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(3484, 4, '2011-10-06 13:59:56', '2011-10-06 13:59:56', 'By R. Ray Kearns\r\nThe Sea Island Hotel was my summer playground as a child. My grandfather, Normadus M. Polk, known to us as Papa, was the proprietor of the Bay Street hotel from 1924 to 1947. The three story structure with wide covered porches bustled with activity every day. Not only was it filled with guests, but locals used it as a meeting place to pass the time of day. There were cooks, maids and even family members who worked there, but one person I remember in particular was an old black man who we all called Uncle Alfred. Uncle Alfred was the porter who greeted the guests as they parked their cars under one of the old tin sheds lined up behind the hotel. He’d carry their bags to their room then head back downstairs to his shoe shine stand in the registration area where guests would pay him a nickel to shine their shoes.  Every morning he’d start in the parlor then make his way up to each floor ringing a large bell and calling out, “All is for breckus,” which meant it was time to eat.\r\nThere was a family dining table and we could sit down at any time of day and order whatever we wanted off the menu.  A player piano in the parlor set the tone as old-timers gathered in the afternoon to visit or play Set Back at the corner card table. While the adults were being entertained, my cousins and I would run up to the third floor porch and climb onto the drainpipe, then slide all the way down to the ground. Sometimes we would climb onto the roof of a tin shed and eat the neighbor’s figs whose fig tree limbs stretched over the property line. Other times we’d race to the backyard where we’d play on top of the coal pile. Many a day, Mama, our grandmother, Mary Youmans Polk, would drag our coal dusted bodies into the nearest bath to clean us up before dinner.\r\nWhen the weather was warm and the tide was high, we would swim off the McLeod’s dock which was located in front of the courthouse.  The tide would take us down to another dock and we’d run back up the river bank and start all over again.  Back in those days, boys’ bathing suits had a top.  It resembled a tank top and if we got caught not wearing one, the local policemen would send us home to get it or we couldn’t swim anymore.\r\nMany afternoons we would sit on the porch and watch the sailboat races in the Beaufort River. There were two porch swings on either end of the porch, but the one on the right was always occupied by Papa. If he wasn’t already there, we didn’t hesitate to jump up when he did come out on the porch; we all knew that was his spot. But we didn’t mind because that’s when he would give us our sweet treat. Papa walked downtown every day. He’d stop by the People’s Bank, and then stop to buy us candy. He’d make sure the corner of the bag always stuck out of his coat pocket just to tease us.  He’d give one of us a piece, but tell us not to tell anybody.  Of course, we would immediately go straight to the rest of the kids and eat it in front of them. It didn’t take long for the others to bombard Papa for their share.\r\nI looked forward to my summers in Beaufort. The small town lifestyle where everyone knew each other, where you were surrounded by family and friends was exactly what I wanted for my own family. So after I married and graduated college, I came back and settled down in the one place I always called home, Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<em>This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store.  For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'Beaufort Then & Now: Memories of summers at the Sea Island Hotel', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-then-now-memories-of-summers-at-the-sea-island-hotel', '', '', '2011-10-06 13:59:56', '2011-10-06 13:59:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3484', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3486, 4, '2011-10-06 14:00:54', '2011-10-06 14:00:54', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nWhen Chrystie Turner, director of resource services at the United Way of the Lowcountry, looked at a local database called Charity Tracker, the results surprised her. They showed more than 1,500 families had visited a food bank in Beaufort County in the last year.\r\nSo Turner and United Way volunteer Dawn Vosbury put their heads together and thought of a way to not only raise money to fight hunger, but to support local businesses. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the community is encouraged to “Dine Out to Prevent Hunger.” By eating at certain restaurants, a portion of your bill will be donated to the United Way’s campaign to feed Beaufort’s most needy.\r\nThe restaurants participating in the event are: Albergotti Grill; Breakwater; Panini’s Cafe; Plums; Saltus; Carolina Wings; Sandbar Grill; Southern Graces; Uptown Grill; Yes, Thai Indeed; Bella Luna; Foolish Frog; Steamer’s; Fuji; Port Royal Pasta Company; Sunset Pizzeria.\r\nDon’t forget to tell your server: “I’m here to prevent hunger” so the restaurant will know to donate a percentage of the proceeds to United Way.\r\nThe money earned will go to local groups that help combat hunger such as Meals on Wheels, Second Helpings, the YMCA and many more.\r\nAs Turner said, “We all need to make sure there are no hungry children in Beaufort.”', 'Dine out to prevent hunger with United Way', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dine-out-to-prevent-hunger-with-united-way', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:00:54', '2011-10-06 14:00:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3486', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3488, 4, '2011-10-06 14:01:52', '2011-10-06 14:01:52', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nMirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest, hottest and sexiest of them all? If while staring at your mirror, asking this question, you get nothing but dead silence and the woman in the mirror is staring back at you with wide-eyed confusion, it could be time for a makeover. With the fall season knocking at our door, beckoning for us to answer, what better time to update, throw out the old, bring in the new and jazz up your image.\r\nHead to toe, image certainly isn’t just anything, yet amazingly, it literally can mean almost everything.  A short, classic, neck grazing bob paired with a pristine and polished set of well manicured nails speaks class and a sense of elegance. Whereas, a tight, French chignon, combined with this season’s hottest hues in a handbag plus a daring pair of knee-high boots reveals a risk-taking fashionista all her own.\r\nA makeover has no boundaries and options are limitless when total consideration is given in full perspective.  Hair can be cut, extensions can be added and color can be explored. Make-up can change, looks can be created and advice can be given. Clothing and shoes can be altered, mixed and matched and shopping is just down- right fun.\r\nNo matter your style, flow, vibe or taste, we all can agree that a “new you” always seems to bring out the better in the best of you. The walk is a little taller, the talk is full of confidence and the look is positively empowering.', 'The take over, make-me-over', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-take-over-make-me-over', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:01:52', '2011-10-06 14:01:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3488', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3490, 4, '2011-10-06 14:03:16', '2011-10-06 14:03:16', 'Philip Cusumano, MD, a board-certified internist, has joined Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners, and opened a new primary care practice. Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine is located at 12 Professional Village Circle (off Sea Island Parkway behind Sonic and First Citizens Bank).\r\nDr. Cusumano comes to Beaufort Memorial from The Cleveland Clinic. A Fellow in the American\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3491\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\" caption=\"Philip Cusumano, MD\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CusumanoPhilipMDsuit-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3491\" title=\"Cusumano,Philip,MD(suit)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CusumanoPhilipMDsuit-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nCollege of Physicians, he was a member of the active staff of Meridia Hilcrest Hospital and was an Assistant Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University Medical School and a Clinical Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College.  In addition, he developed and chaired the Committee for Preventive Medicine Curriculum at St. Luke’s Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency program.\r\nDr. Cusumano received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with honors at Ohio Northern University, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors at Wright State University School of Medicine.  He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Cleveland Metro General Hospital.\r\n“We are honored and excited to welcome Dr. Cusumano to Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners,” said Sam Derrick, Executive Director.  “He will bring a wealth of experience in compassionate, patient-centered care to our community.”\r\nLady’s Island Internal Medicine is the seventh medical practice in the growing physician network at Beaufort Memorial.  “Our goal with this new practice is to provide greater access to high quality care close to home,” said Derrick. “We have exciting things planned as we reach out to serve the health care needs of the Lady’s Island, St. Helena, Fripp Island, Dataw Island, Harbor Island, and the surrounding communities.”\r\nConsistently named among the “Best Doctors” regionally and nationally by his peers, Dr. Cusumano has a special interest in taking the time to communicate with and educate his patients.  Because of his pharmaceutical background, he is also interested in evaluating and preventing drug interactions, and employing a range of evidence-based medical therapeutics.\r\n“Patients seek medical care in hopes of having a listened-to, focused conversation about their concerns,” said Dr. Cusumano. “It is our goal that this office will help people negotiate the increasingly complex ‘medical maze’ and find support, healing and hope.”\r\nTo schedule an appointment, call Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine at 522-7240.', 'Beaufort Memorial specialist opens Lady’s Island Internal Medicine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-specialist-opens-lady%e2%80%99s-island-internal-medicine', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:03:16', '2011-10-06 14:03:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3490', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3493, 4, '2011-10-06 14:04:20', '2011-10-06 14:04:20', 'By Ifetayo White\r\nI am grateful that the name of my business, CHOICES Birthing and Wellness Support, is a daily reminder for me of the gift of choice in my life.  One of my most powerful memories is how a choice to learn and try something different changed my life and the lives of my children in ways unimaginable.\r\nIn 1970 right after the birth of my first daughter, I was dismayed to realize that I was clueless how to raise the curious, creative, intelligent and compassionate human being that I wished my child to grow into. Soon after expressing my desire to know a different way of raising children, I met my neighbor who just happened to be a specialist in early childhood development and education.  Wow, did she not rock my world!  My life and the growth of my baby fully bloomed as a result of the fundamentals of child development she taught and the choices for parenting that she offered me.  The choice to seek and to learn a different way at this critical and vulnerable time in my life has empowered me to live by and to teach the wisdom of complementary and wholistic wellness and birthing support tools.\r\nI had my first asthma attack and had my first shot of adrenaline and received my first inhaler at the age of 30 in 1975.  The attending physician assured me that adult-onset asthma is usually a result of stress.  Again, I had no idea what to do about the amount of stress that I had created in myself that had resulted in an inability to breathe. My tried and true stress relievers at that time had been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, numbing my emotional pain by overdrinking, “fixing” everyone else, making an even more “perfect” home, family and body.  You get the picture.\r\nSo in 1981 when a high school friend who had been practicing meditation for some years suggested meditation to me for the umpteenth time in 10 years, I finally heard her say that there was a way to reduce my stress that I had not accepted.  Once again my life was changed forever by the choice to investigate something different. Beginning a daily meditation practice opened to me a world of people who were wise in ways of wellness and health and spirituality that was unconceivable. I can wholeheartedly share my true conviction that the choices that we make everyday — large and small — determine the quality of our lives.\r\nIt is my passion to teach and share wholistic and complementary choices in birthing, raising children, taking care of ourselves and others.  So many times in speaking with pregnant mothers in Beaufort, I am amazed at the lack of information about the choices for birth available to them. Today, in our community, birthing moms and their families are being offered many more choices for safe and person-centered prenatal, labor and postpartum experiences.  Out-of-hospital prenatal and birth education/preparation classes are available in our community and taught by qualified women with many years of experience.  There are prenatal and other yoga classes in town that support expectant moms and there are a number of massage therapists and other bodywork practitioners who work with pregnant mamas. We have a hypnotherapist who will provide individual hypno-birthing preparation with expectant mothers in order to reduce the anxiety of childbirth, which contributes to a reduction of pain during labor.\r\nTwo OBGYN practices and Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health all employ the services of CNMs or Nurse Midwives who can support hospital births and often can provide the support needed for non-medicated births.   With thoughtful choice of birthing primary care, a pregnant mother can experience a birth with a minimum of medical interventions and can have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\nYes, it is possible to have a home birth and even a water birth in Beaufort!  A licensed community midwife moved to our community this Spring who has many years of experience with home births.  She is also licensed to provide home prenatal visits. Although the choice of birthing at a free-standing birthing center is not yet available in the Beaufort area, many mothers choose to give birth with the Nurse Midwives at the Birth Center in Savannah which provides the comfort of a homelike environment with a minimum of medical interventions.\r\nPrenatal, labor and postpartum support is provided in our community by a number of certified doulas. The role of the doula is to provide consistent emotional and physical support to the mom before, during and after childbirth.\r\nNever forget that everyday you have the power to choose — in birth and in life.\r\n\r\n<em>Ifetayo White is a certified doula (to Labor/ALACE), Reiki Master Teacher and well-life coach.  She is the founder of CHOICES Birthing and Wellness Support (www.choicesbirthing.com) and The Lowcountry School of Reiki and Energy Healing Wisdom on Lady’s Island.  Ifetayo can be contacted at 843-271-1923, ifetayosun@yahoo.com.</em>', 'When it comes to giving birth, women have choices', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'when-it-comes-to-giving-birth-women-have-choices', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:04:20', '2011-10-06 14:04:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3493', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3495, 4, '2011-10-06 14:05:50', '2011-10-06 14:05:50', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sports-BA-swimming.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3496\" title=\"Sports-BA swimming\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sports-BA-swimming-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>The Beaufort Academy swim team competed in a state meet recently where the boys team placed third overall and the girls team placed fourth. The boys had 14 top 10 finishes, with a 1st place win by the 200 freestyle relay team made up of Billy Dailey, Finn Koppernaes, Michael Bible, Preston Suber. It was the second year in a row these same four boys have won this relay. The girls had 13 top 10 finishes. Pictured above: Front row: Hannah Messenger, Preston Coleman, Casey Kahn, Lauren Ward, Drummond Koppernaes, William Lindsay, Sarah Suber, Charles Sanford, Grant Hetheringon; Middle row: Sarah Blocker, Skyler Nuelle, Jennings Tumlin, Kate Gray, Madeleine Gray, Kathleen Simkins, Emily O’Regan, Micaela Borreggine, Coach Kurt Lane, Dan Oelschlager, Coach Alan Westcob; Back row: Coach Bethany Byrne, Ben Hetherington, Laura Roddey, Katherine Neal, John Mathai, Billy Dailey, Preston Suber, Finn Koppernaes, Michael Bible, Lawton Harper.', 'Beaufort Academy swim team', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-swim-team', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:05:50', '2011-10-06 14:05:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3495', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3499, 4, '2011-10-06 14:15:44', '2011-10-06 14:15:44', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Player-of-Week-10-6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3500\" title=\"Player of Week 10-6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Player-of-Week-10-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Sophia Martin is a 1st grader at Beaufort Academy. She has  been playing chess for less than a year\r\nand attended her first chess tournament. The first grader helped her team win second place by winning 1.5 points.', 'Player of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'player-of-the-week', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:15:44', '2011-10-06 14:15:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3499', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3502, 4, '2011-10-06 14:17:23', '2011-10-06 14:17:23', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GetInline.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3503\" title=\"GetInline\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GetInline-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Beaufort Bombers take Fourth Place in the South Carolina Fall State Fastpitch Softball Tournament, 14U Division, September 24-25 in Florence. Pictured, left to right: standing: Madison Norris, Natalie Moore, Michelle Brown, Mari Cook, Aileen Moore; center: Molly Clark; seated: Allyson Brendlen, Olivia Beine, Morganne Parker and Megan Cieplowski.', 'Fall State Fastpitch', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-state-fastpitch', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:17:23', '2011-10-06 14:17:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3502', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3505, 4, '2011-10-06 14:19:15', '2011-10-06 14:19:15', 'By Melanie McCaffree\r\nAlthough my mother will tell you it began long before, I was five years old when I discovered my innate love for horses. All I wanted to do was eat, sleep and breath horses. Fortunately, I grew up on a beautiful, albeit modest horse farm on the blue grass of Kentucky.\r\n\r\nTo this day I can tell you the names of all the ponies that have come in and out of my life. Frisky, the name of my first pony, came by her name honestly and ultimately led to her quick departure from our farm. Next was Rusty the “Super Pony,” he too earned his title as he did everything anyone asked. I longingly remember the days when my brother and I would harness him to a cart and drive all over the farm, often stopping for a picnic. We hung all over Rusty, sometimes three or four of us at a time. He was usually a good sport but when he had had enough he reminded us of his one vice. Once he spotted the pond, saddled and all he would take off with me pulling, turning, begging him to halt but to no avail. He traveled on, soaking me, the bridle and saddle — PONIES!\r\nIt wasn’t until my adult life that I truly realized the gift I was given by growing up on a farm. Although I am no longer galloping across the fields of Kentucky at sunrise in my white cotton nightgown, I feel blessed to be doing so here in the Lowcountry. A beautiful landscape, amidst a pristine coastal backdrop and the soft, sandy soils have become the perfect place for me and the ponies of Short Stirrup Stables to have landed. Please come out and experience for yourself the wonderment of horses and the joy they can provide.\r\n\r\nThings I like:\r\nT &amp; M Farmers\r\nA family farm located in Ulmer, SC, dedicated to providing coastal customers with a reliable source of quality hay year-round. Contact Tripp Mathias: 803-541-2065. My horses are eating this coastal hay before touching their Timothy/Alfalfa.\r\nG &amp; G Feed and Seed\r\nFormally known as Burton Feed and Seed has re-opened as G &amp; G Feed and Seed.  A friendly place to find all your pet, livestock and garden needs. Contact Hazel or Daybo at 843-770-1100.\r\nHorse and Farm Services of the Lowcountry\r\nIf you don’t have time to leave the farm, Ed Lowther at Horse and Farm will deliver.  He carries quality equine feed from Banks Mill Feed in Aiken. Banks Mill is strictly dedicated to the manufacture of horse feed products and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Contact Ed Lowther: 843-338-3784.\r\n\r\n<em>The Island News is pleased to welcome Melanie McCaffree, proprietor of Short Stirrup Stables, to our team of talented contributors. Melanie is an experienced equestrian whose focus is growing children’s love and passion for horses through education and training.</em>\r\n<em>In the first edition of each month, Melanie will aim to tie the Lowcountry equestrian community together and unveil to the rest of us the many fun “horsey” events.</em>\r\n<em>Short Stirrup stables, located on 596 Broad River Blvd. in Beaufort, is a child centered riding academy whereby your little one can learn the fundamentals of riding, horsemanship and competition.</em>\r\n<em>If you have a child interested in learning to ride or you have an upcoming event, please send an email with details to bally.lynch.ire@gmail.com.</em>', 'Discovering, fostering an innate love of horses', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'discovering-fostering-an-innate-love-of-horses', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:19:15', '2011-10-06 14:19:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3505', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3507, 4, '2011-10-06 14:19:44', '2011-10-06 14:19:44', 'Saturday, October 8, 2011\r\nACTHA ride at Longfield Stables, Palmetto Bluff, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.\r\nLongfield Stables at Palmetto Bluff and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association are excited for their 2nd competitive trail challenge at the beautiful Longfield Stables.\r\nFor more information on rates and resignation go to www.longfieldstables.com and download the ACTHA flyer.\r\n\r\nSunday, October 16, 2011\r\nOkatie Rotary Polo Event\r\nRosehill Plantation\r\nGates open 12 p.m., Match starts 2\r\nTickets are $15 at the gate. This is a perfect way to spend Sunday afternoon with the entire family. The Okatie Rotary allows spectators to bring food and drinks. So pack a picnic lunch of items that will travel well for an afternoon sporting event. Tailgating is very popular at a polo match, and the styles vary widely with the participants.\r\nContact 843-706-3760 or facebook Okatie Rotary Polo for Charity.', 'The Mane Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-mane-events', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:19:44', '2011-10-06 14:19:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3507', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3509, 4, '2011-10-06 14:20:31', '2011-10-06 14:20:31', 'Beaufort County School District officials said that an innovative academic approach at Whale Branch Early College High School has students more engaged and more likely to pursue additional studies after graduating.\r\nA key element is a partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry that offers Whale Branch students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit simultaneously — and at no cost to students.\r\n“We anticipated that this approach would show positive results,” Superintendent Valerie Truesdale told the Beaufort County Board of Education tonight.  “What we didn’t anticipate was that those positive results would happen so quickly.”\r\nSean Alford, Director of Instructional Services for the district, told board members that when Whale Branch High opened in fall 2010, 13 students qualified to take two or more college-level courses through the school’s partnership with TCL.  That number has climbed rapidly since then, and when the school began its second year of operation last month, 76 students qualified.\r\nThrough summer 2011, Alford said, Whale Branch students had attempted 646 credit hours of college-level work and successfully completed 510 credit hours – nearly an 80 percent passing rate.  And this fall, more than 40 percent of the school’s 76 qualifying students are currently enrolled in three or more college-level courses.\r\nSome college-level courses are offered on site at the high school, and students also have the option of taking courses at the TCL campus.  Among the most popular college courses this semester are Intro to College Algebra, College Algebra, Western Civilization, English Composition I and Introduction to Computers.\r\nPassing college courses while still in high school qualifies students not only to graduate from high school, but also to graduate from the technical college with an Associate’s Degree.  That represents a two-year head-start as they begin work toward a Bachelor’s degree at a university or college or enter the workforce.', 'Whale Branch High gaining positive momentum', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-high-gaining-positive-momentum', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:50', '2018-07-12 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3509', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3511, 4, '2011-10-06 14:21:39', '2011-10-06 14:21:39', 'A competitive three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense awarded $518,000 to three Beaufort elementary schools: Broad River, Coosa and Shell Point. The schools are chosen based on their high percentages of military families. One in four students at Broad River and Coosa elementary schools and one in five students at Shell Point Elementary come from military families connected to service at the Marine Corps Air Station, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot or the Beaufort Naval Hospital.\r\nThe Department of Defense (DOD) “Joint Strike” grant has two main goals: to enhance teacher knowledge in mathematics and to go above and beyond the traditional school day education in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.\r\nTeachers will work with students one-on-one and in small group settings after school and during summer recess to increase students’ understanding of math, science and literacy. The DOD grant will also fund animation software and robotic kits to engage students in hands-on learning.\r\n“We’re very excited to add three additional schools to our growing robotics and animation program in Beaufort County,” said Superintendent Valerie Truesdale.  “This brings us to a total of seven schools with grants to expand hands-on learning in math, science and literacy.”\r\nIn addition, the grant funds the tuition and book costs for teachers to take graduate-level courses.', 'Three schools win federal grant', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'three-schools-win-federal-grant', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:50', '2018-07-12 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3513, 4, '2011-10-06 14:22:20', '2011-10-06 14:22:20', 'The firefighters of Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire Department works hard serving their community in anyway they can; they serve the educational facilities within the community as role models and friends to student. The fire department keeps a visible presence in schools like Lady’s Island Elementary with fire safety lessons and participation in the school’s annual Career Fair.  Yet this year they take that service up one more notch through a partnership with Lady’s Island Elementary School.\r\nThe fire department will increase their presence even more this year. Firefighters will come monthly to eat lunches with kids. They will also come once at the end of each quarter to play a game of kickball against a team of students who will earn playing rights through good behavior and hard work.\r\nFourth grade teacher Kristi Black says, “I think it’s wonderful when communities partner with schools. The kids are so excited about the kickball game.” Guidance counselor Patience Russell-Gordon is also excited about the partnership: “Kids thrive under adult attention.  It means a lot to them that these adults want to take time out of their day to come spend time with them.”', 'Firefighters link up with Lady\'s Island Elementary School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'firefighters-link-up-with-ladys-island-elementary-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:50', '2018-07-12 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3513', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3515, 4, '2011-10-06 14:24:18', '2011-10-06 14:24:18', '• Thursday, Oct. 6, Beaufort Academy hosts Read Across America at the Pre K/K building, 9:30 a.m.  Also, don’t forget Parent Teacher conferences in the afternoon.\r\n• Thursday, Oct. 6, Chick-fil-A night for Riverview Charter School.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 7, No school for Beaufort Academy Students; Parent Teacher conferences are in the morning.\r\n• Monday, Oct. 10, No school for Columbus Day (Beaufort Academy).\r\n• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 8-11 grade at Beaufort Academy will take the PSAT\r\n• Tuesday, Oct. 11, Picture Day for Riverview Charter School.\r\n• Oct. 11-14, Beaufort Elementary School kicks off the book fair with Family Night at the Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the Learning Commons. The fair will be open Oct. 11-13 from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., and Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary School’s Literacy Luau\r\nOctober 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. BES will host a Literacy Luau. It will begin with an introduction and schedule of events in the cafeteria. Then families will have the opportunity to select three stations to visit that will be set up throughout the school. Station activities include a Fishing for Letters booth, Read Alouds with activities, Bingo and Word-O games, and much more. We will finish the evening with an overview of how to help your child be a better reader.\r\nLearning about Loggerhead Turtles\r\nThird grade students at Lady’s Island Elementary School learned about the life of the loggerhead turtle and turtle protection from Karen Whitehead, the turtle program director at Hunting Island this week. She shared pictures and artifacts with the students demonstrating their large size and fascinating nesting patterns.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3516\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From left to right, Nathan Ash, Makhi Spicer, Tyreisha Blue and Taniyah Parker surround their new tutor, Gracie, at Beaufort Elementary.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Gracie-the-tutor.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3516\" title=\"Gracie the tutor\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Gracie-the-tutor-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nTail Waggin’ Tutors\r\nBeaufort Elementary School brings loveable canines to tutor students in reading. As most children have an affinity to dogs and are quite relaxed in their presents, dogs like Gracie give even the reluctant readers the encouragement they need to read aloud. Each dog and reader settles in a comfy spot with the handler discreetly in place.  The dog is a patient, attentive listener, offering no corrections, no giggles or judgment at all.  Children who don’t want to read ask if they can have another turn reading to the dog. The reader gains confidence and fluency.\r\n\r\nBravo Karen Beltz and Donna Sams\r\nTwo art teachers received Artsonia’s Annual Leadership Award for going beyond classroom walls to encourage family and community involvement in arts education — Bluffton Elementary School’s Karen Beltz and Coosa Elementary’s Donna Sams. The award also recognizes teachers that integrate technology into their schools’ art programs. Of the 10 teachers honored with the award, two were from Beaufort County.  “This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in art education,” said Rebecca Dollman. Artsonia is a privately funded organization that operates the world’s largest online student art gallery with more than 12 million works of student art. Anyone can view the school gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/beaufort1. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level or by specific exhibits.\r\n\r\nEducational Showcase at Lady’s Island Elementary School\r\nSeptember 27, LIES hosted an educational showcase including a student performance on rock formations and the annual ice cream social book swap.  Vicki Goude, the literacy coach, gave a presentation on the importance of reading aloud to improve vocabulary and Kenyatta Frederick, the math coach, demonstrated fun math games to play at home. All together the showcase reflected the art-integrated curriculum used to teach at Lady’s Island Elementary. “I really liked getting books and eating ice cream, but my mom liked learning about reading and math,” said Ellie Payne, a fourth grader at Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nGeri Kinton elected to Riverview Board of Directors\r\nRiverview Charter School is proud to announce that Geri Kinton was recently elected to the Board of Directors. In keeping with Riverview’s Charter and bylaws, a special election for the board vacancy was held earlier this month, and ballots were counted on Tuesday, September 20. Ms. Kinton is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, and has a background in marketing, nonprofit organizations and event planning.  One of Riverview Charter School’s original Charter Committee Chairs, Geri brings a continued involvement in the school and a long-standing knowledge of the history, relationships and charter of the school.  She continues to be interested in fostering the growth and development of Riverview through serving on the board.\r\n\r\n<em>School briefs are compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. To have your school events published, email schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.</em>', 'School Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-5', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:50', '2018-07-12 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3515', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3518, 4, '2011-10-06 14:25:04', '2011-10-06 14:25:04', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nThere’s a famous old expression that’s usually, though apparently falsely, attributed to legendary showman P.T. Barnum that “there’s a sucker born every minute.”  (More likely it was uttered by Barnum’s rival, David Hannum.) The statement itself may or may not be true, but there are certainly lots of us who are fairly discerning and can recognize baloney when we see it.  Some interesting examples of this come to mind.\r\n1.  Some of my favorites involve food commercials on TV where the actors are clearly fake eating the product (yogurt, cereal, etc.). You see the item on their spoon, the spoon going near their mouth, and then the actor “enjoying” a wonderful bite of air. Related to this are cafeteria scenes from medical shows where several doctors and nurses are seated at a table.  Everyone has food on their plate (or maybe fake food).  It’s fun to try to catch anyone actually putting a bite of it in their mouth, chewing and swallowing it.  Now if they weren’t hungry in the first place, that’s fine, maybe they could simply hold cups of coffee, tea or soda or just wave the food around for emphasis.\r\n2.  Another favorite of mine happens frequently in movies. One of the stars is supposed to be a musician. Often he or she portrays a pianist. Notice how often we “hear” them, or someone, playing but we never see their hands and certainly not their hands and face at the same time. When we do see someone’s hands, the motions bear no resemblance to the sequence of notes and chords. Even more amusing are “clarinetists” who look like they never before held such an instrument in their lives and who pathetically wiggle their fingers in desperation (I can say that after having played the clarinet for many years, but it is pretty blatant).  And, of course, how many times have we been asked to absolutely suspend reality long enough to watch someone move their lips to someone else’s singing?  When Jeff Bridges did his own singing in “Crazy Heart” we got a real treat.  And he won an academy award for best actor!\r\n3. And don’t get me started on the world of “faux.” Fake brick, butter, cheese, fruit, fur, leather, snow, gems, you name it. Even fake TV news shows!  Not to mention knockoffs or counterfeit merchandise like watches, clothing and pharmaceuticals. One wonders if and when it ever ends, or was Barnum/Hannum really right?\r\nSo why does any of this matter?  As one of my former bosses might have said, “hey, it’s show business!” Well, it matters for several reasons. For one thing, widespread fakery helps to create a culture where illusion is marketed as reality. The problem is, the line between fakery and reality gets blurred for some.  Before long, people may wind up doubting much of what they hear or see, turning unnecessarily skeptical, even when it IS the real deal.  Something like the boy who cried wolf on a larger scale.\r\nFor another thing, most of us like to be entertained by magic tricks and enjoy the experience.  Other kinds of tricks?  Not so much.  And no one really likes to be manipulated to someone else’s advantage.\r\nNow in the spirit of giving equal time, some fakes are actually a good thing.  False teeth as opposed to no teeth.  Fake violence in movies as opposed to the real thing.  A good head fake in basketball.  Not to mention scientific simulations, artificial hearts and limbs, and one of my personal favorites, artificial fishing lures. And how about fake Santas!\r\nSo maybe Sir Walter Scott had it right when he wrote, “oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” It’s good to know where the lines are drawn and why.  So wouldn’t we all benefit just a little from a master directory of what’s fake and what’s not?  A guide that distinguishes fake and bake from shake and bake?  Hey, how about a phone app!\r\nI’d hate to disappoint Sir Walter by not heeding his warning. Or Mr. Barnum. Er, Hannum.', 'Phaking it', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'phaking-it', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:25:04', '2011-10-06 14:25:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3518', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3520, 4, '2011-10-06 14:25:40', '2011-10-06 14:25:40', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nIn 2006, I received a letter from SCE&amp;G wanting to buy the utility easement in front of my house. As a new, twenty something homeowner, the dollar amount was large, I didn’t need to be asked twice. I planned to use it on a trip to Hawaii, but my parents wisely opened a savings account and reserved that money for house projects only (of which there were many).\r\nAbout five years went by and I figured I was in the clear: maybe they forgot about that telephone pole project?\r\nNot so fast.\r\nIt’s hard to describe how monstrously large the new poles are. When you stand at the bottom and look up, it’s like staring at a rusty lighthouse. (I noticed the pole near the jail on Ribaut is nice and shiny, but the one in front of my house was already rust-color when they installed it. Hmm...)\r\nFine, there’s a giant pole on the corner. I knew this day would come. At least they will replace the old poles and wires. Many, many months have gone by and this has not happened. I was told the phone and cable companies still use the old poles and have no incentive to move to the new ones. Inquiries to SCE&amp;G and the city have passed the blame onto one another. Now there’s an old rotted wooden pole, a gigantic rusted pole, a big new pole for a street lamp that floods our house with fluorescent light, and two sets of wires crossing the view from my front porch. The property value of my house is sure to go up.\r\nIf you haven’t seen these poles or think I am just ranting, let me assure you I am not alone in my concerns. A group of citizens, primarily from the WeRi (West of Ribaut) part of town, is taking action and meeting with leaders of the community and representatives from SCE&amp;G looking for answers. If you would like to get involved, contact pamelauhles@hotmail.com for details.\r\nWith the development of the Rails to Trails bike paths and North Street as a main corridor, it would behoove everyone to improve the look of these poles. Some ideas I like include having local artists paint them or putting living fences around and planting vines to grow up the fences to mask the garishly large base of the pole.\r\nSo yeah, I took the money. But I also paid the price.', 'My telephone pole  is bigger than yours', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'my-telephone-pole-is-bigger-than-yours', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:25:40', '2011-10-06 14:25:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3520', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3522, 4, '2011-10-06 14:28:03', '2011-10-06 14:28:03', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3523\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Local artists on exhibit at USCB, from left: Caroll Williams, Rebecca Davenport, Jo Dye, Linda Sheppard and Donna Varner.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_0958.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3523\" title=\"IMG_0958\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_0958-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you want to view the work of some of our best local women artists, then be sure and drop by the galleries at USCB (in front of the theater) and see the wonderful exhibit which just opened there. Each artist has her own distinctive style and medium: Rebecca Davenport in oils, Jo Dye in collage, Linda Sheppard in pastels, Donna Varner in photography, and sculptures by Caroll Williams. The exhibit will run through mid-December, Monday-Friday, 9 to 5.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinally, you can go to see a Woody Allen film in Beaufort\r\n\r\nUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts (CFA) — Wait a minute, does that mean that they have added even more letters to their name?! Is it now gonna be USCBCFA?? Lord! — Anyway, the good news is that they are joining the Emerging Pictures network to bring you a whole year of critically acclaimed first run independent movies, foreign films and documentaries to Beaufort, all in crystal-clear High Definition on their big theater screen.\r\nFirst up is a documentary perfect for kids, wildlife lovers and all of you who have volunteered or donated so much to area sea turtle rescue organizations. It’s called “TURTLE: The Incredible Journey,” the real life odyssey of a female Loggerhead turtle, and will be played on Monday, Oct. 17.\r\nThis offering is followed on Oct. 24, by the recent art house hit by Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris.” Which I’ve heard is one of his best.\r\nAll films begin at 7 p.m. For additional information about all the many great upcoming films, log on http://www.emergingcinemas.com/series/now-playing-coming-soon. All ticket prices are: Adults, $8; Seniors and Military, $7; and Students, $6. Call the box office at 843-521-4145 or stop by Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door.\r\nUSCB/CFA will also feature two ballets from the famed Bolshoi Ballet: “Swan Lake” on Oct. 30, at 3 p.m., and “Coppelia” on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.\r\nWho says we ain’t got kulture in Beaufort now!', 'Local artists honored with USCB gallery exhibit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-artists-honored-with-uscb-gallery-exhibit', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:28:03', '2011-10-06 14:28:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3522', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3526, 4, '2011-10-06 14:29:46', '2011-10-06 14:29:46', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nBeaufort pediatrician, Francis Rushton, wanted to find a unique place to celebrate his 60th birthday. Knowing that his son would be hiking in Europe, he Googled his family’s surname and found Rushton Hall, a castle with hotel and spa two hours north of London in Northhamptonshire. He emailed and\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3527\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Black tie dinner at the castle in England\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Black-tie-dinner-.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3527\" title=\"Black tie dinner\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Black-tie-dinner--300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFacebooked friends to join his family for an unforgettable birthday.     Among those attending were family members Margaret Rushton (she is Arts Coordinator for Beaufort County Schools) with sons Will  (a resident physician in the Charlottesville, Va., hospital ER), Seth (who just received a Master’s in English Literature from Tulane University), and Meggie (a publicist for Random House’s Fodor Travel Guides in New York City).\r\n\r\nAlso flying in to celebrate were a whole jolly group from Beaufort that included: Mike and Jane Frederick; Edna Crews; David and Terry Murray; Josette and Jim Grimsley, and their daughter, Margaret Grimsley Antelme, who now lives in London, and her new son, Xan pronounces “Zan” (from Alexander). Coincidentally, Edna, Jane and Jim were also celebrating birthdays that week.\r\nSaid Josette Grimsley about the trip, “Staying in a castle surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside transported all of us into another time. High tea with scones and cottled cream, cocktails in the Great Hall, spa treatments, and excursions into the historic area were unforgettable. Francis’ black-tie birthday dinner and dance was made delightful by his thoughtful comments about each of his friends and family attending. It was good to see the reunion of his family, especially his fantastic mother.”\r\nAnd Edna Crews added, “It was probably one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It was like a fairy tale. We really were in a castle and surrounded by one of the most congenial groups of people I have ever had the pleasure of being with for such a special occasion.”\r\nHere are some pics from the event.', 'And a merry olde time was had by all ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'and-a-merry-olde-time-was-had-by-all', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:29:46', '2011-10-06 14:29:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3526', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3529, 4, '2011-10-06 14:31:41', '2011-10-06 14:31:41', 'Local concertgoers are in for a rare treat on October 13 and 16 when The Beaufort Symphony opens its 2011-2012 season with “A Twentieth Century Celebration.” Guest soloist Alexander Pershounin will offer the Koussevitsky Bass Concerto, accompanied by the orchestra.  Dr. Alexander Pershounin is Associate Professor of Bass at Columbus State University in Georgia, where he is also director of jazz studies. He has performed throughout Europe and the United States and has appeared with world class artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Yo Yo Ma to Ray Charles and Benny Golson.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-BFT-Symphony.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3530\" title=\"Arts-BFT Symphony\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-BFT-Symphony-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" /></a>The bass is the largest member of the string family. It is shaped like a giant violin, and the instrument’s strings can be bowed or plucked while the player stands or sits on a high stool.  The bass, usually found near the back of the orchestra, takes center stage for this concerto, which was written by the young Serge Koussevitzsky, legendary Russian conductor of the Boston Symphony.\r\nMaestro Frederick Devyatkin has chosen Symphony #2 by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius to round out “A Twentieth Century Celebration.”  Sibelius (1865-1957) was known as an intensely nationalistic composer. He began plans for the Second symphony while visiting in Italy.  It was first performed in Helsinki in 1902 with the composer conducting, and was instantly embraced by the Finns, who had a fierce longing for freedom from Tsarist Russia. He was particularly interested in the natural landscape of Finland, and his music evidenced strong ties to his beloved homeland.\r\nThe Second Symphony established Sibelius as a major composer in the world of music.  One hundred years later his compositions are often performed and his Second Symphony is considered the most popular of his seven symphonies. Among his other well- known works are the tone poems for orchestra, ‘Finlandia’ and ‘The Swan of Tuonela’.  Although extremely prolific in his early years, he composed very little during the last thirty years of his life.\r\nMaestro Devyatkin and the musicians of the Beaufort Symphony invite you to become a subscribing member of our audience this season.  By doing so you ensure that your seat will be waiting for you, and together we will continue to “Keep the Music Live.”\r\nMusicians interested in performing with the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra are invited to contact Maestro Devyatkin at 912-232-7250 or Olive Warrenfeltz at 843-575-3813.\r\nCome see the symphony at USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets are: Adults, $35, youth through high school, $5. Get season subscriptions by calling  843-524-3593 or 843-838-9309.  Individual tickets at the Beaufort Orchestra’s website www.beaufortorchestra.org or call Ticket Fusion (toll free) 1-877-548-3237. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, if available.', 'Beaufort Symphony to open season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-symphony-to-open-season', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:31:41', '2011-10-06 14:31:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3529', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3532, 4, '2011-10-06 14:34:42', '2011-10-06 14:34:42', 'Patsy Cline fans who “Fall To Pieces” over her music, and even those not as familiar with the iconic singer, will be “Crazy” about “Always ... Patsy Cline,” opening October 7 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3533\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"262\" caption=\"Margaret Norden as Patsy Cline.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-Patsy-Cline.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3533\" title=\"Arts-Patsy Cline\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-Patsy-Cline-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe musical is based on a true story of the friendship between Patsy, played by Maggy Norden, who sang some of the most recognizable songs in American music history, and her devoted fans.\r\nAfter a successful off-Broadway run, “Always ... Patsy Cline” has been performed throughout the U.S. and the world, becoming one of this country’s most produced musicals.\r\nGail Westerfield, who also directs the play, narrates as Louise Seger, a Texas housewife who meets her idol at a honky tonk in 1961, just two years before Patsy’s tragic death in a plane crash at age 30.\r\nThe show spotlights the songs that made Patsy made famous, as well as the personal story behind the songs. Norden sings 25 songs, from “I Fall to Pieces,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Crazy” to her lesser-known recordings, all to the accompaniment of a live band.\r\nNot only does Norden look and sound remarkably similar to Patsy in the play, they had some interesting things in common in real life. “I learned in my research for the role that neither of us can read music or even know what key we sing in! Patsy started singing when she was 4 years old and had no formal training, and I haven’t either. But I’ve always been a singer: My mother told me I was humming when I was just nine months old.”