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(5842, 4, '2012-02-23 07:23:51', '2012-02-23 12:23:51', 'The Fripp Audubon Club has formed a partnership with Beaufort Elementary School — home of the Seagulls — to inspire students to learn more about birds and bird identification, advise the school on bird habitat improvements in the school’s Life Lab and to help create a “bird walk” art display for the bird named hallways.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5843\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Birding 101 Fourth grade\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Birding-101-Fourth-Grade1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5843\" title=\"Birding 101 Fourth Grade1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Birding-101-Fourth-Grade1-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe initiative will pilot the Fripp Audubon programs with Beaufort Elementary School’s fourth grade science students and fourth grade engineering students in the school’s AMES Academy. In March, following up on Audubon’s sponsored Great Backyard Bird Count, Beaufort Elementary will hold its first Fripp Audubon partnered event with a bird feeder building workshop, bird talks and the unveiling of Fripp Audubon and collaborative artwork to be displayed in the school’s hallways.\r\nAdditionally, Fripp Audubon has coordinated to bring Charleston’s Center for Birds of Prey to Beaufort Elementary for a school-wide visit and flight demonstration. This Spring, 4th grade science classes are invited to Fripp Island for a birding field trip to the Audubon Nature Trail in order to reinforce and apply in the field what the students have learned in the classroom.\r\nDarby James, school coordinator for the partnership program, says “a team of science teachers have been working on program development for months. We are very excited about this community partnership and the fledgling birders that it will inspire in our BES Seagulls.”\r\n“There is a great deal of excitement about the partnership,” says Sally Work, the program coordinator for Fripp Audubon. “This is part of an initiative to help develop a template for other schools in the future.”', 'Partnership takes flight: Beaufort Elementary, Fripp Audubon program teaches students about birds', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'partnership-takes-flight-beaufort-elementary-fripp-audubon-program-teaches-students-about-birds', '', '', '2012-02-23 07:23:51', '2012-02-23 12:23:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5842', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5846, 4, '2012-02-23 07:26:18', '2012-02-23 12:26:18', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Bridal Show returns for the third year to the Holiday Inn this weekend and it’s bigger and better this year than ever before.  The show, was created by the Holiday Inn Management and Sales Team — Bob Barnes, GM; Phillip Carroway, Director of Sales; and Nikki Williams, Sales Manager in conjunction with the Hilton Garden Inn.\r\nThey came up with the idea along with their Bridal Guide to help couples in the local market gain awareness of how many great resources there are in Beaufort for brides.\r\nSays Phillip Carroway, “The wedding reception is one of the first thing that brides start with when planning the wedding so we try we originally helped them by offering business cards of vendors that we have worked with at Holiday Inn and had a great experience. Now, instead of handing a bride a handful of business cards from the local area, we give them our Bridal Guide. The Bridal Guide has our most popular wedding menus, the ballroom floor plan, pictures of the different guest rooms we offer, as well as a bridal check list, and the vendor list.\r\nThis year’s show will feature 40 vendors from the Beaufort area to include photographers, catering and event planners, florists, musicians, DJ services, hair and makeup artists, transportation providers, wedding event rentals, clothing designers, boutiques, hotels, resorts and private clubs.  The retailers will be there to answer questions and help with planning. The event will take place on Saturday, February 25 at the Holiday Inn from 12 - 4 p.m. The show will feature several fashion shows that will include custom made bridal gowns and the latest in spring fashion, live music performances from local artists, and showcase some specialty rental items such as custom up lighting, drapes, arches and columns. Many of the vendors that will be showcasing their products and services will be offering special deals the day of show. There will also be samples, tastings and give-a-ways. Brides will receive a special gift bag at registration that will be filled with special offers, samples and information on services and products featured at the show. The event is free and open to the public.\r\nThe Holiday Inn is located at 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nSOME IDEAS WHEN GETTING MARRIED HERE\r\n\r\nIf planning a wedding, here is my short list of possible vendors and locations to consider:\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wedding Planner</strong>: Several incredible weddings that I have attended, I’ve asked “Wow who did this?” and each time the answer has been Ashley Rhodes. Established in 2006, Ashley Rhodes Events is a full service event planning and design studio, providing event design, management and consulting services.  Armed with fresh ideas, simple style and smart strategies, principle, Ashley Rhodes has what it takes to plan and execute your ideal event.  A complimentary consultation is provided to get to know each client and to build an event package based on your event style, scale, wants and needs.  Call Ashley today to schedule your consultation. 843-368-2554. 918 8th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935. www.ashleyrhodesevents.com.\r\n\r\nRENTALS: Andy Burris, Richard and the whole great gang at Amazing Event Rentals do a terrific job.  They are the guys (and girls) in the hot pink shirts driving the hot pink trucks that I’m sure you’ve seen driving around town while they help make every event Amazing... 35 Parris Island Gateway; Beaufort, SC 29906. (843) 379-5503. amazingeventrentals@gmail.com.\r\n\r\nLOCATIONS: • Rhett House Inn: For the ultimate Antebellum romantic Southern location. Has a fabulous porch and garden for tents. 1009 Craven Street Beaufort, South Carolina 29902. (888) 480-9530, (843) 524.9030. info@rhetthouseinn.com.\r\n• Beaufort Inn: For Victorian elegance, and the Old Bay Marketplace Loft and Rooftop for a modern venue and a spectacular rooftop with a water/sunset view. Contact Dawn Pemberton at 843-379-3470 or events@beaufortinn.com for more information.\r\n• Holiday Inn has a big beautiful room for weddings (it’s where the bridal show is held). (843) 379-3100 2225 Boundary St, Beaufort. Contact Phillip Carroway Director of Sales, philip.carroway@hibeaufort.com.\r\n• Some private historic homes are for rent for weddings. Marshlands on the Old Point is one.\r\n• Vintage yacht: Romantic sunset cruises from the downtown marina on a vintage wooden 1930 Elco Cruisette. (might also be a good place to “pop the question.”) www.beaufortvintagevoyages.com. 1-855-266-2533.\r\n\r\nCATERER: Southern Graces: Let Bethany and her well trained crew provide everything — even furniture! www.southerngracescatering.com. 843-379-0555.\r\nhair salon: Limelight: Downtown Beaufort’s premiere full service hair salon. 612 Carteret St. 843-379-5463.\r\n\r\nMAKEUP ARTIST: Adrien Bell does make up application, also lash tinting, brow tinting, facials, temporary lashes, all waxing services. You can find her at Adrien Bell Skincare and Waxing Services at Halo Salon and Spa. 184 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. 843-540-9162.', 'Beaufort\'s own bridal show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauforts-own-bridal-show', '', '', '2012-02-23 07:26:18', '2012-02-23 12:26:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5846', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5848, 4, '2012-02-23 07:27:11', '2012-02-23 12:27:11', 'By Terry Sweeney\r\nFor newlywed couples throughout the ages, the sharing of wine at their nuptials has been the symbol of love, prosperity, good health and good fortune.  In olden days, entwined like the vines themselves, couples often drank their wedding wine from one common cup ... “the cup of love” ... which symbolized both their newly forged intimate bond and the promise of the new life they would share together. Even Jesus turned water into wine as one of his first miracles at the Wedding of Cana in Galilee.  No doubt that put him at the top of everyone’s guest list in that town.  “Oh my God! Think of the money I’ll save,” must have cried the father of every bride in Galilee. And when you’re as nice a guy as Jesus, how do you say no? No wonder the poor guy hightailed it outta town!\r\nHey, wine for a wedding can set you back a pretty penny.  Of course, you don’t have to follow tradition and toast each other with bubbly after you say “I Do.” There are other alternatives out there.  In Korea, for example, after the wedding ceremony, friends of the groom take off his socks, tie a rope around his ankles and start beating the soles of his feet with dried yellow corvina. Yellow corvina is a kind of fish. Whacking his feet with this dead fish, Koreans say, makes the groom stronger for his wedding night. Oh really? Let me just say right now for the record that if you ever hear of me getting married down South, it won’t be South Korea! All I need is wine, wine and more wine at my wedding.  I’ll skip the fish course, if you don’t mind.\r\nBut you know Koreans aren’t the only people with some unusual wedding wine rituals. At Russian weddings, once the reception has begun, a relative or a friend will make a wedding toast to the bride and groom after which, in keeping with Russian custom, everyone throws their champagne glasses on the floor. It is considered good luck if the glasses break when they hit the ground! OK, how much does that unnecessary nonsense add to the cost of your wedding? It wouldn’t surprise me if the Russian Mafia controls all the champagne glass outlets in the Soviet Union and that’s how they really made the rubles to buy up Beverly Hills!\r\nThank God for my simple Sicilian/Irish roots. Growing up, I went to countless Italian and Irish weddings. At a wedding my mother would instruct me in all the Sicilian superstitions surrounding the wine at the wedding. “Every time the bride spills a drop of wine on the tablecloth by accident, she loses an egg.  If God forbid, she knocks over a bottle, she’ll never have kids ... See that bridesmaid seated at the corner of the table drinking champagne: Cursed!  She’ll never get married.  A single girl should never sit at the corner at a wedding …And look!  Just now when she toasted with that groomsman, their fingers touched!  That’s it. She’s doomed to take lovers and be passed from man to man like a football!”\r\nLuckily all this Italian hocus-pocus was balanced out by the Irish weddings I went to, which were just all out frenzied fun-filled boozy Bacchanalian blasts.  At one I attended, both the bride and the groom passed out right in their seats and had to be dragged out to their limo!!  Passed out cold and piled on top of each other in the back seat, I couldn’t help thinking what a compatible couple they were. “God made ‘em; God matched ‘em.”\r\nAt another, I happened to notice my 17 year old cousin surreptitiously chugging champagne out of a bottle he had stolen from the bar. The drunker he got, the meaner the looks he sent in the direction of his mother’s (the bride’s) new husband.  Next thing I knew, after some pushing and shoving and name calling with his new stepfather, the two had kicked off their shoes and were karate chopping and drunkenly kung-fu kicking each other in the middle of the dance floor as the wobbly bride stood on a chair shrieking. When police arrived to break it up,  and started handcuffing the two of them, the drunken bride jumped on one of the cop’s backs and started beating him on the head with her bouquet! Then all three were hauled off to the paddy wagon screaming and spitting — not a pretty sight! The big question at this Irish wedding became “Should we stay and keep drinking?  Or go home?” What do you think the answer was?!\r\nHopefully none of these low-class shenanigans will take place at your classy wedding reception. My advice is to choose a champagne within your budget and a red and white wine that you can either drink by itself or enjoy with food. There are so many good value wines that are available now. I recommend cruising on over to Chateau de Costco or Sam’s Club and buying a dozen bottles or so; and having your own little taste test with a couple of members of your wedding party months before your nuptials. Ordering wine by the case at these venues can get you even more discounts. One more thing, order more champagne than you think you’re gonna need.  Better to have left over bubbly than run out of it and watch your guests run out with it.\r\nCheers!\r\nP.S. I’m available for wedding wine and champagne consultations but I’m not as cheap as I look!', 'With this wine, I thee wed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'with-this-wine-i-thee-wed', '', '', '2012-02-23 07:27:11', '2012-02-23 12:27:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5850, 4, '2012-02-23 07:29:40', '2012-02-23 12:29:40', 'By Laura Trask\r\nThe rituals that shape weddings of today: the venue, the flowers, the cake, right down to the choosing of the mate were not part of the process historically. And as with every tradition that has evolved over thousands of years there have been some improvements! In the beginning, marriages were arranged by the families of the two betrothed to ensure prosperity, protection and procreation.  I can assure you in the days of  “marriage by capture” no one was thinking about what they were going to wear! So when did fashion become such an integral element in the joining of two people? Well,  like every great storybook ending, it starts with The Dress.\r\nMore elaborate wedding celebrations started with nobility and the higher classes. Brides were expected to dress in a manner befitting their social status, not necessarily representing themselves but their families. Right down to the amount of material a wedding dress contained which reflected on the bride’s social standing and was a clear\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5851\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\" caption=\"An example of a 16th century wedding dress.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16th-century-wedding-dresses.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5851\" title=\"16th-century-wedding-dresses\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16th-century-wedding-dresses-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nindication to all those in attendance of the families wealth. The concept of more is more was especially apparent when it came to the wedding dresses of royal princesses during the 15th and 16th centuries when the way to show a kingdom’s power was through rich costly fabrics such as velvet, damask silk, satin and fur.  Forget the “virginal” white wedding dress we know today; these royals showed their wealth through the use of expensive dyes and to that end their dresses were red, purple and true black which were extremely difficult to acquire. But when a royal wanted to show everyone who had the biggest, whoppingist tiara they held nothing back and went so far as to encrust their wedding gowns with precious gems; diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. In some cases so thickly bejeweled that the fabric beneath was not to be seen and in the case of Margaret of Flanders the result was so heavy that she had to be carried into the church! Talk about being queen for the day!\r\nSo when did the white wedding dress prevail and  begin its rule of the matrimonial runway? Well, like every great trend that we have seen over the last century and a half, it started with a photograph and a love story. When Queen Victoria married her cousin, Albert, in a white wedding dress in 1840, the wedding being highly publicized resonated with brides everywhere and sealed the deal for white to win out as the number one choice for brides. When Victoria was merely trying to incorporate some prized lace into her dress which in the end dictated the color ... white.\r\nToday’s bride is unique in that the dress she chooses for her big day is a true representation of who she is and is also a way of sharing this piece of her self with all those in attendance. However, with so many options out there, so much money at stake and the anxiety of all eyes being on you, the decision can be an overwhelming and an intimidating one to make. Thank goodness we modern girls have Vera Wang! Her very name conjures up images of a sophisticated glamorous bride! She is the genius designer who has single handedly modernized all aspects of wedding and bridal wear, especially the dress. Bringing it from an outdated busy look to a more modern, chic and elegant design.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5852\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Helana, a dress in Vera Wang&#39;s current wedding dress collection\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Helana-a-dress-in-Vera-Wangs-current-wedding-dress-collection1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5852\" title=\"Helana, a dress in Vera Wang\'s current wedding dress collection1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Helana-a-dress-in-Vera-Wangs-current-wedding-dress-collection1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nVera Wang has a long history in fashion working at Vogue magazine as an editor for 17 years leaving only when she did not get the job as editor-in-chief. But as every turn of events that are meant to be, Vera went on to design with Ralph Lauren and then opened her own design salon at the Carlyle Hotel in 1990. That’s a surprisingly short time to become the reigning queen of everything wedding.\r\nSo what would Vera say if she were advising a new bride on choosing The One? And I am referring of course to the dress — not the guy! First and foremost, choose a style that you are comfortable in, because as we all know being comfortable translates into confidence. Remember also to consider that the dress has to work with all other tonal elements of the ceremony. Is it a first marriage? Second marriage? What is the age of the bride? Is the marriage in a church? Or a wedding chapel in Vegas?! All these thing elements must work together with the dress in order for there to be a natural flow and harmony. The last piece of advice that Vera gives out is try on as many dresses as you can and as many style. She feels confident that a bride will know when she has found her perfect dress. Or maybe it’s the perfect dress that finds you — just like he did. Either way, it will feel like a match made in heaven!\r\nP.S. Check out Weddings, a new app where you can find all of Vera’s wedding knowledge. The app is free through February and beginning March 1st it will cost $9.99…so get it today!', 'After you say ‘yes’ ... It’s all about the dress', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'after-you-say-yes-its-all-about-the-dress', '', '', '2012-02-23 07:29:40', '2012-02-23 12:29:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5850', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5854, 4, '2012-02-23 07:34:35', '2012-02-23 12:34:35', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/TIN-Favs-2012.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5855\" title=\"TIN Favs 2012\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/TIN-Favs-2012-300x285.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" /></a>The Island News wants to know what you like best about our community. It’s fun and easy! Simply go our website at www.yourislandnews.com, look at the categories, then vote for at least 10 businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later in March. You have only until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for T.I.N. Favorites. Show support and make your votes heard!\r\n\r\n<a title=\"2012 T.I.N. Favorites!\" href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/5686-2/\">Click HERE to vote: Favorites VOTING!</a>', 'Get ready to pick your favorites', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-ready-to-pick-your-favorites', '', '\nhttp://www.yourislandnews.com/5686-2/', '2012-02-23 08:05:23', '2012-02-23 13:05:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5854', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5857, 4, '2012-02-23 07:37:13', '2012-02-23 12:37:13', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\nHe placed the ring on your finger; a moment you will cherish for the rest of your life. The phone calls to friends and families sharing your joy have waned. You have practiced writing your new last name to the point of carpel tunnel syndrome and images of the perfect white dress are ingrained in your slumber.  At last, you can attend family gatherings without having to dodge Aunt Busybody or Cousin Married Forever. You are now welcomed into the world of acceptance. You can bid farewell to blind dates and awkward introductions. You have arrived; you are at the mountain top of relationships.  I want to personally congratulate you and suggest that you hold on tight, find a good helmet, and master the nod-smile gesture immediately.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_2521.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5858\" title=\"IMG_2521\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_2521-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>It is a splendid time full of love, laughter and the need for expensive therapy. You will get to know your spouse-to-be in ways you never imagined. Advice will be sandblasted at you at the speed of light and you will soon understand the challenges, twists, and turmoil of Bridal Survival. Breathe deeply sweet  Warrior in White. Lean strongly on your best friend, hold firmly your favorite Pinot, and find lip gloss that compliments shades of impossible.\r\nIn addition to the avalanche of advice that will crumble fiercely in your direction I share some of the most basic tools of trudging through the tidal wave of trepidation. As the Queen of Quandary and the absolute most unlikely Warrior in White, it is with sincere support I offer the following survival techniques. Breathe deeply, remain as calm as one can and cling whole heartedly to your sense of humor.\r\n1. Avoid bridal shops for as long as you possibly can. This may very well make planning a bit more difficult; however, visiting these palaces of princess preparation too early and too often can lead to frequent visits to your family physician. It is their mission in life to remind you of all the things (necessary or not) that you haven’t done, said, written, worn, or added to your panic list.\r\nWhen the time comes that you must visit said establishments make certain you know who you are, what you want, and have an exit strategy that has been well rehearsed.  NEVER, ever take more than one living soul with you. It is much easier to pinch one person than five.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Cherimie1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5859\" title=\"Cherimie1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Cherimie1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>2. Learn the language. Now means yesterday. Yesterday means you are too late, and next week means today. As difficult as it maybe to erase all you know of time and space, it is a requirement. If you need to order anything whether it is a towel or a tiara stop everything you are doing and order. Order three, it is possible one will arrive.  Maybe means impossible, and impossible means it is exactly what is necessary. Necessary means that which prevents family feuds, wardrobe malfunctions, and visits to the ER. Make notecards, it does help.\r\n3. Remember your college psychology courses. You will leave this monumental occasion with a greater understanding of why Dr. Phil and pharmacies are so popular. It is frowned upon to point out any odd behavior or obvious pathology from those involved in what many call the Wedding Party. Not too sure how the word party made the mix, nonetheless understanding of the most common personality disorders will, at the very least, help you through the speeches and possibly even assist in monitoring reception alcohol intake. Never use the word crazy, special is slightly more gentle and socially preferred.\r\n4. Wedding dresses are made for a 6-foot Barbie. To all my vertically challenged Warriors in White, alterations are now an enormous part of your life. Forget any notion that you will find a dress made just for you. You don’t exist in the wide world of wedding. Heaven help you if curves run in your family. Expect to pay exactly twice as much for alterations as your long legged counterparts. If you were raised on biscuits and gravy, you will need duct tape. If you were raised on biscuits and gravy, in combination with grandma’s cherry pie, that requires a more drastic approach to alterations. Call me, the world isn’t ready for what you must do.\r\n5. Your guest list is so much more than a spreadsheet. This requires skill, grace, and Uncle Jack Daniels. If you know them, recognize them, love them and or are in anyway related they become the minority. It is standard procedure to invite mostly those you don’t know so when chaos occurs you don’t have to see them again. It makes sense. If your event requires a seating chart, call Oprah.\r\nObviously there are many more tips, tricks and tirades, but some things are best experienced firsthand. He loves you, he will love you even if your family is special and your dress is a few inches too long. The moment will arrive no matter what you forget to do, say, bring, deliver, even wear. When those doors open no flower, no music, no person will matter except for the man who prompted you to do all of this in the first place. If you are still speaking to each other, all the battles, the wounds, and the mishaps suddenly fade. You will see him and only him. The music that took weeks to choose, will vanish. The flowers you Googled will disappear, and with the grace of God, the dress that has consumed your soul will stay in place.\r\nSweet Warriors in White, prepare all that you can and know that when the time comes you will be too exhausted to worry about ivory versus white, organ versus piano or Aunt Sarah versus Uncle Bob. Don’t sweat the small stuff, don’t forget to breathe and commit yourself to upholding your vows so that you never have to do it again.', 'Bridal survival tips by Backwoods Barbie', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bridal-survival-tips-by-backwoods-barbie', '', '', '2012-02-23 07:37:13', '2012-02-23 12:37:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5857', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5861, 4, '2012-02-23 07:39:35', '2012-02-23 12:39:35', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IN-Baby-Contest21.jpg\">\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5862\" title=\"IN Baby Contest2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IN-Baby-Contest21-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nVote for the winner from the top five finalists. The winner receives a photo session courtesy of Captured Moments Photography plus one 20x10 framed composite plus a $50 gift certificate from Carolina Wiggle Wear.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Cast your Vote! Beautiful Baby Contest\" href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/beautiful-baby-contest/\">Click HERE to vote: Beautiful Baby VOTING!</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beautiful Baby Contest Finalists', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beautiful-baby-contest-finalists', '', '\nhttp://www.yourislandnews.com/beautiful-baby-contest/', '2012-02-23 08:14:22', '2012-02-23 13:14:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5861', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5879, 4, '2012-02-24 10:26:57', '2012-02-24 15:26:57', 'This morning Dan Durbin submitted his resignation as principal of Beaufort High School effective Friday, February 24.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Dan-Durbin-Beaufort-High-School.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5880\" title=\"Dan Durbin, Beaufort High School\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Dan-Durbin-Beaufort-High-School-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a>Normally, the district would not make any other comments regarding this personnel matter.  But with Dr. Durbin’s permission, we can say that earlier this month, the district office received a report that a Beaufort High School teacher was concerned that the principal was changing student grades.  An internal investigation by a district office team was conducted, and based on its preliminary findings, a separate inquiry was conducted by an external team.  Among the findings was that Dr. Durbin had made 200 grade changes affecting 33 students.  When presented with the data, Dr. Durbin took full responsibility for making the grade changes, explained his reasoning behind each incident and offered to resign.\r\n\r\nThe district can provide more details if Dr. Durbin provides a signed release to that effect.  Without his authorization, the administration will be limited in the topics it can discuss.\r\n\r\nIn accord with the law, the district will not discuss details of any individual student’s academic record.\r\n\r\nTerry Bennett will serve as Interim Principal at Beaufort High School until the search for Dr. Durbin’s replacement has been completed.  Mr. Bennett is an experienced administrator in Beaufort County having previously served as Principal of Lady’s Island Elementary School and Lady’s Island Middle School.  He currently serves as the district’s Director of Grants Management.', 'School district releases statement about resignation of Principal Durbin', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-district-releases-statement-about-resignation-of-principal-durbin', '', '', '2012-02-24 10:26:57', '2012-02-24 15:26:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5879', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5883, 4, '2012-02-24 18:03:03', '2012-02-24 23:03:03', 'At around 4:30pm today a Port Royal FD fire truck was stolen while on a call in Port Royal by a man who has been described as \'disturbed\'.   The man allegedly drove the fire truck up Ribaut Road plowing over top of vehicles near the McTeer Bridge, and caused at least six vehicle accidents, some with drivers trapped inside. \r\nOne pedestrian was struck and killed by the truck as the path of mayhem ended when the driver crashed the vehicle into a tree outside of the new Dollar General store at the interscetion of Pine Court and Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nThe Island News will have more on this story as more information is made available.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5884\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Gene Brancho\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/firetruckcrashed.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5884\" title=\"firetruckcrashed\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/firetruckcrashed-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Man steals Port Royal FD fire truck, smashes cars, kills one', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '5883', '', '', '2012-02-24 20:10:21', '2012-02-25 01:10:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5883', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5889, 4, '2012-02-25 17:37:53', '2012-02-25 22:37:53', 'In an update on yesterday\'s tragic incident along Ribaut Road, authorities have released the names of both the victim, and the suspect.\r\nThe man struck and killed by the stolen Port Royal FD fire truck is Justin Nicholas Miller, of Port Royal, and the suspect is Kalvin Hunt, of Sumter, SC.\r\nReports state that Hunt is currently still in Beaufort Memorial Hospital being treated for non-life threatening injuries sustained in the incident.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/firetruckcrashed1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5891\" title=\"firetruckcrashed\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/firetruckcrashed1-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" /></a>\r\n\r\nYesterday afternoon at around 4:30, Hunt allegedly stole the fire truck in Port Royal while it was on a call at a local apartment complex.  At the time, Hunt was described by witnesses as \'disturbed\'.  He drove the truck up Ribaut Road plowing into vehicles near the intersection at the McTeer Bridge, and caused multiple vehicle accidents and one fatality as Miller was struck and killed. The truck crashed into a tree outside of the new Dollar General store near Ribaut Lanes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Update on yesterday\'s Ribaut Road tragedy:  Names released', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'update-on-yesterdays-ribaut-road-tragedy-names-released', '', '', '2012-02-26 00:10:50', '2012-02-26 05:10:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5889', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5895, 4, '2012-02-26 10:17:37', '2012-02-26 15:17:37', 'This past Friday and Saturday, Paris Avenue in Port Royal was ground zero for plenty of good eating.  Friends of Caroline Hospice held their Bands Brews &amp; BBQ two day fundraising event.\r\nThe crowds at the event were met with less-than-favorable weather on Friday, but yesterday it was crisp and clear for the main South Carolina BBQ Association-sanctioned cook-off.    Here are some photos of the fun, and a few of the winners too.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5896\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Amanda Nicole Miller\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bbbbqwelcome.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5896\" title=\"Welcome\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bbbbqwelcome-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div 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(5905, 4, '2012-02-27 17:21:56', '2012-02-27 22:21:56', 'The site on Ribaut Road where the Port Royal fire truck took the life of a Port Royal man and then crashed on Friday has been turned into a memorial for the victim of this tragic accident.  The outpouring of emotion regarding this tragedy has been very profound.  The memorial has been set up by strangers.\r\n\r\nReports have surfaced that the suspect in the case, Kalvin Hunt, had escaped from the Naval Hospital after Veteran\'s Affairs took him there on Friday.  Also, according to a TV news interview with Hunt\'s family over the weekend, Hunt is suffering from PTSD after serving our Country in Afganistan.\r\n\r\nFriday afternoon at around 4:30, Kalvin Hunt of Sumter, SC allegedly stole the fire truck in Port Royal while it was on a call at a local apartment complex.  At the time, Hunt was described by witnesses as ‘disturbed’.  He drove the truck up Ribaut Road plowing into vehicles near the intersection at the McTeer Bridge, and caused multiple vehicle accidents and one fatality as Justin Nicholas Miller was struck and killed.  The truck crashed into a tree outside of the new Dollar General store near Ribaut Lanes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5906\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Gene Brancho\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/accidentsiteribaut.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5906\" title=\"Crash site\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/accidentsiteribaut-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>[/caption]', 'New information on suspect, memorial set up at site', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-information-on-suspect-memorial-set-up-at-site', '', '', '2012-02-27 17:27:23', '2012-02-27 22:27:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5910, 4, '2012-02-28 19:53:52', '2012-02-29 00:53:52', 'Temperatures rebounded a bit in the Beaufort area today and the change brought Beaufortonians of all ages out to enjoy some of the sun.  Some lucky ones at downtown\'s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park playground made new friends too. \r\nAccording to the National Weather Service, we can look for even warmer temperatures tomorrow, and then Beaufort flirts with the low 80\'s on Thursday before the rains move in again for the start of the weekend.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/playground1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5911\" title=\"Waterfront Park Playground\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/playground1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>', 'Enjoying Tuesday\'s sunshine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'playing-in-sunshine', '', '', '2012-02-28 19:55:04', '2012-02-29 00:55:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5910', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5912, 4, '2012-02-29 09:07:56', '2012-02-29 14:07:56', 'With spring right around the corner, its the perfect time to start sprucing up a bit.  The folks over at Piggly Wiggly on Ribaut Road in Port Royal got a jumpstart with a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of the building recently.\r\nNot only does this liven up the store front, it also says we care about our community.\r\nWhen you\'re thinking \'spring cleaning\', think outside the box and look around outside.\r\nDo you have a neighbor that could use a fresh coat of paint on the porch or perhaps an overgrown lawn that could have used tending to last year?\r\nMaybe you could organize a neighborhood cleanup project for your neck of the woods.\r\nA few hours, some trash bags, a can of paint or two and you will reap the rewards of taking pride in were you live, work and play.\r\nAfter all it\'s \"our\" community and every little bit helps to maintain its beauty.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pigpainting.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5913\" title=\"Piggly Wiggly gets a facelift\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pigpainting-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" /></a>', 'Spring means sprucing up...the neighborhood', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spring-means-sprucing-up-the-neighborhood', '', '', '2012-02-29 09:07:56', '2012-02-29 14:07:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5912', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5915, 4, '2012-02-29 16:43:29', '2012-02-29 21:43:29', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nIt would be nice if our dogs actually received the foods manufacturers lead us to believe are in each bag of chow. Plump whole chickens, choice cuts of beef, fresh grains, crunchy, fresh vegetables; all the wholesome nutrition your dog will ever need! This is what the U.S. pet food industry, at a profit of $18 billion per year, wants us to believe we are buying when we purchase their products.\r\nIt is logical that the pet food industry is an extension of the human food and agriculture industries. Pet foods are a convenient way for slaughterhouse leftovers and offal (oogly bits), grains considered “unfit for human consumption” and similar wastes to be turned into cash.\r\nDogs, as omnivores, do well on a primarily meat-based diet. The protein (meat) used in pet food comes from a variety of sources. When cattle, swine, chickens, lambs or other animals are slaughtered, lean muscle tissue is trimmed away for human consumption, along with the novelty organs that people like to eat, such as tongues and tripe.\r\nAbout 50% of every food animal does not get used in human foods, however. Whatever remains of the carcass — heads, feet, bones, blood, intestines, lungs, spleens, livers, ligaments, fat trimmings, unborn babies, and other parts not generally consumed by humans — is used in pet food, animal feed, fertilizer, industrial lubricants, soap, rubber and other products. These “other parts” are known as “by-products.” By-products are used in feed for poultry and livestock as well as in pet food.\r\nBetter brands of pet food, the “super-premium,” “natural” and “organic” varieties, do not use by-products. On the label, you’ll see one or more named meats among the first few ingredients, such as “turkey” or “lamb.” These meats are still mainly leftover scraps; in the case of poultry, bones are allowed, so “chicken” consists mainly of backs and frames — the spine and ribs, minus the expensive breast meat. The small amount of meat left on the bones is the “chicken” in the pet food.\r\nMeat meals, poultry meals, by-product meals and meat-and-bone meal are common ingredients in dry pet foods. The term “meal” means that these materials are not used fresh, but have been rendered. Rendering is “to process as for industrial use: to render livestock carcasses and to extract oil from fat, blubber, etc., by melting.” (Webster’s Dictionary) In other words, raw materials are dumped into a large vat and boiled for several hours. Rendering separates fat, removes water, and kills bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other organisms. However, the high temperatures (270°F/130°C) also alters or destroys natural enzymes and proteins found in the raw ingredients.\r\nTo complete the horror story, the amount of grain and vegetable products included in pet foods has grown over time, often, in some cases, completely replacing the meat proteins. Early on this practice led to severe nutritional deficiencies and many animals had to die before science caught up to this practice.  Now, gluten meals, the high-powered protein extracts (and the iffy stuff from China) are used to boost meat protein percentages. Corn gluten is most common because it’s really cheap. Wheat gluten is used to create the “shapes” we think dogs like to eat. It’s also used as the thickener in dog food “gravy.” Think glue. As you might expect, foods containing high levels of vegetable proteins are among the poorer quality foods.\r\nTo make pet food nutritious, pet food manufacturers must “fortify” it with vitamins and minerals. Why? Because the ingredients they are using are not wholesome, their quality may be extremely variable, and the harsh manufacturing practices destroy many of the nutrients the food had to begin with.\r\nProteins are especially vulnerable to heat, and become damaged, or “denatured,” when cooked. Because dry foods ingredients are cooked twice — first during rendering and again in the extruding process — problems are much more common than with canned or homemade foods. Altered proteins may contribute to food intolerances, food allergies and inflammatory bowel disease.\r\nNext in this series: additives, chemicals and preservatives. Yum.', 'What is dog food? The Yuck Factor, part one', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-the-yuck-factor-part-one', '', '', '2012-02-29 16:43:29', '2012-02-29 21:43:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5915', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(5919, 4, '2012-03-01 02:10:11', '2012-03-01 07:10:11', 'By Harlene Deane\r\n\r\nToo busy to cook? Wait until you try this recipe. My husband and I tested this last week and can I tell you? It was awesome ...\r\n\r\nPenne with sausage, mushrooms and spinach\r\n\r\nIngredients\r\n• 3 tablespoons olive oil\r\n• 3/4 pound fully cooked pork, chicken or turkey sausages, thickly sliced into rounds.\r\n• 3/4 pound fresh button mushrooms, thickly sliced*\r\n• 3/4 cup chopped shallots\r\n• 5 garlic cloves, minced\r\n• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper*\r\n• 1 10-ounce package ready-to-use spinach leaves\r\n• 1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth\r\n• 3/4 pound penne pasta, freshly cooked\r\n• 2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated provolone or mozzarella cheese. Please, fresh!\r\n\r\nDirections\r\nHeat oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add sausages, mushrooms, garlic and crushed red pepper.\r\nSaute until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes.\r\nAdd spinach and broth; toss until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Add pasta and cheese; toss until cheese melts and sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Season\r\nwith salt and pepper. Serves: 4.\r\n\r\nPlease, how easy is that? Add a nice green salad and some thick sliced whole grain Italian bread. But first, lightly brush bread slices with olive oil and grill (use a grill pan) until crisp. Rub a peeled garlic clove over both sides of slices and serve!\r\n\r\n**Chef’s tip: I used Johnsonville Chicken Sausage. Cut red pepper in half if serving children. To make this even healthier, use whole wheat penne. As for the mushrooms, the original recipe calls for wild mushrooms (such as crimini or stemmed shiitake) but not sure they would be kid friendly, but, hey give them a shot. Bon Appetit!\r\n\r\nAbout the chef: After retiring as an international flight attendant for 28 years, Harlene started her personal chef business — the home chef on Fripp Island. Contact her for recipe ideas or questions at harlene@thehomechef.com.', 'the home chef ... on everyday meals', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-home-chef-on-everyday-meals', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:10:11', '2012-03-01 07:10:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5920, 4, '2012-03-01 02:10:59', '2012-03-01 07:10:59', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nWell, I hate to tell you this but I had a really hard time picking this week’s wine.  In fact, I couldn’t even choose between red or white or rose.  So guess what I did? I tried all three The perfect cop out, but, at the same time, a good answer for those of us who want to try some new wines from southern France.\r\nOur three wines for this week come to us from a smaller appellation that is located between the mouth of the Rhone River and the Languedoc. It is called Costieres de Nimes (coat-tea-air duh neem). Nimes is an ancient city.  The wines from this region resemble those of the Cotes-du-Rhone appellation because they use many of the same grape varieties and the soils and climates have similarities as well.  Wines from this area have been produced for over two millenia - that means they were drunk by the Greeks in pre-Roman times.  The area was settled by veterans of Julius Caesar’s campaigns into Egypt.  Apparently there are “bottles” of Costieres de Nimes wines which bear the Roman symbol (a crocodile chained to a palm tree) of the area on them.  Also, according to a chart in the kitchen of the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), many of the towns in the region were the main suppliers of wines for the Popes.\r\nAs a region, the Costieres de Nimes is relatively new. Originally, the area was not an AC appellation but a step down in the VDQS level of wines. At that level, they were designated as Costieres du Gard.  The AC wine laws of France were developed in the 1930’s after growers and wine makers found the market flooded with “copies” of their wines - Chateauneuf-du-Pape in particular.  Chateauneuf-du-Pape was the first AC declared by the new federal law and all the others that we know today followed.  In 1986, the wines of this area were upgraded to AC status and re-named as Costieres de Nimes. In 1998, the area’s growers organized themselves and lobbied to be attached to the Rhone AC committee for their oversight. They thought that this committee was better suited to judge their wines because of the similarities we mentioned earlier.  The French national AC committee agreed and, in 2004, the wines of Costieres de Nimes were assigned to the Languedoc-Rousillon committee.\r\nThe geography of this region is marked by low rocky hills.  Closer to the delta of the Rhone River, the soil is marked by round pebbles, sandy alluvial deposits and red shale.  The depth of these deposits in the soil ranges from 3 to 15 meters and it is this that accounts for the variations in the wines of the appellation.  The climate is Mediterranean, similar to the Rhone valley, but much more exposed to the ocean breezes and all their humidity and cooling effects.\r\nMore than other parts of France, this southern part makes red, white and rose wines.  For any of us who have travelled there in the summer months, it is a great place to be but, often, a bit too hot for reds and we have learned to love the roses from here. Red wines from the Costieres de Nimes make up about 59% of the area’s total production.  The reds are made from several varieties blended together: Syrah and Mourvedre together make up 20%; Grenache, the workhorse grape of the southern Rhone area, is a minimum of 25%; Carignan is a maximum of 40%; and Cinsault is also a maximum of 40%.  These red wines are closer in style to Rhone AC wines than Languedoc wines and usually more elegant and generous.\r\nThe white wines of the Costieres de Nimes account for about 4% of the area’s production. That means we’re lucky to see any.  These whites must be blended from a minimum of two grape varieties. Those that are allowed are Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanc, Maccbeo, Rolle, Roussanne and Ugni Blanc.  (Just FYI, for you wine geeks, Ugni Blanc is called Trebbiano in Italy.)\r\nFinally, if you’ve done the math already, the roses of the region are 37% of the total production. Some  of the roses are leftover, or more precisely, unfinished red wines. These wines use the same varieties as the reds.  In addition to the red grapes, makers are allowed to us up to 10% of white grapes as well. This makes it possible for the roses to have enough acidity to be really crisp and fresh and refreshing.\r\nSo, now, we can talk about this week’s wines. They are from the Chateau de Campuget. This chateau that dates back to 1640, is owned by the Dalle family.  The son, Frank-Lin is named for the family’s hero, Ben Franklin The soil for the chateau’s wines is typical of the region; many stones force the roots to find water deeper into the clay layers of the soil which adds flavors and character to their wines.  The red we’re doing is Le Campuget Rouge. This wine is made with 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier. It is very common in the wines here and in the Rhone to mix a small portion of Viognier in with Syrah in order to balance out the wine and perk up the flavors.  This red is not, strictly speaking, a chateau wine, but with its dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black plums, hints of black pepper and black olives (the Syrah) and a faint perfumy floral touch (the Viognier) it is a wonderful example of the wines from this area.  And all for $7.99. Our white wine is this wine’s partner, Le Campuget Blanc.  Night  harvests are used for this one to maintain sugar and acidity levels in the 60% Grenache Blanc and 40% Viognier.  This wine has wonderful exotic fruit flavors (Asian pear, star fruit, passion fruit, and on and on) and citrus flavors too.  Also a $7.99 steal!  This wine is a definite treasure for seafood, Asian flavors, and pork roasts.\r\nAt last, now, we come to our rose.  This wine is Chateau de Campuget, meaning it is an estate wine. It is 30% Grenache Noir and 70% Syrah. The color, which is a beautiful pale pink shade, comes from four to twelve hours of maceration on the grape skins.  It is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 64*F and bottled immediately after it is racked and filtered.  With no barrel contact (no wood!) it stays so clean and crisp and light.  This wine is aromatic and full of red fruit flavors (cherry,raspberry, strawberry), it is just about perfect.  At $10.99, you can try a couple of bottles this weekend. Then you’ll be ready to have it with your holiday ham.  You and it will both shine! Enjoy!', 'A trio of wines from Chateau de Campuget', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-trio-of-wines-from-chateau-de-campuget', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:10:59', '2012-03-01 07:10:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5920', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5924, 4, '2012-03-01 02:15:02', '2012-03-01 07:15:02', 'By Kim Madlinger Dempsey\r\nDuring the late 1950s and early 1960s, we lived on Lafayette Street. It was a neighborhood filled with families that were close friends of ours. I have two distinctive memories of the years spent there as a child. A memory that was not so pleasant was the time spent cleaning up moss and branches after Hurricane Gracie blew through Beaufort. I remember getting many yellow jacket stings!\r\nHowever, my favorite memory of time spent growing up on Lafayette Street was getting to ride my bicycle to Ma Miller Mads grocery store and purchasing penny candy. Mrs. Miller had a big glass display case with boxes and jars filled with candy. It was always a treat to pedal down there and choose some. A quarter went really far in those days and you were able to arrive back home with a paper sack filled with candy!