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(15340, 4, '2014-02-27 11:37:50', '2014-02-27 16:37:50', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nIldar Amirovich Abdrazakov likes “Prince Igor” very much: “The music is fantastic. The famous dance of the Polovtsians everyone loves. And the aria for Prince Igor, this is very important, a wonderful piece. Amazing. But ... it’s a difficult opera because the personage of the prince himself is not easy ... but the role is not difficult — of course I can do it!”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15341\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"252\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Arts-Opera-Igor-2-27.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-15341\" alt=\"A scene in the Met’s staging of “Prince Igor” in Act II.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Arts-Opera-Igor-2-27.jpg\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" /></a> A scene in the Met’s staging of “Prince Igor” in Act II.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAnd he definitely will, since he’s the exceptional bass-baritone who will be singing the title role in the Met’s first production of “Prince Igor” in almost 100 years. Opera fans might remember his dramatic and resonant voice as King Henry VIII in the 2013 HD performance of “Anna Bolena” with Anna Netrebko.\r\n\r\nIt was in St. Petersburg in the 1870s that Russian composer Alexander Borodin found both friendship and inspiration from several of his contemporaries, among them Tchiakovsky, Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. Together, they not only shared their ideas on nationalism in music but also an eagerness to recycle their music from earlier works and then integrate them into their own operas.\r\n\r\nSadly, Borodin died before completing “Prince Igor,” having not yet synched some of his music with the plot. It became the sincere task of his friend Rimsky to get everything in order, even by conducting its premier three years later in St. Petersburg in 1890.\r\n\r\n<b>Prologue:</b> A square in Putivl, Russia. Prince Igor is preparing to lead an army against the Polovtsians. The people ask for God’s blessing, but when the sky suddenly darkens, they are worried by the bad omen and urge him to abandon his campaign. Igor’s wife Yaroslavna also begs him not to go to war but he reassures her, leaving command of the city to her brother, Prince Galitsky.\r\n\r\n<b>Act I:</b> The Russians have been defeated and Igor and his son, Vladimir, are now prisoners of the Polovtsian leader, Khan Konchak. His daughter, Konchakovna, has fallen in love with Vladimir and awaits their next meeting. Vladimir appears and both declare their love. They are interrupted by Igor, tormented by the Russian defeat and longing for his wife. Ovlur, a Polovtsian friend, approaches Igor and offers to help him escape. At first Igor rejects the idea as dishonorable but agrees to ponder it. Konchak enters and assures Igor that he is to be treated as a guest, not a prisoner. He offers to grant him freedom if Igor promises never to take up arms against the Polovtsians again. Igor explains that he cannot agree to this. Impressed with Igor’s pride, Konchak orders an impressive entertainment for his guest.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II:</b> Yaroslavna, who has been suffering from bad dreams,  is waiting for news of her husband and stepson. Some of her maidens enter and complain about Galitsky, who has abducted one of their number. When Galitsky unexpectedly appears, he tries to dismiss his sister’s accusations but then agrees to give up the girl.\r\n\r\nGalitsky’s men, among them Skula and Yeroshka, sing the Prince’s praises. Galitsky celebrates his hedonistic philosophy and mocks Yaroslavna’s disapproval of his life. A group of maidens rushes in to protest against the abduction, but the men laugh at them and Galitsky sends them away. The crowd resumes their praises of the Prince, demanding that he should lead them, not Igor.\r\n\r\nA party of boyars arrives with news of Igor’s defeat and imprisonment. Galitsky and his men use the confusion to hatch a revolt, urging the boyars to elect a new prince. Alarm bells sound, announcing that the Polovtsians are already attacking the city. The people are resolved to defend their freedom.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III: </b>Putivl has fallen. Yaroslavna, who has given up hope that Igor will return, laments her loss while the peasants mourn for their devastated country. Skula and Yeroshka mock the imprisoned Igor, unaware of his escape from the Polovtsian camp. When they notice him approaching from afar, they decide to save themselves by announcing his arrival and declaring their loyalty to him. When Yaroslavna and Igor are reunited, the prince laments that he didn’t die in battle like his predecessors. The people joyfully greet Igor on his return, according to <i>Opera News</i>.\r\n\r\nMuch of Borodin’s score is on a large scale, designed to impress. And it’s the world famous Polovtsian dances — lasting about 12 minutes — which have become the opera’s piece-de-resistance. The dances vary widely with captivating rhythms, supporting the movements of wild men, young girls and boys, slave girls and prisoners.\r\n\r\nOne haunting melody in particular is worth noting. Borodin took it from his String Quartet in D Major and integrated it into the slave girls section. Then in the 1950s, the composers of “Kismet” made use of it, turning it into a love duet. Finally the string quartet became a popular solo for Tony Bennett — and many others — called “Stranger in Paradise.”\r\n\r\nTickets are Adults $22; OLLI members $18; Students $15. All seats assigned. The box office opens at noon for the 12:55 curtain time on Saturday, March 1, or call 843-521-4145.', 'The MET Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: A preview of Borodin’s opera ‘Prince Igor’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-a-preview-of-borodins-opera-prince-igor', '', '', '2014-02-27 11:37:50', '2014-02-27 16:37:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15340', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15343, 4, '2014-03-06 15:36:08', '2014-03-06 20:36:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_15410\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"212\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Profile-KarenMPeluso-and-ClintonBCampbell1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15410\" alt=\"Karen Peluso and Clinton Campbell.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Profile-KarenMPeluso-and-ClintonBCampbell1-212x300.jpg\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" /></a> Karen Peluso and Clinton Campbell.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nNew Jersey natives Karen Peluso and Clinton Campbell met in a poetry writing class and have been happily married — and writing poetry — since then for the past 22 years.\r\n\r\nSays Clinton, “I do not like to use the word retired because we all need an income ‘til the day we die. Poets do not make much money, so Karen and I are lucky we do have other incomes.”\r\n\r\nKaren is a fine art photographer and Clinton retired after 25 years with his family’s successful restaurant business.  Adds Karen with a laugh, “By the way, we never call it ‘retirement’ — it’s simply the next phase.”\r\n\r\nIn 2008, the distinguished poet Kwame Dawes selected Karen’s collection of family poems as a winner of the SC Poetry Initiative Chapbook contest at USC Columbia. Shortly after, he appointed her poet-in-residence at Magnolia Plantation &amp; Gardens in Charleston. As a result, she has two published chapbooks, “The Mother-Face in the Mirror” and “Magnolia Plantation: A Journey,” both of which are available for sale in local bookstores and at the visitor’s center in the Beaufort Armory building. Clinton’s poems have also won awards and been published in more than 100 publications. His poem “My Veterans Day Prayer” was published in The Congressional Record.\r\n\r\nAbout coming to Beaufort Clinton says, “After becoming tired of shoveling snow and sitting stuck in Newark airport for 12 hours, Karen and I decided to spend our remaining years in the South.”\r\n\r\nThey first considered Florida but after spending time there and not finding what they wanted, a friend invited them to come to Beaufort for a visit. Clinton recalls that after the first day here Karen said, “Clint, if you want to stay married you had better live in Beaufort because I’m not leaving.”\r\n\r\nKaren adds, “One horse-and-buggy tour through Beaufort and I was hooked. The next day, Clint and I walked the Point and other downtown streets so that I could take art photographs. I love (and have sold) those very first images — sunlight backlighting Spanish moss to a glow, grave markers in the Parish Church of St. Helena cemetery, laundry blowing in the breeze between giant live oaks in a downtown yard — oh yeah, I was smitten. And I had read everything Pat Conroy wrote in his gorgeous, seductive prose, and he knows that I credit/blame him for my wanting to experience his Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nThey first rented but ended up building their own house on the bluff.\r\n\r\nSays Clinton with a laugh, “Eight members of our family went to FSU (Florida State University) or UF (University of Florida). Please don’t hold it against us. We are comeya’s and Yankees.”\r\n\r\nSays Karen, “The people are so friendly and welcoming here. I’m sure there are many who wish we Yankees would go home, but as I told Kevin Cuppia many years ago, if you weren’t so darn nice to us, we wouldn’t stay!”\r\n\r\nThey love the landscape and the trees. Karen said, “I cannot NOT take photographs. It’s like breathing. I believe that when we do what we love, we will do our very best work.” You can see her beautiful infrared photos and hand-tinted black and white ones at her website, www.KarenMPelusoPhotography.com\r\n\r\nSays Karen, “I’ve been taking pictures since I was 10, but when I left my job in the medical field (after 18 years of managing a surgeon’s office) to move to Beaufort, I focused all my time and energy on photography and writing poetry. Clint has always been my most fervent cheerleader, so it was easy to forge ahead.”\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite things to do is volunteer for Beaufort Memorial Hospital — Karen in the foundation office and Clinton at the front desk.\r\n\r\nSays Clinton, “Every Tuesday AM you will usually find me at the front desk of BMH. I consider it the highlight of my week. My goal is to make sure the staff have a stress-free day no matter what it takes. Sometimes it is a hug or a friendly word Other times, a chocolate chip cookie is the best gift of all.”\r\n\r\nHe also volunteers to cook meals for the families at the Ronald McDonald House in Savannah. And when asked, he cooks for the migrant workers’ children at the Franciscan Center on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nKaren loves her co-workers in the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation office and says, “I believe in their mission to raise money to keep our hospital on the cutting edge of all it offers. I love ‘my ladies’ there who work so hard”\r\n\r\nFor about 10 years Karen has been an exhibiting member of the Beaufort Art Association. Says Karen “I’m a worker bee and help out in a variety of areas, but I especially like to help new members during changeover exhibits. When you’re new and don’t know who or how to ask for help, I try to be available. I’m also a member of the Photography Club of Beaufort, actively for the past several years. It’s comprised of very talented artists who are generous with their time and expertise in sharing with those just starting out.”\r\n\r\nThey got exciting news last Sunday. Karen said, “Our granddaughter Heather and husband Chris in New Jersey  presented us with a healthy baby boy!”', 'Karen Peluso and Clinton Campbell are poetic partners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'karen-peluso-and-clinton-campbell-are-poetic-partners', '', '', '2014-03-06 15:36:08', '2014-03-06 20:36:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15343', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15347, 4, '2014-03-05 19:46:23', '2014-03-06 00:46:23', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to describing a healthier life — for us and our dogs — we are encouraged to participate in a new vocabulary to remain current with rising trends. Both people and animal doctors are trending toward concierge medicine, a trend that forces us to decode buzz words like <i>natural, human-grade, holistic and organic</i>, and my own personal pet peeve, <i>wellness</i>.\r\n\r\nFor instance, dog owners will maintain they feed their dogs a kibble that is made of <i>human-grade</i> ingredients — because it says so on the label. Here’s the problem with that: <i>human-grade </i>dog food does not exist. Due to the vagaries of the federal government, we just don’t know what that actually means. Once meat, originally intended for humans, leaves a slaughterhouse in a truck bound for a pet food factory, it immediately becomes “inedible” for human consumption. Food material meant for humans is under jurisdiction of the FDA; once it leaves the plant, it belongs to the USDA; it has its own set of rules. The USDA does not inspect pet food manufacturing plants and procedures therefore cannot guarantee that the processing of the food meets human standards. Anything could happen in there, and it does.\r\n\r\nTerms like <i>holistic, premium, organic and natural</i> have also become extremely popular marketing vernacular in the pet food industry of late, as well. There is no legal definition to support the use of those kinds of words, either. From the FDA: “From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is ‘natural’ because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives.”\r\n\r\nSo, it appears these descriptors were created solely to inflate the value of the pet product for marketing purposes. Natural (and it’s derivatives <i>natura, nutro, natural &gt;insert happy word&lt;</i>) implies a safe, healthy, nutritious food, but there’s no legal definition of the word, so a food containing arsenic and ear wax — both of which are natural — could be sold as “100% natural.”\r\n\r\nA manufacturer gets to use the word <i>organic</i> if it meets the strict requirements of the USDA’s National Organic Program. At least 95 percent of the ingredients must be organically grown or cultivated without the addition of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Therefore, all the beef, or chicken, or wheat, rice and whatever that the dog food contains must be organic. If a dog food contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients, the label can say, “Made with Organic Ingredients.” What the other 30 percent is is up for grabs. These foods cannot carry the coveted “USDA Organic” green and white label. Given, too, that most pet food companies are now subsidiaries of multi-national corporations — for instance, Procter and Gamble own Iams and Eukanuba. Mars owns Kal Kan, Mealtime, Pedigree, Walthams, Sheba, and Nutro — how much do you trust that <i>organic</i> on the package means anything?\r\n\r\nAnd then there’s <i>wellness</i>. The word first appeared in the 1600’s as a counter to <i>ill-ness</i>. Now, that makes sense. Unfortunately, it took a turn when Dr. Halbert L. Dunn introduced the concept of <b>wellness</b>, referring to a lifestyle approach that pursued elevated states of physical and psychological well-being, in a series of lectures he gave at the Unitarian Church in Arlington, Virginia in the late 1950s. He described it as a “disciplined commitment to self-mastery.” Hardly what we think of as <i>wellness</i> today.\r\n\r\nOf late, the term has gotten mish-mashed in with holistic health, disease prevention, health education and health promotion, hair care, massage, spa, exercise and fitness, stress management, critical thinking, spirituality, effective relationships and yes, dog food. It’s a marketer’s dream word; it means everything and nothing, but we want it.\r\n\r\nHuman and animal docs are turning toward the “wellness” approach to practice. Does that mean anything more than selling supplements and suggesting you take a walk? Next time you hear a practitioner use that word, or see it appear on his sign or his brochure, or watch him re-make his practice in a <i>wellness</i> model, ask him what he means. I wager he’ll scramble for a definition.\r\n<div></div>', 'What’s in a word?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-in-a-word', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:46:23', '2014-03-06 00:46:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15347', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15349, 4, '2014-03-05 19:47:24', '2014-03-06 00:47:24', '<b>Senior citizen’s health care topic of meeting</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThose who are managing a senior citizen’s health care should plan to attend the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 6, when Greg Estes of United Hospice will speak about recent changes to Medicare and help identify other medical resources available to seniors. He will also discuss questions seniors should be asking their physicians, the reasons for admission to home health, hospice and hospital and the difference between inpatient and outpatient care. The Parkinson’s Support Group meetings are held from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway, in Port Royal. The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Ostrander at 843-525-1229 or Rose Ewing at 843-252-3001 or rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Caregivers: Get help coping with stress</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nIs the stress of being a caregiver affecting your physical or mental health? Help can be found by attending a free workshop on Friday, March 7, at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Two interactive group sessions on how to cope with the stress of caregiving will be presented by Alan Poe, who has been a hospice chaplain for eight years and has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship counselor. The first session will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The second session will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. The sessions are free and open to the public. Helena House is located on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. RSVP by calling 843-592-2356 or e-mail at rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n<b>First Friday Celebration honors St. Patrick’s Day</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nFriday, March 7, it’s a St. Patrick’s Day First Friday Celebration in the Habersham Marketplace. Come see the Glor na Daire Irish Step Dancers perform at 6 p.m. on the Marketplace main stage. Later, the Paddy McGee Duo will be performing Irish Folk music live at 7 p.m. Free face painting for all, a special appearance by Tux the clown.\r\n\r\n<b>Black Chamber holds Friday networking event</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event on Friday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the chamber office at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. March 8 is targeted as “Sign-up South Carolina Day” for the Affordable Health Care Marketplace. The intention is to promote and raise awareness of opportunities to apply for health coverage. The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people find health coverage. Open enrollment for 2014 ends March 31.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>DNR course teaches hunter safety, training</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nA free, SCDNR-approved, instructor-led, one-day Hunter Safety Education course and test will be Saturday, March 8. Hunting license training is mandatory for SC residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979. Presented by Parris Island Rod &amp; Gun Club at the clubhouse on Parris Island, the course will start at 7:30 a.m. Bring lunch, snacks and drinks. Pass the test and get a temporary hunter education card on the spot. To reserve your seat, contact Jim VanDam, sccwrh@embarqmail.com or call 843-252-2846.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s Leadership Council has fundraiser</b>\r\n\r\nThe Women’s Leadership Council of the United Way of the Lowcountry will hold its inaugural “Power Of The Purse” fundraising event on Sunday, March 9 at\r\n6 p.m. at the Oldfield Clubhouse. The event will feature an open bar with signature cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, and both a live and silent auction. The event will be emceed by Deanna Bowdish and feature items for auction such as designer purses, dinner packages, resort destination packages, and other valuable items. All proceeds from the event will help fund the Women’s Leadership Council’s “Breaking Barriers to Education” fund that provides flexibility for the United Way to address issues not covered by other emergency providers in regards to children and parents referred to the agency by a school social worker. The Women’s Leadership Council will also present their “Woman of the Year” award. Tickets are $65 per person and are available online at www.uwlowcountry.org. For more information call the United Way office at 843-982-3040.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Group to show film about local lighthouse</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, March 11, The Historic Port Royal Foundation will show the film “A Light on Treacherous Waters,” the story of the Hunting Island light station. The film will be shown at 6:30 p.m., in Union Church, 1004 11th Street, Port Royal. Admission and snacks are free! For questions or more information, call 843-522-9923.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Church to hold service Tuesdays during Lent</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena will sponsor a Lenten service each Tuesday during Lent. The service begins at noon in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., followed by a lecture by guest speaker Alan Runyan and a light lunch. Visitors to Beaufort and members of the community are cordially invited. The program is free, with a small donation asked to help with the cost of the lunch. A nursery is available by reservation; call Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220. The lecture series focuses on the events surrounding the capture, trial and execution of Jesus Christ. The lecture series schedule is: March 11: “The Historical Context and the Factual Record”; March 18 : “The Hebrew Trial”; March 25: “The Roman Trial”; April 1: “The Cross: Where Justice...”; April 8: “The Cross: Met Mercy.”\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Fly Fishers hold monthly meeting</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. will be the next meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers. The club meets at Bay Street Outfitters, 825 Bay St. in Beaufort. Following a social hour with refreshments, the club will hear from the President of the Sea Island Chapter of CCA. Danny Rourk, a well known local guide, will discuss the activities of the Coastal Conservation Association. A fly tying demonstration by Capt. Dick Wehrenberg will be held during the social hour. The meeting is open and free to the public. Veteran and beginner fly fishers are encouraged to come by. Learn more online at www.flyfishingbeaufort.com, or call Jack Baggette, 522-8911.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>JSLB hosting fourth annual Prom Boutique</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting the fourth annual Prom Boutique on Saturday, March 15. Dresses will be available to local high school students who wish to attend their local proms but may not have the means to purchase one. Dresses and coordinating accessories are offered free-of-charge to our local teenagers. The mission of the JSLB Prom Boutique is to promote confidence and self-esteem of the young women in the Beaufort area, despite the difficulties of the economic downturn. In addition, the Prom Boutique is a way of encouraging and rewarding local students for staying in school and committing to their academic future. JSLB will open the doors to the boutique from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Academy of Career Excellence located in Ridgeland at 80 Lowcountry Drive. Young ladies are welcome to attend with one friend or family member. The only requirement for entry is a student ID (for public schools) or a note from the guidance counselor or school administrator (for private schools). For more information about the JSLB Prom Boutique, visit www.jslbprom.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Herban Marketplace has book club meeting</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nHerban Marketplace, Beaufort County’s premier all organic and all-natural grocery will host the free “Eat Well. Live Well. Stay Well. Book Club” starting Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. The club will meet at ArtiZen Yoga (1211 Newcastle Street). This inaugural meeting of the book club will focus on the book, “And, Building A World Connection Through Jewish Mystical Wisdom” by Rabbi TZiPi Radonsky. This book is available for sale at Herban Marketplace, and online at Amazon.com and Lulu.com. Radonsky will lead book club discussions, and this first meeting will help define the topics, direction and books for the monthly club. Herban Marketplace will also provide refreshments. Sign up to attend the book club at Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle Street, Beaufort or call 843-379-5550.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>To include your event in the What To Do section, </i><i>please send all emails and inquiries to theislandnews@gmail.com.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-128', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:47:24', '2014-03-06 00:47:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15349', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15351, 4, '2014-03-05 19:48:03', '2014-03-06 00:48:03', '<b>Wee Read with Miss Kathleen:</b> Join Miss Kathleen, and help prepare your child for learning, using the State Library’s Every Child Ready to Read Initiatives. For ages 6 months – 3 years and their adult caregiver. Every Tuesday in March from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in that Activity Room at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact: 843-255-6558, kmcteer@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Storytimes with Miss Kathleen:</b> Join Miss Kathleen for songs and stories you will love singing and dancing to!\r\n\r\n• For children ages 2-4 years and their adult caregiver: Every Monday in March and April from 4 to 4:45 p.m.\r\n\r\n• For children ages 5-6 years and their adult caregiver: Every Tuesday in March and April from 4 to 4:45 p.m.\r\n\r\nIn the Activity Room, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Contact: 843-255-6558, kmcteer@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>The Junior Book Club with Ms. Vera</b>:\r\n\r\nReaders will meet and share book talks after reading. Ages 7-11 years. Registration Required.\r\n\r\n• Wed., March 12: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Wed., March 26: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Wed., April 9: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Wed., April 23: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.\r\n\r\nIn the Activity Room, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Free. Contact: 843-255-6541, verab@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Advanced Internet Searching</b>: Are you tired of getting millions of hits when you just need one website? Learn to master Internet searching using Google, Bing and other websites. First come, first serve. Space is limited to 10 adults.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Windows Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact: 843-255-6488, fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Lego Creation Station: </b>Come play with our new Legos and create a display for the library. Ages 4-11. No registration required. Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library Activity Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Contact: 843-255-6541, verab@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Technology Club: Smartphone Celebration:</b> We will discuss how smart phones have changed our lives in how we use mobile devices. From using a mouse to our finger, we will discuss a few tips and tricks on how to use the Settings feature to make a smart phone experience enjoyable. This is not a class, just an informal discussion for adults over age 18. Come with ideas and an open mind on Tuesday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Windows Lab, St. Helena library. Contact: 843-255-6547, mflorencio@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Spring Gardening Workshop with Laura Lee Rose:</b> Master Gardener Laura Lee Rose will be offering a series of gardening workshops at the Beaufort Branch Library. Here’s the schedule:\r\n\r\n• Monday, March 17 at 2 p.m.: Vegetable Gardening\r\n\r\n• Monday, March 24 at 2 p.m.: Shade and Groundcovers\r\n\r\n• Monday, March 31 at 2 p.m.: Landscaping with native plants\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch Library is located at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Workshops are free and open for everyone. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458, or email sinman@bcgov.net to register.\r\n\r\nFor more information about all events taking place at each library branch, visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'Upcoming events at the libraries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-events-at-the-libraries-2', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:48:03', '2014-03-06 00:48:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15351', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15353, 4, '2014-03-05 19:48:46', '2014-03-06 00:48:46', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nHas anyone noticed how many bottles of Chardonnay we all seem to buy and drink? Although we don’t talk about it too much, our featured wine this week is a Chardonnay from California that is definitely worthy of discussion.\r\n\r\nSo, we go to Mendocino County in California. This is an appellation, designated as such on labels, which is actually a part of the much larger North Coast AVA. Mendocino County has some of the most diverse climate conditions of any wine producing area. There are, in fact, two distinct climate zones, and 10 separate designated AVAs within Mendocino County. Also, with nearly 25 percent of the grape growing land  farmed organically, Mendocino has been called “California’s organic wine Mecca.”  (We must remember, the term “organic” refers to the grape growing process, not actually to the wine.) Most of the vineyards in the county are planted in the eastern side.\r\n\r\nThe most well known AVA of Mendocino County is the Anderson Valley. This is one of the coolest growing regions in the state, with cool Pacific fogs coming off the coast. In the 1980’s, the success of Roederer Estate, the Anderson Valley branch of the French Champagne house Louis Roederer, led to others planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the area for other sparkling wines and still wines also. Success with Riesling and Gewurztraminer followed. The Anderson Valley is about 10 miles long, has over 20 types of alluvial soils, and has steep hills that range in elevation from 800 to 1,300 feet. Most of the vineyards are planted on the slopes of these hills, very few on the valley floor.\r\n\r\nThe early European settlers to the Anderson Valley came after 1850. These settlers practiced subsistence farming and expanded into resource extraction economies based on timber and livestock. (Redwood trees are all over the hills.) In 1880, with 1,000 people living in the valley, there were 75,000 sheep and 20,000 cattle. The first steam powered lumber mill was built in 1877. Before the turn of the century, apples and hops became successful, and the 1940’s and 1950’s were boom years in the valley. By the 1960’s, sheep, timber and apples had all started to decline. But, the first commercial vineyards were planted. It seems, too, as new people moved into the area about this time, that marijuana production flourished. But, the wine boom came in the 1980s, and the industry became the biggest in the area’s economy. Of course, the hospitality industry followed. Today, quality hotels and restaurants, art and craft galleries, musicians, writers all prosper. And wine lovers flock to them all, spending a lot of money.\r\n\r\nNow, on to our grape — Chardonnay. This green-skinned variety, originally from the Burgundy region of France, is grown around the world in every wine producing country. The grape itself is very neutral, many of the flavors usually associated with its wines coming from the soil where it is grown and the oak used in making or aging the wines. Its wines can range from clean, crisp and minerally to oaky with tropical fruit flavors (a brief description of Old World vs New World Chardonnay wines).\r\n\r\nThe popularity of Chardonnay peaked in the late 1980s, thanks in part to its huge success in California. As of 2006, there are 34 clones of Chardonnay.  So growers and winemakers around the world choose the ones best suited for their soil and climate and for the style of wine they want to make. Fortunately, Chardonnay adapts well to different conditions and it is a vigorous vine. It has a lot of large leaves, but aggressive pruning keeps them at bay to avoid too little sun and warmth on the grapes. Chardonnay vines produce their best grapes in chalk, clay and limestone soils, and alluvial soils — you know, like in Anderson Valley.\r\n\r\nThe winery this week, Lede Family Wines, was established in 2002, with 60 acres in the Stags Leap District in Napa. There, they make a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Sauvignon Blanc and their “flagship” wine, Poetry.\r\n\r\nAfter years of success with Cliff Lede wines in Napa, Cliff found himself more and more interested in Pinot Noir, especially Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.\r\n\r\nIn 2009, Lede acquired Breggo Cellars in the Anderson Valley. Two years later, they got the famed Savoy Vineyard in the AVA. For our Chardonnay this week, these wines are still labeled with the Breggo name. As of March 1, 2014 (yep, just this past Saturday), Breggo Cellars was re-branded as FEL Wines. FEL stands for Florence Elsie Lede, the initials of Cliff’s mother, who was responsible for his love of good wine.\r\n\r\nThe Breggo Chardonnay 2011, while it’s still Breggo, is a blend of grapes from their Savoy Vineyard and their Ferrington Vineyard. This was a cool vintage year in northern California. Perfect for the varieties growing in the Anderson Valley. A cold spring was followed by heavy rains in June, but July, August and September — the heart of the grape growing season — were warm with even temperatures. The harvest lasted exceptionally late, into November, due to the coolness earlier in the year. The Savoy Vineyard is 44 acres, is located close to the center of the valley, and is planted with Dijon and Heritage clones. The Ferrington Vineyard is 70 acres with south facing slopes where grapes are ripened in the afternoon sunshine to full rich flavors.\r\n\r\nThe Breggo Anderson Valley Chardonnay is pressed from whole clusters in stainless steel tanks. After settling for 24 hours, the juice is fermented in French oak with limited malolactic fermentation allowed. The wine is aged, “sur lie,” in 60 gallon neutral French oak barrels.\r\n\r\nThe finished wine is full of cool-climate flavors that include flint, crushed rock (both the now popular minerality), and lemon zest. Honey, bergamot and chamomile add complexity. Orange marmalade, toasted bread with crisp acidity sparkle in the flavors, along with grapefruit and white peach. A perfect wine for shellfish and more. Possibly, one of the most excellent Chardonnays we will taste this year.\r\n\r\nAll those layers of flavors and textures and complexities would usually come with a $30 to $35 dollar price tag, but you can get it at Bill’s Liquor for only $21.99. 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(15355, 4, '2014-03-05 19:52:29', '2014-03-06 00:52:29', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nFor sushi lovers, there are few places that can satisfy that craving for fresh seafood and rolls like Sushi Sakana, located off Parris Island Gateway in the Bi-Lo shopping center in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15356\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0047.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15356\" alt=\"Sakana leaf appetizer\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0047-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Sakana leaf appetizer[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch started with the Sakana Leaf appetizer, which has a beautiful presentation on a glass platter with colorful drizzling of special sauce and shaped like a flower. The spicy crab, shrimp and tuna combination on the inside is surrounded by large pieces of avocado. It was so amazing that Irene and I couldn’t even wait to use our chopsticks — we used our forks, and still couldn’t get enough of this dish. It was seriously delicious.\r\n\r\nOur second appetizer was the Salmon Tartar, which was light and wonderful.\r\n\r\nA trip to Sushi Sakana would not be complete without trying one of their warm rolls, which comes wrapped in foil with the flame still going underneath when it is brought to your table. We were treated to the elaborate Lowcountry Roll that includes crab and white tuna tempura on the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15357\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0059.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15357\" alt=\"A trio of specialty rolls: Johnny Roll, Sam and Jam Roll, the Police Roll.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0059-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> A trio of specialty rolls: Johnny Roll, Sam and Jam Roll, the Police Roll.[/caption]\r\n\r\ninside and is topped with salmon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese and special sauce. This roll just melts in your mouth with goodness.\r\n\r\nWhen our server brought out a trio of specialty rolls — the Johnny, the Police, and the Sam and Jam — our eyes lit up because they looked so tempting.\r\n\r\nThe Johnny Roll packs a punch with spicy tuna, jalapeños, avocado, cream cheese, torched salmon and eel sauce.\r\n\r\nThe Police Roll has shrimp tempura, bacon, cream cheese and avocado and is topped with eel sauce, potato sticks and crushed almonds. For those, like me, who love a good crunch, this roll rocks.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15358\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0064.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15358\" alt=\"Lowcountry roll\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0064-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Lowcountry roll[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Sam and Jam tastes like dessert with a unique combination of shrimp tempura, cream cheese, apples, fried bananas and topped with mango, eel sauce and a dusting of crushed almonds. The unexpected sweetness of the banana and the fresh, bright tropical flavor of the mango create an outstanding roll that you won’t soon forget.\r\n\r\nKudos to the owners and staff for their culinary creativity and friendly service.\r\n\r\nSushi Sakana is at 860 Parris Island Gateway, Suite C-1, Port Royal. It is open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 843-379-5300 for take-out.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15359\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0067.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15359\" alt=\"The friendly and talented staff at Sushi Sakana.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0067-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> The friendly and talented staff at Sushi Sakana.[/caption]', 'A dazzling array of delicious sushi combinations designed to delight at Sushi Sakana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-dazzling-array-of-delicious-sushi-combinations-designed-to-delight-at-sushi-sakana', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:52:29', '2014-03-06 00:52:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15355', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15361, 4, '2014-03-05 19:53:06', '2014-03-06 00:53:06', '<b>Jazz Concert at USCB Center for the Arts:</b> This special jazz concert at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. celebrates “The Ladies of Jazz” with Bob Masteller’s All-Star Quintet, and opening act Vic Varner and Friends showcasing the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Vic Varner will do a set of “bossa nova” which literally means “new style.” Bossa is Brazilian jazz. “The Girl from Ipanema” helped bring attention to this style of jazz in the 1960’s. Bob’s band will feature a set based on the great female jazz singers, featuring an extraordinary performer, Gina Rene who will sing songs recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, etc. Tickets are $25. You can  purchase tickets online  at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling the box office at 843-521-4145.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Monday Night is Indie Film Night “The Invisible Woman”:</b> Directed by Ralph Fiennes, and starring Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones amd Kristin Scott Thomas, “The Invisible Woman” was at Telluride Film Festival 2013, Toronto International Film Festival 2013 and New York Film Festival 2013. Ralph Fiennes shines as novelist Charles Dickens, who had a secret affair with 18-year-old actress Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones). Dickens was 45 and at the top of his fame when he met the beautiful young actress. Her mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) encouraged Nelly to welcome the interest of such a famous man, even if she can never become his wife. They embark on an affair, lasting 13 years until his death, that must always remain secret, forcing Nelly to hide her deepest feelings in “invisibility.” The film will be at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>River of Words:</b> In celebration of national Youth Art Month, ARTworks is displaying the River of Words, a county-wide project in which students link the study of ecology with art and poetry, all of which reflects children’s understanding of our local watershed. The gallery walls will be filled with local students’  work, all of which reflects the children’s understanding of our local watershed. A public reception will be held March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. to unveil a publication that contains the work on display.  ARTworks is open Tuesday-Saturday, at 2127 Boundary Street, in Beaufort Town Center. For more information, call 843-379-2787 or visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Chris Kirk Photography exhibit:</b> The USCB Center for the Arts will exhibit the Lowcountry Photography of Chris Kirk in its Main Gallery. This exhibit will run through Tuesday, April 1. Chris’ photographic works include landscapes, nature, wildlife, and coastal scenes. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Admission is free; gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information about the USCB Center for the Arts, call 843-521-4145 or visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com. For more information about Chris Kirk’s Lowcountry Photography, please visit www.chriskirkphotography.net.\r\n<div></div>', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-61', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:53:06', '2014-03-06 00:53:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15361', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15363, 4, '2014-03-05 20:24:54', '2014-03-06 01:24:54', 'Everyone who was in the audience clapping wildly following Tessa Lark’s 2013 debut performance in Beaufort will want to be in the same spot at the USCB Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 9 at 5 p.m. The 2012 Naumberg International Violin Competition winner will join Erin Keefe, violin and viola; Kurt Muroki, double bass; Pedja Muzijevic, piano; and cellist and host Edward Arron for a wonderfully varied program of music by chamber music icons Rossini, Bartok, Schubert and contemporary American Mark O’Connor.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15385\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image003.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15385\" alt=\"Edward Arron, cellist and host.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image003-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Edward Arron, cellist and host.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe classical music world has had its share of prodigies — Mozart comes immediately to mind. But Rossini was no late bloomer, as you will hear in his charming Sonata No. 3 in C Major for string quartet. Writing at the advanced age of 12 while on summer holiday, he composed the piece for the instruments he had at hand — two violins, cello, and bass. The quartet is coated with the sheen of youth but Rossini’s innate feel for drama hints that this is a musical personality destined for the theater.\r\n\r\nHungarian Béla Bartók, one of the 20th century’s greatest composers, was also an avid collector of his country’s folk music and adapted many songs and dances for instrumental performance. His set of six Romanian Folk Dances, for violin and piano, is filled with exotic character and irregular rhythms, while their mood ranges from hauntingly lyrical to exuberant.\r\n\r\nThe concert concludes with one of the most beloved pieces in the repertoire, Schubert’s Quintet in A Major, “Trout”. Written in the afterglow of a delightful summer holiday, the quintet is brimming with good-natured friendship, bathed in sunshine and the spirit of youth, and perfectly suited to the intimate nature of chamber music fellowship.\r\n\r\nThe American violinist Mark O’Connor, through talent, hard work, and good luck, has become a virtual musical industry unto himself. He is a cross-over fiddle player, composer, educator, and winner of awards and prizes. He will be represented by the hauntingly beautiful Appalachia Waltz for Violin, Cello, and Bass. This work gained O’Connor widespread recognition as a leading proponent of a new American idiom. The composer explains the work’s appeal: “If it’s played for folk musicians, they most often think its classical music. When played for classical musicians, they most often think of it as folk music.”