\r\nThough she doesn’t consider herself “a strict country music fan,” Norden said she has “always loved Patsy’s voice, and like Louise’s character says in the play, Patsy sang the way I’ve always wanted to sing.”\r\nNorden and Westerfield met when Norden was cast in Westerfield’s production of “Talking With ...” at ARTworks in 2010. They also appeared together in ARTworks’ production of “Steel Magnolias.”\r\n“You don’t have to be a country music fan to love Patsy,” Westerfield added. “Patsy’s voice and style were so unique and beautiful, and Maggy is just brilliant. I get goose bumps every time I hear her, and audiences will, too!”\r\n\r\nIf you go\r\n\r\n“Always ... Patsy Cline” will be performed October 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m. with one matinee on Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for youth. Group rates are available. For tickets and additional information, call the box office, 843-521-4145, Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  The Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort.', 'Beaufort Theatre Company presents ‘Always ... Patsy Cline’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-theatre-company-presents-%e2%80%98always-patsy-cline%e2%80%99', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:34:42', '2011-10-06 14:34:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3532', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3536, 4, '2011-10-06 14:36:18', '2011-10-06 14:36:18', 'GIVE ME YO GAS MONEY: A woman’s world is dog-eat-dog world. Let’s face it ladies, the mean girls are everywhere. Last Saturday, an adult female got into an altercation with two other females regarding gas money. With inclining gas prices, saving a dime on gas money can be just enough to tip a simmering pot (especially for a woman on her cycle). One of the females assaulted the woman, taking her cigarettes and $20. I mean, dang!\r\n\r\nTHE DOLLAR GENERAL BANDIT: Is it one thief or a team? No one can be sure, but this bandit is slicker than ice ... and desperate. Quickly earning a name as the Dollar General Bandit, the culprit struck twice in one day last Saturday, October 1. All we know is that an unknown subject stole $20 worth of beer — or 20 cans of beer — and snuck right out the door! That same day the sly thief slipped into a woman’s purse and stole $1. Huh, but where else could he better spend that dollar than the Dollar General?\r\n\r\n“CHUGGIN’ SUZY”: Here she comes folks. We all know her — “Chuggin’ Suzy.” She loves to walk around drunk and, hey, let it be known! She came strutting her stuff last Sunday night somewhere around Charles Street and Port Republic with a mixed drink in her hand. When an officer stopped “Suzy,” who was obviously intoxicated, she guzzled that drink down just like the boys at home taught her. A classy “Suzan”: never leaves evidence, still has a problem.\r\n\r\nEXCUSE ME, OCIFFER: Some people measure their level of intoxication by asking themselves the following question: “Am I sober enough to talk to a cop right now?” If you’re smiling, acknowledging that you’ve done the same, please don’t, for this is a trick question! Even if you answered yes, it’s entirely possible that you are still too drunk to talk to a police officer. Take the example of the two drunk chums who received public drunkenness charges on Sunday, October 2: They walked right up to an officer working at a traffic collision and decided to interfere with the investigation.\r\n\r\n<em>Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Blotter items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.</em>', 'Weekend Crime Reports', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weekend-crime-reports', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:36:18', '2011-10-06 14:36:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3536', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3538, 4, '2011-10-06 14:36:58', '2011-10-06 14:36:58', 'Representative Shannon Erickson will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, October 11 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association. The meeting, starting at 8 a.m., will be in the Beaufort County Realtor’s Association Headquarters in the Palmetto Business Park and is open to the public.\r\nFirst elected to represent District 124 in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2007 to fill an unexpired term, Rep. Erickson was elected to a full term of office in 2008 and re-elected in 2010. She presently serves as Second Vice Chairperson of the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.  She is owner and director of Lowcountry Building Blocks, Inc. (Hobbit Hill Preschools) and a former teacher. Her past contributions to the community include serving as a member of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Child Care, President of the South Carolina Child Care Association and member of the Beaufort County First Steps to School Readiness Board.\r\nRep. Erickson has been requested to include in her discussion with our members the following subjects:\r\n• What are the top priority items for the next legislative session?\r\n• Where will the next fiscal cuts probably occur?\r\n• What is the future school funding picture for Beaufort County public schools?\r\n• Your position in regard to establishing special electoral districts for the school board.\r\n• Impact on Beaufort County if the recommended state redistricting plan is approved?', 'Erickson to speak at LIBPA meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'erickson-to-speak-at-libpa-meeting', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:36:58', '2011-10-06 14:36:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3538', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3540, 4, '2011-10-06 14:38:02', '2011-10-06 14:38:02', 'By Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort\r\n\r\nFall is in the air and the Lowcountry of South Carolina is a wonderful place to be. The SC General Assembly is adjourned until January 2012 so no legislation is moving at this time, but there is still work ongoing.\r\nI attended a National Teen Pregnancy Prevention meeting last month where South Carolina was applauded for our dual funded system which uses abstinence only and comprehensive education measures in all 46 counties with a collaboration of public and private entities to best use resources.  We still have a long way to go, but our numbers are declining.\r\nFor the past several months, I have been serving on a House Tax Reform Task Force.  We have heard testimony from various experts (Department of Revenue, SC Association of CPA’s, Fair Tax representatives, etc.) and are continuing these hearings through the month of October.  Our goal is to make meaningful change in the tax structure in South Carolina for businesses and individuals.  Your input is invaluable to me, so if there is a state tax situation that you’d like me to be aware of, please share.\r\nSpeaking of taxes, one group that watch-dogs legislation is the SC Policy Council.  They released their “BEST &amp; WORST” list (http://www.scpolicycouncil.com/pdf/bestworst2011.pdf) of 2011 filed bills from the SC House and Senate.  I am proud to report that two of my bills made their “BEST” list and will work to see these bills moved through the legislative process.\r\n• [Best] Prohibiting Fee/Fine Increases — H 3051: Passed House; referred to Senate Finance Committee. One reason government spending rises every year is because state agencies can administratively create and increase fines and fees. This bill would prohibit that practice, requiring instead that the General Assembly introduce fee/fine increases as a joint resolution subject to a recorded roll call vote.\r\n• [Best] Reducing Sales Taxes and Eliminating Exemptions — H 4271: Referred to House Way &amp; Means Committee. This bill would eliminate dozens of state sales tax exemptions, ranging from exemptions on newspapers to exemptions on wrapping paper. Exemptions on groceries, prescription medicine, durable medical equipment, and utility bills would remain in place. In return, H 4271 would reduce the general sales tax rate from 6 percent to 3.85 percent and the state accommodations tax from 7.0 percent to 4.5 percent. Based on previous analysis of a similar plan promoted by the Taxation Realignment Commission, the bill would likely result in increased tax revenue, suggesting the sales tax rate could be reduced by even more.\r\nI am thankful to the Policy Council for shedding light on the legislative process and applaud their efforts in watch-dogging bills filed by both bodies.\r\nAdditionally on October 11, Governor Nikki Haley will be holding a Town Hall for the Lowcountry region at Bluffton High School (12 H.E. McCracken Circle) at 6:30 p.m. and I hope you will join me in attending.\r\nI will attend a “Women in Government” convention in Charleston in mid-October which will host women legislators from around the U.S. I look forward to sharing information with them about our great state and hearing their state’s strengths and weaknesses.\r\nIn a recent USA Today, there is an article that showcases retirement systems and actually uses a component of the S.C. code as an example. I got many inquiries on this and did some digging. Yes, the article is correct and my research shows me that the issues cited happened in 2002 when a bill (not related to retirement) went through the House and Senate and a conference committee (three members of each body) and could not be agreed on. The House voted to allow that committee “free conference powers” which means the committee could add or delete anything that got them to an agreement on the bill. Quite frankly, that practice is dangerous and this is a perfect example of why. The retirement “addition” was put in during that process. What changed was that retirement could be drawn at age 70 and after 30 years of service — it turned into drawn at age 70 and/or after 30 years of service. This change was done basically with only a handful of people being aware of it. The House &amp; Senate have committees studying the retirement system as a whole already and I have requested that this issue be added to their study. I am prepared to work to see this component removed.\r\n\r\nAs always, I enjoy being part of the Beaufort community and the wealth of diversity in our area. I was honored to attend the USC-BEAUFORT College of the Arts &amp; Environment unveiling this past week, and commend Chancellor Jane Upshaw and USC President Harris Pastides for their support of this endeavor.  Many thanks to local leaders Mayor Billy Keyserling, former Lt. Governor Brantley Harvey, and attorney Colden Battey for spearheading this effort.  I was honored to serve on the committee and look forward to having our historic campus become vibrant once again.\r\n\r\nBefore that unveiling, Chancellor Upshaw advised me that efforts to change the name of our university are still ongoing. USC-BEAUFORT administration has signed a contract to spend $85,000 to do “market research” on the name change and public perception of USC-BEAUFORT.  The funds are “private” dollars but at a time when ANY funding is difficult to come by, I maintain that spending any dollars on re-branding are irresponsible and unnecessary. In case you missed it, several months ago, the university touted “USC – Sea Islands” to replace USC-BEAUFORT.  I did not agree then and I will not agree now to change our historically based name. To tell President Pastides and Dr. Upshaw that you want to keep our name and that no funds should be expended on re-branding, email jupshaw@uscb.edu or pastides@mailbox.sc.edu.', 'Fall update of SC House District 124', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-update-of-sc-house-district-124', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:38:02', '2011-10-06 14:38:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3542, 4, '2011-10-06 14:42:03', '2011-10-06 14:42:03', '[caption id=\"attachment_3543\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Scott Bell of Panini&#39;s Cafe cooks a house specialty &quot;Frogmore Corndogs&quot; during the annual Shrimp Fesival on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shrimp-Fest-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3543\" title=\"Shrimp Fest 7\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shrimp-Fest-7-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3545\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Trista Halker, 3, tries to finish off a corndog during the annual Shrimp Festival on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shrimp-Fest-9.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3545\" title=\"Shrimp Fest, 9\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shrimp-Fest-9-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3544\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"After signing an autorgraph for Benny Will of Bluffton, Vana White poses as Katie McGurl, far right takes thier picture Saturday during the annual Shrimp Festival at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shrimp-Fest-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3544\" title=\"Shrimp Fest, 8\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shrimp-Fest-8-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3546\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Announcing the Beaufot College Art Scholarship are from left, Brantley Harvey, donor; Dr. Tim Pearce, donor; Jan Upshaw, chancellor of The Univeristy of S.C. Beaufort; Harris Pastides, president of The University of S.C., Billy Keyserling, mayor of Beaufort and Colden Battery, donor.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/USCB-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3546\" title=\"USCB-5\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/USCB-5-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Out & About with Photographer Bob Sofaly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-about-with-photographer-bob-sofaly', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:42:03', '2011-10-06 14:42:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3548, 4, '2011-10-06 14:44:54', '2011-10-06 14:44:54', 'Beaufort firefighters rescue couple in sinking boat\r\n\r\nBeaufort firefighters and police officers rescued a man and woman shrimping in the Beaufort River near Pigeon Point early Saturday, Oct. 1, when their boat began sinking — a rescue that possibly saved their lives.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSCN0568.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3549\" title=\"DSCN0568\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSCN0568-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>At 1:27 a.m. Saturday, the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department responded in their Quick Response Vehicle to a call of boaters in distress off Wilson Drive in Beaufort’s Pigeon Point neighborhood.\r\nThe couple had been shrimping near Brickyard Creek but found their boat taking on water about 60 feet from a dock. With the current running swiftly and the woman unable to swim, Beaufort Fire Captain Scott Robinson and Fire Inspector Stephen Baske took action.\r\nRobinson decided the fastest and safest way to rescue the pair was to throw a rescue disk with a light line attached. He told the boaters to tie the line to their boat and then use it to pull a heavier rescue rope and flotation device to the boat. Within minutes, they had pulled the woman safely to shore where she was treated by Beaufort County EMS.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSCN0573.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3550\" title=\"DSCN0573\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSCN0573-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Still aboard the boat, the man pulled the rig back, put on the harness and entered the water.\r\nAs Baske and two Beaufort police officers pulled the man toward the dock, they noticed the boat moving, too, even as the strong current pushed the boat further from the dock.\r\nThe man’s arm was tangled in a line still attached to the boat as it continued sinking. Realizing the man could drown or suffer major damage to his arm, Baske took heroic action, Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said.\r\n“Inspector Baske was wearing his protective equipment and had a rescue knife when he jumped into the water, swam out to the man and cut the rope tethering him to the sinking boat,” Negron said. “Captain Robinson and our two police officers swiftly pulled the man to safety, and Inspector Baske swam against the tide back to the dock.”\r\nThe Beaufort Marine Rescue Squadron removed the boat from the river, eliminating a waterway hazard.\r\n“The quick planning by Captain Scott Robinson and the heroic action of Inspector Stephen Baske helped bring two people back safely to their families from what could have been a tragic night on the water. Their work was supported by Beaufort County EMS, our Fire Department, the Beaufort Police Department, Beaufort Marine Rescue Squadron and the Department of Natural Resources,” Negron said.', 'How to save a life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-save-a-life', '', '', '2011-10-06 14:44:54', '2011-10-06 14:44:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3552, 4, '2011-10-11 15:10:00', '2011-10-11 15:10:00', 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month\r\n\r\nBy Tess Malijenovsky\r\n\r\n“Cancer was one of the best things that ever happened to me,” said Colleen Christensen, a surprising statement from a compassionate woman on her story of surviving breast cancer. She’s a woman who despite her healthy, athletic lifestyle was diagnosed with breast cancer April 2006 at the age of 52.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3553\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Colleen Christensen in her memorial garden.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/colleen-pic.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3553\" title=\"colleen pic\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/colleen-pic-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n“I always thought I was the healthy one,” said Colleen, whose two sisters were also diagnosed with breast cancer. Until one afternoon when she visited Dr. Thompson for a routine checkup, the doctor inquired about her inverted nipple. “Oh, Colleen, you have cancer,” said Dr. Thompson, uttering the frightening three words that would jolt her life.\r\nEven after an MRI and a mammogram test, the tumor in Colleen’s breast went undetected until her visit with Dr. Thompson. Upon hearing the news, Colleen was in shock, unable to understand what this would mean. For Colleen’s husband, Rhett, “the love of her life,” who lost a father, a mother and a stepfather to cancer, the news was equally devastating. Fortunately, Colleen’s cancer was diagnosed within the first stage.\r\n\r\nColleen continued in her daily life going to work even with the beginning of her chemotherapy, until the day came that the weight of it all hit her. She called into work crying and her boss assured her saying, “Well it’s about time.”\r\nThe repressed hardships of her childhood began to surface for the first time. She became angry. But, this same day Colleen’s attitude towards cancer transformed into an unwavering strength and inspirational positive attitude, thanks to Paula Deen.\r\n“I remember I turned on the TV to get my mind off of it all and Paula Deen was on. She was in her pajamas making breakfast in bed with her husband. I got up and I think I made an apple coffee cake, I can’t quite remember, but it reminded me of my childhood. That’s when I realized that my roots were in cooking and giving, and I wasn’t going to feel bad for myself anymore.”\r\nColleen’s positivity blossomed like the hodgepodge array of beautiful flowers and herbs that she planted all around her house. She made a game out of her collection of wigs that won her grandchildren over so that they wouldn’t be afraid for grandma. And she’s made a new goal each year: first to learn how to swim, then to study nutrition and get back in shape, and now to walk.\r\nWhy was cancer one of the best things that ever happened to Colleen? “I understood what it meant to be alive,” she said.\r\nColleen’s rallying supporters were her husband, Rhett, her daughter, Tara, and her brother, Caroll. And she deems her three angels to be Dr. Thompson, Dr. Burris and Dr. Newberry. Little did she know at the time, every church in Beaufort was also praying for Colleen.\r\nFor those who have someone close to our hearts battling cancer, Colleen encourages to show our love and support, but to also give that person some space when they need it. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are trying treatments that drain every last bit of a person’s energy. Colleen said it took her up to a year to retrieve her strength to walk a mile; but now a five-year survivor, she walked 10 miles in the LoCo Motion Walk and hopes to walk another 20 miles for a marathon in Savannah.\r\nOctober is the month of breast cancer awareness and there are many ways to donate to cancer research institutes as well as to the individuals who are battling outrageous medical bills on top of cancer.\r\nTara, Colleen’s daughter, organized the Pink Night Out at Charles &amp; Company Gala this Friday, October 7, from 5:30-8 p.m. Charles &amp; Company is located on 1613 North Street, one block away from the old courthouse (843-521-1919). There will be door prizes, a wine tasting, catered food (by Colleen Christensen) and a gift auction. You can sport the cause with a strand of pink hair that stylists will be on location to put in, and this isn’t just for the ladies! The men at the Police Department are putting on a pink hair bet to raise money for the American Cancer Association. All proceeds go the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and also for a woman fighting breast cancer without insurance. For those who can’t make it to the gala, you can purchase a pink hair strand for $10 from Charles &amp; Company all month long.', 'Survivor Stories: Colleen Christensen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'survivor-stories-colleen-christensen', '', '', '2011-10-11 15:13:48', '2011-10-11 15:13:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3552', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3555, 4, '2011-10-11 15:09:34', '2011-10-11 15:09:34', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sherriffimage001.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3556\" title=\"Sherriffimage001\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sherriffimage001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" /></a>The victim in the October 6th murder on Folly Rd on St Helena has been positively identified as 32-year old Joseph Frank Washington of 161 Seaside Rd, St. Helena Island.   Mr Washington was discovered in a burning vehicle last week and was found to have a gunshot wound as well.<!--more-->\r\nThis murder followed the shooting death of  44 year old Julius Chaplin  on St Helena the night before.  Chaplin was discovered in his driveway by his girlfriend who had been inside the home at the time of the shooting, but didn\'t witness it.   While motive and possible suspect(s) have yet to be uncovered, investigators suspect a high probability of a connection between the two incidents, with both victims being well known by law enforcement.\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416, Investigator Cpl. A. Rice at 843-255-3429, or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.', 'St Helena Murder Victim Indentified', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '3555', '', '', '2011-10-11 15:10:22', '2011-10-11 15:10:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3686, 4, '2011-10-19 02:06:10', '2011-10-19 02:06:10', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/arobbery.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3687\" title=\"arobbery\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/arobbery-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night at a Beaufort convenience store.\r\n\r\nAt approximately 10:15 pm, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Shell gas station (3530 Trask Pkwy) in\r\nreference to a robbery occurring minutes earlier. Upon arrival, deputies met with two store employees and one\r\ncustomer who advised that they had been robbed by two black males.\r\n\r\nThe victims stated that the two men, wearing dark clothing, gloves, and masks entered the store and ordered\r\neveryone to the floor at gunpoint. The suspects demanded the victims empty their pockets. After taking an\r\nundisclosed amount of cash as well as various tobacco products, both suspects fled the store in an unknown\r\ndirection.\r\n\r\nNo injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information\r\ncontact either Investigator Sgt. J. Kelleher at 843-255-3418 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-\r\n2777.', 'Armed Robbery at Shell Station on Trask Pkwy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'armed-robbery-at-shell-station-on-trask-pkwy', '', '', '2011-10-19 02:06:10', '2011-10-19 02:06:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3564, 4, '2011-10-12 16:17:01', '2011-10-12 16:17:01', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Chamber-logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3565\" title=\"Chamber logo\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Chamber-logo-300x112.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"112\" /></a>The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast forum with Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner and City of Beaufort Police Chief Matthew Clancy on Tuesday, October 18 at the<!--more--> Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn located at 1500 Queen Street in Beaufort.  Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by the program will begin at 8:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nSheriff Tanner and Chief Clancy will discuss crime in the Beaufort area, how it impacts business, and how to protect yourself, your business and your employees.\r\n\r\nThis event is available to Chamber members for $10 and all others for $20. Breakfast is included in the price.  RSVP to Amy Kaylor at <a href=\"tel:843.525.8524\" target=\"_blank\">843.525.8524</a> or <a href=\"mailto:amy@beaufortsc.org\" target=\"_blank\">amy@beaufortsc.org</a>.', 'CHAMBER TO HOST SHERIFF TANNER & CHIEF CLANCY  FOR FORUM ON CRIME & BUSINESS', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-to-host-sheriff-tanner-chief-clancy-for-forum-on-crime-business', '', '', '2011-10-12 16:17:22', '2011-10-12 16:17:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3564', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3571, 4, '2011-10-13 05:47:32', '2011-10-13 05:47:32', 'Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club meets\r\nThe Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club’s October meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 13. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island.  New local DNR artificial reef charts will be handed out. The guest speaker will be Captain Danny Rourk of Tailwind Charters of Beaufort. Danny is a very experienced local captain and his topic will be trout and redfish preparing for the fall bite. He will also discuss baits of choice, presentation, tides and water temperatures. Don’t miss this informative presentation by one of Beaufort’s best. For additional information, please call Captain Frank Gibson at 522-2020.\r\n\r\nHospice Care to hold Healing Autumn Group\r\nHospice Care of America invites you to our Seasons of Healing Autumn Group, where we will give you the gifts of healing through music and the emotional tools necessary to process grief and restore peace and comfort. The dates are Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 10,  and the group will meet at Hospice Care of America, 1800 Paris Ave., in Port Royal from 9:30 - 11 a.m. To register or for more information, please contact Jeannelle at 843.301.0685.\r\n\r\nBreakfast Buffet to benefit hospice\r\nThe Northern Lady’s Island Community Association is pleased to announce a Breakfast Buffet to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice on Saturday, October 15, at the Broomfield Community Center located at 161 Brickyard Point Drive, Lady’s Island starting at 8 a.m. The breakfast will include eggs, grits, pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee.  Cost is $10 per person.\r\n\r\nWesley United church to hold annual bazaar\r\nWesley United Methodist Church’s Annual Fall Bazaar will be held Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church Education Building on the corner of Duke and West streets. The event will offer baked and canned foods, crafts, farmers market, also books, plants and furniture. Fried fish and BBQ Rib Dinners go on sale at 10:30 am. Live entertainment begins 11 a.m. For more information, please call 843-524-9487 or 843-524-5918.\r\n\r\nPort Royal hosts Festival of the Sea\r\nFestival Of The Sea will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 from noon – 5 p.m. on Paris Ave\r\nin the Old Village of Port Royal.  ARRRGH!  It will be a pirate-themed festival. Admission is free. A 3K Walk the Plank for CODA will kick off the festival. Live music and radio remotes.  Enjoy seafood, burgers, barbecue and more, with your favorite cold beverages. Visit local shops and check out our craft and artisan booths, collector car display, kid activities and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the Pirates of Port Royal, or become one of them.  Remember to bring your eye patch!  For details, visit www.oldvillageportroyal.com.\r\n\r\nWomen’s Connection to hold October luncheon\r\nThe Beaufort Women’s Connection (Formerly The Christian Women’s Club) will hold their October luncheon on  Thursday the 20 at St. Helena Parish Hall located at 507 New  Castle St. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch is served at 12:15 p.m. Cost for luncheon is $12 for both luncheon and program.  Our feature presentation and music will feature Peggy Beck.  The speaker is Betty Parker who will talk on the “Cornucopia of Life”.Reservations can be made by calling Karen Whithead at 838-7627 or by e-mailing her at mommakaren@islc.net. Reservations  need to be made or cancelled by Monday, October 17. Child care is available with prior request. The Women’s Connection is also having a Bake Sale on Saturday, October 22 on Bay Street from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you would like to bring baked goods to the sale, you can bring them to the luncheon or have them on Bay Street by 9:30 a.m. Look for us at the former Lipsitz Department Store.\r\n\r\nSea Island Quilters will meet with speaker\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, October 20, 6 p.m. at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church, fellowship hall, 408 Carteret St. The speaker will be Nancy Chong, a Hawaiian appliqué artist. For details, call Helen Goldman, 525-6155..\r\n\r\n‘Saving Grace’ fundraiser at CrossFit\r\nCome join us at CrossFit Beaufort on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for “Saving Grace”, a fundraiser benefiting Cancer Services through the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. “Grace” is a barbell workout consisting of 30 Clean and Jerks. This workout is suitable for both men and women of all fitness levels. You do not have to be a CrossFit member to participate in this event. The $30 registration fee includes a T-shirt. Go to www.crossfitbeaufort.com for more information or register on CrossFit Beaufort’s Facebook page. We are located at 1000 Hamar Street, Suite 2, across from the Green Street gym.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Snowboard, Ski Club to meet\r\nThe Beaufort Ski/Snowboard Club will have a meeting/greeting at Brick’s on Boundary on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.  Free appetizers and great beverage specials available! We will be confirming upcoming ski trips and discussing other activities.  Anyone with interest — with or without ability to ski/snowboard — is welcome! For additional information, contact Julie:  tugboatjulie@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\nFlutist Susan Conant to perform at Fripp\r\nFripp Island Friends of Music answers the question, “What happens when you mix Celtic, classical and jazz?” Susan Conant creates her own unique musical blend on an array of classical and folk flutes. Presented by Fripp Island Friends of Music on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Center, Fripp Island.  The cost is $20 a person; $10 for students. Free Fripp pass at gate. Attendees are invited to join the artist at a catered event after the performance. For details, call 843-838-6655.\r\n\r\nYMCA hosts stress relief for health seminar\r\nMore than ever, adults today are under stress. While the sources of stress vary, there’s no doubt that stress has negative effects on health, and that it can accelerate the aging process.  Hospice Care of America and the YMCA of Beaufort County invite you to our free seminar on “Stress Relief for Healthy Aging.” Join us as we explore stress-related effects on the body, examine our own stressors and provide tools to combat stress and promote wellness. The seminar will be Tuesday, October 25, from 6:15-7 p.m. at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Refreshments provided. Childcare available at the YMCA. To register for this free event or if you have questions, contact Jeannelle at Hospice Care of America at 843-322-0063.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Writers meet\r\nBeaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room on Tuesday, October 25.\r\n\r\nLunch and Listen series sponsored by library\r\nTo get ready for the opening of the “New Harmonies” exhibit, the Beaufort library, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, and the Friends of the Beaufort County Library have teamed up to present Lunch and Listen, a special music series featuring local musicians. These one hour lunchtime music performances will be held in the USCB Center for the Arts auditorium, 801 Carteret St. All Lunch and Listen music performances are free and open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and performances will last from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch. Upcoming performances are:\r\n• Monday, October 26 will feature Kirk Dempsey, of Dempsey Farms, performing soul stirring blues on harmonica and guitar.\r\n\r\nAGLOW Area Team has annual conference\r\nSouth Carolina AGLOW Area Team is having its annual Leadership Development Training Conference on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center. For cost or additional information, contact Gloria Gourdin at 843 407-6667 or scaglowareateam@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\nSustainable seafood and wine dinner to be held\r\nPlease help us welcome Megan Westmeyer, Sustainable Seafood Initiative Coordinator to the Factory Creek Fish Company  on Lady’s Island on Nov. 1 at  6:30 p.m.  The cost is $50/per person and does not include tax and tip Please call to reserve 843-575-5822 or email mary@emilysrestaurant.com. The Sustainable Seafood Initiative is a program led by the South Carolina Aquarium with a mission to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nPaddleFest 2011 will be at Hunting Island\r\nWHAT: PaddleFest 2011 will be at Hunting Island State Park, Lagoon, Parking Lot J on Saturday, November 5, 1 p.m., start time. Registration is at 11 a.m. Race Day at Hunting Island State Park\r\nDESCRIPTION: 3 and 6 mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe and stand up paddleboard races which begin and finish in the Lagoon near Parking Lot J.\r\nREGISTRATION: In person at Higher Ground, 2121 Boundary Street, Suite. 101, Beaufort, or www.active.com.\r\nCONTACT: Tim at Higher Ground, 843-379-4327, or Dinah at 843-252-4820 Email: higherground@hargray.com, dinahbrock@me.com or visit www.HigherGroundBeaufort.com and www.active.com.', '', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '3571', '', '', '2011-10-13 05:47:32', '2011-10-13 05:47:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3571', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3573, 4, '2011-10-13 05:48:34', '2011-10-13 05:48:34', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nFor many, the death of our dog will be the first time will have experienced the loss of a loved one, human or otherwise.  Even for those who have lost a relative, spouse or close friend, facing the death of a beloved Best Friend can be a whole new experience, unleashing waves of emotion that may sweep us of our feet. I had not yet lost a loved one when my 17 year old cat, Oblio, (the pet who had been with me through all the significant moments of womanhood) edged closer to death as a result of congestive heart failure A neighbor naturally assumed my mother had died when she stopped to comfort me as I wept my way through Krogers. No, I wailed, it’s my cat.\r\nIf you have a senior or terminally ill dog, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for his passing to ensure a quality death for him, as free from pain and suffering as possible. Although no amount of preparation can make the pain go away, planning ahead for the loss of a pet can allow us to make better decisions when we find ourselves on an emotional roller coaster. Consider the following well in advance of saying goodbye to a Best Friend:\r\nDo you wish for your dog to die an unassisted death at home?  Can you provide the constant support and care he needs to be sure he does not suffer?  Once you have received veterinary support to keep your pet pain-free until the end, dying at home involves setting up a quiet and comfortable place for the dog, and removing collars, braces, wraps from his body in advance.  Respect your pet’s need to die in peace.\r\nIf your goal is for an unassisted death at home, what is your back-up plan if your dog is in distress?  Know which vets are available at a moment’s notice, any time of day. It probably won’t be your vet. There are only a couple in the area that offer emergency house call services.\r\nIf you anticipate euthanasia will be necessary, where do you wish for it to happen? At home? At another special place?  Explore options in advance. For some, an in-home  euthanasia allows pet owners to more freely express emotions, pay tribute to the animal and feel more relaxed about spending time as they wish, before and after their pet passes.\r\nDo you prefer that the euthanasia happen at your dog’s veterinary office? Are you comfortable with your vet and his/her staff? Do you understand the procedure? How does your dog feel about the vet and the clinic?  If the clinic is a place of stress for your dog or if he is large, old and relatively immobile, you might want to think about an in-home euthanasia.  Sherman, a large yeller dog I lived with for a while, was euthanized peacefully in my office because he was immobile and too large for me to transport him comfortably.  If you prefer to take your dog to the vet clinic, consider whether you will need someone there for support — either to stay with you or to drive you safely to and from the office.\r\nDo you want to be present for the euthanasia, whether at home or at the clinic?  If so, understand that your dog may make vocalizations, involuntary movements, and lose bladder or bowel control.  None of these are unusual nor indicative that your dog is suffering.  I have found it healing for me and I recommend to clients that they, at least, see a pet’s body before burial or cremation.  It is a first step in processing the loss and helps us understand that our dog is, indeed, gone.\r\nDo you understand the euthanasia process your clinic will use? Do not hesitate to consult with your vet to learn about it. Create an opportunity to ask questions about the payment, aftercare arrangements and any other questions that come to mind. Find out if the clinic has a special room for euthanasia and if you are allowed to spend time with your Best Friend before and after the procedure. Ask if the vet performs euthanasia at the end of the day when the office might be quieter.\r\nMy vet in Vermont provided what she called a “transition room”. It had soft lighting, comfortable chairs, and a small water element providing a soft gurgling background noise. The transition room had a different energy — in a good way. After staff helped an animal transition, they lit a candle and encouraged the pet’s owner to spend as much time as needed.\r\nPart Two: Burial, cremation and coping with the loss.', 'The last goodbye: Part I', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-last-goodbye-part-i', '', '', '2011-10-13 05:48:34', '2011-10-13 05:48:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3573', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3576, 4, '2011-10-13 06:01:06', '2011-10-13 06:01:06', 'The story of “the Beaufort Dog” is a heart-warming human interest tale of a regular family adopting a not so regular dog that changed their life. Beaufort Dog remembers the story this week as it says goodbye to its canine founder and mascot.\r\nThe Blackstons adopted Abbey, a three-month old golden retriever, 12 years ago. She quickly taught the family that if they did not train her, she would train them. The mother, Kelley, was a school teacher at Lady’s Island Middle and the father, Jason, was a coach at Beaufort Academy.  Knowing little about teaching and training, they sought out the help of Best Behaviors Dog Training.  After becoming addicted to the training field and learning a lot about canine behavior, Kelley and Abbey became assistant teachers and then started their own classes.  The duo trained out of their home on Lady’s Island for years while Kelley and Jason still taught full time. Slowly, Kelley expanded services in dog behaviors and cut back on school teaching. Abbey became the mascot to several local businesses and performed agility and obedience at conventions and schools. She taught a summer course at Whale Branch Elementary on pet care and visited Lady’s Island Elementary Career Days. She took part in all of the parades and was on local TV shows more than once representing our pet community.\r\nAfter several years, the Blackstons saw the need to expand their love of pets and knowledge of training to a full service facility now on Boundary Street, later they opened up another boutique for pets in Habersham. Abbey continued to meet new customers, both two and four-legged, at the door.  She served to calm owners and pets, provide an example of what can be done, and teach canine behaviors that only dogs can teach other dogs.\r\nAbbey passed away this week at the age of 12. She worked right up until the end, participating in Beaufort’s Tricentennial Parade. As Beaufort Dog continues to pass on the love for all of their community pets, they will not forget Abbey, and celebrate what she has meant to all of us.', 'Beaufort Dog celebrates the life of its canine founder', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-dog-celebrates-the-life-of-its-canine-founder', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:01:06', '2011-10-13 06:01:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3576', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3578, 4, '2011-10-13 06:02:07', '2011-10-13 06:02:07', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSo, this week we’re going to go to Oregon to see some really good wines.  Interestingly, while Oregon really has built their wine reputation on two specific grapes, we’re going to “discover” others. The wine industry in Oregon dates back to the 1840’s, but it’s just since the 1960”s that’s it’s really become part of what we all think of as the American wine business. Today, with slightly over 300 wineries, a large tourism business has developed around wine tasting.\r\nWine has been produced in Oregon since 1847,  when the first vines were planted in the Oregon Territory.  Throughout the nineteenth century, there was experimentation with different varietals and in 1904, an Oregon winemaker won a prize at the St. Louis World’s Fair.  During Prohibition, wine making stopped, like everywhere else in the U.S.  After being “dormant” for years, the Oregon wine industry started to rebuild in the 1960’s.  At that point several California winemakers came north across the border and started planting Pinot Noir grapes in the Willamette Valley.  More out-of-state winemakers came in the 1970’s and the Oregon industry started to get organized.  Due to some lucky foresight, the land-use laws of Oregon did not allow the rural hillsides to be used for housing tracts so lots of suitable land was available for vineyards.  In 1979, Eyrie Vineyards entered a 1975 Pinot Noir in the Wine Olympics.  From this point on, Oregon Pinot Noirs have continued to receive international recognition.  During the 1980’s and the 1990’s,  the number of Oregon wineries and the accolades they received continued to grow.  They also developed strong ties to the Burgundy region in France, passed state laws to promote wine making and wine distribution, found a focus on “green” wine making and established several new AVAs.  By 2009, the were 453 wineries in Oregon and they were the third largest wine producer in the United States.\r\nOregon wines are marketed as “varietals” like those from other states.  The wines are labeled with their grape variety and, by Oregon law, for most varieties the wine must be made from 90% that variety. Pinot Noir is the grape for Oregon’s most famous wines.  The state is regarded as one of the premier Pinot-producing regions in the word.\r\nThere are three basic wine producing regions in Oregon.  The Willamette Valley AVA covers about 5,200 square miles and stretches from the Columbia River in the north to just south of Eugene in the south and from the Coast Range in the west to the Cascade Mountains in the east.  It is the largest AVA in Oregon and contains about 200 of the total wineries.  The climate here is mild all year with cool, wet winters and warm,dry summers.  The Southern AVA is a fairly new combination of the Umpqua Valley AVA and the Rogue Valley AVA.  And other AVAs include the Columbia Gorge AVA, the Walla Walla Valley AVA and the Snake River AVA.\r\nOur wines today come from a winery called Firesteed.  This really is a unique winery because until very recently they weren’t a winery at all.  In the early 1990’s, wine consumers in the United States wanted good quality varietal wines at affordable prices.  (So what else is new?)  During those years, Howard Fossbach represented the interests of wineries in the Northwest.  He saw the need for more affordable wines but also knew his clients with wineries and tasting rooms had too much overhead to make more affordable and good bottles of wine.  He came up with a great source of Pinot Noir grapes, a winery with extra room and a highly-regarded winemaker with spare time.  And, in 1992, the first vintage of Firesteed Pinot Noir was made.  For nearly ten years, Firesteed was known as a “virtual winery” because of their unique approach to the business.  They used grapes from various sources and facilities at two different wineries. Finally in 2003, Firesteed was transformed from a “virtual winery.”  They bought a winery about 13 miles west of Salem in the Willamette Valley. Over the following years, their Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines have become well known favorites for their quality and price.\r\nBut, let’s look at some more unique wines that Firesteed makes — being such a unique winery it’s almost like we need to help maintain some of their eccentricity.  For their white, go Riesling!  Going back a bit, we kind of touched on the relationship between Oregon and Burgundy, France.  This is really because of the similarities in their soils, climates, etc that make their wines what they are.  Well, there’s also a touch of Alsatian soil and climate types in Oregon and that’s where this Riesling comes in. As expensive as Rieslings from Alsace, France, have become, and as good as they always are, this is our chance to enjoy this great variety. The Firesteed Riesling is a combination of fruit, spice and earth characteristics. The grapes ripen slowly in Oregon’s cooler climate which let’s the wines become very complex and layered.  They have aromas of mandarin orange, honeysuckle, lemon zest and melon.  In your glass, the wine starts out dry and crisp and light, but gains weight and texture and a minerally quality.  A perfect sipper for anytime, but a great Thanksgving find as well. And, all for $11?  True.  So don’t miss this one!\r\nFor a red wine, we’re going to Firesteed’s Cayella. This wine is the “invention” of Howard Fossbach. It’s name is a mix of several words from local Indian languages, and it is a blend of grapes grown in the Walla Walla and Columbia Valleys. Select batches of cabernet, merlot and Syrah are blended and aged in a combination of old and new barrels.  The wine is medium bodied, smooth and enticing.  It’s flavors include red and black berries, spice, chocolate, plums and so much more.  This is one of those wines that leaves your mouth salivating for more.  And, at $11 a bottle, it seems to me we can oblige.  Firesteed may have been a “virtual winery” but it’s wines sure are the real thing!  Enjoy!', 'On the Oregon Trail', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'on-the-oregon-trail', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:02:07', '2011-10-13 06:02:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3578', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3580, 4, '2011-10-13 06:06:33', '2011-10-13 06:06:33', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nOn a glorious autumn afternoon, the Lunch Bunch gathered for a feast at The Tooting Egret, in the old Firehouse building next to the library at 706 Craven St. We joined the other patrons who opted to sit outside and take advantage of last week’s perfect weather.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3581\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Grilled lamb chops over couscous.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photo-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3581\" title=\"photo 11\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photo-11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe were treated to the fine manners and skills of our server Matthew Peeper, who started our table off with a choice of an alvarino white wine or a Syrah red.\r\nHe also brought out a bowl of the pureed sweet corn bisque and a bowl of the green gazpacho for the table to sample. The bisque was warm and hearty while the gazpacho was sweet and simple, and both were delicious. (April and I ended up finishing off the bisque together.)\r\nWe all tried different main dishes and I can’t say there was a clear winner because everyone loved their meals.\r\nKim chose the grilled lamb chops served over a bed of couscous. Listed on the menu under “special temptations,” Kim said her shanks were amazing.\r\nNancy went healthy with the grilled romaine salad and Hooks bleu cheese dressing and a tomato stuffed with foccacia and bacon.\r\nElizabeth tried another yummy salad: the tea-smoked duck with mango and basil vin over mixed local greens. The presentation alone was beautiful, and she was very well pleased with her choice.\r\nBuck devoured his hearty steak sandwich with boursin cheese and carmelized onions on foccacia bread served with a side of au jus.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3582\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Tea smoked duck with mango and basil vin over greens.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photo-9.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3582\" title=\"photo 9\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photo-9-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI caved to my preggie cravings for meat and cheese and ordered the Southern Hot Brown sandwich. The giant serving came in a shallow bowl with French toast on the bottom and filled with chopped roasted pork loin, pickled green tomatoes, and topped with white cheddar morney sauce. Whoa, it was the ultimate comfort dish and I loved every bite. It also came with a side of potato salad with bacon and cayenne toasted pecans. April and I shared that too.\r\nApril’s classic pasta carbonara was popular with everyone. The hot, buttered noodles, whipped egg and cream, bacon and Parmesan dish was outstanding. When she couldn’t finish it all, Elizabeth gladly took over.\r\nJust when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Matt delighted us with two desserts that were like the soups — each one appealed to opposite sides of the taste spectrum. The slice of fig pie made with a light crust, sweet figs, mascarpone and candied rosemary was unique and tasty and Elizabeth’s favorite. The slice of double fudge pie with homemade raspberry ice cream was a chocolate lover’s dream, which is why it was my favorite. April and I also polished off that plate together.\r\nIf you’re looking to impress friends from out of town or to splurge on a sophisticated, unforgettable lunch with a small group or someone special, The Tooting Egret is the place to go. Their fall menu will be featured until the end of October.\r\nFor details, call 843-521-4506.', 'Lunch Bunch eats an excellent meal at The Tooting Egret', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-eats-an-excellent-meal-at-the-tooting-egret', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:06:33', '2011-10-13 06:06:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3580', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3584, 4, '2011-10-13 06:08:13', '2011-10-13 06:08:13', 'Evelyn Mitchell, left, celebrates her 95th birthday and laughs with her niece Jane Hincher. Nancy Sadler and Mac Mitchell hosted the lovely waterside party for her recently on Lady’s Island.