederic Douglas, Making of a Man” will be at ARTworks on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.\r\n<div></div>', 'Many mediums, just one man', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'many-mediums-just-one-man', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:08:52', '2014-01-30 16:08:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14823', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14827, 4, '2014-01-30 11:12:00', '2014-01-30 16:12:00', 'The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District hosted its annual awards banquet recently and honored a number of members for outstanding service in 2013. The highlight of the evening was the acknowledgment of Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur as the Fire Officer of the Year and Firefighter Branden Beaton as Firefighter of the Year.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14828\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6772_1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14828\" alt=\"Firefighter Scott Harris receives the Gallantry Award for his rescue of a man from the Beaufort River.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6772_1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Firefighter Scott Harris receives the Gallantry Award for his rescue of a man from the Beaufort River.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Pleasant Point Clubhouse served as a warm backdrop as friends and family of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District gathered to reflect on the past year and honor those who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. Awards were granted for members of specialized rescue teams who have put in countless hours of training, accolades were bestowed upon those who have conducted hundreds if not thousands of hours of community outreach, and special attention was paid to the families who support members every day.\r\n\r\nThe highlights of the night, however, were three awards presented by Fire District Chief Bruce Kline to three very deserving members of the department.\r\n\r\nFirst, Firefighter Scott Harris was honored by his colleagues for his amazing rescue last summer of a man he and his wife witnessed falling from the Woods Memorial Bridge. He and his family successfully rescued the gentleman who suffered only minor injuries in some small part because of Harris’ quick action.\r\n\r\nSecond, Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur was awarded the 2013 Fire Office of the Year award as voted on by all members of the agency. Chief Vaigneur was heralded for his leadership and the example he sets for everyone in the district as was noted on one member’s nomination form: “Chief Vaigneur, despite being of lesser rank than I, serves as a shining example to me both in my professional life as well as my personal life.” His dedication to the safety of those who are lucky enough to call Lady’s Island or St. Helena home is equaled only by his dedication to his fellow firefighters.\r\n\r\nFinally, Firefighter Branden Beaton was awarded the 2013 Firefighter of the Year award, again voted on by all members of the district. Firefighter Beaton was given this honor for his infectious positive attitude, in all that he does for those he works with and those he has dedicated his life to protect.\r\n\r\n“It is his strength of character that has endeared him to us all as he is a true lead-by-example man!” said one member. Beaton has been described as soft spoken with the biggest heart. His commitment to our community extends far beyond the fire district, as he mentors and assists the Beaufort High School Football teams.\r\n\r\nIn all, the evening proved to be a welcomed opportunity to reflect and celebrate all that has been accomplished by the fire district. In 2013, the Lady’s Island-St.. Helena Fire District responded to a total of 2,332 emergency calls for assistance. While that number serves as a minimal decrease from the previous year, the fire district welcomes 2014 with renewed dedication to customer service and the brotherhood of the firefighters that are considered family.\r\n<div></div>', 'Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District has awards banquet', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-st-helena-fire-district-has-awards-banquet', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:12:00', '2014-01-30 16:12:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14827', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14830, 4, '2014-01-30 11:25:24', '2014-01-30 16:25:24', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nLife magazine once dubbed Beaufort as the “Most Romantic Town on the East Coast.” In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, this distinction had us thinking: What about our little city makes it such a romantic destination?\r\n\r\nWithout question, our unique and well-preserved historic sites provide a window into days gone by and represent 300 years of culture, identity and sometimes even strife. These treasures of the past often come to mind when trying to define Beaufort’s romantic qualities.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14848\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0364.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14848\" alt=\"Old Sheldon Church  in Yemassee. Photo  by Daniel Brownstein.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0364-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Old Sheldon Church<br />in Yemassee. Photo<br />by Daniel Brownstein.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHere are some of our favorite romantic historic spots:\r\n\r\n<b>• Old Sheldon Church:</b> Pictured above, the majestic ruins of this church are popular for weddings, or at least for wedding pictures.\r\n\r\nLocated off a small road in Yemassee, Old Sheldon Church feels remote even by today’s standards. The towering brick columns and the sun shining through the Spanish moss hanging from the surrounding live oak trees make for a beautiful scene that is well worth the drive.\r\n\r\n(And while you’re in Yemassee, stop by Harold’s Country Club for good food and an experience you’re not soon to forget.)\r\n\r\n<b>• Fort Fremont:</b> Out near the Lands End community on St. Helena Island, Fort Fremont sits nestled in the hillside. Although perhaps not exactly “romantic” by typical standards, the forgotten fort feels fascinating and mysterious. The ladders and stairs to nowhere, the rumors that it’s haunted — not to mention the small, dark spaces — all add to the allure of this hidden landmark.\r\n\r\nEvery time I go there with my husband we have the whole place to ourselves to explore and discover.\r\n\r\nYou can also walk along the small Lands End beach and watch the sun set: What’s more romantic than that?\r\n\r\n<b>• The Old Point: </b>Strolling through the streets of this historic neighborhood in downtown Beaufort excites the senses with beautiful architecture, quirky details around every turn, friendly fellow pedestrians, preserved open space and water views. In the spring especially, the smell of flowers in well-kept gardens or wisteria growing wild is enough to make anyone fall in love.\r\n\r\nEarly in our relationship, my husband and I packed a picnic lunch and found the perfect place to sit and eat and look out over the water. We always remember that spot as we walk through the area years later with our two kids and it sparks fond feelings that make me smile at the romance that surrounds us here.\r\n\r\n<i>Next week in our Romantic Beaufort series will feature bed and breakfasts.</i>\r\n\r\n<b>Do you have a favorite place in Beaufort that feels romantic to you or perhaps a memory of a romantic day spent here? Tell us about it by emailing theislandnews@gmail.com or post it on The Island News Facebook page. </b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Romantic Beaufort: Treasures of the past', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'romantic-beaufort-treasures-of-the-past', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:25:24', '2014-01-30 16:25:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14830', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14832, 4, '2014-01-30 11:17:08', '2014-01-30 16:17:08', 'Two former Beaufort County building codes enforcement employees were sentenced to prison on Thursday, January 23 for accepting bribes in 2012.\r\n\r\nLarry Fields, 63, of St. Helena Island, and Harold Cosby, 67, of Shell Point, each pled guilty to one count of bribery. The Solicitor’s Office recommended a sentence of two years in prison and the defendants’ attorneys requested probation. The sentencing was left up to Judge Brooks Goldsmith, who sentenced both men to one year in prison.\r\n\r\nIn 2012, after receiving information that both men were accepting bribes in exchange for preferential treatment, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office assigned Master Sgt. Brian Baird and Lt. Matt Averill to investigate. A building contractor informant agreed to give Fields $600 in building materials in advance of an electrical inspection in Belfair.\r\n\r\nThe same informant then met with Cosby, who was responsible for issuing permits, in the parking lot of the county offices. He gave Cosby $300 in cash and received a certificate of occupancy for a home.\r\n\r\n“By accepting the bribes, the employees violated the trust of the community and compromised the integrity of the building permitting and inspection process,” said assistant solicitor Francine Norz, who prosecuted the case. “We expect these essential functions of government to be performed professionally, by the book and with no preferential treatment.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Former building inspectors sentenced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'former-building-inspectors-sentenced', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:17:08', '2014-01-30 16:17:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14832', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14834, 4, '2014-01-30 11:17:47', '2014-01-30 16:17:47', '<b>By Jim Colman</b>\r\n\r\nSometimes we forget how lucky we are to live here.  My wife and I visited the St. Louis area over the New Year’s holiday. On our last day there it snowed and was 11 degrees on our way to the airport. The day after we left, a cold front moved in. We were happy to get back to our Lowcountry home and typically mild weather.\r\n\r\nWe have, however, experienced colder than normal temperatures this winter in the Lowcountry.  Most have experienced or at least noticed a lot of plant die-back this season, much more so than in recent memory.\r\n\r\nThe questions are:  What to do with the dead foliage? And, what will come back?\r\n\r\nFirst, the foliage: If you can stand the appearance, it would be best to leave it until after the danger of the last frost passes. This would be around end of March. The died-back foliage serves as insulation to protect the rest of the plant and the root system, which gives greater protection and greater potential for the plant to survive. I could not wait because I hated the way my property looked so I cut it all back.  I’m hoping there will be no more deep or protracted cold weather.\r\n\r\nWhat will come back?  Well, we just can’t be certain because it was colder for longer than normal. In years past, philodendron, ginger, dianella, liriopes, roses and many other ornamental plants have all bounced back after extreme cold.  My guess is that they will again.  Anyway, I sure hope so.\r\n\r\nA couple words on other topics such as irrigation. There is no need for irrigation right now unless for annual beds. Otherwise, leave it off until spring.  Don’t forget to check it out or have it checked out for any possible cold weather damage. And, just a reminder, it’s best to water too little than to water too much.\r\n\r\nFebruary is a good month to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your turf areas. This helps keep seed heads from germinating and ultimately helps control weeds in turf during Spring/Summer months. Do not fertilize warm season grass until around first of May to avoid early green up and exacerbate potential for damage by late winter cold snaps.\r\n\r\nShrubs will benefit from general purpose fertilization around the beginning of April.\r\n\r\n<i>For more information, call Jim Colman at Lawn Solutions, 522-9578 or visit www.lawnsolutions.us.  Lawn Solutions is a U.S. veteran owned small business serving Beaufort since 1998.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Beating  the cold weather blues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beating-the-cold-weather-blues', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:17:47', '2014-01-30 16:17:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14834', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14836, 4, '2014-01-30 11:20:05', '2014-01-30 16:20:05', '<b>Upcoming events:\r\n</b><b>• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee: </b>8 a.m., Chamber Offices, 701 Craven Street.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 6: Beaufort Networking: </b>8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street. Topic: Identity Theft in the Workplace and discussion about how this growing crime is affecting businesses and their employees. Speaker will be Lou Vellia, Harvard Risk Management.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 13: Education/Workforce Development Committee: </b>8:15 a.m. at chamber offices, 701 Craven Street.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 13: Business After Hours:</b> 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Beaufort Medical Equipment and ValPak, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 5, Beaufort. Free, all are welcome.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 20: Coffee With Colleagues: </b>8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway, co-hosted by Second Helpings. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards. If you bring a canned food item you will be entered in the drawing for a special door prize.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14837\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/columbia3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14837\" alt=\"Leaders of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce along with members of the local Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) made a trip to Columbia last week to meet with elected officials to advocate for important issues impacting our region. From left: Col. John Payne, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Jimmy Boozer, Robb Wells, Rep. Weston Newton, Stephen Murray, Blakely Williams, Will Achurch, Rep. Bill Bowers and Jaime Dailey-Vergara.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/columbia3-300x116.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"116\" /></a> Leaders of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce along with members of the local Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) made a trip to Columbia last week to meet with elected officials to advocate for important issues impacting our region. From left: Col. John Payne, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Jimmy Boozer, Robb Wells, Rep. Weston Newton, Stephen Murray, Blakely Williams, Will Achurch, Rep. Bill Bowers and Jaime Dailey-Vergara.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14838\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fwdg2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14838\" alt=\"This week, the Chamber of Commerce surprised FWDG as the Business of the Week and delivered a free breakfast to their staff, courtesy of Sonic.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fwdg2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> This week, the Chamber of Commerce surprised FWDG as the Business of the Week and delivered a free breakfast to their staff, courtesy of Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-9', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:20:05', '2014-01-30 16:20:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14840, 4, '2014-01-30 11:21:34', '2014-01-30 16:21:34', '[caption id=\"attachment_14841\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Church-ski-trip-1-30.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14841\" alt=\"Members from St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island took a ski trip to Sugar Mountain in North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 17. They had 19 kids and 15 adults and had a fantastic time on the slopes. Seen at left at the summit of the mountain, from left to right:  Pastor Shannon Mullen, David Gay, Candace Fritz, Perry Dukes, Nancy Dukes and Paul Mannheim. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Church-ski-trip-1-30-300x168.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> Members from St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island took a ski trip to Sugar Mountain in North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 17. They had 19 kids and 15 adults and had a fantastic time on the slopes. Seen at left at the summit of the mountain, from left to right: Pastor Shannon Mullen, David Gay, Candace Fritz, Perry Dukes, Nancy Dukes and Paul Mannheim.[/caption]', 'Hitting the slopes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hitting-the-slopes', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:21:34', '2014-01-30 16:21:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14840', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14843, 4, '2014-01-30 11:22:09', '2014-01-30 16:22:09', 'Beaufort Masters Swim Team placed fifth in a nationwide competition in which all swimmers swam 3,000 yards for time in their respective pools. The vast majority of those 17 swims were performed in the Beaufort YMCA pool; the team is very appreciative of YMCA for its support and friendship.\r\n\r\nThis National Championship event, along with 5 and 10 kilometer swims as well as a one-hour swim for distance, is called “Postal” and is administered by United States Masters Swimming. Roughly 400 swimmers from all over the United States took on this challenge and “quality” points, reflecting how close the swimmer came to the national record for their age and gender, are awarded.  To put meaning to the 3,000-yard swim, that is 60 50-yard swims.\r\n\r\nMedals were awarded for top 10 times.\r\n\r\n• Two Beaufort Masters swimmers, Coach Mary Eklund and Peter Wyman, also swam the daunting 6,000-yard challenge and were awarded ninth and sixth place medals, respectively.\r\n\r\n• Twelve Beaufort Masters Swim Team women cumulatively earned a fourth place nationally in the 3,000-yard challenge, earning 7,397 points between the individual and relay events.\r\n\r\n• Bonnie Downs was awarded a medal for eighth place.\r\n\r\nFour female relay teams received Top Ten medals:\r\n\r\n• Meredith Anderson, Heather Gnau and Amanda Babbitt;\r\n\r\n• Candace Fritz, Heidi Taylor and Susan Thomas;\r\n\r\n• Mary Eklund, Loretta Bootle and Donna Altman;\r\n\r\n• Laura Richardson, Bonnie Downs and Amy O’Dell.\r\n\r\nFive Beaufort Masters Swim Team men cumulatively earned a 10th place medal in the 3,000-yard challenge — with 3,385 points between the individual and relay events.\r\n\r\n• Scott Graber received a sixth place medal\r\n\r\n• Pete Palmer received one for second place.\r\n\r\nOne male relay team received a Top Ten medal:\r\n\r\n• Scott Graber, Peter Wyman and John Harris.\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort Masters mixed (male and female) relay teams received Top Ten medals:\r\n\r\n• John Harris, Donna Altman, Laura Richardson, and Peter Wyman\r\n\r\n• Scott Graber, Susan Thomas, Bonnie Downs and Pete Palmer.\r\n<div></div>', 'Masters of the pool', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'masters-of-the-pool', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:22:09', '2014-01-30 16:22:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14843', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14845, 4, '2014-01-30 11:23:25', '2014-01-30 16:23:25', '[caption id=\"attachment_14846\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sports-Carol-ann-Rosenblum-gymnastics.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14846\" alt=\"Island Gymnastics team member Carol Ann Rosenblum was one of six gymnasts from the state of South Carolina to compete in the National Judges Cup Championship in Seattle, Washington, on January 10. Carol Ann competed at level 7 in the senior division and scored 9.225 on vault and earned eighth place, 8.600 on bars (18th place), 8.450 on beam (18th place), 9.100 on floor (19th place), and 35.275 All Around for 19th place. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sports-Carol-ann-Rosenblum-gymnastics-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Island Gymnastics team member Carol Ann Rosenblum was one of six gymnasts from the state of South Carolina to compete in the National Judges Cup Championship in Seattle, Washington, on January 10. Carol Ann competed at level 7 in the senior division and scored 9.225 on vault and earned eighth place, 8.600 on bars (18th place), 8.450 on beam (18th place), 9.100 on floor (19th place), and 35.275 All Around for 19th place.