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(2527, 4, '2011-08-04 03:49:50', '2011-08-04 03:49:50', '(and why I appreciate Beaufort now more than ever!)\n\nBy Lanier Laney\nJust got back from two weeks in the “Nawth” where luckily I ran into Beaufortonian after Beaufortonian.  First stop Boston, flew up with the wonderful realtor Colleen Baisley, who was visiting family there. (And yes, I was the lucky one who got the screaming baby right in front of me the whole flight.) Boston was lovely, bustling with tourists galore, and then onto Portland, Maine, to visit new Beaufortonians Caroline Denham and her painter husband Peter Rolf.  Caroline and Peter have been coming to Beaufort for the past nine years, renting houses during the winter months, so you may have met them.  She is a super person and he is a nationally renowned\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2529\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Beaufortonians Day Copperthwaite, Terry Sweeney, Caroline Denham, &amp; Jock Coppethwaite in Maine.\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LCSD-Beaufortonians-Day-Copperthwaite-Terry-Sweeney-Caroline-Denham-Jock-Coppethwaite-in-Maine.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2529\" title=\"LCSD-Beaufortonians Day Copperthwaite, Terry Sweeney, Caroline Denham, &amp; Jock Coppethwaite in Maine\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LCSD-Beaufortonians-Day-Copperthwaite-Terry-Sweeney-Caroline-Denham-Jock-Coppethwaite-in-Maine-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\n\npainter whose work sells for five figures. They just bought a house on King Street and they plan to spend much of the year here now (with Peter painting many scenes around Beaufort). I hope you will join me in welcoming them.  The second day there we all went to the beautiful Maine waterside home of Jock and Day Copperthwaite’s called The Narrows where they treated us all to a luncheon of fresh lobsters caught right off the dock!  An amazing experience for a first time Mainer like myself.  Jock and Day use to own Bonny Hall plantation, and now live most of the year in their home on Lady’s Island. Lots of Beaufortonians like Heather Winch have visited their home in Maine and they mentioned a list of other Beaufortonians who have houses not far away. (Who knew Beaufort were so well represented in Maine?!)<!--more-->\nMaine is beautiful and just like the paintings by the legendary Andrew Wyeth, who also has a Beaufort connection. His sole dealer Frank Fowler lives in Sheldon at Dean Hall Plantation. His wife Gay told me to go visit the Olsen house not far from the Copperthwaites’ which was just put on the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It the one made famous by the painting “Christina’s World” which I am sure you remember. The woman lying in a field looking back at her old Maine home. What you may not know is that Christina was cripple and that was as far from the house she could drag herself (thus Christina’s ‘World’). Wyeth said he was driving down the road and saw a woman dragging herself through her vegetable garden and was transfixed.  What resulted was 20 years of painting her house and family and the creation of one of America’s most famous works of art.\nMaine was just beautiful, so neat and trim.  But it turned out to be a heat wave and was 101 and most people have no air conditioners. It’s a lot like South Carolina, without the friendliness though.  Neighbors sitting on porches were shocked in some cases when I said hello and said nothing in return. The one who did say “hey” back turned out to be from Virginia.\nNext stop was Sag Harbor in the Hamptons where I missed two fellow Beauftonians by just minutes at the wine store, according to the cashier.  Not sure who they were. But also in the town next door (South Hampton) were Beaufortonians Karen Noel, John Horton and Kathy Tupper visiting her sister, who also has a home in Habersham.\nWe headed home after a few days and got to stop at the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, N.C., which was fun.   Ava, of course, for those too young to remember, was one of the world’s most beautiful movie stars. She had never been out of the tiny town of Smithfield until she went to New York on the train to visit her sister at age 17. Her sister was married to a photographer who took her picture her first day there and put it in his storefront window. Someone from MGM walked by and saw the photo and signed her to a seven-year contract  with the movie studio the next day. Her sister accompanied her to Hollywood the next week and eight months later Ava married Mickey Rooney, who was the biggest star in the world at the time.  Then later married Frank Sinatra. Fast work for a girl from a small Southern town like Beaufort!\nWhat did I learn on my summer vacation? I saw some incredibly beautiful places in Maine and the Hamptons, but when I arrived back in Beaufort, it was just as beautiful as any of the best places I had been. With one big difference:  Everyone in Beaufort is nice. And friendly.  We are truly blessed with great, fun, friendly people here and should never ever take it for granted!  It’s a real rarity in this “me first” world out there. So glad to be home where I can smile and say hi to everyone again.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNew restaurant opens in town\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LCSD-Port-Royal-Pasta-Company-sign.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2528\" title=\"LCSD-Port Royal Pasta Company sign\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LCSD-Port-Royal-Pasta-Company-sign-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>There was a trial “soft opening” of the new Port Royal Pasta Company last week to test out the new staff. Everyone I spoke with there that night thought the food was just great.  My steak was cooked perfectly, and the wait staff was super friendly and “on it.”\nBeaufort native, Keith Potts, of Keith’s Place, is the new general manager and he is being helped out in the kitchen by Josh McLean, most recently the popular chef at Plum’s, and Rory O’Conner, the grill master from Breakwater.  Linda Baldwin is the very capable manager.  The wine list is excellent and affordable.\nIt is going to be great to have a good restaurant on the west side of Beaufort.  It’s located on Ribaut Road, right at the border of Port Royal near the turn off to the new Lady’s Island bridge in the old “Joe’s Spaghetti House” location, at 1430 Ribaut Rd.  It opens this week at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner and will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.  (Friday and Saturday till 9:30 p.m.)  Good luck to Keith and the great staff there!', 'How I spent my summer vacation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation', '', '', '2011-08-04 03:49:50', '2011-08-04 03:49:50', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2531, 4, '2011-08-04 03:52:09', '2011-08-04 03:52:09', 'The artwork of Diane Britton-Dunham &amp; James Denmark\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2836\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Beach Bums (Gullah Creole Trio) by Diane Britton-Dunham\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/deux.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2836\" title=\"deux\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/deux-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt’s a bit of dis and a lil bit o dat, it’s going to be HAWT, oh yeah! This gallery show at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, Jambalaya Deux, features influences from the Sea Islands’ Gullah, to Louisiana’s Congo Square — as the title implies, anything good goes in the pot.\r\n\r\nThe opening reception will be held Friday, August 5, 6 to 8 p.m., free to the public with music by Phil Griffin. Meet the glamorously earthy Lowcountry painter Diane Britton-Dunham and the evocative, world-renown collagist James Denmark. Both artists have a taste for multi-media spices and both are based in Beaufort. The gallery is free to browse Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, call 843-379-2787, go online at www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, or visit 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902.\r\n<!--more-->\r\nDIANE BRITTON-DUNHAM\r\nDiane’s paintings are well known because of their brilliant coloring, intricate human and landscape forms, and themes that represent life in South Carolina’s Low Country region and the bayous of Louisiana. A self-taught mixed media artist and instructor, Dunham has received honors and awards from organizations like the Artisan Center, the Gullah Festival, and the Beaufort Art Association and others.\r\nDiane said for this exhibit she will be focusing on connecting the Gullah and Creole cultures. Her mixed-media art includes pastels, water color, acrylics and ink and pen. She said she’s excited to display a mixture of everything — from abstract work to conventional pieces — without strict mediums.\r\n“It’s a little bit of everything, that’s why it’s called Jambalaya,” she declared.\r\nDiane said she changed directions after her sister passed away recently. “I want my pieces to reflect the lightness of spirit and soul ... to reflect freedom of the body.”\r\n\r\nJAMES DENMARK\r\nJames Denmark was born in Winter Haven, Fla., on March 23, 1936, into a family of artists. He was exposed to color and form at an early age by his grandmother, a wire sculptor and quilt artist, by his grandfather, a bricklayer noted for his unique custom design molds, and his mother who was gifted with an intuitive feeling for design and a fastidiousness for detail which she expressed in all aspects of her daily life. This rich beginning is the root of James Denmark’s creative expression.\r\nHe attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida on a sports scholarship. While pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Art at FAMU, Denmark came under the tutelage of the artist and acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis, who exposed him to great traditions and accomplishments of the African -American art movement. After graduating from FAMU, Denmark moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., and began a career as an art teacher in the public school system.\r\nFrom 1973 to 1976, Denmark earned his Master of Fine Art Degree at the prestigious Pratt Institute of Fine Art in New York. While at Pratt, Denmark met and was nurtured by an immensely talented community of artists. During this period he was heavily influenced by such abstract expressionists as Jackson Pollack, Clifford Still, Willem de Kooning. He began experimenting with collage. Prior to this period, he worked primarily in watercolors and charcoal.\r\nDenmark has a natural affinity for the difficult and largely improvisational medium of collage and quickly developed his own unique and easily identifiable style. With brightly hand colored papers, found papers, fabric and objects, Denmark creates compositions that go beyond the superficial and transitory and focuses, instead, on what is eternal and universal.\r\nJames Denmark and his wife, Ethel, now enjoy living in rural Yemassee, South Carolina.', 'Jambalaya Deux', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jambalaya-deux', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:49:57', '2011-08-31 13:49:57', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2531', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2535, 4, '2011-08-04 03:53:47', '2011-08-04 03:53:47', 'Mr. Gary Kubic, who has served as Beaufort County Administrator since 2004, will be the guest speaker for the August Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association (LIBPA) meeting. His professional career includes 37 years of experience in government administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Akron, School of Law in Akron, Ohio.\nSpecific subjects he has been requested to include in his discussion with our members are:\n• Where and how intense must the next round of county fiscal cuts have to be for survival?\n• What is needed for economic development in Beaufort County?\n• Should there be a follow on referendum for the 1% transportation sales tax?\n• Is a metro concept realistic for northern Beaufort County?\n• Can Beaufort County realistically take any further action in regard to illegal immigration?', 'Gary Kubic to speak to LIBPA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gary-kubic-to-speak-to-libpa', '', '', '2011-08-04 03:53:47', '2011-08-04 03:53:47', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2535', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2537, 4, '2011-08-04 03:55:07', '2011-08-04 03:55:07', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Amiri-Farris.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2538\" title=\"Amiri Farris\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Amiri-Farris-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>On Saturday, August 6, the Red Piano Too Art Gallery is hosting its 19th Annual Summer Art Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This art show is a convergence of more than 50 artists and authors from the Lowcountry and around country.\nThe “Featured Artist” this year is artist, musician and fine arts educator Amiri Geuka Farris. Amiri is a renowned African-American artist whose works are represented in major collections and museums around the nation including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C.\nCome out and join the artists and authors at the Red Piano Too Art Gallery located at 870 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island. The show is free and open to the public. For additional information, please call 838-2241.', 'Go see Red Piano Too Gallery\'s Summer Art Show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'go-see-red-piano-too-gallerys-summer-art-show', '', '', '2011-08-04 03:55:07', '2011-08-04 03:55:07', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2537', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2540, 4, '2011-08-04 03:55:40', '2011-08-04 03:55:40', 'South Carolina’s annual sales-tax free weekend will take place Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7.\nThe event is traditionally meant to help parents with back-to-school shopping.\nDuring the tax-free holiday, stock up on items such as clothing, accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers and computer equipment. The regular sales-tax rate is 6%, so that’s how much you’ll save.\nIn conjunction with the state’s tax-free weekend and the beginning of school, local Verizon Wireless, Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Stores will be doubling as collection sites for donated school supplies. These businesses will give the donated school supplies to children who attend the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry.', 'Shop and save during sales tax holiday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shop-and-save-during-sales-tax-holiday', '', '', '2011-08-04 03:55:40', '2011-08-04 03:55:40', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2552, 4, '2011-08-10 16:16:51', '2011-08-10 16:16:51', 'By Jack Sparacino\n\nSome quizzes are hard to answer and can hurt your brain (well, mine anyway).  Luckily, some are more manageable, like this one.  1. Name three things of great value in the Lowcountry that work wonderfully for cheap. <!--more--> A personal fan, a pail of live bait, and an oyster knife.  All under ten dollars.  2. What is the most beautiful sounding instrument that hardly anyone plays except for kindergarten teachers (in the 1950\'s)?    The autoharp.  Play a recording by Bryan Bowers and close your eyes.  3. Name all the great Lowcountry foods that taste like chicken.  Chicken.  4. Who was the most talented all-around performer of all time?    Fred Astaire.  He hit the trifecta: dancer, singer, and actor.  Thirty one musical films.  First recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors (1978). Lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute.  And on and on and on.\n\n5. What were the best musicals ever?     West Side Story and Les Miserables.  After seeing a performance of either show, can you ever get the songs out of your head?\n\n6. What is the friendliest medium sized city with unbeatable restaurants?    Charleston.  Pick any street downtown and take a walk.  Count the smiles you exchange.  Pick a restaurant practically blindfolded.  Take off the blindfold, enjoy your meal, continue your walk.\n\n7. What are the most unbelievably great big cities?   New York, Paris, London.  There\'s a good reason why so many people go there (39.4 million combined international visitors in 2010 alone) and why they cost what they do (plenty).\n\n8. Would you like coffee or tea?    Coffee.   It tastes better than tea (doesn\'t it?) and it\'s what\'s brewed at the office.  Americans drink 9 billion gallons of coffee per year vs. 2.2 billion gallons of tea. Hot tea is great when you are sick, or dying of thirst (my best attempt at a left handed complement and with all apologies to lefties).  Now iced tea, that\'s a different story!\n\n9. Would you like grits with that?    Maybe.  Almost no matter what people say, grits MIGHT be overrated unless you like really soft bland food. Or you\'re just completely flexible when it comes to breakfast.  10. Can technology really make the world a better place?    Sure.  But there might be too many cell phones in the world (about 5 billion and growing fast), especially in the hands of bad drivers when it\'s not an emergency.  It\'s neat that you can take pictures with them now and do many (most?) things you used to need a separate computer for.  Hey, how about an app for sorting through all the other apps and picking just the ones you really need?  11. Who was the best American novelist of all time?    Mark Twain.  You can start with Ernest Hemingway\'s compliment,  \"All modern literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn.\"  Or just read The Prince and the Pauper and go from there.  Heaven knows how many scholarly publications were based on Twain and how many million people he has captivated.  12.  What is the rarest positive trait of all in humans?    A really good sense of humor.  Only about ten people a year are born funny (ok, maybe 15) and they should all have statues made of them.  Funny statues in funny places.', 'Are you ready for some fun brain teasers?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-you-ready-for-some-fun-brain-teasers', '', '', '2011-08-10 16:16:51', '2011-08-10 16:16:51', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2552', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2554, 4, '2011-08-10 16:20:29', '2011-08-10 16:20:29', 'By MICK ZAIS\n\n<em>State Superintendent of Education</em>\n\nIn the coming days, more than 750,000 public, independent and home school students will begin their new school years.  Across the state, excited students will share summer stories with friends.  Those attending new schools will be<!--more--> apprehensive, and kindergarteners will shed a few tears.  Similar scenes have played out for more than a century at the start of each new school year.\n\nThe education system of my generation placed a high priority on classroom discipline and a standardized classroom:  Teach every student the same material on the same schedule.  Unfortunately, we have let one tradition go and held too closely to the other.  Today more than ever, classroom discipline is sorely needed.   This requires parents who instill good behavior at home and administrators who are unafraid to demand good behavior in schools.\n\nOur education system is based on America’s late 19th and early 20th Century agricultural and manufacturing roots.  For proof, witness our harvest-friendly school calendars and highly regulated classrooms.  While innovation has dramatically altered our economy and the world we live in, the way we teach our children remains virtually unchanged.\n\nA personalized, customized education for every student is the future of education.  A student-centered approach will transform education from a system that treats students as identical units, teachers as assembly line workers, and administrators as managers who work to meet production quotas of dubious quality.  It’s not the people in the system who are stifling progress.  It’s the system itself that must be replaced.\n\nFundamental to transforming our education system is shifting the focus from “inputs” to “outputs.”   Take, for example, the requirement of “seat time” to earn high school course credits.  Like most states, South Carolina requires high school students to attend a certain number of classroom hours to receive credit for a course.  This places the emphasis on an input – the time a student sits in class – rather than an output, mastery of the subject matter.  We need to move away from how long students study a subject and how it’s taught, and focus instead on how well they know the material.\n\nTo accomplish this goal, we need to open up the classroom beyond the four walls we all remember.  In Florida, every student is required to take at least one online course.  In 2006, our state’s General Assembly established the South Carolina Virtual School Program.  Last year, 10,207 students took at least one class through this program.  This year, the program will offer an even greater menu of classes for students around the state.  It’s no secret that geography is one of the key factors in determining access to a quality education.  We have the tools to make a giant leap forward.  We just need the will.\n\nRather than focusing on standardization and uniformity, we need to build a system that delivers a personalized and customized education to every student.  To do so, we must accept that centralized decision-making in Washington or Columbia no longer works.  Policymakers must be willing to demand excellence and then give districts the means to achieve it.  Teachers and principals need greater flexibility in the classroom.  Parents need a menu of learning environments to select the best fit for their children.  And students need the challenge of the subject – not the passage of time – to determine mastery.\n\nAs students begin this new school year, it’s time for the adults in education to begin a new chapter.  We must transition to a student-centered, proficiency-based system that provides every student in South Carolina with a personalized and customized education.\n\n&nbsp;', 'A personalized, customized education for every student', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-personalized-customized-education-for-every-student', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:56', '2018-07-12 15:04:56', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2554', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2558, 4, '2011-08-10 16:26:32', '2011-08-10 16:26:32', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-Weightlifting.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2559\" title=\"Sports-Weightlifting\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-Weightlifting-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Team Beaufort Weightlifting won the overall AAU Junior Olympics in the weightlifting category this past weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.  We had 2 athletes, CJ Cummings and Alex Silon, break records, Alex was inducted into the Hall of Fame and received the Joe Ferrel award.', 'Team Beaufort Weightlifting wins ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'team-beaufort-weightlifting-wins', '', '', '2011-08-10 16:26:32', '2011-08-10 16:26:32', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2558', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2566, 4, '2011-08-10 16:43:27', '2011-08-10 16:43:27', 'Terry Sweeny\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/NOwine.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2567\" title=\"NOwine\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/NOwine-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Recently my doctor suggested I get a full physical, not because anything was particularly\n\nwrong or suspicious but it had been about three years since I\'d had one. When I asked what it\n\nwould entail, he said, \"Oh, the usual…cardiogram, blood screening, blah, blah, blah… check\n\nyour liver…\"<!--more-->\n\nCheck my liver?! After Water Festival?! I don\'t think so! I immediately started fast-talking\n\nmy way out of it, hinting at a possible out-of-town business trip (I don\'t even have a\n\nbusiness!), the possible failing health of my elderly grandmother, which might require a quick\n\ntrip to see her (her grave, that is; she\'s been dead 20 years), and my old stand-by stall – “When\n\nare <em>you </em>going out of town? I definitely want to have <em>you </em>do it and nobody else.” Whatever\n\nthey give me as a date, I look at my calendar on my phone, and sadly shake my head saying,\n\n\"Oh darn, that\'s the only free week I have.\" (Fake dramatic sigh).\n\nThen comes my grand faux finale. (Cue “horrified look at watch.”) \"Oh my god! I was\n\nsupposed to meet Pat Conroy five minutes ago! I don\'t even have time for the blood test!\"\n\nAnd out I scurry.\n\nNot that I was <em>actually </em>going to meet Pat Conroy; but since he\'s the biggest Lowcountry\n\nV.I.P. we\'ve got, I always use his name. People generally don\'t delay me if they fear that,\n\nbecause of them, the great Pat Conroy is somewhere drumming his fingers, waiting for me,\n\ninstead of hitting the keys of his laptop to create another work of absolute genius. Pat\'s my\n\nfriend; he understands.\n\nLet\'s face it, I panicked. How could I tell my doctor that this hot, humid, hell-on-earth summer\n\nhad turned me into a non-stop party-hardy Class A lush? Unable to stand the summer heat, I\n\nhad taken to filling glasses chock full of ice and something to take the edge off and off and off\n\nand… well, off the deep end! That\'s all over now.\n\nI must whip my liver into tip-top shape before its next check-up. And it couldn\'t come at a\n\nbetter time. After all, for us Lowcountry Happy Winos, Water Festival is our New Year\'s\n\nEve. It marks the end of the summer and beginning with September, the new school year,\n\nwhen we all feel more sober. (Except for mothers with tantrum-throwing, whiney children\n\nwho are finally back in school. They don\'t have to \'cut back\'. Their battle cry? \'When the brat\'s\n\naway, out comes the Chardonnay!!’) But for the rest of us, it\'s time to take a wee break, don\'t\n\nyou think?\n\nAs for me, I always find the strength somehow, every August, to turn away from wine for the\n\nmonth. Well… at least for two weeks. Big deal, you say? It <em>is </em>in these parts! As I was\n\nwriting this on my porch, someone rode by, beeped the horn, and screamed, \"Meet us at\n\nBreakwater for a glass of wine!!\" Really!! Is there no respect for the solemn vow of\n\nabstinence I am about to take? Anyway my fellow Happy Winos, let\'s do this together. And\n\nmay I suggest that, to start, we toast each other with a cranberry and orange juice combo for a\n\nfake \'Madras\' or a virgin Mary with straight Zing Zang, or even – dare I say it – a tall glass of\n\nice-water instead of straight vodka. Just to show our livers a little love? C\'mon! It\'s only two\n\nweeks! You can do it! I\'m sure <em>I </em>can do it. I just have to find the right two weeks; and I\'m\n\ngoing to… real soon.\n\nCheers!\n\nAs for me, I always find the strength somehow, every August, to turn away from wine for the\n\nmonth. Well… at least for two weeks. Big deal, you say? It <em>is </em>in these parts! As I was\n\nwriting this on my porch, someone rode by, beeped the horn, and screamed, \"Meet us at\n\nBreakwater for a glass of wine!!\" Really!! Is there no respect for the solemn vow of\n\nabstinence I am about to take? Anyway my fellow Happy Winos, let\'s do this together. And\n\nmay I suggest that, to start, we toast each other with a cranberry and orange juice combo for a\n\nfake \'Madras\' or a virgin Mary with straight Zing Zang, or even – dare I say it – a tall glass of\n\nice-water instead of straight vodka. Just to show our livers a little love? C\'mon! It\'s only two\n\nweeks! You can do it! I\'m sure <em>I </em>can do it. I just have to find the right two weeks; and I\'m\n\ngoing to… real soon.\n\nCheers!', 'Take a Break From the Grape', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'take-a-break-from-the-grape', '', '', '2011-08-10 16:43:27', '2011-08-10 16:43:27', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2566', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2562, 4, '2011-08-10 17:05:00', '2011-08-10 17:05:00', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-3v3-Soccer.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2563\" title=\"Sports-3v3 Soccer\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-3v3-Soccer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The Beaufort Crew U-16 and Beaufort Wild Boyz U-12 Soccer teams each win National Championships. The teams recently travelled to the Challenge National Tour Soccer National Championships held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando Florida . The tournament was held<!--more--> on July29-31, 2011. Both teams earned the right to attend the National 3V3 Championships by placing in the top three of a regional tournament. The Wild Boyz U-12 recently won the Jacksonville FL. 3V3 Super Challenge tournament last month to qualify. The Beaufort Crew U-16 also took home first place honors at that tournament. In fact, the Beaufort Crew U-16 has won 4 out of 5 tournaments they have competed in this season.\n\nThe Beaufort Wild Boyz U-12 had an outstanding showing at the National tournament by winning seven games straight without a loss. The Championship game was a true test for the “Boyz”. They faced the very same Marco Surge team that defeated them last year for the National title in a 12-2 defeat. This year was a different story and a game of true Championship excitement. The Wild Boyz and the Surge traded goals until they had a 2-2 tie. Both teams missed several scoring opportunities and played a hard fought defensive game until about one minute left in the match when the Beaufort Wild Boyz were able to take advantage of a Marco Surge mistake and score the final goal for the win and a National Championship.\n\nThe members of the Beaufort Wild Boyz team are Tyler Videtto, Matthew Campbell, Jack Gambla, John Bell, Caleb Diaz and Will Durbin. The team is Coached by Ron Videtto, assistant coach Kenny Campbell and managed by Karen Videtto.\n\nThe Beaufort Crew U-16 finished the tournament with a 5-1 record and a National Championship title. The Beaufort Crew U-16 boys had several hard fought matches but none of them could compare to the “Story Book”finish of the Championship match. In order to win a Championship, you must possess the heart and determination of a champion. This is exactly what they proved they had to everyone who had the pleasure to watch the match. The Beaufort Crew U-16 boys started the match slowly and made several mistakes which enabled the opposing team, the Juniper Sting, to jump to an early lead. The Juniper Sting continued a very impressive offensive attack and had the Beaufort Crew down to a very seemingly hopeless 8-2 deficit at the half. With a very stern halftime talk by the Beaufort Crews’ coach Ron Videtto, the Beaufort Crew took the field in the second half with only one thought in mind. They must WIN! The Beaufort Crew fought there way back with a pace so fast and furious the Juniper Sting had no idea what was happening or how to stop them. The Beaufort Crew scored 6 unanswered goals to even the score at 8-8 with only seconds left in regulation play. The whistle blew and the match was going into overtime. Overtime consisted of the “Golden Goal” rule meaning the first team to score a goal wins. The Juniper sting won the toss and took first possession. The Beaufort Crew had come too far to be denied. With their impressive defense, they forced the Juniper Sting to make a mistake and lose the ball out of bounds. The Beaufort Crew took control and never looked back. With beautiful teamwork and passing, they worked their way down the field and were able to score the final goal for the win.\n\nThe members of the Beaufort Crew U-16 team are Brandon Videtto, David Seguine, Josh Guiterrez, Hector Garcia-Lopez, Christian Campbell and Oscar Tierrablanca. The team is coached by Ron Videtto, assistant coach Dave Seguine and managed by Karen Videtto. Both teams have qualified for the Kick It 3V3 World Championships which will be held in January.\n\n&nbsp;', 'Soccer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'soccer', '', '', '2011-08-10 17:05:00', '2011-08-10 17:05:00', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2562', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2569, 4, '2011-08-10 16:47:13', '2011-08-10 16:47:13', 'By Candace Brasseur\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Schools-USCB-Back-to-School.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2570\" title=\"Schools-USCB Back to School\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Schools-USCB-Back-to-School-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The University of South Carolina Beaufort is ready for the fall semester to begin.  After a summer of orientations, a fun filled “Sand Shark Welcome Week” planned for mid August, grounds bustling with nearly 500 students living on the Hilton Head Gateway campus, new course schedules/offerings, Arts programming, and the inaugural USCB Women’s soccer game, young leaders are primed to emerge.<!--more-->\n\nWhen you’re a student leader at a smaller, intimate, university such as USCB, your impact is felt throughout the campus.  This is especially true for the 16 student leaders who have devoted their entire summer to assisting the office of Student Life with over 10 New Student Orientations.    Kate Torborg-Vermilyea, Director of Student Life, says “Orientation Leaders are make orientation a success!  Without them, we couldn\'t welcome 400+ freshmen and the many transfers we plan to see fall of 2011.”\n\nDebi Gant, parent of an incoming freshman, said “It is important to me that my daughter stays close to home for college, but she, like most teenagers, wanted to venture out farther.  However, after attending this summer’s new student orientation at USCB, she is extremely enthusiastic for the year ahead of her, right here in the Lowcountry.”\n\nAnd without question, Ms. Gant’s daughter has much to be excited about.  Her welcome week, known to many as “Sand Shark Week,” makes the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week,” seem rather small in comparison.  She and her fellow incoming freshmen will participate in Beach Olympics at the Weston Resort, Live Band Karaoke, and entertainment by Chris Jones the Hypnotist.\n\nHowever, the bustle of activity on campus will not end after “Sand Shark Week” concludes.  The number of students living on campus will almost double with the addition of two new dormitories, bringing the number of USCB residents close to 500.  Not only do these new dorms offer students apartment style living with individual bedrooms, and the benefits of new construction, but they offer convenience and the opportunity for camaraderie.  According to student Devin Lockhart, “living on campus allows me to have a quick and easy way to get things done on campus while also allowing me to keep an active social life among students, faculty and staff.”\n\nAnother opportunity for freshmen to develop friendships early on, which is new to USCB this fall, is the option to participate in <strong>“freshmen learning communities.”</strong> In these communities, 20 students will take three of their fall classes together as a group.  According to Vice-Chancellor Doug Oblander, PhD, Director of Student Affairs, “National studies have shown that these communities improve freshman performance and retention by fostering a sense of shared mission and belonging.” There are 6 learning communities students can choose from: An Anthropology, History, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, and Fine Arts (located on the Historic Beaufort Campus).  The professors for the three core freshman courses within each community will work together to create synergies between their individual subjects.\n\nLeadership is more than just an idea at USCB; the university’s Chancellor, Jane Upshaw, PhD, will be co-teaching a new course, <em>Leadership in Practice</em> on this very subject.  According to Dr. Charles Spirrison, who is co-teaching the course with Dr.Upshaw, “This course explores the practice of leadership and engages outstanding students in an active dialogue about the challenges of being a leader.  A select group of highly talented students will have the unique opportunity to have a seat at a conference room table where a range of current leaders and decision makers discuss their leadership philosophies and careers.  We are very pleased and excited about the course and expect that it will have a lasting impact on the students who were invited to enroll in it.”\n\nAn important part of USCB’s mission is to make educational opportunities available to all residents in the Lowcountry region.  As such, this fall there will be additional evening classes offered at the Historic Beaufort campus that cater to the schedules of Military and non-traditional students, who typically hold full-time employment during the day.  High School students from Jasper County are also taking a “University 101” course held on the Hilton Head Gateway campus.  This class, which is already at full enrollment, gives students the opportunity to learn about college and earn college credit in the process.\n\nParticipants in the Call Me Mister program, comprised of diverse males seeking early education teaching degrees, are also looking forward to another successful year in area schools.  According to the director, Larry Jackson, “The USCB Call Me MiSTER program will have a new cohort of twelve or thirteen male students.  These new, as well as returning students, will be volunteering in elementary schools in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hardeville and Ridgeland as part of their curriculum.”\n\nThe Historic Beaufort Campus is gearing up for their upcoming year of Arts programming accessible to the community.  According to the Center for the Arts Director, Bonnie Hargrove, “We are planning for the Met Opera, <em>Guys and Dolls</em>, <em>Jr</em>., <em>Always Patsy Cline</em>, and The Columbia City Ballet return with the holiday classic <em>The</em> <em>Nutcracker</em>.  USCB is extremely excited to be able to offer such high quality arts opportunities to both local residents, and visitors alike.”\n\nThe Studio Arts program, also housed at the Historic Beaufort Campus, is entering its second year of operation and is already beginning to broaden its scope.  New classes in digital photography are starting this fall with more offerings on the horizon.  A new lighting studio is being completed in the Sandstone Building right across the hall from the state of the art Digital Darkroom and Design Studio.  They are also in the final stages of completing their move into the old Chamber of Commerce building which, among other things, will contain the new Sea Islands Art Gallery.  Workshops and seminars are already being planned that will be open to the community.\n\nAnd all of USCB’s community is eagerly awaiting the first inaugural Women’s soccer game, taking place at the Hilton Head Gateway campus at 5:00pm on August 24<sup>th</sup>.  This is the first sport to take place directly on USCB’s campus, and while many colleges struggle to comply with Title Nine regulations, USCB is on top- literally. These female soccer players are the ones truly reaching for great heights.  According to Coach Ed Heberling, “Our players will not only work hard on the field, but will be held to high academic standards, and certainly expected to take part in outreach initiatives.  They will be active members of the very community who comes out to support them.”  Heberling is also inviting community leaders to come and speak to his players about their own inspirational experiences, and granting them the recognition of being an “honorary” coach of the game.\n\nSo as “Sand Shark Week” commences, it will be interesting to see who the future leaders of the USCB campus will turn out to be.  In the meantime, the student Orientation Leaders will continue their mission.  As director of student life, Kate Torborg-Vermilyea, astutely points out, “These 16 students truly represent what USCB is about.  They are a diverse group of bright, talented, and charismatic people who have a love for their institution.  They have been our best team, mentoring their incoming peers with amazing dedication; they make us proud to be Sand Sharks!”\n\n&nbsp;', '“Sand Shark Welcome Week” Introduces Growth and Change at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sand-shark-welcome-week-introduces-growth-and-change-at-uscb', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2574, 4, '2011-08-10 17:04:42', '2011-08-10 17:04:42', 'By Josette Grimsley\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-St-Helena-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2575\" title=\"SAMSUNG\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-St-Helena-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The Island News visited St. Helena Elementary on the first day of school on the Accelerated Learning Calendar last Thursday. We followed Principal Kay Keeler as she greeted classes, rewarded good behavior, and passed out schedules to her teachers. <!--more-->This is the third year for their STEMS program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ) and the very effective PBIS program (Positive Behavior  Intervention and Support).  This year\'s goal is to accelerate every child 1.5 years in reading and math skills.\n\nAs we were leaving, students were going into a leadership meeting, and the Dataw volunteers were arriving to help. Mrs. Keeler said teachers actually rode the bus routes in their inservice to prepare for the return to school.  Thank you, St. Helena, for a fun visit. Everyone was so polite and well-disciplined!', 'St. Helena Elementary is back to school', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-elementary-is-back-to-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2577, 4, '2011-08-10 17:06:24', '2011-08-10 17:06:24', '<strong><em>Local businesses partner to help kick-off program</em></strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>With record high temperatures, many Lowcountry residents are thinking about staying cool. <!--more-->\n\nIt’s also on the minds of students and faculty of the industrial technologies division at the Technical College of the Lowcountry – but with a slightly different focus. For them, it’s about finding ways to stay cool efficiently and reliably.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo do this, they are turning their studies to the latest technology in the heating and air industry: geothermal energy. This energy source, which is increasingly valued for being cost effective, reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly, uses power that has been extracted from heat stored deep within the earth to heat and cool buildings.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“With the increased emphasis on energy conservation, people are wanting to upgrade to geothermal equipment,” said Ken Flick, TCL’s interim dean of industrial technologies. “As a result, there is an increasing need for certified technicians to install and troubleshoot geothermal heat pumps.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTCL is equipped to help employers meet that growing demand and is the area’s only source for geothermal training, Flick said.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLast August, TCL was named one of only two Geothermal Training Centers in the state, thanks to a $25,000 grant awarded by the S.C. Energy Office. The grant allowed HVAC instructor John Chemsak to be trained and certified in International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) standards and funded the purchase of geothermal training equipment and materials.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWith help from faculty, staff and local businesses, a geothermal heat pump system was recently installed at the Beaufort Campus.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“This project was a great example of teamwork – by our students, faculty and the community,” Chemsak said.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJohn Horry of Horry Well Drilling in Ridgeland drilled two 250-foot boreholes for the system and instructed students on heat fusion while helping them complete the installation.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“Real-world practice like this gives our students hands-on access to the latest technology, helping them prepare for the emerging workforce needs,” Chemsak said. “Plus this project gave our students a chance to observe professionals in action while interacting with them.”\n\n<em> </em>\n\nCoastal GeoExchange owned by Don Easson of Bluffton also recently donated a Climate Master Geothermal Heat Pump valued at more than $8,000 to the program, while former Bootle Air Systems owner Bill Bootle of Beaufort donated the flush cart and heat fusion equipment.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“Donations like these are a great example of how our community is giving back to the college and shows just how much the community values our programs and what we offer,” Chemsak said.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGeothermal energy is the newest addition to TCL’s alternative energy education programs that already include components in solar, wind, and tidal energy. TCL has building construction, CAD, and civil engineering instructors who are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design –Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certified.  In addition, TCL is a U.S. Green Building Council Member.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe College is also affiliated with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) through participation with the State Tech Energy Efficiency Training Center Program (EETC) and is designated as one of six Energy Efficient Training Centers in South Carolina. Two faculty members hold Hot Climate Weatherization Instructor status, and one faculty member is a BPI trainer and a BPI proctor in Building Analyst, an Envelope Professional, and a Manufactured Housing Professional.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor more information about any of TCL’s alternative energy programs, please contact Ken Flick at  HYPERLINK \"tel:843.525.8241\" t \"_blank\" 843.525.8241 or visit  HYPERLINK \"http://www.tcl.edu/green\" t \"_blank\" www.tcl.edu/green.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUpcoming Geothermal Training at TCL:\n\nGround Source heat pump accredited installer\n\n8 a.m. -5 p.m., September 8,9,10\n\nTCL Beaufort Campus, Building 15', 'Geothermal training heats up at TCL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'geothermal-training-heats-up-at-tcl', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2577', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(2579, 4, '2011-08-10 17:10:31', '2011-08-10 17:10:31', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/motessori.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2580\" title=\"motessori\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/motessori-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>If you are at a time when you have the unenviable task of choosing a school for your child, it would be wise to look into the Montessori option of schooling. There are so many schools out there, whatever age your child, <!--more-->but the Montessori method is unique.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOften people don\'t completely understand what the method is all about.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe benefits of a Montessori education are numerous. The main goal of Montessori is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment that children can explore, touch, and learn without fear. Each child learns at his or her own pace. Teachers are understanding and encouraging, so that the child can enjoy learning and feel happy about their path and purpose in life.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere are some of the benefits:\n\nMontessori schools teach independence from an early age. The children take an active part in running their school, like preparing and serving snacks at breaks, and putting learning equipment away after they have used it. Practical tasks like sweeping, polishing, making sandwiches and tying shoe laces, are all available for children to learn on a daily basis.\n\nChildren are not expected to conform to set standards of achievement as in conventional schools. The Montessori method takes account of the needs, talents, gifts, and special individuality of each child. The children learn at their own pace, so they are not being constrained nor criticized for what they do. There is a total freedom to learn which makes the learning fun.\n\nAll children, whatever their abilities or interests, reach their full potential. All children fit in, including children with learning disabilities. Many children learn best in different ways, and the equipment is designed for this. For all subjects there are items of interest to the child, however he learns best. For example, for geography, not only are there books, but globes, map puzzles, pictures, and animal figures (sensory items). There are also regular visits from people, pets, animals, and different activities depending on the topic at the time.\n\nThe equipment available for learning is unique and designed by Maria Montessori. It is exceptionally good quality equipment, which means the children value it and treat it with care.\n\nIn a Montessori environment children are encouraged to respect and help each other. If they choose, they will work with other children, and help each other, or \'teach\' each other, and they enjoy doing so. It is wonderful to watch children who really want to help each other.\n\nThe environment of a Montessori school is peaceful and facilitates learning. Because children are happy and learning at their own pace, discipline is not an issue.\n\nThe children that benefit most from a Montessori environment are those whose parents understand the developmental needs of their children and how a Montessori environment can aid in the process of healthy human growth.