<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Celebrating-her-95-birthday-this-past-weekendEvelyn-Mitchell-left-laughs-with-her-niece-Jane-Hincher-at-the-lovely-waterside-party-for-her-hosted-by-Nancy-Sadler-and-Mac-Mitchell-this-past-weekend-on-Ladies-Island-2.jpgn-Ladies-Island.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3585\" title=\"Celebrating her 95 birthday this past weekend,Evelyn Mitchell, left, laughs with her niece Jane Hincher at the lovely waterside party for her hosted by Nancy Sadler and Mac Mitchell this past weekend on Ladies Island\" src=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Celebrating-her-95-birthday-this-past-weekendEvelyn-Mitchell-left-laughs-with-her-niece-Jane-Hincher-at-the-lovely-waterside-party-for-her-hosted-by-Nancy-Sadler-and-Mac-Mitchell-this-past-weekend-on-Ladies-Island-2.jpgn-Ladies-Island-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>', 'Celebrating 95 years', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrating-95-years', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:08:13', '2011-10-13 06:08:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3584', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3587, 4, '2011-10-13 06:09:16', '2011-10-13 06:09:16', 'America’s young people are its most precious resource. This is why, for many years, the Exchange Club of Beaufort has sponsored activities designed to benefit and encourage our youth.  Recognition of a well-deserving high school senior could have an impact on his or her entire future.\r\n\r\nIn August, Alex Weller was recognized as the Exchange Club’s Youth of the Month and in September, Weber Pike was named. If you know of a deserving high school senior that should be recognized, please send a short nomination letter to angel@loganlawfirm.com. All award recipients could be eligible for a local $1,000 scholarship.', 'Exchange Club recognizes Youth of the Month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'exchange-club-recognizes-youth-of-the-month', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:09:16', '2011-10-13 06:09:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3587', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3589, 4, '2011-10-13 06:11:06', '2011-10-13 06:11:06', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-AAUW.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3590\" title=\"Lifestyle-AAUW\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-AAUW-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" /></a>The American Association of University Women founded in 1881, is the nation’s leading organization advocating equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The Beaufort branch meets monthly to listen to speakers and discuss issues, in the attempt to break through educational and economic barriers for all women. A Tuesday,  October 25 meeting with speaker Amanda Brewer from the Beaufort library will be at 6 p.m. at TCL bldg 24. Brewer will talk about the Smithsonian Museum’s Traveling Music Exhibit. New members are welcomed to attend. For more information, contact Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net. Newly elected Executive Board members of the Beaufort branch pictured are Peggy Hubright,  Diana Steele, Lynn Lantz, Marianne Beck, Cindy Schafer, Celeste Nalwasky,  and Veronica Miller.', 'American Association of University Women', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'american-association-of-university-women', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:11:06', '2011-10-13 06:11:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3589', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3592, 4, '2011-10-13 06:12:42', '2011-10-13 06:12:42', 'The Habersham Marketplace will host the Third Annual Habersham Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 22, from 12-6 p.m. The festival is a one-day regionally expanded farmer’s market and a celebration of food, fun, art, music and entertainment There is no cost to attend and food and drink will be available for purchase.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-Harvest-Fest1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3593\" title=\"Lifestyle-Harvest Fest1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-Harvest-Fest1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The festival will feature live music by main stage band Lowcountry Boil, festive food and drink from local and regional vendors and seasonal, fresh produce from farmers spanning the state of South Carolina.  Additional features include a crafts fair, hay rides, outdoor sports and games, a dog agility course, costume contest and games offered by Beaufort Dog and various children’s activities.\r\n“We are so excited about this year’s Harvest Festival,” said Habersham Marketplace Merchant’s Council President Leslie Pickel. “This festival continues to provide a platform for the outstanding farmers of our region along with the multitude of creative chefs and artists to present their unique food and wares to a family oriented crowd offering a day of fun for all.”\r\nFor more information visit habershamharvestfest.com.\r\nThe premier sponsor for The Third Annual Habersham Harvest Festival is Hargray Communications.', 'Habersham holds Harvest Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habersham-holds-harvest-festival', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:12:42', '2011-10-13 06:12:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3595, 4, '2011-10-13 06:13:18', '2011-10-13 06:13:18', 'The holiday season is upon us once again. Wow, how quickly this year has come and gone. It’s time for parties, festive luncheons, get togethers with friends, family and co-workers which means enhancing these gatherings with beautiful, seasonal flowers. Instead of bringing the same old run of the mill hostess gift of a bottle of wine, why not try your hand at a thoughtful, well put together, creative centerpiece that you have handmade with love. Tis the season for rich palettes of burgundies, purples and oranges; deep hues and sparkling jewel tones. It’s the best time of the year to create with botanicals and florals!\r\nHere are a few tips to get you started. You will need a funky seasonal waterproof container (try Grayco’s, their selection is amazing), one oasis block, waterproof oasis tape, (these items can be found at your local flower shop) a sharp knife to cut the oasis and some good kitchen grade scissors to cut the stems with. Next, you should go to your favorite local florist —  maybe Carolina Floral Design or Bitty’s — and purchase some flowers that strike your fancy. Look for high quality, diversity and texture. Go foraging in your yard for unusual greenery such as magnolia leaves, ferns, plumosa and interesting seed pods and berries. Now you are ready to create.\r\nFrom something sophisticated and classic to something more garden like and bohemian, the sky is the limit when it comes to using your imagination on flower placement and design.\r\nFor more tips on how to create a beautiful flower arrangement for a distinctive, unique customized arrangement from the Flower Girl herself, or for help with all of your holiday decor and parties, call Alison Klinakis at 843-575-2527, or come to one of The Flower Girls floral design parties in the Green Room in Habersham. Also, be on the lookout for The Flower Girl at Grayco showing everyone how to create decorative arrangements in this season’s hottest pots and planters for this holiday season.\r\nFor more information on an exquisite space for your next event, call Jaime at The Green Room at 843-815-7464.  And remember, as long as you are having fun and feel confident, everything else will fall into place. Happy designing!', 'Floral tips on seasonal designs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'floral-tips-on-seasonal-designs', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:13:18', '2011-10-13 06:13:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3595', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3597, 4, '2011-10-13 06:14:13', '2011-10-13 06:14:13', 'Lady’s Island Country Club is turning the tables on one of the basic laws of golf--playing it in daylight.\r\nBreak the rules and come play in the Glow Ball Tournament on Friday, Oct. 28. Teams of four will grope around in the dark chasing an illuminated ball for nine holes. Subtle hints at direction will come in the form of a few glow sticks at the tee box, a couple along the fairway and one attached to the flag. In between, it’s just your team, a glowing ball and your wits.\r\n“We don’t light up the course, just the ball, so it’s up to you to find your way around,” said Denton Moore, head golf professional at Lady’s Island Country Club. “It’s best ball so you don’t have to be a great golfer and families are welcome. It’s so much fun and there’s nothing quite like playing golf in the dark.”\r\nEach team will receive a set number of glow balls. You lose all of them and, well, game over. Tip: They don’t float. There might be prizes for teams who return the set intact, or at least a hardy pat on the back.\r\nDinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and hilarity ensues at 7:30 p.m. Happy hour prices last all evening.\r\nIt’s $30 per person and includes dinner. Call the pro shop at 843-524-3635 to sign up.\r\nThat’s not all that’s happening at Lady’s Island Country Club. Monday night football starts at 8 p.m. each week at Lady’s Island Country Club and includes free chicken wings, happy hour prices, darts and indoor corn hole contests.\r\nIt’s also the time of the year that is perfect for traditional golf — you know, during the day. The golf course is in terrific shape, the price is right and the weather is ideal.\r\nTimes are rocking at Lady’s Island Country Club. Find out more by calling 843-522-9700 or visiting www.ladysislandcc.com.', 'Golf at night is illuminating at Lady’s Island Country Club', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'golf-at-night-is-illuminating-at-lady%e2%80%99s-island-country-club', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:14:13', '2011-10-13 06:14:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3597', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3599, 4, '2011-10-13 06:15:03', '2011-10-13 06:15:03', 'CODA will hold its second annual 3K walk  in commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Port Royal’s Festival of the Sea, October 15 at 12 p.m. Based on the incidents of women murdered by men, the Violence Policy Center recently ranked South Carolina number seven in the nation.  Attorney General Alan Wilson calls domestic violence South Carolina’s “number one crime issue.”\r\nThe theme of CODA’s first 3K Domestic Violence Awareness walk in 2010 was “Get Off the Bench and Into the Game” — an exhortation to community members to publicly demonstrate their commitment to ending domestic violence. This year, in keeping with the Festival of the Sea’s  pirate theme, participants are asked to leap out of their comfortable deck chairs,  collectively “Walk the Plank” and raise awareness of the domestic violence plaguing our community and state.\r\nTo see other free awareness events scheduled for CODA’s four-county service area, go to www.codalowcountry.org/events.\r\nIf you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call CODA for free and confidential services at 843-770-1070.', '‘Walk the Plank for CODA’ at Festival of the Sea', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '%e2%80%98walk-the-plank-for-coda%e2%80%99-at-festival-of-the-sea', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:15:03', '2011-10-13 06:15:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3599', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3601, 4, '2011-10-13 06:16:09', '2011-10-13 06:16:09', 'By Jessica Settlemire\r\nBeing a freshman in high school isn’t the easiest time in a teenager’s life, and definitely not easy for a girl. The biggest thing on a Friday night in Beaufort during the fall was high school football with packed stands, body-painted boys and girls going google-eyed for them, but not me.\r\nI was nervous about messing up the first cheer as a varsity cheerleader. It was already a big deal to be a freshman on a varsity team; it would have been a bigger deal to mess up.  As we took off our warm-ups, picked up our run-through and pom poms, the nerves kicked in. Running on the field was OK; you really can’t mess that up. But after the run-through, time for cheer number one! I froze! Not! I knew all the cheers and quarter after quarter it became easier and more comfortable. By the end of the fourth quarter I had finally seen what Friday nights in high school were all about and had found my place in school.\r\nThough my mom wouldn’t let me go out afterwards, it was all good. She always said, “Nothing good ever happens after midnight”, very true by the way. I became addicted to cheering on the sidelines of Friday night football games and those are my most memorable times in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<em>This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store.  For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'Beaufort Then & Now: Friday nights as a varsity cheerleader', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-then-now-friday-nights-as-a-varsity-cheerleader', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:16:09', '2011-10-13 06:16:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3603, 4, '2011-10-13 06:16:47', '2011-10-13 06:16:47', 'Dine Out to Prevent Hunger for United Way\r\nOn Tuesday, Oct. 18, the community is encouraged to “Dine Out to Prevent Hunger.” By eating at certain restaurants, a portion of your bill will be donated to the United Way’s campaign to feed Beaufort’s most needy.\r\nThe restaurants participating in the event include Albergotti Grill; Breakwater; Panini’s Cafe; Plums; Saltus; Carolina Wings; Sandbar Grill; Southern Graces; Uptown Grill; Yes, Thai Indeed; Bella Luna; Dockside’ Foolish Frog; Steamer’s; Fuji; Port Royal Pasta Company; and Sunset Pizzeria.\r\nDon’t forget to tell your server: “I’m here to prevent hunger.”\r\n\r\nCoastal Conservation Association fundraiser\r\nThe Lowcountry Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina would like to announce its annual “Celebrating Conservation” dinner and fundraiser Saturday, October 22. This event will be held at the Beaufort Academy Gym and will start at 6 p.m. with open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres by Charleston Bay Gourmet. The menu includes seared tuna, fresh shrimp and fried fish plus many other great choices.\r\nThere will be live and silent auction items, along with a raffle. Tickets are available for $50 per person or $75.00 for per couple, each person will receive a one year membership to the CCA. For more information about sponsorships or tickets please contact Danny Rourk 843-263-3863, Billy Plair 843-986-7807 or Michael Mark 843-812-6023.', 'Community Tidbits', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'community-tidbits-2', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:16:47', '2011-10-13 06:16:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3603', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3605, 4, '2011-10-13 06:18:10', '2011-10-13 06:18:10', 'By Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO\r\n\r\nHalloween is a popular time for people to use decorative contact lenses or the latest fad, circle lenses, to enhance their costumes. However, given how easy it is to obtain theses products, it’s becoming increasingly popular for people to purchase these novelty lenses all year-round.\r\nHowever, few know the risks associated with these lenses. Most people believe that decorative lenses do not require the same level of care or consideration as a standard contact lens because they can be purchased over-the-counter or on the Internet- this is far from the truth.\r\nThere is no such thing as a “one size fits all” contact lens. Lenses that are not properly fitted may scratch the eye or cause blood vessels to grow into the cornea. The lenses can cause corneal ulcers (infections) that can result in permanent corneal scarring, loss of vision, or even blindness. This is after intensive treatment with antibiotics for several weeks, reducing a patient’s ability to drive or even work\r\nPermanent eye damage can result from buying contacts without a prescription.  Many of the lenses found online or in beauty salons, novelty shops or in pop-up Halloween stores are not FDA-approved and are being sold illegally.  Websites often advertise decorative contacts as if they were cosmetics, fashion accessories or toys. With whimsical, playful packaging and names like Dolly Eyes, their targets are often teens and young adults. But the increasingly popular circle lenses, which are especially liked by teenage girls, are not FDA-approved.\r\nPurchasing contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye-care professional such as an optician, optometrist or by an ophthalmologist can cause serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to blindness. Even if you have perfect vision, you need to get an eye exam and a prescription from an eye-care professional in order to wear any kind of contact lens.\r\nAll contact lens are medical devices that require a prescription and proper fitting by an eye-care professional.  To protect the eyes, an eye-care professional measures each eye in order to properly fit contacts for the patient. Additionally, the eye-care professional instructs the patient on appropriate contact lens care. Lenses that are not cleaned and disinfected increase the risk of eye infection as well as sleeping in contact lenses which increases the risk of corneal ulcers fifteen fold.\r\nNot all patients are good candidates for contacts (prescription or decorative lenses). Patients who have frequent eye infections, severe allergies, dry eye that is resistant to treatment, a very dusty work environment or an inability to handle and care for the lenses may not be suitable candidates for contacts. An eye-care professional can help you make a decision that is right for you and your eyes.', 'Halloween Hazard: The hidden dangers of decorative contact lenses', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'halloween-hazard-the-hidden-dangers-of-decorative-contact-lenses', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:18:33', '2011-10-13 06:18:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3605', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3608, 4, '2011-10-13 06:19:50', '2011-10-13 06:19:50', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nAfter a hectic weekend of moving both home and business, I awoke to an aching body and stared dreadfully at the haggard, puffy-eyed and disheveled haired girl looking back at me from the mirror.  This amazing, yet incredibly horrible sight of my sleepless nights was enough to remind me that I was ever so grateful for make up.\r\nAs I prepared for war, I dug through my personal arsenal of beauty products and began my attack on the battle at beauty hill. It was a fight-for-your-life struggle as I broke out the heavy artillery: collagen eye gel pads to awaken sleepy, tired eyes; exfoliating facial scrub to slough away dry, dead skin; and a tightening cream to hydrate, replenish and karate chop fine lines.  Going in for the kill, I went for the jugular and attacked the very heartbeat of my nemesis with a hit of foundation, some smoldering eyeshadow, a few swipes of mascara and some soft, barrel curls in my hair, as a reminder to never show her ugly face again.  Headed out the door, I took one final glance at the beauty in the mirror and thought to myself, yes, makeup matters.\r\nNow, to those of you who wake up simply stunning, more power to you.  To the rest of the world, this article is just  for you.  I must first and foremost offer that makeup is in no way, shape or form, a cover up, but an enhancement. Yes, make up can work wonders in covering blemishes, scarring and less than perfect skin, however, covered or not, it’s the skin your in.  I once had a friend, after years of knowing her, and wondering why she did not wear make up, finally reveal to me that she was taught and grew up thinking that only ugly women needed and wore makeup.  I embarked on informing her of how makeup is supposed to accentuate not over accelerate the process of ones beauty.\r\nHave you ever noticed anyone, maybe a friend or just some random woman in the grocery store and thought to yourself, wow, she would be really pretty if only she did this, or wore her hair like that?  It’s not that this woman is entirely unattractive in her state of natural beauty, but you can see how a coat of mascara could make her eyes pop or a hint of bronzer could make her skin shine.  Inner beauty, I’m all for, but if I have learned nothing from my many wars at beauty hill, I can honestly say that the emerging, made up beauty that I’ve come to know so well, is the one that I consistently want to introduce.\r\nWhen you look good, you feel good and when you feel good you are able to put your best efforts forward to do good.', 'Yes, makeup matters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yes-makeup-matters', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:19:50', '2011-10-13 06:19:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3608', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3610, 4, '2011-10-13 06:21:22', '2011-10-13 06:21:22', 'By Marie McAden\r\nIn celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is treating women to a Girls’ Night Out. The evening of fun will include music, games, wine and hors d’oeuvres, along with helpful information on breast care, nutrition and bone and joint health.\r\nThe free event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. It is one of the signature programs created by Spirit of Women, a national network of American hospitals and health care providers committed to women’s health education and community outreach.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3611\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Beaufort Memorial Hospital staff wear purple boas at last year’s Girls’ Night Out.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GNO-Beaufort-boa-BMH-staff-1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3611\" title=\"GNO Beaufort boa BMH staff 1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GNO-Beaufort-boa-BMH-staff-1-300x174.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n“This is not your typical health fair,” said Courtney McDermott, who helps coordinate the Spirit of Women program for BMH. “We call it ‘health-U-tainment’ because the event combines all of the things you love about a girls’ night out — great food, wine, friendship, music — with advice on how to improve your well-being.”\r\nIn keeping with this year’s theme, “Your Best Health Is in the Bag,” party organizers have developed a series of games that are both entertaining and educational.\r\nAt the “What’s in Your Bag” station, women will have a chance to see how much weight they are carrying around in their handbags — and how it can create back, neck and shoulder pain.\r\n“We’ll ask each participant to set their purse on a scale,” McDermott explained. “If the handbag tips in over the recommended limit, our occupational therapists may suggest using a different kind of purse and exercises that can help strengthen their neck, shoulder and back muscles.”\r\nThe “Ta-Ta Toss” will focus on breast care. Women will answer a series of true or false questions by throwing a small pink bean bag into a cornhole board. Prizes will be awarded.\r\nPhysicians will be on hand to discuss any breast health issues that should arise from the game, including breast cancer risks, treatment and surgery. Breast care experts also will be demonstrating how to perform a proper breast self-examination using breast models. In addition, staff will be available to schedule mammograms at the new Women’s Imaging Center in Beaufort.\r\nAmong the other games planned for the evening is the “Wheel of Bone &amp; Joint Health,” a roulette wheel with various categories of health-related questions. Participants who answer questions correctly will receive a prize. Everyone who plays will have the chance to win one of several grand prizes, including a Kate Spade handbag, custom-designed jewelry and gift cards.\r\nBalance screenings also will be conducted throughout the evening in the bone and joint station.\r\nMembership to Beaufort Memorial’s Spirit of Women is free and includes invitations to events like Girls’ Night Out and Day of Dance. Visit www.bmhsc.org/spiritofwomen or call (843) 522-5171 to register.', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital hosts Girls’ Night Out', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-hosts-girls%e2%80%99-night-out', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:21:22', '2011-10-13 06:21:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3610', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3613, 4, '2011-10-13 06:22:58', '2011-10-13 06:22:58', 'Sailing regatta this weekend\r\nFrom regatta headquarters at the Beaufort Yacht &amp; Sailing Club, some 40 MC Scows will sail forth on Thursday afternoon to race for the Masters Championship in four age groups. The MC Scow is a fast, powerful, 16- foot, single handed boat. All of the competitors are aged between 50-80 years old. Racing will be held on Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. The competitors come from all over the county and each is a seasoned competitor in this one-design class of boats.\r\n\r\nClub Karate goes to Las Vegas\r\nRecently, Club Karate of Lady’s Island made waves in Las Vegas. Thirty-year-old blue belt Rob Gallagher attended the conference and came away with a lot of valuable information.  He also competed in the tournament and won first place in fighting and fourth place in kata. Ms. Astrid Fabian was awarded the Black Belt Female Competitor of the Year award for her performances at the 2010 International Training Conference. Karate legend Chuck Norris honored and recognized Mr. Elias and Ms. Fabian as a “Certified Professional Martial Artist” for participating in the Masters Development Series, Instructor Development Series, and the Professional Development Series. For information about Club Karate, call 524-8308 or email clubkarate@hargray.com.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy Sailing Club ranks at regatta\r\nThe Beaufort Academy Sailing Club placed third in A Division and fifth overall out of 12 schools at a high school regatta September 17. Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club will be hosting a Leukemia Cup High School Regatta on December 3.  All of the profits from the event will be donated to the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society in memory of Dr. Randall Wall. Racing will begin around 10 a.m. and concessions will be available.\r\n\r\nSign up for USTA Junior Tennis\r\nIt is time to sign up for USTA Junior Tennis Team. There will be a 14 and Under Intermediate Team and a 18 and Under Intermediate  Team. The season will run November through the beginning of January. Practices will run once a week after school and matches on Saturdays.  This is a perfect time to work on tennis skills and keep in the game for 6 weeks for girls and a perfect time to prepare for the boys season. Match play will be against teams from Bluffton  and Hilton Head. For questions or to register, contact David Riedmayer at 321-0381  or riedmayer@hotmail.com.', 'Sports briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:22:58', '2011-10-13 06:22:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3615, 4, '2011-10-13 06:26:16', '2011-10-13 06:26:16', '<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Athlete-of-Week-Taylor1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3617\" title=\"Athlete of Week-Taylor\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Athlete-of-Week-Taylor1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Taylor Simonsen won first place in an International Junior Golf Tournament held at Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island on October 1 and 2.  He lives on Lady’sIsland and is a Senior at Beaufort High School.', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-4', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:26:16', '2011-10-13 06:26:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3619, 4, '2011-10-13 06:27:53', '2011-10-13 06:27:53', '• Thursday, October 13, Flu Shot Clinic for current students, faculty and parents (3-years old and up) at Beaufort Academy, from 8-10:30 a.m.\r\n• Thursday, October 13, Fall Classroom Open House and the Fall Plant and Flower Sale at Sea Island Presbyterian Day School.\r\n• Friday, October 14, Family Movie Night at Beaufort Elementary School, 6-8 p.m. Bring your blankets. There will be pizza, popcorn and drinks (pizza $1 a slice, popcorn $.50 and drinks $.25). The Parent Action Committee sponsored this event.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3620\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Beaufort Elementary students and families participate in Walk to School Day last Wednesday, Oct. 5.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1404.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3620\" title=\"IMG_1404\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1404-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Friday, October 14, Last day to sign up and participate in Beaufort Elementary’s Career Day. This year’s Career Day will be held on November 22 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Call the school or email to sign up.\r\n• Friday, October 14, Lots going on at Beaufort Academy! SGA logo designs are due. Second grade will take a trip to the Beaufort Public Library, and PreK-3, PreK-4, and Kindergarten students will take a trip to the Lowcountry Produce Pumpkin Patch. Also, BA will have a cup stacking demo for K – fourth graders beginning at 2 p.m.\r\n• Saturday, October 15, Beaufort Academy will have its Upper School Quiz Bowl Tournament in Roebuck.\r\n• Monday, October 17, St. Peter Catholic School hosts the SCISA middle school Math Meet.\r\n• October 17-21, Mossy Oaks will have its parent conferences this week. Parents should receive information about scheduling appointments from their child’s teacher.\r\n• Tuesday, October 18, Beaufort Academy Middle School Math Meet is in Orangeburg. Also, it’s the end of the BA Parents Association gift-wrap sales.\r\n• October 18-20, HSAP testing at Battery Creek High School.\r\n\r\nGrandparents Raising Grandchildren Meets in Beaufort\r\nGrandparent Raising Grandchildren, a support group for grandparents and guardians raising children, will hosts its next meeting in Beaufort October 18 at 6 p.m. in the Beaufort Elementary School Parent Resource Center. Childcare will be provided.\r\n\r\nParent and Teacher Conferences\r\nParent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner at Beaufort Elementary School. Don’t forget to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher for Oct. 20, 4 -8 p.m. and Oct. 21, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High student attends political convention\r\nElise Marshall, a sophomore at Beaufort High School, was recently selected to be the paige and assistant to  the SC Delegation of Republican Women at the National Federation of  Republican Women’s convention in Kansas City.  She had the opportunity to meet and greet the Republican candidates speak before the convention.\r\n\r\n<em>School briefs are compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. To have your school events published, email schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.</em>', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-6', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:50', '2018-07-12 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3622, 4, '2011-10-13 06:28:37', '2011-10-13 06:28:37', 'On Monday, Oct. 17, a public meeting will be held to voice concerns from local parents and citizens. Expect representatives of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights to be in attendance.\r\nThe Office of Civic Rights (ORC) must approve local board decisions that involve school closings or student reassignments that might affect the demographic makeup of school populations as part of a 40-year-old voluntary desegregation agreement between the school district and the federal government. For example, the ORC needs to approve the board’s August 5 decision to close Shell Point Elementary School before those actions can take place.\r\nMonday’s meeting will be held at the Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence located at 80 Lowcountry Drive, near Ridgeland just off Highway 170, 6 p.m. School Board Chairman Fred Washington Jr. will introduce two OCR representatives who will give an overview of the district’s voluntary desegregation agreement, describe OCR’s duties and responsibilities relating to that agreement and the school board’s recent decisions.  The two OCR representatives will then listen to any comments from parents or citizens about recent board decisions, although it is said that they will not answer specific questions about those decisions.', 'Federal representatives to hear parents', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'federal-representatives-to-hear-parents', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:50', '2018-07-12 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3622', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3624, 4, '2011-10-13 06:29:14', '2011-10-13 06:29:14', 'With success stories ranging from a graduate who’s been accepted at The Citadel to a record number of GEDs to community involvement, AMIkids Beaufort will be bending state lawmakers’ ears at a luncheon Oct. 19.\r\nThe annual Legislative Luncheon provide an opportunity to showcase what goes on at the residential education center that serves as an alternative to jail for non-violent offenders. The event will be held at AMIkids Beaufort’s facility in Dale and provides a starting point for any questions the Lowcountry legislators and educational leaders may have, said Mike Ingram, chairman of the AMIkids Beaufort Board of Directors.\r\nUpon graduation from AMIkids, the goal is to have every student either re-enroll in school, gain employment or begin higher education course-work.\r\n“We provide an exceptional service for exceptional young men,” Ingram said.\r\nAMIkids Beaufort is a residential, non-prison culture facility that provides not only education but numerous experiential educational components, treatment and behavior modification. AMIkids also partners with eight community service projects throughout Beaufort County.  The program previously was known as Beaufort Marine Institute.\r\n“We are proven to be successful in turning young men’s lives around, from one where society might be paying $30,000 a year to keep them in prison to where they are contributing, taxpaying members of society,” Ingram said. “That’s what we’re all about.”\r\nThe Legislative Luncheon will feature a brief tour of the property and its programs, including presentations made by students, followed by an informal lunch. Along with local legislators, Ingram and AMIkids Beaufort invited Beaufort County education leaders including School Board Chairman Fred Washington Jr. and Superintendent Valerie Truesdale.', 'Legislators to tour AMIkids Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'legislators-to-tour-amikids-beaufort', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3624', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3626, 4, '2011-10-13 06:29:56', '2011-10-13 06:29:56', 'Modern Jewelers of Beaufort is proud to introduce From Soldier To Soldier, an awareness and fundraising campaign in support of wounded veterans and their families. The campaign is based on the sales of a designer version of the survival and friendship bracelets worn by many U.S. and allied soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.\r\nFor every bracelet sold by Modern Jewelers, $25 is generated for Homes For Our Troops and other organizations supporting returning wounded veterans and their families. The campaign is part of a national effort to raise significant funds for veterans’ aid organizations and bring attention to the special needs of returning heroes.\r\n“We are very pleased to partner with Modern Jewelers in support of this unifying cause,” stated Niels Christiansen, CEO of LovelinksAmerica, the Massachusetts company behind the national campaign. “From Soldier To Soldier is neither pro nor anti war. It is pro our young men and women who put their lives on the line for our country and made horrific sacrifices. It is about the survival, friendship and commitment, symbolized by these bracelets.”\r\nThe bracelets in the field are braided by the soldiers with parachute cord. They are known as survival bracelets because they can be unraveled and the paracord can be used for many purposes in a pinch. They are also exchanged among the soldiers as friendship bracelets. Often a uniform button is sewn on and used as the clasp. The button clasp symbolizes the uniform. The clasped bracelet symbolizes the bond among the soldiers that can never be broken. To some, each knot in the bracelet symbolizes a fallen hero.\r\nThe From Soldier to Soldier bracelets are a stylish fashion statement with a conscience and a powerful fundraiser in honor of our veterans. The bracelets are handcrafted in the USA. Prices start at $95 — $25 of the sale is generated for Homes For Our Troops and other organizations supporting returning wounded veterans and their families.\r\nFor more information, visit www.FromSoldierToSoldier.org or www.HomesForOurTroops.org.', 'Modern Jewelers raises funds for wounded heroes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'modern-jewelers-raises-funds-for-wounded-heroes', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:29:56', '2011-10-13 06:29:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3626', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3628, 4, '2011-10-13 06:30:41', '2011-10-13 06:30:41', 'SuZara’s Kitchen in Newcastle Square in Beaufort is expanding its scratch-made offerings with breads by artisan baker Irby Rentz. Throughout the week, he will bake focaccia, a bubbly crusty flat bread (topped with herbs, for example, or stuffed with artichokes and Brie,) and whole wheat multigrain sandwich loaves (in a variety of sizes and shapes,) and cinnamon rolls (advance ordered suggested). For lunches, he will add stromboli and other flavor-stuffed bread items to the menu that already includes quiches, soups and salads.\r\n“We’re well known for our lemon bars, truffles and coconut cakes,” said Susan Zara, owner. “These new succulent and rich breads are an addition that puts us over the culinary top.”\r\nIrby Rentz is from Columbia and has lived in Beaufort since 2001. He has been cooking and baking professionally since 1980. He will tweet the fresh breads from @BeaufortBreads.\r\n“I bake breads because they’re such a satisfying food, and I make them decorative because it’s fun and crust is beautiful,” said Irby. “It’s good to be working again in an artisan environment. I’m looking forward to all the holidays breads.”\r\nSuZara’s Kitchen is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, and is located at 1211 Newcastle Street in Beaufort, Call 379-2160 for more information.', 'Bread baker Irby Rentz joins SuZara\'s Kitchen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bread-baker-irby-rentz-joins-suzaras-kitchen', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:30:41', '2011-10-13 06:30:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3630, 4, '2011-10-13 06:31:52', '2011-10-13 06:31:52', 'It seems that moms can’t get enough of Stroller Strides, the women’s fitness franchise for moms and mothers-to-be, as the company expands with an additional class location in Habersham. Aaron Schranz, owner of Stroller Strides Beaufort contributes the expansion to the success of the program. The Grand Opening of the Habersham location will be held on Thursday, October 20, at 9:30 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Habersham Marketplace.\r\n“My decision to open a new Stroller Strides franchise is a testament to the uniqueness of the program, as well as its effectiveness. Our customers enjoy the multiple benefits of both fitness and family,” said Schranz, who opened the Stroller Strides franchise in July. “I look forward to offering even more moms and mothers-to-be fitness opportunities.” Stroller Strides Beaufort currently offers classes at Pigeon Point Park on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m.\r\nThe first 20 moms to arrive at the grand opening of Stroller Strides’ second location will receive a free sport bottle. The free 60 minute workout begins at 9:30 a.m. Following the workout, moms will enjoy a free playgroup, refreshments, and lots of raffle prizes. Several local area merchants will also have booths in the Habersham Marketplace with their own special products and offers. These merchants include hair bows by Piper’s Posies, photos by Joy Photography, and jewelry by Stella and Dot independent stylist.\r\nStroller Strides is a total fitness program for new moms that they can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by nationally certified instructors, it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. The classes are equally beneficial for babies as instructors will weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun. In addition to the classes, Stroller Strides offers free weekly playgroups and once a month mom’s night out, giving women an opportunity to socialize and further relationships.\r\n“It’s always exciting when we open a new location as it provides an opportunity to offer the program to even more moms — and even dads — in the Beaufort area. Aaron has done a wonderful job growing the business and showing residents how great the Stroller Strides program is,” said Lisa Druxman, founder of Stroller Strides in San Diego, Ca.\r\nFor more information on Stroller Strides Beaufort, contact Aaron Schranz at 843-379-1039.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC5774.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3631\" title=\"_DSC5774\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC5774-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>', 'Stroller Strides opens new location', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'stroller-strides-opens-new-location', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:31:52', '2011-10-13 06:31:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3633, 4, '2011-10-13 06:32:26', '2011-10-13 06:32:26', 'The Habersham Marketplace welcomes Ann Munger and Pearls Before Noon to its village of restaurants, retail shops and services. Pearls Before Noon is an antique store boasting one-of-a-kind finds, including vintage items gathered nationwide. A grand opening celebration, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m. during the Marketplace’s “First Fridays” event.\r\nMunger travels from South Carolina to the Northern Midwest regularly and finds some of her most prized, unique or interesting items at estate sales, auctions and flea markets. She plans to launch an online version of the store in the near future.\r\n“I have thought about opening an antique shop for years,” Munger said. “I’ve collected antiques my entire life and love the treasure hunt of finding unique items.”\r\nThe demand for vintage is on the rise. Sparked by the popularity of shows like “Mad Men,” Baby Boomers, like Munger, are rediscovering their childhood in vintage and mid-century modern items and collectibles.\r\nMunger is a new resident of Habersham, first learning of the area through multiple visits to Fripp Island.\r\nPearls Before Noon is the fourth new business to open in The Habersham Marketplace in under six months.\r\nThe Habersham Marketplace is at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Community, located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information visit www.habershammarketplace.com.', 'Habersham welcomes Pearls Before Noon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habersham-welcomes-pearls-before-noon', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:32:26', '2011-10-13 06:32:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3633', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3635, 4, '2011-10-13 06:33:00', '2011-10-13 06:33:00', 'In recognition of Hunger Awareness Month, Ameris Bank announces its second Annual “Helping Fight Hunger” initiative during the month of October.\r\n“Ameris Bank: Helping Fight Hunger” is a companywide service project uniting all banking locations, support departments, community boards, and members of our community to one common cause: to collect 50,000 nonperishable food items from October 1 – 31. At the end of October, Ameris Bancorp will match the number of items collected. With the support of this match, it is our goal to donate more than 100,000 nonperishable food items to local food banks across our four-state footprint. A food bank in every town with an Ameris Bank location will receive the donation of goods collected at the local Ameris Bank office. In Beaufort and Hilton Head, donated items will be delivered to Our Lady’s Pantry in Beaufort and Deep Well Project on Hilton Head Island.\r\nMarket President Bob McKinney stated, “It’s hard to imagine that in our own neighborhoods, there are families who don’t know where they will get their next meal. If we all give a little, we can make a difference for those who need it most. We encourage members of our community to stop by a local Ameris Bank location during the month of October and place a donation of nonperishable items in the collection box located in the bank’s lobby.”\r\nEach Ameris Bank location is a dropoff site for the donation of nonperishable food items. Additionally, Helping Fight Hunger collection boxes are also located at local businesses who have agreed to partner in the cause. Ameris Bank encourages employees, customers, and members of the community to donate by dropping off nonperishable food items in the Collection Box located inside every Ameris Bank location and at partnering businesses. In Beaufort, items can be donated at 2348 Boundary St., Beaufort.\r\nAccording to feedingamerica.org, more than 49 million Americans are currently food insecure, meaning they are hungry or at risk of hunger. South Carolina is ranked 15th in the nation with over 13.1 percent of the population living at risk of hunger.\r\nFor additional information about the “Ameris Bank: Helping Fight Hunger” initiative, please visit amerisbank.com/helpingfighthunger.html.', 'Ameris Bank announces ‘Helping Fight Hunger’ initiative', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ameris-bank-announces-%e2%80%98helping-fight-hunger%e2%80%99-initiative', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:33:00', '2011-10-13 06:33:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3635', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3637, 4, '2011-10-13 06:33:50', '2011-10-13 06:33:50', 'David Buice will perform October 21 at the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort (Episcopal), the second artist in that church’s Fall Series of “Friday Organ Concerts at Noon.”\r\nBuice serves in the Atlanta area as organist and choir director of the Church of the New Covenant, Doraville, Ga., and also as the artist-in-residence at Oglethorpe University. Buice has developed a national reputation as one of the most satisfying performers on organ and harpsichord to be hear on today’s concert circuit. His previous performances include New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, playing the Museum’s historic 1830 Appleton pipe organ.\r\nThe 45-minute concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Pat Gould, the music director at the church, at patgould@islc.net  or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org', 'Second concert in free organ series', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'second-concert-in-free-organ-series', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:33:50', '2011-10-13 06:33:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3637', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3639, 4, '2011-10-13 06:34:32', '2011-10-13 06:34:32', '“A Celebration of Sacred Music” featuring the Gullah Kinfolk, LowCountry Children’s Chorus and a massed choir from many Lowcountry congregations is slated for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Beaufort.\r\nThe massed choir members vary in faith tradition, age and ethnicity, but have in common a desire to create joyful music in support of Beaufort County’s homeless families.\r\nThe Gullah Kinfolk are the most exciting musical sensation ever to come from the South Carolina Sea Islands. Virtually all related, the closeness of this dynamic group is apparent from the first song. Audiences nationwide have been mesmerized by their unique style, memorable performances and uplifting renditions of their historical repertoire. The group was formed by Anita Singleton-Prather; best known for her beloved character Aunt Pearlie Sue, in an effort to preserve Gullah history and the Gullah dialect. A performance by the Gullah Kinfolk is a rare treat that will be remembered for a lifetime. The Gullah Kinfolk have headlined at dozens of music and cultural festivals.\r\nThe Low Country Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is sponsoring “A Celebration of Sacred Music.” The Chapter creates programs to improve the conducting and playing skills of the members as well as sponsoring recitals, concerts, and special programs for the public.\r\nFamily Promise unites and coordinates the efforts of volunteers from all faiths to shelter and feed homeless families. Families are housed in Beaufort County’s houses of worship, where congregation members provide meals, essential needs and companionship for the guest families. Family Promise staff provides comprehensive case management, assistance securing employment, medical care, childcare, school placement and ultimately affordable housing. The goal is to provide immediate shelter while equipping families with the knowledge and resources they need to sustain their lasting independence in a home of their own.\r\nFor more information call Family Promise at 815-4211.', 'Celebration of Sacred Music', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebration-of-sacred-music', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:34:32', '2011-10-13 06:34:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3639', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3641, 4, '2011-10-13 06:36:17', '2011-10-13 06:36:17', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nApproaching his 25th year on the bench as one of the most popular and colorful judges in Beaufort’s history,  Judge Ned Tupper has even been recognized by The New York Times as being “known for dispensing justice in cases of minor offenses with a puckish, lighthearted humor.”\r\nThis quintessential “Southern lawyer” was actually born and raised up north in Montclair, N.J., and in affluent Southhampton, Long Island. Ralf Edwin (“Ned”) Tupper came south in 1966 at age 18 to attend Newberry College and later got his law degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3642\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Judge Ned Tupper in the courtroom.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Profile-Judge-Ned-Tupper-1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3642\" title=\"Profile-Judge Ned Tupper\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Profile-Judge-Ned-Tupper--225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter law school, he went back to New York with a goal to pass the bar and practice in New York.\r\nSays Tupper, “I took the bar at the old Commodore Hotel grand ballroom full of people, none of whom I knew. The proctor stood in front of the room, and said ‘pretty much about a third of you are gonna flunk the bar’, said ‘if you need to use the rest room a proctor will follow you in to make sure you don’t cheat’.   The second day I had breakfast next door at Grand Central Train Station and it cost $9 (my budget was $20 per day for food).”\r\nThe following Monday, when he took the South Carolina bar in the Supreme Court building, it was quite a different story. This time he knew everyone in the room and breakfast at Cogburns was only $1.35. The proctor looked like his favorite aunt. She told them that there were cokes in the back for everyone, urged everyone to relax and do their best and, as the churchbells in the church next door tolled 9 a.m., she said to them, “I just want you to know, I am praying that all of you pass.” Tupper said, “It was at that point that I said to myself, even if I pass the N.Y. bar, I am heading back to South Carolina the day after I get sworn in.”\r\nHe was sworn in in May 1975 and soon after accepted a job as Dean of Admissions at USC Law School (he had already been working in the admissions office for two years during law school there). About a year or so into that job, he took a position as an Attorney Advisor, “a fancy term for ‘law clerk’ ,” said Tupper, to a U.S. Tax Court Judge for two years and then was offered a job at his best friend from law school father’s firm, the Dowling law firm in 1978, and he has been practicing here in Beaufort ever since.\r\nIn 1983, Tupper joined two friends, Parker Barnes and Buster Davis, in a law firm. Over the years, and the changes they brought, it’s now called Tupper, Grimsley and Dean and is where he still practices general law.