\r\n\r\nBeaufort Then &amp; Now: This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.', 'History with Holly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'history-with-holly-2', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:15:02', '2012-03-01 07:15:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5924', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5925, 4, '2012-03-01 02:16:43', '2012-03-01 07:16:43', 'The Beaufort Film Society announced that the recently concluded Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) topped all expectations with an attendance totaling nearly 7,000 — approximately a 36% increase over 2011.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1765.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5926\" title=\"IMG_1765\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1765-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>Attendees at the 2012 Festival enjoyed the best-ever opening reception atop all the Old Bay Marketplace; 26 Finalist films; a Screenwriters workshop featuring all Finalist Screenwriters seeing their screenplays performed by Shakespearian actors; two “Meet the Filmmaker” special sessions; numerous Q&amp;A sessions with the many directors and producers in attendance; and an Awards Gala that really brought out the stars.\r\n“The move to our new venue at the USCB Center for the Arts really took our ‘little’ festival to the next level,” said Ron Tucker, BIFF Executive Director.  “The feedback during the festival and the emails and cards still coming in is incredible. Tom Berenger, in his remarks at the Awards Ceremony, noted how he could not believe the growth in size and quality from last year to this year’s festival.”\r\nThe list of winners at BIFF 2012 is as follows:\r\n• Jean Ribaut Award for Excellence in Acting\r\nPowers Boothe\r\n• Jean Ribaut Award for Excellence in Stunt Coordination\r\nCal Johnson\r\n• Jean Ribaut Award for Excellence in Editing\r\nCraig McKay\r\n• Best Screenplay\r\n“The Wedding Photographer,” Teresa Bruce, Beaufort\r\n• Best Animated Film\r\n“Stitched and Sown,” Austin Taylor, Winston-Salem, N.C.\r\n• Best Student Film\r\n“The Road to Jacob,” Matt Allen,” Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah\r\n• Best Short Film\r\n“Quirk of Fate,” Marco J. Riedel, Cologne, Germany\r\n• Best Documentary\r\n“Awaken the Dragon,” Liz Oakley, Charleston\r\n• Best Feature Film\r\n“Happy New Year,” K. Lorrel Manning, New York, N.Y.\r\n• Audience Choice Award\r\n“Awaken the Dragon,” Liz Oakley, Charleston\r\n• Best Director\r\nFeliz Martiz, Southgate, Calif., “Santiago”\r\n• Best Actor\r\nJesus Guevara, “Santiago”\r\nTucker continued, “We had a very dedicated group of planners, volunteers, sponsors, filmmakers, and Hollywood talent who contributed so much to making this the premier film festival in the Southeast. If we are able to build on the support in this community and continue to get the word out about our festival and Beaufort’s many charms for film-making, then the sky is the limit for the Beaufort International Film Festival.”\r\nFor more information about the Beaufort International Film Festival visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com.', 'BIFF 2012 shatters attendance records', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'biff-2012-shatters-attendance-records', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:16:43', '2012-03-01 07:16:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5927, 4, '2012-03-01 02:24:38', '2012-03-01 07:24:38', '[caption id=\"attachment_5928\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"A joint party was recently held to celebrate the 13th birthdays of Mills, Hope and Skyler. Congratulations!\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13th-Birthday-Party1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5928\" title=\"13th Birthday Party1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13th-Birthday-Party1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13th-Birthday-Party3.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-5929\" title=\"13th Birthday Party3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13th-Birthday-Party3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13th-Birthday-Party2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5930\" title=\"13th Birthday Party2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13th-Birthday-Party2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>', 'Celebrations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrations-3', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:24:38', '2012-03-01 07:24:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5927', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5931, 4, '2012-03-01 02:28:13', '2012-03-01 07:28:13', '[caption id=\"attachment_5932\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Elisas Brassell, left, tries to stay out of reach of Breila McCleary during the Goodwill Karate Tournament on Saturday at Beaufort High school. The two 15-year-olds were from McCleary Martial Art in Powder Springs, Ga. McCleary won the match 6-3. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/karate-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5932\" title=\"karate, 3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/karate-3-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Goodwill karate tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'goodwill-karate-tournament', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:28:13', '2012-03-01 07:28:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5931', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5933, 4, '2012-03-01 02:29:53', '2012-03-01 07:29:53', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Player-of-week.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5934\" title=\"Player of week\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Player-of-week-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>On Feb. 25 at the 2012 State Chess Championship in Columbia, Beaufort Academy 1st grader Kendra Rogers won the Top state Female championship.  The state tournament had 117 chess players in attendance.', 'Player of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'player-of-the-week-2', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:29:53', '2012-03-01 07:29:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5933', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5935, 4, '2012-03-01 02:30:44', '2012-03-01 07:30:44', 'Business, industrial programs open house\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold a business and industrial technologies open house from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 15 in building 14 at the TCL Beaufort Campus, 921 Ribaut Road.\r\nProspective students and any interested parents are encouraged to attend. TCL’s expert faculty will be on hand to answer questions about their programs. In addition, visitors will be able to tour TCL’s high-tech business and industrial labs. TCL’s business programs include administrative office technology; computer technology; criminal justice technology; general business and accounting; hospitality management; culinary arts and paralegal.\r\nThe industrial technology programs feature building construction; civil engineering; computer assisted design (CAD); computer networking; cosmetology; general technology; green technology; HVAC and industrial electronics.\r\nCall 843-525-8241 for details, or visit www.tcl.edu to learn more.\r\n\r\nApplications due for health sciences program\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry is currently accepting applications for fall 2012 entry into its five health sciences programs: massage therapy, nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology and surgical technology.\r\nThe deadline to apply is April 2, 2012. However, prospective students are encouraged to start the application process as soon as possible so that they have adequate time to complete the various steps.\r\nTCL health sciences students enjoy on-campus learning using the latest in high-tech simulation equipment. Students receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.\r\nFor more information, call 843-525-8267 or visit www.tcl.edu/health.', 'Happening now at TCL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happening-now-at-tcl', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:40', '2018-07-12 15:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5935', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5936, 4, '2012-03-01 02:32:36', '2012-03-01 07:32:36', 'Beaufort Middle has been nominated for award two years in a row\r\n\r\nBy Tess Malijenovsky\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BMS1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5937\" title=\"BMS1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BMS1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Beaufort Middle School (BMS) gave a warm welcome last Monday to the Palmettos Finest Judging Team. At 7 a.m. right before the school day starts, the cheer team cheered on the visitors as well as students with signs dressed in school colors and a full suite performance from the band.\r\nFor the second consecutive year BMS is a finalist for the Palmettos Finest Schools Award, a statewide award for “excellent instruction and outstanding leaders, augmented by strong family and community involvement and a supportive business community. “\r\nBMS is greatly involved in the community. Its Parent Action Council (PAC) does not solicit anyone in the community without giving something back as part of their “Pay it Forward” mentality. The community helped PAC with their community courtyard. In addition, every student is required to do community service. National Junior Honors Society and Student Council put on a community service event each year, such Toys for Tots and food drives.\r\nThey will find out at the end of the month if they win the award.', 'Palmettos Finest finalist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'palmettos-finest-finalist', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:40', '2018-07-12 15:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5938, 4, '2012-03-01 02:33:27', '2012-03-01 07:33:27', 'Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration for children planning to attend Beaufort County public schools during the 2012/2013 school year will be held the week of March 19-23, 2012. Child Find screenings for four year old children who are candidates for Pre-Kindergarten will be held March 26-30, 2012.\r\nChildren who will be four years old, on or before September 1, 2012, should register for Pre-Kindergarten; however, space is limited. These children must attend a Child Find screening during the week of March 26-30 and decisions on placement for Pre-K will be made at each school after screening is complete. Parents should call the elementary school in their attendance area to schedule an appointment for screening.\r\nChildren who will be five years old by September 1, 2012, should register for Kindergarten.  Children who will be six years old by September 1, 2012, should register for first grade.\r\nAll other children entering Beaufort County Schools for the first time in 2012/13 also should sign up during this registration period.\r\nChildren must register at the school serving their neighborhood attendance area. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, South Carolina Certificate of Immunization (shot record) and two proofs of residency.  No child may be admitted to school without a birth certificate, shot record, and proof of residency.\r\nIf you have questions about registering your child for school in Beaufort County, you should call either your neighborhood school, the district administration office at 322-2300, the Family Learning Center in Beaufort at 521-2399 or consult the Beaufort County School District website at http://www.beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\nBIRTH CERTIFICATES:  For children born in Beaufort County, birth certificates may be obtained from the Health Department/Vital Records office located in the Health Department at 601 Wilmington Street. For more information contact 525-7637.\r\nINMUNIZATIONS:  Children enrolling in Beaufort County School District are required to bring the South Carolina Certificate of Immunization which can be obtained from a private physician or clinic, the Beaufort County Health Department, Beaufort County/Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, Naval Hospital or the Volunteers of Medicine.', 'School District Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Registration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-district-kindergarten-and-pre-kindergarten-registration', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:40', '2018-07-12 15:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5938', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5939, 4, '2012-03-01 02:35:01', '2012-03-01 07:35:01', '<p align=\"center\">By: Elizabeth Wells</p>\r\nWhen I was tasked with writing an article about “Why Montessori Matters”, I was immediately overwhelmed. I have been a Montessori teacher and the mother of a Montessori child for almost a decade and I was a Montessori student as a child.   Praising Montessori comes easily to me and when asked a more direct question on the subject, I will talk endlessly about the research, the science and from my own extensive experience.  However, this does not ask a direct question, it is open-ended and is open to interpretation.   It is a wonderfully ‘Montessori’ question.   It allows me freedom to answer in a way that is meaningful to me.\r\n\r\nAs I began formulating my answer, I could not get into my head but rather kept going back to my heart.  Why does it matter?  What could matter more! The education of our children is paramount; they are our greatest asset and our very real future.  Whomever we trust with this task must do it well, thoughtfully, fully, and with an eye for the adult our children will become.\r\n\r\nIt is a daunting task to be a teacher.  Great teachers are everywhere. Praise and appreciate them wherever they are.  I speak as a Montessori teacher and this is why Montessori matters to me.  Because every child that walks into a Montessori classroom, including my own, is greeted by a teacher or guide who follows the following litany:\r\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Montessori Litany</strong></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">To respect children - in return to be worthy of their respect.</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">To praise much and blame little.</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">To emphasize their successes and minimize their failures.</p>\r\nMAY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING TEACH ME\r\n\r\nTo make no promise to children that I cannot keep. To have unbounded faith in them. To know that they have great potential. To have the patience and wisdom to bring it forth. To allow children the dignity of their own personality and individuality. To refrain from making them over to our desire.\r\n\r\nMAY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING HELP ME\r\n\r\nTo be cheerful and ready to smile and often to laugh. Children love and thrive on cheer.\r\n\r\nAs teachers, we have no right to inflict our moods on children. (Happiness is an outward sign of inward spiritual grace.)\r\n\r\nTo have infinite patience with children and to make allowances, knowing there is so much for them to learn and knowing that I myself am not so very wise.\r\n\r\nMAY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING GUIDE ME\r\n\r\nTo protect the child always from my nerves and from our own irritability, prejudice, pessimism, fears - showing and practicing in their presence only the opposites.\r\n\r\nMAY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING AID ME\r\n\r\nTo help them choose their life’s work that they are suited for. To stir up the gift that is in them. To discover the talent or talents that they truly have - the inner pattern they came with.\r\n\r\nMAY REAL UNDERSTANDING LEAD ME\r\n\r\nTo bring fresh energy into the schoolroom engaging all with keen alertness, interest and enthusiasm. To help children to meet life bravely, honestly, independently.\r\n\r\nMAY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOW ME\r\n\r\nTo give the children freedom and to never confuse liberty with license, as these two words are not synonymous ever. To show my friendly interest in each child. To consciously care for their progress, but to attain this by warmth and love rather than by rigid cold discipline. To manage children by the pleasantest of methods, with intelligence and affection and never by condemnation and fear.\r\n\r\nMAY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING TEACH ME\r\n\r\nTo educate truly, by drawing out rather than spoon-feeding. To guide them instead of driving them. To direct their energy instead of repressing it.\r\n\r\nTo try always to understand them, instead of sitting in judgment of them: and through all misdemeanours, both trivial and serious, to let them know it is the action we deplore and never the child.\r\n\r\nOH LEAD ME, OH TEACH ME, OH GUIDE ME\r\n\r\n<strong><em>As Adopted from the IMC – ENews, Teachers’ Section Newsletter of September 2005</em></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMontessori based her method of education on the scientific knowledge that children are wired to learn.  They crave knowledge and new experiences and when these are presented with respect and guidance -students keep this knowledge and seek out more.  Students not only learn in this environment; but more so, they love learning and this is a gift that can span a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThe verses above speak to respect, honesty, independence and tolerance.  Skills that we can all agree lead to a better future. If my child takes this model into her own life and approaches others as our teachers approach each student then we have truly educated her. I encourage you to replace “children” with the word “people” and find that this litany can speak to everyone.\r\n\r\nDoes Montessori have great academics? Absolutely!  I would be happy to show you the research, the science and speak from my extensive experience on this subject.  Nevertheless, why does Montessori matter? Because, through its teachers and its approach it guides children to become the amazing adults we know they are capable of becoming.\r\n\r\nWhen children are happy, they learn.  When children are respected, they show respect.  When children are shown tolerance, they become tolerant. When children are given independence, they become independent both inside and outside the classroom.  This is why Montessori matters to me.\r\n\r\nElizabeth Wells, Montessori Elementary II teacher at E. C. Montessori &amp; Grade school, is credentialed in primary through age 12.  Montessori Education Week is celebrated this week (Feb. 26 – March 3<sup>rd</sup>) by Montessori schools throughout the world.', 'Why Montessori matters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-montessori-matters', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:40', '2018-07-12 15:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5939', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5940, 4, '2012-03-01 02:46:06', '2012-03-01 07:46:06', '• Thursday, March 1, is Beaufort Middle School’s orientation for rising 7th and 8th grade students for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents are invited to learn about what’s ahead next year for BMS 7th and 8th grade students and the registration process for classes for next year. Counselors, administrators, and teachers will share important information during this first step in the registration/transition process. Located in the cafeteria, 6 p.m. For more information, call the school office at 322-5700.\r\n• Thursday, March 1, is the science fair judging at Beaufort Academy.\r\n• Thursday, March 1, is Chick-Fil-A night for Riverview Charter School. Join your Riverview friends for dinner and show your Stingray Spirit! Ten percent of all proceeds (dine-in or drive-thru) will be donated to Riverview. This fundraiser has raised $1,136.23 this year.\r\n• Friday, March 2, is Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s birthday!\r\n• Friday, March 2, is the last day of the book fair at Beaufort Academy. Science Fair Awards assembly starts at 8 a.m. in the gym followed by project breakdown.\r\n• Friday, March 2, Riverview Charter School’s Uniform Free Friday (bring $5).\r\n• Friday, March 2, is the annual Science Fair for Beaufort Middle School will be held in the school’s gym.\r\n• Saturday, March 3, Riverview Charter School Job Fair.\r\n• Saturday, March 3, Lady’s Island Intermediate School is have a yard sale to help raise money for its fifth grade students’ end-of-year field trip to NASA and Sea World.\r\n• Monday, March 5, Session III of Tidewatch, an after-school program at Riverview Charter School will begin.\r\n• Monday, March 5, is Spirit Night at Lady’s Island Middle School. Every first Monday of the month 10 percent of all sales at Jersey Mike’s Subs from 3 p.m. to close go to Lady’s Island Middle School’s Athletic Booster Club.\r\n• Monday, March 5, at Lady’s Island Elementary School is “Bring your Parent to School Day” from 9-11 a.m. Parents are invited to walk in their children’s shoes for the morning.\r\n• Monday, March 5, second trimester report cards go home from Riverview Charter School students. Also first day of Scholastic Book Fair.\r\n• March 5-9, Standardized testing for grades 1-8 at Beaufort Academy.\r\n• Tuesday, March 6, is Beaufort Academy’s Open House for parents interested in grades 1-4, 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nPort Royal Elementary Principal moves to Joseph S. Shanklin\r\nThe Board of Education has unanimously approved the selection of veteran educator Jo Shirley as the new principal of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School. Shirley, principal of Port Royal Elementary School for the past two years, will take over at Joseph S. Shanklin next school year. She replaces Mark Mansell, who is moving to Robert Smalls Middle.\r\n\r\nDeadline Extensions for Student Transfer\r\nThe deadline for parents to request student transfers to schools outside their zoned attendance areas has been extended until Friday, April 6.  The necessary forms are available at the district office and on the district’s website. Parents of students in the Battery Creek Cluster who will transition to new schools for the 2012-13 school year will have an opportunity to visit their assigned schools at a series of six parent information meetings scheduled over the next month.\r\n· Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School – Tuesday, March 6 (6 p.m.)\r\n· Whale Branch Elementary School – Thursday, March 8 (6 p.m.)\r\n· Whale Branch Middle School – Thursday, March 8 (7 p.m.)\r\n· Beaufort Elementary School – Tuesday, March 13 (6 p.m.)\r\n· Broad River Elementary School – Thursday, March 29 (6 p.m.)\r\n\r\n“Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” Performance\r\nThursday, March 1, Riverview Charter School presents a play by the middle school creative arts and drama students, 6:30 p.m. in the Commons. “A court case of the Big Bad Wolf, who claims he is innocent! Come see the Three Little Pigs try to put him in jail because of all his huffing and puffing.”\r\n\r\nDr. Seuss’s Birthday\r\nOn Friday, March 2, students and staff in several local elementary schools will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Mossy Oaks Elementary students and staff will be allowed to wear appropriate pajamas for some cozy reading. Lady’s Island Elementary School is serving up green eggs and ham for breakfast and guest readers from the community will visit classrooms. LIES students will dress up as their favorite storybook character and classroom doors will be decorated with the classes’ favorite books. Even The Cat in the Hat will visit in the afternoon to top off the reading celebration.\r\n\r\nBMS Science Fair\r\nMarch 2 Beaufort Middle School will be hosting its annual science fair. Categories for competition include: Botany, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computers, Physics, Astronomy, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Zoology, and Medicine  Over 225 students will be defending their projects to Sea Island Regional Science Fair judges.\r\n\r\nECM’s Got Talent\r\nOn Saturday March 3, E.C. Montessori and Grade School will be hosting its first ever family “fun-raiser” talent show at the Shed in Port Royal starting at 3:30 p.m.. There will be a silent auction, children’s petting zoo, live music and more.\r\n\r\nSubmit Poetry and Photography\r\nBeaufort Academy’s literary magazine, Seasons of the Pen, is making a comeback. Students should send poetry or black &amp; white photos they would like to be published to Mrs. Dinkins by March 13.\r\n\r\nThe Island News Favorites\r\nThe Island News is having a contest to recognize the best professional, schools, and businesses in the area. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite school at http://www.yourislandnews.com/5686-2/.', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-21', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:40', '2018-07-12 15:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5940', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5941, 4, '2012-03-01 02:47:22', '2012-03-01 07:47:22', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\n“I want you to be standing where I’m standing,” said Gen. Lori Reynolds, the first woman commander at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.  “Our nation needs people like you to be standing here.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5942\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Gen. Lori Reynolds\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gen.-lori-reynolds.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5942\" title=\"Gen. lori reynolds\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gen.-lori-reynolds-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nGen. Reynolds delivered a speech to 500 JRTOC cadets from Beaufort County School District last week at Battery Creek High School. She emphasized three rules of success: stay in school, guard your reputation and do the right thing.\r\nReynolds’s parents were steelworkers who never graduated from high school and taught her that her “job” was to be a good student. Reynolds graduated from the Naval Academy in 1986 and served in a variety of posts around the world, including command of the Ninth Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force in Fallujah, Iraq, from February 2004 to March 2005.   She also served in Afghanistan from March 2010 to March 2011.  She took command at Parris Island in June 2011.\r\nAlthough this wasn’t a recruitment speech, Reynolds highlighted the importance of commitment to the military.\r\n“When you put on the uniform, it’s no longer about you,” she said.  “When you put on the uniform, you are representing the American people.”', 'A message from first woman commander at Parris Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-message-from-first-woman-commander-at-parris-island', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:39', '2018-07-12 15:04:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5941', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5943, 4, '2012-03-01 02:48:02', '2012-03-01 07:48:02', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nBeaufort County high schools are used to competing on the filed, on the court and on the track; but, for the first time ever, this coming Saturday schools will compete on their knowledge of international issues, geography and history.\r\nThe World Affairs Council of Hilton Head, in partnership with the Beaufort County School District, will present the region’s first Academic WorldQuest Competition from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, March 3, at Hilton Head Island High School.  WACHH members, parents of participating students, educators and interested residents are invited to attend the free event.\r\nThe competition will be set up so that a multiple-choice question pops up on a large screen for the teams and audience to see. Teams of four students will have one minute to answer the question by using an electronic clicker. The categories focus on national security issues facing the United States: U.S. Education, Competing Globally, U.S. Energy Policy, U.S. Economic Competitiveness, the Middle East and China.  Additional questions will involve current events around the world.\r\n“Technology is making our world more interconnected every day, and what happens in one country can have dramatic effects in dozens of countries in a matter of hours,” said Mike Fritz, a retired Emory University professor and world traveler who serves as the project director for Beaufort County’s first WorldQuest competition.  “It’s vital to our nation’s security and competitiveness that tomorrow’s leaders are knowledgeable about other countries and cultures.”', 'Region’s first Academic WorldQuest Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'regions-first-academic-worldquest-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:39', '2018-07-12 15:04:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5943', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5944, 4, '2012-03-01 02:50:50', '2012-03-01 07:50:50', 'By Terry Sweeney\r\nIt’s Sunday morning and a delectable bottle of Dom Perignon rests in a sterling silver ice bucket on my breakfast table alongside a tall, elegant, glass pitcher filled with chilled fresh-squeezed orange juice.\r\nThe homemade ricotta-filled blinzes, beautifully arranged on an oval white porcelain platter, have been artfully sprinkled with the blackest of Beluga caviar.  “Surprise!” says Lanier ... Wait a minute, that’s not Lanier ... that’s Mariah Carey!  Oh hell, this is a dream!  I wake up furious to have been so taken in by my subconscious. I remember suddenly that a friend who works in a very fancy wine shop inside Newton Farms on Kiawah Island told me several months ago about Mariah Carey coming in and getting a case of Don Perignon (at $200 a bottle) and gallons of fresh orange juice to serve mimosas at a brunch for her “posse.”  Apparently, it made quite an impression on my wishful thinking wine-logged brain.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5945\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Crabcake eggs benedict with avgolemono sauce\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Crabcake-eggs-benedict-with-avgolemono-sauce1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5945\" title=\"Crabcake eggs benedict with avgolemono sauce1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Crabcake-eggs-benedict-with-avgolemono-sauce1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nStill, it is nice to treat yourself on a Sunday morning to something a little bit special on your last day of freedom before you have to return to the grim grind of your work week. And what’s great is that with just a little imagination, we too can party like rock stars, but on a roadie’s budget.\r\nThe first fabulous tip I will share with you is an amazing recipe website called Food52.com.\r\nThe creators of Food52.com wanted to give home cooks from all over the world a way to exchange ideas and to celebrate and share each other’s talents.  They started small with a single project: creating the first “crowd-sourced cookbook” in 52 weeks. (That’s where the 52 in Food 52 came from.)\r\nHere are three, out-of-this-world, heavenly brunch dishes that I think will put the OMG back in you Sunday:\r\nCrabcake Eggs Benedict with Arvgolemono Sauce — No that sauce isn’t spelled wrong, but let’s face it, it’s a garbled mouthful; so let’s all just agree to call it “lemon sauce.” Basically, it has a lighter brighter lemonier taste than hollandaise. Since the most delicious fresh crab meat is available in abundance here, this really makes the dish worth the cholesterol!  Now this I would definitely serve to guests with mimosas but instead of missing a mortgage payment to get a case of Don Perignon, might I suggest one of my absolute favorites? Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut. A sparkling wine from Washington’s\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5946\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Spinach and potato tortilla\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spinach-and-potato-tortilla1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5946\" title=\"spinach and potato tortilla1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spinach-and-potato-tortilla1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nColumbia Valley that has a climate that is quite close to that of the champagne region in France.  The price is around $12 dollars a bottle and it’s fantastic alone or of course mixed with you favorite orange juice like superstar Mariah Carey prefers it. With the money you’ve saved, you might be able to buy good seats at her next live concert.\r\nSpanish Tortilla with Spinach and Potatoes — This egg-traordinary savory Spanish omelette is a guaranteed crowd- pleaser and yet so easy to prepare, well except when it’s time to flip it ... that may take a little practice.  But don’t feel bad if you screw it up, your dog will love you for the ones you drop! Pair it with a sparkling Spanish Cava. My new favorite is Casteller Cava. With its fresh aroma of apples on the nose and its dry refreshing taste with just a hint of sweetness, it’s the perfect Spanish brunch wine for under $13 dollars. Just add some flamenco ... music that is; although you may want to stomp around and wave castanets after eating this scrumptious baby!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5947\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Japanese shrimp pancakes: okonomiyak\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Japanese-shrimp-pancakes-okonomiyaki1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5947\" title=\"Food52\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Japanese-shrimp-pancakes-okonomiyaki1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nOkonomiyaki: Japanese Shrimp Pancakes — It’s cooked in canola oil like an everyday pancake but there’s nothing else everyday about these beauties. Exotic, mouth-watering and savory, they are unforgettable. Sesame oil, sprouts, cabbage, fresh local shrimp and soy sauce make this one of the most palate- pleasing breakfast dishes I have prepared. Great for a hangover, these are just what the Japanese doc ordered.  And what to drink with this tangy salty Sunday morning masterpiece? A riesling from Germany called “Polka DÖt’.” Vat else? With its strong minerality, essences of peaches and flowers and a good cleansing acidity, this German wine is the perfect ally with this spicy Japanese dish.  Hold on: the Germans and the Japanese?? The Axis of Evil back together again?  Yes!  But this time to do good! Cheers!\r\nP.S.: All the recipes for these brunch items can be found at Food52.com', 'Wine for breakfast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wine-for-breakfast', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:50:50', '2012-03-01 07:50:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5948, 4, '2012-03-01 02:53:56', '2012-03-01 07:53:56', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BBQ4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5951\" title=\"BBQ4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BBQ4-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>Wow, great job to the Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ Committee: Worth Liipfert, Evy Trask, Jim Wolbrink, Dr. Linda Hawes, Logan Crowther, Barbara Tedder, Martha Lynn Webb, Vicki Verity, Kit Bruce and Janie Lackman. Janie was one of the creators of the event three years ago which has become the major fundraising event for Friends of Caroline Hospice. Here are the other winners:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5949\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Green Eggs &amp; Spam.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Green-Eggs-Spam1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5949\" title=\"Green Eggs &amp; Spam1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Green-Eggs-Spam1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n2012 Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ Winners:\r\n• Port Royal Grand Champion: Smoke South, J.B. McCarty\r\n• Wing Throw Down Winner: Pimp My Pig, Trei Cade\r\n• People’s Choice (Saturday): Palm Key Catering &amp; Events, Brentt Toole\r\n\r\nButts Category:\r\n1st Place: Smoke South, J.B. McCarty\r\n2nd Place: Porkin N Squealin, Ross Carr\r\n3rd Place: Fast Eddie’s Fine Swine, Justin Hembree\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BBQ1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5950\" title=\"BBQ1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BBQ1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Ribs Category:\r\n1st Place: Pimp My Pig, Trei Cade\r\n2nd Place: S’Lowcountry Q, Quentin Tedder\r\n3rd Place: Phat Guys, Chris Canon\r\n4th Place: Some-R Swine, Seth Watari\r\n5th Place: Operation Smokey Chef, Chris Mixson', 'Best of Bands, Brews & BBQ ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-of-bands-brews-bbq', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:53:56', '2012-03-01 07:53:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5948', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(5952, 4, '2012-03-01 02:55:13', '2012-03-01 07:55:13', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nI just finished reading John Heidenry’s recent book on the 1934 St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, “The Gashouse Gang.”  It got me thinking again about how our world has, in important ways, spun a long way since then.\r\nOf course the 2011 Cardinals won last year’s World Series over the powerful Texas Rangers.  That was the Cardinals’ 11th championship, dating back to 1926.  Their third and most famous, boisterous title came during the teeth of the Great Depression, in 1934 against the Detroit Tigers.\r\nThat 1934 Cardinal team was a talented, grimy, frenetic piece of work for the ages, one that may hold some interesting lessons for today’s challenging world.  Their nickname was the Gashouse Gang, a colorful reference to dirty, foul smelling plants (often located near railroad yards and poor neighborhoods) that made “town gas” from coal for cooking and lighting. This nickname was fitting.  It sprang from the team’s often grubby appearance (their uniforms were often filthy) and gritty, scrappy style of play, heavily infused with vibrant confidence and swagger.\r\nAlmost 80 years later, many of the players’ are still well known, including brothers Dizzy and Paul Dean, Leo “The Lip” Durocher, Joe “Ducky” Medwick, Pepper Martin, and player/manager Frank “The Fordham Flash” Frisch.  Many of the players were from the South or Southwest with hardscrabble working class backgrounds.  They came prepared to play hard, win hard, and have a great time in the process.\r\nBut not to necessarily make a ton of money. Star pitcher Jay Hanna (“Dizzy”) Dean made $19,500 in 1935 when he won 28 games at age 25 after winning a stunning 30 games in 1934; in 1934, his brother Paul made $5,000 to go with 19 wins and 26 saves. Dizzy Dean was the ringleader of the Gashouse Gang, an irresistibly colorful fellow his entire life.\r\nAmericans loved these magnetically energetic players who ground their way to victory no matter who or what the opposition. Like the incomparable racehorse Seabiscuit, born just months earlier, they knew how to persevere and dig deep for every victory, including an astonishing 20 wins in their last 25 games of the regular season to yank the pennant away from the vaunted New York Giants.  In many ways, the Gashouse Gang epitomized some of the best of the indomitable American spirit during those miserable economic times.\r\nSo I was just wondering, what if those players were able to jump into my time machine, or perhaps the train version, and vault into the present?  And what if we could cast them in a reality show, let’s say on a sports network or the History Channel — how would that play out?  Well, it might be pretty chaotic getting started, and I might need to somehow get a phone call through to Rod Serling or someone else to consult from “The Twilight Zone,” but we might have a lot of fun filming the series.\r\nImagine this. The setting would include actual major league baseball games.  The Gang would play each of the 30 major league teams twice as part of the regular MLB schedule.  We’ll have to figure out how much to pay Dizzy and his team, as their 1934 salaries are in the neighborhood of a thousand times less than what players make today. Sure seems like a good idea to pay them fairly.  In the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork and fun, here are a few of the themes that could be emphasized through the action on the field, travel between games, the broadcasts, and endorsements.\r\nWork hard, play hard, and love what you do. The General Manager of the Gashouse Gang, Branch Rickey, once said, “Work is the zest of life; there is joy in its pursuit.”  Isn’t it great to see people who absolutely love what they do for a living.  Our boys of summer would demonstrate in all they said and did just how much fun it can be to work your tail off for deliriously happy customers.\r\nBack to train travel.  Players mostly traveled by train in 1934.  Wouldn’t it be a relief to see our gang forgoing cramped, delayed airplanes and dreary airports? With only 60 games to play all season, they’d have plenty of time to ride the rails.  I’m thinking that at least several shows could be filmed live from inside the train: card games, meals, joking around, the works.\r\nWalk the talk the walk.  As Dizzy Dean famously said, “It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.”  We’ll have to make sure our director captures words and deeds to make sure they’re consistent, and if not, why.\r\nIf the Gang is going to call their shots, we’ll hold them to their word and get their reactions afterward.\r\nMost great accomplishments are the work of teams. Baseball teams from the 1930’s spent a lot of quality time together, on and off the field. Our show would help make clear how far pure teamwork goes toward building a championship season.\r\nFancy men’s grooming aids might take a hike.  Well, we’ll let the Gang decide whether they want to use or endorse anything called “bodywash,” 4 bladed razors, hair gel, exotic scents and the like.  It might be fun, though, to see good old fashioned dirt followed by plain soap and water make a comeback.  I’m thinking we might be treated to something like Gillette meets “Survivor.”', 'The Gashouse Gang rides again', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-gashouse-gang-rides-again', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:55:13', '2012-03-01 07:55:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5952', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5953, 4, '2012-03-01 02:57:15', '2012-03-01 07:57:15', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nAlthough measuring only 4 feet 11 inches tall in her stocking feet, Beverley Porter is a giant on the Beaufort charity scene.  As Executive Director of Friends of Caroline Hospice for the past 18 years, she took the organization from a leaky basement in a Beaufort house where she was the only full time nurse with four volunteers to today’s staff of 17 and over 650 volunteers with a totally paid for new headquarters on 13th St. in Port Royal.  Friends now cares for more that 425 people a year and remains the only\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5954\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Beverly Porter\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Profile-Beverly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5954\" title=\"Profile-Beverly\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Profile-Beverly-e1330588598138-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort County hospice that accepts no money from its patients, or their families. Beverley has kept alive the vision of the founder, Veronica Tovey who started “Friends” more than 30 years ago to care for those suffering from life-threatening illness because her friend Caroline Quann was diagnosed with terminal cancer at age 27. Said Caroline at the time, “I was determined to stay at home for my final days. My friends here in Beaufort made this possible as they rallied around me with medical care and abiding love.  I needed to make my death a journey — not a lonely event.” And thus the organization which as a result has helped so many, many people over the years was born with her death, adding Caroline’s name to its title.\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice provides on-call support and respite to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Volunteers provide direct patient and family support and offer bereavement support for their children.  Board member Tom Oliver had this to say about Beverley: “When my wife died after six months of hospice care, Beverly came herself to my house at 3 a.m. in the morning and was a great comfort to me and my two daughters. Her total commitment to our welfare is one of the reasons I decided to get involved with the organization.”    He’s also on the search committee to find a replacement for Beverley who is retiring. Through “Friends” she met Frank Biermann who she calls “the love of my life” and plans to travel with him extensively in the coming years. She has two sons from a previous marriage, Dylan age 32, a navy pilot, and Tristan age 29 who is taking a double masters in  international  business.  She first discovered Beaufort on a sailboat coming down the Intercoastal waterway, and when her husband retired from the military, they decided to relocate here.\r\nSays Beverley, “Beaufort had everything for which we were looking: people, young and old who are fascinating, interesting, and involved in their community as well as an absolutely beautiful river and a wonderfully welcoming climate.”\r\nBeverley was born in Wolverhampton, England, and worked all over the world in different aspects of nursing for 30 years in places like Sicily, Switzerland and Bermuda. She became a U.S. citizen in 2007 “one of the happiest accomplishments of my life,” says Beverly. And about her time as head of “Friends” she says, “what an incredible rewarding journey it has been! Because of my work as a hospice nurse, I have had the opportunity to visit homes in the community of families of all races — white, African American, Hispanic and Asians — as well as those from all economic backgrounds.”  And she says she will miss “the joy of working with people that have been family to me — I have seen co-workers children grow up, grand babies born.”\r\nUnder Beverley’s leadership, she developed outreach groups such as the Bereavement Support for Children Program (which currently is in every public and private school in Northern Beaufort County,) Support for Parents Grieving the Loss of a Baby, and Cancer Support Group with Keyserling Cancer Center. She also holds caregiver sessions to provide information and assistance to the patient’s primary caregivers. Among her other achievements are The Volunteer Hospice Network, a nationwide group has been initiated with her coordination and a thrift store.  The Red Door raises money for hospice services.  Along with the very successful Band, Brews &amp; BBQ event.\r\nBeverley has continued to help our community by being on the board of many Beaufort health care organizations over the years and recognized by The Beaufort Gazette’s as its “2001 Health Professional of the Year.” In 2008 she was awarded the Palmetto Award presented by The Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care for Outstanding Hospice vision and Leadership throughout North and South Carolina.\r\nCurrently a search committee headed by Worth Liipfert, who is President of the Board, is looking for a replacement to fill Beverley’s mighty shoes. Says Worth, “For the last 18 years, Beverley has been Friends of Caroline Hospice, and the number of lives she has touched cannot be measured. She is truly a gift to the citizens of Beaufort.  While she can never be replaced,’ we are confident that through the search process, the right person will emerge to carry on the precious legacy she will leave in our hands this summer.”\r\nIt’s an ongoing legacy that will not be forgotten by the people of Beaufort.  Thanks, Beverly!', 'Beverly Porter: A true friend to our community', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beverly-porter-a-true-friend-to-our-community', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:57:15', '2012-03-01 07:57:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5953', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5955, 4, '2012-03-01 02:58:00', '2012-03-01 07:58:00', 'Ashley Dando and Bill Hannan have joined Wells Fargo Advisors.  Ashley Dando joined the office in Beaufort, South Carolina, and Bill Hannan has joined the office in Savannah, Georgia.  Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Dando and Hannan were financial advisors with Merrill Lynch for 15 years.\r\nAshley Dando holds a CFM designation.  She resides in Beaufort with her husband and their four children.  Bill Hannan holds a CFP® designation.  He lives on Wilmington Island in Savannah with his wife and their three children.', 'New hires at Wells Fargo advisors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-hires-at-wells-fargo-advisors', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:58:00', '2012-03-01 07:58:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5955', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5956, 4, '2012-03-01 02:58:35', '2012-03-01 07:58:35', 'You may not be able to stop aging, but you can certainly slow the process. That’s the good news Beaufort Memorial Internist Philip Cusumano, MD, will share on Wednesday, March 7, when he presents “New Findings in the Anti-Aging Debate” at Magnolia Hall in Sun City.\r\nThe free lecture is open to the public and will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required.\r\nBased on the best-selling book, “YOU — Staying Young,” by Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, Dr. Cusumano’s lecture will explore major causes of aging, nature’s best anti-aging ‘medicines,’ gene expression and how to control it, and practical changes anyone can adopt to make major gains in health, wellness and longevity.\r\n“There is a widespread belief that our genes have the final say in our ability to become and stay healthy, but it’s simply not true,” says Dr. Cusumano, a board-certified internist formerly with the Cleveland Clinic, who recently joined Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine. “Three-quarters of our health issues are caused by our own behaviors and lifestyle choices — not our genes.”\r\nThe lecture is part of a new “Life, Lived Better” community series hosted by Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services. Series lectures focus on overall wellness, prevention, and health improvements for the best quality of life, and will be held throughout the year.\r\nFuture seminars include “Back in Action: Solving Hip and Knee Pain,” scheduled for Apr. 4 and featuring two of the area’s top orthopedic surgeons, Drs. Edward Blocker and Kevin Jones.  They will discuss common causes of joint pain, how early diagnosis can solve pain issues, effective non-surgical treatments for joint pain, and the latest innovative, minimally invasive surgical procedures.\r\nThe events are free, but registration is required. To register for “New Findings in the Anti-Aging Debate” or “Back in Action: Solving Hip and Knee Pain,” call the Beaufort Memorial Hospital registration line at (843) 522-5585, or toll-free at (888) 522-5585.\r\nFor information about Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services, visit www.bmhsc.org.', 'Lecture: New findings in anti-aging debate', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lecture-new-findings-in-anti-aging-debate', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:58:35', '2012-03-01 07:58:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5956', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5957, 4, '2012-03-01 02:59:37', '2012-03-01 07:59:37', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\nIn preschool it was accepted to question the world’s, the class, even the teacher’s purpose as it related to the simple task of meeting our specific needs. The mats would magically appear when slumber loomed, the Kool-Aid and cookies were kept in eternal snack supply, and in the unlucky event that a knee, elbow, or a shin met an untimely introduction to our personally designed sidewalk, each and every individual within a mile radius rushed to our assistance with a safety kit created for our exclusive use.\r\nIt was a time when the world literally revolved around our needs, our wants, and our taste buds. If you are over the age of 6, that time has passed. Unfortunately there are many in the real estate realm who are still waiting for snack time, nap mats, and a personally designed first aide kit. There are some homeowners who continue to wait for assistance that simply may never come. Some prospective purchasers are constantly in search of a program suited specifically to their wants and needs before even thinking of investing in home ownership. Both are well behaved in a very long line, quietly waiting for direction.