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><em>Terri Powell is director of E.C. Montessori &amp; Grade School on Lady\'s Island. For more information on E.C. Montessori visit  HYPERLINK \"http://www.ecmontessori.com/\" t \"_blank\" </em></strong><strong><em>http://www.ecmontessori.com/</em></strong><strong><em>or call 525-1141. Registration for the upcoming school year currently is open.</em> </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;', 'E.C. Montessori & Grade School on Lady\'s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'e-c-montessori-grade-school-on-ladys-island', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2582, 4, '2011-08-10 17:16:42', '2011-08-10 17:16:42', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/school_clipart_school_house.gif\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2583\" title=\"school_clipart_school_house\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/school_clipart_school_house-150x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The Island News has taken the time to contact all of our principals... North of the Broad, that is!  Here\'s what they would like you to know:<!--more-->\n\n<strong>Jennifer Morillo, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Beaufort Elementary School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI am entering my third year as Principal of Beaufort Elementary.  I received my bachelor\'s degree from the University of South Carolina in Elementary Education and my master\'s degree in Elementary Administration from Charleston Southern University.  I am certified and highly qualified as an elementary teacher, middle school mathematics teacher, elementary principal and elementary supervisor.  I began my teaching career as a middle school mathematics teacher.  I then served five years as the Assistant Principal of Lady\'s Island Middle School.  I am the proud parent of two children.  My husband and I have lived in Beaufort County for eleven years now.\n\nI believe <em>all </em>students can learn, given a positive, safe and orderly learning environment that is committed to meeting students’ needs.  I believe a school’s core instructional mission is not simply to ensure that students are taught but to ensure that they learn.\n\nI feel fortunate to be part of a school culture focused on student learning, a commitment to high expectation, and strong community. It is my intention to carry on these important traditions and practices as we work together to provide a high quality educational experience for all of our students.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Constance Goodwine-Lewis, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Broad River Elementary School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMrs. Goodwine-Lewis is a graduate of the Beaufort County Schools and has been a Beaufort County Educator since 2000, first as a teacher and then administrator at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts and Broad River Elementary.  She was named Principal of Broad River in 2009.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGoodwine-Lewis received her BA in Elementary Education and Masters of Education in Special Education from Clemson University and her Masters of Education in Elementary Supervision from Charleston Southern University.  Her teaching experience includes positions at Shanklin, St. Helena, and Coosa Elementary Schools as well as the assistant principalships.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGoodwine-Lewis’ has been involved in the  W.E. C.A.R.E. initiative for at-risk African-American males; advised the Student Council at the Hilton Head Island School of the Creative Arts; and has been a facilitator for Schools That Learn.   She is a member of Who’s Who Among Professional Women; Association for Supervision Curriculum and Development(ASCD): and National Association for Elementary School Principals.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Jo Shirley, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Port Royal Elementary</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMrs. Jo Shirley joined the Port Royal Elementary School team as Principal in 2009.  Prior to Port Royal she was a teacher and Assistant Principal at Killian Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School in Columbia.  During her tenure as Assistant Principal, her schools were Red Carpet Award Recpients for 2004-2007 and 2008-2011.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMs. Rosati received her BA in Psychology from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, a Master of Arts degree in Teaching, and Master of Education in Administration, all from the University of South Carolina.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Anita Lynn Nelson, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Whale Branch Elementary School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMs. Nelson is starting her first year as Principal of Whale Branch Elementary School, but she is no stranger to the Beaufort County School District.   Ms. Nelson served as Assistant Principal at Shell Point Elementary School in Beaufort for four years and, prior to joining the administrative team at Shell Point, she was the Assistant Principal for a year at St. Helena Elementary School and a classroom instructor at St. Helena for 13 years teaching 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> grades.\n\nMs. Nelson received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina, her Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Cambridge University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and her Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of South Carolina.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Mona Lise Dickson, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Lady’s Island Middle School</strong>\n\nMs. Mona Lise Dickson begins her new assignment this year as principal of Lady’s Island Middle School. Ms. Dickson has been a leading educator with the Beaufort County Schools for many years. She served as Assistant Principal of Beaufort High School and for the past 3 years as Principal of Whale Branch Middle School, the first middle school in Beaufort County to serve fifth through eighth grades.  Ms. Dickson led implementation of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum.  Under her leadership, Whale Branch Middle School has been repeatedly recognized for its achievements and improved report card ratings.\n\nMrs. Dickson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics from Rollins College and a Master’s in Education Administration from Cambridge University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\n\n<strong>Matthew Hunt, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Whale Branch Middle School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. Matthew D. Hunt was named Principal of Whale Branch Middle School this summer and brings to Whale Branch eight years of experience in the Beaufort County Schools.  Mr. Hunt began as a music teacher at Okatie Elementary School and, for the last three years, has served as the Assistant Principal at Whale Branch Middle School.\n\nMr. Hunt received his Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Michigan-Flint and completed graduate studies at Wayne State University in Detroit.  He received his Masters of Education at Armstrong Atlantic University and his Masters of Education, K-8 School Administration from the University of South Carolina.\n\n<strong>Edmond B Burnes, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Battery Creek High School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Battery Creek High School Philosophy</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEffectively educating students by offering a diverse and culturally rich curriculum tailored to meet the needs and ability level of each student has been adopted as the mission of Battery Creek High School (BCHS).  To do so, we feel as though it is necessary to provide an engaging, relevant, and rigorous curriculum in a safe and orderly environment to ensure that each student will achieve his or her intellectual and creative potential and graduate with a clear path of action to become a productive citizen.  We believe that our first priority is to provide all students an opportunity to learn so each student can become an independent life-long learner and that each student has a right to services and resources, must learn to make appropriate decisions, and must take an active part in his/her learning.  Teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members share the responsibility of supporting the learning environment.  It is also our belief that high expectations for student achievement and ongoing evaluation of programs and curriculum lead to continuous improvement.  Since students learn in different ways, students must be exposed to a variety of instructional approaches and must be allowed to demonstrate achievement through a variety of assessments.  Additionally, we strongly believe that cultural diversity promotes individual growth and positive self-concepts, and students must learn to be responsible for their words and actions if they are to become productive citizens.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Edmond Burnes</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. Burnes began his teaching career as a math and science teacher at Lower Richland High School.  In 1981, he joined the faculty of Beaufort High School as a mathematics instructor and taught there until 1996 when he was named interim assistant principal.  The interim status changed in 1997 and he served as AP of Beaufort High School until 2002.  In July, 2002, Mr. Burnes was named Principal of Jasper County High School, but came back to Beaufort County in 2005 when he has chosen as Principal of Battery Creek High School.  Mr. Burnes received his Bachelor of Science in Math with a minor in Business Administration from Baptist College at Charleston.  He received his M.A.T. in Mathematics and M. ED. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Mark Mansell, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Belief Statement:</strong>\n\nWe believe:\nThat all students will be provided a high quality, equitable curriculum based on the South Carolina Standards.\nThat all students will have a safe learning environment in which to flourish and to allow students to develop into well-rounded citizens.\nThat all students will have the benefit of both long-term and short-term goals provided by our school and Beaufort County School District.\nThat all students will grow academically as a result of the ongoing staff development provided by the school system and outside resources.\nThat all students will have access to an open line of communication to interact effectively among parents, staff and community.\n\n<strong>Mission Statement:</strong>\n\nOur mission is to empower students to positively contribute to society.\nObjectives:\n1. Implement an inquiry-based instructional model and design lesson plans focused on the power standards, effective practices and performance tasks as required by the BCSD.\n2. Maintain the school-wide student assessment program; use data for decision making and action regarding student placement and instruction.\n3. Focus on the acquisition of technological skills in order to monitor and instruct students.\n4. Focus on planning, goal setting and collaborating in a positive manner with team colleagues and peers throughout the school community.\n5. Focus on school-wide teaming initiatives for the purpose of promoting school and district effectiveness in student achievement initiatives\n\nMr. Mansell joined the Beaufort County Schools in 1990 as Assistant Principal of Broad River Elementary School following seven years as a classroom teacher in public and private schools in the Lowcountry and abroad.  In 2005 he became Principal of Whale Branch Elementary School and in 2009 was named Principal of Shanklin Elementary School.  Mr. Mansell received his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Westminster College in Pennsylvania and his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Donald Gruel, Principal</strong>\n\n<strong>Mossy Oaks Elementary School</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe will provide a challenging, engaging, and safe school connecting each child to a successful future.\n\nPhilosophy\n\nThe goal of Mossy Oaks Elementary School and of every teacher, administrator, and staff member is to provide all students with a rigorous education essential to success in our local and global communities.  Our goal is to provide a world-class education that challenges our students to expand their horizons; to extend themselves; and to explore their abilities, talents, and opportunities.\n\nOur curriculum is built around state and national standards that specify in detail the knowledge, information, and skills our students are being taught within each subject area and through each stage of academic and personal development.  Progress of each student will be assessed regularly to ensure that the standards are being mastered and talents fully explored.  The task of our teachers is to guide each student toward mastery of these challenging standards within a wide range of meaningful classroom experiences.\n\nFrom the foundation set at Mossy Oaks Elementary, we expect each child to be able to move into the middle school environment with a proficiency in academic skills, a positive self-concept, and the ability to function as a responsible citizen in a democratic society.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMossy Oaks Elementary School has been “home” to Don Gruel since he began teaching in 1988.  He taught second and third grade from 1988 until 1996 before being named Assistant Principal.  He became Principal of Mossy Oaks in July, 2001.  Teaching is a family affair for the Gruels.  His wife, Mary Lou, is a teacher at Port Royal Elementary, and his daughter, Gabrielle, teaches at Beaufort Elementary.  Mr. Gruel received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of South Carolina Aiken, and his Master’s of Education from the University of South Carolina.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;', 'Meet our Beaufort Principals: North of the Broad', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meet-our-beaufort-principals-north-of-the-broad', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2585, 4, '2011-08-10 17:19:46', '2011-08-10 17:19:46', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-LIMS-Mona-Lise-Dickson.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2586\" title=\"School-LIMS Mona Lise Dickson\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-LIMS-Mona-Lise-Dickson-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>COLUMBIA – A Beaufort County middle school principal has been honored for outstanding performance in a state program that trains educators in the kinds of skills used by  successful business executives.<!--more-->\n\nLady’s Island Middle School Principal Mona Lise Dickson graduated this summer from the Executive School Leadership Institute, a one-year course that brings together principals from across the state to develop and refine their management, communication and instructional practices.\nThis year’s class recognized Dickson for her dedication and leadership\nskills.\n\n“She essentially was recognized by her peers for having the greatest impact on the whole group’s learning experience,” said Sally Barefoot, director of the South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of Leader Effectiveness.  Barefoot said Dickson was recognized with the Tenenbaum Award, named for former State Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum, who created the institute 11 years ago.\n\n“Since its inception in January of 2000, 31 people have received this honor,” Barefoot said.  “It’s a tradition that reflects the\nseriousness, academic rigor and depth of the program.”\n\nBefore becoming principal at Lady’s Island Middle School, Dickson served as principal of Whale Branch Middle School, and at Beaufort High School as an assistant principal, Dean of Academics, and as a math teacher and girl’s varsity basketball coach. She has 17 years of service in public education.\n\nStrong school leadership has a major positive impact on teacher quality, school performance and student achievement, Barefoot said.\n\nThe Education Department’s Office of Leader Effectiveness runs the Executive School Leadership Institute in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, N.C.', 'Beaufort principal recognized for performance in Education Department leadership program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-principal-recognized-for-performance-in-education-department-leadership-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2585', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2588, 4, '2011-08-10 17:27:41', '2011-08-10 17:27:41', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-BA-Coach-Scheper.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2589\" title=\"School-BA Coach Scheper\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-BA-Coach-Scheper-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Larry Scheper is the new tennis coach at Beaufort Academy. Coach Scheper is a Beaufort native, graduating from Beaufort High School.  He attended and played tennis at Grambling State University, in Louisiana, and has taught at several high schools in Columbia, SC.<!--more-->  He later coached at Benedict College in Columbia and at the International Tennis Academy in Delray Beach, FL, before returning to Beaufort and founding the Scheper Tennis Academy.  Please join us in welcoming Coach Scheper to the BA family.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>BA FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADDS THREE NEW COACHES</strong>\n\nThe Beaufort Academy football program started in 2005, and is in its third year of 8-man football.  Competing in the very difficult SCISA Region II, in which three of the teams are ranked in the top 5 in the state in pre-season rankings, BA looks to improve on its 3-7 record from 2010.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNew Coaches:\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Ohara.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2590\" title=\"Head Shot Ohara\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Ohara-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Jeff O\'Hara - Jeff is going to be our Offensive Coordinator. Jeff comes to the BA family after a very successful career coaching with Beaufort County PALS and Beaufort Middle School where he won several league championships and coached his team to a state championship game.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Painter.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2591\" title=\"Head Shot Painter\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Painter-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Mark Painter - Mark is going to be our Defensive Coordinator. Like Jeff, Mark comes to BA after many, many successful seasons with PALS and coaching at Beaufort Middle School.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Melville.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2592\" title=\"Head Shot Melville\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Melville-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Major Bruce Melville, comptroller of the MCAS, has joined the staff as the JV Offensive Coordinator.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nReturning Coaches:\n\nCoach Wheatley Alford in his 3<sup>rd</sup> year as Head Coach.  “This team has definitely improved under the leadership of our new coaching staff.  We are especially excited about the progress being made by our Junior Varsity team.  This is a definite plus for the future of football at Beaufort Academy”.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Williams.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2593\" title=\"Head Shot Williams\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Head-Shot-Williams-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Coach Ken Williams is in his 2<sup>nd</sup> year with BA.  He is the JV Head Coach and Special Teams Coach for the varsity.  Coach Williams is a former assistant at Beaufort High School.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBeaufort Academy’s first game will be on August 19<sup>th</sup> at Cathedral Academy at 7:30pm.   BA’s first home game is September 2<sup>nd</sup> against WW King, a region II power house.', 'Beaufort Academy new coaches', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-new-coaches', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2588', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2596, 4, '2011-08-10 17:32:52', '2011-08-10 17:32:52', '<strong>By Jim Hicks</strong>\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/libpa.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2597\" title=\"libpa\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/libpa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"110\" /></a>A blended community</strong>.  The recent agreement between the City of Beaufort and a property owner as to the type of development authorized on a portion of the island serves as a reminder to Lady’s Island residents that “government wise” ours is a blended community in which cooperation and coordination is necessary.<!--more-->  Lady’s Island consists of 13,579 acres.  The City of Beaufort has annexed 1,043 acres on Lady’s Island.  There are an additional 1,720 acres that are contiguous to the annexed property that could, under South Carolina law, also be annexed into the City upon request of the property owners.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Similarities of professions</strong>. As the school district struggles to establish a budget for another school year one cannot help but notice the similarities between those that chose to enter the religious ministry and those that became school superintendents.  Both professions are accepted as noble, worthwhile and serving a valuable role in the community.  Both must depend on a variety of sources for their funding and periodically must “solicit additional funds”.  Both professions have high educational and experience standards but everyone appears to be blessed with the knowledge of how their job could be accomplished. The objectives of both professions receive vocal support from the public in general but sadly rank near the top of the list for “belt tightening” measures when the economy takes a nose dive.  To all of our local religious leaders, school superintendent and educators thank you for your dedication to your professions and your important contribution to our community.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Thanks Ms. Statler.</strong>  Kim Statler, as former  head of the Lowcountry Economic Network and presently providing support to the Lowcountry Economic Alliance as a consultant, fought many battles (an unskilled workforce and permitting challenges just to mention a few) as she attempted to attract businesses and jobs to Beaufort County.  While leading the county economy development effort she represented our community with style, grace, dedication and professionalism.  Thanks Ms. Statler for your contribution to our community and we in LIBPA hope to work with you in future endeavors to improve the business climate for our community and county.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Low Country School of Performing Arts relocates.</strong>  Ms. Deanna F. Kraszewski, owner and artistic director of The Low Country School of Performing Arts, has announced their studio has relocated from the facility in the rear of Video Warehouse on Sams Point Roar to 206 Carteret Street in Beaufort.  Space is available in most new classes scheduled to begin in the fall at their new location and additional information is available at www.lowcountrysopa.com. We wish her every success at the new location.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Change in Fitness Centers.</strong>  EarthFIT who operates a fitness center in the Habersham community has opened a second center in the facilities located to the rear of Video Warehouse on Sams Point Road and formerly occupied by Get Fit who recently closed their doors.  We wish Mr. Ian Hart, owner and certified strength and conditioning specialist, great luck with his new business and thank him for selecting Lady’s Island as its home.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Welcome Ms. Mona L. Dickson – New Principal of Lady’s Island Intermediate and Middle School. </strong>Ms. Mona L. Dickson will be the Principal of Lady’s Island Intermediate and Middle School for school year 2011/12.  As a resident of Lady’s Island each of her 4 children attended LIMS.  Professionally, she has served as Assistant Principal of Beaufort High School and for the past 3 years as Principal of Whale Branch Middle School which was the first middle school in Beaufort County to collocate the 5<sup>th</sup> grade in the same facility as the middle school and guided the introduction of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum.  Under her leadership Whale Branch Middle School has been repeatedly recognized for its achievements.  The new principal brings with her experience as a parent of students attending Lady’s Island Middle School, experience with the STEM program which LIMS has adopted, experience with the 5<sup>th</sup> grade being collocated with a Middle School and a proven record of producing academic improvement.\n\nWelcome to Lady’s Island Intermediate and Middle School Ms. Dickson. As a community we look forward to working with you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Congratulations to Ms. Blakely Williams –New President and CEO Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.</strong>  Ms. Williams was recently selected to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Having served for the last 4 years as Director of Member Services for the Chamber she is familiar with the business scene of our county, member’s concerns and key issues facing our community.  We congratulate her on her selection as President and look forward to working with her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Mark your calendar!  </strong>Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Fall Festival of Homes &amp; Gardens for Beaufort’s tricentennial year is scheduled October 21 – 23, 2011. A luncheon and lecture, “Purchasing Antiques for Historic Interiors,” will be held October 21 at noon at Dataw Island Clubhouse, featuring renowned English antiques expert Judith Miller. Also, a late afternoon visit to the Tabby Ruins on Spring Island, including wine and hors d’ouevres, and performances by the B.J. Scott Choir of Huspah Baptist Church will conclude the tour on Saturday, October 22. Two new events have been added to the traditional Fall Festival line-up of Friday’s Twilight Walk, Saturday’s Ramble around Beaufort and Sunday’s Kitchen &amp; Cuisines Tour. Tickets are $55 per person for the luncheon and lecture while individual tickets for each other event are $45 per person. A complete tour package which includes one ticket to each event is $215. Tickets are available online at www.historicbeaufort.org or by calling HBF at 843-379-3331, email:  HYPERLINK \"mailto:events@historicbeaufort.org\" events@historicbeaufort.org.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Worth Considering!</strong>  A recent article in the Wall Street Journal by Douglas A. McIntyre entitled “The 10 States That are Losing Children the Fastest” points out that South Carolina is ranked #10 in regard to a declining population of young people (15 and under) having experienced almost a 10% decline in the last decade. He states (in his opinion) “The state is not a promising environment for employment or creation of a larger middle class.”  The other states included in the top 10 were Alaska #1, Maryland, California, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Louisiana, New York, New Hampshire and # 9 Virginia. No one questions the need to be able to offer employment to our young families and provide them (and older residents) a realistic way to stay in South Carolina and make a decent living.  The challenge is figuring out a way to accomplish it.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Lady’s Island Park Report.</strong>  The first phase of construction of the new Lady’s Island Park is nearing completion in that the first ball field is complete and fencing surrounds the park.  The children’s playground equipment has arrived as has the pavilion and equipment for the bathrooms.  Assuming receipt of the necessary permits the team at JOCO Construction, who is building the park, indicates the final phase of construction  (second athletic field, pavilion, bathrooms, children’s playground) should be complete in time to allow a grand opening of the park in the November time frame.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Congratulations Councilman O’Kelly</strong>.  We offer our congratulations to new City of Beaufort councilman Mr. George O’Kelly and look forward to working with him in the future.  To LIBPA member Ron Petit who also ran for the office we extend our appreciation for his willingness to serve our community.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>An example for us all.  </strong>As you travel toward the Air Station on Highway 21 there is a large sign with a picture of LIBPA member Robert DeLoach along with the phrase “60 years of engineering excellence”.  The sign is an appropriate gesture by Beaufort Engineering Services to highlight the contributions Mr. DeLoach has made to this community.  He completed his first career of 37 years as an engineer at the Parris Island Recruit Depot, was one of the original founders of Beaufort Engineering Services and as the LIBPA representative coordinated the design of Sams Point Road when it was widened.  It should be noted he has no plans for retirement.  Thanks Mr. DeLoach, you are a great role model for us all.   <strong>  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;', 'Island Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'island-notes', '', '', '2011-08-10 17:32:52', '2011-08-10 17:32:52', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2596', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2599, 4, '2011-08-10 17:36:15', '2011-08-10 17:36:15', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/News-Gary-Sinese.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2600\" title=\"News-Gary Sinese\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/News-Gary-Sinese-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Forrest Gump’s Lt. Dan, actor Gary Sinise, will serve as Beaufort’s grand marshal for the Sept. 17 historical Tricentennial Parade, organizers announced.<!--more-->\n\nThe morning parade through downtown Beaufort will feature floats highlighting periods of Beaufort’s 300 years, said Erin Dean, chair of the Tricentennial Committee. Entries are sought and applications are available at Beaufort City Hall, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and online at  HYPERLINK \"http://www.cityofbeaufort.org\" t \"_blank\" www.cityofbeaufort.org.\n\n“This is going to be a special parade, one that we hope young people and the rest of us will remember a long time,” Dean said. “The floats must reflect something about Beaufort’s history.”\n\nThe Sept. 17 parade through downtown Beaufort will celebrate different eras in Beaufort’s history, including its role in wars, in Civil Rights, in economic growth and in culture. The event coincides with the second annual Lieutenant Dan Weekend, a retreat for severely wounded veterans created by the Independence Fund in Beaufort. Sinise and the <strong><em>Lieutenant Dan Band</em></strong> will entertain those veterans, their caregivers and others the night before the big parade.\n\nSinise first visited Beaufort in his role as “Lieutenant Dan” in the Hollywood film <strong><em>Forrest Gump </em></strong>with Tom Hanks. Between shooting his popular TV series <strong><em>CSI: New York</em></strong>, he tours the country with the band to raise money for injured veterans. Sinise also is known for his role in the movie <strong><em>Apollo 13 </em></strong>alongside co-star Hanks.\n\n“We are absolutely thrilled to have Gary Sinise serve as grand marshal for this once in a lifetime parade,” said Donnie Beer, the Beaufort City Councilwoman who led the charge to connect the busy actor with the Tricentennial event. “We hope to see thousands of people lining the parade route to see him and to learn more about what’s made Beaufort such a special place for three centuries.”\n\nParade participants are encouraged to use professional float companies for their entries, Dean said. The entry fee is $25 for groups and free for registered non-profit organizations.\n\nAs arrangements continue for different ways to mark the historic 300<sup>th</sup> birthday, organizers of the Beaufort 300 project are in the final stretch to raise funds for a new historical marker. For a $300 investment in Beaufort’s future, donors’ names will be featured on a permanent historical monument in the Waterfront Park commemorating the Tricentennial. Corporate and non-profit sponsorships also are available.\n\nAlso this fall, Beaufort County schools are working on a variety of projects to study, recognize and celebrate Beaufort’s 300<sup>th</sup> birthday. Those projects, kicking off when school resumes in mid-August, will be rolled out later this fall, said Margaret Rushton, the liaison between the school district and Beaufort Tricentennial.\n\nBetween now and the end of 2011, the Beaufort Tricentennial Committee will be working with organizations to continue to highlight the past three centuries. The recently-wrapped 56<sup>th</sup> Water Festival, for instance, showcased Beaufort’s history throughout the 10-day event.\n\nMeanwhile, City leaders are laying a path for an even better fourth century through a revitalized city planning process that’s already brought new residential construction and adaptive re-use of the former Beaufort City Hall. Lowcountry Produce will be opening a food market with a targeted opening in October.\n\nBeaufort was founded in 1711 by the English, although its beginnings date back to Spanish explorers in 1514. Beaufort was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina. It was on Jan. 17, 1711, that Beaufort’s formal charter was created.\n\nOn Dec. 31, 2010, the Tricentennial party kicked off with a packed Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. This coming New Year’s Eve, celebrants will conclude the year-long birthday party with another party in the park, Dean said.\n\n“While our actual ‘birthday’ was on January 17, we made a decision a year ago that we would celebrate the 300<sup>th</sup> birthday of our great city throughout 2011,” Dean said. “Between City events like the Founders’ Night and the upcoming parade in September, our regular festivals have been spotlighting the Tricentennial.”\n\nFor more information and to sign-up for Beaufort 300, visit  HYPERLINK \"http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/\" t \"_blank\" www.cityofbeaufort.org and look in the upper left corner. You can also join Beaufort Tricentennial on Facebook. For more information on Gary Sinise, The LT Dan Band and the Gary Sinise Foundation go to  HYPERLINK \"http://www.garysinisefoundation.org\" t \"_blank\" www.garysinisefoundation.org .', 'Beaufort Tricentennial parade organizers name actor, ‘Lt. Dan’ Gary Sinise grand marshal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-tricentennial-parade-organizers-name-actor-%e2%80%98lt-dan%e2%80%99-gary-sinise-grand-marshal', '', '', '2011-08-10 17:36:15', '2011-08-10 17:36:15', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2599', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2602, 4, '2011-08-10 17:39:43', '2011-08-10 17:39:43', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Headshot-Lanier-Laney.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2603\" title=\"Headshot-Lanier Laney\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Headshot-Lanier-Laney-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The \'Breakwater Threesome\' Departs for Greenville\n\nManager and Chefs, Donna,  Gary, and Beth of the popular Breakwater Restaurant downtown are all heading off to Greenville to start a new  Breakwater restaurant there.  Sous chef Kris McGowan (a Greenville native) and his wife Sunny are going with them. <!--more--> They will all be missed. Good luck in the new venture!  I\'ve heard good things about the new chef at Breakwater, Ryan Blanton, who is introducing lots of delish specials.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBuffalo Wild Wings will be opening next to Bojangles in the coming months and Jimmy Johns Gourmet sandwich and sub shop will be opening in the old Rita\'s next to Moe\'s in Town Center.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you looking forward to the opening of a new pub in the old Breakwater space on West street, I\'m afraid your wait has been in vain.  The backer has pulled out and taken the bar stools and beer taps with them I have been told.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe Port Royal Pasta company is open for lunch starting at 11:30 this week. Tues.-Sunday.  Also I\'ve heard very good things about the brunch on Sunday at the Tooting Egret.  10-3. $15 price fixe for all their delicious items including lemon ricotta pancakes and stuffed french toast. Don\'t forget Fiori upstairs where Allison, (one of everyone\'s fav waitresses from Breakwater), is doing really beautiful flower arrangements for your home, gifts or weddings.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLowcountry Produce, from Lobeco, whose products are in the very trendy Dean and Deluca gourmet food chain will be opening a flagship store in the old City Hall space across from City Java in October.  They will have all their fab products and also offer some grocery store items. Finally we can hopefully buy a quart of milk downtown again without having to drive all the way to Lady\'s Island!', 'Restaurant Rumblings- by Lanier Laney', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'restaurant-rumblings-by-lanier-laney', '', '', '2011-08-10 17:39:43', '2011-08-10 17:39:43', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2602', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2606, 4, '2011-08-10 17:42:08', '2011-08-10 17:42:08', 'Plums Restaurant, located at 904 Bay St. in Beaufort, will host a special dinner to benefit The Independence Fund, a 501(c) 3 organization with a mission to support our country’s wounded war veterans on Tuesday, August 16, at 7 p.m. The four course dinner, with beer pairings by Terrapin Brewing Co.,<!--more--> is offered for $50 per person, with $10 per paid customer donated to The Independence Fund. Reservations may be made by calling  HYPERLINK \"tel:%28843%29%20986-5092\" t \"_blank\" (843) 986-5092 or emailing  HYPERLINK \"mailto:plums@hargray.com\" t \"_blank\" plums@hargray.com.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nProceeds will be used by The Independence Fund to help cover expenses for severely injured veterans and their caregivers during the Lieutenant Dan Weekend 2, which takes place September 14-18, 2011, in downtown Beaufort.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe dinner will feature keynote speaker Commander Richard Jadick, author of “On Call in Hell.”  Jadick served as a physician in Iraq war zones, including the Battle of Fallujah, and is a founder of the Independence Fund\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“We continue to support the mission of the Independence Fund,” said Plums Inc. Director of Operations Chip Dinkins. “This dinner is our way of supporting an amazing community event while at the same time raising awareness for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe menu for the benefit dinner will be available at   HYPERLINK \"http://www.plumsrestaurant.com/\" t \"_blank\" www.plumsrestaurant.com and  HYPERLINK \"http://www.facebook.com/plumsrestaurant\" t \"_blank\" www.facebook.com/plumsrestaurant. For more information about The Independence Fund and  the Lieutenant Dan Weekend 2, visit  HYPERLINK \"http://www.independencefund.org/\" t \"_blank\" www.independencefund.org and  HYPERLINK \"http://www.ldw2.com/\" t \"_blank\" www.ldw2.com.', 'Plums Restaurant and Terrapin Brewing Co. to Honor Wounded War Veterans ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'plums-restaurant-and-terrapin-brewing-co-to-honor-wounded-war-veterans', '', '', '2011-08-10 17:42:08', '2011-08-10 17:42:08', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2609, 4, '2011-08-11 00:42:50', '2011-08-11 00:42:50', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/stpeters.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2834\" title=\"stpeters\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/stpeters-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>By Josette Grimsley\r\nSt. Peter\'s Catholic School on Lady\'s Island has had \"an extreme makeover,\" according to its brand-new principal, Sister Judy.  She can\'t wait to see her students\' faces  on August 15th, as they are greeted by a more inviting entrance, repainted walls, and lovely murals throughout the buildings. And they\'ll all get new t-shirts!<!--more-->\r\n\r\nSt. Peter\'s is going to be 20 years old this year, so every month on the 20th, students will be able to wear their birthday t-shirts which will proclaim \"I\'m 20 years old... Building a Foundation for Life.\"\r\n<div>\r\n<div>Sister Judy Therese Holler, SSCM,  replaces Mr. Chris Trott, who had taken a position at the superintendent of Savannah\'s Catholic schools. She came to us from Blessed Sacrament School in the West Ashley area of Charleston. She has also taught  at St. Gregory\'s in Bluffton, where her religious community is located, along with their dog, \"Sassy.\"  She has Masters Degrees in Reading and Administration from UVA and Dayton University, with her undergraduate degree from Longwood College. The Mother House of her order, the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, is in Pennsylvania.</div>\r\n<div>Sister Judy has been amazed by the volunteer efforts and financial contributions to enable her to open her school, from her fisherman\'s nets filled with dollars (St. Peter was a fisherman!) and the help from parents and local Marines. Volunteers from as far as Charleston have shown up with paint and brushes.</div>\r\n<div>Some of the new innovations for this year include: Promethian interactive boards for all grade levels, a portable lab of 20 laptops in addition to the two tech lans and computers in the library, an exciting lunch program by Ms. Nora, and the addition of a 3 year old to kindergarten program.   In order for the future high school to open, in 10 years, the 3 year olds will be prepared for grades 7 and 8.   There is also an extended day program after school for all grades this year.</div>\r\n<div>Sister Judy says that St. Peter\'s is serving a very diverse student body with the military community\'s contribution.. The school welcomes children from all faiths, and strives to fulfill the needs of all families spiritually and educationally.  For more information on enrollment, call 522-2163</div>\r\n</div>', 'Sister Judy , Principal of St. Peter\'s, Celebrates a Birthday!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sister-judy-principal-of-st-peters-celebrates-a-birthday', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:48:17', '2011-08-31 13:48:17', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2609', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2613, 4, '2011-08-11 13:10:03', '2011-08-11 13:10:03', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SteamersTree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2614\" title=\"SteamersTree\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SteamersTree-e1313068143819-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Tuesday night Beaufort lost a Lady\'s Island treasure.  The strong winds that night took down the tremendous pecan tree in the parking lot at The Steamer on Sea Island Parkway.\n\nThe tree blocked much of the parking lot  on Wed as a crew worked to remove it.   Steamers was able to remain open despite this unfortunate loss.\n\n&nbsp;', 'Wind storm Tuesday night takes down a Lady\'s Island treasure', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wind-storm-tuesday-night-takes-down-a-ladys-island-treasure', '', '', '2011-08-11 13:10:03', '2011-08-11 13:10:03', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2627, 4, '2011-08-11 15:32:50', '2011-08-11 15:32:50', 'by Kim Harding\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pnut-banana.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2826\" title=\"pnut-banana\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pnut-banana-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pnut-banana.jpg\">\r\n</a>Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Early morning arguments over the fact that lunch at school has to be cool, and who cares if it\'s cheaper and easier to eat cafeteria food. That is simply not an option!<!--more-->\r\n\r\nOur lunch bunch decided that this week we would grade the brown bag lunches that our parents sent us off with so many years ago, and sample the stuff we send for our children these days.  We also invited our kids to add in their two cents. ( We do understand that the semi- healthy food we pack is not always our little angels\'  first choice.)\r\n\r\nIn Pamela\'s elementary school, the gym doubled as the cafeteria, so everyone had to bring their lunches. At first, peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches were her favorite, but then she hated how they got soggy by lunchtime. So Pamela\'s parents instead made tuna sandwiches or ham and cheese: cut into triangles, crusts off, of course. At lunch, the school janitor would pass out boxes of milk (usually lukewarm) on a tray, and she drank hers begrudgingly. Her parents also never gave her the coolest snack food, so she was always trying to trade a piece of fruit for something better, like a Fruit Rollup.  Trading food seems to be my daughter\'s favorite thing to do, too.  She always comes home with with mystery wrappers in her bag!\r\n\r\nElizabeth always wanted a peanut butter and banana sandwich.  (She has always been a little eccentric).  I opted for the simple turkey and mayonnaise on white bread. I ate that sandwich so many days in a row that I finally burst into tears and haven\'t had another one since!  After my melt down, I was banished to the dreaded cafeteria lunch unless I wanted to pack my own.  For some reason this tactic doesn\'t work with my own children.  No matter how many times I threaten to send them off with $1.50, I always seem to end up stuffing the Vera bags at the last minute before they run out the door.  They prefer chicken on white bread with the crust off.  No peanut butter because these days some kids have peanut allergies, and absolutely nothing healthy.  No fruit, no carrot sticks, just chips and swiss miss rolls.  Oh, and NO milk, just gatorade.\r\n\r\nApril follows suit with my parents.  She is all for packing a lunch, as long as you do it yourself!  April is a no nonsense kind of mom, just like her mother was.  If her kids get up early enough, they like to pack ham and cheese sandwiches plain with chips , candy (if there is any), mini cookies and either oatmeal crème pie or whatever Little Debbie they can find.  They like  two Capri Suns because they say they get really thirsty.\r\n\r\nWhile <em>what</em> you bring for lunch is important, what is more important is <em>how</em> you carry it. Brown bags are so out: it is all about having the best lunchbox. In the past, we all carried metal lunch boxes. Care Bears, Smurfs, Strawberry Shortcake were some classics.  These days, brown bags are still out.  The cheapest option never seems to be the one that the kiddos go for.  Today, all of the \"cool\" kids carry Vera Bradley lunch bags.  Rossignol\'s downtown carries lots of different patterns, but you must be sure that no one else in your school has the same pattern you do.  And then, of course, you must purchase the matching back pack AND overnight bag...\r\n\r\nTwo of Nancy\'s kids are in high school and they are boys, so of course they eat the cafeteria food.  At this stage in life, there seems to be a coolness shift.  Now it is uncool to carry any kind of lunch bag.  Only a geek would bring one to high school!  You either buy something out of the vending machines, eat what is being served, or just skip lunch all together.  Who cares if you pass out from starvation, you are the coolest kid there.\r\n\r\nAfter spreading out all of these different choices to be sampled on my kitchen table and taking painstaking bites of soggy, room temperature food, here are the results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Must have</strong>:  Swiss Miss rolls.  (We had to agree with the kids on this one, even though it\'s SO unhealthy!)\r\n\r\n<strong>Can\'t stand</strong>:  PB &amp; J with too much jelly.  YUCK.  Also, none of the kids would even sample the peanut butter and banana since the bananas turned brown.\r\n\r\n<strong>Good for trade</strong>:  Grapes.  Everyone loves grapes and you can always get at least half of a Swiss Miss with good grapes to trade.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hide under the table so no one else can see</strong>:  sandwiches cut into cute shapes like hearts or stars.  How embarrassing, Mom!\r\n\r\nWe hope that our lunch bunch has enlightened your lunch packing world.   Good luck getting back to school, and getting back to sanity!', 'Lunch Bunch Samples School Lunches, Past and Present', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-samples-school-lunches-past-and-present', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:39:50', '2011-08-31 13:39:50', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2627', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2634, 4, '2011-08-11 15:52:33', '2011-08-11 15:52:33', 'August 4, 2011 \n\n[issuu layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml showflipbtn=true documentid=110804124456-ce5fccbe0c3c4e75b71e5e9e4d4c1132 docname=aug_4_final username=TheIslandNews loadinginfotext=August%204%2C%202011 showhtmllink=true tag=beaufort width=420 height=343 unit=px] ', 'Archived Issues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'archived-issues', '', '', '2011-08-11 15:52:33', '2011-08-11 15:52:33', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2634', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2638, 4, '2011-08-11 19:12:22', '2011-08-11 19:12:22', '<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/breakwater_logo.