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(20414, 4, '2014-12-18 01:56:40', '2014-12-18 06:56:40', '[caption id=\"attachment_20415\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Sports-Cross-Country-Nationals-12-18.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20415\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Sports-Cross-Country-Nationals-12-18-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"This past weekend, on Saturday, December 13, five runners from Beaufort competed in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Myrtle Beach. The runners, as pictured from left, are: Nash Mills, Lady’s Island Elementary School; Jack Carter Worrell, Beaufort Academy; Cameron Keenan, Beaufort Academy; Nathaniel Keenan, Beaufort Academy; Mitchell Russell, Beaufort Academy. These runners were coached by Connie Ambrose and Howard Mills.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> This past weekend, on Saturday, December 13, five runners from Beaufort competed in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Myrtle Beach. The runners, as pictured from left, are: Nash Mills, Lady’s Island Elementary School; Jack Carter Worrell, Beaufort Academy; Cameron Keenan, Beaufort Academy; Nathaniel Keenan, Beaufort Academy; Mitchell Russell, Beaufort Academy. These runners were coached by Connie Ambrose and Howard Mills.[/caption]', 'Winning Runners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'winning-runners', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:56:40', '2014-12-18 06:56:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20414', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20415, 4, '2014-12-18 01:54:51', '2014-12-18 06:54:51', '', 'Sports-Cross Country Nationals 12-18', 'This past weekend, on Saturday, December 13, five runners from Beaufort competed in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Myrtle Beach. The runners, as pictured from left, are: Nash Mills, Lady’s Island Elementary School; Jack Carter Worrell, Beaufort Academy; Cameron Keenan, Beaufort Academy; Nathaniel Keenan, Beaufort Academy; Mitchell Russell, Beaufort Academy. These runners were coached by Connie Ambrose and Howard Mills.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-cross-country-nationals-12-18', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:55:04', '2014-12-18 06:55:04', '', 20414, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Sports-Cross-Country-Nationals-12-18.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20417, 4, '2014-12-18 01:59:05', '2014-12-18 06:59:05', '[caption id=\"attachment_20418\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Leg-Book-Club-Party-12-18.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20418\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Leg-Book-Club-Party-12-18-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"On December 10, the ‘Leg Party Book Club’ was honored when Catherine Campbell, a charter member, attended our annual Christmas get-together at the home of Roxanne Cheney.  Catherine set the record straight about the genesis of our name, reminisced about former members, and shared news about stimulating book-related initiatives in Ulmer, SC, such as “one town, one book”.  L-R, front row: Colleen Rohan; Gretchen Blickle; Marge Barber; Catherine Campbell; back row: Mary Norton; Gerry Johnson; Roxanne Cheney; Connie Haskell; Marilyn Harcharik.  Not pictured: Beth Brewer; Jean Norton-Torjussen; Fran Tuttle. \" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> On December 10, the ‘Leg Party Book Club’ was honored when Catherine Campbell, a charter member, attended our annual Christmas get-together at the home of Roxanne Cheney. Catherine set the record straight about the genesis of our name, reminisced about former members, and shared news about stimulating book-related initiatives in Ulmer, SC, such as “one town, one book”. L-R, front row: Colleen Rohan; Gretchen Blickle; Marge Barber; Catherine Campbell; back row: Mary Norton; Gerry Johnson; Roxanne Cheney; Connie Haskell; Marilyn Harcharik. Not pictured: Beth Brewer; Jean Norton-Torjussen; Fran Tuttle.[/caption]', 'The Leg Party Book Club', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-leg-party-book-club', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:59:05', '2014-12-18 06:59:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20417', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20418, 4, '2014-12-18 01:58:11', '2014-12-18 06:58:11', '', 'Leg Book Club Party 12-18', 'On December 10, the ‘Leg Party Book Club’ was honored when Catherine Campbell, a charter member, attended our annual Christmas get-together at the home of Roxanne Cheney.  Catherine set the record straight about the genesis of our name, reminisced about former members, and shared news about stimulating book-related initiatives in Ulmer, SC, such as “one town, one book”.  L-R, front row: Colleen Rohan; Gretchen Blickle; Marge Barber; Catherine Campbell; back row: Mary Norton; Gerry Johnson; Roxanne Cheney; Connie Haskell; Marilyn Harcharik.  Not pictured: Beth Brewer; Jean Norton-Torjussen; Fran Tuttle. ', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'leg-book-club-party-12-18', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:58:36', '2014-12-18 06:58:36', '', 20417, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Leg-Book-Club-Party-12-18.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20420, 4, '2014-12-18 02:00:52', '2014-12-18 07:00:52', '<b>Starring Habitat for Humanity Restore</b>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nMore and more people are having fun with upcycling. Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or unusable products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. What better time to put your crafty skills to use than the holidays using something that is readily available and inexpensive? That is to say: upcycle books!\r\n\r\nOf course, the first step is to read.  Indulge yourself in fantasy, romance, science fiction.  Books abound at the Restore for a price that is not to be believed.  There in addition to novels you can select from local authors, cookbooks, non-fiction, and even collectables.  Books make a great gift as well, especially for children.\r\n\r\nNow to the crafty part.  Once you have read your books you can use them to make Christmas ornaments, trees, wreaths and angels.  They can be made into lamp stands, coat hooks and much, much more.  Let’s stick to the holiday ornaments.\r\n\r\nHere is a pretty glitter book angel:\r\n\r\nFold each page so that the top right hand corner folds down into the middle of the book. Then fold the page again so that it meets the middle of the book\r\n\r\nTurn this folded page over and fold up the triangle that is sticking out at the bottom and tuck that piece in. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect.\r\n\r\nThis is one of the angel’s wings. Continue folding pages as you did for the tree until you are about 25 leaves from the end. Then repeat the upwards fold for 5 pages reversing the order of the fanning effect in order for your angel’s wings to be symmetrical. Fold the remaining pages as you did at the beginning. To complete the angel glue a bauble on the top for a head or a polystyrene ball or ping pong ball. You can spray paint it or glue and glitter it to create your desired effect.\r\n\r\nThe LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC, 29906 on Thursdays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations welcome. Call 843-525-0055.\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Up with Upcycling: Books', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'up-with-upcycling-books', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:00:52', '2014-12-18 07:00:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20420', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20422, 4, '2014-12-18 02:03:06', '2014-12-18 07:03:06', 'The Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS responded to a single vehicle accident on Monday, Dec. 15, evening which resulted in the injured driver having to be rescued.\r\n\r\nBurton fire crews were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Joe Frazier Road just before 7 p.m. yesterday. Initial reports stated children were trapped inside. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a Ford Explorer on its side facing oncoming traffic, and the female driver trapped inside and yelling for help.\r\n\r\nFirefighters had to remove the vehicle’s roof to remove the driver who appeared to have non-life threatening injuries. The driver was wearing a seatbelt. It took two fire engines and five firefighters 15 minutes to rescue the driver. Firefighters searched the scene but found no children who were later confirmed to be at home.\r\n\r\nThe driver was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Beaufort County EMS.