[/caption]', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-39', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:23:25', '2014-01-30 16:23:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14845', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14850, 4, '2014-01-30 11:28:12', '2014-01-30 16:28:12', 'Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) is excited to offer two new youth sports this spring. Lacrosse will be offered for boys ages 7-10 years. Tennis will be offered to girls and boys, ages 6-12 years.\r\n\r\nRegistration for lacrosse is currently open and will close February 14. The season will run from late February through May. It costs $60 for each participant, which includes a reversible team jersey, helmet, pads and mouth piece.\r\n\r\nRegistration for tennis is now open and will close February 10. Tennis is limited to the first 36 participants who register. This clinic will be held Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., February 19 through March 30 at the Bluffton Center on Ulmer Road. The tennis clinic costs $65 for children ages 6-10 years, which includes a mini racket, three practice balls and a T-shirt. For ages 11-12, the clinic costs $50, which includes three training balls and a T-shirt.\r\n\r\nApplications for both sports are available at the Burton Wells Park and Recreation Center in Burton, 843-255-6680 or online at www.bcgov.net/PALS.\r\n<div></div>', 'PALS offering tennis and lacrosse in the spring', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pals-offering-tennis-and-lacrosse-in-the-spring', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:28:12', '2014-01-30 16:28:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14850', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14852, 4, '2014-01-30 11:31:12', '2014-01-30 16:31:12', '<b>The Indie Film Corner:</b> USCB Center for the Arts will be showing the 2014 Oscar-nominated short animated films on Monday, February 3 at 7 p.m. Animated shorts up for Oscar nominations include: “Get a Horse!” (Lauren MacMullan and Dorothy McKim, English, 6 min.) Mickey Mouse and his friends are enjoying a wagon ride until Peg-Leg Pete shows up with plans to ruin their day. “Mr. Hublot” (Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares, Non-dialogue, 12 min.) is about the eccentric, isolated Mr. Hublot who finds his carefully ordered world disrupted by the arrival of Robot Pet. “Feral” (Daniel Sousa and Dan Golden, 12 min.) is about a wild boy who has grown up in the woods and is found by a hunter and returned to civilization. “Possessions” (Shuhei Morita, 14 min.) tells about a man seeking shelter from a storm in a dilapidated shrine who encounters a series of household objects inhabited by goblin spirits. “Room on the Broom” (Max Land and Jan Lachauer, in English, 26 min.) is about a genial witch and her cat joined on their broom by several friends as they set off on an adventure. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets 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<b>Beaufort International Film Festival:</b> Tickets are available now for the 8th annual Beaufort International Film Festival scheduled February 12 -16. Purchase tickets online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 713 Craven St., Beaufort or at the Beaufort Film Society office located at 708 Carteret St., Beaufort.  The full schedule of events and screening times are also located on the website. Ron Tucker, president of the Beaufort Film Society, said nearly 8,000 people participated in last year’s festival and he expects as many this year. “We will present 28 screenings to include feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated films and student productions. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the film Forrest Gump. We have many special events planned to pay tribute to the film to include a special screening of the film on Friday evening, February 14, at 7 p.m.”\r\n\r\nThe Opening Night Reception takes place on Wednesday, February 12 at Old Bay Marketplace in Beaufort. The awards ceremony is Saturday, February 15 at USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n<b>Winthrop Choirs to perform in Beaufort:</b> The Winthrop University Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform a free concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena’s at 505 Church St., Beaufort, on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. Also featured will be Beaufort High School’s Voices under the direction of choral director Jordan Norris.  This choir has earned numerous awards in festival competitions and will feature music by Gawthrop, Hogan, and Aguiar.\r\n\r\n<b>‘Artscapade’ Fundraiser:</b> “Artscapade,” an evening of art auctions, wine tastings, fun and friendship, will raise money to be shared with public school teachers across northern Beaufort County. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation’s event will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street.  “We have an amazing selection of artwork for sale, including works by regional artists and by our Beaufort County students,” said Laura Eggers, vice-chair of the foundation. “The money we raise helps support grants to teachers in public and charter schools across northern Beaufort County.” Admission is $20 per person and includes wine tastings provided by Southern Wine &amp; Spirits and Bills Liquors and Fine Wines. For more information, visit www.beaufortteacherfund.com.', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-57', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:31:12', '2014-01-30 16:31:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14852', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14854, 4, '2014-01-30 11:54:39', '2014-01-30 16:54:39', 'USCB’s Festival Series continues on Sunday, February 9, at 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. Artistic Director Edward Arron has planned a rich, varied program of some of the finest chamber music featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Turina, and Schumann and is bringing in extraordinary artists for the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14858\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"144\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arnaud-Sussman-copy-bw.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14858\" alt=\"Arnaud Sussman\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arnaud-Sussman-copy-bw.jpg\" width=\"144\" height=\"225\" /></a> Arnaud Sussman[/caption]\r\n\r\nperformance.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14855\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"141\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Edward-Arron.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14855\" alt=\"Edward Arron\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Edward-Arron.jpg\" width=\"141\" height=\"229\" /></a> Edward Arron[/caption]\r\n\r\nMozart played the violin and viola and had an intuitive feel for each. He wrote to their strengths in his <i>Duo for Violin and Viola, K.42</i>3. The instruments trade brilliant technical passages and voice-like melodies in a work of charm and energy.\r\n\r\nBrahms is represented with three solo-piano <i>Intermezzi, Opus 116</i>, from a collection of seven miniatures titled <i>Fantasies</i>. They are concise, simple, personal, inward-looking pieces that project a sense of resignation. Written late in life, they present Brahms’ musical craft and inner thoughts in their most distilled and rarefied form.\r\n\r\nSpanish composer Joaquin Turina set about creating a national style of music. His goal was to integrate the style and flair of Andalusian and Gypsy music with conventional Western art-music forms. In this he was spectacularly successful with his <i>Piano Quartet in A Minor, Opus 67</i>, written in 1931. Turina draws on passionate emotional\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14856\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"148\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B-Hochman.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14856\" alt=\"Benjamin Hochman\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B-Hochman.jpg\" width=\"148\" height=\"225\" /></a> Benjamin Hochman[/caption]\r\n\r\nintensity, driving rhythm, suave and seductive lyricism, and the familiarity of folksong-style tunes to create a vibrant and colorful montage of Spanish sights, sounds, and culture.\r\n\r\nThe program concludes with Robert Schumann’s <i>Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Opus 47</i>, composed in 1842, at the height of his powers. It is weighted toward the piano, Schumann’s instrument, and conceived with the collaboration of his wife, Clara Wieck, one of the 19th century’s greatest pianists. She played the piano part at the premiere. Its four movements cover the emotional gamut from spectral to thunderous. The third movement is especially memorable, featuring one of the most beautiful, poignant melodies in the entire chamber music repertoire.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14857\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"148\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Max-Mandel.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14857\" alt=\"Max Mandel\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Max-Mandel.jpg\" width=\"148\" height=\"225\" /></a> Max Mandel[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe music will be brought to life by four outstanding performers: pianist Benjamin Hochman, violinist Arnaud Sussman, violist Max Mandel, and cellist-host Edward Arron. Each of the artists is in the middle of a major international career which has taken him to the most prestigious venues and concert series throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. They have come together to share their insights, formidable techniques, and love of music-making with the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nFor a more complete program, please go to www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.\r\n\r\nThe concert begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 9 at the USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street. For advance tickets, call Staci Breton at 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available at the door and start at $40.\r\n<div></div>', 'Schumann’s Piano Quartet to anchor concert', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'schumanns-piano-quartet-to-anchor-concert', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:54:39', '2014-01-30 16:54:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14854', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14860, 4, '2014-01-30 11:55:28', '2014-01-30 16:55:28', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\n“Have you ever stopped to think and forgot to start again?” When I saw this bumper sticker many years ago, I laughed out loud with a response of, “Yep, all day long!”\r\n\r\nHow many times a day do you get distracted by all the “bright shiny objects” that continuously vie for our attention?  Do you get to the end of a day with that to-do list still full? And, who doesn’t walk into a room and wonder “why did I come in here” and have to retrace your steps to remember? Or, is it just me?\r\n\r\nWe come by it naturally because, the truth is, we live in a world of information and stuff overload and our brains are so jumbled with conflicting data from so many experts or too much stimulation from all of our technological gadgets, making it difficult to focus, even when we desire it.\r\n\r\nUnless we are living on a deserted island, we all have the propensity for one of the many “alphabet soup” syndromes labeling our inability to give undivided attention to a specific task. Understanding how the brain works helps to create methods to teach ourselves ways to focus our attention on what is important for a healthy, joyful life, ultimately eliminating procrastination and self-sabotage.\r\n\r\nEvery morsel of information that we are exposed to through our five senses goes into the brain and either begins building a new neural pathway or gets connected with one already formed.  If we repeat our experiences or emotions, or receive certain information continuously, that pathway gets more grounded and familiar, contributing to our behaviors and patterns — both good and bad.\r\n\r\nSo, just by living in our current world,  we are continuously bombarded with too many bits of unimportant, unfiltered, and nonsensical information that just gets jumbled in with the other bits of the same, never really taking hold, resulting in confusion or deficits in our attention.  If we could periodically “defrag” our brain like we do with our computer, we could clean out or organize the bits of data that are just floating around in there.  But, that hasn’t been discovered ... yet.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, one tool we all have is self awareness. Becoming aware of each moment allows us to focus on just that moment, not the other gazillion moments on the horizon.\r\n\r\nStart by tuning into those times when you feel overwhelmed, scattered or unfocused and just note where or how you feel it in the body.  Then, allow yourself to stop or slow down for a moment, close your eyes if practical, take a deep breath and just be in gratitude for clarity and focus. Continue this process until you feel less scattered or a direction reveals itself to you.  Quieting the mind allows that small, still voice — often referred to as our “inner wisdom,” “higher self” or God — to be heard.  Being still and quieting the chatter, allows our intuition and inspirations to occur with greater clarity and wisdom than we can achieve with our own ego mind running amuck thinking it’s large and in charge.\r\n\r\nAs you practice self-awareness, you will begin to hear and sense the differences between the frazzled mind and the calm one. One is fast talking, loud, scattered and/or repetitive, while the other is more subtle and surprising.   One is based on your knowledge while the other is based on your knowingness, which comes from deeper within and is far more brilliant.\r\n\r\nWhen we learn to honor the wisdom and guidance that this still, small voice provides, we can begin to trust that we truly know more than we think we know, allowing life to flow more gracefully with clarity and ease. This sure beats expending unnecessary energy zigging and zagging through life confused, lost and upset.\r\n\r\nSo, next time you stop to think, take a moment to breathe and allow that small, still voice to rise up from deep within and re-direct you for your highest good.  It just might surprise you.\r\n\r\nLive Well ... Have Fun!\r\n<div></div>', 'Have you ever stopped to think ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'have-you-ever-stopped-to-think-2', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:55:28', '2014-01-30 16:55:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14860', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14862, 4, '2014-01-30 11:56:04', '2014-01-30 16:56:04', '<b>A Bin for All Seasons:</b> This time of year, many retailers stock up on plastic bins of all shapes and sizes as loss-leaders — meaning they price them low because they are counting on people to go into the store to purchase them and buy other items while they’re there. Take advantage of the sale prices while they last, and you will have enough bins to get you through the year. We’re big fans of color-coding for each season, but if that’s not an option, prominently placed labels will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<b>Buy Multiples, Not Mega:</b> When you want to store a lot of items, it’s tempting to buy one huge storage crate, but beware: If it’s too heavy or so big that you need to tuck it back in a dark corner, you are less likely to pull it out — or put it away properly — when you need it. Instead, buy lots of medium-sized bins with tightly-fitting lids and handles. That way, you can easily stack them and shuffle things back into place once you have what you need.\r\n\r\n<b>Take a Picture, It Lasts Longer:</b> This is especially helpful when you’re storing seasonal décor. Tucking a picture in the bin of its contents (or, better yet, taping it to the outside) will tell you exactly what’s in there and how you might wish to use it next time.\r\n\r\n<b>Plastic Isn’t Always the Future:</b> As useful as plastic bins are, they aren’t always the way to go. Here are some items that are best stored in other materials:\r\n\r\n• Clothing: Over time, plastic can emit gasses that penetrate your clothing and leave a permanent odor. It is better to store your clothing and linens wrapped in acid-free paper, then in clean white sheets or cloth or canvas garment bags. Fabric needs to breathe, so avoid keeping it in anything air-tight.\r\n\r\n• Photos: Many plastics contain chemicals that could ruin your photographs. For best results, avoid allowing your pictures to come in contact with plastic (even the plastic pages of a photo album) unless the label clearly states that the product has passed the Photographic Activity Test (PAT).\r\n\r\n• Cleaning supplies and household chemicals: It’s one thing to have a plastic tub under the sink filled with the products you use on a regular basis, but avoid using plastic for deep storage of potentially hazardous chemicals. If a leak were to occur, there’s no guarantee the plastic would not be corroded, causing further damage and possibly dangerous fumes.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Merry Maids of Beaufort at 843-522-2777.\r\n<div></div>', 'Organize your storage areas once and for all', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'organize-your-storage-areas-once-and-for-all', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:56:04', '2014-01-30 16:56:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14862', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14864, 4, '2014-01-30 11:57:08', '2014-01-30 16:57:08', '<strong>The “Les Crestes” vineyard, with Garnacha vines, gives its name to our wine of the week</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nI suppose somebody, or something, needs to crow. At least if it’s a bottle of wine we can all get in on the crowing and enjoy ourselves. The subject of our crowing, meaning this week’s wine, comes to us from Spain. A new region this trip, but a familiar main grape variety. Just, as it happens, a change of region, meaning a change of soil and climate, makes a huge difference in how it all tastes.\r\n\r\nSpain has more acres of vineyards planted than any other wine producing country in the world — almost 3 million acres! Interestingly, though, they are third in total wine production, behind France and Italy. In part, this is due to much lower yields from their vineyards. (And these lower yields are due to dry and not too fertile conditions and really wide spacing between many Spanish vines.)\r\n\r\nThere is archeological evidence of grapes growing in Spain from as far back as 4,000 to 3,000 BC, a long time before any of the very early Mediterranean civilizations we usually associate wine grapes with even existed. Through the Phoenicians (who founded the trading post of Cadiz in 1,100 BC) and then the Romans and then the Visigoths and the Moors, wine production and trading continued on the Iberian Peninsula. The whole time, including now, adapting to the various climates and soils there.\r\n\r\nCatalon is one of the Spanish wine regions, located in the northeastern corner of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. The city of Barcelona is the capitol and the focal point of the Catalan wine industry. There is a long history of winemaking in Catalan, in particular the making of Cavas — the main sparkling wines of the country.  Catalon was also the first wine region in Spain to start using stainless steel fermentation. And, further, a lot of corks are produced in this region. In Catalon, there is archeological evidence that the Phoenicians were making wine here before the Romans came. The Phoenicians traded these wines with the ancient Egyptians. Of course, after the fall of the Roman Empire, and the Moors came into Spain, the wine business was crippled somewhat. But, by the 14th century, Catalon wines were strong, dense, high in alcohol and high in quality. The area is strongly influenced by the Mediterranean — warm weather with moderate rainfall, along the coast at least. Inland, it becomes much drier and cooler in places. There is a range of soil types, mostly calcereous mixed with clay and Alluvium. Some of the best vineyards are located on small deposits of limestone.\r\n\r\nCava was “invented” in 1872, in the Penedès area in Catalon. But we need to move on to our sub-region which is Priorat. Wine has been made in Priorat since the 12th century. Carthusian monks founded a monastery and established a priory. This gave its name to the local wine. Many wineries still show the original monastic influences on their wines by including the word “Clos” as part of their vineyard name.  Priorat wines are one of only two in all of Spain with the designation “DOCa,” the other being red Rioja wines. This is the highest, and best, qualification for all Spanish wines.\r\n\r\nThe soil in the Priorat “county” is volcanic in origin. It is reddish and black slate with small specs of mica. In Catalán (a local form of Spanish) it has a special name — “llicorella.”  