\r\nI was never skilled at waiting in line. Taking directions wasn’t one of my strengths. The approach is as simple as our storybook rhymes. It is no different as an adult to choose our direction. We still may find ourselves at the mercy of the powers that be, but we still have free will, we still have ability, and if we look hard enough we still have several others who will join in our protest should we not agree with established rules.\r\nThe market has thrown more than unexpected curves, it certainly has handed us more than lemons, and bitter may be fully justified; however, it is not productive. The choice is simple; sellers can wait for legislation that will ease their circumstance, hold on to property with purposeful intention, and continue to curse the all encompassing, all evil housing market. Buyers can stake their claim to a comfortable position on their self made fence, continue to stare at the crystal ball of rates, and wait for the mansion of their dreams to be offered at an astonishing fifty percent off. Both populations can stand in line and quietly wait for their cookies and Kool-Aid; No matter how long it takes, no matter how many others leave the line, and without questioning the process. Or they can choose to create a new line, a new circumstance, and maybe even a new cookie.\r\nFor Sellers: It takes a village to sell a home. What is the appearance of your Village? Is the neighbor’s unkempt yard holding your property back? Mow their grass, offer a community clean up project; find a way.\r\nIs your property worth less, far less than what you paid? Get on the phone. Yes it is annoying, yes hold music is atrocious, yes it will take you several hours, maybe even a few days. Don’t wait for your options, find them. Research more than Facebook. What is the projection for your area? How long will it take for your property to retain some semblance of value? Do you know your mortgage terms? Really know your mortgage terms? The miraculous program created to assist those who are in over their heads has already been claimed by your bank. There isn’t a miraculous program waiting for you. You need to educate yourself, learn your options, and annoy the ever living daylights out of your bank until someone gives you an answer that you can understand and defeat.\r\nFor Buyers: Are you carrying the torch of an unkempt credit score? It happens. It isn’t the end of the world. There are many ways to improve your score, griping is nowhere on the list. Do you have a plan? Do you understand what creates, maintains and damages that coveted number? Google does.\r\nAre you waiting for that never before seen rate? It is here and it is leaving town.\r\nYou can’t live without gold covered granite countertops so you remain in line until the mansion you crave and can’t maintain arrives at your inbox. What is it that makes a home? What are your needs, not the needs of the Real Wives of Whatever County? Do you really need five bedrooms when you only have one child? Look at the big picture. Find a home that meets your needs and has potential to meet your wants. Stop watching HGTV, homes aren’t made in 30 minutes. Adjust your expectations to your wallet, adjust your spending to your needs, and for heavens sake, turn off the TV.\r\nMaybe it is harsh. Feel free to send hate mail, I won’t read it. I am too busy trying to find ways to improve my personal real estate reality. It is up to me and I don’t sit still well. It is no longer the world’s responsibility to meet your needs. Action is far greater than reaction, a plan is better than procrastination, and life goes on regardless of whether you have six bedrooms or four.\r\nStop waiting for an the fix-it-fairy, Beaufort. Get out and do what needs to be done. I will see you in the trenches. If you need direction, I can help but I can’t leave the line for you. There are answers and I will help you find them.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie has conintuously been one of the top producing Realtors through-out the difficult shift. Revitalizing projects and communities when all the odds were against new construction. Her articles and advice have been featured in the national REALTOR magazine. She offers a no nonsense approach to reaching goals, regardless of how difficult those goals may be.</em>', 'In this market, the time for waiting is over', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-this-market-the-time-for-waiting-is-over', '', '', '2012-03-01 02:59:37', '2012-03-01 07:59:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5957', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5958, 4, '2012-03-01 03:00:21', '2012-03-01 08:00:21', 'County channel airs Coastal Kingdom\r\nTune in to the latest episode of the Emmy-nominated television program, Coastal Kingdom, Wednesday, February 29 at 8 p.m. or Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. on The County Channel.\r\n“Lowcountry Predators” includes footage of golden silk spiders, king snakes, softshell turtles, mantis shrimp, stone crabs and many other predators. Coastal Kingdom is a collaborative effort between The County Channel and the LowCountry Institute on Spring Island. The show is filmed entirely in the Lowcountry and showcases local habitats and the amazing creatures that live in them. Because it is based on S.C. science standards, the series is especially appropriate for students. For more information, visit www.coastalkingdom.com.\r\nThe County Channel is a service of Beaufort County government. It is streamed on the home page of the County website, www.bcgov.net and broadcast on Charter Cable channel 20, Comcast Cable channel 2, Hargray Cable channel 9 and 252.\r\n\r\nSC Dept. of Revenue warns against tax scams\r\nDuring the individual income tax filing season, there is often an increase in tax-related scams.\r\nThe SC Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers to be aware of fraudulent phone calls, text messages, emails or other forms of communication that may ask for personal identifying information such as birth date, social security numbers, address, mother’s maiden name, driver’s license number or other private information.\r\nThe SC Department of Revenue typically contacts taxpayers via standard mail and then a phone call for follow up when requested. Occasionally communication will be made by email if an employee is responding to a taxpayer’s inquiry.\r\nTaxpayers should be cautious during this tax season of persons contacting them to offer tax advice or help with filing their taxes. Individuals with concerns can contact the SC Department of Revenue directly at (803) 898-5000 or visit www.sctax.org.\r\n\r\nThree blazes keep firefighters busy\r\nAt about 1:30 on Feb. 22, the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District was dispatched to the report of a house fire in the Storyteller Road neighborhood of St. Helena. Not long after units arrived there, additional units were dispatched to another house on fire in the area of Ephraim Road also on St. Helena. As if that wasn’t enough, yet another house fire was then reported in the Brickyard Road neighborhood of Lady’s Island.\r\nAll told, all on duty firefighters for the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District were called to action, and even more came in off duty from home to help out. The silver lining to this story is that no injuries were reported and no one was displaced from any of the emergency calls.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-10', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:00:21', '2012-03-01 08:00:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5958', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5959, 4, '2012-03-01 03:01:23', '2012-03-01 08:01:23', '“Burn Week” in Beaufort and Port Royal is March 4-10, meaning residents with the appropriate permits can burn their accumulated winter yard debris if they do it with safety in mind.\r\nEach year, firefighters in South Carolina battle more than 3,000 wildfires that burn 20,000 acres. In Beaufort and Port Royal last year, local firefighters answered 19 calls for brush fires, hundreds of illegal burns and reports of smoke problems — and the 19 brush fires required 708 firefighter hours to extinguish.\r\nBoth locally and statewide, 98 percent of those wildfires were caused by careless people not paying attention, tossing lit cigarettes into dry tinder or otherwise making poor decisions.\r\nWhat’s that all add up to? In Beaufort and Port Royal, there are four “burn weeks” established each year. The March 4-10 period is the first for 2012. Permits are required for these weeks of outdoor burning and typically need a visit from the fire department to approve the location and safety measures in place.\r\n“Environmental conditions on the day of burning are very important factors to ensure fires can be controlled,” Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said. “In Beaufort and Port Royal, we have many homes and businesses that are located beside each other, and a fire can quickly spread. That’s one reason we are so careful about the burning and the special permits.”\r\nIncluded on the burn permit application are specific instructions on checking each burning day to ensure burning is allowed.  The State Forestry Commission provides a daily “Fire Weather” forecast for each region in the state.\r\nThese forecasts are really “fire spread risk assessments” based on information such as humidity, wind speed and ground moisture levels.  The risk assessment is published daily from “low” to “extreme.”\r\nBeaufort and Port Royal officials use this information, along with additional local conditions, to determine if burning is authorized each day.  All of this is done to provide citizens the safest environment possible to burn yard debris.\r\nOutside of the Beaufort and Port Royal limits, all unincorporated areas of Beaufort County fall under the September 2011 county burn ordinance. It can be viewed at www.bc.gov.net. Self-governed homeowners associations, private communities, and gated communities may have covenants or other community rules that further restrict burning.\r\nConfused? Call your local fire department if you have any questions concerning burning yard debris.   If you have a question or would like to discuss other fire prevention opportunities for your home or business, contact the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department at 843-525-7055 or city-fire@cityofbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDepartment well prepared to cover fires despite loss of fire truck in tragic event\r\n\r\nIn light of last Friday’s theft of a Beaufort-Port Royal fire truck and subsequent death of a pedestrian and numerous wrecks, media have inquired about damage to the fire truck and the Fire Department’s ability to respond to fires without that vehicle.\r\n1. The damaged fire truck’s replacement value is $663,000.\r\n2. In the Beaufort Fire Department’s conversations with the manufacturer, the damaged fire truck may be declared a total loss. The Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department will continue to work with the insurance company on this matter. The Fire Department will consider replacing this damaged vehicle as part of the overall fleet reorganization plan.\r\n3. “Despite the loss of that fire engine, the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department has enough fire trucks and support vehicles to continue to provide exceptional fire protection services to all our areas. Our recent Joint ISO rating review included an analysis of our equipment. We are confident we are fully capable of responding to all emergencies despite the loss of one fire truck,” said Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron.\r\n“Our firefighters are highly trained. Our equipment is kept in top condition. Friday’s tragedy remains under investigation and we’ll be commenting further when appropriate,” Negron said.', 'Beaufort, Port Royal hold ‘Burn Week’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-port-royal-hold-burn-week', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:01:23', '2012-03-01 08:01:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5959', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5960, 4, '2012-03-01 03:02:20', '2012-03-01 08:02:20', 'By Trisha O’Connor\r\nA bill that would allow South Carolinians to get copies of public documents faster and less expensively is heading to the full House of Representatives for consideration.\r\nIt represents significant progress for open government and would be the first step in improving the state’s Freedom of Information Act since 2003.\r\nThe bill, H.3235, prohibits public agencies from charging more than the fair market rate for making copies of public documents, prohibits any charge for staff time spent gathering or reproducing the documents, prohibits any charge for records stored electronically and requires that the documents are handed over to the requesting citizen in no more than 30 days.\r\nCompare this to the $5 per page charge one municipality once charged for copies of police records, the thousands of dollars county governments have attempted to charge for researching records related to possibly felonious expenditures of tax dollars, and the months it can take to finally get documents requested under the FOI law.\r\nOne school board is asking more then $500,000 for a citizen to see board emails.\r\nAn amendment to the bill would remove the current FOI exemption for legislative papers. The Freedom of Information Committee for the S.C. Press Association and the SCPA membership support removing this legislative exemption, but hope it can be modified to preserve confidentiality of correspondence between a citizen and his or her elected representative. This modification would remove objections to the bill.\r\nSouth Carolina citizens pay for the work of public agencies through their tax dollars; they shouldn’t have to pay ridiculous copying rates and wait for unspecified amounts of time when they need access to public records.\r\nRep. Bill Taylor of Aiken, who introduced the bill, said his goal is to make it easier for citizens to get records and keep agencies from “giving citizens the stiff arm.\r\n“My goal is to…maybe give the advantage to the real citizens who pay for all this.”\r\nAmen, we say. It’s long overdue\r\nIf you are a citizen who has ever been denied timely access to a public document or been overcharged, now is the time to speak up.  Contact your representative and ask for his or her support for this bill.\r\nTrisha O’Connor is chair of the Freedom of Information Committee of the S.C. Press Association and Media Executive in Residence at Coastal Carolina University. She is a retired executive editor of The Sun News in Myrtle Beach.', 'Bill would improve access to public records', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bill-would-improve-access-to-public-records', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:02:20', '2012-03-01 08:02:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5960', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5961, 4, '2012-03-01 03:03:56', '2012-03-01 08:03:56', 'Two Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while BA <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Chess1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5962\" title=\"Chess1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Chess1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee.', 'Winners say Checkmate', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'winners-say-checkmate', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:03:56', '2012-03-01 08:03:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5961', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5963, 4, '2012-03-01 03:05:11', '2012-03-01 08:05:11', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TIN-Favs-2012.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5964\" title=\"TIN Favs 2012\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TIN-Favs-2012-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>In case you didn’t already know, The Island News wants to find out what you like best about Beaufort by voting for at least 10 businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. It’s fun and easy! Simply go our website at www.yourislandnews.com, look at the categories, then choose your favs. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later in March. You have only until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for T.I.N. Favorites. Show support and make your votes heard!', 'T.I.N. Favorites contest continues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 't-i-n-favorites-contest-continues', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:05:11', '2012-03-01 08:05:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5963', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5965, 4, '2012-03-01 03:06:12', '2012-03-01 08:06:12', 'By Chris Damgen\r\nIn trying desperately to make sense of Dan Durbin’s shocking resignation, one quote in particular leapt out to me.  In talking with the Beaufort Gazette last week, Durbin said the following:\r\n“I’m not sure that the role of principal hasn’t passed me by… To me, it’s about nurturing, about building up students to be the best they can be. But the new job of principals is about numbers, statistics and test results. I’m not saying that’s wrong. I’m just saying that isn’t me.”\r\nMore than anything, this quote emphasizes what is quite wrong with public education these days.\r\nI was fortunate to have graduated from a public high school in 2002, just before the new standards and dictates of the federal No Child Left Behind program took into place. They had a new definition of a “good” school. Mine was different.\r\nI would’ve characterized a good school as one where students performed increasingly well in the classroom (as well as on stage and on the field and courts), parents were involved and informed of school happenings, teachers were engaging and wanted to remain at the school, and where the principal was one who knew nearly every student and cared deeply about their success; in school and in life after school.\r\nBased on my definition, as of last week, Beaufort High School was one of those good schools.\r\nThe bureaucrats will tell you that BHS has not met adequate yearly progress in the past five years and that the “absolute rating” (whatever that means) has been “average”. So, one can come to the simpleton conclusion that Dan Durbin is considered only “average” according to “No Child Left Behind.”\r\nBut if anyone knows him or has followed his career, Dan Durbin is the living embodiment of the phrase “no child left behind.”\r\nWhat the bureaucrats cannot tell you is that Durbin had turned a school on the verge of becoming a fight venue for militant teenagers into a learning community where the emphasis of “family” became a core rallying cry.  They cannot monitor the number of tireless hours Durbin spent walking the halls, visiting classrooms, cheering on the teams, taking in the performances, and personally mentoring students. And they certainly cannot share with the public what sort of positive influence Durbin had on dozens of teachers, hundreds of students, and thousands of alumni.\r\nMany people associated with BHS will tell you that the trajectory of the school was upwards. It is without question that a major reason for this was Durbin, who dutifully and faithfully served the school for nine years as principal, an eternity by Beaufort County School District standards.\r\nAh, but what about those grade changes, you ask?\r\nThis is where it becomes so difficult and heartbreaking. Yes, Durbin’s actions were wrong. He broke the rules.  He even admitted as such. He did not set a good example for students by flaunting a policy. He absolutely needed to resign for his actions. He took responsibility and prepared to do so at the end of the year.\r\nBut as one cannot judge a book by its cover, one cannot judge Durbin for these actions alone. No reasonable person can honestly state that Durbin’s intentions were sinister.\r\nWe as a society need to ask ourselves: Is it better to follow the rules and have the kids not graduate? To let them become disillusioned with authority and become cynical to lifelong learning? If changing or adding a grade enabled several students who had already demonstrated an ability to pass a subject in latter courses meant that they would be able to graduate, then perhaps it was worth taking the fall. Isn’t that the essence of not leaving a child behind?\r\nIf only the powers that be at the Beaufort County School District demonstrated the same level of commitment and attention to a child’s education and future success, perhaps we wouldn’t have this predicament.\r\nBy forcing Durbin’s resignation in the middle of the school year, the district demonstrated it cares only about appearances and not about the interests of its students. They had no consideration about the emotional upheaval this has caused for BHS students, faculty, staff, and parents. They have no decency in allowing for a respected educator (who openly admitted to erring) to complete the school year and resign with a measure of dignity.\r\nNo, the district chose the “No Child Left Behind” approach. And in doing so, they left behind children and what little respect they had left in our community.', 'What ‘No Child Left Behind’ ought to be', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-no-child-left-behind-ought-to-be', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:06:12', '2012-03-01 08:06:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5965', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5966, 4, '2012-03-01 03:07:18', '2012-03-01 08:07:18', 'A leader is defined as a person in a position of authority who is the example that influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal. Local portrait artist Brenda Singleton has made black leaders in Beaufort County the subject of her latest portrait project. This project, The Black Leaders of Beaufort County Portrait Project, features several influential African Americans in our community.\r\nSingleton was motivated to do this project by the presidential campaign and election of President Barack Obama as the first African American to hold the highest leadership position in this nation.\r\nThe people of Beaufort County were invited to be a part of this project by nominating the person who they recognized as a black leader in Beaufort County.\r\nThe Black Leaders of Beaufort County Portrait Project collection of paintings will be exhibited at the LyBensons Gallery &amp; Studio. The project includes portraits of such influential people as community leader Emory Campbell; dedicated Dr. Rosalind Dawson; retired educator Etta Mann; President of the Ministerial Alliance Rev. Dr. Sam T. Spain, Sr.; and Rep. Kenneth Hodges.\r\nThe opening reception will be Saturday, March 24, from 3-5 p.m.  The reception is free and open to the public. LyBensons Gallery is located at 211 Charles St. downtown. The works will remain on display until May 12.', 'Artist paints local black leaders', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artist-paints-local-black-leaders', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:07:18', '2012-03-01 08:07:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5966', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5967, 4, '2012-03-01 03:07:55', '2012-03-01 08:07:55', 'To commemorate Women’s History Month, the Red Piano Too Art Gallery has assembled works by various women artists who exhibit in the gallery. Women’s History Month was first celebrated in 1911 in Europe pays tribute to women and their role in society. The artists in the gallery show comes from varied and very interesting backgrounds.\r\nHenrimae Bell: After retiring, Mrs. Bell found a second career as an artist.  Her work consists mainly of “Church Women” but she does beautiful florals.\r\nSaundra “Renee” Smith: St. Helena Island native, master’s prepared registered nurse, wife, mother, grandmother married a Marine officer and saw the world.  After her husband’s retirement, they returned. Her Lowcountry scenery  will light up any room or any heart.\r\nHelen Stewart: A memory painter, she vividly recaptures scenes from her youth.  She can identify persons in her art and relate interesting stories about each person.\r\nVictoria Smalls:  St. Helena Island native mother of three, Victoria attended South Carolina State University on a basketball scholarship and has had a career in education and in tourism and as the curator at the Red Piano Too Art Gallery. Her signature works are reflective of her bi-racial heritage and her beliefs in cultural diversity and pluralism.\r\nShirley Hunter: St. Simons Island resident is a prolific artist. Her paintings with subdued brightness at first glance appears to be pastels but they are oils with a very deft ability to convey light and lightness of spirit.\r\nJulia Neal: A fine art nature photographer whose journey into the art of photography began years ago growing up on a Maryland farm and continued as her career moved her to Atlanta. After years of spending time on Hunting Island and enjoying the quality of life in the Lowcountry, Julian relocated to St. Helena Island in 2011.  Nature inspires Julia’s photographs.  Her images are an expression of nature’s subtle communications and exhibit her passion for the natural environment.\r\nDiane Britton Dunham: A unique artist whose primary subject matter is the black female.  She makes no apology about it and confesses, “it is the only thing I love to draw, and it’s what I do best.”\r\nMargaret Warfield: Margaret writes, “ I think of myself as an artistic communicator, wishing to transform and extend perception and stimulate views toward new insights and expressions.  All of my paintings contain elements of hope and love.”\r\nAlfreda Robinson Jamison: is a sweetgrass basket weaver born and raised in Mount Pleasant. She can count seven generations of sweetgrass basket weavers in her family and her grandmother has baskets in the  Smithsonian.\r\nDella Wells: This Milwaukee native is a multimedia artist and has exhibited at the Red Piano Too Art Gallery for almost 20 years. Her art is mostly pastels and multimedia/dimensional collages.\r\nCassandra Gillens: A Boston native with roots in Port Royal, her distinctive acrylics are collected nationally and internationally.  She has works in the collections of Lowcountry iconic artist Jonathan Green who is also her role model and mentor.\r\nGallery owner Mary Mack said, “When citing or listing specific women artist there is always the risk of overlooking or slighting other gallery artists — this list is not all inclusive — we have many more very talented and creative artists. A ‘Celebration of Women’ is a venue designed to delight the art lovers heart.”  The exhibit will run March 3- May 18. The gallery will host an opening reception on Saturday, March 3 from 12-5 p.m. at 870 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. For more information on the event and art, call 843-838-2241.', 'Red Piano Too: A celebration of women', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'red-piano-too-a-celebration-of-women', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:07:55', '2012-03-01 08:07:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5967', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5968, 4, '2012-03-01 03:09:03', '2012-03-01 08:09:03', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Arts-Charles-street.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5969\" title=\"Arts-Charles street\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Arts-Charles-street-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>From March 9 through April 1, the Charles Street Gallery offers a show of new work by Carol Henry, an international printmaker whose vibrant colors on paper reflect a beauty-saturated world. Henry lives in Beaufort a few months of the year, also maintaining a home and studio in Ireland, where she is a member of Cork Printmakers, a jury-selected association for artists working in Ireland. Meet the artist and enjoy the reception on Friday, March 9 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 914 Charles Street in Beaufort. The Charles Street Gallery is an established source for Lowcountry and international art, presented within a carefully renovated house surrounded by a lush garden in the middle of Beaufort’s historic district. For more information, contact 843-521-9054 or visit thecharlesstreetgallery.com.', 'Work by Carol Henry at Charles Street Gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'work-by-carol-henry-at-charles-street-gallery', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:09:03', '2012-03-01 08:09:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5968', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5970, 4, '2012-03-01 03:10:44', '2012-03-01 08:10:44', 'By Dennis Tavernetti\r\n“Take Shelter” from The Indie Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, March 2, at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: Curtis and Samantha are very much in love and though money is tight, their family is a happy one. Then Curtis begins having terrifying dreams about an encroaching, apocalyptic storm. He chooses to keep the dreams to himself, channeling his anxiety into the obsessive building of a storm shelter in their backyard. But the resulting strain on his marriage, finances and tension within the community doesn’t compare to Curtis’ private fear of what his dreams may truly signify, should they become a reality or not be reality.\r\nRatings &amp; Reviews: The two leading film web sites praise this film with IMDB rating it a 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes critics rating of 92 and audience of 83. Very good marks indeed. RT calls it “a powerhouse performance and purposefully subtle filmmaking which creates a perfect blend of drama, terror, and dread.”  The New York Times wrote: “Mr. Shannon’s taciturn, haunted performance manages to be both heartbreaking and terrifying. It is a perfect allegory for a panicky time.” Roger Ebert said, “This is masterful filmmaking.”\r\nPreviewer’s Comment: This Indie film is an excellent example how a director can take a relatively unknown actor he has worked with once before, and understand how his ability to portray a very troubled person will effectively resonate on the screen. The very fact that the audience has no perceived notions attached to the actor works very effectively in giving them both a clean slate. Then too, there is the fact that an unknown actor’s pay isn’t so much, which helps the Indie film get made. More than one critic felt that the lead should have been nominated for an Oscar for his riveting performance and ability to pour himself in to the role to such an extent that the audience is thoroughly convinced that he is real, it is real. This film was first screened at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.\r\nRated:  Rated R for some adult language, and the queasy feeling of dread of what is before us, yet unknown to be real or not.\r\nTickets for adults are $8, seniors $7, students $6. 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\nDennis Tavernetti is a resident of St. Helena Island who retired to the Lowcountry having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB‘s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of bringing Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort.', 'The Indie Film Corner: \'Take Shelter\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-take-shelter', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:10:44', '2012-03-01 08:10:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5970', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(5971, 4, '2012-03-01 03:12:15', '2012-03-01 08:12:15', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nMen and women of all ages came in great numbers to ARTworks last Friday, Feb. 24 for the “Re-Nude” Art Fundraiser and Exhibition, not only for the sake of art but for the sake of women and their reproductive rights. Along with live music by Generation Gap, food and beverages, it was a soiree to help raise money for Planned Parenthood — the nation’s leading sexual reproductive health care provider and advocate that doesn’t receive any money from South Carolina’s government.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Renude2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5972\" title=\"Renude2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Renude2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The “Re-Nude” theme encouraged artists to re-interpret the present day vista of the human body. The response was outstanding. Acrylic and oil paintings, bas-relief decoupage sculptural collage, watercolor, pencil, pastel, monoprint, ceramic, lithographs, cyanotypes, mixed media, Japanese kozo photo, aquatint and photography — it was a monsoon of artistic media that expressed a diverse range of emotions and perspectives on the female form.\r\nFrom the medically evacuated soldier back from Afghanistan who hopes his photography “brings beauty into the lives of others” as he struggles to find beauty in his own, to the witty “Fools” series that painted modern society’s struggle with conflicting medical information and advice. From a 17-year-old artist who wanted to show “the art of the body” without retribution for her young age, to the new realism painter who chose not to re-invent the nude. The range of art was indicative to the many emotions and interpretations sparked by the theme.\r\nAccording to Lisa Rentz, the volunteered Transmedia Publicity Leader, Friends of Planned Parenthood of the Lowcountry “is a group of committee members that publicly supports Planned Parenthood to help raise money.”\r\n“Re-Nude” was the second art event put on by the volunteer group in an effort to raise money for healthcare services, education and public policy on women’s reproductive rights. Artists donated half of their proceeds (in some cases all of it) for the cause.\r\nThe group formed at the 2004 March for Women’s Lives in Washington, D.C. where member Caren Ross recalls seeing Bonnie Smith (one of the original organizers of the group) waving a South Carolina flag over the crowd.\r\nBonnie Smith urges young women to learn about their rights and to vote for political representation for women’s reproductive rights.', 'Re-Nude exhibit bares all', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 're-nude-exhibit-bares-all', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:12:15', '2012-03-01 08:12:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5971', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5973, 4, '2012-03-01 03:13:37', '2012-03-01 08:13:37', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nJust because February is over, doesn’t mean you have to wait a year to keep learning and celebrating the African American history of the area. Try picking up one of these books by <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gullah-culture-in-america.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5974\" title=\"gullah culture in america\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gullah-culture-in-america-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>local authors Carl Linke and Wilbur Cross.\r\n“Haint Blue,” a novel by Carl Linke, has a character named Kip Drummond, an inexperienced businessman, who struggles with the choice between doing what’s right and doing what’s needed to survive. As you fall into the plot of corporate greed versus Gullah tradition over a waterfront building’s fate, you’ll fall in love with Linke’s language as he weaves the sites and sounds of Beaufort by name into the of color his novel.\r\n“Gullah Culture in America,” by Wilbur Cross, explores the moving journey of 20th and 21st century Gullahs reconnecting with their roots in West Africa. “Gullah Culture in America” reveals an extensive record of African American descendants of slaves in South Carolina and Georgia whose communities predate the American Revolution.\r\nTry picking up either of these novels at your local bookstore.', 'Books reveal more about Gullah culture', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'books-reveal-more-about-gullah-culture', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:13:37', '2012-03-01 08:13:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5973', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5975, 4, '2012-03-01 03:14:31', '2012-03-01 08:14:31', 'Area golfers of all skill levels are gearing up for the 18th Annual CAPA Golf Challenge, hosted by Waste Management, set for an 11 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, March 16 at Hampton Hall Club Golf Course. A Players’ Award Party for all sponsors and golfers will be held on-site immediately following play.\r\nRegister as a team of four or individually for this Texas Shamble tournament. Teams register for $520 and individuals for $140. All players receive a round of golf at Hampton Hall, practice range and balls, tee gift, box lunch, course beverages and entry into the Players’ Awards Party (immediately following play) with two drink tickets. All golfers have a chance to win $10,000 hole-in-one prize!\r\nMen and women of any golf skill level are invited to play. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County. To register, visit www.capabeaufort.org or call 843.524.4350. Deadline to register is Friday, March 2.\r\nIt’s not too late to serve as a sponsor. Join Waste Management, the tournament’s title sponsor, and help make this year’s event a success. To find out more, call 843-524-4350, email capa714@earthlink.net, or visit www.capabeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nCAPA Thrift new location to open\r\n\r\nThe Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the new location of CAPA’s Closet Thrift Shop on Tuesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. CAPA’s Closet’s new home is 1340 Ribaut Road, formerly Keith’s Place. Please call 843-524-0281 or 843-524-4350 for more information or to schedule a furniture pickup. If you are interested in volunteering at\r\nCAPA’s Closet or willing to help with the move, please call Bobbi Aimar at 843-524-0281.', 'CAPA hosts annual golf challenge', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'capa-hosts-annual-golf-challenge', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:14:31', '2012-03-01 08:14:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5975', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5976, 4, '2012-03-01 03:20:50', '2012-03-01 08:20:50', '[caption id=\"attachment_5977\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"282\" caption=\"Irish recording artist Harry O&#39;Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF-cover.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5977\" title=\"IF cover\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF-cover-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt is said there are two types of people in the world: Those who are Irish and those who want to be Irish. At Friday night’s Gala Opening for the 5th Beaufort Irish Festival, everything was green and Gaelic. The capacity crowd was treated to a wonderful evening at the Dolphin Room of the Best Western. Sumptuous Irish food was provided by Panini’s, washed down with Irish libations by Diageo Group. Ireland’s own Harry O’Donoghue entertained the crowd with songs and humor. The Weekend in Ireland theme continued into Saturday at the Quality Inn ballroom with Irish dancing, several Irish entertainers, then Pub Night at Luther’s with The Dady Brothers, and a final Jam Session at Luther’s on Sunday noon. Special mention goes to the hardworking 2012 committee members: Brenda Hill, chair; Sheila Saunders, Dot McKay, Meg Godley, Fred Leyda, Noel Tillman, Mike Falvey, Susan Kelly, Tom Kelly, Wade Bishop and the countless volunteers who have offered their time and talents to make this festival such a success!. All proceeds from the weekend benefit Habitat for Humanity.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5979\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Cpl. Alex Balley, a volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, gets into the spirit Saturday during the fifth annual Beauafort Irish Festival.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5979\" title=\"Irish Fest\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5980\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\" caption=\"John and Joe Dady of the Dady Brothers Irish band, warm up with traditional Bodhran drum and Villean pipes before thier performance last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5980\" title=\"IF3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5978\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Delaney Hassell, 16, of Erie, Pennsylvania, entertains an enthusiastic crowed with a traditional Irish folk dance on Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5978\" title=\"IF1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IF1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'A look at the Beaufort Irish Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-look-at-the-beaufort-irish-festival', '', '', '2012-03-01 03:20:50', '2012-03-01 08:20:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5976', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6073, 4, '2012-03-11 18:53:24', '2012-03-11 22:53:24', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/flowers_opt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6074\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Flowers bloom across the Lowcountry\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/flowers_opt-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>Daylight Saving Time took effect early this morning for most of the U.S.\r\n\r\nOther than the usual \"we\'ve lost an hour of sleep\" complaint commonly heard around this time of year, D.S.T. also ushers in the spring season and provides an \'extra\' hour of daylight. \r\nWe\'ll start seeing the necessary \'extra daylight\' needed to get the yardwork done, to enjoy the milder weather and start getting out and exercising more, perhaps getting in some extra time playing catch with the kids, or just enjoying the scenery from the front porch with your favorite beverage in hand.\r\n\r\nDaylight Saving Time also allows us to conserve more energy by needing to use <em>less</em> in the day, due to the increase in natural daylight.\r\n\r\nIt was Benjamin Frankin during his 18th century service as a U.S. ambassador in France that first thought of the idea.  (What DIDN\'T Franklin think of?)\r\nFranklin wrote of his frustration at being awakened by the early-morning sun, and offered a proposed remedy.  He observed that moving clocks ahead by an hour would let one sleep later, while also saving considerable candlewax by pushing back the time of sunset.\r\n\r\nNational Geographic News noted that the concept didn’t enter widespread international practice until the World War I era. Looking to preserve energy resources for the war effort, Germany was the first country to adopt the practice in that era, with allies and enemies following suit.\r\n\r\nIn the United States, federal law established standard yearly starting and ending points for daylight saving time in 1918.\r\n\r\nWe have history, reasons, complaints, and benefits.   Lets just welcome spring...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Daylight Saving Time starts today', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'daylight-saving-time-starts-today', '', '', '2012-03-11 18:53:24', '2012-03-11 22:53:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6073', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6158, 4, '2012-03-19 09:50:58', '2012-03-19 13:50:58', '<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6159\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; float: left; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"home-invasion\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/home-invasion-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>ST. HELENA ISLAND, SC</strong> (March 19, 2012/8:30 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a suspect wanted in a St. Helena Island home invasion that occurred early this morning.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt 4 AM, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Dulamo Bluff Rd in reference to a home invasion that had occurred approximately 20 minutes earlier. Upon arrival, deputies met with a 24-year old male and his 51-year old mother, who advised that five suspects had broken into their home.\r\n<div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe victims reported that the suspects entered the home, armed with handguns and an assault rifle and restrained them using duct tape. The male victim was pistol-whipped about the head as the suspects stole a TV and cell phone from the residence. The suspects then fled the area, stealing the female victim’s car, which they quickly abandoned several houses away. The male victim was transported to Beaufort Memorial for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe victims were able to identify one of their attackers as a family member and provided deputies with a description of the vehicle that they were believed to be riding in. The information was broadcast to local law enforcement, and the vehicle, a grey Ford van, was spotted by a Beaufort Police officer on Carteret St. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, with the van initially pulling over on Carteret St. at Duke St. However, the driver quickly put the van into drive, leading officers on a vehicle pursuit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSheriff’s deputies took over the pursuit as the vehicle approached the area of the Marine Corps Air Station, with the pursuit continuing to Hwy 17 and Kinlock Rd. At that time, two suspects bailed out of the van. The three remaining suspects were apprehended from the vehicle. During the pursuit, an AK-47 was thrown from the fleeing suspect\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nvehicle. The weapon was recovered. A search of the van yielded the recovery of two pistols and the stolen TV.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMembers of the Sheriff’s Office K9 Tracking Team responded and began a manhunt for the two suspects at large. The Reverse 911 system was utilized to notify all residents in the Big Estates area of the incident. Several residents reported seeing suspicious persons in the area of the cemetery on Bull Corner Rd. Deputies located and detained one of the fleeing suspects on Bull Corner Rd.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe perimeter was terminated at 9:30 AM, however, several deputies will remain in the area to continue searching. Residents in the area are asked to exercise caution and be aware of and report any suspicious persons. The final suspect is described as a black male in his 20’s wearing black pants with no shirt on. The suspect will likely be wet and/or muddy from fleeing. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to immediately contact 911.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFurther details will be released as they become available.\r\n\r\n</div>', 'St. Helena Island - Sheriff’s Office Investigating Home Invasion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-island-sheriffs-office-investigating-home-invasion', '', '', '2012-03-19 09:50:58', '2012-03-19 13:50:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6158', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5993, 4, '2012-03-03 21:14:45', '2012-03-04 02:14:45', 'This Tuesday is the deadline for voting in The Island News\' Beautiful Baby Contest.  After a weeklong vote with over 90 entries, you picked our Top 5 finalists...now get your votes in on our website at to pick the lucky winner.\r\n\r\nThe winner\'s name and photo will appear in the Thursday March 8th printed issue of The Island News, and receives a complimentary photo session with Captured Moments Photography along with a special composite, and a $50 gift certificate to downtown Beaufort\'s Carolina Wiggle Wear.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/islandnewsbbcontest.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5994\" title=\"Beautiful Baby Contest\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/islandnewsbbcontest-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>', 'Time is running out for The Island News\' Beautiful Baby Contest', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'time-is-runing-out-for-the-island-news-beautiful-baby-contest', '', '', '2012-03-03 21:15:19', '2012-03-04 02:15:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5993', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5995, 4, '2012-03-05 10:14:27', '2012-03-05 15:14:27', 'Rain postponed Saturday\'s St. Peter Catholic Church\'s 7th Annual Oyster Roast &amp; Microbrew Festival at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal, but on Sunday things got rolling along quite well as the festival got underway.\r\nWith torrential downpours, wind, and some reports of hail falling across Beaufort on Saturday, folks were stuck inside. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5996\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Eric R. Smith\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stpeterroast.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5996\" title=\"St. Peters Oyster Roast\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stpeterroast-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'St. Peter Oyster Roast & Microbrew Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peter-oyster-roast-microbrew-festival', '', '', '2012-03-05 10:16:34', '2012-03-05 15:16:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5995', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5997, 4, '2012-03-06 09:22:50', '2012-03-06 14:22:50', 'Crews were out and about hustling around at the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus yesterday getting some spring cleaning done.  With spring in the air, cleaning, construction, and landscaping projects are \'springing up\' all over Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/springcleaninguscb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-5998\" title=\"Pressure Washing\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/springcleaninguscb-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" /></a>', 'Spring cleaning at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spring-cleaning-at-uscb', '', '', '2012-03-06 09:23:57', '2012-03-06 14:23:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5997', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5999, 4, '2012-03-07 11:33:47', '2012-03-07 16:33:47', 'A well-attended Grand Opening &amp; Ribbon Cutting ceremony kicked off the new location for the Child Abuse Prevention Association\'s CAPA\'s Closet thrift store after volunteers worked tirelessly over the past few months to convert the old Keith\'s Place building into the new spot.  You can find anything from toys, clothing, housewares, and even electronics at CAPA\'s Closet.  The new location will allow for an increase in the amount of items stocked, and a  higher visibility for the store. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6000\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo courtesy of Eric R. Smith\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/capaopening.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6000\" title=\"Cutting the ribbon at CAPA\'s Closet\'s grand opening.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/capaopening-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" /></a>[/caption]', 'New digs for CAPA\'s Closet thrift shop', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-digs-for-capas-closet-thrift-shop', '', '', '2012-03-07 11:33:47', '2012-03-07 16:33:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=5999', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6002, 4, '2012-03-08 01:49:42', '2012-03-08 06:49:42', 'From April 20-23, PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE will host its third annual online auction to raise money for the many pets awaiting adoption at its Adoption Center in The Riverwalk Business Park, Okatie. Similar to last year, PAL expects to offer over 500 items — large and small — ranging from travel packages and local dining opportunities to golf, tennis, spa services and much more. It’s a fun and easy way to win fabulous items (which also make great gifts) while helping animals in our community. Items will be previewed beginning April 1 at www.pal.dojiggy.com or www.palmettoanimalleague.org and the bidding begins April 20 at 8 a.m. Area businesses can help make a difference by donating an item for the auction. The community can support PAL and the animals in its care by getting your paws on the keyboard and bid for PAL.