\r\n\r\nIn this concert, the instruments as well as the artists and the music are of particular note. The string performers — violinists Erin Keefe and Tessa Lark, bassist Kurt Muroki, and cellist-host Edward Arron — are young artists playing on old instruments. Their violins and bass pre-date every piece on the program and the cello hails from the 19th century.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the artists and program, go to www.uscb.edu/festivalseries. For tickets, contact Staci Breton at 843-208-8246 or sjbreton@uscb.edu. Tickets will also be sold at the door at 4 p.m. the day of the concert.', 'Tessa Lark returns to USCB Center for the Arts for chamber concert', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tessa-lark-returns-to-uscb-center-for-the-arts-for-chamber-concert', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:24:54', '2014-03-06 01:24:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15363', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(15365, 4, '2014-03-05 20:26:25', '2014-03-06 01:26:25', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting gently used prom gowns and accessories for the\r\n\r\nupcoming Prom Boutique to be held on Saturday, March 15. Age appropriate gowns, long and short, are needed in all sizes. Donations of gowns, purses, and jewelry can be left in the front office with Mrs. Grooms by March 10. For more info, call 322-5582.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7: BA Book Fair continues, stop by the school to purchase books from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Open to the community.\r\n\r\n• Friday, March 7: Interim Expo! From 9 to 10 a.m., BA students, parents, intern hosts, and other community members are invited to come view the interim presentations.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, March 11: PLAN and EXPLORE testing for 9th and 10th graders.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, March 13: Spanish Honor Society Induction.\r\n\r\n<b>LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE</b>\r\n\r\n• The Lady’s Island Middle School fifth grade team is sponsoring a yard sale. The team is raising money to fund their STEM field trip in May to North Carolina. The cost is $10 per table and you keep the proceeds.  Want to simply donate items to sell?  The fifth grade team is also accepting donations. For questions and registration, please contact Ms. Portia Vaughn at 843-322-3100 or email her at Portia.vaughn@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\n<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b>\r\n\r\n• Parents of Special Needs Students: Please join us for a parent workshop about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD &amp; ADHD). Topics of discussion include understanding ADD/ADHD; functional behavior assessments; Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP); and much more. The workshop will be Thursday, March 20, at Robert Smalls Middle School, Room J-1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Beaufort County School Parent/Community REACH Center and presented by Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina (PRO-Parents). This is a free workshop, refreshments served. All participants will receive a two hour certificate of attendance. Call to register: 1-800-759-4776 or 803-772-5688.\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER\'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• Congratulations to St. Peter’s Catholic School Science Fair winners. Fourth Grade: Honorable Mention: C. Culbertson, Ruff; Third Place: JP Barras; Second Place: A. Rembold; First Place: A. Court. Fifth Grade: Honorable Mention: J. Coffman; Third Place: H. Jennings; Second Place: S. Calkins; First Place: E. Goodwin. Sixth Grade: Third Place: M. Prekop; Second Place: J. Horton; First Place: B. Murphy. Seventh Grade: Honorable Mention: T. Lacombe; Third Place: G. Davis and C. Ertwine; Second Place: S. Giordani; First Place: T. Wilson. Eighth Grade: Third Place: M. Collins; Second Place: E. Burton; First Place: K. Calkins.\r\n\r\n<b>WHALE BRANCH ELEMENTARY/DAVIS EARLY LEARNING CENTER</b>\r\n\r\n• Thursday, March 6: Kid’s Club, 5:30 p.m. at Davis Early Learning Center\r\n\r\n• Thursday, March 6: Spelling Bee at 6:30 p.m. at Whale Branch Elementary School\r\n\r\n• Saturday, March 8: Sheldon Township’s Pathways in STEP Parent Workshop, 9:30 a.m.. at Whale Branch Middle School.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Send your school news and information to theislandnews@gmail.com</i>.', 'School notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-58', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:20', '2018-07-12 15:03:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15365', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15367, 4, '2014-03-05 19:57:31', '2014-03-06 00:57:31', '<b>By Mark S. Siegel</b>\r\n\r\nMore than 700,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month — a good time to refocus attention on your eye protection program. Get the facts here, plus 10 tips for injury prevention.\r\n\r\nAs the National Safety Council points out, “All it takes is a tiny sliver of metal, particle of dust, or splash of chemical to cause significant and permanent eye damage.”\r\n\r\nOSHA’s eye and face protection standard requires employers to “ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.”\r\n\r\nShare these injury-prevention tips with managers and supervisors.\r\n\r\n1. Look carefully at plant operations, work areas, access routes, and equipment. Study injury patterns to see where accidents are occurring.\r\n\r\n2. Conduct regular vision testing, as uncorrected vision can cause accidents.\r\n\r\n3. Select protective eyewear based on specific duties or hazards.\r\n\r\n4. Establish a mandatory eye protection program in all operation areas.\r\n\r\n5. Have eyewear fitted by a professional.\r\n\r\n6. Establish first-aid procedures for eye injuries, and make eyewash stations available, especially where chemicals are in use.\r\n\r\n7. Make eye safety part of your employee training and new hire orientation.\r\n\r\n8. Make sure managers and executives set an example by wearing protective eyewear wherever it’s worn by other employees.\r\n\r\n9. Regularly review and revise your policies, and set a goal of zero eye injuries.\r\n\r\n10. Display a copy of your policy where employees can see it.\r\n\r\nIt’s also a good time to remind employees of off-the-job eye hazards like do-it-yourself work on cars and homes, cooking accidents, sports injuries, yard work, and chemical splashes from cleaners and fertilizers.\r\n\r\nSo please protect your eyes — you only get two of them.\r\n<div></div>', 'Prevent injuries with 10 eye safety tips during Workplace Eye Wellness Month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'prevent-injuries-with-10-eye-safety-tips-during-workplace-eye-wellness-month', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:57:31', '2014-03-06 00:57:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15367', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15369, 4, '2014-03-05 19:58:20', '2014-03-06 00:58:20', '<b>Hours extended at county library branches </b>\r\n\r\nBeginning Monday, March 3, the hours of operation at the Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head branch libraries were extended to 50 hours a week.\r\n\r\n“In June of 2011 we had to cut hours at the branches across the county due to budgetary constraints. Ever since that happened, the public has been asking us to get the hours back to where they were, so that’s what we are trying to do,” said Beaufort County Director of Libraries Wlodek Zaryczny.\r\n\r\nThe new hours for the Beaufort branch library on Scott Street are Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays.\r\n\r\n<b>Dick Stewart to speak at LIBPA meeting </b>\r\n\r\nDick Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of 303 Associates, will be the guest speaker for the Tuesday, March 11 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to be held at 8 a.m. at the Beaufort County Association of Realtors headquarters located in Palmetto Business Park (directly behind BB&amp;T Bank) on Lady’s Island Drive. The meeting is open to the public.\r\n\r\nMr. Stewart graduated from Beaufort High School in 1967 and from Georgia Southern University in 1971. After nearly 10 years with Motorola, he joined MCI and then went out on his own to form several successful wireless companies, including Transit Communications, which in 1994 became part of Nextel Communications, and Grid Towers and American Tower Corporation.\r\n\r\nAfter selling Grid Towers to American Tower Corporation, he returned to Beaufort in 1998 with plans for retirement. Instead, he found himself creating 303 Associates LLC, believing that the inevitable growth coming to the Lowcountry needed to be properly planned for and managed to protect the charm and essence of the area.\r\n\r\nMr. Stewart was named Economic Development Ambassador for Beaufort County in 2001 and has served as a member of the Beaufort County Council as well as Chairman of the Board of United Way of Beaufort County, Chairman of the Board of Lowcountry Economic Network and Coastal Community Foundation.\r\n\r\nHe has been requested to include the following subjects in his discussion with our members.\r\n\r\n• Your thoughts on the blending (development wise) of the Whitehall property into the City of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n• Is northern Beaufort County on the right track with retaining its rural character versus Bluffton style expansion and development?\r\n\r\n• How can local governmental planning for growth and the business community better combine their efforts?\r\n\r\n• As a leader in the development of the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center what do you see as its primary role?\r\n\r\n• In your opinion, has the local economy turned the corner?\r\n\r\n• As a major investor in the northern Beaufort County community what is your vision for the area’s future?\r\n\r\n• Is the Beaufort Civic Master Plan a viable roadmap to the municipalities’ future evolution?', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-77', '', '', '2014-03-05 19:58:20', '2014-03-06 00:58:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15369', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15371, 4, '2014-03-05 20:28:37', '2014-03-06 01:28:37', '<b>Upcoming events:</b><b>\r\n</b><b>• March 13: Business After Hours: </b>5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort and Goodwill Industries of Lower SC, 910 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Free event, All are welcome.\r\n\r\n<b> • March 19: Business For Breakfast: </b>8 to 9:30 a.m., at Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street, Beaufort. Topic: South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads will discuss how South Carolina needs to maintain a safe, effective and efficient transportation infrastructure system in order to promote continued growth, social progress, job and economic development and quality of life. Speaker will be William F. Ross, Executive Director.\r\n\r\n<b>• March 21: Coffee With Colleagues: </b>8 to 9 a.m., hosted by Verizon Wireless, 264 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15388\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Biz-of-Week-3-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15388\" alt=\"Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors surprised Lowcountry Produce Market &amp; Café with balloons and goodies as part of the chamber’s Business of the Week recognition. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Biz-of-Week-3-6-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors surprised Lowcountry Produce Market &amp; Café with balloons and goodies as part of the chamber’s Business of the Week recognition.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:28:37', '2014-03-06 01:28:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15371', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15373, 4, '2014-03-05 20:00:29', '2014-03-06 01:00:29', '<b>Whale Branch Warriors win second straight Lower State title</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch captured its second straight Class 1-A Lower State championship on Saturday, defeating Hemingway 69-62 in Florence.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors will venture to Columbia to face Upper State champion C.A. Johnson for the Class 1-A title on Saturday, March 8.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Whale Branch improved to 23-4.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch led at the end of each quarter. The Warriors outscored Hemingway 12-9 in the opening quarter and led 33-29 at halftime.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch clung to a 49-47 lead at the conclusion of the third quarter.\r\n\r\nThree Whale Branch players turned in double-digit scoring performances. David Lamb led Whale Branch with a game-high 22 points. Delivering a double-double, Jay Middleton scored 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nJoining Lamb and Middleton in double figures, Justin Rhode added 15 points for Whale Branch in the win.\r\n\r\nInside, Denzel Daniel added 10 rebounds for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nDevonta Glover scored six points while Denzel Daniel netted five, Marlon Williams chipped in three and Jay Abney added two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dolphins fall to Bishop England</b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek girls’ basketball team’s lengthy postseason appearance ended in the third round of the Class 2-A playoffs as the Dolphins fell to host Bishop England 76-38 on Wednesday, Feb. 26.\r\n\r\nRejuvenated Battery Creek, however, reached the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 1998.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins ended the 2013-14 season with a 19-7 record.\r\n\r\n<b>BA girls fall to Richard Winn</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s postseason run ended with a loss to Richard Winn in the SCISAA Class 2-A girls’ basketball semifinals last Thursday night at the Sumter Civic Center. Richard Winn pulled away to beat the Eagles 63-22.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy finished its 2013-14 season 18-7. Miranda Weslake, the all-time leading scorer in Beaufort Academy girls’ basketball history, scored 12 points to lead the Eagles.', 'High school basketball highlights', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-basketball-highlights', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:00:29', '2014-03-06 01:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15373', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15375, 4, '2014-03-05 20:01:03', '2014-03-06 01:01:03', '<b>Whale Branch’s Max Ford wins state title</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School senior Max Ford claimed his second consecutive Class 2-A/1-A individual wrestling state championship over the weekend, defeating Aynor’s Wyatt McCrackin 3-1 last Saturday night.\r\n\r\nFord finished his senior season with a 44-2 record.\r\n\r\nIn the opening round, Ford scored a win via technical fall. He prevailed with a pin in the semifinals, continuing his path to a second straight title.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School senior wrestler Kentrell Seabrook finished runner-up to Rock Hill’s Cameron Bell in the Class 4-A 220-pound title match.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Jake Sharp (Class 4-A, 113 pounds) and Battery Creek’s Jonathan Wright (Class 2-A/1-A, 285 pounds) finished third in their respective classes.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s Omar Daniels placed fourth in 113-pound class.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County wrestlers head to North South All Star Wrestling Classic this weekend </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County will be well represented in an upcoming high school wrestling event. Seven high school wrestlers from Beaufort County have been selected to compete in the Best Western North South All Star Wrestling Classic at North Myrtle Beach High School from Thursday, March 6 to Saturday, March 8.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Kentrell Seabrook and Jake Sharp, Bluffton’s Levi Joly and Mike Meyerink, Battery Creek’s Brian LaBean and Isaiah Sloan, and Whale Branch’s Max Ford have been chosen to compete for the South teams in the wrestling event.', 'High school wrestling', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-wrestling', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:01:03', '2014-03-06 01:01:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15375', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15377, 4, '2014-03-05 20:30:26', '2014-03-06 01:30:26', 'More than 2,000 participants and spectators are anticipated at the 6th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR) and Oyster Roast presented by Habersham Properties on Saturday, March 22 in the Habersham Marketplace from 4:30-10:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nThis USATF sanctioned running festival for all ages has a competitive 8K Run, sponsored by Beaufort ENT and Allergy; a 5K Run sponsored by Levitt Healthcare Affiliates; the Beaufort Challenge (8K+5K Run), a 5K Fun Walk and a quarter mile Kids’ Fun Run sponsored by Monkey’s Uncle toy store. The evening is capped off with a festive Lowcountry Oyster Roast and live music from Savannah band, Tell Scarlet.\r\n\r\nLast year’s family friendly event attracted athletes of all ages from the Lowcountry and 22 states.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BTR-192.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15390\" alt=\"The annual Beaufort Twilight Run will be held in the Habersham Marketplace.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BTR-192-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> The annual Beaufort Twilight Run will be held in the Habersham Marketplace.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“This is the Lowcountry’s premier 8K race and we have a great field of fast runners coming to the race from all over South Carolina and beyond,” said BTR Race Director Lauren Kelly. “People love the picturesque and fast course, the fun atmosphere and of course, the T-shirts! The BTR is a first-class event for regional and local runners as well as an event the whole family can enjoy.”\r\n\r\nTo celebrate the 6th Anniversary, the BTR’s cash prize purse increased by $1,300 to include the 5K and Beaufort Challenge for a cash prize total of $2,800. Categories include the three overall male and female winners of each race, as well as cash awards for 8K and 5K male and female Masters (40+), Active Duty Military and Hometown Hero (a Beaufort County resident). In addition to cash prizes, age group winners will receive an award from a local artist.\r\n\r\nThe 2014 BTR will also feature an improved start and finish area to accommodate the large participation and “Tech” T-shirts that are included in participants’ registration.\r\n\r\nFor details about race registration, oyster roast tickets and more visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com.\r\n\r\nThe BTR’s mission is to host a fun, competitive and memorable annual event for Beaufort. In the past five years, the BTR has raised more than $150,000 to benefit Riverview Charter School. This year’s goal is to raise more than $60,000 to be used for the school’s technology, after-school and physical education programs.', 'Beaufort Twilight Run poised for record turnout', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-twilight-run-poised-for-record-turnout', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:30:26', '2014-03-06 01:30:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15377', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15379, 4, '2014-03-05 20:13:01', '2014-03-06 01:13:01', '<b>By Susan Stone</b>\r\n\r\nThe weather is finally starting to break and our landscapes have taken the winter rather hard. It’s time to cut back overgrowth and cold damage. As I drive around the county, it seems that our palms have suffered the worst. February is the typical month for cutting roses, crepe myrtles, grasses and palms.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15380\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"113\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Susan-Stone.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-15380\" alt=\"Susan Stone\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Susan-Stone.jpg\" width=\"113\" height=\"158\" /></a> Susan Stone[/caption]\r\n\r\nYour roses, no matter the variety, will thank you for a hard pruning. All shrub varieties such as knockouts and grandifloras can be pruned down to 12” above the crown. Climbing roses will benefit from pruning them by half. A monthly dose of organic fertilizer applied from April to September will go a long way to help your roses avoid problems throughout the season. You can help protect your roses from deer by planting society garlic and other smelly and fragrant plants nearby.\r\n\r\nThe pruning of crepe myrtles has been at the center of controversy among gardeners for generations. To prune or not to prune is the question. Many who prune them into arthritic knuckles are accused of crepe murder! The truth is that crepe myrtles bloom on new growth. If you have an older specimen that isn’t blooming, it’s time to cut it back. Hard pruning will help to keep it the “right size” for your landscape.\r\n\r\nAll grasses, including muhly, pampas and cord grass can be sheared to 12 to 24 inches. Liriope and mondo grass can be cut to inches above the ground. Many of the tender grasses such as fountain grass may not come back after such a cold winter. Muhly grass is considered a semi-tender grass. Those beautiful soft pink plumes have become very popular in Southern landscapes, but will only be viable for three to five years before they run out of steam and need to be replaced.\r\n\r\nThose poor palms! Most of them are going to be just fine, but they need to be cut back if they are going to look good this season. Whatever is brown will never turn green again, so cut away. You may need a professional to climb and prune the tall ones. When it comes to prevention, most palms are on their own due to their size, but sago palms can be spared by protecting their hearts with an old towel or wadded up sheet.\r\n\r\nAs for the shrubbery, leave the azaleas alone until they have finished blooming. You will have until the first of July to get to them. After that they will start setting their buds for the following spring. Varieties such as loropetalum, ligustrum, viburnum, pineapple guava, hollies and boxwoods, go ahead and prune away. This is a good time of year to do some shaping and re-sizing. Many of our landscape plants need to be rejuvenated from time to time. Be brave, you really can’t hurt them. If they’re really big and need to be half their size, use a pruning saw. I recommend hand pruning. It takes a little longer, but doesn’t “chew” the plant. Clean cuts will keep your plants healthier. And speaking of clean, make sure your tools are sharp and clean as well. You do not want to spread fungus or disease from plant to plant. If you suspect a problem, spray or wipe down your tools with a weak bleach solution.  The exceptions to hand pruning would be boxwoods, privets, yaupon holly and other tiny leafed shrubs. They thrive on being sheared.\r\n\r\nAs an organic gardener myself, I am concerned about the amount of chemicals we use in our landscapes. We live in a very environmentally sensitive area, not to mention the effects of these chemicals on our own heath. The next time you are tempted to reach a jug of Round-up, try this recipe instead. You will need 1 gallon white vinegar, 1 cup pickling salt and 1 cup cheap dish soap. Mix together in a pump sprayer (make sure you dissolve the salt. Warning: Do not spray this on anything you don’t want to kill!\r\n\r\nHappy Gardening!\r\n\r\n<i>Susan Stone is a Garden Guru and Manager for Outdoor Architecture. You can contact Susan via email at susan@outdoorarchitecture.com.</i>', 'Now is the time to prune', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'now-is-the-time-to-prune', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:13:01', '2014-03-06 01:13:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15379', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15382, 4, '2014-03-05 20:33:00', '2014-03-06 01:33:00', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nThe first time I saw Dragana Pavic-Zappia, I was standing behind her and her daughter in the check-out line at Publix on Lady’s Island. Her daughter was worried because she still hadn’t gotten her mom a Mother’s Day present. Dragana said to her “I don’t need a present sweetheart, you are my gift.” And then she hugged her.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15392\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"258\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Profile-Dragana-mother-and-daughter.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15392\" alt=\"Dragana Pavic-Zappia holds her daughter Luciana.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Profile-Dragana-mother-and-daughter-258x300.jpg\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dragana Pavic-Zappia holds her daughter Luciana.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter that, whenever I would see her — at City Java or elsewhere — she would always give me a big joyous smile, even though she didn’t know me. There was always a feeling of peace around her. Later on, I found out she was a yoga teacher who had taken over Kim Chech’s studio in the Lady’s Island Marina and that she had an unusual name and was from Eastern Europe. I wondered how she ended up here in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nHere is my interview with her:\r\n\r\n<b>What is your name and title?</b>\r\n\r\n“Dragana Pavic-Zappia, body and energy worker, yoga teacher and owner at ONE Yoga Sanctuary.”\r\n\r\n<b>Where were you born and raised?</b>\r\n\r\n“Vrbas, Yugoslavia. I was born in the country once called Yugoslavia; in my heart it still is the Union and Brotherhood of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians. Today, my country is called Serbia.”\r\n\r\n<b>What led to your current occupation?</b>\r\n\r\n“At the age of 21 I moved to Greece to find <b>ME</b>. I met my new family which introduced me to teachings of Osho and I joined Osho Kirtan and meditation Centre in Athens. I enrolled in Athens University of Economics and Businesses simply to be able to stay and live in Greece on a student visa. I graduated in 2001 with a Bachelors degree in Marketing and Public relations.\r\n\r\nWhat guided me to yoga was I discovered in a magazine an article with the title “How to stay young forever.” One page described what is called “Sun Salutations” and  yoga poses to stay young forever. I decided from there on, until I died I would do one backbend a day. This led to a devoted practice of backbends every night before bed.”\r\n\r\n<b>What led to your interest in your area of work?</b>\r\n\r\n“I met my mother-in-law, friend and artist Olga Stamatiou in Greece in 1999; she is a tremendous inspiration. She introduced me to committed practice of yogic arts. Seeing her and the way she practiced yoga opened my eyes and mind to what our bodies are capable of, at any given time, and what dedicated practice can do for our body and mind. Olga introduced me to Kim Cech, the founder of Yoga Chandra Center for the Healing Arts, whom I connected with instantly. Kim was my mentor, teacher and friend for 10 years. Kim’s teachings of yoga as art, and her trust, kindness and belief in me as a young teacher has given me the freedom to express and teach from my heart, and share the teachings of my body’s experience.\r\n\r\nI am fascinated with our bodies as microcosmos. I am fascinated with the way simple, small changes of habits in our bodies can lead to changes in our mind’s habits — and vise versa. Knowing that conscious, committed spiritual practice is a simple and effective way to change our life!”\r\n\r\n<b>How did you meet your husband?</b>\r\n\r\n“I met my beloved husband Matt in Athens, Greece, New Years Eve 1999. We celebrated the entry to 21st Century, we kissed at midnight. We kissed after midnight as well, and loved each other ever since.”\r\n\r\n<b>What is your husband’s occupation?</b>\r\n\r\n“Matthew was an art and sculpture major at Maine College of Art. He has worked at the Beaufort Alarm and Sounds systems for the last eight years. He is also a graphic designer, he designed the logo for One Yoga Sanctuary, amongst many other marvelous creations.”\r\n\r\n<b>Do you have any children?</b>\r\n\r\n“In 2008, Matt and I were blessed with our daughter, Luciana Luna Pavic Zappia. She currently attends Bridges Preparatory School.”\r\n\r\n<b>Do you have any special schooling or training?</b>\r\n\r\n“My first energy work training took place in Athens, Greece, with Deva Svarno as a Reiki Practitioner in 1996. I apprenticed and studied yoga and healing arts with Kim Cech in Beaufort since 2004.\r\n\r\nI learned the Feng Shui Flying Star Method and Form School Method Consultant Training from 2002 to 2005 with Feng Shui Master Jill Hale and many others. I earned Nia Teacher Training in 2009, Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in 2010, and have hundreds of hours of training and hands-on practice in Thai Yoga Bodywork.”\r\n\r\n<b>How did you find out about Beaufort?</b>\r\n\r\n“My husband’s parents — Rocco Zappia and Olga Stamatiou — lived in Beaufort, and Matthew and I visited them a couple of times in 2003. At the time, Matthew was a vice president of Seewall Child LLC, founded by Olga. We moved to Beaufort in 2004 from Portland, Maine.”\r\n\r\n<b>What do you like most about Beaufort and Beaufortonians?</b>\r\n\r\n“It’s a relatively slow way of living; it reminds me a bit of my life in Greece. I  love the climate, the charm and hospitality of this small town. I have always been fortunate to meet and live with the kindest, remarkable people wherever I moved. Beaufort is home now, people here make it so. I love being “stuck” on the bridge! I love Hunting Island Beach. I love water! I love live oak trees and Spanish moss. Nature is so intense here.”\r\n\r\n<b>Where else have you worked in Beaufort?</b>\r\n\r\n“I worked for Island Residential Construction as an architectural designer from 2005 until last year when I decided that I wanted to become a full time yoga teacher and body worker. In 2004, I worked for then-New Point Corner Store as a store manager, and before that I worked briefly for a store called Nest.”\r\n\r\n<b>What is the philosophy behind your work?</b>\r\n\r\n“Elevate one and all. Every action needs to feel effortless, natural and joyful. If there is no joy, something needs to be changed. Joy, when found, needs to be sustained. Work is my sacred livelihood. I want my mind to be blown away: yoga does that!”\r\n\r\n<b>How would you describe your business?</b>\r\n\r\n“One Yoga Sanctuary is one sacred, conscious, healing arts community. It does not feel like a business; it feels like coming home. I am blessed and grateful  to be part of one family and especially to be in the company of kind, loving, tremendously experienced, talented and creative teachers. Our mantra is ‘Recognize the Other Person is You.’\r\n\r\nOur students seek inner peace, joy, release, exercise, relaxation, increased flexibility, healing and a supportive community. There is something for every body.\r\n\r\nI think of the business as a family with high consciousness and deep respect for each other and those we work with and serve. Our students have chosen us for a reason. We inspire, teach and elevate each other and see each other perfect just the way we are. Every relationship I establish is like the philosophy behind my work — it ought to be effortless and joy filled.”\r\n\r\n<b>Is there anything surprising about the work you do? Something you weren’t expecting?</b>\r\n\r\n“Part of my practice is to have no expectations! I constantly get reminded — whether it is my loving family, my friends, colleagues, yoga class or Thai Yoga Body work — that with a very small amount of effort, big results are possible. Our bodies and our minds have tremendous power to self heal. With a very small amount of effort, we can feel better, elevated and positively influence people and world we live in, with commitment and  simple acts of kindness and service. The practice and teaching of yoga is easy in the studio environment; the true Yoga is living the life as practice, as meditation, as conscious expression every step.”\r\n\r\n<b>What are your plans for the future?</b>\r\n\r\n“Change on the horizon is the one and only inevitable constant. I prepare for change by practicing the Art of Doing Nothing, which in essence is the Art of Being Present. I make minimal plans, I live in the unfolding of now. It is all planned for us, and in divine order!”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ONE YOGA SANTUARY</strong>\r\n\r\nOne Yoga Sanctuary offers yoga classes, as well as conscious movement and Thai Yoga Bodywork practices for man, woman and children of all ages and physical abilities. It on the second floor of the Lady’s Island Marina behind Dockside Restaurant, 73 Sea Island Parkway, on Lady’s Island. Call 843-476-1388 or visit www.oneyogasanctuary.com or email oneyogasanctuary@gmail.com<b>.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Classes available:</b>\r\n\r\nMen’s Yoga Club with Kevin Lewis starts this month. Children’s Yoga classes also started this month and will continue to offer yoga for the little ones. They specialize in yoga as therapy in Gentle Therapeutic classes, as well as all levels asana and flow yoga classes for those looking for more vigorous and athletic practice. They are soon to offer Nia Playshops<b>.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>World Oceans Day</b>\r\n\r\nIn honor of World Oceans Day, One Yoga Sanctuary will offer its third annual event “Ocean Motion.” This one day family event will include yoga, arts, education, paddleboarding and more.<b> </b>\r\n<div></div>', 'Dragana Pavic-Zappia projects love in motion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dragana-pavic-zappia-projects-love-in-motion', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:33:00', '2014-03-06 01:33:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15382', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15428, 4, '2014-03-13 08:33:04', '2014-03-13 12:33:04', '<b>Shooting victim arrested on multiple charges\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe 26-year-old Beaufort man injured in last Friday night’s shooting incident at a Detour Rd home has been arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges.\r\n\r\nMarvin Huggins was arrested March 11 upon his release from Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where he was being treated for gunshot injuries he sustained on the night of March 7.\r\n\r\nHuggins was brought to the hospital last Friday by a 30-year-old female acquaintance who advised that she had been with him when he was shot. She reported they had been at a house party at 144 Detour Rd that night, and were standing at her vehicle preparing to leave when she heard gunshots.\r\n\r\nUpon realizing that Huggins had been hit, she transported him to the emergency room for treatment. As ER staff was assisting Huggins onto a stretcher, a handgun fell out of Huggins’ pants. Also found on Huggins’ person as he was being treated were quantities of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.\r\n\r\nOnce released and medically cleared, Huggins was placed under arrest and transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center where he was also served with an unrelated, outstanding warrant for Failure to Stop for Blue Lights.\r\n\r\nThe investigation into the shooting incident remains active, and no suspect(s) or motive has been identified. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Sgt. C. Wilson at 843-255-3409 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Suspect turns herself in on homicide charge </b>\r\n\r\nThe woman wanted in connection with the death of a 2-year-old child has been arrested.\r\n\r\nLaQuana Chere Chisolm, 26, turned herself in to Sheriff’s Office investigators at 6 p.m. on March 7. She was wanted on one count of Homicide by Child Abuse for the death of her boyfriend’s daughter, 2-year-old Phylicia Anaya Garry.\r\n\r\nGarry was pronounced dead at noon last Thursday at MUSC, where she had been airlifted for a traumatic head injury sustained while in the care of Chisolm on the night of March 4. Chisolm initially reported that the child had fallen off a bed, but later admitted that she had struck the child in the head with a dumbbell.\r\n\r\nMedical care for Garry was not sought until more than three hours after she was injured, and only after a family member came home and discovered Garry unconscious and unresponsive on the couch.\r\n\r\nChisolm was originally charged with Unlawful Conduct Towards a Child for which she was released on bond last Wednesday night. Following Garry’s death, investigators upgraded Chisolm’s charge to Homicide and sought her for re-arrest.\r\n\r\nChisolm is being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center where she will remain pending a bond hearing.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-78', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:33:04', '2014-03-13 12:33:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15428', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15394, 4, '2014-03-05 20:35:38', '2014-03-06 01:35:38', 'The Beaufort County YMCA held its annual meeting on Tuesday, February 25. Catered by The Kitchen, the event welcomed YMCA members, employees, board members and volunteers. The 2013 year-end reports were presented, citing a year of significant growth and expansion for the YMCA.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15395\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15395\" alt=\"Outgoing YMCA Board Chairman Fred Kuhn and YMCA CEO Michael Bostwick.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photo-1-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Outgoing YMCA Board Chairman Fred Kuhn and YMCA CEO Michael Bostwick.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn addition to highlighting the YMCA’s fiscal successes, YMCA CEO Michael Bostwick and staff reported on a successful summer reading pilot program, facility upgrades that took place over the year and the varied successes of its fully-licensed preschool, currently in its second year. Additionally, YMCA staff presented overall goals for 2014, a focused, cause-driven marketing plan for the year, recognized its outstanding employees of 2013 and awarded various volunteer groups.\r\n\r\nThe YMCA also welcomed new YMCA Board Chairman Ernie Schlichtemeier and new board members Dr. John Fontana, Gregory A. McCloud and Brandon Gaffney.  These individuals accompany fellow board members Robert Candillo, Kelly Collins, Cheryl Comes, Mike Green, Debbie Myers, John Havens, Fred Kuhn, Mary Jane Martin, David Homyk, Jennifer Tuckwiller, Bennett Schiller, Henry Robinson, John Troutman and Blakely Williams.\r\n\r\nWardle Family YMCA is an inclusive association of people committed to a common effort to help individuals and families reach their fullest potential in terms of spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA is committed to expanding a fiscally sound, service delivery organization which delivers high quality, market driven services to Beaufort County.', 'YMCA welcomes new board members', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-welcomes-new-board-members-2', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:35:38', '2014-03-06 01:35:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15394', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15397, 4, '2014-03-05 20:38:07', '2014-03-06 01:38:07', 'Under former headmaster Dr. Randy Wall’s leadership, the Interim Session was created for the purpose of expanding student’s horizons through travel, internships and community service. In 2014, the Interim Session was February 24-28, for grades 5th-12th.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15398\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Group-Carter-m.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15398\" alt=\"BA fifth and sixth graders in Atlanta, Ga., at the Carter Presidential Center.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Group-Carter-m-300x232.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" /></a> BA fifth and sixth graders in Atlanta, Ga., at the Carter Presidential Center.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor students in fifth through tenth grades, students had the opportunity to either participate in a trip or a variety of on-campus classes focusing on subjects such as Latin Mosaics, Science Labs, Writing Labs, Computer Coding, Yoga, and SAT Prep, and two one-day trips to Caw Caw Nature Preserve and the St. Helena library.\r\n\r\nAll 11th and 12th graders participated in weeklong internships at a variety of organizations including: Animal Medical Center; Beaufort Chamber of Commerce; Beaufort County Open Land Trust; Healthlink for Children; Beaufort Memorial Hospital — radiology, anesthesiology and nursing; Buyck Law Firm; Duke Energy; the chambers of Judge Marvin Dukes; Family Promise; Forest Management Services; Historic Beaufort Foundation; Hunting Island State Park; Kazoobie Kazoos; Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort; Parris Island Museum; River Oaks Assisted Living; Telfair Museums of Savannah; USCB Performing Arts Center; Ward Edwards Engineering; W.E.D., Wedding. Event. Design.; Wells Fargo Advisors offices of Tumlin, Levin &amp; Sumner Investment Group; WHHI-TV; YMCA; and YoungLife.\r\n\r\nStudents in grades 5 and 6 had the opportunity to take a four-day class trip to Atlanta where they toured\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15399\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Med-team.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15399\" alt=\"BA interns at the OR at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.  Left to right: Patrick Mazzeo, Jack Olsson and Brynna Ferry.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Med-team-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BA interns at the OR at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Left to right: Patrick Mazzeo, Jack Olsson and Brynna Ferry.[/caption]\r\n\r\nthe Sweet Auburn Curb Market, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the Georgia Aquarium, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library &amp; Museum, the Center for Disease Control, the Atlanta Federal Reserve and Monetary Museum, the CNN Studio, World of Coca Cola, Turner Field and Underground Atlanta.\r\n\r\nStudents in grades 7 and 8 had the opportunity to take a five-day class trip to Washington, D.C., and visited the National Zoo, the Lincoln Memorial, Library of Congress, the Capitol building, and Smithsonian Museums, the Vietnam Memorial, the Spy and Holocaust museums, and George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon.\r\n\r\nStudents in grades 9 and 10 had the opportunity to take a four-day Marine Biology trip to MarineLab education center in Key Largo, Florida, where they snorkeled among the seagrass, mangroves, and on coral reefs, while collecting small invertebrates to bring back to the on-site labs.', 'BA students expand horizons during Interim Session ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-students-expand-horizons-during-interim-session', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:38:07', '2014-03-06 01:38:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15397', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15401, 4, '2014-03-05 20:39:40', '2014-03-06 01:39:40', 'Join Main Street Beaufort, USA, as seven local men put their best “heel” forward, dress as women, and compete in a beauty pageant to raise money for four local charities. This fun event will be held at The Shed of Port Royal on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Beaufort-Beauties-Logo1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15402\" alt=\"Beaufort Beauties Logo(1)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Beaufort-Beauties-Logo1-300x114.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"114\" /></a>Contestants are asked to encourage friends, neighbors, and business partners to support them by purchasing tickets to the event and donating money in their quest to win Miss Congeniality — which will be crowned to the beauty who raises the most money. Proceeds from the fundraising efforts, ticket sales, and all of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Main Street Beaufort, USA, Dragon Boat Beaufort, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, and Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund.\r\n\r\nTicket holders will be entertained with an opening number, talent and evening gown competitions, and Q&amp;A with judges Nan Sutton, Holly Jahn, Representative Shannon Erickson, Kevin Cuppia, and Scott Dadson.\r\n\r\nThis year’s contestants are:\r\n\r\n• Joe Feus, Moe’s Southwest Grill\r\n\r\n• Greg Rawls, Dragon Boat Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Kyle Warren, Rapid Refill\r\n\r\n• Danny Williams, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District\r\n\r\n• Joel Garrett, 94.5 The Coast\r\n\r\n• Christopher Geier, Attorney at Law\r\n\r\n• Justin Lane, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District.\r\n\r\nThe Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Beaufort City Councilman Mike McFee.\r\n\r\nTickets can be purchased from Main Street Beaufort at 843-525-6644 or 101 West Street Extension in downtown Beaufort at $35 each. Tables of 10 or 12 are available for reservations as well as a new VIP on-stage seating this year for $250, includes seating for five and drinks. The event is expected to sell out. For more information, call the Main Street Beaufort, USA, office at 843-525-6644 or email director@downtownbeaufort.com.', 'Beaufort Beauties strut the runway for charity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-beauties-strut-the-runway-for-charity', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:39:40', '2014-03-06 01:39:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15401', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15404, 4, '2014-03-05 20:44:45', '2014-03-06 01:44:45', '<b>MARCH 7: </b><b>First Friday Art Walk:</b> The art galleries in downtown Beaufort will have a First Friday Art Walk on March 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The galleries will stay open after hours and provide refreshments and entertainment. Thibault Gallery, Art by Southern Hands will also be celebrating its <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Arts-Art-Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15405\" alt=\"Arts-Art Walk\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Arts-Art-Walk-214x300.jpg\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></a>grand opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Mary Thibault at 379-4278. Other galleries along the art walk include The Rhett Gallery, Longo Gallery, Atelier on Bay, Elena Madden Gallery, Salt Gallery, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, The Craftseller, Goldon House Gallery, Bay Street Gallery, Indigo Gallery, Greenfish Gallery, I Pinckney Simons.