The mica pieces in this soil reflect the sunlight onto the grapes which keeps them warmer. The topsoil layer of “llicorella” is almost 20 inches thick, so the vines’ roots are forced to work through it to find water, nutrition and minerals. The “llicorella” does have a profound impact on the flavors of Priorat wines.\r\n\r\nGarnacha is the traditional grape variety in Priorat. (Yep, the same Garnacha we looked at a couple of weeks ago.) Garnacha Tinta is still found growing in the older vineyards along with other, now authorized, varieties such as Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Cariñena is being used less and less, Cabernet and Merlot are small amounts, and Syrah is becoming more popular.\r\n\r\nYields in Priorat are very low. The rocky soil does not let much water accumulate and the vines are planted further apart than most areas so that each vine can get enough. Fewer vines mean less juice and less wine made. There are guidelines, by Spanish wine laws, but many producers do not follow them closely. They make, generally, aged wines that have been barrel aged for 18 months followed by six months in their bottles. These are best two years later. The spread out vines, the sparse and hard to reach soil nutrients, the aging — all this tends to make Priorat red wines wonderful, intense, smooth, full bodied and a tad pricey.\r\n\r\nOur Priorat comes from Cellar Mas Doix, a family winery founded in 1998. But, don’t get nervous. This new winery still has a heritage going back to 1850, when Juan Extrems Doix, grandfather to the current owner, was making wines. Actually, Grandpa won a gold medal, in 1888, at the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona and a silver medal, in 1878, at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Some of the grapes for today’s Priorat are grown in vineyards that are more than 100 years old. These vineyards are located on hills, with “llicorella” slate soils. Family tradition and their love for their wine has let the Doix maintain about 10 acres of Carineña vines, planted in 1902, 80-year-old Garnacha vines and more. The “Les Crestes” vineyard, with Garnacha vines, gives its name to our wine. (“Les Crestes” refers to the “crown” or “crest” on a rooster’s head.) One look at the label on our bottle should make it easy to remember its name.\r\n\r\nThis wine is made from 80 percent Garnacha, 10 percent Carineña and 10 percent Syrah. These vines are planted at over 1,300 feet above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand, machines cannot do it on the steep slopes of these vineyards, hand sorted and selected, then fermented in small, stainless steel tanks. Cool temperatures are maintained and maceration takes 18 days. After blending, the wine is aged for 10 months in fine grain, French barrels. The longer than normal maceration time helps to enhance the ripe fruit flavors and complexities in the wines. And ripe and complex is what a good Priorat should be. So, old vines, rough terrain, struggling grapes, blending and aging time all come together for us. And, for $26.99, this is a well-priced Priorat. Les Crestes: A wine we can all crow about. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'As the rooster crows', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'as-the-rooster-crows', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:57:08', '2014-01-30 16:57:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14864', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14866, 4, '2014-01-30 12:31:42', '2014-01-30 17:31:42', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nAlthough the Lunch Bunch just recently sampled the new breakfast menu at The Original Steamer, we are always pleased to return to this locally owned restaurant that has been serving up delicious local seafood for 30 years.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14900\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0058.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14900\" alt=\"Bucket of oysters\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0058-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Bucket of oysters[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor appetizers, we had the hush puppies and snow crab legs. The big, warm hush puppies are so tasty, and the entire table was excited to crack open the crab legs to reveal the slender pieces of succulent meat.\r\n\r\nElizabeth couldn’t resist the classic bucket of raw oysters, and she skillfully shucked those suckers and topped them with a dab of hot sauce.\r\n\r\nKim ordered the shrimp and grits, another classic signature seafood dish that Steamer has perfected, and she said it was so yummy and filling.\r\n\r\nNikki tried a cup of the gumbo made with sausage and shrimp, as well as the fried shrimp, and she ate it all.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14902\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0064.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14902\" alt=\"Grouper sandwich with fries\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0064-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Grouper sandwich with fries[/caption]\r\n\r\nNikki’s son, Dalton, joined us and didn’t even have to look at the menu before ordering the grouper\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14901\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0062.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14901\" alt=\"Fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0062-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake.[/caption]\r\n\r\nsandwich with a side of big steak fries. He said the blackened fish with lettuce, tomato and pickles on a soft hoagie roll is his favorite item for lunch.\r\n\r\nI couldn’t get enough of my spinach salad made with tomato, bacon, onion, blue cheese crumbles and blackened shrimp. The hot bacon dressing is divine as well.\r\n\r\nIrene chose the daily special of fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake, thus confirming my suspicion that she always orders the best item because her dish looked amazing, and she said that it tasted just as good.\r\n\r\nThe Original Steamer Oyster &amp; Steakhouse is located at 168 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; then lunch and dinner are served until 9 p.m. For more information, call 843-522-0210.', 'For local seafood, you can never get enough of a good thing at The Original Steamer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'for-local-seafood-you-can-never-get-enough-of-a-good-thing-at-the-original-steamer', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:31:42', '2014-01-30 17:31:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14866', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14868, 4, '2014-01-30 11:59:00', '2014-01-30 16:59:00', 'Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) will hold its second annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island on Saturday, February 15, beginning at 9 a.m. The USATF-certified course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods and Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island, located at 8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nPalmetto Running Company is providing event management and race timing.\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available at race4love.com. Prizes will be given to the top two male and female overall and the top three in each of the seven age divisions will receive medals.\r\n\r\nIn light of this event being family/kid friendly, all kids 9 and under will receive medals. There will also be a prize for the best Valentine’s Day-themed costume. For more information and to register online, visit the Race4Love website.\r\n\r\nProceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic abuse. CODA has been providing an array of services to victims of intimate partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 27 years.  Since 1986, CODA has assisted over 12,000 Low Country survivors of domestic violence through a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, legal assistance, and transitional housing.  CODA relies on grants and donations to provide all of these critical services free of charge.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Race4Love, contact codarace4love@gmail.com or call 843-593-4871.  Please visit www.codalowcountry.org to learn more about domestic violence and CODA’s services.\r\n<div></div>', 'CODA Race4Love 5K run/walk fast approaching', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coda-race4love-5k-runwalk-fast-approaching', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:59:00', '2014-01-30 16:59:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14868', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14870, 4, '2014-01-30 12:36:10', '2014-01-30 17:36:10', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Who:</b> “Tidal Fource” is the name of one of the singing foursomes from The Beaufort Harbormasters Barbershop Quartets.\r\n\r\nThe head of Tidal Fource is Hal McCann, a retired educator, who talks about the members of his singing group and their role in the community:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14904\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Tidal-Fource.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14904\" alt=\"Tidal Fource, from left to right: Tenor John Devlin, former fire department chief in Colorado; baritone Hal McCann, retired educator from Massachusetts; Bass George McMurtry, entrepreneur from California; and lead Jim Rowe, Washington bureaucrat. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Tidal-Fource-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Tidal Fource, from left to right: Tenor John Devlin, former fire department chief in Colorado; baritone Hal McCann, retired educator from Massachusetts; Bass George McMurtry, entrepreneur from California; and lead Jim Rowe, Washington bureaucrat.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>What do you do? </b>“We are a 501c3 singing charity that has fun! Throughout the year we sing to the sick and infirm at all the nursing homes and assisted care facilities in Beaufort, at the hospital several times each year, and we are the entertainment at various club meetings (such as the Lions and Rotary clubs) and upon occasion at the military bases and local churches. It is a win-win for us: we love what we are doing and we bring joy to others. Music is magic!”\r\n\r\nHal adds, “We are a part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the largest singing organization in the world, an international choral society that has 23,000 members. While this society is celebrating its 75th year, we are celebrating our 15th year here in Beaufort. The late Peter Stephenson (The Spirit of Old Beaufort) started the organization and it has continued and grown. I am a chorus member and head of Tidal Fource, which is the name of one of our Barbershop quartets.”\r\n\r\nHe said, “When possible, we donate to other local charities, most recently to the Boys &amp; Girls Club and to Friends of Caroline Hospice. This year we will support the Voices choir of Beaufort High School.”\r\n\r\n<b>Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser:</b> “We provide Singing Valentines — a quartet appears at the appointed place and time to sing two love songs and deliver a rose and a card to the lucky person or office staff. And, if additionally ordered, a box of Chocolate Tree chocolates. The standard singing Valentine costs $35, and delivers an unforgettable Valentine surprise, guaranteed! We have delivered everywhere: gyms, golf courses, restaurants, private homes, assisted care facilities and many more. This activity is a fundraiser. It also is the most fun singing we do all year.” Call 843-838-2401 to book a singing Valentine for friends and loved ones.\r\n\r\n<b>Who are the members of Tidal Fource?</b> “This is one of the wonderful parts of the Harbormasters, the camaraderie that results from a tremendously diverse group of men — we come from all over and represent many different ages, professions and parts of the country. Most of us met in the Harbormasters. In Tidal Fource we have me, baritone Hal McCann, a retired educator from Massachusetts; Lead Jim Rowe, a former Washington bureaucrat; George McMurtry, bass, an entrepreneur from California; and tenor John Devlin, a former Colorado fire chief.”\r\n\r\n<b>How can people make tax deductible donations to your group?</b> “We accept donations and  request them at the time of our annual show: This year it is in March at the Beaufort High School Auditorium. The full Harbormaster chorus, 21 in all, and the chorus of the Beaufort Belles, also with 21 members, will each sing songs. Tidal Fource and two other quartets — one from the Harbormasters, Eu4ia, and one from the Belles, Sea Island Sound — will all be singing. This is a full show, with a lot of Irish songs (it is still March) and our favorites from our 15 years of performing.”\r\n\r\nThe shows will be Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at Beaufort High. Tickets are $15. Call 843-838-2401 to order tickets or purchase them at the door. The shows will last about two hours.\r\n\r\nFor more information, go online to www.Beaufortharbormasters.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'Members of Beaufort’s barbershop quartets singing with \'Fource\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'members-of-beauforts-barbershop-quartets-singing-with-fource', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:36:10', '2014-01-30 17:36:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14870', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14872, 4, '2014-01-30 12:06:25', '2014-01-30 17:06:25', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The Drill Team performed superbly last Saturday, placing second of eight all-Marine Corps JROTC units at Parris Island. The second place finish qualifies the team to compete in the Region 6 Championships at Gray, Tennessee, in late March. Cadet Micha Dedrick finished 9th of 140 cadets in individual drill. Cadet Christian Bestul came in 7th in individual drill. Cadet Ryan Bestul came in fourth in individual drill. Congratulations to the team and coaches Sgt. Major Reeves and Gunny Shannon.\r\n\r\n• BCHS Parent University will be Thursday, January 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a special time for all parents and guardians to experience classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to accompany their parents to this event. Sessions will include English Language Arts, Health Science Demonstration, Mathematics and Technology. RSVP as to how many adults and students will be attending from your family at 322-5500.\r\n\r\n• The Red Carpet Affair Talent Show will be held at Battery Creek High School on Friday, February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Pre-sale tickets:  $5; at the door tickets are $8. Contact Ms. Carizma Thomas at 322-5593 for more information.\r\n\r\n• The Fourteenth Annual Grandparents’ and Senior Citizens’ Day will be at Battery Creek High School John J. McVey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 13, at 9 a.m. Light refreshments in the media center will be available after performances. RSVP by calling 322-5582/5580 by February 7.\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School SADD Club will be conducting environmental scans of local Beaufort County businesses on\r\n\r\nFebruary 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. SADD Club members, parents, and representatives from Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department will be completing surveys at local convenience stores, grocery stores, and drug stores to see how many alcohol and tobacco advertisements are at the establishments and where they are placed.  They will also be checking to see if “ID “ signs are posted in\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14873\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0312.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14873\" alt=\"Congratulations to Beaufort Academy Senior Madeleine Gray who was crowned 2013-2014 Homecoming Queen on Friday, January 24. The 2013-2014 Homecoming Court, pictured above from left to right, front row: Nicole Schmiege, Madeleine Gray, Autumn Harris. Back row: Carli Cline, Courtney Smith, Miranda Weslake. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0312-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Congratulations to Beaufort Academy Senior Madeleine Gray who was crowned 2013-2014 Homecoming Queen on Friday, January 24. The 2013-2014 Homecoming Court, pictured above from left to right, front row: Nicole Schmiege, Madeleine Gray, Autumn Harris. Back row: Carli Cline, Courtney Smith, Miranda Weslake.[/caption]\r\n\r\nregards to legal age to purchase tobacco and alcohol products.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Jan. 30: Community Open House for PreK and Kindergarten programs at Beaufort Academy.  Drop-in format, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Contact 843-524-3393 for more information.\r\n\r\n• Friday, Jan. 31: Application deadline for the 2014 Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.\r\n\r\n• Saturday, Feb. 1: The Chilly Bean 5K and Chili Cook-off at Coosaw Point — register today. Race Day Registration: $35/adult and $20 for 18 and under. 5K participants each get two tickets to the chili cook-off. Tickets to just the chili cook are $10 each or family pass for $40. Also includes Kids Fun Zone and live music by the Bull Grapes. Register at BA or online at www.active.com. Visit the event website, www.chillybeanrun.com, for all the information including on and off line registration\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Feb. 4: Eagles’ Eat Out at Fat Patties, 6 to 9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to BA.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Where children attend school for North of the Broad families will be determined soon. To have input in the process, there are public meetings being hosted by the Beaufort County Board of Education\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14874\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-BHS-Barnes2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14874\" alt=\"Beaufort High junior Mikel Hannah-Harding recently won the American Legion Oratorical Constitution Contest at the local level, earning a prize check for $100.  Participants were required to write and memorize an eight minute speech about one aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with an emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government. Mikel will now advance to the next level of regional competition in February, and could win $1,000 in scholarship money, then move on to state and national competition.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-BHS-Barnes2-300x146.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a> Beaufort High junior Mikel Hannah-Harding recently won the American Legion Oratorical Constitution Contest at the local level, earning a prize check for $100. Participants were required to write and memorize an eight minute speech about one aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with an emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government. Mikel will now advance to the next level of regional competition in February, and could win $1,000 in scholarship money, then move on to state and national competition.[/caption]\r\n\r\nscheduled for January 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Okatie Elementary School to continue the discussion of school choice and redistricting.  In particular, for Beaufort High School students, there are two important dates in which input will be valued. The first is February 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the BHS media center. School administrators will conduct a monthly School Improvement Council meeting. The second date is February 25 at 6 p.m. in the performing arts center at BHS. Superintendent Dr. Moss will lead in a town hall setting.\r\n\r\n<b>BRIDGES PREP</b>\r\n\r\n• Bridges Preparatory School held its second Open House last Tuesday, so that the community could meet teachers and staff in person, and inquire about our programming and facilities expansion plans. The two buildings beamed with dozens of curious faces seeking a valuable, public educational alternative for their children. If you missed this opportunity, you may still schedule a tour with Assistant Academic Administrator, Kay Keeler, email kkeeler@bridgesprep.org.\r\n\r\n• Bridges will be accepting new student applications for the 2014-2015 school year through January 31, 2014. Prospective parents may get an application and sign-up for our mailing list online, at any time: http://bridgesprep.org/school-info/enrollment/, or at the front desk in both our buildings in Downtown Beaufort: 1100 Boundary Street, or 1001 Hamar Street, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Applications postmarked January 31 may be mailed to: BPS Admissions, P.O. Box 120, Beaufort, SC 29901, or faxed to 843-982-7707. For general admissions questions, please contact Joan Drury at 843-982-7737, or e-mail jdrury@bridgesprep.org.