\r\nHow He Became a Judge\r\nSaid Tupper, “I really never thought about being a judge. Really, I just wanted to play centerfield for the New York Yankees, but when that did not pan out, I was approached initially by then Beaufort City Councilman David Taub and Mayor Henry Chambers who asked if I had any interest in being the city judge. I was, and still am, honored to serve. I was appointed in 1987.”\r\nAs Beaufort’s caseload has grown with the city, he now shares this duty with Judge Mary Sharp.\r\nA few years ago, Judge Tupper was also appointed as a County Magistrate by Governor Sanford on the recommendation of state Sen. Tom Davis.\r\nQualities on Being a Judge\r\n“I would like to think a fair judge is one who listens to both sides of a story. I am always cognizant that a person’s only experience with the court system may be in the city or magistrate court, therefore I do my best to make certain that everyone treat each other with respect, that I give both the state and the defendant an opportunity to fully explain their side of the case and then I rule. I know full well that each time I rule one side is not happy with my ruling, but I hope that they are at least satisfied that they were treated fairly and with respect.”\r\nThen he added with a smile, “I sometimes have to tell the people who are unhappy with my rulings to please wait until they are outside the court building to cuss me. That warning usually, but not always, works. When it doesn’t and they disrespect the system, they generally become a guest of the detention center for 30 days”.\r\nTypes of Cases His\r\nCourt Rules On\r\nGenerally he sees and rules on misdemeanors with a maximum sentence of 30 days. His cases range from parking tickets to DUIs, criminal domestic violence, prostitution, cruelty to children and cruelty to animals (which, by the way, has a heavier fine on the books than cruelty to children).\r\nHearing cases is only part of his job. He is responsible for setting bond 365 days a year on people who are in jail. That involves being at the jail first thing in the morning, about 8 a.m. and reviewing each file and determining whether the inmate should post a cash bond or be released on their own recognizance, meaning not having to post a cash bond.  Those who are either a danger to the community or a flight risk must post a cash bond.\r\nJudge Tupper said, “Judges catch a lot of heat for releasing people on their own recognizance, especially from the anonymous bloggers who, in general, obviously know much more than the judges about the law and the cases.” His response has always been: “if you don’t like the fact that the Constitution requires us to release folks charged (not convicted), don’t blame me, blame Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and the other folks who wrote the Constitution.”\r\nHe  also signs search warrants and is pretty much on call 24/7.\r\n\r\nWhat advice does he have for anyone that has to go to court and come up in front of a judge?\r\n“Don’t be nervous or scared, and look and act respectful. I remember when I got my first speeding ticket when I was about 17, my mother told me to make certain I wore a tie to court. I did, the judge lectured and fined me. However, today I smile to myself every time a young person comes in with a tie. In general, they seem to do very well in my court,” he said.\r\nLegendary ‘Judge Tupper’ Stories\r\nIf you talk to almost anyone who has been around Beaufort these past 25 or more years, they will invariably have their own favorite “Judge Tupper” story, as visiting his courtroom (as a guest, not a defendant) can be as entertaining as a T.V. show.\r\nOne favorite is this story: Many years ago, about four days before Christmas, a young African-American lady was brought in on shoplifting charges.  Judge Tupper noted that she had no prior record and asked her why she had shoplifted. She said she had lost her job because the company had moved out of town and she and her children barely had enough money to eat and she had felt so bad the children would have no Christmas, that she had tried to shoplift some toys for them and was very sorry.\r\nTupper had to find her guilty and sentenced her to jail. Four days later, on Christmas Eve, he commuted her sentence and let her out and took her to the store where she had shoplifted. He then proceeded to buy all the toys she had tried to steal plus more, then went and bought a tree and all the decorations. When the children awoke the next morning, not only was their mother home, the house was decorated and filled with toys. He told the woman that he never wanted to see her in his courtroom again.\r\nFive years later, Tupper was shopping at the Tanger Mall, when a very well-dressed professional woman tapped him on the shoulder. She said, “Judge Tupper, you probably don’t remember me, but you bought my children Christmas five years ago. I’ve never been back in your courtroom again and now I’m the manager of this store,” she said with a smile.\r\nDuring the past 24 years on the bench, Judge Tupper has presided over an estimated 240,000 cases, and continues to be a fair and friendly judge to the city of Beaufort.', 'Judge Ned Tupper: Serving justice in Beaufort for close to 25 years', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'judge-ned-tupper-serving-justice-in-beaufort-for-close-to-25-years', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:36:17', '2011-10-13 06:36:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3641', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3644, 4, '2011-10-13 06:37:26', '2011-10-13 06:37:26', 'THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: A juvenile was a bit overzealous at Lady’s Island Middle School this week. So much so that it landed him in the School Resource Officer’s custody. The reason? This middle school attendant was swearing up a storm and failing to obey the school staff members. Let’s hope this Juv-ey stays away from the daytime television.\r\n\r\nIHOP OUT: A party of late-night restaurant goers stopped in the local IHOP for a round of pancakes. Either their meal was unsatisfactory (doubtful) or this group decided on the notorious “dine and dash” game. Perhaps another guess is that considering the group dashed from the restaurant at 3:50 a.m. that they simply forgot to pay their $39 bill. Either way, it’s another example that nothing good ever happens after last call.\r\n\r\nWHAT’S HE DREAMING ABOUT?: An officer stopped to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the Burton Hill area. The car was parked in front of a closed business, and to the officer’s surprise the person inside the car had his eyes closed as well. This sleeping beauty also had an open beer in the console, along with a .45 caliber pistol hidden between the drivers seat ... No really, what was this person dreaming about?\r\n\r\nTIMES ARE HARD: The owner of a 2003 BMW convertible returned to her vehicle slightly after midnight, only to discover the top had been slashed and her purse stolen from the passenger floorboard. It doesn’t end there. The perpetrator committed teller fraud by using a credit car from the stolen handbag. Police are still waiting to receive details from where the card was used. On the other hand, our car owner has a new bag to buy.\r\n\r\n<em>Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Blotter items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.</em>', 'Weekend Crime Reports', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weekend-crime-reports-2', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:37:26', '2011-10-13 06:37:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3644', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3646, 4, '2011-10-13 06:39:53', '2011-10-13 06:39:53', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nAfter eight years of working on his memoir, H.H. Von Harten, Jr., also known as Bubba, has published “Little Geech: A Shrimper’s Story.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3647\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Bubba Von Harten holds up a copy of his book, “Little Geech: A Shrimper’s Story,” a memoir about life on the waters of Beaufort and the Sea Islands.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-Von-Harten.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3647\" title=\"News-Von Harten\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-Von-Harten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFilled with great black and white historical photos of shrimp trawlers, family members and area landscapes and landmarks, the book recalls Von Harten’s life with many colorful anecdotes.\r\nThe book describes being born and growing up in Beaufort in the 1930s and 40s, his days in the air force, getting married and raising a family and being involved in the community.\r\nHe also describes always being close to the water, learning about boats, the shrimping industry and running businesses with his family, including H.H. Von Harten &amp; Sons Seafood on Lady’s Island in the 1960s.\r\nThe final chapter, called Ebb Tide, is a tribute to the future. He writes: “Everyone who was born or raised in Beaufort will remember Beaufort as it was in their time period. It is my hope that the ones coming after us will enjoy Beaufort and not let change come too quickly.”\r\nVon Harten will be signing books at Beaufort Book Store in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and at McIntosh Book Shoppe on Bay Street from 1 to 3 p.m.\r\nYou can contact the author at 524-2522 or vharten2522@charter.net.', 'Local author writes about life as a shrimper', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-author-writes-about-life-as-a-shrimper', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:39:53', '2011-10-13 06:39:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3646', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3649, 4, '2011-10-13 06:40:52', '2011-10-13 06:40:52', 'Reasons USCB should not change names\r\nWould you believe that the University of South Carolina Beaufort has recently signed an $85,000 contract for market research concerning a name change?  Why? For what benefit?\r\nReasons to keep the name:\r\n1.  USCB was founded in downtown Beaufort which is nationally recognized for history and beauty.\r\n2. How many qualified students could receive scholarships during this economic down turn from the $85,000 to be wasted?\r\n3. Beaufort County taxpayers issued bonds to construct facilities for USCB and TCL campuses on U.S. 278.  $75 million of funding is diverted from school and county operations to retire these bonds. Now USCB wants to insult Beaufort taxpayers by considering a change in name.\r\n4. Beaufort provides other major support.  A committee recently raised funds for more than 50 scholarships for a new arts program at the Beaufort campus.\r\n5. There will many be many more costs for sign changes, new stationery and who  knows what else.  Have these been considered?\r\nApparently  USCB’s administration and board believe a name change is more important than using available funds for education and community enrichment.\r\nJim Bequette\r\nLady’s Island', 'Letter to the editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-3', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:40:52', '2011-10-13 06:40:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3649', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3651, 4, '2011-10-13 06:41:30', '2011-10-13 06:41:30', 'By Neil Mellen\r\nPublic schools are collecting more money per student than ever before, averaging over $11,700 for each child this year, though less than half of it reaches the classroom.\r\nThat’s according to a new report issued by the South Carolinians for Responsible Government Foundation. The group’s annual “Education Funding in South Carolina” research paper provides details on public school funding and spending, complied from raw data released by local districts and state agencies.\r\n“It’s a simple readable guide to a complicated subject,” explained Randy Page, President of the SCRG Foundation. “Parents and taxpayers need to know that public schools spend just forty four cents per dollar on instruction, and that school spending grew by over $400 dollars per-student last year. Most don’t have the time to scour through hundreds of spreadsheets across dozens of complicated government websites to figure that out.”\r\nThe 10-page report includes district-by-district figures for funding in each of the state’s 83 traditional public school districts, as well as long-term trends detailing the size and scope of that money.\r\n“The only thing more startling than the absolute size of taxpayer spending on public education is the complicated way in which it is structured,” observed Neil Mellen, Research Director for the Foundation and author of the 2011-12 edition. “With over 200 separate laws, programs, provisions, acts and regulations governing the money, South Carolina is home to one of the nation’s most complex school funding systems.”\r\nMellen says that complexity is part of the reason so little of the money reaches students in the classroom. “It takes an awful lot of bureaucracy just to keep up the books for all that money.”\r\nThe paper also reviews the impact of Act 388, a controversial move designed to “swap” local property taxes for additional state sales taxes to fund schools. Using numbers from the State Department of Education, the report shows that local funding for schools actually grew by $2.7 billion since Act 388 was passed, despite widespread claims the measure led to deep cuts.\r\nThe full report can be found online at www.SCRGFoundation.org.\r\nNeil Mellen is the Communications Director, South Carolinians for Responsible Government Foundation.', 'Watchdog group says SC school funding is way up', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'watchdog-group-says-sc-school-funding-is-way-up', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:41:30', '2011-10-13 06:41:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3651', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3653, 4, '2011-10-13 06:42:30', '2011-10-13 06:42:30', 'Two house fires back to back Thursday, Oct. 6, morning kept Beaufort/Port Royal Firefighters busy, but prompt action prevented injuries and minimized damage, Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-Pets-saved-House-Fire-10-6-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3654\" title=\"News-Pets saved House Fire 10-6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-Pets-saved-House-Fire-10-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The first fire occurred in the 400 block of Meritta Avenue just before 7 a.m. According to firefighters, the fire started in the fireplace as the homeowner was trying to burn construction debris produced by some non-permitted remodeling work.\r\nThe second blaze came at 9:11 a.m. at the Lafayette Squares Apartments in the 2200 block of Lafayette Street. Fire crews found a kitchen fire that threatened to expand in an apartment of Building D. Firefighters rescued two dogs from the apartment under heavy smoke conditions. Paramedics from Beaufort County EMS took care of both pets and ensured they did not suffer from smoke inhalation. Both animals are healthy.\r\nThe Palmetto Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to the apartment fire to assist the tenants with replacing their personal items. In responding to that blaze, Beaufort/Port Royal Firefighters were assisted by units from the Burton Fire District, Beaufort County EMS and the City of Beaufort Police Department.\r\nLeaving one or more pots unattended on a stove increases the possibility of a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, kitchen fires are the leading cause of house fires.\r\nWith colder weather coming, homeowners should ensure their fireplace is serviced and maintained between seasons. Never use a fireplace to burn anything but natural firewood or other fuels approved for that specific type of fireplace.', 'Firefighters contain two house blazes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'firefighters-contain-two-house-blazes', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:42:30', '2011-10-13 06:42:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3656, 4, '2011-10-13 06:45:20', '2011-10-13 06:45:20', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nI used to love October.\r\nThe weather is ideal and fall is in the air; it’s my birthday and also my favorite holiday, Halloween.\r\nBut this year, I’ve been dreading the month. Not only because another year in my 30s makes me feel old or because being pregnant has put our annual Halloween party on hold, but because it marks a year since I lost my mother to cancer.\r\nI’ve been trying not to think about the awful events from last year, but the more I try to do that, the more the memories hit me like a wave.\r\nOctober 8th would have been her 62nd birthday, and I looked at a picture of her from last year, trying to smile and looking out from one eye because, even two weeks after surgery, the tumor in her brain caused her to have double vision.\r\nOn October 10, I had a feeling of overwhelming sadness and realized this was the day when I last saw her alive. When she was too weak to get out of the car, but insisted on going with us to the airport just to say good-bye and I love you. I’m so grateful for that day.\r\nI wish I could forget the late night phone call from my dad telling me to get to Texas as soon as possible or the plane ride when I cried the whole time before going to see my mom in the hospital on life support.\r\nSome of you may think, “Well, it’s been a year. She should just get over it.” I know those are typical thoughts for someone who has never experienced true loss. I too thought that things would be easier after a year, but I can’t escape the memories of my mom that surround me and I find myself missing her more. I know her spirit lives on in laughter and in the fall air, but some days I would give anything just to talk to her again.\r\nHowever, I am comforted by the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. My mom found out she had breast cancer in 2004 and after everything — chemo, radiation, mastectomy, reconstructive surgery — she was healthy and the cancer had been in remission for more than six years. She had her “Save the Ta-Ta’s” magnet on her car, she got involved in Relay for Life, and she wore pink with pride. She was a survivor, but she couldn’t fight the same breast cancer cells that hid in her brain and eventually grew rapidly and took over.\r\nI applaud the amazing efforts of so many local people and organizations that are making a difference supporting breast cancer awareness. October will probably always be difficult for me, but I feel better knowing that my mom didn’t die in vain and I hope her story is a reminder to everyone the importance of keeping up the fight and working towards finding a cure.', 'A year later, remembering my mom’s battle with cancer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-year-later-remembering-my-mom%e2%80%99s-battle-with-cancer', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:45:20', '2011-10-13 06:45:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3656', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3658, 4, '2011-10-13 06:46:33', '2011-10-13 06:46:33', 'The Burton Fire District Firefighters have taken on a new fight during the month of October by promoting breast cancer awareness with new pink duty shirts.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Burton-Fire_Breast-Cancer-Awareness-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3659\" title=\"Burton Fire_Breast Cancer Awareness\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Burton-Fire_Breast-Cancer-Awareness-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>It is estimated that more than 250,000 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer, affecting one in eight woman. While the fatality rates from breast cancer have been declining by 2% each year, sadly almost 40,000 women will lose the fight. Screening and early detection are the keys to survival and why firefighters have chosen to increase awareness — to save lives.\r\n“We came into the fire service to help people and make a difference,” stated Burton Firefighter Paramedic Daniel Byrne, “and if we influence one person to get screened, we’ve done our jobs.” Firefighters state that working day in and day out with sick and dying people motivates them to do more for prevention. “Women do not have to die from this.”\r\nThe pink T-shirts, paid for by the firefighters themselves, will be worn by all on duty Burton fire crews during the month of October. This year they have dedicated their awareness campaign to Theresa Manning, a local Beaufort school teacher who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and is a survivor. Burton Firefighter John Perry presented her with a shirt.\r\nBurton firefighters urge all women to undertake screening when their physicians recommend, and encourage their friends and family to do the same. “A simple test can save a life,” stated Byrne.', 'Burton firefighters in a new fight this October', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-firefighters-in-a-new-fight-this-october', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:46:33', '2011-10-13 06:46:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3658', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3661, 4, '2011-10-13 06:47:35', '2011-10-13 06:47:35', 'Ghostly spirits — both living and dead — are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 19th Annual Ghost Tours beginning this Friday, October 14. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of October 14, 15, 21-23 and 27-30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County. Beware: ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $10 for children ages 3-11 and $20 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 843-52-GHOST (843.524.4678) for information or to make a reservation.  MasterCard and Visa are accepted.', '19th Annual Beaufort Ghost Tours Start Friday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '19th-annual-beaufort-ghost-tours-start-friday', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:47:35', '2011-10-13 06:47:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3663, 4, '2011-10-13 06:48:40', '2011-10-13 06:48:40', 'On Wednesday, Oct. 12, civic, education and business leaders gathered at the Bluffton High School auditorium to watch a live simulcast of the announcement from Washington, D.C. that announced Beaufort County as one of America’s Promise Alliance’s <em>100 Best Communities for Young People</em> for its initiatives to help young people. It was Beaufort County’s first win in the national 100 Best, competing against more than 300 communities nominated for this year’s awards.\r\n“The fact that we competed as a county demonstrates a strong commitment by a community that’s unified in its determination to make a difference in the lives of children,” said School District Superintendent Valerie Truesdale.\r\n“This recognition is a tribute to the hard work of our schools, our social service agencies, our local governments, our diverse array of youth organizations, our volunteer student mentors and many other groups, all working toward a common goal.”\r\nTo compete for this honorable title, communities filled out a rigorous application detailing how their existing programs and initiatives help deliver the “Five Promises” as dictating by America’s Promise Alliance: caring adults, safe places, healthy start, effective education and opportunities to help others. The school district submitted Beaufort County’s application on behalf of “Together for Beaufort County,” a group of human service alliance professionals formed in 2006 to better coordinate services for children and families.\r\nAmerica’s Promise noted that Beaufort County supports its youth with a variety of after-school programs and health initiatives, such as the YMCA of Beaufort County, the Boys &amp; Girls Club of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort County School District, which provide supervised environments with tutors before and after school. Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services make health and wellness a priority by providing free recreational programs for young people after school and during the summer.\r\nBeaufort also provides leadership development opportunities for youth through its annual Beaufort County Youth Leadership Conference, led by the Technical College of the Lowcountry and held in partnership with several agencies and community organizations. To ensure students grow up healthy, Beaufort has coordinated a health model made up of 16 local organizations that aims to reduce childhood obesity, increase access to health services, advance health education programs and provide more opportunities for youth to participate in physical activity.\r\nBeaufort County will not only be officially recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People, but it will also receive a $2,500 grant and access to America’s Promise Alliance’s community development resources.', 'Beaufort County named ‘100 Best’ for young people  ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-named-%e2%80%98100-best%e2%80%99-for-young-people', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:48:40', '2011-10-13 06:48:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3665, 4, '2011-10-13 06:51:13', '2011-10-13 06:51:13', 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month\r\n\r\nBy Tess Malijenovsky\r\n\r\nWhen Milbrey Gnann was 33 and breastfeeding her youngest of two sons, Thomas, she thought she had mastitis, a bacterial infection in the breast common amongst breastfeeding mothers. After her husband Walt insisted she inquire, Milbrey learned she had a tumor 4 cm wide in her right breast. It was stage two breast cancer.\r\n“Every woman needs to be aware that when you’re pregnant, or hormonal, you don’t necessarily know your breasts as well as you should,” Milbrey says.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3666\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Milbrey Gnann relaxes with her sons, Thomas and Walter, and dog, Brooks.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cover-Milbrey-fam.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3666\" title=\"Cover-Milbrey &amp; fam\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cover-Milbrey-fam-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMilbrey had an overproduction of HER-2, which acts as a fertilizer for the cancer cells. A new drug called Herceptin that blocks the HER-2 factor was being tested at the time, but could only be prescribed in the last stages of cancer. “Back in the day,” says Milbrey, “they didn’t do a lot of early intervention with the HER-2 factor because the drugs weren’t available, unless you had metastatic disease, and that would be like stage 4.”\r\nAlmost a year later, after chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, when Milbrey’s cancer became metastatic — meaning it spread to other parts of her body — Milbrey was able to start taking Herceptin, a medicine that blocks HER-2 overproduction, which has kept her cancer “at bay” ever since.\r\nThis would be the beginning of Milbrey’s battle and first hand experience with the advancement of cancer treatment in the medical industry. “With cancer, if you’re not cured, it’s not the death sentence it used to be. I’ve been dealing with this for eight years. You learn to manage it, like if you have diabetes, you manage your sugar,” she says.\r\nTwo years after Milbrey was considered in remission, the cancer spread to her lungs. Between the cancer and the radiation damage, she developed pleural effusions — a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity — that calls for up to 2 liters of fluids to be drained from her lungs regularly. Then, about three years ago, Milbrey’s kidneys hemorrhaged as a complication from one of her medications. She became attuned to the world of peritoneal dialysis due her renal (or kidney) failure.\r\n“I never expected to have renal failure. That’s been very humbling,” Milbrey says, illustrating her bright outlook. Dialysis is a time consuming routine that requires hooking up to a machine for eight hours each night as she sleeps, yet it only replaces 10 percent of kidney function.\r\n“Because I have renal failure, I qualify for Medicare,” Milbrey laughs. “It’s the first socialized medicine in America, believe it or not.” This point spotlights one of cancer’s principal battles — the cost.\r\n“[Cancer] is like the new chronic disease. The only problem,” Milbrey says, “is that it’s so expensive!” The Tykerb medication she takes in addition to the Herceptin costs $1,000 a pill. At five pills every day, that comes to $5,000 a day, excluding the tremendous cost of dialysis.\r\n“If you can’t afford it, if our country can’t afford it, how are we going to manage this disease at reasonable dollars?” Milbrey poses. In fact, Milbrey’s greatest concern over the years has been her experience with insurance and pharmaceutical companies that seem to abandon the patients they claim to care for. “When I had all those complications with Gemzar, no one once came to talk to me about it. I had to fill out my own FDA paperwork. No one was there when things got bad, and I felt very much alone,” she said.\r\nMilbrey Gnann’s story showcases how every bit of outside monetary donation towards cancer research and financing truly makes a life or death difference. Even more importantly is the loving support of “God, husband, child, family and friends,” without whom Milbrey says she wouldn’t put up with the cancer. Her battle story is one of perseverance, that despite the odds she lives as mother and wife.\r\n“We all may have different cancers, but it’s all the same journey. What’s been hard over these eight years is that I’ve lost a lot of chair mates [throughout chemotherapy] and sometimes I wonder when is it going to be my turn. I’ve already outlived a lot of my statistics. I should’ve been dead a long time ago, but I keep ticking.”\r\nCancer doesn’t define Milbrey Gnann, rather, it’s the way she fights it that defines her. Help the cause with your small October donation and by spreading awareness of breast cancer.', 'Survivor Stories: Milbrey Gnann ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'survivor-stories-milbrey-gnann', '', '', '2011-10-13 06:51:13', '2011-10-13 06:51:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3669, 4, '2011-10-14 17:07:53', '2011-10-14 17:07:53', 'by Jim Foster\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Representatives of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights will visit Beaufort County next week to hear comments and listen to concerns from local parents and citizens. </span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">The public meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence located at 80 Lowcountry Drive, near Ridgeland just off Highway 170.</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Under a 40-year-old voluntary desegregation agreement between the school district and the federal government, OCR must approve local board decisions that involve school closings or student reassignments that might affect the demographic makeup of school populations.  For example, OCR must approve the board’s August 5 decision to close Shell Point Elementary School and the resulting reassignment of students before those actions can take place.</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">The school district invited OCR representatives to visit Beaufort after OCR’s role was discussed in the wake of the board’s vote to close Shell Point Elementary.  OCR’s role was also mentioned during a parent meeting about student reassignments involving Okatie, Red Cedar and Bluffton elementary schools.  The board voted last week to delay those reassignments until the 2013-14 school year.</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">At Monday’s 6 p.m. meeting, School Board Chairman Fred Washington Jr. will introduce two OCR representatives who will give an overview of the district’s voluntary desegregation agreement, describe OCR’s duties and responsibilities relating to that agreement and the school board’s recent decisions.  The two OCR representatives will then listen to any comments from parents or citizens about recent board decisions, although they will not answer specific questions about those decisions.</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">\r\n</span></span></span>', 'Federal representatives to visit Beaufort, listen to concerns voiced by local parents, citizens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'federal-representatives-to-visit-beaufort-listen-to-concerns-voiced-by-local-parents-citizens', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3836, 4, '2011-10-26 00:09:03', '2011-10-26 00:09:03', 'By Gene Brancho:  Attention all RUNNERS!  The Exchange Club of Beaufort is hosting a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser this Saturday, October 29th...over the New McTeer Bridge - Connecting Port Royal to Lady’s Island.  What a great way to \'christen\' the new bridge.\r\nRegistration is available online until Thursday October 27th at <a href=\"http://www.active.com/\">www.active.com</a> and you\'re welcome to register the morning of race at the foot of the new bridge in Port Royal beginning at 9:00 am.  The race will begin at 10:00 am sharp.  The first 100 paid registrants will receive an event t-shirt.  <span style=\"font-size: small;\">Proceeds from this event will go towards Exchange Club youth projects.   An awards ceremony in 5 age divisions will take place afterward at the top of the bridge.   Parking is available at the Daugs Law Firm. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\">Questions?  Contact Angel Flewelling at 525-0102 </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/exchangeclub5k-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3837\" title=\"exchangeclub5k\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/exchangeclub5k-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" /></a></span>', 'New McTeer Bridge Span to Host 5K This Saturday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-mcteer-bridge-to-host-5k-this-saturday', '', '', '2011-10-26 01:20:33', '2011-10-26 01:20:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3843, 4, '2011-10-26 23:37:54', '2011-10-26 23:37:54', 'Oysters By The Bay will be held at TCL\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation presents Oysters by the Bay on Saturday,\r\nOct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the TCL Beaufort campus, 921 Ribaut Road. The cost is $25 for oysters, chili, and hot dogs. Beer will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to creating scholarships for TCL students. For tickets, go to www.Tcl.Edu/oysters or call 843.525.8294.\r\n\r\nAuditions being held for Nutcracker\r\nColumbia City Ballet will hold auditions for its upcoming Beaufort production of Nutcracker on Sunday, October 30, beginning at 2 p.m. Auditions will be held at the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\nAudition times are:\r\n• 2 to 2:45  p.m. Male and female dancers ages 4 to 6\r\n• 2:45 to 3:30  p.m.  Male and female dancers ages 7 to 10\r\n• 3:30 to 4:15  p.m. Male and female dancers ages 11 and up\r\nThere is an audition fee of $10. Bring pointe shoes for those on pointe over 2 years. Ladies: Black leotard, pink tights, hair in slick bun, lip and cheek color with light eye shadow. Gentlemen: White leotard or plain white tee shirt, black tights and black shoes or black tights with white socks and white shoes.\r\nThe performance will be held at the USCB Center for the Arts on Monday, November 28 at 7 p.m.\r\nFor more information, call 803-799-7605 or 800-899-7408.\r\n\r\nAGLOW Area Team has annual conference\r\nSouth Carolina AGLOW Area Team is having its annual Leadership Development Training Conference on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center. For cost or additional information, contact Gloria Gourdin at 843 407-6667 or scaglowareateam@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\nSustainable seafood and wine dinner to be held\r\nPlease help us welcome Megan Westmeyer, Sustainable Seafood Initiative Coordinator to the Factory Creek Fish Company  on Lady’s Island on Nov. 1 at  6:30 p.m.  The cost is $50/per person and does not include tax and tip Please call to reserve 843-575-5822 or email mary@emilysrestaurant.com. The Sustainable Seafood Initiative is a program led by the South Carolina Aquarium with a mission to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nBlack Chamber of Commerce has EXPO\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference &amp; Expo is set for November 4-5 at the Sea Island Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort. Workshops are scheduled, and registration is open. The event will open on Friday, November 4 with exhibits at 5 p.m. and a networking reception beginning at 6 p.m. Exhibits, educational workshops and a guest speaker will be featured on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Conference registration is $39 for members of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and $59 for non-members which includes a choice of two workshops, gift bag and attendance at the expo, the reception, continental breakfast, coffee break and luncheon featuring special guest speaker. Exhibitor opportunities are available with fees at $50 for chamber members and $75 for non-members. For additional information or to download registration forms visit www.bcbcc.org or follow and connect on Twitter @BeaufortBlack and the Facebook page Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Liz at 843.902.4799 or email beaufortblack@gmail.com to discuss sponsor opportunities.\r\n\r\nPaddleFest 2011 will be at Hunting Island\r\nPaddleFest 2011 will be held at Hunting Island State Park, Lagoon, Parking Lot J on Saturday, November 5, 1 p.m., start time. Registration is at 11 a.m. Race Day. The 3 and 6 mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe and stand up paddleboard races will begin and finish in the Lagoon near Parking Lot J. Awards ceremony and cookout will follow the events at Parking Lot J. Register in person at Higher Ground, 2121 Boundary Street, Suite. 101, Beaufort, or www.active.com. Contact Tim at Higher Ground, 843-379-4327, or Dinah at 843-252-4820 or email: higherground@hargray.com, dinahbrock@me.com or visit www.HigherGroundBeaufort.com and www.active.com.\r\n\r\nPottery for PRISMS fundraiser to be held\r\nThe third annual Pottery for PRISMS fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coosaw Point Clubhouse on Lady’s Island. The fundraiser will benefit Parents and Researchers Interested in Smith Magenis Syndrome, a very rare syndrome. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to www.PRISMS.org.\r\nYMCA’s Boots &amp; Bling fundraiser returns\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA is hosting its second annual 2011 Boots &amp; Bling Fundraiser and silent auction on Saturday, November 5, from 6:30 -11 p.m. at Butler Marine on Lady’s Island.\r\nBoots &amp; Bling is this year’s major fundraiser for capital improvements to the Y. The event will feature five food stations, DJ entertainment, beer, frozen drinks, dancing and a silent auction.\r\nTickets are $60 for individuals and $100 for couples. Purchase your tickets at the Y front desk at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal or online at www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com. For additional information, please contact Kelly Collins at kellymelvincollins@gmail.com.\r\n\r\nRotary Club hosts 15th annual oyster roast\r\nRotary Club of the Lowcountry is hosting its 15th Annual Family Oyster Roast on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at Live Oaks Park at Paris Avenue, Port Royal. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits. A $25 advance ticket gets you all the oysters you can eat, beer, wine, hot dogs, and chili for the non-seafood lovers. Tickets are $30 at the gate, kids under 10 are free. For tickets, call 476-9872 or stop by the UPS Store at Cross Creek Plaza.\r\n\r\nCommercial Pesticide training class to be held\r\nThere will be a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Training on Monday, November 7 at the Lowcountry Council of Government, 634 Camp Ground Road (I-95, exit 33), Yemassee (Point South). The training will be on “Wood Damage Identification and Treatment, Calibration and Pesticide Safety.”  The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The training program is sponsored by Clemson University Extension Service.  To register for the training or for additional information, please call the Clemson Extension Service in Hampton at (803)943-3427 or Beaufort at (843)255-6060.  The cost for the training is $50.00.  Lunch is included.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Writers meet\r\nBeaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room. The next meeting is November 8.\r\n\r\nLunch and Listen series sponsored by library\r\nTo get ready for the opening of the “New Harmonies” exhibit, the Beaufort library, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, and the Friends of the Beaufort County Library have teamed up to present Lunch and Listen, a special music series featuring local musicians. These one hour lunchtime music performances will be held in the USCB Center for the Arts auditorium, 801 Carteret St. All Lunch and Listen music performances are free and open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and performances will last from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch. Upcoming performances are:\r\n• Monday, November 14, showcases one-man band performer Chris Jones tracing the history of the blues guitar covering blues mid-1930’s to the present.\r\nFor questions regarding the events listed above, call Amanda Brewer at 255-6439 or email abrewer@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nHistorical society holds Fall Speaker Series\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society is pleased to announce their Fall Speaker Series.  All meetings are held at noon at the Beaufort Yacht &amp; Sailing Club, Meridian Rd., Lady’s Island. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend free. On Nov. 10 Kristine Dunn Johnson will speak on her book “No Holier Spot of Ground: Confederate Monuments and Cemeteries of South Carolina” and the history of the Beaufort U.S. National Cemetery. For more information, contact Pamela Ovens at sail@singlestar.us or call 843-785-2767.\r\n\r\nVaccine and Wellness Clinic for cats and dogs\r\nSaturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. there will be a Vaccine and Wellness Clinic for Cats and Dogs.  Microchipping and Heartworming available as well.  24 Market Street (Beaufort Dog at Habersham). Dr. Rob McBrayer servicing.  Call 379-9617 for an appointment.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Business Alliance to meet\r\nThe Beaufort Business Alliance, a division of BNI (Business Networking International), is currently accepting applications for new members. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and this is an exclusive one business per industry networking group. The Beaufort Business Alliance offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Meetings are every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the third floor of the Beaufort Town Center (above Moe’s &amp; Jimmy John’s). Contact: Joel Iacopelli at 843-524-6954.\r\n\r\nCall for art: How would you renew the nude?\r\nHow would you renew the nude? Submit your original art for a February 2012 juried art show/gallery event organized by the Friends of Planned Parenthood of Beaufort County. Deadline to submit is January 29, 2012, contact plannedart@hotmail.com for details.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-13', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:37:54', '2011-10-26 23:37:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3843', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3691, 4, '2011-10-19 22:52:30', '2011-10-19 22:52:30', 'Women’s Connection to hold October luncheon\r\nThe Beaufort Women’s Connection (Formerly The Christian Women’s Club) will hold their October luncheon on  Thursday the 20 at St. Helena Parish Hall located at 507 New  Castle St. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch is served at 12:15 p.m. Cost for luncheon is $12 for both luncheon and program.  Our feature presentation and music will feature Peggy Beck.  The speaker is Betty Parker who will talk on the “Cornucopia of Life.” The Women’s Connection is also having a Bake Sale on Saturday, October 22 on Bay Street from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nSea Island Quilters will feature with speaker\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, October 20, 6 p.m. at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church, fellowship hall, 408 Carteret St. The speaker will be Nancy Chong, a Hawaiian appliqué artist. For details, call Helen Goldman, 525-6155.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Small Business Hub meeting\r\nLowcountry Small Business Hub will hold a membership meeting Thursday October 20. from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lowcountry Council of Governments (LowCOG) Boardroom, 634 Campground Road in Yemassee. The meeting presents an important opportunity for you to participate in the ceremony that will commemorate the award of our newest grant. We will review the significant progress the Hub has made in building partnerships with supporting organizations, the implementation of Hub programs like the Virtual Business Incubator (VBI), and our plans for the future. Please RSVP to D’J Moore at dmoore@lowcountrysmallbusinesshub.org  to confirm your participation in this special event.\r\n\r\nFripp Audubon Club upcoming events\r\n• Thursday, October 20: Beaufort Tree Walk Field Trip. This tour was a great success last year and we have asked Pam Floyd to schedule another program. This fall tour will begin in Beaufort at 10:00 A.M. The walk will take approximately 1 hour and will allow time for lunch at one of Beaufort signature restaurants. The Beaufort Tree Walk in a nationally recognized tout through Beaufort’s Point.\r\n• October 28 Thursday The Diverse Habits of the Lowcountry Program Tony Mills, Education Director at the Lowcountry Institute will be telling us about the diverse habitats of the Lowcountry and the Reptiles, Amphibians and mammals who live here. Tony is an author, and has developed the Coastal kingdom series for television. Tony will have his critters for us to meet so invite the whole family.\r\n\r\n‘Saving Grace’ fundraiser at CrossFit\r\nCome join us at CrossFit Beaufort on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for “Saving Grace”, a fundraiser benefiting Cancer Services through the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. “Grace” is a barbell workout consisting of 30 Clean and Jerks. This workout is suitable for both men and women of all fitness levels. You do not have to be a CrossFit member to participate in this event. The $30 registration fee includes a T-shirt. Go to www.crossfitbeaufort.com for more information or register on CrossFit Beaufort’s Facebook page. We are located at 1000 Hamar Street, Suite 2, across from the Green Street gym.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Snowboard, Ski Club to meet\r\nThe Beaufort Ski/Snowboard Club will have a meeting/greeting at Brick’s on Boundary on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.  Free appetizers and great beverage specials available! We will be confirming upcoming ski trips and discussing other activities.  Anyone with interest — with or without ability to ski/snowboard — is welcome! For additional information, contact Julie:  tugboatjulie@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\nFlutist Susan Conant to perform at Fripp\r\nFripp Island Friends of Music answers the question, “What happens when you mix Celtic, classical and jazz?” Susan Conant creates her own unique musical blend on an array of classical and folk flutes. Presented by Fripp Island Friends of Music on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Center, Fripp Island.  The cost is $20 a person; $10 for students. Free Fripp pass at gate. Attendees are invited to join the artist at a catered event after the performance. For details, call 843-838-6655.\r\n\r\nIslands of Beaufort hosts Fall Open House\r\nThe Home Owners Association of the Islands of Beaufort is hosting a Fall Open House on Sunday, October 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  A private and gated community, Islands of Beaufort has more than two miles of water and marsh frontage. Refreshments will be served at the Belle Grove Clubhouse, and partners such as Allen Patterson Residential, Powell Brothers Construction, First Citizens Bank and South Carolina Mortgage Associates will be participating. For more information, please call Joan Byrnes 379-3215.\r\n\r\nYMCA hosts stress relief for health seminar\r\nMore than ever, adults today are under stress. While the sources of stress vary, there’s no doubt that stress has negative effects on health, and that it can accelerate the aging process.  Hospice Care of America and the YMCA of Beaufort County invite you to our free seminar on “Stress Relief for Healthy Aging.” Join us as we explore stress-related effects on the body, examine our own stressors and provide tools to combat stress and promote wellness. The seminar will be Tuesday, October 25, from 6:15-7 p.m. at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Refreshments provided. Childcare available at the YMCA. To register for this free event or if you have questions, contact Jeannelle at Hospice Care of America at 843-322-0063.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Writers meet\r\nBeaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room on Tuesday, October 25.\r\n\r\nLBAA to conduct forum on race, media\r\nThe media and racial bias will be the topic of a free Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association forum Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Holiday Inn Beaufort. Panelists will include Eric Esquivel, publisher of Hilton Head Island-based, Spanish-language newspaper La Isla; former WJWJ news reporter Juan Singleton; and Jeff Kidd, editor of The Beaufort Gazette and The Island Packet. They will discuss racial bias as it is depicted, propagated and combated by the media. The forum begins with a social period at 5:30 p.m.; the program will begin at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. Information: Contact LBAA president Stephen Murray at 843-982-6387.\r\n\r\nLunch and Listen series sponsored by library\r\nTo get ready for the opening of the “New Harmonies” exhibit, the Beaufort library, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, and the Friends of the Beaufort County Library have teamed up to present Lunch and Listen, a special music series featuring local musicians. These one hour lunchtime music performances will be held in the USCB Center for the Arts auditorium, 801 Carteret St. All Lunch and Listen music performances are free and open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and performances will last from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch. Upcoming performances are:\r\n• Monday, October 26 will feature Kirk Dempsey, of Dempsey Farms, performing soul stirring blues on harmonica and guitar.\r\n\r\nAGLOW Area Team has annual conference\r\nSouth Carolina AGLOW Area Team is having its annual Leadership Development Training Conference on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center. For cost or additional information, contact Gloria Gourdin at 843 407-6667 or scaglowareateam@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\nSustainable seafood and wine dinner to be held\r\nPlease help us welcome Megan Westmeyer, Sustainable Seafood Initiative Coordinator to the Factory Creek Fish Company  on Lady’s Island on Nov. 1 at  6:30 p.m.  The cost is $50/per person and does not include tax and tip Please call to reserve 843-575-5822 or email mary@emilysrestaurant.com. The Sustainable Seafood Initiative is a program led by the South Carolina Aquarium with a mission to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nPaddleFest 2011 will be at Hunting Island\r\nPaddleFest 2011 will be held at Hunting Island State Park, Lagoon, Parking Lot J on Saturday, November 5, 1 p.m., start time. Registration is at 11 a.m. Race Day. The 3 and 6 mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe and stand up paddleboard races will begin and finish in the Lagoon near Parking Lot J. Awards ceremony and cookout will follow the events at Parking Lot J. Register in person at Higher Ground, 2121 Boundary Street, Suite. 101, Beaufort, or www.active.com. Contact Tim at Higher Ground, 843-379-4327, or Dinah at 843-252-4820 or email: higherground@hargray.com, dinahbrock@me.com or visit www.HigherGroundBeaufort.com and www.active.com.\r\n\r\nPottery for PRISMS fundraiser to be held\r\nThe third annual Pottery for PRISMS fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coosaw Point Clubhouse on Lady’s Island. The fundraiser will benefit Parents and Researchers Interested in Smith Magenis Syndrome, a very rare syndrome. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to www.PRISMS.org.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Business Alliance to meet\r\nThe Beaufort Business Alliance, a division of BNI (Business Networking International), is currently accepting applications for new members. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and this is an exclusive one business per industry networking group. The Beaufort Business Alliance offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Meetings are every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the third floor of the Beaufort Town Center (above Moe’s &amp; Jimmy John’s). Contact: Joel Iacopelli at 843-524-6954.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-12', '', '', '2011-10-19 22:52:30', '2011-10-19 22:52:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3693, 4, '2011-10-19 22:53:45', '2011-10-19 22:53:45', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nPlanning ahead for the inevitable involves knowing what you wish to do with your pet’s body once he has passed.  For some, once the animal is gone, the body is just a physical reminder and the final resting place is less of a concern. For others, burial or cremation is a way to honor and remember a beloved Best Friend.\r\nThe least costly option is to take a pet’s body home and bury him — local ordinances and other considerations taken into account. The grave needs to be deep enough to deter marauding animals from disturbing the body and keep the grave from being unearthed in heavy rains. As we were living in a place my lab Tucker never called home, he was buried next to his friend Moses at the edge of a meadow where they, as friends, would sniff deer trails for hours on end.  My cat, Oblio, was laid to rest in the side yard; we planted a pussy willow to serve as her marker.\r\nUnfortunately, one of the significant downsides to this is today’s mobile society. Many of us don’t live forever in the same place so leaving a behind a beloved companion might not work for some individuals. It still bothers me. Tucker and Mercy are in Vermont, Sherman is with his dad and Oblio is in Ohio. I have Dave and Bea’s remains with me by virtue of cremation.\r\nAnother good reason for planning ahead is to have the opportunity to research the company providing the cremation service and feel comfortable that your dog’s body — and you — will be treated with care and compassion. Most veterinary clinics offer cremation services wherein a representative from a crematory picks up the pets body from the clinic, then returns the ashes to the clinic or directly to the owner.  We are lucky to have a pet crematory in the area — Good Shepherd Pet Service in Ridgeland — that gave me the option of personally seeing Bea to her final destination.\r\nWhen Bea died, a caring friend drove us both to Ridgeland for the final goodbye.  Bea had a private cremation but Good Shepherd also offers a “community cremation” in which the remains of several pets are cremated together.  Good Shepherd explained that each animal is tagged with a metal tag so that even in a community cremation, if you desire, the remains you receive will be those of your animal.\r\nSome people like to scatter their pets’ ashes (or cremains) someplace special — where they liked to play, at the beach or where they liked to rest in the sun — or simply bring them home. My father made a beautiful box for Dave’s remains. I had asked him to make a box for Bea as well but when I picked up Bea at Good Shepherd, they had already placed her in the perfect container. You see, Bea was a sort of flamboyant beagle, dramatic and a little quirky. Good Shepherd sent her home in a red brocade chest with a large button tassel. Perfect.  This little consideration was a small hallmark of the extraordinary kindness and compassion shown to me by this company.\r\nOur relationships with our pets are as unique as our relationships with the various people in our lives. Grief is a natural and normal response to a significant loss, and while painful, it is also a healing process. Some of us will have a harder time than others.  Some friends will understand while others won’t. Seek out those whom you respect and who have dealt with the loss of a pet. Distance yourself, temporarily, from those who do not understand that your pet was a family member and who tell you to “get over it.”\r\nAs a society we grieve poorly. We expect people to move on very quickly. When you lose a pet, allow yourself time to deal with it. Don’t let societal pressure make you think, “it’s just a pet”. It’s not. It’s your Best Friend.\r\n\r\n<em>BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath.  Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www.wholedog.biz.</em>', 'The last goodbye: Part 2', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-last-goodbye-part-2', '', '', '2011-10-19 22:53:45', '2011-10-19 22:53:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3693', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3695, 4, '2011-10-19 22:54:43', '2011-10-19 22:54:43', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pet-of-week-Lucy.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3696\" title=\"pet of week-Lucy\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pet-of-week-Lucy-120x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"150\" /></a>Lucy a 1year Beagle/Terrier mix is a very sweet girl that likes to run.   She loves children and riding in cars. Citizens who visit the Beaufort County Animal Shelter and Control to turn in an animal or look for a lost pet may do so anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those who wish to adopt an animal must do so between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sunday. The facility is located at 23 Shelter Church Road off US 21, north of the Marine Corps Air Station. For more information, call (843) 255-5010.', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-12', '', '', '2011-10-19 22:54:43', '2011-10-19 22:54:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3695', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3698, 4, '2011-10-19 22:55:23', '2011-10-19 22:55:23', 'Doggie events at Habersham Harvest Festival\r\nBeaufort Dog at Habersham announces their line-up of doggie events for the Habersham Harvest Festival on October the 22 from 2-6 p.m. From 12-1 p.m. $10 Nail Filings; 1 p.m., Agility Demonstration and Lessons (Bring Your Dog!); 1:30 p.m., Doggie Games; 1:45 p.m. Costume Contest; 12-3 p.m., Appointments will be taken for upcoming vet clinic (Nov. 12); 12-3 p.m., coupons on Doggie Day Care and Grooming Specials; Free dog food samples given all day.\r\n\r\nFirst Dog Show at The Helena House\r\nThe First “Amateur” Dog Show will be held by our resident judges at The Helena House Assisted Living Center, 1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal on Saturday, October 22, from 1 - 3 p.m.  There is a $5 entry fee for three categories: Cutest Pet/Best Trick/Best Dressed. Proceeds to benefit Beaufort County Animal Shelter.  Donations of pet food, litter, blankets will also be collected for shelter. For more information, call 843-982-0233 or 843-263-4248.', 'Pet-related events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-related-events-2', '', '', '2011-10-19 22:55:23', '2011-10-19 22:55:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3700, 4, '2011-10-19 22:56:14', '2011-10-19 22:56:14', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nEvery once in a while you get a chance to get something special at a special price.  These days, what with the economy doing whatever it’s doing, it seems we are getting more and more wines at new lower prices all the time, which makes us all happy, or I hope it does. This week, we have another one of these new deals.\r\nManifesto is the label on the wine. With cooler weather upon us, today’s wine is not white but red. Cabernet Sauvignon to be precise.\r\nManifesto is the dream “winery” of several young people in the wine business. Please note, that by young, I merely mean younger than I am.  And, from what I know of them, they are all younger guys. But, good for them.  They’ve all been in the wine business for several decades, each, at a variety of levels and positions — some at wineries, some at wholesalers. They all really know what makes a “good” wine and what makes a “sell-able” wine, and those two are not necessarily the same thing.  However, a good sellable wine is the best of all and that’s what their goal is.  The great part is that they are having fun doing what they love to do.  Just so you know, the entire idea for these several friends joining together to make wine with their own label on it came from a surfing trip to Costa Rica.\r\nThe “manifesto” of this young group is really clear in some of their favorite sayings.  “Chill. We’re good at the wine stuff. You focus on everything else.”  And they want all of their wine drinkers to be part of their social network.  A face-to-face, physical, social network.  “We want this to be a social network where — whoa, big concept here — you’re actually social.  like, face-to face.  Because this social network isn’t, can’t be,  virtual.  You have to use an actual hand to twist open a bottle.  You’ll have to invite people over to share some killer wine and BS for hours.  And, you’ll have to hang out with someone if you want a picture of you riding a wave with your Manifesto tee-shirt on.” It really does sound like fun, doesn’t it.\r\nSo, what about Manifest? It’s  not like your usual typical winery.  Actually, there isn’t a real winery.  Many of the wines that we have loved over the years are made at wineries from grapes grown near them, but the person who “owns” the grapes is not spending money on owning a winery and finds one to rent him their facilities to make wine from his grapes. This leaves more money available to buy better grapes to make better wine without having to make payments to the bank for a big building, crushing machines, bottling lines, barrels and a whole lot more. And, for their grapes,  the Manifesto team chose an “earth first” approach.  This led them down the path of sustainable farming practices. Also, it has taken them to a “dirt and tractor” style of wine making and meaningful relationships with their farmers. They do it all in the vineyards, from pruning to harvest.  (Then they go surfing, again, and drink Manifesto!)\r\nOur Manifesto wine of choice this week is the 2007 cabernet sauvignon.   (The 2007 vintage was pretty awesome for most of California.) The grapes for this wine came from two different ranches, “kind of a yin and yang.” For fermentation, a wild yeast was used which enhances a wide range of aromas and flavors in the finished wine. The fermented wine was barrel aged in 140 barrels, six of them were new oak.  (Just, FYI, that makes 3,500 cases.) How precise is that — six new oak barrels for just a kiss of that flavor? Pretty hands-on, isn’t it? But, the finished 2007 cab is bold, has heady aromas of blackberry, bramble and wild strawberry. The flavors echo these aromas and move on to currants, cigar box tobacco and a touch on minerality that’s like pencil lead, or what used to be pencil lead.  All of which means we get layers and layers of flavors and textures.  And that’s good.\r\nFor food, we have to assume surfers eat too. So, yes,  think red meat with this wine, grilling steaks with friends while you sip some, and after dinner popping some chocolate with it. Or, if it’s too early for dinner, just enjoying this wine with friends and family. Remember face-to-face social.\r\nAnd, finally, what about this deal that I mentioned? Glad you asked. The original cost of this wine, to share with family and friends, is $18. 99.   But, as we all know, everyone may not get as much as they really want at that price.  So, now, it’s $9.99 a bottle.  Which pretty much means we can all have our own bottle.  And, I know that’s plenty.  For one night.  And, at that price, we can all go back to Manifesto cabernet sauvignon again, and again, and again.  Think of all those friends, steaks, chocolate kisses and good times.  Enjoy!', 'Great deals on Manifesto cabernet sauvignon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'great-deals-on-manifesto-cabernet-sauvignon', '', '', '2011-10-19 22:56:14', '2011-10-19 22:56:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3702, 4, '2011-10-19 22:59:28', '2011-10-19 22:59:28', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nSouthern Graces holds a special place in my heart. Not only because the food is always amazing, but because they catered my wedding and I’ll always remember our guests — especially the ones from up North — raving about the delicious Southern dishes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3703\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Shrimp and sweet potato grits\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC01542.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3703\" title=\"DSC01542\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC01542-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThat was in 2009 when Bethany and Chris Hewitt just started Southern Graces at The Beaufort Inn at 809 Port Republic St. In the two years since then, the business has grown and expanded and become beloved among locals and tourists — and many married couples.\r\nLast week, the Lunch Bunch had the pleasure of sampling the new fall lunch menu, as well as the dinner menu.\r\nA mix-up in schedules meant April and I were there early waiting for the rest of the bunch. Our gracious hostess, Tasha, indulged the two of us and brought us our favorite starters: Fried green tomatoes served with a sweet corn sauce and the Beaufort Bay Shrimp Wraps, fresh local shrimp stuffed with sausage and lump crab meat wrapped in a spring roll and served with sweet garlic aioli. Both are super must-haves.\r\nOnce the others arrived, we all gobbled the fresh popovers with homemade maple butter, and even asked for more. We also loved the pecan-crusted baked Brie appetizer with green apple chow-chow and toasted baguettes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3704\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Crab cake and Creole mustard remoulade served over a signature salad.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC01549.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3704\" title=\"DSC01549\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC01549-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor entrees, Heather and Buck both chose yummy sandwiches off the lunch menu. Heather chose the Harvest Panini: French bread pressed with smoked Gouda, caramelized apples, roast turkey and cranberry aioli, and a side of sweet potato fries. Buck opted for the orange marmalade chicken salad made with grapes, pecans and orange marmalade and served on a croissant.\r\nElizabeth ordered the crispy scored flounder off the dinner menu with sides of whipped buttermilk potatoes and sauteed spinach. The whole fish, topped with an apricot shallot sauce, was cooked to perfection and very tasty.\r\nAfter much debate, I settled on the crab cake served atop the signature salad featuring smoked Gouda cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges with citrus vinaigrette. The Creole mustard remoulade gave the crab cake a subtle kick, and the portion was huge, so there was that much more to enjoy.\r\nApril went outside her comfort zone and tried the shrimp and sweet potato grits. Although they weren’t exactly what she expected, Elizabeth and I thought the shrimp were outstanding.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3705\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Dessert sampler platter: Chocolate creme brulee, celebration cake and white chocolate chip banana pudding.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC01553.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3705\" title=\"DSC01553\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC01553-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor dessert, we all had the chocolate creme brulee, celebration cake and white chocolate chip banana pudding. I could probably eat that trio after every meal, each item is so scrumptious. Don’t forget to try the new dessert options on the fall menu, especially the caramel apple cheesecake and coconut cake.\r\nEven though we were all full, Chef Chris brought out a special chocolate skillet. The piping hot dish made with fudge and coffee and topped with vanilla ice cream was too good to pass up and Elizabeth and I gladly finished it.\r\nSouthern Graces serves lunch, afternoon tea and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. To make a reservation or to have them cater your next event, call 843-379-0555 or www.southerngracesbeaufort.com.', 'Superb, sophisticated and so satisfying: Southern Graces', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'superb-sophisticated-and-so-satisfying-southern-graces', '', '', '2011-10-19 22:59:28', '2011-10-19 22:59:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3707, 4, '2011-10-19 23:00:43', '2011-10-19 23:00:43', 'By Michael Petorock\r\nThe first thing is the old Beaufort Beach.  Some called it Burkmire Beach, but we always knew it as Beaufort Beach. I suppose before the bridges were built to Hunting and Harbor Islands, there was no way for us to reach those beaches. No problem though.  We had the Beaufort Beach.  It was at the very end of Meridian Road, where Burkmire Subdivision is now. There was a winding dirt road going through the woods. Once you reached the end there were several covered open huts, with picnic tables in each one. We swam right in the edges of the Beaufort River. It was a beautiful beach area, though, no waves or surf.  But it was all we knew at that time. There were not many swimming pools so we went into the river.\r\nAnother item that I think of is when Ribaut Road was only two lanes all the way from Beaufort to Parris Island. It seemed as if it took a long time to take that trip. If cars needed to turn left, then we waited behind, and not too patiently.\r\nThe last thing that I mention is one that really describes how times have changed, not just dealing with growth or progress, but how people’s mind-sets have changed. I have a friend whose father owned a new car dealership on Boundary Street.  At that time, there was a drive-in theater where the Beaufort Town Center is located, where K-Mart is now.  The car dealership was next door to the drive-in. My friend was on a date, and was at the drive-in. She and her date got into an argument, and she got out of his car and walked next door to her father’s car dealership.  She opened the door to a car and drove herself home.  During those times, the keys to all the new cars were left in the ignition and left unlocked.  There was never a problem with theft at that time.  The keys were with the car at all times.\r\nI don’t think that would be such a wise move now.\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort Then &amp; Now: This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store.  For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'From Beaufort Beach to Ribaut Road, how Beaufort’s changed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'from-beaufort-beach-to-ribaut-road-how-beaufort%e2%80%99s-changed', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:00:43', '2011-10-19 23:00:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3707', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3709, 4, '2011-10-19 23:02:01', '2011-10-19 23:02:01', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GetInline1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3710\" title=\"GetInline\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GetInline1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>On October 8 at the Koger Performing Arts Center, Low Country School of Performing Arts premiered “2 Sides” at the South Carolina Festival of Dance at USC in Columbia. The piece was choreographed by Deanna Kraszewski and assisted by Megan Howe and was chosen through audition by the faculty of the USC Dance Dept. and other guest artists. “2 Sides” was chosen for its “technique &amp; artistry” and received rave reviews at the festival. Dancers included Morgan Bennet, Celene Lampright, Charity Martinez, Madison Mullen, Lili Walker, Nonie Yeager, &amp; Lauren Zenter. See “2 Sides” at LCSOPA’s Winter Showcase this December. For more information www.lowcountrysopa.com', 'Low Country School of Performing Arts goes to Columbia', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'low-country-school-of-performing-arts-goes-to-columbia', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:02:01', '2011-10-19 23:02:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3712, 4, '2011-10-19 23:03:01', '2011-10-19 23:03:01', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-CODA.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3713\" title=\"Lifestyle-CODA\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-CODA-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Exchange Club of Beaufort collected paper products for use at the Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse Shelter located here in Beaufort County. Pictured is Club President Melissa Beere with Shelter Director Mary Fairbanks.  The Exchange Club of Beaufort is a service organization with a rich history of giving. For more information, please visit www.nationalexchangeclub.org or if you are a victim of abuse or know someone who needs help, contact CODA at 770-1070.', 'Collecting for CODA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'collecting-for-coda', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:03:01', '2011-10-19 23:03:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3712', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3715, 4, '2011-10-19 23:05:51', '2011-10-19 23:05:51', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nBeaufort, our historic jewel, is three centuries rich with remarkable architecture. Located in the heart of the Carolina Lowcountry, our repository of 18th, 19th and 20th century gems make up Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District — the largest in South Carolina. This weekend the Historic Beaufort Foundation invites visitors for an exclusive tour of private homes, churches, gardens and plantations rarely open to the public during its annual Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3716\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Tabby Ruins on Spring Island.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Tabby-Ruins.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3716\" title=\"Tabby Ruins\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Tabby-Ruins-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves, protects and restores buildings and sites of historic or architectural significance in Beaufort County. The Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens is the primary fundraiser for the organization. All proceeds from the event will further the preservation efforts.\r\nThe first anticipated event of the festival weekend is the luncheon and lecture with one of the world’s leading antiques expert, Judith Miller. Miller is co-founder of Antiques Price Guide and author of more than 100 books. Her expertise has brought her to the Smithsonian museum in DC and on BBC’s The Antiques Roadshow, Martha Stewart and CNN. Be sure to greet Judith Miller on Friday, Oct. 21, 12 p.m. at the Dataw Island Clubhouse.\r\nLater on that day, visitors can take a self-paced walking tour of seven private houses that represent the array of architectural styles from the last two hundred years, including the circa 1805 Verdier House, which is Historic Beaufort Foundation’s house museum.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3717\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Secession House.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Secession-House.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3717\" title=\"Secession House\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Secession-House-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, Oct. 22, the Ramble Around Beaufort tour brings visitors from city houses to country retreats and plantations. The exquisite gardens and grounds of Dean Hall Plantation are exclusively open for this day. In the late afternoon, visit the Lowcountry icon, the Tabby Ruins on Spring Island. Tabby Ruins are situated within a nature preserve in a private residential community with views of the Chechessee and Broad Rivers. Here visitors will find the final resting place of African Americans who fought in the Civil War. Wine and cheese will be served with a performance by the B.J. Scott Choir of Huspah Baptist Church.\r\nLast but not least, Sunday, Oct. 23 five local chefs will prepare regional specialties in five private homes — an event with a limited number of tickets.\r\nIsabella Reeves, the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens Coordinator, gives her warm regards to everyone who’s helped make this fall festival possible: “We’re very appreciative to the property owners for opening their properties for benefit of historic preservation and the many volunteers that work on this event. We can’t do this without them.”\r\nThis weekend, all Beaufortonians can take part in preserving our historic charm and get an exclusive glimpse of some of the town’s best kept architectural secrets. Tickets may be ordered a la carte or in a package either by phone (843-379-3331) or online at www.historicbeaufort.org.', 'Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-festival-of-houses-and-gardens', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:05:51', '2011-10-19 23:05:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(57072, 1, '2022-06-27 17:38:11', '2022-06-27 21:38:11', '', 'WPS Subscription &ndash; %1$b %2$d, 2022 @ 03:37 AM', '', 'wc-wps_renewal', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wps-subscription-1b-2d-2022-0337-am', '', '', '2022-06-27 17:38:11', '2022-06-27 21:38:11', '', 57006, 'https://actionclub.site/?post_type=wps_subscriptions&p=57072', 0, 'wps_subscriptions', '', 0),
(3719, 4, '2011-10-19 23:07:29', '2011-10-19 23:07:29', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-Wreaths.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3720\" title=\"Lifestyle-Wreaths\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-Wreaths-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Beaufort Chapter 12 and Unit 12 of the Disabled American Veterans held a three day event at Walmart in Beaufort recently. They are selling sponsorships of wreaths to be placed on the graves at the Beaufort National Cemetery.  Pictured from left is National 3rd Junior Vice Commander Ron Voegeli; Adjutant/Treasurer Unit 12 Sandra Voegeli; member Unit #12 Gail Clark; and member Chapter #12 Howard Clark. They will continue to sell wreaths until the end of November.  They had 15 members from Chapter 12 and five members from Unit 12 who participated.', 'Veterans group sells wreaths at Walmart', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'veterans-group-sells-wreaths-at-walmart', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:07:29', '2011-10-19 23:07:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3722, 4, '2011-10-19 23:09:01', '2011-10-19 23:09:01', '<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyel-Ppenarms-riders-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3723\" title=\"Lifestyel- Ppenarms riders\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyel-Ppenarms-riders-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Members of the Open Arms Riders added another community service project to their very busy schedule. Members picked up trash from Keans Neck Road as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. The motorcyclists also help elderly homeowners maintain their yards, cook and delivery food to needy families and sponsor a health and fun day for kids in the Dale and Sheldon communities. Members pictured are, kneeling, Larry Albany and Terry Rollerson. Standing, from left to right, is Cedric Simmons, Tonya Mulligan, Pedro Albany, Sheila Mulligan, Bradford Thompson,\r\nLeslie Bing, Karwanna Albany, Timmy Mulligan and Carl Mulligan.', 'Open Arms Riders Adopt-a-Highway', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'open-arms-riders-adopt-a-highway', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:09:01', '2011-10-19 23:09:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3725, 4, '2011-10-19 23:09:47', '2011-10-19 23:09:47', 'A living connection to Beaufort history will be established at Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Dinner &amp; a Lecture on Monday, October 24 at the Verdier House, when family members of Lowcountry hero Robert Smalls explain their role as his descendants in keeping his memory alive and share Smalls’ impact on their lives.\r\nThis personal account, to be presented by Small’s great-granddaughter, Helen Boulware Moore, and great-great grandson Michael Boulware Moore, will enhance visitors’ experience of the current traveling exhibit at the Verdier House, “The Life &amp; Times of Congressman Robert Smalls.” Under the auspices of the South Carolina State Museum, the exhibit will be here in Smalls’ hometown until December 20. It has appeared in museums along the East Coast since it debuted in 2008 at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture in Charleston.\r\nThe story of Smalls, born a slave in Beaufort, represents the experience of the first generation of African Americans who emerged from enslavement to live full and productive lives. His life also exemplifies how African Americans helped to shape the country’s history for the short, but very important, period after the Civil War called Reconstruction.\r\nSmalls’ heroic exploits on behalf of Union forces in 1862 provided his entrée into the U.S. military and politics. By the time he died in 1915, Smalls had served five terms in the United States Congress and was the dominant political leader in Beaufort County for 45 years.  Smalls ended his career as Collector of Customs on Bay Street in Beaufort. In 2009, he was named to the South Carolina Hall of Fame.\r\nOpen to HBF members and non-members, the monthly lecture series features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, 5:30- 6 p.m. Programs are 6 – 7 p.m. followed by audience questions.\r\nA three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 per person for attendees at the lecture. Admission to the lecture is $15/$25 per member/member couple respectively, and $20/$30 per non-member/non-member couple respectively. Seating is limited; call 379-3331 to make reservations. Call Saltus River Grill directly to make dining reservations.', 'Smalls’ descendants bring living history to the Verdier House', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'smalls%e2%80%99-descendants-bring-living-history-to-the-verdier-house', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:09:47', '2011-10-19 23:09:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3725', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3727, 4, '2011-10-19 23:11:08', '2011-10-19 23:11:08', 'Dr. Richard Akers, of Atlantic Ophthalmology, is the first ophthalmologist in Beaufort to perform surgery using an exciting new technology that helps reduce low-light and nighttime glare for cataract patients.\r\nThese breakthrough acrylic lenses, by Bausch &amp; Lomb, are called Akreos IOL. Not only do they help reduce glare and produce excellent post-operative vision, patients also heal faster because only a small incision is needed to insert the lenses.\r\nAdditionally, Akers was the first ophthalmologist in Beaufort to implant the Acrysof ReSTORZ IOL. This technology from Alcon can correct visual problems caused by cataracts and presbyopia, a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close. This surgery also often eliminates the need for post-operative glasses.\r\nAkers is at the forefront of lens selection and is committed to staying ahead of the curve surgically so that his patients have access to lenses that best suit their lifestyles.\r\nAtlantic Ophthalmology provides medical and surgical treatment of eye disease, using the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment while respecting the safety and care of its patients. In addition to routine eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, Atlantic Ophthalmology provides top-quality services to treat a range of eye problems, including  cataracts,  glaucoma,  dry eye,   macular degeneration,  diabetic retinopathy and corneal disease.\r\nAtlantic Ophthalmology is located at 1094 Ribaut Road in Beaufort. For more information, call 843-524-2888, or visit www.akerseyemd.com, www.facebook.com/akerseyemd or www.twitter.com/akerseyemd.', 'Ophthalmologist uses cutting edge cataract technology', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ophthalmologist-uses-cutting-edge-cataract-technology', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:11:08', '2011-10-19 23:11:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3729, 4, '2011-10-19 23:12:02', '2011-10-19 23:12:02', 'By Ifetayo White\r\nPerhaps this is a strange question, if you know what a doula is.  But in my recent informal survey in Beaufort County, I found out that most people have never heard this word nor have any idea what they would with a doula.\r\nDoula is an ancient Greek word meaning “a woman of service.”  In today’s world, a doula is a woman (usually) who is trained to provide various forms of non-medical and non-midwifery physical and emotional support during pregnancy, during childbirth and/or during the postpartum period.\r\nAs doctors, nurses, and midwives are primarily responsible for the clinical health and well-being of the mother and baby, a trained doula can provide both physical and emotional support for both women and their partners.  By consistently gathering information during pregnancy, labor and even birthing, she is able to offer a highly individualized support plan.  The doula provides continuous support during labor and birth at a hospital, birthing center or home birth until a short time after the baby has arrived.  She offers support in the form of touch and encouragement, and coaching on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement, focus.  The doula helps ensure that these non-medical needs are met while enhancing communication and understanding between the woman or couple and the primary care staff.  It has been my experience that many doctors, midwives and nurses appreciate the extra attention given to the laboring moms and the greater satisfaction expressed by women who were assisted by a doula.\r\nA postpartum doula typically begins providing care in the home after the birth, which might include cooking for the mother, breastfeeding support, newborn care assistance, errands, light housekeeping, etc.  In some cases, doula care can last several months or even to a year postpartum — especially in cases when mothers are suffering from postpartum depression, children with special needs require longer care, or there are multiple infants. The postpartum doula can also support, reinforce and enhance the experiences of second, third or even fourth time parents.\r\nSo the answer to the question, “Do you doula?” should be YES!!!  Use her to give you and your family in-depth and compassionate support during any phase of your childbirth experience.\r\nA favorite quote in the birthing community is from Dr. John Kennell who conceived of the notion of doulas in the 1960’s.  He said, “If a doula were a drug, it would be malpractice not to use it.”\r\n\r\n<em>Ifetayo White is a Certified Doula (toLabor/ALACE), Reiki Master Teacher and practitioner, Master Bodyworker and teacher of a number of body-centered and wellness support tools, in addition to being a well-life coach.  She is the Founder of CHOICES Birthing and Wellness Support (www.choicesbirthing.com) and The Lowcountry School of Reiki and Energy Healing Wisdom. Contact her at 843-271-1923, ifetayosun@yahoo.com.</em>', 'Do you doula?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'do-you-doula', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:12:02', '2011-10-19 23:12:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3729', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3731, 4, '2011-10-19 23:12:50', '2011-10-19 23:12:50', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nWell, here’s some good news. I’ve ordered my very own PTTM (personal time travel machine) from Holy Mackerel Enterprises, Inc. They said it would be here within 2,000 light nanoseconds which I’m hoping is soon.  I got so excited that I put together my first itinerary and started on a flight plan. News this good is just meant to be shared.\r\nFirst stop after a Lowcountry launch is going to be Oyster Bay, NY, 1905.  Specifically, Teddy Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill home on Long Island.  I like this start to the trip because I have always admired old TR and don’t want to go TOO far back on my first trip.  A visit to his summer White House in the midst of his presidency seems ideal.  I’m thinking October so we can avoid the oppressive summer heat (no air conditioning back then).  We’ll have a grand lunch together and then go bluefishing (I’ll offer to clean and cook the fish later on). Over lunch we’ll go over current affairs, then and now, and why not try to get his advice on how to proceed with the pressing issues of today?  I’m not sure whether to bring a modern tape recorder (will it work in 1905?) or just paper and pencil.  Maybe, not to get too fanciful, he’ll agree to come back with me for a week or so if I can find out how to do that properly in the owner’s manual.\r\nNext stop on my trip will be Yankee Stadium, 1927.  The Yankees had that extraordinary team that year.  Ruth at his peak, a young Lou Gehrig, great pitching.  I’m looking into an appropriate outfit to wear to the park (I think they wore suits and hats then) which will also work when I visit my grandparents.  My dad was born that year in New York and this might be an interesting twist on the usual family reunion, yes?  Then it’s on to dinner in Manhattan, Italian of course, a place with “timeless” decor.\r\nBack in the machine for a jump to 1935 so I can visit my parents’ grade schools in New York City.  The Depression is raging on, everyone is struggling, and teachers are no doubt bearing their share of society’s burden.  I’m anxious to watch them with the children, the siblings of the greatest generation.  How did they keep the kids focused on the three R’s?  How did Mom and Dad act in class?  What were their classmates like?  Does anyone want to meet “Future Man?”\r\nNow we’re on to 1939 and way over to Hollywood, California, on the movie set where they’re making “The Wizard of Oz,” my all time favorite film.  Maybe we can sneak me a quick visit with the Munchkins and the Flying Monkeys.  Hey, everybody, I LOVE your costumes!  And how about lunch with the cast and crew?  “Is everyone having a great time?  Do you know you’re making a film for the ages? Why yes, Mr. Morgan, I’d love a hot dog if you don’t need them all for the Professor Marvel scene; Judy, sweetie, could you please pass the potato salad?  How nice to see you all in color, and that goes especially for you, Miss Hamilton (your wonderful witchiness) ... my, what an amazing shade of green you are!”\r\nNext we jump forward to England, 1995, for a visit with the great theoretical physicist and proponent of fascinating theories of the universe and time, Stephen Hawking. This might be tricky since I’ve read that Mr. Hawking does not believe in the concept of travelling back in time.  The logic is that doing so would violate the basic rule that cause comes before effect and that such travel might allow people to prevent themselves-- for example if a person travelled back in time and killed their former self.  But it would be fun to press on with some questions for him, since at this point I would have traveled FORWARD in time to see him.  “How do you like my machine?  Would you like to take it out for a spin?  Where do you want to go first?  Do you have any design improvements you want to recommend?  You don’t think I’m nuts, do you?”\r\nI’ll have to check my watch at this point and try to figure out if I’m on schedule for the last leg of my journey and getting back to the Lowcountry.  The clams have been plentiful and we could use a pail of them.  This trip will surely be a wild ride, I’ll learn a lifetime worth of wonderful lessons, meet some fabulous people (and pretend monkeys) and take lots of great pictures.  I wonder how the odometer on the PTTM, or whatever they call it, will record our distance.  I suppose I should expect that there may still be some bugs in this contraption but that’s OK, I probably have a few of my own at this point.\r\nSo that’s the plan.  Now I need a rest.  Make that a time out.', 'A trip for a lifetime', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-trip-for-a-lifetime', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:12:50', '2011-10-19 23:12:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3731', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3733, 4, '2011-10-19 23:14:47', '2011-10-19 23:14:47', 'By Rob Bridgers\r\n\r\nThere’s a theory on Wall Street that goes something like this: If you follow the crowd and buy the hot investment of the day, chances are you’ll be scooping up shares when most others are about to sell. This natural “herd instinct” of buying when everyone is euphoric may mean you’ve entered the game too late and are buying at the wrong time.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Business-Wells-Fargo-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3734\" title=\"Business-Wells Fargo\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Business-Wells-Fargo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Investors often jump in at the wrong time because they’re worried about what others are doing instead of focusing on good old-fashioned fundamentals such as a company’s earning potential and its management.\r\nHistory continually shows us that when individuals choose investments without a prudent basis for doing so, they often wind up losing money that can take many years to recover. We saw this from 1998-2000, when investors drove the NASDAQ composite over 5,000 — only to see it fall to less than 2,000 over the following year.\r\nHistory has also shown that when individuals avoid investments because the popular thinking is to steer clear of them, opportunities are often overlooked. We saw this in early 1982, when interest rates were high and companies had a difficult time impressing analysts with their earning potential. That period proved to be the beginning of a bull market that lasted more than 15 years.\r\nGood Advice\r\nIn response to market downturns, some investors shift a greater percentage of their assets to liquid investments. Time and again, this strategy has also proven to be a mistake.\r\nKeep in mind that, over its history, the stock market has experienced nearly twice as many bullish periods as bearish periods. And while past performance is no guarantee of future investment results, the stock market has bounced back from every major market downturn to date.\r\nWhen times get tough for stocks, we generally recommend that you maintain your confidence in their long-term growth potential and use these simple strategies:\r\n• Reduce your cost by averaging down. If one of your stocks declines in value, but the underlying business still appears sound, consider buying more shares. You will reduce your overall cost basis; you do, of course, increase your losses should the stock value continue to fall. A periodic investment plan such as dollar cost averaging does not assure a profit or protect against a loss in declining markets.\r\n• Stay diversified. Keep your assets spread among investments which have historically performed differently under the same market conditions. Profits from appreciated investments can help offset losses from any losing investments.\r\n• Stay focused on your long-term goal. Don’t try to avoid the downturn by jumping out of the market. No one can accurately predict when it will rebound. Remembering why you invested in the first place will help you stay calm during times of market uncertainty.\r\nStocks offer long-term growth potential, but may fluctuate more and provide less current income than other investments. An investment in the stock market should be made with an understanding of the risks associated with common stocks, including market fluctuations.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Rob Bridgers, Financial Advisor in Beaufort at 843-524-1114.</em>\r\n<em>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE.</em>\r\n<em>Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>', 'Don’t follow the herd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'don%e2%80%99t-follow-the-herd', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:14:47', '2011-10-19 23:14:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3733', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3737, 4, '2011-10-19 23:17:00', '2011-10-19 23:17:00', 'Dawn Pemberton has been named Manager of Event Sales for Beaufort Weddings and Events.  Based at The Beaufort Inn, Dawn will be responsible for marketing destination weddings, elopements, reunions, corporate <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Business-Pemberton.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3738\" title=\"Business-Pemberton\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Business-Pemberton-141x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"150\" /></a>meetings and social events at a number of venues in Beaufort’s Landmark Historic District and Beaufort Town Center. A Beaufort native, Dawn and her family are delighted to call Beaufort home.   “We have so much to offer brides and event planners.  I am thrilled to have such beautiful venues to market to my clients.” Dawn said.\r\nBeaufort Weddings and Events markets venues including The Beaufort Inn, with capacity of up to 300 guests, Beaufort Town Center and Old Bay Marketplace’s downtown rooftop.\r\nDawn would love for you to check out her new Beaufort Weddings &amp; Events Facebook page. For more information, visit www.beaufortweddingsandevents.com or call 843-379-3470.', 'New hire at Beaufort Wedding and Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-hire-at-beaufort-wedding-and-events', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:17:00', '2011-10-19 23:17:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3737', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3740, 4, '2011-10-19 23:17:34', '2011-10-19 23:17:34', 'The board of directors of the Dataw Island Club have announced a new membership offering called the Vacation Membership. It is designed to allow potential future residents to join the Dataw Island Club and enjoy a membership in the club while vacationing on Dataw or in the Beaufort area. This membership category is available to individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles or greater from Dataw Island and are not Dataw Island property owners. The membership includes 30 rounds of golf per year as well as unlimited access to the club’s eight Har-Tru tennis courts, two croquet lawns, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, community fitness center and three dining facilities.\r\n“We are very excited about this new membership opportunity,” said Silvia Lalinde, director of membership for the Dataw Island Club.  “The Vacation Membership allows people to have access to one of the finest private clubs in the Southeast while they vacation in the Beaufort area and gives them a glimpse of the lifestyle they would enjoy if they decided to purchase property on the island.”\r\nThe cost to join the club as a vacation member is a one-time initiation fee of $1,500 and annual dues of $1,500.  Accommodation rental costs are not included in this membership fee.\r\nFor more information about membership offerings at the Dataw Island Club, please contact Silvia Lalinde, director of membership, at 843-838-8261 at via email at info@dataw.com.', 'New membership program at Dataw Island Club', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-membership-program-at-dataw-island-club', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:17:34', '2011-10-19 23:17:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3740', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3742, 4, '2011-10-19 23:19:14', '2011-10-19 23:19:14', 'The Island News is excited to introduce our new general manager, William “Buck” Boone, to the Beaufort community.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3743\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"214\" caption=\"William &quot;Buck&quot; Boone\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Business-Buck-color.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3743\" title=\"Business-Buck color\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Business-Buck-color-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBuck comes to us from Greenville, S.C., and has many years of newspaper experience under his belt.  He began working in the advertising department of the News &amp; Observer in Raleigh, N.C., in 1972 and in his 25 year newspaper career has worked for the New York Times company, Multimedia, and Gannett in executive management positions.  For the last 12 years, Buck was president and publisher of real estate magazines in the Upstate.\r\n“I met ‘the sisters,’ Kim and Elizabeth Harding, eight years ago,” Buck said. “Kim owned real estate magazines in the Upstate and that is how we got to be friends. I was truly blessed when she called early in September asking me to come to Beaufort.  After meeting with her and seeing what she and her sister Elizabeth have created, I could not wait to get involved and become a part of what has become the best newspaper in the market.”\r\nBuck said, “If there is anything The Island News can do to help our readers, or their community service projects, please let us try to help make it known. We also perform very well for our advertisers because our readers respond to their ads in the News. If you respond to an ad in our newspaper, please let the business know where you saw it. Businesses have many ad options to choose from, and only our readers can prove to them that we are a great top media choice. We are counting on you to let them know!”\r\nBuck has been married to his wife, Victoria, for 26 years and they have three sons: William, David and Skyler.', 'The Island News introduces general manager', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-island-news-introduces-general-manager', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:19:14', '2011-10-19 23:19:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3742', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3745, 4, '2011-10-19 23:21:00', '2011-10-19 23:21:00', '[caption id=\"attachment_3746\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"168\" caption=\"Kiara Craner: Athlete of the Week\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Kiara-Craner-beaufort-middle-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3746\" title=\"Kiara Craner-beaufort middle\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Kiara-Craner-beaufort-middle-168x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Kiara Craner, an eighth grader at Beaufort Middle School, for her commendable contributions to her school’s volleyball team. She is the number one server on the team and has received “Player of the Game” three times this season. She has been a major contributor to help the team reach its record of 6-2. Now Kiara’s second year on the team, she leads by example on the court and in class with a positive attitude. Kiara is a coach’s dream because she’s a team motivator, a hard worker and dedicated.', 'Athlete of the Week: Kiara Craner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-kiara-craner', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:21:00', '2011-10-19 23:21:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3748, 4, '2011-10-19 23:21:42', '2011-10-19 23:21:42', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nRobert Smalls and Whale Branch middle schools were awarded more than $1 million in grant funds to help students from low-income families make college more than just a dream. Beginning in seventh grade, the 230 students from both schools will be apart of the GEAR UP! Program, which will follow the students into high school and then through their freshman year of college.\r\nThe U.S. Department of Education and S.C. GEAR UP! will provide each middle school $82,000 per year for six years, which will fund one-on-one “graduation” coaching. Coaches will work with the students by discussing career goals, classwork and parental support, via tutoring, summer programs, college visits and preparation for college entrance exams like the SAT.\r\n“Students benefit from adult encouragement and mentoring as they stretch toward college,” said Beaufort County Superintendent Valerie Truesdale. “Life happens, and students can get off track academically. This coach could be in the home asking, ‘What’s going on?’ and ‘What can we do?’ ”\r\nQualifying for this grant meant that at least three-fourths of the students at Robert Smalls and Whale Branch middle schools were at or below the poverty line, and more than 30 percent scored below basic in English and math in standardized testing. Also, at least half of the students qualified for free or reduced-price lunches.\r\nThe organization has worked with 17 schools since 2005. About 83 percent of the students involved in the program graduated last spring compared to the 51 percent of students from those 17 schools that usually go to college, according to Sjanna Coriarty, the S.C. GEAR UP! research and evaluation manager at the Commission on Higher Education.\r\n“It really works,” said Coriarty. “I think when you’re dealing with students in a poverty area, a lot of times they don’t have the belief that they really can go to college. This is someone there to instill in them that belief and expectation. To say, ‘Yes you can and here’s how.’ ”\r\nRobert Smalls Principal Denise Smith said many of her seventh-graders would be the first in their families to graduate from college, and she was enthusiastic about the opportunity.\r\n“When you have a formalized program and someone who is monitoring the data, it helps it to become a reality,” Smith said.', 'College: Not just a dream', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'college-not-just-a-dream', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3748', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3751, 4, '2011-10-19 23:25:42', '2011-10-19 23:25:42', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nRobert Smalls and Whale Branch middle schools were awarded more than $1 million in grant funds to help students from low-income families make college more than just a dream. Beginning in seventh grade, the 230 students from both schools will be apart of the GEAR UP! Program, which will follow the students into high school and then through their freshman year of college.\r\nThe U.S. Department of Education and S.C. GEAR UP! will provide each middle school $82,000 per year for six years, which will fund one-on-one “graduation” coaching. Coaches will work with the students by discussing career goals, classwork and parental support, via tutoring, summer programs, college visits and preparation for college entrance exams like the SAT.\r\n“Students benefit from adult encouragement and mentoring as they stretch toward college,” said Beaufort County Superintendent Valerie Truesdale. “Life happens, and students can get off track academically. This coach could be in the home asking, ‘What’s going on?’ and ‘What can we do?’ ”\r\nQualifying for this grant meant that at least three-fourths of the students at Robert Smalls and Whale Branch middle schools were at or below the poverty line, and more than 30 percent scored below basic in English and math in standardized testing. Also, at least half of the students qualified for free or reduced-price lunches.\r\nThe organization has worked with 17 schools since 2005. About 83 percent of the students involved in the program graduated last spring compared to the 51 percent of students from those 17 schools that usually go to college, according to Sjanna Coriarty, the S.C. GEAR UP! research and evaluation manager at the Commission on Higher Education.\r\n“It really works,” said Coriarty. “I think when you’re dealing with students in a poverty area, a lot of times they don’t have the belief that they really can go to college. This is someone there to instill in them that belief and expectation. To say, ‘Yes you can and here’s how.’ ”\r\nRobert Smalls Principal Denise Smith said many of her seventh-graders would be the first in their families to graduate from college, and she was enthusiastic about the opportunity.\r\n“When you have a formalized program and someone who is monitoring the data, it helps it to become a reality,” Smith said.', 'College: Not just a dream', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'college-not-just-a-dream-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3753, 4, '2011-10-19 23:26:54', '2011-10-19 23:26:54', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nStudents at Riverview Charter School collectively raised an astounding $26,309.85 by reading in their school’s Read-a-thon fundraiser. A portion of the money raised will be donated to the non-profit organization Room to Read, and the remainder will buy books for Riverview’s classrooms as well as additional guided reading titles for the School’s Literacy Room. “It’s an easy way to make money to help out the school as well as other organizations. And the kids did it all!” said Andrea Dixon, Riverview’s learning specialist.\r\nOver the month of September, students from kindergarten to seventh grade made reading goals for inside and outside the classrooms. The students logged the number of minutes they read each day, and found pledges that would honor every minute read. According to the Fund Development Chair, Jody Hayward, who came up with the idea for the fundraiser, “It’s not just parents writing a check. [The kids] are talking to their grandparents, aunts and uncles, and neighbors and friends. So it’s a lot of little kids coming together to make a huge contribution to the school.”\r\nLast year, Riverview had the goal of raising $5,000 and was blown away when they raised a total of $18,000. This year, the kids surpassed their goal again of $25,000 by reading 321,406 minutes. “The best part,” said Dixon, “was that we had so much more participation. Last year we only had 54 percent, but this year 72 percent of the kids participated.”\r\nTo prompt the kids to read, the Director Allison Thomas dressed up as storybook characters. Riverview bookmarks were given to each kid that participated and a drawstring knapsack was rewarded for those that met their reading goal. Also, more than 30 community members, parents and grandparents participated in the Read-a-thon as “Mystery Readers” by coming into the classrooms and reading with students.\r\nThe Read-a-thon not only helps students and parents kick off the school year with good reading habits but also brings awareness to children on the importance of literacy around the world. Room to Read, which will receive $2,500 from Riverview, partners with communities throughout the developing world to provide books, education and new classrooms for children. In addition, Riverview collected 18 large moving boxes of books during their Used Book Drive to donate to Better World Books.\r\n“And that’s a big part of what Riverview strives to do — to not only teach the kids about what’s going on in their immediate world, but also what’s going on in the world around them and how they can contribute and make a difference,” said Hayward.', 'Riverview students raise $25K in Read-a-thon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-students-raise-25k-in-read-a-thon', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3753', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3755, 4, '2011-10-19 23:27:30', '2011-10-19 23:27:30', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nIf you haven’t heard already, Artsonia is nationwide project that archives the artwork of children online. This program not only stimulates student creativity and enhances student self-esteem, but students can encourage their classmates with positive comments when they view everyone’s artwork. Parents, friends and family members can optionally purchase items such as mugs, stationery, etc. with the student art transcribed on the purchase items to make personalized gifts. Also, Artsonia contributes a small percentage of items purchased with student artwork to Beaufort Elementary Art Department. Lastly, your child could be selected as the “Artist of the Week” and receive a $50 gift certificate from Dick Blick art supplies.\r\nRebecca Dollman, the art teacher at Beaufort Elementary School, is coordinating Artsonia with the help of a few parent volunteers by photographing and downloading all students’ first art projects from this year. Their first art project focused on graphic art, lettering and what it means to be a graphic artist.  Students created designs with their name, initials or first letter only depending on grade levels.\r\nAlthough all student artwork is posted online, it will remain hidden until you give permission for the work to be published. If you would like to grant permission through the site, email Rebecca Dollman at rebecca.dollman@beaufort.k12.sc.us so that she can provide you with your child’s code:  first name and code number.  You can use the code to give permission online, and you can provide Artsonia with your email address so that you can find out when your child’s work is published or receives comments.', 'Your child can become a famous artist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'your-child-can-become-a-famous-artist', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3755', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3757, 4, '2011-10-19 23:29:23', '2011-10-19 23:29:23', '• Thursday, Oct. 20, Beaufort Elementary and Mossy Oaks send home report cards.\r\n• Thursday, Oct. 20, at Beaufort Elementary is also Books, Blankets and Boo Day. Don’t forget about Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4 to 8 p.m.\r\n• Thursday, Oct. 20, Battery Creek High School Parent/ Teacher Conferences from\r\n4 to 8 p.m.\r\n• Thursday, Oct. 20, Chick-fil-A night at St. Peter Catholic School.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 21, No school for students at Mossy Oaks, St. Peter Catholic and Riverview schools.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 21, Beaufort Academy has a Powder Puff football game at 3:30 p.m. as well as a home game vs Clarendon Hall at 7:30 p.m. It’s also senior night during half time.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 21, Beaufort Elementary Parent/ Teacher Conferences continue from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 21, Battery Creek High School Parent/ Teacher Conferences continue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 21, is St. Peter Catholic School’s annual Mah-Jong Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Walsh Palmetto room.\r\n• Tuesday, Oct. 25, Beaufort Elementary hosts its Celebrations of Achievement.\r\n• Wednesday, Oct. 26, Picture Day at Mossy Elementary School; uniforms required.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3758\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Battery Creek High School’s MCJROTC gets first place in state-wide competition for Unit Personnel Inspection.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BCHS-MCJROTC-1st-place-award-for-UPI-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3758\" title=\"BCHS MCJROTC 1st place award for UPI\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BCHS-MCJROTC-1st-place-award-for-UPI-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nOutstanding ROTC performance from Battery Creek High\r\nBattery Creek High School Marine Corp ROTC attended a competition in Summerville last Saturday, October 15. This all-day event included 11 high schools from around the state that competed in multiple events like the Drill Team, Color Guard, Marksmanship/Rifle Team, Unit Personnel Inspection, Academics and Physical Training. BCHS placed first for UPI, third for Rifle team and fifth for their PT team.\r\n\r\nDaVinci Days creative arts workshops\r\nBeaufort County School District students in grades 4-8 who have auditioned and been identified as artistically gifted are invited to participate in DaVinci Days 2011.  These creative arts workshops are held at two sites, Hilton Head School for Creative Arts and Beaufort Elementary from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. November 2-4. Classes include visual art, art &amp; architecture, theatre, musical theatre, dance and music (kazoos).  Instructors are professional artists and master teachers. Registration deadline is October 20. For registration information, contact the Fine Arts Coordinator of Beaufort County School District, Margaret Rushton (margaret.rushton@beaufort.k12.sc.us).\r\n\r\n<em>School briefs are compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. To have your school events published, email schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.</em>', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-7', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:49', '2018-07-12 15:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3757', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3760, 4, '2011-10-19 23:30:25', '2011-10-19 23:30:25', 'Register now for November and December after school intensives at ARTworks.\r\nIngenious art skills, techniques and creativity, in small-group classes lead by artists who know their craft and how to teach it. Classes meet from 4-5:30 p.m., the cost is for $50 including supplies. Seats are limited, and half-price scholarships are available based upon eligibility for free or reduced lunches. Register at 843-379-2787 or in person at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary St. For more information www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nNovember 1-3 and 8-10: Radical Riveting with Peggy Carvell for ages 11-16. Do you have great ideas for homemade jewelry, but no place to make your creations come to life? Radical Riveting is the class for you! Using cold connecting fabrication, we will learn to saw, drill, rivet, and wire to create one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Students will also include metal, faux bone, and found objects into their creations.\r\nPaper Making with Deanna Bowdish, for ages 10-16, November 15-17, skip Thanksgiving week, thenNovember 29-December 1. In this intensive we will explore the art of paper making. We will learn the process of making paper, how handmade paper can be used, and the fun that can be had creating and incorporating other materials into our paper. We will create our own handmade paper using recycled materials, natural fibers and dyes. Students will be able to take all of their paper with them and even create their own book. As a bonus, if you also sign up for the Printmaking class (see below) you will be able to print on your own handmade paper.\r\n\r\nPrintmaking with Deanna Bowdish, for ages 10-16, December 6-8 and 13-15. This class offers students the opportunity to work with printmaking, specifically block printing, where we will carve an image into the block and print from the surface. As a bonus if you take the Paper Making class, you will be able to print on your own handmade paper. No experience is necessary, a creative mind and an eagerness to learn are the only skills required. Be prepared to get dirty (inks will not wash out of clothing but are water-based and non-toxic)!!', 'Afterschool classes at ARTworks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'afterschool-classes-at-artworks', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:30:25', '2011-10-19 23:30:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3762, 4, '2011-10-19 23:31:39', '2011-10-19 23:31:39', 'Take an ArtWalk through 11 galleries\r\nThe Guild of Beaufort Galleries’ 11 member galleries are sponsoring the Annual Fall ArtWalk on Saturday, Oct. 22,  from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Allison Chambers will be the featured artist at I. Pinckney Simons Gallery, 711 Bay St. For a list of other participating galleries, visit www.guildofbeaufortgalleries.com.\r\n\r\nChamber singers to present concert\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3763\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Chamber Singers\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-Chamber-Singers.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3763\" title=\"Arts-Chamber Singers\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-Chamber-Singers-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, October 23, at 7 p.m., the Sea Island Chamber Singers will present a concert at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort.  This program, titled Musica Sacra, will consist of sacred music written by American composers.  The group is made up of 28 voices from the Sea Island Church and Beaufort community.  Charles D. Frost, minister of music at the church, is the director.  Works by Thompson, Claussen, Shaffer, Parker, and others will be included on the program. The program is open to the public. An offering will be accepted. For more information, contact Charlie Frost at 843-525-0696 or cfrost@sipcnet.org.\r\n\r\nAuditions being held for Nutcracker\r\nColumbia City Ballet will hold auditions for its upcoming Beaufort production of Nutcracker on Sunday, October 30, beginning at 2 p.m. Auditions will be held at the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\nAudition times are:\r\n• 2 to 2:45  p.m. Male and female dancers ages 4 to 6\r\n• 2:45 to 3:30  p.m  Male and female dancers ages 7 to 10\r\n• 3:30 to 4:15  p.m. Male and female dancers ages 11 and up\r\nThere is an audition fee of $10. Bring pointe shoes for those on pointe over 2 years. Ladies: Black leotard, pink tights, hair in slick bun, lip and cheek color with light eye shadow. Gentlemen: White leotard or plain white tee shirt, black tights and black shoes or black tights with white socks and white shoes.\r\nThe performance will be held at the USCB Center for the Arts on Monday, November 28 at 7 p.m.\r\nFor more information, call 803-799-7605 or 800-899-7408.', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-4', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:31:39', '2011-10-19 23:31:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3762', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3765, 4, '2011-10-19 23:33:59', '2011-10-19 23:33:59', 'University of South Carolina Beaufort students in the Three-Dimensional Design course created environmental artworks at the Historic Beaufort campus in the style of Andy Goldsworthy, a contemporary British environmental sculptor.   After learning about Goldsworthy and his process of creating art, students began <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-USCB1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3766\" title=\"Arts-USCB1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Arts-USCB1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>designing their own creative aspirations in which they would only have two hours to implement with environmental materials found on campus or at home.\r\nAccording to class professor, Joan Podd, “When we teach art there is always a connection between the making of art, a critical analysis of art, viewing the historical context and content of the art, and the evaluation of the work of art they have created. An underlying objective I had for this lesson was to get students into nature and have them pick up leaves, pine cones and palm branches and take a real careful look at them. What do they look like, feel like and smell like and how do they fit into my sculpture?”\r\nIn this assignment, the creative process was as integral as the product.  Some of the students’ designs looked good on paper, but when they tried to interpret the drawings in an outdoor setting, they realized their ideas didn’t fit the environment. Conducting an ongoing critical analyses of their works in progress while adapting their ideas to the environment, students were required to solve a wide variety of visual problems during a limited timeframe.', 'USCB students create environmental sculptures', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-students-create-environmental-sculptures', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:33:59', '2011-10-19 23:33:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3765', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3769, 4, '2011-10-19 23:36:30', '2011-10-19 23:36:30', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nSince this is both the month of “nightmarish” Halloween and The Annual Fall Tour of Homes, it reminded me of one of the best stories I have heard from past tours.\r\nSeems that many, many years ago, one of the biggest historic homes on the Point was on the tour. Well, the story goes that one of the earliest visiting families on the tour had a kid who apparently left a big poop in the commode of the first bathroom you walked past in the hall,  and did not flush it and left the lid up and the door to the bathroom open.\r\nThis was only discovered, much to the house hostesses’ horror, several hours later after nearly 400 people had filed past it (stifling gasps and snickers one would presume).\r\nThe next time the hostess had her house on the tour again, she decided to foil attempts by any would be ‘poopsters’ by floating a perfect camilla blossom in each toilet in the house. This was not only a success, but forever after she was known as “The Camellia Lady of Old Point.”\r\nWords of advice for all you folks on the tour this year!\r\n\r\nSomething fun to do this coming Halloween weekend\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3770\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"All dressed up at last year’s JSLB bash.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/LCSD-JSLB-Bash-2010.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3770\" title=\"LCSD-JSLB Bash 2010\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/LCSD-JSLB-Bash-2010-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe women of the Junior Service League sure know how to have fun and they always put on a great party! Last year’s Halloween Bash was such a hit they decided to do it again and invite everyone this year. (As long as you are in a costume!) The good news is they are getting The Real Hot Sauce Band from Charleston. Hot Sauce is known for keeping the crowd on the dance floor and keeping you moving to songs from the 80s, 90s and current (Katy Perry, Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Al Green, Joss Stone and many others).\r\nThe JSLB Halloween Bash will be Friday, October 28, and there will be a full bar from 8 p.m. until midnight, and snacks for just $30 tax deductible dollars as it all goes to some of our lovely local charities. Some super prizes will be awarded to the best costumes!\r\nIf you are still trying to figure out what to wear, why not check out Acme Costumes, just down the road at 2604 Highway 80 in Garden City, Ga. Rufus Trigg there will help set you up with a winning outfit.  Again, the party is open to the public, but you must be 21 to enter. Tickets may be purchased from any active JSLB member or online at www.jslbeaufort.org.', 'Fall Tour of Homes ‘nightmares’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-tour-of-homes-%e2%80%98nightmares%e2%80%99', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:36:30', '2011-10-19 23:36:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3772, 4, '2011-10-19 23:41:17', '2011-10-19 23:41:17', 'Beaufort’s National Award-Winning Entrepreneur proves Beaufort is Good for Businesses\r\n(and not just for one, but two businesses)\r\n\r\nBy Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nRelocating his business back to Beaufort from Tampa, Fla., in 2009 was both a great business and personal decision for Stephen Murray. He was able to rejoin his family here (his great grandparents came to Beaufort in 1917 to work at the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot) and he was able to spend time with his beloved grandmother during the final year of her life after she was diagnosed with lung cancer and needed around-the-clock care. “My amazing family all stepped up and with the help of family friends we were able to be with her until she passed in March of 2010. Because of the nature of my job, I was able to leave the office several afternoons a week to spend with her. These were precious moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3775\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Stephen Murray, local entrepreneur and owner of The Kazoo Factory and New South Shirts\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Stephen-Murray-2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3775\" title=\"Stephen Murray (2)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Stephen-Murray-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMurray grew up on Pigeon Point.  “We rode bikes all over town, played in the marsh, learned how to sail, spent too much time at the beach, went crabbing and fishing. It really was an idyllic childhood.” And he and his wife of seven years, Melissa Murray, (a Hilton Head native and the literacy coach at St. Helena’s Elementary School) were able to buy and save a cottage from the wrecking ball on Pigeon Point directly across the street from the house his grandparents had built in 1950.\r\nStephen is proof you don’t need college to be successful in business.  After attending Beaufort High School, he first managed The Shed Center for the Arts and also was production manager of a dance company.\r\nRick Hubbard, a Hilton Head musician, had started the Kazoobie Kazoo website in 1997 and it was generating a few orders a week when Murray, who had become Rick’s road production manager and was tired of touring, offered to take over the www.Kazoos.com retail website for him and handle all the daily operations of the business.\r\nNow, 11 and a half years later, (and several manufacturing expansions) Murray is president of a company which last year sold and shipped almost 1 million kazoos worldwide.\r\n“Most of my business experience has been on the job training” says Stephen.  He clearly learned his lessons well, having received the Excellence in Free Enterprise Award from the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and this year receiving a coveted national award when he was named one of the Top 75 Blue Ribbon Small Business’s of the Year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.\r\n“I plan on being with Kazoobie until they kick me out, or I leave feet first. I love what I do and the joy that we create in the world. The company brings me a lot of pride and I’m excited for the future of the business. Our international business has exploded this year and we have several new products that we are releasing.”\r\nAnd along with Kazoobie, this self-described “serial entrepreneur” has started another business in Beaufort.\r\n“My wife Melissa and I have a new venture, New South Shirts We do digital garment printing, which is a little different than traditional screen printing. Digital printing is a new technology that allows us to print directly on the garment. The advantages are much less setup so we don’t have any setup charges, minimum orders, and we can print up to a million colors at a very high resolution. So a customer can get one custom shirt with unlimited colors for around $18. We are also doing embroidery in house and unique promotional products.”\r\nThey opened the company in 2010 in Beaufort and it is based out of The Kazoo Factory. The civic project they are most proud of with the new company? Says Stephen, “We licensed the Tricentennial logo from the City of Beaufort and are the exclusive merchandise producer. Merchandise can be found in about 10 shops around town, online and at most of the festivals. We have a new website that has a powerful online designer. You can now design your own art using our collection of over 4,000 designs and pick up your custom garment right here in town.” (newsouthshirts.com)\r\nMurray finds business entrepreneurship to be a very rewarding career. “There is something very exciting and rewarding about taking an idea and turning it into a company that produces a product or service and employs people”.\r\nAnd he also believes it is important to give back to the community. “I’m probably most proud of my work within the civic community. I am very fortunate to be able to participate on several boards in town. I am currently the Director at Large of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, President of the Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association, Board Member Arts Council of Beaufort Council, and member United Way Business Cabinet. All of these positions help to promote my community goals of economic development, arts advocacy, non-profit support and promoting leadership among our citizens.”\r\n\r\nHis thoughts on how Beaufort can attract more businesses like his own\r\n“Beaufort is a beautiful place, but we have very real problems that are being created by our lack of economic development. If you looked at the recent census data you should have noticed the lack of 25-60 year olds in our population. These are your entrepreneurs, home buyers, and skilled workforce. It’s not that these folks don’t want to live here, it’s that the jobs and more importantly, the wages are not here. I have many childhood friends that went off to college and would love to move back, but simply can’t because of the lack of employment here.\r\nI am fortunate that I was able to bring my job with me. The fact that we lose so many of our talented native sons and daughters because of our lack of economic development is very disappointing. A vibrant business community contributes to the tax base, supports non-profits, and attracts talented individuals that creates tangible value for our community. I think a lot of people think of Beaufort as being unfriendly to business. Some of which is real and some is perceived. I’ve opened two businesses and completely renovated an old house in the past two years in the City of Beaufort. Were there challenges? Sure. But overall it was a relatively painless experience. I think we could do better to streamline some of our processes, and develop a plan to recruit the kind of businesses that will coexist with our environmental and historical preservation efforts. The recent conversations are a step in the right direction and I hope they lead to not only a plan, but action”.\r\n\r\nHis advice to people who want to start a business in Beaufort\r\n“I would recommend starting a business in Beaufort to anyone. Startup costs have never been lower. From real estate to equipment to marketing opportunities, there are some great deals to be had. We also have some great resources in town like the Small Business Development Center at USCB and the Small Business Hub at TCL for new entrepreneurs. There is a tremendous amount of opportunity out there, regardless of the economy. Owning your own business can be a roller coaster ride, extreme highs and extreme lows, all coming at you fast. But an old guy once told me, ‘things are never as bad, and never as good as they seem.’ This is has gotten me through some dark moments, and helps keep things in perspective during great ones”.\r\n\r\nIs Beaufort a good place to start an Internet business?\r\n“Beaufort is a great place to have an internet business. We have relatively reliable internet service, and can ship anywhere in the country within five days. The kazoo business has a great advantage because we started the website in 1997 and we are a very tight niche. Type ‘Kazoos’ into Google and we rule the top 10 results. Starting out today will require a lot of time, effort, and money to garner this type of results depending on the industry that you are in, but like a brick and mortar business, it takes time to develop a customer base. One of the exciting things about an Internet-based business, for me, is the global reach. We have customers on every continent but Antarctica.”', 'Stephen Murray', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'stephen-murray', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:41:17', '2011-10-19 23:41:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3777, 4, '2011-10-19 23:42:16', '2011-10-19 23:42:16', 'By Takiya Smith\r\nWith a little more than two weeks left in the month of October, but a life-long journey before us, I want to focus on the national theme of this month being Breast Cancer Awareness. “Think Pink” is the thought-provoking, coined term that has sparked a revolution amongst communities across America. Everyone of us man, woman or child can think of at least one person in our lives who has been affected by some form of cancer.  Whether it be a best friend, a child, a neighbor, a spouse or even oneself, cancer has been known to have no limitations, boundaries or prejudices. In the midst of such, there is hope and comfort to be found.\r\nWhen we think and speak of beauty immediately our minds conjure up images of dolled up faces, beautiful women, gorgeous hair and the likes of such things associated.  Yet, there is a beauty so deeply rooted within us, that sometimes we, ourselves, tend to overlook and neglect.  Inner beauty can be defined on so many levels, however, what I speak of today is our health. Regular physical health check ups, such as mammograms, pap smears, cholesterol, and blood pressure are just a few simple early-detection and preventative measures that could ultimately save our lives.\r\nLooking good does assist in feeling good, but let’s not forget that the key to looking good begins with feeling good.  Obtaining proper self-care, as important as it is, often times is a last resort only when our bodies begin to give off tell-tale signs of illness. Fatigue, weight fluctuation and a plethora of symptoms red flag our bodies, yet, common to most, time and time again we brush them off with thoughtless comments and overshadow them with excuses.\r\nThis month, and for the rest of your lives, I challenge you to see the beauty within as well.  Take your inner health just as seriously as you do your outer beauty and see your physician regularly.  Grab a gal pal or two and make a day of it.  As women, we are always looking for an opportune girls day out so why not add our health to the list? Make October more than a month to remember by making it a tradition to begin life anew.  Shatter negative statistics and create a buzz because, literally, your life depends on it.', 'Inner Beauty 101: Think pink, think smart, think right', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inner-beauty-101-think-pink-think-smart-think-right', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:42:16', '2011-10-19 23:42:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3777', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3779, 4, '2011-10-19 23:43:37', '2011-10-19 23:43:37', '• The Habersham Marketplace will host the Third Annual Habersham Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 22, from 12-6 p.m. The festival is a one-day regionally expanded farmers market and a celebration of food, fun, art, music and entertainment There is no cost to attend and food and drink will be available for purchase. For more information, visit habershamharvestfest.com.\r\n\r\n• Pick pumpkins at Carteret Street United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by the Carteret Street Youth, the patch is open to the public and offers pumpkins of all shapes and sizes for sale. All proceeds raised benefit Carteret Street’s youth ministries, 408 Carteret St.\r\n\r\n• Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District with the Exchange Club’s 19th Annual Ghost Tours. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of October 21-23 and 27-30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $10 for children ages 3-11 and $20 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 843-52-GHOST (843.524.4678) for information or to make a reservation.\r\n\r\n• Runners can see first-hand the improvements to the new McTeer Bridge during the Over the Bridge and Back Yonder (O BABY) 5K Run and Fun Walk planned for Saturday, Oct. 29. Registration will take place at the foot of the new McTeer Bridge in Port Royal beginning at 9 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m. and the first 100 paid registrants will receive a T-shirt. The event sponsors children’s charities. Registration is $20 or $15 for walkers. For more information, call Angel or Brian Flewelling at (843) 525-0102.\r\n\r\n• The Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation presents Oysters by the Bay on Saturday,\r\nOct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the TCL Beaufort campus, 921 Ribaut Road. The cost is $25 for oysters, chili, and hot dogs. Beer will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to creating scholarships for TCL students. For tickets, go to www.Tcl.Edu/oysters or call 843.525.8294.\r\n\r\n• Rotary Club of the Lowcountry is hosting its 15th Annual Family Oyster Roast on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at Live Oaks Park at Paris Avenue, Port Royal. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits. A $25 advance ticket gets you all the oysters you can eat, beer, wine, hot dogs, and chili for the non-seafood lovers. Tickets are $30 at the gate, kids under 10 are free. For tickets, call 476-9872 or stop by the UPS Store at Cross Creek Plaza.', 'Fun festivities for the fall season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fun-festivities-for-the-fall-season', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:43:37', '2011-10-19 23:43:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3781, 4, '2011-10-19 23:44:32', '2011-10-19 23:44:32', 'Residents of Port Royal and Shell Point neighborhoods have an opportunity to shape the future of their communities at public planning and design workshops scheduled this month with planners and architects.\r\nConsultant Stefan Pelligrini of Opticos Design, Berkeley, Ca., whose firm authored the book, “Form Based Codes: A Guide for Planners, Urban Designers, Municipalities, and Developers,” will participate in the sessions.\r\nTony Criscitiello, Beaufort County Planning Director, said community input is essential for successful results. “Residents of Port Royal have traditionally demonstrated a commitment to their town and we hope they will continue to do so by participating in these informal sessions which will guide the future of their community. We need to know what they want to happen in the coming years.”\r\nThe county, city of Beaufort and town of Port Royal have been working together to create a multi-jurisdictional form based zoning code. A form-based code is a departure from traditional zoning practices because it promotes more compact forms of development, reduces sprawl, protects rural areas, increases sustainability and promote walkable communities. For more information visit www.bcgov.net and select the “Departments” tab on the home page, then “Public Services” and “Planning.”\r\nThe opening workshop is scheduled Monday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Shell Point Elementary School where the initial project will be introduced to residents. Two public open house sessions are scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the former site of the Coffee House, 914 Paris Avenue, Port Royal.\r\nA closing presentation is planned Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Port Royal Elementary School, Paris Avenue. Comments from residents will be welcomed at all four sessions.  Children are invited and refreshments will be served.\r\nThe consultant and the architectural and planning team will be working with design elements at a workshop studio which is also open to the public during the day. The studio is located at 914 Paris Avenue, Port Royal. and will be open Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the County Planning Department at (843) 255-2148.', 'County, town leaders plan for future of Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-town-leaders-plan-for-future-of-port-royal', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:44:32', '2011-10-19 23:44:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3783, 4, '2011-10-19 23:45:23', '2011-10-19 23:45:23', 'Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services will hold an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course this month at the county’s indoor pool in Bluffton, located at 55 Pritchard Street.\r\nParticipants must be 16 years of age by the last day of the session. They must be able to swim a front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke for 25 yards and swim the butterfly stroke for 15 yards.  They must also be able to float on their backs (sculling allowed) for one minute and tread water for one minute.\r\nClasses are scheduled Oct. 21, 22 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $130 which includes all class materials. Those who successfully complete the class will receive certification for American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction.\r\nSpace is limited. For more information, call Anny Binette at 843-706-2285 or Viki Hill at (843) 255-6703. Call Hill to make arrangements for completing the prerequisites.', 'County offers water safety instructor course', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-offers-water-safety-instructor-course', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:45:23', '2011-10-19 23:45:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3785, 4, '2011-10-19 23:46:15', '2011-10-19 23:46:15', 'Statistically, house fires most often start with someone leaving the kitchen stove or being careless with a cigarette. Fire-related injuries happen in homes without a working smoke alarm. Locally, that’s been the case as well, giving Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters hands-on examples when it comes to educating residents during this month’s recognition of Fire Prevention Month.\r\n“We address fire safety and prevention all year long, but during October we have more school visits and make an added effort to showcase the program,” said Capt. John Robinson of the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department.\r\nAlready this month, he and other firefighters have met with hundreds of school children, introducing them to a safer lifestyle through recognition and prevention of fire hazards. They’ve taught them basics of fire prevention and fire safety, including the time-tested “stop, drop and roll” routine.\r\n“We want to be sure the younger children understand the dangers of fire, but we also want them to talk to their parents about a fire escape plan and the value of smoke detectors. We encourage everyone to prepare as if they will face a house fire at some point.  Early detection, having an escape plan and knowing how to react are key points in saving lives and property,” Robinson said.\r\nFire Prevention Month has its origins with the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which burned for two days, killed hundreds of people, and left an estimated 10,000 homeless.\r\n“Our firefighters are hosting fire station visits from school children and their parents from all over Beaufort County,” Fire Chief Sammy Negron said. “Our firefighters are visiting classrooms, local businesses and civic clubs and groups, spreading the word about prevention.\r\nNationally, more than 360,000 home fires are reported every year, resulting in millions of dollars in lost property and thousands of lost lives, Negron said. “The best way to avoid this tragedy is to be aware and be prepared,” he said.\r\nBeaufort-Port Royal firefighters in recent weeks have battled blazes, two were caused by unattended cooking, two by improperly discarded smoking materials, one by  improper burning of construction materials in an uninspected fireplace, and from a charcoal grill with hot embers left unattended and too close to the house after a backyard cookout.\r\nAccording to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) cooking equipment continues to be the leading cause of residential fires in the United States.\r\nIf you would like to visit the fire station or have a presentation at your next meeting, contact the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department at 843-525-7055 or e-mail your request to city-fire@cityofbeaufort.org.', 'Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department leads by example during Fire Prevention Month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-port-royal-fire-department-leads-by-example-during-fire-prevention-month', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:46:15', '2011-10-19 23:46:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3787, 4, '2011-10-19 23:46:48', '2011-10-19 23:46:48', 'Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has been honored by The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) with its top utility management award, the “Platinum Award”. The award was announced on October 17 at AMWA’s annual meeting. The Platinum Award is given in recognition of public drinking water systems that exhibit high levels of performance across many industry categories. BJWSA is one of nine utilities nationally to receive this award in 2011\r\n“We are honored to have been selected for this award,” said Ken Griffin, BJWSA’s General Manager. “It reflects our commitment to maintaining high quality utility services while planning for the future and ensuring a financially stable organization.”\r\nBJWSA’s selection for the award was based on several Authority-wide factors. Among these are BJWSA’s capital improvement program, the significant savings brought from debt-restructuring efforts, and the success of the military utility consolidation project. The authority was also recognized for sound planning found in its Integrated Water Resources Management Plan, which focuses on demand management, source water protection and an increase in the use of reclaimed effluent water.\r\nThe AMWA criteria for selecting award recipients include product quality, customer satisfaction, employee and leadership development, operational optimization, financial viability, infrastructure stability, operational resiliency, community sustainability, water resource adequacy, and stakeholder understanding and support.\r\nFor more information about AMWA and the Platinum Award, please visit http://www.amwa.net/cs/ceo_resources/awards.', 'BJWSA recognized for industry excellence', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bjwsa-recognized-for-industry-excellence', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:46:48', '2011-10-19 23:46:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3787', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3789, 4, '2011-10-19 23:48:11', '2011-10-19 23:48:11', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nOn Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Boundary Street, Beaufort County Sheriff P.J Tanner and Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy spoke about crime and how it can affect business.\r\nBoth law enforcement officials suggested installing a high quality alarm and camera system. Tanner said, “The technology out there today is tremendous” and that businesses can find a system that fits their needs.\r\nThey also recommended testing an alarm periodically to make sure it works, having good outdoor lighting and quality locks on all doors and windows, and keeping bushes and other vegetation trimmed around windows and doors so there is no place for burglars to hide. Tanner said Yucca bushes are good because the thorny plants can also help keep burglars away.\r\nClancy said that while businesses should take measures not to be easy targets to outsiders, the more common crime is employee theft. With the holiday season coming up, shoplifting and armed robberies are on the rise. Tanner touted the importance for business owners to know their staff and be aware of any internal issues or changes in financial situations among employees. They both suggested using background checks.\r\nClancy also announced that the Beaufort Police will have a new Community Response Team starting Nov. 1. If a certain kind of crime pops up, the three members of the team will be able to focus on that crime without losing coverage and resources elsewhere in the department.', 'Law enforcement offer tips to keep businesses safe', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'law-enforcement-offer-tips-to-keep-businesses-safe', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:48:11', '2011-10-19 23:48:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3789', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3791, 4, '2011-10-19 23:49:13', '2011-10-19 23:49:13', 'Do you know a family whose home deserves an Extreme Makeover, or a family who simply deserves a home?  If so, the producers of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition want to hear from you.\r\nTy Pennington and his crew have been all across the map and now they want to drive that famous bus to South Carolina.\r\n“We are looking for the deserving people and inspiring families that America can really root for,” says Supervising Casting Directors Kelly Mooney and David Shumsky.\r\nWhat does it take to be picked for an Extreme Makeover? “We’re looking for those special people who have amazing strength of character and never give up. Whether it’s keeping their chin up in really tough circumstances or going out of their way to help others. We want to help people whose stories have really affected their community or made a big difference in other people’s lives.” Mooney added: “There are a lot of people who are heroes to those around them because of the way they inspire others and quietly serve their communities on a daily basis.”\r\nThe Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producers are looking for families whose homes desperately need to be rebuilt. “We really want to help families whose homes present major problems for the family, those big issues that affect the family’s quality of life on a daily basis. We want to find deserving people who just don’t have the resources, ability, or time to fix those serious issues without our help.”\r\nThis season, Extreme Makeover is also looking for families who do not own their own homes, so long as land is available through other sources, a nonprofit, city or county.\r\nNominations may be submitted by the family or by a member of their community. Each nomination must include the names and ages of every member of the household along with a description of the major challenges within the home, and a short description of the family story.  Anyone submitting a nomination should be sure to explain why the nominated family is deserving, heroic, and/or a great role model for their community. If possible, include recent photos of the family and home.  All nominations must include a contact phone number.\r\nPlease send nominations to castingsouthcarolina@emhe.tv.\r\nThe deadline for nominations is Monday, October 24. Don’t delay!\r\nFor more information on how to apply please visit our website at http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply.', 'ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition searching for deserving families', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'abc%e2%80%99s-extreme-makeover-home-edition-searching-for-deserving-families', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:49:13', '2011-10-19 23:49:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3791', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3793, 4, '2011-10-19 23:51:27', '2011-10-19 23:51:27', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n\r\nA large crowd gathered on a beautiful autumn morning on St. Helena Island for the ground breaking of a new library and to turn a new page in the history of Beaufort County. The ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 13, included school choirs and many speakers who praised the importance of the project.\r\nDuring his invocation, Rep. Kenneth Hodges said that even though books were burned during the Civil War, this awful act could not quench the thirst for knowledge in the community.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3794\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Walter Mack, executive director of Penn Center, makes his remarks during the ground breaking ceremony of the new $11 million library facility. From left are Vernita Dore, U.S.Dept. of Agriculture; Fred Washington, Beaufort County School Board Chairman; Bill McBride, Beaufort County Council and Weston Newton, Beaufort County Council Chairman. The new state of the art facility should be completed sometime in 2013.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Library-groundbreaking-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3794\" title=\"Library groundbreaking\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Library-groundbreaking-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council Chairman Weston Newton thanked the many people who made this library happen — the county employees, the library board and staff members, Penn Center and the countless volunteers — and described how the project began in 2006 and through hard work and many forms of funding became a reality today. He said through collaboration we can celebrate the building of the $11 million library facility “because we locked arms to move ahead.”\r\n“We stand prepared to turn over the soil to further education in northern Beaufort County,” he said.\r\nVernita Dore, the South Carolina director of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, described the USDA’s role in providing grants with the help of President Obama’s U.S. Recovery Act. She also said the library project is an investment in children that will help bring education equity to St. Helena.\r\nBeaufort County School Board Chairman Fred Washington saw the library as an opportunity for the community to have access to resources to continue to learn and grow with knowledge. He said now “high school students can access what they need to be better citizens.”\r\nCounty Councilman William McBride, who has been at the heart of the library effort for a long time, said, “This is the most important community project on St. Helena in many years.”\r\nMcBride said no location is more appropriate for a library than at Penn Center, where it can complement the good work already being done at the historic and educational site.\r\n“When I look at the young people in the audience today, I am enheartened by the contribution we are making to their future with this library ... I am proud of this day,” said McBride.\r\nPerhaps Theresa Dunn, chairperson of the Beaufort County Library System Board of Trustees, best captured the significance of the entire event when she said “we are now able to write a new story in the life of our library system.”', 'Library on St. Helena under way', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'library-on-st-helena-under-way', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:51:27', '2011-10-19 23:51:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3793', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3796, 4, '2011-10-19 23:53:24', '2011-10-19 23:53:24', 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month\r\n\r\nBy Tess Malijenovsky\r\nFor some families, cancer isn’t always a surprise. “I knew I had the breast cancer gene,” said Jennifer Redmond Strawn. “I lost my grandmother, great-grandmother, mother, aunt and young cousin who died a week before her 40th birthday.”