\r\nFor information about PAL and its programs, contact Amy Campanini at 843-645-1725 or director@palmettoanimalleague.org. For information about the Online Auction, contact Pam Dyer, pthomasdyer@hargray.com, 843-837-8727 or go to www.pal.dojiggy.com.', 'PAL hosts annual online fundraiser auction', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pal-hosts-annual-online-fundraiser-auction', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:49:42', '2012-03-08 06:49:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6002', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6003, 4, '2012-03-08 01:50:44', '2012-03-08 06:50:44', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nInto the vats of mystery meat meal, rendered bits of what’s left over and grain fillers, dog food manufacturers also stir in additives and chemicals to improve taste, stability and appearance.  Additives include emulsifiers to prevent water and fat from separating, antioxidants to prevent the fat from becoming rancid and artificial colors to make the chow more visually appealing to humans and, hopefully, more palatable to their dogs.\r\nA wide variety of additives are permitted in pet food, not counting vitamins and minerals. Additives can be specifically approved, or they can fall into the category of “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS).  These additives can include anti-caking agents, coloring dyes, antimicrobial agents, curing and drying agents, petroleum derivatives, preservatives, texturizers and thickeners, to list just a few.\r\nDogs generally will not eat tainted food unless starving. Consequently, all pet foods must be preserved so it stays fresh and appealing. Some preservatives are added to ingredients or raw materials by the suppliers, and others by the manufacturers. Key among the preservatives added by manufacturers specifically to ensure that dry foods have a 12-month shelf life, are synthetic preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin. Read the ingredient list on the back of your dog food bag, these are usually listed near the bottom.\r\nFor these antioxidants, there is little information documenting their toxicity, safety, interactions or chronic use in pet foods that may be eaten every day for the life of the animal. Propylene glycol was banned in cat food because it causes anemia, but it is still allowed in dog food. Potentially cancer-causing agents such as BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are permitted at relatively low levels.\r\nYears ago, I was told by an animal nutritionist that BHA and BHT are also used to preserve carpet. I began reading ingredient labels religiously after that nugget of information.\r\nSome manufacturers have responded to consumer concern, and are now using “natural” preservatives such as Vitamin C (ascorbate), Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), and oils of rosemary, clove, or other spices to preserve fats in their products. The shelf life on these products is shorter, only about six months. Again, read the label to check the foods’ viability, especially if you’re using a better brand of kibble.\r\nUnfortunately, even with all these products added to prevent this and that, there still remain a slew of potential dangers. We humans are now routinely exposed to the threat of E. coli bacteria on our factory-farmed produce. This bacterium also lurks in more than 50% of meat meals used in dog foods.\r\nOne of my personal concerns now living in a more humid climate is the growth of mycotoxins (toxins from mold or fungi) on dry dog foods. Modern farming practices, adverse weather conditions, and improper drying and storage of crops can contribute to mold growth on an industrial level.  At home, these toxins can form in our kibble containers if we do not close the lids tightly. Pet food ingredients that are most likely to be contaminated with mycotoxins are grains — wheat and corn, and fish meal. While it is more cost effective to buy the big bag of chow, I advocate for smaller bags simply because anything can grow a layer of green fuzz here in the summer months. Always check the last third of the chow in the bin. If it smells at all funny or your dog balks at eating it, it has probably gone furry. Dump it and scrub out your container with bleach.\r\nYet to come: recalls, nutrition-related diseases and the secrets of the pet food industry, as if the truth wasn’t scary enough.', 'What is dog food? The Yuck Factor, part two', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-the-yuck-factor-part-two', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:50:44', '2012-03-08 06:50:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6003', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6004, 4, '2012-03-08 01:51:47', '2012-03-08 06:51:47', 'Daughters of American Revolution to meet\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on Thursday, March 8 at Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, in the first floor meeting room beginning at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Grace Cordial, Historical Resources Coordinator for the library. This will be proceeded by the business meeting and the afternoon will end with refreshments and the opportunity to meet with our speaker. For more information please call Regent Nancy Crowther at 521-0134.\r\n\r\nSportfishing and diving club to hold meeting\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club March meeting will be held Thursday, March 8 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Well-known local Captain Bill Parker of The Runaway will be our guest speaker. Captain Bill is no stranger to the Sportfishing Club and has made great presentations over the years. His topic will be Sheepshead fishing, where he will discuss techniques, baits of choice, rigs, rods, and reels. You do not need reservations and guests are welcome. For additional information, please call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\nWriting classes help improve skills at TCL\r\n• Travel Right, Travel Write: Would you like to manifest trips to exotic destinations on someone else’s nickel or travel on your own and earn back your expenses just by writing a story about your experience? Through in-class and take-home exercises, this class will teach you the nuts and bolts of finding markets, writing queries and writing travel stories that editors will want to snap right up. Monday evenings, March 5 – April 9, 6-8 p.m., $110 at TCL, Beaufort (843) 525-8205.\r\n• Putting Your Life on the Lines: Memoir Writing: Your life story doesn’t have to have been overly dramatic to write a memoir. In this class, you’ll recount and record those stories you’ve been telling your family, children and grandkids for years. Whether you choose to write about a specific experience or cover a number of years’ worth, you’ll learn the skills necessary to organize and craft a written legacy. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll have a great start on your memoir in hand. Monday evenings, April 16 – May 14, 6-8 p.m., $110 at TCL. (843) 525-8205.\r\nInstructor Katherine Tandy Brown has been a successful freelance writer for 22 years, writing workshop leader for 10.\r\n\r\nBeaufort ProWriters to meet at City Java\r\nThe March Beaufort ProWriters Meeting will be next Tuesday, March 13, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at our new meeting spot, City Java Cafe, on Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort. Beaufort ProWriters is a free meeting open to writers of any genre who would like to earn income from their writing. Next Tuesday, we will all check in with info on current writing projects, and will share market news, tech information and other scintillating topics.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Outdoors Club (LOCO) meets\r\nGo LOCO! The Beaufort Ski/Snowboard Club has officially changed its name to include a wider range of activities. We’re now the Lowcountry Outdoors Club (LOCO).  We are a year-round activity based group who will also be serving in the community, learning new skills and improving upon what we know by sharing with others in areas of expertise, stories, and events to promote being active outdoors.  Upcoming will include kayaking, hiking and educational opportunities. Please come to our next meet &amp; greet at Brick’s on Boundary on Tuesday, March 13, 6 p.m.  Josh, the owner and chef, is one of our charter members and he always provides great appetizers and drink specials. We’ll have two members share their recent ski trip to Telluride. Call or email Julie for more information:  843-729-8061 or tugboatjulie@yahoo.com.  Also, check us out online at our Meet Up group and our Facebook page.\r\n\r\nFaith Memorial Baptist holds gospel celebration\r\nFaith Memorial Baptist Church Church’s 57th and Pastor Horace Williams, Jr. 28th Pre Anniversary Celebration will be held  March 14-16. Pastor Ben Williams of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Hilton Head  will be our guest speaker on Wednesday and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. On  Friday, March 16, at  7:30 p.m we will have a Gospel Concert featuring Bethel Word &amp; Worship Deliverance Temple Choir, Faith Memorial Baptist Church Combined Choir and our Special Guest “The New Sound.” The event is free. For more information, call 843-838-5826 or 843-271-6473.\r\n\r\nSquare dance club celebrates anniversary\r\nThe Square Dance Club in Beaufort, the Beaufort Squares, dances the first and third Saturdays of each month.  On Saturday, March 16 the club will celebrate its 49th anniversary at the Pinewood Fire Station in the training room. For those people who may be interested in learning to Square dance, get in touch with Joann Bright at 525-1756.\r\n\r\nSpend an evening with state elected officials\r\nSpend an evening with State Senator Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, and special guest Congressman Tim Scott on Friday, March 16. For host and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Desiree Watson at Desiree@MaceGroupLLC.com or 803-348-5416.\r\n\r\nBay Street Outfitters holds fly fishing classes\r\nOne day fly casting classes will be held Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 and May 12. Fly tying classes will be on the third Thursday each month at 6 p.m. Please call for details and to reserve your spot. Bay Street Outfitters is located at 815 Historic Bay St. For more information, call 524-5250 or visit www.baystreetoutfitters.com.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Dog to hold advanced training class\r\nBeaufort Dog is enrolling for an Advanced Training class. This class will focus on dealing with distractions while in “real world” situations like walking on a leash.  This is a precursor for therapy dog training as well. Please call 812-5394 to pre-register.\r\n\r\nLow-cost vaccine, clinic will be held for pets\r\nPalmetto Veterinary Hospital and Beaufort Dog will provide a low cost dog and cat vaccine and wellness clinic in Habersham on April 14, 2012 at Beaufort Dog at Habersham from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.  It is in conjunction with the Pet and Kid’s fair. Appointments strongly recommended. Please call 812-5394 to reserve a spot.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Writers meet\r\nBeaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-29', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:51:47', '2012-03-08 06:51:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6004', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6005, 4, '2012-03-08 01:52:42', '2012-03-08 06:52:42', 'TWENTY DOLLAR KICKS: A male suspect was caught stealing a pair of $20 shoes last Friday from Walmart, assaulting two store employees in the process. He was observed by store security taking off his own shoes and replacing them with the stolen ones. When the store employees confronted the man about his fresh, stolen kicks, he tried to push past them and escape. (Were the knockoffs really worth it?)\r\n\r\nMY, WHAT BIG SPEAKERS YOU HAVE: An adult and a 15-year-old pair of thieves were caught red-handed last Friday trying to sell stolen car audio parts at Sound Factory off Boundary Street. A customer in the store at the same time recognized the audio parts as items that were stolen from one of his family members. The customer asked the store employee to call the police. In what must have been a very uncomfortable situation, the employee confronted the suspects about their stolen goods. Caught in the lie, the suspects became “belligerent and caused a disturbance that spilled into the street.” The suspects were caught just in time. When officers arrived at the scene, the younger accomplice was found with two handguns in his possession.\r\n\r\nTOUGH BRAKE: Already in the shop for repairs, a 1989 Jeep Wrangler sustained another $1,000 worth of body damage just by staying in a Zippy Lube overnight. When employees came to work at 7:30 in the morning, they found that the car had been moved and damaged. The suspect that attempted to steal the vehicle has not been identified.\r\n\r\nTO PEE OR NOT TO PEE: What did Sonic and Panini’s have in common last Saturday night? Being a choice spot for a guy to take a leak.', 'Weekend cracks on criminals', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weekend-cracks-on-criminals-4', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:52:42', '2012-03-08 06:52:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6006, 4, '2012-03-08 01:54:09', '2012-03-08 06:54:09', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nThere are good parts and not so good parts to finding a new wine. As much fun as you think it is to get to taste all the wines that come and go, it isn’t always. For every wine that makes it to the shelf, there are probably five to eight more that get tasted and not included in our drinking lives.  Some of those we don’t put on the shelf are really not good and we’ve done you a great service by helping you miss them. Some wines don’t get onto the shelves because of that, some don’t because we don’t have a spot for them, some do and don’t sell well so they get gone, and some do make it onto the shelves because you want to buy them.  (Some of the wines in this group we might not have selected, but you have.  A perfect example of “money talks.”) And, now, we’ve had enough of retail philosophy!\r\nSo, let’s get back to the best thing about wine. There is always, always, always another great one out there. It’s just waiting to be found.  And that is fun.  And sharing the discovery is even more fun. If you haven’t guessed by now, we have a great new one for you this week! A Malbec from Argentina.  As the process worked in this case, we are about to lose several of the wines we carry from Argentina. A big winery down there has just been bought out and no one is sure where the wines are going to come from now, if the same ones will be carried or even if the overall theory of how they want their wines to taste is going to stay the same. We have two ways to handle this situation — wait and see or start looking at new wines to replace some of the old ones now. For sure this seems to be the better way to go. So we have asked our distributors for some specific types of wines (grapes and prices). This week’s new wine is one of these candidates.\r\nWhen the “candidates” come in, it can be sort of hard to get to them.  There is always the fear that they won’t be any good at all.  Granted, we only have to take a teaspoon to taste, but a bad taste in your mouth is exactly that: Bad. Sometimes, too, even though the wine tastes OK, it just isn’t priced right.  When you’re used to tasting wines all the time, you get a sense of what a $10 bottle should taste like, a $20 bottle, etc.  To be fair, it’s best to taste the wines without knowing their price, but why taste what you don’t need?  (Of course, the other side of that coin is we might find the next “best wine we’ve had this year.”) That’s sort of what happened this week.\r\nThis Malbec came to us about ten days before we tasted it.  Finally, when we popped the cork — or more precisely, unscrewed it — we took our sips and I saw all three of us tasters smile. Good news!  Tasted some more, non-employees on it Tuesday.  More smiles.  And, finally, I tasted it again on Thursday night.  Still wonderful.\r\nMalbec wines over the last several years have become very popular. This has led to more and more styles, quality levels and prices on them. The majority of them come from Argentina, the fifth largest producer of wine in the world.  Originally, Argentine wine makers were more interested in quantity than quality. (Now you know why all the tasting is not always fun!) That is changing, though, as more and more of their wines are sold around the world. Mendoza is the first well known wine region in Argentina that still produces about 60% of the country’s wine. The region’s high altitude and low humidity are well suited for grape growing.  These conditions all but void the problems of mold, fungi, insects and grape diseases.   Healthier grapes make better wines.  Even though it is generally dry in Argentine vineyards, there is plenty of water running down from the mountains as the snow melts every year. Irrigation is therefore inexpensive. The Malbec grape came to Argentina from Bordeaux and found its perfect home to make great wines.  When the country’s wine industry shifted its focus from lots of wines to good wines, Malbec became a star. Argentine wine laws say if the grape name appears on the label, the wine must be at least 80% that variety.\r\nMalbec grapes are thin skinned and need more sun and heat that Cabernet or Merlot.  It produces an inky red or violet colored wine that has a juicy texture.  It has a particular plum-like flavor along with red fruits (cherries for sure) and moderate tannins. When you go looking for a new wine, you want it to have the flavors and textures of a good one for its variety.  Knowing those basics helps.\r\nNow, let’s open that door to this week’s wine — Mountain Door Malbec. It comes from a small family grower in Mendoza, some 200 acres of old vines. This vineyard is about 850 meters above sea level, close to a mile up. Technically, it is in the Barrancas region in the Maipu department of Mendoza. The stony alluvial soil helps intensify and concentrate the flavors in the grapes. Strong sunlight and scarce rainfall, warm days and cool nights — all of these conditions make juicy wines with good acidity, excellent color and intense fruit aromas and flavors. Mountain Door Malbec has a plush core of plum, blackberry, raspberry,  cherries, violets and mocha, all wrapped up in a mouth-filling juicy body.  Sounds to me like somebody found the perfect land to make a textbook version of Malbec. And you can have it for $8.99 a bottle. Makes that an easy door to open!  Enjoy!', 'Open the door to a new wine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'open-the-door-to-a-new-wine', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:54:09', '2012-03-08 06:54:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6006', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6007, 4, '2012-03-08 01:57:28', '2012-03-08 06:57:28', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nThe unassuming building on Lady’s Island can be easy to pass by. But don’t be fooled by the no-frills facade because the food inside L.T.’s is as flavorful and fantastic as any fancy joint.\r\nBuck is a particularly enthusiastic fan of the restaurant and the owner, L.T. He eats lunch there at least once a week, and was proud to introduce the fine cooking to the members of Lunch Bunch who had never been before.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6008\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thursday special: Hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and green beans.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LT1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6008\" title=\"LT1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LT1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBuck described why he craves the food so much: “because it’s like they have my grandmama tied up in the kitchen.”\r\nL.T. (Larry Taylor) has been serving up authentic Southern comfort cuisine to loyal local customers for 18 years. The restaurant is only open for lunch and the menu is deceptively simple. It features daily lunch specials as well as a variety of burgers and sandwiches such as a rib eye steak with grilled onions and peppers, a fish sandwich or a pork chop sandwich made with mayo and bread only.\r\nKim ordered the Thursday special spare ribs that came with coleslaw, a roll and hash over rice.\r\nTess tried the shrimp burger and loved it. She was impressed by the big pieces of shrimp in every bite.\r\nEven though fried chicken is a Wednesday special, Elizabeth and Nikki knew it was too good to pass up so they both had two pieces with coleslaw and green beans.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6009\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"The man himself, L.T.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LT4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6009\" title=\"LT4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LT4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBuck and I ordered the other Thursday special: Hamburger-steak with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy and a roll. At first I wasn’t sure because I had never had a hamburger-steak before, but it came topped with grilled onions and was outstanding, just like the whole meal. It was hard to choose, but I would say the green beans are a must-have.\r\nL.T.’s is located at 40 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, and is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call ahead for pick up at 843-524-3122.', 'As good as it gets comfort food at L.T.\'s Home Cooked Meals', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'as-good-as-it-gets-comfort-food-at-l-t-s-home-cooked-meals', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:57:28', '2012-03-08 06:57:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6010, 4, '2012-03-08 01:58:41', '2012-03-08 06:58:41', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nIt sure is hard to compete with the great philosophers who wrote so eloquently about human thought and action. Like T. Aquinas, R. Descartes, J. Locke, and I. Kant. Oh yes, and Y. Berra.  But they still left lots of room for the rest of us with less famous names to ponder somewhat lesser questions for the ages. Like these, for example, all of which involve the enduring importance of ... names!\r\n1. It’s coffee, right?  Made from beans, not nuts. So how come a very well known company with a great product still names their coffee “Chock Full o’ Nuts”? They even tell you right on the can that there are no nuts inside and “it’s a long story.”\r\nTurns out it IS a long story, so I’ll try to summarize. Chock full o’ Nuts was the brainchild of William Black, who trained in engineering at Columbia University and then opened his first nut shop in 1926 at Broadway and 43rd in Manhattan. His coffee shops were launched in 1932 with the conversion of 18 nut shops. (For a while, they actually sold cups of coffee and signature “nutted cream cheese on dark raison bread” sandwiches for a nickel.) The Depression pushed them away from nuts, considered by some as too much of a luxury for the times, but the word “nuts” hung around.\r\nSo in a nutshell, this wonderful company started out selling nuts and customers shelled out their nickels for a great product. They were (yep) nuts about it.  And when you’ve got a great, recognized name, why change it? The risk of mass confusion is just too great.  I think this also applies to Nutley, NJ.\r\n1a. And while we’re on the subject of phantom nuts, what’s with “Circus Peanuts”?  They’re candy.  The packaging makes it clear that the company’s product contains various ingredients, but no peanuts.\r\n1b. Blast from the past. As a final example of keeping shoppers on their toes, I recently came across an interesting reference to “peanuts” by Joseph Mitchell. He mentioned them in a vintage article titled “A Mess of Clams” (yes, a man after my own heart) that was published in The New Yorker magazine in 1939. These “peanuts” were in fact undersized clams harvested from Long Island’s Great South Bay. They had to be returned to the water. Couldn’t sell them. Nuts.\r\n1c. One more thing about nuts.  Many people are allergic to nuts or peanuts (right, peanuts are actually legumes, not nuts). According to WebMD, “many unsuspecting [I think they mean unsuspected] products contain nuts.”  This may include breads, ice creams, nougats, etc.  But where did all these allergies come from?  Jane and I were discussing this with friends over dinner recently, and none of us could recall a single kid we grew up with who had a known (to us) allergy to nuts.  (Nor did we know of any kid with ADD, but maybe we just weren’t paying enough attention.)\r\nSo what’s a person to think?  Some products with “nuts” in their names contain no nuts at all. Many more products whose names don’t even hint at nuts do contain them.  Is there a nutty conspiracy at work here or are there more benign, “nuts and bolts” issues at play such as classic product names and contamination in manufacturing processes?\r\n2. The walks of fame? The question here is how we as a society recognize fame and accomplishment among all the possible names and candidates.  Shouldn’t there be a standard set of criteria and a panel of judges to apply these standards?  Aren’t the current recognition processes across the arts and sciences a patch quilt? And should we also have standard sets of criteria for appointing the judges and for coming up with the criteria in the first place?  Which should come first, the judges or the criteria the judges should be using?\r\n3. Are we there yet? Does every imaginable condition or disorder, no matter how minor, need a name? It seems as if humans have an innate drive to name or label everything, perhaps to create a better sense of order and predictability.  Take transportation, for example. We have names for the fear of flying (aviophobia), the fear of riding in a car (amaxophobia), and several names for motion sickness. Is there no limit?  Well, maybe not. Take, for example, efficiency minded people who commute together and always take the shortest route to work, unless it involves driving through a mountain. What the heck to call that before we go nuts? Carpool tunnel syndrome?\r\nHelp, my head is spinning.  Is there a name for this? Earth to Yogi!', 'Going ‘nuts’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'going-nuts', '', '', '2012-03-08 01:58:41', '2012-03-08 06:58:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6010', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6011, 4, '2012-03-08 02:00:39', '2012-03-08 07:00:39', 'By Peggy Chandler\r\nCarol Nocilla, Jasper Lane, Nancy Steeves and James Byrne hosted this year’s Royal Pines Bunco party. The party was held at the home of Frank and Carol Nocilla on Saturday, February 25.  A large assortment of delicious foods and drinks were provided and a relaxing and enjoyable time was had by all.\r\nRoyal Pines Garden Club news as reported by Marie Spencer: The Royal Pines Garden Club had a field trip during the month of February and visited Spring Island.  We had the opportunity to see the beautiful trillium gardens and native landscaping.  Marie Goode-Spencer, club president, along with many of the garden club members, enjoyed a wonderful hayride around the island and saw many wonderful native plant features. We also had lunch\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6012\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Pat and Dan Lauzon of Royal Pines.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Royal-chatter-3-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6012\" title=\"Royal chatter 3-8\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Royal-chatter-3-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nand visited their native plant nursery.  A wonderful time was had by all.\r\nMrs. Pat Lauzon, who lives on Thomas Sumter, is a member of Royal Pines Garden Club and recently received the 2012 Silver Trowel Award at the annual luncheon in February. This award was presented at the annual meeting of the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs.  The council represents Beaufort, Camellia, Dataw, Lady’s Island, Palmetto, Royal Pines and Sea Island garden clubs. This award was presented by the president of the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs, Mrs Cecille Dorr.   Pat was honored with this award for her true spirit for gardening and many hours of volunteering. The Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs parade committee, with the assistance of Pat, worked throughout the summer planning a float to represent gardening in Beaufort for the 300th anniversary of Beaufort Parade. Pat worked unselfishly to help with this huge undertaking, not only in the planning, but also in the implementation of the plan for the community. (Not to mention, volunteering her husband to drive several garden club members, club presidents and junior gardeners from the Boys &amp; Girls Club through the Beaufort parade route.)\r\nChandler News: Curt and Sherry Newill, parents of our daughter-in-law, Kristen, visited my husband and I this past week. We spent a wonderful day in Savannah sightseeing and enjoying the beautiful weather.  That evening, we dined at 11th Street Dockside.  The Newill’s hometown is Streetsboro, Ohio, and luckily for them they are able travel south to Florida annually and lucky for us, they stop for a visit in Beaufort.\r\nMarisa Sherard of Gator Lane, hosted her annual Oscar Party.  This is a girl’s only event where Marisa entertains the group by playing games and movie trivia contest along with tasty tidbits and drinks.  Marisa puts time and much effort into this gathering and it is always a fun night.\r\nIf consignment shopping is your thing, be sure to visit Kathy at “The Velveteen Rabbit” across from McDonald’s on Lady’s Island where you will find her shop stocked with all kinds of “things.”\r\nIf you have information or a story to share, please contact me at buddysoma@embarqmail.com.', 'Little Bits of Royal Chatter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'little-bits-of-royal-chatter-12', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:00:39', '2012-03-08 07:00:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6011', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6013, 4, '2012-03-08 02:01:48', '2012-03-08 07:01:48', 'By Jim Colman, Lawn Solutions\r\nAfter a mild winter, it looks like springtime is blooming a bit early. Lorapetalum, indica azaleas, and redbuds are already in bloom.  But if you look around your yard, chances are you see a few things that need some TLC.\r\n\r\nPruning\r\nIf you have crape myrtles in your yard, please don’t hack them down to their main trunk.  It’s just not desirable for a variety of reasons.\r\nInstead, cut back the smallest branches at the top to about finger-sized diameter. You should also prune any crossing or rubbing branches. NOTE:  if you are going to prune crape myrtles, you should get it done in next couple of weeks, or wait until next year.\r\nFor your foundation shrubs or bedding shrubs, prune to create a natural, rounded look.  If your shrubs are overgrown, this is a great time to consider renovating. It is much better (and easier) to have the right shrub in the right spot.  It creates a lot of weekend work when you have 15-20’ shrubs in a spot calling for a 4’ shrub. Sometimes it just makes sense to pull out the old ones and put in the right ones. If you need help choosing new shrubbery, you may want to consult with a professional landscaper or nurseryman.\r\nAvoid pruning spring blooming shrubs until they have completed their bloom cycle. Non-blooming shrubs can be pruned as needed.\r\nIf you’re looking for greater curb appeal, nothing is showier than annual beds.  Even a small bed properly placed can make a big impact.  Annual beds are a bit of a maintenance concern, but nothing brightens up the landscape like well-placed annuals. They are well worth the work.\r\n\r\nIrrigation\r\nNow’s the perfect time to check your yard’s irrigation system. Replace any damaged sprinkler heads, adjust the spray coverage to ensure all your areas are covered, and reset your control panel for the proper time and station spray periods.\r\nDepending on our rainfall, you may not want to start irrigating your yard until it greens up a bit, but when you are ready, your sprinklers will be ready, too.\r\n\r\nPinestraw or Fresh Blended Mulch\r\nThis is also a great time to replenish your pinestraw or mulched areas. These items are attractive, adding color and texture to the landscape.  And they fulfill vital functions as well ... suppressing weeds and holding moisture.\r\n\r\nFertilizers\r\nWhile it’s tempting to spread lawn fertilizer on the first day of short-sleeve weather, we need to wait. March is too early, April can be OK if the weather warms up fast, but May is usually perfect. Your lawn should be green before you put down fertilizer — don’t apply it when the grass is still dormant.\r\nApril is a great time for fertilizing your ornamental shrubs and small trees.\r\nIf you need help selecting the correct blend, you may wish to consult with a landscape or nursery professional.\r\nFor more information, call Jim Colman at Lawn Solutions, 522-9578, or www.lawnsolutions.us. Lawn Solutions is a veteran-owned, family-operated small business serving Beaufort since 1998.', 'Spring into spring with helpful hints', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spring-into-spring-with-helpful-hints', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:01:48', '2012-03-08 07:01:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6013', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6014, 4, '2012-03-08 02:02:51', '2012-03-08 07:02:51', 'By Janice Powell\r\nI remember getting excited about seeing John the old black farmer. He would occasionally drive through our neighborhood with his wagon and mule. This was a rare site in downtown Beaufort. John sold vegetables that came from his garden. My mother loved his fresh tomatoes, cukes, and squash. He would always let the children pet his mule while he stopped to deliver his goods. I remember my dad lifting me up to scratch the animal’s long ears. When he’d put me down, the mule would rub against me almost knocking me over. My little sister and I would laugh and laugh. This memory took place in the early 1960s. John was an old man even then. He came by less and less as we grew older.\r\n\r\n<em>This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'History with Holly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'history-with-holly-3', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:02:51', '2012-03-08 07:02:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6014', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6015, 4, '2012-03-08 02:05:22', '2012-03-08 07:05:22', '[caption id=\"attachment_6016\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Pictured from left to right is Lottie Parker, Theresa Pulliam and Anita Henson.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lifestyle-Classic-car.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6016\" title=\"Lifestyle-Classic car\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lifestyle-Classic-car-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, February 7, Colonial Dames XVII Century President Anita Henson presented Community Service Awards to Theresa Pulliam and Lottie Parker. Pulliam and Parker are both active members of the Classic Car and Truck Club of Beaufort. They were honored for their leadership efforts in organizing the club’s annual Christmas Meals on Classic Wheels program. This year the club worked with Vaden of Beaufort — GMC, Chevrolet &amp; Buick, which generously donated $1,000 to help with the funding of the meals. The Christmas meals were prepared by Bricks on Boundary owner Josh Potecha. On Christmas Eve day, the car club delivered more than 120 holiday meals to needy individuals and families, each delivered by club members in their classic cars.', 'Beaufort Classic Car & Truck Club members receive award for community service', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-classic-car-truck-club-members-receive-award-for-community-service', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:05:22', '2012-03-08 07:05:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6015', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6017, 4, '2012-03-08 02:06:06', '2012-03-08 07:06:06', 'Congratulations to the YMCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team: Twenty-nine Tiger Sharks competed in the South Carolina YMCA State Championship in Rock Hill against 500 skillful swimmers throughout the state. For the second year in a row, the Tiger Sharks were ranked fifth out of 18 teams across South Carolina.\r\nIn addition to this great team accomplishment, the Y team had numerous personal bests among the swimmers at the state meet and Skylar Bruner won the high point award for girls aged 6 and under.\r\nOverall, the Tiger Sharks had a really great season. There were more than 75 individuals on the team, the highest enrollment ever. The high number of participants, the skilled coaches and the team’s overall dedication contributed to an amazing season record of 4-0 for regular season meets.\r\nWhile this season has come to a successful end, the Y is looking forward to another positive season in the summer. This season will begin on April 16th and interested individuals can register at the YMCA front desk.  For more information, please see www.thetigersharks.com.', 'YMCA swim team ranked fifth in the state', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-swim-team-ranked-fifth-in-the-state', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:06:06', '2012-03-08 07:06:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6017', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6018, 4, '2012-03-08 02:07:30', '2012-03-08 07:07:30', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Forrest-Kimbrell.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6019\" title=\"Forrest Kimbrell\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Forrest-Kimbrell-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Forrest Kimbrell, a wrestler at Beaufort High, dominated at the State Tournament in Anderson.\r\nForrest was not only a champion but won his weight class at 145 lbs. He has had a great season this year with 35 wins so far, says Coach Bill Damude; that’s up 25 from last year. Congratulations to Forrest!', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-12', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:07:30', '2012-03-08 07:07:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6018', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6020, 4, '2012-03-08 02:08:13', '2012-03-08 07:08:13', 'The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC) and the Dataw Island Yacht Club are sponsoring the Beaufort Race Weekend to be held April 20-23. There will be sailboat racing events for PHRF monohull sailboats 20’ LOA and over; Classic Boats in the 15’ to 24’ LOA range; and one design dinghies. About 60 sailboats are expected to participate in the weekend’s events. The racing will take place in the downtown Beaufort area, Port Royal Sound and the inland waters from Beaufort to Dataw Island. The Jean Ribaut Cup and Classic Boat Rally will be held as part of the Race Week. Registration forms are available on the BYSC web site at www.byscnet.com/sailing or from Roy Crocker at lcrocker@islc.net.\r\nRegistration will be $35 for the Jean Ribaut Cup or the Classic Boat Rally. There is no charge for PHRF boats that race in events other than the Ribaut Cup. There will be a $10 fee for small boats for the Beaufort to Dataw race on Monday.\r\nFor more information, contact Event Chairman/PHRF Boats: Roy Crocker at (843) 838-2453 or email lcrocker@islc.net. For the Classic Boats Rally contact Woody Norwood at snorwood3@me.com.', 'Beaufort Race Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-race-week', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:08:13', '2012-03-08 07:08:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6020', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6021, 4, '2012-03-08 02:12:30', '2012-03-08 07:12:30', '• Friday, March 9, Beaufort Academy will have a special assembly presentation of the 2012 recipient of the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship to study abroad, 8 a.m. Later that night there will be a Happy Hour to thank all donors to the Annual Fund, 7 p.m. Babysitting will be offered for attendees by 9th graders for children ages 4-11.\r\n• Friday, March 9, Beaufort Elementary School’s 4th graders have birding day with Fripp Audubon, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\r\n• Saturday, March 10, good luck on SAT!\r\n• Sunday, March 11, Daylights Savings set your clock an hour forward!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6022\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Lady’s Island Elementary School have fun on Read Across America Day by dressing up, decorating doors, reading books and celebrating their favorite characters.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/read-across-america-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6022\" title=\"read across america 3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/read-across-america-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Sunday, March 11, all pre-K and kindergarten children are invited to come play at Beaufort Academy, 2 p.m. The Music Lady, Beth Green, will perform for an hour followed by classroom fun. RSVP by email to jbabalis@beaufortacademy.org by Friday, March 9.\r\n• Monday, March 12, yearbook order forms for Mossy Oaks Elementary are due. The cost is $20.\r\n• Monday, March 12, Riverview Board of Directors Meeting at 6:30 p.m.\r\n• Monday, March 12, Beaufort Academy 1st-4th grader students go to Celtic Crossroads Dance at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.\r\n• Tuesday, March 13, is the deadline for Beaufort Academy students to submit to Seasons of the Pen, the literary magazine. Students should send poetry or black &amp; white photos they would like to be published to Mrs. Dinkins.\r\n• Tuesday, March 13, class photos will be taken at Riverview Charter School. Individual photos and uniforms are optional. Payments must be received by March 12.\r\n• Tuesday, March 13, Center for Birds of Prey assembly for Beaufort Elementary School (2nd-5th grade) in the cafeteria from 10-10:50 a.m.\r\n• Wednesday, March 14, is school picture day and spring sports pictures at Beaufort Academy. It’s also the Regional Upper School Science Fair at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nLeap Day Phenomenon\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6023\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"These four Beaufort Academy students were born on Leap Day.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/leap-day-birthdays.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6023\" title=\"leap day birthdays\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/leap-day-birthdays-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn February 29, four Beaufort Academy students celebrated their birthdays!  Happy third birthday to sixth graders Joe Bhoi, Drew Luckey and Cheyenne Thompson, and happy 4th birthday to 10 grader Bryce Mackey! Chances of being born on Leap Day are about 1 in 1,500, which makes it even more incredible that there are four at Beaufort Academy.  In fact, according to the US Census Bureau, the population of Beaufort in 2010 was approximately 12,000.  This number would suggest that statistically there are only eight people with Leap Day birthdays in all of Beaufort, half of whom are students at BA.\r\n\r\nCelebrating Black History Month\r\nOn Friday, February 24, Lady’s Island Elementary School students presented their annual Black History Month Assembly. The performance began with an exciting tap dance to the song “My, My, Ain’t That Somethin’,” from the African American musical Stormy Weather. The tap dancers were members of the school’s 4th Grade LEAP, an auditioned dance ensemble led by Dance Teacher, Lisa Howard. The entire 3rd Grade then took to the stage for a very uplifting performance of the musical, I Have a Dream. Students sang all six songs with pride, with big smiles and strong voices.  They sang and danced together under the direction of Music Teacher, Kristin Brady.  The musical also included inspirational words spoken by several of the 3rd graders, referencing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists.  Through this musical, students learned about the importance of not judging others, and their message led to a few tears in the audience as they sang the final song, “We Live the Dream” with heartfelt emotion.\r\n\r\nThanks from Principal Morillo\r\nA super special thanks to the following teachers for attending the tech showcase at PVES:  1st Grade, Kim Fields; 2nd Grade, Whitney Bowen, 3rd Grade, Rachel Hickman; 4th Grade, Gabbi Clossman; 5th Grade, Mary Sweetenburg; AMES, Dorinda Selby, Dana Christensen, Ellen Parker, Mendy Gannon, Jill Brown and Gwen Allen.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6024\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Congratulations to Maleik Maldonado, Forest Kimbrell and Clint Wright who were champions of the State Wrestling Tournament in Anderson.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wrestling.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6024\" title=\"wrestling\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wrestling-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort High Wrestlers do it again\r\nBeaufort High had seven wrestlers qualify for the State Tournament last weekend in Anderson: Forrest Kimbrell, Champion; Clint Wright, Champion; Maliek Maldonado, Champion; Thyrik Legree, 3rd; Trey Arant, 4th; Jaclay Mixon, 4th; Tyler Wilson, 4th.\r\n\r\nSIC finalist for prestigious award\r\nCongratulations to The School Improvement Council at Port Royal Elementary School, which was named as one of five finalists for a prestigious statewide award that honors accomplishments in parent and civic engagement. The South Carolina School Improvement Council’s annual Dick and Tunky Riley Award for School Improvement Council Excellence was created in 2002 to recognize the significant contributions made to public education by the 14,000-plus local SIC members who volunteer in the state’s 1,100 public schools.\r\n\r\nRead Across America Day at LIES\r\nLady’s Island Elementary School celebrated “Read Across America Day” with green eggs and ham served by the cafeteria. School Superintendent Valerie Truesdale and School Board member Bill Evans were among the community members that visited classrooms to read to students. Other school administrators, members of the military and police officers also joined the fun. Students and teachers dressed up as their favorite book characters. Teachers showed their reading spirit by decorating their classroom doors to represent their class’s favorite books. Cat in the Hat and Thing One paid a visit in the afternoon to thank them all for being such wonderful readers.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6025\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From left to right: Anna Sheppard, Jake Bhoi, Mary Margaret Achurch, Jacob Dalton, Kirsten Floyd.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/SC-Scholars.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6025\" title=\"SC Scholars\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/SC-Scholars-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nSC Junior Scholars\r\nFive Beaufort Academy 8th graders have been officially named as South Carolina Junior Scholars!  Congratulations to Mary Margaret Achurch, Jake Bhoi, Jacob Dalton, Kirsten Floyd, and Anna Sheppard. To qualify as a Junior Scholar, the student must score 50 or higher on the PSAT in verbal, math or writing. Additionally, eighth-grade students who were identified and recognized at either the State Recognition or Grand Recognition event by Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) during their seventh-grade year qualify as Junior Scholars as well.\r\n\r\nLearning about smart Choices\r\nChoices will be held for Beaufort Middle School’s 8th grade students March 14 and 15, this program is sponsored by Sea Island Rotary and the State Department of Education and involves local community members who share their stories in this program.\r\n\r\nThe Adventures of Lewis &amp; Clark\r\nThe Beaufort and Lady’s Island Communities are cordially invited March 29 to Lady’s Island Elementary School for The Adventures of Lewis &amp; Clark, a fourth grade presentation, 2 p.m. The presentation, directed by Mrs. Kristin Brady and Mrs. Lynda McLain, is a musical scripted journey along the Oregon Trail with historical characters from 1804. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to travel and explore the uncharted territories of the Louisiana Purchase. Meet the two explorers and their champions, York, Charbonneau, Sacajawea along with their trusty dog, Scannon. Students will also “explore” their own school’s nature trail and create a visual journal, just as Lewis and Clark did to describe their travels up the Missouri River, over the Rocky Mountains and to the Pacific Ocean.\r\n\r\nA “Positive” Musical\r\nThe musical  “Positive” will be performed by Broad River Elementary students on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Directed by Dr. Peggy Albertson, this program is full of music and narrations that encourage all of us to “think good thoughts.” The students will be wearing their “Positive” T-shirts, which were purchased by the students with all proceeds going to Julie’s Mission, an organization that makes clothes and blankets for premature and sick babies.', 'School Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-22', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:39', '2018-07-12 15:04:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6021', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6027, 4, '2012-03-12 10:40:24', '2012-03-12 14:40:24', 'By Tess Malijenovsy\r\nBattery Creek High School’s JROTC won, scoring more points than any other high school, in the inaugural districtwide JROTC competition. Supported by the U.S. Marie Corps, Battery Creek’s JROTC unit was awarded the silver Superintendent’s Cup trophy for a second year in a row. Beaufort High’s unit (supported by the U.S. Air Force) was second runner-up after Hilton Head High.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/JROTC-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6028\" title=\"JROTC 1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/JROTC-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>“The other schools came at us hard, and my cadets had to reach down deep,” said Lt. Col. Ray Ganas, senior Marine instructor at Battery Creek. “But they’ve got a lot of heart, and they proved that today.  I’m very proud of them.”\r\nThe day brought all of the school district’s JROTC programs together at Hilton Head High School for tests of academics, skill, endurance and precision. Cadets took academic tests, ran foot races, competed in sit-up, chin-up, push-up and running contests, marched their color guards and performed platoon drills.\r\n“Every resident of Beaufort County should be proud of these outstanding JROTC students and the effort they put into this,” School Superintendent Valerie Truesdale said.', 'Battery Creek JROTC wins', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-jrotc-wins', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:39', '2018-07-12 15:04:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6029, 4, '2012-03-08 02:16:35', '2012-03-08 07:16:35', 'By Terry Sweeney\r\nStarting your own celebrity winery was once the private pastime of a few brave stars here and there. Fess Parker and the Smothers’ Brothers for instance were simply Hollywood actor/winos following their love of the grape into the unknown; exploring uncharted territory in the still quite immature California wine industry of the 1970’s. Celebrity winemakers didn’t really hit their stride though till Italian/American Director Francis Ford Coppola (the Godfather of Celebrity Wine) appeared on the wine scene. This was no idle whim; to be fair, his family had a history of making their own “cosa nostra” home brew down in their basement for generations and though everyone who tasted their wine said they liked it (if they knew what was good for them!); it wasn’t until he struck it rich in the movie biz that he was able to turn his family’s hobby into a respected line of international name brand wines that could stand alone.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jailhouse_rock_merlot_big.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6030\" title=\"jailhouse_rock_merlot_big\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jailhouse_rock_merlot_big-183x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"300\" /></a>Well, they’re not alone anymore. There are more celebs in the wine business than there are half-eaten Dunkin’ Donuts under Kirstie Alley’s bed! And they come from an amazingly wide range of celebrity-hood.\r\nActors like Johnny Depp, Gerard Depardieu, Dan Aykroyd, Antonio Banderas, Brad Pitt, Lorraine Bracco ... sports stars like Joe Montana, David Beckham, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Mike Ditka. Race car superstars Jeff Gordon, Richard Childress, and Mario Andretti ... And singers Sting, Madonna, Dave Mathews, Carlos Santana, and Olivia Newton John — just to name a few.