\r\n\r\n<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b>\r\n\r\n• Kaila Smith, a freshman Exercise and Sport Science major of Beaufort, SC, was among more than 1,900 students from Coastal Carolina University who made the Fall 2013 Dean’s List.\r\n\r\n• Hannah Eastham, from Beaufort, SC, earned a Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in Early Childhood Education MAT from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah on Saturday, December 7, 2013.\r\n\r\n<b>SCHOOL DISTRICT</b>\r\n\r\n• A popular academic magnet program for high-achieving Beaufort County elementary students interested in math and science is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. AMES Academy began at Beaufort Elementary in 2008 for third- and fourth-graders and was expanded to include fifth-graders in 2009. Interested parents and students can learn more about this curriculum option at special informational meetings. Beaufort Elementary School’s two meetings are scheduled for Feb. 5 and 6 at 6 p.m. AMES is based on rigorous math and science foundational skills taught through the use of science and engineering and technology projects. Eligible students include rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders in the district’s gifted and talented program.  Also eligible are rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders who have scored in the 75th percentile or higher on a standardized achievement test such as MAP or ITBS and who have a B average or higher in Reading, Math and Science. Interested students must complete a 2014-15 application online by March 10, 2014.  The AMES Academy Admission Committee will interview prospective students beginning in March, and qualifying candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.  Each candidate needs to bring to the interview a copy of their most recent report card and a one-page composition entitled “Why I want to attend AMES Academy.”  Parents agree to a parental involvement component indicating their willingness to support AMES activities and participate in quarterly showcases. Link to AMES information and application:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.beaufort.k12.sc.us/pages/BCSD/Departments/Instructional_Services/Academic_Initiatives-Menu/AMES.\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER\'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14875\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-St-Peter-1-30.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14875\" alt=\"On the coldest day in Beaufort, St. Peter’s third grade class, in support of the “Molly’s Adopt A Sailor” service project, wrote letters and drew pictures to more than 400 service men and women stationed in Djibouti, Africa, where it is 114 degrees.  The class discussed the polar opposites and how grateful they were for these brave service men and women.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-St-Peter-1-30-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> On the coldest day in Beaufort, St. Peter’s third grade class, in support of the “Molly’s Adopt A Sailor” service project, wrote letters and drew pictures to more than 400 service men and women stationed in Djibouti, Africa, where it is 114 degrees. The class discussed the polar opposites and how grateful they were for these brave service men and women.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Open Enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year has begun. We welcome the opportunity to show you what St. Peter Catholic School has to offer and tell you about the exciting programs available to our students. For more information or to schedule a tour, please give the office a call at 843-522-2163.\r\n\r\n• Take a night off from dinner duty and join the St. Peter School community at Fat Patties for Spirit Night on Tuesday, February 11 from 5 p.m. until closing. 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(14878, 4, '2014-01-30 12:37:35', '2014-01-30 17:37:35', 'The Pack 200 Tiger Scouts visited the office of The Island News last week and learned about what goes into the making of a newspaper — from advertising to writing to printing. This energetic group also learned why it is important to read the paper.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14879\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0071.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14879\" alt=\"Christopher\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0071-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Christopher[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14893\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0074.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14893\" alt=\"Andy\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0074-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Andy[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14894\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0079.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14894\" alt=\"Matthew\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0079-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Matthew[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14895\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0080.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14895\" alt=\"Jay\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0080-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Jay[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14906\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0083.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14906\" alt=\"Ryan\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0083-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Ryan[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Pack 200 Tiger Scouts earn stripes with The Island News', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pack-200-tiger-scouts-earn-stripes-with-the-island-news', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:37:35', '2014-01-30 17:37:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14878', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14881, 4, '2014-01-30 12:13:39', '2014-01-30 17:13:39', '<b>By Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nIt took only 17 minutes for more than 130 volunteers to prepare, serve and clean up after more than 2,000 men last Friday night for the Men’s Wildlife Supper at Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Rick Forschner said the church served 750 wild turkeys, 300 pounds of alligator tails, 350 pounds of venison, 360 pounds of shrimp, 500 pounds of hog and 350 pounds of banana pudding during the church’s evangelical outreach. Forschner said the popular supper is an “approach and opportunity for men to explore the promises of Jesus Christ and encourage husbands to be a model that honors wives and God.” The evening was capped by a performance by John C. Morgan as “President George W. Bush” and guest speaker Bob Reccord discussing Christian family life.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14882\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14882\" alt=\"Dr. Carl Broggi, right, senior pastor of Community Bible Church, greets and chats with some of the men participating in the church’s Men’s Wildlife Supper last week.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-6-300x202.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /></a> Dr. Carl Broggi, right, senior pastor of Community Bible Church, greets and chats with some of the men participating in the church’s Men’s Wildlife Supper last week.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14883\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14883\" alt=\"David Zeoli and his son David, Jr. eat some of the 360 pounds of shrimp served at the Men’s Wildlife Supper.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-7-300x209.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" /></a> David Zeoli and his son David, Jr. eat some of the 360 pounds of shrimp served at the Men’s Wildlife Supper.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14884\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/supper-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14884\" alt=\"Young boys chow down on the wild game prepared for them.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/supper-8-300x260.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a> Young boys chow down on the wild game prepared for them.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14885\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"244\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-9.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14885\" alt=\"Was former President George W. Bush speaking in Beaufort? Actually, it was John C. Morgan as President Bush entertaining more than 2,000 men gathered for the Men’s Wildlife Supper at Community Bible Church last weekend.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-9-244x300.jpg\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" /></a> Was former President George W. Bush speaking in Beaufort? Actually, it was John C. Morgan as President Bush entertaining more than 2,000 men gathered for the Men’s Wildlife Supper at Community Bible Church last weekend.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14886\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14886\" alt=\"Men of all ages gathered at the Community Bible Church last Friday, January 24.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Supper-3-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Men of all ages gathered at the Community Bible Church last Friday, January 24.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Wildlife supper attracts thousands', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wildlife-supper-attracts-thousands', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:13:39', '2014-01-30 17:13:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14881', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14888, 4, '2014-01-30 12:14:19', '2014-01-30 17:14:19', 'The second Island Girls Night Out is happening at The Clothes Line, 164 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be fabulous prizes, drinks, food and a grand fashion show for you to buy that special gift for your Valentine.  All are invited, especially those who are new to the area, as well as all the ladies who love to shop and win prizes. Get ready to celebrate with other local women an evening of fun and laughter. Call Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684 for more details; door prizes are still being accepted.\r\n<div></div>', 'Don’t miss the second Island Girls Night Out', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-the-second-island-girls-night-out', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:14:19', '2014-01-30 17:14:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14890, 4, '2014-01-30 12:42:29', '2014-01-30 17:42:29', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nYou may want to consider hosting a dinner party for the Valentine Ball next year just to attend the party Beaufort Memorial gives honoring all the dinner party hosts and committee chairs.  It’s one of the best parties of the year and they really do it right with fabulous food and drink.  This year, the event honored 130 of these volunteers at the lovely home of <b>Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Hauser</b> on Tuxedo Drive last weekend. <b>Alice Moss</b> and the Beaufort Memorial Foundation staff did their usual amazing job along with hardworking party organizer <b>Vivi Verity</b>.\r\n\r\nThis year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Valentine Ball that benefits Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The black tie gala will be held February 8, and even though it is already sold out, why not reserve your tickets early for next year? Go to www.valentineball.org and click “keep me informed” or call 843-522-5774 to be added to the mailing list for the ball or to get involved. Here are some pics for you from photographer Paul Nurnberg:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14891\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0111.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14891\" alt=\"Vivi Verity, Rob Mathai, Renee Mathai and Martha Upchurch. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0111-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Vivi Verity, Rob Mathai, Renee Mathai and Martha Upchurch.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14897\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14897\" alt=\"Co-chairs of this year’s ball: Jim and Weezie Gibson with Aaron and Melissa Bliley.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0033-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Co-chairs of this year’s ball: Jim and Weezie Gibson with Aaron and Melissa Bliley.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14898\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0013.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14898\" alt=\"Tei Tober, Ray Molony, Anne Helm.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0013-300x242.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a> Tei Tober, Ray Molony, Anne Helm.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14909\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0073.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14909\" alt=\"Brenda Molony, Amy Geier, Allison Coppage\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0073-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Brenda Molony, Amy Geier, Allison Coppage[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0068.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14910\" alt=\"nurnberg_140124_07248_0068\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0068-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0096.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14911\" alt=\"nurnberg_140124_07248_0096\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_0096-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_9963.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14912\" alt=\"Geneva and Luke Baxley.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nurnberg_140124_07248_9963-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Geneva and Luke Baxley.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort Memorial Foundation honors dinner party hosts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-foundation-honors-dinner-party-hosts', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:42:29', '2014-01-30 17:42:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14904, 4, '2014-01-30 12:32:21', '2014-01-30 17:32:21', '', 'Profile-Tidal Fource', 'Tidal Fource, from left to right: Tenor John Devlin, former fire department chief in Colorado; baritone Hal McCann, retired educator from Massachusetts; Bass George McMurtry, entrepreneur from California; and lead Jim Rowe, Washington bureaucrat. ', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'profile-tidal-fource', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:32:21', '2014-01-30 17:32:21', '', 14870, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Tidal-Fource.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(14915, 4, '2014-02-06 01:48:04', '2014-02-06 06:48:04', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nWritten at his creative peak, Czechoslovakian composer Antonin Dvorak’s “Rusalka” matches the same high quality of his finest orchestral works. Eventually, its popularity surpassed the best operas of his two most famous Czech mates, Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride” and Janacek’s “Jenufa.” Czechs were quick to embrace it, benefited in part by the fairy tale — Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” — upon which the opera is based.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14916\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"229\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Arts-Opera-2-6.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14916\" alt=\"Super Bowl’s national anthem singer, Renee Fleming, performs in the title role. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Arts-Opera-2-6.png\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" /></a> Super Bowl’s national anthem singer, Renee Fleming, performs in the title role.[/caption]\r\n\r\nToday, the best reason to explain the belated popularity of “Rusalka” can be attributed to the extraordinary talents of the Met’s house diva, lyric soprano Renee Fleming. She has made Rusalka her signature role by headlining each of the Met’s three most recent revivals in 2004, 2007, 2009 — and this one makes it four.\r\n\r\n<b>“Rusalka” Act 1: A meadow by the edge of a lake:</b> Three wood-sprites tease the Water Goblin, ruler of the lake. His daughter, Rusalka, tells him that she is in love with a human prince who comes to hunt around the  lake, and she wants to become human to embrace him. He tells her it’s a bad idea, then steers her to a  witch, Ježibaba, for assistance. Rusalka sings her Song to the Moon, asking it to tell the prince of her love. Ježibaba tells Rusalka that if she becomes human, she will lose the power of speech and that, if she is betrayed by him, both will be eternally damned. Rusalka agrees to this and drinks a potion. The prince, while hunting, finds Rusalka, embraces her, and leads her away, even though she is unable to speak.\r\n\r\n<b>Act 2:</b> <b>The prince’s garden:</b> A gamekeeper and his nephew learn that the prince is to marry a mute. They suspect witchcraft as the prince is already lavishing attentions on a foreign princess who is a wedding guest. The princess, jealous, curses the couple. The prince rejects Rusalka. The princess, having won the prince’s affection, now scorns it.\r\n\r\n<b>Act 3: A meadow by the lake: </b>Rusalka asks Ježibaba for a solution to her woes and is told she can save herself if she kills the prince with the dagger she is given. But Rusalka throws the dagger into the lake, turning her into a spirit of death living in the lake. The Gamekeeper consults Ježibaba about the prince, who, they say, has been betrayed by Rusalka. The Water Goblin says that it was actually the Prince that betrayed Rusalka. The Prince comes to the lake, and calls for Rusalka. He asks her to kiss him, knowing it means death and damnation. They kiss, he dies and Rusalka  returns to the depths of the lake. (Thank you, Google.)\r\n\r\n<b>The music:</b> Rusalka’s score is extensive, ranging from folk-inspired to grandiosity, and from the impressionism expressed in several nature motifs. And among those whose music must have influenced Dvorak were three contemporary composers, each of whom are subtly revealed in the first act. The opening scene with the wood-sprites at play by the lake brings to mind Wagner’s Rhinemaidens, even with their opening lines. For the sprites, it’s “Hoa! Hoa! Hoa!” For the maidens, it’s “Weia! Waga! Woge!”\r\n\r\nAnd while Bizet’s clear and resonant style might be apparent, it’s Tchiakovsky’s Letter Scene from “Eugene Onegin” that is so thrillingly captured in Rusalka’s beseeching Plea to the Moon. Both are rich in melody, expressing similar sentiments with emotional outbursts.\r\n\r\nA most unusual performance occurs during the last moments of the first act and continues through much of the second. Although Rusalka has become mute, she still spends considerable time on stage, acting and reacting to moments of joy, sorrow and remorse — and all without singing a single note. It’s got to be one of an opera diva’s most challenging tests, perfectly suited for Fleming. But the act still has its fine moments in the wedding scene, accompanied by Dvorak’s finely-tuned ballet music and some dramatic moments between the prince and the foreign princess. And, of course, Rusalka finally joins in near the end.\r\n\r\nIf the Moon Song wasn’t so sublime, then Rusalka’s beautiful aria in the third act — “I am torn from life” — would be a stunning alternative. In it, she touchingly expresses her separation from her sisters and the prince. But in the finale, they come together for an ecstatic duet in what one respected opera buff considered to be “twelve of the most glorious minutes in all of opera.” (At the least, it should rank as opera’s greatest kiss of death.)\r\n\r\nUndecided about seeing “Rusalka”? This might help: Google “Renee Fleming, Song to the Moon,” then click the video image of the harp.\r\n\r\nThree top-notch singers will join Fleming on stage — mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick (Jezibaba), tenor Piotr Beczala (Prince) and bass-baritone John Relyea (Water Goblin) — when “Rusalka” is shown at the USCB Center for the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 8.\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $22; OLLI members $18; Students $15. All seats assigned. 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(14918, 4, '2014-02-06 01:50:56', '2014-02-06 06:50:56', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nDogs aren’t born “man’s best friends”. They grow into the honorific through time and the experience of experiences. As with all baby animals, there is a period of time in a dog’s life where they must learn about their world in order to survive. This critical period of socialization is when a puppy learns what is safe and good and what is not.  