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Burton-Fire-File-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20423\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Burton-Fire-File-photo-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Burton Fire File photo\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n<div></div>', 'Burton Fire District rescues trapped driver', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-fire-district-rescues-trapped-driver', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:03:06', '2014-12-18 07:03:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20422', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20426, 4, '2014-12-18 02:04:37', '2014-12-18 07:04:37', '', 'Comm-Heritage Step Show 12-18', 'Penn Center, Inc. presented its 1st Heritage Step Show during the 32nd annual Heritage Days Celebration on Saturday, November 8. It was held in the Beaufort High School gymnasium and the emcee was Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (currently co-starring on “NCIS: New Orleans”). The participating teams were Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,  Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,  Inc. All teams are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Beaufort. The winning teams were Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,  Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,  Inc. and they each received a $500 check towards their fraternity/sorority scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors. Thank you to the community and all volunteers for their support. The 2nd Heritage Step Show will be held next year on November 14, 2015.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'comm-heritage-step-show-12-18', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:05:07', '2014-12-18 07:05:07', '', 20410, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Comm-Heritage-Step-Show-12-18.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20428, 4, '2014-12-18 02:07:43', '2014-12-18 07:07:43', 'Port Royal Elementary School’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places was officially recognized today when a plaque was unveiled at the school by town and school district officials.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Board of Education Chairman Bill Evans, Superintendent Jeff Moss and Port Royal Elementary Principal Chavon Brown joined Town of Port Royal officials who had coordinated the national recognition effort.\r\n\r\nA unanimous vote last year by the 15-member South Carolina Board of Review for the National Register of Historic Places sent Port Royal’s nomination to the U.S. National Park Service, which made the final decision.  The state review board comprises architects, historians, archaeologists and public officials from across the state.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20429\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/PRES3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20429\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/PRES3-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Historic Port Royal Foundation President Jim Crower (left) and Port Royal Elementary School Principal Chavon Brown uncover a plaque designating the school’s historic status at ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" /></a> Historic Port Royal Foundation President Jim Crower (left) and Port Royal Elementary School Principal Chavon Brown uncover a plaque designating the school’s historic status at ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe national nomination effort was coordinated by the Town of Port Royal, the Historic Port Royal Foundation and the Beaufort County School Board.  The delegation that attended last year’s state review board meeting prior to the nomination included Town Manager Van Willis, town council members Joe Lee and Tom Klein, Board of Education Chair Bill Evans and school Assistant Principal Clay Fowler.\r\n\r\nWhile the exact opening date of Port Royal Elementary is not known, the handwritten deed that transferred the property from the town to the school district is dated September 1910.  The building’s cornerstone indicates that it was constructed in 1911, and the school celebrated its 100th birthday in 2011.  The original building held six classes in three classrooms, as well as a library with three bookshelves.\r\n\r\nHistorian and preservationist Eric Plaag said that the building has both architectural and historical significance.\r\n\r\n“The original Port Royal school was designed by Wilson and Sompayrac, an architectural firm that was famous in South Carolina back around the turn of the century, and that 1911 building is still essentially intact,” Plaag said.  “There were additions made in 1954 and 2002.”\r\n\r\nPlaag said the school’s historical significance involves the confluence of two major transitional events in the 1950s: the American military build-up during the Cold War and South Carolina’s efforts to maintain segregated schools by building “separate-but-equal” schools for African-American students.\r\n\r\n“The school district used federal impact aid money to expand the Port Royal school and accommodate growing numbers of military families moving into the area,” he said.  “Then it used state money to build ‘equalization schools’ outside of Port Royal to serve African-American students.”\r\n\r\n“Separate-but-equal” schools were later ruled unconstitutional in the landmark U.S Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education.  A South Carolina case, Briggs v. Elliott, was the first of five state-level cases combined into the Brown decision.\r\n\r\n“This is an exciting day,” said Town Councilman Klein. “Port Royal has a rich and colorful history, and our community’s century-old school is a living symbol of that history.  This national designation validates that it’s something worth protecting.”\r\n\r\nSchool Board Chairman Evans said the district was pleased to partner with town officials in the designation effort.\r\n\r\n“Port Royal Elementary enjoys tremendous support from the town,” Evans said, “and that support is a key reason for its success.”', 'Port Royal Elementary listed on National Register of Historic Places', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royal-elementary-listed-on-national-register-of-historic-places', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20428', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20431, 4, '2014-12-18 02:08:37', '2014-12-18 07:08:37', '', 'HBF-1207 Bay St', 'The historic home at 1207 Bay Street.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-1207-bay-st', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:08:58', '2014-12-18 07:08:58', '', 20412, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/HBF-1207-Bay-St.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20433, 4, '2014-12-18 02:16:32', '2014-12-18 07:16:32', 'Lady’s Island Elementary School brought down the house with its annual Holiday Performance on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beaufort High School Auditorium.  Character dances based on “The Nutcracker” were performed by the second, third, fourth and fifth grade advanced dance students. Students in grades second through fifth sang many holiday favorites such as “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Fifth grader Alyssa Hines performed a solo rendition of “Away in a Manger,” and “Silent Night” was performed by a quintet comprised of Cinye Brown, Kalysse Rivers, Jamayah Bellinger, Maliyah Holmes and Heaven Jenkins.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Close-up-Dragon.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20434\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Close-up-Dragon-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Close up Dragon\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Jade-singing.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20435\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Jade-singing-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jade singing\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Tahje.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20436\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Tahje-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Tahje\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></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<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Alyssa-singing.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20437\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Alyssa-singing-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alyssa singing\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Camryn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20438\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Camryn-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Camryn\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>', 'Lady’s Island Elementary performs holiday show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-elementary-performs-holiday-show', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20433', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20440, 4, '2014-12-18 02:20:27', '2014-12-18 07:20:27', '[caption id=\"attachment_20441\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Girl-Basketball-e1418887192638.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20441\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Girl-Basketball-e1418887192638-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"St. Peter’s Catholic School’s girls basketball team received third place in the St. Francis kick off tournament.