\r\n\r\n<b>MARCH 8:</b><b> Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon:</b> Kayakers, paddle boarders, runners and spectators will fill Hunting Island State Park on Saturday, March 8, for the 10th Annual Adventure Biathlon, presented by the Sea Island Rotary Club of Beaufort. The race starts at 11 a.m. and includes a 6 mile kayak or stand-up paddle board race, then a 4.5 mile run through the forest. It’s called an Adventure Biathlon because each year unexpected challenges are introduced.\r\n\r\n<b>MARCH 12: Island Girls Night Out: </b>This month’s Island Girls Night Out will be Wednesday, March 12 at Fordham Market on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be free libations and food as well as fabulous door prizes and fun for all. Come meet other like-minded women in our community, network and share ideas and experiences and learn about upcoming events. Local chefs and authors Debbi Covington and Pat Branning will be signing their latest cookbooks, and photographer Willard R. Smith will be taking free professional portraits. Irene Goodnight will be the MC. If you would like to donate a door prize or want more information about the event, contact Irene at 615-243-4684.\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Best bets in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-bets-in-beaufort', '', '', '2014-03-05 20:44:45', '2014-03-06 01:44:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15404', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15412, 4, '2014-03-06 15:45:27', '2014-03-06 20:45:27', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nA fun time was had by the more than 80 people who attended the ARTworks annual Mardi Gras Gala fundraiser at the Dataw Island Club this past weekend. The event, spearheaded by <b>Claudette Humphrey,</b> raises money to nurture arts organizations, educators, artists, and students with their many programs in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n<b>Laura Maxey</b>, managing director of the Arts Council Board, said, “Kudos to the members of the Arts Council board, and especially Claudette Humphrey, for all of their hard work and dedication to this event. Some of our dedicated volunteers include <b>Jeremy and Jen Haden</b> and <b>Wendy and Terry Brennen</b>. In a season and an area where so many different charitable organizations are vying for patrons and sponsors, our board members and volunteers pulled together a spectacular event. And also many thanks to the local artists and businesses who donated items for the silent auction.”\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to 94.5 The Coast radio station, which was a sponsor, as well as the great band Promise and the chefs at Dataw who made jambalaya and other great nibbles. Committee members this year who put on the successful event were: <b>Claudette Humphrey, Jean Norton-Torjussen, Deanna Bowdish, Joel Garrett, Greg Rawls, Veronica Miller, Jack Russell, Susan DeFoe and Melissa Florence</b>. 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(15430, 4, '2014-03-13 08:37:36', '2014-03-13 12:37:36', '<strong>Longtime Beaufort Memorial Hospital volunteers to chair the hospital fundraiser</strong>\r\n<div>Drum roll, please...</div>\r\nThe Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced that Steve and Vicki Mix have agreed to serve as honorary chairs for the Foundation’s annual Duke Symphony Orchestra Concert on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Steve and Vicki have been longtime supporters of both Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Duke University and have been involved in the concert throughout its 11 year run.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15431\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"261\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BMH-Steve-and-Vicki-Mix.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15431\" alt=\"Steve and Vicki Mix are seen with the butterfly display they donated to Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BMH-Steve-and-Vicki-Mix-261x300.jpg\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" /></a> Steve and Vicki Mix are seen with the butterfly display they donated to Beaufort Memorial Hospital.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We always enjoy the concert as well as hosting some of the students at our home that weekend,” says Vicki. “My husband, my daughter, son-in-law and my sister-in-law are all graduates of Duke so it’s easy — and special — for us to bond with the students. We are proud of the Duke students for volunteering their talents to our cancer program and our hospital, so it’s really a win-win.”\r\n\r\nProceeds from the concert support BMH’s Healing Arts Program at the Keyserling Cancer Center and in the main hospital.\r\n\r\nAs a special treat this year, the USCB chorus will join them on two of the pieces.\r\n\r\n“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students,” said Vic Varner, USCB music instructor and choral director. “How often do you get to have a 60-piece orchestra backing you up?”\r\n\r\nSteve and Vicki are no strangers to Beaufort Memorial. In addition to helping make the Duke Symphony Orchestra Concert a success, they have co-chaired the Valentine Ball and been loyal supporters of the BMH Foundation. Vicki has served on the board of the foundation, following in Steve’s mother’s footsteps. Today, Steve works in the hospital’s outpatient rehab program. An avid lepidopterist (butterfly collector), Steve even donated his breath-taking display of South American butterflies to BMH’s Healing Arts Program.\r\n\r\n“We knew the perfect place in the hospital for the butterfly display,” said BMHF Executive Director Alice Moss. “The piece hangs in our Women’s Imaging Center for patients and guests to enjoy while they wait; it is unique, beautiful and soothing.”\r\n\r\nSteve and Vicki are hoping the community will turn out to support this year’s concert at USCB’s Center for the Arts. Conductor Harry Davidson returns with over 60 Duke students to perform works of well-known and emerging classical composers.\r\n\r\n“The conductor really engages the audience,” says Vicki. “It adds a lot when he gives you background on the composer and the history of a piece before it is performed. We know this will be a special evening.”\r\n\r\nGeneral admission tickets are $35. Patron tickets start at $75 and include premium seating and an invitation to the post-concert conductor’s reception. To purchase tickets, visit www.bmhfoundationsc.org or call 843-522-5774.\r\n\r\n<strong>IF YOU GO:</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation will present the 11th Annual Duke Symphony Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. March 22 at USCB’s Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nOne of the foundation’s biggest fundraisers of the year, the much-anticipated event benefits Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center and its Healing Arts programs.\r\n\r\nDuke Orchestra Director Harry Davidson will lead the 60-piece ensemble through a two-hour program of classical works by well-known and emerging composers. Once again this year, the USCB University Chorus will make a guest appearance, joining the young musicians on at least one of the evening’s selections.\r\n\r\nGeneral admission tickets to the concert are $35. Patron tickets are $75 and include premium seating and a conductor’s reception following the concert at the home of Frances and David Cherry.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance or to purchase tickets, visit www.bmhsc.org or call 522-5774.\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>', 'Duke Symphony Orchestra returns to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'duke-symphony-orchestra-returns-to-beaufort', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:37:36', '2014-03-13 12:37:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15430', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15433, 4, '2014-03-13 08:39:45', '2014-03-13 12:39:45', '<b>JSLB hosting fourth annual Prom Boutique</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting the fourth annual Prom Boutique on Saturday, March 15. Dresses will be available to local high school students who wish to attend their local proms but may not have the means to purchase one. Dresses and coordinating accessories are offered free-of-charge to local teenagers. JSLB will open the doors to the boutique from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Academy of Career Excellence located in Ridgeland at 80 Lowcountry Drive. Young ladies are welcome to attend with one friend or family member. The only requirement for entry is a student ID (for public schools) or a note from the guidance counselor or school administrator (for private schools). 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Sign up to attend the book club at Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle Street, Beaufort or call 843-379-5550.\r\n\r\n<b>Democratic club to hold open house, reception</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club and the Lowcountry Young Democrats will hold a joint Open House/Membership Reception on Saturday, March 15. The free, public event will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room of the Beaufort Library, 311 Scott St. The club was founded in 2003 under the leadership of Beaufort County Democratic Party Chairman Attorney H. Fred Kuhn, Jr.  Its membership is open to all northern Beaufort County Democrats who are at least 18, and registered to vote in South Carolina. Membership in the LYD is open to all Democrats ages 13-35. For more information, contact club President Theresa White at 597-2482.\r\n\r\n<b>Church to hold service Tuesdays during Lent</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena will sponsor a Lenten service each Tuesday during Lent. The service begins at noon in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., followed by a lecture by guest speaker Alan Runyan and a light lunch. Visitors to Beaufort and members of the community are cordially invited. The program is free, with a small donation. A nursery is available by reservation; call Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220. The lecture series focuses on the events surrounding the capture, trial and execution of Jesus Christ. The lecture series schedule is: March 18 : “The Hebrew Trial”; March 25: “The Roman Trial”; April 1: “The Cross: Where Justice...”; April 8: “The Cross: Met Mercy.”\r\n\r\n<b>Give blood, possibly win two orchestra tickets</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance will give away a set of patron tickets to the Duke Symphony Orchestra’s March 22 performance and Conductor’s Reception at the USCB Center for the Arts to one donor in March. All who register to donate at a Blood Alliance blood drive in Beaufort County or at the Beaufort donor center until March 18 will be eligible for the drawing for the tickets. This event is presented by the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation.\r\n\r\n<b>United Hospice holding Camp Cocoon for kids</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe United Hospice Foundation is hosting a Children’s Bereavement, Camp Cocoon of Coastal South.  Camp Cocoon is for any child ages 7-17 who has experienced the heartache of a loved one’s death.  The camp is a setting where children can be surrounded by love,  compassion and understanding. The camp will be Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sergeant Jasper State Park in Hardeeville. For more information, contact United Hospice of Beaufort at 843-522-0476 or visit www.unitedhospicefoundation.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Twilight Run to draw record crowds</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nMore than 2,000 participants and spectators are anticipated at the 6th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR) and Oyster Roast presented by Habersham Properties on Saturday, March 22 in the Habersham Marketplace from 4:30-10:30 p.m. This USATF sanctioned running festival for all ages has a competitive 8K Run; a 5K Run; the Beaufort Challenge (8K+5K Run); a 5K Fun Walk and a quarter mile Kids’ Fun Run. The evening is capped off with a festive Lowcountry Oyster Roast and live music from Savannah band, Tell Scarlet. For details about race registration, oyster roast tickets and more, visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. The event benefits Riverview Charter School.\r\n\r\n<b>Golf tourney benefits </b><b>search and rescue squads</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Water Search and Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue will have their 11th Annual St. Patty’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 22 at Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. This is the only fundraiser for the non-profit, all-volunteer rescue squads that work with local, state and federal emergency agencies to coordinate quick responses at all hours of the day and night. In a typical year, a combined 80 volunteers respond to 150 to 200 callouts and expend 3,000 to 3,500 man hours. The rescue squads are seeking hole sponsors, personal sponsors, teams and donations of prizes and silent auction items. Registration for the tournament begins at 9 a.m., and the start is 10 a.m. It is a four-person, captain’s choice format and $75 per player. The fee includes the tournament fee, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch. Hole-in-one prizes are a new boat donated by Barrier Island Marine and a golf cart by E-Z-GO. Donations can be sent to Fripp Island Sea Rescue, Attn: Bob Bicknell, 364 Wahoo, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. For more information, contact Bob Bicknell at 843-838-9876.\r\n\r\n<b>New archaeology group organizing in Beaufort</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Archaeology Society of South Carolina Beaufort continues its organization path.  Because there are many people north of the Broad River who are interested in archaeology, there will be a meeting, Monday, March 24 in the Children’s Programming Room at the Beaufort library on Scott Street at noon. Guest speaker will be Dr. Eric Poplin, Senior Archaeologist of Brockington and Associates, SC.  His talk will include information about the Altamaha town, located in Beaufort County. The tentative plans for the new chapter include four quarterly meeting in a public venue. There will be opportunities for field trips and participation in regional archaeological digs. Meetings are free and open to the public; however, membership is encouraged. For more information, contact Mary Lou Brewton at maryloubrew@aol.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Get ready for Cleaning For A Reason week</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nCleaning For A Reason week is to help create awareness of Merry Maid’s foundation and shine a light on the importance of a clean home to a cancer patient. You can participate by asking your mayor or governor to declare April 18-24 as Cleaning For A Reason week in your city or state. Also, short-sleeve pink T-shirts will be on sale for $10 and crew neck sweat-shirts for $12!  Contact Lulynn at info@cleaningforareason.org to order before March 31.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Beauties strut the runway for charity</b>\r\n\r\nJoin Main Street Beaufort, USA, as seven local men put their best “heel” forward, dress as women, and compete in a beauty pageant to raise money for four local charities. This fun event will be held at The Shed of Port Royal on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraising efforts, ticket sales, and all of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Main Street Beaufort, USA, Dragon Boat Beaufort, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, and Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund. Ticket holders will be entertained with an opening number, talent and evening gown competitions, and Q&amp;A with judges Nan Sutton, Holly Jahn, Rep. Shannon Erickson, Kevin Cuppia and Scott Dadson. This year’s contestants are: Joe Feus, Moe’s Southwest Grill; Greg Rawls, Dragon Boat Beaufort; Kyle Warren, Rapid Refill; Danny Williams, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District; Joel Garrett, 94.5 The Coast; Christopher Geier, Attorney at Law; and Justin Lane, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District. Tickets can be purchased from Main Street Beaufort at 843-525-6644 or 101 West Street Extension in downtown Beaufort at $35 each. For more information, call 843-525-6644 or email director@downtownbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>To include your event in the What To Do section, </i><i>please send all emails and inquiries to theislandnews@gmail.com.</i>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-129', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:39:45', '2014-03-13 12:39:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15433', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15435, 4, '2014-03-13 08:40:27', '2014-03-13 12:40:27', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nThe gist of <i>Triumph of New-Age Medicine</i>, an article by David H. Freedman, addresses how mainstream medicine (Harvard, Yale, Duke and the Mayo Clinic) has adopted alternative healing practices into their integrative medical-research clinics.  For many years any alternative practice was touted as quackery, slammed as a waste of money, dangerous or scary because it was not approved by the FDA.  Lately, however, the word in those hallowed halls is that It Works.\r\n\r\nPart of that acceptance is because mainstream medicine is failing. Says Elizabeth Blackburn, biologist at the University of California at San Francisco, “Modern medicine was formed around successes in fighting infectious disease ... we could find out what the agent was and attack it medically.” Now, because of these advances, we live longer and the chronic diseases are what do us in — cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.  Blackburn continues, “We need to prevent and slow the onset of these diseases and we know ways of doing that.”  What are the ways? Healthy diet, more exercise and measures to reduce stress.\r\n\r\nWhile mainstream medicine focuses on the quick fix, alternative therapies focus on lifestyles, feelings and attitudes emphasizing stress reduction, healthier eating, exercise and encouraging a belief in self-healing.\r\n\r\nOkay, what does this have to do with dogs? All animals are born with a tremendous capacity to heal. In fact, most (up to 80 percent) dogs that experience a temporary illness will overcome the illness without costly intervention.  While traditional medicine is extremely valuable in diagnosing and treating acute disease, it’s the alternative approaches that address the treatment of chronic immune disease and cancer via long-term changes in “life-style.” Yes, your dog has a life style.\r\n\r\nLife style for dog means what he eats — does he eat cheap, bagged food from the grocery or does he eat a variety of fresh meats, fruits, grain and vegetables? What kind of exercise does he get — does he run freely on grass or swim in the ocean or does he plod around the block on concrete? Does he sit alone all day, get his bowl of kibble when you return from work and then sit alone all evening while you go out to play? Or, does ride shotgun when you do your errands and go visiting with friends? Does he have something to do, something to think about — does your dog run agility, is he a therapy dog or does he carry the mail back from the mailbox?\r\n\r\nThe alternative approach supports and encourages a brighter, dog-centric avenue to health. It includes hands-on therapies of massage, chiropractic and acupuncture. It includes energetic therapies such as Reiki, a hands-on healing therapy for mind, body and spirit. It includes gentle therapeutic adjustments with herbs, essential oils, vitamins and supplements. And oh, by the way, there is a real holistic, AHVMA certified vet in Aiken, just up the road.\r\n\r\nThe ideal solution is to combine the best of both allopathic and alternative medicine to offer your dog the best chances of returning to health. If your Best Friend breaks his leg, he needs to be taken to an emergency facility to have it diagnosed and “set.” Once done, then the patient needs to heal, by whatever means supports that the best way possible.  Sometimes that’s more than just a pill. Sometimes it’s looking at healing in a whole new way.\r\n<div></div>', 'Integrative therapy for you and your dog', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'integrative-therapy-for-you-and-your-dog', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:40:27', '2014-03-13 12:40:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15435', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15437, 4, '2014-03-13 08:41:39', '2014-03-13 12:41:39', 'Beaufort Elementary School was one of four American schools surprised last Saturday with national awards for its efforts on behalf of an initiative aimed at improving teacher effectiveness and student achievement.\r\n\r\nThe TAP Ambassador Award, which carries a $5,000 prize, was accepted by Principal Gary McCulloch before an audience of more than 1,200 educators and policy leaders at the 14th National TAP Conference in Los Angeles.  The award honors a TAP school that has gone beyond its campus to represent the principles of the TAP system and to assist others in the state, region and nation.\r\n\r\nTAP (The System for Teacher and Student Advancement) is a comprehensive initiative that offers teachers career advancement, professional development, educator evaluation and performance-based compensation.  Managed and supported by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, TAP works to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement in high-need urban, rural and suburban schools and districts across the country.\r\n\r\n“I thank Gary McCulloch and the entire Beaufort Elementary School faculty for allowing TAP schools to see them in action,” said Dr. Gary Stark, president and chief executive officer of NIET. “Their collaborative spirit and diligence to achieve exemplary growth every year serve as a model for schools in South Carolina and across the country.”\r\n\r\nNIET said that since adopting TAP in the 2010-11 school year, Beaufort Elementary — a Title I Pre-K through fifth grade school serving more than 600 students — has focused on improving learning for all students by tailoring weekly professional development to specific needs; creating leadership roles to mentor others through TAP mentor and master teacher positions; implementing TAP’s teacher support and evaluation with rigor; and instituting a competitive compensation system to reward educators for increased skill and student performance.\r\n\r\nAs a result, Beaufort Elementary has received the highest possible value-added score of 5 every year it has been in TAP.  That score represents significant student achievement growth compared to similar schools in the state.  Test scores show high percentages of student proficiency in English/Language Arts (83 percent), Math (74 percent), Science (72 percent), Social Studies (81 percent), and Writing (75 percent).  In 2013, the state rated the school’s growth as “Excellent.”\r\n\r\nNIET said that Beaufort Elementary staff members share their progress with others who can benefit, welcoming representatives from other schools to tour the Beaufort campus and watch their strategies at work.  Staff members are also featured at TAP national conferences, and their classroom lessons are accessible online for teachers and leaders nationwide.\r\n\r\n“It’s wonderful to see the teachers and leadership at Beaufort Elementary recognized nationally for the work they’re doing,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “The team spirit and collaboration they demonstrate is aimed at enhancing the learning of Beaufort Elementary’s students, and that is certainly happening.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary is the second district school to be honored with a TAP Ambassador Award in the last two years  Battery Creek High was one of six TAP Ambassador Award recipients in 2013.  In addition, Whale Branch Middle School earned the 2012 TAP Founder’s Award, which included a $50,000 cash prize.', 'Beaufort Elementary earns national recognition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-elementary-earns-national-recognition', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:41:39', '2014-03-13 12:41:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15437', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15439, 4, '2014-03-13 08:42:40', '2014-03-13 12:42:40', 'The March of Dimes invites families from Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties to join March for Babies as a Family Team. Beaufort March for Babies will take place on Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. at Naval Heritage Park in Port Royal. March for Babies Family Teams are family members and friends who have had a personal experience with a baby born prematurely.\r\n\r\n“Family teams are the heart and soul of the March for Babies, and they demonstrate first hand why it is so important to raise awareness and funds to support vital research that will help prevent premature birth” said Jimmy Boozer, 2014 Beaufort March for Babies Chairman. “We hope many new families will join us this year, and together we will take steps for healthier babies in our community and across the state.”\r\n\r\nOne in every seven babies born in Beaufort County is premature. Premature birth touches nearly 9,000 babies in South Carolina each year. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. The March of Dimes is committed to reducing this toll by funding research to find the causes and preventions of premature birth and providing comfort and information to families with a baby in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.\r\n\r\nFamilies are encouraged to register their team online by visiting marchforbabies.org or by calling 843-571-1776.\r\n\r\nMarch for Babies is the March of Dimes’ premier fundraising event benefiting all babies — those born healthy, as well as those who need help to survive and thrive. Funds raised by this March for Babies event also support research and grants awarded to programs that improve infant and maternal health in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThis year’s local sponsors are Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort Pediatrics, Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hargray Communications.\r\n\r\nFor more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com/southcarolina. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.', 'March of Dimes seeking family teams for March For Babies event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'march-of-dimes-seeking-family-teams-for-march-for-babies-event', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:42:40', '2014-03-13 12:42:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15439', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15441, 4, '2014-03-13 08:43:33', '2014-03-13 12:43:33', 'With an out-of-area paving project cancelled, the S.C. Department of Transportation’s contractor is able to tackle Beaufort projects sooner than originally scheduled.\r\n\r\nNorth Street in downtown Beaufort likely will be patched and paved this week, beginning at its eastern end at New Street.\r\n\r\nCharles Street, already the site of construction with new traffic signals being installed, will follow, according to the flexible schedule of paving contractor Preferred Materials Inc. of Savannah.\r\n\r\nThe work likely will cause temporary lane closures and traffic delays. Alternate routes are recommended when possible, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n\r\nThe work includes:\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek Road from Oak Haven to Mossy Oaks Drive.\r\n\r\n• North Street in downtown Beaufort, from East Street to Bay Street.\r\n\r\n• Charles Street from Bay Street to Boundary Street, with work anticipated to start March 19, though possibly sooner.\r\n\r\nDadson said, “We’ll continue installing the new streetlights and the traffic signal project on Charles Street should be done soon.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort paving projects to close lanes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-paving-projects-to-close-lanes', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:43:33', '2014-03-13 12:43:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15441', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15443, 4, '2014-03-13 08:47:39', '2014-03-13 12:47:39', 'Beaufort Academy and the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship committee announced the 10th annual scholarship recipient, junior Tucker Langehans.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15444\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Horton-standing.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15444\" alt=\"From left: Tom Horton’s sister, Sallie Sheppard; Scholarship recipient Tucker Langehans; her dad Dr. Michael Langehans; her mom, Mrs. Beth Langehans; and sister, Briley Langehans.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Horton-standing-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> From left: Tom Horton’s sister, Sallie Sheppard; Scholarship recipient Tucker Langehans; her dad Dr. Michael Langehans; her mom, Mrs. Beth Langehans; and sister, Briley Langehans.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTom Horton was a beloved teacher and coach at Beaufort Academy for 23 years.  In 2003, Mr. Horton passed away, leaving a legacy behind at the school.\r\n\r\nHe 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.\r\n\r\nDue to Mr. Horton’s love of travel, the scholarship is designated to give Beaufort Academy students a chance to participate in a summer study abroad program. Tucker, the 2014 recipient, will be traveling to England as a student at The Oxford Prep Experience.\r\n\r\nDuring the last nine years, the scholarship has allowed recipients the chance to study abroad in a variety of locations including England, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.\r\n\r\nWith a creative spirit, a giant heart, and the sense of humor required for a life devoted to teenagers, Tom dedicated his time and his talents to the students, parents, and teachers of Beaufort Academy. He taught his students much more than can be gleaned from books and assignments; he helped them to a greater  appreciation and understanding of art and literature, an honest concern for and sensitivity to others, a willingness to work as a team member, and an awareness of the world beyond the South Carolina Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding that travel is itself a great teacher, Tom spent many summers trekking through Italy, France, Germany, and England, sharing his passion and knowledge with B.A. students.', 'Beaufort Academy presents 10th annual Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-presents-10th-annual-thomas-h-horton-jr-memorial-scholarship', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:47:39', '2014-03-13 12:47:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15443', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15446, 4, '2014-03-13 08:50:15', '2014-03-13 12:50:15', '<b>Upcoming events:</b><b>\r\n</b><b>• March 13: Business After Hours: </b>5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort and Goodwill Industries of Lower SC, 910 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Free event, All are welcome.\r\n\r\n<b> • March 19: Business For Breakfast: </b>8 to 9:30 a.m., at Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street, Beaufort. Topic: South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads will discuss how South Carolina needs to maintain a safe, effective and efficient transportation infrastructure system in order to promote continued growth, social progress, job and economic development and quality of life. Speaker will be William F. Ross, Executive Director.\r\n\r\n<b>• March 21: Coffee With Colleagues: </b>8 to 9 a.m., hosted by Verizon Wireless, 264 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15447\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Biz-of-Week-Summit-Place-3-13.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15447\" alt=\"Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors surprised Summit Place of Beaufort with the honor of being recognized as Business of the Week and breakfast courtesy of Sonic. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Biz-of-Week-Summit-Place-3-13-300x223.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" /></a> Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors surprised Summit Place of Beaufort with the honor of being recognized as Business of the Week and breakfast courtesy of Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-13', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:50:15', '2014-03-13 12:50:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15446', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15449, 4, '2014-03-13 08:51:13', '2014-03-13 12:51:13', 'In 2013, the Beaufort County Animal Shelter took in more than 4,500 animals, but with the help of staff, social media and the Tabby House, more animals were adopted and returned to owners compared to 2012. Last year, there were also 18 percent fewer animals euthanized at the shelter compared to 2012.\r\n\r\nOf the 4,537 animals that came to the shelter, 1,436 were transferred to other shelters or pet adoption organizations, 653 were returned to their owner, up 41 percent from 2012, and 741 were adopted, up 31 percent from 2012.\r\n\r\nThe Tabby House, a cat adoption center started in 2012 by the county, helped the adoption rate improve in 2013 due to the center finding new homes for 230 cats. Without the volunteer foster families and volunteers who facilitate all operations of the Tabby House, the county shelter would not have saved 58 percent of the felines.\r\n\r\n“The Animal Shelter underwent some significant changes in 2013, but one thing that didn’t change was the staff working hard to make sure more animals were going back to their own home or finding a new home,” said Beaufort County Animal Shelter Director Tallulah Trice.', 'County animal shelter makes a difference in 2013', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-animal-shelter-makes-a-difference-in-2013', '', '', '2014-03-13 08:51:13', '2014-03-13 12:51:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15449', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15451, 4, '2014-03-13 09:06:28', '2014-03-13 13:06:28', 'Tuesday, March 4, the Beaufort County Animal Shelter received 4,000 pounds of cat and dog food after winning a competition on Facebook.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Food-won-on-Facebook-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15452\" alt=\"Food won on Facebook 2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Food-won-on-Facebook-2-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>“We are very grateful for this amount of food, but we also know how much other shelters need food too, so we are going to share some of the winnings,” said Beaufort County Animal Shelter Director Tallulah Trice.\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, March 5, Maranatha Farm Animal Rescue arrived at the Beaufort County Animal Shelter to take some food. Then later in the day, food was taken to the Tabby House in Beaufort and the Hilton Head Humane Association for their feral cat program.\r\n\r\nThe Facebook competition was sponsored by Doggiefood.com and Nature’s Variety.\r\n<div></div>', 'Shelter receives 4,000 pounds of food', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shelter-receives-4000-pounds-of-food', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:06:28', '2014-03-13 13:06:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15454, 4, '2014-03-13 09:07:33', '2014-03-13 13:07:33', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nIn attempting this series on how we make decisions, I skimmed the surface of the most nebulous and slipperiest of examples: romance. The difficulties are the same, however, in all areas of life when it comes to resolving personal dilemmas.\r\n\r\nThe research presented in Parts I and II demonstrated that hard wiring, that we’re not even aware of is shading our decisions — hard wiring that’s helpful when we need to avoid getting bogged down in a maze of emotionalism, or an excess of options. It’s not so helpful when we want to step outside of ourselves and our own habitual thought patterns.\r\n\r\nFascinating stuff, but when we reach the bottom of the intellectual barrel, it seems that while research can tell us what we ARE doing, it can’t necessarily tell us WHAT to do. That is the land of the mystics, or at the opposite end of the spectrum, those that score high on personality tests for dominance — the decision makers at the upper echelon of the world.\r\n\r\nSome people pray when it comes to decisions, depending on God in even the smallest of life’s events, such as the random loss of an item around the house. If you’re a person of little faith, you might want to consider the speakers on the acclaimed video, “What the Bleep do we Know?” who postulate that quantum physics could be the method through which prayers are answered. God and science can hold hands quite nicely in the minds of some.\r\n\r\nOthers look to a quieting of the mind before even considering a critical decision. I once heard that to meditate is to learn, “to wait on nothing.”\r\n\r\nSome look to intuition, or a gut feeling.  “The gut and brain make the same hormones, which are chemical messengers, and they share receptor sites for these chemicals,” according to Larry Dossey, M.D. So why shouldn’t we allow a gut feeling to lead us along?\r\n\r\nWe have all seen the war of the mind and the gut played out in a movie at one time or another--to a character’s detriment. We watch as someone walks into an isolated area with a killer, despite that person feeling an obvious sense of imminent danger. In the few seconds they have to decide, the mind may be advising against the agitation of the gut. After all, you can’t just be rude and take off running, can you? The scream of the gut, quickly becomes a literal scream.\r\n\r\nOther times, our gut is simply churning in response to how the present so reminds us of the past, a time we made a mistake, and as a result we dodge a necessary decision, or fumble it.\r\n\r\nGreat leaders slide back and forth on the continuum noted at the outset. At one end of the spectrum, wherein the sage on the mountain resides, the mystic, you may be strongly advised to a serenity of the spirit before all else: “The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water,” a Cameroonian saying. Without that quiet heart, writer P.L. Travers tells us the “spark of instructive fire” to be found in a half-heard conversation, a dream, a random phrase from a song you can’t get out of your head, can’t really be heard.\r\n\r\nAt the other end of the line, facts, deliberation, and experience are more the rule.\r\n\r\nNo matter which end of the continuum you personally tend to persist in, the trick to making good decisions is being able to distinguish between emotionalism and facts. To use passion, not be used by it.\r\n<div></div>', 'Decision trees be damned: Part III', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'decision-trees-be-damned-part-iii', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:07:33', '2014-03-13 13:07:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15454', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15456, 4, '2014-03-13 09:08:40', '2014-03-13 13:08:40', 'Many of us think of United Way of the Lowcountry as a community investment nonprofit that helps fund programs for partner agencies such as CAPA, CODA, Hope Haven, and many others. However, they also act as an impact agency for people in need and their helpline is a resource. At times, the helpline is able to coordinate help for someone in need through services offered by partner agencies. At other times, direct assistance is provided.\r\n\r\nOn a typical week, between 25-35 calls come in to the helpline, while 10-15 people walk into the United Way office for help. The stories shared here exemplify some of the work United Way of the Lowcountry does.\r\n\r\nTruly destitute people come into the United Way in desperate circumstances. One homeless man came in because his wife made $4 over the public assistance level and he couldn’t provide for their children, so he wanted to know if there was a “drop-off” location he could take his children to so they could be fed. He felt he had to sacrifice the parental bond to give his children a better life.\r\n\r\nIn another instance, a rape victim had no safe place to stay and the CODA (domestic abuse) shelter was full, so United Way (which had been contacted by Hope Haven, the rape crisis center) arranged for her to stay in a low-cost motel for a night and gave her funds for bus transportation to stay with friends and relatives away from the area.\r\n\r\nThese acts of compassion were possible because citizens in this area help fund the United Way and its member agencies. Without the resources supplied by United Way, where would that man have taken his children or what would that young lady have done? Compassion made the difference and it appears in many different forms.\r\n\r\n<i>Contact CompassionateStory@gmail.com if you hear of, see, or are involved in such acts of caring and sharing. We all need to share in the conversation about what makes Beaufort a compassionate city and publicizing such stories is one way to do it. Visit Facebook, Compassionate Beaufort Communities if you want to learn more about this and other programs that are being initiated.</i>', 'United Way of the Lowcountry exemplifies compassion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'united-way-of-the-lowcountry-exemplifies-compassion', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:08:40', '2014-03-13 13:08:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15456', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15458, 4, '2014-03-13 09:09:23', '2014-03-13 13:09:23', '<b>By Takiya Smith</b>\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, I sat down to re-evaluate my life. I wanted to prioritize what was necessary and categorize what could wait. I took the entire first week of the year off to rest, plan out my next steps in business, refocus my prayer life and spend some time with my kids. During this time, what was planned to only be a week turned into about two months as I allowed God to order my steps and show me exactly what was a priority.\r\n\r\nDuring the first week, because of time off, I was free to pick up both of my kids from their schools so they didn’t have to ride the bus home or be shuffled off to after-care while I worked late nights. With no time constraints to get back to work, it was a leisure to hang out at the waterfront for ice cream or head over to Pigeon Point Park to run around, play and be silly.\r\n\r\nEven after getting home, the ease of sitting down to go over my son’s homework was stress-free without the interruption of my cell phone beeping, chiming and ringing with the sounds of appointment requests or inquiries. At the top of my “priority list” was to hire a personal assistant, and as soon as that was done, phones and schedules were now non-existent in my world.\r\n\r\nAs my week off neared to a swift end, it was during this time that I truly began to realize just how much I desired and longed to be “at home.” I enjoyed getting up to cook and sit down to a hot breakfast with my kids. I looked forward to our morning chats on the drive to school. I loved coming home to a quiet house to sit in silence as I let the peace of God flood my house and heart in prayer and bible study. It felt great to start dinner and have it prepped and ready at a decent hour rather than our “every man for himself” free-for-all of the cabinets and fridge that happened more often than not on regular busy nights. More importantly, it melted my heart to see my 10 year old’s face light up everyday that I was free to pick him up from school. To top it off, my 16 year old and I became closer than close with our daily routine of hitting happy hour at Sonic for cherry and cranberry limeades, and peanut M&amp;M’s from the dollar store.\r\n\r\nA discovery had been made, direction had been given and a change was on the horizon. This entrepreneur was about to embark on a new path to success and it was simply, yet fulfillingly, called motherhood. Somewhere, in the midst of beauty and business, I had not forgotten it nor neglected it but had unintentionally miscategorized it. Next to God, it was my Number 1 priority and He was beautifully reminding me of that. No home or house is perfect but each family possesses a unique aspect of individuality that should be inspected, examined, explored and accessed.\r\n\r\nAs I began to listen to my heart guiding my desires, I heard the call and need of my children wanting their mother. My son was struggling in math and my daughter was coping with having to “grow up” too soon while attempting to take on responsibilities that were mine that she somehow felt were hers — tasks such as assisting her younger brother with homework, cooking dinner and even offering to help me pay bills with her own hard earned money. None the less, while I raise strong, independent and responsible children, this is not exactly what I had in mind nor intended to happen for them.\r\n\r\nSo, here’s the deal: Three months in and this “mompreneur” has prioritized a life of family first, business second and all else one day at a time. Many of you may have noticed my decreased hours at work, a shift in structure of the business and a column here and there. However, my dear friends, I am going nowhere. Balance was of the utmost importance and I have found that I can do it all with relevant respect to each of my assigned tasks and talents. I am still taking and picking up my kiddos daily at school, my son has brought his grades up two levels, every Monday is still happy hour at Sonic with my daughter, and after homework every evening is still a family dinner time together. In the midst of it all, the businesses are still prospering, the release of my second book is on the way, and coming in April I have a splendid, new and exciting surprise just for you all.\r\n\r\nI told you, beauty is my business — but I’m a mom first!\r\n\r\n<i>Takiya La’Shaune Smith, mother, licensed cosmetologist, mentor and owner of Beautique Lash &amp; Brow, is an author and beauty columnist promoting inner and outer beauty, self-esteem, preservation and awareness. Email her at Takiya@Takiya-LaShaune.com or contact her at 843-263-0426.</i>', 'So, here’s the deal...