This window falls somewhere between four weeks and 20 weeks. After the window closes, anything not previously identified falls into the “unsafe” category.  Dogs must be socialized to the alien human world during this time or they will forever be anxious, at the very least, about new people, sounds and sights.  How many of us know the precious tiny pet whinging in terror when friends come to visit or the big barker who lets loose with a barrage of noise every time a pinecone hits the ground? They are canine misfits.\r\n\r\nThe best socialization procedure I’ve ever seen is what dogs receive when they are in training for Guide Dogs for the Blind or other service dog organizations. Those dogs receive gentle human handling and contact from the time their eyes open until adulthood. Tiny service puppies travel everywhere with their trainers. As they grow older they are given careful exposure to stimuli they would encounter in a day-to-day working life: visits to offices, shopping centers, walks in town, rides on elevators, sounds of cars, motorcycles, people of different ages, sexes, ethnicities, people who dress, talk or move in different ways, people who use crutches, umbrellas and wheelchairs. Penny, one of my Couchtime dogs, is a retired guide dog. On her initial visit, she hopped out of her owner’s car, happily trotted into my house and never looked back. We had a great adventuresome week and when it was time to go home, she hopped back into her owner’s car and again, never looked back. A dog with that level of confidence is a pure pleasure. Your dog can do the same.\r\n\r\nOne category of the dogs I work with, behaviorally, is the result of benevolent neglect.  There is no doubt their owners love them but in loving them too much have prevented them from experiencing normal day-to-day life.  They are the dogs that never leave the yard, never run on grass and have no dog friends.  Their owners do not anticipate that sometimes life doesn’t always go along as planned and when it doesn’t, it’s the poor dog that suffers.  Another group of dogs I work with in this category are the ordinary dogs whose owners simply never knew about or never bothered with this important aspect. These are the dogs that live with Gram and Gramps and that freak out and bite when the grandkids come to visit. Or, they are the dogs of families who live in the country, then move to an urban (or suburban) environment where then the dog overreacts to the increased neighborhood activity. These are the dogs causing the neighbors to complain about incessant barking. I have three in my ‘hood.\r\n\r\nIt is a good owner who will enroll his pet in a puppy class for socialization and basic training.  Almost all the dogs I work with have been to class, however.  Why they now are <i>my</i> best friends is because their socialization ended when the class ended. Learning about life is an ongoing process. To put it in perspective, imagine sending your child to kindergarten and then never letting her out of the house again. In human terms, that’s child abuse.\r\n\r\nHowever, if you are the owner of an unsocialized adult dog, don’t despair. Old dogs CAN learn new tricks. There is hope. Steps can be taken to make their worlds a less terrifying place. The quality of their life can be improved with desensitization, and with training they will gain confidence to make sense of the world around them. It should be no surprise that methods used to rehabilitate an unsocialized dog must be positive ones. The poor guy is already terrified of the world so it will be up to the owner to be patient, sometimes progressing at what might seem glacial pace. Pushing an unsocialized dog too quickly can destroy weeks, even months of painstaking progress. I remind my owners that their perfect canine companion takes time to develop, often years in the making.\r\n<div></div>', 'Canine problem child', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'canine-problem-child', '', '', '2014-02-06 01:50:56', '2014-02-06 06:50:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14918', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14920, 4, '2014-02-06 01:54:42', '2014-02-06 06:54:42', '<b>Councilman organizes community meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson (District 1) has organized a community meeting Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the James J. Davis Elementary School on Keans Neck Road in Dale to discuss the proposed seafood processing company at the former Lobeco Chemical Company property. There will be a presentation from a representative of the seafood processing company as well as from Mr. Steve Giese, who will speak on behalf of the Millenarian Trading Company. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed operations and community impact.\r\n\r\n<b>Guest speaker to discuss</b><b> communication skills </b>\r\n\r\nStart out the New Year with improved communication skills by attending “The Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Marriage, Dating and Care Giving” on Friday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Alan Poe, who has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship coach and eight years of experience as a hospice chaplain, will lead the interactive group session for those wanting to improve their communication skills and their marital, dating and caregiving relationships. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. He has used his counseling experience to provide insight and resolution in areas such as relationship health, grief recovery and support groups, depression and anxiety. The session is free and open to the public. For more information, call Alan Poe at 843-323-9128 or by e-mail at alankpoe@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>CODA holds sessions for training volunteers </b>\r\n\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in February. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 11, 12, and 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<b>Support group discusses long-term care insurance</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nDo you want to learn about long-term care insurance from someone who isn’t trying to sell you a policy? If so, you are invited to the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. when Eric Fennell will explain what to look for when considering long-term care insurance. Mr. Fennell holds a master’s degree in health services administration and is residence director at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. He is licensed as a long-term care administrator in both North and South Carolina. The Parkinson’s Support Group meetings are held from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway, across from the Bi-Lo Shopping Center in Port Royal. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Ostrander at 843-525-1229 or Rose Ewing at 843-252-3001 or rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n<b>First Volksmarch will be held at Hunting Island</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island announces a new annual event, the Volksmarch, or People’s Walk. These walks are popular in many countries and Hunting Island is a spectacular location for a walk along the natural beach and through the maritime forest. The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 and walkers can start from the lighthouse anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk can be completed in 1.5 hours following signs along the paths. The purpose of the walk is to enjoy the beauty of the state park while benefitting from the outdoor exercise. A contribution of $10, to benefit the Discover Carolina Program for local schools, is requested of any walker who wants a participation pendant.\r\n\r\n<b>Singing Valentines again available from quartet</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Harbormasters will offer again this year a unique Valentine present.  A quartet will suddenly appear at the designated place at the designated time and sing two love songs, present a rose and a card (and if requested, a pound of Chocolate Tree chocolates) to the lucky person. This Valentine, available both for men and women, is guaranteed to be the highlight of the day. For more information and to register, visit www.beaufortharbormasters.org or call 843-838-2401.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Fly Fishers to meet with Captain Scott</b>\r\n\r\nCaptain Tuck Scott, Head Guide at Bay Street Outfitters, will be the speaker for the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers.  His subject, “Recon: The Hunt for New Fish,” is just the topic to help Lowcountry anglers seeking new places to find redfish. New fish may not live it the usual spots and the hunt he recommends may surprise you. Capt. Scott will also cover the tools needed and how the hunt should change with different seasons,  as well as general tips for successful fishing. The public is welcome to attend this free event and refreshments will be provided at 6 p.m., 815 Bay St., Beaufort. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com or call Jack Baggette at 843-522-8911 with questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Lions Club to hold pancake breakfast</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, February 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links and sausage patties, grits, toast, coffee, milk, and orange juice will be served with a smile. For questions, contact Honika S. Plowdeniz at 843-715-1221.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s group holds Valentine Luncheon</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to attend a Valentine Luncheon, to be held Saturday, February 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Please join TLC Women’s Fellowship for a time of fun, food and fellowship. The cost of the meal is $10. The highlight of the luncheon will be creating Valentine Cards for the Bayview nursing home residents. Please RSVP to Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Support Exchange Club of Beaufort’s flag display</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nOn President’s Day, February 17, the Exchange Club of Beaufort will host a Field of Honor flag display. The Field of Honor flag displays began on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The Exchange Club has chosen this event to honor the men and women who have or are serving in the military and to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. A flag can be flown to honor your serviceman or women for $10 each. All donations will be granted to Pillows For Patriots. ”We recently have more requests for pillows than we have funds, so let’s please not forget our troops still there, and about to deploy,” said Barb Farrior, coordinator. Pillows For Patriots sends pillows to the brave men and women in our military in Afghanistan and Iraq. To sponsor a flag, please contact Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.\r\n\r\n<b>Daughters of American Revolution will meet</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe February meeting of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will take place on Thursday, February 13 at the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 1208 Newcastle Street, Beaufort at 2 p.m. New chapter members Joanie Keefe, Candy Matera, Dianne Gibb and Caroline McElveen will be inducted. Also Shelby Lynn Saunders, a Senior at Whale Branch Early College High School will be introduced as the winner of the annual DAR Good Citizens Award. Contact Charlene Shufelt at 525-0158 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Annual Valentine Bridge Luncheon will be held</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s time to sign up for the Valentine Bridge Luncheon at the Parish Church of St. Helena, set for Friday, Feb. 14 in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., Beaufort.  The annual event is from noon to 4 p.m. and includes lunch and an afternoon of bridge. Cost is $25 per person.  Register by Tuesday, Feb. 11 on the church website, www.StHelenas1712.org. Anyone who enjoys playing bridge is welcome to attend. .  This year’s proceeds will be used to purchase tricycles for the children’s playground at the church. For more information, contact Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220, or nursery@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Area U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to hold meeting </b>\r\n\r\nFlotilla 10-1 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Beaufort-Jasper will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 12 at the BJWSA Conference Room, at the intersection of Highway 170 and Snake Road in Okatie. Fellowship begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. For more information, or to join America’s Volunteer Lifesavers, please contact Bill Ballard at 843-605-3563 or bill@oldmanofthesea.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Marine Corps League holds spaghetti dinner</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Yellow Footprints Detachment of the Marine Corps League presents the Second Annual Charity Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Saturday, February 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the AMVET Hall located at 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.  Tickets are $10 at the door, take-out and cash bar available. There will also be a Silent Auction. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Bernie Eveler at 843-342-4834 or eveler110@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Clemson Extension holds 2014 Turf School</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe 2014 Turf School is scheduled for Monday, February 17, and includes one day of information on the technical challenges of maintaining high quality turfgrass. This program is for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments. Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded. The class will be at Palmetto Electric Cooperative New River Office, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Register at the Clemson Service Online Shopping Mall https://shopping.clemson.edu or contact Laura Rose at lrose@clemson.edu or 843-255-6060, ext. 117.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>To include your event in the What To Do section, </i><i>please send all emails and inquiries to theislandnews@gmail.com.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-124', '', '', '2014-02-06 01:54:42', '2014-02-06 06:54:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14920', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14922, 4, '2014-02-06 01:55:21', '2014-02-06 06:55:21', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nThe featured wine of the week is a white that’s been around for a long time, but now introduces a new version. So, what’s old is truly new. So, let’s kick into travel mode, and off we go to South Africa.\r\n\r\nThe wine industry in South Africa dates back to the time of the Dutch East India Company and the supply station that they built where today’s Cape Town is located. The person put in charge of managing that supply station was surgeon Jan van Riebeeck. Part of that managing included planting vineyards and making wines that were used to help ward off scurvy. All the sailors coming ashore from all the spice route trading ships that stopped at the station were not always healthy.\r\n\r\nThe first harvest and crush were in 1659. Van Riebeeck’s successor, Simon van der Stel, worked to improve the quality of these wines. Also, he bought 1,900 acres just outside Cape Town, and established the Constantia wine estate. This is generally considered to be the first winery of South Africa. Unfortunately, when van der Stel died, the estate deteriorated drastically, but was revived in 1778 when it was bought by Hendrik Cloete. The excellent reputation of Constantia at that point gave most of Europe a positive attitude toward South African wines and the industry grew quite a bit for almost 100 years. But, phylloxera infested their vineyards in 1866, and many growers gave up winemaking.\r\n\r\nFor a while, orchards and alfalfa fields were developed, and large ostrich farms, for ostrich feathers. When grapes were replanted, high producing varieties like Cinsault were more prominent. (We must remember this variety from the Rhône Valley was crossed with Pinot Noir, in South Africa, to make their unique, red variety Pinotage.)\r\n\r\nBy the early 1900s, there were more than 80 million vines planted again, creating what is known as a “wine lake,” too much of usually not too good juice. Some growers even dumped juice and wine into rivers and streams. What saved things was the KWV, a co-op formed by the South African government which ended up setting prices, yields for vineyards, and other controls.\r\n\r\nFor most of the 20th century, South Africa’s wines did not get much attention, partly because of inconsistent quality, partly because of inconsistent availability, and partly (to say the least) as a response to their Apartheid system. Toward the last 10 to 20 years of the 20th century, when Apartheid was discontinued, wine markets around the world opened to South African wines. “Flying winemakers,” as they were called, spent time in their vineyards, bringing with them knowledge, skills and experience and more sellable varieties like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, only 30 percent of the grapes grown were made into wines. The rest were used for making brandy, grape juice or thrown away. In contrast, by 2003, 70 percent were used to make wine. We are now seeing the great results of all this progress.\r\n\r\nIn 1973, the Wine of Origin legislation, WO, was written as a control for label accuracy and regions for South African wines were established. Skipping to our region for this week’s wine, we can look at the Stellenbosch region. This is the second oldest region in South Africa and produces about 14 percent of the country’s total wine. Stellenbosch is located about 28 miles from Cape Town, and vineyards were first planted there in 1679. The Helderberg, Simonsberg and Stellenbosch Mountains surround the region. (And, sort of, helped name our wine.) The climate is influenced by nearby False Bay. Their summer growing season (January, February, March — Southern Hemisphere is the opposite of ours) has temperatures that hold around 68 degrees — a temperature that is just a bit warmer than in Bordeaux, France. Soils in the vineyards are decomposed granite on the hillsides and sandy, alluvial loam on the valley floors.\r\n\r\nBacking up for a moment, Stellenbosch is the name of a region, and a town. The town Stellenbosh was founded in 1679 by Governorn Simon van der Stel. The name “Stellenbosch” actually means “(van der) Stel’s bush.”  The town grew quickly, due in part to its location on the banks of the Eerste River. In 1682, it became an independent local authority, with a magistrate with jurisdiction over 97,000 thousand square miles. Besides lots of oak trees that were planted to decorate the city, there was also system of furrows from the river designed to run water into the town. It seems the Dutch settlers were skilled in hydraulics.\r\n\r\nSome Huguenot refugees settled in Stellenbosh in 1690, planted vineyards and, soon, Stellenbosh was the center of the South African wine industry. The first school was opened in 1683. And the oldest girls’ school in the country was opened here in 1860. A gymnasium, established in 1866, became Victoria College and then the University of Stellenbosch in 1918 — all fairly progressive except for the Apartheid system.\r\n\r\nDuring the second Boer War, 1899 to 1902, the town of Stellenbosch was one of the British military bases. The expression “to be Stellenbosched” came to refer to officers who were re-sent out from here when they had not distinguished themselves in battle the first time. Eventually, this expression referred to any soldier who was forced into a second chance to prove himself, from anywhere, not just Stellenbosch. I wonder if its was ever a phrase for wine?\r\n\r\nOur Stellenbosch wine is called Blouberg. See the “berg” ending in the name? The name refers to the blue tinged mountains (bergs) that surround the area. We have the Blouberg white wine, a blend of 60 percent Sauvignon Blanc, 20 percent Sémillon and 20 percent Riesling.\r\n\r\nThe first thing you notice about this wine is its different bottle shape. Same size, 750 ml, just a neat shape. Partly, this unique bottle is meant to let us know that Blouberg is meant to be a fun wine. Easy drinking and yet versatile and appealing to both new and experienced wine drinkers. They say it was inspired by Portuguese Vihno Verde — a crisp, light bodied, almost spritzy white wine.\r\n\r\nThis wine is made from grapes that are grown throughout the Western Cape, in a variety of soils that include decomposed granite and Kroonstad. The vines were planted in 1992 and 1994, and they grow on south and southwest facing slopes. These grapes are harvested by hand and the juice is started fermenting for five days on their skins. Then, they are pressed and fermentation is finished, without the skins. Malolactic fermentation follows, and 10 percent of the wine is aged in oak.\r\n\r\nBlouberg white is known for its slight greenish tinted color and it lovely lemon nuances. (Sémillon does that.) Dry but not puckery, it is great for sipping and pairs well with foods like Asian dishes, sushi, light seafoods, salads and white pizzas.