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> St. Peter’s Catholic School’s girls basketball team received third place in the St. Francis kick off tournament.[/caption]', 'St. Peter’s Catholic girls basketball team takes third', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peters-catholic-girls-basketball-team-takes-third', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20440', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20443, 4, '2014-12-18 02:38:21', '2014-12-18 07:38:21', '[caption id=\"attachment_20459\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-Health-Favorite-Teacher-Award.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20459\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-Health-Favorite-Teacher-Award-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"Winning Orthodontic Smiles presented Holy Trinity’s Josiah Tobin (left center) $100 for classroom supplies after student, Parker Smith entered him in the Favorite Teacher Contest held in the Beaufort office of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle. Representing Winning Orthodontic Smiles is Janet Villalta (left) and Tiera White (right).\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" /></a> Winning Orthodontic Smiles presented Holy Trinity’s Josiah Tobin (left center) $100 for classroom supplies after student, Parker Smith entered him in the Favorite Teacher Contest held in the Beaufort office of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle. Representing Winning Orthodontic Smiles is Janet Villalta (left) and Tiera White (right).[/caption]', 'Favorite Teacher Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'favorite-teacher-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20443', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20445, 4, '2014-12-18 02:23:08', '2014-12-18 07:23:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_20446\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-LIMS-honor-society-toys-for-tots.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20446\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-LIMS-honor-society-toys-for-tots-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The National Junior Honor Society at Lady’s Island Middle School recently held a toy drive to support the United States Marine Corps Reserve.  Those students pictured with some of the toys that were collected for this year’s drive. A special thank you to Ms Lori Howell and Ms Kim Brown for helping this drive be a success this year. Back Row, from left: Taylor Maddox, Skye Pejsa, Nicole Marsh, Keara White, Amelia Evans, Sydney Maddox, Quentin Butler, Chase Guynup, Riley Kase, Max Kase, Jacob Denton. Front Row, from left: Sara Correll, Niquava Pope.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The National Junior Honor Society at Lady’s Island Middle School recently held a toy drive to support the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Those students pictured with some of the toys that were collected for this year’s drive. A special thank you to Ms Lori Howell and Ms Kim Brown for helping this drive be a success this year. Back Row, from left: Taylor Maddox, Skye Pejsa, Nicole Marsh, Keara White, Amelia Evans, Sydney Maddox, Quentin Butler, Chase Guynup, Riley Kase, Max Kase, Jacob Denton. Front Row, from left: Sara Correll, Niquava Pope.[/caption]', 'Junior Honor Society Toy Drive', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'junior-honor-society-toy-drive', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20445', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20448, 4, '2014-12-18 02:26:24', '2014-12-18 07:26:24', '• BA is once again partnering with FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) for the annual Coat Drive.  Donations are being collected at school until Friday, December 19.\r\n\r\n• Friday, 12/19: The last day to sign up to have the Senior Class haul away your Christmas Tree.  Haul away date is January 4.  The sign up form can be found at the BA website, www.beaufortacademy.org, on the calendar.\r\n\r\n• Friday, 12/19: The sixth and seventh grade BA Latin students will be caroling at Bayview.\r\n\r\n• Monday, 12/22: No school, Christmas Break begins.  Students will return to school on Monday, January 5.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20449\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Chess-from-12-6-14.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20449\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Chess-from-12-6-14-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Beaufort Academy Chess Team participated in two tournaments in the last two weeks.  The first was the Bethesda Academy Chess Tournament on December 6, 2014. In the Elementary Division, BA fourth graders Kendra Rogers and G Simmons placed first and second, respectively. BA fourth grader Jack McDougall participated in his first Middle School Division and placed first, going 5-0. BA sixth grader Kevin Rogers participated in the High School Division. The second was the Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Association Chess Tournament on December 13, 2014. BA second grader Whit Suber finished first in the Primary Division, going undefeated at 5-0. BA fourth graders Kendra Rogers, G Simmons and Jack McDougall placed third as a team in the Elementary Division. BA sixth grader Kevin Rogers once again played in the High School Division. Pictured above, left to right: Kendra Rogers, G Simmons, Coach Darrin Rogers, Jack McDougall, Kevin Rogers, and future BA chess player Kelvin Rogers.  \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort Academy Chess Team participated in two tournaments in the last two weeks. The first was the Bethesda Academy Chess Tournament on December 6, 2014. In the Elementary Division, BA fourth graders Kendra Rogers and G Simmons placed first and second, respectively. BA fourth grader Jack McDougall participated in his first Middle School Division and placed first, going 5-0. BA sixth grader Kevin Rogers participated in the High School Division. The second was the Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Association Chess Tournament on December 13, 2014. BA second grader Whit Suber finished first in the Primary Division, going undefeated at 5-0. BA fourth graders Kendra Rogers, G Simmons and Jack McDougall placed third as a team in the Elementary Division. BA sixth grader Kevin Rogers once again played in the High School Division. Pictured above, left to right: Kendra Rogers, G Simmons, Coach Darrin Rogers, Jack McDougall, Kevin Rogers, and future BA chess player Kelvin Rogers.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20450\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20450\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"The ninth graders at BA had a project culminating a novel unit on “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway. In the story, an unlucky old man hooks the largest marlin ever seen by him in all his years of fishing. The fish is so large, that he pulls the old man out to sea. Since the line between Santiago (the old man) and the marlin represents life, a life and death struggle ensues. They are both desperate to win. Santiago continuously talks to the marlin. He felt he was his brother, respected him as a worthy opponent, and loved him. The marlin never responded. The students were to give the marlin a voice. What was he experiencing in this battle? The marlin was at the top of his game, huge, beautiful, but hooked. They were alone at sea, connected. Only one contender would win the prize — Life. Above: Will Warren and Emily Potter with two of the Marlins designed by the class.\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" /></a> The ninth graders at BA had a project culminating a novel unit on “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway. In the story, an unlucky old man hooks the largest marlin ever seen by him in all his years of fishing. The fish is so large, that he pulls the old man out to sea. Since the line between Santiago (the old man) and the marlin represents life, a life and death struggle ensues. They are both desperate to win. Santiago continuously talks to the marlin. He felt he was his brother, respected him as a worthy opponent, and loved him. The marlin never responded. The students were to give the marlin a voice. What was he experiencing in this battle? The marlin was at the top of his game, huge, beautiful, but hooked. They were alone at sea, connected. Only one contender would win the prize — Life. Above: Will Warren and Emily Potter with two of the Marlins designed by the class.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Latest news from Beaufort Academy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'latest-news-from-beaufort-academy', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:27', '2018-07-12 15:00:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20448', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20456, 4, '2014-12-18 02:33:16', '2014-12-18 07:33:16', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold its nursing pinning ceremony Thursday, December 18 at 1 p.m. in the MacLean Hall Auditorium, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThirty-four associate degree in nursing program graduates will be recognized. In the last five years, more than 200 students have completed the associate degree in nursing program.