\r\nEven dead stars have miraculously jumped on the wine wagon from the Other Side. There are now four Elvis Presley Wines put out by his Graceland Cellars: “King of Rock ‘n Roll” Cabernet Sauvignon, “Jail House Rock” Merlot, “Blue Suede” Chardonnay and “Blue Hawaii” Riesling. But he faces stiff competition. If you thought for one minute competing dead Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was gonna take this lying down, you’ve got another thing coming. From her St. Helena,California, vineyard, she’s put out a Marylyn Merlot and even a few Norma Jean Varietals (I am not making this up!).\r\nParis Hilton, in a celebrity category all her own, recently launched her “Luxury sparkling wine in a can” called Rich Prosecco in an ad featuring her nude, covered in gold paint, crawling around on the ground. Why? I don’t know — maybe looking for a can opener? Will a Cabernet Ho-vignon be her next launch? And will it too come in a can?!\r\nMartha Stewart is rumored to have made a deal with Gallo to produce value marketed wines to be sold at Kmart. There is no “vin-side” information available as to what she’s naming it. It’s not gonna be easy because there already is a novelty wine on the market called “Bitch.” And as I said, Elvis has taken Jail House Rock.\r\nWhat is disturbing to many of the winemakers and reps I talk to is that it is one thing to be a celebrity with a passion for wine and hire a celebrity wine maker equally gifted and famous in his own field to make your wine; and quite another to just sell your name and stick it on a bottle of fermented paint remover.\r\nMy advice is to do your own research before purchasing any of these “stellar” products. Many of the celebrity wines I looked at started at $40 and that’s a lot to spend on this showbiz bilge water — unless of course you don’t open the bottle and keep it as a collectable to be sold sometime in the future like “Star Trek” action figures on eBay. Keep your eyes peeled for the next big celebrity winemaker. You never know when the Olsen Twins might decide to introduce a “Goweirdtwinminer” or Angelina Jolie releases her “Stick-your-leg-out Syrah,” Come that “Big Hollywood Wine Auction” in the sky, you could be sitting pretty. Cheers!\r\nP.S. I recently tried Dave Mathew’s ‘Crush” — a 2009 red wine North Coast blend of Merlot and Zinfandel from his Dreaming Tree label — and thought it was great! ($13.49)', 'Waiter! There’s a star in my wine!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'waiter-theres-a-star-in-my-wine', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:16:35', '2012-03-08 07:16:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6029', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6031, 4, '2012-03-08 02:20:41', '2012-03-08 07:20:41', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nIn 2006, a small group of parents got together and decided to start a fundraiser to help fund necessary and important items for St. Peter’s Catholic School that were outside the normal budget. Examples at the time were needs for the athletic program, high-dollar technology items, an outdoor basketball court and drama equipment.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OR8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6032\" title=\"OR8\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OR8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Doug Massalon and Matthew Hurtt had the idea to start an Oyster Roast and Microbrew Festival. For the first one, 200 people came. Jon Rembold remembers, “I was an attendant at the first one and had such a good time I was immediately sold on the idea and joined the core committee!”\r\nSeven festivals later and it has grown in size and scope to be one of the great spring events for the whole family, including a children’s Fun Court, live bands, tons of fresh steamed oysters, a great silent auction and probably the largest number of international microbrew offerings (more than 50) of any festival in the Lowcountry.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OR6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6033\" title=\"OR6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OR6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Doug Massalon of Bill’s Liquors and Fine Wines (the event’s primary sponsor) used his knowledge of the best microbrews to really catapult the event into a “must attend.”\r\nThis year’s event, even though rained out the day before, had the largest number of attendees ever — more than 1,500 people. And Sea Eagle Market did an amazing job, literally shoveling hundreds of oysters into the half dozen huge steamers to constantly keep the “all you can eat” tables filled with some of the best fresh oysters on the East Coast — all from local waters.\r\nA big pat on the back and “job well done” goes to The Oyster Roast Committee this year: Douglas Massalon, Matthew Hurtt, Michael Brock, Richard &amp; Jean Jennings, Jon Rembold, Doug Hamilton, Joe Trpcic and Mike Fowlkes.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OR11.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6034\" title=\"OR11\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OR11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The money raised this year is being used for a new irrigation source for the athletic field, additional spectator seating, and other athletic infrastructure needs.\r\nSpecial thanks, to all the volunteers and the sponsors, and the people who donated the great silent auction items and to all the folks who attended, for helping the children of Beaufort.\r\nSpeaking of sponsorships, it’s not too early to get involved in next year’s event in March, which I’m sure will be even bigger and better than ever. For details call (843) 227-1280 or (843) 522-2163.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJSLB Prom Boutique a win\r\n\r\nThe JSLB Prom Boutique was a win, especially for all the young ladies who showed up and selected free prom dresses. Those hardworking gals at Junior Service League have done a great job helping the Beaufort community again. Local high school juniors and seniors spent the afternoon selecting their perfect dress, shoes and accessories.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Jr.-Service-League-Volunteers.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6035\" title=\"Jr. Service League Volunteers\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Jr.-Service-League-Volunteers-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The Junior Service League of Beaufort has been working on this project for more than a year. Thanks to the generosity of community members, more than 200 dresses were donated to the Prom Boutique. A big special thanks goes to JSLB Prom Boutique committee: Shannon Brown,Anna Edwards, Delene Miller, Emily Harris (JSLB President), Gloria Duryea, Carson Bruce (co-chair), Elizabeth Klosterman (co-chair), Lorin Siegel, Ashley Hutchison, Jessica Rhodes and Jen Pearce. And also to Erin Demers of Studio B Dance Centre who graciously donated the space for the event. Go to www.jslbeaufort.org to learn more about the league and all the great work they do and how to get involved.', 'Microbrew oyster roast a huge success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'microbrew-oyster-roast-a-huge-success', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:20:41', '2012-03-08 07:20:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6031', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6036, 4, '2012-03-08 02:21:26', '2012-03-08 07:21:26', 'Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.', 'Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Earns ACR Accreditation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-jasper-hampton-comprehensive-health-services-earns-acr-accreditation', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:21:26', '2012-03-08 07:21:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6036', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6037, 4, '2012-03-08 02:22:00', '2012-03-08 07:22:00', 'The largest fundraiser of the year for American Diabetes Association (ADA), Kiss-a-Pig, presented by Piggly Wiggly, kicked off on Saturday, March 3 on River Street in Savannah.\r\nA contest between community leaders to raise money, Kiss-a-Pig is a regional campaign with competitors from throughout Southeast Georgia and Coastal South Carolina.  At the end of the three month campaign, the team that raises the most money kisses a live pig, honored by ADA as the original source of insulin.\r\nFor the fourth year in a row, Beaufort will have a contestant in the race. Dave Britton, Golf Director at Dataw Island, will be spearheading a team of golf pros who hope to bring back the bacon for Beaufort.\r\nBritton has invited North of the Broad golf professionals to join him in a challenge to raise funds.  The team, PROS FOR PAR will compete with a golf event that will ask for donations and pledges for each par from golfers and the public as the golf professionals  play a round of golf and score pars on a day of their choice a their respective golf  courses between April 1-15.\r\nTo support the Beaufort team, donors may go to www.diabetes.org/savannahKAP2012  and click on the photo of the Beaufort representatives.  A donation may be made on the secure website.\r\nThe 2012 theme, “SOWvivor:, Outwit, Outplay, Outlast Diabetes” is a spoof of the “Survivor” television show and celebrates people living with diabetes as survivors of a serious and common disease. The theme sends the message that you can live well with diabetes if you properly manage the disease. Each team or “Tribe” has a “Coastal Symbol” that their supporters can rally behind. The Beaufort team symbol will be the Egret.\r\nFor more information, contact Maria Center at 912-353-8110, ext. 3091 or mcenter@diabetes.org.', 'Beaufort team takes part in Kiss-a-Pig fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-team-takes-part-in-kiss-a-pig-fundraiser', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:22:00', '2012-03-08 07:22:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6037', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6038, 4, '2012-03-08 02:22:42', '2012-03-08 07:22:42', 'By Martha O’Regan\r\nFor sailors, this refers to managing the elements of wind and current to sustain forward momentum, using feelings and perceptions to determine a course of action. Learning to move with the changes that come our way, including the sudden storms that come out of nowhere, the rapid undercurrents that turn us around when we least expect it, or those gusts that try to knock us down, is key to maintaining our own balance of day to day life. It begins with self awareness.\r\nAs a culture, we are beginning to understand the daily aspects of physics whether it be through our physical movement through life, our perception of experiences,  the re-evaluation of time and/or financial management, or the relationship of nutrition to our mood or vitality. This recent evolutionary shift is allowing us to tune into what is important and how that translates in our physical and mental well being.\r\nRecognizing how those perceived stressors of the past have contributed to poor sleep patterns, inadequate nutritional absorption, dramas, and physical pain, now helps us determine our present course based on our perceptions or how it feels in our body.  Our body is the perfect feedback system and is constantly revealing what is not in balance or alignment, but are we listening?\r\nAt a recent workshop with Dr. Sue Morter, we learned the difference between emotions and feelings.  Emotions are the label we put on how we feel about something like happy, sad, elation, frustration, etc.  The feeling is what we feel or the actual physiological response in the body.  You know, the “kick in the gut,” the “pain in the neck,” the tingle, the heat in the face, sweat, etc.  We are designed for feelings to help navigate our course in life. When we tune into the body and begin to notice how something feels, we can settle in, make more conscious choices and allowing life to unfold with a little more grace and ease.  Simply put, if anything causes a contraction in the body or a general feeling of “eeewwwhh,” like what you would feel if you saw or tasted something you didn’t like, trust that the feeling is revealing something that it is not in alignment with your path.  In that moment, take a deep breath, settle in and ask yourself for the better version or feeling of this situation. Once you allow that shift to occur,  settle in again with another deep fluid breath, feeling the “aaahhhhh” with the exhale all the way through the spine. When you get good at this way of living, this process can take less than a minute.  From take notice, discern the feeling in the body, choose new feeling (shift), deep breath, ahhhhh. Next ...\r\nObviously, some situations require additional time for a “take action” step, such as take a walk, stretch, step away, ask for help, fuel the body, etc. When you fly by the seat of your own pants through life, seeking balance in all areas, you’ll notice all kinds of neat stuff about yourself, some that need a little polishing, some require a few changes, and some that need to be expanded upon, like your creativity or finding your bliss.  Who said that life wasn’t supposed to be fun? We’re designed for it. Live Well ... Have Fun.', 'Flying by the seat of your pants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'flying-by-the-seat-of-your-pants', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:22:42', '2012-03-08 07:22:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6038', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6039, 4, '2012-03-08 02:23:29', '2012-03-08 07:23:29', 'By Takiya Smith\r\nIt’s been said, and so I’ve been told, that self-confidence is one of the sexiest, most attractive traits that a woman can possess. Exhibiting a healthy balance of self-esteem, a confident character and the unshakable ability to believe in oneself is nothing short of magnetizing. Like a moth to a flame, self-confidence is the flickering, yet ever glowing and awe inspiring light that draws attention.\r\nBeing confident in any arena — whether it be your personal looks, your quirky personality, your eccentric style of dress, a relationship or even the position, talent or business that you hold — only seeks to excel you. Finding your place of total and personal freedom, unhindered from the binds, set backs and casualties of societal judgment and preconceived notions can be liberating. Getting to that place oftentimes can be easier said than done, yet it can be done.\r\nLearning to have faith in what you believe in leads to confidence in what you do, and having confidence in what you do shows through in what you say and who you are. Who you are is your personal patent in which only you have the ability, authority and rights to market. It’s your time to shine.\r\nFor questions and comments, visit my blog at www.blb-boutiques.com.', 'Pardon me, but your self-confidence is showing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pardon-me-but-your-self-confidence-is-showing', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:23:29', '2012-03-08 07:23:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6039', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6040, 4, '2012-03-12 11:40:37', '2012-03-12 15:40:37', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nFloridians Chris and Kate Dennison moved to Beaufort eight years ago and promptly started a family. They now have three children who are “Beaufort natives,” James (8), Michael (7) and Aly (3). This family-centric couple is devoted to their children and sports. Chris is an avid tennis player and Kate, a marathon runner. The kids play basketball, soccer, football, and tennis.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6041\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"The Dennison family: Parents Chris and Kate, and James, Michael and Aly.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Dennison-Family.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6041\" title=\"The Dennison Family\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Dennison-Family-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nSays Chris, “Our weeknights are spent shuffling from practice to practice, but we love it.  We believe in spending most of our free time with our family.”\r\nThey’ve also got a big vegetable garden at their Lady’s Island home.\r\n“We grow a little bit of everything but always plant plenty of tomatoes.  We’ve already began plantings for this year’s spring garden. The kids help with everything from raking to picking bugs off plants. All three kids are quite the little gardeners,” said Chris.\r\nWhat Chris and Kate love about Beaufort is its small town Lowcountry feel and the historic downtown. They both grew up in St. Augustine, Florida, and met in high school. Then both attended the University of Florida and got married. They recently celebrated their 10th anniversary.\r\nChris’s family in Florida has been with Badcock Furniture for more than 40 years. Chris helped deliver furniture during his college summers and his three brothers all own different stores in Florida. After working for ExxonMobil for three years, he joined the family business and then purchased the Beaufort Badcock Store on Lady’s Island in 2004, which first opened there in 1987.\r\nSays Kate, “We originally were looking to stay in Florida, until we heard the Beaufort store was for sale.  We made the short trip up to visit, and we were struck by the natural beauty.  We were dining downtown on the waterfront when we made the decision to make Beaufort our home.”\r\nBadcock is a retail furniture chain with more than 300 stores found throughout the Southeast and has been in business for over 100 years. They carry a vast selection of home furnishings from upholstered furniture to mattresses to appliances and electronics.  They sell recognized brand names such as Lane, Ashley, Serta and Tempurpedic. They are unique in the close knit relationships they maintain with their customers.\r\nSays Chris, “Our staff knows many of our hundreds of customers by name, and most of our customers are return customers.  Our manager Sandra Strange has been with us for seven years, and sales associate Katie Braden has been with us for five. This stability helps us to forge our unique close relationships with our customers. Without this capable staff and the dedication we try to bring as owners, this would not be possible. I’d also like to mention our great delivery team Daniel McKeliver and David Richard.”\r\nBadcock’s philosophy is that “We will treat you right.”\r\n“And to me that means that customer service is paramount to my mission,” says Chris. “It is not uncommon for me as an owner to make house calls to ensure customer satisfaction. We also make purchasing easy with access to a wide variety of financing options. We want to do everything we can to make your vision of your ideal home come true.”\r\nChris’s involvement with the community goes further. He has coached YMCA youth basketball for four years and PALS flag football for two. He plays on a local Beaufort Men’s Tennis group whose league team has been to the state championships the last couple of years. And he’s competing in the Fripp Island Spring Clay Court Championship. Kate completed her first marathon in November on Lady’s Island.\r\nIf you have not been into see Badcock Furniture, then Chris invites you to please come for a visit and introduce yourself to him and his staff.\r\nWith great, dedicated young families like this deciding to make their lives and raise their families here, we can look forward to an even brighter future for Beaufort.\r\nBadcock Home Furniture &amp; More is located at 102 Sea Island Pkwy, Ste A, Beaufort, SC 29907. Visit online at www.badcock.com or call (843) 522-0366.', 'Badcock furniture owners Chris and Kate Dennison ‘will treat you right’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'badcock-furniture-owners-chris-and-kate-dennison-will-treat-you-right', '', '', '2012-03-12 15:22:22', '2012-03-12 19:22:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6040', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6042, 4, '2012-03-08 02:26:48', '2012-03-08 07:26:48', 'Don’t miss an incomparable musical experience at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, when the famed Jesse Winchester takes the stage at Fripp Island Community Centre. If you’ve enjoyed country, rock or folk music over the past four decades you’ve undoubtedly heard this Louisiana native’s <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/event3210.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6043\" title=\"event3210\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/event3210-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>top-ranked singles and maybe own one or two of his albums.  Jesse’s songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffet, Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris.  But they have never sounded better than in Jesse’s own graceful, soulful vocals.  In recognition of his incredible talent and contributions, ASCAP gave him its Lifetime Achievement award in 2007.  The intimate Fripp venue is perfect for Winchester’s performance style. With the artist almost close enough to touch, it’s hard to beat Jesse Winchester perched on his stool, guitar in hand and an audience clinging to his every word and note. Jesse thrives in this club-like atmosphere, guaranteeing an incredible show. Tickets at the door $20; students $10. Your admission includes a sumptuous post-performance reception by Harold’s Catering, at which you can meet Jesse Winchester. Free Fripp gate pass for all concertgoers.  More info: (843) 838-6655 or online at www.islc.net/friendsofmusic.', 'Jesse Winchester plays Fripp', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jesse-winchester-plays-fripp', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:26:48', '2012-03-08 07:26:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6042', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6044, 4, '2012-03-08 02:27:54', '2012-03-08 07:27:54', 'By Dennis Tavernetti\r\n“Mozart’s Sister” from The World Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: A speculative account of Maria Anna Mozart, who is five years older than Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Originally the featured performer, she has given way to Wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict and controlling father, Leopold, tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose by her father and society’s norms, she chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender.\r\nRatings &amp; Reviews: The two leading film websites grant this film an IMDb rating of 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes critics rating of 73 and audience of 55. Average, but OK marks. Detroit News: “This is a sad story in rich surroundings that makes you wonder how many women of genius were left behind; Roger Ebert: “... uncommonly knowledgeable portrait of the way musical gifts could lift people of ordinary backgrounds into high circles”; and the St. Louis Dispatch calls it an “utterly beautiful film.”\r\nPreviewer’s Comment: This World film in French with English subtitles is a fictional account of the result of society’s norms dictating and limiting the future of what was likely to have been a very talented woman, just because of her gender. Its filming and costumes are lush, as is the music and staging. One of the very few films to be allowed to be shot inside the elegant palace of Versailles, and worth seeing for that alone.\r\nRated: Unrated, but can be considered likely to be PG-13.\r\nPreshow Interview: Join our host and his guest, Dr. Julie Murphy, at 6:40 p.m. for a short 15 minutes of discussion regarding the impact of parental and society’s attempts to control the actions and contributions of adolescents based on gender and bias.  Feel free to take your seat during the interview.\r\nTickets for adults are $8, seniors $7, students $6. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office @ 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n\r\n<em>Dennis Tavernetti is a resident of St. Helena Island who retired to the Lowcountry having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB‘s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of bringing Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort.</em>', 'The Indie Film Corner: \'Mozarts\' Sister\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-mozarts-sister', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:27:54', '2012-03-08 07:27:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6044', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6045, 4, '2012-03-10 22:25:30', '2012-03-11 03:25:30', 'Big Daddy Pollitt and his dysfunctional family are once again on stage at USCB Center for the Arts when it presents “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by author Tennessee Williams\r\nBig Daddy, who is dying but doesn’t know it, and his alcoholic son, Brick, use the word “mendacity” as a catch-all to describe various aspects of other family members’ greed, deceit and hypocrisy while unable or unwilling to face their own personal demons.\r\nBrick’s wife, Maggie the Cat, observes that “the truth is as dirty as lies” as she scratches her way through the Pollitt family’s myths of marriage and family and tries to save her own marriage to a man who has no desire for her. She is also desperate to guarantee herself the security provided by his family’s wealth.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6046\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"191\" caption=\"Maggie, played by Jennifer Joyce, and Brick, played by Michael Kane.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MaggieBrick.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6046\" title=\"Maggie&amp;Brick\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MaggieBrick-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThus, these three major characters reveal in their own dances of anger the frustration of what is reality and what is hidden under the blankets of denial.\r\nBrick expresses his disgust with the “lies and the liars,” while Big Daddy counters, “You won’t live with it, but you’re an expert at it,” although he himself says he wants “a choice woman” to make up for 40 years of distaste he has had for his wife, Big Mama.\r\nAnd then there is the other son, Gooper, who always did whatever his tyrannical father dictated but never got the recognition he felt he deserved, and his baby-popping wife, Mae, who feels they deserve to inherit Big Daddy’s wealth and will do whatever is necessary to get it.\r\nSo join Big Daddy and his conflicted family on March 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. night, or Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m.  at USCB Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior/military, and $15 for youth. Groups rates available for 10 or more. For tickets, call the box office, 843-521-4145.\r\nFor additional information, contact the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street,  843 521-4145, or http://www.uscb.edu/community-outreach/center-for-the-arts.', 'Beaufort Theatre Company presents \'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-theatre-company-presents-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof', '', '', '2012-03-10 22:22:01', '2012-03-11 03:22:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6045', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6047, 4, '2012-03-08 02:30:39', '2012-03-08 07:30:39', 'By Will McCullough\r\nThere’s no question that most people planning to move to the Beaufort area start their initial research online. For the most part, that’s a good thing. Via the magic of the internet, potential new Beaufortonians can search local homes for sale, peruse through our 300-plus year history, browse local restaurant menus and, in a nutshell, learn pretty much everything there is to know about the Lowcountry. Unfortunately, there’s a catch — the internet is not actually magic (I know, I too was shocked when Deena finally told me). As it turns out, normal everyday people create the material found online and that material is not all created equally. While the invention of the “spell checker” was monumental (and, in truth, the only thing that allows me to write this column), we’ve yet to see the invention of the “fact-checker.” But don’t despair, I’ve found the following local sites to be very helpful for folks looking to call the Beaufort area home (as well as for those already living here).\r\n\r\nBeaufort County “PropertyMax”\r\nThis site can be found at http://sc-beaufort-county.governmax.com. While I admit it’s a lot to type in, the journey is well worth the destination. Commonly referred to as the “property tax records,” this site offers a potential buyer a lot more than just tax information. At “PropertyMax,” one can obtain, by either street address or owner name, valuable information on any property in the area. This information includes the amount current and past owners paid for the property, it’s legal description, acreage, improvements and much more. I also would encourage one to utilize the “GIS/Mapping” feature. This service allows one to view the boundaries of the property, measure the lot dimensions and explore many other options. This site is one of those rare examples of where government gets it right and I highly recommend that you check it out.\r\n\r\nChamber of Commerce\r\nLocated at www.beaufortsc.org, this site offers an incredible array of information. I’ve personally spent a lot of time on these pages and honestly, I don’t think that one could find a more detailed overall local resource. Want a free visitors guide? Request it here. Want to learn more about Hunting Island State Park? You can start your learning here. Curious about the hours the Parris Island museum is open? You’ll find that here as well. In complete honesty, there is no way I can detail the many topics that this site accurately addresses via this column, but it’s definitely worth adding to your favorites if Beaufort is to become your new home!\r\n\r\nEatSleepPlayBeaufort.com\r\nI was lucky enough to be allowed a preview of this site before its scheduled launch this week, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. Brought to us by the same creative folks who developed the popular “Eat Sleep Play Beaufort” Facebook page, this site delivers on its motto“Everything a local should know ... and a visitor should never miss.” Produced in the fun style of an online magazine with several local contributors, this comprehensive site offers guidance on “all things Beaufort” as well as the best local event calender I’ve personally seen online (users can even add their own events). While still the “new kid on the block”, my opinion is that this page may quickly become the primary “go-to” resource for those looking for local information online.\r\n\r\nThe Island News\r\nWhile not intended as a blatant plug, the fact remains that the publication you are holding in your hands is a valuable source for local information. If you are just visiting at the moment but plan to move to our area in the future, you can easily continue to stay abreast of local news via this publication online at www.yourislandnews.com.\r\nPlease know that the above list represents only a few of the many excellent online resources that cover our area, these just happen to be some of my personal favorites. When it comes down to it, there’s a lot more to planning a move to our area than just searching for the right home. It also involves learning as much as one can about the many great aspects of life in the Lowcountry. I hope that you find the above websites helpful towards that end!\r\n\r\n<em>Will and Deena McCullough of Lowcountry Real Estate can be reached directly at 843-441-8286 or via email at RealEstate@BeaufortSC.net.</em>', 'The internet is not really magic?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-internet-is-not-really-magic', '', '', '2012-05-03 12:07:14', '2012-05-03 16:07:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6047', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6048, 4, '2012-03-08 02:31:20', '2012-03-08 07:31:20', 'Beaufort 300, the fundraising arm of the historic city’s 300th birthday, this week reached its goal of 300 contributors to erect updated historical markers in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\r\nMore than 300 individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit groups joined ‘Beaufort 300,’ investing a minimum of $300 each, said Kevin Cuppia, a downtown Beaufort businessman and chairman of the Beaufort 300 group.\r\n“I want to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to the Beaufort 300. We are moving ahead with Dr. Larry Rowland to write the information for the historical markers and we’ll have them in place soon,” Cuppia said.\r\nThose who have contributed are reminded to return the previously provided postcards to ensure the correct listing and spelling on the monument. The goal is to have all the verified names in final form by March 16 so that the markers can be put into production.\r\nIn late 2010, Cuppia and a few others came up with an idea: Find 300 people to contribute $300 each toward the cost of new markers that celebrate Beaufort’s 300th birthday. Corporate and non-profit contributions also were sought.\r\n“We weren’t sure what to expect,” he recalled. “It was the recession, everyone was worried about finances. But we also knew that people in Beaufort appreciated her history and would want to be a part of it. It’s wonderful to be able to say we were right, that more than 300 people and businesses decided to invest in these markers for the Tricentennial.”\r\nThe Tricentennial celebration ended Dec. 31 with a Founders’ Night II in the Waterfront Park. A packed park enjoyed music and historical readings, including the actual charter that founded Beaufort on Jan. 17, 1711. A fireworks show ended the night and the 300th birthday party.\r\nImportant figures in the city’s history include Jean Ribaut, Marquis de Lafayette, Robert Smalls, Laura Towne and Col. John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell.\r\n“We looked at a lot of different ways to commemorate the Tricentennial, and adding attractive new historical markers to the Waterfront Park was the best idea,” said Erin Dean, chairwoman of the Tricentennial Committee. “We had tremendous support for the fundraiser, even in the down economy. Contributors’ names will be on the monument that we expect to stand for at least the next hundred years.”\r\nBeaufort was founded Jan. 17, 1711 by the English, although its beginnings date back to Spanish explorers in 1514. Beaufort was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort.\r\nFor more information on the Beaufort 300, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org.', 'Beaufort 300 reaches goal of 300 donors for historical monuments', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-300-reaches-goal-of-300-donors-for-historical-monuments', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:31:20', '2012-03-08 07:31:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6048', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6049, 4, '2012-03-08 02:32:50', '2012-03-08 07:32:50', 'Tallulah Trice, a local advocate for  lost, unwanted and abandoned animals, is putting her talents to work as Beaufort County’s new Animal Shelter Director.\r\nTrice is a former dog trainer and operator of the H.A.N.D. Foundation, which provides medical and relocation services to animals. She was hired by County Administrator Gary Kubic in February.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Tallulah Trice\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/News-Animal-county.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6050\" title=\"News-Animal county\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/News-Animal-county-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Tallulah will be a dynamic force in helping us reach county council’s goals of limiting the number of homeless pets through spay and neutering programs and in reducing the euthanasia rate at the county shelter. Her experience as an advocate for rescuing unwanted pets is well documented and I am pleased she is part of our county team.”\r\nTrice said she is implementing new strategies which require the animal shelter to hold off on adoptions temporarily. “The health of our animals at the shelter is my first priority. We often receive dogs and cats in need of medical care and are providing the necessary treatment. Then, additional new policies are going to be implemented that will improve the adoption rate. The support for these new policies from Mr. Kubic and County Council is most gratifying and will mean more healthy animals in loving homes.”\r\nTrice has also developed new intake protocol with the clear goal of ensuring that adoptions are permanent. “We want people to complete the proper application forms before they adopt in order to try and prevent the heartbreak of returns when adoptions don’t take.”\r\nShe has also created an ‘Adoption Option’ sheet that helps people locate a desirable pet if they cannot find one they like at the shelter.', 'County hires animal advocate as shelter director', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-hires-animal-advocate-as-shelter-director', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:32:50', '2012-03-08 07:32:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6049', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6051, 4, '2012-03-08 02:33:29', '2012-03-08 07:33:29', 'If enough people go online and vote, it could lead to a grant that would help keep the waterways clean in Beaufort County and improve awareness about marine debris.\r\nThe Beaufort Soil &amp; Water Conservation District, the SC Sea Grant Consortium and other Beaufort County partners hope to obtain funds from the Clean Marine Project for a public education campaign and a debris disposal event.\r\nLocal officials hope citizens will visit www.boatus.com and click on ‘grassroots grants’ under ‘BoatUS Foundation’ at the bottom of the home page. They should select the ‘vote here’ option on the left and then ‘Beaufort County Clean Marine.’ They can bookmark the page and vote as often as once a day. Voting began March 1 and ends March 15.\r\nIf the project is funded, the Conservation District will work with local and state government bodies, non-profit groups and boating and fishing organizations to develop the educational materials and resources and conduct a countywide Clean Marine disposal event. This would include coordinating community action through a month-long, citizen-involved, science-reporting effort to collect data on large marine debris items in the waterways of Beaufort County.\r\nThose who wish to keep track of the voting and other activities related to the project may ‘like’ the BoatUS Foundation Facebook page and Clean Marine Beaufort, also on Facebook.\r\nFor more information, call 255-2745.', 'Vote to keep waterways clean', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'vote-to-keep-waterways-clean', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:33:29', '2012-03-08 07:33:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6051', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6052, 4, '2012-03-08 02:34:09', '2012-03-08 07:34:09', 'Ms. Kimberly Statler,  who assumed the position of Executive Director of the Lowcountry Economic Alliance in 2011, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, March 13 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtors Association Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive.\r\nMs. Statler’s professional experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Lowcountry Economic Network, Executive Director of the Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation and co-owner of an economic development consulting firm. During her public sector career, she served as the Government Relations Director/Legislative Liaison for the Iowa Department of Economic Development and as a research analyst for the Iowa House of Representatives.  She also served as a legislative aide and campaign manager to a U.S. Congressman.\r\nMs. Statler is a board member of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Hope Haven Board of Directors, and active member of the Baptist Church of Beaufort. She has been recognized in the Savannah Business Journal’s “40 under 40” and is a graduate of the Leadership Beaufort program.  She is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and has a Master’s degree in health care administration from Des Moines University. She and her family reside on Lady’s Island.\r\nSpecific subjects she has been requested to include in her discussion with our members are:\r\n• What are the key economic areas which merit emphasis in northern Beaufort County?\r\n• Explain the regional approach to economic development for this area.\r\n• Beaufort County’s greatest economic strengths and weaknesses.\r\n• Role of Lady’s Island Airport in the local economy.\r\n• Does northern Beaufort County have to model itself after southern Beaufort County to survive?', 'Economic group director to speak to LIBPA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'economic-group-director-to-speak-to-libpa', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:34:09', '2012-03-08 07:34:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6052', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6053, 4, '2012-03-08 02:35:42', '2012-03-08 07:35:42', 'By Rep. Shannon Erickson\r\nThe South Carolina House is in full swing and budget hearings have been occupying most of the time here in Columbia.  The House Ways and Means full committee has just finished the House Budget. It will be printed and laid on the member’s desk next week and the full floor debate will begin around the week of March 13. The budget can be found online beginning next week at www.schouse.gov.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6054\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Erickson at work with other elected officials in Columbia.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/News-Erickson.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6054\" title=\"News-Erickson\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/News-Erickson-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe budget process begins with the governor’s budget recommendations, then moves on to several weeks of hearings which included every state agency and department so that members can determine how to best allocate funds. After our House debate and vote, it will then head over to the Senate where it will be debated and eventually returned to the House. The last step will be a conference committee to resolve differences. So, between now and then, we can expect many variations and changes.\r\nSome details:  The proposed general fund budget is just over $6 billion; that includes about $900 million more in revenue than last year because of the improving economy. It is proposed that teachers and other S.C. public employees get their first state-initiated raise in four years although districts have had that ability all along with their budget flexibility. The House budget-writing committee approved increasing a key education funding source by $153-million for teachers and assistants salaries. Teachers’ raises would differ by district, but all would receive at least 2%. Beaufort will be slighted again on the EFA portion of that funding, but we have put some measures into the budget to draw down some funds from that stream. The committee also approved a 2% raise for most other state workers. Department of Public Safety officers would receive a 5% raise. Public employees will see extra costs this year, paying an extra 4.6 percent for their state health insurance and most likely will have to pay an extra 1% of their salaries into the state retirement fund to help make up for its $13 billion deficit.\r\nOther budget headlines:\r\n• SAVING: Nearly $100 million dollars is being put in the “rainy day fund” that fully funds that savings account. We need to be prudent and keep putting money in that contingency fund for the next economic downturn.\r\n• PLANNING AHEAD:  $180 million was set aside to deepen the Charleston harbor, which would fully fund the state match of this $300-million project.\r\n• LISTENING TO NEEDS:  Adding $30 million for local transportation commissions to repair roads.\r\nOn other topics:\r\nH.4549 “Third-party voter registration organization” will be coming to the House floor for a vote soon.  I have been studying this issue a great deal and what I have discovered is that this bill will not affect volunteers who hand out voter registration forms for individuals to fill out and send in on their own.  It will only come into play IF the volunteer (individual or group) takes charge of the return of the voter applications to the voter registration office. What has been discovered is that the potential exists for someone to believe that they registered when in fact their form was not returned to the voter registration office.  I am well aware that there are many groups who take on the community service of registering voters and am very appreciative of their help.  However, some of these groups and individuals are well organized, others are not.  Some of these groups have altruistic motivations and others may not.\r\nThe bottom line is that when someone takes on the role of registrar, making the promise to other citizens that they will become registered to vote in our state, they have an obligation and responsibility to do just that and should be accountable if they do not.\r\nThe Department of Administration Legislation has returned from the Senate with the many amendments and alterations. I have grave concerns about some of the action the Senate took with this bill and am carefully studying their version to decide whether it is best to concur or non-concur. The changes needed are too important not to get right and we must have a strong bill that will work in a positive way for South Carolina.\r\nH.3241 “Public Charter School Bill” is still hung up in the Senate!  Please call and write all of the senators, especially Senators Ford, Leventis and Matthews who have placed a hold on the legislation moving forward:\r\n• Sen. Ford: robertford@scsenate.gov and 803-212-6124\r\n• Sen. Leventis: philleventis@scsenate.gov and 803-212-6000\r\n• Sen. Matthews: johnmatthews@scsenate.gov and 803-212-6056.\r\nAs always, thank you for allowing me to be your Beaufort voice in Columbia.  As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to call or write: erickson4@charter.net or shannonerickson@schouse.gov.', 'Updates from the State House', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'updates-from-the-state-house', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:35:42', '2012-03-08 07:35:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6053', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6055, 4, '2012-03-08 02:37:32', '2012-03-08 07:37:32', 'What’s with the traffic lights along Ribaut?\r\nThank you for allowing us to Sound Off!!! My complaint is the wait time at the traffic signal on Ribaut Road and Spanish Point Drive. Also all along Ribaut Road to Boundary Street. Please, does anyone care? Is there anyone there? Help us save gas and time. Lowcountry Broiled.\r\n\r\nGet well soon, Mr. Mobley\r\nMr. Mobley at Mobley’s Shoe Repair (Beaufort’s only cobbler) has been in the hospital for a few weeks and is slowing getting back to work. What a wonderful man with such a wonderful heart for people.  He is a real craftsman in the shoe/leather repair business. l wish him well and hope he quickly recovers back to his 100% form!\r\n\r\nProperly identify building’s history\r\nI have seen more than one article regarding the opening of Lowcountry Produce on Carteret Street and would like to clarify one fine point since it has been referred to continuously as the old city hall.  For the uninformed, and newcomers, and the GenX and I generation, the building was originally built in 1917 as the U.S. Post Office, and was used as such for a lot longer than it was the “old city hall.” If my memory serves me correctly, the city did not start using it as city hall until the late 1970’s.  For a town that dwells upon its history, how did this small bit of history evade detection?\r\n\r\n<em>How do you feel about the situation at Beaufort High School? Did you get a boot on your car parking downtown or would you like to thank a stranger for a random act of kindness? Here’s your chance to sound off about what you love and hate. Send your comments to LowcountryBroil@gmail.com and you could see them in our new column called Lowcountry Broil. Don’t worry: They’re all anonymous. (Any specific negative references to people or businesses will not be published.)</em>', 'Lowcountry Broil', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-broil-2', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:37:32', '2012-03-08 07:37:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6055', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6056, 4, '2012-03-08 02:40:20', '2012-03-08 07:40:20', 'By Lance Cpl. Rubin J.Tan\r\nMarine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, also known as the Thunderbolts, held a family day in their ready room, Feb. 24, to teach families more about the squadron’s pilots and their mission aboard the USS Enterprise.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6057\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"A pilot&#39;s wife and child watches pilots perform touch-and-go exercises during Family Day aboard the Air Station, Feb. 24. The exercises are to help pilots gain precision and confidence in landing their aircrafts.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Family3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6057\" title=\"Family\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Family3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn March, VMFA-251 is to deploy aboard the Enterprise for seven months. The squadron will provide aviation support to Eastern combat missions while deployed.\r\nFamilies and local media were able to enjoy breakfast, speak with pilots and the squadron’s commanding officer, and also watch a motivational video composed of images and videos from the squadron’s deployment aboard the Enterprise in 2011.\r\n“Family Day is also important to the local community because they live here and have to endure the sound of the aircrafts, so it is important to demonstrate how absolutely critical it is for us to practice before deploying,” said Lt. Col. Simon Doran, VMFA-251 commanding officer. “It is also an opportunity to give back to the families after their continued support of the Marines, sailors and squadron.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6058\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Captain Thomas Rice, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 pilot, explains how a Fresnel Lens is used to aid landing pilots during Family Day aboard the Air Station, Feb. 24. The lens has many reflective components that are angled at various angles to reflect light, displaying if a pilot is flying to low or high.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Family2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6058\" title=\"Family\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Family2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAttendants of Family Day also had the opportunity to   be transported to the end of the air station’s flightline where Thunderbolt pilots were practicing touch-and-go exercises.\r\nThe exercises are to help pilots practice landing at the proper angle, speed and location for when they will be aboard the Enterprise.\r\nAn area of the flightline was marked with chalk to represent the 1,123-foot long aircraft carrier where pilots will be landing.\r\nThe use of a Fresnel Lens, an instrument on the ground to assist pilots in landing, was also explained to help families and media better understand the necessary precautions pilots take before landing.\r\n“It is amazing to be so close to military aircrafts while they are landing and it is really nice to actually see what my son works with every day,” said Jim Mullen, father of Lance Cpl. Christopher Mullen and native of Philadelphia.\r\nTraining for the Thunderbolts will continue as they ready for their seven-month deployment.\r\n“It’s a feeling of pride to defend this country and our families, we as VMFA-251 value support from our families and community,” concluded Doran, a native of Liverpool, England.', 'Thunderbolts host family day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'thunderbolts-host-family-day', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:40:20', '2012-03-08 07:40:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6056', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6059, 4, '2012-03-08 02:41:09', '2012-03-08 07:41:09', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nRace enthusiasts are traveling from as far as Puerto Rico to participate in the Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon, a race unique for its paddle-run combination and pristine venue. People look forward to the camaraderie and competition of the sport, but its design makes this opportunity to compete a highly anticipated race.