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2639\" title=\"breakwater_logo\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/breakwater_logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>If you have any family or friends in the Upstate of South Carolina you need to give them a heads up. There\'s something new and exciting coming to downtown Greenville. The crew at Beakwater is expanding to the other end of the state!<!--more-->\n\n\"Gary, Beth and I have always wanted another restaurant, we just hadn\'t found the right location.  Until\nwe paid a visit to Greenville last year.  We fell in love with their downtown and felt like it would be a great\nfit with our concept.  We secured a location in July and have been busy working on the plans with an anticipated\nOctober opening,\" says Donna Lang, one of the Breakwater owners.\n\nBeth has made the decision to move to Greenville and man the project up there.  Gary and Donna will be spending some time in Greenville (especially in the beginning) but have no plans to relocate to Greenville.  Their hearts live Beaufort, and that is where they will stay. Gary will remain the executive chef in Beaufort and Donna will continue to run the front of the house.\n\nThe crew is also pleased to welcome Ryan Blanton to the Breakwater team.  Ryan comes to Breakwater with a great culinary background and will be the executive chef, along with Gary, and will have ownership in the company.\n\nSo fear not, loyal Beaufortonians, Breakwater is here to stay. It\'s just growing a bit. Many congratulations on the expansion!', 'Breakwater Patrons, Fear Not!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'breakwater-patrons-fear-not', '', '', '2011-08-11 19:12:22', '2011-08-11 19:12:22', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2638', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2658, 4, '2011-08-13 15:19:00', '2011-08-13 15:19:00', '<pre><a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crack-cocaine.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2659\" title=\"crack-cocaine\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crack-cocaine-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a></pre>\nOn August 9, 2011 the Beaufort / Jasper Multi Agency Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant at 3005 Palmetto Ridge Street in Beaufort. As a result of the search warrant, the occupants of the residence, 53-year old <strong>John Dunbar</strong> and 44-year old <strong>Michelle Mattox</strong> were both arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine and Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine within a 1/2 Mile of a School. DTF members seized approximately 2.9 grams of crack cocaine and $450.00 in US currency.', 'Drug arrest in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'drug-arrest-in-beaufort', '', '', '2011-08-13 15:19:00', '2011-08-13 15:19:00', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2658', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2663, 4, '2011-08-18 14:32:15', '2011-08-18 14:32:15', 'Church holds nearly new clothing sale\nThe Women of the Parish Church of St. Helena will host their annual Nearly New Clothing Sale on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. it the church’s Parish Hall located at 507 Newcastle Street in downtown Beaufort. The sale features gently used clothing and accessories (and jewelry, too!) for men, women, and children. For information, please call the church office at 522-1712 or visit us online at www.sthelenas1712.org.\n\nSea Island Quilters to hold meeting\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, August 18,  6 p.m. in the Garden Room at Quality Inn, 2001 Boundary Street. The guest speaker is Amanda Murphy, a textile and surface designer from Charlotte, N.C. She has several  fabric lines  with Robert Kaufman Fabrics and has been featured in many quilting magazines. For more information, contact Marie Kositzka at 524-1755.\n\nChamber holds Coffee with Colleagues\nCoffee With Colleagues is a free, casual networking opportunity held by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce on  Friday, August 19 from 5:30- 7 p.m., at City Java &amp; News, 301 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Contact Amy Kaylor Contact Amy Kaylor at 843.525.8524 or email amy@beaufortsc.org for more information.\n\nBeaufort Snowboard, Ski Club to meet\nThe Beaufort Ski/Snowboard Club will have a meet and greet on Fri., Aug. 19, 5 p.m., at Nippy’s in downtown Beaufort.  We will be discussing upcoming trips and activities as well as enjoying fellowship and networking.  Anyone with interest — with or without ability to ski/snowboard — is welcome! For additional information, contact Julie:  tugboatjulie@yahoo.com.\n\nLunch and learn series: Planting a fall garden\nThe Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association’s  Saturday “Lunch and Learn” classes will resume on August 20.  Our Clemson Extension Agent, Laura Lee Rose, will be teaching “Planting a Fall Garden”.  Here in the Lowcountry, we can get two, and sometimes three, crops of vegetables each year, and Laura Lee will tell you what to plant and how.  These free open air classes are held at the Port Royal Farmer’s Market on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.  Bring a lawn chair and questions to the big oak tree behind the Master Gardener Information Table at the Market.  And be sure to visit the vendors for locally grown produce, fresh flowers and wonderful food.\n\nBeaufort Writers meet\nBeaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room on August 23.\n\nStreet Music on Paris Ave in Port Royal\n• Saturday, August 27: Lost In Holland. “An awesome fusion of sound...Josh’s brilliant folk twinged guitar runs being complemented by Michael’s wonderful, soaring cello.” — Scott Sandie, Broken Arrow Magazine. Iraq war veteran Josh Hisle pairs with Michael Ronstadt to create the sounds and lyrics of undeniable depth (as commented by Neil Young at Sundance.) Michael’s extreme cello style and extensive knowledge of songwriting and performance bring a blazing fire of skill, emotion and delivery that will leave you amazed. This duo, this revolution, is nothing short of brilliance.\n\nBeaufort Shag Club holds Junior Shag Day\nThe sixth Annual Junior Shag Day sponsored by The Beaufort Shag Club for Juniors  ages 8 - 18 is being held on August 27 at Beaufort Middle School Cafeteria. Learn the South Carolina State Dance, The Carolina Shag. Instructors will be on hand to teach beginner and intermediate levels.  Registration for ages 8 - 12 from 9:30 - 10 a.m. with instruction and dancing from 10 a.m. - noon.  Registration for ages 13 - 18 is from 12:30 - 1 p.m. with instruction and dancing from 1-3 p.m.  No charge for admission. To register, email wfoslo@charter.net with the junior’s name, age, and parents name or call 843 522 0555. To learn more about Beaufort Junior Shag, visit the Junior Shag Page at www.beaufortshagclub.com.\n\nLowcountry Chorale holding auditions\nThe Lowcountry Chorale will be starting rehearsals for its 17th season at 6:45 p.m. on September 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island.  We are looking for singers with a sense of fun and an appreciation for the nostalgic. There will be an audition for voice placement with the director. Our concerts will be performed November 18 and 19.  Please join us for this groundbreaking form of entertainment. Call 521-1017 and leave a message or simply come to rehearsal on September 6 and see what we are all about.\n\nGet tickets today for fall Auldbrass tour\nTickets are on sale now for the 2011 Auldbrass Plantation Tour in Yemassee held on November 5 and 6.. Tickets are $85 per person and there will also be a picnic lunch available at Tomotley Plantation for $15 per person. Although Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 projects during his long and prolific career, Auldbrass in Yemassee is the only plantation among them. It is also one of the largest and most complex projects he ever undertook. Wright had an unusually intense commitment to Auldbrass, and worked on it, off and on, for over twenty years, from 1938 until his death in 1959. On Saturday, November 5, the Land Trust is excited to host Eric Lloyd Wright (the grandson of the famed Frank Lloyd Wright) during a Special Lecture Event at the USCB Performing Arts Center in Beaufort.  Tickets for the Lecture Event are $50 per person. All tickets can be purchase via our website at www.openlandtrust.org (80% of the ticket purchases are tax deductible.) Any questions, please call the Open Land Trust office at 843-521-2175.\nBeaufort Women’s Center support group\nIf you are a post-abortion woman struggling through the pain of issues relating to an abortion experience, there is healing and hope! The Beaufort Women’s Center is offering abortion recovery assistance through “Healing Hearts”,  a 10-week support group that will meet at the Center on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. beginning September 8.   All inquiries are confidential. Seating is limited. Call 843-525-0300 today and let the healing begin. Ask for Susanne or Donna for more details.\n\nSave the date for up coming Pet Fair\nOn September 17, at United Hospice of Beaufort, 1605 North Street, there will be an adoption fair, dog show, pet boutique, photos with your pet and more. Proceeds to benefit The United Hospice Foundation. For more information, call 843-522-0476.\n\nRegister now for Business Expo 2011\nRegistration is now open for booths at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo 2011.  This year’s expo is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20 at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites. The Expo will take place from 12 - 5 p.m. and will be followed by our September Business After Hours from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Contact Amy Kaylor at 843.525.8524 or email amy@beaufortsc.org with questions or for more details.\n\nGet ready for annual Youth Conference\nThe 19th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference will be held September 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 914 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. This free conference is planned by teens, for teens. All middle and high school students are invited to participate. There will be workshops, T-shirts, lunch and entertainment. For more information/registration, call Carrie at 812-4399/838-2903 or Theresa at 838-7922. This collaborative event was made possible with the support of local agencies, churches, schools, government, businesses, nonprofits and parents.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-5', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:32:15', '2011-08-18 14:32:15', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2666, 4, '2011-08-18 14:35:07', '2011-08-18 14:35:07', 'By Tracie Korol\n\nSixteen years ago I began a gradual process of learning to, as I call it, “eat clean.” That means I do not purchase packaged, processed foods, nor do I purchase my meats anywhere but from a source where I have personally met the farmer and the animals that are going to sacrifice for me. Let me interject that animal proteins are a condiment in my diet, not a main ingredient. Bacon, the gateway meat, keeps me from becoming a true vegetarian.\nI made that decision prompted by a news report not unlike that of last week: a recall of 36 million pounds of ground turkey contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella Heidelberg. Yesterday, on the heels of that recall, the New York Times health blog included a caution to pet owners who feed processed food to their pets. I trotted over to one of my favorite sites, http://www.cdc.gov/widgets/FoodSafety/alt/ for a complete listing of what’s gone bad of late. The list includes commercially packed ground beef (E.coli), strawberries (E. coli, again), cheese dip (foreign objects), prepared sandwiches (Listeria monocytogenes) and beef imported from Honduras contaminated with Ivermectin — the stuff that makes heartworm medicine what it is.  Included in the CDC list are recalls for Doggie Wishbone treats (Salmonella), Purina One dry cat food (Salmonella) and pig ears (Salmonella, again).\nBottom line: food that is made in factories and animals that are raised on factory farms brew up nasty little germs. These microbes appear to live quite happily all over the place.  The trick to avoiding contact is due diligence in food handling, plain old common sense and learning where your, and your pets’, food comes from.\nAs you know, I am a proponent for feeding dogs real food as much as it is financially feasible.  And as you know, I think kibble, even the best, is still fast food processed from creamed mysterious body parts and chemicals in factories that may or may not have good cleaning crews. Yes, kibble mix is heated to high temperatures before it is extruded into tasty shapes, but has the tubing it runs through been sterilized between batches?\nIf you are a reasonably tidy sort and you manage hygienically what foods go into your family—and your dog is family, too—then you can be fairly content knowing that Salmonella is probably not going to be an issue. If your food came from a reputable source (hopefully, a local farm), if you handle it properly and prepare it well, whether you choose to feed raw or choose to cook for your Best Friend, you should not be faced with the symptoms.\nPets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. If your dog is feeling punky, pay attention to what’s in his bowl. (When was the last time you ran Gumbo’s bowls through the dishwasher?)  Also know that infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.\nThe whole food vs. pathogen contamination comes down to common sense and good hygiene practices when handling your dog’s food:\n• Store raw food in the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator\n• Store kibble, in small amounts in a sealed container out of reach of children: freeze the rest, don’t park it in the hot garage;\n• Don’t allow children to handle the dog’s food. If they do, make sure they wash their hands afterward;\n• Properly wash hands, all bowls, utensils and contact surfaces after handling the dog’s food (kibble or raw);\n• Limit time raw food is held at room temperature during feeding to less than an hour in this heat and dispose of food left out for periods longer than this. Common sense check — would you eat a tuna sandwich that sat on the counter for eight hours?\n• Pick up your dog’s poop and always wash your hands with soap and warm water afterward. Do I need to remind you?', 'BowWow: Pathogen du jour', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bowwow-pathogen-du-jour', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:35:07', '2011-08-18 14:35:07', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2668, 4, '2011-08-18 14:36:22', '2011-08-18 14:36:22', 'Sammie is a declawed adult female American Short Hair cat.  She loves to be scratched on her head and will follow you around. 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. See adoptable animals at www.Petango.Com  or the Beaufort County website, www.Bcgov.Net/animal-control.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Pet-of-Week-Sammie.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2669\" title=\"Pet of Week-Sammie\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Pet-of-Week-Sammie-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-6', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:36:22', '2011-08-18 14:36:22', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2672, 4, '2011-08-18 14:40:45', '2011-08-18 14:40:45', 'The Beaufort County Open Land Trust is excited to welcome Patricia R. Kennedy as the new Executive Director of the trust.  Mrs. Kennedy will replace current director Ann Bluntzer, who is relocating to Texas, beginning September 1. Mrs. Kennedy will be leaving the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, where she has served as the executive director for the past eight years. While at the conservancy, she has led the environmental team working to develop, implement and manage programs relating to the environment, land stewardship and protection.\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Patty-Richards-head-shot.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2673\" title=\"Patty Richards head shot\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Patty-Richards-head-shot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Mrs. Kennedy began her career working in the environmental field in 1991. She has spent the last 10 years consulting with regulatory agencies, corporations and policy makers on environmental issues. She graduated from Boston College.\nPrior to joining Palmetto Bluff, Mrs. Kennedy was the South Coast Director of the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, a nonprofit organization working to secure the natural and cultural resources of the Lowcountry.  Mrs. Kennedy has also served on the Board of Trustees for the Beaufort County Open Land Trust for the last seven years.\nThe trust is thrilled to have Mrs. Kennedy’s extensive environmental and land protection knowledge and experience to help lead the organization as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.', 'Beaufort County Open Land Trust hires new executive director', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-open-land-trust-hires-new-executive-director', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:40:45', '2011-08-18 14:40:45', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2672', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2675, 4, '2011-08-18 14:41:36', '2011-08-18 14:41:36', 'Cheeseburgers in Paradise, a Jimmy Buffet themed party to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice, will be held on Saturday, August 27th, from 6-9 p.m. at the Port Royal Landing Marina.\nSponsors include Butler Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Carolina Wings &amp; Rib House and Palmetto Brewery.\nEnjoy a beautiful evening at the Port Royal Landing Marina featuring Beaufort’s best burgers right off the grill with all the fixings, margaritas a plenty, plus beer and wine while listening to live music from Ban Jovi.\nAdmission is only $30 per person and includes burgers and drinks!  Purchase tickets by Wednesday, August 24 at the Port Royal Landing Marina or FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice office.\nFriends of Caroline Hospice is a non-profit United Way organization that has been serving Beaufort residents for more than 30 years.  FRIENDS was the first and only hospice in Beaufort.  It was founded by Beaufortonians wishing to help a dying friend. FRIENDS is a nonprofit hospice and does not accept money from our patients, their families, insurance companies or Medicare and Medicaid.  We rely solely on support from the community to operate.\nFor more information, please contact the FRIENDS office at 843-525-6257 or visit our website at www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.', 'Cheeseburgers in Paradise fundraiser benefits hospice', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cheeseburgers-in-paradise-fundraiser-benefits-hospice', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:41:36', '2011-08-18 14:41:36', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2677, 4, '2011-08-18 14:45:02', '2011-08-18 14:45:02', 'Faced with increasing demand for emergency medical services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has begun a $14.5-million renovation project that will more than double the size of its Emergency Department.\nThe Level 3 ER will be expanded from 9,500 square feet to 20,500 square feet with 26 private treatment rooms—two of them trauma rooms—two consult rooms, a decontamination room and five waiting rooms to review test results. In the current space, the facility accommodates 18 beds and two triage rooms.\nBeaufort Memorial’s ER visits now total 40,000 annually—twice as many as it was built to handle. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to grow by as much as 10,000 visits a year.\nThe renovation also will include major improvements to the emergency power systems. Nearly 20 years old, the dated equipment does not have the capacity to operate the facility should the power go out in a disaster.\n“We need to keep our plant and infrastructure in place to support emerging technology,” said BMH President and CEO Rick Toomey. “We have outgrown our current facility needs, and we need to upgrade systems to make sure our patients receive the safest and best care possible.”\nThe project, being undertaken by BE&amp;K Building Group of Charlotte, is expected to take 14 months. Despite the extensive renovation work, the ER will remain fully functional throughout the construction.\n“It will be inconvenient for awhile around here,” said Marion Moody, Director of Plant Services, “but our goal will be to cause as little disruption to patient services as possible.”\nNoise and dust barriers and HEPA filters will be used as needed to minimize the impact of demolition on patients and visitors. Fencing will be erected and directional signs posted as sections of the department are shifted during construction. Departments adjacent to the ER also may be relocated.\nThe first phase of the project — expected to take eight months to complete — will involve mostly new construction around three sides of the Emergency Department. The additional square footage will provide more clinic space, better work flow in the ER, improved ambulance access and a covered porch that will serve as an exterior waiting area.\nA new enlarged patient waiting room will be created in the space that had been occupied by hospital administration. Those offices recently moved to the third floor of Beaufort Medical Plaza.\nUntil the work is completed, the existing ER entrance will be reserved exclusively for ambulance traffic. Patients and visitors will need to use the main or south hospital entrances.  The renovation will include a new drive-through drop-off for ambulances, as well as a fully covered public entrance.\nIn addition, major upgrades will be made to the hospital’s infrastructure, including increasing the capacity of the cooling system, which is vital to the operation of the advanced technology currently being used in the ER. Three new Caterpillar 800KW generator sets will be installed in a new power house, along with the latest in electrical switchgear technology.\n“We will be 100 percent self sufficient in the event of a power loss,” Moody said. “The current system was installed in 1992, and it can run vital systems on emergency power, but that doesn’t include air conditioning.”\nA $1.5-million donation made by Beaufort philanthropist Dr. Bruce Pratt in honor of his parents provided the start-up money to launch the ambitious project.\nBMH Foundation is working to secure additional funding for the renovation and hospital employees are in the process of raising another $1 million.\n“I think our doctors, patients and staff will be thrilled with the changes we will be making in the new facility,” said ER Director Kevin Kremer. “It will take us some time and inconvenience to get there, but we are very excited about it.”', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital begins expanding emergency room', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-begins-expanding-emergency-room', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:45:02', '2011-08-18 14:45:02', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2680, 4, '2011-08-18 14:46:15', '2011-08-18 14:46:15', 'Better Choices, Better Health, a FREE evidence-based chronic disease self management program is continuing to be rolled out across the Lowcountry region.  DHEC and the Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging have partnered to bring this series of workshops to local communities across the state.  Here in the Lowcountry, there are 18 trained Leaders and the program is being offered in Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper and Colleton counties.\nMany people are living with on-going conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease and depression.  This six-week workshop is facilitated by two trained peer leaders, and covers topics including techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength,  flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; healthy eating and good nutrition; and how to evaluate new treatments.\nWorkshops may be held at churches, community facilities, health centers and other sites willing to host and help promote the program. We have one workshop series beginning September 15 at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island, and another beginning September 22 at Memory Matters on Hilton Head Island.\nEach session lasts two and a half hours, and there must be a minimum of 20 registrants signed up (a minimum of 12 participants is required to run the workshop series). The interactive workshops not only teach about personal management of chronic conditions, but develop skills in the participants like how to brainstorm and problem solve, as well as how to develop and successfully follow an action plan.\nFor more information, contact Claire Glasson, MPA, 843.252.4537 or email glassomc@dhec.sc.gov.', 'Better Choices, Better Health', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'better-choices-better-health', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:46:15', '2011-08-18 14:46:15', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2680', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2682, 4, '2011-08-18 14:47:12', '2011-08-18 14:47:12', 'A free training clinic will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18, to help prepare participants for the LoCo Motion walking and running event, a breast cancer fundraiser taking place this fall in the Lowcountry.\nThis free 45-minute seminar walking/running will give tips on hydration, nutrition and footwear. The clinic will be held at 6 p.m. at the Palmetto Running Company, 22 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton.\nAdditionally, organizers are offering a condensed 10-week training calendar for those who want to train on their own. The calendar can be found at www.dothelocomotion.org.\nTraining sessions are also being offered twice a week to help participants prepare for the challenge.\n• Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s LifeFit Wellness Center is leading training walks and runs at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 7:30 a.m. Saturdays.\nRegistration for LoCo Motion is not necessary to participate in the free sessions.\nThe Sept. 30-Oct. 2 LoCo Motion event will trek 10 miles a day through Old Town Bluffton and the beaches of Hilton Head Island.\nFor more information on the race/walk routes, registration, volunteering or donations, visit www.dothelocomotion.org or call 843-868-1888. For more information on training, call Beaufort Memorial Hospital at 843-522-5637 or the Palmetto Running Club at 843-815-1718.', 'LoCo Motion training clinic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'loco-motion-training-clinic', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:47:12', '2011-08-18 14:47:12', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2684, 4, '2011-08-18 14:48:03', '2011-08-18 14:48:03', 'New Board Members: The Audubon Board is pleased to welcome five new members: Joe Brown, Ken Scott, John Albert, Dick Work, and Sally Work. This will give the Audubon a stronger program team.\nFripp Audubon Nature Trail: Through the spring and summer, the Audubon trail project teams have been working on a major upgrade on the nature trail. A new entrance, new signs and a number of major trail improvements are being made and will be finalized in the fall. This unique trail takes visitors through the many barrier island habitats on Fripp with educational signage to highlight the forest and salt marsh environments and the birds, animals, sea life, and plants that make up this unique ecosystem.\nSpecial thanks to the project team Joe Brown, Cyndi White, Tony Natoli, Bob Freeman, Dick Work and Dave Tindal for a job well done.\nHelping Painted Buntings: John Albert’s Fripp Audubon Naturally brings focus on how to help the Painted Bunting. Find out more at the website http://www.islc.net/audubon/Painted%20Buntings.pdf.\nRecord Turtle Nests for the Barrier Islands: Janie Lackman, director of the Fripp Turtle Patrol and Audubon board member, reports that this has been a recent record nesting season Fripp, Hunting and Harbor islands. Janie’s Fripp team has 67 new nests. It has been a great challenge for all of island patrols with nest identification followed by hatchling management six weeks later.', 'Fripp Audubon summer update', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-audubon-summer-update', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:48:03', '2011-08-18 14:48:03', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2686, 4, '2011-08-18 14:49:44', '2011-08-18 14:49:44', 'By Cherimie Crane\n\nThe streets are slowed by the big yellow monster; moms stifle the sniffles as they let go of that little one’s hand. Teachers full of hope and caffeine open that door to a classroom that reflects their heart, soul and many weeks of preparation. The freshly shined floors of the school hallways echo squeaks of brand new sneakers that mom and dad worked so hard to purchase. It is beautiful chaos.\nI am not so old that I don’t remember each and every first day. With a name like Cherimie, hair like a horse, and head as hard as concrete, first days weren’t always smooth sailing. How I wish I could go back and tell that awkward little girl all the things I know now. It is a good possibility she wouldn’t listen, but if she did, I would make sure to pass along life’s little secrets.\nJust as right as rain her days would be if she knew in advance how to handle the ups, downs and sideways of the hallways. I would tell her not to worry about how difficult it is to pronounce her name even by those with more degrees than the Mississippi summer. One day that unique name won’t be quite so bad. Those boots you love so much will one day be more than the brunt of the cool kids’ jokes. Attempting to bleach your freckles off your face will not work and it burns like the dickens (yet will make a great story). It is OK to outrun the little boys, even if everyone tells you to let them win. It is equally as acceptable to excel in math and understand football. All those stories you write in detention may be worth more than you know.\nDon’t be afraid to answer the questions out loud: being smart is far more important than being pretty. It lasts longer and costs less. That trip to the principal’s office over punching What’s-his-name is worth every punishment, even the lecture from Momma. There are some things worth fighting for, just prepare for the consequences and the sore hand. Those thick glasses and metal braces are temporary, the glasses will help you see the mean girls coming and the braces will perfect your smile when you see them going. For the love of mason jars, stay away from at home perms.\nTalk to the new students, they are scared and alone too.  Always stand up for those who are called nerds, you will be amazed at what they become. Don’t ever hide in the bathroom because some boy breaks your heart, he isn’t worth missing cheerleading try-outs. That day you will learn how to smile even when life hurts. Never, ever, allow someone to be made fun of, laughed at or discarded. Your Daddy would be disappointed greatly. The in-crowd will never be worth your self-respect.  Never.\nDon’t waste time and tears over not getting invited to all the parties, don’t lower your head one millimeter when those girls say and do things that make you feel like you have been bush hogged. They are mean, mean for sport. Pretty soon you will be in high school and those same girls we will be sitting in the stands watching you cheer, which only makes them meaner. Keep smiling, they never change but neither will you.  There will always be someone hoping you fail, laughing at your mistakes, pouring salt in your wounds, and pretending to be your friend. You will always know who your friends are, cherish them. Quality trumps quantity.\nEnjoy every moment, thank Momma and Daddy for being so hard on you. Don’t pout so much over that stupid, ridiculous curfew. These days will reflect who you will become, hair still as coarse, head still as hard, but all in all, not so bad.', 'Advice for that awkward little girl', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'advice-for-that-awkward-little-girl', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:49:44', '2011-08-18 14:49:44', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2688, 4, '2011-08-18 14:50:46', '2011-08-18 14:50:46', 'By Jack Sparacino\nI (kind of) remember studying philosophy in college and not doing too badly for a teenager who wasn’t ready to be philosophizing (as opposed to just shooting the breeze).  Here are a few important issues we overlooked in my classes.\n1.  There are lots of woodpeckers in the U.S., including some of the beautiful red headed variety in my neighborhood now.  Watching them work can give you a headache.  How can they POSSIBLY bang their head against a tree that hard and fast and not knock their brains out?   (Reminds me of some people in Washington lately.)\n2. Peanuts are great.  Lots of uses, wonderful taste, and nutritious (if you’re not allergic).  But they’re not nuts, they’re legumes, so why do we keep calling them “nuts”?  Is it so we don’t have to use the icky phrase, “legume butter and jelly sandwich”?\n3. The simple pleasures are not only often the best ones, they frequently provide best value for all.  Donating something others need.  Watching the sun come up on a perfect day.  Sharing a healthy snack with your dog (one of our dogs especially loves apples).  It just goes on and on.\n4. If you can’t please your customers, you can’t run a successful business.  Simple truth, never changes.  So how come I often get gobbledygook from customer service representatives, usually working in another country, when I ask a question or make a request?\n5. If flowers had a drag race, the winner would be sunflowers.  They can grow a couple of inches a day, it looks like.\n6. Ever wonder how many flavors of ice cream have ever been tried?  Now I’m wondering how many more they have to go.\n7. Who in the heck invented glue?\n7a. Has anyone ever figured out exactly what would happen if we didn’t have a patent office?\n8. How is it that I don’t get seasick easily on boats but roller coasters make me nauseous?\n9. Exactly how many people can the Earth accommodate successfully?  Should the last person put up a sign that says “no vacancy”?\n10.  It would be good to know precisely how many different critters (from herons to micro-organisms) can be found in the marsh.  Then the top five rules they need to follow to live harmoniously.\n11.  Virtually every organism, animal and plant, is eaten somewhere by somebody.  Should the top 10 favorites be posted on-line or would that upset the balance of nature somehow?\nOK, it’s lunch time.  Anybody have any peanut butter?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJack Sparacino has a Ph.D. in psychology from The University of Chicago. He has published over 20 articles in refereed journals in psychology and medicine.  He is retired and now lives with his wife, Jane and their three dogs on St. Helena Island. His hobbies include fishing, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and writing.', 'Addressing deep philosophical issues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'addressing-deep-philosophical-issues', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:50:46', '2011-08-18 14:50:46', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2688', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2690, 4, '2011-08-18 14:52:06', '2011-08-18 14:52:06', 'FANDANGO Productions is pleased to announce its expansion into the southern east coast market with the opening of a new office in South Carolina and the additions of Jodie Miller and Fripp Langford to the staff.\nWith more than 20 years experience producing events throughout North America and Europe, FANDANGO Productions provides event management and production services to corporations, institutions, associations and organizations.\nThe new location in Beaufort is targeted to develop corporate, institutional and social event management and production opportunities in Charleston and Savannah, along with markets in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.\nThis expansion will be led by Jodie Miller, a native of South Carolina. Formerly a FANDANGO client for a number of years, Jodie was the co-owner of a successful event planning business, specializing in social, nonprofit and corporate events in the Baltimore area. Fripp Langford will also be joining the team to support the expansion efforts.\nClients in the southeast market will benefit from Jodie’s creative energy, passion for the business and regional knowledge combined with FANDANGO’s full fabrication and production capabilities; a broad spectrum of stylish décor and creative services; and a collection of furnishings, fabrics, props and lighting solutions.', 'FANDANGO expands with new office in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fandango-expands-with-new-office-in-beaufort', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:52:06', '2011-08-18 14:52:06', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2690', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2692, 4, '2011-08-18 14:53:29', '2011-08-18 14:53:29', 'National business leaders honored the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 11 for the chamber’s successful information campaign to land five squadrons of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. Williams Group PR, a Beaufort-based public relations and marketing firm, created and executed the campaign during the second half of 2010.\n\nThe American Chamber of Commerce Executives presented Blakely Williams, president of the Beaufort Regional Chamber, with the prestigious Gold Award Thursday evening as part of the 27th Annual Awards of Communication Excellence at the 2011 American Chamber’s convention in Los Angeles.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Business-F-35-Award.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2693\" title=\"Business-F-35 Award\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Business-F-35-Award-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> The F-35 PR campaign also earned ‘Best in Show,’ beating out 83 other entries from across North America including finalists from the Cayman Islands and Kansas City.\n\nThe supersonic F-35s are the next generation aircraft for the Marine Corps and are slated to replace the F/A-18 Hornets currently at Marine Corps Air Station-Beaufort around 2014-2015. Between now and then, about $400 million in new construction will update the air station.\n\nOperation F35-Beaufort, a partnership between the chamber, Williams Group PR, the Military Enhancement Committee and Lowcountry Economic Network &amp; Alliance, was an integrated public relations campaign to boost local and statewide support to bring five squadrons of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Beaufort. The long-term economic impact can be measured in billions of dollars, as the air station contributes $615 million annually into the local economy.\n\nThe American Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Awards for Communications Excellence honor, reward and celebrate the achievements of outstanding communication programs, campaigns and projects.\n“This is a huge honor for the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, but this award recognizes an even bigger celebration for Beaufort County — the continued economic growth of the Marine Corps Air Station-Beaufort,” Chamber President Blakely Williams said.', 'F-35 campaign wins national award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'f-35-campaign-wins-national-award', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:53:29', '2011-08-18 14:53:29', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2692', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2695, 4, '2011-08-18 14:54:38', '2011-08-18 14:54:38', 'Adiago Creative adds Ali Mohr to its team\nAdagio Creative, a Beaufort-based public relations and marketing firm founded by Carrie Carper, welcomes Ali Mohr to its team. Mohr is a graduate of The Ohio State University and brings over 15 years of communications experience and a results oriented drive to Adagio Creative, which has managed the images, branding and communication of over a dozen area businesses since 2008.\nA native of Ohio, Mohr received her bachelor’s degree in communications from The Ohio State and has held  communications positions in Ohio, Northern Virginia and Southern California. She specializes in public relations, social media, email marketing, website maintenance and  graphic design. She is the mother of three and is married to Mike Mohr, a CPA and Beaufort native.\nFor more information on Adagio Creative and its clients, visit www.adagiocreative.com.\n\nCity Java &amp; News sends baristas to training\nCity Java &amp; News sent four of its baristas off to Ravenel last month for an extensive training on the origin of the beans used to make City Java’s award-winning coffee and the roasting process.\nAaron Banner, Tara McCrea, Willie Moultrie and Katherine McKay  all took part in the three-hour class and learned about how the beans are processed, the difference between organic and non-organic and how decaf is produced.\n“We believe it’s important that our staff receive all of the training necessary to ensure they’re working as efficiently as possible with a full understanding of the product we offer,” said City Java &amp; News owner Laura McAlhaney.\n\nDancing Dogs Yoga hosts recording artist\nDancing Dogs Yoga of Beaufort, located at 1211 Newcastle St., Unit 2F in Newcastle Square, will host Spirit Voyage renowned recording artist Girish Cruden for a live performance Sunday, August 21, at 7 p.m. and Monday, August 22, during a Vinyasa flow class at 5:30 p.m. Reservations for the performance are $18 in advance, $25 at the door and $22 for the vinyasa flow class (or $12 with class card) and may be made by calling (843) 263-5864 or visiting www.dancingdogsyoga.com.\nOn Sunday, Cruden will lead attendees through a Kirtan, a call and response form of devotional practice, and on Monday, will accompany studio owner Shelley Lowther as she leads students through an all levels Vinyasa flow class.\nCruden is an eclectic artist with roots in jazz, world and sacred music and who plays an array of instruments, including tablas, world percussion, guitar and harmonium.', 'Business Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:54:38', '2011-08-18 14:54:38', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2695', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(2697, 4, '2011-08-18 14:57:38', '2011-08-18 14:57:38', 'EarthFIT Training Facility, owned by Ian Hart, held a benefit Saturday, August 6, for the Lady’s Island Fire District as part of its grand opening event. EarthFIT, which opened a new facility in July at 39 Sams Point Rd., behind the Video Warehouse, offered $5 training sessions to the general public, in half-hour increments, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Proceeds, totaling $1,136, will be donated to the fire district for its use in purchasing physical training equipment.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2698\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Ian Hart is pictured cutting his official grand opening ribbon with Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Biz-EarthFit1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2698\" title=\"Biz-EarthFit1\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Biz-EarthFit1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption] ', 'EarthFIT benefits firefighters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'earthfit-benefits-firefighters', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:57:38', '2011-08-18 14:57:38', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2697', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2700, 4, '2011-08-18 14:58:54', '2011-08-18 14:58:54', 'Bob and Linda Murr, owners of Murr Printing in Beaufort, understand how quickly we are losing our country’s World War II Veterans — more than 1,000 per day. The Murrs are the kind of patriots who step up to help make sure that these men and women, who saved our nation 65 years ago, visit their new WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. before it’s too late.\nOwen Hand, chairman of the board of Honor Flight Savannah, along with board member Fletch Maffett, presented Bob and Linda with a “Certificate of Appreciation” for their generosity in supplying Honor Flight Savannah with brochures, business cards, and dry-mount photos.\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Business-Murr-Printing.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2701\" title=\"Business-Murr Printing\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Business-Murr-Printing-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Murr Printing is helping Honor Flight Savannah in its mission of providing an all-expense-paid trip to D.C. for all WWII Veterans in southeastern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. The veterans are greeted by military and Congressional dignitaries as they arrive at the WWII Memorial, where they are thanked by visitors from all over the world for their service and sacrifice.\nThe veterans are then bussed to Arlington National Cemetery where they observe the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. All military memorials are included in the day-long tour.\nHonor Flight Savannah depends solely upon the community — both individuals and businesses — to fund these trips for our WWII veterans. If you want to contribute, complete a veteran application for a trip, or volunteer to serve as a guardian on an Honor Flight, please visit www.honorflightsavannah.org or call Carol Megathlin at (912) 596-1962.', 'Murr Printing supports Honor Flight', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'murr-printing-supports-honor-flight', '', '', '2011-08-18 14:58:54', '2011-08-18 14:58:54', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2703, 4, '2011-08-18 15:00:29', '2011-08-18 15:00:29', 'Downtown Beaufort’s Panini’s Cafe has been awarded ‘Fresh on the Menu’ status by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.  The Fresh on the Menu program is the restaurant phase of the Certified South Carolina Grown program.\nIn order to be a participant within the program, the restaurant’s management must recognize and support our local farmers who are willing to supply these in-state items when they are in season, and the restaurant must feature menus that include at least 25% Certified SC Grown foods and products, and adhere to certain Department of Agriculture guidelines.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2704\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Photo by Amy Daring\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Business-paninis.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2704\" title=\"Business-paninis\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Business-paninis-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nIn Panini’s case, that was easy. Owner, Paul Thompson, insists on serving “as much local everything as we can find, because of the importance of delivering the absolute freshest possible product, and of supporting each other”.\nPanini’s Cafe is actually approaching nearly 35% of their menu inclusion of all things local.\nWhat folks don’t always realize is there is a great variety of local product available, it’s not just fish from the ocean and some local tomatoes here. Panini’s looks for fresh local sea island vegetables and fruits, local cheeses, locally caught shrimp, fish, and other seafood, beef, local herbs and spices, SC grown rice, and even freshwater trout from the Upstate.\nCertified SC Grown is a cooperative effort among local farmers, processors, wholesalers,retailers and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture to brand and promote South Carolina grown produce and products.\nFor information about the programs, please visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture at agriculture.sc.gov.', 'Panini’s awarded ‘Fresh on the Menu’ status', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'panini%e2%80%99s-awarded-%e2%80%98fresh-on-the-menu%e2%80%99-status', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:00:29', '2011-08-18 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2703', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2706, 4, '2011-08-18 15:02:46', '2011-08-18 15:02:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_2707\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Captain Frank Gibson shows his 3 and 4 pound Sea Bass caught off of local Beaufort waters.\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Catch-of-Week.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2707\" title=\"Catch of Week\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Catch-of-Week-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption] ', 'Catch of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'catch-of-the-week-2', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:02:46', '2011-08-18 15:02:46', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2709, 4, '2011-08-18 15:03:27', '2011-08-18 15:03:27', 'Quick Start Tennis, also known as “10 and Under Tennis,” is a competitive play format that features modified equipment and courts, allowing kids to rally and play the game of tennis earlier than the expected advanced lesson training. With shorter and narrower courts, lower nets and lower compression balls, kids build the confidence and ability to cover the entire court. Now, children 10 and under can compete and play, moving their way through a progressive court system until they reach the traditional court size where tournament ages 12 and up play and compete. Bring a hat and water bottle.  The plan is to have teams that can compete with each other is a friendly atmosphere.  