\r\n\r\nTCL’s two-year ADN program prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses. Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive intense additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.\r\n\r\n“The TCL nursing program in particular is rigorous but produces extremely qualified and successful graduates, giving them the confidence they need to walk proudly into the nursing field,” nursing program director Sharon Beasley said.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the TCL health sciences programs, please visit www.tcl.edu/health or call 843.525.8267.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/unnamed.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20457\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/unnamed-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" /></a>', 'TCL honors nursing program graduates', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-honors-nursing-program-graduates', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:27', '2018-07-12 15:00:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20456', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20459, 4, '2014-12-18 02:35:46', '2014-12-18 07:35:46', '', 'School-Health Favorite Teacher Award', 'Winning Orthodontic Smiles presented Holy Trinity’s Josiah Tobin (left center) $100 for classroom supplies after student, Parker Smith entered him in the Favorite Teacher Contest held in the Beaufort office of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle. Representing Winning Orthodontic Smiles is Janet Villalta (left) and Tiera White (right).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-health-favorite-teacher-award', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:38:11', '2014-12-18 07:38:11', '', 20443, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-Health-Favorite-Teacher-Award.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20462, 4, '2014-12-30 22:36:44', '2014-12-31 03:36:44', 'Bingo to start back beginning in January\r\n\r\nKnights of Columbus Charity BINGO will begin again on Wednesdays starting on January 7 at Columbus Club Hall on Ribaut Road (behind Keith’s Plumbing).  Doors open at 6 p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m.  All are welcome. Come join us for an evening of fun!\r\n\r\nPublic invited to Holy Convocation 2015\r\n\r\nYou are invited to participate in Bethesda Christian Fellowship’s Holy Convocation 2015, Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness with five nights of praise and worship January 5 through January 9. We gather expecting a Rhema Word. The event is free to the public. For more information, please call 843-838-4410.\r\n\r\nCODA will be holding training for volunteers\r\n\r\nCODA will be holding its next volunteer training beginning January 10.  Training hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on January 10 and will continue on January 12, 13, and 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All four sessions must be completed prior to beginning volunteer activities. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s offices and/or the shelter, or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals should contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074 ext. 225, or visit www.codalowcountry.org and click on the volunteer tab.\r\n\r\nKick Off 2015 with “Clear Vision”\r\n\r\nWant to reconnect with intuition and creativity in 2015? The “Clear Vision 2015!” workshop teaches participants how to reconnect with these natural abilities. These invaluable tools help to chart the way, like a compass and map. The workshop aims to inspire and provide tools to remember these natural abilities and start to use them again to respond to the ever-shifting landscape of life and thrive in 2015. Two gifted teachers, award-winning author, Debra Moffitt, and internationally renowned intuitive, Sarah Scott (Scotti) Putnam, draw out participants’ strengths and help them to gain more self-confidence and trust in their abilities. Debra and Scotti work together in this experiential workshop to give participants a firsthand experience to understand how they feel when their intuition is ‘on’ and how to open up creative life. A free meet &amp; greet is on Friday night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Theravista, 263 Brickyard Pt Rd S, Ladys Island, SC 29907 (Beaufort) (Theravista.org). The full-day workshop is Jan. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $155 per person. Sign up with the ‘bring-a-friend’ rate for $225 when two people register at the same time. Light lunch is provided. For more info contact Theravista.org or see www.awakeintheworld.com.', 'What To Do ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-169', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:36:44', '2014-12-31 03:36:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20462', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20464, 4, '2014-12-30 22:39:21', '2014-12-31 03:39:21', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nThe short answer is yes. Is this one of those crazy ant-vaxxer pieces? No, but it is a cautionary tale.  Yes, vaccinate your dog. Just don’t do it year after year after year after year. It’s time to do your research and be a true advocate for your Best Friend.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to vaccinating our dogs, most of us rely on our vets, trusting that their advice is up-to-date and not biased by economic or political concerns.  Sadly, unless vets stay current on veterinary journal reading both allopathic and complementary… and assimilate any new information… and decide to forgo significant vaccination income, their advice may lag many years behind what experts in both areas currently advocate.\r\n\r\nVaccination is a serious medical procedure with the potential for adversely affecting health, both in the short and long term. Our pets today are suffering from an unprecedented epidemic of chronic hard-core degenerative disease much caused by the very pet vaccines that are supposed to preserve health. Our pets are routinely presenting with a variety of symptoms and diagnoses that were not seen in animals even a short 10 years ago. Perhaps you have might have a dog in your house with allergies that won’t go away, scary sounding diseases like thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, polyarthritis, glomerulonephritis.  Or your pet suffers inflammatory bowel disease or bizarre behavioral issues, perhaps a newly developed seizure disorder or even injection site tumors, to name just a few that have been linked to over-vaccination. Vaccinosis is the umbrella term for reactions to vaccines, to the altered virus contained in the vaccine, and also to the chemicals, adjuvants, and other components of tissue culture cell lines -- as well as possible genetic changes -- that can be induced by vaccines.\r\n\r\nBecause many people don’t make the connection between the administration of a shot and subsequent symptoms, and because the veterinary industry at large often does not acknowledge such a connection, adverse vaccine reactions often go unreported.  So, what’s a pet owner to do?\r\n\r\n1. Always consider locale, lifestyle, risk and vaccine effectiveness.  If your tiny companion rarely leaves your lap, let alone the yard and is never around degenerate street dogs, you can probably pass on the vaccines designed to protect against diseases found in woods, wetlands and crowds.\r\n\r\n2. Say no! to combination shots. Combo shots (with names like DHLPPC) hammer your dog’s immune system with multiple vaccines at once. Given for false economy and convenience rather than health or safety, combination shots assault the immune system and can create major health problems. Also, they invariably contain unnecessary vaccines.  What would your body do if it had to contend with this immunological assault every year?\r\n\r\n3. Don’t allow your vet, kennel owner or groomer to intimidate you into giving unnecessary shots.  A simple “no, thank you” should be enough to stop any guilt-slinger, shamer or bully. Suggest titer testing for parvovirus or distemper and if told no, simply go elsewhere.  There are vets around who will help you come up with a realistic and safe health plan.\r\n\r\n4. Test immunity; don’t automatically re-vaccinate. Titer tests are blood tests measuring antibodies to disease. Pet vaccination expert Dr. Ron Schultz (google him) believes that titer tests yielding strong titers for parvovirus and distemper means not vaccinating against these diseases for years, and maybe for life.  In fact, recent studies show that immunity increases, not decreases, years later.\r\n\r\n5. Never vaccinate sick dogs, old dogs or tiny puppies.   All vaccine labels state that they’re to be used in healthy animals.  Unfortunately, the labels do not define “healthy” and most clients aren’t privy to this admonition.  As a result, sick pets, itchy pets, diabetic pets, immune-compromised pets, pets undergoing chemo and surgery, and even elderly housebound pets are routinely boostered.  Any shots given to an unhealthy animal—like a starving, diseased rescue, for instance-- may well not provide immunity anyway and will likely cause an adverse reaction, or even death. (Rescuers, get them well first, then vaccinate.) Vaccinating pups that still have maternal immunity is unnecessary and ineffective.