\r\nOn Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m., more than 90 kayakers and standup paddle boarders will position themselves at the start line in the State Park lagoon, an impressive sight to see according to Jack Cunningham who’s been organizing the race since its inception eight years ago.\r\nThe race consists of a 5-6 mile paddle by way of kayak or standup paddleboard, followed by a 4.5-mile trail run. This is the first year the biathlon added the paddleboard category by popular demand. In fact, second place female winner of the Orange Bowl Paddle Championship in Miami, Heather Baus, is making her way to Hunting Island for the race.\r\nHowever, the biathlon is for professionals and recreationalists alike. Forty percent of all participants are racing relay style with one person who paddles and the other who runs. There will also be teams where two people compete in a tandem kayak and must finish the race on foot together.\r\nNot many races can compete with the Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon when it comes to its course design. Aside from the clear-watered lagoon walled by wild vegetation, the trails provide stunning scenery as well as shade. “Everyone checks out the beach and the lighthouse, but there are trails out there that are as pristine as it gets,” said Cunningham.\r\n“The Sea Island Rotary Club puts on the race every year for two reasons,” Cunningham said, “to promote health and fitness in the community and to support local charities.” The rotary club donates all of the net proceeds to local charities dedicated to education and youth in the area, such as Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, YMCA, the CHOICES Program, and Junior Achievement.\r\nRacers can pick up their packets at the race site (Parking lot J) at 9:15 a.m. race day. Peddle-powered kayaks are not allowed; PFD required. In lieu of T-shirt this year, racers will receive hats and high quality cinch bags. There will be a post race party following the award ceremony at Boondocks (1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island); food and beverages are free for race participants and at low cost for all others. If you missed the online registration period, you can still sign up on race day.', 'Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon attracts many racers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hunting-island-adventure-biathlon-attracts-many-racers', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:41:09', '2012-03-08 07:41:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6059', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6060, 4, '2012-03-08 02:43:22', '2012-03-08 07:43:22', '“The Spanish American War: More Than a Run Up a Hill” will be the topic of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Dinner &amp; a Lecture, Monday, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay St. The lecture is part of a kick off for a new exhibit at the Verdier House, “Fort Fremont: Homeland Security 1898” being sponsored by the Friends of Fort Fremont.\r\nDr. Mark Barnes, retired historian and senior archaeologist with the National Park Service, will use period photography, illustrations, and images collected during research on an annotated bibliography of the 1898 War with Spain and the Philippine Insurrection to discuss the conflict, its outcome and some aspects from this war that are still with the United States of the present.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6061\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fort Fremont 1st SC Volunteers\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fort-Fremont-1st-SC-Volunteers.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6061\" title=\"Fort Fremont 1st SC Volunteers\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fort-Fremont-1st-SC-Volunteers-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe largely forgotten 100-day conflict touched Beaufort County with the construction and occupation of Fort Fremont on St. Helena Island and, according to Barnes, contributed to healing hard feelings remaining after the Civil War. The hospitality of the Charleston people to the northern National Guard troops was reported all across the nation.\r\nBarnes’ lecture is a feature of the new Verdier House exhibit on Fort Fremont which opens to the public Friday, March 23. He will discuss the participation of South Carolina in the 1898 war, addressing current efforts to preserve the fort and interpret the significance of the site.\r\nOpen to HBF members and non-members, the lecture series takes place on the second floor of the Verdier House, and features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The talks are presented from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by audience questions.  A three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 per person for attendees at the lecture. Admission to the lecture is $15/$25 per member/member couple respectively, and $20/$30 per non-member/non-member couple respectively. Seating is limited; call 379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations at Saltus must be made separately by calling 379-3474.\r\n\r\nHBF Annual Meeting\r\n\r\nThe annual meeting of the members of Historic Beaufort Foundation will be held Monday, March 19 at Old Bay Marketplace Loft and Rooftop Deck, 917 Bay St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Featured speaker is Nancy Tinker, Preservation Specialist with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Foundation’s annual recognition of preservation projects and preservationists will be announced and election of new officers and trustees will be held.\r\nWine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Catering by Debbie Covington. Tickets are $20 per person. Reservations can be made and membership status can be checked by calling HBF at 379-3331. Reservations must be made by Friday, March 16.', 'Lecture kicks off new Fort Fremont exhibit at Verdier House', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lecture-kicks-off-new-fort-fremont-exhibit-at-verdier-house', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:43:22', '2012-03-08 07:43:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6060', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6062, 4, '2012-03-08 02:44:13', '2012-03-08 07:44:13', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n“Out with the old, in with the new” is a well known expression to describe change. But in Beaufort, “out with the old” doesn’t apply. Embracing the history that makes our area unique is part of the charm of our city, while the “old” parts of town are admired and preserved for everyone to enjoy. After just celebrating our 300th birthday, it’s clear our ties to the past remain strong.\r\nThe great thing about Beaufort, though, is an ability to fuse the old and new. New ideas on smart growth, new businesses, new residents: these all help our community improve and move forward.\r\nIt’s not always an easy task balancing old and new: there are many examples of towns that have rushed into new development and expanded too quickly and in doing so have lost their identity (hello, Bluffton). But Beaufort’s made efforts to focus on what’s important, especially the area’s history and natural beauty. Certainly, the city and the county’s policies are not perfect, but many of the projects that are now taking place and have been in the works for years — including the Bladen Street improvements and the long-awaited Beaufort Rail Trail — reflect a commitment to better infrastructure, the environment and healthy citizens.\r\nAlso, everywhere I look I see encouraging signs that business is back. Lowcountry Produce, Dockside, Stokes Used Cars, McDonald’s are just a few examples of building and expanding.\r\nRecently, columnist Lanier Laney noted a new wave of 30-40 year olds on the social scene. These young business professionals bring fresh perspectives and energy: welcome additions to the vitality of the Lowcountry, as well as our local economy.\r\nAt The Island News, we constantly are thinking of ways to better serve our readers. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to provide weekly columns and give a voice to the military community. We are also starting a new section called “Lowcountry Broil” that allows readers to sound off anonymously about pretty much anything on their minds (share your thoughts at lowcountrybroil@gmail.com). And look for other interesting and thought-provoking new features in the months ahead.\r\nWe also recognize all the contributors who work hard to produce new material each week at the high quality our readers expect and rely on.\r\nFor me personally, I have been relishing all that comes with bringing a new human into the world. Everyday seems like a new discovery as my husband and I take on the role of new parents to an adorable baby boy. Watching him learn and grow (He’s smiling! He’s trying to roll over! Uh, oh, he’s crying! All in the matter of five minutes.) has given new meaning to my life. With that comes a feeling of responsibility to teach my son to respect the past while working to provide a better tomorrow.\r\nWhether you’ve lived here for 30 years or 30 days, I hope you see and appreciate the area for what it was, and just as you watch the beauty of spring unfold, realize that now is the time to take part in all the exciting opportunities that are shaping the future of our community. It’s a new day for Beaufort.', 'In with the new', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-with-the-new', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:44:13', '2012-03-08 07:44:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6062', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6063, 4, '2012-03-08 02:46:43', '2012-03-08 07:46:43', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TIN-Favs-20121.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6064\" title=\"TIN Favs 2012\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TIN-Favs-20121-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>You have until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for the businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. Simply click on the TIN Favorites button, look at the categories, then choose your favs. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later this month.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/5686-2/\">Click HERE to Vote!</a>', 'Last chance to vote for T.I.N. Favorites', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'last-chance-to-vote-for-t-i-n-favorites', '', '\nhttp://www.yourislandnews.com/5686-2/', '2012-03-08 15:43:53', '2012-03-08 20:43:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6063', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6065, 4, '2012-03-13 10:20:31', '2012-03-13 14:20:31', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nThe 4th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR) and Oyster Roast is just around the corner and promises to be bigger than ever with an estimated 1,800 participants. “Fitness, food and fun” says it all, but it’s also benefiting a good cause.\r\nFriday, March 23, from 4-7 p.m., folks can sign up for late registration and runners can pick-up their race bags with T-shirts early while hanging out at the BTR expo and Habersham Farmer’s Market. (Race packets can also be picked up between 2-5:30 p.m. race day; registration for Kid’s Fun Run and the 5K closes at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. for the 8K.)\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Memorial Hospital mobile unit will be on hand offering a variety of health screenings at low or no cost. And don’t forget the pre-race dinner! Habersham’s own Piace Pizza will be serving a choice of vegetable lasagna or baked penne with Vodka Bolognese for dine-in or carry-out (reservations required at 379-3287).\r\nAlso in Habersham, the race takes off March 24. Participants can enjoy running beneath canopies of live oaks and along scenic views of the marsh. They’ll also have their choice of races: the ¼ mile Kid’s Fun Run, the 5K run and fun walk, or “the Lowcountry’s biggest 8K” (begging at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.). Not only is it a nice looking course, but it’s certified by USA Track &amp; Field.\r\nNow, the Beaufort Twilight Run isn’t just a race. Even the folks that opt to take a raincheck on testing out the course can have fun at the post-race Oyster Roast party with food catered by Sea Eagle Market and live music by The Brewer Band. All race participants over the age of 21 with photo ID will receive a coupon for a free beer.\r\nAlong with the party at 7:30 p.m. will be the Awards Ceremony, and there are many cash prizes. Chronotrack Timing chip technology will be used so that precise time records can determine who will win the money. The 8K promises $1500 that will be dished out to the top three overall, masters overall, active duty military and hometown hero (Beaufort County resident). Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall winners of the 5K. Also, there are age group awards for both races. The first 300 kids to register and participate in the Fun Run will receive a medal.\r\nAnd after accomplishing your race and winding down with oysters and live music, don’t forget you did it all benefiting Riverview Charter School. RCS is the first charter school in Beaufort, SC, committed to nurturing the whole child and preparing each student for a global society. Funds raised by the BTR will help provide scholarships, replace school materials, buy new technology and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.\r\nRace Registrations, Oyster Roast tickets and Kid’s Meal tickets can be purchased online at www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Registration discounts are available to active duty military and groups of ten or more. A special Beaufort Country School running club and team discount is also available. Prices go up March 23, so sign up today!', 'Step into the Twilight Run Zone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'step-into-the-twilight-run-zone', '', '', '2012-03-14 13:41:15', '2012-03-14 17:41:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6065', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6066, 4, '2012-03-08 02:51:12', '2012-03-08 07:51:12', 'The inaugural Beaufort Intergalactic Storytelling Festival and Liars Competition blasts off March 8-11. It’s an esteemed gathering of those who shoot the breeze with the greatest of ease, of the lying liars and the audiences who laugh with them, all in 14 performances and 6 workshops over four days and three nights, including children’s events, special theater events, concerts, and audience participation activities. Set your phasers to fun. The launchpad is Beaufort Town Center,  and the event is presented by ARTworks and Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nDolores Hydock has been a featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tenn., and more story concerts, festivals, and special events throughout the U.S.\r\nHer eight CDs of original stories have all received Resource Awards from Storytelling World Magazine. She won her first blue ribbon in storytelling in a local contest at the age of 5. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lives in Alabama.\r\nHer performances in Beaufort are:\r\n• Made from Scratch: a performance on Friday, March 9 at Noon in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n• Most of What I Needed to Know about Storytelling I Learned in Dance Class: a workshop on Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn.\r\n• What is Storytelling: a discussion with John McCutcheon and Natalie Daise, Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn conference room.\r\n• In Her Own Fashion: a performance on Saturday, March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater and ARTworks.\r\n\r\nRonstadt Generations hails from Arizona, and represents the multi-cultural roots America was founded upon. Dating back five generations in North America, Michael J. Ronstadt, younger brother of Linda Ronstadt, continues the family tradition with his two sons, Michael G. and Petie.\r\n“The music of the Ronstadt Generations family band exemplifies splendidly the inextricable relationships of diverse ethnic folk forms that comprise the beautiful tapestry of American folk music,” said Stephanie P. Ledgin, “Discovering Folk Music.”\r\nTheir performances in Beaufort are:\r\n• Ronstadt Generations in Concert: Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. in the Tent  at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n• Ronstadt Generation Family Recipes: cooking and storytelling performance on Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at ARTworks.\r\n\r\nHawk Hurst is a Native American-style flute maker, performer and educator based in Charleston. “I like to impart a sense of wonder and mystery into a sometimes all too ordinary world. The stories and songs I share are interwoven with many lessons about community and our place within it. Through pure joy and entertainment, art can teach environmental respect, personal responsibility, and tolerance for cultural differences and for each other,” Hurst says.\r\nHawk’s performances in Beaufort are:\r\n• An appearance at the Opening Reception with Celebrity Liars: 6 p.m. in Tent at Beaufort Town Center on Thursday, March 8.\r\n• Wisdom Tales and Sacred Songs: performance on Thursday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at ARTworks.\r\n• Earth, Water, Fire, and Air: performance on Friday, March 9 at 10 a.m. in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n• A Guide to Musical Storytelling: a workshop on Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at ARTworks.\r\n\r\nThe phenomenal John McCutcheon is known around the world as a powerful folksinger, songwriter, storyteller, and master of the hammer dulcimer, guitar, banjo, fiddle, and autoharp. He has headlined over a dozen different festivals in North America (including repeated performances at the National Storytelling Festival), toured Chile in support of a women’s health initiative, appeared in a Woody Guthrie tribute concert in New York City and performed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, has given symphony pops concerts across America, and served as president of the fastest-growing Local in the Musicians Union. He is based in Decatur, Georgia.\r\nHis performances in Beaufort are:\r\n• John McCutcheon in Concert: Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n• What is Storytelling: discussion with Natalie Daise and Dolores Hydock, Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn conference room.\r\n\r\nNatalie Daise is well-known for modeling effective and joyful parenting, and for bringing Gullah culture to national and international television audiences through Nick Jr’s “Gullah Gullah Island.” An actor, singer, storyteller, and visual artist, her handicrafts have been featured on HGTV’s “Country Style” and in the magazine Coastal Living.\r\nHer performances with husband Ron have validated and celebrated the Gullah people for a decade, and they have been awarded South Carolina’s prestigious Palmetto and Folk Heritage Awards. She is a resident artist at ARTworks and lives in Beaufort.\r\nNatalie’s performances are:\r\n• Mouth to Hand: performance on Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. in the black box theater at ARTworks.\r\n• Oral Tradition in Gullah Culture: workshop on Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. at ARTworks.\r\n• Comeyah Tales: performance on Saturday March 10 at Noon, in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n• What is Storytelling: discussion with John McCutcheon and Dolores Hydock, Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn conference room.\r\n\r\nIF YOU GO<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Arts-Story-fest.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6067\" title=\"Arts-Story fest\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Arts-Story-fest-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" /></a>\r\n\r\n• Don’t miss the Liars Competition: Open to the public, $5 donation at the door. Friday, March 9 wildcard round and Saturday, March 10 Finale at 4 p.m. in the tent at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n• Tickets range between $5 and $17and can be purchased by calling 843-379-2787 or online at beaufortcountyarts.com/bigstoryfest.htm.\r\n• Sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, Quality Inn Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort Inn, 303 Associates, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort Weddings and Events, Strings ‘n Things Music, Amata Thai Fusion, Outback Steakhouse,Hecklers Unique Sports Grille, Rosie O’Grady Irish Pub, Pizza Inn, Moes Southwest Grille, Jimmy Johns, 104.9 The Surf.', 'This storytelling festival is BIG', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'this-storytelling-festival-is-big', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:51:12', '2012-03-08 07:51:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6066', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6068, 4, '2012-03-08 02:53:04', '2012-03-08 07:53:04', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tinbaby3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6069\" title=\"tinbaby3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tinbaby3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Congratulations to Allison Barlow’s entry Addison Emmarie for getting the most votes in our online Beautiful Baby Contest. She will receive a photo session courtesy of Captured Moments Photography plus one 20x10 framed composite plus a $50 gift certificate from Carolina Wiggle Wear. And thanks to all the thousands of readers for casting your votes and making the contest a big hit!', 'Beautiful Baby Contest Winner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beautiful-baby-contest-winner', '', '', '2012-03-08 02:53:04', '2012-03-08 07:53:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6068', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6080, 4, '2012-03-13 01:09:59', '2012-03-13 05:09:59', '<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#B1E001\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" align=\"center\">\r\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" bgcolor=\"#476c5e\">\r\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\">\r\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\">\r\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>On March 12, 2012, the Riverview Board of Directors voted to accept a recent counterproposal from the Beaufort County School Board for the lease of Shell Point Elementary with one major change - deletion of proposed \"occupancy caps\" for the next two years.\r\n\r\nIn the most recent lease proposal to Riverview, the Board of Education introduced a \"cap\" on the number of students Riverview may enroll while occupying the Shell Point facility, as well as how those students must be configured across grade levels. While the proposed \"total occupancy\" numbers mirror the enrollment numbers upheld by a Federal Court\'s ruling in favor of Riverview, 456 students for 2012-13 and 494 for 2013-14, the Board\'s desire to dictate how those students are distributed steps beyond the judge\'s verdict and the District\'s authority.\r\n\r\nRiverview was delighted when approached by Superintendent Truesdale last fall with this potential partnership, and the Charter School remains hopeful that the Board of Education will accept the lease proposal without the occupancy caps. Riverview believes that the lease agreement is mutually beneficial to Riverview, Beaufort County School District, and the Beaufort community. Under current state code, Shell Point Elementary School, constructed in 1958, would be at risk of needing substantial renovations if not used as a school for two years or more. Riverview\'s use of the building extends the facility\'s viability for future use by BCSD while providing Riverview with a larger temporary home until it can raise the funds needed for its permanent facility.\r\n\r\n\"We\'re hopeful that the Board of Education will not continue to use the lease negotiations as an attempt to impact our operational planning and enrollment.\" said Mike Freeman, Riverview\'s Board Chairman.  </strong><strong>\"The lease agreement is not the proper forum for negotiation of our future enrollment, and we are unwilling to allow BCSD to unilaterally limit our future growth and expansion at the expense of alienating the community that has expressed such a strong interest in our program. Such a limitation is not in keeping with the long term plans of our charter, nor is it in the best interests of the families and students we serve.\"</strong></div></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>', 'RIVERVIEW BOARD RATIFIES PROPOSED  SHELL POINT LEASE AGREEMENT', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-board-ratifies-proposed-shell-point-lease-agreement', '', '', '2012-03-14 09:11:17', '2012-03-14 13:11:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6080', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6082, 4, '2012-03-13 09:35:19', '2012-03-13 13:35:19', '<div>\r\n<div id=\"docs-header\">\r\n<div id=\"gbu\">\r\n<div id=\"gbvg\">\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n(March 14, 2012/9:45 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that reportedly occurred late last night on St. Helena.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust after midnight, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area 863 Sea Island Pkwy in reference to a robbery that occurred an hour earlier on Eddie Holmes Ct. Upon arrival, deputies met with a 51-year old male victim who advised he had been robbed at knifepoint by two unknown black males.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe victim advised was walking on Seaside Rd near Eddie Holmes Ct at approximately 11:00 pm when he was approached by two black males in a green sedan. The suspects got out of the vehicle, pointed a knife at the victim, and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspects fled the area, leaving the victim unharmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe victim then walked to the Sea Island Pkwy address where he contacted law enforcement. Few details regarding descriptions of his attacker were available, as the victim appeared to be grossly intoxicated at the time the incident was reported.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Cpl. A. Zsamar at 843-255-3408 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"gview\"></div>', 'Saint Helena Island - Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'saint-helena-island-sheriffs-office-investigating-armed-robbery', '', '', '2012-03-14 13:37:09', '2012-03-14 17:37:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6082', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6084, 4, '2012-03-13 01:10:25', '2012-03-13 05:10:25', '(March 14, 2012/10:00 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery and assault reported at a Burton home last night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust after 10 pm last night, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Churchdale Dr in reference to a burglary and armed robbery that had occurred moments earlier. Upon arrival, deputies met with a 24-year old male and his 25-year old girlfriend who advised that unknown men had entered their home and robbed them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe male victim advised that while taking his dog out, he observed an unknown black male standing outside his residence. After a brief exchange with the subject, the victim went back inside. Shortly after, the subject, accompanied by a second unknown black male, entered the residence through the unlocked front door.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe male victim advised that both suspects were armed with pistols and demanded money. A struggle ensued between the victim and his attackers, during which the victim was choked and hit in the head with the pistol. The victim reported that one round was discharged during the fight, but it did not strike him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the altercation, the female victim was able to escape the home through a window. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the male victim, both suspects then fled the home in an unknown direction. Both the male and female victims were transported to Beaufort Memorial where they were treated and released for non-life threatening injuries sustained during the attack.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe suspects were described as black males between the ages of 20-30, both wearing all black clothing. One suspect was described being approximately 6’00”, 185 lbs with short dreads and a short goatee. No further description was available of the second suspect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Cpl. A. Rice at 843-255-3429 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.', 'BURTON, SC - Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-sc-sheriffs-office-investigating-armed-robbery', '', '', '2012-03-14 13:40:52', '2012-03-14 17:40:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6084', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6086, 4, '2012-03-15 04:17:16', '2012-03-15 08:17:16', 'Riverview Middle School\r\nSecond Trimester 2011-2012\r\nThe Director’s List\r\nEliza Akers 6th\r\nRobin Bridgers 7th\r\nJessica Elkins 7th\r\nTaylor Gates 7th\r\nAshton Giammona 7th\r\nJefferson Gibson 6th\r\nMay Harrelson 6th\r\nTommy Holloway 6th\r\nChris Hoogenboom 6th\r\nMalia Kaneshige 6th\r\nSarah McMullen 6th\r\nAllison Suber 6th\r\nCooper Woods 6th\r\n\r\nHonor Roll\r\nZoe Becker 7th\r\nCarsyn Bostwick 7th\r\nMaya Bostwick 7th\r\nReese Bowles 7th\r\nLucy Bruns 6th\r\nTroy Davenport 6th\r\nMia DeBardelaben 6th\r\nCrosson Derrick 6th\r\nKendall Duncan 6th\r\nVirginia Dukes 6th\r\nLuke Harper 7th\r\n\r\nHonor Roll\r\nMarkayla Howard 7th\r\nMerritt Kerney 6th\r\nHarrison Lane 6th\r\nAlex Long 7th\r\nTrissy Long 7th\r\nLuke McGuire 6th\r\nAnna Miller 6th\r\nKeaton Mykleby 6th\r\nJace Ray 7th\r\nCaroline Sandlin 6th\r\nOlivia Ward 6th\r\nAustin VanHorn 7th\r\n\r\nHonorable Mention\r\nJoey Calandra 7th\r\nBrodie Leana 7th\r\nGloria McCreary 7th\r\nKyra Owens 6th', 'Honor Roll', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'honor-roll-3', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:39', '2018-07-12 15:04:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6086', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6087, 4, '2012-03-15 04:21:40', '2012-03-15 08:21:40', '• Thursday, March 15, The Poetry Alive troupe from Asheville will give a presentation to each grade (6th-8th) in the Beaufort Middle School cafeteria. Also, the school will feature “Math Night” at Showcase that starts 6 p.m.\r\n• Thursday, March 15 is the Regional Middle School Science Fair at Parris Island for Beaufort Academy.\r\n• Thursday, March 15, at Lady’s Island Elementary School is the Science Fair Awards and also the School Improvement Council (SIC) meeting, 4 p.m.\r\n• Friday, March 16 is Spirit Day at Riverview Charter School. Wear the shirt or jersey of your favorite team — professional or college — with a uniform bottom. Bring $2 and show your team spirit. Students are encouraged but not require to participate.\r\n• Saturday, March 17, Shamrock Shakedown at Q on Bay is a community event to benefit Beaufort Academy. $40 ticket advance purchase/$45 at the door, includes live band, silent auction, BBQ, beer and wine; 21 and over. See beaufortacademy.org for more information.\r\n• Tuesday, March 20, Grandparents Raising Grandparents Conference, Beaufort Elementary, 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nBMX bike show\r\nOn March 8 students at Coosa Elementary enjoyed the BMX bike show “The Freestyle Connection” courtesy of the school PTO. During the program students reviewed bike safety, the importance of working hard, and school core values of respect, integrity and responsibility.\r\n\r\nPi Day at BA\r\nThe Beaufort Academy Math Department is once again spearheading a slew of activities for the middle and upper school students on pi day (3.14). Students will be asked to bring canned goods, in hopes that we will collect 314. These will be picked up by the Franciscan Center Tuesday afternoon. Students will be bringing pies and circular foods and classes will have areas of the school to decorate for Einstein’s Birthday. All middle and upper school students will partake in a photo of the symbol pi and 3.14 on Wednesday afternoon.\r\n\r\nStudents buy new recess equipment\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6088\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Ms. Snyder’s third grade class is showing off new recess equipment they helped purchase through Labels for Education.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Broad-River.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6088\" title=\"Broad River\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Broad-River-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nStudents at Broad River Elementary needed new recess equipment so they did something about it! They purchased it by collecting Labels for Education points. Each week, class teams turn in their points to move their football down the field in an effort to score a touchdown and earn free time. So not only do they help earn free recess equipment for their school, they get extra physical activity time to use it! Students now enjoy playing soccer, football, basketball, kickball, volleyball, baseball and jump rope every day at recess. If you would like to help BRES earn even more equipment, please save the UPC symbols from participating products and drop them off at the school.\r\n\r\nMilitary Moms and Dads\r\nThe military plays not only a big part in the life of Beaufort County but also at Broad River Elementary School. Many BRES students have parents who are currently serving in the military.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6089\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Broad River Elementary students salute the troops and military parents.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Military-rents.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6089\" title=\"Military \'rents\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Military-rents-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThrough the Child &amp; Youth Behavioral Military &amp; Family Life Program these students are able to spend time with a consultant and talk about military life and the adjustments they face when parents are deployed and then reunited. Currently 73 students have a parent in the military and 9 students have both parents serving. Of those 73 students, 47 of them have had a parent deploy at one time or another. In fact, 16 of them have parents who are deployed right now.  BRES is proud not only of all the parents who serve in the military but also the students who represent their military families!\r\n\r\nBCBCC holds event at Whale Branch\r\nThe Black Chamber of Commerce held its March First Friday at Whale Branch Elementary School on Friday, March 2. The main focus of the event was a Student Artist Showcase featuring artwork from students at Davis Early Learning Center and Whale Branch Elementary School. Parents were also able to participate with their children on an Art Scavenger Hunt. In addition, mortgage information was also provided to parents and guests from the South Carolina Mortgage Association.\r\n\r\nHope Keanne goes to Spain\r\nBeaufort Academy and the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship committee are proud to\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6090\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"214\" caption=\"Hope Keane is the recipient of the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, which will fund her study abroad to Spain.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hope-Keane-recipient.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6090\" title=\"Hope Keane recipient\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hope-Keane-recipient-e1331799665597-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nannounce the 8th annual scholarship recipient, junior Hope Keane. Tom Horton was a beloved teacher and coach at Beaufort Academy for 24 years.  In 2003 Mr. Horton passed away, leaving a legacy behind.  Tom was also a son, a brother, and an uncle.  His family established the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship in 2004 to memorialize his life, and commemorate his contributions to the development of the minds and characters of students.  Due to his love of travel, the scholarship is designated to give Beaufort Academy students a chance to participate in a summer study-abroad program.  Hope Keane, the 2012 recipient, will be traveling to Spain this summer through Aspire by API to participate in a collegiate level Spanish language and culture immersion program.\r\n\r\nLIMS students visited BJWSA\r\nLady’s Island Middle School’s Junior Leadership class visited Beaufort Jasper Water Sewage Authority. The leadership class spent part of the day touring the facility and learning how Beaufort receives it drinking water. Ms. Mandy Abbott and Mr. Matthew Brady, employees of BJWSA guided the class. The students learned through a video presentation and guided tours that Beaufort receives 95 percent of our drinking water via the Savannah River, with the other 5 percent delivered through wells. They also learned that there is an 18-mile canal that feeds the plant from a reservoir inland.\r\n\r\nOrangeburg for the SCISA Quiz Bowl\r\nSix of middle school students from St. Peter’s Catholic School traveled to Orangeburg, S.C., to compete in the SCISA Quiz Bowl Competition.  Lilly Allen, John Inglis, Noah Kimbrell, Max Crisologo, Siobhan Murphy and Braden Wilson won the Regional Quiz Bowl competition on February 28 hosted by St. Peter Catholic School. The competition was tough, and the questions ranged in topic from literature to science to geography to math. Though they did not place at the state meet, they said it was an excellent learning experience for all.', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-23', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:38', '2018-07-12 15:04:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6087', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6091, 4, '2012-03-21 04:23:20', '2012-03-21 08:23:20', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nLast Friday Whale Branch Middle School was surprised in front of more than 1,000 educators and policy leaders in Los Angeles at the 12th National TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement Conference with the prestigious $50,000 TAP Founder’s Award.\r\nEvery year a school is rewarded with The TAP Founder’s Award for its distinction in implementing the TAP system. TAP is essentially a “comprehensive school reform that restructures and revitalizes\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6092\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From left: Lowell Milken (founder of the Milken Family Foundation); S.C. State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais; S.C. TAP Coordinator Dennis Dotterer; Matt Hall, a TAP mentor teacher at Whale Branch Middle; Beaufort County Superintendent Valerie Truesdale; Whale Branch Middle School Principal Matt Hunt; and Gary Stark (President and CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching).\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TAP1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6092\" title=\"TAP1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TAP1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nthe teaching profession by providing teachers with powerful opportunities for career advancement, ongoing professional development, a fair evaluation system and performance-based compensation.” Lowell Milken, founder of TAP, presented the award to Principal Matthew Hunt and other faculty on his TAP Leadership Team.\r\nThis honor is one giant stride for Whale Branch Middle School, a school that in 2004 was labeled by the state as “at-risk,” and according to Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Valerie Truesdale produced the highest percentage of dropouts in the county. The school started using the program three years ago.\r\n“Our school has gone from an ‘at-risk’ absolute rating to an ‘average’ absolute rating,” said Hunt, “which is astronomical in terms of the amount of change, growth and student achievement that we’ve seen.”', 'One giant stride for Whale Branch Middle', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'one-giant-stride-for-whale-branch-middle', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:38', '2018-07-12 15:04:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6093, 4, '2012-03-15 04:24:50', '2012-03-15 08:24:50', 'Congratulations to Battery Creek High School’s senior wrestler David “Dually” Ratliff who <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/David-atw-315.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6094\" title=\"David atw 315\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/David-atw-315-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>completed his undefeated 54-0 Senior Season with his second consecutive state championship. David is currently ranked at the #1 heavyweight in AAA schools in SC. He is also an outstanding student in the classroom, earning the number four rank in the senior class while pursuing an IB diploma.', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-13', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:24:50', '2012-03-15 08:24:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6095, 4, '2012-03-15 04:26:10', '2012-03-15 08:26:10', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nWhen things go awry in the pet food industry, meaning that pets become seriously ill, if not drop over dead from eating the food, the manufacturing company usually will work with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to coordinate a recall of the affected products.\r\nThe largest recall in pet food history occurred in March 2007. Menu Foods recalled more than 100 brands including Science Diet, Eukanuba, Mighty Dog and many brands featured at Walmart.  The FDA received over 17,000 reports that pets were sickened and an estimated 20% died from acute renal failure. In April, high levels of melamine, a chemical used in fertilizer and plastics (you know, as in unbreakable melamine dishes) was found in wheat and rice gluten protein concentrate imported from China. The melamine had been purposely added to falsely boost the protein content.  By early May, scientists identified the cause of rapid onset kidney disease to be the result of the reaction between melamine and cyanuric acid, another pet food additive.\r\nIn 1999, Doane Pet Care recalled more than a million bags of kibble (Ol’ Roy) contaminated with a nasty fungal product called aflatoxin. The toxin killed 25 dogs. In 2006, more than 5 million cans of Ol’ Roy, American Fare, and other dog foods distributed in the Southeast were recalled by the manufacturer, Simmons Pet Food, because the enamel lining in the cans was flaking into the food. In the most deadly recall of 2006, Royal Canin recalled four prescription canned dog and cat foods. The culprit was a serious overdose of Vitamin D that caused calcium deficiency and kidney disease. While the Chinese melamine scare was dreadful, it wasn’t an oddity. It happens more often than we’d like to think.\r\nThe “good” news about the melamine recall was that it brought to light one of the pet food industry’s dark secrets: co-packing. One company makes the food, but puts someone else’s label on it. This is a very common arrangement. For instance, Iams/Eukanuba canned foods are not made by The Iams Company at all. In fact, in 2003 Iams signed an exclusive 10-year contract with Menu Foods for the production of 100% of its canned foods.\r\nIn co-packing agreements, prices of raw ingredients are lower because they can be bought in huge quantity, making the profits larger and the process cheaper. The big question raised by this arrangement is whether or not there is any real difference between the expensive premium brands and the lowliest generics as it all comes out of the same nozzle, so to speak. The melamine-tainted recalled products all contained the suspect ingredient, wheat gluten, but they also contained specific ingredients designated by the folks who were paying for the use of the machinery at the time.\r\nThe recalled premium brands claim that Menu made their foods “according to proprietary recipes using specified ingredients,” and that “contract manufacturers must follow strict quality standards.” Indeed, the contracts undoubtedly included those points. But out in the real world, things may not go according to plan. How well are machines cleaned between batches, how carefully are ingredients mixed, and just how particular are minimum-wage workers in a dirty, smelly job going to be about getting everything just perfect?\r\nThe practice of co-packing demonstrates that the price of the pet food does not always determine whether it is good or bad or even safe. However, you can be sure that the very cheapest foods can be counted on to have the very cheapest ingredients. For example, Ol’ Roy has now been involved in four serious recalls.\r\nAs consumers, what can we do? Read labels. Granted, it’s a nuisance to heave a big bag over and look at the tiny type, but do it.  Make sure the name on the front of the bag matches the name of the manufacturer, for starters.  Read the list of ingredients, too. The first six ingredients should be foods you recognize and might eat. Or try this, if the area of space on the bag allotted to the ingredient list is more than four inches deep, don’t buy it. Commercially prepared pet food is not necessarily bad. But it’s up to you (because your dog can’t read) to make sure that you’re purchasing the very best product for your very Best Friend.', 'What is dog food? The Yuck Factor, part three', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-the-yuck-factor-part-three', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:26:10', '2012-03-15 08:26:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6095', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6096, 4, '2012-03-15 04:28:56', '2012-03-15 08:28:56', 'OH NO HE DIDN’T: Worse than breaking a nail is ruining a woman’s clothes. Just as detestable as a man who hits a woman is a man who throws bleach on a woman, ruining her clothes. This is precisely what happened last Sunday at the Golden Corral when a man and a woman got into a verbal dispute.\r\n\r\nUNDERCOVER — NOT: What is usually a reference to acting with hidden motives or methods was taken all too literally by a male subject last Friday who tried to steal three undershirts from the Dollar Store by putting them on under his T-shirt. It goes with out saying that there is nothing hidden when you’re taking off your shirt in a public general store and putting your clothes back on over the item you’ve tried on from the store in the middle of the isle. No one wants to pay for undershirts, but it’s just something we have to do.\r\n\r\nTE QUIERO: Folks at Luther’s got a small glimpse of what it was like to be in one couple’s relationship last Saturday. An intoxicated male was arguing with his suspected wife or girlfriend at the bar. When bystanders expressed concern, he began cursing and yelling at everyone in the area. It must be like dating a Chichuahua: he just barks everywhere you take him.\r\n\r\n<em>Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Report items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.</em>', 'Weekend cracks on criminals', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weekend-cracks-on-criminals-5', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:28:56', '2012-03-15 08:28:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6096', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6097, 4, '2012-03-15 04:30:59', '2012-03-15 08:30:59', 'Sea Island Quilters hold meeting\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway. Special guest speaker will be Pat Wys of Silver Thimble Quilt Co., Snellville Ga.  She has been featured in “Quilt maker’s 100 Blocks.” For details, call Sharon Kimber at 838-2870.\r\n\r\nFaith Memorial Baptist holds gospel celebration\r\nFaith Memorial Baptist Church Church’s 57th and Pastor Horace Williams, Jr. 28th Pre Anniversary Celebration will be held  March 14-16. Pastor Ben Williams of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Hilton Head  will be our guest speaker on Wednesday and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. On  Friday, March 16, at  7:30 p.m we will have a Gospel Concert featuring Bethel Word &amp; Worship Deliverance Temple Choir, Faith Memorial Baptist Church Combined Choir and our Special Guest “The New Sound.” The event is free. For more information, call 843-838-5826 or 843-271-6473.\r\n\r\nSpend an evening with state elected officials\r\nSpend an evening with State Senator Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, and special guest Congressman Tim Scott on Friday, March 16. For host and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Desiree Watson at Desiree@MaceGroupLLC.com or 803-348-5416.\r\n\r\nExpert to speak about Port Royal Sound\r\nPort Royal Sound is not just a beautiful, bountiful body of water that defines a good part of our Lowcountry geography, but an ecological gem, a combination of ocean and expansive salt-marsh unique in North America. Its high tides, salinity and geology combine to make Port Royal Sound a critical wildlife resource — a varied marine habitat extending inland for 10 miles. Fripp Audubon is fortunate to present leading expert on Port Royal Sound, Dr. Chris Marsh. Dr. Marsh is a biology professor, former Executive Director of the Lowcountry Institute and mentor to SC Master Naturalists.  He’ll explain the vital role of Port Royal Sound and the importance of our continued stewardship, Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Centre. Presentation is free; all welcome; free pass at gate for off-islanders. Meet ‘n’ greet at 6 p.m. (please bring a snack to share). Contact Pete Richards, 843-441-2153 or pete.richards@comcast.net and visit www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\nLast sessions in series ‘Returning Catholics’\r\nOn Thursday mornings, March 22 and 29, the six-week series for “Returning Catholics” ends with two presentations on the “The Mass.” Deacon Michael Beeler will help participants understand the externals of the liturgy on March 22, at 10:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary of St. Peter Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive.  Dr. R. Thomas Richard will present the interior significance of the Liturgy to everyday life. Dr. Richard’s presentation will take place in the Adult Ed. Room of St. Peter’s Educational wing.  Both presentations begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at noon. Catholics considering a return to the practice of their faith, as well as those Catholics newly returned, and new converts are welcome. For more info contact deborahm@catholic.org or call 575-3742.\r\n\r\nFraternity sponsors annual car wash\r\nThe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., XI Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beaufort County will sponsor their annual car wash in support of March for Babies- March of Dimes. Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store, 1900 Boundary Street on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\nBay Street Outfitters holds fly fishing classes\r\nOne day fly casting classes will be held Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 and May 12. Fly tying classes will be on the third Thursday each month at 6 p.m. Please call for details and to reserve your spot. Bay Street Outfitters is located at 815 Historic Bay St. For more information, call 524-5250 or visit www.baystreetoutfitters.com.\r\n\r\nGrace &amp; Glory Uptown is giving away chickens!\r\nChicks for Chicks Event will be held Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at GRACE &amp; GLORY Uptown,  1029 Boundary Street (next to Talbots). Through World Vision (www.worldvision.org) we are donating chickens to hungry families.  Help us reach our goal!\r\n• Every $100 you spend on March 31st we will give a chicken to a hungry family in Africa.\r\n• We are offering a “Pick a Chick” discount 20-50% off one item;\r\n• Food, Fun and Fabulous Fashions\r\nWe’re giving away chickens! Why chickens?\r\n• Fresh eggs raise the levels of protein and other nutrients in a family’s diet;\r\n• The sale of extra eggs and chickens can pay for vital basics like rice, milk and school supplies;\r\n• Families can sell the offspring for extra income or share them with other families in need.