The categories are ages 5-8 and 9-12. Instructors are  Coach Riedmayer Beaufort High School varsity tennis coach, Chris Riedy, JV coach, and members of the BHS tennis team. Location is the Beaufort High School Tennis Courts. Cost is $13 per session. To find out session times and to register, contact riedmayer@hotmail.com or call 321-0381.', 'Sign up your kids for Quick Start tennis', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sign-up-your-kids-for-quick-start-tennis', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:03:27', '2011-08-18 15:03:27', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2711, 4, '2011-08-18 15:06:05', '2011-08-18 15:06:05', 'By Jim Arnold\nI was honored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to offer my services to Team USA in the World Cup, FITASC event in Orville, France, held in July. The weather was a bit cold, windy and rainy, making hard shots harder.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2712\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Mike Everson of Team USA Junior displays his Silver medals and gifts from the Gold and Bronze teams. Mike has been shooting since age 10.\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-Shooting-award.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2712\" title=\"Sports-Shooting award\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-Shooting-award-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nThe World Cup is the Olympics of shotgun sports with all the pomp and circumstance. Each country’s team was paraded in with a flag carrier for the very formal opening ceremonies. The closing ceremonies were similar. Awards — Bronze, Silver and Gold — were presented in Olympic fashion with the countries anthems playing.\nOur team in the Junior division took Silver — the only team medal won by the Americans.  Mike Everson shot a perfect Parcour. Thats very difficult to do. It was a team effort with emotions both flowing and under control. I was proud of their performance and was honored to be part of the program in some small way. It was a very humbling experience for me.\n\n<em>Jim Arnold owns Custom Shooting Sports, LLC, which is involved in coaching, consulting, corporate entertainment and custom outfitting and is a one-stop shop for shotgun sports. He is the teaching pro on Brays Island Plantation and has lived on Cat Island for the past six years.</em>', 'Locals attend World Cup of shooting sports', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'locals-attend-world-cup-of-shooting-sports', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:06:05', '2011-08-18 15:06:05', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2711', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2714, 4, '2011-08-18 15:08:38', '2011-08-18 15:08:38', 'On Sunday, August 14, the Lady’s Island Middle School Cheerleaders came away with five trophies after attending the Universal Cheerleaders Association Summer Camp at Lander University.\nThe squad, coached by Aleesa Forsee, received four first place trophies in the fight song competition, dance competition, extreme routine competition, and a superior squad trophy.  They placed second in the Cheer Routine competition.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-LIMS-Cheerleaders1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2715\" title=\"Sports-LIMS Cheerleaders1\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sports-LIMS-Cheerleaders1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The Lady’s Island Middle School Cheerleaders are: Jael Rhodan, Kaie Saunders, Shyanne Seng, Emily Eggers, Madison Mullen, Valya Shipsey, Dominique Lindsey, Keara McCullough, Isabelle Leiblein, Maggie Amelia Williams, Addison Boswell, Maya Lange, Emily Ramos, Mackenzie Burk, Madison Powell, Taylor Turner, Sara Simpkins, Savannh Mullen, Melis Tirhi, and Sequoia Braddy.', 'Ladys\' Island Middle School cheerleaders', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-middle-school-cheerleaders', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:08:38', '2011-08-18 15:08:38', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2717, 4, '2011-08-18 15:09:56', '2011-08-18 15:09:56', 'TCL Foundation board’s new officers\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation Board of Directors, the Foundation’s governing board, elected new officers and trustees for the 2012 fiscal year, which began July 1. John McCann, retired Wall Street CEO who served 44 years in the financial services industry, has been elected chairman; Sarah Reed, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bluffton, has been elected vice-chairman, and Victoria Leitz, a retired professional with more than 30 years experience in biomedical research and management, has been re-elected treasurer. Two new trustees will join the Foundation Board: Jeff Bradley, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bluffton, and Gail Quick, retired vice chancellor for student development at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and former executive director of the TCL Foundation.\n\nPark University academic honor list\nPark University has announced the Beaufort Campus Center Academic Honor List for the recently completed Summer ‘11 term. Those listed achieved a 3.6 grade point average or higher while carrying at full time academic load. Students on the honor list are: Tanesha R. Abernathy, Christy L. Anderson, Dwayne E. Brinson, Ralph R. Brown, Brent J. Burns, James D. Canfield, George Castillo, Arthur T. Connolly, Max D. Crider, Shaun R. Donahue, Matthew G. Gannon, Joseph L. Gonzalez, Jason A. Grayson, Joseph Gary Samuel Greenlee, Daryl B. Harris, Stacey J. Holcomb, Travis J. Hutchings, Marie A. Jaekel, TiQuandra N. Jenkins, Christopher M. Lammers, Crystal L. Long, Demetria McDonald, Brian W. McKinney, Larry Morales, Gail J. Murray, David K. Orange, Dexter Ratliff, Isaac Rodriguez, Gary D. Rowe, James W. Springer, Jeffrey L. Weaver, Samuel J. Woodson and Sean M. Woodward.', 'School briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:55', '2018-07-12 15:04:55', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2719, 4, '2011-08-18 15:10:53', '2011-08-18 15:10:53', 'Beaufort educators congratulated, challenged by state business leaders\n\nMore than 2,400 Beaufort County educators jammed into the Bluffton High School gymnasium yesterday for a back-to-school rally to celebrate the opening of the 2011-12 school year.\nTeachers, administrators and school staff cheered the announcement of the five finalists for district teachers of the year: Lois Lewis, Bluffton Middle School; Donna Fonseca, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center; Christine Gray, Hilton Head Island High School; Jackie Wheeler, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, and CaTia Gilbert, Whale Branch Middle School.\nThe 2011-2012 District Teacher of the Year will be announced in September.\nEducators were celebrated but also challenged by two of the state’s top business leaders: Jim Reynolds, CEO of Total Comfort Solutions and chairman of the board of directors for the  South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and Otis Rawl, President and CEO of the State Chamber.\n“Many people think South Carolina is 49th where education is concerned, but they’re wrong,” Reynolds said. “We’re actually 37th and moving up. We have pockets of light all across this state, and we have to let people know about it.”\nReynolds also pointed out critical education challenges to improving South Carolina’s economy and overall quality of life, particularly reducing dropout rates, improving high school graduation rates and improving students’ reading skills.\n“Thirty-eight percent of our third-graders in South Carolina read below grade level, and that is simply unacceptable,” Reynolds said.  “We have got to fix that.”\nRawl pointed out that while South Carolinians should be realistic about facing education  challenges, they also need to recognize and praise the undeniable progress that has been made.  “As a state, we’ve got to stop shooting ourselves in the foot,” Rawl said.  “We have to work on improving our image around the nation and around the world.”\nBeaufort County Superintendent Valerie Truesdale noted this year’s rally theme  — “Education is everybody’s business” — and she reinforced the messages of Rawl and Reynolds.\n“Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce,” Truesdale said, “and our business partners have a powerful message for educators — that each one of us can and should be a powerful ambassador for excellence in learning.  I can’t tell you how uplifting it was to see and hear and feel the enthusiasm and energy and positive attitude in this gym today.”\nThis year’s rally was kicked off by student leaders from all five district high schools: Hannah Durbin from Beaufort High, Alexis Miller from Battery  Creek High, Katie Ryan from Bluffton High, Sabrina Drammis from Hilton Head High and Vanessa Scott from Whale Branch Early College High.\nAlso attending the rally were chamber of commerce presidents Bill Miles from Hilton Head Island-Bluffton and Blakely Williams, a large contingent of area business, community and law enforcement leaders, and elected leaders from the Board of Education and Beaufort County Council.', 'District holds back-to-school rally', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'district-holds-back-to-school-rally', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2722, 4, '2011-08-18 15:13:27', '2011-08-18 15:13:27', 'President Tom Perkins of the Sea Island Rotary Club presented Beaufort Elementary Principal Jennifer Morillo with a $2,000 as its adopted school at its August 9th meeting.  Also accepting the check was Beaufort Elementary school social worker, Paige Holcombe. Morillo promised the Rotary Club that funds would be spent to support its needy students by providing school supplies, school uniforms, hygiene items, socks, shoes and other necessities to help enrich their school experience.\nBy Josette Grimsley\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-Sea-Island-Rotary.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2723\" title=\"SAMSUNG\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-Sea-Island-Rotary-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'Rotary Support', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rotary-support', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2725, 4, '2011-08-18 15:14:44', '2011-08-18 15:14:44', 'By Josette Grimley\nHobbit Hill Preschools began its new school year on Monday, August 15 with three locations — Shell Point, Lady’s Island and Mossy Oaks — offering education and care for infants through 5-year-olds and before and after school care and tutoring.\nCelebrating its 14th year, Hobbit Hill has grown from one location with 70 children and 11 staff to serving more than 250 children with more than 40 staff. As an independent school system, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, or special needs status.\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-HH_bus.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2726\" title=\"School-HH_bus\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/School-HH_bus-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Owner Shannon Erickson reports, “Because we care about our community, we have frozen our tuition rates for the past four years to assist families during this difficult economic period. Additionally, we will expand our hours of operation” (opening at 6:15 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m., Monday through Friday).\nShe said, “We care about our community and strive for excellence in our services. We understand that parents want  safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments where their child can feel appreciated as an individual. Our focus on safety and protection of children entrusted to our care means that our buildings are secure and our staff trained with CPR/first aid and emergency preparedness procedures.\n“Our focus on education means that we embrace South Carolina Early Learning Standards and Creative Curriculum and apply an eclectic mix of educational philosophies to meet various learning styles.”\nTransportation is offered to and from several areas.\nField trips and many enriching experiences with parents after school are also offered.\nHobbit Hill has been voted “BEST” by various local newspaper awards for the past several years. “We are honored to serve Beaufort’s young children in a diverse, academically rich, safe, stable and stimulating environment,” said Erickson.\nFor more information, call 843-986-1090 or visit www.hobbithill.com.', 'Hobbit Hill expands hours, freezes tuition again', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hobbit-hill-expands-hours-freezes-tuition-again', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2725', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2728, 4, '2011-08-18 15:18:24', '2011-08-18 15:18:24', '<div class=\"mceTemp\"><dl id=\"attachment_2730\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 160px;\"><dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Back-to-School-71.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2730\" title=\"Back to School, 7\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Back-to-School-71-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a></dt><dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\"></dd></dl></div>\r\nThird grade teacher Colleen McQuiston goes over class rules with her students on the first day of school Monday at Shell Point Elementary. McQuiston quizzed the students to find out what they thought the top three class rules should be. The students then entered into a contract with her by signing their name. Photo by Boy SofalyMarcus Barentine, left, a third grade student at Shell Point Elementary School, shows his teacher Alfreda Allen his color chart Monday at the school. Photo by Bob Sofaly', 'Last first day of school at Shell Point Elementary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'last-first-day-of-school-at-shell-point-elementary', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2728', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2733, 4, '2011-08-18 15:20:35', '2011-08-18 15:20:35', 'By Jim Hicks\n\nA blended community.  The recent agreement between the City of Beaufort and a property owner as to the type of development authorized on a portion of the island serves as a reminder to Lady’s Island residents that “government wise” ours is a blended community in which cooperation and coordination is necessary. Lady’s Island consists of 13,579 acres. The city of Beaufort has annexed 1,043 acres on Lady’s Island.  There are an additional 1,720 acres that are contiguous to the annexed property that could, under South Carolina law, also be annexed into the City upon request of the property owners.\n\nSimilarities of professions. As the school district struggles to establish a budget for another school year one cannot help but notice the similarities between those that chose to enter the religious ministry and those that became school superintendents.  Both professions are accepted as noble, worthwhile and serving a valuable role in the community.  Both must depend on a variety of sources for their funding and periodically must “solicit additional funds”.  Both professions have high educational and experience standards but everyone appears to be blessed with the knowledge of how their job could be accomplished. The objectives of both professions receive vocal support from the public in general but sadly rank near the top of the list for “belt tightening” measures when the economy takes a nose dive.  To all of our local religious leaders, school superintendent and educators thank you for your dedication to your professions and your important contribution to our community.\n\nAn example for us all.  As you travel toward the air station on Highway 21 there is a large sign with a picture of LIBPA member Robert DeLoach along with the phrase “60 years of engineering excellence.” The sign is an appropriate gesture by Beaufort Engineering Services to highlight the contributions Mr. DeLoach has made to this community.  He completed his first career of 37 years as an engineer at the Parris Island Recruit Depot, was one of the original founders of Beaufort Engineering Services and as the LIBPA representative coordinated the design of Sams Point Road when it was widened.  It should be noted he has no plans for retirement.', 'Island Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'island-notes-2', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:20:35', '2011-08-18 15:20:35', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2733', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2735, 4, '2011-08-18 15:21:41', '2011-08-18 15:21:41', 'A ground breaking attended by several residents and area dignitaries was held Aug. 12 to celebrate the beginning of work to revitalize and beautify Port Royal Cypress Wetland.\nBeaufort-based contractor JOCO Construction recently was awarded a $344,000 contract to complete improvements to the wetland, including construction of an amphitheater, pathways and additional landscaping. JOCO recently completed $187,000 worth of work on drainage improvements. Mazzanna’s Landscaping also completed removal of invasive species from within the wetlands.\n<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/News-Cypress-Wetland.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2736\" title=\"News-Cypress Wetland\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/News-Cypress-Wetland-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>All of the work is being overseen by Charleston-based Applied Technology &amp; Management.\n“This project has been years in the making, and we are excited to see it now get off the ground,” said Port Royal Mayor Samuel Murray. “Not only are we helping revitalize a critical and beautiful natural resource, we are creating something that can be enjoyed by residents and tourists alike, something that will attract people to our town.”\nWork on the wetland project is expected to be completed within six months.\nView or download a full overview of the Cypress Wetland project at the Town of Port Royal’s Facebook page.', 'Breaking ground to improve Cypress Wetland', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'breaking-ground-to-improve-cypress-wetland', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:21:41', '2011-08-18 15:21:41', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2735', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2738, 4, '2011-08-18 15:22:37', '2011-08-18 15:22:37', 'Electronics recycling and shredding hailed success\nBeaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling officials have labeled their recent Electronic Goods Collection and Document Shredding event a big success.\nMore than 700 residents brought in their broken computers, televisions and other electronic devices, which filled three tractor trailer loads.\n“This level of participation by our residents confirms that they want us to pursue environmental exceptionalism and we intend to do just that,” County Administrator Gary Kubic said. The contractor hauled the goods to its plant where it will be shredded into components of plastic and various metals for sale to manufacturers. Lead and other materials will be removed for reuse. Shredding trucks also shredded more than 20,000 pounds of personal documents during the event.  By recycling this material; the county saved at least $700 in disposal and hauling costs.\nBeaufort County will be offering these recycling events quarterly with the next event scheduled for November 5. For more information, call (843) 255-2734.\n\nCounty treasurer announces two-week amnesty\nBeaufort County Treasurer Doug Henderson announced today that fees will be waived on past due real and personal property taxes during a two-week period from August 22 through September 2. Henderson said the one-time amnesty program is an effort to convert thousands of dollars of debt into revenue. “These are difficult times for most people and we hope this program will help those who are delinquent make good on their taxes. We are also concerned that the fees on delinquent taxes are higher than the actual amount of taxes due. I am hoping this program will be a win-win situation for all concerned.” Motor vehicles are not included in the amnesty program since those taxes are collected by the South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Boats, most mobile homes, rental properties and real properties, however, are included in the treasurer’s amnesty program. For more information about the amnesty program, or to view a listing of all delinquent properties, visit the treasurer’s pages of the county website, www.bcgov.net.\n\nGently Used Book Store extends hours at library\nFriends Of Beaufort Library is extending the hours of the Gently Used Book Store to include the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gently Used Book Store is located in the Beaufort branch library, 311 Scott Street. The book store offers a wide variety of gently used books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages and interests with prices starting as low as 50 cents.  For additional information, please call 843 812-3574.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-4', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:22:37', '2011-08-18 15:22:37', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2738', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2740, 4, '2011-08-18 15:23:15', '2011-08-18 15:23:15', 'Coming soon to a Beaufort street near you: “Sharrows,” shared lane markings that help bicyclists and vehicles co-exist safely even with on-street parking.\nThe white markings of a bike and two arrows will create pathways through Beaufort that will connect to bike lanes on Lady’s Island and to future improvements along Boundary Street and US 21, said Jon Verity, chairman of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission.\nHealthy neighborhoods and a healthy Beaufort require ‘complete streets’ that provide and promote safe and convenient travel for all users – drivers, walkers, bicyclists, bus riders and people of all abilities. Sharrows are a part of that effort, Verity said.\nShared lane pavement markings are bicycle symbols carefully placed on the pavement to guide bicyclists to the best place to ride on the road, avoid car doors and remind drivers to share the road with cyclists.\nUnlike bicycle lanes, sharrows don’t designate a particular part of the street for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Instead, they guide bicyclists to the best place to ride and help remind motorists to share the lane with bicyclists. What do sharrows mean for motorists and bicyclists?\nMotorists:\n• Expect to see bicyclists on the street\n• Remember to give bicyclists three feet of space when passing\n• Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows.\nBicyclists\n• Use the sharrow to guide where you ride within the lane\n• Remember not to ride too close to parked cars — doors may open unexpectedly\n• Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows.\nThe idea of ‘complete streets’ is core to Beaufort’s planning for its fourth century, and key to the historic city’s economic rebirth, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said.\n“Our goal is to make it comfortable and safe for people to move throughout Beaufort, whether they are on foot, in a car, on a bike, in a wheelchair, on a bus or riding a horse-drawn carriage,” Keyserling said. “Roads need to be more than just thoroughfares for cars and trucks.”\nThe Beaufort Redevelopment Commission and the City’s Office of Civic Investment are working with residents, business leaders and developers to prepare recommendations to the Beaufort City Council on how to position Beaufort for the next 50 years.\n“Infrastructure is key to Beaufort’s future success, and to our ability to attract new businesses and residents,” Verity said. “Using existing roadways with improvements to sidewalks, intersections, crosswalks, bike lane markings and other approaches, we hope to create an effective pathway in and about Beaufort.”\nFor a community that’s been recognized for its arts, fishing and waterway access, finding new and improved ways to get about is a priority, said Demetri Baches of Beaufort’s Office of Civic Investment.', 'Shared-lane markings for bikes and vehicles, ‘complete streets’ coming to Beaufort roadways', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shared-lane-markings-for-bikes-and-vehicles-%e2%80%98complete-streets%e2%80%99-coming-to-beaufort-roadways', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:23:15', '2011-08-18 15:23:15', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2740', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2742, 4, '2011-08-18 15:23:56', '2011-08-18 15:23:56', 'The S.C. Budget and Control Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale of the Port of Port Royal to Port Royal Redevelopment Group LLC, clearing the way for the redevelopment of the 52-acre waterfront property.\nPort Royal Redevelopment Group, whose principals have more than 30 years of real estate and development experience, including the development of Fripp Island from 1990 through 2001, have up to 120 days to complete the closing on the property.\nOver that time the developers and Port Royal will work through amending the town’s planned unit development ordinance for the property and drafting a new development agreement. A previous development agreement established between the town and the S.C. State Ports Authority is set to expire in the next calendar year.\nDevelopment of the waterfront acreage is expected to be a mix of residential and commercial uses, while providing the public with access to park space and the waterfront.\n“This has been a long time coming,” said Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis. “We believe Port Royal Redevelopment Group will be good stewards of this property, and we’re excited to see what this will mean for the Town of Port Royal, its residents and businesses.”\nDiscussions regarding the sale of the Port of Port Royal began in earnest In 2004 when the General Assembly enacted a bill that directed the Ports Authority to stop operating the Port Royal terminal and to sell the property.\n“Our residents, property owners and business owners have been waiting for this,” Willis said. “This is a great opportunity for all of Port Royal.”', 'Sale of Port of Port Royal approved', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sale-of-port-of-port-royal-approved', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:23:56', '2011-08-18 15:23:56', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2742', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2744, 4, '2011-08-18 15:25:10', '2011-08-18 15:25:10', 'Private insurers must provide coverage of birth control and other preventative services\n\nTell Them, an e-advocacy network established by the New Morning Foundation, is celebrating historic new guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that require preventive health services, including birth control, be covered by all insurance programs.\nThe guidelines grew out of the Affordable Health Act — the health insurance reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama last year — and ensure that women have access to a variety of health services without being charged a co-payment or deductible.\n“Our 10,000 members have been advocating for this kind of health coverage for years so it is thrilling to see this finally happen,” said Emma Davidson, Tell Them Program Manager. “We sent a strong message to Washington that prevention is key in reducing many of the health issues we face in South Carolina and across the nation.”\nCoverage will include FDA-approved contraception methods and contraceptive counseling, well-woman visits, breastfeeding support, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually-transmitted infection screenings and counseling.\nIn developing these guidelines, HHS followed all the recommendations recently made by the Institute of Medicine, the independent health arm of the National Academy of Science. Their report relied on scientific evidence analyzed by physicians, nurses, scientists, and other experts.\n“Study after study shows that prevention works in reducing a number of health issues facing our state including unintended pregnancy. Covering birth control without co-pays is one of the most important steps we can take to prevent unintended pregnancy and keep women and children healthy,” said Dr. Lilly S. Filler, Women Physicians Associates OB/GYN P.A. and member of Tell Them.\nAdvocates note that these guidelines will have a significant impact on teens and young adults in South Carolina. “Minimizing barriers to contraceptive use among sexually active teens is incredibly important,” said Shannon Flynn, Director of Research and Evaluation for the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. “Estimates show that over 81,000 females in South Carolina under the age of 20 need publicly supported contraceptive services. Having easier, more affordable access to contraception is a big step forward in protecting the health of teens in our state.”\nNew health plans must include these services without cost sharing beginning on or after August 1, 2012.\n\n<em>New Morning Foundation is a non-partisan grant-making and policy organization dedicated to improving young people’s access to reproductive health education, counseling, and clinical services. Tell Them is the organization’s grassroots electronic advocacy network. For more information visit www.newmorningfoundation.org or tellthemsc.org.</em>', 'SC advocates celebrate new federal guidelines for reproductive health', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sc-advocates-celebrate-new-federal-guidelines-for-reproductive-health', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:25:10', '2011-08-18 15:25:10', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2744', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2747, 4, '2011-08-18 15:27:30', '2011-08-18 15:27:30', 'Register now for art classes at ArtLofts\n• 1-Day Fun with Watercolor &amp; Acrylic Workshop with Pam Hagan\nTuesday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 at ArtLofts. Bring your water-based paints, collage materials and ideas for a fun day of creativity and experimentation. Part of the time will be spent focusing on the elements of art and composition, then opening your mind to unexpected possibilities. Emphasis will be on having fun while you create one or several paintings, from representational to abstract. Limit 8 students. To register contact Pam at pamella@centurylink.net or call 986-1045 or 843 252-8346.\n• Oil Painting with Mary Grayson Segars\nSeptember 13-15 (Tues-Thurs) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $150. Appropriate for beginners to advanced painters.\nClass will include painting demonstrations, during which Mary will discuss the painting process and ‘what goes through her head while she paints’. Discussion will touch on value, color mixing, composition, color/shape repetition, color temperature, etc. A supply list is available upon sign-up. Please call Mary at 812-9509 for more information. To enroll, call Mary or visit ArtLofts at 208-B Carteret St. in downtown Beaufort.\n• Drawing Trees: Live Oaks and Palms in Pen or Pencil with Linda Sheppard\nSaturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to\n4 p.m. Cost $85. One previous drawing class required. Class size limit to 12.\nTo register for classes, call Linda at 379-4633 or Laura at 838-0880.\n• Basic Watercolor Workshop at ArtLofts with Pam Hagan\nSeptember 27- 29 (Tues-Thurs) - 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost $150 . Limit 8 students\nThis class is for both beginner and continuing students who want to have fun learning and improving the basic skills of painting with watercolor. A series of exercises is designed to help students achieve success and experience the excitement of working with this appealing and often elusive medium. To register contact Pam at pamella@centurylink.net or call 986-1045 or 843 252-8346. Supply list will be furnished upon registration. Checks may be brought to ArtLofts, upstairs between Wren Bistro and Smart Girls Consignment.\n\n‘Ben Speaks’ returns to black box theater\nMore than six months ago, audiences at “Ben Speaks” raved about the world premiere of Steve Nousen’s humorous, enlightening, and touching one-man show.\nSo this August, writer, actor and Ben Franklin interpreter Nousen will bring Ben back to Beaufort’s ARTWorks black box theater in a production that is both encore and improvement. The two-act play, which features an opportunity for the audience to interact with Dr. Franklin at every performance, was inspired by Nousen’s copious research and his many years of extremely popular, in-character lectures on Franklin. “Ben Speaks” will be August 26 &amp; 27 at 7:30 p.m., and August 28th at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students age 13 and up, $5 for students 12 and under, and $10 each for groups of ten or more, online at www.beaufortcountyarts.com/theater.htm or by calling 843.379.2787. ARTWorks is located at 2127 Boundary Sin Beaufort Town Center (next to OMNI Fitness Center and Bi-Lo).', 'Arts Events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:27:30', '2011-08-18 15:27:30', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2747', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2749, 4, '2011-08-18 15:28:21', '2011-08-18 15:28:21', 'As executive director of ARTworks, Beaufort’s community arts center, JW Rone’s mission is to “weave the arts into everyday life,” so his daily schedule includes mentoring artists, running an afterschool program, auditioning actors and adjusting lights in the black box theater, scheduling bands for the Street Music on Paris Avenue series, and promoting Beaufort as an arts destination.\n\n“Art matters a lot in this town,” he said. “It’s a significant part of the economy and the culture, and there’s a demand for more information, from the residents and all our visitors.”\n\nNow there’s a new weekly component from JW Rone, for the artists and audiences of Beaufort, and everyone else who’s planning their next visit — Art Matters w/ the Art Guy, a weekly video blog featuring gallery visits, interviews with artists, public art, art facts, and all the exciting happenings in Beaufort, South Carolina, one of America’s Top 100 Art Towns.\n\n“Video is spectacular for the topic of the arts,” JW explained. “It captures everything about Beaufort except the salt marsh aroma. When I interview an artist in Waterfront Park, viewers are there with us, hearing the artist’s words and analysis, seeing the swaying palm trees and the salt water view. Beaufort has a lot of beauty and creativity, and these videos are one way that we at ARTworks share the bounty.”\n\nAnd since 92% of South Carolinians agree that art is important, according to a poll from the University of South Carolina, these videos fulfill the demand for better connections to the creativity, colors, and calendar of Beaufort’s art scene, which was recently ranked  #16 by American Style magazine.\n\nThe video series can be found through www.artworksinbeaufort.org,  the community arts center’s busy site, and www.artseensc.org, ARTworks’ national arts marketing program. JW Rone can be reached at ARTworks offices in Beaufort Town Center, 843-379-2787.', 'Art Matters to the Art Guy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'art-matters-to-the-art-guy', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:28:21', '2011-08-18 15:28:21', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2751, 4, '2011-08-18 15:30:59', '2011-08-18 15:30:59', 'From August 22 through October 1, the Beaufort Art Association will feature the paintings and prints of Joan Templer, a well-known local artist who has exhibited widely in this country and in South Africa, the country of her birth and her formal art training.  There will be a reception in Joan’s honor on Friday, August 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the BAA Gallery, 913 Bay Street in Beaufort.\n\nAlthough she has had a fascinating artistic life in South Africa, England, New York, Georgia, and now the Lowcountry, Joan does not rest on past achievements.  Her forward-looking, experimental philosophy and dedication to the creative process make her a truly remarkable individual. Viewers can gain better access to her work once they begin to see how she proceeds.\n\n“I work in my studio almost all day, every day, and sometimes until late at night. That might seem to be very tiring, but it isn’t. For some reason, the focus on what I am painting creates its own energy. It’s not really a mental process.  I’m not thinking about what I’m working on — well, I am, but it’s not ground out through logic.  It’s addressing the visual problems as I see them. Of course, every action I take affects everything in the painting.   Somehow this never bothers me.\n\n“Several solutions may occur to me, and I certainly experiment all the time.  After a lifetime of painting, my experiments are informed by all my experience.  So the experiments are seldom a wild, crazy splash of paint — except right at the start of a work. At that moment I have no real idea what the end result will be.  All I’ve decided is what size the canvas will be; what medium I’m going to use; and what will be done to start the work.\n\n“This might appear to have little to do with the work done by traditional painters, but is that true? When we look at the work of the great 19th century British artist J. M. W. Turner, for example, the abstract structure often dominates the completed work.  It’s as if the touches of realism were just added to kick-start the audience’s imaginative understanding.  I often do the same.  At some stage in the work, something suggests itself as an actual thing, or scene, or creature, and developing that begins to dominate the canvas. Again, it’s not really a product of a thought process, and certainly has nothing to do with what anyone looks for.  I enjoy my work too much to force it to follow any tradition, phase, or fashion.  Of course, I am, and always have been, influenced by the people and society in which I live and am strongly affected by what I see, such as a tree, a field, ripples on the sand, or clouds, and these in some fashion reappear in my work.”', 'Beaufort Art Association presents artist Joan Templer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-art-association-presents-artist-joan-templer', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:30:59', '2011-08-18 15:30:59', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2751', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(2754, 4, '2011-08-18 15:33:28', '2011-08-18 15:33:28', '(Or when to invite your in-laws to town for a visit so they will have something to do besides stare at you)\n\nBy Lanier Laney\n\nWe all love house guests don’t we?  Well, until one too many came this past summer that is! But if you are like me, you are starting to get peppered with questions as to when would be a good time to visit Beaufort this fall, “when things cool down.” So you are faced with two options: either get rid of your guest bedroom bed (as I am in the process of doing) or take a look at my fall event “cheat sheet” below to pick a weekend where a LOT is happening, so you don’t have to be the one “making it happen.” Hint, the weekend of Oct. 21-23 has the most charity events happening for your house guests, which would allow you plenty of lounging around time in your pajamas!\n\nFirst up:\nWeekend of August 27\nCheeseburgers in Paradise at Port Royal Landing Marina\nJoin FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice for a Jimmy Buffet-themed party featuring burgers, beer, wine, margaritas and live music.  OK, I know it’s not quite fall yet, but this is always a great fun event.\n\nWeekend of September 10\nMilitary Appreciation Day and Free Festival\nContact Amy Kaylor at 843.525.8524 at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce or email amy@beaufortsc.org for more details as they develop.\n\nWeekend of September 17\nBeaufort Tricentennial Parade\nGary Sinise, the actor who portrayed Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump,” will be grand marshal for the parade. The morning parade through downtown Beaufort will feature floats highlighting periods of Beaufort’s 300 years, said Erin Dean, chair of the Tricentennial Committee. Plus lots of other events will happen this weekend with Gary Sinise in town. Please check local listings for all the fun events.\n\nWeekend of September 30 and  October 1\nThe 17th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival\nAlways an out of town guest pleaser, the Friday night event features food and beverages and your guests can dance their shrimp tails off with Deas Guyz from 6 to 10 p.m. at Waterfront Park. Saturday has a 5K run and the Sea Island Rotary Club Charity Shrimp Race from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Also 15 local restaurants serve wild caught local shrimp at Waterfront Park. For more information, go to www.downtownbeaufort.com\n\nWeekend of October 21-23\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation’s Fall Festival of Houses &amp; Garden\n• Friday antiques lecture/luncheon at Dataw with Antiqueties Expert Judith Miller at 12 noon.\n• Friday Candlelight Tour of historic homes from 5- 7:30 p.m.\n• Saturday Ramble around Beaufort form 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Eight properties open including the exquisite gardens and grounds of Dean Hall Plantation.\n• Saturday wine at Spring Island tabby ruins from 6-6:30 p.m.\n• Sunday Kitchens &amp; Cuisines from 11:30 a.m. -3 p.m. Five top local chefs in five private kitchens prepare food for you and your guests.\nFor tickets and more information call 843-379-3331 or visit www.historicbeaufort.org. Mail order: P.O. Box 11, Beaufort, SC, 29901.\n\nWeekend of October 19-23, 26-30\nGhost Tours Of Beaufort\nThe ghost tours raise money for CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association)\nJoin CAPA starting at 6:30 p.m. for some fun guided tours through the spooky historic moss-lined streets of downtown Beaufort and hear and actually ‘see’ the stories of the ghosts in the historic homes.  Carriage tours are approximately 45 minutes and walking tours are about an hour.  Carriage tours suggested for little children and anyone not steady on their feet. Space is limited, please call for reservations. Want to get involved? Call 843-524-4678.\n\nWeekend of October 23\nBrunch at Dockside\nJoin Friends of Caroline Hospice at Dockside Restaurant in Port Royal for a fabulous seafood brunch and artist fair to get ideas for your Christmas shopping. Benefits Festival of Trees.\n\nWeekend of November 5-6\nOpen Land Trust’s  Auldbrass Plantation Tour\nFrom 10 a.m.-4 p.m. America’s greatest architect’s only Southern commission.  Frank Loyd Wright’s Auldbrass Plantation in Yemassee is only open every two years for tours after a nearly 20 million dollar restoration job by Hollywood Producer Joel Silver. Eric Loyd Wright, the architect’s grandson, will give a lecture on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5, at the USCB Center for the Performing Arts. Wine and hors d’eouvres start at 6 p.m.  For tickets and information on all events call 843-521-2175 or email info@openlandtrust.com.\n\nWeekend of November 10-11\nPenn Center’s HERITAGE DAYS CELEBRATION\nYour guests will love the 29th Annual Heritage Days Celebration with artist of the year art exhibition; flags of the Gullah people; Fish Fry and Blues Night; old-fashion prayer service; Heritage Days symposium; Saturday parade; Old-fashion craft fair; and center stage entertainment. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.penncenter.com.\n\nStill stuck for ideas for what to do with out-of-town guests?\n\nHow about a backyard oyster roast?  Simply head to Sea Eagle on Boundary to get all the oysters and Frogmore Stew fixin’s  you need and you can even buy your oyster shuckers there and shucking table too! (also at Grayco).  Then just steam up a ‘mess’ of oysters and throw em on the table with a bucket for shells.  When the compliments start rolling in from your guests, just lean back and say with a thick drawl (even if you are from Jersey) — ”that’s just what we do down heya in the Lowcountry — backyard oyster roasts nearly every weekend!”', 'Fall preview of upcoming Beaufort charity events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-preview-of-upcoming-beaufort-charity-events', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:33:28', '2011-08-18 15:33:28', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2756, 4, '2011-08-18 15:34:02', '2011-08-18 15:34:02', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nWhen I said in last week’s column that the ‘Breakwater threesome’  Manager Donna  Lang and Chef Gary Lang and Beth Shaw are departing for Greenville to start a new Breakwater there, I did not mean that they were all moving there permanently.  Only Chef Beth Shaw is moving to Greenville and taking her two sous chefs with her (Kris and Brandon). Gary and Donna are NOT moving to Greenville. They will be spending some time there in the beginning but Beaufort will be their home base. They have brought on a new executive chef/owner Ryan Blanton to help run the Beaufort Breakwater kitchen alongside current Executive Chef Gary Lang. Their tentative opening in Greenville is some time in October (so tell your friends there). From Donna Lang, “We love Beaufort and look forward to many more years here with all of you.”  So I hope this corrects some of the confusion.', 'Breakwater Restaurant fans fear not!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'breakwater-restaurant-fans-fear-not', '', '', '2011-08-31 14:09:48', '2011-08-31 14:09:48', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2756', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2758, 4, '2011-08-18 15:37:16', '2011-08-18 15:37:16', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/datawtaste.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2846\" title=\"datawtaste\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/datawtaste-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nParticipating restaurants included Breakwater Restaurant, Maggie’s Pub &amp; Eatery, Saltus River Grill, Southern Graces, The Tooting Egret and the Dataw Island Club.\r\n\r\n“This was a wonderful opportunity for Dataw Island to help a truly great organization and at the same time promote events at the Dataw Island Club and the fine restaurants that were so generous in their time and talents,” said David Warren director of marketing at Dataw Island.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2760\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Chef Joe from Dataw Island Club\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Chef-Joe-from-Dataw-Island-Club.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2760\" title=\"\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Chef-Joe-from-Dataw-Island-Club-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFunds raised from this sold out event will support CODA’s shelter and outreach programs for victims of domestic violence and their children.  Congrats to Executive Director Kristin Dubrowski, along with the organizing committee, all the volunteers, and the big-hearted sponsors who made it all happen so well.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2759\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Attendees at the sold out event.\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Attendees-at-the-sold-out-event.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2759\" title=\"Attendees at the sold out event\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Attendees-at-the-sold-out-event-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Beaufort Taste & Toast to benefit CODA at Dataw a success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-taste-toast-to-benefit-coda-at-dataw-a-success', '', '', '2011-08-31 14:07:42', '2011-08-31 14:07:42', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2763, 4, '2011-08-18 15:39:08', '2011-08-18 15:39:08', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Holly-profile-pic.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2832\" title=\"Holly-profile-pic\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Holly-profile-pic-133x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"150\" /></a>The just published book, “Beaufort ... Then and Now” is a wonderful collection of fascinating stories collected by students in Holly Lambert’s Lowcountry Living class at Beaufort Middle School.   Holly also collected additional stories for what she describes is an “anthology of memories” contributed by many native Beaufortonians about growing up in Beaufort. It is broken up by decades with photographs that compliment the narratives.  She got many of the photos from her parents, longtime Beaufort residents, Dr. Ray and Jean Kearns.\r\n\r\nHolly, who was born and raised in Beaufort, got her masters degree in education before marrying husband Dan in 1989.  They have two children Grayson, 17, who is a senior at Beaufort High, and Brackin, 19, who attends USCB in Bluffton. Completing the family are Dan’s two daughters from a previous marriage, Dana and Catherine, who live in Mt. Pleasant.\r\nPresently, Holly teaches seventh grade English Language Arts at Beaufort Middle School and has been there for nine years.\r\n\r\nHolly loves teaching and enjoys planning lessons that integrate the arts. Her passion is finding ways to incorporate topics about Beaufort.  Holly really wants her students to appreciate their home in the way she does. Here, in her own words is the forward to her book:\r\n\r\n<em>What do you call the pungent odor of a low tide or the sonic boom of an F-18?  Well, I have the privilege of calling it home.  To me, Beaufort isn’t just the place I was born and raised; it is part of me.</em>\r\n<em>Several years ago I was given the opportunity to create an exploratory class at Beaufort Middle School but floundered in my efforts to come up with a suitable subject matter.  Nothing seemed to strike my fancy until one day while boating at Cotton Island, a friend said, “Holly, why don’t you teach what you love? I don’t know anyone who loves Beaufort more than you do.” That was all I needed to begin the framework of Lowcountry Living.</em>\r\n<em>The curriculum for Lowcountry Living has students explore what makes living in Beaufort unique.  