\r\n\r\n6. Make copies of all files and store them in a safe place. Clinics and rescue operations lose records, go out of business, leave town, etc. Without your dog’s records, you may have to re-vaccinate unnecessarily because of lost or missing records.\r\n\r\nReady to be your dog’s advocate?  Best case, find a vet concerned about over-vaccinating to advise you.  Educate yourself and go to the vet armed with information.  Most important: actually advocate for your dog; don’t just intend to advocate.  What do I do? For my pets, I get a severely edited puppy series, spaced individually and then titer at 7 years. To date, no boosters whatsoever and no disease, either, in over 40 years.', 'Are we vaccinating our dogs too much?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-we-vaccinating-our-dogs-too-much', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:39:21', '2014-12-31 03:39:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20464', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20466, 4, '2014-12-30 22:42:14', '2014-12-31 03:42:14', '&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-the-week-pumpkin.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20467\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-the-week-pumpkin-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Pet of the week-pumpkin\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pumpkin loves to cuddle up and make new friends with her beautiful fluffy coat and sweetpersonality. Her easygoing nature, and good manners will have you head over heels.  Come play with Pumpkin today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m. Pumpkin is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-69', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:43:01', '2014-12-31 03:43:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20466', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20470, 4, '2014-12-30 22:45:05', '2014-12-31 03:45:05', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nYep. A new year is here which means we get to discover lots of new wines. Who could be so lucky?  But, think of it this way. We’ve worked at learning new wines for years now. And we’ve earned the chance to continue with more. Lots more. For sure, we can always have others join us. The more the merrier, but stopping now would be awful. All that we’ve learned and shared would be wasted, and wasted is not what we want. (And, please, do not assume “wasted” has to mean seriously into a bottle!) Wasted would be not using and enjoying what we’ve already learned and made part of us…and not moving forward with more. So, waste not. We move on and travel on. To our first new wine for the new year.\r\n\r\nBordeaux is calling to us this week. This is the largest grape growing area in France, with almost three hundred thousand acres. An average vintage is about seven hundred million bottles…more than fifty-eight million cases. Some are very inexpensive, and some are the most expensive in the world. Eighty-nine percent of all these wines are red. That’s like six bottles of red for every one bottle of white, which leaves us in the minority with our white wine for this week; but, we can get more on that in a moment.\r\n\r\nThe history of wine in Bordeaux started with the Romans, probably in the mid-first century, AD., when they began growing grapes and making wine for local consumption. In the twelfth century, the popularity of Bordeaux wines in England increased dramatically. That was when the English king, Henry Plantagenet married Eleanor of Aquitaine. Aquitaine was located in a corner of Bordeaux, so the union made England a perfect market for these wines. At that time, the wines of Graves were considered to be the best Bordeaux made. The Hundred Years War disrupted trade between the two countries, but at the end of that, in 1453, the French retained control of the province and of its winemaking. In the seventeenth century, Dutch traders drained the swampy area that was Médoc, so that they could plant vines there. Malbec was the most planted variety in the Médoc, until the nineteenth century when Cabernet Sauvignon replaced it. In 1855, the chateaux of Bordeaux were classified, meaning rated in five levels. (When you study Bordeaux wines more than we’re going to today, you learn the good and the bad points of this classification. Either way, it is still an important feature in their wine industry).\r\n\r\nOver the past several months, we have many times talked about the five Bordeaux red varieties that are allowed, legally. For white wines, they also use, and blend, several varieties. Sémillon is their main white grape. It is used for dry wines as well as their famous Sauternes. In smaller proportions, they also use Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. For perspective, fifty-four percent of Bordeaux white grapes are Sémillon, thirty-six percent are Sauvignon Blanc, seven percent are Muscadelle and three percent are the remaining allowed varieties - Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche. Dry white wines are made throughout the region. Usually, these wines are “Bordeaux Blanc,” appellation wines; and, usually they come from sub-regions that make just red wines. There are a few sub-appellations that are allowed for white wines…Graves, and Entre-Deux-Mers for dry whites and the famous Sauternes for dessert wines.\r\n\r\nOur wine, for this week, comes from Château Teyssier, located in the Saint Émilion appellation, on what is known as the Right Bank.  Because this is only an appellation for red wines, ours is a Bordeaux appellation. In the eighteenth century, this property was mainly a farm. In 1869, it was acquired by Jules Roy, a historian, who built the chateau and planted the vineyards. In 1994, when Jonathan and Lyn Maltus bought Teyssier, it was a neglected five acre estate. They invested in a modernized winery and cellar, and even built a second winery. Jonathan Maltus is considered by many to be a “cult winemaker.”  Besides several locations in Bordeaux, he has worked on projects in the Barossa Valley in Australia and a venture in Napa Valley known as World’s End. Chateau Teyssier is known for a good quality red wine, made from eighty-five percent Merlot and fifteen percent Cabernet Franc. They make ten to twelve thousand cases of this red. They make their white wine from about three-acre plot and a four and a half acre plot of grapes…only about one thousand cases each year.\r\n\r\nPezat is this white wine…our white wine. It is made from ninety-five percent Sauvignon Blanc and five percent Muscadelle. In this part if France, Sauvignon Blanc ripens slowly, due to the maritime climate. This lets the grapes develop a good balance between acidity and sugar levels. Their wines here are known for their green freshness, crispness, zestiness and food friendly textures. Muscadelle is a new variety for us. And not related to Muscat, Moscato, Muscadine or Muscadet. Actually, it is a cousin to Viognier, which means aromatics - floral and perfume -  and fruitiness and a silky smoothness. When barrel aged, Muscadelle can be rich with caramel and butterscotch flavors. These grapes are grown in a hilly part of the property. They are picked at night and allowed little skin contact when they are gently crushed. This allows the underlying fruitiness of both varieties to be as strong as possible. The wines are made and allowed to sit for a short time on their lees - for more complexities and flavors…and brightness. So, now just imagine how dry and crisp Sauvignon Blanc tastes with an itty bit of floral perfume and fruitiness and silkiness and caramel. At the Château, they say this is a wine to keep in your refrigerator. That way it’s always ready for you to drink some.\r\n\r\nOur Pezat is pale yellow with intense aromas…citrus, white peaches, white flowers, coupled with lengthy flavors and a lingering finish. Imagine it with freshwater fish, boiled shrimp, Asian seafood recipes, sushi, lobster or crab raviolis, mild cheeses or savory soufflés.  Or how’s this? Ready for you when you get home. Perfect. A new refreshing, zesty white wine to start our new year with. For $15.99. Enjoy.', 'Happy New Year. Happy New Wine.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-new-year-happy-new-wine', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:45:05', '2014-12-31 03:45:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20470', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20472, 4, '2014-12-30 22:46:46', '2014-12-31 03:46:46', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nAs a member of the Baby Boomers, I am part of the first generation brought up in front of a television set. Consequently, my vocabulary and other forms of communications include dialogue from old sitcoms. I am not particularly proud of this habit, and most of the time, I am not even aware that I am doing it. But the dialogue just slips out…like my response to ‘What time is it?’ ‘It’s Howdy Doody time!’  That show has been off the air for over fifty years. A friend of mine from England looked at me with a blank stare when I inadvertently mention ‘Vita-Vita Vegemen’ when she was preparing a Blended drink for us. “Now what ancient show are you quoting?” she asks. I love Lucy, I respond.