\r\n\r\nCome hear bluegrass at Pickin by the River\r\nPickin by the River (venue is bluegrass, oldtime,country and folk) will be held Saturday, April 7, from Noon  to 5:30 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Pickers and listeners are welcome. Bring a chair and join us for the day. There are plenty of places to eat on the waterfront or bring a picnic lunch. No alcohol, no drums, no glass bottles, no charge. Stage show and open jams (throughout the park). Beginners to advanced players are welcome. It’s a great time to hone your talent or just to learn. If you have a group that would like to play on stage, please call Pat at 843-379-9084.\r\n\r\nChurch to hold Spirit Fill Service ‘The Cross’\r\nA Spirit Fill Service will be held at The Foot Of The Cross on Saturday, April 14,  at 6:30 p.m., 168 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island. For more information, call  Bennie Dudley at 843-838-3909.\r\n\r\nWomen’s coastal skills weekend clinic\r\nWeekend workshop to expand women’s knowledge of the Lowcountry outdoors! Weekend begins on the afternoon of Friday, April 13 with a Naturalist-guided “Secrets of the Salt Marsh” tour. Twelve educational, hands-on programs will be offered, including a History of the Lighthouse, Birding 101, Cast Netting, Salt Marsh Kayaking, Shell Fishing, Beachcombing, How to Make a Dreamcatcher and more. Meals included, camping accommodations at Hunting Island and a special rate on a hotel in nearby Frogmore available. Event runs from afternoon of Friday, April 13 through afternoon of Sunday, April 15, at Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Parkway Hunting Island. The cost is $189 per person, plus cost of accommodations (deadline is April 1, limited to 60 women, 16 and over).\r\nContact for reservations, more information, and accommodations is Amanda C. Wood, Lowcountry Master Naturalist at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\nWriting classes help improve skills at TCL\r\n• Putting Your Life on the Lines: Memoir Writing: Your life story doesn’t have to have been overly dramatic to write a memoir. In this class, you’ll recount and record those stories you’ve been telling your family, children and grandkids for years. Whether you choose to write about a specific experience or cover a number of years’ worth, you’ll learn the skills necessary to organize and craft a written legacy. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll have a great start on your memoir in hand. Monday evenings, April 16 – May 14, 6-8 p.m., $110 at TCL. (843) 525-8205.\r\nInstructor Katherine Tandy Brown has been a successful freelance writer for 22 years, writing workshop leader for 10.\r\n\r\nLow-cost vaccine, clinic will be held for pets\r\nPalmetto Veterinary Hospital and Beaufort Dog will provide a low cost dog and cat vaccine and wellness clinic in Habersham on April 14 at Beaufort Dog at Habersham from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.  It is in conjunction with the Pet and Kid’s fair. Appointments strongly recommended. Please call 812-5394 to reserve a spot.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Writers meet\r\nBeaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-30', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:30:59', '2012-03-15 08:30:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6097', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6099, 4, '2012-03-15 04:34:03', '2012-03-15 08:34:03', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nThe more fun you have at Relay for Life events, the more you help the American Cancer Society save lives. Relay for Life is an overnight event during which team members take turns walking around a track over night to symbolize how cancer never sleeps. It celebrates “the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost and fights back against the disease.”\r\nBeaufort’s Relay for Life teams have come up with some creative ideas to raise money this year, beginning with all-you-can-eat steamed oysters and chili for $10 at Gilligan’s Friday, March 16, from 5-8 p.m.\r\nAlso, there will be a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 a.m. in Gilligan’s parking lot (2601 Boundary St.). The community and all Relay teams are invited. Please bring your tables and items to sell to Gilligan’s Saturday morning. If your team cannot attend but would like to donate or collect yard sale items, please call Linda Arp (843-252-7549). She can answer all of your questions.\r\nBreak bread and dine Italian on March 30 for a spaghetti dinner at St. John’s Lutheran Church from 5-8 p.m., $10 for adults and $5 for children. The Lion’s Club, who helps visually impaired persons, is putting on the event. Their team was motivated to continue Relay for Life this year when Mandy’s mother and father, Kathy and Charles, were recently diagnosed with cancer. Members of The Lion’s Club will be bringing in each of their own homemade pasta sauces for a variety of pastas. There will also be baskets to raffle off. Call Mandy for tickets or more information (864-978-1150) or Mr. and Mrs. Holley (843-525-1513).\r\nThat same weekend on March 31, the Beaufort Belles will host “Bowl for a Cure” at Ribaut Lanes at 3 p.m., $20 for three games and shoes. The ladies will be giving away door prizes and raffles. The Beaufort Belles is a support group for women cancer survivors and their families. So take the family, your friends or a date and bowl for a great cause.\r\nApril 2 Cooter Brown Catering will host “Pasta Monday” at The Port Royal Pasta House to remember and honor Keith Cummins who passed away in February from Leukemia. Keith was a member of Cooter Brown Catering whose members are the commodores for the Beaufort Water Festival. “Pasta Monday” will be a buffet of three different delectable pasta dishes, a salad, bread and a soft drink beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are limited so hurry up and buy yours. Contact any Cooter Brown Catering member or Sherry Stacks (843-816-1888).\r\nSherry, or any of the other members of Cooter Brown Catering, will also be the point of reference standing between you and your smoked, boneless full Boston Butt for $20. You can’t just pick up this sort of treat any day from anywhere, and what’s more is that 100 percent of your proceeds help fund the battle against cancer and help Cooter Brown Catering meet their fundraising goal. The last day to purchase a Boston Butt is April 1, and you can pick them up April 14 from 4-6 p.m. at Gilligan’s.\r\nLast but certainly not the final Relay for Life event, is the Poker Run on April 7 put on by the Spartina volunteers. Folks participating can start showing up around 11 a.m. at Cry Babies, but the “last out” is at 12 p.m. Players will collect a card at each of the five bars/restaurants for their poker hand. You can ride by motorcycle or cycle and can even bring a buddy. The Poker Run ends at El Torros where there will be raffle prizes as well as a prize for the best poker hand. Contact Joe Arp for more information (843-476-7400).\r\nLinda of the Beaufort Belles has also designed T-shirts to help raise money. The shirts have Palmetto trees made with all cancer ribbon colors and say, “Life, Love, Hope in the Lowcountry”. It’s $15 for sizes S-XL and $17 for XXL-XXXL, and they can be purchased by either calling Linda or from New South Shirts.\r\nFor any Relay team looking for the right place to host a fundraiser, Gilligan’s has a large private banquet room, patio and bar. Just contact Dana at ddomino11811@yahoo.com.\r\nWe can’t always pick our battles, but we can all choose to fight.', 'Upcoming events support Relay For Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-events-support-relay-for-life', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:34:03', '2012-03-15 08:34:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6099', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6100, 4, '2012-03-15 04:36:52', '2012-03-15 08:36:52', 'By\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6101\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\" caption=\"Avery Masters receives her Starbase certificate of achievement from Samuel Murray, Port Royal mayor, during the graduation ceremony at Starbase aboard the Air Station March 2. The graduates received hands on experience with science, mathematics and engineering by learing how to use a 3-D printer and by building and firing rockets.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Starbase1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6101\" title=\"Starbase1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Starbase1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLance Cpl. R.J. Driver\r\nSamuel Murray, Port Royal mayor, was the guest speaker for the Starbase graduation on the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort for Port Royal Elementary School students.\r\nDuring his speech on Friday, March 2, he congratulated the students for all their hard work throughout the week and explained the importance of having a strong math and science background, “Because we will always need engineers, scientists and mathematicians.”\r\nThe students were fresh off of a weeklong course during which they learned core scientific principles such as Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, Bernoulli’s Principle and more. They even used a 3-D printer to print their designs from Computer Aided Design software.\r\n“What they learned at Starbase directly correlates with what we are teaching our students at the fifth grade level,” explained Jo Shirley, Port Royal Elementary School principal. “It is important for them to get hands-on learning experience here at Starbase.”\r\nAccording to  www.starbasedod.com, Starbase is a free-of-charge program which offers a positive, proven approach to engendering excitement and interest in science, technology, engineering and math to schools and is funded by the Department of Defense. It opens its doors to schools outside Beaufort County during the summer and is one of 80 programs across 34 states.\r\n“The skills they learn here are very important and are the subjects many students shy away from as they get older and into college,” Murray said. “If they learn these skills now, it may lead to them taking an interest in the subjects and excelling. Who knows? Maybe a student from Beaufort County will build a rocket one day.”', 'Starbase graduates tour air station', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'starbase-graduates-tour-air-station', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:36:52', '2012-03-15 08:36:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6100', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6102, 4, '2012-03-20 11:15:13', '2012-03-20 15:15:13', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n\r\nA dedicated employee, family man and spiritual leader, Michael Coxwell is the definition of an upstanding member of the community.\r\nMichael, 43, has lived in Beaufort all his life, although technically, he was born in Georgia. “When I was born, we lived here in Beaufort. However, if you were a Caesarean birth, you had to go to Savannah to be delivered,” he clarified. “And so I did.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6103\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Michael Coxwell and his wife Donna.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Profile-Michael.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6103\" title=\"Profile-Michael\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Profile-Michael-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nHis wife, Donna, is a special education assistant at Mossy Oaks Elementary School. Together they have three daughters: Courtney, a sophomore at Beaufort High; Caroline, an eighth grader at Beaufort Middle; and Catherine, a sixth grader at Beaufort Middle.\r\nThe majority of his family lives in Beaufort or within an hour radius. “My daughters have two great-grandmoms living here, so it is neat to see four generations in one spot.”\r\nHe said he loves Beaufort because even though it is a growing city, it still has that friendly, small town feel. “I’ve lived in Beaufort all my life, I love this place. You couldn’t chase me off with a stick.”\r\nMichael started in sales with the Stokes organization when he was only 19, He worked his way up to finance manager, sales manager and then general manager at Honda in 1992. “The Stokes are great to work for and I thank the Lord for leading me there and blessing me over these last 23 years,” Michael said.\r\nHe said he is excited to see the new dealership on Robert Smalls Parkway completed because it will allow them to better serve their customers and the building will be for employees. “It is going to be a place that Beaufort can be proud of,” Michael said. In the meantime, it is still business as usual out of the Used Car Center building, right next to the construction site.\r\nMichael said someone once told him: “Sin would keep me away from the Bible, or the Bible would keep me away from sin.” It was the best advice he ever received.\r\nHis first experience in the pulpit and in ministry was serving as the chaplain for the local chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association. From there he was ordained a deacon and served as a lay pastor for about 10 years, filling various pulpits when their pastor was away. He said last January, God called him and his family to Meadowbrook Baptist Church on Lady’s Island. Then in October he was ordained as a reverend. “I love my church family, and Meadowbrook would not be the great church that it is without the hard work of many church members,” Michael said.\r\nHis whole family is involved with the church. “My wife and daughters are my hands and feet as they minister beside me,” he said.\r\nAt Meadowbrook, located off Lupo Drive on Lady’s Island, Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Even though it’s a Baptist church, Michael wants everyone to know they are welcome to come and worship.\r\n“God is really working at our church and it is growing in numbers and in faith,” he said.\r\nFaith plays a big role in his life. “I thank God for his free gift of salvation everyday.”\r\nMichael said he feels humble and through his life he has learned “that I love this place called Beaufort. That I love my job, that I love my church, that I love my family, that I love my children, that I love my wife and that I love my Saviour Jesus Christ.”\r\nImportant lessons, indeed.', 'From the car lot to the pulpit, Michael Coxwell is driven by faith', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'from-the-car-lot-to-the-pulpit-michael-coxwell-is-driven-by-faith', '', '', '2012-03-20 14:32:43', '2012-03-20 18:32:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6105, 4, '2012-03-15 04:40:06', '2012-03-15 08:40:06', 'By Terry Sweeney\r\n\r\nWashington State,  that is. “We love your Washington wines ... and your apples and your computers.” Actually, Microsoft has its headquarters right outside of Seattle.  But now that I think about it, shouldn’t Apple Computers be in Washington and Microsoft in Silicon Valley, California? Why don’t they just trade headquarters? Brilliant. OK, my work’s done here. Time for a glass of wine — from Washington State.\r\nNow, you don’t automatically think wine when you think about this state.  If anything, Starbucks and grunge rocker Kurt Cobain are what put Seattle front and center in our minds in the 90’s ... oh, and that tabloid, headline-grabbing train wreck, Courtney Love. Mesmerized by that hot mess, we sort of missed the fact that Washington State had started turning out great merlots and cabernet sauvignons. The lush supple cherry and raspberry fruit you taste in these wines is some of the best in the Northwest.  But what else makes these wines so darn good? I once asked this very question of a wine nerd I ran across in a boutique wine shop up there. He  gave the Ice Age, 15,000 years ago, all the credit.  Apparently, when the ice melted, the great Missoula Floods washed over the entire Eastern half of the state giving it a uniquely vibrant minerality. He then painfully proceeded to try to take me from prehistoric times up to the present. I slowly backed away with my newly purchased bottle of wine, nodding and smiling until I hit the door and made a run for it.  Too much information, fella!\r\nYou don’t have to be Albert Winestein to figure out that Washington has longer summer days than California, and at harvest the days get shorter and cooler much faster. Those Washington grapes just love it since their natural acidity is protected and they have the perfect conditions for  ripening. Maybe that’s why thousands of years after the ice age, there are now more than 700 wineries in the state.  Actually, Washington ranks second only to California in total wine production in the U.S. It produced 11 million cases last year. I really should start keeping track of how many cases I put away in a year. It’s probably close to that number...\r\nNow while it’s true that Seattle and parts west have very heavy rainfall, it’s the Eastern part of the state on the other side of the coastal cascade mountains, with its dry almost arid soil, that more than 20 varieties of grapes call home.  The four Eastern appellations are Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain and Walla Walla. The only western appellation is Puget Sound. Pity the poor vintners who are stuck on the soggy side, after all, wet T-shirts look a lot better on busty spring break co-eds than on hairy middle-aged men!\r\nOne thing’s become very clear: Napa better watch its rear end. Washington state is coming up fast and beeping the horn for it to move over.  Its high-scoring cabernets are about half the price of Napa and many of its merlots are juicier and more memorable.  The most prestigious names among Washington state’s “redskins” are: Delille Cellars, Leonetti Cellar, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Quilceda Creek, and the Andrew Will Winery.  But there are very few bargains to be found at these exclusive wineries, unless paying $90 for a bottle of wine that tastes like a wine that cost $200 is your idea of a bargain.  I’m not quite there yet. I’ll let you know after this week’s Powerball Lottery winners are announced.\r\nUntil then, there are two labels that produce very good, affordable cabernets and merlots: Columbia Crest and Hogue. Both can be found for under $15. That’s more like it. So, sit back, open a nice bottle of Washington state merlot and throw some Walla Walla onions on the barbecue. And if you feel the tears coming on, it’s tears of joy at how little you had to pay to have such a truly great glass of wine. Or it’s the onions. Move your chair.\r\nCheers!', 'Time to send Washington a message ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'time-to-send-washington-a-message', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:40:06', '2012-03-15 08:40:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6105', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6106, 4, '2012-03-15 04:47:25', '2012-03-15 08:47:25', 'The Guild of Galleries will be participating in the Spring Art Walk on Saturday, March 17, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Perfectly timed to be a great start for your evening’s festivities, the walk will have art for all tastes and desires. Here’s a look at the featured artists at each gallery:\r\n\r\nCharles Street Gallery: Through April 1, the gallery offers a show of new work by Carol Henry, an international printmaker whose vibrant colors on paper reflect a beauty-saturated world. Henry lives in Beaufort a few months of the year, also maintaining a home and studio in Ireland.  843-521-9054, thecharlesstreetgallery.com.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6107\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Azaleas from my Garden by Sandra Baggette at Indigo Gallery.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Azaleas-from-my-Garden-Sandra-Baggette-Indigo-Gallery.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6107\" title=\"Azaleas from my Garden - Sandra Baggette- Indigo Gallery\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Azaleas-from-my-Garden-Sandra-Baggette-Indigo-Gallery-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nUSCB: 801 Carteret St. is showcasing 12 abstract artists including Deanna Bowdish, Joan Templer, Cindy Chiapetta, Marilyn Dizikes and Joe Dye. Vickie Jourdan’s “Attitude,” where bold reds and blended hues ring true to their title, is a painting that says as much about the artist as the observer. Far from subtle, it asserts itself dramatically.\r\nSharon Licata works in stone. Her sculpture named “Thunder” shows an amazing flexibility of design. The stone seems to swirl and wrap around itself forming an open space that defies credibility. Mary Jane Martin has produced a painting titled “Java.” Colorful patches appear to be escaping from the muted background, whereas in “Grounded,” a muted palette is used.\r\nFollowing some of the concepts of color-mass abstract painting, Arla Crumlick  Wible has produced studies in Brown, Browns and Greens, while Irene K. Williamson brings a collage named “Interrupted” as well as an abstract painting called “Out of Control.” In this second painting, the vigorous swirls of color and mad splashes and dashes of paint appear to be out of control, yet the total environment is that of a carefully controlled painting.\r\nCaroll Williams describes her art as 2-1/2 D. Her wall mounted artwork uses found objects and “turns them into something quite different from their original use.“ Her philosophy is to do as little as possible to these objects. “In that way, the qualities that originally attracted me to them continue to shine through.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6108\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"197\" caption=\"Kathy Crowther-Bay St. Gallery\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Kathy-Crowther-Bay-st.-Gallery.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6108\" title=\"Kathy Crowther-Bay st. Gallery\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Kathy-Crowther-Bay-st.-Gallery-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI. Pinckney Simons Gallery, LLC: Karen Keene Day, wild horse artist and advocate, is back in Beaufort. A very powerful group of new paintings collectively known as “Moments With Wild Horses” will be on display. Karen’s paintings of the wild horses of Colorado capture the great drama  and excitement that can quickly unfold between the horses. This new series focuses on the young wild mare Alegre (Happy) and her mother Alpha.  Karen’s approach to painting is as energetic as her subject.  Acrylic paints are applied and removed with brush and large pallet knife which gives an astonishing sculptured texture of the entire surface.  Sizes span from 8” x 8” to 60” x 48.\r\n\r\nThe Craftseller: Located at 818 Bay Street, this shop features the work of more than 200 American craft artists. These artists, from 32 different states, work in many mediums such as glass, wood, clay, and jewelry. For more information, contact Charlie Williams at 525-6104.\r\nLyBensons Gallery and Studio: A photographic exhibit by gallery owner Kenneth Hodges will be featured. The exhibit will include original photographs of such noted individuals as Rosa Parks, Dizzy Gillespie, Sammy Davis Jr., Maya Angelou, Coretta King and others. LyBensons will also feature an exhibit of historic posters by Jonathan Green. Many local and Gullah Artists will be on display along with  original and authentic African Art.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6110\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Fruitcup with Pigeon- Bill Mead-Bay st. Gallery\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fruitcup-with-Pigeon-Bill-Mead-Bay-st.-Gallery.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6110\" title=\"Fruitcup with Pigeon- Bill Mead-Bay st. Gallery\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fruitcup-with-Pigeon-Bill-Mead-Bay-st.-Gallery-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Art Association Gallery: The nonprofit gallery at 913 Bay Street, will be hosting a grand re-opening of the jewelry exhibit “Polished and Eclectic,” with handmade sterling silver and vintage jewelry by featured artists Nancy Kates and Susan Palmer. The gallery will also have unique works by over 80 artists and artisans on display, including oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photographs, prints, textiles, jewelry, and ceramic pieces. Not only will visitors have a chance to meet our artists; they can also get in the spirit by sampling some Guinness Gingerbread.\r\n\r\nThe Gallery: At 802 Bay St., there will be a fun and stimulating show for Spring Art Walk featuring furniture designer Rex Hunter (aka “Red Fish Rex”) and painter Marlies Williams in a joint show titled “Naturally Inspired.” Both artists are drawn to the natural beauty of the Lowcountry and harness their creative inspiration from their surroundings. Rex Hunter works with exotic woods celebrating the beauty of the grain and embellishes Mother Nature’s work by creating functional works that fit into any environment or aesthetic.  He loves to play with the contrast of different species and create final pieces that are graceful, simple and elegant.  Marlies Williams’ tactile paintings depict the beauty of the Lowcountry, but not of your normal perspective.  Ms. Williams concentrates on the intimate viewpoint of the marsh grasses.  Her paintings beautifully capture the subtly of the changes of the grasses as the seasons bring new life into the environment where water and earth collide.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6109\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Karen Keenes at I. Pinckney Simons Gallery: &quot;Freedom Run,Wild Stallion From Disappointment Valley&quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Karen-Keenes-Pinckney-Simons-GalleryFreedom_RunWild_Stallion_From_Disappointment_Valley_I_@2004_24x48.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6109\" title=\"Karen Keenes-Pinckney Simons GalleryFreedom_Run,Wild_Stallion_From_Disappointment_Valley_I,_@2004_24x48\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Karen-Keenes-Pinckney-Simons-GalleryFreedom_RunWild_Stallion_From_Disappointment_Valley_I_@2004_24x48-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIndigo Gallery: Gloria Dalvini and Sandra Baggette both have a passion for painting in the wonderful area that surrounds them. Both artists are founding members of the Lowcountry Plein Air Society and enjoy the challenges of painting out in various locations. The artists will be available to discuss their work and the plein air experience at Indigo Gallery. Gloria Dalvini frequently explores and paints scenes that depict the essence of the Lowcountry, from the fantastic architecture to the surrounding marshes. Three Docks, a recent oil painting will be on display. Sandra Baggette’s heart is always in her garden whether she is outside painting in it or she brings bouquets inside to paint. The early arrival of the azaleas this year adds urgency to capturing them before we have a resurgence of a winter day. This is the essence of the plein air painting experience that she enjoys. This oil painting, Azaleas from My Garden is a combination of the view and the flowers she loves. Martha Young suffered a leg injury while riding her mo-ped. While recuperating, she started painting to pass the time. Her first painting was a gift to her granddaughter, Lilly, who calls her “MiMi”. Thus, although her name is Martha Young, the signature that appears on her paintings remains, “MiMi.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6111\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Gullah Cottage-William Rhett III-Rhett Gallery\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gullah-Cottage-William-Rhett-III-Rhett-Gallery.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6111\" title=\"Gullah Cottage-William Rhett III-Rhett Gallery\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gullah-Cottage-William-Rhett-III-Rhett-Gallery-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Rhett Gallery: They will feature the work of the Rhett family, all talented artists. “Hawk Feather” is carved by William M. Rhett out of basswood and painted in oils.  “Marsh Harbor” is an original watercolor by Nancy Ricker Rhett and “Gullah Cottage” is an original watercolor by William Rhett III.\r\n\r\nArtLofts: Located at 208-B Carteret St., ArtLofts consists of the studios of seven diverse artists — Pam Hagan, Susan Knight, Pat Schad, Mary Grayson Segars, Susie Stockholm, Susan Stone and Donna Varner.  Visitors to ArtLofts will discover  a beautiful, well-lit space where they can watch artists at work or they can simply view the variety of different works on display.  ArtLofts offers high-quality Lowcountry scenes, contemporary mixed media pieces, unique jewelry, altered books, creative photography, and more.  Susan Knight is a silver jewelry artist who enjoys working with natural materials as her inspiration. Susie Stockholm’s focus is on abstract and contemporary painting collage and paper weaving. ArtLofts will also exhibit ‘fresh-off-the-press’ plein air works done by accomplished painters from Carrollton, Georgia.\r\n\r\nBay St. Gallery: At 719 Bay St. there will be many visual and tactile delights.  There will be paintings by Mary Segars,  Kathy Crowther and Bill Mead.  Nancy Pollock’s sculptures will amaze with their profusion of detail. The silk purses by Barbara James are beautiful and collectible. Jo Ann Graham’s lovely  original silver jewelry will tempt you and Donna Kirkpatrick’s black-and-white photography rounds out this talented collection of Lowcountry artists.', 'Spring Art Walk', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spring-art-walk', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:47:25', '2012-03-15 08:47:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6106', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6113, 4, '2012-03-15 04:48:51', '2012-03-15 08:48:51', 'By Billy Keyserling\r\n\r\nCities are a collection of diverse neighborhoods, each with its own character, that make the city whole and diverse.\r\nOne of dreams has been to see a few small neighborhood associations become vibrant while encouraged neighborhood associations to come together in neighborhoods that were not organized.\r\nAmong the many goals of such associations is to work hand in hand with the city to make their neighborhoods, hence our hometown, an even better place to live, work and visit.\r\nOver the past three years, we have seen a proliferation of Neighborhood Associations, each growing and working harder to keep clean and improve their neighborhoods.\r\nAs some will remember,  last year volunteers from Beaufort’s neighborhood associations collected more than 400 tons of trash throughout the city.  Not only did they make the city cleaner, they reduced fire hazards exponentially.\r\nMore recently, a handful of members of the Point Association launched Beautify Beaufort which will hopefully, this Spring, spread throughout the city with residents repainting rusting fire hydrants and cleaning the mildew from Street Signs.\r\nLeaders from neighborhoods meet monthly with the City Neighborhood Improvement Team which includes the police and fire chiefs, the directors of the Planning and Public Works Departments, Codes Enforcement, the Greenery and Waste Pro, among other city staff assigned to support our neighborhoods.\r\nThe Pigeon Point Example\r\nSeveral years ago, when the restoration of Pigeon Point Park came in considerably over budget, the Neighborhood Association, started as a Crime Watch, raised funds and contributed manual labor to ensure that some features the city could not afford were included in making the park what it is today.\r\nTaking the engagement to the next level, they have scheduled a big fundraiser for the park which is being promoted as Touch-A-Truck &amp; Make A Memory Brick Sale, April 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.\r\nAll sorts of large trucks used by the city will be lined up in the park for children to explore. Picture opportunities will abound to “Make A Memory” and donated cookies and drinks will be served.\r\nOpportunities to buy bricks,  which can be inscribed with dedications,  will be available for purchase through the “Make A Memory” brick sale and later find their permanent home on the walkways in the park.\r\nFurthermore, if you and your neighbors are interested in strengthening your organization or starting your own, you may want to attend to the Pigeon Point Association meetings at the Planning Department’s Conference Room on the main floor of City Hall.\r\n\r\nCITY OF BEAUFORT ACTIVITIES\r\n\r\nBladen and North Street Redevelopment\r\nAfter years of planning, phase II of Bladen Street Redevelopment is under way. This means new and wider sidewalks, burying utilities, tree scape, new paving, additional on street parking and cross walks making the area more pedestrian friendly. Once Bladen is completed, SCDOT will transform the block of North Street, between Bladen and Adventure, one way going west, paving it with brick (as it used to be before the old brick was covered by asphalt), underground utilities, a wider sidewalk and an expansion of “Horse Trough Park” making it a neighborhood destination, with additional parking and safer better marked cross walks.\r\n\r\nBeautifying Beaufort\r\nThanks to Paul Michaud and Peter and Terry Hussey, who live in The Point neighborhood, for taking the initiative to launch a volunteer drive Beautify Beaufort Initiative which began by painting fire hydrants and cleaning street signs in the downtown area. I am hopeful that the other neighborhoods participating in the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Team will embrace this initiative so it can become city wide.\r\n\r\nMore Parking on Carteret Street\r\nWith a few more long-awaited approvals from SCDOT, the city will be outlining additional parking spaces on Carteret Street. Pending approval for encroachment on the street, I believe there will be at least seven additional parking spaces between Bay and King streets.\r\n\r\nBoundary Street Redevelopment\r\nAfter years in planning, the engineers are completing the plan for Highway 21 (now 21 Business) Redevelopment from a newly configured intersection of S.C. 170 and Boundary Street to City Hall including several blocks of a parallel road north of Boundary. The project includes burying overhead utility lines, a multi-modal path along the water side of Boundary, the redevelopment of a traditional shopping center into a grid which will allow for a more walkable, safer and denser mixed use area of the city.  Planted medians and other traffic calming effects will be central to the project.\r\n\r\nHighway 21/Highway 21 Business\r\nAfter more than eight years, the long-awaited resignation of Highway 21 around the city, with 21 Business going through the city, is in place. SCDOT planted the new signs within the past two weeks and we are hoping that mapping and GPS systems will pick this up so that those going to the islands will not get caught in downtown congestion while those seeking Beaufort as their destination will also find it easier to get into town due to reduced congestion.\r\n\r\n“City Building”\r\nThe City Council and City Redevelopment Commission had our respective annual retreats (at USCB Historic Campus on Carteret Street) in February. The mission for both was to transition from planning to doing. With the majority of the civic master plan completed, it is time to start marketing the revitalization of the greater downtown area to property owners, investors and developers under the soon-to-be-adopted form-based code which should make the development process more predictable and hopefully more streamlined while still protecting the historic and cultural character which make Beaufort so special.\r\nAs “the rubber hits the road” there will be necessary conversations among neighbors, adjoining property owners, planners and regulators on how to best accomplish this noble challenge of revitalizing our city. Please join in the conversation as we seek to make changes and do us a favor by maintaining civility in our conversations as we learn new ways of doing things.\r\n\r\nMarketing Beaufort\r\nAs those who have followed the conversation about marketing Beaufort and the allocation of tourism dollars generated by the Accommodations Tax know, City Council has been working on ways to make sure the dollars are used most efficiently, in a coordinated manner and focused on the same goals for building our city into what it can be. Given we are too small to be simply a tourism destination, and the fact that many who do not want us to be such, we are asking questions about what is it that we should actually marketing. Are we trying to attract new residents? Are we reaching out to find investment to fund some of the exciting concepts outlined in the Civic Master Plan? Do we consider recruiting businesses, which will provide better opportunities for those who grow up here and more here? Should the number of heads in beds, tour bus visits, carriage rides and seats filled in restaurants be the sole indicator of the kind of growth we are seeking? These are important questions we need to be considering. Accordingly, we convened a marketing summit last month which included not only the usual suspects but the marketers of new communities, nature based tourism businesses including boating, fishing, kayaking, golf and tennis to the table along with residential home builders, economic developers and the broader business community. The goal is to give our marketers are clearer set of criteria for the investment of public dollars with a meaningful set of metrics by which we can measure our collective success.', 'Strong neighborhood engagement makes our city even better', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'strong-neighborhood-engagement-makes-our-city-even-better', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:48:51', '2012-03-15 08:48:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6113', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6114, 4, '2012-03-15 04:49:29', '2012-03-15 08:49:29', 'By Bill Rogers\r\nIt’s Sunshine Week, a week to promote open government.\r\nSince you are reading an editorial column in this newspaper, you likely care about what is going on in your community and with your government.  This is a good thing and unfortunately not common enough.\r\nLet me encourage you to also care about open, transparent government on the local and state levels.\r\nWithout open government, you don’t know how your tax dollars are spent, how your public bodies make decisions, or if our laws are being enforced efficiently and with equality.\r\nThe Freedom of Information Act in South Carolina is a good one.  Sure, it has a few flaws, but generally it does a good job of guaranteeing you access to the meetings of public bodies and to their records.\r\nPeople often think our FOIA is just for nosy journalists. Well, that isn’t the case.  Under the law, citizens have the same rights of access as the press.\r\n“The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in the formulation of public policy.”\r\nThat is the purpose our lawmakers wrote as an introduction to the Freedom of Information Act in 1976.  That premise hasn’t changed, but some public officials are failing to follow its spirit.\r\nIt has been a disturbing year for open government.  It was reported that our governor was not preserving public emails and conducting state business through private, secret emails. Our Highway Commission was holding meetings people couldn’t attend. A coastal chamber of commerce refused to account for how it spent $15 million in public money. A major university was withholding leadership evaluations and audits.  Our Highway Patrol was routinely withholding reports and video tapes of its cases.  A Sumter coroner was refusing to release an autopsy report of a police shooting.  A school district in the Midlands wanted $500,000 to release copies of its public emails.\r\nI think people only care about open government when it affects them directly...  when they can’t get a copy of a document they want or they are asked to leave a meeting they have an interest in.\r\nThe only way this secrecy will end is for ordinary citizens to demand it.  This happened with the introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives limiting copying costs, setting a specific time allowed to produce a document and prohibiting charging for searching for and compiling documents.  This bill was citizen-driven, and citizens turned up in good numbers to testify about the abuse and problems they have faced in dealing with school boards and other public bodies.\r\nThe bill is awaiting debate on the House floor.\r\nTo help you understand your rights under the FOIA, the S.C. Press Association has developed a citizen’s guide.  You can get a copy of this easy to understand two-page document by visiting scpress.org/citizen.\r\nPlease get a copy and read it.  Then stand up for your rights.\r\nRogers is executive director of the S.C. Press Association, and an advocate for open government.', 'Stand up for your rights', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'stand-up-for-your-rights', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:49:29', '2012-03-15 08:49:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6114', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6115, 4, '2012-03-15 04:50:34', '2012-03-15 08:50:34', 'Pedestrian crossing lights are no joke\r\nI think the city should just go ahead and come clean to residents and tourists about the pedestrian crossing lights downtown. They don’t work! I’ve watched poor pedestrians standing at the corner of Carteret and Craven streets for ages just a pushin’ those buttons and the lights never change. Usually, they just give up and take their chances crossing against the light. I’ve seen this at Carteret and Bay streets too. I think those buttons are just there to look good but aren’t really connected to anything at all. I guess the joke’s on us ... NOT LAUGHING!\r\n\r\nAn educational riddle\r\nThe situation at Beaufort High School: What’s the difference between Social Promotions and changing grades? Is one more dishonest than the other?!\r\n\r\n<em>Did you get a boot on your car parking downtown or would you like to thank a stranger for a random act of kindness? Here’s your chance to sound off about what you love and hate. Send your comments to LowcountryBroil@gmail.com and you could see them in our new column called Lowcountry Broil. Don’t worry: They’re all anonymous. (Any specific negative references to people or businesses will not be published.)</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY BROIL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-broil-3', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:50:34', '2012-03-15 08:50:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6115', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6116, 4, '2012-03-15 04:51:15', '2012-03-15 08:51:15', 'Program gives special needs families a ‘break’\r\nThe Beaufort County Department of Special Needs has established a new program that gives people with developmental disabilities opportunities for healthy activities and offers care givers a respite\r\nThe Breakers Program was initiated and funded by a grant from the South Carolina Department of Special Needs. It will initially serve individuals age thirteen to sixty who are not currently receiving services from DSN.\r\nMitzi Wagner, County DSN Director, said there are many special needs individuals who do not receive services because of limited funding in South Carolina. “Not only will it allow these special citizens to enjoy the companionship and activities we offer, but the program will also provide a break for those friends and family members who give direct care to special needs individuals on a daily basis.”\r\nThe program will be operated at the new County DSN facility at 100 Clear Water Way, Burton. It will be held three days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.\r\nBefore special needs residents can be admitted to the Breaker Program, eligibility must be established with the State Department of Special Needs by calling 1-800-289-7012. Space is limited. For more information, call Mitzi Wagner, County DSN Director (843) 255-6290.\r\n\r\nAmnesty through April 30 at libraries\r\nAt the suggestion of the Beaufort County Library Board of Trustees, fines for overdue books and other materials will be waived through April 30 at all library branches. Materials must be returned to a staff member at a service desk to assure fines have been forgiven. Those who have questions or need more information may call their local library branch.\r\n\r\nCounty PALS offers Shotokan Karate\r\nBeaufort County Parks and Leisure Services has scheduled ongoing classes in the martial art of Shotokan Karate at the Burton Wells Recreation Center in Burton and the Charles “Lind” Brown Activity Center in Beaufort.\r\nClasses began this month but people may sign up anytime. Fees are is $60 per month for youth ages 4 to 17 and $100 per month for adults 18 and older. Payment and registration is accepted at the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort, and at the Charles “Lind” Activity Center, 1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902.\r\nClasses are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at Burton Wells Center as follows:\r\n• Ages 4 to 8 are scheduled Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 to 11:30 a.m.\r\n• Ages 8 to twelve are scheduled Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 1 p.m.\r\n• Ages 13 to 17 are scheduled Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.\r\nClasses are held Tuesday and Thursday at the Charles “Lind” Brown Center as follows:\r\n• Ages 4 to 8 are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 5 p.m.\r\n• Ages 8 to twelve are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.\r\nFor more information, contact instructor Al Yisrael at (843) 476-2328, or beaufortkarate@yahoo.com, or visit www.bcgov.net/PALS.\r\n\r\n‘Night Skies’ video on county website\r\nStar gazers, science buffs, students, families and individuals may want to check out the “Night Skies” section of the Beaufort County website.\r\nVarious topics include light pollution and its ability to diminish visibility of the stars in the video, Night Skies of Beaufort County: Light Pollution. It was produced by The LowCountry Institute in partnership with The County Channel and Beaufort County Broadcast Services and features Kristen Marshall Mattson, Environmental Educator at the institute.\r\nThe section also helps explain many of the mysteries of the heavens above Beaufort County in terms that people of all ages can understand. It includes educational links for children and adults that offer additional information about such astronomical topics as star gazing, eclipses, constellations and others.\r\nGary Kubic, Beaufort County Administrator decided to post the video online and augment it with related links because he said it offers fascinating information. “I think many people will enjoy this site. The first time I saw the video, I felt compelled to share it with our kids, our residents and our guests. The entire section provides a lot of great scientific information that enhances the awe and wonder we all feel when we look up at our night skies. The entire series will be shared with Beaufort County schools.”\r\nThe information and video may be accessed by clicking on the “Night Skies” icon on the top of the home page of the County website, www.bcgov.net.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-11', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:51:15', '2012-03-15 08:51:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6116', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6117, 4, '2012-03-15 04:51:52', '2012-03-15 08:51:52', 'Family Promise of Beaufort County, a local nonprofit providing shelter and other services to homeless children and their families, and The Company Store, a leading online retailer of bedding and home accessories, will be delivering 250 new comforters to homeless and low-income children throughout Beaufort County. Family Promise is working with Bluffton Self Help, Deep Well, CODA and Help of Beaufort to ensure the comforters get to the people who need it most.\r\nThe Company Store’s Buy One, Give One campaign is matching each purchase of one of their comforters (through the end of March) with a donation of a new comforter to a child served by Family Promise Affiliates nationwide and partnering agencies.  By placing an order, the customer is automatically donating a comforter to a child in need. In addition, The Company Store is offering a 20% discount on all purchases. Simply enter the promo code BOGO20 when placing an order on their website and the discount will be applied.', 'Family Promise and The Company Store Partner to Bring Warmth to Homeless Children', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'family-promise-and-the-company-store-partner-to-bring-warmth-to-homeless-children', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:51:52', '2012-03-15 08:51:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6117', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6118, 4, '2012-03-15 04:53:24', '2012-03-15 08:53:24', 'By Hall Sumner\r\nLife can be uncertain, especially in regard to managing your personal financial affairs. Some investors find themselves overwhelmed with information and conflicting advice. Others don’t have the time or interest to manage their personal assets and liabilities with discipline.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hall.bmp\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6119\" title=\"hall\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hall.bmp\" alt=\"\" /></a>Take, for example, planning for retirement, your children’s or grandchildren’s education, and other major financial goals in your life. How much is enough? As you answer this question, you generally should consider a reasonable rate of compounded growth, as well as principal erosion through taxes and inflation and the possible impact of ongoing market changes. But few people have the knowledge or the time to do this on their own.\r\nTraditional planning can create an illusion of stability. But nothing happens every year exactly as predicted. Goals change with your station in life — and financial and market conditions are constantly changing as well.\r\nAs you take inventory of your important financial goals and prioritize them, know that proper planning can help provide a picture of financial strategies. However, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Through periodic reviews of your goals and the performance of your investments, you can assess how your actual investing and spending patterns affect your chance of success. With this information, you can make changes as needed to keep your plan on track toward your unique financial objectives. There’s no substitute for common sense, a realistic and comprehensive plan that accommodates uncertainty, and sound financial advice from someone you can trust.\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Hall Sumner, CFP®, Sr. Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager, in Beaufort at 843-524-1114.</em>\r\n<em>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE.</em>\r\n<em>Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>', 'Gaining financial confidence in an uncertain world', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gaining-financial-confidence-in-an-uncertain-world-2', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:53:24', '2012-03-15 08:53:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6118', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6120, 4, '2012-03-15 04:54:20', '2012-03-15 08:54:20', 'Merry Maids owners Bob and Melina Cunningham announced today that they have recently acquired the Merry Maids franchise in Charleston, SC. Combined with their three other Merry Maids franchise locations in Beaufort, SC, Gilroy, CA and Mountain View, CA, they now manage a staff of more than 100 people, serving more than 2000 homes in their four locations.\r\nBob Cunningham started his first Merry Maids franchise 28 years ago in Mountain View, CA in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Bob had left a career in the electronics field during the dotcom boom to pursue his dream of owning a business.  In 2007, after establishing a partnership with his manager to run the California operations, he and his wife moved to Beaufort, where they purchased a second Merry Maids franchise license serving Northern Beaufort County.   A third franchise was purchased last year in Gilroy, CA.  With more than 1,400 franchises worldwide, the Beaufort residents are now the fifth largest owners in the Merry Maids franchise organization.\r\nBob was honored with the Dallen Peterson Founder’s Award in 2009 — the highest distinction a Merry Maids franchisee can earn. It recognizes the franchise owner who proves to best exemplify the highest quality in business operations, including customer and employee satisfaction.  Cunningham added that he first came across the opportunity while paging through a Nation’s Business Magazine back in 1983 during the initial technology boom in Silicon Valley.\r\n“It was an exciting time back then, and a friend and I were looking for the right business opportunity to invest in,” said Cunningham. “As computer manufacturers and software developers kept husbands and wives busy at work day and night, we asked the obvious question, ‘who’s cleaning their homes?’”