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'so-heres-the-deal', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:09:23', '2014-03-13 13:09:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15458', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15460, 4, '2014-03-13 09:10:05', '2014-03-13 13:10:05', '<b>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</b>\r\n\r\nIn the harrowing heat of an unforgiving Mississippi summer, swimming holes were not only a respite from soaring temperatures but also an undeniable microcosm of the challenges in life.\r\n\r\nTraveling at impressive speeds on gravel-roughened feet, we ran through thickets, thorns and thousands of heat forsaken blades of grass in pursuit of even one dunk in the magical murky water. As kids we were blissfully ignorant of what lies beneath, caring not what swims across and weighing the consequences of parental wrath against the impending adventure of blindly jumping into the comfort of the unknown.\r\n\r\nThe saga of the forbidden swimming hole continued summer after sweltering summer. We snubbed the safety of chlorine, the whimsy of water parks and no sprinkler system, no matter how impressive, could deter our focus.\r\n\r\nThe swimming hole was nestled at the bottom of a well-traveled foothill in deep south Mississippi, full of bass, brim, most species of snake and, at just the right time, layered with the ever-so-sticky frog eggs. To me, it was the essence of summer, to Momma it was the prelude to many a visit to the ER. It was an impossible task to mask a dunk in the dirty water — the tell tale mud in the ears or twigs in my matted mane made even the most creative of explanation pale in the light of the obvious. The summer battle waged on, worth every solitary stand.\r\n\r\nAs age set in and blissful ignorance turned to sudden acceptance of potential danger, the waters still drew me in, just less often and with bated hesitation. Funny how something so mindless morphs into a parody of life. The mystery of what lies beneath, the mistrust of what swims across and the inevitable effort necessary for an impending Momma interrogation increased as the urge to leap lessened. The thicket grew less disturbed, the frog eggs hatched in place, and as time went on the swimming hole seemed to sit quietly like an awkward soul at a summer social. Organized events in contained chlorine took precedence as the war of muddy water subsided.\r\n\r\nSoon enough, life took me to farther lands, more expansive pastures and all too often much murkier waters. Drawing from the memories of blindly jumping for the simple sake of jumping, I take risk after calculated risk, sinking almost as much as I swim but swimming nonetheless. Dodging frog eggs, respecting predatory encounters and accepting the occasional twig in matted hair, I jump. Maybe it is a soulful attempt at recapturing the magic of that first summer splash or maybe I swallowed too many frog eggs. Regardless, the familiar urge lives uncontested.\r\n\r\nBusiness ownership is much like my days in muddy waters, less soothing on many occasions but the decadent draw and the desire to navigate the unknown keeps my time-matured interest and life-toughened feet at the ready. More intrinsic the appeal and more complicated the consequence, I do the unpopular.\r\n\r\nMy little business is set to expand. Greater risk, admittedly murkier waters and no doubt higher temperatures lay ahead. Plenty of safer waters abound than building a retail business in the dead heat of the wonder of the World Wide Web. Perhaps caution would serve me well, perhaps maintaining only one career would suffice. It is possible I could happily soak in the safer waters, but what fun is seeing the bottom prior to jumping?\r\n<div></div>', 'What fun is seeing the bottom before jumping?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-fun-is-seeing-the-bottom-before-jumping', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:10:05', '2014-03-13 13:10:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15460', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15462, 4, '2014-03-13 09:17:47', '2014-03-13 13:17:47', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nThe big-hearted ladies at the Nu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority partnered with Heifer International to raise money to help end world hunger by sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast recently at Applebee’s on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Here are some pics from the tasty event:\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15463\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake9.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15463\" alt=\"This group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority includes, from left, front row: Marsha Clyburn, Irene  Rhodan, Jeri Williams, Paula Gant, Sherie Sturgis-Bush, Carolyn Banner, Gwendolyn Jones. Second row: Jean Taylor, Zelphine Smalls, Darlene Wilborn, Letha Averett, Vallerie Cave, Rosalind Hollis, Barbara Morgan-Washington, Gertie Washington and Veronica Miller.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake9-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> This group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority includes, from left, front row: Marsha Clyburn, Irene Rhodan, Jeri Williams, Paula Gant, Sherie Sturgis-Bush, Carolyn Banner, Gwendolyn Jones. Second row: Jean Taylor, Zelphine Smalls, Darlene Wilborn, Letha Averett, Vallerie Cave, Rosalind Hollis, Barbara Morgan-Washington, Gertie Washington and Veronica Miller.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15464\" alt=\"Pancake7\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake7-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15465\" alt=\"Pancake2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15466\" alt=\"Pancake4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake4-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15467\" alt=\"Pancake5\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pancake5-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Nu Delta Omega has pancake fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nu-delta-omega-has-pancake-fundraiser', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:17:47', '2014-03-13 13:17:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15462', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15469, 4, '2014-03-13 09:18:36', '2014-03-13 13:18:36', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nRevolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette came to Beaufort in 1825 and was greeted with a 13 gun salute and spoke on the steps of the Verdier House, afterwards a ball was held in his honor. Historic Beaufort Foundation, which has done so many great things to preserve the history of our town, including saving the Verdier House from destruction, has held the Lafayette Soiree as their chief fundraiser for the past 44 years. It’s become one of the premier social events in Beaufort and I strongly encourage you to attend, especially if you never have and want to get an inside peek at Beaufort at its best.\r\n\r\nThis year, in honor of Lafayette’s home in Paris, the theme is “April in Paris” and the event will be held Saturday, April 5 on the beautiful grounds of Mark and Alison Guilloud’s historic home downtown. An 18th century Paris street market is being created complete with jugglers and mimes to welcome people with libations and sumptuous hors d’ouevre prepared by some of Beaufort’s finest chefs. This year’s featured chefs will be Gary Lang and Beth Shaw from Breakwater Restaurant and Lantz Price from Saltus along with Rick Stone from the Beaufort Bread Company. One of the most renowned bands in Atlanta, CEO Show Band, will be arriving to entertain the dance crowd after the silent auction ends. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 843-379-3331 to get your tax deductible ticket to attend this unforgettable soiree.', 'HBF Lafayette Soiree tickets on sale now', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-lafayette-soiree-tickets-on-sale-now', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:18:36', '2014-03-13 13:18:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15469', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15471, 4, '2014-03-13 09:32:32', '2014-03-13 13:32:32', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nGary Lang, Beth Shaw and Donna Lang — owners of Breakwater Restaurant — are some of the most generous people I know and have contributed tirelessly to many charities and events in Beaufort since they originally opened years ago on West Street and at their current location on Carteret Street. Their restaurant has really added to the level of quality dining we are lucky to have here in Beaufort. Last Saturday, Beth and Donna hosted a surprise birthday for Gary at the restaurant and many well wishers turned out to greet him as he turned 50. Here are some pics for you:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15472\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Gary-and-mom-Joan.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15472\" alt=\"Gary and mom Joan\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Gary-and-mom-Joan-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Gary and mom Joan[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15473\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Carl-Laura.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15473\" alt=\"Carl and Laura\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Carl-Laura-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Carl and Laura[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Janet-Mozely-Mike-Rainey.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15474\" alt=\"Janet Mozely &amp; 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(15484, 4, '2014-03-13 09:35:33', '2014-03-13 13:35:33', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>I interviewed Angus Duncan Fordham and here are his answers, in his own words.</b>\r\n\r\nMy name is Angus Duncan Fordham.  To most I am called Duncan, as my Dad was also Angus. Now that I have been blessed with the senior reaches of adulthood, I am equally known by Angus. Angus and Duncan reflect my Scottish heritage. My mother was a McLeod so I am very pleased with my bloodline and having three tartans to fashion someday in the next millennium.  The Fordham linage heralds from England and I am equally proud of another European heritage.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15485\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"251\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Profile-Fordham-3-13.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15485\" alt=\"Angus Fordham and his wife Sally with their two grandchildren, Ada, 5, and Mariah, 7.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Profile-Fordham-3-13-251x300.jpg\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" /></a> Angus Fordham and his wife Sally with their two grandchildren, Ada, 5, and Mariah, 7.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMy mother was a McLeod-Chandler, the Chandler clan being from Boston.  The Chandlers were  maritime sailmakers from way back and outfitted many of the sea going vessels of the time.  In a factory in New York City and later Savannah, Ga., canvas products were fabricated not only for the maritime trade but also for the military during the Civil War, and World Wars I and II.  (One great-grandfather was making tents for the Union Army and the sheiks in Saudi Arabia while my other great-grandfather wore the uniform of the Confederate militia.) The first canvas bases in major league baseball were fabricated in this factory.\r\n\r\nMy McLeod grandparents lived on the farm in Seabrook where granddad was a second generation farmer. He was a vegetable farmer and grew many varieties and shipped his fresh crops up and down the entire Eastern seaboard. He was followed by three more generations of family farmers. Today, many of the old barns and buildings still stand in disrepair, but they are a reminder of the glory days of Lowcountry truck farming.  My mother was born in the wonderful home that my cousin still lives in and he and his family completely renovated a few years back.\r\n\r\nMy father, Angus Fordham, Sr., was born in Alamo, Ga., and settled in Beaufort in the 1920’s. Angus was the first in his family to attend college after a friend lured him to Clemson A&amp;M to play football and baseball. As jobs were scarce at the time during The Great Depression, he first worked in North Carolina. Wanting to return to Beaufort, he ran for the Superintendent of Education position and was pretty surprised when he was elected, but now indeed had a job. As an Army reservist, he was called for WWII and left for the Pacific Theater and ended his Army career in 1945.\r\n\r\nHe returned to Beaufort and in 1946 opened Fordhams hardware store  downtown.  He and his brother Mark operated this enterprise for more than 40 years. That same year, dad was talked  into running for the office of mayor of Beaufort, a position he held for 17 years.\r\n\r\nI was raised in Beaufort along with ‘the best sister in the world’, Marjorie Fordham Trask. She still lives in and takes loving care of the family home on Bay Street. Grandfather McLeod purchased this home in 1910 because Grandmother Hope wanted to leave the farm and move to “the city” and live on Bay Street where she could watch the occasional horse carriages pass by.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort river was our playground where we spent our time bogging, sailing and swimming from the dock in front of the house across Bay Street.\r\n\r\nI attended all 12 years of grammar and high school in this town. I always had a job at the hardware store.  One summer, my main duty was to sit in the front window on Bay Street and operate the big display of Lionel trains.  There were fun occasions when I would work on the Seabrook farm with some of my cousins. (The farm pay was also much better!) A good memory was at lunch time when all of us “hands” assembled in the country store across the railroad tracks and dined straight from the wood box on salted smoke herring along with oversize no taste soda crackers. The fine dining was complete when we reached into the big glass jars and were treated to a Johnny Cake.\r\n\r\nMy first loves were the river and hunting in the plentiful fields and woods.  I was gifted my first 13 ft. bateau powered by a 7 ½ hp Scott-Atwater on my 10th birthday.  I kept this boat down on the river shore on Bay Street.  There were usually about a half dozen small boats tied up here belonging to local crabbers. My boat was the easiest to spot because it was the only painted one in the group.  Back in that time, even as a little guy, when I got home after school, I would load my motor and gear and head down the river, never telling a sole where I was or headed. That is the way it was. The culture then would bring gasps today. I owned my first shotgun and .22 rifle before 10 years of age and a 9 shot .22 cal. handgun probably before 15 years, and my own automobile at 16.\r\n\r\nI graduated from The Citadel in 1962.  My major accomplishments there were, one, survival and graduate with my class; and two, a member of the undefeated Citadel rifle team NRA Intercollegiate, SC and Southern Conference championships.\r\n\r\nSoon after graduation, I had my first real job, a platoon leader in the U.S. Army. I am proud to have served two years in West Germany with the U.S. Army’s Fifth Corps and in the Army’s  Ready Reserve for a total of six years.\r\n\r\nIn the mid-1960s, I joined my family in the hardware business. In 1969 we opened a second location when my brother in law, Paul Trask Sr., built the Beaufort Plaza Shopping Center. We had a good run here for over 20 years, our store located next door to the Winn-Dixie.\r\n\r\nDuring this era, I met a beautiful young lady, a dairy farmer’s daughter from Anderson, SC.  Sally was teaching  third grade in Beaufort and I am still blessed with her presence after 45 years of marriage.  We are further blessed with two wonderful daughters — Amy, who is Curator of Visual Resources in the Fine Arts Department at the University of Louisville, and Amanda, who has our two magnificent little granddaughters Mariah, 7, and Ada, 5. Our son-in-law Liam is a career Naval Officer. They live in Virginia.\r\n\r\nSally and I attend the church I was reared in, Carteret Street United Methodist Church, where Sally sings in the choir.\r\n\r\nWhen I returned to Beaufort as a young man, I was typically “tagged” into a multitude of civic activities. Notably to me, I am a past president and a Rotarian for 49 years, and also was delighted to be a past commodore of the Beaufort Water festival.\r\n\r\nIn 2003 a local realtor brought me an unsolicited sales contract to sell the hardware store property at 701 Bay Street. I was pleased with the offer and the thought of exiting the business world and at least semi-retire was extra pleasing. With mixed emotions,  I closed the doors of the family business after 57 years only to find out later that there was not going to be a sale after all and I had a 16,000-square-foot empty building.\r\n\r\nAt the suggestion of a business friend and with assistance from a business consultant, I reopened the building in 2004 in the name of Fordham Market.  My business plan was to lease space to medium to upscale retail business, local artists and artisans. We have been in operation for 10 years now and our slogan says it all, “A World of Shopping Under one Historic Roof.” We now operate with a fine coterie of tenants and staff.\r\n\r\nDowntown Beaufort is a great place to do business. It has a dynamic pulse of retail business, restaurants, art and professional people.\r\n\r\nThere have been some slow times over the years but nothing like what some writer penned recently,  that Downtown Beaufort was once “almost a ghost town with boarded-up store fronts.”  This is not accurate.  I know because I have been here. One reason we have weathered the likes of recessions is our pristine location. Downtown is completely surrounded on one side by magnificent antebellum homes and on the other side by the Intracoastal Waterway.\r\n\r\nI have retreated to my second story office and hope that our community leaders will continue to make the right decisions for this pearl of a town.\r\n\r\nI will end with this thought: Until the day that this town finally bites the bullet and removes the parking meters downtown, we will never reach our final destination and goal as a totally unique experience in shopping, dining and visiting in a beautiful historic waterfront town. Parking does need to be monitored and that can be done here because it is simple and done all over the world.\r\n\r\nAnd, as for a proposed building (or plural) near the downtown marina, I know council will consider, “why build just because there is a place to build?” This area is part of the “pristine” I just mentioned. In fairness, I look forward to seeing the plans being proposed.  The good reputation of these planners precede them and they could be convincing.\r\n\r\nAs I near my fourth quarter and my joints need more assistance, I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I am now ready to pass my keys on to the next generation — or maybe to someone who will have some fresh new ideas for this Queen of the Sea Islands!', 'The Fordham behind Fordham Market', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-fordham-behind-fordham-market', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:35:33', '2014-03-13 13:35:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15484', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(15487, 4, '2014-03-13 09:36:39', '2014-03-13 13:36:39', '<b>Beaufort High outlasts Stratford 5-4 </b>\r\n\r\nTwo pitchers combined to hurl Beaufort High past rival Stratford last Monday. Regulation wouldn’t hold the early-season high school baseball game. Starting pitcher Carson Gregory and reliever Mattison Pike both excelled from the mound as Beaufort High edged Stratford 5-4 in eight innings.\r\n\r\nGregory worked six innings and struck out five Stratford batters before Pike pitched out of a relief role. Pike took over on the mound and helped to lift Beaufort High to the hard-fought win.\r\n\r\nAt the plate, Stephan Baggett paced Beaufort High with a two-hit performance. Baggett was 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored. Gregory helped his cause at the plate, belting a home run for the Eagles.\r\n\r\n<b>Walker leads Whale Branch in season opener</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nOlivia Walker led the Whale Branch softball team in its season opener last Monday. Walker was the winning pitcher and paced Whale Branch offensively at the plate as the Warriors defeated opponent St. John’s soundly, winning 17-5.\r\n\r\nWalker registered nine strikeouts en route to earning the pitching win. She ranks as one of the area’s top high school softball pitchers.\r\n\r\nOffensively, Walker led Whale Branch as she went 2-for-2 with a home run and two runs scored.\r\n\r\nNya Simmons, Ciara Courtney and Marrisa Roberts each had two hits for the Warriors, while Roberts and Autumn Moon also each had one homerun.\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek edges Hilton Head in 8 innings </b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek came through late, scoring a run in the bottom half of the eighth inning to beat Hilton Head High 6-5 in eight innings in a girls varsity high school softball game last Monday.\r\n\r\nA strong pitching performance by freshman hurler Kyleigh Peeples helped Battery Creek post the win.\r\n<div></div>', 'High school baseball & softball highlights', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-baseball-softball-highlights', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:36:39', '2014-03-13 13:36:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15487', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15489, 4, '2014-03-13 09:38:04', '2014-03-13 13:38:04', '<b>Beaufort Academy soccer team blanks St. Andrews, 9-0</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Academy boys’ soccer team prevailed in its SCISAA Region 2-AA opener last Monday, blanking host St. Andrews 9-0.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Region 2-AA.\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort Academy players combined to score five goals. Clay Melville led with a match-high three goals while Jack Olsson netted two goals.\r\n\r\nDefensively, Beaufort Academy also thrived. Goalkeeper Ashton Guest registered his first shutout in the 2014 season and also registered two saves.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sports group ranks area football player among best in nation</b>\r\n\r\nOffense-Defense Sports released the first edition of its National Youth and High School Football Rankings and Justin Pope, 16, of Lady’s Island, was ranked 40 among all 15-18 year olds in the country as of February 25.\r\n\r\nThe Offense-Defense Rankings are based on a combination of criteria including first-hand scouting and analysis by coaches and evaluators present at Offense-Defense Football Camps held throughout the year, as well as highlight analysis and information sent in to evaluators at the Offense-Defense headquarters in Myrtle Beach. The rankings are constantly scrutinized internally as new information is received and gets updated accordingly.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit http://www.o-d.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Sports briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-4', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:38:04', '2014-03-13 13:38:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15489', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15491, 4, '2014-03-13 09:39:21', '2014-03-13 13:39:21', 'Beaufort High School graduate Weber Pike’s two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a four-run frame as top ranked South Carolina rallied for a 4-2 victory over Stetson on Wednesday, March 5 at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks improve to 12-0 on the year while Stetson drops to 2-11 for the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15492\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"105\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sports-Weber_Pike.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-15492\" alt=\"Weber Pike\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sports-Weber_Pike.jpg\" width=\"105\" height=\"145\" /></a> Weber Pike[/caption]\r\n\r\nTrailing 2-0, the Gamecocks mounted a comeback as Tanner English led off with a single followed by a walk by Marcus Mooney. Joey Pankake would drive in South Carolina’s first run with a one-out single to score English. With two outs and runners on second and third, the Gamecocks tied it as Connor Bright reached on an infield single that scored pinch runner Gene Cone. After Bright stole second base, Pike would lift a 0-2 pitch into center for a single scoring a pair of runners and giving Carolina a two-run lead.\r\n\r\nCody Mincey would retire all three batters he faced in the eighth inning and Joel Seddon would close out the game with a perfect ninth inning for his fourth save. Senior right-hander Hunter Privette earned a win with one scoreless inning of relief. He is now 1-0 on the year.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s 10-hit afternoon saw two-hit games from English, Mooney and Logan Koch.', 'Hit by Beaufort’s Pike lifts Gamecocks to win', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hit-by-beauforts-pike-lifts-gamecocks-to-win', '', '', '2014-03-13 09:39:21', '2014-03-13 13:39:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15491', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15500, 4, '2014-03-13 10:02:34', '2014-03-13 14:02:34', 'Hobbit Hill Daycare in Shell Point celebrated Valentine’s Day by having the children dress up in their cute fancy clothes. In each classroom, the children brought in Valentines to share them with the other boys and girls. There were many festive decorations, and in the afternoon, the teachers played music while the kids had a big dance party.\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15501\" alt=\"Val1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val1-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15502\" alt=\"Val4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val4-190x300.jpg\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15503\" alt=\"Val5\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val5-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15504\" alt=\"Val6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Val6-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>', 'Hobbit Hill shares the love on Valentine’s Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hobbit-hill-shares-the-love-on-valentines-day', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:19', '2018-07-12 15:03:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15500', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15506, 4, '2014-03-13 10:05:16', '2014-03-13 14:05:16', 'Two Beaufort County high schools teamed up with a Charleston County school last Saturday to win the inaugural 2014 VEX Robotics Championship in Columbia.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High, Bluffton High and Palmetto Scholars Academy in North Charleston joined forces to take the state robotics competition’s top prize.\r\n\r\nThe teams worked for months to design, build, program and direct by remote control the robots that competed in the weekend’s highly competitive games.  The robots were required to fit inside an 18-inch cube to start the matches, but most grew far outside that envelope once the matches got under way.\r\n\r\nAfter a series of two-minute matches throughout Saturday morning, Whale Branch’s “Robo Warriors” were ranked 10th.  In the afternoon’s main competition, teams were chosen based on their success in the morning events to compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine a championship team. Whale Branch formed an alliance with 21st-ranked Bluffton and the 11th-ranked “Fembots” from Palmetto Scholars Academy in North Charleston, then the three teams fought their way to the championship.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch robotics coach Tammy Vaught said her team’s seventh-ranked alliance with Bluffton and Palmetto Scholars Academy was viewed as a long shot by the VEX crowd because the No. 1 alliance they faced for the championship had dominated their semi-final matchup and scored five times as many points as their opponents.   But the alliance featuring the two Beaufort County teams won the best two-of-three championship round.\r\n\r\n“The kids had a plan, and they executed it perfectly,” Vaught said.  “It took all three teams working together to win this state championship.”\r\n\r\nThe goal of robotics competitions is for students to learn engineering, math, marketing, research and leadership skills that will help prepare them for high-tech jobs and future education.\r\n\r\n“To have two of our district’s high schools win this championship — and to see them win by joining forces with each other and a third school — is more than merely satisfying,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “It demonstrates that our students understand how to work effectively as a team, and those skills will help them in the careers they pursue after they leave school.”\r\n\r\nThe students on the Whale Branch “Robo Warriors” team were: Geordy DelCid; Da’Shawn Smith; Rakeem Pippins; Johnnie Fields; Jerevonte Middleton; Auntarious Butler; Jakob Lambert and Aurora Lopez.\r\n\r\n<b>Cougar Robotics Team</b>\r\n\r\n<b>The Cougar Robotics Team from Lady’s Island Middle School competed last Saturday in the Palmetto State VEX Championships in Chapin. They struggled with the robot and technical issues all day but the team kept working and improving the robot. They finished the qualification rounds with a 4-4 record and were picked to compete in the Championship Tournament. Their alliance finished 7th overall.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>There were only six middle school teams that qualified versus 22 high school teams.</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Robotics-summit-winners.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15507\" alt=\"Robotics summit winners\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Robotics-summit-winners-300x181.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" /></a>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Schools team up to win state robotics championship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'schools-team-up-to-win-state-robotics-championship', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:53', '2018-07-12 15:00:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15506', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15509, 4, '2014-03-13 10:06:23', '2014-03-13 14:06:23', '<b>“Calling All Theatre Buffs”: </b>ARTworks will host an Open House for actors, directors, designers, technicians, and anyone else who is interested in participating in community theater on Sunday, March 23. Attendees should bring bios, a head shot, or other information relative to your craft and experience — although no previous experience is necessary. The Open House will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. by a showcase of monologues developed by students in Gail Westerfield’s Meisner technique acting class. For more information, please call 843-379-2787 or visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com.\r\n\r\n<b>River of Words:</b> In celebration of national Youth Art Month, ARTworks is displaying the River of Words, a county-wide project in which students link the study of ecology with art and poetry, all of which reflects children’s understanding of our local watershed. The gallery walls will be filled with local students’  work, all of which reflects the children’s understanding of our local watershed. A public reception will be held Friday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. to unveil a publication that contains the work on display.  ARTworks is open Tuesday-Saturday, at 2127 Boundary Street, in Beaufort Town Center. For more information, call 843-379-2787 or visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Palmetto Dancers:</b> Palmetto Dancers is a new dance team in Beaufort County that is sponsored by ARTworks. Members of Palmetto Dancers will have many performing opportunities from parades to festivals to stage performances. The dance team will be divided into different sections based on age. Registration will be held Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. Call 843-379-2787 or email palmettodancers@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Springtime Art Bliss:</b> Springtime Art Bliss sale in the garden at the Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St., will be held Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring original, whimsical, primitive artwork by Benton Lutz plus a wondrous selection of frames, prints, mirrors, and vintage Japanese household items. Visit www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com.\r\n\r\n<b>“A Date with Patsy Cline”:</b> From April 4 through April 6 at ARTworks, actress Maggy Norden transforms into Patsy Cline for a performance that combines the well known and loved music of Patsy Cline with snippets of dialogue that reveal details about the singer’s personal life.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-62', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:06:23', '2014-03-13 14:06:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15509', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15511, 4, '2014-03-13 10:08:14', '2014-03-13 14:08:14', 'The Indie Film “Girl On A Bicycle” will be shown at USCB Center for the Arts on Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/GirlOnABicycle_poster_10_RGB_200ppi.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15512\" alt=\"GirlOnABicycle_poster_10_RGB_200ppi\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/GirlOnABicycle_poster_10_RGB_200ppi-203x300.jpg\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" /></a>Directed and written by Jeremy Leven (Screenwriter of “The Notebook”), “Girl on a Bicycle” stars Nora Tschirner, Vincenzo Amato, Paddy Considine, Louise Monot and Stéphane Debac. Rated R, 101 minutes.\r\n\r\nPaolo (Vincenzo Amato), an Italian who drives a Paris tour bus, has just proposed to his true love, the German stewardess, Greta (Nora Tschirner), when the young French beauty, Cécile (Louise Monot) pulls up beside his bus on her bicycle — and, in short order, Paolo, following some very bad advice from his friend, Derek (Paddy Considine), finds himself with a German fiancée, a French “wife”, two Australian children who call him “Papa” and his life upside-down.\r\n\r\n“You can’t help but fall in love with ‘Girl on a Bicycle’, the most surprising romantic comedy of the year,” said Amy R. Handler of Film Threat. “The most charming film of the year,” according to Jeffrey Lyons, Lyons Den Radio.\r\n\r\nTickets are adults $7, seniors $6, students $7. For more information, contact 843-521-4145, email bhargrov@uscb.edu or visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'The Indie Film Corner: ‘Girl on a Bicycle’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-girl-on-a-bicycle', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:08:14', '2014-03-13 14:08:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15514, 4, '2014-03-13 10:09:39', '2014-03-13 14:09:39', 'A groundbreaking visual arts exhibition opens at the York W. Bailey Museum at Penn Center on March 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. <b>Harlem on My Mind: 1900-1968</b>, presented by the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium at SC State University, has only been seen twice in the 45 years since its creation in 1969, first at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and then in 2007, at the Stanback Museum.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/images.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15515\" alt=\"images\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/images.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" /></a>Long before Harlem became one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the real estate market of Manhattan, it was a metaphor for African American culture at its richest. <i>Harlem on My Mind</i> is the classic record of Harlem life during some of the most exciting and turbulent years of its history, a beautiful and poignant reminder of a powerful moment in American history.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition, created in 1968 for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, records the struggle to establish an urban black culture in 20th century industrialized America. Documenting life in Harlem from 1900 to 1968, it surveys the changing character of Harlem during each decade, the continuing relevance of South-North problems, the major historical events, and the leading figures associated with Harlem, particularly in literature, theater, politics, music, art and commerce.\r\n\r\nBy moving through the exhibition galleries, it is possible to witness history unfold and to sense what people might have thought and felt at those times: from white to black Harlem at the beginning of the century, the jazz age of the twenties, depression and hard times in the thirties, World War II at home and abroad, frustration in the fifties and militancy and identity in the sixties.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition opening at Penn Center contains selections from the collection donated to the Stanback Museum by the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, where it was housed following the closing of the exhibition at the Met. The exhibition features work by some of Harlem’s most treasured photographers, among them James Van Der Zee and Aaron Siskind and includes photographic murals of Harlem’s literary lights, its politicians, its musicians and everyday people who gave life to this legendary community.\r\n\r\n<i>Harlem on My Mind </i>will be on exhibit at the York W. Bailey Museum from March 21 until May 3, 2014.  The photographic exhibit is suitable for all audiences, is historically and educationally significant and provides an enriching glimpse of a proud community and its people whose likeness has been captured in-perpetuity. This is the first exhibition presented through collaboration between Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum and South Carolina State’s I. P. Stanback Museum &amp; Planetarium.\r\n\r\nThe exhibit shares its opening reception on Friday, March 21 with a ceremony at the Arnett House on Penn’s historic grounds beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the grand opening of Penn Center’s Welcome Center starting at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nArnett House, built in 1937 by St. Helena islanders and Penn School students, was used as housing for student teachers from South Carolina State College working in schools within the county.  The Welcome Center grand opening will take place immediately after the Arnett House ceremony.  The Welcome Center is conveniently located in The SHED at Penn Center next to the museum. The center offers the largest selection of books on Gullah Geechee culture and Penn Center’s history, artwork by area artisans — sweetgrass baskets, original paintings, Gullah wood-burnings, pottery — and Penn Center souvenirs.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to attend all the events on Friday, March 21. For more information, call 843-838-2432 or email info@penncenter.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Penn Center presents \'Harlem on My Mind\' exhibit ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'penn-center-presents-harlem-on-my-mind-exhibit', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:09:39', '2014-03-13 14:09:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15514', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15517, 4, '2014-03-13 10:11:20', '2014-03-13 14:11:20', 'Beaufort Art Association’s 53rd Annual Spring Show will take place from Saturday, March 15 through Saturday, March 22 at the Old Bay Marketplace, Second Level, 917 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort. Local artists will present their finest works for exhibit and for sale during the show.  Oils, acrylics, watercolor, photography, mixed media, pottery, woodturning, metal sculpture and much more.  Admission is free and the public is invited.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15518\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"253\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/AC-in-Studio.72.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15518\" alt=\"The Beaufort Art Association’s Spring Show 2014 judge, Alan Campbell.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/AC-in-Studio.72-253x300.jpg\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" /></a> The Beaufort Art Association’s Spring Show 2014 judge, Alan Campbell.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis year, judging the 200 entries will be artist Alan Campbell of Athens and Savannah, Georgia. He has earned wide recognition for his figurative watercolors and oil paintings depicting landscapes, wildlife and people from around the world, including Kenya, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Italy, Alaska and Maine. As an expedition artist he has made numerous trips to Antarctica as a visiting artist with the National Science Foundation/U.S. Antarctic Program, and to Costa Rica and Peru with the Organization for Tropical Studies, helping elevate public awareness of important environmental issues.\r\n\r\nCampbell has had over 50 exhibitions in museums and galleries in the United States, Chile and New Zealand. His work has been featured in numerous periodicals including <i>The New York Times</i>, Christian Science Monitor, New Zealand Herald, and Explorers Journal, plus coverage on Georgia Public Television and NPR’s “All Things Considered”. He has lectured at the Smithsonian Institution and The Explorers Club in New York, where he was elected a Fellow in 2004.\r\n\r\nIn 2010, Campbell returned to his family roots in Savannah to focus on the barrier islands and the working watermen of the Lowcountry, and the Gullah-Geechee communities of St. Helena and Sapelo islands. His newest paintings are represented by the Morris &amp; Whiteside Gallery on Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nIn conjunction with the show, the judge will hold a plein aire workshop from March 22-23.\r\n\r\nThe Alan Campbell Oil Painting Workshop will be two unforgettable days of painting “en plein aire” amidst the hauntingly beautiful Lowcountry landscape with Alan Campbell. Open to artists at all levels.\r\n\r\n<b>Day One: Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m.:</b> Convene at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort for coffee and sign in, within walking distance of the our destination on the bluff painting under live oaks with spectacular views of the marshes and Beaufort River.\r\n\r\nEnjoy a full morning of one on one instruction beginning with an hour-long demonstration by Alan Campbell. After a bag lunch (sign up required) on the nearby waterfront promenade, return to painting for the afternoon session, ending with a late day critique.\r\n\r\n<b>Day Two: Sunday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.:</b> Convene at the intersection of Bay and Cartaret streets for a morning of painting the antebellum houses in the historic Point section of Beaufort, beginning with a demonstration by Alan Campbell followed by one on one instruction. After a bag lunch in Waterfront Park, return to painting for the afternoon session, focusing on the cannons, marsh vistas and historic turnstile bridge over the Beaufort River, ending with a late day critique.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.BeaufortArtAssociation.com.', 'Beaufort Art Association has annual Spring Show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-art-association-has-annual-spring-show', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:11:20', '2014-03-13 14:11:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15517', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15520, 4, '2014-03-13 10:14:00', '2014-03-13 14:14:00', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nWhen the Opera Comique in Paris lived up to its name by declining to accept Jules Massenet’s “Werther” as being too melancholy for its joie-de-vivre patrons, the gloom-tolerant Viennese jumped at the opportunity and premiered it in 1892. Ten years later, after “Werther” had become the rage throughout most of Europe, the Comique finally laughed it off and added it to their repertoire. In the next 50 years it was performed there more than 1,300 times!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15521\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Arts-Opera-Werther-3-13.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-15521\" alt=\"Jonas Kaufmann plays the title role in Massenet’s “Werther.”\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Arts-Opera-Werther-3-13.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Jonas Kaufmann plays the title role in Massenet’s “Werther.”[/caption]\r\n\r\nSir Denis Forman, a refreshingly irreverent opera author, considers “Werther” to be one of the simplest stories in all of opera. He short-forms it this way: “It’s the one where a young poet falls in love with a girl who is about to marry someone else. He says that unless she leaves her fiance he will kill himself. She doesn’t. He does.”\r\n\r\n<b>Principal cast:</b> Werther, a young poet; Charlotte, daughter of the Bailiff; Sophie, her younger sister; Bailiff, their father; and Albert, engaged to Charlotte.\r\n\r\n<b>Act I:</b> The widowed Bailiff teaches his younger children a Christmas carol in July. Charlotte dresses for a ball. Since her intended, Albert, is away, she is escorted by the gloomy Werther who arrives and watches as Charlotte prepares her young siblings’ supper. He greets Charlotte and they leave for the ball. Albert returns unexpectedly after a long trip. Disappointed that she went to the ball with Werther,  she is reassured and consoled by Sophie. He leaves after promising to return in the morning. Werther and Charlotte return very late, and he is now enamoured of her. His declaration of love is interrupted when Albert returns. To Werther’s despair, Charlotte recalls how she promised her dying mother she would marry Albert.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II:</b> It is three months later, and Charlotte and Albert are now married. They walk happily to church, followed by the disconsolate Werther. Later, when Charlotte exits the church, he speaks to her of their first meeting. Charlotte begs him not to visit her again until Christmas Day. Werther contemplates suicide as he encounters Sophie, but the tearful girl does not understand his distressing behavior. Albert now realizes that Werther loves Charlotte.