Historical Architecture, Gullah, Southern Cuisine, the Estuary, Hollywood in the Lowcountry and Sweetgrass Baskets are just a few of the many topics studied. When the Beaufort Three Century Project requested contributions for their archives, I thought what better way to discover their city’s distinctiveness than to take a journey through years of memories recounted by native Beaufortonians. My students plunged into this endeavor with the enthusiasm of the young and located residents eager to share their favorite memories of growing up in Beaufort. These vivid accounts have given my students a glimpse of how Beaufort evolved into the extraordinary place they call home. So now, we invite you to sit back and relax with a tall glass of sweet iced tea as we introduce to you what we discovered to be our Beaufort.</em>\r\n\r\nHolly credits Carole Ingram, her principal at Beaufort Middle School, for encouraging her to create and teach her Lowcountry Living classes and then wholeheartedly supported the student assignment that led to the book.\r\nShe also says it was Debra Johnson of the Beaufort Three Century project who encouraged her to sell the self-published books (originally just for students and contributors) at the B3C reception, where they went like hotcakes. That’s when Holly decided to make them available to the public.  They are now offered for sale at the Beaufort Book Store and will also soon be available at many other stores in town.\r\n\r\nHolly credits the huge support from her husband and kids for taking the load off in the evenings so she could type up the stories.\r\n\r\nShe also said “As I read the stories, I discovered things I didn’t know about Beaufort, such as once having a drive-in in the Mossy Oaks area. There was one story, by Woodrow Smith, who told about how black kids would ride a Greyhound Bus to town and walk to Robert Smalls High School before integration. Many stories included things I knew about but had forgotten and some had stories about people I had heard of but never had the opportunity to meet. There are colorful characters and each tale was told from the heart.  It is full of excellent examples about Beaufort’s unique culture and it is apparent that the storytellers love their hometown as much as I do.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort will be an even better place to live now that Holly and her students have captured forever a moment in time in Beaufort’s history that could have been forgotten.\r\n\r\nThis is the first book that Holly has done, but she has been collecting new stories and plans to publish another one.  If anyone who reads this would like to send stories and photos to be included in the second book, they can email them to her at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, hat’s off to this true “daughter of Beaufort” and her love for her hometown and its people.\r\n\r\nEditor’s note: Historic Beaufort Foundation plans to have a book signing for Holly Lambert at its Book and a Bite and Dinner and a Lecture series this fall.  We will keep you posted on when that date will occur.', 'Holly Lambert’s love of Beaufort leads to book', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2763', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:46:39', '2011-08-31 13:46:39', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2768, 4, '2011-08-18 15:42:24', '2011-08-18 15:42:24', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Celebration-wedding-cake-e1314796624731.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2818\" title=\"Celebration-wedding-cake\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Celebration-wedding-cake-e1314796700407-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>There are so many wonderful occasions to celebrate in life such as baby birth announcements, birthdays, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. The Island News wants you to send us information about your celebrations so we can share the excitement with the community. You can send a photo and a write up to our email at theislandnews@gmail.com with a tagline that reads: Celebrations. Please keep the write up to less than 150 words. Be sure to send your information before noon on Monday so it will run in that week’s paper. We look forward to featuring your important celebrations!', 'Share your Celebrations!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'share-your-celebrations', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:18:33', '2011-08-31 13:18:33', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2768', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2771, 4, '2011-08-18 15:51:54', '2011-08-18 15:51:54', 'By Kim Harding\r\n\r\nBerry Island Cafe, located in Newpoint Corners on Lady’s Island, has been a favorite lunch spot for Beaufortonians for many years.  Recently, owner Charlie Nolette decided to expand his hours and stay open for dinner  Wednesday thru Saturday.\r\nDinner at Berry Island is just as fresh and homemade as lunch has always been.  The Lunch Bunch was fortunate enough to sample many of his new dinner dishes this week.  We have several suggestions for you, and must admit that we had a very hard time deciding what our favorite dish was.  They were all amazing.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/grits-e1314797355762.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2823\" title=\"grits\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/grits-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Charlie suggested that we start out with his favorite appetizer, the Cheese Boxes, a vary reasonable $5. This amazing recipe was handed down to him from his mother-in-law. (Yes, sometimes they can be helpful!)  We were a bit skeptical, but when we smelled it coming, we knew it was a winner. Cubed sourdough bread in a cheddar batter and baked to perfection.  Oh yeah, and homemade ranch dressing for dipping. We almost took each other’s fingers off fighting for the last bite!\r\n\r\nThe choice of entrees is vast, with a little something for everyone.  There are only seven different items on the menu, but each one is totally different.  Heather opted for the classic Crab Cake that is Berry Island is famous for at lunch. You can never go wrong with the Jumbo Crab Cake, served with seasonal veggies and slightly spicy wasabi mashed potatoes that aren’t as hot as the name makes them sound.\r\n\r\nNancy ordered the Shrimp and Grits Two Ways.  What is this, you ask?  It’s cheddar and jalapeno grits poured around a grit cake, topped with shrimp and sauteed with mouthwatering tomato and bacon.  According to Nancy, it will make you wanna slap your mama! We all sampled it and agreed that it would win the Lunch Bunch all-around favorite dish of the night.  And at only $13, this huge portion would be enough for two to share.  What a deal.\r\n\r\nSince Pamela and April were both out of town this week, we brought along our “junior lunch bunchers,” Perry and Anna Katherine. My two daughters love to eat as much as their mother does, and they love only the best. Put away the kids menu, these two wanted to split the marinated flank steak cooked medium rare. It was served with the wasabi mashed potatoes, which they devoured, and the seasonal vegetables that they happily gave away to the adults. Meat and potato girls for sure! Priced at $14, this sweet and juicy steak was the perfect portion for them to share, although their mama could have easily eaten the entire thing.\r\n\r\nThe surprise of the night was the Bison Burger that Elizabeth ordered.  Now, you know that girl can eat, but even she couldn’t finish this tremendous half pound burger mixed with smoked gouda cheese chunks and served on a Bavarian roll.  There was enough for us all to give it a try, and we all agreed that everyone should order one of these at least once in your life.  It was surprisingly juicy and delicious and we would recommend it the next time you are really hungry!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2773\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Pan fried chicken breast marinated in buttermilk, served with wasabi mashed potatoes and greens.\"]<a href=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSCF0269.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2773\" title=\"DSCF0269\" src=\"http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSCF0269-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeing the comfort food junkie that I am, I ordered the pan fried chicken breast marinated in buttermilk, served with the wasabi mashed potatoes and the most incredible greens I’ve ever tasted.  Born and raised in South Carolina, I’ve tasted just about every type of “green” that you can come up with.  So I thought. Charlie pickles these greens and admittedly,  I wasn’t so sure about this.  “No knuckles,” Charlie said. “All vegetarian.” Well,  in my book, that meant “no flavor,” but I was wrong! They are a must-have.  Spicy and pickled with sun dried tomatoes. Even the kids loved them.\r\n\r\nWith a wide selection of wine and beer, Berry Island is the perfect spot for a delicious, affordable dinner on Lady’s Island.\r\nAnd don’t forget the ice cream! Always homemade and a must-have for lunch or dinner. Thanks, Charlie, for another fabulous lunch bunch experience!', 'Lunch Bunch enjoys dinner at Berry Island Cafe', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-enjoys-dinner-at-berry-island-cafe', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:29:42', '2011-08-31 13:29:42', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2771', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2775, 4, '2011-08-18 15:53:31', '2011-08-18 15:53:31', 'Get a group of friends together and join at Breakwater Restaurant to kick off the 2011-2012 Beaufort International Film Festival season.\n\nBreakwater will open the restaurant on Monday, August 22, exclusively for this fundraising event, and Executive Chefs Gary Lang and Beth Shaw have created one of their signature three-course wine pairing dinners for the guests.\n\nThe evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktail hour and passed appetizers.  Beaufort Film Society President Ron Tucker will give guests a brief overview of next February’s Film Festival.  Open seating begins at 6:45 p.m. with a three-course wine dinner at 7 p.m. The chefs have not yet made a final selection of the different wines to be served with each course, but rest assured they will be perfectly matched to the evening’s menu offerings.\n\nThe special film festival price for this three-course dinner with wines and appetizers is $50 per person.  Call the restaurant at 379-0052 to make your reservations and join us at Breakwater to help us celebrate the kick-off for what will be the best film festival ever.\n\nA special drawing will also be held for dinner guests for two free all evens passes for the Beaufort International Film Festival from Wednesday, February 15 to Sunday, February 19, 2012.', 'Breakwater hosts Film Festival dinner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'breakwater-hosts-film-festival-dinner', '', '', '2011-08-18 15:53:31', '2011-08-18 15:53:31', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2775', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2781, 4, '2011-08-22 22:56:13', '2011-08-22 22:56:13', '<em><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/hurricanefloyd2.gif\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2830\" title=\"hurricanefloyd2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/hurricanefloyd2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"112\" /></a>Source</em>:  www.nhc.noaa.gov\r\n\r\nHistory teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can<!--more--> reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.\r\n\r\nFor more information, go to www.nhc.noaa.gov\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Water</strong> - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days\r\n\r\n<strong>Food</strong> - at least enough for 3 to 7 days\r\n— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices\r\n— foods for infants or the elderly\r\n— snack foods\r\n— non-electric can opener\r\n— cooking tools / fuel\r\n— paper plates / plastic utensils\r\n\r\n<strong>Blankets / Pillows, etc.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Clothing</strong> - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes\r\n\r\n<strong>First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Special Items</strong> - for babies and the elderly\r\n\r\n<strong>Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Flashlight / Batteries</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radio - </strong>Battery operated and NOAA weather radio\r\n\r\n<strong>Telephones - </strong>Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set\r\n\r\n<strong>Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards</strong> - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods\r\n\r\n<strong>Keys</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Toys, Books and Games</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Important documents</strong> - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag\r\n— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tools</strong> - keep a set with you during the storm\r\n\r\n<strong>Vehicle fuel tanks filled</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Pet care items\r\n</strong>— proper identification / immunization records / medications\r\n— ample supply of food and water\r\n— a carrier or cage\r\n— muzzle and leash', 'Get Ready for Irene!  Hurricane Disaster Supply Kit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hurricane-disaster-supply-kit', '', '', '2011-08-31 13:44:30', '2011-08-31 13:44:30', '', 0, 'http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/?p=2781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2958, 4, '2011-09-08 14:49:26', '2011-09-08 14:49:26', 'Upcoming events at the Beaufort library\r\nThe following library sponsored events are scheduled for the month of September to take place at the Beaufort Branch Library:\r\n• Guitar 101 Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. Interested in learning how to play guitar? Bring your acoustic guitar to the library and begin learning basic chords in this group guitar lesson series which will meet monthly.\r\n• Second Saturday Movie Matinee: Saturday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library. Join us for a free showing of “Jumping the Broom.” Popcorn and soda are provided at no charge. All ages welcome!\r\n• Beaufort Book Club: Thursday, September 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library. Join the Beaufort Book Club as they meet to discuss the book, “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave on Thursday, September 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library. Participation in this group is free and open to all.\r\n• Inspirational Book Club: Wednesday, September 28th at 10:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library.  Join the Inspirational Book Club for a book discussion of “Unbroken” by Lauren Hillenbrand.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Women’s Center support group\r\nIf you are a post-abortion woman struggling through the pain of issues relating to an abortion experience, there is healing and hope! The Beaufort Women’s Center is offering abortion recovery assistance through “Healing Hearts”,  a 10-week support group that will meet at the Center on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. beginning September 8.   All inquiries are confidential. Seating is limited. Call 843-525-0300 today and let the healing begin. Ask for Susanne or Donna for more details.\r\n\r\nSportfishing club holds monthly meeting\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, September 8 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m.  The club’s very own Female Angler of the year Carol Currin will be the guest speaker.  Her topic will be inshore fishing from a female perspective and what is expected of your fishing partner.  This should be a very interesting topic along with providing rods, reels, and different type of rigs for various species. You do not need to be a member and guests are always welcomed.  For additional information please call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.\r\n\r\nLocal DAR chapter to hold gathering\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on Thursday, September, 9 at 2 p.m., gathering at the Clubhouse at the Islands of Beaufort. The speaker will be Ms. Julie Good, Executive\r\nDirector of Historic Beaufort Foundation and the topic of her talk will be “Our Future is Here.” Hostesses will be Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Henson, Ms. Heyward and Mrs. McKenney. For additional information, please call Chapter Regent Nancy Crowther at 524-0134.\r\n\r\nBook signing at McIntosh Book Shoppe\r\nRandy Bazemore and Warner McGee will be signing their new book “The Legend of the Putter Frog of Frogmore, SC” on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at McIntosh Book Shoppe, in the Old Bay Market Place, 917 Bay St., Beaufort.  843-524-1119.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Civil War round table to be held\r\nJoin us on Wednesday, September, 14, at 6:45 p.m. in the Bluffton High School Auditorium on McCracken Circle off Buckwalter Parkway for a very interesting presentation on the “Republic in Peril: The Threat of Foreign Intervention in the Civil War” by Dr. Howard Jones. Dr. Jones is University Research Professor and chair of the Department of History at the University of Alabama. He received his doctorate from Indiana University and was on the faculty at the University of Nebraska before his present position at the University of Alabama, where he teaches courses in American foreign relations. Dr. Jones is perhaps best known for writing the book on which Steven Spielberg’s powerful movie “Amistad” is based, the story of a group Africans kidnapped for slave trade who turn on their captors in a bid to return to their homeland. Guests attending the meeting at 6:45 p.m. must pay $10 each at the door. For more information, call Chris Clayton, LCWRT President at 843-681-1956, or go to the LCWRT website at www.lcwrt.squarespace.com.\r\n\r\nBay Street Outfitters hosts fly fishers meeting\r\nThe Sea Island Fly Fishers meeting is scheduled for September 14, 6 p.m., at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort. Following a social hour the program will feature Capt. Tuck Scott speaking on “Match the Hatch (Salt Water)”. Scott, the head guide at BSO, will discuss how fish see prey and why different flys work in different seasons and conditions. There is no charge and the club welcomes anyone interested in the sport, especially beginners. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com for more club information, or call Jack Baggette at 522-8911.\r\n\r\nSea Island Quilters to hold meeting\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet Thursday, September 15, 6 p.m. in the Garden Room of Quality Inn on Boundary Street. The speaker for the evening will be Janet Swan quilt maker, who will show off her awesome trunk show of quilts in numerous sizes and various styles including pieced and appliquéd. For details call Helen Goldman, 525-6155.\r\n\r\nDon’t forget about the Yemassee Shrimp Fest\r\nYemassee Shrimp Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18. For more information, call  (843)589-2120  or www.yemassee.net.\r\n\r\nUpcoming Pet Fair to benefit United Hospice\r\nOn September 17, at United Hospice of Beaufort, 1605 North Street, there will be an adoption fair, dog show, pet boutique, photos with your pet and more. Proceeds to benefit The United Hospice Foundation. For more information, call 843-522-0476.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Kennel Club offers obedience classes\r\nBeaufort Kennel Club will be offering a series of Dog Obedience Classes at Beaufort Academy starting on Saturday, September 17. Cost is $90. For more information and to register, please call 843-986-0834.\r\n\r\nLunch and Learn at farmers market\r\nWhat’s all the hoopla about hoop houses?  Come to the Port Royal Farmers Market on Saturday, September 17, where Master Gardener Alice Massey will continue the “Lunch and Learn” series with a demonstration on easy to make PVC pipe hoop houses. Simple to erect and take down, these temporary structures are used to extend the growing season for vegetables, hold grow-lights or protect tender tropicals from winter damage. The open air classes are free and begin at 11:30 under behind the Master Gardener table.  Be sure to bring a folding chair and your market basket.\r\n\r\nRegister now for Business Expo 2011\r\nRegistration is now open for booths at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo 2011.  This year’s expo is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20 at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites. The Expo will take place from 12 - 5 p.m. and will be followed by our September Business After Hours from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Contact Amy Kaylor at 843.525.8524 or email amy@beaufortsc.org with questions or for more details.\r\n\r\nSafe boating course offered to the public\r\nBeaufort Sail &amp; Power Squadron’s Public Safe Boating Course begins Tuesday, September 20 at the Port Royal Town Hall, 700 Paris Ave., Port Royal. The class is limited to 40 and will continue for eight additional Tuesdays. A class for boating on local waters is included. This course satisfies the state registration requirement allowing persons under 16 to operate a boat with more than 15 HP without adult supervision and meets SC and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators requirements for certification in the U.S. and Canada. Many insurance companies give a discount for successfully completing approved boating\r\ncourses. To preregister before September 20, call 843-812-6457 or safeboatingcourse@yahoo.com or mail a check for $75 ($115 per couple) payable to BSPS to Tom Mobley, 139 Sunset Blvd., Beaufort. Walk-in registration on space available basis is from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 and from 5-6 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Port Royal Town Hall. The cost is $75 or $115 per couple and includes course manual and CD, plotter and dividers needed from charting work.\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 Fri., Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.  The owner, Josh Poticha has joined our club as well, and he’s offering great specials!  We will be discussing upcoming trips and activities as well as enjoying fellowship and networking.  Anyone with interest is welcome! For additional information, contact Julie at tugboatjulie@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\nGet ready for annual Youth Conference\r\nThe 19th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference will be held September 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 914 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. This free conference is planned by teens, for teens. All middle and high school students are invited to participate. There will be workshops, T-shirts, lunch and entertainment. 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(2871, 4, '2011-09-01 00:28:18', '2011-09-01 00:28:18', 'Black Chamber holds First Friday networking\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event on September 2 at the chamber office located at 801 Bladen Street from 6 to 8 p.m.  Drawings, prizes and refreshments. The public is invited.  Members $5 and Non Members $10.  Details call 986-1102.\r\n\r\nLunch and Learn series continues in Port Royal\r\nThe popular “Lunch and Learn” series held every other Saturday at the Port Royal Farmer’s Market continues September 3 with an instructional class presented by Master Gardener Hugh Jamison on Do-It-Yourself drip irrigation.  Beaufort water is expensive, and even if you have a well, overhead watering for flower and shrub borders and vegetable beds can actually be harmful.   Learn about the various options you have for creating an inexpensive and  efficient method of applying water directly to plant roots. The class will begin at 11:30 a.m., but come early with your market basket to visit the many wonderful vendors here.  The classes are free and questions are invited, so bring a lawn chair to the big oak tree behind the Master Gardener table.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Chorale holding auditions\r\nThe Lowcountry Chorale will be starting rehearsals for its 17th season at 6:45 p.m. on September 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island.  We are looking for singers with a sense of fun and an appreciation for the nostalgic. There will be an audition for voice placement with the director. Our concerts will be performed November 18 and 19.  Please join us for this groundbreaking form of entertainment. Call 521-1017 and leave a message or simply come to rehearsal on September 6 and see what we are all about.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Women’s Center support group\r\nIf you are a post-abortion woman struggling through the pain of issues relating to an abortion experience, there is healing and hope! The Beaufort Women’s Center is offering abortion recovery assistance through “Healing Hearts”,  a 10-week support group that will meet at the Center on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. beginning September 8.   All inquiries are confidential. Seating is limited. Call 843-525-0300 today and let the healing begin. Ask for Susanne or Donna for more details.\r\n\r\nSportfishing club holds monthly meeting\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, September 8 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m.  The club’s very own Female Angler of the year Carol Currin will be the guest speaker.  Her topic will be inshore fishing from a female perspective and what is expected of your fishing partner.  This should be a very interesting topic along with providing rods, reels, and different type of rigs for various species. 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Guests attending the meeting at 6:45 p.m. must pay $10 each at the door. For more information, call Chris Clayton, LCWRT President at 843-681-1956, or go to the LCWRT website at www.lcwrt.squarespace.com.\r\n\r\nBay Street Outfitters hosts fly fishers meeting\r\nThe Sea Island Fly Fishers meeting is scheduled for September 14, 6 p.m., at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort. Following a social hour the program will feature Capt. Tuck Scott speaking on “Match the Hatch (Salt Water)”. Scott, the head guide at BSO, will discuss how fish see prey and why different flys work in different seasons and conditions. There is no charge and the club welcomes anyone interested in the sport, especially beginners. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com for more club information, or call Jack Baggette at 522-8911.\r\n\r\nUpcoming Pet Fair to benefit United Hospice\r\nOn September 17, at United Hospice of Beaufort, 1605 North Street, there will be an adoption fair, dog show, pet boutique, photos with your pet and more. Proceeds to benefit The United Hospice Foundation. For more information, call 843-522-0476.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Kennel Club offers obedience classes\r\nBeaufort Kennel Club will be offering a series of Dog Obedience Classes at Beaufort Academy starting on Saturday, September 17. Cost is $90. For more information and to register, please call 843-986-0834.\r\n\r\nRegister now for Business Expo 2011\r\nRegistration is now open for booths at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo 2011.  This year’s expo is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20 at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites. The Expo will take place from 12 - 5 p.m. and will be followed by our September Business After Hours from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Contact Amy Kaylor at 843.525.8524 or email amy@beaufortsc.org with questions or for more details.\r\n\r\nSafe boating course offered to the public\r\nBeaufort Sail &amp; Power Squadron’s Public Safe Boating Course begins Tuesday, September 20 at the Port Royal Town Hall, 700 Paris Ave., Port Royal. The class is limited to 40 and will continue for eight additional Tuesdays. A class for boating on local waters is included. This course satisfies the state registration requirement allowing persons under 16 to operate a boat with more than 15 HP without adult supervision and meets SC and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators requirements for certification in the U.S. and Canada. Many insurance companies give a discount for successfully completing approved boating\r\ncourses. To preregister before September 20, call 843-812-6457 or safeboatingcourse@yahoo.com or mail a check for $75 ($115 per couple) payable to BSPS to Tom Mobley, 139 Sunset Blvd., Beaufort. Walk-in registration on space available basis is from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 and from 5-6 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Port Royal Town Hall. The cost is $75 or $115 per couple and includes course manual and CD, plotter and dividers needed from charting work.\r\n\r\nGet ready for annual Youth Conference\r\nThe 19th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference will be held September 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 914 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. This free conference is planned by teens, for teens. All middle and high school students are invited to participate. There will be workshops, T-shirts, lunch and entertainment. For more information/registration, call Carrie at 812-4399 or Theresa at 838-7922.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-6', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:28:18', '2011-09-01 00:28:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2871', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3935, 4, '2011-10-28 13:42:58', '2011-10-28 13:42:58', '<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sherriffimage0011-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3936\" title=\"Sherriffimage001\" src=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sherriffimage0011-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" />BEWARE!! </a>The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of phone call solicitations claiming to benefit the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Sheriff’s Association has received information that telemarketers are soliciting funds\r\nin its name fraudulently. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind residents that the Sheriff’s\r\nAssociation does not solicit contributions by phone or through telemarketers.\r\n\r\nAssociation membership drives are held on a regular basis. These drives typically take place in the spring\r\nand fall and then in conjunction with quarterly newsletter mailings. Citizens will know that a solicitation is\r\nlegitimate because they will always be done by mail and will include the Sheriff’s Association logo.\r\n\r\nAnyone receiving a solicitation call claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Association should hang up and contact\r\nthe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at 843-524-2777.', 'BEWARE: False Telephone Solicitations Discovered in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beware-false-telephone-solicitations-discovered-in-beaufort', '', '', '2011-10-28 13:42:58', '2011-10-28 13:42:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3935', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2876, 4, '2011-09-01 00:33:55', '2011-09-01 00:33:55', 'Peanut is a 3 year old Collie mix that was found stray.  He gets along great with other dogs. 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. See adoptable animals at www.Petango.Com  or the Beaufort County website, www.Bcgov.Net/animal-control.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pet-of-Week.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2877\" title=\"Pet of Week\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pet-of-Week.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"203\" /></a>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-7', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:33:55', '2011-09-01 00:33:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2876', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2879, 4, '2011-09-01 00:35:56', '2011-09-01 00:35:56', 'Local author Pearce W. Hammond announces the publication of “Listen To Me,” a book that gives a humorous glimpse into the lives of dogs from their point of view and answers many of the questions that have been ‘dogging’ people for years, such as: Can dogs write poetry? What do dogs think about during the day? Do dogs have wisdom? What are their concerns and what do they want most from people? Can people learn from dogs about their own health? How do dogs feel about cats, fireplugs, garbage cans, toilets, and many other things! This book is a must-read for every dog owner and dog lover who wants to experience the therapeutic effects of laughing. The amusing stories and anecdotes that dogs give you about themselves in this book will leave you laughing long after you have finished reading it. For more about the book, visit www.pearcehammond.com.', 'Book gives humorous look at dogs\' lives', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'book-gives-humorous-look-at-dogs-lives', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:35:56', '2011-09-01 00:35:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2879', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2881, 4, '2011-09-01 00:37:13', '2011-09-01 00:37:13', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nFor most dogs, the words “go for a ride?” elicit the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of adventure, special time with Best Friend and possibly a snack all rolled into one.  How we orchestrate that ride is what will keep it a joy-filled activity or turn it into a tragedy that will haunt for years. The good car ride gets you and your dog where you want to go, safely. Whether through legislation or education, vehicle safety is ultimately up to you. It is your job to protect your Best Friend. Our dogs can’t protect themselves.\r\nUsing a crate is a terrific option for car safety. Not only does it protect your dog from injury in the event of a crash it keeps him secure and contained just in case you do crash. The high-impact plastic airline crates are the best. They won’t collapse on impact unlike wire crates plus they will protect from flying debris and broken glass.  Buckle the crate into be back seat/cargo area of your vehicle to prevent it from flipping or shooting forward.  A handy trick is to cushion the bottom of the crate with an old yoga mat, doubled or tripled up.  Not only does the mat grip the floor of the crate, it gives your pet Four on The Floor confidence.\r\nAnother great option is to secure your dog in the back seat with a dog seat belt. Available at pet stores or online, these set belts are designed as harnesses with padded chest protectors. These are secured onto the car’s seat belt and most will allow your dog to sit, lie down, or even stand, but otherwise keep your dog in place.\r\nSmall dogs appreciate booster seats so they can see out the window or otherwise “help” you drive. (You know how they are.) Find one that attaches to the car seat, strapping to the headrest and is equipped with a tether to attach to the seat belt harness.  A dog friend of mine, a distinguished rough coat Jack travels in full comfort and safety in a matching plush booster seat and faux Sherpa-lined harness. He also has goggles in case he wants to scent the wind. Too cute and very safe.\r\nPet barriers are made of steel and either bolt into the car’s framework or wedge in position with tension springs. They are intended to keep your dog contained behind the front seats.  While these make keep Reynaldo from wandering around the car or crashing through the windshield in case of a crash, a barrier doesn’t prevent other disasters.  Reynaldo may still become a projectile upon impact or may be a danger to you and emergency personnel attempting to help you and your family.  Seat belts are a better option.\r\nAnd what about the dog that loves to hang his head out a partially opened window?  Don’t do it.  Dogs have been known to flatten themselves like cockroaches to squeeze out a window opened only a couple of inches when what’s outside is more interesting than what’s inside.\r\nIf your dog is riding En Crate, then a window lowered an inch or so, will give your dog the opportunity to scent the on-coming breeze. But better, if you feel you’re depriving your dog of one of life’s pleasures; indulge him in another of his favorite pastimes once you reach your destination.  A tongue-dragging game of fetch or a long run in the waves will be a safer reward for a car adventure. Plus, he’ll be a safer, healthier dog for it.', 'Let\'s go for a ride!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lets-go-for-a-ride', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:37:13', '2011-09-01 00:37:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2881', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2883, 4, '2011-09-01 00:38:13', '2011-09-01 00:38:13', 'The Habersham Marketplace will host a “Rock the Block Back to School Rally” during its next “First Fridays” event Friday, September 2, beginning at 4 p.m. In addition to an expanded farmers market and arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, the event will feature music by The Brewer Band and Beaufort’s own DJ Ash Milner and will include a school supply drive for the Beaufort County School District. This event is part of a free and ongoing event series open to the Beaufort community and will directly benefit the more than 100 homeless students within the Beaufort County School District.\r\nThe “Rock the Block Back to School Rally” will feature:\r\n• Expanded Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m.\r\n• Live Local Music: The Brewer Band (sponsored by Energy One), 4-5:30 p.m.; DJ Ash Milner, 6- 9 p.m.\r\n• Kids activities, including a ‘Make Your Own Pie” contest sponsored by Piace Pizza, a limbo contest, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, Jumpin Jaxx bouncers, outdoor games and more.\r\n• Food Vendors: Berto’s Tex-Mex Grill, Maggie’s Pub and Piace Pizza, Cast Iron Chef, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Shell’s Catering, Val’s Hot Dogs\r\n• The grand openings of The Green Room, offering full service entertainment and event services and Lowcountry Chiropractic, offering chiropractic and allergy treatment services.\r\nAttendees are asked to bring general school supply donations to the event. A list of suggested items may be found by visiting www.facebook.com/habershammarketplace. Collection bins will be available under the tented area in the center of the Marketplace. Donations will be turned over to the Beaufort County School District for distribution.\r\nThe Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Community, located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information, visit www.habershammarketplace.com.', 'Habersham to host ‘Rock the Block’  back to school rally', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habersham-to-host-%e2%80%98rock-the-block%e2%80%99-back-to-school-rally', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:38:13', '2011-09-01 00:38:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2883', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2885, 4, '2011-09-01 00:39:43', '2011-09-01 00:39:43', 'Morgan Olivia Porter celebrated her 3rd birthday August 24. What made this a different sort of birthday is that Morgan is in Children’s Hospital at MUSC in Charleston awaiting a donor heart. She contracted a virus that attacked her own heart and is now surviving on a temporary pumping device. Morgan is the daughter of Maj. Robby and Sarah Porter of 58 National Blvd. on Lady’s Island.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lifestyle-Morgan6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2886\" title=\"Lifestyle-Morgan6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lifestyle-Morgan6-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>Robby and Sarah have rented a place to stay in Charleston and have many added expenses. A spaghetti dinner will be held Monday, Sept. 12 from 6-9 p.m. at the Cat Island Grill and Pub. The cost will be $10 per person. Proceeds will go to the Porter’s to help defray expenses. Please call 524-4653 for more information.\r\nMaj. Porter had just returned from his fourth deployment out of the Marine Corp. Air Station two weeks before Morgan’s becoming ill. Morgan was a very active kid who they took to the pediatrician with what was thought to be stomach virus. Thank goodness their pediatrician, Dr. Coleman at Beaufort Pediatrics, picked up the subtle signs that something might be wrong and sent them up to MUSC. Her condition quickly degraded, and she was immediately admitted to the Pediatric ICU averting cardiac arrest. She was diagnosed with severe cardiomyopathy. A virus she got months ago literally attacked her heart, even though she appeared to be fine. Her body and heart just compensated until it couldn’t anymore. Medicine did not work, and she was placed on an ECMO machine (heart and lung bypass) for a week to give her heart a chance to recover on it’s own. That did not work, and the only option now is a heart transplant. Since ECMO is not long-term, she had surgery for a Berlin Heart-which performs all her heart function until a donor becomes available.\r\nMaj. Porter is with squadron VMFA-251 at the USMC Air Station in Beaufort.', 'Fundraiser to benefit Morgan Porter family', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fundraiser-to-benefit-morgan-porter-family', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:39:43', '2011-09-01 00:39:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2885', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2888, 4, '2011-09-01 00:41:14', '2011-09-01 00:41:14', 'During the August meeting of the Gen, Richard H. Anderson Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Lady’s Island resident Chris Gibson was installed by Commander Paul Griffin.  Gibson is the son of member Frank Gibson who had the privilege of presenting young Gibson with his SCV members pin.  Gibson and his wife Wendy reside in Walling Grove and he is associated with Lowcountry Insurance Service. He is a descendant of Pvt. John E. Gardner, Stallings 8th Bn, South Carolina Reserves.', 'SCV installs new member', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'scv-installs-new-member', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:41:14', '2011-09-01 00:41:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2890, 4, '2011-09-01 00:42:18', '2011-09-01 00:42:18', 'Special events are our middle name at Lady’s Island Country Club. From pool parties to golf outings to weddings and anniversary parties, we can get the ball (even the disco ball) rolling.\r\nLeave the planning to the professionals. Just point to what you want and “click,” we can make it happen, be it a great day on the course or a family gathering poolside, Lady’s Island Country Club is the place to stage it.\r\nFor golf outings, our staff can arrange everything from rental clubs, prizes, golf contests and freebies. If you want to dangle the chance of winning a car for a hole in one, we can arrange that, too. We can line up a food and beverage cart for refreshments on the course and a cookout afterward.\r\nPoolside, we can offer deck dining, pool contests and family games. If it’s yucky outside, you can bring the fun inside.\r\nIf you want something indoors after dark, we have a full food and beverage staff with years of experience in creating the mood you want for as many people as you want. Well, up to about 150.\r\nFrom hors d’ oeuvres to dessert and everything in between, we can provide it, whether the fare is Southern or French. Want valet parking? Consider it done. Need servers for a sit-down dinner? No problem. We can coordinate with florists, entertainers, photographers and videographers.\r\nWant to know the best part? We do all of the cleanup.\r\nCall Lori Westerfield at Lady’s Island Country Club, 522-9700, to get started on a wonderful event.', 'Lady’s Island Country Club can help you get the party started', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lady%e2%80%99s-island-country-club-can-help-you-get-the-party-started', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:42:18', '2011-09-01 00:42:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2892, 4, '2011-09-01 00:43:22', '2011-09-01 00:43:22', 'By Jill Weaver, professional organizer\r\n\r\nAs summer begins to wind down, you will often experience a shift in priorities.  Often the dynamics of the household changes as committees, tasks and other commitments take over your schedule.  Time seems to speed up as fall approaches; and finding methods to stay on the path you want to go will help you to utilize every moment available each day.\r\nStop Waiting and Start Doing. A tremendous amount of your life is spent waiting.  You wait for your food to cook, you wait at stoplights, you wait for others to do things, and the list continues.  It is noted that each week the average person spends 24 minutes waiting in line.  Stop waiting and start moving by using those waiting moments to do other tasks, make decisions and decide where you are headed next.  Just putting your mind to the next step will help you squeeze more in throughout the day.\r\nMake a List.  Write down everything you can.  Instead of having your to-do’s floating around in your head, write it down.  Have a list of things you would like to get completed.  Even the smallest little thing can easily be forgotten, but may be very important. Use your Smartphone, an index card or post-it notes and find a way to write it down.  A list will help you get more done and will help you decide where to go next.\r\nTake Baby Steps. Often large tasks are overwhelming and as a result procrastination occurs which provides us with a feeling of dread.  Instead, take little steps toward those tasks each day like making a list of items you will need to start on a project, setting items aside if you are packing or spending a few minutes investigating a new idea online to get more information.  These small steps are easy to fit in between appointments and while you are waiting, and will help you move forward on your big to-do’s in a matter of minutes.\r\nWhen you find yourself waiting today think about where you want to go next.  Write down those fleeting thoughts and make the most of your time.  Not only will you feel productive, you will be amazed at how much you can get done in a matter of minutes.', 'Knowing where you are going', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'knowing-where-you-are-going', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:43:22', '2011-09-01 00:43:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2892', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2894, 4, '2011-09-01 00:45:02', '2011-09-01 00:45:02', 'On July 12, Beaufort’s Stephen Elliott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the Beaufort County Library. Chapter President Gladys Cousar opened the meeting by introducing Mrs. Grace Cordial, the library’s Historical Resources Coordinator, who explained the functions of the Beaufort District Collection, its research room and the library’s role in preserving local history for the four-county area, with a focus on Beaufort County. Mrs. Cordial provided the meeting attendees a behind-the-scenes tour of the Beaufort District Collection and research room.  At the conclusion of the tour, President Cousar thanked Mrs. Cordial and announced that a donation to the chapter’s scholarship fund would be made in her name.\r\nLater, Second Vice President and Scholarship Chair Barbara Wood introduced this year’s Chapter Education Scholarship recipient, Battery Creek High School graduate Miss Brianne Canaday, who read her winning essay.  Sharing the event were her parents Brian and Andrea Canaday.  Miss Canaday started her freshman year at Newberry College in August.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2895\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Andrea, Brianne and Brian Canaday with Barbara Wood.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lifestyle-UDC.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2895\" title=\"Lifestyle-UDC\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lifestyle-UDC-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Local UDC chapter awards scholarship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-udc-chapter-awards-scholarship', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:45:02', '2011-09-01 00:45:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2894', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2897, 4, '2011-09-01 00:46:41', '2011-09-01 00:46:41', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8252758.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8252758-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>', 'Higher Ground\'s ladies night out', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'higher-grounds-ladies-night-out', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:46:41', '2011-09-01 00:46:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2897', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2900, 4, '2011-09-01 00:50:34', '2011-09-01 00:50:34', '[caption id=\"attachment_2901\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Vince and Debbi Covington of Lady’s Island celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on August 24 with Mike and Kim Clark of Bluffton and Richard and Peggy Wilson of Beaufort. Chef Richard Wilson of Maggie’s Pub at Habersham created a special five-course dinner for the whole party.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Celebration-anniversary-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2901\" title=\"Celebration-anniversary\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Celebration-anniversary-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Celebrations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrations', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:50:34', '2011-09-01 00:50:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2900', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2903, 4, '2011-09-01 00:53:59', '2011-09-01 00:53:59', 'The Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century recently installed new members Adele Martin and Holly Lambert.  Both Martin’s and Lambert’s respective mothers, Priscilla Perkins and Jean Kearns, and sisters, Anita Henson and Connie Tootle, are also members.  Mrs. Martin is a direct descendant of the chapter’s namesake Dr. Henry Woodward.