\r\n\r\nSo what’s old and what’s new? A long time ago, Blouberg white was made from Chenin Blanc-Steen in South Africa. But new is good. Really, new is better. So come to the new!  And be “Stellenbosched!” For $8.99. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'What’s old is new for one South African wine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-old-is-new-for-one-south-african-wine', '', '', '2014-02-06 01:55:21', '2014-02-06 06:55:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14922', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14924, 4, '2014-02-06 01:57:11', '2014-02-06 06:57:11', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nWhen I was in an East Hampton, N.Y., coffee shop last summer, I struck up a conversation with a couple from Manhattan at the table next to me.  After telling them where I was from they replied, “Oh we’ve been to Beaufort. How’s Bob the cat?”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14925\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Profile-Bob-the-Cat.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14925\" alt=\"Bob the cat.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Profile-Bob-the-Cat-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Bob the cat.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn a town filled to the brim with cats, Bob is clearly Beaufort’s most famous cat. His other title includes “Ambassador of Craven Street” because Bob loves tourists and walks up and greets the incoming groups to the historic Point neighborhood downtown. Or sometimes he lies down and rolls over, adorably inviting them to scratch his tummy.\r\n\r\nThis big orange tabby has got quite the personality and has numerous local fans and caregivers. When he recently went missing for 48 hours, Bob’s owners Dale and Phil Fairbanks got dozens and dozens of emails of concern from as far away as Vermont and Florida.\r\n\r\nBob turned up at a vet’s office in Bluffton where the microchip in his neck got him back home.\r\n\r\nHow he got there is anybody’s guess.  He’s been known to hop in cars and even the backs of worker’s trucks before. Or maybe somebody thought he was lost.   Dale puts collars with bells on Bob, but he manages to take them off and discard them in a few days.\r\n\r\nYou might see Bob at any number of his hangouts — City Java, the parking lot of Breakwater at night, on the porch of Twenge and Twombley Law Firm,  behind Griffin Market being fed Italian tuna or as far north as USCB.\r\n\r\nSays Dale Friedman, “Two years ago I stepped outside one June night and up drove a minivan which stopped in front of the house. I had no idea who the driver was, but she hopped out of the car and said ‘I saw Bob on the other side of Carteret Street so I brought him home’.  He jumped out of the car and off she went.\r\n\r\nWe have also gotten calls from Breakwater after 10 p.m. telling us he is in the parking lot holding court with customers.\r\n\r\nFinally, our dilemma now is that he is known to get in strange cars and also to cross Carteret Street, both of which are potentially dangerous for him. But if we confine him to the house, he will be miserable because he loves to be outside flirting with the locals and tourists. I think we have to let him out and trust that he can take care of himself — at least during the day.”\r\n\r\nBob showed up at Town and Country Real Estate 10 years ago. He was fixed and seemed well taken care of. After countless Facebook pleas and flyers, no one showed up to claim him so Dale, reluctantly at first, took him home.\r\n\r\n“I didn’t need a cat or want one but he had such a wonderful personality,” Dale recalls.\r\n\r\nThese days, over half a dozen people feed and look after him.\r\n\r\n“Oftentimes he ignores his food here,” says Phil Fairbanks. “We have a neighbor who goes to Sea Eagle and buys him fresh shrimp when she is in town.”\r\n\r\nA family from Laurel Bay visits him every week. Adds Dale, “As kind as people are, I would ask that his friends not feed him anything because he had pancreatitis last year and almost died from something he ate. So when he doesn’t eat his dinner here we fear he has gotten sick again and worry if we should take him to the vet.”\r\n\r\nBob’s pet peeve? Small, yappy dogs.  He hates them. Seems someone once came to Craven Street from Hilton Head Island. She opened her car door and out bounded two vicious little dogs that attacked Bob from both ends. It was a fight he lost and ended up badly hurt with a torn tongue. Bob is furious about what happened to him and has this “thing” now about small dogs and will go out of his way to attack them. Dog walkers, with small dogs, know to stay clear of Craven Street as a result.\r\n\r\nBob summers in Vermont with the Fairbanks and enjoys the two-day ride there. He insists on sitting on a pillow in the highest part of the car to give him an uninterrupted view.\r\n\r\nDale and Phil credit HomeAgain microchip for Bob’s safe return. The vet in Bluffton told them that 90 percent of people who have microchipped their animals do not keep up with the yearly payment, so they can’t read the information off them. HomeAgain charges $20 a year and notifies owners via email when payment is due. Luckily, Bob was up to date with his microchip.\r\n\r\nWe at the Island News join with all of Bob’s Facebook friends and neighbors in welcoming him home. Long may Ambassador Bob reign as Beaufort’s friendliest and most famous cat!\r\n\r\nFor more information about HomeAgain microchips for your pet, go to http://public.homeagain.com.', 'Bob the cat: Have you ever met The Point’s most famous feline?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bob-the-cat-have-you-ever-met-the-points-most-famous-feline', '', '', '2014-02-06 01:57:11', '2014-02-06 06:57:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14924', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14927, 4, '2014-02-06 01:57:48', '2014-02-06 06:57:48', '<b>Imagination Unlimited exhibit:</b> Imagination Unlimited, works by Hank Herring, will have its opening reception Friday, February 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at ARTworks Gallery, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. A solo show of works by local artist Hank Herring. Using mainly found materials, Herring creates vibrant works of figurative art which are inspired by African symbolism, as well as personal friends and mentors over the years. For more information, visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com or call 379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>USCB Festival Series Chamber Music Concert:</b> USCB’s Festival Series continues on Sunday, February 9, at 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts.  Artistic Director Edward Arron has planned a rich, varied program of some of the finest chamber music featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Turina, and Schumann. Joining Arron on the USCB Center for the Arts stage will be pianist Benjamin Hochman, violist Max Mandel, and violinist Arnaud Sussmann. For advance tickets, call Staci Breton at 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available at the door and start at $40.\r\n\r\n<b>The Indie Film Corner: Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films:</b> USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., will showing the 2014 Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films on Monday, February 10 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n• “Helium” (Danish, 23 min.) A dying boy finds comfort in the tales of a magical land called HELIUM, told to him by the hospital janitor.\r\n\r\n• “The Voorman Problem” (UK/English, 13 min.) A psychiatrist is called to a prison to examine an inmate named Voorman, who is convinced he is a god.\r\n\r\n• “Avant Que De Tout Perdre /Just Before Losing Everything” (French, 30 min.) Miriam has left her abusive husband and taken refuge with her children in the local supermarket where she works.\r\n\r\n• “Aquel No Era Yo/That Wasn’t Me” (Spanish, 24 min.) Paula, a Spanish aid worker, has an encounter with an African child soldier named Kaney.\r\n\r\n• “Do I Have to Take Care of Everything” (Finnish, 7 min.) Sini tries frantically to get her family ready to leave for a wedding, but her husband and two children are interfering with her efforts.\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Winthrop Choirs to perform in Beaufort:</b> The Winthrop University Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform a free concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena’s at 505 Church St., Beaufort, on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. Also featured will be Beaufort High School’s Voices under the direction of choral director Jordan Norris.  This choir has earned numerous awards in festival competitions and will feature music by Gawthrop, Hogan, and Aguiar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort International Film Festival:</b> Tickets are available now for the 8th annual Beaufort International Film Festival scheduled February 12 -16. Purchase tickets online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 713 Craven St., Beaufort or at the Beaufort Film Society office located at 708 Carteret St., Beaufort.  The full schedule of events and screening times are also located on the website. Ron Tucker, president of the Beaufort Film Society, said nearly 8,000 people participated in last year’s festival and he expects as many this year. “We will present 28 screenings to include feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated films and student productions. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the film Forrest Gump. We have many special events planned to pay tribute to the film to include a special screening of the film on Friday evening, February 14, at 7 p.m.” The Opening Night Reception takes place on Wednesday, February 12 at Old Bay Marketplace in Beaufort. The awards ceremony is Saturday, February 15 at USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Frederick Douglass, Making of a Man:</b>\r\n\r\nThis play will be on stage February 14 and  15 at 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks Theatre, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. After escaping from slavery, Frederick Douglass became a leader of the abolitionist movement and great orator. Watch as performer Hank Herring brings this dynamic man to life on stage. Tickets $17, $12 students, $7 children under 12. For more details, visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com or call 379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>‘Artscapade’ Fundraiser:</b> “Artscapade,” an evening of art auctions, wine tastings, fun and friendship, will raise money to be shared with public school teachers across northern Beaufort County. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation’s event will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street.  “We have an amazing selection of artwork for sale, including works by regional artists and by our Beaufort County students,” said Laura Eggers, vice-chair of the foundation. “The money we raise helps support grants to teachers in public and charter schools across northern Beaufort County.” Admission is $20 per person and includes wine tastings provided by Southern Wine &amp; Spirits and Bills Liquors and Fine Wines. For more information, visit www.beaufortteacherfund.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Celtic Festival 2014: </b>This festival will take place Saturday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. A full day event celebrating Irish and Scottish culture and music. Daytime events include various music and dance groups, vendors and a sing along. Evening events are a concert by the Carroll Brown Celtic Band and after party at Rosie O’Grady’s Pub. Tickets: $17 for day events, $17 for the evening concert only. Or $30 all day pass.\r\n\r\nwww.beaufortcountyarts.com or 379-2787.\r\n<div></div>', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-58', '', '', '2014-02-06 01:57:48', '2014-02-06 06:57:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14927', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14929, 4, '2014-02-06 02:01:07', '2014-02-06 07:01:07', 'Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) will hold its second annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island on Saturday, February 15, beginning at 9 a.m. The USATF-certified course offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods on Cat Island, at 8 Waveland Avenue.\r\n\r\nPalmetto Running Company is providing event management and race timing.\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available at www.race4love.com. Prizes will be given to the top two male and female overall and the top three in each of the seven age divisions will receive medals.\r\n\r\nAll kids 9 and under will receive medals. There will also be a prize for the best Valentine’s Day-themed costume.\r\n\r\nFor more information and to register online, visit the Race4Love website or contact codarace4love@gmail.com or call 843-593-4871.\r\n\r\nVisit www.codalowcountry.org to learn more about CODA’s services. Proceeds will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic abuse. CODA has been providing an array of services to victims of intimate partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 27 years.', 'Have you signed up for the CODA Race4Love 5K yet?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'have-you-signed-up-for-the-coda-race4love-5k-yet', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:01:07', '2014-02-06 07:01:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14929', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14931, 4, '2014-02-06 02:02:27', '2014-02-06 07:02:27', 'The Beaufort County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) recently presented a $5,000 check toward the building of a new Habitat for Humanity home in the Mint Farm Subdivision of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Board-of-realtors-ck-presentation-1-14.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14932\" alt=\"Board of realtors ck presentation 1  14\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Board-of-realtors-ck-presentation-1-14-300x121.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"121\" /></a>The check was presented to Brenda Dooley, Executive Director of the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, by Laura Blencoe, 2014 BCAR President, and Martha Hatfield, 2013 BCAR President. Also in attendance were BCAR Board members Beth Bohmert, Kim Carswell, Paul Jernigan, Michael Mark, and Todd McDaniel along with CEO Janet Gresham.\r\n\r\nThe contribution was funded by the Beaufort County Association of REALTORS and by the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®’ sale of its “Dream of Homeownership” license plates.', 'Beaufort Realtors support Habitat for Humanity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-realtors-support-habitat-for-humanity', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:02:27', '2014-02-06 07:02:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14931', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14934, 4, '2014-02-06 02:03:04', '2014-02-06 07:03:04', 'For the first time since 2007, the United Way of the Lowcountry has met its goal of $2.3 million to fund its programs and services. The campaign formally kicked off in September and had a deadline of January 31. On January 30, the campaign received donations that met and exceeded the goal. Funding currently stands at $2,310,104.34 or 100.44 percent.\r\n\r\n“It is the more than 31,000 Lowcountry residents who depend on our services that will benefit the most from this successful campaign,” said Chris McCorkendale, United Way Board Chairman. “I cannot say in words how proud I am of the collective efforts of board, staff and other volunteers that were recruited to our cause that helped make goal for the first time in seven years.”\r\n\r\nThe United Way of the Lowcountry currently helps fund 44 programs through 33 nonprofit partner agencies in Beaufort and Jasper counties. The $2.3 million also helps fund the United Way’s Early Grade Reading Program, currently employing volunteer tutors in eight local schools, as well as the United Way Helpline for those in need of both direct and referral services.\r\n\r\nThe United Way recently abolished its blackout period for fundraising by partner agencies and will being reviewing applications for funding later this year.\r\n<div></div>', 'United Way of the Lowcountry surpasses goal ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'united-way-of-the-lowcountry-surpasses-goal', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:03:04', '2014-02-06 07:03:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14936, 4, '2014-02-06 02:05:00', '2014-02-06 07:05:00', 'The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting the fourth annual Prom Boutique, and the organization is looking for trendy, gently-used formal and semi-formal dresses to stock the boutique. Dresses will be available to local high school students who wish to attend their local proms but may not have the means to purchase one. Dresses and coordinating accessories are offered free of charge to local teenagers.\r\n\r\nThe mission of the JSLB Prom Boutique is to promote confidence and self-esteem of the young women in the Beaufort area, despite the difficulties of the economic downturn. Every girl deserves a “Cinderella moment,” and it’s JSLB’s goal to provide that.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the prom boutique is a way of encouraging and rewarding local students for staying in school and committing to their academic future. With support of the local community, there are no bounds to what they can achieve, and the JSLB Prom Boutique is a testament to the community’s commitment to support our youth.\r\n\r\nIn conjunction with local community and school administrators, JSLB will open the doors to the boutique from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Academy of Career Excellence located at 80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland. Young ladies are welcome to attend with one friend or family member and try on as many dresses as they wish, until they find “the one.” The only requirement for entry is a student ID (for public schools) or a note from the guidance counselor or school administrator (for private schools).\r\n\r\nJSLB knows this event is a perfect opportunity for Beaufortonians to come together and show support and love for local youth, and give these women a chance to experience a magical and memorable prom. The organization sincerely appreciates the support and participation of the community, friends and family.\r\n\r\nThe JSLB’s mission statement notes that “we will support and enrich the lives of women, children, and families in our community,” and they believe the Prom Boutique is a fantastic opportunity to do so.\r\n\r\nThe last part of the mission statement also reads: “Together we have a greater impact than we do individually.” The Junior Service League of Beaufort thanks the community in advance for their support to make this event a success.\r\n\r\nThe following drop off sites are available and will collect dresses, handbags, costume jewelry and accessories (no shoes): Pink office (37 New Orleans Road, Suite M, Hilton Head Island), Donovan Family Dentistry (65 Sams Point Road, Beaufort), and Sea Island Ophthalmology (111 High Tide Drive, Beaufort). Tax donation forms are also available by request.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the 2014 JSLB Prom Boutique, visit www.jslbprom.com or contact Elizabeth Klosterman at elizabethk@palmettostatebank.com, 843-566-4686, or Courtney Dukes at courtney.e.dukes@gmail.com, 803-517-1378.', 'Calling All Dresses: JSLB holds Prom Boutique to benefit students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'calling-all-dresses-jslb-holds-prom-boutique-to-benefit-students', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:05:00', '2014-02-06 07:05:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14938, 4, '2014-02-06 02:05:34', '2014-02-06 07:05:34', '<b>Baseball and softball academy coming this spring:</b> Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) will be hosting the nationally recognized Doyle Academy, March 8-9. Americas #1 camp will instruct baseball and softball players between the ages of 6 and 15 in hitting, throwing and fielding during the two day school. The school will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. each day at Burton Wells Park. Doyle Baseball, in its 36th year of operation, conducts Satellite Schools all over the country and Canada. More than 800,000 players have benefited from Doyle’s expert instruction. Doyle Baseball utilizes a step by step teaching approach, allowing every player to improve and build confidence. The Doyle program is a result of continuous research and development and has constantly been proven to provide great instruction for young players everywhere. Tuition for the Doyle School is $85 per player.. To register, call Shannon Loper at 843-255-6684 or visit the Beaufort County PALS website at www.bcgov.net/pals.