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III:</b> Charlotte is at home alone on Christmas Eve. She spends time reading Werther’s letters to herself, wondering how the young poet is and how she had the strength to send him away. Suddenly Werther appears, and while he reads her poetry, he realizes that she returns his love. They embrace for a moment, but she quickly bids him farewell. He leaves, again with thoughts of suicide. Albert returns to find his wife distraught. Werther has sent a message to Albert requesting to borrow his pistols, explaining he is going on an extended trip. A servant is sent to deliver the pistols. Charlotte has a terrible premonition and hurries to find Werther. For the brief final act at Werther’s apartment, Charlotte has arrived too late. Werther is dying. She consoles him by declaring her love. He asks for forgiveness. After he dies, Charlotte faints. Outside children are heard singing a Christmas carol. This synopsis courtesy of<i> Opera News</i>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Musical highlights</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Act I:</b> Werther: <b>“O Nature, pleine de grace” </b>(O nature, full of grace), expressing delight at the country atmosphere with a beautiful aria. Werther, Charlotte duet: <b>“Il faut nous separer”</b> (Our ways divide us). Werther declares his love for her in a fine example of Massenet’s many qualities as a gifted composer.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II:</b> Werther: <b>“J’aurais sur ma portrine”</b> (I might have held her...) as he now knows that she is married to Albert. It’s fast and tuneful, but ends with his final cry of despair.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III:</b> Charlotte: The letter scene.  <b>“Qui m’auriat dit”</b> (Who could have told me...) finds her reading Werther’s earlier letters, bringing her to the verge of hysteria. This moving scene is almost as powerfully rich as Tatiana’s Letter Scene in “Eugene Onegin.” Charlotte: <b>“Ciel! Werther!”</b> she cries out upon his entry, leading to what is perhaps the best scene in the opera, as they express their mutual love. Werther: <b>“Pourquoi me revellier?</b> (Wake me not...), he asks himself after reading a poem to her about tragic love. Over time, this has become one of Massenet’s most popular arias. The brief final act — continued without an intermission — brings the lovers together before he dies.\r\n\r\nHere are a few extractions from a February review of “Werther” by the <i>Wall Street Journal’s</i> Heidi Waleson, one of opera’s more distinguished critics. She calls Jonas Kaufmann’s third act aria “such a real cry of psychic pain that thunderous applause afterward felt like an intrusion on a private moment.” Sophie Koch as Charlotte is complimented for “her focused, laser-like mezzo, with its fast vibrato and dramatic amplitude.” Together, the Met showcases “riveting performances by a pair of stunning leads.”\r\n\r\nAnd finally, a somewhat lighter take from <i>The Washington Post’s</i> Anne Midgette: “Werther is about one of those annoying people who persists in nursing an unrealistic crush on an unattainable woman to the point of obsession. Do I know Werther? I used to <i>date</i> Werther!”\r\n\r\n“Werther” will be shown live at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, on Saturday, March 15 at 12:55 p.m. Tickets for adults are $22; OLLI members $18; students $15. All seats assigned. Box office opens at noon, or call 521-4145.\r\n<div></div>', 'The Met Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: A preview of Jules Massenet’s opera ‘Werther’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-a-preview-of-jules-massenets-opera-werther', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:14:00', '2014-03-13 14:14:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15520', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15523, 4, '2014-03-13 10:16:16', '2014-03-13 14:16:16', 'Making redevelopment work in the historic district through collaboration will be the topic of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s 45th Annual Meeting March 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nMany more people these days want to live within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and other amenities.  This is good news for older downtowns, but can be a headache in historic town centers where new development raises fears of greater height, more traffic, and incompatibility.\r\n\r\n“Fitting In: Accommodating Growth in Places of Exceptional Historic Character” will be discussed by Mary Means, who has been helping historic communities deal with life in their downtowns for most of her career, as the creator of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street program and heading Mary Means &amp; Associates, a firm known for “building bridges between plans and people.”\r\n\r\nExtensive redevelopment plans afoot in the National Historic District, most notably the Downtown Marina Parking Lot and a parking garage are creating questions and concerns. Means will discuss those projects but upfront believes economic development can be accomplished within the context of preservation and that preservation contributes to the economic vitality of communities.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to participate in HBF’s annual recognition of top preservation projects and preservationists. The program will be followed by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Tickets are $15 and reservations should be made in advance by calling the HBF office at 843-379-3331.\r\n<div></div>', 'HBF holds annual meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-holds-annual-meeting', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:16:16', '2014-03-13 14:16:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15523', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15525, 4, '2014-03-13 10:18:13', '2014-03-13 14:18:13', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nSo, I found myself recently sitting in a nice restaurant, tasting some wine (wines plural, to be precise). Really, though, just tasting, not drinking. And I was trying hard, in the dim lighting, to see the bottles clearly, especially one of them because I kind of really liked that one and I wanted to make sure I remembered which one is which.  After sitting, sipping, squinting to see the bottles, the one I liked seemed to have what looks sort like a weird label. So, I sat, sipped, tasted and squinted some more.\r\n\r\nFinally, one last squint at the label, I got my nerve up to ask, “Is that a picture of a guy, astronaut kind of guy, holding a flag that he’s planting somewhere?” Looks like an astronaut planting a flag on the moon, claiming it for all of us? Our moon?” But, no, I was completely wrong. Thanks a lot dim lights!\r\n\r\nBut, wrong or not about the label, this is our wine for the week from Italy, Tuscany actually.\r\n\r\nTuscany is a region located on the western coast of Italy. If you think of Italy as a boot, because that’s what it is sort shaped like, Tuscany is on the front of the leg, just above the knee. After Piedmont and the Veneto, two more northern regions, Tuscany is the country’s third biggest wine producing region. And, behind Sicily and Apulia, more southern regions, it is the third most heavily planted region. Tuscany is the source for some of Italy’s best known wines: the red wines Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, all based on Sangiovese grapes; Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a white; and Vin Santo, a dessert wine.\r\n\r\nThere are 33 DOC wines made in Tuscany, and nine of the country’s top level DOCG wines. In addition, since the 1970’s, there are “Super Tuscans,” wines of very high quality that do not follow the laws of specific DOCs and DOCGs.\r\n\r\nAlthough we have recently discussed the basic history of wine in Tuscany, let’s repeat a few bits and pieces. Repetition is one way to help us all learn more, but information also makes each wine we taste more interesting.\r\n\r\nWine in the Tuscan region dates back to the 8th century BC with the Etruscans, a lot further back than many other regions. Being located just to the north of Rome played a huge part in the development of wine in Tuscany.\r\n\r\nThe wine trade of Tuscany was based, back in time, in Florence where a wine guild was established in 1282. This guild regulated how Florentine merchants could sell wines, which wines, and more. Remember the law prohibiting the sale of wine within 100 yards of a church?  And no sales to children? Some things have not changed much since the 13th century. And some have.\r\n\r\nThe first recorded mention of Chianti described it as a white wine. Really. In 1685, a Tuscan author wrote a poem, 980 lines long, about the wines of Tuscany. (I have to guess he was doing some serious tasting, as well.)  Just after the Napoleonic Wars, at the beginning of the 19th century, Bettino Ricasoli, a statesman, inherited his family’s estate in Broglio, right in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. Ricasoli worked to improve the estate and the quality of their wines. He traveled in France and Germany, brought back several new grape varieties and new vineyard and winemaking practices. With all his work, though, he found that the three varieties, already at home in Tuscany, did better there — Sangiovese, Cannaiolo and Malvasia. And, you guessed it, Sangiovese is our main grape for this week.\r\n\r\nSangiovese is the main variety of Tuscany for many reasons. It is the most widely planted grape in Italy and grows easily and has high yields. The hot, dry climate of Tuscany with its limestone soil, good for drainage, on south facing slopes makes an excellent home for this grape. Sangiovese is thin-skinned, ripens late and produces rich, alcoholic wines that last well. Its wines are fruity and naturally acidic, with aromas that are not aggressive (cherries, almonds, soil), and pairs well with Italian foods.  The majority of Tuscany’s vineyards are located at elevations of 500 to 1,600 feet, and get a lot of direct sun.\r\n\r\nEven though Sangiovese is Tuscany’s most planted grape, different clones exist, 14 clones actually. Many towns claim their own clone — a result of the grape adapting to specific soils and micro-climates. Also, Sangiovese is very “oak friendly.” Traditional style Sangiovese wines show herbal and bitter cherry notes. Modern style wines from this grape show more fruit flavors, including plums and mulberries, vanilla notes from the oak barrels, and spice flavors. In the case of non-traditional Tuscan wines, including the “Super Tuscans,” the addition of small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah adds smoothness and body to the finished wine.\r\n\r\nAll of which brings us to our winery for this week’s wine: Banfi. Castello Banfi is a family owned estate and winery located in the Brunello area of Tuscany. Banfi operates on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation. Their estate’s single vineyards are made up of over three dozen different sub-soils. On top of which, they do ongoing research on different clones. Four times the Castello Banfi estate vineyard in Montalcino has been named “Winery of the Year.” Their operations now include many Tuscan DOCs and DOCGs, other Italian wines, as well as some wines from Chile and Spain.\r\n\r\nAll of which gets us to BelnerO, not a typo. This red wine is spelled “BelnerO.”  (Big “B” and big “O.”)  This is a proprietary blend, yes a Super Tuscan, sort of. The exact blend varies a bit from year to year, but always mostly Sangiovese with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These are all estate grown grapes, from the stony, calcareous soil of Montalcino’s southern hills.\r\n\r\nThe grapes are fermented in Banfi’s patented temperature controlled French oak barrels. Then, the wine is aged for 14 months more.  It is not filtered. (That means we get a bigger textured wine.) The wine is a deep, intense purply red color. It has vanilla, tobacco and coffee aromas with cherry jam and prune fruit scents. The wine is smooth and soft in your mouth, with good tannins and a long, lingering finish.\r\n\r\nEven though this wine comes from a great Chianti producer, it is a completely different style of Sangiovese, which is the whole point of blending, studying clones and everything else this company works to do.\r\n\r\nSo, we have a new, smooth and wonderfully flavorful wine that pairs well with beef, game, heavy seafood dishes, aged cheeses and friends.\r\n\r\nAnd don’t forget the dim lights. You may not be able to see that the label is a knight in armor, planting his flag in a vineyard in Tuscany, but that’s OK. Plant some Banfi BelnerO in your glass, it’s New World style with Old World history. This wine will make your evening. For $24.99. 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(15527, 4, '2014-03-13 10:23:31', '2014-03-13 14:23:31', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort is now fortunate enough to boast its own Groucho’s Deli. The original restaurant was started by Harold “Groucho” Miller in Columbia in 1941, and has been beloved by USC students and graduates for generations. The popularity of the specialty sandwiches, sauces, salads and original recipes led to\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15530\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0058.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15530\" alt=\"My Wife’s Salad Bowl\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0058-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> My Wife’s Salad Bowl[/caption]\r\n\r\nthe expansion of the store in recent years across S.C., Georgia and N.C., and local franchise owner Patrick Ragsdale said his is the 27th location.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15528\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15528\" alt=\"Mid East Special with chips and a drink.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0049-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Mid East Special with chips and a drink.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch has been looking forward to dining at Groucho’s since it opened several weeks ago on Lady’s Island in the spot that was once home to Upper Crust and, most recently, Lighthouse Pizza. It turns out we weren’t the only ones wanting to try it because the place was packed when we went last Friday.\r\n\r\nElizabeth took Patrick’s recommendation for the Mid East Special — a fat sub roll filled with lean pastrami, bologna, salami and cheese with an oil and vinegar dressing, served hot. Although it usually comes with Provolone cheese, Patrick suggested Muenster instead. Elizabeth, who frequents the Groucho’s in Charleston, also had to order a side of Formula “45” — their famous herb blend of spicy Russian and Thousand Island.\r\n\r\nFrom the extensive salad menu, I chose My Wife’s Salad Bowl because it has a funny name, and our sever said it’s a popular item. The salad included healthy stuff like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as piles of fresh ham, turkey, bacon and big chunks of diced cheese. Tossed with my choice of ranch dressing, this hearty salad made for a super tasty lunch.\r\n\r\nKim and Irene both enjoyed the chicken chili, while Irene also ordered the delicious Apollo Dipper\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15529\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0054.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15529\" alt=\"Apollo Dipper.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0054-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Apollo Dipper.[/caption]\r\n\r\nsandwich with hot turkey and Swiss cheese melted together and served with Formula “45” sauce.\r\n\r\nNikki tried the Low Fat Chicken Critter that comes with grilled marinated chicken breast covered with herb slaw and Formula 95 sauce on a soft, seeded roll. She said the sandwich was great, and she also really liked the side of grain mustard and pretzels.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15531\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0056.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15531\" alt=\"Low Fat Chicken Critter sandwich\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0056-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Low Fat Chicken Critter sandwich[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor dessert, we all shared the salted caramel brownie with a pretzel crust, and it was an awesome way to end our meal.\r\n\r\nGroucho’s Deli in Beaufort is located at 81 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907. Call 843-524-4545 for takeout and catering or visit www.grouchos.com.', 'Popular Columbia-based eatery opens new restaurant in Beaufort: Groucho\'s Deli', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'popular-columbia-based-eatery-opens-new-restaurant-in-beaufort-grouchos-deli', '', '', '2014-03-13 10:23:31', '2014-03-13 14:23:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15533, 4, '2014-03-20 09:43:59', '2014-03-20 13:43:59', 'The third Island Girls Night Out that was held last Wednesday, March 12, at Fordham Market can only be called a big hit. Crowds of women (and even some men!) gathered at the store on the corner of Bay and Carteret streets to shop, talk, eat delicious hors d’oeuvres and drink wine.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to Angus Duncan Fordham, owner of Fordham Market, for hosting the event. And also to Debbi Covington for catering and signing books; Willard R. Smith for taking pictures at his fun photo booth; Irene Goodnight for MC’ing and organizing all the fabulous door prizes; and all the local businesses and individuals for donating the door prizes.\r\n\r\nJoin us for next month’s Island Girls Night Out at Nuances in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15534\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0048.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15534\" alt=\"Fordham Market owner Angus Duncan Fordham, right, doubles as bartender serving wine with his friends and associates at his store during Island Girls Night Out.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0048-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Fordham Market owner Angus Duncan Fordham, right, doubles as bartender serving wine with his friends and associates at his store during Island Girls Night Out.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15535\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_00541.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15535\" alt=\"This is what we’re all about: A group of friends shopping and having fun together at Island Girls Night Out at Fordham Market. From left: Louise Larches, Peggy Carvell, Mary Accardi, Teri Anderson and Elizabeth Smith.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_00541-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> This is what we’re all about: A group of friends shopping and having fun together at Island Girls Night Out at Fordham Market. From left: Louise Larches, Peggy Carvell, Mary Accardi, Teri Anderson and Elizabeth Smith.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15536\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0065.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15536\" alt=\"Kimberly Granguist holds a watercolor print of The Beaufort Inn that was donated by artist Ellen Long, at right, who displays and sells her work at Fordham Market.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0065-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Kimberly Granguist holds a watercolor print of The Beaufort Inn that was donated by artist Ellen Long, at right, who displays and sells her work at Fordham Market.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15537\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15537\" alt=\"Kathy Proudfit, right, won a “Play” pillow while her granddaughter, Alisha Proudfit, who is visiting from Pennsylvania, also won a fun door prize.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0053-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Kathy Proudfit, right, won a “Play” pillow while her granddaughter, Alisha Proudfit, who is visiting from Pennsylvania, also won a fun door prize.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15538\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0060.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15538\" alt=\"Mary Wallace was excited about winning a gift certificate for two to Steamers.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0060-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Mary Wallace was excited about winning a gift certificate for two to Steamers.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15539\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0062.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15539\" alt=\"Susan Smith holds up the watercolor print she won from Blue Banjo.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0062-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Susan Smith holds up the watercolor print she won from Blue Banjo.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are some of the winners and their door prizes:\r\n\r\n• Peggy Hayes: Beaufort Chiropractic\r\n\r\n• Kathy Proudfit: “Play” pillow\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15540\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a 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Birds\r\n\r\n• Kimberly Granguist: watercolor from Ellen Long at Fordham Market\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15542\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0066.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15542\" alt=\"Kathy Welborn shows off her starfish necklace and earrings by BeJeweled.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0066-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Kathy Welborn shows off her starfish necklace and earrings by BeJeweled.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Gloria Hamith: Reiki session gift certificate\r\n\r\n• Brenda Singleton: Towel from Mags and Mugs\r\n\r\n• Alisha Proudfit: What’s Cookin’ in the Kitchen gift certificate for $25\r\n\r\n• Kathy Welborn: Necklace and earrings by BeJewled\r\n\r\n• Lynn Shirley: Mermaid painting by Great Gifts To Go\r\n\r\n• Debbie Barrett: Geranium hanging plant from Mother Earth\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15543\" align=\"alignright\" 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src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_00581-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> John Glover won a reflexology gift certificate from Fordham Market.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15545\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0052.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15545\" alt=\"Sandra Papp won a print of an original acrylic painting donated by Lynette, owner of Brick Houses.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0052-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Sandra Papp won a print of an original acrylic painting donated by Lynette, owner of Brick Houses.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15546\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0055.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15546\" alt=\"Shirley Martin holds her tin of delicious Benne Wafers from Low Country Sweets.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0055-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Shirley Martin holds her tin of delicious Benne Wafers from Low Country Sweets.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15547\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_00671.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15547\" alt=\"Debbie Barrett holds her giant geranium hanging plant from Mother Earth.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_00671-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Debbie Barrett holds her giant geranium hanging plant from Mother 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(15549, 4, '2014-03-20 09:46:32', '2014-03-20 13:46:32', 'Historic Marina Partners, LLC will present an overview of their early ideas to redevelop Beaufort’s Downtown Marina parking lot during a public meeting Wednesday, March 26.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Redevelopment Commission will lead the meeting, set for 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1911 Boundary St.\r\n\r\n“This is an important meeting for all of us, and we encourage people interested in this project to attend,” said Jon Verity, chairman of the Redevelopment Commission. “From the very start, we and the City Council insisted that this process include public input.”\r\n\r\nSince the mid-1980s, people have asked why this waterfront property, with scenic views of the Beaufort bay and marshes, has been used only for parking. Today there are options being explored to provide more parking in downtown Beaufort. Verity said redeveloping this location could be key to jumpstarting renewed interest in the downtown Beaufort shopping district and boosting the economy.\r\n\r\nThe property anchors a corner of the core commercial district and serves as a gateway to the Bay Street entertainment row, Carteret Street’s restaurant row, and to The Point’s historic homes.\r\n\r\nThe approximate four-acre site is between Bay Street and the Beaufort River. It is adjacent to the city-owned Downtown Marina, two public parks — Freedom Park and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park — and the downtown shopping and restaurant district.\r\n\r\nAn analysis of the city’s retail, restaurant and hospitality economics by Seth Harry Associates identified redevelopment of the marina site as the best opportunity for making downtown more relevant to regional and local consumers. It also offers an opportunity to strengthen the business climate by attracting consumers with higher disposable incomes to shop, to work and to live downtown, which should result in better operating results for the city, said City Manager Scott Dadson.\r\n\r\nHistoric Marina Partners, LLC is led by Steve Navarro, president of The Furman Co., and Jim Chaffin with Chaffin/Light.\r\n\r\nThe Furman Co. Inc, established in 1888, is a leading full service real estate firm based in Greenville.\r\n\r\nChaffin is the co-founder with James W. Light of Chaffin/Light Associates. With over 40 years of experience in resort/recreation community development, Chaffin and Light have developed communities in Colorado, California, and Spring Island in Beaufort County. Chaffin, a Beaufort-area resident, is also a past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Urban Land Institute.', 'First presentation, public meeting set for redevelopment of downtown marina parking lot', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-presentation-public-meeting-set-for-redevelopment-of-downtown-marina-parking-lot', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:46:32', '2014-03-20 13:46:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15549', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15551, 4, '2014-03-20 09:49:48', '2014-03-20 13:49:48', '<b>The ‘American Idol’ winner from St. Helena Island will be signing copies of her debut album, “Music Speaks” at Beaufort Walmart</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Candice-album.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15552\" alt=\"Candice album\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Candice-album-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Candice Glover is coming back home to Beaufort to thank her supporters and celebrate the release of her debut album on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records, “Music Speaks,” with an album signing. Glover will sign albums and visit with her fans on Saturday, March 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Walmart, 350 Robert Smalls Parkway. “We are all so proud of Candice and all that she’s accomplished,” said Blakely Williams, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President &amp; CEO.  “We know how appreciative she is of her fans here in the Lowcountry and we are excited to help officially welcome her back home and celebrate this first album.” CDs will be available for purchase at Walmart. The public is invited to attend.\r\n<div></div>', 'Candice returns home to sign albums', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'candice-returns-home-to-sign-albums', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:49:48', '2014-03-20 13:49:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15551', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15554, 4, '2014-03-20 09:53:05', '2014-03-20 13:53:05', '<strong>Sea Island Rotary recognizes inspiring high schooler Kenneth Poole</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15555\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03182014-Sea-Isalnd-RotaryKenneth-Poole.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15555\" alt=\"John Perrill, right, of the Sea Island Rotary Club, presents Kenneth Poole with a check for $1,000 on Tuesday, March 18, during the club’s weekly meeting. At left is club president Rion Salley. Poole, 16, a Battery Creek High School sophomore, is recovering from bone cancer and is also in the school’s JROTC and INTERACT club. He is raising money to become a People to People Student Ambassador to Australia this summer. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03182014-Sea-Isalnd-RotaryKenneth-Poole-300x230.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></a> John Perrill, right, of the Sea Island Rotary Club, presents Kenneth Poole with a check for $1,000 on Tuesday, March 18, during the club’s weekly meeting. At left is club president Rion Salley. Poole, 16, a Battery Creek High School sophomore, is recovering from bone cancer and is also in the school’s JROTC and INTERACT club. He is raising money to become a People to People Student Ambassador to Australia this summer. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div></div>', 'Beating the Odds', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beating-the-odds', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:53:05', '2014-03-20 13:53:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15554', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15557, 4, '2014-03-20 09:53:57', '2014-03-20 13:53:57', '<b>Beaufort County holds April Air Day events </b>\r\n\r\nIn April, Beaufort County will be hosting two unique events to raise awareness of aviation in our community and its critical role in local businesses and economic development.\r\n\r\nSaturday, April 5, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the first Air Day event will take place at the Beaufort County Airport located on Lady’s Island. A variety of aircraft will be on display. There will also be static displays from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Beaufort County EMS and the Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire Department. In addition, several aeronautical organizations will have table displays allowing the public to learn more about their product or service.\r\n\r\nSaturday, April 26, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the second Air Day event will take place at Signature Flight Support across the tarmac from the Hilton Head Island Airport.\r\n\r\nThe event costs $5 for adults and is free for children.\r\n\r\n<b>See grand opening, tour new Coroner’s Office</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Coroner Ed Allen, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Port Royal’s Mayor Samuel Murray will be part of the grand opening ceremony for the new Coroner’s Office.\r\n\r\nThe ceremony will take place Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. in front of the building located at 1804 Old Shell Road in Port Royal. Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville will be the Master of Ceremonies. Afterwards, a tour of the building will be offered.\r\n\r\nThis project involved demolition and renovation of the building that once housed Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs. Majority of the space will be shared by the Coroner’s Office and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Victim and Juvenile Services. The remaining space is being used as a morgue, which Beaufort County has never had. The project cost $850,000.\r\n\r\n<b>County could collect monies from tax refunds</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nAs Beaufort County residents start to receive refunds from their 2013 South Carolina income taxes, some may notice funds deducted for services rendered or taxes never paid to Beaufort County Government.\r\n\r\nThe Setoff Debt Collection Act, Title 12-56-62 of the South Carolina Code, enables government entities to collect monies from residents’ state income tax refund. Notices regarding these potential reductions have been previously mailed to taxpayers as required by South Carolina law.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County departments currently using this type of monetary collection for unpaid bills or taxes include: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Clerk of Court’s office, Magistrate Court and the Treasurer’s office.\r\n\r\nAny questions regarding the program, please contact Melinda Suddes, South Carolina Association of Counties, at 803-252-7255.\r\n<div></div>', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-79', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:53:57', '2014-03-20 13:53:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15559, 4, '2014-03-20 09:54:43', '2014-03-20 13:54:43', 'As of March 14, the removal of old streetlights in downtown Beaufort has been slowed by recent rains and unmarked underground utilities, including high voltage lines and undocumented stormwater drains.\r\n\r\nSome parking spaces on the river side of Bay Street will be closed during construction, but others will remain available.\r\n\r\n“It’s one of those cases of ‘pardon our progress,’ and we want our downtown merchants and visitors to know that we are working hard to move this project forward,” Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said. “The end result will be a much prettier downtown with better lighting.”\r\n\r\nWork started earlier last week along the south side (river side) of Bay Street from Carteret to Scott streets. The contractor, JoCo Construction, has bored under Scott Street and an additional driveway access as part of the project.\r\n\r\nBy later this month, the entire southern side of Bay Street will have the old streetlights removed and work is scheduled to have started with pouring foundations to install the newer, brighter light fixtures and poles.\r\n\r\nFive of the existing gooseneck lights and their foundations already have been shut down, removed and placed into storage. Conduit, irrigation and a rock foundation have been put in the trench where the 16-inch brick band will improve the look of the sidewalk.\r\n\r\nLast Friday, work crews began removing debris from some parking spots so that they would be usable, though motorists were advised to use caution in those areas.\r\n\r\n“This isn’t as simple as unscrewing a light pole and bolting down the new one,” said Isiah Smalls, director of public works and facilities management for Beaufort. “The streetlights are connected in sections like Christmas tree lights, so we have to disconnect one section, remove the old poles and dig up the electrical connections.\r\n\r\n“That’s where the contractor has run into problems. They’ve found lines for phones, electricity, stormwater, sewer and even a natural gas line. When it comes to Bay Street and other parts of downtown, there’s no document that shows what all is underground — and that makes it slow-going when we do projects like this streetlight upgrade.”\r\n\r\nSidewalks along the river side of Bay Street remain open for pedestrians. Motorists are asked to use caution if parking near construction areas and to be aware of the orange fencing.\r\n\r\nOnce Bay Street’s lamps are installed, work will continue across downtown, including Carteret, Charles, Scott, West and Port Republic streets.\r\n\r\nMain Street Beaufort USA is working with city leaders to keep downtown businesses and visitors informed.', 'Downtown streetlight upgrades slowed  ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'downtown-streetlight-upgrades-slowed', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:54:43', '2014-03-20 13:54:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15561, 4, '2014-03-20 09:58:24', '2014-03-20 13:58:24', 'For over 90 years, the South Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce, more commonly known as the SC Jaycees (http://scjaycees.org/)  has provided young professionals with the tools needed to succeed in areas of business development, management skills, individual training and community service. The tradition continues with the recently established Beaufort chapter, the Lowcountry Jaycees.\r\n\r\nIn partnership with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Port Royal, the Lowcountry Jaycees’ goal is to create a better community by providing personal growth, leadership development and community involvement opportunities for men and women between the ages of 21 and 40. They meet at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month; in April they plan to meet at Groucho’s Deli on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Jaycees Vice President, Ben Boswell, recently attended the SC Jaycees’ annual year-end convention in Rock Hill and saw first-hand the infinite potential for this organization to enact positive change in the Beaufort community. Since the beginning of 2014, the chapter has brought together many young professionals who share a passion to make Beaufort County stronger. The members share a mutual compassion for the homeless community and are hoping to reach out to individuals in need in the future.\r\n\r\nSince 1969, a priority of the SC Jaycees has been to raise funds for Camp Hope, located in Pendleton, SC. Camp Hope is a statewide residential camp for citizens with disabilities. Campers receive helpful experiences in an outdoor environment, develop the ability to work and play as a group, and provide new experiences unique to a camp setting.\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Jaycees’ will support the Camp Hope priority, while contributing to a local cause, during their inaugural Tailgate Off! at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal on April 12, 2014. The event, from 3 to 8 p.m., will feature a cornhole tournament with a cash prize, the band Bootless, bouncy castles and cotton candy for the kids. Proceeds from cotton candy sales will benefit the Stand Up for Kelli fund (https://www.facebook.com/standupforkellibright).\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Jaycees are looking for young professionals interested in making a positive impact in the Beaufort community. For more information on membership, contact the Lowcountry Jaycees at lowcountryjaycees@gmail.com, or call Lowcountry Jaycees’ President Courtney Duncan at 843-603-1187. Connect with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LowcountryJaycees.\r\n\r\n<i>Contact CompassionateStory@gmail.com if you hear of, see, or are involved in such acts of caring and sharing. We all need to share in the conversation about what makes Beaufort a compassionate city and publicizing such stories is one way to do it. Visit Facebook, Compassionate Beaufort Communities if you want to learn more about this and other programs being initiated.</i>', 'Compassionate Beaufort Communities: Lowcountry Jaycees aim to unite young professionals through service', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'compassionate-beaufort-communities-lowcountry-jaycees-aim-to-unite-young-professionals-through-service', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:58:24', '2014-03-20 13:58:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15563, 4, '2014-03-20 09:59:31', '2014-03-20 13:59:31', 'Sisters Canice Adams and Marcine Klocko, co-directors of St. Helena Island’s Franciscan Center, appreciate the generosity of local merchants, businesses, restaurants, artists and individuals who contributed to the success of the center’s 19th Annual Valentine Brunch on February 8. All funds generated from this event, which included a silent auction, help support the center’s many programs.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to the following: Alvin Ord’s, Audrey Noviki Jewelry, Babs DeCaro, Bang’s Hair Salon, Barbara Berardo, Bay Street Jewelers, Beaufort Book Store, Beaufort Dog, Beaufort Movie Tour, Bella Luna Cafe, Bill’s Liquor Store, Billy and Brenda Manucy, Bitty’s Flower Shop, Blackstone’s Café, Boundary Street Café, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Builders First Source, Burlap Café, Captain Richard Sykes, Cat Island Grill and Pub, Chocolate Tree, Columbiettes, Craftsellers, Deals, Fat Pattie’s, Foolish Frog, Fuji, Gail Shinall, Gap, Grace and Glory, Green Fish Art Gallery, Guys and Dolls, Happy Nails &amp; Spa, Hemingway’s Bistro, Her Favorite Store, Higher Ground, Holiday Inn, Hollywood Nails, Islands Meat Market, Jade Garden, Karen Campbell, Kiran Levy, La Nopalera, Lee’s Carpet and Interiors, Lindy Gruel from Hair Works at Island Trends, Low Country Store, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, Magnolia Bakery and Café, Marie Calucci, Mary Ingrassia, Mary Thibault and Suzanne Day of Thibault Galleries, Maryellen Torgersen, Maryland Fried Chicken, Michael’s Salon, Modern Jewelers, Modern Nails, New Beginnings on Bay Street, Old Navy, Olive Garden, Olive the Above, Omni Fitness, Outback Steak House, Palm and Moon Bagels, Pam Murray Galvin, Panini’s Café, Piggly Wiggly, Plums, Publix, Q On Bay, Red Lobster, Rosie O’Grady, Rossignols, Ruby Tuesday, Sea Island Carriage, Southern Sweets, Southurn Rose Buggy, Sports Clips, Stan Hudson Jewelry Appraisal, Suzarra’s Bakery, Sweet Bay, Sweetgrass Restaurant, The Eye Institute of Georgia, Upper Crust, Velveteen Rabbit, What’s In Store, Where’d You Get That?, Yes! Thai Indeed.', 'Franciscan Center gives thanks to community for continued support', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'franciscan-center-gives-thanks-to-community-for-continued-support', '', '', '2014-03-20 09:59:31', '2014-03-20 13:59:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15563', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15565, 4, '2014-03-20 10:28:43', '2014-03-20 14:28:43', '<b>By Whitney McDaniel</b>\r\n\r\nUnless you and your spouse-to-be have spent a significant amount of time discussing how you plan to handle finances after the honeymoon, you may be setting yourselves up for a rough go — at least in the beginning, and maybe for your entire time together. Studies have shown that money is a frequent topic of arguments in many marriages. One of the reasons may be that couples don’t spend enough time talking about money before the “big day.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15566\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/whitneybw.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15566\" alt=\"Whitney McDaniel\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/whitneybw-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Whitney McDaniel[/caption]\r\n\r\nMarriage is a many-splendored thing, but when you begin to peel away the layers, one important thing you find is a business arrangement — that’s just one reason why it’s called a marriage “contract.” And as with any business arrangement, in a marriage you have money flowing in and money flowing out. As long as the inflow exceeds the outflow, the arrangement usually works. But a marriage isn’t a typical business — there’s an emotional aspect to everything, including the couple’s finances. To help get the discussion started, here are some issues you should address together before you tie the knot.\r\n\r\n<b>Budgeting.</b> Some say that the key to financial success is to spend what you have after saving, rather than saving what’s left after spending.  Once you sit down and estimate your monthly income and expenses as a couple, it then becomes a matter of budgeting to control expenses and setting money aside to help achieve your goals.\r\n\r\n<b>Combining accounts.</b> As engaged individuals, you probably already have your own savings, checking, and brokerage accounts. But as a couple, do you want to combine everything into joint accounts or keep them separate? Having separate accounts lets each of you feel independent, knowing that you can tap your finances whenever the need arises. On the other hand, joining accounts can help unite your goals and create a more effective investment program.\r\n\r\n<b>Housing. </b>If each of you already own real estate, you will need to face issues with housing, including: Will you live in one spouse’s home, or sell both homes and purchase a new one together? What will be the likely tax consequences of selling – especially if the sale will result in substantial capital gains or losses?\r\n\r\n<b>Financial goals. </b>In today’s economy it’s important to set aside money for emergency expenses in case of sickness or job loss — experts recommend saving three to six months’ living expenses. That’s why it’s important to establish financial goals and determine your priorities as a couple. Do you want to dine out often, or eat in and save? How much do you want to spend on traveling and entertainment? How about for buying and decorating a home, leasing a car, etc.?\r\n\r\n<b>Debt. </b>Some people are raised to never borrow money unless it’s absolutely necessary. Others are taught that it is acceptable to take out a loan — even for a luxury item. Differing attitudes toward debt accumulation is just one reason it’s important to know before the wedding what, if any, debts each of you is bringing to the marriage. If there is debt, decide whether to combine it or to keep separate credit histories and records. Many experts recommend that each individual retain his or her own credit cards and credit history. Doing so helps ensure financial independence and provides greater flexibility if either of you finds yourself alone at some point in the future. Also, if one of you has a poor credit history, it may be advisable not to commingle debt in order to retain the other’s better credit rating.\r\n\r\n<b>Estate planning.</b> Addressing estate planning is vital, regardless of your age. When two people commit to legal responsibility for each other, it’s appropriate to talk about how they want to provide for an orderly transfer of assets. Included in the discussion should be considerations of the financial implications of life insurance and what would happen if a wage earner or work-at-home spouse were lost. Pay particular attention to beneficiary designations on life insurance policies, IRAs and 401(k) plans. These designations will supersede instructions for distributing assets included in a will or trust. Each provider — insurance company, financial institution or plan administrator — needs to be contacted to update the beneficiary designations on these valuable assets. (This step is particularly important in the case of a second marriage.)