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2905\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"President Anita Henson presents a chapter pin to Adele Martin.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lifestyle-Dames1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2905\" title=\"Lifestyle-Dames1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lifestyle-Dames1-300x294.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Colonial Dames welcomes new members', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'colonial-dames-welcomes-new-members', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:53:59', '2011-09-01 00:53:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2903', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2907, 4, '2011-09-01 00:55:00', '2011-09-01 00:55:00', 'The Habersham Marketplace recently welcomed Jamie Leigh Wildridge and The Green Room to its village of restaurants, retail shops and services. The Green Room will be home to receptions, birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries and special events, including afternoon tea.\r\nA grand opening celebration, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, September 2, at 5:30 p.m. during the Marketplace’s First Fridays event. Attendees will be able to take a tour of the space and sample some of The Green Room’s activities and offerings, complete with live music and a drawing to win an entertainment package worth over $500.\r\nThe Green Room, named for an area where entertainers gather before performing, aims to bring ambiance, music and food harmoniously together for all of its events. Weather permitting, The Green Room will utilize its Zen Garden, located just outside the shop front, as part of its event space.\r\n“Combining my expertise of event planning and entertainment in conjunction with my experience in catering is a dream come true” says Wildridge.  “The Green Room will also work to compliment The Habersham Marketplace’s lush landscaping and eco-friendly reputation.”\r\nWildridge, a four-year Beaufort area resident, is also owner of Drysdale Entertainment — a company that provides musical talent throughout the Southeast.  She has spent the last 15 years coordinating events and providing entertainment for weddings, concerts and special events.  Wildridge has also served as a Catering Director for a resort in Colorado.\r\nThe Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St., located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information visit www.habershammarketplace.com', 'Habersham welcomes The Green Room', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habersham-welcomes-the-green-room', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:55:00', '2011-09-01 00:55:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2907', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2909, 4, '2011-09-01 00:55:38', '2011-09-01 00:55:38', 'Merry Maids owners Bob and Melina Cunningham announced today that they acquired the Merry Maids franchise in Gilroy, Ca. Combined with their Beaufort and Mountain View, Ca., offices, they now manage a staff of more than 50 people  serving more than 800 homes in their three locations.\r\nCunningham started his first Merry Maids franchise 27 years ago in Mountain View, Ca. In 2007, he and his wife moved to Beaufort, where he purchased his second franchise license. Cunningham added that he first came across the opportunity while paging through a Nation’s Business Magazine back in 1983 during the initial technology boom in Silicon Valley.\r\n“It was an exciting time back then, and a friend and I were looking for the right business opportunity to invest in,” said Cunningham. “As computer manufacturers and software developers kept husbands and wives busy at work day and night, we asked the obvious question, ‘who’s cleaning their homes?’”\r\nThe Cunningham’s have been interested in the Gilroy franchise for the last 4 years.  Their business partners in California, Mike and Jane Santos live in Morgan Hill, Ca., which is part of the Gilroy market. “Jane has been managing the Mountain View office since 2002 so it was a good business move for us to be able to acquire a Merry Maids office in her back yard,” said Cunningham.\r\n“Merry Maids offers the best of both worlds — local presence with a national backing,” added Cunningham. With more than 30 years in business, the Merry Maids brand has some to signify excellence in housecleaning, and we definitely aim to raise the bar in Gilroy.”\r\nThis latest news comes as no surprise to fellow franchisees, as Cunningham was honored just two years ago with the Dallen Peterson Founder’s Award at the company’s international conference in St. Louis. This award is the highest distinction a Merry Maids franchisee can earn. It recognizes the franchise owner who proves to best exemplify the highest quality in business operations, including customer and employee satisfaction.', 'Local Merry Maids owners acquire cleaning franchise in California', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-merry-maids-owners-acquire-cleaning-franchise-in-california', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:55:38', '2011-09-01 00:55:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2909', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2911, 4, '2011-09-01 00:56:57', '2011-09-01 00:56:57', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nI’m no nitpicker.  At least when it comes to speaking English, the only language I can handle, and that’s after studying French for a long time.  That said, here are a dozen expressions we might reconsider and maybe even throw overboard (you be the judge).\r\n1. “Allegedly.”  We have a friend who uses this word all the time.  It’s to cover herself in case someone later discovers that what she said wasn’t completely true.  Allegedly.\r\n2. “I was in the neighborhood.”  OK, that’s great, but if you didn’t get to our house on the day you promised to come to do a repair, and you didn’t call to reschedule, your being “in the neighborhood” was nice but didn’t help us much.\r\n3. “To be honest ...” Some people say this all the time as an introduction to a sentence.  But do they want to suggest that ordinarily, or if they don’t say it, they are not honest?  Generally, I assume that anyone I’m speaking with is being honest.  But if they keep TELLING me they are being honest, I start to wonder about it.\r\n4. “At the end of the day ...” I got tired of this one years ago, well before I left the corporate world.  Now I’m no meteorologist, but it seems that at the end of the day we have NIGHT. If people absolutely must emphasize their conclusion, “the bottom line is...” or “net net” still work fine.\r\n5. “So I’m like ... so she goes ... so then I go ... and she’s like ...”  Jeepers.  How about we just go back to “I said, she said,” and forget about “going” anywhere or what we are really “like.”\r\n6. “Let’s have lunch.”  Let’s drop this one, too, much as I like having lunch.  How about we just make a specific offer, such as “How about we have lunch at Joe’s Place next Wednesday or Thursday?”  Or dinner.  Not breakfast, though, unless it’s a job interview or right before a fishing trip.\r\n7. “Are you serious?” Egad. When we ask someone this question, are we serious?  Do we expect them to say no?  How about a simple “wow” or “really!” or an old fashioned “yikes!”\r\n8. “When I was your age ...” Stop right there.  When you were their age, the color TV was a newfangled invention.  Or the personal computer.  Or the cell phone that only allowed you to make calls.  Or landline phones that only came in black.\r\n9. “Make yourself at home.” OK, but imagine if someone had the nerve to take this invitation literally. Do you really want them doing an inventory on the contents of your refrigerator or pantry and making sandwiches?  How about poking through the medicine chest? Taking your boat out?  Writing checks?  Phoning your boss?\r\n10.  “Let’s stick to the facts.”  OK, sounds good, but whose facts? And who verified them?  Does a Google search count? What about you heard it from your Uncle Harry, the international authority on weed whacking? (Allegedly.) Who’s in charge of all this fact checking?\r\n11. My wife frequently refers to “that thing,” often without even pointing to it.  And I’m supposed to know what it means.\r\n12. “Knock yourself out.”  Whew, no kidding?  With all this talk lately about the dangers of kids or pro athletes getting concussions from contact sports, I’m not so sure we should be recommending anything of the kind.  How about, “Give it your all, Tom” or “try your best, Sally.”\r\nNah, too dull.  Go ahead and “knock yourself out.”\r\nGreat.  Now make yourself at home.  Just leave the medicine chest and the checkbook — and “that thing” — alone.\r\n\r\n<em>Jack Sparacino has a Ph.D. in psychology from The University of Chicago. He has published over 20 articles in refereed journals in psychology and medicine.  He is retired and now lives with his wife, Jane and their three dogs on St. Helena Island. His hobbies include fishing, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and writing. </em>', 'Some expressions are best left unsaid', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'some-expressions-are-best-left-unsaid', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:56:57', '2011-09-01 00:56:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2911', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(2913, 4, '2011-09-01 00:58:15', '2011-09-01 00:58:15', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nWhen it comes to technology, I am usually resistant to change. I don’t have a smart phone and I’m not on Twitter. For a long time, I didn’t have a microwave or cable and Internet. My car doesn’t have a GPS or automatic windows or locks. I don’t play video games and I still watch VHS tapes and listen to records. If it was up to me, I’d probably still be writing on a typewriter.\r\nBut I am slowly coming around to the benefits of technological advances. I am discovering the awesome ways of my husband’s iPad, and I’m also in love with this little box that my father-in-law installed called Roku that lets us watch almost any movie through Netflix.\r\nI am also learning how much medical science and technology has shaped the experience of having a baby. There are so many tests and machines that have improved the quality of life, but sometimes the choices can be overwhelming.\r\nIt was especially hard between the 15-20 weeks of pregnancy when we had to decide whether or not to have a multiple marker screening: a blood test that detects the level of different substances in your blood, and together the levels of these substances show the baby’s risk (or lack of) certain birth defects like Down syndrome.\r\nWe debated over the test. On one hand, it’s comforting to know everything is OK with the baby, but on the other hand, what if there is something wrong, what would we do then? Also, the screening could be a false positive that comes back abnormal but there’s actually nothing wrong.\r\nOn my go-to website for all things baby, thebump.com, the comprehensive week-by-week list of things to do includes: Schedule nuchal translucency screening. Schedule amniocentesis and CVS tests. What are these? Do I need to get them done? (For the record, these are more comprehensive screenings that test for genetic diseases or birth defects.)\r\nFor many women, having these options can help detect birth defects early, and for others, having the results helps relieve months of worrying. Fortunately, I am not in a high-risk situation, so my husband and I decided not to have the screening or other genetic tests done. We figured we are going to love our baby no matter what, so it was better off not to know.\r\nBut there was one thing we really wanted to know: the gender. The ultrasound machine is an amazing piece of technology, and one that I fully embrace. At five weeks and at eight weeks, the ultrasound allowed us to see the baby’s growth and confirm early on that everything was well in the womb.\r\nHalfway through the pregnancy, last week, we went to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for a high-tech ultrasound that measures the baby’s progress and also reveals the sex. I could have stayed in that room for hours, just watching the little one inside me move around. It’s incredible. The technician said it was like trying to take a picture of a bouncing ball, the baby was moving and wiggling so much. She took images of the heart, the head, other internal organs, the hands and feet … and then she showed us the part between the legs — no denying, Baby Brownstein is a boy! Joy, pride, excitement flooded over me at the thrilling news.\r\nWith any luck, he’ll grow up to be tech-savvy and won’t be exasperated every time he has to help his mom with all sorts of newfangled, high-tech contraptions.\r\n\r\n<em>Pamela Brownstein is a 5-foot-tall pregnant lady who loves Beaufort and hopes you will join her adventures in life, love and all the little things in between. Contact Pamela at theislandnews@gmail.com.</em>', 'The benefits of technology', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-benefits-of-technology', '', '', '2011-09-01 00:58:15', '2011-09-01 00:58:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2915, 4, '2011-09-01 01:00:55', '2011-09-01 01:00:55', 'By Takiya Smith\r\nExactly who is this “sexy” and where did she go?  Did “sexy” ever really exist and if so, how come she’s lost now?  Did “sexy” run away or did I unknowingly chase her off? Can someone, anyone, please help me figure out how to bring sexy back?\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Tamikya-mug.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2916\" title=\"Tamikya mug\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Tamikya-mug-178x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"300\" /></a>Most of us, at some point and time, have heard or even used this cliche phrase to describe our less than appealing state of self-image.  A few extra pounds of post-baby weight gain or maybe even a triumphant, yet haggard battle with an illness, such as cancer, can trigger a plethora of emotions.  These emotions can weigh heavily on our mental and physical view of whom and how we used to be.  Vibrant, young, slim, curvaceous and sexually attractive are some terms that come to mind when you gather up one’s definition of what sexy truly is.  Yet today, I challenge you to go beyond the precepts of pop culture and explore, possibly even create your own sexy to bring back.\r\n“Sexy” is more so a characteristic than it is a look.  An air of confidence associated with one’s femininity that exudes class, sophistication and a little bit of a social tease, if you dare.  Sexy, by my terms, has nothing to do with the act itself, but encompasses an individual’s style, taste and ability to turn heads, drop jaws and silence a room without the use or exposure of the body.  It’s a language all in itself and I implore you to speak it loud, proud and bold.\r\nSure, clothing, accessories, beauty and body are key elements to improving upon bringing sexy back, yet if you take a deeper look within — beyond the skewed self-images and the endless covers of magazines — you may just find that sexy always existed and she never left your side. Could it be, in fact, that you actually left her?', 'Bringing sexy back', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bringing-sexy-back', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:00:55', '2011-09-01 01:00:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2915', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2918, 4, '2011-09-01 01:02:29', '2011-09-01 01:02:29', 'By Dr. Mark Siegel\r\n\r\nYou might be surprised at how good you feel and how easily you will be able to resume normal activities even the day after cataract surgery.\r\nHowever, you should observe a few precautions during the first week or so, to make sure you avoid developing an infection or sustaining an injury to your eye while it heals.\r\nYour eye doctor typically will prescribe antibiotic eye drops to prevent infection and anti-inflammatory eye drops to help reduce any internal inflammation. You’ll need to apply the eye drops several times daily for the first week during your cataract surgery recovery followed by less frequent administration for about one month.\r\nDepending on the amount of postoperative inflammation you have, you may need the drops   longer than a month, especially if you have diabetic eye disease or inflammatory disease of the eye.  Make sure you use these eye drops exactly as prescribed.\r\nOral pain relievers such as acetaminophen may be prescribed, if needed. Typically, however, you should feel only slight discomfort after cataract surgery.\r\nTo help make sure your cataract surgery recovery is uneventful, also observe these tips:\r\n1. Don’t drive on the first day.\r\n2. Be careful walking around after surgery, and don’t bump into doors or other objects.\r\n3. To reduce risk of infection, avoid swimming or using a hot tub during the first two weeks. Women should not wear eyeliner or mascara for one week.\r\n4. Don’t expose your eye to irritants such as grime, dust and wind during the first few weeks after surgery.\r\n5. Don’t rub your eye, which is a good idea even when you aren’t recovering from surgery.\r\n\r\nGenerally speaking, you should be able to perform these activities within a few hours of your surgery:\r\n• Computer work\r\n• Light TV watching\r\n• Showering or bathing\r\nFor the best recovery possible, follow your doctor’s detailed instructions about how to protect your eye following the procedure. Usually these instructions, many of which are covered here, will be given to you as a handout that you can take home with you.\r\nIf you need cataract surgery in both eyes, your surgeon usually will wait at least two weeks for your first eye to recover before performing a procedure on the second eye.\r\nCataract Surgery Recovery and Typical Outcomes\r\nTo better understand how well your recovery will progress, you first should know that cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States.  Also, technologies and intraocular lenses used for cataract surgery have improved significantly in the last decade or so.\r\nPast studies show that:\r\n• Almost 96 percent of eyes that had no other problems such as other eye diseases prior to a cataract procedure achieved at least 20/40 uncorrected distance visual acuity, which legally is good enough to drive without eyeglasses or contact lenses.\r\n• In all eyes, including those with pre-existing eye conditions other than cataracts, almost 90 percent of all patients had good outcomes.\r\n• Fewer than 2 percent of eyes had sight-threatening cataract surgery complications.', 'Cataract surgery recovery: Part II', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cataract-surgery-recovery-part-ii', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:02:29', '2011-09-01 01:02:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2918', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2920, 4, '2011-09-01 01:03:40', '2011-09-01 01:03:40', 'Quick Start Tennis, also known as “10 and Under Tennis,” is a competitive play format that features modified equipment and courts, allowing kids to rally and play the game of tennis earlier than the expected advanced lesson training. With shorter and narrower courts, lower nets and lower compression balls, kids build the confidence and ability to cover the entire court. Now, children 10 and under can compete and play, moving their way through a progressive court system until they reach the traditional court size where tournament ages 12 and up play and compete. Bring a hat and water bottle.  The plan is to have teams that can compete with each other is a friendly atmosphere.  The categories are ages 5-8 and 9-12. Instructors are  Coach Riedmayer Beaufort High School varsity tennis coach, Chris Riedy, JV coach, and members of the BHS tennis team. Location is the Beaufort High School Tennis Courts. Cost is $13 per session. To find out session times and to register, contact riedmayer@hotmail.com or call 321-0381.', 'Sign up your kids for Quick Start tennis', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sign-up-your-kids-for-quick-start-tennis-2', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:03:40', '2011-09-01 01:03:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2920', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2922, 4, '2011-09-01 01:04:46', '2011-09-01 01:04:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_2923\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"On August 23, Brew Harter, 3 years old, caught a 2.5 pound large mouth bass in the pond in the Battery Point Neighborhood in Beaufort.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Catch-of-Day.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2923\" title=\"Catch of Day\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Catch-of-Day-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Catch of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'catch-of-the-week-3', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:04:46', '2011-09-01 01:04:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2922', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2925, 4, '2011-09-01 01:06:19', '2011-09-01 01:06:19', 'Fathers and students from Beaufort county will gather on Friday, September  2 at 7 a.m. for an All Pro Dad’s Day breakfast at Coosa Elementary School.\r\nAll Pro Dad’s Day is a one-hour monthly breakfast held before school. Fathers and their children meet with other dads and kids to discuss a wide range of family topics, spend time together, create fun memories, and become equipped with resources to strengthen their relationships. This month’s topic is “Overcoming Fear.” All Beaufort county fathers and children are encouraged to attend.\r\n“The program is very inspiring. Over 100 fathers and kids enjoyed our last Dad’s Day breakfast meeting in June. The quality time spent with my kids has really made a difference in our lives,” said Mike Mashke, Team Captain for the Beaufort chapter.\r\nMashke, formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, first learned of the program while performing as Captain Fear, the Buccaneers’ mascot under then Head Coach, Tony Dungy.\r\n“Coach Dungy is a class act,” said Mashke. “He inspired his players and those of us around him to be the best we could be, not only on the field, but in everyday life. This chapter continues that needed motivation and encouragement.”\r\nAll Pro Dad is the fatherhood program of Family First, a national non-profit organization launched from Tampa, Fla. Launched with the help of former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy in 1997, All Pro Dad features almost 60 NFL players, coaches, and alumni who encourage men to be good fathers. All Pro Dad currently has 1,183 chapters in 47 states.', 'All Pro Dad chapter focuses on overcoming fear', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'all-pro-dad-chapter-focuses-on-overcoming-fear', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2927, 4, '2011-09-01 01:09:03', '2011-09-01 01:09:03', 'Wednesday, August 24, Beaufort Academy started its first full day of classes with 270 students.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2928\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Upper School girls Caroline Fontenot, Miranda Weslake, Kelly Walker, Natalie Simkins, and Kaley Turner.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1st-day-girls.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2928\" title=\"1st day girls\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1st-day-girls-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMore Events:\r\n\r\n• On Labor Day, September 5, BA will be on holiday\r\n• Tuesday, September  6, families are welcome to play Back to School Bingo at 6 p.m.\r\n• Pre-K through 11th grade pictures will be taken September 7.\r\n• The BA Parents Association will meet at 7 p.m. on September 22.\r\n• For more scheduled events, go to www.eagleevents.blogspot.com.', 'Back to school at Beaufort Academy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'back-to-school-at-beaufort-academy', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2927', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2930, 4, '2011-09-01 01:10:32', '2011-09-01 01:10:32', 'The U.S. government has awarded a grant of $1,043,520 to help fund a 2 to 4 mile portion of Beaufort County’s Rail Trail project in a densely populated area between Laurel Bay Road and Ribaut Road.\r\nThe project is designed to convert a 13.6 mile easement owned by Beaufort County into a public bicycle and pedestrian trail. The easement runs along the former Yemassee to Port Royal Rail Road right-of-way. The grant requires a 20% match and the county is working with the city of Beaufort, the Town of Port Royal, and other groups to develop the trail and identify funding sources.\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will administer the grant, which came from the Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program of the Federal Highway Administration. SCDOT will work with the county to incorporate the project into the Statewide Transportation Infrastructure Program, which is the state’s six-year transportation improvement, priority-planning list for all projects receiving federal funding.\r\nDetails about the Beaufort Rail Trail can be found at railtrailbeaufort.wordpress.com.', 'Federal funds awarded for portion of rail trail', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'federal-funds-awarded-for-portion-of-rail-trail', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:10:32', '2011-09-01 01:10:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2930', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2932, 4, '2011-09-01 01:11:19', '2011-09-01 01:11:19', 'Recycling shows greater success than first realized\r\nNewly analyzed data shows Beaufort County’s recent Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event saved more money than originally thought. Officials say the special event held August 6 by the County’s Solid Waste and Recycling Division collected 26.1 tons of electronics, which amounts to a direct savings of $1,992 in disposal and hauling costs. Beaufort County also saved $774 by eliminating the need for disposal and hauling costs of the 10.5 tons of paper collected, shredded and recycled at the event. The event diverted a total of 36.6 tons of material from the landfill. The county has scheduled another electronics recycling and shredding event November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county’s two public work sites located at 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton and at 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nCounty offices, courthouse closed Labor Day\r\nAll Beaufort County administrative offices, solid waste convenience centers, the courthouse and recreational facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5. The county will resume its normal operating hours the following day, Tuesday, September 6.\r\n\r\nTraffic pattern to change on SC 802\r\nContractors have closed Shell Point Road from Savannah Highway (SC 802) to Hickory Street for up to two weeks while work progresses on the 802 roadway improvement project. Shell Point Road traffic will be detoured to Dogwood Road.  The traffic pattern will also change Monday on Savannah Highway.  The roadway will be clearly marked and the route easily accessible.\r\nFor more information on this transportation safety project, which is largely funded through a sales tax approved by voters, visit the Beaufort County website, www.bcgov.net. Look under the “How Do I” options on the home page.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-5', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:11:19', '2011-09-01 01:11:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2932', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2934, 4, '2011-09-01 01:12:04', '2011-09-01 01:12:04', 'Supporting a more bike friendly Beaufort\r\nI was very excited to read about plans for Beaufort to improve road-sharing for cyclists and motorists.  I have just returned from a month’s trip up North.  While there, I biked several days in different states.  There were bike lanes on roads and also Rails to Trails routes. Last year I spent a month in California and Washington state.  I did a lot of biking on that trip as well.  In all of these locations there were many cyclists enjoying the trails and bike lanes. People of all ages, young and old, families, and individuals were out in large numbers.  There were also runners and walkers on these trails. I kept thinking that I wished Beaufort would become more bike friendly. This is a great way to promote family time together.  It gets people away from the computer and all of the time spent playing games and other things on it. In addition, tourists will have one more reason to visit our beautiful city.  Thank you all of the people helping to make Beaufort a great place to live and visit.\r\nCharles D. Frost\r\nBeaufort\r\n\r\nNeed to improve education in Beaufort County\r\nI would like to express that I agree strongly with Mr. Damgen regarding the ridiculous antics of Board of Education in Beaufort County. I am a Pat Conroy follower and also an advocate for my children and their education. Its is absolutely sick how this county deprives children of growth and knowledge and at the same time it is OK to hoard taxpayer money for a setup for failure. This county needs to face whatever their fears are and use the money to get South Carolina off the low education list. We need quality! I would like to support Mr. Damgen and I am quite ready to take it to our governor.\r\nAngie Mootry\r\nBeaufort', 'Letters to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letters-to-the-editor', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:12:04', '2011-09-01 01:12:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2936, 4, '2011-09-01 01:12:50', '2011-09-01 01:12:50', 'The South Carolina Power Team recently added new target industry data and information to its website www.SCpowerteam.com. The enhancements give the web visitor feedback on why many world class companies have chosen to locate their operations in the state.\r\n“Our latest advertising campaign is designed to tell our targets how a location in South Carolina can add value to their bottom line,” said Fred Gassaway, EVP of Marketing at the Power Team. “By including these messages in our website, we are delivering our story more comprehensively through an interactive, 24/7 platform.”\r\nIn addition to general information, visitors to the upgraded Power Team website can also read “Why South Carolina?” as related to the following industry sectors: automotive, aerospace, logistics, medical and renewable energy. Visit today at www.SCpowerteam.com.', 'Website answers \'Why South Carolina?\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'website-answers-why-south-carolina', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:12:50', '2011-09-01 01:12:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2938, 4, '2011-09-01 01:14:11', '2011-09-01 01:14:11', 'This September and October, the City of Beaufort will continue its exciting design and master planning process, led by the Redevelopment Commission and the Office of Civic Investment, to create a Civic Master Plan for the future of the city. Community involvement is essential to this process, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the coming months.\r\nThe Civic Master Plan will establish principles and standards that all public and private development will follow and will identify and promote investment and reinvestment opportunities, block by block, in each neighborhood throughout the entire city. Each neighborhood has its own unique history, character and physical attributes and we need your help to identify how each will evolve over the coming decades.\r\nThe planning for Sectors 2 &amp; 3 of the Civic Master Plan will encompass the following neighborhoods west of Ribaut Rd. and south of Duke St.: West End, Depot, Hundred Pines, Royal Oaks, Cottage Farm, Jericho Woods, Spanish Point, and Mossy Oaks, as well as Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the Technical College of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nIF YOU GO\r\n\r\n• September 6, 5:30-7 p.m.\r\nSector 2 Public Workshop\r\nLocation: Riverview Charter School, 302 Burroughs Ave.\r\n\r\n• September 15, 5:30-7 p.m.\r\nSector 3 Public Workshop\r\nLocation: Mossy Oaks Elementary, 2510 Mossy Oaks Road.', 'Beaufort’s Civic Master Plan process continues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort%e2%80%99s-civic-master-plan-process-continues', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:14:11', '2011-09-01 01:14:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2938', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2940, 4, '2011-09-01 01:15:05', '2011-09-01 01:15:05', 'A restructured Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will boost its ability to serve area businesses while also leading tourism and visitor marketing, chamber and tourism officials said.\r\nIn an overwhelming vote Thursday, August 25, the Chamber Board of Directors approved the reorganization and creation of the Tourism, Travel and Convention Division, formerly known as the Visitor &amp; Convention Bureau.  Effective immediately, this division tackles tourism promotions, assists the hospitality industry in northern Beaufort County and operates the Visitors Center on Craven Street in downtown Beaufort.\r\n“We are excited at the opportunities this brings and the efficiencies it will produce,” said Blakely Williams, president and CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Despite a decision in March to split the tourism branch from the main chamber, the Visitor &amp; Convention Bureau never operated on its own.\r\nThe Tourism, Travel and Convention Division currently employs a division executive, two marketing administrators and a small team to staff the Visitor Center, which is located in the historic Beaufort Arsenal.\r\n“One of the first things we’ll be doing is taking nominations for the Tourism, Travel and Convention Division Advisory Committee,” Rembold said. The nine-member committee replaces the former Visitor &amp; Convention Bureau Board and will continue to advise and audit the tourism mission priorities, he said. The majority of the seats will be representatives from the local resort and lodging industry.\r\n“Our mission is to provide exceptional service to our business members and to create new economic strength through improved tourism marketing,” he said. “One area we are addressing is the overall marketing strategy, the execution and the results, so we can better leverage these precious public funds.  We take this responsibility very seriously.”\r\nSince 1984 the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has been the “Designated Marketing Organization” for northern Beaufort County. As such, it receives funding for tourism marketing and promotions from Beaufort County, the City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal and the state. Those dollars are earmarked specifically for attracting visitors to the area.\r\n“Over the years, we’ve seen a huge change in how we can most effectively attract tourists, visitors and future residents to our beautiful corner of the Lowcountry,” Williams said. “Our plan moving forward is to do an even better job, using multiple strategies to target our markets and better track our work.”\r\nUnder the new reorganization and bylaws adopted by the chamber, Bob Moquin, the first Division Executive of the Tourism, Travel, and Convention Division, is responsible for the creation of the marketing plans for northern Beaufort County as well as the budget creation and implementation. He serves alongside Williams as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Chamber’s Finance and Audit Committee.', 'Chamber of Commerce restructures', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-of-commerce-restructures', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:15:05', '2011-09-01 01:15:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2940', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2942, 4, '2011-09-01 01:15:57', '2011-09-01 01:15:57', 'USCB holding auditions for ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’\r\nIf you are between the ages of 6 and 18, Beaufort Children’s Theatre needs YOU!  Auditions for “Guys and Dolls Jr.” will be held Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 14 at the USCB Center for the Arts. If you are interested in auditioning,  please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to complete required registration information.  Please bring a recent, non-returnable, photograph of the person auditioning.  No experience is required, only a positive attitude. Specific audition dates and times: September 13: Ages 6-9, 5:15 – 6 p.m.; Ages 10-12,  6:15 – 7 p.m.; Ages 12-18, 7:15 – 8 p.m.  September 14: Ages 6-11, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.; Ages 12-18, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.; Callbacks, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Production dates for “Guys and Dolls Jr.” are November 19 and 20 at the USCB Center for the Arts. For additional information, please contact Bonnie Hargrove at 843-521-3145 or bhargrov@uscb.edu.\r\n\r\nFripp Island Friends of Music hosts Hotlanta\r\nFripp Island Friends of Music opens its 28th season of presenting great music “for a song” with one of the true Southern greats: Hotlanta. The Hotlanta Quartet sets\r\nyour feet firmly on Bourbon Street in Old New Orleans. You’ll experience every bit of the joy, energy, and humor of that early American Jazz called Dixieland. Songs from Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Louie Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, plus many old favorites like “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Royal Garden Blues,” “South,” “Hard Hearted Hannah” and “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In” are all part of Hotlanta’s musical treat.  The concert will be Sunday, September 25 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Community Centre. The cost is $20 a person; $10 for students.  Free Fripp pass at gate. As always, your admission includes the catered reception that follows each performance. This is your opportunity to visit with gifted musicians and meet fellow jazz enthusiasts. Visit the Friends of Music website for more information: www.islc.net/friendsofmusic or call 843-838-6655.', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-2', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:15:57', '2011-09-01 01:15:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2942', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2944, 4, '2011-09-01 01:17:38', '2011-09-01 01:17:38', '“Not Just Giving Peace A Chance, But Bringing It Back In Style”: the artwork of stained glass artist, Ragtime, Marine Corps Vietnam veteran will be on display September-October 2011 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. Opening reception is Friday, September 2, 6 to 8 p.m.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2945\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Pictured here in the gallery at ARTworks: JW Rone (executive director) and singer Jan Spencer check out a preview of the “Not Just Giving Peace A Chance, But Bringing It Back In Style”as artist Deanna Bowdish peeps in.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Arts-Peace.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2945\" title=\"Arts-Peace\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Arts-Peace-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis gallery show and sale is one man’s quest to share a vision of life without war. Ragtime, a stained glass artist living near Berkeley Spring, W.Va., began his Points of Peace in the fall of 2006. As a combat marine who fought in Vietnam, this work is his contribution to the effort to create a more caring world free from war. Each piece is a unique creation intended to remind everyone of the spirit of peace and is part of a numbered and cataloged series limited to 1,000.\r\n“I am placing my love and understanding on a positive course so that all who come in contact with these peace signs will experience a feeling of love, hope and family, and together we will journey towards a more peaceful earth. Imagine, a world free from hate and the senseless need to control other human beings.”  The medallions combine the universal symbol with glowing kaleidoscopic colors, and, variously, images of fighter jets, palm trees, Buddhist wheels, fire, and, of course, Semper Fi.\r\nARTworks, the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal, and the Sea Islands, is proud to present this veteran art show and is free to browse Tuesdays through Saturdays, www.artworksinbeaufort.org.', 'Points of Peace', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'points-of-peace', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:17:38', '2011-09-01 01:17:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2947, 4, '2011-09-01 01:18:20', '2011-09-01 01:18:20', 'Bill Mead’s works are whimsical, humorous pieces that explore the juxtaposition of landscape and still life. Bill’s appreciation for the charm and the natural beauty of the Beaufort Lowcountry is evident in each work.\r\n\r\nBarbara James is a multi-talented three dimensional artist who transforms handcrafted, hand embellished fabric into a wearable work of art. Her handbags are inspired by the lush and exotic landscape of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nMary Grayson Segars is an artist who is not afraid to let the brush stokes talk. Her energetic brushwork on the canvas, accompanied by her vibrant colors help bring the excitement of the Lowcountry to life.', 'New artists at Bay St. Gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-artists-at-bay-st-gallery', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:18:20', '2011-09-01 01:18:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2947', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2949, 4, '2011-09-01 01:19:37', '2011-09-01 01:19:37', 'Live music, Spanish guitar and comedy — experience it all in the 125-seat Black Box Theater at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort 29902. Fridays from 8-11 p.m., $10 cover, beverages available. Brought to you by Strings-n-Things and ARTworks, the coolest arts council in the Carolinas.\r\n\r\nSeptember 9: Pop, R&amp;B, Blues and more from Malia Kaneshige &amp; Generation Gap\r\nMalia is the vocal teen wonder who won the 2010 Beaufort’s Best Hidden Talent competition, triumphing over 30 acts, all older than she. She and Generation Gap joined forces to rock out on Paris Avenue, in the Street Music series in Old Village Port Royal. Like the name says, Generation Gap is a 40-year span of musical talents, including JW Rone on harmonica, Jen Haden on guitar, and Jack Russell, the career session musician, on lead guitar.\r\n\r\nSeptember 16: Jazz and Gospel with Lavon Stevens &amp; Company\r\nThe Savannah native and Lowcountry favorite has performed from Orlando to Aspen, and is a BMI-affiliated publisher/songwriter. His prowess as a musical talent runs from his voice to the piano, spanning soulful jazz, contemporary and blues.\r\n\r\nSeptember 23: Super blues band The Groovetones\r\nThe Groovetones are a fast paced, in your face blues/rock band with miles of experience and lots of energy that fills the dance floor! Between members Bill Luebke, Greg Gresham,Tommy Beaumont and Tony Reyes the combination of story- telling smoking leads, cracking snares, rolling bass riffs and gutsy vocals is the perfect formula for their powerhouse sound!\r\nSeptember 30: Soul Funk Diva Mahoganee &amp; the Boiz\r\nSoul Funk Diva Mahoganee is a singer/songwriter, a bit of Lauryn Hill with a twist of Minnie Ripperton and Janis Joplin, born and raised in South Carolina. Mahoganee’s music is the perfect pot of gumbo with a mint julep on the side. She is soulful, harmonious, powerful, engaging, conscious, lyrical, empowering and a true D.I.V.A. She is a community-oriented artist with a true entrepreneurial spirit, providing a variety of positive workshops and outlets and her own record label, DivaMilitia Records, self-releasing a freshman and sophomore album to date. Her third album “The Chrysalis Stage” is due September 2011. www.Mahoganee.com\r\n\r\nOctober 7: Guitar Music From\r\nSpain, Mexico and South America with Brian Luckett\r\nLuckett’s repertoire consists of passionate music by Latin and Spanish composers Manuel Ponce, Joaquin Turina, Leo Brouwer, Joaguin Rodrigo, Manuel de Falla and more. The classical guitarist has been featured in many programs on both NPR and Minnesota Public Radio and WABE in Atlanta. He has premiered several new works for the guitar including a concerto and several large chamber works. Several of his original guitar works premiered in Cincinnati, Minneapolis and Atlanta. He has written for solo guitar as well as guitar and flute, guitar and violin and various guitar ensembles. Brian records for Clear Note Publications and his solo CD, Serenades of the Unicorn, was released in 2009.\r\n\r\nOctober 14: Comedy Night with Big E\r\nBig “E” began doing comedy in 1998, becoming one of the hottest young comedians on the East Coast. “E”, as he is affectionately known, is so versatile that he can capture the minds and hearts of any audience, speaking on topics from relationships and home-life to religion and personal issues. If you want comedy by the pound, then you will always get your money’s worth, judging by his size and humor. Comedy is a craft…anybody can say funny things, but it takes a true comedian to say things funny.', 'Friday Nights Live at ARTworks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'friday-nights-live-at-artworks', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:19:37', '2011-09-01 01:19:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2949', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2951, 4, '2011-09-01 01:20:28', '2011-09-01 01:20:28', 'The Lands End Woodland, Inc. of St. Helena Island will celebrate the 5th Lands End Woodland River Festival from September 2-3, to commemorate the legacy of its Gullah founding fathers. The festival is a community celebration of the Gullah ancestry and traditions of the people of St. Helena Island through music, storytelling, historical presentations, crafts and food. Admission is $3 for adults; children (16 and under) free.  Free parking. The Woodland beachfront property is located on Lands End Road, six miles south of Penn Center on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island. For more festival information, please call (843) 838-4503 or (843) 838-2474.\r\n\r\nHunting Island State Park presents Pirate Day on Saturday, Sept. 3. Pirate Roulette will be at 10 a.m.: Meet in the Nature Center parking lot and  battle other pirates in a brutal egg off! Last one standing, not covered in egg, wins a prize. Pre-Registration required. $2/person, fee waived if you dress like a pirate. At 11 a.m. there will be Life of a Pirate Relay Race at the lighthouse. At 2 p.m. Pirates of the Carolinas: Meet at the Nature Center. Make your own Treasure Chest at the Nature Center at 3 p.m. $5/person, ages 4 and up. Call the Nature Center for more details at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\nThe annual Labor Day program will be held at the Penn Center campus on Monday, September 5, with a fish fry, homemade ice cream and fun for the whole family.  A Community Yard Sale will also be held and interested parties may register.  The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Penn School National Historic District is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island, off Sea Island Parkway. For details, call (843) 838-2432.', 'Labor Day weekend happenings', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'labor-day-weekend-happenings', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:20:28', '2011-09-01 01:20:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2951', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2954, 4, '2011-09-01 01:27:05', '2011-09-01 01:27:05', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n\r\nToday, even the most inspiring words have a hard time reaching teenagers, who are plugged into an incessant bombardment of peer pressure, media hype and negative influences. One Beaufort group uses hip-hop and spoken word to break through all of the noise and nudge youth onto a path toward achieving their goals. Living Out Ur Dreams (LOUD) has a lot to say if the community is willing to listen.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/200793_201285363239510_110876125613768_582943_7419778_n-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2955\" title=\"200793_201285363239510_110876125613768_582943_7419778_n\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/200793_201285363239510_110876125613768_582943_7419778_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Founded by Jamie Fleming and Mackenzie McGrew, LOUD is an arts and education based nonprofit that operates as a conduit for student and community success through project-based instruction. LOUD uses slam style poetry, music composition and music engineering and production to empower its participants to overcome negative peer pressure, and encourages them to develop healthy values and positive attitudes and habits, ultimately leading to better decision-making skills.\r\n\r\nJamie and Mackenzie met at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and then moved to Beaufort, Jamie’s hometown.\r\n\r\nHere the two realized the need for high school students to express themselves when they opened a semi-professional recording studio and saw the teens coming by, hanging out, learning and watching creativity happen. “Some kids had real social issues plaguing them, but once they came into the studio, they didn’t want to leave,” said Jamie, 30, LOUD’s creative director.\r\n\r\nWhen the program started in 2009, they were housed at the Boys &amp; Girls Club Teen Center.\r\n\r\nLOUD runs on a year round schedule that offers afterschool programming to teens ages 13-19 in Beaufort County. They target at-risk youth dealing with issues such as poverty, abuse, gangs, low self-esteem and no positive identity.\r\n\r\nLast year 90% of the students participating in LOUD raised their high school GPA the equivalent of a full letter grade. LOUD students also received violence prevention training using the Mentors in Violence Prevention curriculum, administered by staff from Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, and created public service announcements regarding South Carolina’s lack of protocol for domestic violence in teen and same sex relationships.