\r\n\r\nI must admit that it is nice to be around other people who understand the old references.  My husband and I went to a cocktail party recently and were introduced to a fellow named Will. Soon after we started to chat, one of his golfing buddies came up from behind, ‘Wilbur!’ he said in the best Mister Ed (the talking horse) voice ever. Those of us around had to laugh, although poor Will did not look pleased.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I have also been known to break out into theme songs from obscure television shows.   Where does this come from?  Somewhere deep in my mind hide the lyrics to shows like The Patti Duke Show and The Brady Bunch.  And if I mention My Three Sons, don’t your crossed legs want to twitch.  How many of us haven’t hummed the Twilight Zone theme song when the lights go out during a thunder storm.\r\n\r\nI do feel sorry for those people coming to this country and having to learn English. They appear lost in conversations when people reference ‘A really big Shoe!!’  (The Ed Sullivan Show)  You can’t teach fifty years of sitcom dialogue in one semester.  And as younger generations get introduced to new shows that I don’t watch, I find myself not following a conversation because I don’t recognize the reference.  I am then more sympathetic to my English friend.\r\n\r\nOf course, there are television shows like Batman and Star Trek, which were made into movies, so saying ‘Quick to the Batmobile’ or ‘Beam me up Scottie’ crosses multiple generations.   But ultimately it does mean that much of our Baby Boomer sitcom lingo will disappear.  So for now, I will continue to whistle the tune to the Andy Griffith Show and smile when someone else joins me.', 'Baby Boomers and a lost language', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baby-boomers-and-a-lost-language', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:46:46', '2014-12-31 03:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20472', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20474, 4, '2014-12-30 23:07:52', '2014-12-31 04:07:52', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nThe editors of National Geographic Traveler magazine have lauded Penn Center and Beaufort’s Gullah culture with a spotlight on the Rhett House Inn as one of the ‘Top 20 Best Trips’ in the world to make in 2015. The Rhett House Inn’s Gullah chef Beverly Mayo’s breakfast is detailed in the article online.  Chef Beverly says writers of the magazine found her through rave reviews on TripAdvisor.\r\n\r\n“I was shocked and thrilled. It’s an honor to be in there because that’s a nationwide magazine, and a lot of people read that magazine,” Mayo said.\r\n\r\nMayo is well known for her Southern breakfast and famous grits, for which preparation begins the night before.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20495\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"285\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Profile-The-Rhett-House-Inns-Chef-Beverly-Mayo-with-her-famous-sweetpotato-pancakes.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20495\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Profile-The-Rhett-House-Inns-Chef-Beverly-Mayo-with-her-famous-sweetpotato-pancakes-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Rhett House Inn’s Chef Beverly Mayo with her famous sweet potato pancakes.\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" /></a> The Rhett House Inn’s Chef Beverly Mayo with her famous sweet potato pancakes.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“To us, food is love…you put your love, heart, and soul in it, and that’s what makes the difference; the ingredients follow,” says Chef Beverly who grew up in the local Gullah tradition cooking with her mother and grandmother in Sheldon. She remembers her grandmother making sweet grass baskets by the stove while also turning bread or churning butter.\r\n\r\n“At Christmas, we would all cook and give each other presents of beautifully presented food and Christmas cookies,”she adds.\r\n\r\nAbout working at the Rhett House, Chef Beverly says, “The Rhett House has a wonderful spirit, and our guests are our first priority. That’s why I love it so.”\r\n\r\nShe’s had guests from all over the world tell her ‘they’ve never tasted grits like hers before.’ Her secret? She uses chicken stock instead of plain water with cream and butter and adds Gullah seasoning at the very end. The recipe is online at www.rhetthouseinn.com. For Christmas this year she made cinnamon pancakes in addition to her renowned sweet potato recipe. The complimentary breakfast comes with a nightly stay at the Inn.\r\n\r\nThe historic Rhett House Inn, built in 1820 is celebrating its 150th anniversary as an Inn in 2015 and has been a AAA Four Diamond Inn for the past 19 years.\r\n\r\nRhett House Inn owners Marianne and Steve Harrison are justly proud of Chef Beverly and the Inn being singled out by a national magazine online. “I am so glad that National Geographic Traveler recognized the wonderful African-American Gullah history and its rich ongoing culture we have in this area; it’s what makes it so special and unique to live and visit here. I also thank them for their kind words about The Rhett House Inn and Chef Beverly’s breakfast. Our staff works very hard to give all our guests the best Southern Hospitality experience possible,” says Marianne.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please call The Rhett House Inn at 524-9030 or visit 1009 Craven St. in the historic district.', 'Rhett House Inn\'s chef, Beverly Mayo, recognized by national magazine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rhett-house-inns-chef-beverly-mayo-recognized-by-national-magazine', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:07:52', '2014-12-31 04:07:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20474', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20475, 4, '2014-12-30 22:52:50', '2014-12-31 03:52:50', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Outdoors-First-Deer-e1419997922916.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20476 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Outdoors-First-Deer-e1419997922916-300x272.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"272\" /></a>Madeleine Pollitzer shot her first deer in Jasper County the day after Christmas. Pictured from left are Harriet, Madeleine, Stratton and Christiaan Pollitzer. Good job Little Mad!</p>', 'Oh, deer! ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'oh-deer', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:52:50', '2014-12-31 03:52:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20475', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20478, 4, '2014-12-30 22:54:31', '2014-12-31 03:54:31', 'Instead of letting your Christmas tree take up space in a landfill this year, state natural resources officials suggest giving it a second life by putting it to good use for fish or wildlife.\r\n\r\nIn rural areas, discarded Christmas trees can be put to good use as erosion control or as brush piles to provide resting and escape cover for small animals. In addition to benefiting small game such as quail and rabbits, brush piles constructed of Christmas trees can help birds such as sparrows, towhees and wrens.\r\n\r\n“We’re getting to the time of year when the leaves have dropped and the landscape is more open. However, cover is still a vital part of a healthy wildlife habitat,” said Tammy Wactor, wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) based in Clemson. “Although the needles of old Christmas trees will brown and fall off in two or three months, if you get enough trees piled up they will make pretty good cover.”\r\n\r\nBrush piles are usually mound or teepee shaped, Wactor said, with the largest material forming the base and layers of small limbs and branches added as filler. The base should consist of sturdy trunks or limbs to allow adequate escape entrances at ground level.\r\n\r\nFisheries biologists with the DNR Freshwater Fisheries Section use discarded Christmas trees to maintain many fish attractor sites, which are clearly marked by buoys, at all major reservoirs in South Carolina. Once on the lake bottom, Christmas trees and other suitable materials provide a surface where aquatic insects live and grow.\r\n\r\nThese insects in turn attract small fish that are fed upon by larger fish. Please do not toss discarded trees on state fish attraction areas. Some DNR regions collect the trees from municipalities, so that they may “pick and choose” the best trees for their needs, rather than have the public deliver them to a DNR facility. Deliver the tree to designated areas, and state natural resources personnel will replenish sites as needed.\r\n\r\nAnother alternative is grinding up your tree to use as mulch. Some cities and counties offer tree grinding at no charge after the holidays. Those who choose to take their mulch home can use it for flowerbeds, gardens or around trees and shrubs. To learn about a tree grinding program in your county, contact your local Clemson Extension office-locations and phone numbers are at: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/county/index.html.