\r\n\r\nWhen appropriate, include your financial advisor, tax advisor, and attorney in financial discussions before you say, “I do.” Open and honest communication before your wedding day may help you avoid money arguments and financial problems in your marriage.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Wells Fargo Advisors does not render legal or tax advice. While this information is not intended to replace your discussions with your tax advisor, it may help you to comprehend the tax implications of your investments and plan tax-efficiently going forward. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in your state. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Talk money before the wedding bells ring', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'talk-money-before-the-wedding-bells-ring', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:28:43', '2014-03-20 14:28:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15568, 4, '2014-03-20 10:33:33', '2014-03-20 14:33:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_15569\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-18-11.16.10.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15569\" alt=\"Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business to honor and surprises them with a free breakfast compliments of Sonic. Pictured above is the Business of the Week, Old Bull Tavern. From left: Tiffany Singleton, Blakely Williams, Matthew Pieper, John Marshall, Myrna Crews, Stacie Kayser van Vulpen and Valerie Althoff.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-18-11.16.10-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business to honor and surprises them with a free breakfast compliments of Sonic. Pictured above is the Business of the Week, Old Bull Tavern. From left: Tiffany Singleton, Blakely Williams, Matthew Pieper, John Marshall, Myrna Crews, Stacie Kayser van Vulpen and Valerie Althoff.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15570\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/graham-visit.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15570\" alt=\"U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham met with members of the Military Enhancement Committee and Beaufort Regional Chamber on Friday, March 14 at The Arsenal to give an update from Washington, D.C. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/graham-visit-300x115.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\" /></a> U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham met with members of the Military Enhancement Committee and Beaufort Regional Chamber on Friday, March 14 at The Arsenal to give an update from Washington, D.C.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15571\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mar-bah1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15571\" alt=\" Business After Hours took place on Thursday, March 13 at Kinghorn Insurance, 910 Carteret Street. The evening event was hosted by Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort and Goodwill Industries of Lower SC. By Captured Moments Photography. Beaufort Chamber of Commerce CEO Blakely Williams, Kazoobie owner Stephen Murray, and Rep. Shannon Erickson enjoy the nice weather at Kinghorn Insurance.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mar-bah1-300x128.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"128\" /></a> Business After Hours took place on Thursday, March 13 at Kinghorn Insurance, 910 Carteret Street. The evening event was hosted by Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort and Goodwill Industries of Lower SC. By Captured Moments Photography. Beaufort Chamber of Commerce CEO Blakely Williams, Kazoobie owner Stephen Murray, and Rep. Shannon Erickson enjoy the nice weather at Kinghorn Insurance.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Upcoming events:\r\n</b><b>• March 21: Coffee With Colleagues: </b>8 to 9 a.m., hosted by Verizon Wireless, 264 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards.\r\n<div></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-14', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:33:33', '2014-03-20 14:33:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15573, 4, '2014-03-20 10:34:24', '2014-03-20 14:34:24', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\nAttraction or distraction: Which one is it? What if it is both? And, how do you know?\r\n\r\nWith the Law of Attraction, science tells us we create our own reality through our thoughts, perspectives and personal beliefs. I believe there must also be a Law of Distraction, where we create reasons to fall off course, procrastinate or basically lose focus.   Sometimes it’s subtle, like a video post that you felt compelled to watch, and other times, more obvious like an illness or drama in a relationship.\r\n\r\nJourneying along my path, feeling the twists and turns, noticing what is showing up or not, I have discovered how often both “created” and “built-in” distractions show up to divert or slow down progress. Although these distractions may create great annoyance, it helps to understand that they are somehow programmed in for our highest good. For example, when something shows up in our life that pulls us off course, creates laziness or procrastination, did we create a distraction or did we actually attract an opportunity to percolate on an idea or avoid something more difficult or dangerous? Did that “wrong turn” provide an opportunity to meet someone who ultimately supports our journey?\r\n\r\nI believe we are all created for a unique purpose with an ultimate destination while here on planet earth, and by design, spend years or decades zigging and zagging along trying to “find our path” until we tire of being lost or create limiting pain, eventually bringing us back into focus of our originally planned journey.  Once aware that we even have a personal path, there is still much work to be done to stay on it — it is a life-long adventure.\r\n\r\nSo, we wake up to the idea that we live in a friendly and abundant Universe and begin regularly setting intentions and praying for more joy, peace and prosperity, yet often find ourselves broke and frustrated. What’s up with that? Don’t give up, it is all part of the grand design. Instead, begin paying closer attention to what is showing up in your life and realize that you are attracting exactly what you are putting out there, as a collective vibrational energy within and “out with” you.\r\n\r\nMy favorite example is the person who thinks positive thoughts, enjoys daily walks in nature, eats high frequency organic foods, yet has the 24 hour news station blasting because they need to have “background” noise, and wonder why they aren’t finding their bliss.  Guess what? If the negative frequency of the news overrides all the positive frequency of your actions, by law, you will attract more of the negative. It is really that crazy simple ... just not always easy.\r\n\r\nStart paying attention and being curious about everything that shows up — your thoughts, people, phone calls, billboards, songs — and asking “why did I attract that into my life?”\r\n\r\nCheck in to how it feels in the body, where you feel it and what emotion you would label it with. Let’s say it feels like frustration, then ask, “where else is frustration showing up?” Immediately you think about your teenager’s messy room which makes you feel the same feeling of frustration.  Ask yourself why that situation is frustrating and work with what comes to mind. Whether a reason is identified or not, see if that frustration could be replaced with something else, even something as simple as gratitude that you don’t have to sleep in that messy room. Now, every time that room is passed, shift to gratitude, then begin to pay attention to things that show up that you are grateful for.\r\n\r\nOur body and life create the perfect feedback to what we are “putting out there” at any given moment, allowing us to observe how we are doing. But, you have to begin by paying attention to everything. Every experience is coming to you, from you, for you, so even when the tough ones show up, try to muster a “gee, thanks, just what I asked for.” Puts it in a whole new perspective, doesn’t it?\r\n\r\n<i>Martha O’Regan, B.E.S.T. Practitioner, Coach and Speaker, teaches ways to manage the energies of mind, body and spirit for a healthier and happier YOU!  Contact her at theravista@gmail.com.</i>', 'Attraction or distraction?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'attraction-or-distraction', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:34:24', '2014-03-20 14:34:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15573', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15575, 4, '2014-03-20 10:37:00', '2014-03-20 14:37:00', '[caption id=\"attachment_15576\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Health-Coastal-ground-breaking-3-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15576\" alt=\"Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Women’s Pavilion on Feb. 20. The Women’s Pavilion, featuring a birthing center and other services for women,  is  scheduled to open late spring of this year. It will be the first time in eight years that babies are delivered at the hospital. Pictured, from left: Kathryn Mowery, Director, Women’s Services at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Ashley VonNida, Chief Nursing Officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Amanda Dyle, Chief Financial Officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Mike Sweeney, Mayor ProTem, City of Hardeeville; Hardeeville Mayor Bronco Bostick; Hardeeville Interim City Manager Thomas Johnson; Rev. Thomas McClary, Chairman, Coastal Carolina Hospital Governing Board; Bradley S. Talbert, CEO of Coastal Carolina Hospital; Mark O’Neil, President/CEO, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare; Dr. Lance Lowe, Palmetto Pediatrics; Dr. Randy Royal and Dr. Meredith Mitchell, Riverside Women’s Care. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Health-Coastal-ground-breaking-3-7-300x130.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"130\" /></a> Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Women’s Pavilion on Feb. 20. The Women’s Pavilion, featuring a birthing center and other services for women, is scheduled to open late spring of this year. It will be the first time in eight years that babies are delivered at the hospital. Pictured, from left: Kathryn Mowery, Director, Women’s Services at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Ashley VonNida, Chief Nursing Officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Amanda Dyle, Chief Financial Officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Mike Sweeney, Mayor ProTem, City of Hardeeville; Hardeeville Mayor Bronco Bostick; Hardeeville Interim City Manager Thomas Johnson; Rev. Thomas McClary, Chairman, Coastal Carolina Hospital Governing Board; Bradley S. Talbert, CEO of Coastal Carolina Hospital; Mark O’Neil, President/CEO, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare; Dr. Lance Lowe, Palmetto Pediatrics; Dr. Randy Royal and Dr. Meredith Mitchell, Riverside Women’s Care.[/caption]', 'Coastal Carolina Hospital has ground breaking ceremony for new Women’s Pavilion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coastal-carolina-hospital-has-ground-breaking-ceremony-for-new-womens-pavilion', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:37:00', '2014-03-20 14:37:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15575', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15576, 4, '2014-03-20 10:36:01', '2014-03-20 14:36:01', '', 'Health-Coastal ground breaking 3-7', 'Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Women’s Pavilion on Feb. 20. The Women’s Pavilion, featuring a birthing center and other services for women,  is  scheduled to open late spring of this year. It will be the first time in eight years that babies are delivered at the hospital. Pictured, from left: Kathryn Mowery, Director, Women’s Services at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Ashley VonNida, Chief Nursing Officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Amanda Dyle, Chief Financial Officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital; Mike Sweeney, Mayor ProTem, City of Hardeeville; Hardeeville Mayor Bronco Bostick; Hardeeville Interim City Manager Thomas Johnson; Rev. Thomas McClary, Chairman, Coastal Carolina Hospital Governing Board; Bradley S. Talbert, CEO of Coastal Carolina Hospital; Mark O’Neil, President/CEO, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare; Dr. Lance Lowe, Palmetto Pediatrics; Dr. Randy Royal and Dr. Meredith Mitchell, Riverside Women’s Care.\n', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-coastal-ground-breaking-3-7', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:36:01', '2014-03-20 14:36:01', '', 15575, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Health-Coastal-ground-breaking-3-7.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(15578, 4, '2014-03-20 10:50:40', '2014-03-20 14:50:40', '<b>By Dr. Stephen W. Durham</b>\r\n\r\nWe’ve been providing patients with a modern treatment for tooth alignment — to create a smooth, even smile in much less time than traditional orthodontic therapy. It makes so much sense and produces such fine results that we, and often our patients, want to share the news about it.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15579\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dr-durham-8-9-10-287-6x7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15579\" alt=\"Dr. Stephen Durham\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dr-durham-8-9-10-287-6x7-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Dr. Stephen Durham[/caption]\r\n\r\nUsing clear braces and low-force adjustments, it takes an average of just six months, rather than the typical two years, to complete treatment. Six months to a smile that literally changes lives and faces. And while it’s going on, the treatment is barely noticeable to people around you.\r\n\r\nIt’s so unexpected to get this kind of result without years of wearing traditional metal braces that it’s worthwhile to review how we got here and why it’s possible.\r\n\r\n<b>Millions of cases, lifetimes of experience</b>\r\n\r\nOur neighbors here in the Lowcountry grew up with many different views of orthodontic treatment. Baby boomers remember when only a handful of classmates “wore braces.”\r\n\r\nAs time went on, the advantages of straight teeth — not only to appearance but also to personal outlook and overall health — became so widely known that it seemed like every middle school and junior high was populated by young folks who had braces in common. One good thing about this period was that braces became more accepted among young folks, sometimes even a bit of a status symbol.\r\n\r\nAnother good result of this time was that so much experience helped dentists understand the many variables of condition and treatment that affect the experience and outcomes of orthodontia.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Miles of smiles</b>\r\n\r\nWith that much experience, refinements eventually took shape.  “Clear” braces now make it much harder for others to see that your treatment is in progress. Focusing on the visible teeth helps hasten completion. Special custom treatment “trays” help make appointments quick and comfortable.  And the whole course of treatment typically costs less than traditional braces, aligner therapy or veneers.\r\n\r\nSo, thanks to this treatment option, we have brought a smile to many faces here in the Lowcountry.  A new smile.\r\n\r\n<i>A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, MAGD, is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He is a past recipient of the LVI Fellowship Award for Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit his website at www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Six Month Smiles: Straight, even teeth. It’s not too late. And it doesn’t take long.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'six-month-smiles-straight-even-teeth-its-not-too-late-and-it-doesnt-take-long', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:07', '2018-07-12 15:30:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15578', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15581, 4, '2014-03-20 10:52:38', '2014-03-20 14:52:38', 'Beaufort’s only source for all local and naturally produced foods is collaborating with Beaufort Memorial Hospital to provide hospital employees, volunteers and LifeFit members with convenient online access to local foods.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15582\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shopfront-night.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15582\" alt=\"The SILO shopfront at Habersham.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shopfront-night-300x215.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" /></a> The SILO shopfront at Habersham.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn operation since 2011, Sea Islands Local Outlet (SILO) is a local food hub with a unique business model that utilizes a web-based market platform, or “web-market,” to connect its customers with over 40 growers and producers — directly. Sharing similarities with a farmers market, vendors post weekly offerings and set their own prices.\r\n\r\nConsumers simply place orders each week during web-market hours. Growers and producers receive each week’s orders via email invoice, then immediately harvest or produce what is needed to fill each respective order. Producers deliver to SILO, which in turn hand packs each customer’s individual order and then transports it to one of several pick up locations around Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Memorial Hospital campus will host SILO’s two newest pick up locations, making it more convenient for hospital staff and LifeFit members to grab their locally produced foods.\r\n\r\n“It just seemed to make sense,” said Patrick Kelly, one of SILO’s owners. “Historically, hospitals have been synonymous with healing, but today, they are evolving into symbols of wellness. Eating healthy, locally produced food is a critical piece of overall wellness. Beaufort Memorial is making a statement both by being a model for healthier eating habits and supporting our local food system. This in turn grows a healthier local population and a healthier local economy.” added Kelly.\r\n\r\nThe hospital is not only serving as a host site for SILO’s distribution, they are financially incentivizing their employees, volunteers and LifeFit members to purchase local foods by subsidizing membership fees for SILO’s services.\r\n\r\nIncorporating not only the farmers market model but also aspects of a community co-op grocer, SILO’s primary revenue is through a modest annual membership fee that makes direct farmer-to-customer purchase possible, without the typical retail mark-up. The food hub and the hospital came to an agreement, and were able to secure grant money that would enable the two campus pick up locations without needing to charge membership fees for the hospital and LifeFit customers.\r\n\r\nMark Senn is the Senior Director of LifeFit Wellness Services and has been championing SILO from the beginning.\r\n\r\n“As a wellness center,” says Senn, “we help to educate our surrounding community on healthy living and preventative lifestyles. Consuming healthy foods is a critical part of overall health and wellness. We want to make access for our own employees, members and the community as simple as possible.”\r\n\r\nSILO hopes to help with customer education as well by conducting classes and workshops through LifeFit that will center around the myriad benefits of a diet based on local foods. The first of these will be on Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a free workshop on fermentation with a food preservation project that is traveling around the country.\r\n\r\nSILO began delivering orders to Beaufort Memorial in February but hopes the workshop will serve to better inform potential customers about this unique opportunity available right in their work place and community.\r\n\r\nThe two BMH pick up options are: Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Beaufort Medical Plaza; and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the new LifeFit Building. Any SILO member throughout the county can use the BMH pick up locations by simply selecting their market preference on the website before shopping.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about SILO or to sign up for online ordering, visit their webpage at www.silo-beaufort.com or stop by their shopfront in Habersham at 7A Market, Beaufort, SC 29906.\r\n\r\nThe SILO Team can be reached at manager@silo-beaufort.com or by calling 843-321-8990.', 'Local food business to collaborate with Beaufort Memorial Hospital', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-food-business-to-collaborate-with-beaufort-memorial-hospital', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:52:38', '2014-03-20 14:52:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15581', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15584, 4, '2014-03-20 10:57:00', '2014-03-20 14:57:00', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nI was fortunate to have firsthand experience of Steve Mix’s kind heart by watching him in an emergency medical situation. He’s truly a Good Samaritan, and he and his wife Vicki have been great contributors to what is “Best about Beaufort.” It was an honor for me to do this interview.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What do you do in Beaufort?</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15586\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"261\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BMH-Steve-and-Vicki-Mix1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15586\" alt=\"Steve and Vicki Mix\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BMH-Steve-and-Vicki-Mix1-261x300.jpg\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" /></a> Steve and Vicki Mix[/caption]\r\n\r\nSteve Mix works part time at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in the Rehabilitation Services Department, and also manages several real estate properties downtown.\r\n\r\n<b>Where were you born and raised? </b>\r\n\r\n“I was born in Chicago, but raised in Beverly, Mass.; Charlotte, NC; and even the small town of Bethune, SC. My wife and I lived in Rocky Mount, NC, before moving to Beaufort 21 years ago.”\r\n\r\n<b>Who are your parents?</b>\r\n\r\n“My parents are Joe and Lin Mix.  Many people know my dad as he owned and worked at Island Outfitters on Lady’s Island. Many locals enjoyed coming to the store to buy hunting and fishing supplies, or just stopping in to talk about such. My mom could be found playing tennis down on the city courts while dad operated the store!”\r\n\r\n<b>Where did you go to school?</b>\r\n\r\n“I went to Duke University (Go Devils!) and graduated in 1980. My wife, Vicki, is a graduate of UNC-Wilmington.”\r\n\r\n<b>Where did you meet your wife?</b>\r\n\r\n“I have been very happily  married since 1983 to the former Vicki Landing of Rocky Mount, NC. We met at an apartment complex, two doors from each other,  when she was teaching school and I was working for Planters National Bank.\r\n\r\nMy wife is currently not teaching, but is a teacher and media specialist and has taught Pre-K though the eighth grades.”\r\n\r\n<b>What made you decide to move to Beaufort?</b>\r\n\r\n“My parents moved here in 1976. I was entering college, so I never officially lived here until my wife and I moved here in 1993.”\r\n\r\n<b>Do you have any children?</b>\r\n\r\n“We have three children. Our oldest, Caroline, is married and practices law in Washington, DC. Our middle daughter, Gracyn, lives in NYC and is an actress.  Our youngest is Austin Mix, a senior at Beaufort High School. All the children enjoyed growing up here in Beaufort and the two oldest come back as often as they can to visit.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What other businesses have you worked for?</b>\r\n\r\nSteve ran the Beaufort Butterfly Shop downtown for more than 17 years. He said, “I enjoyed all the locals and tourists who would stop by the shop.  I have collected butterflies and moths since I was a young child, and although I don’t collect much anymore, I still speak to garden clubs and school groups on occasion about my hobby, and I remain a member of the Southern Lepidopterists Society.”\r\n\r\n<b>What led to your current occupation? </b>\r\n\r\n“Several years ago I decided it was time to close the Butterfly Shop. I have always enjoyed working with people and helping people out when I could. I decided to try out something new. I got my EMT license and found I enjoyed working with people with medical needs. I was fortunate enough that this has lead me to be currently working with the rehab department at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.”\r\n\r\n<b>What do you like about your job and area of work?  </b>\r\n\r\n“I have always enjoyed working with people. I like making people laugh and feel good about life.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital provides quality health care with a heavy dose of smiles. Many of our patients come back just to visit and some even bring food!”\r\n\r\n<b>How would you describe your spouse? </b>\r\n\r\n“Vicki is the rock of our family. She makes sure the kids work to their potential and has tried to teach them to think about people other than themselves. She is very involved with family and friends, and is quick with a laugh or a sympathetic ear. Vicki is a leader too, and very good with children in the classroom. Students remember her teachings and personality through the years, often stopping her around town to catch her up on their lives.”\r\n\r\n<b>How would your spouse describe you? </b>\r\n\r\nSays his wife Vicki, “Steve is a wonderful person and lots of fun! He is well known in the community due to his fun-loving nature and his ability to wash dishes! He had a job in college as a dining hall dishwasher, and ever since then, he has washed the dishes at home and many a dinner party, too. We always laugh that we get invited to dinner parties due to his expertise at dish washing!\r\n\r\nHe is also a great father and has been very involved in the children’s lives. When the girls were young, he started the father/daughter club “The Indian Princess’” through the YMCA. Steve’s Indian name was Chief Royal Walnut (after the Royal Walnut moth) but all the club members just called him ‘Chief Nut’ — he always liked that! If you need a smile or a favor, Steve is there to help you out. He is a great husband, father and friend.”\r\n\r\n<b>What do you like most about Beaufortonians?</b>\r\n\r\n“I think Beaufort is a very friendly place. I find that people living here are very accepting of newcomers.”\r\n\r\n<b>What is one of your favorite hobbies?</b>\r\n\r\n“Butterfly collecting! In the warmer months our house has Tupperware containers full of caterpillars munching on leaves.” (Now that is a new use for old Tupperware!)\r\n\r\n<b>What charities or nonprofit organizations are you involved with?</b>\r\n\r\n“I have been involved in leadership roles in the Boys &amp; Girls Club, the YMCA, the Sea Island Rotary Club, AMIkids Beaufort, and First Presbyterian Church.  My wife is a past board member with the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, and we have been actively involved with the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Valentine Ball, co-chairing and hosting dinner parties, and well as dancing on the dance floor each year!”\r\n\r\n<b>What are your favorite sports?</b>\r\n\r\n“I enjoy watching all sports, especially Duke basketball, and, as of this year, Duke football, too!”\r\n\r\n<b>Vicki and Steve Mix are honorary chairs of this year’s Duke Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser, which will be held Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts. Proceeds will support BMH’s Healing Arts Program at the Keyserling Cancer Center and the main hospital. General admission tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, visit www.bmhsc.org or call 843-522-5774.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>\r\n<div></div>', 'Steve Mix: Beaufort\'s \'Mr. Nice Guy\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'steve-mix-beauforts-mr-nice-guy', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:57:00', '2014-03-20 14:57:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15584', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15588, 4, '2014-03-20 10:58:05', '2014-03-20 14:58:05', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nI can’t begin to tell you what a great organization AMIkids has been for area youth. It’s truly one of the great charitable success stories of our county. They literally pump every dollar raised into helping get troubled area youth on the path to success in life. And their good results have been astounding! The annual Croquet Picnic fundraiser that will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, on Bray’s Island is both beautiful and fun. Plus there is a special “Captain’s Party” event for supporters at Brantley Harvey’s historic Marshlands downtown on May 9.\r\n\r\nCo-chairs Mike Ingram and Dr. Mike Harris ask for a $50 spectator fee made out to AMIkids Beaufort (tax-deductible) for the croquet picnic. The entry fee for teams on May 10 is $400, and teams can range from four to more than eight members. They also encourage people with teams to invite others to join for the picnic side (good food, good drinks) side of things. For more information, to offer silent auction items or to sign up a croquet team, call Dr. Mike Harris at 843-524-1762 or Mike Ingram at 843-846-3149.', 'Save the date for AMIkids Beaufort croquet picnic on May 10', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'save-the-date-for-amikids-beaufort-croquet-picnic-on-may-10', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:58:05', '2014-03-20 14:58:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15588', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15590, 4, '2014-03-20 10:58:52', '2014-03-20 14:58:52', 'The Randy Melvin Memorial Golf Tournament will be held in memory of Kelly Collins’ father, Randolph duBignon Melvin, who passed away from a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor on April 12, 2013. All of the money raised will go to brain cancer awareness.\r\n\r\nThe tournament will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Cat Island Sanctuary Golf Club. It is a four man scramble and the entry fee is $100 per player. This fee includes golf, beer and wine and lunch.\r\n\r\nKelly says, “We are accepting donations and checks can be made payable to the Randolph duBignon Melvin Memorial Fund, but we also can accept payment via credit card.”\r\n\r\nThere will be a silent auction, raffle items and a cocktail party at 2 p.m. following the golf tournament to be held at the Cat Island clubhouse. There is a $25 fee and cash bar for non-golfers.\r\n\r\nKelly said, “My dad was born in Waycross, Georgia, and moved to Beaufort when he was 8 years old. He was a graduate of Beaufort High and Belmont Abbey College. He served as a United States Secret Service agent for 28 years serving several presidents and foreign dignitaries. He also worked counterfeit and credit card fraud. He retired as the head of secret service for the state of South Carolina in Columbia to further his law enforcement career in Brunswick, Georgia, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. He permanently retired in 2010 and spent the majority of his time after retirement with his grandchildren or on the golf course.”\r\n\r\nA few facts about Glioblastoma Brain Tumors:\r\n\r\n• The median survival rate for patients diagnosed with GBM who are treated with chemotherapy and radiation is 14.6 months. Less than 30 percent of patients will survive two years and only 10 percent of patients will survive five years.\r\n\r\n• There is no known cause for Glioblastoma brain tumors.\r\n\r\n• The (GBM) tumors typically form and tend to make their presence known quickly. They grow rapidly and aggressively and even with removal via brain surgery they tend to grow back quickly and with a vengeance.\r\n\r\n• These tumors tend to increase with frequency of age and are more common in men than women but can even effect small children.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Kelly Collins at 843-321-2293 or by email at kellymelvincollins@gmail.com. Donations or entry forms can be mailed to 3 Oxeye Lane, Beaufort, SC, 29907.', 'New golf tournament to raise money for brain cancer awareness', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-golf-tournament-to-raise-money-for-brain-cancer-awareness', '', '', '2014-03-20 10:58:52', '2014-03-20 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15592, 4, '2014-03-20 11:01:01', '2014-03-20 15:01:01', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nThe four performing arts — drama, dance, band and chorus — offered at Beaufort High School have worked together to perform their first production, “The Wiz.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15593\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BHS-Main-cast-of-WIZ.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15593\" alt=\"Main cast of &quot;The Wiz&quot; at Beaufort High School.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BHS-Main-cast-of-WIZ-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Main cast of \"The Wiz\" at Beaufort High School.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis musical was originally produced in 1974 starring Stephanie Mills, and is a way for the students to celebrate the 50th anniversary of civil rights.\r\n\r\nLaRaine Fess, Beaufort High School drama teacher and the director of “The Wiz,” said, “We wanted to include the community so Aunt Pearlie Sue (Anita Prather) is the Wicked Witch of the West.”\r\n\r\nShe added, “We also wanted to include students from other schools so we have 20 little ones playing Munchkins and Winkies.” They are from Coosa Elementary, Beaufort Elementary, Whale Branch Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary, Bridges Preparatory, Beaufort Middle, Lady’s Island Middle and St. Peter’s Catholic School.\r\n\r\nThere are more than 100 students involved in the show and they have been rehearsing since January.\r\n\r\n“Our productions are student-run productions,” said LaRaine. “We have students as stage managers, lights, sound, prop master, run crew, costume, makeup — you name it and a student is doing it or has done it.”\r\n\r\nThe band, led by Mr. Nate Drake, is amazing! Teresa Baker is the musical director along with Jordan Norris.\r\n\r\nThe lead roles — Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Scarecrow, The Wiz, and Addepearl — are all drama IV students and they are also involved in the anti-bully program, “When You See Something Say Something.”\r\n\r\nLaRaine said, “The  majority of the students who are leads are triple threats — they can sing, dance, act or sing act, and or play an instrument.”\r\n\r\nThe show had a great opening last weekend. “The Wiz” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22 in The Arts Center at Beaufort High. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.\r\n\r\nIt’s a super show, don’t miss it!', 'Beaufort High School presents ‘The Wiz’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-presents-the-wiz', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:01:01', '2014-03-20 15:01:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15595, 4, '2014-03-20 11:02:04', '2014-03-20 15:02:04', 'Beaufort County School District is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, March 25, dedicated to Coosa Elementary media assistant Elaine Senn, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December.\r\n\r\nSenn, the mother of two teenage children, already has received four units of blood during her chemotherapy treatment. She will require even more blood and blood products following a stem cell transplant taking place Saturday at the Medical University of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe blood drive is being held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beaufort County School District office, 2900 Mink Point Blvd. in Beaufort To make an appointment, contact drive chairperson Megan Meyer at 843-322-2306.\r\n\r\nBefore taking the media assistant position at Coosa Elementary, Senn served two years as assistant coach for the Beaufort High School girls’ varsity basketball team. The school held a blood drive for her earlier this month.\r\n\r\n“It’s been very hard on us,” said Senn’s husband Mark, who fought his own battle with brain cancer four years ago. “The support of the community helps us keep moving forward.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Blood drive to help educator diagnosed with leukemia', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'blood-drive-to-help-educator-diagnosed-with-leukemia', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:53', '2018-07-12 15:00:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15595', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15597, 4, '2014-03-20 11:05:26', '2014-03-20 15:05:26', '<strong>Concert to benefit healing arts at Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the 11th consecutive year, the Duke Symphony Orchestra is taking its show on the road to raise money for Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center and its Healing Arts program.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15598\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/symp095904022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15598\" alt=\"Duke Symphony Orchestra Director Harry Davidson\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/symp095904022-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Duke Symphony Orchestra Director Harry Davidson[/caption]\r\n\r\nSome 60 musicians from the North Carolina university will travel to Beaufort to perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. this Saturday, March 22 at USCB’s Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n“Everybody loves this trip,” said Duke Symphony Orchestra Director Harry Davidson. “The only students who miss this concert are seniors who have job interviews.”\r\n\r\nEach year, the community rolls out the red carpet for the young musicians. The students stay in the homes of area residents and are invited to a post-concert conductor’s reception held in a private residence in the city’s Landmark Historic District.\r\n\r\n“The first year we presented the concert, the audience gave the orchestra a spontaneous standing ovation after the opening number,” said Alice Moss, executive director of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, which organizes the fundraiser. “They’ve been a hit every year since.”\r\n\r\nTo date, the popular concert has raised more than $205,000 for the foundation. Proceeds from the event benefit Beaufort Memorial’s cancer center and its Healing Arts programs, designed to create an inviting, relaxed environment meant to calm patients and relieve their stress.\r\n\r\nSteve and Vicki Mix are the honorary chairs of the 2014 event. The Beaufort residents — longtime supporters of the BMH Foundation — have played host to Duke orchestra members year after year.\r\n\r\nMost of the musicians are undergraduate or graduate students studying everything from engineering to medicine. Duke’s Department of Music does not offer music performance majors.\r\n\r\n“These are kids who played in their high school bands and have been taking lessons for years,” Davidson said. “They perform with the orchestra because they want to keep music in their lives.”\r\n\r\nDuring the two-hour concert, the students will play a repertoire of 18th to 20th century symphonic classical works. The USCB University Chorus will make a guest appearance, joining the orchestra on two of the evening’s selections.\r\n\r\n“It’s a big thrill for the students,” said USCB Choral Director Vic Varner. “It’s not often they get to perform with a full symphony orchestra.”\r\n\r\nGeneral admission tickets to the performance are $35. Patron tickets are $75 and include premium seating and the conductor’s reception being held a few blocks from the concert hall at the home of Frances and David Cherry. (Tickets will be $5 more at the door).\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Duke Symphony Orchestra concert or to purchase tickets, visit www.bmhsc.org or call 843-522-5774.\r\n<div></div>', 'Duke Symphony Orchestra returns to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'duke-symphony-orchestra-returns-to-beaufort-2', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:05:26', '2014-03-20 15:05:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15597', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15600, 4, '2014-03-20 11:06:29', '2014-03-20 15:06:29', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nIt may not be the “Yellow Brick Road,” but the theory is close. You may not remember the name of this wine, but you will remember the shape of the bottle and the color of the yellow glass, and that should be enough to help find it so you can buy some.\r\n\r\nOur winery this week is known for having different shaped bottles. I’m not sure if it was a marketing decision to make it easier to find their wines, but since most wineries spend time and money on designing labels and thinking of memorable names, then it seems logical that they planned for exactly that to happen. You can imagine the brainstorming session: “Why not just make it easy? A different bottle. A distinctive color. Then customers can just ask for the white wine in the bright yellow bottle.” Very clever.\r\n\r\nOur wine, in its yellow glass bottle, comes from northwestern Italy, specifically the Piedmont region. Located in the foothills of the Alps, this region shares borders with both France and Switzerland. Like most of the 20 wine regions of Italy, Piedmont has native vines. The ancient Greeks called the area “Oenotrua,” land of vines. There are many well known wines that come from Piedmont  — Barolo and Barbaresco, made from Nebbiolo grapes; Dolcettos and Barberas, both red grapes; Asti Spumante, made from Moscato grapes; Brachettos, red wines that are sweet and sparkling; and, last but not least, Gavi, a white wine made from Cortese grapes.\r\n\r\nFor many years, before the white wines from northeastern Italy became numerous and popular, the white wines of Gavi were considered to be the best of Italian dry white wines. (Hopefully, after this week, some of us can think this is true.) Only about 30 percent of Piedmont land is suitable for grape planting. Despite that, the region has 42 DOC wines and 16 DOCGs. The Piedmont region produces more DOC/DOCG wines by volume than any other Italian region. Almost 84 percent of their wines are DOC/DOCGs. Our wine is the white Gavi.\r\n\r\nGeographically, Gavi is a commune, or municipality, in the Piedmont Province of Allessandria. It is located about 62 miles southeast of Turin, the region’s capital. The area of Gavi was settled in Neolithic times, and, later, was most likely a Roman military outpost. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Gavi was captured by the Magyars and then the Saracens.\r\n\r\nThe name “Gavi” supposedly comes from the name of a Saracen princess, Gavia or Gavina, who lived in a castle where the commune is located. (There is a legend about this princess. She fell deeply in love with one of her guards, but was told by her father, Clodimir, King of the Franks, that she could not marry beneath her class.  The two lovers ran away, across the Alps into nearby Italy and, for a while, avoided capture by the King’s troops. But, one night, having drunk too much of the local wine, the young husband talked too much and the King’s men found them. But, their deep love for each other so impressed the King when he came to get them, that he forgave them, blessed their marriage and gave his daughter the town where they had been hiding. And Gavi was established. And the white wine of the town was made famous.)\r\n\r\nDuring the Middle Ages, Gavi was controlled by the Marquisses of Gavi, and, in 1202, it was sold to Genoa. During the First Genoese-Savoyard War, Gavi was attacked and fell under the control of French-Savoy troops for only 21 days. The Genoese took it back that quickly and decided to turn it into a fortress, building around the original castle. Eventually, the fortress became a  penitentiary, and, later, a POW camp during World War II. Not much of the legend of poor Princess Gavia left.\r\n\r\nGavi white wine is made from the Cortese grape. (There are other varieties grown in Gavi, including  Garganega, Grenache, Barbera and Pinot Noir.)  Besides in Gavi, small amounts of Cortese are also grown in the town of Asti. There is written documentation of this variety being planted in Piedmont vineyards in 1659. In 1870, ampelographers (grape studiers) P.P. DeMaria and Carlo Leardi noted that Cortese was widely planted in the Allessandria Province of Piedmont and that the variety was hardy and resistant to grape diseases, produced large crop yields and high quality wines.\r\n\r\nThe grape has moderate acidity and light flavors. These wines are medium bodied with lime and other green fruit flavors. In cooler vintages, when the wines can be a bit overly acidic, malolactic fermentation and some barrel aging can temper the aggressive acidity. Gavi wine is a favorite in nearby Genoa restaurants where it pairs well with local seafood.\r\n\r\nCortese grapes make a couple of DOC wines and the Cortese di Gavi, the official name of this wine, a DOCG declared wine  since 1998. These wines can come from 11 communes around Gavi, but wines made just from grapes  grown in Gavi can be called Gavi di Gavi. Gavi wines made today are the same style as they were as long ago as 1876. Why mess with a good thing?\r\n\r\nAnd, finally, we get to our Gavi from the winery Villa Sparina. The winery was, in the 18th century, a farming estate built by the Marquis Franzoni of Genova. Like many successful Old World wineries, Sparina honors their past and traditions while also looking for innovations to move them, and future generations, forward. Villa Sparina owns about 250 acres, about 170 of them planted with indigenous Cortese and Barbera grapes. Their wines are known for their fresh flavors, balanced structure, harmony and recognizable flavors of their “terroire.”\r\n\r\nFor our wine, in its yellow glass bottle with the funny shape, Villa Sparina grows the Cortese grapes in chalky, clay soil, in vineyards that are 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The vines are about 26 years old. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel, over three weeks, and malolactic fermentation is done to some of the wine. The wine is aged in its unique yellow bottle for three months.