\r\n\r\n“Being at the teen center, we saw immediate success, it was definitely a hit with our students — not just because we offered a recording studio which always lures the kids — but we have really solid programming that gears itself toward the holistic development of youth, academic achievement and violence prevention,” Jamie said.\r\n\r\nLOUD students are learning how to record original music, compose and perform song lyrics, write and perform spoken word slam style poetry, analyze current popular music and current events, create and maintain a functional recording studio, become better oral presenters, and think outside of the box.\r\n\r\nMackenzie and Jamie said they have been impressed with their students’ talent and courage. “They always come up with these ridiculous poems, and then the power to get up on stage and deliver it the way they do, it’s phenomenal,” Mackenzie described with admiration.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular was shy at the beginning, but really opened up, and has been with the program for two years. Jamie said, “Her mother called and personally wanted to thank us for the program, and said had it not been for LOUD, her daughter would not have found the strength and the power to really express herself and to stand up for herself.”\r\n\r\nFor the rest of the year, the LOUD Slam Poetry Team is working with slam poet Noel Scales, who was featured in HBO’s “Brave New Voices” documentary. The five students are training and will apply to compete on the HBO “Brave New Voices Competition,” July 2012.\r\n\r\nLiving Out UR Dreams has also just expanded into Jasper County and is set up at the Boys &amp; Girls Club in Ridgeland. Jamie, who works often at Ridgeland High School, said he saw a need for the program because there are not a lot of things for youth to do in that area. LOUD students from Beaufort will be trained to facilitate the Mentors in Violence Prevention curriculum for the Ridgeland site.\r\n\r\n“In Beaufort, we were originally at the Boy &amp; Girls Club Teen Center, but that closed, leaving us without a space to occupy. In the meantime we’ve also opened another site in Ridgeland, leaving still our Beaufort site without a home,” Mackenzie, 29, said.\r\n\r\nTheir Capital Campaign 2011-2012 is focused on raising enough money to secure a permanent facility to host the LOUD program. The facility will offer instruction in spoken word slam style poetry, music production and professional music recording for teens.\r\n\r\nAs part of their fundraising efforts, LOUD is conducting “I Got 5 On It,” an Internet campaign that allows donors to give a minimum of $5 to support the cause. Their goal is to raise $100,000 through online donations. To find out more or to support the campaign, visit www.livingouturdreams.org.\r\n\r\nMackenzie said, “Our hope is by 2012, we will have earned enough money to have a permanent space for the LOUD students here in Beaufort to come and work out of and continue the flow of students as the kids graduate and the new ones come in.”', 'LOUD: empowering youth to live out their dreams', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'loud-empowering-youth-to-live-out-their-dreams', '', '', '2011-09-01 01:27:05', '2011-09-01 01:27:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2954', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2961, 4, '2011-09-08 14:52:56', '2011-09-08 14:52:56', 'When I saw the words “bait dog” in the headline I debated whether I should, or even could read the article.  But I did. The bad news is that another innocent dog was intentionally disfigured and then thrown to a pack of fighting dogs as a training aid.  The good news is that he escaped, was found by a kind dog lover and is now being medically treated and rehabilitated by some extremely good people of the local rescue organizations. They’ve named the dog Malachi.\r\nFor those readers who live with their heads underground, dog fighting is an insidious organized blood-sport crime that takes place right in our own backyards. Dogs, usually pit bulls, literally bite and rip the flesh off one another while on-lookers cheer and place bets on which dog will win the match. Guns, money, liquor and children are involved, too. Generally, the loser of the match dies from his injuries or is killed because of these injuries, usually shot. The animals that survive never see a vet regardless of the gravity of its injuries.  From an animal welfare standpoint, dog fighting is one of the most serious forms of animal abuse not just for the acts of violence that the dogs endure during the fight but because these dogs suffer their entire lives.\r\nFighting dogs are trained with the use of “bait dogs”. Often pets (dogs and cats) are stolen from backyards or otherwise obtained from “free to a good home” ads to be used as live bait in training exercises to improve a fighting dogs’ endurance, strength, or skill. The muzzles of bait dogs are duct-taped closed to prevent them from fighting back. In Malachi’s case, his teeth were removed rendering him defenseless.  These dogs are short-chained in a confined area or, my particular personal horror, suspended by the neck from a tree, dangling until they are torn apart. Yep, they’re alive when this happens.\r\nDogfighting is a felony in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. However, South Carolina maintains its position at the top of the bottom by continuing to be one of the hot beds of dog fighting nationwide. Last week’s article states that Beaufort County animal control officers have not seen evidence of organized dog fights since 2007 though damaged pit bulls routinely show up at the shelter. Difficult to believe.\r\nGranted, rule of law is based only on hard evidence. Though I have seen evidence of dog fighting equipment in yards in Dale and Lobeco and reported my suspicions to authorities all the way up to the states Attorney General, it appears that little can be done unless agents walk directly into an active dog fighting match. Apparently, that’s difficult to accomplish.\r\nLook around as you drive the back roads around here. You’ll see signs of dog fighting, too — treadmills, catmills (jennys), springpoles (jumppoles), flirtpoles, chains/weights, and electrical cords dangling from trees used to secure bait animals. Ever wonder why that one house has a pile of dog crates in the yard? Perhaps they are used as transport to dog fighting matches. Evidence of dog fighting is all over the place and it is not a big secret in Beaufort County.\r\nDogs like Malachi are being hurt and killed every day. We all have to become involved if we want this barbaric practice to stop. Animal lovers in this community need to start making some noise, not just right now on behalf of Malachi, but every single week. Set up an email group including the police, the sheriff, your representative, the mayor, the local papers and anyone else you think might be interested and when you come across dog fighting evidence, send a note. Make it easy. Make some noise. It will take just a fraction of your day to help.\r\nNote: Malachi was a mess as you might imagine. The veterinary and rehabilitation expenses are enormous. There is a fundraiser 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at Montana’s Grizzly Bar in Bluffton. Or, contributions can be sent to Holly Zusack at Three Black Dogs, 33 Ulmer Road, Bluffton, 29910. Mark the envelope “For Malachi.”', 'If it looks like dog fighting ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'if-it-looks-like-dog-fighting', '', '', '2011-09-08 14:52:56', '2011-09-08 14:52:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2961', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(2964, 4, '2011-09-08 14:56:06', '2011-09-08 14:56:06', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pet-of-Week-9-8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2965\" title=\"Pet of Week 9-8\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pet-of-Week-9-8-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" /></a>Carlin is a beautiful handicapped cat looking for a home.  He came to the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center broken and in very poor shape. One of his front legs needed to be amputated but he has done so well with his recovery we are not sure it is necessary. He is now a mature senior cat — at least 7 years in age, his wounds are healed, his spirit is restored and he can get around the adoption center no problem. Carlin is a total lap cat and would love a lap for hours of petting and companionship.  To meet Carlin, come by the Adoption Center Monday through Saturday 12 to 7 p.m..  For more information call 843-645-1725 or email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSandy and Danny are two best friends who would love a forever home together. They are completely bonded to each other. Danny is the blonde golden/lab mix (right). He is neutered and weighs 47 lbs. Sandy, the red golden/shepherd mix (left), is spayed and she weighs 37 lbs. Both are up to date on the their shots and heart worm free. Please consider adopting both. If interested please call Kim at Chain Free Beaufort at 843-812-6574.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pet-of-the-Week2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2966\" title=\"Pet of the Week2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pet-of-the-Week2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-5', '', '', '2011-09-08 14:56:06', '2011-09-08 14:56:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2964', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2968, 4, '2011-09-08 15:04:09', '2011-09-08 15:04:09', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\n\r\nAs the only place in town to get great Greek food, Athenian Gardens has been creating authentic dishes from the Old World for eight years.\r\nOwners Stephen Balabanis and his mother, Maria, serve a busy crowd for lunch and dinner.\r\nThe restaurant, located on Ribaut Road across from Beaufort Memorial Hospital,  was recently renovated with new wood floors, light fixtures and an updated stereo system.\r\nThe colorful posters and maps of Greece that cover the walls can easily transport you to the shores of the tiny European country where Democracy began. We said that if we could visit, we would tour the beautiful Greek Isles.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2969\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Gyro platter\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1412.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2969\" title=\"IMG_1412\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1412-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nApril, Kim, Elizabeth and I represented a Lunch Bunch of four.\r\nWith a variety of sandwiches and salads and specials, it can be hard to decide what to order.\r\nWe all shared the hummus appetizer that came with red-roasted pepper hummus, pita bread, cucumber and tomatoes. It’s a healthy, yet flavorful way to start a meal.\r\nApril tried the Philly steak n’ cheese with peppers and onions and a side of fries. She got the small size, but the sandwich was plenty big and delicious.\r\nElizabeth had an adventurous appetite so she chose the falafel platter with roasted potatoes and a Greek salad. The balls of falafel are made with chic peas, split pea and spices and are served with hummus.\r\nEven with all the choices on the menu, Kim and I ordered the same thing: the gyro platter. I did consider trying something new, but I always get the gyro because it is my favorite. We both got the platter with Greek salad and roasted potatoes. I had never tried the potatoes, and they were fantastic. We agreed they are a must-have. We also both love Tzatziki sauce; Kim even ordered extra with her meal.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2970\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Baklava\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1419.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2970\" title=\"IMG_1419\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1419-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor dessert, the choice is simple: baklava. Homemade by Maria with layers of flaky philo pastry leaves layered with walnuts and honey, this baklava is the best. I like to think it was the favored dessert among the Greek gods. April, who was skeptical of it at first, couldn’t get enough and even declared that baklava might be better than her beloved key lime pie.\r\nIt’s just one of many reasons to dine at Athenian Gardens.', 'Lunch Bunch goes Greek at Athenian Gardens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-goes-greek-at-athenian-gardens', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:04:09', '2011-09-08 15:04:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2968', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2972, 4, '2011-09-08 15:06:02', '2011-09-08 15:06:02', 'By Terry Sweeney\r\nIf ever I were to write an apology to a grape; it would have to be Merlot.\r\nIn the 90’s, I happily drank gallons of the stuff. It was always my “go-to” red wine; my plummy, velvety smoothdrinkin’ best friend who always complemented my food at dinner parties and got along with even the pickiest of palates.\r\nUnlike cabernet, which sometimes needs years and years in a dark cellar to tame its harsh tannins, merlot always seemed like it was born to party (something else merlot and I had in common!). I took merlot everywhere and was proud to be seen with it on my arm in public.\r\nThen in 2004, tragedy struck disguised as comedy. An offbeat little independent movie called “Sideways” hit the big screen and its main character, an unsuccessful writer named Miles (who is also a very opinionated wine curmudgeon) gave merlot the diss-of-death. His shallow horny friend, Jack, suggests that he let their dates choose the wine, and a furious Miles throws a now famous hissy fit and declares “...if anyone orders merlot, I’m leaving!” That “little movie” may have grossed $71 million dollars here in the U.S. and single-handedly turned the Santa Ynez Valley into a wine tour Mecca; but, oh what it did to my drinkin’ buddy, merlot. Ouch.\r\nOvernight merlot became, well, dorky. Suddenly I felt like I was in Red Wine High School. I didn’t wanna lose my ‘red cred’ with the cool kids. So like many others, I quickly and quietly dropped merlot from my wine list and refused to return its calls. (“Merlot? Sorry, wrong number!”) It seems I wasn’t alone. According to vintners’ statistics, sales of merlot plummeted dramatically after the movie’s debut. But many wine experts feel that merlot had it coming. Apparently, a tsunami of cheap merlot had flooded the market for years before the movie ever came out. Now that I think back, I do remember picking up a cheezy wine bottle with a busty Marilyn Monroe in a come-hither pose on its label calling itself ‘Marilyn Merlot’. That easily could have been the bottle that turned the tide against it.\r\nThe good news is that merlot has made a tremendous comeback. Thanks to wineries like Duckhorn, Rutherford Hill, Gundlach-Bundschu, Markham, Shafer, B.R. Cohn and others who continue to produce quality merlots, there is a beautiful ruby red light at the end of the tunnel. As I promised, I fully intend to make it up to California merlot starting with this note of apology on behalf of all of us trend-crazed wine-istas:.\r\nDear Merlot,\r\nCan you ever forgive me? Ah, but of course you knew I’d come crawling back, didn’t you? You’re so wise. How ‘bout I buy you a nice thick steak? You pick the wine!!\r\nMissing you,\r\nThe Happy Wino\r\nP.S. I don’t mean to nudge, but may I suggest a $400 bottle of Chateau Petrus? (97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.) OK, so it’s French, not California merlot, but It’s Nicole Kidman’s house wine and really hot with the stars right now!! (Uh oh, I think that may have come off a tad trend-crazed) Oh well. I’m off to bash some buttery-oaked California chardonnay!', 'Merlot: Don\'t hate the grape!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'merlot-dont-hate-the-grape', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:06:02', '2011-09-08 15:06:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2972', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2974, 4, '2011-09-08 15:06:51', '2011-09-08 15:06:51', 'The Dataw Island Club announced that the winner of the 2011 Beaufort Taste and Toast was Southern Graces of Beaufort. The Beaufort Taste and Toast was held at the Dataw Island Club on August 13.  The event, a fundraiser for CODA, was attended by more than 300 supporters. Other Beaufort restaurants participating in the Taste and Toast were Maggie’s Pub &amp; Eatery, Breakwater Restaurant &amp; Bar, Saltus River Grill, the Tooting Egret and the Dataw Island Club.  The winning dish created by Southern Graces Chef Christopher Hewitt was a barbecued duck with a Habañero sauce and blue corn tortilla. The winner was determined by a vote of the attendees of the event.', 'Southern Graces wins Beaufort Taste and Toast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'southern-graces-wins-beaufort-taste-and-toast', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:06:51', '2011-09-08 15:06:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2974', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2976, 4, '2011-09-08 15:11:41', '2011-09-08 15:11:41', 'Saltus River Grill recently hosted Pat Branning, author of  “Shrimp, Collards &amp; Grits: Recipes, Stories and Art from the Creeks and Gardens of the Lowcountry,” for a special four-course wine dinner on Tuesday, August 30, at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2977\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Saltus Manager Tony Otero, Saltus Executive Chef Brian Waters, Chef Darin Sehnert and Pat Branning.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Saltus-Manager-Tony-Otero-Saltus-Executive-Chef-Brian-Waters-Chef-Darin-Sehnert-and-Pat-Branning-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2977\" title=\"Saltus Manager Tony Otero, Saltus Executive Chef Brian Waters, Chef Darin Sehnert and Pat Branning\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Saltus-Manager-Tony-Otero-Saltus-Executive-Chef-Brian-Waters-Chef-Darin-Sehnert-and-Pat-Branning-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nSaltus Executive Chef Brian Waters presented selections from the cookbook while special guest Chef Darin Sehnert of Savannah’s 700 Kitchen Cooking School offered a live demo and a take-away recipe from the book. Branning signed and sold copies of the cookbook and guests were able to meet, greet and participate in a question and answer session with the author.\r\nBranning is an author and area food columnist and her new book coincides with the Beaufort Tricentennial year. In addition to almost 200 Lowcountry recipes, the full color coffee table cookbook features 150 fine art paintings by such noted Southern artists as Ray Ellis, Nancy Ricker Rhett, John Carroll Doyle and Joe Bowler, among others. Branning was a featured author at the 2011 Charleston Food and Wine Festival.', '‘Shrimp, Collards & Grits’ wine dinner a success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '%e2%80%98shrimp-collards-grits%e2%80%99-wine-dinner-a-success', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:11:41', '2011-09-08 15:11:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2976', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2979, 4, '2011-09-08 15:14:48', '2011-09-08 15:14:48', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/School-verizon.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2980\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/School-verizon-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>Latonya Knight, Francisco Tuttle (back row, with glasses), and John Smith, assistant store manager of the Beaufort Verizon store, distribute school supplies to the members of the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Beaufort on Wednesday, August 24. The Bluffton and Beaufort Verizon stores collected donated supplies during the tax-free weekend for the Boys &amp; Girls Club of the Lowcountry.', 'Verizon donates to Boys & Girls Club', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'verizon-donates-to-boys-girls-club', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:14:48', '2011-09-08 15:14:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2979', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2982, 4, '2011-09-08 15:23:07', '2011-09-08 15:23:07', 'The 23rd annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Each year thousands of people participate in the sweep, South Carolina’s largest one-day litter cleanup of beaches, marshes, swamps, streams and lakes.\r\nThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources is once again partnering with S.C. Sea Grant Consortium to organize the statewide event, which is held in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Anyone can participate - individuals, families, schools, youth groups, civic and conservation clubs or businesses. All necessary supplies are provided.\r\nLast year nearly 4,700 dedicated volunteers removed 24 tons of litter from the State’s beaches and waterways.  In its 22-year history, 1,072 tons of litter have been collected and recycled when possible.\r\nThere are many locations in need of volunteers. For a list of coastal site captains and cleanup locations, visit www.scseagrant.org or contact Susan Ferris Hill at (843) 953-2092 or susan.ferris.hill@scseagrant.org.', 'State holds 23rd annual beach sweep', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'state-holds-23rd-annual-beach-sweep', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:23:07', '2011-09-08 15:23:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2982', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2984, 4, '2011-09-08 15:24:45', '2011-09-08 15:24:45', 'By Pamela Brownstein\r\nOn a rainy Saturday morning recently, 20 people piled into two vans and set off to explore the historic sites that are part of Naval Hospital Beaufort in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2985\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"The tabby walls of Fort Frederick date back to 1735.\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2985\" title=\"IMG_1400\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1400-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nDespite the drizzle, the group listened with interest as the informed guides described the significance of three areas: Old Fort Plantation, the Emancipation Oak and Fort Frederick.\r\nThe Naval Hospital was formerly the John Joiner Smith Plantation, but what remain are the live oaks that once lined the drive up to the plantation house.\r\nDuring the Civil War, the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized black unit to fight for the Union, camped at this site, known as Camp Saxton. On January 1, 1863, General Rufus Saxton assembled a large populace on this site for one of the earliest readings of the Emancipation Proclamation under an oak tree.\r\nFort Frederick was built by the English in 1735 along the Beaufort River to protect Beaufort from the Native Americans in the area, and the Spaniards in Florida.\r\nThe free public tours take place the third Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. , so call 843-228-5306 today to reserve a spot for September 17.', 'Take a tour of historic Fort Frederick', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'take-a-tour-of-historic-fort-frederick', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:24:45', '2011-09-08 15:24:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2984', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2988, 4, '2011-09-08 15:28:01', '2011-09-08 15:28:01', 'The family is hosting a Party In the Park Fundraiser For Sean Cannon. It is free to the public, asking for donations only. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3- 10 p.m. at 1600 Burnside St., marsh front behind the Hilton Garden Inn on Boundary Street.\r\nBring your chairs, coolers/beverages and a picnic meal.  We will not be selling food or drinks, but we will have basket and gift certificate auction/raffles.\r\nLocal bands playing will be “Four of a Kind” featuring Dann Slattery, Arley Hussin, Gary Higgins and Brian Woods. Also, Sofa Kings (some of the Shark Rodeo team) and Mark Bonds and the Market 246 Band. Singing sets will be performed by Samee Cannon, Heidi Harvey and Louis Szalay during band changes.  There will be face painting by Mary Thibault of The Thibault Gallery\r\nThe Sean Cannon Medical Fund account has been set up at Palmetto State Bank and donations can also be sent to saveoursuperman@gmail.com via PayPal. For more information about Sean, you can visit http://supportoursuperman2.tumblr.com. Contact Amy Duncan at 575-7866 for gift certificate and basket donation information.\r\nSean has major medical issues: He had his entire colon removed in June and is on the liver transplant list.  He has undergone the first phase of three surgeries at The Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., and returns on Sept 13 for phase 2. We are asking our community to come out and support one of our own.', 'Party in the Park fundraiser for Sean Cannon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'party-in-the-park-fundraiser-for-sean-cannon', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:28:01', '2011-09-08 15:28:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2988', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2990, 4, '2011-09-08 15:29:55', '2011-09-08 15:29:55', 'September 14 to 18 marks the second annual Lt. Dan Weekend, a four-day event that honors severely wounded veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. From Beaufort to Ridgeland, Hilton Head to Fripp Island, Bluffton, Lady’s Island, and Parris Island, neighbors and merchants have banded together earning money for this worthy cause. In March 2011, the Independence Fund, sponsor of the Lt. Dan Weekend, needed $75,000 to make the 2nd annual Lt. Dan Weekend possible. As of September 1, more than $180,000 has been collected in cash and other in-kind donations thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers, the generosity of residents and merchants, and corporate donors. Fundraising aside, the Lt. Dan Weekend is a much needed retreat for wounded veterans and their loved ones.\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, Sept. 14, the veterans, their families and caregivers will arrive at Palm Key in Ridgeland, where they will be welcomed with open arms by owners and volunteers who will make their stay a memorable one. That evening, local favorite Shannon Tanner will perform a concert. During the next four days, they will enjoy true Southern hospitality including lodging, meals, live entertainment, and a variety of recuperative programs.\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, September 15, the veterans will travel to Beaufort for the Conflict Zone Photographic Exhibition. The Conflict Zone is a groundbreaking look at war through the lenses of the world’s leading combat photographers with proceeds to help injured troops and journalists.\r\n\r\nAfter the exhibit at City Hall, veterans will travel to Waterfront Park for the screening of “Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good”, hosted by the producer and director, Jonathan Flora. The 8 p.m. airing of this film is free and open to the general public.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, Sept. 16, a concert that will rock the Lowcountry takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. A movie comes to life when Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band take the stage in front of 150 wounded veterans and their loved ones. The concert is open to the general public for a modest ticket fee, and all proceeds benefit our wounded veterans. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Ticket holders are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for seating, but no coolers, strollers, or pets.\r\nEarlier that day, the 2nd Annual Lieutenant Dan Golf Classic will take place on the beautiful Parris Island “Legends” course.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, Sept. 17, a Lt. Dan 5K Run will kick off at 8:45 a.m. Also on Saturday, a Lt. Dan Bike Ride will take place at the Marine Corps Air Station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the self-contained 11-mile loop within MCAS.\r\nAlso on Saturday, Sept. 17, locals, wounded veterans and families and Beaufort visitors will line the streets in the historic district for Beaufort’s 300th anniversary parade. Actor Gary Sinise will serve as grand marshal and will share his ride through downtown Beaufort with two Medal of Honor recipients, Jay Vargas and Drew Dix.\r\n\r\nTickets are now on sale at the following Beaufrot lactions:\r\n• Fordham Market, 701 Bay Street, Beaufort\r\n• Cravings on Bay, 928 Bay Street, Beaufort\r\n• Chick-fil-A, 2405 Boundary Street, Beaufort\r\n• Berry Island Café, 1 Merchants Lane, Suite 102, Lady’s Island,\r\n• Tickets are $25 each for all funds going to support severely wounded heroes for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.\r\n\r\nFripp Island joins the groundswell of support for those who bear our response to the 9-11 terrorists’ attacks on the United States of America. In support of the Lieutenant Dan Weekend and the Independence Fund, a group of residents called the Fripp Island Independence Fund will host several fundraising activities for the benefit of our severely wounded veterans from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.\r\n\r\n• On Saturday, September 10, a Fripp Island Tennis Tournament will be held at the Fripp Island Racquet Club. Round Robin matches will take place from 9 to 11 a.m.  An Exhibition Match will occur at 11 a.m. The $10 court fees will be donated to the Independence Fund for our severely wounded veterans. Food and beverages will be available courtesy of the sponsors. For details, contact Charles Davis at (843) 838-1108 or cnd@aol.com.\r\n\r\n• On Sunday, September 11, the Fripp Island Independence Fund group will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States of America. The memorial gathering will honor the victims of 9/11 and proceeds will benefit the severely wounded veterans who have shouldered our response to those attacks. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., a $30 donation entitles guests to a wonderful assortment of appetizers and desserts, live music, speakers from the 82nd Airborne, a silent auction, and lively bidding auction — both fundraising events for our wounded troops. The event takes place in the Ocean View Lounge in the Fripp Island Beach Club. Cash bar will also be available. Fripp Island residents and non-residents are cordially invited to participate. For details, contact Charlie Richman at (843) 838-9889 or richman@wfu.edu.', 'Lt. Dan Weekend events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lt-dan-weekend-events', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:29:55', '2011-09-08 15:29:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2990', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2992, 4, '2011-09-08 15:31:11', '2011-09-08 15:31:11', 'Lowcountry Chiropractic, owned by Dr. Jason Haralambous, has recently made its new home in The Habersham Marketplace and offers chiropractic and allergy treatment services to Habersham residents and the Beaufort community at large. A grand opening ceremony was held Friday, September 2, during the marketplace’s First Fridays event. Attendees received a complimentary posture/spinal evaluation and other prizes.\r\nHaralambous is a graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, and comes to The Habersham Marketplace and Beaufort after nearly 10 years in Bluffton. Haralambous specializes in chiropractic biophysics, a form of structural rehabilitation that focuses on the whole patient.\r\n“I’d say it’s the highest level of chiropractic care,” Dr. Haralambous says. “It’s more complete. I don’t just focus on your bone alignment, but also work to correct joints, ligaments and muscle tone — the whole person.”\r\nHaralambous was one of the first 38 doctors nationwide certified in Advanced Allergy Therapeutics and has brought relief to numerous seasonal, yearly and food allergy sufferers. For more information call (843) 644-4500 or visit www.aaeworldwide.com.\r\nThe Habersham Marketplace is at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Community, off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information, visit www.habershammarketplace.com.', 'Lowcountry Chiropractic opens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-chiropractic-opens', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:31:11', '2011-09-08 15:31:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2992', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2994, 4, '2011-09-08 15:31:48', '2011-09-08 15:31:48', 'By State Farm® Agent\r\nThere are two big myths about renters insurance. One is that it’s too expensive and the other is that it’s not needed.\r\nNot having renters insurance is a pretty big gamble, considering that without it you face the cost of replacing your personal belongings after an event such as fire or theft. What’s more, you could face the prospect of defending yourself in a lawsuit because of some accident for which you might be held legally responsible, whether it happened where you live or elsewhere.\r\nIn many cases, for less than a couple hundred dollars a year you can protect your valuables, like your furniture and clothes, from loss by fire, theft, wind and water damage or other covered hazards. But many renters still don’t believe they need such insurance. A survey conducted by Cambridge Reports, Inc. for the Insurance Information Institute found that fewer than three out of every 10 renters purchase renters insurance.\r\nMany renters mistakenly believe their landlord’s insurance will cover their own belongings. In fact, it would be extremely rare for a landlord’s policy to extend to tenants’ property.\r\nTo determine how much insurance coverage you’ll need, take a complete inventory of your personal items. An insurance agent can help with this by estimating the total value of your property. You’ll also need to decide whether to opt for depreciated or limited replacement cost coverage. Depreciated coverage is the cost to repair or replace your belongings minus depreciation. Let’s say you bought a quality sofa with an expected useful life of 10 years. If it’s now five years old and would cost about 1,000 to replace, you could expect to receive about $500 (less deductible) if your sofa was destroyed by fire. You would pay slightly more for limited replacement cost coverage, but you could expect to receive $1,000 for your sofa minus your deductible.\r\nYou should also keep in mind that insurance coverage for some types of personal property is limited in terms of dollars. Renters insurance also gives you personal legal liability coverage and medical payments to others who are accidentally injured while in your home, apartment or elsewhere if the injuries are caused by your actions. And, if you are forced to live elsewhere because of damage to your residence due to a covered loss, renters insurance covers additional living expenses.\r\nRemember, you may not own the building in which you live, but you still need to have insurance to protect your property in the case of fire, theft or other hazards. Talk with your insurance agent for more information.', 'Renters insurance: Why you need it', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'renters-insurance-why-you-need-it', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:31:48', '2011-09-08 15:31:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2994', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2996, 4, '2011-09-08 15:33:38', '2011-09-08 15:33:38', 'CrossFit Beaufort celebrated their “One Year Anniversary” on August 30 with a pool party and appreciation dinner. CrossFIt Beaufort would like to thank the owners, all of the coaches and especially the members for all their hard work and dedication over this past year.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC07280-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2997\" title=\"DSC07280 (2)\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC07280-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>CrossFIt Beaufort is part of the fastest growing fitness community with over 2,700 affiliates worldwide. CrossFit uses functional movements that are natural (useful) and essential (needed to function). Whether you want to take your fitness to a new level or just play on the floor with your grandkids, we can help.\r\nThe CrossFIt program is designed for universal scalability making it a perfect program for any committed individual, regardless of experience. CrossFit workouts are scaled to fit a members current ability making it ideal for both the experienced and in-experienced client.\r\nCrossFit Beaufort welcomes everyone to come in for a free trial workout on Saturdays at 9 a.m. CrossFit Beaufort is located at 1000 Hamar Street, Suite 2, across from the National Cemetery.', 'CrossFit Beaufort turns 1', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'crossfit-beaufort-turns-1', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:33:38', '2011-09-08 15:33:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2996', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2999, 4, '2011-09-08 15:44:51', '2011-09-08 15:44:51', 'Effective now, the access road that runs behind Beaufort Memorial Hospital, used primarily for service and delivery vehicles, will be closed to all but authorized traffic for the duration of the hospital’s 14-month emergency room expansion project. A gated security guard station will be staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed all other hours. Emergency access after-hours can be obtained by calling 522-5200 for the hospital operator, who will contact a security guard to open the gate. Parking is expected to become more challenging during the construction period and the hospital will be running shuttles during high-traffic operating hours to assist patients and visitors. In addition, the existing ER entrance will be restricted to ambulance traffic. Patients and visitors will need to use the main or south hospital (Birthing Center/Surgery Center) entrances to access the ER and its waiting area. The $14.5-million renovation will more than double the size of the Level 3 ER, and will help the hospital meet the community’s increasing demand for emergency medical services. Beaufort Memorial’s emergency department visits currently total nearly 40,000 a year. To learn more about the ER expansion, visit www.bmhsc.org.', 'BMH emergency department expansion causes access road closure for 14 months', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-emergency-department-expansion-causes-access-road-closure-for-14-months', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:44:51', '2011-09-08 15:44:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=2999', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3001, 4, '2011-09-08 15:45:53', '2011-09-08 15:45:53', 'Several local dentists traveled to Florence to take part in the South Carolina Dental Association’s third annual Dental Access Days (D.A.D.), held last Friday and Saturday at the Florence Civic Center.  Dental cleanings, fillings, root canals, and extractions were offered free of charge on a first-come first-served basis, and people from all over South Carolina were lining up as early as 7 p.m. Thursday night to be sure they got to see a dentist during the event.\r\nDr. Jeffrey Weaver, co-owner of McKnight &amp; Weaver Dentistry in Port Royal, discussed his hope that the event will be repeated.  “It is great to see so many of our local dental professionals taking time to give back to the community.  The need for this type of event is great in the state of South Carolina. Many adults lack dental insurance and are unable to pay for even basic dental needs.  I am sure that the overwhelmingly positive response this event received will ensure that it is continued in the future.”\r\nDuring the two-day event, more than 2,000 patients were treated by more than 200 dental professionals and 300 community volunteers. For more information on upcoming D.A.D. events, contact the South Carolina Dental Association.', 'Local dentists give back for Dental Access Days', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-dentists-give-back-for-dental-access-days', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:45:53', '2011-09-08 15:45:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3001', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3003, 4, '2011-09-08 15:46:28', '2011-09-08 15:46:28', 'Individuals and teams are encouraged to register now for LoCo Motion, a three-day walk/run to benefit breast cancer research. The event will be held from Sept. 30-\r\nOct. 2 on the beaches of Hilton Head and in historic old town Bluffton.\r\nThe fees are (ages 16 and under in parentheses): One day, $55 ($30); two days, $85 ($45); and three days, $110 ($55).\r\nEvent organizers said they are pleased to see a recent jump in local participation. “It’s gratifying to see that our local community embraces the event,” said Laura Morgan, president Carolina Cups, a nonprofit 501c3 organization that is hosting the event. “Dozens of residents and businesses have said how proud they are to host LoCo Motion and be a part of its mission,” she said.\r\nLocal businesses and other groups are encouraged to get involved by becoming sponsors of the event.\r\n“We still have a wide range of sponsorships available, and we hope that the business community will recognize the benefit of a partnership with a cause that people are passionate about,” said Morgan. She added that there are a wide range of sponsorships available and those sponsorships help cover the event production costs and ultimately means more money can to be given to area breast cancer providers.\r\nProceeds from LoCo Motion will benefit Beaufort Memorial’s Keyserling Cancer Center, Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Care and the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Donations will be accepted at the event and can also be made directly to Carolina Cups.\r\nFor information on registration, sponsorships, training session route maps and more call 843-868-1888 or visit www.dothelocomotion.org.', 'Still time to sign up for LoCo Motion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'still-time-to-sign-up-for-loco-motion', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:46:28', '2011-09-08 15:46:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3003', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3005, 4, '2011-09-08 15:49:26', '2011-09-08 15:49:26', 'By Takiya Smith\r\nHave you ever truly paid attention to your eyebrows? I mean really taken a long, examining look at these two small, yet important, details of your face. Eyebrows, especially for women, however, as equally influencing for men, can be the most attention-grabbing features of your face.\r\nOur eyebrows grow in various shapes and colors, as well as different lengths and thickness.  Some sparse, some full, some shapely, and some rebellious and unruly. Yet, no matter your category, the great news is that there is an easy quick-fix to obtaining gorgeous, natural and celeb-worthy brows.\r\nThe primary key to fashioning perfect brows, basically, is to know them.  As a trained lash and brow specialist, I have consulted with countless numbers of clients, having to tell them all to “slowly put the magazine down and cautiously back away from it.”  As experienced as I am, your brows are not going to look exactly like Angelina Jolie’s because they are hers and not yours.\r\nJust as I explain, regarding Angelina, consider your face and its attributes.  Is your face round and full, heart shape or angular? Likewise, do your brows have a natural, high arch, a slight curve to them or, in some cases, absolutely no arch at all?  Knowing and following the natural shape and growth pattern of your brows is an absolute foundational must, ladies and gents.  This principle will steer you clear of “clown-like” brows or the ever so popular, yet painstaking “surprised look” that is in no way shape or form a great surprise at all.\r\nIn the coming weeks, follow me as I continue this series “Just Browsing” and share many valuable tips on how to manage, groom and put your best brow forward. For your brow specific questions or comments, email me at beautiquelb@yahoo.com or for a personal consultation, visit www.blb-boutiques.com', 'Just browsing: Eyebrow tips to live by', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'just-browsing-eyebrow-tips-to-live-by', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:49:26', '2011-09-08 15:49:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3007, 4, '2011-09-08 15:52:26', '2011-09-08 15:52:26', 'By Laura Trask\r\n\r\nIt is easy to see why Vogue’s September Issue is the most important fashion magazine of the year. Loaded down with fall fashion, this edition (all 758 pages) weighs in at a whopping 4 lbs., 6 oz., just carrying it around can get you in shape! But besides Vogue, I loved sifting through the fall issues of Elle, W and Bazaar. My husband got so nervous he hid all my credit cards. This was a fairly Herculean effort considering that fall is the most important fashion season of the year and all the magazines are as thick as phone books.\r\nThe first look that caught my attentions was one I will call the “Romantics” These beautifully tailored pieces offer a mix of delicate fabrics, such as chiffon and lace, which work together to achieve the ultra\r\nfeminine look. However, this look can get a bit artsy-fartsy when the designer go overboard with some of their creations. I don’t know about you, but I personally find macrame not to be the most flattering of materials, not even on a hanging plant. But lace,  when combined with other sheer fabrics, can be both innocent and alluring. The best example of getting the romantic look right would be Vogue’s spread of cover girl Kate Moss’ recent fairytale wedding.\r\nAt the other end of the spectrum is “high wattage” color blocks. This trend not only features bold color but also does not shy away from super sizing. Pieces often are modernistic or boxy, assuring that you will not be missed; however they can make you appear larger and are not good at hiding flaws. Make sure you use the color and it does not use you.\r\nAnother way color is shown this season is through prints. Now, these are not the florals from the spring collection, they are more geometrical — so chaotic in fact that the prints have prints and they are on everything: sweaters, pants, skirts, evening wear and the once again\r\npopular maxi-coats shown like mad this season. If you are one of those women who geometric prints overwhelm you because of your fair complexion or delicate features, then the best way to carry off a print might be in a skirt or pair of slacks or an accessory. These magazines claim that there is no wrong way to mix  and match these prints, but  your mirror may disagree.\r\nFashion Bulletin: Missoni, the Italian fashion house that practically invented prints, is selling for a limited time (September 13 through October 22) at Target, so get on down there and take advantage of this fashion high on the down low.', 'Fall: Time to turn up the volume', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-time-to-turn-up-the-volume', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:52:26', '2011-09-08 15:52:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3009, 4, '2011-09-08 15:53:17', '2011-09-08 15:53:17', 'By Jack Sparacino\r\nMost of us like having choices in life.  Where to live, who to hang around with, what to do for a living, where and what to eat, what to wear, who to marry, etc.  As a matter of fact, studies have shown that when people’s (and animals’) choices become too restricted, the result is often stress or at least boredom.  Imagine having to eat in the same dreary dining hall or restaurant every single day and they always serve the same few items.  Or traveling across the country and finding only one motel chain to chose from.  Or having no options about your work.  Anywhere, anytime.  Or being in prison! Not a pleasant thought.\r\nBut I think we’ve gone overboard in the other direction in this country, at least when it comes to consumer choices.  We seem to be half a life preserver short of drowning in choices and THAT can be stressful, too.  Not to mention terribly time consuming if one bothers to actually wade through and evaluate all those possibilities.\r\nRemember when there were only a half dozen or so brands of breakfast cereal? Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Cheerios, you know the list. Fairly simple packaging, single portion size or regular, take your pick.  Today, we confront an entire isle of different cereals.  Healthy, sort of healthy, not all that healthy; fruits, no fruits, nuts, no nuts; flakes or buds or clusters, name or store brands — yowee! Or how about shampoos?  Again, back in the day, we had just a handful or so of choices — Breck, Prell, Johnson &amp; Johnson Baby Shampoo, a few others.  Dry, normal, or oily hair, large or small bottle and you were finished thinking about it.  OK, now try visiting your local drug or big box store.  By the time you’ve even glanced at half the selections, you’re lucky if you still have hair and remember why you came into the store in the first place.\r\nAnd on it goes.  Soaps, cell phone plans, insurance policies, internet providers, cars and the 6.2 zillion potential options they come with, clothing types and colors and styles.  We have to get out a calculator, or find the right issue of Consumer Reports, or call all our friends (OK, maybe use Facebook for the non- old fogie crowd) to at least avoid making an outright mistake. But we’d also like to select the item with the best value or appeal or functionality or whatever it is we’re really looking for.\r\nSo, I’m just asking — do we REALLY need 26 brands of toothpaste as noted on Wikipedia? Are 3.2 bazillion (alright, maybe only 1.5 bazillion) types of shampoos and hair care products really necessary? And what about 5,000 types of door handles (this was from an actual TV ad I saw recently)?  FIVE THOUSAND!!!\r\nWell, marketers tell us that consumers fall into many different groups or market segments, and that all those choices are just meeting the different customer preferences and demands out there. But maybe it’s time for some pushback.  