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the best kind of recycling is to buy a live tree and replant it, and then the tree can provide evergreen cover for wildlife year-round. Consumers should keep in mind, however, that many kinds of popular Christmas trees will not survive the hot and humid South Carolina summers. Among the species that will likely live and prosper here are: Virginia pine, Scotch pine, sand pine, spruce pine, Eastern red cedar, white cedar, Leyland cypress and white pine, which does best in the mountains and upper Piedmont. Two varieties of Arizona smooth cypress developed in South Carolina, Clemson Greenspire and Carolina Sapphire, will also grow well in our climate. Tree species that may not survive here, except in our foothills and mountains, include hemlock, Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir and balsam fir.', 'Let Christmas trees benefit fish and wildlife ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'let-christmas-trees-benefit-fish-and-wildlife', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:54:31', '2014-12-31 03:54:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20478', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20480, 4, '2014-12-30 22:57:07', '2014-12-31 03:57:07', 'By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nThere is a Universal Law which states: what you put your attention on expands. Universal laws are not taught in school like the laws of physics, but we are bound to them anyway. It doesn’t matter if you believe in gravity; you are bound to its effects all the same.\r\n\r\nExposing ourselves to a daily dose of bad news is having a detrimental effect on our society and on our health. When we watch news stories that disturb us, whether it is a story of local violence or world climate disasters, or money markets dipping, it changes the bio-chemistry of our brains. ‘Bad news’ corrodes the human spirit and eventually makes us ill.\r\n\r\nNews agencies and the media at large believe that ‘bad news’ sells. So they neglect to inform the public about ALL the news…the good part. They are strangely silent about what we are doing right. Oh, they may take the last 30 seconds of a broadcast to feature a nice little lost kitten found story, so they can boast about the crumb of good they’ve given their audience. But we must admit the scale is heavily weighted on the side of disaster and trauma. And that gives people the general impression that the world is going to hell in a hand basket. Nothing could be further from the truth!\r\n\r\nAmazing and wonderful things are happening all over the world! This morning I Googled “good news” and found 46 pages of websites. The first one I came to is called the Good News Network (GNN). The stories were many and the videos, heartwarming. The most interesting one I will share with you now. Out of curiosity, a man with a camera crew gave a homeless man $100 to see how he would spend it. Secretly they followed him to the liquor store. This did not surprise them; in fact, they expected him to go there. But much to their surprise, he came out of the store with huge bulging bags. Without being noticed they followed him to a park where he gave out food to other homeless people.\r\n\r\nAt this point the man with the camera crew approached the homeless man again and asked if he knew these people. He did not and explained that people become homeless for a variety of reasons. For himself he explained that he had given up his job to take care of his sick father. A few months after his father died, his mother also passed.\r\n\r\nThe medical bills were catastrophic, he had used the last of his money to bury his parents and their family home was lost. He had been homeless for about four months at this point. His compassion for his fellow homeless touched the crew so much that they gave him another $100.\r\n\r\nOther headlines in the news over the holidays; Boston Teacher donates $150,000 prize to her school. Parents buy crossing guard a new car. High School teens donate $1200 to Toys for Tots. Buddy Harrison, owner of Old School Boxing, delivers hot meals, water and money to the homeless in Washington DC. Six year old cancer survivor donates 700 toys to\r\nsick children…\r\n\r\nHis Holiness, the Dalai Lama says that doing good for others gives us peace of mind. And peace of mind makes us feel happy. In doing for others we feel the benefit and heal ourselves of loneliness and depression.\r\n\r\nWhat reality is expanding before you? There are over 7 billion realities to choose from. Will you put your attention on what we are doing wrong? Or will you choose to put your attention on what we are doing right? Whichever you choose will expand before your eyes. And you will either feel better or worse. Which will you choose?\r\n\r\n<em>You can find Susan Stone at Beaufort Chiropractic. She is an Intuitive healer, Reiki Master, minister and counselor. Author of “We Heard You,” available on Amazon.com You may contact Susan at theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.</em>', 'Good news, bad news…What do you choose?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'good-news-bad-newswhat-do-you-choose', '', '', '2014-12-30 22:57:07', '2014-12-31 03:57:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20480', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20482, 4, '2014-12-30 23:01:11', '2014-12-31 04:01:11', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Community-Alpha-Kappa-Alpha.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20483\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Community-Alpha-Kappa-Alpha-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Alpha Kappa Alpha\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMembers of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Nu Delta Omega Chapter, recently recycled over one hundred pounds of newspapers and magazines at the St. Helena convenience center. Members of the local chapter are recycling as part of their Environmental Ownership program to provide healthy environments and improve the quality of life in their communities. The sorority is also involved in the Adopt-A-Highway program picking up litter from an area on Ribaut Road. Members pictured are Thelma Lewis, Edna Singleton Veronica Miller and Carolyn Theodore.', 'Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.: Working to provide a healthier lowcountry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority-inc-working-to-provide-a-healthier-lowcountry', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:01:11', '2014-12-31 04:01:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20482', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20485, 4, '2014-12-30 23:01:41', '2014-12-31 04:01:41', 'The City of Beaufort’s Redevelopment Commission’s monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2015 has been changed to Thursday, January 8, 2015 due to the Holiday, New Year’s Day.', 'Meeting Rescheduled', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meeting-rescheduled', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:01:41', '2014-12-31 04:01:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20485', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20487, 4, '2014-12-30 23:02:40', '2014-12-31 04:02:40', 'Beaufort County is now a Work Ready Community. That’s according to the SC Department of Employment\r\nand Workforce.\r\n\r\nDuring a ceremony at the State House, a total of eighteen counties were recognized for achieving certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities initiative. In order to become a Work Ready Community, each county must reach or exceed goals in the following: National Career Readiness Certificates which is a skill-based certificate assisting individuals in obtaining employment, graduation rates of 73.1% on a three-year county average, soft-skills that provides insight into personal characteristics directly related to on-the-job success and business support of local companies officially supporting the county’s initiative.\r\n\r\n“Reaching this level of certification shows that here in Beaufort County, we are taking the appropriate steps towards economic growth and more importantly we are educating our youth who will soon be the future of this county,” said Beaufort County Chairman Paul Sommerville.', 'Beaufort Co. is Work Ready', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-co-is-work-ready', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:02:40', '2014-12-31 04:02:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20487', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20489, 4, '2014-12-30 23:04:05', '2014-12-31 04:04:05', '<em><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Community-HOLIDAYBIKEGIVEAWAY-DEC2014-01.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-20490\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Community-HOLIDAYBIKEGIVEAWAY-DEC2014-01-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Community-HOLIDAYBIKEGIVEAWAY-DEC2014-01\" width=\"463\" height=\"347\" /></a></em>\r\n\r\nThe members of the Beaufort Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. along with the generous contributions from Larry’s Bail Bonding, Wal-Mart (both Beaufort and Hardeeville stores), and Kmart presented twenty-two deserving elementary school students with bicycles for Christmas.', 'Spirit of the season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spirit-of-the-season', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:04:05', '2014-12-31 04:04:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20489', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20492, 4, '2014-12-30 23:05:36', '2014-12-31 04:05:36', 'Burton firefighters extinguished another fire late this morning in what Burton fire officials are describing as a string of destruction and close calls in the Gray’s Hill community.