\r\n\r\nThis Gavi is a pale, straw golden yellow color. It has floral aromas with hints of peaches. Then, there are pear and lemon flavors with good minerality — all full and rich flavors. I guess it should go well with seafood.\r\n\r\nSo, our wine this week includes a legend of true love and a princess, and is made from a grape that we have never discussed before. It also has new, interesting flavors, just in time for the seafood we eat all summer. So let the yellow brick road lead you to Bill’s Liquor where Villa Sparina Gavi, with its specially shaped bottle in a unique bright yellow glass, is available for $15.99. Life is golden. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Follow the yellow glass bottle', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'follow-the-yellow-glass-bottle', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:06:29', '2014-03-20 15:06:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15600', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15602, 4, '2014-03-20 11:07:19', '2014-03-20 15:07:19', 'The 11th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival is scheduled for April 19, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m., along Paris Avenue in Port Royal, SC.  Free admission.\r\n\r\nSpring is the time for soft shell crabs and the Old Village in Port Royal is the place to get them in any form imaginable. The opportunity for soft shell crab is quick.  It only comes once a year and the 11th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival is the chance to savor these delicacies. Local restaurants will serve up varieties of soft shell crab in clever variations. If crab isn’t your thing, barbecue, burgers, ice cream, other seafood and more also will be available.\r\n\r\nOrganizers expect food vendors, artists and crafters lined up on Paris Avenue. Children’s activities, live music and entertainment for individuals of all ages.  Once again, a classic car show will feature dozens of old-school vehicles.\r\n\r\nThe festival will also feature the annual crab race where approximately 5,000 rubber crabs are “adopted” by festival attendees for $10 each. The crab will be dropped into Battery Creek at 5 p.m. and the owner of the crab to cross the finish line at the Observation Deck will receive a $2,000 cash prize. Additional cash prizes will be awarded for the second to 10th crab finishers. For more information and to adopt a crab, go to www.PortRoyalCrabRace.com.\r\n\r\nVisit www.oldvillageportroyal.com or call 843-592-1892 for more information.\r\n<div></div>', 'Port Royal to hold 11th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royal-to-hold-11th-annual-soft-shell-crab-festival', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:07:19', '2014-03-20 15:07:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15602', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(15604, 4, '2014-03-20 11:07:53', '2014-03-20 15:07:53', 'The Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry will open their doors to the community March 24-29 in celebration of national Boys &amp; Girls Club of America Week. This year’s theme is “Open the Door, Take a Tour.”\r\n\r\nAs part of national Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America Week, the local clubs that make up Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry including Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Jasper and Sheldon, will host special events for their members, parents and the community.\r\n\r\n“Come take a tour, participate in our free and fun events and see for yourself how our Lowcountry Boys &amp; Girls Clubs are impacting our youth,” says Chris Protz, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nNational Boys &amp; Girls Club of America Week is a time for the 4,000 clubs nationwide to open their doors and show their communities how Great Futures begin. The Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America provide young people hope and opportunity, a safe place to learn and grow, life-enhancing programs, character-building experiences and the chance to develop relationships with caring and professional adults.\r\n\r\nThere are Boys &amp; Girls Clubs in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Jasper County and Sheldon. Find out all the details about each club’s events for national Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America Week, March 24-28 by visiting www. bcglowcountry.org. The most notable local activities include:\r\n\r\n<b>• Sheldon Club, 21 Agnes Major Road, Sheldon.</b> On Wednesday, March 26, 4 p.m., the club will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a clean-up of the club and surrounding highway. Special guests will include the late Russ Epker’s wife, Ann Percival. Russ Epker was instrumental in starting the Sheldon Club. Contact Debry Thompson at 843-846-9911.\r\n\r\n<b>• Beaufort Club, 1100 Boundary St., Beaufort:</b> Thursday, March 27, 4:30 p.m., the club’s Martial Arts Program will have an exhibition for club members and parents. There have been participating members who have completely changed their behavior, grades in school, etc. because of their participation in this program. Contact Anthony Murray at 843-986-5437.\r\n\r\n<b>• Jasper Club, 913 Grays Highway, Ridgeland: </b>Tuesday, March 25, 4-7 p.m. The Jasper Club will host a “Night of Art” where the club will be transformed into an art gallery for family members, teachers and community leaders to visit. Thursday, March 27, 4:30 p.m. the Jasper Club will “open the door to healthy lifestyles” as it hosts a Zumba party for members, friends and guests. All age groups included. Contact Anne Walker at 843-717-1615.\r\n<div></div>', 'Local clubs celebrate national Boys & Girls Club week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-clubs-celebrate-national-boys-girls-club-week', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:07:53', '2014-03-20 15:07:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15604', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15606, 4, '2014-03-20 11:09:20', '2014-03-20 15:09:20', '<b>Church to hold service Tuesdays during Lent</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena will sponsor a Lenten service each Tuesday during Lent. The service begins at noon in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., followed by a lecture by guest speaker Alan Runyan and a light lunch. Visitors to Beaufort and members of the community are cordially invited. The program is free, with a small donation. A nursery is available by reservation; call Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220. The lecture series focuses on the events surrounding the capture, trial and execution of Jesus Christ. The lecture series schedule is: March 25: “The Roman Trial”; April 1: “The Cross: Where Justice...”; April 8: “The Cross: Met Mercy.”\r\n\r\n<b>United Hospice holding Camp Cocoon for kids</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe United Hospice Foundation is hosting a Children’s Bereavement, Camp Cocoon of Coastal South.  Camp Cocoon is for any child ages 7-17 who has experienced the heartache of a loved one’s death.  The camp is a setting where children can be surrounded by love,  compassion and understanding. The camp will be Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sergeant Jasper State Park in Hardeeville. For more information, contact United Hospice of Beaufort at 843-522-0476 or visit www.unitedhospicefoundation.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Golf tourney benefits </b><b>search and rescue squads</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Water Search and Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue will have their 11th Annual St. Patty’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 22 at Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. This is the only fundraiser for the non-profit, all-volunteer rescue squads that work with local, state and federal emergency agencies to coordinate quick responses at all hours of the day and night. In a typical year, a combined 80 volunteers respond to 150 to 200 callouts and expend 3,000 to 3,500 man hours. The rescue squads are seeking hole sponsors, personal sponsors, teams and donations of prizes and silent auction items. Registration for the tournament begins at 9 a.m., and the start is 10 a.m. It is a four-person, captain’s choice format and $75 per player. The fee includes the tournament fee, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch. Hole-in-one prizes are a new boat donated by Barrier Island Marine and a golf cart by E-Z-GO. Donations can be sent to Fripp Island Sea Rescue, Attn: Bob Bicknell, 364 Wahoo, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. For more information, contact Bob Bicknell at 843-838-9876.\r\n\r\n<b>New archaeology group organizing in Beaufort</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Archaeology Society of South Carolina Beaufort continues its organization path.  Because there are many people north of the Broad River who are interested in archaeology, there will be a meeting, Monday, March 24 in the Children’s Programming Room at the Beaufort library on Scott Street at noon. Guest speaker will be Dr. Eric Poplin, Senior Archaeologist of Brockington and Associates, SC.  His talk will include information about the Altamaha town, located in Beaufort County. The tentative plans for the new chapter include four quarterly meeting in a public venue. There will be opportunities for field trips and participation in regional archaeological digs. Meetings are free and open to the public; however, membership is encouraged. For more information, contact Mary Lou Brewton at maryloubrew@aol.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Get ready for Cleaning For A Reason week</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nCleaning For A Reason week is to help create awareness of Merry Maid’s foundation and shine a light on the importance of a clean home to a cancer patient. You can participate by asking your mayor or governor to declare April 18-24 as Cleaning For A Reason week in your city or state. Also, short-sleeve pink T-shirts will be on sale for $10 and crew neck sweat-shirts for $12!  Contact Lulynn at info@cleaningforareason.org to order before March 31.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Beauties strut the runway for charity</b>\r\n\r\nJoin Main Street Beaufort, USA, as seven local men put their best “heel” forward, dress as women, and compete in a beauty pageant to raise money for four local charities. This fun event will be held at The Shed of Port Royal on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraising efforts, ticket sales, and all of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Main Street Beaufort, USA, Dragon Boat Beaufort, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, and Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund. Ticket holders will be entertained with an opening number, talent and evening gown competitions, and Q&amp;A with judges Nan Sutton, Holly Jahn, Rep. Shannon Erickson, Kevin Cuppia and Scott Dadson. This year’s contestants are: Joe Feus, Moe’s Southwest Grill; Greg Rawls, Dragon Boat Beaufort; Kyle Warren, Rapid Refill; Danny Williams, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District; Joel Garrett, 94.5 The Coast; Christopher Geier, Attorney at Law; and Justin Lane, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District. Tickets can be purchased from Main Street Beaufort at 843-525-6644 or 101 West Street Extension at $35 each. For more information, call 843-525-6644 or email director@downtownbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Quilters have Demonstration Night</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, March 20, at Praise Assembly of God, 800 Parris Island Gateway, 6 p.m. This meeting is Demonstration Night, all are welcomed. For details, call program chairperson Debi Bacon at 757-3416.\r\n\r\n<b>SAR to hold first </b><b>quarterly meeting of year</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold its first Quarterly Meeting of the year on Friday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Albergotti Grill on 225 Boundary Street in Beaufort. The program for the luncheon meeting will include presentations by chapter compatriots Pete Dickerson and Tom Wilson about their patriot ancestors.  In addition, the chapter will present Mr. Jake Giametteo with the Bronze Good Citizenship Certificate and Medal. Members and guests and SAR members visiting Beaufort are encouraged to make reservations by calling Registrar Claude Dinkins at 843-524-8034, or President Mike Keyserling 843-322-0299.\r\n\r\n<b>COSY will conduct monthly training </b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThursday, March 20, the Collaborative Organization for Services for Youth (COSY) will conduct their monthly training from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the USCB Center for the Arts Auditorium on Carteret Street, Beaufort. March’s training will focus on the evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism. Those who attend will be given an overview of autism and be introduced to the evidence-based practice. Two Social Work CEU’s (continuing education units) are approved for this training by the South Carolina Governor’s Office. All COSY trainings are free and open to the public, but you must register.  Please call 843-521-3150 or email psettles@uscb.edu to reserve your seat.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s group to meet,</b><b> have OLLI guest speaker</b><b> </b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. in Building 23 on the TCL campus. The guest speaker will be Andrea Sisino, Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). They urge all members to attend and bring a friend, and also invite new members to join the group, which works to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Helena House has free community health fair </b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nA community health fair will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Helena House Assisted Living in Port  Royal. A variety of complimentary and low cost health screenings will be offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and PSA, balance &amp; fall assessments and more. A complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided for all. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 843-252-3001 or e-mail rewing@alcco.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-130', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:09:20', '2014-03-20 15:09:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15608, 4, '2014-03-20 11:10:07', '2014-03-20 15:10:07', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nWhen we watch a litter of puppies play we can be convinced that play is a natural behavior. But I’m sure you’ve met some dogs that don’t play well or that don’t seem interested play at all.  How can this be?\r\n\r\nFor starters, dog-dog play is different than dog-human play.  While puppies naturally know how to play with other puppies, they have to learn how to play with their people as a part of their socialization. Dogs that don’t have this opportunity in their critical formative weeks may not have any idea how to engage their humans in play, and play is one of the elements that strengthen the dog-human bond.  As odd as it may sound, the dogs that do not learn how to play with their people are often the same ones that end up in shelters because the social contract — the one that says a dog deserves a lifelong loving home — has been broken, usually by his human.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, some people have a severely limited idea of what constitutes dog play.  If your dog won’t fetch the ball, you might think your dog doesn’t know how to do the dog thing.  How many of us have thrown the ball for our Best Friend to have him turn around with a condescending look of “What!?”. While Tucker, my lab, would retrieve until the moon came out, his housemate Bea would give me her version of “nice throw” and walk away. She preferred a touch-and-run game we called Scream the Beagle.\r\n\r\nMany dogs love running games, chasing games, digging activities and tug-play.\r\n\r\nBut don’t stop there. Everyone has fun teaching dogs tricks and the list is endless: Roll Over, Take a Bow, Say Your Prayers or the Commando Crawl. My dad taught all of our dogs “Wait For It” with tiny pieces of kielbasa balanced on their noses.\r\n\r\nIf your dog won’t play one game with you, change your approach. Certainly, Scream the Beagle was not a game I learned about in a book. It developed over time by responding appropriately to cues from the Bea. If you’re patient, understanding and willing to look a bit foolish, you can help your play-deprived dog learn how to get in some kind of game. Here are some mistakes we might make in trying to convince a party-poop dog to play:\r\n\r\n• Too much intensity — pressure to perform turns the dog off.\r\n\r\n• Shoving a toy at his face to get him to play with it.\r\n\r\n• Becoming too excited, and frightening the dog just as he begins to show     interest.\r\n\r\n• Giving up on the dog. If he declines to participate, try another and another until you find a game he likes.\r\n\r\n• Failing to recognize and reinforce inbred play behavior, such as the bounce in his step, flip of the head, the play bow, a momentary reaching for a toy, or reach with a paw.\r\n\r\n• Relying on food as the only reward in learning how to play. A reinforcer is anything your dog wants — a squeak, a run, or your attention.\r\n\r\n• Not ending the session soon enough. You want to leave your dog wanting more!\r\n\r\nSome activities aren’t appropriate for particular dogs because the games are too arousing, physically risky, or they reinforce inappropriate behaviors.  If you don’t allow your dog on the furniture, or if he is low to the ground (think daschund), then jumping on and off the couch is not a good idea.  Some humans insist on playing inappropriately, and it’s your job as your dog’s protector to prevent them from having access to your Best Friend. If your brother-in-law’s idea of dog-play is to encourage play biting or body slamming, then you have to step in.  Plus, you can’t expect your dog to play with humans he doesn’t care for. If he dislikes children or is frightened by men with beards, it’s unfair to expect him to play with the Abe Lincoln look-alike next door.\r\n\r\nPlay is not something a dog outgrows but rather an activity keenly pursued throughout their lives. Unhealthy and unhappy dogs do not play, so play serves as a barometer of well being, indicating that a dog is well fed, in good health, and content. Like humans, dogs do not play when they’re sad or distressed. If they simply do not enjoy playing anything, they should be carefully scrutinized to make sure all is well in their lives.\r\n\r\nWho should play? Everyone.\r\n<div></div>', 'A family that plays together', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-family-that-plays-together', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:10:07', '2014-03-20 15:10:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15608', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15610, 4, '2014-03-20 11:10:58', '2014-03-20 15:10:58', '<b>Orval Carr</b>\r\n\r\nOrval Franklin (Dickie) Carr, 64, of Yemassee, SC, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at his residence.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services were held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors, a reception followed at AmVets in Port Royal, SC.\r\n\r\nMr. Carr was born on August 7, 1949 in Ward, West Virginia. He is the son of the late Luther Carr and Roberta Bostick Carr.\r\n\r\nDickie served our country in the USMC, where he retired.  He was a life member of the VFW and AmVets.\r\n\r\nSurviving are two sisters, Kay Purvis of Beaufort, SC and Ruby McConnell of Ohio; two brothers, Tommy and Sam Carr, both of Ohio.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 702 Battery Creek Road, Beaufort, SC  29902.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n<b>Loring Charles Covington</b>\r\n\r\nLoring Charles Covington passed away on March 11, 2014 at age 81.\r\n\r\nHe was born in Savannah, GA on August 24, 1932, and moved to Beaufort, SC, where he attended Beaufort schools.  He graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, with a double major. Charles received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin and was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society.  He was employed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation for 29 years and retired as the Director of Administration in Roswell, GA.\r\n\r\nCharles served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a pilot with the rank of captain. He was a member of Mt. Paran North Church of God where he was an Elder and Elder Emeritus as well as a member of the Missions Board for over 20 years.\r\n\r\nCharles was a member of the International Water Lily and Water Garden Society and also served as administrative manager; he was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Capt. John Collins Chapter, The Huguenot Society of South Carolina and the Cobb County Community Emergency Response Team (CERTS).\r\n\r\nHe is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Ann; son, David Covington of Rockmart, Georgia; daughter, Leigh Ann Jenkins; son-in-law, Chris Jenkins; and three grandsons: David, twins Nathan and Ryan Jenkins of Signal Mountain, Tennessee.\r\n\r\nA graveside service was held at St. Helena Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2014.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Nils Dahl</b>\r\n\r\nNils J. Dahl, of Dataw Island, South Carolina, age 84, died peacefully March 11, 2014 with his family by his side after a brief period of declining health.\r\n\r\nBorn and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, he graduated from Brooklyn Prep (’47) and Georgetown University (’51) and then honorably served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp. He began his career as a salesman with Celanese Corporation before joining Crystal Thermoplastics in Cumberland, Rhode Island where he was president and co-owner. He was known in his industry for his wit, good humor and fair dealings. A banker once commented to his son, “your dad is a pain to deal with, but he’s also one of our favorite clients.”\r\n\r\nNils loved sports and was an avid tennis, paddle tennis and golfer in Barrington, R.I., where he made a hole-in-one on each of the par three’s at RICC.  After 37 years in Rhode Island he made golf his passion while living in the South Carolina Lowcountry for another 18 years. While they gave it their best efforts, none of his children were ever able to beat Nils at tennis or golf.\r\n\r\nNils was a devoted husband of 59 wonderful years to Joan Flaherty Dahl and loving father to five children: Gregory Dahl (Halina) of Wilbraham, MA; Patricia Dahl of New York, NY; John Dahl (Kimberly) of Spring, TX; Norena Howard (Terrence) of Fairfield, CT and Nils Dahl (Christine) of Southport, CT; nine grandchildren: Stacie Routt (Travis), JoDe Hollis (Cory), Nils Dahl, Nathan Dahl, Catherine Howard, Joseph Dahl, Matthew Howard, Gabrielle Howard and Carolyn “Andie” Dahl.\r\n\r\nFamily was everything to Nils; he was also the doting younger brother to his beloved sisters, Kathyleen “Kay” O’Leary and Norena “Cissie” Dahl who preceded him, and Norma “Nonie” Melvin of Southbury, CT who survives him, as well as his 13 nephews and nieces.\r\n\r\nHe will be remembered by all for his boisterous laugh and his witty storytelling.\r\n\r\nA memorial mass was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nThe family suggests memorials take the form of donations to Beaufort Memorial Hospital or The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration (eyedonation.org).\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n<b>James Daise</b>\r\n\r\nJames Daise, 55, of the Frogmore community on St. Helena Island and son of Joe and Irene Pope Daise, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Phylicia Garry</b>\r\n\r\nPhylicia “Pumpkin” Anaya Garry, 2, of Burton and daughter of Elizabeth Eileen Eason of Burton and Derrell Brenden Garry of St. Helena Island, died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.\r\n\r\nViewing was held March 11 from 4-7 p.m. in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Charity Inspirational Church of God in Christ, 1706 Old Shell Road, in Port Royal.  Burial was in the Bahia’ Cemetery on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Ethel Jenkins</b>\r\n\r\nEthel Ancrum Washington Jenkins, 90, of the Fripp Point community on St. Helena Island and widow of Andrew Washington, Sr. and William Buster Jenkins died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the home of her daughter.\r\n\r\nA wake service was held Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Scottsville Baptist Church, 110 Olde Church Road, St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at noon Friday, February 28, 2014 at Bethesda Christian Fellowship, 32 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island, SC.  There was no viewing after the eulogy.\r\n\r\nBurial was in the Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Frances Woods Montcalm</b>\r\n\r\nFrances Woods Montcalm, 88, of St. Helena Island, SC, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at her nephew’s residence.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Beaufort Memorial Gardens.\r\n\r\nMrs. Montcalm was born on August 20, 1925, on McTeer Farms in Grays Hill, SC.  She is the daughter of the late Henry M. Woods and Elsie W. Woods.\r\n\r\nShe was a member of The Baptist Church of Beaufort. After graduating Beaufort High School in 1942, she worked at the Taylor Shop on Parris Island. She also worked at the Naval Shipyard in Charleston, SC as a welder. She managed her father’s store, Woods Grocery on St. Helena Island for 25 years, now known as Boonedocks Restaurant.\r\n\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Montcalm and her baby sister, Fostine Gay.\r\n\r\nSurviving are three sisters, Gloria W. Lightsey of Beaufort, SC; Doris W. Small Gainesville, GA and Maxine W. Griffin of Wahala, SC; (caregivers) nephew, Michael S. Gay, wife Cindy; Cara Russell and Debbie Anderson; numerous other nieces and nephews, Linda, Larry, Tommy, Barbara, Susan, Sarah and Cassie.\r\n\r\nThe family suggests that donations be made to Hospice Care of America, 1800 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC  29935.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Melvin Mungin</b>\r\n\r\nMelvin “Mel” Mungin, 67, formerly of St. Helena Island and husband of Sarah Green Mungin, died Friday, March 14, 2014 in Alegent Midlands Hospital in Papillion, Nebraska. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Lottie Carolyn Summerall</b>\r\n\r\nLottie Carolyn Summerall, 86, of St. Helena Island, SC, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, February 23, 2014 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nCarolyn was born at home to John Austin Jones and Sallie Sue Hayes Jones on September 24, 1927 in Lewisburg, Tenn. and was raised in Lewisburg and Tullahoma, Tenn.\r\n\r\nOn February 17, 1945 she married Odis Crawford Summerall in Beaufort, SC and she worked for many years for the S.C Forestry Commission, retiring in 1972. Carolyn was also an accomplished homemaker, seamstress, cook and gardener and she never met a dog or cat that she didn’t love. In her last years she very much enjoyed watching the birds on the feeders outside of her sun room.\r\n\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband Odis in 1977, her brother Carl Allen Jones in 1989, her sister Flora Sue Lankas in 2003 and her sister Catherine Leona Collins in 2004.\r\n\r\nCarolyn is survived by three sons, David B. Summerall (Linda) of Frogmore, SC, John C. Summerall (Sharon) of Okatie, SC, and Timothy A. Summerall of Beaufort; three daughters: Cathleen S. Murphy (Frank) of Beaufort, Susan C. Summerall of Beaufort, and Barbara S. Fraley (Dennis) of Lake City, SC; a niece, Carmelita J. Hair (J.A.) of John’s Island, SC; and a nephew, William G. Lankas (Carolyn) of Sneads Ferry, NC. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Suzette Mujica Grice (Tommy) of Mobile, Al; Scott Mujica (Sissy) of Beaufort, Christopher Polk (Rebecca) of Beaufort, Travis Polk of Beaufort,  Craig Summerall (Gini) of Lexington, SC, Amellia Summerall Applegate of Beaufort, David Summerall of Dandridge, TN, Williams Summerall and Wesley Summerall both of Columbia, SC, and ten great grandchildren, Eric, Corey &amp; Isabelle Mujica of Beaufort,  Daniel Grice of Mobile, Al, James, Eliza &amp; Emma Polk and Brody Applegate, all of Beaufort, and Gray and McFall Summerall of Lexington, SC.\r\n\r\nA private memorial service was held at the Beaufort National Cemetery on Friday February 28, 2014. 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(15612, 4, '2014-03-20 11:16:24', '2014-03-20 15:16:24', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch was delighted to try the new wine bar that recently opened on Bay Street next to Fordham Market.\r\n\r\nThe design is sleek and inviting, with a long bar, small tables and interesting art on the walls.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15615\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0078.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15615\" alt=\"Goat cheese stuffed dates\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0078-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Goat cheese stuffed dates[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15613\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0080.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15613\" alt=\"Meta’ y Medio, the cheese plate and Charcuterie Board combined\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0080-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Meta’ y Medio, the cheese plate and Charcuterie Board combined[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast Friday afternoon, we were treated to three amazing courses expertly prepared by Chef Tara.\r\n\r\nFor the first appetizer course, she brought us a platter called Meta’ y Medio, which is the cheese plate and Charcuterie Board combined. We also loved the little plate of goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in speck.\r\n\r\nFor the second course, we sampled three of their specialty sandwiches, and they were all excellent. The Italian is packed with genoa salami, Prosciutto de Parma, fresh mozzarella, olive aioli and roasted tomatoes on rosemary olive bread from the Beaufort Bread Company.\r\n\r\nThe Veggie wrap was also delicious, with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers, and a surprising kick from jalapeños.\r\n\r\nMy favorite, and Kim’s too, was the Vermonter which came with smoked ham, Dijon, white cheddar cheese,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15614\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0082.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15614\" alt=\"Trio of sandwiches: Italian, the Vermonter, and the Veggie wrap.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_0082-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Trio of sandwiches: Italian, the Vermonter, and the Veggie wrap.[/caption]\r\n\r\napple and red onion on multi-grain bread. The sweet crunch from the apple was a subtle, satisfying touch.\r\n\r\nYou can also build your own sandwich from a variety of quality breads, meats, cheeses, vegetables and spreads.\r\n\r\nThe third dessert course was French chocolate ganache “salami” that has spices and nuts and is topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. Talk about fabulous. It was seriously heavenly.\r\n\r\nOf course, we all ordered various wines to go with our meal. They have many reds and whites, and my favorite so far was the Basa Verdeho, a Spanish white that is the perfect balance between not too dry and not too sweet.\r\n\r\nWined It Up Wine Bar &amp; Specialty Deli is at 705 Bay Street, Beaufort. It is open seven days a week for lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner at 5 p.m. Call 843-5585 for take out orders.', 'Pair amazing tapas and sandwiches with fine wines and get ready to Wined It Up', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pair-amazing-tapas-and-sandwiches-with-fine-wines-and-get-ready-to-wined-it-up', '', '', '2014-03-20 11:16:24', '2014-03-20 15:16:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15612', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15619, 4, '2014-03-21 11:53:11', '2014-03-21 15:53:11', 'The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club is sponsoring the Jean Ribaut Cup/Beaufort Race Weekend again this year. The weekend starts on Friday, March 28 and continues through Monday, March 31. There will be a full weekend of racing for PHRF sailing boats as well as social events for the crews, their guests and club members. The main event is the Jean Ribaut Cup which will be sailed on Port Royal Sound on Saturday, March 29; at least 20 boats are expected to sail in this popular regatta. A Skippers Meeting/Cocktail Party will be held on Friday evening and trophies for the Ribaut Cup will be awarded at a dinner after the racing on Saturday — both events are at BYSC.\r\n\r\n• Friday, March 28: Informal race from Dataw Island to Beaufort. Ribaut Cup Skippers Meeting/Cocktail Party at BYSC at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Saturday, March 29: The Jean Ribaut Cup warning gun at 11 a.m. in Port Royal Sound. Awards Dinner at BYSC at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Sunday, March 30: PHRF race in Beaufort River. Competitors meeting at noon, warning gun at 1 p.m., both at BYSC.\r\n\r\n• Monday, March 31: PHRF race from Beaufort to Dataw Island. Competitors meeting at 8 a.m., start just east of the Woods Bridge at 9:15 a.m.\r\n\r\nFor information and registration, contact Roy Crocker at 843-838-2453 or email lcrocker@me.com, or the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 843-522-8216.', 'Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club sponsors Jean Ribaut Cup/Beaufort Race Weekend ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-yacht-and-sailing-club-sponsors-jean-ribaut-cupbeaufort-race-weekend', '', '', '2014-03-21 11:53:11', '2014-03-21 15:53:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15621, 4, '2014-03-21 11:55:13', '2014-03-21 15:55:13', '[caption id=\"attachment_15622\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sports-Badkatz-3-20.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15622\" alt=\"The 14 and under girls softball Badkatz team took first place at the 2014 Lady Lookouts Spring Classic on March 15. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sports-Badkatz-3-20-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The 14 and under girls softball Badkatz team took first place at the 2014 Lady Lookouts Spring Classic on March 15.[/caption]', 'Badkatz Champions ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'badkatz-champions', '', '', '2014-03-21 11:55:13', '2014-03-21 15:55:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15621', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15624, 4, '2014-03-21 11:55:55', '2014-03-21 15:55:55', '<b>Beaufort Academy blanks Cathedral Academy, 4-0</b>\r\n\r\nPosting an impressive shutout win, Beaufort Academy blanked Cathedral Academy 4-0 in a boys’ high school soccer game on Tuesday, March 11.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 3-2.\r\n\r\nJack Olsson, Drummond Koppernaes and Jacob Dalton all scored goals while George Sanford and Joe Bhoi delivered one assist apiece for the win.\r\n\r\nDefensively, Beaufort Academy goalkeeper Ashton Guest posted his second straight shutout.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek sweeps Garrett Tech</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek swept Garrett Tech in boys and girls soccer matches last Thursday.\r\n\r\n<b>Boys: Battery Creek 11, Garrett Tech 0: </b>Four different Battery Creek players provided scoring in the shutout win. Leading Battery Creek offensively, Caleb Campbell, Kale Slade and Reece Bowles scored three goals apiece while John Saullo scored two goals for Battery Creek in the convincing victory.\r\n\r\nCampbell and Erik Barbosa each had two assists for the Dolphins. Slade, Saullo and Dalton Bowers delivered one assist apiece for the team.\r\n\r\n<b>Girls: Battery Creek 6, Garrett Tech 1:</b> Mandy Hearn and Kim Digil led the Battery Creek offensive effort with two goals apiece. Morgan Doray and Tiffany Nova netted one goal each for Battery Creek in the comfortable win.\r\n\r\nPerforming well from her defensive position, Taylor Jones got the start as goalkeeper.\r\n<div></div>', 'High school soccer results', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-soccer-results', '', '', '2014-03-21 11:55:55', '2014-03-21 15:55:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15624', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15626, 4, '2014-03-21 12:06:32', '2014-03-21 16:06:32', 'Battery Creek split a high school baseball doubleheader with Tamaqua, a team from Pennsylvania, last Saturday.\r\n\r\nIn the first game, visiting Tamaqua pulled away to best Battery Creek 12-1. The Dolphins, however, battled back to win the nightcap, edging Tamaqua 5-4 in the final game of the twinbill. With the win in the second game, Battery Creek improved to 2-4.\r\n\r\nMore on each game follows.\r\n\r\n<b>Tamaqua 12, Battery Creek 1: </b>Battery Creek struggled offensively throughout the opening game of the doubleheader versus Tamaqua as the visiting team from Pennsylvania pulled away to 12-1.\r\n\r\nClyde Parker and Craig Capano each had one hit for Battery Creek in the loss. Parker scored Battery Creek’s lone run and Capano delivered the Dolphins’ only RBI.\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek 5, Tamaqua 4:</b> Battery Creek starting pitcher Zach Mahan tossed a complete game and earned the win in the second game. The productive Mahan allowed only two earned runs on seven hits.\r\n\r\nReliable Beaufort batter Clyde Parker accounted for the game-winning hit. Helping his cause at the plate, Mahan went 2-for-3 with two doubles. Mahan was one of three Battery Creek batters to turn in multi-hit games. The second game’s most consistent hitter, Henry Schubert was 3-for-4 for the Dolphins. Craig Capano finished 2-for-3 with a double in Battery Creek’s hard-fought win.', 'Dolphins split doubleheader', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dolphins-split-doubleheader', '', '', '2014-03-21 12:06:32', '2014-03-21 16:06:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15626', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15628, 4, '2014-03-21 12:08:29', '2014-03-21 16:08:29', 'Beaufort High School is home to the nation’s top female high school sophomore pole vaulter. Beaufort sophomore Amanda Barnes delivered her top mark in the 50th Annual Bob Hayes Invitational at Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla., last weekend as she reached a winning height of 12 feet, 9 inches. Her effort broke a seven-year-old meet record and gave her the top effort over other 10th graders nationally.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School track and field program enjoyed some other highlights in the meet.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort girls 4x100 relay team, consisting of Tatyana Fripp, Bre-Anne Heyward-White, Savionna Glover and Aaliyah Smalls,  finished in 49.8 seconds.\r\n\r\nFor the Beaufort boys track and field team, Michael Dickson finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles. Dickson turned in a stellar time of 14.6 seconds.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High boys’ 4x400 team finished in 3:37.\r\n\r\nAntoine Smalls won the $1,000 Bob Hayes Invitational James Day College Scholarship which rewards a student for their community service and athletic endeavors.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek was also well-represented in the Bob Hayes Invitational. Quamecha Morrison placed seventh in the high jump (5-2); Kimberly Vigil eighth in the pole vault (7-6); and La’Shirrae Morrall 12th in the triple jump (34-11).', 'Beaufort High’s Amanda Barnes sets national pole vault mark', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-highs-amanda-barnes-sets-national-pole-vault-mark', '', '', '2014-03-21 12:08:29', '2014-03-21 16:08:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15631, 4, '2014-03-27 09:30:46', '2014-03-27 13:30:46', '<b>Suspect arrested after shooting at club</b>\r\n\r\nThe 18-year-old St. Helena Island man wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident at a Beaufort club has been arrested.\r\n\r\nJaquan Lamont Chaplin, wanted on one count of second degree Assault &amp; Battery by Mob, was arrested early Monday, March 24 when he turned himself in to investigators.\r\n\r\nAccording to witnesses, at approximately 12:30 a.m. on March 9, Chaplin, along with several other suspects, surrounded a vehicle during a conflict with the vehicle’s three occupants. As the suspects attempted to pull the occupants out of the vehicle, one of the occupants, a 19-year-old male, was shot multiple times by one of the suspects, 21-year-old Russell Trent Manigo, Jr. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries for which he remains hospitalized.\r\n\r\nAnother of the identified suspects, 18-year-old Ernest Major, III, was arrested on March 18, also on one count of Assault and Battery by Mob 2nd degree. At this time, Russell Manigo, Jr remains at large. He is wanted on three counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Violent Crime and should be considered armed and dangerous.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Manigo or with additional information regarding the incident at the Pool Room is asked to contact either Investigator Sgt A. Boland at 843-255-3707 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) or text the word TIPSC with a message to CRIMES (274637).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Man arrested on drug, handgun charges</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nSaturday night, March 22, deputies responded to #314 Laurel Bay Road in Beaufort in reference to a follow up of an incident of “Shots Fired” that occurred the previous day. While in the area, deputies came in contact with Cordray Wright at his apartment. While speaking to Wright, they observed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence. He was detained and a search warranted was secured.\r\n\r\nAs a result of the search of the residence, approximately 15 grams of marijuana, a handgun and other drug paraphernalia were located. Upon inspection of the handgun, deputies learned the serial number was removed.\r\n\r\nCordray Wright was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Possession of a Handgun with an Obliterated Serial Number.  He was incarcerated at the detention center.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>County receives more than $12K in grants</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling recently received two grants from PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization. These grants will help keep Beaufort County clean while providing enforcement support for littering issues. The University of South Carolina Beaufort also received a grant in support of their recycling program.\r\n\r\nPalmettoPride works with grassroots volunteers and community organizers to help initiate litter pickup programs, beautification projects and enforcement action.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County received an $8,000 grant for the continuation of the Keep Beaufort Beautiful program, $2,450 for enforcement of the litter campaign and USCB received $2,730 for bins and other recycling improvements.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-80', '', '', '2014-03-27 09:30:46', '2014-03-27 13:30:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15631', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15633, 4, '2014-03-27 09:31:25', '2014-03-27 13:31:25', 'The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District was called to the report of a residential fire in the Warsaw Island Road neighborhood of St. Helena Island on Sunday, March 23 just after 11:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nFirst arriving fire personnel found a large elevated home with heavy fire extending through the roof. Initial signs, and a report from a neighbor, were that no one was in the home at the time and firefighters were able to quickly confirm that via phone with the owner who was not in town at the time.\r\n\r\nFirefighters fought steady winds that fed the flames as they worked tirelessly to first contain the fire and then to extinguish it. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes and firefighters remained on scene for a few more hours as they salvaged what they could of the family’s belongings and investigated its cause.\r\n\r\nWarsaw Island Road was shut down for the duration of the operation as the fire hydrant that supplied the firefighters with water was some distance down from the home at which they were operating.\r\n\r\nThankfully, there were no injuries immediately reported from anyone involved as some 25 firefighters, medical personnel from Beaufort County EMS, and law enforcement officials from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, worked together to minimize the fire’s impact to all involved.\r\n\r\nThe cause of the fire is pending and the Palmetto Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the family who was unable to return to the home as it had extensive fire damage.\r\n<div></div>', 'Firefighters contain blaze on St. Helena', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'firefighters-contain-blaze-on-st-helena', '', '', '2014-03-27 09:31:25', '2014-03-27 13:31:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15633', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15635, 4, '2014-03-27 09:33:53', '2014-03-27 13:33:53', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nAt the 2013 South Carolina Press Association banquet, held Saturday, March 22, in Columbia, S.C., news contest award winners from across the state were recognized for the best in newspaper journalism.\r\n\r\nThe Island News won five awards, including Best of the Best for General News Photo.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15650\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCF7186-Edit.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15650\" alt=\"Pamela Brownstein, editor of The Island News, and photographer Eric Smith celebrate “Best of the Best” at the South Carolina Press Association awards banquet.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCF7186-Edit-300x244.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" /></a> Pamela Brownstein, editor of The Island News, and photographer Eric Smith celebrate “Best of the Best” at the South Carolina Press Association awards banquet.