Maybe we need fewer choices overall but more really GOOD choices.  I know, free markets tend to straighten all that out as poor choices tend to be (eventually) bypassed and fall by the wayside.\r\nIn the meantime, I’ve got a friendly challenge for someone under the age of 25 or so.  Can we have an app that simply does the following things for us in real time:\r\n1. Picks out only items meeting high quality standards (your standards and criteria, whatever they are).\r\n2. Tells you which items offer lowest total cost (purchase price plus cost of ownership such as maintenance and disposal).\r\n3. Lets you know where the item (and its subcomponents or “gazintas” as we used to call them) was made and where it’s serviced.\r\n4. Lets you know if you can afford it and if not, what to do in the meantime.\r\n5. Takes your order and has it shipped to you.\r\n6. Gets your customer feedback and enters it immediately into a master, very user friendly database.\r\n7. Shines your shoes, irons your shirts and tells you how wonderful you are.\r\nWell, maybe we can skip that last one, but is there a Harry (or Harriet) Potter out there who can work some magic for us?  And please don’t give me too many choices to pick from!', 'A few ‘choice’ remarks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-few-%e2%80%98choice%e2%80%99-remarks', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:53:17', '2011-09-08 15:53:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3009', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3012, 4, '2011-09-08 15:54:07', '2011-09-08 15:54:07', 'By Cherimie Crane\r\nClimbing Mt. Fuji wasn’t really that hard; sky diving in Wyoming wasn’t really all that scary; bungee jumping in Tennessee was more stupid than exhilarating; Zorbing down a mountain in New Zealand was slightly akin to the morning after a night out with my best friend; and eating food that I couldn’t pronounce in Peru, well that was just darn right asking for trouble.\r\nMy youth (yes I said youth, you can define it your way, I will define it mine) is full of memories, adventures, and moments of great anxiety mixed with highlights of humiliation. My inability to back down from a dare, a challenge or anything in the genre of idiocy has certainly led me down the road that is less traveled for a reason.  Facing something I know nothing about, have no business being involved in, or really no natural skill and/or ability to participate is somewhat unpleasant.  The phrases “I can’t” or “No, I shouldn’t” don’t roll off my tongue quite as fast as “Heck, yeah” or “Let me try.”\r\nIf I had the inner strength to admit ignorance, defeat, fear, and those other odd emotions, I do believe I would have less visits to the emergency room and possibly less need for serious therapy. Some consider me adventurous; those who know me consider me lucky to still have all my limbs. Bull riding (both mechanical and breathing), hang-gliding, and scuba diving do not cause the slightest twinge of doubt in my can-do determination. However, golf scares the @%#^ out of me. (I mean that in the most non obnoxious and mannerly way, Momma.)\r\nMy fiancé was born for golf. He has the gentle way, the respectful attitude, the focus, the talent, and the right shoes.  I have the attention span of a hungry hummingbird, the focus of a ferret, and just don’t see the point in closed toe anything. And of course, my golf voice is more suited for a football stadium and a mega phone.  Opposites attract, they say. I think it is more that opposites fascinate and confuse, but no one asked me.\r\nBecause my fiancé is the gentleman and kind person that he truly is, the members of Fripp Island so generously organized a tournament in honor of our wedding. The amount of time, effort, and sweet thoughtfulness that went into every detail was both humbling and overwhelming. Couples who have been married for more than 40, even 50 years shared their time and experiences. It was a day I will never forget, for a few reasons.\r\nOne of those reasons was my new found respect for the game. Golf is basically 18 holes of life lessons. I say this with confidence as I learned all 18 of them in one day. That little ball can be quite the slippery little sucker.  Its natural desire is to do exactly that which you do not want it to do. The grace, poise and stamina you see on televised golf tournaments is hogwash. I am certain they edit out the good stuff.  The first lesson I learned was flip flops may hinder one’s ability to both accelerate a golf cart and maintain the appropriate golf stance. Noted.\r\nAs I watched in amazement at both men and women who actually hit the ball and knew where it went, I realized that maybe I have found my foe.  This may actually take a little time to perfect, more than 18 holes no doubt. Asking the question “How hard can it be?” is silver-platter-serving your soul to the Devil of the Driver (the driver is the big club that is supposed to persuade the ball to go far preferably in the right direction). Realizing my limitations, something both rare and uncomfortable for me, I decided maybe my talents were more in the putting arena. Life lesson number two: putting isn’t easy.\r\nBeing faced with something I couldn’t easily master, or easily muster, caused great discomfort and wrinkles in between my eyes. Neither is desired.  Apparently this golf requires a stillness, a concentration and understanding that I can’t sashay my way around.  It is quite the phenomenon. Three feet from this hole in the ground and that darn ball mocked me in ways that burned deep into my soul. Now in any other instant in life, I could get anything I wanted to go three feet, this was not the case. I have doubted the inner strength this game requires and unleashed my outer sailor. Golf was NOT the only four letter word going through my head. Sorry, Momma.\r\nThe more appropriately dressed golfers were graceful, patient, quiet, and respectful of this game that taunted me. They obviously know much that I do not. My fiancé is in his element. He patiently persuades that hard headed ball to go great distances, avoid hazards, and gently directs it to its quiet little home in the hole.  No matter how frustrated, he pushes forward with respect and dignity even when going against the wind.\r\nLike a cannonball to the head, I realized how he is able to calm me when gale force winds are no match for my mood. He knows my natural desire is to do exactly that which he does not want me to do. He understands there is more than one approach necessary when handling a woman of the difficulty type. His ability to persuade me away from hazards is simply uncanny. Even willing to walk through the rough to find me, when I don’t agree with his desired direction, he won’t give up. He will always get me home, one way or the other.\r\nThank you Fripp Island golfers for showing me that golf is far more than a four-letter word, far more than chasing a slippery little white ball, far more than a hobby one can swoop in and master, far more than a game. You have taught me that in life some things require more than will and determination. You taught me that keeping my eye on the ball and knowing my goal doesn’t always mean it will go as planned. It is a day I will never forget, and for the rest of my life when someone yells fore, I know to duck!', 'Golf is more than a four-letter word', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'golf-is-more-than-a-four-letter-word', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:54:07', '2011-09-08 15:54:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3012', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3014, 4, '2011-09-08 15:54:52', '2011-09-08 15:54:52', 'The Beaufort Bombers Fastpitch Travel Team is looking for girls ages 11-14 who are interested in playing fastpitch softball for the fall 2011 and the 2012 season.  If you are interested in joining the Beaufort Bombers 12U or 14U team, please contact Coach Scott at 843-227-1173, email mullenscott@ymail.com or Coach Phil at 843-812-4299, email pbwaters@lowcountryengineer.com.', 'Sign up for Fastpitch Travel Softball', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sign-up-for-fastpitch-travel-softball', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:54:52', '2011-09-08 15:54:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3014', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3016, 4, '2011-09-08 15:56:36', '2011-09-08 15:56:36', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Sports-Softball.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3017\" title=\"Sports-Softball\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Sports-Softball-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>The Badkatz 10 and under girls softball team played a tournament in Summerville recently and placed third. The team members are Alexis Ortiz, Danielle Young, Emily Cook, Emily Crosby, Hannah Manley, Jenna Shipley, Lilly Lowell, McKenzie Young, Cheyyenne, Olivia Tucker and Journeigh Doray. The coaches are Coach Jessica, Coach Cody, Coach Lowell, Coach Shipley, Coach Crosby and Coach Ackerman.', 'Badkatz Softball Team', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'badkatz-softball-team', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:56:36', '2011-09-08 15:56:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3016', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3019, 4, '2011-09-08 15:59:00', '2011-09-08 15:59:00', '<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fball-9-2-Billy-Dailey-Breaks-Through-b-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3020\" title=\"fball 9-2 Billy Dailey Breaks Through b\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fball-9-2-Billy-Dailey-Breaks-Through-b-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a>The Beaufort Academy football team played well during their first home game of the season on Friday, September 2, despite a final score of WW King 48 and BA, 34.  This was also the first game on the newly renovated Merritt Field, a project that took numerous donations and nearly the entire summer. Beaufort Academy had 290 yards of offense by halftime and only trailed 28-22, but the visitors pulled away in the third quarter of the SCISAA 8-man contest.\r\nQuarterback Gibson Achurch had a huge night, going 13 for 14 passing for 259 yards and two touchdowns. Jack Griffith had seven receptions for 161 yards and a TD. He also had two TDs rushing. Billy Dailey and Ray Aiello added TDs for Beaufort Academy (0-3), which also got a two-point conversion from Tucker Trask.\r\nGriffith led the defense with 12 tackles, and Dailey added 10. Adam Chahin had six stops and a fumble recovery for the Eagles, who host Jefferson Davis on Friday.', 'Beaufort Academy football', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-football', '', '', '2011-09-08 15:59:00', '2011-09-08 15:59:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3023, 4, '2011-09-08 16:02:18', '2011-09-08 16:02:18', 'The Beaufort High Girls Golf team hosted a match between BHS, Bluffton High and Hilton Head High at Dataw. The ladies place third in the meet. Photos by Todd Stowe.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3024\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Junior Michelle BrittonSenior Lauren Ware\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_7329.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3024\" title=\"IMG_7329\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_7329-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</dd></dl></div>', 'Beaufort High girls golf', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-girls-golf', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:02:18', '2011-09-08 16:02:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3023', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3027, 4, '2011-09-08 16:04:22', '2011-09-08 16:04:22', '[caption id=\"attachment_3028\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Beaufort High School Eagles make their way through newly painted goal posts prior to their game against cross-town rivals the Battery Creek Dolphins. BHS defeated BCHS 62-6. Photo by Bob Sofaly\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/09022011-BCHS-@-BHS-football-4-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3028\" title=\"09022011 BCHS @ BHS football, 4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/09022011-BCHS-@-BHS-football-4-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" /></a>[/caption]', 'Beaufort High vs. Battery Creek', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-vs-battery-creek', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:04:22', '2011-09-08 16:04:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3030, 4, '2011-09-08 16:06:12', '2011-09-08 16:06:12', 'Perfection. There aren’t too many things in this world that can lay claim to it.\r\nBut at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, several health sciences programs — radiologic technology, nursing, massage therapy and physical therapist assistant – have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their licensing exams.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3031\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"TCL Radiologic Technology class of 2011 graduates gather in TCL’s on-campus lab. Their class achieved a perfect pass rate on their certification exam, making them the seventh consecutive class to hold this honor.\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/School-TCL-Radiology-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3031\" title=\"School-TCL Radiology\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/School-TCL-Radiology-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are so proud of our students who have worked so hard to achieve their goals,” vice president for academic affairs Dr. Gina Mounfield said. “Plus, this is the ultimate recognition of our faculty’s dedication to delivering an exceptional educational experience.”\r\nHealth sciences division dean Marge Sapp added, “TCL’s health sciences programs, all of which are nationally accredited, are vigorous and demanding but produce extremely qualified and successful graduates. This is exactly why they are so highly sought after by health care employers here and across the country.”\r\nThe TCL radiologic technology associate degree program recently announced that all 2011 graduates passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination, making it the seventh consecutive year the program has seen a 100 percent pass rate by students on their first attempt.\r\n“We combine both classroom and clinical education to offer the best experience for our students,” said radiologic technology program director John Eichinger.\r\nThe program’s clinical coordinator Glenn Levicki added, “TCL’s rad-tech program is also supported by an active, hands-on advisory committee,” he said. “They, as well as the student commitment, are credited with much of the program’s success.”\r\nTCL’s associate degree in nursing (ADN) program is also producing perfect pass rates. Of the 25 ADN May 2011 graduates, 19 took the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and passed the examination on their first attempt yielding a pass rate of 100 percent. This is well above the national average of 90 percent and is the third semester in a row that the program has achieved a perfect pass rate.\r\n“Our students excel in the learning environment TCL offers,” TCL nursing director Sharon Beasley said. “Students are able to take advantage of the high-tech simulation labs right on our campus to one-on-one classroom time to real-world practice at clinical sites throughout the Lowcountry.”\r\nMounfield echoed the importance of the multiple clinical sites and health care partners located across Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.\r\n“We owe a big thank you to all the clinical sites in our four-county service area which help to make our health sciences programs so successful,” Mounfield said.\r\nIn addition, the massage therapy certificate program, which is the only massage therapy program in South Carolina to be accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, has also announced a perfect pass rate for this year’s class.\r\n“We are extremely excited about this accomplishment,” said TCL massage therapy director Denise Van Nostran. “This exemplifies our level of dedication to offering excellence in massage therapy education.”\r\nMay 2011 graduates of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) associate degree program, one of TCL’s newest health sciences programs, have also achieved a perfect pass rate on their licensing exam, the National Physical Therapy Examination.\r\nPTA program director Cindy Buchanan is thrilled with this year’s results. “I am so proud of our students and all of our health sciences programs. This achievement means so much to the students, faculty and the college,” she said.\r\nTCL also offers a surgical technology diploma program, which announced that its class of 2011 had an 80 percent pass rate on the national certification exam.', 'TCL health sciences programs achieve perfect pass rates', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-health-sciences-programs-achieve-perfect-pass-rates', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3033, 4, '2011-09-08 16:06:40', '2011-09-08 16:06:40', 'By Jim Foster\r\nTest scores from low-achieving students who attended additional school days indicate that the extra classroom instruction is yielding stronger academic achievement, according to data presented at tonight’s meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Education.\r\nThe district’s Extended Learning Time initiative provides 20 instructional days more than the regular 180-day school calendar.  The program focuses on students who have not yet met grade-level standards or course requirements.  Enrichment programs in academics and the arts are also provided.\r\nDistrict officials told board members tonight that when test scores of academically at-risk elementary and middle school students enrolled in the ELT program were compared with average scores districtwide, achievement gaps in reading were reduced in every grade but kindergarten last school year.  In math, gaps were reduced in six grades between kindergarten and grade eight.\r\n“These results show that additional resources help when applied creatively and with a concentrated focus,” said Superintendent Valerie Truesdale.\r\nOriginally targeted at students in grades three through eight, ELT was expanded to include students in grades K-2 who needed extra help in reading and math and students in grades 9 and 10 who failed to meet state standards on the state’s high school exit exam and on high school end-of-course tests in English and Algebra 1.\r\nAt the high school level, district officials reported tonight that students enrolled in ELT saw significantly better passing rates on end-of-course exams in 2010-11 than in 2009-10, when the program was expanded to include high-schoolers.  First-time passing rates on high school exit exams were slightly lower.\r\nELT students attend five additional days of classes before the regular school year begins to “jump-start” the year, a week at the end of the first and third quarters to catch up on classwork, and an extra week in June to make up work.  Teachers focus on building reading and math skills, study habits and character.\r\nIn a related initiative, three schools have 200-day calendars for all students due to high concentrations of students not yet meeting state standards.  These “Accelerated Learning Schools” are Whale Branch and St. Helena elementary schools and Whale Branch Middle School.\r\nExtended learning programs have been funded with federal stimulus dollars that are nearly spent, officials said, meaning that they will not continue next year unless additional grant funds are obtained.\r\nTruesdale said the district would investigate other options — including grants — to continue funding the initiatives.\r\n“Our focus now is on making this fourth year as productive as possible,” she said.  “At the same time, we’ll be looking at different ways of funding extended learning opportunities for students who need extra support.”', 'Extra days pay off with more learning, data show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'extra-days-pay-off-with-more-learning-data-show', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:54', '2018-07-12 15:04:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3033', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3035, 4, '2011-09-08 16:13:43', '2011-09-08 16:13:43', 'By Jim Foster\r\nTest scores from low-achieving students who attended additional school days indicate that the extra classroom instruction is yielding stronger academic achievement, according to data presented at tonight’s meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Education.\r\nThe district’s Extended Learning Time initiative provides 20 instructional days more than the regular 180-day school calendar.  The program focuses on students who have not yet met grade-level standards or course requirements.  Enrichment programs in academics and the arts are also provided.\r\nDistrict officials told board members tonight that when test scores of academically at-risk elementary and middle school students enrolled in the ELT program were compared with average scores districtwide, achievement gaps in reading were reduced in every grade but kindergarten last school year.  In math, gaps were reduced in six grades between kindergarten and grade eight.\r\n“These results show that additional resources help when applied creatively and with a concentrated focus,” said Superintendent Valerie Truesdale.\r\nOriginally targeted at students in grades three through eight, ELT was expanded to include students in grades K-2 who needed extra help in reading and math and students in grades 9 and 10 who failed to meet state standards on the state’s high school exit exam and on high school end-of-course tests in English and Algebra 1.\r\nAt the high school level, district officials reported tonight that students enrolled in ELT saw significantly better passing rates on end-of-course exams in 2010-11 than in 2009-10, when the program was expanded to include high-schoolers.  First-time passing rates on high school exit exams were slightly lower.\r\nELT students attend five additional days of classes before the regular school year begins to “jump-start” the year, a week at the end of the first and third quarters to catch up on classwork, and an extra week in June to make up work.  Teachers focus on building reading and math skills, study habits and character.\r\nIn a related initiative, three schools have 200-day calendars for all students due to high concentrations of students not yet meeting state standards.  These “Accelerated Learning Schools” are Whale Branch and St. Helena elementary schools and Whale Branch Middle School.\r\nExtended learning programs have been funded with federal stimulus dollars that are nearly spent, officials said, meaning that they will not continue next year unless additional grant funds are obtained.\r\nTruesdale said the district would investigate other options — including grants — to continue funding the initiatives.\r\n“Our focus now is on making this fourth year as productive as possible,” she said.  “At the same time, we’ll be looking at different ways of funding extended learning opportunities for students who need extra support.”', 'Extra days pay off with more learning, data show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'extra-days-pay-off-with-more-learning-data-show-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:53', '2018-07-12 15:04:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3035', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3037, 4, '2011-09-08 16:17:32', '2011-09-08 16:17:32', '<strong>Nursing students repaint Recovery Center</strong>\r\n\r\nUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort Nursing students and faculty spent their Saturday morning repainting the inside of The Recovery Center, an outpatient day treatment facility in Beaufort.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/School-USCB.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3039\" title=\"School-USCB\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/School-USCB-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" /></a>According to Joy Lauerer, USCB nursing instructor, “Whenever we had evaluations based on our nursing students’ experience assisting in the Recovery Center, one comment in particular became common place- the décor needed updating. It was clear this was a project we could undertake as a cohort that would benefit everyone. ”\r\nAs a result, the nursing program solicited paint and material donations from Lowes and Home Depot, as well as a flooring donation from Gilman Floors in Bluffton.  Properly equipped with what they needed, nursing students and faculty painted the once pink interior, to that of a coastal blue. Nursing student Kathryn Byrd commented,  “The center is now much brighter and pleasant.”\r\nUSCB nursing students are looking forward to various community service projects throughout the 2011-2012 academic year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Service Saturdays start</strong>\r\n\r\nUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort students began the new academic year by donating their time and muscle power to reorganizing Habitat for Humanity’s Restore, a consignment shop that puts 92 cents out of every dollar toward materials used to build Habitat for Humanity homes.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/USCB-Service1.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3040\" title=\"USCB-Service1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/USCB-Service1-300x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a>USCB Students removed more than 20 broken doors from the premise, unpacked several U-Haul trucks of donated household items, and loaded up goods that were recently purchased.\r\nAccording to student Raechel Blakeney, “Saturday was a great experience because it gave me the opportunity to help people and meet some of the incoming freshmen. I can’t wait for the next Service Saturday.”\r\nUSCB students plan on working with various organizations, every other Saturday, for the remainder of the school year.\r\nFor more information on USCB’s Service Saturdays, please contact Elizabeth Burns, Civic Engagement Coordinator at 208-8362.\r\n\r\n<strong>New rec and fitness program coordinator</strong>\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort welcomes Lindsey Nelson Logue as the new program coordinator for Recreation and Fitness.  She recently graduated from Radford University, earning a Master of Science in School Counseling and gaining experience as a graduate assistant in their athletic department.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/USCB-New-coordinator-1.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3041\" title=\"USCB-New coordinator\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/USCB-New-coordinator-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>During her undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech, she served as the women’s basketball manager for four years while working towards her Bachelor of Science in Human Development\r\nAccording to Logue, “I am so excited to join the fun and exciting team at USCB; I absolutely love the campus and the Lowcountry environment.”\r\nThe Office of Student Life implements and provides support for a wide range of co-curricular activities and programs for the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) student body.\r\n\r\n<strong>Women’s soccer team paints OLLI storefront</strong>\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort Women’s Soccer team came together in support of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USCB, which is devoted to providing quality, not-for-credit, educational opportunities and experiences to the citizens of the Lowcountry.  The Lady Sand Sharks shared their community service spirit by re-painting OLLI’s storefront location in the Pineland Station shopping center which provides exposure to USCB’s numerous OLLI and community outreach activities to people who are shopping or dining in the mall.\r\nThis was a win-win for both the players and OLLI.  According to team forward, Chelsie Mummert, “This was a great team building experience and it gave us a chance to reinforce our team goal of being active community members, on and off of the field.  OLLI Director, Andrea Sisino, added, “ What a fine group of women student athletes. The money OLLI donated for this project will go towards their pink team jerseys that are being designed to recognize breast cancer and ultimately raise money for a local breast cancer cause.”', 'USCB News', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-news', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:53', '2018-07-12 15:04:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3037', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3043, 4, '2011-09-08 16:18:08', '2011-09-08 16:18:08', 'Riverview Charter School launched its second annual Read-a-thon and dedicated the month of September to reading. Students will track their daily reading — at home and at school — with a school-wide goal to read 450,000 minutes during the month of September.\r\nIn order to make the Read-a-thon a huge success, we need your help.\r\nRiverview students are each seeking sponsors to support them in their reading. Sponsors can pledge money per minute read, or simply make a one-time donation in support of a particular student. All funds raised through the Read-a-thon are being used to purchase books for Riverview’s classrooms as well as additional guided reading titles for the school’s Reading Room.\r\nRiverview is seeking “Mystery Readers” to read to students in their classrooms. Students love to have grandparents, parents, siblings, neighbors, authors, and community leaders visit the classrooms to share their favorite books (or a portion thereof). If you are willing to read to a classroom, please call or email Marsha Williams (843.379.0123 ext.1, or mwilliams@riverviewcharterschool.org) so we can schedule a time for your visit. Please, be sure to bring a copy of your favorite book to share.\r\nAdditionally, a portion of the Read-a-thon proceeds will be donated to Room to Read (www.RoomToRead.org), a non-profit organization that partners with communities throughout the developing world to provide books, education and new classrooms for children. Did you know that almost 800 million people in the world cannot read or write? During the Read-a-thon, Riverview students will spend time discussing this issue and get a better understanding of the importance of literacy throughout the world.\r\nDuring the week of September 19, Riverview will be hosting a Used Book Drive, with all of the books being donated to Better World Books (www.betterworldbooks.com) in support of Room to Read. Additional information about the book drive will be sent out later this month, so please be on the lookout as to when and where to donate your family’s used books.', 'Riverview Read-a-thon kicks off', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-read-a-thon-kicks-off', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:04:53', '2018-07-12 15:04:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3043', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3045, 4, '2011-09-08 16:20:29', '2011-09-08 16:20:29', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/LCSD-Ron-Tucker-speaks-at-the-BIFF-fundraiser-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3046\" title=\"LCSD-Ron Tucker speaks at the BIFF fundraiser\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/LCSD-Ron-Tucker-speaks-at-the-BIFF-fundraiser-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The first fundraiser for the upcoming 2012 Beaufort International Film Festival was a sold out success as over 80 people filled Breakwater Restaurant for a Wine Dinner fundraiser hosted by the Beaufort Film Society Ron Tucker Executive Director.  Ron spoke to those assembled about his excitement over the upcoming film festival and possible celebrities they hope will attend in February.', '2012 Beaufort Film Festival fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2012-beaufort-film-festival-fundraiser', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:20:29', '2011-09-08 16:20:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3045', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3048, 4, '2011-09-08 16:29:39', '2011-09-08 16:29:39', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nThe Jimmy Buffett-themed fundraiser was held at Port Royal Landing on Saturday, August 27. With music by Ban Jovi, the event benefitted Friends of Caroline Hospice. Hosted by Weezy and Troy Alcott, Lori and Roger Elliot, Lauren and Curtis Small, Jill and Bill Scheper, Kit and Louis Bruce and Casey and Charles Tumlin, the fundraiser was made possible by generous sponsors Butler Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Port Royal Marina and Palmetto Brewing. Thanks go to all the hardworking volunteers and people who bought tickets for this very worthy charity event. Here are some pics.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20112.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3050\" title=\"CB20112\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20112-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20113.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3051\" title=\"CB20113\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20113-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20116.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3052\" title=\"CB20116\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20116-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20117.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3053\" title=\"CB20117\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20117-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20119.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3054\" title=\"CB20119\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB20119-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB201115.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3056\" title=\"CB201115\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB201115-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB201112.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3055\" title=\"CB201112\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CB201112-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Local farmers markets head into fall with bumper crops</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Port Royal Farmers Market will be every Saturday 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. through November 26.  Besides great vegetables and live plants (like Camellias to plant now for winter beauty), there is toe-tapping music, and wonderful food vendors. Come see where half the town goes on Saturday morning to meet and socialize! Also Beaufort Downtown Farmers Market continues until October 27 every Wednesday from 3 - 6 p.m. and Pick Pocket Plantation’s Farmers Market continues through September every Tuesday 2-7 p.m.', '‘Cheeseburgers in Paradise’ a hit!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '%e2%80%98cheeseburgers-in-paradise%e2%80%99-a-hit', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:29:39', '2011-09-08 16:29:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3048', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3059, 4, '2011-09-08 16:36:02', '2011-09-08 16:36:02', 'By Lanier Laney\r\nLowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a retail outlet where quality used and surplus building materials, furniture, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures, and cabinets are donated by individuals, businesses, contractors, and other organizations who wish to show their support for Habitat.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Profile-Restore-manager-Jenny-Drake-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3060\" title=\"Profile-Restore manager Jenny Drake\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Profile-Restore-manager-Jenny-Drake-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Products are then sold at below retail prices starting every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 10 a.m. Proceeds from ReStore help fund the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity mission of eliminating poverty housing within our community.\r\nBy donating materials to the ReStore, you not only help assist in the building of a Habitat home but you also reduce the amount of materials sent to the local landfill.\r\nThe Beaufort ReStore opened in 2004 with a bang on July 4th weekend at “the Shed” in Port Royal and later moved to its own location on the Parris Island Gateway in Burton. Since then it has become known as “the store that builds houses.” Money from the ReStore has helped to build 16 homes to date in our area and has improved the lives of 67 people.\r\nJenny Drake has been the manager since the store’s opening in 2004. Her background in retail helped to prepare her for this position. However, the ever-changing scenery (donations) at the store can be a real juggling act.\r\nOne of the things that ReStore shoppers love (besides their low prices) is that you never know what you’ll find at the ReStore. Because they do pickups and receive donations on a regular basis, their inventory changes constantly. Today there might be an antique table and chairs, a vintage claw footed tub (for your retro remodel) sitting on the ReStore floor and tomorrow it may be replaced by a stack of tile, wicker porch furniture and a washer-dryer set.\r\nReStore shoppers know that on a fairly regular basis they can find a stock of doors, windows, cabinets, flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures, appliances, and furniture, but when you see those one-of-a-kind prizes, snap them up quickly — or someone else will.\r\nThe always friendly ReStore team includes Scott Hall, assistant manager; Barry Schellhase, truck operator/donations collection; and Damon Dunham, truck operator/ donations collection.  They also have an eclectic group of wonderful, loyal volunteers.\r\nTheir united commitment, along with all the generous hearted people who donate items and those who shop there, are doing a stellar job in eliminating poverty housing in our community.\r\nThe support of the Beaufort community in Habitat’s mission makes it possible for families like April Redd’s to become homeowners. “Being accepted into the program has answered a much-needed prayer,” she said. “There’s nothing like having a place to call your own. I have been praying for a home where I could raise my children without the cares of distribution of drugs and a sense of imprisonment” she said.\r\nIt is miracles like these that Jenny says she has been extremely fortunate to be a part of for the past seven years. LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is currently fundraising to “raise the roof” on a Veteran Build, a Woman Build, and a Faith House so that they can move three more deserving families into their own home.\r\nReStore is looking to recruit volunteers to help set up an e-waste program (e-waste includes old computers, printers, parts or screens that need to be recycled or disposed of in a safe way).\r\nAs you can see, The LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a win-win charity. The ReStore Team would like to thank local retailers, contractors, demolition crews and individuals who generously donate new and gently used materials that may otherwise end up in landfills. See you at the ReStore where you can shop, donate or volunteer.\r\n\r\nHow you can donate\r\nYou can make your tax deductible donations to the ReStore by calling 525-0055 to schedule a pickup and they will send out a truck and movers to your location.\r\n\r\nWhere to Buy\r\nThe ReStore is located at 612 Parris Island Gateway (Rt 280) in Burton, (a couple of miles south of the 170 intersection) and they are open Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. (Hint: Get there at 10 a.m. sharp on Thursdays to see that week’s full selection of donated items). They are also on Facebook, with weekly information on events and updated pictures. Go towww.facebook.com/LowCountryHabitatReStore. You can also receive their e-newsletters — call their office today (522-3500) or send an email to info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n• The ReStore has introduced a new outdoor furniture line called “The Beaufort Collection”. The furniture is handcrafted from recycled lumber by their highly skilled volunteers. To view, come by the ReStore or pick up one of their brochures.\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lowcountry-Porch-Swing-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3061\" title=\"Lowcountry Porch Swing\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Lowcountry-Porch-Swing-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a>\r\n• This swing is primed, painted and available in two lengths: 4 ft. length starting at $279 or 5 ft. length starting at $299. Call 843.525.0055 for more information.\r\n• Donations are always gratefully accepted and can include furniture, cars, boats; new and gently-used appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, etc; building materials: doors, windows, cabinets*, shutters, hardware, roofing; plumbing supplies: bath/shower fixtures, sinks, vanities and toilets; Lighting fixtures: lamps, chandeliers, sconces; Flooring materials: tile, vinyl, brick, rugs and bound carpet Electronics, televisions and power tools.  *If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen or bath, call their “de-construction crew” to schedule an appointment to determine if your cabinets qualify for free removal.', 'Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Helping build dreams', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-habitat-for-humanity-restore-helping-build-dreams', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:36:02', '2011-09-08 16:36:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3059', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3064, 4, '2011-09-08 16:37:51', '2011-09-08 16:37:51', 'Mr. Jeff White, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Beaufort Memorial Hospital will be the guest speaker for the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association at the September 13 meeting to be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtor’s Association Headquarters in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive. The meeting is open to the public.\r\nMr. White arrived in Beaufort in 1992 when he assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.  At the time of his arrival, the hospital possessed a 99 bed acute care capacity, which has since grown to a 197 acute care bed capacity while increasing its annual revenue by 578%.  During the period 1996 to 2000, Mr. White served as both the Chief Executive Officer of Low Country General Hospital in Ridgeland and CFO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Before his work in Beaufort, his professional career included serving as an administrator and controller for Ramsey Health Care Inc. in New Orleans, La., and Fayetteville, N.C.   He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U. S. Army Reserve. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Wofford College and Methodist College and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University.\r\nMr. White has been requested to include in his discussion with our members the following:\r\n• Impact of the National Health Care Bill on the operation of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n• Effect of the downturn of the economy on the operation of the hospital.\r\n• What is needed to increase the attractiveness of the Beaufort area for highly skilled workers?\r\n• What have been the benefits and challenges in transitioning to the use of information technology?\r\n• What is the long-term vision for Beaufort Memorial Hospital?', 'LIBPA: Jeff White will be guest speaker', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'libpa-jeff-white-will-be-guest-speaker', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:37:51', '2011-09-08 16:37:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3064', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3067, 4, '2011-09-08 16:40:40', '2011-09-08 16:40:40', 'County offers webcast on rainwater harvesting\r\nBeaufort County has scheduled a free, public webcast on rainwater harvesting as a stormwater management practice.\r\nThe two-hour episode is scheduled for 12 p.m., Wednesday, September 14 in the conference room of 102 Industrial Boulevard, Beaufort. The building is in the same county office complex as Clemson Extension Service.\r\nDaniel Ahern, Beaufort County Stormwater Utility Manager, said rainfall harvesting can help the county meet stormwater requirements while conserving water. “Rainwater harvesting is a multi-tasking Best Management Practice (BMP). It reduces potable water demand, collects and reuses stormwater, can reduce energy use and be an important component of green buildings.”\r\nThe webcast is produced by the Center on Watershed Protection and will provide the information necessary for using rainwater harvesting as a stormwater BMP.  It will also address different storage and reuse configurations and some quantitative methods to account for stormwater benefits. Several case studies will be presented.\r\nFor more information, see “upcoming events” at  http://www.cwp.org.\r\n\r\nNightly flagging on McTeer Bridge\r\nConstruction crews have  begug overnight flagging operations on the McTeer Bridge while roadway improvements are made on a new bridge span. The detours are expected to continue through the month of September from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect delays and look out for workers on foot. The new bridge span is part of the SC 802 roadway improvement project, which is one of several projects approved by voters for one-percent sales tax funding in 2006. For more information, visit www.bcgov.net.', 'News briefs ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-6', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:40:40', '2011-09-08 16:40:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3067', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3069, 4, '2011-09-08 16:42:14', '2011-09-08 16:42:14', 'Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that DMV will offer citizens transportation to a DMV office to get an identification card.\r\n“If you have to show a picture ID to buy Sudafed, if you have to show a picture ID to get on an airplane, you should show a picture ID when you vote,” said Governor Nikki Haley. “I want to thank Director Shwedo for partnering with us in this effort.”\r\nOn September 28, DMV will host a “State Identification Card Day” for citizens who are 18 years of age or older and do not have a valid state driver’s license or identification card. DMV will provide free transportation to and from a DMV office so that eligible citizens may apply for a state identification card. To participate, citizens may call 1-855-STATE ID (1-855-782-8343) toll-free to request transportation. DMV will accept requests through September 22.\r\nDuring the initial telephone call, DMV representatives will ask citizens for their name, address, contact information and preferred DMV office. Citizens will not receive an appointment at that time. The DMV representative will explain the requirements to obtain an identification card and attempt to determine if the citizen has the required documents. DMV will call the citizen by September 26 to confirm the request for transportation. After confirming the citizen’s information, DMV will provide an appointment for transportation. Appointments will be scheduled for a two-hour window of time (i.e. 8-10:00 a.m.) when the DMV Driver License Examiner will arrive to pick up the citizen.\r\nTo obtain an identification card, citizens must have a birth certificate, Social Security card and proof of residency. If they have had a name change since birth, they must also have legal documentation (i.e. marriage license, divorce decree or adoption records) to support the name change. DMV encourages those who want to participate to call ahead of time to ensure they have all the appropriate documents.\r\n“The most important thing citizens need to remember is that we cannot issue any type of credential without the proper documents to back it up. That’s the hurdle most people face when trying to get an identification card,” said DMV Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “For many people, the real problem is getting a birth certificate.”\r\nTo apply for a birth certificate, citizens born in South Carolina should start by contacting the Division of Vital Records at the Department of Health and Environmental Control. Citizens not born in South Carolina should contact their birth state for assistance.\r\nOn the day of the event, DMV Driver License Examiners will transport most of the citizens to and from a DMV office. Because the agency’s Examiner force will be transporting citizens, DMV will not offer road tests in any offices on that day and could potentially curtail other activities based on service demands. All DMV License Examiners will wear gray uniform shirts with the DMV emblem on the left side and carry a DMV identification badge so that they may be easily recognized. They will check all of the citizen’s identification documents before transporting them to the DMV office. If the citizen does not have the proper paperwork, he or she cannot obtain an identification card that day.\r\nParticipating citizens must be physically able to walk either on their own power, with a walker or with a cane. DMV employees are not prepared to deal with special needs. To ensure maximum driving time and to maintain schedules, DMV will not transport additional family members or unscheduled persons.\r\n“We’re very proud to offer this service to all the citizens of South Carolina and we thank Gov. Haley for giving us the opportunity,” said Executive Director Shwedo. “If we’re able to help even a few citizens get their identification cards, it will be the right thing to do for the citizens of the great state of South Carolina.”', 'DMV offers transportation to citizens seeking photo ID cards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dmv-offers-transportation-to-citizens-seeking-photo-id-cards', '', '', '2011-09-08 16:42:14', '2011-09-08 16:42:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=3069', 0, 'post', '', 0);