\r\nWith two full time jobs as the United Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and mother of six children —\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Breast-cancer-Redmond-Strawn-1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3797\" title=\"Breast cancer-Redmond Strawn 1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Breast-cancer-Redmond-Strawn-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Hayden, Grace, Panyue, Kitty, Rebecca and Brian — Jennifer hoped she could trump her biological predisposition with a hopeful attitude: “My mom had breast cancer at 31 so I knew it was a possibility; but, at the same token, I’ve had a really positive outlook on life and I really never thought I’d get it.”\r\nIn March of 2008, just a year after her cousin passed from ovarian cancer, Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had the triple negative cancer, meaning hormonal therapy would not be an option for Jennifer whose body didn’t respond to any of the three hormone receptors traditionally tested to fight cancer.\r\nJennifer was nursing her youngest, Hayden, around the time and consequently skimped on a proper mammogram because of the test’s harmful radiation. Just six months later in her sleep, Jennifer rolled over tucking her hand in her armpit and felt a marble-sized lump. “I knew immediately what it was,” she said.\r\nJennifer described the beginning of “getting cancer” as a wash of orders from the doctors; only later did the gravity of the diagnosis hit her. Her marriage ended abruptly as she was undergoing her chemotherapy, leaving Jennifer a single mother with not only a 1-year-old baby but five other kids.\r\n“I was just straightforward. I told the kids I had cancer,” she explained. “They were upset because they knew my cousin passed away the year before. They were thinking, ‘oh my gosh, cancer, you’re going to die.’ It was heartbreaking for me thinking of my kids growing up without having a mother or parent in general.” However, Jennifer had faith in her doctors, Newberry and Burris, and great support from her friends, sister and church in keeping the children busy, preparing meals and helping out with household chores.\r\nAs a mother of a half dozen, Jennifer’s taken as many preventative measures as possible by having a double mastectomy and her ovaries removed. The two tumors were removed from her left lymph node, and by December of 2010 she was cleared of cancer. Psychologically, these surgeries are difficult for woman, but Jennifer gained sight of what was most important to her.\r\n“When you’re faced with cancer diagnosis, every moment is precious and you realize what really matters. It burnt away the materialism and the superficial. I feel like God peeled everything away, all the junk, all the stuff that’s not important, and it just makes you so focused on him and on your family. It made my faith stronger,” Jennifer said.\r\nNow Jennifer is staying healthy for her kids with good nutrition, muscular strengthening and cardiovascular exercise. She enjoys swimming on the Beaufort Masters Swim Team and doing yoga with the kids at Dancing Dogs yoga studio.\r\nJennifer is also looking for volunteers who can commit four hours to United Hospice. Volunteers do art therapy, pet therapy, music therapy and massage therapy. Also, party planners and volunteers to stand vigil while the patient is actively dying are needed. Contact Jennifer Redmond Strawn at 843-522-0476 or jrstrawn@uhs-pruitt.com to help out.', 'Survivor Stories: Jennifer Redmond Strawn', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'survivor-stories-jennifer-redmond-strawn', '', '', '2011-10-19 23:53:24', '2011-10-19 23:53:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3802, 4, '2011-10-20 21:23:06', '2011-10-20 21:23:06', 'By Gene Brancho:   The Commanding General at Parris Island MCRD has named the Recruit Depot\'s new mascot \'Legend\'.   How was this name thought of?  According to a release from Parris Island, \"Rather than trying to name him after a single exemplary Marine or piece of equipment, his name reflects the hallowed ground that is Parris Island, the significant reputation the Marine Corps has as the world\'s finest and deadliest fighting force and the impact the Marine Corps has had in our nation\'s history. There is only one word that adequately captures all of that -- Legend.\"\r\n\r\nMeet Legend...and may he stand strong for the recruits coming through...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/0161-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3807\" title=\"016\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/0161-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Parris Island Names New Mascot!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parris-island-names-new-mascot', '', '', '2011-10-20 21:25:17', '2011-10-20 21:25:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3812, 4, '2011-10-21 14:03:47', '2011-10-21 14:03:47', 'By Gene Brancho:  The Olive Garden/Red Lobster dual-purpose restaurant building (for lack of a better term) is starting to take shape over at Beaufort Town Center.  We spoke with a few of the supervisors, and construction is on target for a Winter opening.   Folks in the Beaufort area have a love-hate relationship with chain restaurants, but there is no doubt that this will create jobs for our area, and add another choice in our ever-growing selection of spots when dining out.   \r\nBy the way...as you\'re looking at the building in this photo, we are told that Olive Garden will be on the left, and Red Lobster will be on the right.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ogrl1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3815\" title=\"ogrl\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ogrl1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Olive Garden-Red Lobster Construction on Track', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'olive-garden-red-lobster-construction-on-track', '', '', '2011-10-21 14:04:40', '2011-10-21 14:04:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3812', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3819, 4, '2011-10-22 01:24:10', '2011-10-22 01:24:10', 'By Gene Brancho:  Getting your ice has just become a bit easier! Lighthouse Center Ice has opened on Sea Island Parkway on Lady\'s Island, across from Beaufort High School, next to Carolina Custom Carts in the Lighthouse Center. It\'s an ultra-convenient self-service coin operated vending spot with a HUGE parking lot built just for your truck and boat trailer. (And the ice is only $2 per 20# bag, which is one of the best  local prices too!)  Great idea, and perfect to stop at on your way out for the day.\r\nHave you ever packed up the boat, got all the gear, kids, food, and everything together for your day on our local waters, or packed up the car for Hunting Island to go and enjoy the beach for the day?  Then, you need ice to finish off the cooler(s), so you go to the gas station, fighting through the lot with boat in tow, etc... \r\n\r\nWe\'re happy to say that it seems to no longer be an inconvenience.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lighthouseice-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3820\" title=\"lighthouseice\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lighthouseice-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" /></a>', 'Lighthouse Center Ice Opens on Lady\'s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lighthouse-center-ice-opens-on-ladys-island', '', '', '2011-10-22 01:24:10', '2011-10-22 01:24:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3819', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3823, 4, '2011-10-23 22:55:02', '2011-10-23 22:55:02', 'By Gene Brancho  Burton Fire &amp; Rescue has been wearing uniform shirts displaying some pink all October long, in addition to their regular uniform shirts, in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.\r\n\r\nOctober is known both nationally and worldwide as the time of year an international health campaign is in full swing, organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease, and to raise funds  for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.\r\n\r\nThere\'s no shortage of support in the Beaufort area either.  With plenty of area events, restaurant  fundraisers, local businesses with pink displays and selling pink items, and even training classes available on how to \'coordinate a breast cancer fundraiser\', there sure is widespread support for the cause, and it makes everyone think...<em>real men wear pink</em>! \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3824\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Chris Alewine, Chris Moyer, and Andrew Weight, of Burton Fire &amp; Rescue.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/025-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3824\" title=\"025\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/025-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Burton Fire & Rescue Goes Pink', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-fire-rescue-goes-pink', '', '', '2011-10-23 22:55:21', '2011-10-23 22:55:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3823', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3827, 4, '2011-10-24 14:44:48', '2011-10-24 14:44:48', 'This weekend brought the 3rd Annual Habersham Harvest Festival over in Beaufort\'s Habersham neighborhood. Saturday\'s event was a smash-hit with a booth-lined Market Street boasting arts &amp; crafts, outstanding live entertainment, hay rides, local produce &amp; seafood...and no shortage of little smiles!\r\n\r\nWe hope you enjoy our photos...\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3828\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Amy Daring Photography\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3828\" title=\"amyhab1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">    \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3829\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Amy Daring Photography\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab10-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3829\" title=\"amyhab10\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n       </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"> </div>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3830\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Amy Daring Photography\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab25-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3830\" title=\"amyhab25\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab25-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3831\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Photo by Amy Daring Photography\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3831\" title=\"amyhab2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/amyhab2-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n</div>', 'Habersham Celebrates Fall', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habersham-celebrates-fall', '', '', '2011-10-24 14:44:48', '2011-10-24 14:44:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3827', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3845, 4, '2011-10-26 23:38:52', '2011-10-26 23:38:52', '<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pet-of-Week-Rose-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3846\" title=\"Pet of Week-Rose\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pet-of-Week-Rose-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Rose is a 7 month old Persian mix; she loves to play with the little kittens and sit in your lap. Citizens who visit the Beaufort County Animal Shelter and Control to turn in an animal or look for a lost pet may do so anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those who wish to adopt an animal must do so between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sunday. The facility is located at 23 Shelter Church Road off US 21, north of the Marine Corps Air Station. For more information, call (843) 255-5010.', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-13', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:38:52', '2011-10-26 23:38:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3845', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3848, 4, '2011-10-26 23:39:37', '2011-10-26 23:39:37', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nWhen my son was tiny, Halloween was a perplexing time when grown-ups decorated with squash, when Mom fussed around making something in the basement and shortly thereafter fussed around dressing him up in bunchy strange clothes. Then, one night, for no reason, Mom stuffed him into the bunchy clothes and took him to the neighboring houses wherein the inhabitants gave him candy. What a great idea! Why aren’t we doing this every day?\r\nLater, as he grew older, Halloween became a time of shared conspiracy in creating the perfect costume, competing with friends for the weirdest and coolest, testing a mother’s creativity and facility with foam rubber. Our neighborhood decorated and dressed for Trick or Treat night with costumed parents accompanying their costumed kids. The Halloween frenzy grew to the point where the neighborhood dogs were hobbling around wearing buns, skirts and wings. Our dog, Dave, who had a look of benign misery most of the time anyway, looked more despondent than usual on Halloween night and all we did was gel his topknot to look punk.\r\nTo costume a dog is to deny his essential dogness. Deep within your dog’s chromosomes is the inherent sense of wolf behavior. In a wolf community, one animal may “stand over” another, placing his body on or close to another as a communication, a scolding.  To a dog, the experience of being bound into a Yoda suit does not elicit festivity, more, the uncomfortable feeling of being “ranked.” Notice when you dress up a dog they freeze in place as if they are being dominated. Also notice that is only a matter of moments until Best Friend begins to dislodge the garment by pawing, shaking, dragging or rolling in something foul so as to necessitate removal of the bumble bee hat.\r\nDogs are extremely good sports. They will do just about anything to please their humans. Some maintain that Binky LOVES dressing up. But think about it. Does Binky really enjoy the sensation of a balloon glued to his nether parts, horns strapped around his head and a bell around his neck that clanks with every vibration? Probably not.  Even when the costume is not as extreme — say, wedging a daschund into a bun, or a Maltese into fairy wings — is the perceived joy you see in the dog a result of the costume or the result of the liver treats you use to bribe him to hold still for pictures or the high-pitched “you’re-so-cute-oh-yes-you-are!!” that accompanies the reveal.  A dog works on the What’s In It For Me principle. Loads of snacks and attention? Sure, I’ll feel bunchy and uncomfortable for about a minute.\r\nHere’s another way of looking at what your costumed dog may feel. What if, one day, when you arrived at work, your boss announced, “Today is Underwear Day! Strip down to your skivvies!”. Um. How awkward is this? But, then your boss hands you a box of Godiva chocolates, tickets for the big game and your co-workers cheer and tell you you look great in your tighty-whities. Well, OK then. Maybe not so bad. I can do this for a day. Tomorrow is back to normal, right?\r\nIf you insist on dressing up your pet, make sure the costume isn’t annoying or unsafe. It must not constrict movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe or bark.  Make sure his outfit doesn’t have dangly bits that he could trip over or chew off and swallow.  Make sure he can move freely without clunking into furniture or snagging on branches.  Make sure his outfit doesn’t make noise, tinkle, clank or rustle.  A white stripe down the back of a black dog masquerades him as a skunk, black stripes on an orange dog can masquerade him as a tiger or a little hair gel can turn your Bedlington into a camel.  All low-key efforts that will afford him his safety and his dignity.\r\nNot unlike my son at age 2, your dog does not understand that Halloween is YOUR holiday, not his. Wearing a sweater in the winter keeps him warm; wearing something that makes him look like a Kit Kat bar or an armadillo is humiliating.', 'How Fido feels about Halloween', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-fido-feels-about-halloween', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:39:37', '2011-10-26 23:39:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3850, 4, '2011-10-26 23:40:28', '2011-10-26 23:40:28', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nWell, I’m not sure I really want to believe this but Thanksgiving is four weeks away. Good news but there is a pound of stress to go with it.  All of which means too we have to start deciding on the menu and wine pretty soon. With that in mind, and just to add to the pressure, we have to make sure we have the right wine and enough wine for the whole day. It is, after all, a wine holiday. The challenge is to find the right wine at the right price so that we don’t kill our checkbooks.\r\nTo begin, let’s look quickly at how much is enough. For Thanksgiving, or any other holiday meal, there is a level of stress in most houses that requires a bit more wine just because. Then, there is all the cooking that needs doing — planning, shopping, timing — this is not a boil-in-bag meal. That’s at least another bottle per cook to keep the kitchen running smoothly.  Then, there are all the extra friends and family who are just hanging out at you house while you work in the kitchen.  Of course, you love to see them once a year, but let’s face facts, a glass or two in each of them makes the whole day work better. The way I do the numbers, you need a half bottle, 750 ml size, per person, another two bottles for every three people, plus one more for every hour they are in your house.  Yikes!  Obviously we have to be sure the wine is right and the price is right.  And the winner is?  Well, it’s from France.  Specifically, it’s a Vin de Pays from southern France.  Not a new one for all of us — we’ve had it in the store and in some of our glasses since last May.  Red and white.  A screw top so it’s easy to get at.  And a really really great price.  So, let’s get to it!\r\nVin de Pays literally means “wine of the country or countryside.”  This level of wines in the French wine hierarchy was passed into law in 1979, way after the AC was in the 1930s. These wine carry a geographic origin designation and the producers have to submit their wines for analysis (Don’t want any funny stuff in there, you know!) and tasting, and the wines have to be made from certain varieties or blends.  In addition, the laws for these wines control the number of gallons of wine that can be made per acre of grapes, minimum alcohol level, the amount of sulfur dioxide used to stabilize the wines, the amount of acidity in the wines, and the wine can’t be made with other wines. Because they are a lower level of wine, there is a bit more leniency with varieties and labeling.  Now that I’ve told you all that, in 2009 the whole Vin de Pays category was replaced by the new “PGI” (Indication Georgraphique Protegee of Protected Geographical Region designation).\r\nOne more thing to learn about French wine labels. Our two wines this week come from the largest area of country wines, the Oc, located near the Languedoc-Rousillon area of the Mediterranean. Their labels state that they are Vin de Pys d’Oc. (Imagine coming from an area called Oc.) The winery name is Marc Roman.  Marc is the wine maker’s name and Roman is part of his nickname that comes from all the pieces of ancient Roman pots and drinking jars you can kick up out of the vineyards themselves.\r\nThe red Marc Roman is from a grape we all know — Malbec.  And, the great thing about this Malbec is it doesn’t taste like one from Argentina. This is a purple grape variety that makes wines with an inky dark color and robust tannins. It is a thin-skinned grape that needs more sun and heat to ripen well and brings with it a distinct plum flavor. Grown in the sun drenched vineyards of southern France, Malbec is a really happy camper.  It makes a rich and smooth wine that is easy drinking.  The warmth helps the tannins to ripen fully, hence the smoothness in this wine.  And, besides the plum flavor, there are black spice notes and dark berry flavors in this one.  As perfect as this wine is for every day use, it is especially well-suited for Thanksgiving dinner.\r\nFor the white Marc Roman wine we have to put on our learning hats — it is made from a grape called “Terret.”  More officially, the grape’s name is Terret Gris, but the bottle just says Terret so that’s what we’ll use.  Even though we’ve mostly never heard of this grape before, it has a very long history in the Languedoc area where it can make full-bodied wines with crisp acidity.  This wine is fresh and juicy with smooth, rounded fruit flavors (citrus, a bit of grapefruit, green apple and a hint of spiciness like you get from Gewurztraminer) and floral aromas.  As unique as this Terret is, it isn’t weird.  Again, just perfect for Thanksgiving.\r\nAnd, what about the price on the wines, you ask? Easy! They’re $6.99, both of them. So go ahead and get excited. They’re great wines and they’re priced right.  You can make sure you have enough of them for your holiday, no matter how high your bottle count might go.  Thanksgiving will be happy!  Enjoy!', 'Make sure there’s enough Marc Roman', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'make-sure-there%e2%80%99s-enough-marc-roman', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:40:28', '2011-10-26 23:40:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3850', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3852, 4, '2011-10-26 23:42:10', '2011-10-26 23:42:10', 'By Harlene Deane\r\n\r\nMy husband started making pizza dough in his bread machine 16 years ago. To this day, it’s a Saturday night tradition. You too can make your own dough or simply pick some up in the Publix bakery. The ingredients listed are just a guideline. Like more cheese? Go ahead and sprinkle it on!\r\n\r\nBBQ Chicken Pizza\r\nIngredients\r\nPizza Dough\r\n1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce plus 2 tbsp (I use hickory smoked)\r\n2 tbsp smoked Gouda cheese, shredded\r\n2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded\r\n1/4 small red onion, sliced thin\r\n2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro\r\n1 rotisserie chicken\r\n\r\nDirections\r\nPlace a pizza stone in the center of a preheated 500 degree oven for one hour before cooking pizza. Shred chicken and add 2 tbsp of BBQ sauce; set aside in refrigerator. Roll out dough on a sheet of parchment paper (lightly dusted with flour) to desired thickness. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over dough surface. Sprinkle Gouda over sauce. Cover with Mozzarella (save some for the last step). Sprinkle chicken over cheese followed by the onion slices. Sprinkle with more mozzarella (do not cover completely). Bake on preheated stone until the crust is crisp and golden and cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cilantro and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.\r\nTip: No stone? Use a heavy sheet pan. FYI: Grayco has pizza stones on order.\r\n\r\nGrilled Vegetable Pizza\r\nIngredients\r\nVeggies:\r\n1 tbsp soy sauce\r\n1/4 cup olive oil\r\n1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and stem removed\r\n1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeds and stem removed\r\n1/2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise\r\n1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings (keep intact)\r\n\r\nPizza:\r\nPesto sauce (either jar or homemade)\r\nMozzarella, shredded\r\n12 thin slices of smoked mozzarella\r\nPitted greek olives (Publix deli)\r\nFresh basil\r\n\r\nDirections\r\nFor veggies: Prepare a hot grill or grill pan. Combine soy sauce and olive oil. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat veggies on all sides. Grill veggies until grill marks appear and still slightly crisp. Set aside in fridge. All this can be done ahead.\r\n\r\nFor pizza: Again, follow directions above on preheating oven, etc.. Spread pesto on surface of dough. Cover with mozzarella. Cut the veggies into manageable (zucchini slices in half crosswise) pieces and place over cheese in layers. Place strips of smoked mozzarella over veggies. Top with olives. Cook as above. Cut basil into thin strips and sprinkle over cooked pizza.\r\nTip: To heat leftover pizza, place in a dry pan, cover and cook over low heat until hot. Roll basil into cigar shape; thinly slice.\r\nThese recipes make one large or two 9-inch pizzas.', 'The home chef ... cooks pizza', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-home-chef-cooks-pizza', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:42:10', '2011-10-26 23:42:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3852', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3854, 4, '2011-10-26 23:46:16', '2011-10-26 23:46:16', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nTo satisfy a hankering for authentic Mexican food, the Lunch Bunch didn’t have to go south of the border. Instead, we found just the spot on Lady’s Island at Rancho Grande.\r\nFormerly La Hacienda, Rancho Grande is a family owned restaurant run by the friendly and capable manager Pedro Solorio.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3855\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Rancho Grande Sampler appetizer.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1510-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3855\" title=\"IMG_1510\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1510-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe started with one serious appetizer: the Rancho Grande sampler. The giant platter was filled with beef nachos, taquitos, cheese quesadilla, chori queso dip, and lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. The dip was incredible, we all loved it, and the quesadilla bites were so soft, warm and cheesy. The sampler is a must-have for a hungry family or large group.\r\nThe menu options are seemingly endless. They serve many varieties of fajitas, at least 30 combination plates and more than 20 lunch specials.\r\nElizabeth, April and I all ordered quesadillas. April had the lunch special #12: one cheese quesadilla, rice and one beef taco. Elizabeth had just a chicken and cheese quesadilla that she likes with extra sour cream and Cholula hot sauce. I tried the lunch special #17: a beef and cheese quesadilla served with rice and steamed vegetables.\r\nHeather chose the lunch Chimichanga — one flour tortilla deep fried, filled with chicken and beans then topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, nacho cheese and guacamole. I have to admit I had a tinge of food envy because her chimichanga looked awesome, and apparently it tasted as good as it looked because there were no left overs.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3856\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"A chimiganga.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1514-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3856\" title=\"IMG_1514\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1514-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBuck ordered his favorite, the lunch special #6. He said the beef burrito, taco and rice were delicious.\r\nOur guest Lunch Buncher, Daniel Brownstein, was really hungry and filled up on the dinner combination #2 — one taco, one enchilada and one chalupa.\r\nFor dessert, Pedro brought out a plate of churros, fried twisted dough with sugar, cinnamon and honey, with ice cream, and a plate of sopapillas, fried flour tortillas with honey, butter and cinnamon, also with ice cream. Even though we were so full, it’s futile to resist the lure of fried dough and ice cream. April and I liked the churros best — they reminded me of my semester abroad in Salamanca, Spain, when we used to eat churros con chocolate all the time — while Elizabeth and Buck raved about the yummy sopapillas. Flan and fried ice cream are also offered.\r\nRancho Grande is located at 136 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 4 &amp; 6, in the Grayco shopping center on Lady’s Island. Call 843-524-0405.', 'Mexican comida muy delicioso a Rancho Grande', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mexican-comida-muy-delicioso-a-rancho-grande', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:46:16', '2011-10-26 23:46:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3854', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3858, 4, '2011-10-26 23:53:13', '2011-10-26 23:53:13', 'By Susan Maag Disbrow\r\nMy memory was when I was about 5 years old and I used to go to Luther’s Pharmacy on Bay Street with my parents. My grandmother worked there and I remember they had an old style soda fountain in the pharmacy. The fountain was on the left side in the front of the building if you were standing outside looking in through the big glass windows. They served fountains sodas, snacks, and ice cream ... and I always looked forward to having an ice cream cone as a treat. Luther’s also honored a “prescription” for a free ice cream cone that was written by a local dentist, Dr. Sam Koutroulakis, which he gave to all of the children after they had been to his office for a dentist appointment. Also, long before there was a waterfront park out back, my grandmother would take me to look at the water from the back door of the pharmacy. I remember that there were some wooden stairs that led out the back door down to the water, which came up very close to the back of the building at high tide. The last time I was in Beaufort was in 2004, and at that time I discovered that Luther’s Pharmacy is now a restaurant which is known as Luther’s Rare and Well Done. I decided to have dinner one evening at the restaurant and sat outside on the back porch. The porch is in the exact location where the steps were that led down to the water when I was a child. What a wonderful memory.\r\n\r\n<em>Beauort Then &amp; Now: This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store.  For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.</em>', 'Remembering Luther’s Pharmacy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remembering-luther%e2%80%99s-pharmacy', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:53:13', '2011-10-26 23:53:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3858', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3860, 4, '2011-10-26 23:54:33', '2011-10-26 23:54:33', 'The Learning Center at Beaufort Academy hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, October 13. More than 80 people came to network and mingle.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-Chamber-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3861\" title=\"Lifestyle-Chamber\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-Chamber-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>At this event, the chamber gave away $10,000 worth of scholarships to the Learning Center. Special thanks to Malcolm Goodridge, Trask and Lynn, Bill’s Liquors, Berry Island, Mother Earth and Tidal Creek Fellowship for their contributions\r\nPictured above, from left, is Blakely Williams, President and CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce; Fred Washington Board Chair, Beaufort County School District Board of Education; Malcolm Goodridge, Founder of The Learning Center; and Julie Stewart Corner, Interim Head of School at Beaufort Academy. Photo by Captured Moments.', 'Chamber holds Business After Hours', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-holds-business-after-hours', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:54:33', '2011-10-26 23:54:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3860', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3863, 4, '2011-10-26 23:55:50', '2011-10-26 23:55:50', 'This past Saturday, October 15, some 100 people came together to honor J.T. Pringle Senior and to spread the word about personal health. The Pringle Family lost their loving leader one year ago on October 16. In his honor, the family of seven children and their loving mother coordinated a health event that brought together people to walk or ride in the name of personal health and raise money for the American Heart Association. Bikers rode 35 miles in just over two hours starting from the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District headquarters and taking a grand tour of <a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-bikers-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3864\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lifestyle-bikers-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>St. Helena before returning. Simultaneously, walkers of all ages joined together, and starting at the same place, walked 3.5 miles including a turnaround point on Sams Point Road where Mr. Pringle established his family’s home.\r\nWith music playing and local health advocates in attendance, participants and those gathered danced and cheered the morning away as the walk and ride forged through their respective preset routes.\r\n“Mr. Pringle was the model of a mentor, he was an unbelievably kind and warm-hearted person with a magical sense of humor,” offered Lee Levesque, a friend of the family. This was the first of what the family hopes to become an annual outing in the name of J.T. Sr. and one that will continue to grow as did his love. The family wishes to offer many thanks to those who supported this great endeavor and all the bicyclists and walkers who came out and participated in this amazing event. Folks are encouraged to look for next year’s event on the website www.kickinasphalt.info.\r\nFor more information, contact the Pringle Family at (843) 263-0654.', 'Family walk, ride a success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'family-walk-ride-a-success', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:55:50', '2011-10-26 23:55:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3863', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3866, 4, '2011-10-26 23:57:42', '2011-10-26 23:57:42', 'By Peggy Chandler\r\nThe Royal Readers met at the home of Pat Davidyock, to discuss the book “Room” by Emma Donoghue.  The book, though somewhat dark, is a story about the resilience of a woman kidnapped and held captive in an 11’ x 11’ room for seven years. The story told through the voice of her 5-year-old son, Jack, is brilliantly executed.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3867\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"From left: Marie Spencer, Pat Lauzon, Kathy Fehlauer, Nancy Steeves, Trish Vanderspiegel, Joey Patrucco, Penny Russell, Mhairi Pfeil and Bunny Spiers.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Royal-Chatter-Butterfly-Enclosure-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3867\" title=\"Royal Chatter-Butterfly Enclosure\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Royal-Chatter-Butterfly-Enclosure-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRecently, Royal Pines neighbors have had visitors here, while many have visited places around the world. Marianne and Don Hamilton were visited recently by Marianne’s sister and brother in law from Cleveland who spent their time shopping and dining and doing their share to help local economy. Kathy and Fred Fehlauer enjoyed a short visit from Fred’s sister, brother and sister-in-law from Milwaukee. Their reunion included visits to the Shrimp Shack, Penn Center, Hunting Island, Lady’s’ Island Country Club, antique shops and the Verdier House, plus hours of nostalgia-mongering: recalling their youthful exploits and embarrassments. Annette and Bob Rauenhorst and their three daughters cheered for Clemson at a recent game as they had a rare opportunity to all be at the same place at the same time! Cathy and Bob Wilson spent a long weekend in Pa. when they visited their son Chris and his family.  Maryanne and Richard Bender enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise which included stops in Montenegro, Turkey, Venice, Greeks Isles, and Croatia. Frank and Carol Nocilla visited interesting cities in Italy while Marisa Sherard spent three weeks visiting her family and friends in her homeland, Italy.  Maritza and Fred Schmidt visited their daughter Jessica and son in law Michael in Chicago where they welcomed new granddaughter Elisabeth Catherine Haught, born Sept. 27. Elisabeth’s paternal grandparents, who also reside in Royal Pines, are Bill and Marcy Haught.\r\nThe Royal Pines Garden Club met on October 13 at the Lady’s Island Country Club. Members then traveled to the Butterfly Enclosure at the Honey Horn Plantation, on Hilton Head. The Butterfly Enclosure is a 1,200-square-foot butterfly habitat home to some 13 species of native butterflies to the Lowcountry. Information was gained that the ladies will use when planning their own butterfly gardens.  Members enjoyed lunch at a French Bakery on Hilton Head before returning home.  Gardening tip: Now is the time to put your spring flower bulbs in the fridge until January and then plant them outside.\r\nEmployees of Lady’s Island Country Club, after procuring the proper licenses, captured an aggressive alligator.  Afterward, the alligator was prepared by Chef Will and Raymond who cooked it in a variety of ways and then offered it to the employees.\r\nThank you to all who contributed “news” for this column. If you have news to share, please contact me at buddysoma@embarqmail.com.', 'Little bits of Royal Chatter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'little-bits-of-royal-chatter-7', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:57:42', '2011-10-26 23:57:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3866', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3869, 4, '2011-10-26 23:58:17', '2011-10-26 23:58:17', 'A special Tricentennial booth will be featured Nov. 5 at this year’s Fall Bazaar presented by the Women of the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort.\r\nThe church’s tricentennial year is 2012, just one year after Beaufort’s 300th birthday. The booth will provide information on the church’s planned Tricentennial events, which will be open to the public.  Limited-edition commemorative tumblers and Christmas ornaments and a CD produced by St. Helena’s choirs will be sold, with proceeds going to defray tricentennial expenses.\r\nThe bazaar, which benefits the church’s outreach efforts in Beaufort and around the world, also includes a silent auction of 300 unique items ranging from excursions and restaurant dinners to fine art and furs, sailboats and furniture.\r\nSt. Helena’s famous handmade “church mice” will return this year and will be available for purchase when the doors open at 9 a.m. on Saturday.  However, mouse manufacturers warn that these popular rodents often sell out early.\r\nThis bazaar will be open on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish House at 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. A Bazaar Preview will be held Friday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Nothing is sold on Friday (although Silent Auction bids are accepted).  The preview is for fellowship and an early look at bazaar offerings.\r\nIn addition to Tricentennial souvenirs and church mice, Bazaar shoppers will find baked goods, candy, frozen foods, books, gifts, jewelry, plants, Christmas decorations, a pet boutique and Bargain Box.\r\nContact the church office at 843-522-1712 or Bazaar Chairman Annie Pollak at 843-538-6497 for more information. Or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.', 'Bazaar to highlight St. Helena Tricentennial', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bazaar-to-highlight-st-helena-tricentennial', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:58:17', '2011-10-26 23:58:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3869', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3871, 4, '2011-10-26 23:59:03', '2011-10-26 23:59:03', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nThe Exchange Club of Beaufort is an American service club working with the blue ribbon initiative of preventing child abuse and promoting positive parenting. Each year 3.2 million children are reported to Child Protective Services as being abused or neglected throughout the United States. The Exchange Club tackles this serious problem by generating greater public awareness through local events, including its upcoming 5K this weekend — the first 5K ever on the new McTeer Bridge.\r\nSaturday, Oct. 29 is the OBABY (Over-the-Bridge-And-Back-Yonder Run) 5K Run and Fun Walk. It will take place over the new McTeer Bridge connecting Port Royal to Lady’s Island, which now has a walkway.\r\nEven though the Exchange Club has been serving the Beaufort community since 1987, this will be its first charity race. Angel Flewelling, a past president, member of the board of directors and the 5K chairperson, came up with the concept for the 5L one day while she was biking past the new bridge.\r\nRegistration for the race will take place at 9 a.m. at the foot of the new McTeer Bridge in Port Royal. Pre-registration isn’t necessary, but it will guarantee you a T-shirt. Registration is $20 for runners and $15 for walkers. Play Hard Event Timing will conduct professional timing. You can contact Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102 for more information.', 'Exchange Club 5K over new McTeer Bridge', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'exchange-club-5k-over-new-mcteer-bridge', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:59:03', '2011-10-26 23:59:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3871', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3873, 4, '2011-10-26 23:59:52', '2011-10-26 23:59:52', 'By Backwoods Barbie\r\nI have not been kidnapped by zombies nor did I run for the hills of New Zealand.  Topping my list of things to feel guilty about is my possibly unnoticed absence from these pages. After months of sharing my follies, fears, and fashion faux pas of wedding planning, my brain simply shut down for a short hiatus. I survived, he survived and to my knowledge no one was featured on CNN or Mugshots, therefore it was an obvious success.\r\nNow that I am back to the less glamorous life of work, work, and well a little more work I have finally made my way through a mountain of email, a tunnel of to-dos, and a thousand thank-you’s. It isn’t that I don’t write, I certainly do. No offense, but sometimes some of this stuff is best left resting in an old wooden chest. An 11-page expose of the behind the scenes of my wedding would certainly get me removed from many a Christmas list, or at the very least have a few asking if I should, in fact, be committed.  Writing is my therapy, my end of the day wind down, and my insurance against future meanies (well it works).\r\nThe tornado of topics twirls tumultuously as I tap away on my well-worn keys. There is very little that I can’t stretch, intertwine, and evolve into a rather impressive story about absolutely nothing. It is a gift, a curse, and an odd obsession. Sitting in the less-than-social abyss of the Social Security Administration, my meandering mind ran rampant. Is it normal to feel a loss when one changes one’s name?\r\nMy name and I have been through quite a lot. We have been picked on relentlessly, butchered at every public pronouncement and always left short in those darn little boxes on standardized tests I practiced writing it for years, for heaven’s sake! Parting is such sweet sorrow. Who knew it would bother me? Well, apparently the lady behind the window at the social security desk. Voluntarily giving your coveted number to the next waiting-in-line warrior may have given it away. After selflessly sacrificing my up next gift on less than thrilled attendees, I surrendered.\r\nThere was no burial, no ceremonious goodbye, not even a well done. In a matter of moments my name was no more.  Shouldn’t I get a tissue, a stamp, something? It is not my intent to be a star straight from the pages of the “Feminine Mystic.” I have never burned a bra, well not on purpose, and I rather enjoy having a door opened. However, erasing my name stings a bit. My sentiments failed at entertaining the social security name changing nemesis, so I took my papers, my new name, and my sense of loss straight to the chocolate aisle. The overly impressive intake of Tootsie Rolls didn’t give me my name back but did give me a distracting toothache.\r\nI mean no disrespect. Sweet Southern Belles, forgive my public diatribe, I mean no harm. I will learn to write my new name, eventually answer when called upon, and settle for being placed at the end of the alphabet. After all, I still have the right to vote, I can wear pants, and for now I still have a right to bear arms. I just can’t do it under Crane.', 'What’s in a name?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what%e2%80%99s-in-a-name', '', '', '2011-10-26 23:59:52', '2011-10-26 23:59:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3873', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3876, 4, '2011-10-27 00:02:01', '2011-10-27 00:02:01', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\n\r\nSure, I took history classes in school.  But it was far from my favorite subject and unfortunately, not much of it stuck.  Much later, though, I discovered the joy of exploring history somewhat indirectly through interesting biographies and autobiographies.  Not only can you learn a lot about people you’ve been fascinated by, but in a really well researched and written book, you can also learn more broadly about their times.  Here are ten of my favorite biographies, most of which are loaded with terrific photos.  They are admittedly tilted a bit toward sports legends and listed roughly in order of when the subject lived.  If any of these books are new to you, I hope you like them, too.\r\n1. George Washington. There are, of course, shelves of books on and about George Washington.  The one that got my attention and kept it is “His Excellency: George Washington,” by Joseph J. Ellis.  If you want to dig into not only one of our nation’s all time most influential people and the incredible times he lived in, including his fascinating military career, this is a wonderful book and not lengthy.  The book may make you ponder why so few if any leaders rise to his level of visionary courage and positive impact on our lives today.\r\n2. Teddy Roosevelt. Talk about an atomic powerhouse of a man, a force of nature, that was Teddy Roosevelt.  He was an intensely dynamic president and of course achieved international fame for his military accomplishments, focus on developing national parks, and courageous forays into raw jungle and wilderness.  The three volume series on Roosevelt by Pulitzer Prize winning author Edmund Morris is hard to beat.  The details of TR’s many adventures and the political environment he wrestled with around the turn of the 20th century come to life with breathtaking velocity.\r\n3. W.C. Fields. As he once observed, “The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive.”  The famously wry if ornery comedian, much more nuanced and complex than some might have thought, was born in 1880 and started his professional life as a world class juggler in vaudeville.  He toured internationally to rave reviews.  The biography by James Curtis is a fun and poignant read, with fascinating insights into the entertainment world of the early 20th century.  Another marvelous inside look is available in “W.C. Fields by Himself: His Intended Autobiography” by Fields himself and his grandson, Ronald J. Fields.\r\n4. Casey Stengel. The absolutely unique Mr. Stengel started his career as a professional baseball player, and was a very decent major league outfielder from 1912-1925, before going on to managerial fame with the Yankees and Mets.  Like Fields, he had a more complex personality and was sharper than might have first met the eye.  He could also make people laugh.  Robert W. Creamer’s biography of “the ole perfessor,”  “Stengel: His Life and Times,” is instructive and sometimes funny, even for non-baseball fans.\r\n5. William Randolph Hearst.  One of the truly “larger than life” personalities in American history.  Publishing giant.  Political piranha.  Undaunted entrepreneur.  David Nasaw’s “The Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst” is a tour de force in its panoramic exploration of an extremely full and massively influential life. This book is intensely scholarly and rather long so put on a pot of coffee.\r\nNot decaf.\r\n6. Humphrey Bogart. Born almost exactly at the turn of the 20th century, Bogart exceeded just about everyone’s expectations.  His amazing acting career, strength of character, and long running conflict with his studio chiefs at Warner Brothers, are touchingly chronicled in “Bogart” by A. M. Sperber.  For anyone who ever enjoyed ANY of Bogart’s many movies from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s and wondered what Hollywood was like back then, this book will make you say “hmm” a lot.  Maybe even “here’s looking at you!”\r\n7. Lou Gehrig.  Far more than the man that an awful disease was named after, Lou Gehrig was the centerpiece of the Yankees during the Depression.  His modest but intensely solid upbringing and dazzling career at first base, with nothing but crushed baseballs and cheering fans in his wake, are laid out for all of us to share in Jonathan Eig’s “Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig.”  The title is a tipoff.  Be prepared to shed a few tears with his book, both happy and sad ones.  It’s a real winner.\r\n8. Ben Bradlee.  Talk about a grandly successful journalist and publisher.  Ben Bradlee had just the sort of gritty Navy career early in life that you might expect.  His hard hitting victories at The Washington Post are well documented, as are the charm, wit and charisma of this modern day icon.  His autobiography, “A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures,” is a world of fun and deeply revealing.\r\n9. Sandy Koufax.  For my money at least, this handsome fellow, at the height of his career with the Dodgers in the early-mid 1960’s, was the best pitcher on earth.  How about 25 wins against 5 losses in 1963 with an ERA of 1.88 and 306 strikeouts.  I can still fondly remember listening to Dodger announcer Vin Scully smoothly calling his pitches on the radio.  Jane Leavy works her magic in “Sandy Koufax: A Lefty’s Legacy.”  The Sporting News got it right when they said, “a perfect game of a book.”\r\n10. Seabiscuit.  Yes, I’m ending with a horse.  But not just any racehorse, the one that captivated the nation and became one of the top entertainment beacons of the 1930’s. Exactly when America really needed a lift and was primed to get a boost from the astonishing success of a made-to-order horse practically bought at a tag sale price.  The absolutely peerless Laura Hillenbrand brings this spectacular creature, his handlers and his world right into your home and heart in “Seabiscuit: An American Legend.”\r\nThere, from the father of our country to the father of all great underdogs.  Let me know how you make out with these treasures.', 'Great biographies as a window on American history', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'great-biographies-as-a-window-on-american-history', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:02:01', '2011-10-27 00:02:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3876', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3878, 4, '2011-10-27 00:03:37', '2011-10-27 00:03:37', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nFall is officially upon us, and if the crisp, cool breeze blowing amongst the serene backdrop of blazing autumn colors isn’t enough to spike your winter wordrobe, then the clickety-clack of boots galore should just about do it for you.  I, personally, since about the second week of summer, have awaited this very moment to break out my favorite pair of edgy, yet elegantly chic, over-the-knee leather boots.  Let’s face it ladies, because as wonderful as the warmth of sun-kissed skin feels, you can only go so far, fahsionably, with sandals, flip-flops and Maxi dresses.  Fall, for many, marks the beginning of a fashion fanfare that allows a story to unfold.\r\nA cropped denim jacket mixed with a casual, flirty skirt paired over opaque tights make for an ecclectic ensemble, while a cozy cashmere scarf under a sporty trench or trendy peacoat adds flair and style to any girl’s closet.  Layers of mock tee’s, soft sweaters and a business blazer can jazz up a plain, old pair of jeans, complete when tucked inside a stylish pair of boots.  The possibilites truly are endless to mixing and matching a fall/winter wordrobe and the limitations are that there are none.  I’m a firm believer that fashion has no boundaries, however, there are a few rules.\r\nNo fab, fall fashionista would find herself complete without the institution of a new color palette as well.  Makeup, unknown to most, changes with the seasons as well, just as our skin tones and textues do.  The cooler, harsher winds leave our skin dry, wind-chaffed and chapped so the best protection is maximum coverage foundation and skin replenishing moisturizers.  Routine facials during the winter can aide in keeping skin soft, supple and hydrated as well.  Fall colors, such as deep plums, rich chocolates, and royal blue hues hit the runways swiped over eyes, lips, cheeks and fingernails.  Not to be left out, hair is at its best when the sizzling, sweaty days of summer make way for the uncomplicated, comfortable temperatures that wisk in with the winter.  