\r\n\r\n<b>Register now for PALS Spring Sports:</b>\r\n\r\n• Soccer (ages 4 – 18). Registration through February 27; Fee $60; Late registration February 28 – March 6, $90 ($25 late fee included).\r\n\r\n• Flag Football (ages 4- 17) Registration through February 26; fee: $55. Season: April through June. Late Registration: February 26 – March 5, $85 ($25 late fee included).\r\n\r\n• Tennis Clinic (ages 6-12) Registration through February 10, Fee: $65 (ages 6 -10), $50 (ages 11 -12). Clinic lasts from February 19 to March 30, two times weekly.\r\n\r\n• Lacrosse (ages 7 – 10). Registration through February 14, fee $60. Season lasts from February through May.\r\n\r\nPlease visit PALS website at www.bcgov.net/PALS for more information or to register.\r\n<div></div>', 'Sports Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-events-4', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:05:34', '2014-02-06 07:05:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14938', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14940, 4, '2014-02-06 02:06:02', '2014-02-06 07:06:02', 'It was a busy month of January for the Beaufort Volleyball Club.\r\n\r\nThey kicked off the season with the aptly named Charleston Kick-off Classic on Jan. 4 and 5 at the North Charleston Convention Center.\r\n\r\nAll  five teams from the Beaufort Volleyball Club enjoyed the opening tournament of the Palmetto Region of the United States Volleyball Association. It was a good weekend for the club, with all teams playing well and two teams — the 12-under and the 14-under A team — winning their divisions. The 14U team was undefeated on the weekend.\r\n\r\nOn Jan. 11, two teams from the club played in a friendship tournament hosted by the Hilton Head Blacktips Volleyball Club at Hilton Head Christian School. The 14U Pink team defeated the 12U team from the Beaufort Volleyball Club in the semi-finals before winning the tournament.\r\n\r\nOn Jan. 18, the club hosted a Palmetto Region 12U tournament at Beaufort Middle School. BVC’s 12U team went undefeated only to fall in the final match.\r\n\r\nThree teams from the club were in action on Jan. 25. The two 14U teams went to Savannah to play in the Icebreaker Classic that drew 20 teams from across the state and Georgia. Both teams played well on the day, with the 14U A team losing in the quarter finals of the gold division, finishing 5th out of 20 teams. The 17U team headed up to Easley to play in the Upstate Classic.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Volleyball Club is under the direction of Mike Dixon, who also coaches the 12U team. Team members are Jasmine Callender, Brooke Crosby, Madison Gallion, Olivia Gee, Kenaisha Heyward. Dazani Hinton, Sarah Katon, Caroline Malphrus, Laiani McCullough, Hannah Merchant, Zellie Plair, and Molly Smith. Denise Wilson is the 12U assistant coach along with Roger Wilson, assistant director of the club.\r\n\r\nThe 14U A team is coached by Cedric Debardelaben and Kendra Nance. Team members are Emily Crosby, Mia Debardelaben, Michaux Gee, Emma Hincher, Taquasia Lampkin, Alyssa Patrick, Macy Purdy, and Cheyenne Thompson.\r\n\r\nThe 14U Pink team is coached by Rebecca Carver. Team members are Catherine Coxwell, Rebecca Fancher, Chloe Gartner, Harley Gartner, Emily Goude, Joelle Jenkins, Charlesey Marcus, Sarah Tanis, and Micaela Zapata.\r\n\r\nThe 15U team is coached by Tom and Melissa Welch and Roger Wilson. Team members are Katy Binkowski, Cherri Fletcher, Nina Gamble, Christina Hicks, Tamaira Holmes, Courtney Resh, Imari Smalls, Hannah Straut, and Colleen Watson.\r\n\r\nThe 17U team is coached by Donna Patrick and Missy Dawson, who also serves as the club’s treasurer. Team members are Selena Alexandropoulos, Christian Carter, Carli Cline, Mahogany Green, Sydney Petersen, Sandra (Kati) Stansell, Shelby Vest, Taylor Vincent, and Emily Wilson.\r\n\r\nAll five teams will be in action next on Feb. 8 at the tournament in the Aiken/Augusta area. For more information, please contact Mike Dixon at 263-3745.\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Volleyball Club sets for season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-volleyball-club-sets-for-season', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:06:02', '2014-02-06 07:06:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14940', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14942, 4, '2014-02-06 02:06:28', '2014-02-06 07:06:28', 'Ninety-four percent of Beaufort County’s middle and high school students maintained their academic eligibility to participate on 2013-14 fall and winter athletics teams under the district’s academic requirements.  That’s up from 93 percent last year.\r\n\r\nOf 771 middle school athletes during the first two quarters of the current academic year, 736 met the minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average requirement established by the Beaufort County Board of Education. Thirty-five students did not meet the requirement.  The average athletic GPA districtwide for middle school students during the first two quarters of 2012-13 was 3.47, up from 3.05 last year.\r\n\r\nOf 1,559 high school athletes in the district, 1,466 met the academic requirement during the first two academic quarters and 93 did not. The average athletic GPA district-wide for high school students was 3.51, an improvement over last year’s 3.45.\r\n\r\nThe highest-achieving middle school sports were football, volleyball and fall cheerleading, all with GPAs above 3.5.  The lowest was wrestling at 2.91.\r\n\r\nThe highest-achieving high school sports were swimming, cross country, golf, volleyball and tennis, all with GPAs above 3.9.  The lowest was wrestling at 2.94.\r\n\r\nAfter a series of community forums in 2011, the Board of Education approved the 2.0 GPA requirement for athletes. Only one other South Carolina district (Richland District 1 in Columbia) has a similar requirement.\r\n\r\nChief Student Services Officer Gregory McCord said that the district’s middle and high schools have after-school tutorial programs to assist students who are in danger of falling below the 2.0 requirement.  Interim reports, report card grades, teacher/sponsor recommendations and coaching staff requirements are used to identify students required to attend after-school programs.\r\n\r\nMcCord said that schools have paid special attention to communicating the new rules to student athletes and their parents. He also noted that the NCAA has raised the GPA requirement for college athletic eligibility to 2.3 starting with the graduating high school Class of 2016.\r\n\r\n“The benefits of a solid high school education extend far beyond high school athletics,” McCord said.  “The district’s policy makes academics the primary focus goal and helps to ensure that our athletes will be academically for college scholarships.”\r\n\r\nA student who is ineligible at the end of a semester due to a GPA of less than 2.0 will remain ineligible during subsequent semesters until she or he meets district requirements. Even if an ineligible student raises the GPA above the 2.0 minimum, she or he must maintain the GPA requirement for the remainder of that semester and wait until the next full semester to participate.', 'More student athletes meet academic requirements', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'more-student-athletes-meet-academic-requirements', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:06:28', '2014-02-06 07:06:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14942', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14944, 4, '2014-02-06 02:07:38', '2014-02-06 07:07:38', '<b>By Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO</b>\r\n\r\nA recent study indicated that people who suffer from vision loss related to cataracts that proceed with cataract surgery lower their long-term mortality risk by 40 percent compared to people that choose not to have surgery.  The data used for the research study came from the Blue Mountains Eye Study, a group that researches vision and common eye diseases in an older Australian population.\r\n\r\nThe study that was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology studied a total of 354 patients over the age of 49 who suffered from visual impairment that was caused by cataracts. This study took place over a 15-year time span and evaluated patients who elected to have cataract surgery and patients who did not have surgery to correct cataract-related vision impairment. The study took adjustments into account such as age and gender as well as mortality risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, co-morbid disease and cardiovascular disease to name a few.\r\n\r\nThe correlation between living longer and the correction of cataract related vision loss is not clearly understood, but several plausible factors may include improvement in physical and emotional well-being, optimism, the ability to live independently, as well as greater ability to comply with prescription medications.\r\n\r\nCataracts are typically slow to change over time, and their effects on vision can subtly progress to the point that the cataract might have unnoticed negative impacts on visual functioning, mood, and as a result, personal independence.\r\n\r\nCataracts occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy over time. Cataracts are a leading cause of vision impairment and will affect more than 50 percent of Americans by the time they are 80 years old. Cataracts can develop at different rates for everyone, but once they begin to develop, they will only gradually worsen and become more opaque over time. The best way to correct visual impairment caused by cataracts is to undergo cataract surgery where an ophthalmologist removes the natural lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens. If you notice difficulty in completing everyday tasks due to vision problems, you should contact an eye care professional to discuss cataract surgery to improve the quality of your life.\r\n\r\nMany people who suffer from cataracts complain of issues driving, especially at night, problems seeing color and detail clearly, and difficulty performing day-to-day functions at home and work. If cataracts go a long period of time untreated, people often lose their independence, ability to work and their quality of life may begin to suffer.\r\n\r\nI have many patients who say they’re “too old” for cataract surgery. After undergoing cataract surgery, one is able to realize the colors and clarity of vision that were missing from their world. No one is “too old” for better vision and possibly a longer life as a result!\r\n<div></div>', 'Can cataract surgery help you live longer?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'can-cataract-surgery-help-you-live-longer', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:07:38', '2014-02-06 07:07:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14946, 4, '2014-02-06 02:09:44', '2014-02-06 07:09:44', '[caption id=\"attachment_14947\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Comm-Franco-baptism.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14947\" alt=\"From left: David Franco, Father Caesar Torres, Josefina Franco and her son Joseph Alexander Franco, and Yasmin Hernandez. The Beaufort family was celebrating the recent baptism of young Joseph Alexander by Father Torres.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Comm-Franco-baptism-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: David Franco, Father Caesar Torres, Josefina Franco and her son Joseph Alexander Franco, and Yasmin Hernandez. The Beaufort family was celebrating the recent baptism of young Joseph Alexander by Father Torres.[/caption]', 'Congrats to the Franco family', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'congrats-to-the-franco-family', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:09:44', '2014-02-06 07:09:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14946', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14949, 4, '2014-02-06 02:30:33', '2014-02-06 07:30:33', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The Red Carpet Affair Talent Show will be held at Battery Creek High School on Friday, February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Pre-sale tickets:  $5; at the door tickets are $8. Contact Ms. Carizma Thomas at 322-5593 for more information.\r\n\r\n• The Fourteenth Annual Grandparents’ and Senior Citizens’ Day will be at Battery Creek High School John J. McVey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 13, at 9 a.m. Light refreshments in the media center will be available after performances. RSVP by calling 322-5582/5580 by February 7.\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School Class of 1999 is holding a reunion. Contact Sam Delaney at Samsneed123@yahoo.com if you are interested in serving on the committee.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Friday, Feb. 8: Senior night for the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams. The games vs. Thomas Heyward start at 5 p.m. with the JV Boys, then 6:15 Varsity Girls, and 7:30 Varsity Boys.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Feb. 11: BA participants will compete in the SCISA Middle School Regional Quiz Bowl.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date for Friday, Feb. 14: Grandparents &amp; Special Friends Day at BA.  In addition, there will be early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for all students.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Where children attend school for North of the Broad families will be determined soon. In particular, for Beaufort High School students, there are two important dates in which input will be valued. The first is February 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the BHS media center. School administrators will conduct a monthly School Improvement Council meeting. The second date is February 25 at 6 p.m. in the performing arts center at BHS. Superintendent Dr. Moss will lead in a town hall setting.\r\n\r\n<b>SCHOOL DISTRICT</b>\r\n\r\n• A $10,000 grant will help 50 Beaufort County adult education students get to classes that will increase their chances of getting GED diplomas — and also getting good-paying jobs.\r\n\r\nTransportation vouchers funded by the grant will be allocated to students to ride buses or vans operated by Palmetto Breeze.  The Partnership for Adult Literacy, part of the Together For Beaufort County initiative, received the grant from the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the grant or how potential adult education students can receive help with transportation, contact Cindi Riley, ESOL/Basic Literacy Coordinator at BCSD Adult Education (843-322-0787, cynthia.riley@beaufort.k12.sc.us).\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER\'S</b>\r\n\r\n• Take a night off from dinner duty and join the St. Peter School community at Fat Patties for Spirit Night on Tuesday, February 11 from 5 p.m. until closing. A portion of all sales will benefit the 7th and 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.\r\n\r\n<b>TCL</b>\r\n\r\n• The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual Mather School alumni reception and bell-ringing ceremony Friday, February 21, in the MacLean Hall Student Center on the Beaufort campus at 921 Ribaut Road. A reception will begin at noon, and the formal program will begin at 1 p.m. Mather alumni and their guests are asked to RSVP to 843-525-8294 or foundation@tcl.edu. The Mather School was located on what is now TCL’s Beaufort campus and was established by Rachel Crane Mather in 1868 to educate the daughters of freed slaves and to prepare young black women as teachers. In the early 1970s, the school became part of the South Carolina Technical College System. For more information visit www.tcl.edu/mather.\r\n\r\n“We expect to see an increase in student participation and an increase in the numbers of students who get their GEDs and improve their work-readiness skills.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Send your school news and information to theislandnews@gmail.com</i>.\r\n<div></div>', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-55', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:22', '2018-07-12 15:03:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14949', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14951, 4, '2014-02-06 02:14:06', '2014-02-06 07:14:06', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry Transitioning Military Training Program has been offering classes for nearly a year, helping military members refine their skills to match the demands of today’s employers. And it’s working.\r\n\r\n“Prior service members have a wealth of experience, but often have difficulty landing jobs because they lack certifications that formalize their experience and abilities,” TMT Program Director Paul Merritt said. “TCL’s TMT program is helping these service members get the national certification and licensing they need to find employment in the civilian sector.”\r\n\r\n<b>COURSES AND NUMBERS</b>\r\n\r\nThe TMT program is currently offering three courses. <b>The Airframe &amp; Powerplant Certification Prep Course </b>prepares former military aircraft mechanics for the Federal Aviation Administration examinations. In addition to three weeks of classroom instruction, students receive hands-on practice using various training devices and aircraft components that TCL purchased and stores at Battery Creek High School. To date, 28 students have successfully completed the course, 19 have earned their license and nine are pending oral/practical exams. Licensed aircraft mechanics are in high demand throughout the region and typically work in either the aircraft maintenance field or in aerospace manufacturing, said Merritt.\r\n\r\n<b>The Federal Communications Commission Licensing Prep Course </b>prepares military avionics technicians and radio/electronics repair technicians to attain their FCC General Radiotelephone Operator licenses (elements one and three). The attainment of the FCC license enables a technician to service aircraft and maritime radio and navigation systems. To date, 39 students have successfully completed the course and have earned their elements one and three licenses.\r\n\r\n<b>The Certified Logistics Technician Program </b>is a two-phase program that takes about two months to complete. It begins with the Certified Logistics Associate course. When completed, the student is qualified to take the Certified Logistics Technician course. Both the CLA and CLT courses are part of the nationally recognized Manufacturing Skills Standards Council curriculum, which prepares individuals to work in warehousing, shipping, receiving and supply chain management positions. To date, 34 students have attained their certification.\r\n\r\nThese licenses and certifications are critical in helping veterans find valuable employment outside of the military.\r\n\r\n“The primary goal of the program is to enhance our veterans’ ability to land a well-paying job or to gain increased opportunities at a current job,” Merritt said.\r\n\r\nAnd this is already happening.\r\n\r\nFor example, former students are now working in aerospace-related jobs at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Ga.; Boeing Aerospace in Charleston; Interstate Turbine Management also in Charleston; Savannah Technical College; and with various maintenance contractors at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>THE FUTURE</b>\r\n\r\nThe program is currently funded by the state and covers all student costs through June 30. Merritt hopes that the program will become a permanent part of the college.\r\n\r\n“This state-funded program is paying big dividends for our veterans and for our region. It is helping our veterans get high quality, high paying jobs,” Merritt said.\r\n\r\nPlus, the skilled workforce is attractive to employers across the region and to those looking to move to the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\n“The program is providing regional aerospace employers with a growing pool of highly skilled, mature employees who have proven themselves through their military service,” Merritt said. “And as we look to the future, we are providing our economic development partners a valuable enticement for aerospace entities who may be considering locating to our area.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, please visit www.tcl.edu/tmt or contact TCL’s Transitioning Military Training Program office at 843-525-8340 or by email at mweiss@tcl.edu.\r\n<div></div>', 'TCL helps transitional military prepare for employment', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-helps-transitional-military-prepare-for-employment', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:22', '2018-07-12 15:03:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14951', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14953, 4, '2014-02-06 02:15:13', '2014-02-06 07:15:13', '<b>Upcoming chamber events:\r\n</b><b>• Thursday, Feb. 13: Education/Workforce Development Committee: </b>8:15 a.m. at chamber offices, 701 Craven Street.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14954\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chamber-Biz-of-week-Budget-Print.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14954\" alt=\"The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce surprised Budget Print as the Business of the Week and delivered breakfast to their staff, courtesy of Sonic.