\r\nBob and Melina want to ensure the residents of Beaufort and Charleston to know that when you book a cleaning with Merry Maids, you can expect three key things: consistency, quality, and total professionalism. At Merry Maids, our team members take the time to listen and understand your needs. We are committed to excellent service and value the trust that our customers place in us.\r\n“Merry Maids offers the best of both worlds — local presence with a national backing,” added Cunningham. With more than 30 years in business, the Merry Maids brand signifies excellence in housecleaning, and we definitely plan to continue that tradition as we expand our business to serve clients in Charleston.”\r\nNow more than ever, busy families are choosing to leave their cleaning to the professionals, and are enjoying more family time together as a result. If cleaning your home is a task you’d just as soon leave to someone else, a home cleaning service like Merry Maids is the answer. We make it easy to maintain your beautiful Beaufort or Charleston home without the dread and hassle of cleaning it yourself.\r\n“I’ve got team members who will go to any lengths to make sure our clients’ needs are met,” Bob explained. “Their hard work has allowed me to grow our operations base. I owe my good fortune to them and the wonderful clients we serve. When you have the type of people I have working for me, success is sure to follow.”', 'Local Merry Maids owners acquire franchise in Charleston', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-merry-maids-owners-acquire-franchise-in-charleston', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:54:20', '2012-03-15 08:54:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6120', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6121, 4, '2012-03-15 04:55:26', '2012-03-15 08:55:26', 'Do you know a mother who could benefit from having her house cleaned by professionals? Whether it’s a busy younger mom with children and not a lot of time or an older mom who still works and takes care of her family but is not as mobile as she once was, tell us about the person you think should receive this award. Send your entry to theislandnews@gmail.com, subject “Merry Maid Mom” by March 24 and your nominee could win four weeks of free cleanings by Beaufort Merry Maids. The winner will be named in the March 29 edition of The Island News.', 'Win a cleaning for a deserving mother', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-a-cleaning-for-a-deserving-mother', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:55:26', '2012-03-15 08:55:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6121', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6122, 4, '2012-03-15 04:56:08', '2012-03-15 08:56:08', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort encourages the community to celebrate the exemplary artistic achievements of junior and senior high school students at the second annual Celebrate the Arts festival taking place at the Historic Beaufort campus on Friday, March 23. Eminent artist West Fraser will open the awards ceremony with his keynote address at 1 p.m.\r\nJuried entries from 27 students will be showcased. According to Studio Art professor, Jon Goebel, “With over 100 entries from high school students across South Carolina and as far away as Pennsylvania, the selection committee is delighted with the quality of work selected for the Emerging Arts Show at USCB.”\r\nThe top three works chosen by the jurors will receive annual art scholarship awards of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. Other entries accepted into the exhibition will receive $500 annual art scholarship awards.\r\nKeynote speaker West Fraser, who has captured the character, aesthetics and history of the Lowcountry in his paintings for over 30 years, will have works on display. Tours of the campus’ art studios, ceramics laboratory, graphic design computer laboratory, and galleries will be available to the community from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.', 'USCB holds Emerging Artist Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-holds-emerging-artist-competition', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:56:09', '2012-03-15 08:56:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6122', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(6123, 4, '2012-03-15 04:57:01', '2012-03-15 08:57:01', '‘Catholic School Girls’ on stage at ARTworks\r\n“Catholic School Girls” is produced by Misspent Youth Productions, directed by Gail Westerfield, written by Casey Kurrti and will be in the black box theater at ARTworks March 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m.; March 25 at 3 p.m.; March 29 - 31 at 7:30 p.m.; April 1 at 3 p.m.\r\nIn this satire of Catholic school life in the 1960s, four actresses play the nuns and the first through eighth grade girls at St. George’s School in Yonkers.\r\nAn amusing portrait emerges, of girls maturing to the threshold of adolescence as they experience bonds of friendship, reprimands from authority figures, pressures from home, as well as the Beatles, the Addams Family, the Supremes and the election of a Catholic president. Between scenes of the classrooms, monologues give free rein to the students’ decidedly secular ambitions.\r\nThe black box theater at ARTworks is in Beaufort Town Center, at 2127 Boundary Street. Tickets are $17 and online at www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org; Thursdays March 22 &amp; 29 are “Pay What You Can” ($5 minimum.)\r\n\r\nPhotography class just for beginners\r\nThe class “Beginning photography: how to use your camera and take better pictures” with Paul Nurnberg will be held at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street.  Do you want to know what all those symbols and dials do on your digital camera? Do you want to learn how to make your images better than simple snapshots? Then this is the class for you. Mondays April 2, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 6–8 p.m. plus an optional photo field trip to put your new skills to practical use. $200 per student. Register with Paul at 912-429-0189 and class@nurnbergphoto.com.\r\n\r\nRiver of Words shows students’ art, poetry\r\nIn celebration of national Youth Art Month, ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center is channeling the River of Words, a countywide project of school district students turning science experiments into art. The artist reception, book unveiling and poetry reading is Friday, March 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to view the gallery filled with student art and poetry — be awed by this collection of exceptional student work which reflects the children’s understanding of our local watershed, habitats, and the Port Royal Sound. Peruse the community arts center, and the River of Words, through March 31, Tuesday through Saturday, at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort SC 29902. www.artworksinbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nSt. Helena has free organ performance\r\nOrganist Rhonda Sider Edgington, of Holland, Michigan, will give a free performance at the Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal), 505 Church Street, on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m.\r\nThis will be the first evening organ recital scheduled by the church as part of its Tricentennial Celebration Spring Concert Series. Edgington lived in Bremen, Germany, from 2004 to 2011. She arrived with a Fulbright Scholarship to study the organs and music of North Germany. Throughout her years in Germany, she performed recitals ranging from 17th century organs to German Romantic instruments and modern organs as well.\r\nAfter living in Bremen, Germany, for seven years, she moved recently with her husband Mark, and children Isaac and Esther to Michigan. There Rhonda is organist at Hope Church and staff accompanist at Hope College.\r\nFor more information, contact Pat Gould at patgould@islc.net or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-11', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:57:01', '2012-03-15 08:57:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6123', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6124, 4, '2012-03-19 11:45:18', '2012-03-19 15:45:18', 'It’s time for the Beaufort Art Association’s 51st Annual Spring Art Show and Sale. Last year’s judge had to choose winners from among more than 200 entries at a show that was viewed by almost 1,000 visitors. This year’s exhibition has the potential to be even bigger, with entries competing for $2,000 in awards. The show will run from Friday, March 16 through March 25, Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles Lind Brown Activity Center, 1001 Hamar Street at Greene Street. All artwork, including the award-winning pieces, will be for sale to the public.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6125\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Last year’s “Best in Show” winner, “Brick, Plaster, Mortar, and Glass” by Mary Grayson Segars.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Segars_Brick_Plaster_Mortar_and_Glass.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6125\" title=\"Segars_Brick_Plaster_Mortar_and_Glass\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Segars_Brick_Plaster_Mortar_and_Glass-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis year’s show will have connections not only to our city’s artistic past, but also our future. In 1962, the “Prologue to Freedom” Committee asked artists to create pieces celebrating the 400th anniversary landing of Jean Ribaut and the Huguenots who founded Port Royal. Catherine Wolfe, one of the founders of the art association and a past president, created one of the winning entries. While the original hangs in the Beaufort City Hall, 1000 prints were made in 1962. One hundred of these remaining prints have been donated to the association and will be available for purchase at the show. A few rare copies signed by Catherine Wolfe will also be available.\r\nThe Beaufort Art Association also understands how important it is to encourage young artistic talent for the future. High school students are encouraged to compete for the Litchfield Prize, given in memory of BAA member Geneva Litchfield, which will be presented to the individual who is chosen “Best in Show” among students.\r\nJ. Christian Snedeker will judge this year’s entries. He is an associate member of Oil Painters of America. His awards include the 2001 “Best in Show” at the Charleston Artist Guild’s Members’ Exhibit, honorable mentions at the 2001 Charleston People’s Choice Art Exhibit and 2004 Charleston Outdoor Painters Association Paint-Out, and second place at the 2007 Charleston Southern Light Paint Out.', 'BAA\'s 51st annual Spring Show and Sale', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baas-51st-annual-spring-show-and-sale', '', '', '2012-03-19 17:43:45', '2012-03-19 21:43:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6126, 4, '2012-03-15 04:59:27', '2012-03-15 08:59:27', 'By Dennis Tavernetti\r\n“Women on the 6th Floor” from The World Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m.\r\nSynopsis: Paris, 1960. Jean-Louis lives a bourgeois existence absorbed in his work, cohabitating peacefully with his neurotic socialite wife Suzanne, while their snobby children are away at boarding school. The couple’s world is turned upside-down when they hire a Spanish maid, Maria. Through Maria, Jean-Louis is introduced to an alternative reality just a few floors up on the building’s sixth floor, the servants’ quarters. He befriends a group of sassy Spanish maids, who teach him there’s more to life than stocks and bonds. The women’s influence on the house brings change, lots of humor and conflict. Life will never be the same, and that isn’t a bad thing.\r\nRatings &amp; Reviews:  The two leading film websites give this film an IMDb rating of 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes critics rating of 67 and audience of 65. Good marks and an indication of wide appeal.  Roger Ebert said: “… a pleasant movie, even-tempered romantic fantasy”; L.A. Times wrote: “The French have a knack for it. They’ve been making funny and agreeable movie farces forever, and I hope they never stop”; NY Times mused: “…was designed for the gentle laughter it easily earns”; and Wall Street Journal analyzed: “…a fairy-tale version of ‘The Help.’ ”\r\nPreviewer’s Comment: This World film in French with English subtitles reminds us to lighten up and that we are not as important as we think! Is it a delightful French comedy which relies on wit and acting ability to delight the audience. It also reveals a social structure in 1960‘s France where it was easier to hire foreign help to do menial tasks, than native French. Doesn’t every French woman have better things to do than clean bidets? The foreign workers maybe upstairs and the building’s owners downstairs, but the differences and social separation are just as justified by society norms. It is much fun to see how this stereotype view of classes crumbles with humorous and lasting results.\r\nRated: Unrated, but can be considered likely to be PG-13.\r\nPreshow Interview: Join our host and his guest, Helen Baumeister, at 6:40 p.m. for a short 15 minutes of discussion regarding the French culture and social norms. Ms. Baumeister is a well-known artist who frequently immerses herself in France and the French culture. Feel free to take your seat during the interview.\r\nTickets for adults are $8, seniors $7, students $6. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n\r\n<em>Dennis Tavernetti is a resident of St. Helena Island who retired to the Lowcountry having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB‘s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of bringing Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort.</em>', 'The Indie Film Corner: \"Women on the 6th Floor\"', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-women-on-the-6th-floor', '', '', '2012-03-15 04:59:27', '2012-03-15 08:59:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6126', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6127, 4, '2012-03-15 05:00:10', '2012-03-15 09:00:10', 'Last year, I attended about every single charity event in Beaufort and I can tell you hands down that the most laughs came from “Beaufort Beauties,” the event where prominent businessmen dress up as female beauty pageant contestants and compete in order to raise money for their favorite charities. This year’s event will benefit the Lions Club, Thumbs Up and Friends of Caroline Hospice.\r\nSeriously, folks, this is  a truly laugh-out-loud event and will be hosted by “Saturday Night Live” alum Terry Sweeney who appears as Lucinda Ravenel — a super snobby, poison- tongued, old Charleston battle-ax. The men do some hilarious dance numbers, have a “talent” contest, evening gown competition and answer “important” questions for a panel of celebrity judges.\r\nThis year’s contestants are: Mike McFee, Hometown Realty and City of Beaufort Councilman; Will McCullough, Low Country Real Estate; Karl Wells, 104.9 The Surf; Bob Cunningham, Merry Maids; Warren Florence, Palmetto Bluff Resort Tennis Pro; Hank Herring, Green Herring Art Gallery; and Worth Liipfert of Griffith, Saddler and Sharp Law Firm.\r\nThe $25 tax deductible tickets can be purchased from Main Street Beaufort at (843) 525- 6644 or 101 West Street Extension downtown. You can also donate money towards a specific “beauty’s” quest to become Miss Congeniality (the person who raises the most money for their charity).\r\nFor inquiries, call the Main Street office at (843) 525-6644 or email info@downtownbeaufort.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Beaufort Beauties will be held at The Shed, 809 Paris Ave. in Port Royal, on Saturday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar and great silent auction items. Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud event!', 'Save the Date for Beaufort Beauties', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'save-the-date-for-beaufort-beauties', '', '', '2012-03-15 05:00:10', '2012-03-15 09:00:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6127', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6128, 4, '2012-03-15 05:01:04', '2012-03-15 09:01:04', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nI know they say a bit of knowledge never hurt anyone. It’s just having to go through acquiring it that seems to be the problem. Some how, no matter how young or old we are, school in any form just is not appealing. That means that even when it’s good for us we don’t want to learn whatever it is. With wine, a bit of knowledge can be dangerous if you think you know more than you do. Or totally scary if you realize how much there can be to learn about it. This week, as usual, we’re going to have to learn a few things about our wine. At least, though, with wine we can drink while we learn. School at drinking age has got to be better than kids’ school. So — let’s study, and, sure, get a full glass. I’ve got mine right here.\r\nTo start with, let’s look at where our wine comes from: The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in Monterey County in California. Wines from the Monterey County AVA come from a larger area known as the Central Coast that runs 100 miles from north of Monterey Bay south to Paso Robles. The AVA includes part of Carmel Valley and the Salinas Valley. It includes five other, smaller, AVAs. (One of these we’ll come back to in a bit.)\r\nAbout 40,000 acres of grapes are grown in the Monterey County AVA. Chardonnay is over 50% of that. The northern part of the AVA is better for Rieslings and Pinot Noirs, the southern part better for Bordeaux varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.\r\nThe Santa Lucia Highlands is one of the five smaller AVAs located within the Monterey County AVA. Probably, it is the best known of the five. It is located in the Santa Lucia Mountains above the Salinas Valley. More than 2,300 acres of vines are planted here, some of them as high as 1,200 feet above sea level. The region has cool morning fog and breezes from the bay, and warm afternoons thanks to the southern exposure of the vineyards on the slopes.\r\nOur last tidbit of knowledge for this week’s wine is the name of the category it is in. Meritage is a made-up name that is pronounced to rhyme with the word “heritage.” In 1988, a small group of Napa Valley vintners formed the Meritage Association. They were tired of and disagreed with the BATF rules for wine content. (The 75% minimum rule to label a wine for a grape variety was not always making for the best wines.). As vintners experimented with more varieties and percentages, they saw the need for a recognizable name for their wines. Being a group of Napa wine makers, where Cabernet Sauvignon was then, and still is, the king, their blends became Bordeaux-style wines.\r\nIn 1988, the association held a contest to name themselves and their wines. The winner was “Meritage,” a combination of the words “merit” and “heritage.” Only members of the association were allowed to use the name “Meritage” on their wines and, by 1999, they had 22 members. In 2003, they were up to over 100 members; in May 2009, they changed their name from Meritage Association to Meritage Alliance; and by August 2009, they had more than 250 members.\r\nMembers of the Alliance agree to the terms for using the name “Meritage” on their wines. A red Meritage must be made at least two of the six grapes that are allowed — the Bordeaux five plus Carmenere that was also, historically, grown in Bordeaux. No one variety can be more than 90% of the blend. Originally, a Meritage wine also had to be one of the best, and more expensive, that the winery made. White Meritage wines for Alliance members can be made from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle (another Bordeaux variety). Again, no grape can exceed 90% of the blend. There is still the recommendation that a Meritage wine be the winery’s most expensive blend and that production is limited to no more than 25,000 cases. Alliance members are not limited to Napa Valley any more either. (Good thing or all the info about Monterey AVA wouldn’t make sense!)\r\nAnd, now, we get to this week’s wine. But, pause a second to refill our glass if you like. I did. In the mid-1970’s, Nicky (Nicolaus) Hahn and his wife, Gaby, bought two vineyard ranches in the Santa Lucia Highlands. They produced their first wine in 1980 under the Smith and Hook label. The Hahn Estate label followed their early success in 1991. This new brand was created to produce supple, accessible and attractively priced wines. As good as Smith and Hook was, like other Napa wines it was more expensive and needed some aging to be more appealing to more wine fans. The Hahns thought that the soil and climate conditions in the Santa Lucia Highlands could give them the grapes to do this. Wind and fog interact with solar radiation so the grapes’ ripening is slowed down — two months longer here. This gives the grapes more varietal intensity, flavor, depth and structure. All together, we get exceptional wines. The name “Hahn” means “rooster” in German and is now the emblem on all Hahn wine bottles as a tribute to their European heritage.\r\nHahn Meritage is a great red wine. It is made from 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot. Neutral and French oak barrels are used to age it. And blah, blah. See, learning does get old! It’s the aromas and flavors and textures that make it so good. That’s just part of where they come from.\r\nRaspberry, blueberry and vanilla aromas roll out of your glass with this wine. The flavors are all over the place — currant, black cherry, caramel, toasty oak, baking spice and tobacco all come to you. The Cab gives it body, the Malbec and Petit Verdot make it rich and deep and concentrated, the Cabernet Franc and Merlot keep it balanced. Now you know why the original Meritage Association members worked so hard to get this category of wine going. And the Hahn Meritage? With their Rooster? Yikes! Time to fill my glass a bit more. But at $14.99, that’s easy. Enjoy!', 'A bit of learning with a rooster', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-bit-of-learning-with-a-rooster', '', '', '2012-03-15 05:01:04', '2012-03-15 09:01:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6128', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6129, 4, '2012-03-19 11:15:17', '2012-03-19 15:15:17', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nI was excited that Lunch Bunch would be eating at Big Joe’s Bar-B-Q in Port Royal because I had never been there but had heard that it was a popular spot among locals. To be honest, I always found the location a bit daunting (it’s in the same strip mall as a gas station). Don’t make the same mistake I did: Go try the food at once, it’s superb.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6130\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Korean barbecue called bulgogi\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LB1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6130\" title=\"LB1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LB1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nOwner Yuni brought out several plates for us to sample: each representing the wide range that the restaurant offers.\r\nWe all loved the traditional Lowcountry Boil made with large shrimp, corn on the cob, whole sausage and potatoes. Elizabeth and I could have sat there all day eating those potatoes, they were perfectly cooked and seasoned.\r\nNext there was fried shrimp with crinkle fries, as well fried tilapia filets that were flaky and tasty. We also tried a salad with pulled pork.\r\nThe biggest surprise was the steaming plate of beef, sauteed onions and other vegetables. This was Korean barbecue called bulgogi and it was so yummy. Served over rice, there was tons of flavor.\r\nElizabeth, Buck, Nikki and I were thrilled to try all the dishes, and couldn’t finish it all, we were so full and satisfied.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6131\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Lowcountry Boil.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LB3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6131\" title=\"LB3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LB3-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBig Joe’s serves barbecue sandwiches, ribs, wings, as well as a whole slew of sides including fried corn nuggets, hash and rice, or white lima beans and rice.\r\nThe daily specials include two smoked chicken leg quarters with two sides or two piece ribs with two sides for only $5.99. With the military specials, Marine graduates eat free on Fridays and all military gets 15% off everyday. They also deliver to Parris Island.\r\nAfter buying Big Joe’s three years ago, Yuni has added her own feminine touches with new lighting and table clothes over the big family size wooden tables.\r\nBig Joe’s Bar-B-Q is located at 780 D Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal. Take out and catering available. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Sunday. Call 843-770-0711 or visit www.bigjoesbbq.net.', 'Traditional Southern with an Asian touch at Big Joe\'s Bar-B-Q', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'traditional-southern-with-an-asian-touch-at-big-joes-bar-b-q', '', '', '2012-03-19 11:24:19', '2012-03-19 15:24:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6129', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6132, 4, '2012-03-15 05:05:00', '2012-03-15 09:05:00', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nAfter seeing and hearing nothing but great work and positive comments from many of my clients, this past Saturday, I decided to swing into a local nail spa to give them a try. Roughly five miles or so from Boundary Street, just past Beaufort Memorial Hospital and heading down Ribaut Road, Diamond Nails sits amongst a small row of beauty shops in Magnolia Plaza.\r\nMy mind was set on the fact that, this day, I was going to splurge on the best manicure and pedicure that was offered. Pulling into the parking lot, Magnolia Plaza wasn’t set into one of the busiest or most notable locations this area has to offer, yet I confidently sauntered into the spa to be seen.\r\nAs I entered the tranquil atmosphere, I was immediately greeted by all three technicians, busy at work with current customers. I signed in, and before taking my seat, had a chair pulled up for me and politely asked to go ahead and sit to be seen. My technician, a gentleman, was very friendly and interactive during my service. He effectively listened to my requests and even made suitable suggestions as he diligently worked away to create a perfectly manicured and flawless masterpiece of artificial gel nails.\r\nLater, after spending close to an hour of delicate maintenance on my nails, he relocated me to the massage chair for a “Deluxe Pedicure.” The massage chair alone soothed away the pains of a busy work week, while my feet up to my knees were pampered with an extensive, hands-on massage. Not once during my mani and pedi was I interrupted or left alone, as all attention, for nearly another hour was mine. During my pedicure, the paraffin wax dip softened my rough edges as the slathered on mint soak tingled while it settled into my skin. The atmosphere, from beginning to end, maintained its peaceful and relaxing calm.\r\nI have had many a mani/pedi at as equal a spa or salon, yet my experience was such a meaningful and pleasurable one that as I look at my well manicured nails and pretty little toes, I just had to write about such a wonderful place. Let’s continue to support our local small businesses and especially patronize those that go above and beyond when it comes to recognizing the quality of great customer service.\r\n\r\n<em>Takiya Smith, Beautique Lash &amp; Brow. Master Lash &amp; Brow Stylist, CPCP</em>\r\n<em>www.blb-boutiques.com</em>', 'Diamond Nails: Beaufort’s jewel of a treasure', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'diamond-nails-beauforts-jewel-of-a-treasure', '', '', '2012-03-15 05:05:00', '2012-03-15 09:05:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6133, 4, '2012-03-15 05:05:50', '2012-03-15 09:05:50', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nIt seems as if I overlooked a few topics when I wrote recently about the entertainment field. This list ought to cover every possible thing I missed, except for maybe sword swallowing and dancing bears.\r\n1. High school and college plays and musicals.  These represent some of my fondest school memories.  I don’t think one can overestimate the educational value or goodwill reinforced in audiences that see these productions.\r\n2. Harry Houdini.  Born in 1874 in Budapest, Hungary, with the less cool name of Erich Weisz, Houdini is still the first person many of us think of when we contemplate magicians and escape artists.  This entertainment icon performed up to his death in 1926.  Talk about a man made for the Roaring Twenties. It’s just too bad that he couldn’t get out of them alive.\r\n3. Beauty pageants.  These seem to have been around practically forever, but the trend toward organizing events for younger and younger participants is, can I say, curious.  Hopefully we’re not headed toward prenatal competition, though sonograms could be scrutinized by tiny judges at some point, perhaps.\r\n4. The Little Rascals.  Weren’t they fun to watch, those scruffy kids who were always getting into mischief, with great names like Spanky, Froggie, Stymie, Farina, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, and Wheezer?  What a shame that so many of them ran into such difficulty in real life after their acting days were over.\r\n5. Circuses. Who doesn’t love a good old (or new) fashioned circus? The number of circuses traveling on rails reached its high point in 1911, when 32 shows traveled the U.S. Ringling Brothers and Barnum &amp; Bailey circus toured with a staggering 100 cars in 1923. They carried big top tents that could hold more than 10,000 customers. It’s interesting how in 2006 the Depression-era circus book “Water for Elephants” stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 12 weeks.  To the end of his adult life, my amazing father loved to take his grandchildren to the circus, probably because he never really got to go much as a kid growing up in the 30’s.\r\n6. Elvis impersonators. Well, Mr. Presley wasn’t the King of Rock and Roll for nothing. His show business descendants span our landscape like an incandescent highway system of scarves glimmering with sequins.\r\n7. Infomercials. These may qualify as a guilty pleasure if you watch just for the entertainment value with no particular intention of buying anything they’re selling.  I’m guessing that more than a few people do just that, maybe when no one else is around and they’re balancing their checkbook or petting the cat, for example.  Ron Popeil was really on to something when he began his sales career many years ago. How can you not love the guy who brought us such essential household products as Chop-O-Matic, the Popeil Pocket Fisherman, Inside-The-Shell Egg Scrambler, and the Electric Food Dehydrator?  “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to show you the greatest kitchen appliance ever made ... All your onions chopped to perfection without shedding a single tear.”  ALL of them?  Wow.\r\n8. Best female pop singer EVER.  This one may get me in hot water with some people, but here goes: Linda Ronstadt.  Smash hits in rock and roll, dreamy crooner classics from the 1950’s, brilliance on the opera stage, you name it. She’s been great in many venues and has few, if any, peers who’ve been as versatile.\r\n9. Willie Nelson.  How can this man still be traveling so much and going so strong as a performer?  He was born in 1933, the year that work began on the Golden Gate Bridge. (And, oh by the way, gasoline was 10 cents a gallon, a loaf of bread cost 7 cents, and the average cost of a new house was ... $5,750.)  I’ve written some things over the years that I’m pretty proud of, but would give my eye teeth to have written any of his great hits, such as “Crazy,” “Night Life” or “On The Road Again.”\r\n10. “Pawn Stars.” Oh my goodness.  This top-rated reality show on The History Channel provides a simply fascinating look into the intricacies of how people come to value and price special merchandise.  The setting is the family owned Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.  The show’s stars include Rick Harrison, an engaging, eternally curious fellow; his father, Richard (“The Old Man”); and his son, Corey (“Big Hoss”).  Watching them interact with an amazing series of customers looking to sell anything from antiques and museum pieces to ancient toys, cars, weapons and curiosities is just plain fun and educational.  And if there ever was an infectious laugh, it’s Rick’s.\r\n11. Pantomime artists. Despite the talent involved, it got to be a running joke that hardly anyone wants to sit still and watch a mime at work.  Well, it’s certainly better than watching paint dry.  Grease paint.\r\n12. YouTube.  How did we ever live without this website and the ability to find practically any recording with a few clicks of the mouse?  Talk about the ability to get entertained, educated, or just lost in the weeds.  Fascinating weeds at that.\r\n13. Hibachi chefs in Japanese restaurants.  These guys can simply mesmerize you, not necessarily a good state of mind to be in around flashing knives. Anyone for a volcanic onion?  Now THAT’S entertainment.\r\nWell, whew, that should about do it.  Bring on those dancing bears!', 'Bring on the dancing bears', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bring-on-the-dancing-bears', '', '', '2012-03-15 05:05:50', '2012-03-15 09:05:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6133', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6134, 4, '2012-03-20 11:06:29', '2012-03-20 15:06:29', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cherimie.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6165\" title=\"cherimie\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cherimie-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\nAfter a most unusual day of cow chasing, key dropping, contract confusion and acceptance that all is not well with the world, I chose to venture out of my cave.  A night out with my girlfriends was not only long overdue but an obvious solution to a defeated attitude. I couldn’t help but remember the days of singlehood and desperately trying to navigate the choppy waters of social Beaufort. As I began my journey into getting ready, I couldn’t help but be thankful I survived.\r\nLike all females, I enjoy the ceremonial going out grooming routine. I whirl through my closet with wildebeest intent only to rise from the mountain of rejects with the very first outfit I attempted. The preparations, for the most part, are the same as they were in my pre-married state. The contrast comes in the actual outing. During my single days, walking in a bar took a strategic, almost methodical set of guidelines, rules, and cautionary measures.  As any woman knows, first impressions are critical in survival of the social scene. One must be pretty, but no too pretty; dress fashionably, not too fashionably; and only make eye contact with either gender if first given approval by their respective spouses, ex-spouses, girlfriend, ex-girlfriend, and any other individual who at any point at some stake in emotional ownership. It is an unspoken yet highly enforced rule in a small town. Anyone not familiar with the ties that bind can find themselves in quite the predicament. Somehow being married lessens the sting.\r\nHaving lived the throes of single life in our lovely little town, I feel it incumbent upon me to offer advice to any poor soul unfamiliar with the hierarchy of the jungle. It wasn’t too long ago that someone took me under their wing and delicately explained the rules, dangers, and escape routes necessary to social scene survival. Without the careful instruction, I would have certainly been a statistic among the socially dead.  In keeping with the pay-it-forward mentality, I offer the following tips to any newcomer or re-emergent individual who dares to downtown.\r\nOnce the outfit and make-up stage is complete, it is now time to practice the most fundamental of social graces. It is imperative that before ever entering the world of downtown, one must rehearse several scenarios to perfection. Staring at the floor is preferred over staring at one’s odd choice of shoes, no matter how shoe-icidal they may appear, stare at the floor. Staring at the floor is a safety precaution that often deters even the fiercest of predator. If you made the grave error of making eye contact when eye contact was not yet approved, immediately revert to the stare at the floor tactic. It could very well save your life.\r\nAnother seemingly impossible situation would be any sentence that starts with “Did you know...” This is a trick, a trap, and must be avoided at all costs. If you find yourself in a conversation that includes the portentous phrase, there is only one maneuver. Immediately begin sneezing, sneeze wildly and without abandon. There is no winner in the “Did you know...” and no one is safe, so sneeze and retreat.\r\nThe background check is one of the more difficult but the most necessary of preparations. Whether you peruse Facebook FBI style or have the bartender on speed dial, you may want to adequately educate yourself on anyone you may or may not have a conversation with, stand by, be seen in the same general area, or worst case, accept a drink. The most common fatal error is speaking with someone who at any point in time and in any capacity dated any one who may consider you a friend. Hell hath no fury, and no vacancy. Should you find yourself in this Twister of Turmoil, there is only one acceptable reaction. You obviously have to move and/or become publicly celibate. Do not make this mistake, only speak when spoken to if you do not have a list of their friends, their enemies, their pharmacist, and the last four digits of their social. What may seem like an innocent introduction can land you in the abyss of absolute isolation by all of those better informed. The walls have eyes, the eyes have iPhones and everyone will know that you committed this mortal sin before you ever finish your drink.\r\nThere are many who survive frequent social outings without dents or damages, but they are rare and should be respected. They are the unmentioned heroes of hang outs, masters of mingling, and their ability to walk through the briars unscathed is a thing of beauty. They are professionals, they know who to talk to, what to wear, who to avoid, and who to tip well. You can only hope to attain such status as it requires a local birth certificate and years of experience. For the rest of us, we must learn the ways of the wild, the laws of the land, and the quickest routes home when happy hour goes awry.\r\nSmall towns have their own rules, their own food chain and an encyclopedia of acceptable behaviors. Knowing the rules levels the field, ignoring them often levels individuals. The changes in tide, the pull of the moon, and the salt of the air can often be blamed for the odd social norms. It is fairly understandable that placing so many people in such a small area can, without fail, produce interesting results. Going downtown to enjoy all the camaraderie, all the comedy and all the confusion is a great alternative to folding clothes or cleaning baseboards. There are friendships to be made, memories to cherish and embarrassing encounters to endure.  When the sun fades and the bars brighten, arm yourself with good friends, good manners, and possibly a good attorney; one thing is certain, there will be much to talk about the following day.', 'For those who dare to downtown', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'for-those-who-dare-to-downtown', '', '', '2012-03-20 11:36:28', '2012-03-20 15:36:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6134', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6135, 4, '2012-03-15 05:07:29', '2012-03-15 09:07:29', 'Moment of Wellness with Danette Vernon\r\n\r\nBy Danette Vernon\r\nI once worked at a children’s shelter, a place that housed children who were victims of abuse and neglect, and after we all visited a strawberry farm one morning, I asked if they knew why organic was important. No, they did not.\r\nSo I set up a quick demonstration at the kitchen counter. I took a lovely, red-ripe strawberry and sprinkled it with Comet. I rinsed it, and re-sprinkled it; rinsed it and re-sprinkled it — 30 times. Thirty is the average number of chemicals on, and in, your non-organic strawberry. I then offered the strawberry to the children and teens at the counter. It was rinsed to sparkling clean again, gleaming with water drop-lets caught by the light — no takers. Why? I had rinsed all of the Comet off! Why not eat it? Isn’t it the same as it was before?\r\nNot really.\r\nYet, that’s the quality of the food that WE eat every day. New science says that we are exposed to 30,000 to 50, 000 more chemicals than our grandparents, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers 60 percent of herbicides, 90 percent of fungicides and 30 percent of insecticides to be carcinogenic. Cancer death rates in 1958 were one in seven for women, and one in eight for men; today it is one in two.\r\nTo reduce your pesticide load, for yourself or your children, it is suggested that you familiarize yourself with lists of fruits and vegetables that are the most heavily laden with pesticide, for example, eat watermelon over apples, broccoli over potatoes. In addition, over time, try to develop the commitment to buying one new organic food item, a container of organic salad mix, or a bag of organic baby carrots — start somewhere. But organic or not, please do eat your vegetables and fruits, too many of us never touch the stuff!\r\nBut maybe you’re wondering at this juncture, what is it that organic farmers do differently?\r\nOrganic farms weed by hand, release helpful bugs, such as lady bugs, to help keep down the spread of bugs that eat their plants; use mulch, and spread natural soil enhancers, among many other practical and time proven methods, that in part, my grandfather used. But are organically grown fruits and vegetables really any better for you (other than the fact they are poison free)?\r\nDr. Mercola, a well-known advocate for healthy living, reports that, “Aside from pesticide contamination, conventional produce tends to have fewer nutrients than organic produce.” Why? One theory is that the ecosystem below pesticide sprayed plants is actually dead, and so minerals that would be available to an organic plant, are not broken down small enough, without this ecosystem, to be “up-loaded” into a non-organic plant.\r\nSo buy what organic vegetables and fruits that you can afford, eat foods that are less pesticide laden — and visit your local farmers markets, buy fresh, if not organic. Many of our local farmers, while they have not worked their way through the certification process for “organic,” still avoid pesticide when at all possible.\r\nMost importantly — eat your vegetables!', 'Why go organic?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-go-organic', '', '', '2012-06-18 12:59:52', '2012-06-18 16:59:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6135', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6253, 4, '2012-03-28 23:47:18', '2012-03-29 03:47:18', '‘Catholic School Girls’ on stage at ARTworks\r\n“Catholic School Girls” is produced by Misspent Youth Productions and written by Casey Kurrti and will be in the black box theater at ARTworks March 29 - 31 at 7:30 p.m.; April 1 at 3 p.m. In this satire of Catholic school life in the 1960s, four actresses play the nuns and the first through eighth grade girls at St. George’s School in Yonkers. An amusing portrait emerges, of girls maturing to the threshold of adolescence as they experience bonds of friendship, reprimands from authority figures, pressures from home, as well as the Beatles, the Addams Family, the Supremes and the election of a Catholic president. The black box theater at ARTworks is in Beaufort Town Center, at 2127 Boundary Street. Tickets are $17 and online at www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org; Thursday, March 29 is “Pay What You Can” ($5 minimum.)\r\n\r\nSt. Helena has free organ performance\r\nOrganist Rhonda Sider Edgington, of Holland, Michigan, will give a free performance at the Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal), 505 Church Street, on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. This will be the first evening organ recital scheduled by the church as part of its Tricentennial Celebration Spring Concert Series. For more information, contact Pat Gould at patgould@islc.net or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\nSpaghetti dinner raises money for Relay for Life\r\nLet the Beaufort Lions Club cook a Spaghetti Dinner for you Friday, March 30, at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive. Meals are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Eat in or take out, but either way you’ll be raising money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event.\r\n\r\nFraternity sponsors annual car wash\r\nThe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., XI Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beaufort County will sponsor their annual car wash in support of March for Babies- March of Dimes. Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store, 1900 Boundary Street on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\nGrace &amp; Glory Uptown is giving away chickens!\r\nChicks for Chicks Event will be held Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at GRACE &amp; GLORY Uptown,  1029 Boundary Street (next to Talbots). Through World Vision (www.worldvision.org) we are donating chickens to hungry families.  Help us reach our goal!\r\n• Every $100 you spend on March 31st we will give a chicken to a hungry family in Africa.\r\n• We are offering a “Pick a Chick” discount 20-50% off one item;\r\n• Food, Fun and Fabulous Fashions\r\nWe’re giving away chickens! Why chickens?\r\n• Fresh eggs raise the levels of protein and other nutrients in a family’s diet;\r\n• The sale of extra eggs and chickens can pay for vital basics like rice, milk and school supplies;\r\n• Families can sell the offspring for extra income or share them with other families.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Moose Lodge has Beatles tribute band\r\nThe Beaufort Moose Lodge #1855 is presenting an alcohol free, fundraising concert featuring the band “1964 The Tribute” on Saturday, March 31 at Beaufort Town Center. All net proceeds will go to Friends Of Caroline Hospice and “Moose Charities.” Rolling Stone Magazine says, “1964 is the best Beatles tribute on earth.” Sponsors for this fundraiser are Stokes Honda of Beaufort, Stokes Brown Toyota of Beaufort,  Stokes Used Car Center of Beaufort,  Stokes Brown Toyota of Hilton Head, Beaufort Marine Supply and 104.9 The SURF. Tickets for this event are online at www.moosefriends1964.eventbrite.com  20% discount code (tommymoose1855).\r\n\r\nSons of Confederate Veterans hold meeting\r\nBeaufort County’s Gen. Richard H. Anderson Camp #47 Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, April 2. Meetings are held in the Harmony Masonic Lodge located at 2710 Depot Road in Beaufort, starting promptly at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Joe Long, Curator of Education for the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia who will speak on “Through Fiery Trials: Religion in the Civil War”.  Meetings are open to the public and guests, ladies are welcome to attend as well. Those interested in learning more about the SCV are encouraged to attend or review the Camp’s web site scvcamp47beaufortsc.com. Please contact Commander Jim Thomas with any questions you may have at 843-592-2299.\r\n\r\nCome hear bluegrass at Pickin by the River\r\nPickin by the River (venue is bluegrass, oldtime,country and folk) will be held Saturday, April 7, from Noon  to 5:30 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Pickers and listeners are welcome. Bring a chair and join us for the day. There are plenty of places to eat on the waterfront or bring a picnic lunch. No alcohol, no drums, no glass bottles, no charge. Stage show and open jams (throughout the park). Beginners to advanced players are welcome. It’s a great time to hone your talent or just to learn. If you have a group that would like to play on stage, please call Pat at 843-379-9084.\r\n\r\nBay Street Outfitters hosts fly fishing meeting\r\nWednesday, April 11 is the next meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers at 6 p.m. at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort.  Following a social hour, the club will recognize the winner of its recent fly-only redfish tournament. Tom Blair won with five fish and received a trophy and $100 gift certificate. The program will be a talk on cobia fishing. The club’s perennial winner of its fly-caught-cobia competition, Paul Burton, will share his secrets on finding and catching these great fighters. The public is invited to attend, especially if interested in fly fishing. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com for more club information or call Jack Baggette at 522-8911.\r\n\r\nChurch to hold Spirit Fill Service ‘The Cross’\r\nA Spirit Fill Service will be held at The Foot Of The Cross on Saturday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m., 168 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island. For more information, call  Bennie Dudley at 843-838-3909.\r\n\r\nWomen’s coastal skills clinic at Hunting Island\r\nWeekend workshop to expand women’s knowledge of the Lowcountry outdoors! Weekend begins on the afternoon of Friday, April 13 with a Naturalist-guided “Secrets of the Salt Marsh” tour. Twelve educational, hands-on programs will be offered, including a History of the Lighthouse, Birding 101, Cast Netting, Salt Marsh Kayaking, Shell Fishing, Beachcombing, How to Make a Dreamcatcher and more. Meals included, camping accommodations at Hunting Island and a special rate on a hotel in nearby Frogmore available. Event runs from afternoon of Friday, April 13 through afternoon of Sunday, April 15, at Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Parkway Hunting Island. The cost is $189 per person, plus cost of accommodations (deadline is April 1, limited to 60 women, 16 and over). Contact for reservations, more information, and accommodations is Amanda C. Wood at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\nLibrary commemorates Titanic 100 anniversary\r\nThe Beaufort library will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic with a one-man theatrical presentation by Howard Burnham on Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m.  The acclaimed one-man show, “Take her to the Sea, Mr. Murdoch,” is a 45-minute fully costumed dramatic monologue in which actor Howard Burnham, in costume as Captain E. J. Smith, will trace the history of transatlantic steam navigation while providing his take on the Titanic’s disastrous demise.  There is no charge; space is limited to 75 persons. Howard Burnham is an Englishman who lives in Columbia. His acclaimed self-researched and written one-man shows have played throughout England and on the B.B.C.\r\n\r\nWomen’s group hosts fashion show luncheon\r\n“Springing into Fashion Do’s” by Belks with the Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection will be held Thursday, April 19, at St. Helena Parish Hall located at 507 Newcastle Street. Doors open at 11:45 and lunch is served at 12:15. Speaker for the day is Martha Cahoon, artist and author, whose topic will be “Painted Hope into Her Life”.  Luncheon and program is $12 and reservations must be in by Friday, April 13 and cancelled no later than Monday, April 16.  To make reservations, email or call Karen Whitehead at 838-7627 or mommakaren@islc.net. All women of the community are welcomed.\r\n\r\nHabersham readies for Earth Day celebration\r\nThe Habersham community’s Green Committee is sponsoring an art contest, “Up-Cycled Art in Downtown Habersham,” of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork comprised of “junk/trash” or other items that would normally end up in a landfill in conjunction with Earth Day celebration.  There will be two separate contests:  Adults and Children, Grades K – 12.  The entries will be judged and on display during the Earth Day celebration on April 20, 4-7 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Farmers Market in the Habersham Marketsquare. Deadline for application submission is April 1. For information and application to participate, please contact Merle Wolfgang, mwolfgang47@gmail.com. The winners will be recognized and awarded during the festival. This family friendly event is designed to educate the community on options for a greener way of living. There will be fun and educational children’s activities throughout the Marketplace.  Meet local farmers and sample their goods while listening to live music by Billy Drysdale. Various “green” groups, organizations and exhibitors will showcase their products and services.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-32', '', '', '2012-03-28 23:47:18', '2012-03-29 03:47:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=6253', 0, 'post', '', 0);