[/caption]\r\n\r\nPhotographer Eric Smith won first place for General News Photo among weekly newspapers with a circulation over 6,000. Then that photo was picked among all the first place winners in that category from all newspapers in the state as the Best of the Best.\r\n\r\nEric Smith also won first place in the Sports Feature Photo category in the weekly over 6,000 division.\r\n\r\nPhotographer Bob Sofaly also won two awards. He took second place for General News Photo in the weekly over 6,000 division, and another second place in the Humorous Photo contest for over 6,000 and two to three times weekly newspaper divisions combined.\r\n\r\nAmong all weekly newspapers in South Carolina, Editor Pamela Brownstein won second place for Feature Headline Writing.\r\n\r\nThe Island News’ publishers were extremely proud. Kim Harding said, “To be recognized as Best of the Best is a testament to the hard work and talents of our tiny staff.”\r\n\r\nElizabeth Newberry added, “We plan to continue to provide the community with award-winning coverage, and we thank all our readers for their support.”\r\n<div></div>', 'The Island News wins big at SCPA awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-island-news-wins-big-at-scpa-awards', '', '', '2014-03-27 10:02:56', '2014-03-27 14:02:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15635', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15637, 4, '2014-03-27 09:52:31', '2014-03-27 13:52:31', 'Beaufort High School pole vaulters Allison Crandall,  Jackie Barnes and Katelyn Kennedy appeared on the cover of the April issue of Vaulter Magazine. The girls train in the off-season with internationally renowned pole vault coach Rusty Shealey in Columbia.   This photo was taken at the recent Diamond Hornet Classic at Lower Richland High School.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15638\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"231\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/School-BHS-Vaulter-mag-cover.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15638\" alt=\"Beaufort High School pole vaulters on the cover of Vaulter magazine.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/School-BHS-Vaulter-mag-cover-231x300.jpg\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" /></a> Beaufort High School pole vaulters on the cover of Vaulter magazine.[/caption]', 'Local athletes grace cover of magazine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-athletes-grace-cover-of-magazine', '', '', '2014-03-27 09:52:31', '2014-03-27 13:52:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15637', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15640, 4, '2014-03-27 09:55:16', '2014-03-27 13:55:16', 'When student art is chosen for the cover of a book, it’s worth celebrating.  Furthermore, when a local school is chosen as a model for study in colleges nationwide, it’s time for a community to be proud. Lady’s Island Elementary is that school and they are celebrating being on the cover of a just released college text on arts integration. The cover shows student art photographed by Eric Smith of Captured Moments.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15641\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ladys-IS-3-20-14-130.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15641\" alt=\"Author Dr. Claudia Cornett signs a book for dance teacher Lisa Ten Eyck. By Eric Smith of Captured Moments Photography. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ladys-IS-3-20-14-130-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Author Dr. Claudia Cornett signs a book for dance teacher Lisa Ten Eyck. By Eric Smith of Captured Moments Photography.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn a book launch event, a crowded room of parents, students and administrators applauded as teachers and principal Marvelle Ulmer were given special bound presentation copies of Claudia Cornett’s “Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts.”\r\n\r\n“It was no contest,” author Cornett said about choosing the cover art. When she visited Lady’s Island Elementary School last winter to update her text on arts integration, she spotted the stunning display. Visual art teacher Stephanie Riedmayer explained that the self-portraits were the result of a study of artist Jonathan Green. Cornett saw in the display the potential for a book cover.\r\n\r\n“This art has all the right elements,” Cornett explained. “It is provocative — it makes the viewer want to keep looking and want to know more. What the kids created is simply beautiful!”\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island Elementary student art exhibit wasn’t the only thing that impressed Professor Cornett. An initial meeting with Principal Marvelle Ulmer and the school’s arts team prompted the author to feature the school in chapter two.\r\n\r\nAccording to Dr. Cornett, “Lady’s Island Elementary School has a solid history of working to meaningfully integrate the arts and has repeatedly been recognized for its innovative programing — including the recent Governor’s Award. The Lady’s Island Elementary story is a poignant example of how creative teaching can turn student achievement around.”\r\n\r\nImplemented in hundreds of schools across the United States, arts integration (AI) centers on creative teaching. AI is an instructional approach in which teachers use music, visual art, drama, dance and literature to teach everything from science units on the plants and planets to geometry.\r\n\r\nAI now has a solid 30-year-old track record for increasing student achievement, particularly among the hardest to\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15642\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ladys-Is-3-20-14-126.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15642\" alt=\"Lady’s Island students and art teacher Stephanie Riedmayer show art on the cover of the book “Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts.” Original student art used for the cover is displayed in the background. Back row from left: Teacher Charlotte Diorio, Principal Marvelle Ulmer, Lisa Ten Eyck, Photographer Eric Smith, Lynda McClain and Jessica Goethie-Bacon. Front row, from left: Students Jenna Derrick, Bailey Herron, Makayla Johnson, Regan Hill and Caitlyn Baughman. Teacher Stephanie Riedmayer is fourth from the left. By Eric Smith of Captured Moments Photography.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ladys-Is-3-20-14-126-300x205.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" /></a> Lady’s Island students and art teacher Stephanie Riedmayer show art on the cover of the book “Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts.” Original student art used for the cover is displayed in the background. Back row from left: Teacher Charlotte Diorio, Principal Marvelle Ulmer, Lisa Ten Eyck, Photographer Eric Smith, Lynda McClain and Jessica Goethie-Bacon. Front row, from left: Students Jenna Derrick, Bailey Herron, Makayla Johnson, Regan Hill and Caitlyn Baughman. Teacher Stephanie Riedmayer is fourth from the left. By Eric Smith of Captured Moments Photography.[/caption]\r\n\r\nreach kids — those growing up in poverty. Top educators consider AI to be the most significant educational innovation in the past two decades.\r\n\r\nDr. Cornett explains, “AI works because the arts have natural appeal — they engage students cognitively and emotionally. Students become more motivated to do hard high-level thinking when they are challenged to transform learning into a dramatic scene, a song, a piece of art or a dance.”\r\n\r\nWhat exactly is arts integration? Cornett says the definition is the title of her book — creating meaning through literature and the arts. “Of course, kids need to be taught HOW to make sense, how to collect ideas and evidence, to connect the dots and draw informed conclusions. That’s what creative thinking — at the heart of AI — is about,” she explained.\r\n\r\nLocals can see AI in action daily, throughout the curriculum, at the school. But the rest of the country can now see it, too. Readers will get a glimpse of how to teach using the arts in classroom “snapshots” throughout the new book. The vignettes allow teachers new to AI to be able to step into actual lessons.\r\n\r\n“Stephanie Riedmayer, Kristin Brady, Lisa Ten Eyck, Lynda McLain and classroom teachers Jessica Goethie-Bacon and Charlotte Diorio welcomed me into their classrooms for observations. Their creative teaching ideas make the book come alive,” says Claudia Cornett. “That and their photogenic faces!”\r\n\r\nIndeed, as a result of the initial visit to Lady’s Island Elementary School, local photographer Eric Smith was engaged to do a photo shoot at the school. Through his creative images, the arts integration story is furthered told.\r\n\r\n“Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts” is currently used in dozens of U.S. colleges and in other countries, such as Canada and Australia. Lauded as the “bible” of arts integration, the book is also a favorite for continuing education for events such as the Spoleto Creative Teaching Institute. And with this edition, the publisher, Pearson has its sights set even higher. For the first time, the new edition is available as an e-text, so it is expected to reach wider audiences.\r\n\r\nOne little arts-based school in the very artsy little town of Beaufort is about to become famous.\r\n<div></div>', 'Best-selling book launched  at Lady’s Island Elementary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-selling-book-launched-at-ladys-island-elementary', '', '', '2014-03-27 09:55:16', '2014-03-27 13:55:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15640', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15644, 4, '2014-03-27 10:01:24', '2014-03-27 14:01:24', '<strong>Beaufort Twilight Run and Oyster Roast attracts a record-breaking crowd</strong>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nMore than 1,700 runners and walkers participated in the 6th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run and Oyster Roast last Saturday, March 22 in the Habersham Marketplace. The USATF-sanctioned running festival presented by Habersham Properties attracted participants of all ages from three countries and 21 states. This year’s event featured a competitive 8K Run, sponsored by Beaufort ENT and Allergy; a 5K Run sponsored by Levitt Healthcare Affiliates; the Beaufort Challenge (8K+5K Run), a 5K Fun Walk and a ¼ mile Kids’ Fun Run sponsored by Monkey’s Uncle toy store. The family-friendly event was capped off with a festive Lowcountry oyster roast and live music from the Savannah-based band, Tell Scarlet. The event raised more than $60,000 for Riverview Charter School, which will be used for the school’s technology, after-school and physical education programs.\r\n\r\n“We are just thrilled with the results of the BTR this year,” said Jody Heyward, event director. “It would not have been possible without the support of our 150 incredible volunteers and the more than 80 local businesses that sponsored it.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15645\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RES0047.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15645\" alt=\"Let the race begin as runners of all ages sprint from the starting line Saturday, March 22 at Habersham. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RES0047-300x176.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" /></a> Let the race begin as runners of all ages sprint from the starting line Saturday, March 22 at Habersham. Photos by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15646\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"228\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC2550.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15646\" alt=\"Bretten Patterson, left, Danny Miller, Vince Chaplin and Anthony Braxton of Sea Eagle Market load fresh roasted onto trays Saturday evening.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC2550-228x300.jpg\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" /></a> Bretten Patterson, left, Danny Miller, Vince Chaplin and Anthony Braxton of Sea Eagle Market load fresh roasted onto trays Saturday evening.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15647\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RES0039.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15647\" alt=\"Children are led to the start of their short foot race at the Beaufort Twilight Run.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RES0039-300x189.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" /></a> Children are led to the start of their short foot race at the Beaufort Twilight Run.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15648\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RES0029.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15648\" alt=\"Julie Rast pins a race number on her son Hunter’s shirt.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RES0029-300x209.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" /></a> Julie Rast pins a race number on her son Hunter’s shirt.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n</div>', 'In the twilight zone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-the-twilight-zone', '', '', '2014-03-27 10:01:24', '2014-03-27 14:01:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15644', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15653, 4, '2014-03-27 11:31:08', '2014-03-27 15:31:08', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nDogs straddle two worlds; they all carry a template of behaviors inherited from their wolf ancestors.  With varying degrees of success, they attempt to overlay this template on their lives amongst us humans. Sometimes, the template doesn’t line up with what lies beneath. It doesn’t line up with wolf society anymore, either. Dogs live in a confounding world of instinctive behavior pitted against their new learned behaviors as wheedlers, ingénues, bullies and innocents.\r\n\r\nThe most useful behavior that dogs carry over from wolf society is the wolf’s sense of social rank and the system of communication that supports pack structure. Rank is the consequence of adaptations the wolf made in order to live in a group.  Being part of a pack came with the benefits of increased resources (food). But it also put him in conflict with his own kind. The acceptance of social rank was the only way to avoid constant fighting over what food there was. Those who gave up to the bigger guys found it was a pretty good way to avoid getting killed or driven off by older, stronger more experienced pack members.\r\n\r\nOver time the dog’s ability to grasp the concept of social hierarchy became the key to his compatibility with humans.  Dogs are, after all, social climbers.\r\n\r\nThey have a powerful instinct to be with and to be compliant and mild toward those they view as their social superiors. We humans have very useful opposable thumbs that come in handy when a dog wants something.   But, they are also always on the lookout for signs of weakness, hesitation or a loss of confidence. As erstwhile “pack leaders,” we are responsible for setting rules and maintaining order. We are entrusted with the safety, security and longevity of our “pack”.\r\n\r\nHowever, being a strong and effective pack leader does not mean being harsh, overbearing or cruel. Nothing ruffles my fur more than to listen to some Neanderthal hoot that the reason his dog trembles and creeps around him is because he “did the alpha roll!” on her. The alpha roll is a technique used in old-style dog training to discipline a misbehaving dog. It consists of flipping the dog onto its back and pinning it in that position, sometimes by the throat.  It was first popularized by the Monks of New Skete in their 1976 book, “How To Be Your Dog’s Best Friend”. (Best friend, really?) It’s useless and it’s cruel. In the true dog world, the pack leader does not spend all day, every day flipping and pinning all the dogs in their pack, snarling, fighting or being an otherwise pain in the ass. They clearly communicate their position as leader in the hierarchy by all the other signals they give.\r\n\r\nEven though we are hampered by a questionable ability to communicate with another species, we must be our dog’s authoritarian guide much as parents are authoritarian guides for our children.\r\n\r\nAlthough Juma is a member of the family or a working partner (or both), he is not an equal in responsibility or freedom and must be instructed in how to behave in an appropriate manner inside and outside the home. This training can take advantage of the characteristics that dogs have inherited from their wolf ancestors but with a nod to the influences of domestication.\r\n\r\nThe trick is to guide Juma even though we cannot communicate with him on his own level but are destined (or doomed) to educate him according to our human nature. Therefore, understanding dominance, submission, aggression, and the dog’s affinity for group living are important to the process even though thousands of years of canine husbandry have moderated their purpose.\r\n\r\nBeing pack leader means learning how to communicate alpha signals all dogs will understand. Don’t assume your puppy (or any other dog for that matter) speaks English. He speaks D-O-G. Communicating understandable alpha signals to your dog is the closest we ever come to speaking dog. As pack leaders we need to communicate with clarity, with consistency, compassion, understanding, and respect.\r\n<div></div>', 'The wolf on the sofa', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-wolf-on-the-sofa', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:31:08', '2014-03-27 15:31:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15655, 4, '2014-03-27 11:38:37', '2014-03-27 15:38:37', '<b>Beaufort Boys &amp; Girls Club holds program</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nAs part of national Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America Week, the local clubs that make up Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry will host special events for their members, parents and the community. At the Beaufort Club, 1100 Boundary St., Beaufort, on Thursday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m., the club’s Martial Arts Program will have an exhibition for club members and parents. There have been participating members who have completely changed their behavior, grades in school, etc. because of their participation in this program. Contact Anthony Murray at 843-986-5437.\r\n\r\n<b>Emily’s hosts annual </b><b>Wine Tasting Fundraiser </b>\r\n\r\nColdwell Banker Platinum Partners will be hosting the 6th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Emily’s Restaurant, 906 Port Republic Street in downtown Beaufort on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. There will be great wines, appetizers, and silent auction with all proceeds going to March of Dimes! Tickets are $30 each or two for $50. Please stop by 1211 Boundary Street or call 843-986-2444 for tickets.\r\n\r\n<b>Church to hold service Tuesdays during Lent</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena will sponsor a Lenten service each Tuesday during Lent. The service begins at noon in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., followed by a lecture by guest speaker Alan Runyan and a light lunch. Visitors and members of the community are invited. Call Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220. The lecture series focuses on the events surrounding the capture, trial and execution of Jesus Christ. The lecture series schedule is: April 1: “The Cross: Where Justice...”; April 8: “The Cross: Met Mercy.”\r\n\r\n<b>Caregiver support services topic of meeting</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThose who are stressed because they are managing a senior citizen’s health care can find help. Caregiver support services will be the topic Dr. Carl Derrick, III addresses at an open discussion on Tuesday, April 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn Town Center meeting room.  Dr. Derrick, an internist at Lowcountry Medical Group, will discuss resources available to those who are caregivers. Also on hand to answer questions will be experts in the fields of hospice, assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Supervised adult care is available with advance notice. The Quality Inn Town Center is located at 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort, across from the Beaufort County Government Center. Please call 843-592-2356 or email rewing@enlivant.com to reserve a seat.\r\n\r\n<b>Community Bible Study holds women’s brunch</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Women’s Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Adult Women Visitor’s Day Brunch on Thursday, April 3, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Parish Church of St. Helena’s Parish Hall, Beaufort. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2014-15 class study of 1 &amp; 2 Corinthians beginning in September. Community Bible Study is non-denominational presenting an in-depth Bible study in a caring format.  The Beaufort class meets at St. Helena Parish Church from September to May on Thursday mornings and is open to women and their children, infants to age 12; classes are limited.  Reservations for the brunch are not required; no childcare is available. For more information, call Sandi Fischer 838-0212 or visit www.beaufort.cbsclass.org or like them on Facebook.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Agility Club starts spring session</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Agility Club will start a new Spring session on April 6 at 10 a.m. Come out for fun and exercise, not to mention socialization at Beaufort Dog’s play yard, 1307 Boundary Street. Contact: Kelley-BeaufotDog.com or stop in to pre-register and receive a discount. Obedience classes also now enrolling.\r\n\r\n<b>Hospice hosts support bereavement groups</b>\r\n\r\nFRIENDS of Caroline Hospice offers bereavement services for individuals who are dealing with the loss of a loved one.  The groups are open to anyone who has experienced a loss regardless of whether their loved one was a patient of FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. FRIENDS hosts a one-hour bereavement support group for adults at their offices located at 1110 13th St., Port Royal, on the third Thursday of each month. Group members learn from each other and share their thoughts and feelings with compassionate listeners who have also experienced significant loss.\r\n\r\nFRIENDS will also host a four-week Bereavement Series on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in April — April 2, 9, 23 and 30.  This series is designed to help understand your grief journey and learn ways to cope. These sessions will be held at 1110 13th St., Port Royal. For questions, call the office at 843-525-6257.\r\n\r\n<b>April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month</b>\r\n\r\nApril is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. On Saturday, April 5, national Parkinson’s Disease lecturer Mary Sprumelli will discuss non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s at the Lowcountry Parkinson’s support group symposium at the Colleton River Club in Bluffton. Seating is limited; pre-registration is required. The cost is $7.50 per person and includes lunch at the Colleton River Club. Event exhibition tables open at 10 a.m. and the symposium begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 843-525-0354 or email pdawaresc@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Everyone is invited to the 19th annual KidFest</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to the 19th annual KidFest, a large, one-day event held each spring presented by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina in partnership with CAPA, The Exchange Club of Beaufort and Beaufort County Department of Social Services. The event involves approximately 50 to 60 agencies  that provide fun activities for children and educational/awareness information for parents. The theme this year is, “Keeping Kids safe in celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child.” KidFest will be held Saturday, April 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Cross Creek Shopping Center (Best Buy, Belk etc.) on Robert Smalls Parkway. For more information, email christie.r.jeter@usmc-mccs.org. (The Department of Defense and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.)\r\n\r\n<b>Stork’s Nest is holding free baby shower drives</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nStork’s Nest, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is holding a free event called “Pregnant Pause: Brunch and Learn.” If you are expecting a baby, then you’re invited to a special celebration and annual baby shower donation drive from 10 a.m. to noon at the following locations:\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, April 8: Chelsea Medical Clinic, 721 Okatie Highway, Ridgeland\r\n\r\n• Monday, April 14: Port Royal Medical Clinic, 1320 S. Ribaut Road, Port Royal\r\n\r\n• Saturday, April 19: Wesley United Methodist, 810 Duke Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThere will be food, door prizes and a lot of information. For details, please call 843-263-4664.\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club to hold April meeting</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s April meeting will be held Thursday, April 10th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Captain Jim Clarke of Straycat Fishing Charters who will be giving his presentation on Cobia. This presentation will include rods and reels, baits, the importance of chumming and anchoring. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.\r\n\r\n<b>Get ready for Cleaning For A Reason week</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nCleaning For A Reason week is to help create awareness of Merry Maid’s foundation and shine a light on the importance of a clean home to a cancer patient. You can participate by asking your mayor or governor to declare April 18-24 as Cleaning For A Reason week in your city or state. Also, pink T-shirts will be on sale for $10 and sweat-shirts for $12!  Contact Lulynn at info@cleaningforareason.org to order before March 31.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-131', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:38:37', '2014-03-27 15:38:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15657, 4, '2014-03-27 11:39:16', '2014-03-27 15:39:16', '<b>Storytimes with Miss Kathleen:</b> Join Miss Kathleen for songs and stories you will love singing and dancing to!\r\n\r\n• For children ages 2-4 years and their adult caregiver: Every Monday in March and April from 4 to 4:45 p.m.\r\n\r\n• For children ages 5-6 years and their adult caregiver: Every Tuesday in March and April from 4 to 4:45 p.m.\r\n\r\nActivity Room, St. Helena Library.\r\n\r\n<b>Family Literacy Night:</b> Join us for activities and fun for the family that will help to build the love of reading and to improve literacy skills.\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Branch Library Activity Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.\r\n\r\nContact 843-255-6558 or email kmcteer@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Spring Gardening Workshop with Laura Lee Rose:</b> Master Gardener Laura Lee Rose will be offering a series of gardening workshops at the Beaufort Branch Library. Here’s the schedule:\r\n\r\n• Monday, March 31 at 2 p.m.: Landscaping with native plants\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch Library is located at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Workshops are free and open for everyone. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458, or email sinman@bcgov.net to register.\r\n\r\n<b>“You Haiku Beaufort County”: </b>April is National Poetry Month and the Beaufort County Library is encouraging everyone to help celebrate. Starting April 1 and continuing through April 30, all ages are invited to create a haiku that celebrates Beaufort County, and submit it online at beaufortcountylibrary.org/haiku. For those new to haiku, instructions will be available. Browse other submissions and learn about the history of this brief and beautiful form of poetry. Contact: 843-255-6431 or tcox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Introduction to Computers and the Internet (for Adult Beginners):</b> If you’re just getting started, let us help! Explore the world of computers and the Internet at your own pace. Registration is required. Space is limited to 5 students. Tuesday, April 1st, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the St. Helena Library,  6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, SC 29920. Contact: 843-255-6487 or fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Open Lab: Digital Drawing: </b>Come learn how to use our Wacom tablets and sketch on the computer via Sketchbook Express. Materials provided. Open to 4 students ages 8+. Registration required.\r\n\r\nMonday, April 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. St. Helena Windows Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Contact 843-255-6587 or mflorencio@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Advanced Internet Searching: </b>Want to learn more about the World Wide Web? Let us help you and get you started with various search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, Wikipedia, and more! Open to 10 students ages 18+. Registration required. Tuesday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon at St. Helena Windows Computer Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Contact: 843-255-6587 or fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Digital Preservation with Grace: </b>Beaufort District Collection Manager Grace Cordial offers practical tips and suggestions to empower you to preserve your digital photographs for your children and grandchildren to treasure.  Ages 12 to adults. Thursday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road. Contact: 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Find out more about these and other events at www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Upcoming events at the libraries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-events-at-the-libraries-3', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:39:16', '2014-03-27 15:39:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15657', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15659, 4, '2014-03-27 11:40:10', '2014-03-27 15:40:10', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nNinety nine percent: If that doesn’t say it all? (And raise some questions, too.) This week we get to try a new wine and learn about its origins while drinking and enjoying. So, let’s give it 100 percent and see what we come up with.\r\n\r\nOur journey this week takes us to South Africa. The South African wine industry dates back to 1659 when the Dutch East India Company set up a trading post and supply station in what is now Cape Town. Jan van Riebeek, a Dutch surgeon, was a manager at the station. He was responsible, too, for planting vineyards and producing wines. These wines were intended to help sailors on the ships that sailed out from Cape Town to ward off scurvy. Not your usual reason for making wine, but not totally unique either. I’m sure some of us have heard of the medicinal qualities of wine. Right? Anyhow, the first harvest was in 1659.\r\n\r\nIn the 18th century, much of the wine made in South Africa was exported to England. Constantia — a 1,900 acre estate just outside of Cape Town — was an early success, making superb wines. Despite the ups and downs at this estate, the early reputation of South African wines was established.\r\n\r\nBy 1859, almost 1 million gallons of South African wines were sent to England, and the Cape Town area had a period of prosperity that lasted until the 1860’s. These export numbers dropped drastically, though, by 1865, to about one 130 gallons. A treaty between France and England lowered the tariffs on French wines going into England. So, yes, their numbers went way up and South Africa lost out. Then, in 1866, phylloxera hit the South African vineyards and it took 20 years for them to recover.\r\n\r\nDuring that 20 years, many grape growers switched to growing orchards and alfalfa. (Alfalfa was used to feed the massive numbers of ostriches, raised for their very fashionable feathers.)  Those who did replant chose high yield varieties, and, by the early 1900’s, more than 80 million vines were planted. And the result? What is called a “wine lake.”  Loads of cheap and not-so-great wine — not considered a good situation. So, in 1918, a co-op (KWV) was started, and its members worked on rules and regulations for growing, winemaking and pricing to help the wine industry re-establish itself. Eventually, toward the end of the 20th century, with the end of Apartheid, South African wines were once more selling around the world and investors were coming into their wineries. The abundance of high yielding varieties was replaced with better quality grapes and better wines returned.\r\n\r\nIn 1973, South Africa’s “Wine of Origin” (WO) laws were passed. Some of these laws were based on the French “Appellation d’Origine Controllée,” although there are no rules in South Africa about what grapes can be grown where. In addition to establishing areas, these regulations also controlled the accuracy of labels.\r\n\r\nFurther, four categories of wines were established. Geographical Units were the largest and most generic category. Regions were a bit smaller, then districts and, finally, wards. Wines from a designated ward have the most unique expression of the “terroir” where their grapes were grown. Very similar to other European rating systems, and even to the United States’ AVA system. The smaller the area the grapes come from, the more specific the wines’ flavors and textures, and the more we pay per bottle.\r\n\r\nToday, South Africa produces about 300 million gallons per, a number that keeps them in the top ten producers in the world.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week comes from the “West Coast” region. Here, on the Atlantic Ocean side of the country, winds, rains and moisture all play a part in the wines made here. While originally known more for bulk wine production, “wine lakers,” in recent years producers here have focused on making premium wines. One hundred percent.\r\n\r\nOur region, in the West Coast Unit, is Swartland. Jan van Riebeek, the manager of the original Dutch trading post and supply station in Cape Town, called this western area “Het Zwarte Land,” the Black Land, because of the Renosterbos plants that grew all over the hillsides here. (These “Rhinoceros bushes” are dark colored flowering plants that are related to daisies.)\r\n\r\nAfter the rains, that are mostly in the winter, the large numbers of  bushes appear dark, especially from a distance. They have fine leaf-hairs that cling to their leaves when they’re wet. The wide plains of Swartland are a source for much of the wheat grown in South Africa. The vineyards here start on the plains and move up into the foothills. Vine growing and winemaking in Swartland is relatively young. Conditions are dry and there is minimal irrigation. There is a Swartland Wine Route, like many other wine areas of the world, and the oldest South African hotel, the Royal Hotel, is here.\r\n\r\nAnd, even though younger than most other regions in South Africa, some of the producers here have organized and sponsored the “Swartland Revolution.”  Having grown in stature over the last two decades, and developed wines with variety and complexity, there are now enough wines here to hold a weekend event to showcase them. Hence, the Swartland Revolution.\r\n\r\nOne of the founders and supporters of the revolution is our winery for this week — AA Badenhorst. Their family wines are made and aged on Kalmoesfontein farm. Two cousins, Hein and Adi Badenhorst, own the property. They come from Constantia where their grandfather worked for 46 years at the Constantia Estate. Both their fathers also worked at the estate. The cousins have restored an old cellar on their Swartland farm that was last used in the 1930’s.\r\n\r\nAdi grew up picking grapes at Constantia and worked also in vineyards in Bordeaux, the Rhône and Stellenbosch. In 2008, he bought  just under 150 acres in Paardeberg in Swartland with his cousin Hein. Most of their vines, mostly old bush vines, were planted in the 1950’s and 1960’s. They were Chenin Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache. Now, they grow their grapes sustainably in three different types of granite soils. The vines are not irrigated. Grapes, both red and white, are handled as whole bunches so they do not crush or de-stem.\r\n\r\nThe white grapes, ours for this week, are transferred immediately into old casks or concrete tanks for fermentation. The Badenhorst Curator White is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Semillon. Fifty-four percent Chenin, 30 percent Chardonnay and 15 percent Semillon. It is pale medium yellow in color, with aromas of lemon candy, peaches and nectarines, flowers, honey and anise. This wine’s texture is silky with lush finish from the Chardonnay. A great wine for summer evenings, light foods, Asian flavors, sushi, salads, seafood. For $8.99.\r\n\r\nBut wait! Go back a second. Adding 54 and 30 and 15 only equals 99. That’s only 99 percent of the Curator. What’s wrong? We’re missing a piece of our wine. But, no, we just misplaced it. The last one percent of The Curator was used to make something else — a lovely fragrant soap with special skin softeners. The soap’s yours for $4.99.\r\n\r\nSo, we do have a full 100 percent. And then some! Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Ninety-nine percent?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ninety-nine-percent', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:40:10', '2014-03-27 15:40:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15661, 4, '2014-03-27 11:42:10', '2014-03-27 15:42:10', 'There’s a new event in town, one that will ignite spring fever for football fans. It’s the Tailgate Extravaganza, and it will be presented by the Jaycees, the Lowcountry’s Junior Chamber, on Saturday April 12. Participants will show off their preferred teams of the SEC, ACC and more from their tailgates and start the countdown to football season. It’s a family-friendly event and free to attend.\r\n\r\nActivities include a corn hole tournament, bounce houses, live music from Bootless, food vendors and more at the Live Oaks Park in Port Royal from 2 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite sports attire.\r\n\r\nThe Junior Chamber, more commonly known as the Jaycees, is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. Areas of emphasis are business development, management skills, individual training, community service and international connections. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lowcountry chapter.\r\n\r\nThis is a great opportunity to come out and show your favorite team spirit. For more information about the Tailgate Extravaganza, or if you are interested in joining the Jaycees, please email lowcountryjaycees@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Jaycees present inaugural Tailgate Extravaganza', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jaycees-present-inaugural-tailgate-extravaganza', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:42:10', '2014-03-27 15:42:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15663, 4, '2014-03-27 11:44:17', '2014-03-27 15:44:17', 'On March 19, the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs hosted the West Low Country District Spring meeting at Dataw Country Club.\r\n\r\nIt was a community event. The ROTC Color Guard of Beaufort High School presented colors while third and fourth grade students from Beaufort Academy sang “America the Beautiful.”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_5993.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15664\" alt=\"IMG_5993\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_5993-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Former state representative Edie Rodgers, a member of Lady’s Island Garden Club, welcomed the assemblage. She spoke of how garden clubs everywhere make valuable contributions to their communities and throughout the state.\r\n\r\nJudith Dill, President of the Garden Club of S.C., cited specifics of what garden clubs do across South Carolina. The Blue Star Marker and the Memorial Garden honor active and former service men. Clubs provide scholarships to further the study of plants and the environment. They also sponsor high school students to Camp Wildwood each summer. The mission of garden clubs everywhere is “Beautification, Education and Conservation.”\r\n\r\nFeatured speaker Amanda McNulty, host of the TV show “Making It Grow,”  gave  a delightful and informative talk about the value of trees. Trees are the  theme of the state garden club.\r\n\r\nMcNulty described how she planted trees to cool her non-air conditioned house. She also spoke of planting wind-breaks to block the winter north wind from over cooling a bedroom in an “attic” area. McNulty laughingly confessed that trees do indeed hang over her house because “that’s what insurance is for.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15665\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_6000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15665\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy students sing “America the Beautiful.”\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_6000-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Beaufort Academy students sing “America the Beautiful.”[/caption]\r\n\r\nShe passionately believes that trees passively improve the quality of air both outside and inside a house.\r\n\r\nMcNulty also explained how well-placed trees in cities make drivers slow down naturally. She believes planting curb side trees changes the aesthetic of cities, making them more beautiful while cleaning pollutants from the air.', 'Area garden clubs host spring meeting at Dataw', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'area-garden-clubs-host-spring-meeting-at-dataw', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:44:17', '2014-03-27 15:44:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(15667, 4, '2014-03-27 11:55:49', '2014-03-27 15:55:49', 'The Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal, recently hired Paul Spencer as the sailing and boating director who will implement the Y’s new Spirit of America youth and teen boating program set to launch this summer.\r\n\r\nSpencer, an avid boater and water enthusiast, has an extended background in real estate management, sales and start-up company operations. He has served as a volunteer for the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park, CO, and as a volunteer and board member for Adaptive Adventures in Evergreen, CO. Spencer is certified in Boating Safety by the US Power Squadron, is a member of the U.S. Rowing Association and the Beaufort Rowing Club.\r\n\r\n“Paul was the clear choice for this position,” YMCA CEO Michael Bostwick stated. “He possesses the know-how to start a program, see it to its fruition and train staff and volunteers to ensure its success. We look forward to having him on board.”\r\n\r\nThe Spirit of America program will introduce young people to several different types and sizes of watercraft and water-based activities, all of which nurture responsible behavior. This partnership is unique to the Wardle YMCA branch and will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of the area’s youth around waterways.\r\n\r\nThe program will maintain the YMCA’s policy to offer affordable programs that are accessible by all. The YMCA will offer aid to those who may not otherwise be able to participate.\r\n\r\nSpirit of America provides an ideal environment for the students to learn, react, and develop lifelong learning skills and ambitions.\r\n\r\nBased on a hands-on program, Spirit of America empowers youth, in a non-traditional classroom setting, to dare to dream, while meeting the underlying goals of the curriculum for developing self-esteem, teamwork, safe seamanship, boating and water safety practices, and responsible behavior in our young adults.\r\n\r\nVolunteers to help run the program are needed. Interested parties should contact Paul Spencer at the YMCA of Beaufort County at 843-522-9622 or boatingymca@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'YMCA hires sailing and boating director', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-hires-sailing-and-boating-director', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:55:49', '2014-03-27 15:55:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15667', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(15669, 4, '2014-03-27 11:59:27', '2014-03-27 15:59:27', 'A Special Olympic Swimming Team has begun in Beaufort and has already gained much community support.\r\n\r\nThe Special Olympics organization was founded in 1968 with the vision of fostering acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. The athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment.\r\n\r\nDid you know that one in 10 people worldwide is a person with a disability?  Common causes are from injury, disease, infections, toxic exposure, genetic conditions, complications during pregnancy or birth, and for unknown reasons.\r\n\r\nThrough the Special Olympics, the focus is shifted from what athletes can’t do, to what they CAN through real competition and real achievements; thus, the attention to the disability fades away. The mission is to give these people continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.\r\n\r\nFor the new Beaufort team Carolina Hammerhead Sharks, founder Debra Marshall says they are asking for sponsors to donate any amount of funds and/or supplies that are needed to go on the road for two local competitions in Charleston and Columbia, which require transportation, gas and food. Also, they are looking at creating a First Aid Kit to carry with them.\r\n\r\nDebra said, “Many businesses in the community have already found a place in their heart for sponsorship of our new team. We have a goal of $1000 and have obtained $300. Thank you for our loving volunteers and sponsors thus far: volunteer coaches Christie Bohmert and Bethany Byrne, and sponsorships from Franciscan Center Thrift Shop, Rosie O’Gradys, Dairy Queen, Lands End Tour Kayak Rentals, Velveteen Rabbit Store, Piggly Wiggly, Food Lion, Free Agent Concrete, Jade Garden Restaurant, and the YMCA. Please support these businesses and tell them thank you for helping our special athletes in the community.”\r\n\r\nTo join the team with a sponsorship of $25 or more, contact Debra at 843-982-2722 or email funamongus@aol.com. This would be a tax deductible contribution to a nonprofit charity (501-C).', 'New Special Olympics team starts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-special-olympics-team-starts', '', '', '2014-03-27 11:59:27', '2014-03-27 15:59:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=15669', 0, 'post', '', 0);