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chamber-Biz-of-week-Budget-Print-300x142.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" /></a> The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce surprised Budget Print as the Business of the Week and delivered breakfast to their staff, courtesy of Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 13: Business After Hours:</b> 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Beaufort Medical Equipment and ValPak, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 5, Beaufort. Free, all are welcome.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 20: Coffee With Colleagues: </b>8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway, co-hosted by Second Helpings. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards. If you bring a canned food item you will be entered in the drawing for a special door prize.', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-10', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:15:13', '2014-02-06 07:15:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14953', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14956, 4, '2014-02-06 02:16:34', '2014-02-06 07:16:34', '<b>MCAS Beaufort F-35B topic of LIBPA meeting</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nAt the February meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association (LIBPA), representatives from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will present an overview of the preparations being made to facilitate the 2014 arrival of the F-35B aircraft and aspects of its potential impact on the base and the community. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11 at the Beaufort County Association of Realtors in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive and is open to the public.\r\n\r\nThis summer, in support of MCAS Beaufort’s new role as a training site for F-35B pilots, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 is scheduled to move from Eglin Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort where it will serve as a training squadron. Its arrival will mark the introduction of the F-35B aircraft to the air station and the Beaufort area. The F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter is the next generation of fighter aircraft for all United States air forces and the Marine Corps version of the aircraft. It is scheduled to replace the F/A-18 Hornet, as well as the Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II and the EA-6B Prowler. At a date to be determined, another training squadron will be located at the base and the three F/A- 18 Hornet Combat Squadrons presently at MCAS Beaufort will transition to the F-35B aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe following subjects have been requested to be included in the presentation:\r\n\r\n• Is there a tentative timeline for the initiation of training of F-35B pilots at MCAS Beaufort?\r\n\r\n• What is the approximate class size and duration of the training program?\r\n\r\n• What is the anticipated increase in the number of flights compared to the present time?\r\n\r\n• Are significant changes from the present AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) anticipated for Lady’s Island?\r\n\r\n• Are there plans for an alternate airfield to facilitate short takeoff and vertical landing training?\r\n\r\n• Are budgetary cuts anticipated to reduce the total number of Marine Corps F-35B squadrons?\r\n\r\n<b>Tax board makes progress in appeal cases </b>\r\n\r\nIn three months, the restructured Beaufort County Tax Equalization Board has heard more than 100 appeals, significantly reducing the backlog of cases. The board has conferences with taxpayers challenging their assessed property value.\r\n\r\nIn February of 2013, conferences with Beaufort County taxpayers were suspended while the board expanded from 7 to 15 members. This expansion allowed the members to split into multiple conference panels maximizing the number of cases being heard.\r\n\r\n“Having members hear cases both North of the Broad and South of the Broad on the same night significantly helped us hear more appeals and ultimately help the property owners of Beaufort County,” said Chairman of the Tax Equalization Board Robert Cummins Jr.\r\n\r\nThe restructured board held its first conferences on October 30, 2013. At that time, the board had 132 appeals on file. A total of 10 conferences have taken place and by January there were approximately 23 remaining appeals to be heard.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-74', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:16:34', '2014-02-06 07:16:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14956', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14958, 4, '2014-02-06 02:17:07', '2014-02-06 07:17:07', 'Crews began work Monday, Feb. 3 on a new traffic signal mast at Bay and Charles streets in downtown Beaufort, with two other new traffic signal arms still to come. The work may cause brief traffic delays, city leaders said.\r\n\r\nBecause of the extensive nature of work at the Bay and Charles streets site, work will continue there for the next several weeks. During that time, some preliminary work may also start at Charles and Craven and Charles and Boundary streets, said Isiah Smalls, director of public works and facilities management for the City of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the project is more than $300,000 but with cost-sharing between SCDOT, Beaufort County traffic engineering and the city of Beaufort, the city’s share is $55,009.\r\n\r\nThe new traffic signal masts are designed to be sturdier, more attractive and less prone to wind damage than the older, cable-hung signals, Smalls said.\r\n\r\nBeaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said the upgrades are part of the Civic Master Plan and City Council’s intentions to encourage pedestrian, bike and vehicle traffic through key roads such as Charles and Bladen streets, in addition to Carteret and Bay.\r\n\r\n“We’ve done a lot of road work in the downtown area in the past eight months, including some pretty big resurfacing and paving jobs,” Dadson said. “Installing these new traffic masts may lead to some occasional traffic slowdowns or minor detours, but we’ll do everything we can to minimize the impact.”\r\n\r\nThe project is under contract with Walker Brothers. The South Carolina Department of Transportation, Beaufort County Traffic Engineering and Beaufort Public Works Department are managing and monitoring the installation.', 'Construction starts on traffic signals at Beaufort’s Charles Street intersections', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'construction-starts-on-traffic-signals-at-beauforts-charles-street-intersections', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:17:07', '2014-02-06 07:17:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14958', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14960, 4, '2014-02-06 02:22:04', '2014-02-06 07:22:04', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nIn cities and small towns across the country, bed and breakfasts beckon with unique features and amenities. From Napa Valley, California, to Cape May, N.J., couples seeking an intimate getaway can find good food and personal attention at a variety of locally owned bed and breakfasts and inns.\r\n\r\nBeaufort is fortunate because the bed and breakfasts here combine history, comfort and Southern hospitality for an all-around enjoyable experience. While these places attract many out-of-town visitors, locals can also take advantage of these quaint accommodations for “staycations,” even for just one night.\r\n\r\nHere are some of the favorite romantic places to stay in Beaufort:\r\n\r\n• The Rhett House Inn: Located at 1009 Craven Street, this inn, owned by Marianne and Steve Harrison, has had many famous people stay in the beautifully decorated rooms. www.rhetthouseinn.com.\r\n\r\n• The Beaufort Inn: This pink building on Port Republic Street is located in the heart of downtown. It represents romance to me because my husband and I got married in the Tabby Garden and all of our friends and family stayed at the inn during our wedding weekend. The courtyard in the back glows with white lights at night, and having Southern Graces Bistro in the dining room is a great perk. www.beaufortinn.com.\r\n\r\n• The Cuthbert Inn: In addition to amazing views of the Beaufort River from its location on Bay Street, this historic inn also has many interesting stories from the past. www.cuthberthouseinn.com.\r\n\r\n• Two Suns Inn Bed &amp; Breakfast: Also located on Bay Street, this cute inn has beautiful views of the live oaks and bluff and the water beyond. www.twosunsinn.com.\r\n\r\nThere are many inns and hotels in Beaufort that aren’t technically bed and breakfasts but are still romantic places to stay. One of our favorites is the City Loft Hotel on Carteret Street. The modern rooms exude luxury, and having City Java coffee shop right there is an added perk.\r\n\r\n<i>In next week’s Romantic Beaufort series: The natural beauty that surrounds the area.</i>\r\n\r\n<b>Do you have a favorite place in Beaufort that feels romantic to you or perhaps a memory of a romantic day spent here? Tell us about it by emailing theislandnews@gmail.com or post it on The Island News Facebook page. </b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Romantic Beaufort: The charm of bed and breakfasts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'romantic-beaufort-the-charm-of-bed-and-breakfasts', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:22:04', '2014-02-06 07:22:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14960', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14962, 4, '2014-02-06 02:24:08', '2014-02-06 07:24:08', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital welcomes Berniece E. Redmond, MD, to the hospital’s medical staff. A board certified OB/GYN specialist, Dr. Redmond comes to the Lowcountry after 17 years of private practice in North Carolina.\r\n\r\nDr. Redmond will be the first physician to join Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners’ new women’s healthcare practice, Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists.\r\n\r\nThe practice opened February 3 in a newly renovated office located in Suite 210 of the Beaufort Medical Plaza at 989 Ribaut Road, and is accepting new patients. In addition, Dr. Redmond is currently scheduling 15-minute one-on-one “meet and greet” appointments for expectant mothers and other women who are interested in becoming patients of the practice. There is no charge for the meet and greet appointments. Call 843-522-7820 for information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Board-certified specialist Berniece Redmond, MD, now accepting patients</strong>\r\n<div>Dr. Redmond, who began her career as a nurse, received her medical degree from the East Carolina University School of Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and served as class president. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C.</div>\r\nDr. Redmond will be joined this spring by Drs. Christopher B. Benson and Gregory A. Miller, board-certified OB/GYN physicians currently practicing in Rock Hill, SC. They will be delivering babies at the Birthing Center at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\n“We are indeed fortunate to have Dr. Redmond join our team at Beaufort Memorial,” said Sam Derrick, executive director of Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners. “Beaufort Memorial is committed to the medical specialty of obstetrics and gynecology and having a physician with her background and wealth of experience will certainly benefit the health of women in our community.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital opens new OB/GYN practice', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-opens-new-obgyn-practice', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:24:08', '2014-02-06 07:24:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14962', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14964, 4, '2014-02-06 02:31:28', '2014-02-06 07:31:28', 'From a ‘Chilly’ Bean 5K to actual freezing cold weather, photographer Bob Sofaly captures last week’s events\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14965\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chile-Bean-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14965\" alt=\"Mike Reynolds, center, gives a thumbs up as he and 259 other racers begin the inaugural Chilly Bean 5K race last Saturday at Coosaw Point. When volunteers began planning the inaugural Chilly Bean Cook Off and 5K Race fundraiser for Beaufort Academy,  they were hoping for about 100 runners to register. Much to their surprise, more than 250 people braved the rain and bleak skies to run the event, according to BA’s Bethany Byrne. The overall winner was Lance Cpl. Singh Sukhdeep and his dog Malachi with a time of 20:21. First female honors went to Kristin Dalton with 23.21.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chile-Bean-8-300x176.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" /></a> Mike Reynolds, center, gives a thumbs up as he and 259 other racers begin the inaugural Chilly Bean 5K race last Saturday at Coosaw Point. When volunteers began planning the inaugural Chilly Bean Cook Off and 5K Race fundraiser for Beaufort Academy, they were hoping for about 100 runners to register. Much to their surprise, more than 250 people braved the rain and bleak skies to run the event, according to BA’s Bethany Byrne. The overall winner was Lance Cpl. Singh Sukhdeep and his dog Malachi with a time of 20:21. First female honors went to Kristin Dalton with 23.21.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14966\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chile-Bean-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14966\" alt=\"Leta Matte dips out some of her chili for her son last Saturday during the Chili Cookoff.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chile-Bean-6-300x204.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a> Leta Matte dips out some of her chili for her son last Saturday during the Chili Cookoff.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14967\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ice-7-.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14967\" alt=\"Traffic makes its way over the Richard V. Woods Bridge as a pedestrian makes her way down the path last Wednesday.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ice-7--300x228.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a> Traffic makes its way over the Richard V. Woods Bridge as a pedestrian makes her way down the path last Wednesday.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Totally Cool', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'totally-cool', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:31:28', '2014-02-06 07:31:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14964', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14969, 4, '2014-02-06 02:59:16', '2014-02-06 07:59:16', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nRob and Anne Gantt hosted a party this past weekend in their beautiful loft downtown above Beaufort Clothing Company for Rob’s birthday. It was also the birthday of Carlotta Ungaro, longtime former head of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, who was back in town with her husband Maurice. Carlotta is now head of the Morrisville North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The party also celebrated their friend Jerri Meisner’s birthday.\r\n\r\nCarlotta said, “Rob is an anesthesiologist at Piedmont Henry Hospital and Anne is the business development representative at Newton Medical Center. They came to Beaufort in 2006 to celebrate Rob’s birthday through a mutual friend of ours. They stayed in the loft for the visit. When they found out the loft was for sale, they purchased it that year. They plan to retire there. Their daughter Elizabeth now lives in Beaufort and works at an art collective downtown. Rob and Anne currently live in Oxford, Ga. Even though they don’t live in Beaufort yet, they do come to the loft often and have been engaged in the community. They are members of Historic Beaufort Foundation and have hosted the Beaufort Hospital Foundation dinners affiliated with the Valentine Ball.\r\n\r\nWe found out it was Jerri’s birthday right before the party. She and her husband Larry Meisner live in Habersham.”\r\n\r\nHere are some pics for you.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14970\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1428.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14970\" alt=\"Bernie Schein and Carlotta Ungaro\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1428-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Bernie Schein and Carlotta Ungaro[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14971\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1429.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14971\" alt=\"Mike Sutton and Rob Gantt\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1429-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Mike Sutton and Rob Gantt[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14973\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1435.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14973\" alt=\"Jan Samuels and Jerri Meisner\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1435-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Jan Samuels and Jerri Meisner[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14974\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1437.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14974\" alt=\"Dave and Suzie Roos\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1437-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Dave and Suzie Roos[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14975\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1438.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14975\" alt=\"Anne Gantt with friends\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1438-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Anne Gantt with friends[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Triple birthday celebration ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'triple-birthday-celebration', '', '', '2014-02-06 02:59:16', '2014-02-06 07:59:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14969', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14978, 4, '2014-02-13 10:12:13', '2014-02-13 15:12:13', '<img class=\"wp-image-14983 alignleft\" alt=\"LMG_logo\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LMG_logo-300x186.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"149\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14985 alignleft\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" alt=\"BMPPlogo\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/BMPPlogo-300x61.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"61\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT, SC - Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners is proud to welcome the multi-specialty practice Lowcountry Medical Group to its growing network of providers and services.\r\n\r\nThe physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">represent specialties ranging from primary care, gynecology, cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics as well as outpatient imaging and lab, will become official members of the Beaufort Memorial family of care effective March 1, 2014.</span>\r\n\r\n\"We are thrilled to have such a talented group of providers join our growing family of physicians and nurse practitioners and physicians assistants to continue to offer outstanding care to patients and families in our community,\" said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Rick Toomey.\r\n\r\n“Times are unique and challenging in the changing healthcare industry. We look to our new relationship with Beaufort Memorial Hospital to enable us to grow and provide excellent healthcare in the region,” said Lowcountry Medical Group Partner J. Craig Floyd, MD.\r\n\r\nThe practice will be renamed Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group and services will continue to be provided without interruption throughout the transition. All insurance plans currently accepted by the group will remain in place, and additional plans may be added over the next several months.\r\n\r\nImprovements are planned to improve patient access to physician offices, and to connect physicians to the hospital\'s online networks for imaging, laboratory and other services.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the providers and services currently available at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group please visit www.lowcountrymedicalgroup.com.', 'Lowcountry Medical Group joins Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-medical-group-joins-beaufort-memorial-physician-partners', '', '', '2014-02-13 10:08:30', '2014-02-13 15:08:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14978', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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