Long gone are the frizzy and frazzled, humidity taunted locks, but what now emerges are high, tight and polished ponytails, luscious and lengthy curls and bed head hair that actually looks as if you paid a fortune for it.\r\nTo the summer, I say, until we meet again but for now, I’m totally “falling.”\r\n\r\n<em>Takiya Smith, Beautique Lash &amp; Brow. Master Lash &amp; Brow Stylist, CPCP www.blb-boutiques.com</em>', 'I\'m totally falling ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'im-totally-falling', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:03:37', '2011-10-27 00:03:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3878', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3880, 4, '2011-10-27 00:04:23', '2011-10-27 00:04:23', 'As the number of obese and overweight children across the country rises, the YMCA wants to help kids stay active with a brand new class: Kids yoga.\r\nThe 30-minute class is every Tuesday at 4 p.m. and facilitated by long-time yoga instructor Sally Moona. “Getting children involved in fitness at a young age is a great way to encourage a healthy lifestyle that they can continue throughout life,” says Sally.\r\nDuring the class, children experience an uplifting, noncompetitive, mind expanding and fun way to build strength, spirit and self-esteem. They learn new stretches, breathing techniques and poses.\r\nThe kids yoga class is for children ages 3 through 15 and is available to YMCA members; however, first time Y guests are welcome to print out a free day pass on our website at www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com. For more information, call 843-522-9622.', 'YMCA kids yoga addresses childhood obesity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-kids-yoga-addresses-childhood-obesity', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:04:23', '2011-10-27 00:04:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3880', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3882, 4, '2011-10-27 00:05:13', '2011-10-27 00:05:13', 'Sea Island Ophthalmology is the oldest Ophthalmology practice in Beaufort. For more than 40 years, Sea Island Ophthalmology has been the premier provider of eye care for the residents of Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties. Carrying on the tradition of excellence begun by Dr. Williams and continued by Dr. Weidener and Dr. Ceips, Dr. Siegel has continued this commitment to providing the highest level of patient care. The new building incorporates the latest diagnostic imaging modalities networked throughout the entire office to provide state of the art ophthalmic care. The Lowcountry themed architecture and décor has been carefully chosen to provide this care in a warm and relaxing setting. Our central location was chosen to make this care readily available and conveniently accessible.\r\nDr. Siegel is a highly skilled cataract surgeon who can evaluate and recommend the most comprehensive and effective treatment options for cataract patients. He is one of the region’s leading premium lens implant surgeons who specializes in microincisional, sutureless cataract surgery. He will select your lens implant utilizing state of the art ocular measurements, based upon your visual needs, using the latest in lens implant technology including the Acrysof Toric lens for astigmatism or the Restor multifocal lens for the correction of presbyopia. Dr. Siegel is unique, in that all of your pre-operative and post-operative care will be performed by him.\r\nDr. Siegel is a Board Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director of Sea Island Ophthalmology, LLC. He has been treating patients in the Lowcountry for over a decade.\r\nDr. Siegel’s focus is on medical and surgical solutions to eye diseases, such as cataract, glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration. His special interest is microincision cataract surgery utilizing the latest intraocular lens implants for the correction of presbyopia and astigmatism. Dr. Siegel has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and has been instrumental in bringing these new intraocular lens technologies to Beaufort County. He has authored several clinical publications and has spoken internationally as well as focusing on future clinical trials at Sea Island Ophthalmology.\r\nAfter graduating with High Honors from the University of Michigan where he was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society, Dr. Siegel earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia, where he graduated at the top of his class. He completed his rotating surgery internship at the MERC/MSU program in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Siegel then went on to complete his Ophthalmology Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina – Storm Eye Institute. He subsequently completed a Fellowship in Diseases of the Retina and Macula at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.', 'Sea Island Ophthalmology relocates office', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sea-island-ophthalmology-relocates-office', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:05:13', '2011-10-27 00:05:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3882', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3884, 4, '2011-10-27 00:09:43', '2011-10-27 00:09:43', 'By Valerie Truesdale\r\nBullying is a serious problem facing young people.  In response to several recent incidents in Beaufort County schools, we are redoubling our efforts to teach students our expectations about Respect and Responsibility.\r\nRespect means treating others as you would want to be treated.  Responsibility means reporting bullying to adults when you witness it.  The message is, “If you see something, say something.”\r\nBullying can take place anywhere — on the bus, on the playground and on cell phones or other electronic devices.  Cyberbullying, the act of harassing a fellow student in text messages or e-mails, has been identified as a growing problem.\r\nSafety is our first priority.  The school district’s administrative rules define harassment, intimidation or bullying as “a gesture, an electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act” that could have either of the following effects:\r\n• Harming a student physically or emotionally, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or damage to his or her property.\r\n• Insulting or demeaning a student or a group of students in such a way that a school’s normal operations are substantially interfered with or disrupted.\r\nSetting high expectations for student behavior is an ongoing effort. The district has:\r\n• Trained all school staff in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, a system designed to manage student behavior in classroom settings and outside of classroom settings.  PBIS involves all people who have an interest in a student’s behavior, including family members, friends, employers, community members, teachers, school administrators, and various professionals. It engages all of these “stakeholders” in a support system designed to promote improved behavior.\r\n• Instituted school uniforms, with all students wearing pants or skirts in one of three colors designated by individual schools and collared shirts.  Teachers and staff also have a dress code.\r\n• Developed and implemented a district-wide discipline code so that similar infractions by students generate similar consequences, regardless of the school where they occur.\r\n• Restructured alternative education programs to handle varying levels of chronic misbehaviors.\r\n• Introduced annual staff training in classroom management, student supervision and safety protocols.\r\nDespite adults’ best efforts to ensure a safe learning environment, infractions will still occur because students sometimes make poor choices.  School and district leaders met recently to review anti-bullying efforts and to outline an aggressive plan.  One component of that plan took place on Wednesday, when we re-taught our expectations for Respect and Responsibility to every student in every school.  Students were reminded to report bullying when they witness it – “If you see something, say something.”  Disciplinary consequences for bullying and hurtful behavior were reviewed.\r\nWe also are asking parents and the entire community to assist us in emphasizing to our youth that bullying is unacceptable.  Letters and phone calls will be sent to parents via electronic means, asking that they talk with their children about the importance of treating others how they would like to be treated.  Parents, like students, will be asked to report bullying whenever and wherever it occurs.\r\nMeetings with faith leaders, School Improvement Council members and civic leaders will emphasize our need for a community response to anti-bullying.  Leaders of mentoring programs will be asked to have candid conversations with students about their expectations for respectful behavior.  Meetings with student leaders, Gentlemen’s Club, Men of Strength Club, Youth Leadership Institute and fellowship of Christian Athletes members will emphasize their responsibility to lead their peers in opposing bullying.\r\nOur efforts to keep children safe and secure are ongoing.  We will continue to ask community members to reinforce the important message of civility and kindness toward others. We will continue to ask our youth to speak up to their peers and stop bullying.  And we hope and trust that the entire community will support our children as they navigate the sometimes difficult process of growing up.', 'School district emphasizes anti-bullying policy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-district-emphasizes-anti-bullying-policy', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:48', '2018-07-12 15:04:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3884', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3886, 4, '2011-10-27 00:10:21', '2011-10-27 00:10:21', '• Friday, Oct. 28, All 6th and 7th graders at Riverview Charter School going out for basketball must turn in their student physicals to Coach VanHorn. Also, students at Riverview can sport their red ribbons for Drug Awareness Week. Don’t forget, students can dress out of uniform on Uniform Free Friday and BoxTop Collection day by bringing $5. Also proceeds go to the BoxTops fundraiser.\r\n• Friday, Oct. 28, Lots going on at Beaufort Academy: The SADD Club will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m.; representative from Eckerd College will be on campus at 3 p.m. in the Learning Center; and the Fall Festival.\r\n• Monday-Friday, Oct. 31-Nov.4, Riverview Charter School and Mossy Oaks School have Fall Break.\r\n• Monday-Friday, Oct. 31-Nov.4, Tidewatch Fall Break Camp for Riverview students from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.\r\n• Tuesday, Nov. 1, Beaufort Academy Community Awards are due.\r\n\r\nPBIS Student Advisory Board at Lady’s Island Elementary\r\nLady’s Island Elementary students are being taught how to behave appropriately and are rewarded for their appropriate behavior through the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The PBIS Student Advisory Board was formed and comprises of a few third and fourth grade students. These students meet once a month to discuss school goals that will enhance Lady’s Island Elementary’s existing positive school environment. Assistant Principal Melissa Holland is the group advisor and members include Parker Elliott, Makayla Savoie, Zhane Morris, Mikela Townes, Nathan Murray, Bernard Holmes and Alexus Simmons.\r\n\r\nBookworm success at Beaufort Elementary\r\nBeaufort Elementary School celebrated Books, Blankets and Boo Day on Thursday, October 20, during which guest readers dressed up in costumes and visited the classrooms to share stories with the students. This is an event sponsored by the BES Learning Commons to promote school-wide reading. Also this month, Beaufort Elementary raised $4,372 during its annual Book Fair.\r\n\r\n<em>School briefs are compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. To have your school events published, email schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.</em>', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-8', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:48', '2018-07-12 15:04:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3886', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3888, 4, '2011-10-27 00:12:14', '2011-10-27 00:12:14', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nTwelve Beaufort County public school teachers won mini-grants for innovative school projects from the Foundation for Educational Excellence, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The Foundation members made a trip to each school to surprise the teachers in person last Wednesday, Oct. 19.\r\nOut of 35 applicants, only 12 teachers received grants totaling $5,000 and ranging from $281 to $500. “It’s so wonderful to see the excitement on teachers’ faces when we tell them that they’ve won,” said Louise Lewis, the Grant Committee Chairman. “But the real winners, of course, are the students who benefit from these innovative classroom projects.”\r\nDue to widespread budget cutting in recent years, many teachers that wish to share specialized projects with their students must either abandon their creative ideas or pay out of pocket. “It’s very gratifying for the foundation to be able to help teachers improve academic achievement,” said Jan Davis-Vater, Chair of the Foundation.\r\nTo highlight just a few of the awards: Eve Heaton, Jamey Porter and Marsha Browder of Beaufort Elementary School received $495 for two composting tumblers, which students will use to record the decomposition of plants. The compost will also be used in planting beds at school, allowing students to observe how trash can be changed into something useful. Beaufort High teacher Bradley Smith received $315.85 to purchase a set of “Taber’s” medical dictionaries for the Health Science Technology classroom. And, Mossy Oaks Elementary teacher Renata Booth received $343.62 for picnic tables and aluminum wall-mounted hose reel so that students will be able to read, write and learn in an outdoor setting.\r\nDavis-Vater said the foundation solicits individual and business donors, and also holds a major gala each spring that features silent and live auctions of items donated by individuals and businesses.  Individuals, organizations or businesses interested in making donations for teacher mini-grants can do so via the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s website (www.cf-lowcountry.org).  On the website’s main page, click “Give,” then choose “Donate Online” from the drop-down menu.  Look for “Choose your fund,” and from that drop-down menu, choose “Beaufort County School District Foundation for Educational Excellence.”', 'Teachers surprised with mini-grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'teachers-surprised-with-mini-grants', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:48', '2018-07-12 15:04:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3890, 4, '2011-10-27 00:12:48', '2011-10-27 00:12:48', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nDuring these tough times in the economy, school music programs are often the first to be slashed from educational funding. For this reason the Fox TV show Glee is giving $1 million to 73 schools in the country. Riverview Charter School is the only school in Beaufort and the only charter school in South Carolina in the running for the competition, but it needs Beaufort’s support to win.\r\nThe Glee competition has been Riverview music teacher Dede Ondishko’s brain child. When she received a poster in the mail for the competition she decided, “Well gosh, let’s do it!” After winning over the support of her principal and talking her colleague, creative arts director and drama teacher Lisa Clancy into going for it, the two teachers set out to make a video under two minutes showing why Riverview deserves to win the prize.\r\nClancy and Ondishko gathered the 86 students from kindergarten to seventh grade who volunteered to sing songs of heroes for Beaufort’s September 11 community celebration to recreate the event for the Glee video. The video also features short interviews with students, parents, teachers and school administrators. “In recognition of them going out of their way to participate (on Sept. 11), we thought this would be a good reward and exciting for them,” Ondishko said.\r\nCurrently the teachers are toting around music equipment on carts in what Ondishko describes as a labor intensive process. Winning the prize could mean instruments, a new performing space with risers, an installed sound system with a projector and a musical library. “We have grand plans,” laughs Clancy.\r\nThe November 7 deadline is approaching, and in order for Riverview to be considered for the prize, Glee judges have to see community support by a show of votes. You can vote once a day. Just go to www.gleegiveanote.com, click vote now, search for Riverview Charter School, and submit your vote. This competition doesn’t just help a local school, but the whole community.', 'Help Riverview win Glee competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'help-riverview-win-glee-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:48', '2018-07-12 15:04:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3892, 4, '2011-10-27 00:13:56', '2011-10-27 00:13:56', 'As The Parish Church of St. Helena celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2012, it has drawn on its past to build toward its future and announced it will open the Holy Trinity Classical Christian School for grades K-4 in the fall of its Tricentennial year and has called Rev. Chad Lawrence as its founding headmaster.\r\nAccording to St. Helena’s rector, the Rev. Jeffery Miller, “The school is not being established to be in competition with other schools but rather to serve two purposes:  To provide our children in the community with a classical approach to education that takes advantage of their natural stages of learning and development; and, to raise up and equip our youth with such a strong Biblical foundation that they become ambassadors of the Kingdom of God, prepared to defend and advance the apostolic Christian faith to God’s glory.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3893\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Rev. Chad Lawrence will be headmaster of Holy Trinity Classical Christian School.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/School-Chad-Lawrence-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3893\" title=\"School-Chad-Lawrence\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/School-Chad-Lawrence-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRev. Miller emphasized that the character of Holy Trinity is not a private school for students but rather an endeavor for the wider community. “We have a shared vision with other educational institutions in the greater Beaufort area to provide the best education for our children and we plan to be in concert and cooperation with them.  Our school will be open to anyone whom the Trivium education is appropriate and desired,” he said.\r\nMiller explained that the school’s “Trivium” education method of teaching is a classical model first used during the Middle Ages. It has three components:  grammar, logic, and rhetoric. “The primary objective of the Trivium is to teach students how to learn,” he said. “Learning the truth is important, but learning how to learn the truth is even more critical.”\r\nMiller said that the Trivium method was used to educate most of America’s founding fathers as well as the world’s philosophers, scientists and leaders between the 10th and 19th centuries. “What other period can claim so many advances in science, philosophy, art, and literature,” he asked?\r\nA Board of Governors has been appointed with the responsibility of protecting the church’s vision and mission and setting the school’s policies.  “Among the numerous logistics involved in establishing a school, this group has also been busy educating the community as to what a Classical Christian School is and the benefits of a Trivium education,” Miller said.\r\nRev. Miller will preside as Chairman of the Board of Governors with Jane Hincher as Vice Chair and Barbara Hathaway as Secretary.\r\nA Board of Trustees was elected by the Board of Governors to oversee the administration of the school.  Elected were: Hank Gulbrandsen, President; Karen Kusko, Vice President; Barbara Hathaway, Secretary; and Stellena Mumma, Treasurer.  Other members of the board are: Jane Burr, Karen Wolbrink, Katy Jones, Ben Thompson, and Bishop Alden Hathaway. The first task of this Board was the calling of the school’s founding headmaster.\r\n“It was so important to find just the right person for this position,” president Hank Gulbrandsen said.  “In addition to serving as a model of excellence both in and out of the classroom, the headmaster will be the spiritual leader of the student body and faculty.  We are so blessed that Rev. Lawrence has accepted this role.”\r\nBefore entering ordained ministry, Rev. Chad E. Lawrence worked as an educator for seven years in Bakersfield, CA where he was named Franklin School Teacher of the Year and received the Kern County Excellence in Teaching Award.  After graduating from Trinity School for Ministry in 2009 with Master of Divinity, he and his family moved to Beaufort where Rev. Lawrence has served as a Curate for the Parish Church of St. Helena for the past two years.\r\nRev. Lawrence, who assumed his role as Headmaster September 1, said that a facilities committee is presently searching to find a location for the school.\r\n“I am greatly honored to be part of the founding of Holy Trinity,” Lawrence said.  “The Parish Church of St. Helena’s history in supporting education in the community is unparalleled.  In 1748 ,St. Helena established the first free school in Beaufort. Then in 1801, the church provided 20 acres of land for the establishment of Beaufort College, the old campus of what is now the University of South Carolina Beaufort,” he said.\r\n“Now, to be involved in the opening of a new classical Christian school is most exciting.  I can think of few more important endeavors than the education of our children.  The way children view the world, how they approach life, and even the depth of their character are all influenced by education,” he said.  “The more I have learned about classical Christian education the more I wish I had been so educated,” Lawrence commented.\r\n“The challenge of how to educate children is a daunting task, but we know that our children learn through three phases: K-5 is the learning and memorization phase; by grades 6-8 they become more argumentative and are ready to be taught logic and critical thinking; then grades 9-12 they are more independent in their thinking and yearn to become better communicators,” Lawrence said.  “The classical methodology ‘works with the grain’ of how God has created us to learn and grow.”\r\nRev. Lawrence mentioned that one of his most important tasks is the hiring of teachers who will implement the classical teaching methodology.  “One key I have learned in my years of education is the importance of a great teaching staff.  To that end, we are searching and committed to recruiting the best faculty dedicated to carrying out this classical educational approach so that we will be able to open in September 2012 in honor of The Parish Church of St. Helena’s 300th anniversary.”', 'Church to open Classical Christian School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'church-to-open-classical-christian-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:48', '2018-07-12 15:04:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3892', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3895, 4, '2011-10-27 00:16:21', '2011-10-27 00:16:21', 'On Thursday, October 6, one lucky customer was treated to a $1,000 shopping spree at the Piggly Wiggly in Port Royal on Ribaut Road. The event began at noon and the customer had five minutes to grab everything he could.\r\nStore Operator Robert Averill described the event this way:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3897\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"The winning customer stands before his carts full of groceries with Nick Long from Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. at right.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC050551-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3897\" title=\"DSC05055\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC050551-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n“The customer came into the store and was presented with two $500 gift cards.  After taking pictures, the customer started in the floral shop and took off running. He ran across the front of the store getting a few items on the front-end caps such as paper towels. Then headed straight to the meat department.  He started getting everything from whole pieces of T-bones and Ribeyes, to Boston butts, chicken, everything, literally. We had to go back into the cooler to get triple packs of ribs.\r\nAs he filled a shopping cart, we kept bringing him a fresh one to keep it rolling.  There were a few customers by the meat department cheering him on and trying to point him in the direction of the meat. With one minute left, we began counting down from 60.  He went straight the frozen food aisle and was grabbing arm loads of frozen food and frozen vegetables and throwing them in the shopping cart. Time expired as he came down the end of the frozen food aisle.\r\nEveryone stood around as I scanned all his groceries.  The grand total was $1100 in groceries and meat.  He used the $1000 in gift cards to pay for the groceries and we also let him have the other $100 for being such a good sport.\r\nThe shopping spree was compliments of Trapiche Wine.”', 'Piggly Wiggly customer wins shopping spree', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'piggly-wiggly-customer-wins-shopping-spree', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:16:21', '2011-10-27 00:16:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3895', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3899, 4, '2011-10-27 00:17:08', '2011-10-27 00:17:08', 'Frogmore’s Lowcountry Store, located at 736 Sea Island Parkway in St. Helena Island, is hosting the 4th Annual Lowcountry Arts Festival at the Lowcountry Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 5.\r\nMany of the Lowcountry’s finest artisans will be onsite with their art, photography, woodwork, sculptures, fine crafts, quilting, pottery, basket weaving, stained glass, jewelry, local foods and other fine arts. The 2010 festival featured 32 of the Lowcountry’s finest artisans and this year’s program will feature many returnees and some talented newcomers.\r\nPast festivals have been exceptionally well attended.  It is a unique opportunity to meet and talk to the artists, craftsmen, growers and producers and view demonstrations as well as discuss and purchase unique works of art from the artisan personally.  Many artists are able to customize pieces and we have found that those attending get a first-hand look at the remarkable abilities of these artists from the Lowcountry and their interesting perspectives.\r\nLocal musicians will be performing and foods including gumbo, Frogmore Stew, pimento cheese and other Lowcountry favorites will be available.\r\nAll local artists and craftsmen are welcome to participate. Applications are available at the Lowcountry Store, via e-mail at info@lowcountrystore.com or by calling 843-838-4646.', 'Fourth Annual Lowcountry Art Festival at Frogmore', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fourth-annual-lowcountry-art-festival-at-frogmore', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:17:08', '2011-10-27 00:17:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3899', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3901, 4, '2011-10-27 00:17:43', '2011-10-27 00:17:43', 'Beaufort High School drama presents play\r\nBeaufort High Theater proudly presents Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This play is a comedy/drama full of stories about life.  Each story brings the pages of Fulghum’s book alive. This play is great for all subjects because of the wonderful themes, foreshadowing and symbolism. Remember some of the rules in kindergarten? Be Nice.  Do not Hit people.  Play Fair.  Wash your hands before you eat.  Flush.  If you hurt someone say you are sorry.   These are just to name a few, and as we get older we tend to forget them. The evening shows are October 27, 28, 29 at 7 p.m. at The Arts Center at Beaufort High School. Tickets are $5.\r\n\r\nFree organ concert at St. Helena Episcopal\r\nOrganist Christopher Young, Jacobs School of Music Professor at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Ind., will give a 45-minute recital at noon at the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort (Episcopal) Friday, November 4. The concert is free and open to the public.\r\nYoung was the winner of the 1988 National Young Artists Competition of the American Guild of Organists and serves as organist of First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington.\r\nFor more information on the fall concert series, contact Pat Gould at patgould@islc.net or 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-5', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:17:43', '2011-10-27 00:17:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3901', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3903, 4, '2011-10-27 00:19:51', '2011-10-27 00:19:51', 'The Photography Club of Beaufort has announced the winners of the semi-annual Fall Competition, held Monday night, October 10,.  Judging the event were award-winning photographers Jonathan Dyer, photographer from the Beaufort Gazette/Island Packet, Gary Geboy, award-winning professional photographer, and Jonathan Goebel, assistant professor of art at USCB.       Prints were judged using the criteria of superb technical quality, composition and interest. During the competition, judges shared their expertise and offered constructive critiques to help the photographers improve their skills.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3904\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Lamar Nix (Seabrook): “Beach Path”\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BEACH-PATH-Lamar-Nix-EXPERT-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3904\" title=\"BEACH PATH - Lamar Nix EXPERT\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BEACH-PATH-Lamar-Nix-EXPERT-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe six winning photos from each category include:\r\n• Tom Valentino: “Egret”\r\n• Barry Wright: “Woman in Full Venice Carnival Costume”\r\n• Benny Jones: “Shrimpboat #1”\r\n• Juergen Thiessen: “Fruit Display”\r\n• Marge Pangione: “Curves”\r\n• Lamar Nix: “Beach Path”\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort, now with over 80 members, meets at ArtWorks, 2127 Boundary St., at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. For information and for full results of the fall competition, please visit www.photoclubbeaufort.com or call 846-9580.', 'Excellence in photography', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'excellence-in-photography', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:19:51', '2011-10-27 00:19:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3903', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3906, 4, '2011-10-27 00:21:32', '2011-10-27 00:21:32', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nRebecca Sprecher of Dataw probably never thought when she graduated from UNC and joined Pan Am as a stewardess  that she would end up spending one Christmas  on the shore of the Arabian Sea at a Karachi camel auction lit only by lantern light but that was exactly what happened when her usual flight to New Delhi got diverted due to fog.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3907\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Becky Sprecher today with her dog, Jimmy Dean.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1123_2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3907\" title=\"IMG_1123_2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_1123_2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBecky’s written a wonderful fictional book based on the amazing facts of her career with Pan Am when she was based out of Honolulu for five years in the 70’s that includes her heart-rending participation in the Fall of Saigon and Operation Babylift.  It’s just been published and it’s called “Flying: A Novel.”\r\nPan Am’s image of glamour, sophistication, and international presence led many to think of it as a symbol of America around the world.  Unfortunately it was this high profile that led to the airlines undoing culminating in the terrible bombing of the ‘Clipper of the Seas’ over Lockerbie Scotland by Libyan terrorists. “That was the day the heart of Pan Am died,”  say many veterans of the airline.\r\nBecky just got back from a Miami event called “Pan Am’s Worldwide Family Reunion.” They gathered near Dinner Key, where the original Pan Am terminal was located and the flying boats took off and landed in the 1930s. Says Becky, “It was a kind of poetic justice to be landing in Miami for the Pan Am gathering the day that Libyan dictator Gadaffi finally met his end.  This has been a meaningful time for any Pan Am’er, not to mention the families of all the victims. We dedicated our book to them.”\r\nRebecca is a gourmet cook and her husband Gregg is a wine expert. “We served a beautiful six-course meal in First Class on Pan Am, and that taught me about good food.  Our main course recipes were adapted from Maxim’s in Paris.  I remember standing in the galley, teaspoon in hand, waiting for the hors d’oeuvre cart to come back so I could dig into the leftover Iranian caviar.  It came in lipstick red tins,” said Becky with a smile. By the way, she still can fit in her uniform for those of you wondering. “My diet rules are simple: eat everything, but in moderation; deprivation is for the birds. There are no limits on champagne, however.”\r\nI asked Becky what were her “I will never forget” experiences during her years with Pan Am. “Obviously the fall of South Vietnam and evacuating the refugees and orphans would have to be the most important historical moment.  But I loved going up to the cockpit at sunrise as we were on descent into Papeete.  Our approach took us between the islands of Tahiti and Moorea, and we would dip our wings when we flew by the Club Med on Moorea to let them know we were arriving, and would be on the first ferry over.  It was breathtakingly beautiful”.\r\nBecky’s book “Flying: A Novel” takes an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the airline world, its eccentric characters, glamorous stewardesses, and the tumultuous history of America of the time. Says Becky, “You can buy our book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Author House. It is available in hardback, paperback, Kindle and Nook formats.  We hope it will be in Beaufort bookstores soon. We felt the time was right for a serious book about the lives of these flight crews, and how close they were to history.”\r\nWhile the book is complete fiction, the authors (Becky wrote it with fellow stewardess Paula Helfrich) believe that flight crews deserve a serious hard-hitting story about airline life.\r\n“They are all heroes” says Becky, “It’s the flight attendants who will get you out of an aircraft if it goes down.  It’s the flight attendants who see our soldiers off to war and are the first ones to welcome them home again.  They volunteer for the evacuation from war zones and natural disasters at great personal risk.  They work long hours and they sacrifice missing their children’s birthdays and daily family life.  It’s vigilant flight attendants who really pay attention to what goes on in that airplane and protect us from passengers who do us harm.  And yes, sometimes they make the ultimate sacrifice and give their lives.”\r\nWe are glad that a Beaufortonian finally gives them their due, in a story that is both riveting and fun. Job well done Becky!', 'Pan Am reunion in Miami attended by Dataw author', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pan-am-reunion-in-miami-attended-by-dataw-author', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:21:32', '2011-10-27 00:21:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3906', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3910, 4, '2011-10-27 00:31:58', '2011-10-27 00:31:58', 'Escaping the cold winters of Southern Maryland, Susan and Eric Smith moved to Beaufort in April and opened a new photography studio in the downtown area. They had a home-based studio for over 25 years in Port Tobacco, Maryland, and were considered the name brand of professional studios there. With a big display in the only mall for three counties, everyone knew who they were.\r\nAfter visiting the Shrimp Festival, and longing to live near the beach while they could still enjoy it, they sold their mailing list to their closest competitor, and relocated their studio, Captured Moments Photography, to 1402 King St.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3911\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Photographer Eric Smith poses Island News publishers Kim and Elizabeth Harding at the Captured Moments studio.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cap-Mom1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3911\" title=\"Cap Mom1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cap-Mom1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nA portrait studio is more than just a guy with a camera. Captured Moments’ studio is everything a real portrait studio should be. They have two camera rooms. One is a large main room that can be used 360 degrees around, with roller systems of multiple backgrounds and muslins. The second room is an all white room for kids and special sets, like tea parties and babies. There is also an outdoor posing area with unique sets and props. Eric has actually painted quite a few of the background panels himself and has built props and studio furniture. There is an entire prop storage room full of themed sets they brought with them from Maryland, such as “Baby in a Bath,” “Christmas Cookies,” and “Angels.” In addition, they have a sales room, production room, and a reception room.\r\nWith digital photography being technical, the couple is quite computer savvy. Immediately following a session, the images are downloaded, backed up and networked with the computer in the sales room. The images are projected, and clients are able to view and choose their pictures in the exact sizes they may want, from an 8x10 all the way up to a 30x40 wall portrait. A special viewing software allows Susan to create multi-image collages and greeting cards right before your eyes, with whatever color background and keylines you choose.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"The finished shot of the sisters.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/KE-2-color-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3912\" title=\"K&amp;E 2 color\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/KE-2-color-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter the images are chosen, Susan uses Photoshop to enhance every purchased image to correct any imperfections or blemishes and to strengthen the eyes, whiten teeth, smooth wrinkles and fix stray hairs.\r\nSpecial effects can also be done, like swapping heads or painting out unwanted items like dog leashes or nose rings. Once everything is perfect, the order is uploaded to the lab over the internet, and magically appears a few days later.\r\nAlong with the physical things in the studio, the couple brings years of experience in lighting and posing high school seniors, families and babies. Eric and Susan really created the high school senior market for photographers in Maryland. Before 1997, everyone just went to the school photographer. They heard complaints that no one liked their pictures, but they had no choice but to go to the contract photographer. After attending a Marketing Boot Camp for senior photography, Eric and Susan soon started a push for unique personality-driven senior portraits, and have photographed more than 4,300 high school seniors from 1997-2010. Several high school yearbook advisors started accepting their pictures in the yearbook in addition to the official school photographer’s pictures because of their consistent quality and ease of delivering the pictures to the yearbook editors. Because of their impact on the bottom line, the contract school photography companies started sending their best photographers to Southern Maryland. Competition resulted in better photography all around.\r\nIn addition to high school seniors, a popular program Captured Moments offers is a plan to photograph a baby’s first year, called “Watch Me Grow.” A baby changes so much his first year, so Captured Moments has a program to photograph a baby at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and one year. There are different options for these sessions.\r\nClients can choose to enroll in the “Club Bebe” experience where they receive a custom-designed leather album at the end of the first year, with portraits from each session and any special quotes or sayings included on the pages.\r\nEric has photographed more than 400 weddings around the Washington, D.C., beltway, so he is very excited to be in a wedding destination area with beautiful beaches and venues.\r\nSince they are new to the area, they are available for last minute weddings this fall. In the past, they were booked a year in advance.\r\nIn January of 2008, Eric discovered the joys of HDR photography, a style of artistic photography that results in photographs looking almost like illustrations or paintings. His work is displayed in art galleries in Virginia and Maryland, and locally at Atmosphere in the Bay Street Marketplace. His best images are captured at dawn with clouds and colorful skies. He has photographed many local sites and buildings, including Hunting Island State Park, the Beaufort Waterfront Park and bridge, and the Sheldon Church ruins. His work is available for viewing or purchase at his online art site, found on their website: capmom.com.\r\nFinally, Eric is a sought-after instructor. He has spoken nationally at a Professional Photographers of America annual convention in Las Vegas, as well as given classes in Maryland and Virginia. He teaches basic, intermediate and advanced classes for photography and Photoshop Elements enhancing.', 'Captured Moments: Husband-wife team operates photography studio', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'captured-moments-husband-wife-team-operates-photography-studio', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:31:58', '2011-10-27 00:31:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3910', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3914, 4, '2011-10-27 00:32:47', '2011-10-27 00:32:47', 'Upon completion of the new bridge and widening of Lady’s Island Drive the contractors presently using the former Butler Marine building on Lady’s Drive as a headquarters and laydown area will vacate the property and move to their next project.  At that point, the question of “what next” for the Crystal Lake property will arise.\r\nThe 25 acres of property surrounding the 6 acre lake was purchased for the county as part of the Rural and Critical Land Program and can only be used for a passive park (no athletic fields). Beaufort County has completed a preliminary engineering study of the area to determine what types of use the land can realistically support.  Various organizations have developed conceptual drawings of how the property might be developed.  The next step is a full engineering study to include defining the property which meets the criteria of protected “wetlands”.  Such a study is not cheap and County Council must authorize the expenditure of funds for this purpose.  Upon completion of the engineering study the County Development Review Team can approve plans for development of the park. How the actual development of the park is to be accomplished, in this tough economic time, is a question yet to be resolved.\r\nDick Stewart, who purchased the lake and graciously gave it to the county, recently held a meeting of individuals interested in the lake and encouraged the formation of a “Friends of Crystal Lake” organization to act as a centralized representative for the community. Frank Gibson, owner of Lowcountry Insurance Services and Peggy Allard, retired Navy Captain and former head of the U. S. Naval Hospital in Charleston have agreed to co-chair the organizational phase of the forming of a “Friends of Crystal Lake“. The objective is to have such an organization in being by March 2012 and be prepared to represent the community during the development phase of the park.', 'Friends of Crystal Lake group being formed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'friends-of-crystal-lake-group-being-formed', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:32:47', '2011-10-27 00:32:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3914', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3916, 4, '2011-10-27 00:33:24', '2011-10-27 00:33:24', 'Working to improve Beaufort’s safety and appearance, more power and low-voltage lines will be buried underground rather than strung from poles following action Tuesday by Beaufort City Council.\r\nThe Council gave the first of two required approvals to an ordinance that basically requires that, as electrical power lines are relocated and/or moved underground, the low-voltage communications and cable TV lines move with the power lines. The goal: Reduce the number of poles and overhead lines crisscrossing the city.\r\n“As part of our continuing effort to improve the appearance of our city and to improve the overall safety for our residents and visitors, this ordinance is an important step for the future of Beaufort,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said.\r\nRemoving the overhead lines can improve safety by eliminating poles and by reducing the likelihood that falling tree branches will disrupt power, phone, cable or Internet services, Keyserling said.\r\n“Beyond that, it makes the City look a lot cleaner without the clutter of overhead lines crisscrossing our streets and intersections,” he added. “One of our next steps is to look at ways to pay for this, whether it’s re-routing the lines or putting them all underground.”\r\nMeanwhile, SCE&amp;G continues to elevate its heavy duty transmission lines on taller poles to reduce their impact on Beaufort’s historic trees. The distribution lines, which carry electricity to homes and businesses off the transmission lines, eventually will be buried whenever possible.\r\nIn a related matter Tuesday, the City Council voted against a request from Hargray Communications for a state-issued certificate of franchise. City leaders said they preferred to work directly with Hargray in hopes of getting them onboard with other Beaufort utility providers to move cables underground in the public rights of way.\r\nBeaufort officials are working with SCE&amp;G to relocate overhead power lines underground. As that is being done, low-voltage lines that typically carry cable TV and phone signals also should be buried, City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n“This is the right thing to do for the city of Beaufort, now and looking into the future,” Dadson said. “Every few years we have complaints about how trees are trimmed to make way for overhead lines. Every few months we hear about electricity going out or phone service being lost because a tree branch fell on the lines during a thunderstorm. This solves those problems while also making our historic city a lot prettier.”\r\nFor 22 years Beaufort has enjoyed its status as a “Tree City USA,” a recognition of its tree preservation and planting efforts.\r\nOver the past year, the city of Beaufort Tree Board volunteers have been working with SCE&amp;G and low-voltage cable providers on ways to bury or relocate lines. They came up with 10 pilot projects across the city. Most are roughly two-block residential areas that have extensive tree coverage or canopies.\r\n“The object is to bury the lines, find alternate routes or take other actions to help create a tree friendly city and a power distribution and communication system that is efficient for all concerned. That stops the pruning of the trees. You also have cable lines, and those lines would remain overhead if all we did was move the power lines, so a partial fix isn’t really a fix at all,” said Eliza Hill, the City Planning Department’s landscape architect.\r\n“We went ahead and looked at the big picture and will soon be presenting a plan to move the lines below ground, including cable, phone and other lines,” she said.\r\nA key part of the Tree Board’s proposal will be recommendations on how to fund the change to underground lines. That cost may require a partnership and commitment by and between customers, utilities and the city, Dadson said. The payoff would be in fewer lines downed by weather and tree limbs, less tree-trimming by utility companies and a more scenic city.\r\nRemoving overhead lines ties in with the long-range goal of creating “complete streets” in Beaufort. That idea is core to Beaufort’s planning for its fourth century, and is essential to the historic city’s economic growth, Keyserling said.\r\n“When the overhead lines are removed, it opens up so much space on the sidewalks and rights of way, plus it allows for a natural tree canopy,” the mayor said.', 'Beaufort moves toward buried utility lines', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-moves-toward-buried-utility-lines', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:33:24', '2011-10-27 00:33:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3916', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3918, 4, '2011-10-27 00:34:40', '2011-10-27 00:34:40', 'THE HAUNTED FLOATER: A woman volunteers to dress up in costume and frighten a crowd of followers as she guides them on a Ghost Tour downtown last Sunday, October 23. There’s something about frightening an innocent crowd with haunting tales that makes the volunteer’s work so worthy. On this particular Sunday evening, however, the ghost story was on her when she couldn’t find her car. The vehicle was later found behind Bricks locked up and without the key after mysteriously moving without any eyewitnesses. Whether the perpetrator was a haunted spirit or someone who couldn’t resist an unlocked car with the keys inside, we may never know.\r\n\r\nCHICKEN AMMUNITION: ‘Tis the season for hooligan folly — one house and car successfully egged by mischief makers on Wilmington Street last weekend.\r\n\r\nLEWD LARRY: Lewd Larry, we all know him, a relative of Chuggin’ Suzy. He was spotted last Saturday, October 22, around 1:25 a.m. relieving himself outside of Panini’s on Bay Street in eyeshot of a police officer. That Larry, he takes his liberties where he can.\r\n\r\nFRIGHTENED FISHERS: Saturday October 22, a man and woman spending an afternoon fishing on the old train trestle behind Beaufort Plaza were robbed at gunpoint by four young males. Two of the criminals pulled out pistols and not only stole all the cash and jewelry the fishing pair had — an estimated value of $545 — but threw both of their cell phones into the water.\r\n\r\n<em>Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Report items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.</em>', 'Weekend crime reports', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weekend-crime-reports-3', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:34:40', '2011-10-27 00:34:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3918', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3920, 4, '2011-10-27 00:35:19', '2011-10-27 00:35:19', 'By Tess Malijenovsky\r\nBoard members of the Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort came to the Tuesday night City Council meeting dressed in purple for their cause. An official proclamation was made to honor November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The board members gave each council member a purple bracelet so that they too can show their support.\r\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, the sixth leading cause of death among American adults, and the fifth leading cause of death for adults aged 65 years and older.”\r\nSon-in-law to Dan Vaden, who passed from Alzheimer’s, and family were also present at the meeting to ask that the City Council annex the former O.C. Welsh building to Beaufort’s commercial district. The commercial area is one of the largest in the county and will boost residential employment. The motioned was passed, meaning that the new Vaden of Beaufort location will soon be able to join the bustling commercial zone of Robert Smalls Parkway.\r\nLater a select number of ATAX grants recommended from Tourism Development were passed, including $10,000 to the Black Chamber of Commerce for out of market advertising, $6,000 to USCB, and $7,000 to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Congress.\r\nAlso, a young exchange student named Masu Chiriboga from Riobamba, Ecuador, came with her uncle from town to present gifts to Mayor Keyserling, the flag of Ecuador and a wooden figurine. Masu is attending Beaufort High School during her stay in Beaufort.', 'City Council approves Vaden building annex ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-council-approves-vaden-building-annex', '', '', '2011-10-27 00:35:19', '2011-10-27 00:35:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3920', 0, 'post', '', 0);