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/News-Burton-Fire-Photo_Sunburst_122814a.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20493\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/News-Burton-Fire-Photo_Sunburst_122814a-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"News-Burton Fire Photo_Sunburst_122814a\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Burton fire crews responded to the report of a house fire just after 10 a.m. this morning on Sunburst Lane in the Gray’s Hill area. Firefighters arrived and found a camper being used as a residence fully involved in flames and threatening nearby homes.\r\n\r\nFirefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before other structures were damaged; however the camper, the home for an elderly man, was a total loss. No injuries were reported.\r\n\r\nThe resident stated he was sleeping and woke to find his bed on fire and was able to escape just in time. There were no smoke detectors in the camper. The fire is still under investigation. This is the fourth fire in just over a month that has left three homes destroyed and one resident critically injured after leaping from a window to escape the flames. Firefighters fear the next fire may have a more tragic ending.\r\n\r\n“The one thing in common is all these fires could have been prevented,” stated Burton Fire Lieutenant Tradd Mills who is based out of the Gray’s Hill fire station. “We are asking for the public’s help to help get this under control. We are asking community groups, churches, even individual families to invite firefighters to meet with them to make sure they are safe and have what they need.”\r\n\r\nOrganizations wishing to invite Burton firefighters to their event please call 521-5550.', 'Fires continue to plague Gray’s Hill', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fires-continue-to-plague-grays-hill', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:05:36', '2014-12-31 04:05:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20492', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20497, 4, '2014-12-30 23:13:15', '2014-12-31 04:13:15', 'It’s the most anticipated invitation of the year—the annual Valentine Ball, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s major fundraiser.  In order to get those invitations out in a timely manner for the February 7 black tie gala, 26 dedicated volunteers took the day off from Christmas shopping and holiday planning in order to hand address over a thousand envelopes at the home of co-chair, Ryan Christian.\r\n\r\nTickets to the Valentine Ball start at $150 per person and may be purchased online by visiting www.valentineball.org or by calling (843) 522-5774. In order to be included on the guest list for one of the 50 private dinner parties that serve as the warm-up for the main event, be sure to RSVP by January 15.\r\n\r\nThe fundraiser will begin with the dinner parties, followed at 9 p.m. by the gala to be held at the Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center (BMAC) on Ribaut Road across from the main hospital campus. At the ball, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy decadent desserts and coffee, dance to live music and participate in a silent auction.\r\n\r\nProceeds from the 2015 event will help pay for the expansion of the Intensive Care Unit from eight to twelve beds. Other improvements will include state-of-the-art cardiac and invasive monitors, lift equipment, special ICU beds and thoughtfully designed family consultation and waiting rooms.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"20503,20502,20501,20500,20499,20498\"]', 'Your Invitation to the Ball', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'your-invitation-to-the-ball', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:13:15', '2014-12-31 04:13:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20497', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20504, 4, '2014-12-30 23:14:47', '2014-12-31 04:14:47', 'Former South Carolina Gov. James B. Edwards, who also served as energy secretary under President Ronald Reagan, died Friday at the age of 87.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20506\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cover-Governor-Jim-Edwards.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20506\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cover-Governor-Jim-Edwards-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Former South Carolina Governor James B. Edwards\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Former South Carolina Governor James B. Edwards[/caption]\r\n\r\nEdwards, elected in 1974, was the first Republican governor of the state since Reconstruction, The Associated\r\nPress reports.\r\n\r\nRepresentative Mark Sanford released the following statement on the passing of Governor Jim Edwards: “South Carolina lost a great leader, a visionary Republican, and an even more remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Governor Edwards has always been extraordinary not only for all that he has accomplished but the way in which he did so. He had an ever-warm spirit that was infectious for the way that he showed concern and care for so many of us in the Lowcountry and across the state, and in that regard, he will be particularly missed. My prayers and thoughts go to Ann and the family.”', 'The Lowcountry says goodbye to an esteemed statesman', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-lowcountry-says-goodbye-to-an-esteemed-statesman', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:14:47', '2014-12-31 04:14:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20504', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20508, 4, '2014-12-30 23:18:33', '2014-12-31 04:18:33', 'By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer\r\n\r\nAs we say goodbye to 2014 and hello to a new year, many of us resolve to make our lives better. Whether we choose to be physically healthier, mentally stronger or more spiritually guided, we make promises to ourselves to strengthen our\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20509\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cover-20142015-e1419999479220.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20509\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cover-20142015-e1419999479220-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Nate Hildreth\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" /></a> Photo courtesy of Nate Hildreth[/caption]\r\n\r\nself-proclaimed weaknesses. January is usually a very positive month for our egos. Then, for various reasons, our well intended resolutions slowly wane, and we become that creature of habit again…that person who was in the mirror in December.\r\n\r\nMy objective for the cover of this issue was to ask Beaufortonians what their resolutions were for 2015. After inquiring many locals in the area, the overwhelming response was either, “I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore,” or “I don’t want to say publicly, because I know I won’t succeed,” or some version of those two answers.\r\n\r\nI guess I didn’t want to begin the new year with pessimism. Most of you know I’m an overt and sometimes disillusioned optimist.  So, I thought I’d give you a little humor and tell you my Top 15 resolutions of 2015. You’re about to understand my life’s worth of bad habits. In no particular order, I resolve to:\r\n\r\n1.   Stop leaving Sweet’N Low packets on the kitchen counter after I make my morning coffee.\r\n2.   Stop using Sweet’N Low.\r\n3.   Drink no more than 2 cups of coffee per day.\r\n4.   Drink no more than two bottles of wine per day (kidding).\r\n5.   Drink more water…even one glass.\r\n6.   Remember that Monday morning is trash pick up day.\r\n7.   Respond to every email, every call and every text as soon as I get them instead of remembering at 3 a.m. that I forgot to respond.\r\n8.   Spend less time Facebook. I know y’all are getting tired of my optimistic smiling face behind a particular hardback named after a direction.\r\n9.   Spend money on protecting my phones.\r\n10.   Use iCloud and stop apologizing to people that I’ve lost their contacts.\r\n11.   Correct people when they mispronounce St. Helena or Ribaut. (more of a pet peeve, but I get mad at myself for not speaking up).\r\n12.   Actually print my photos like George Eastman intended for me to do.\r\n13.   Go back to cable. Smart TV’s are dumb when the household is lazy.\r\n14.   Make a weekly standing appointment at Custom Clean Car Wash.\r\n15.   Stop overusing the word ‘awesome’ in my daily vocabulary. I’m a writer. I can be a bit more descriptive.\r\n\r\nI look forward to being the Editor of The Island News in 2015. Thanks to Sisters Publishing for asking me back. You’ve given me the opportunity to do what I love most…being a cheerleader for Beaufort, Port Royal and the surrounding sea islands. May 2015 bring you peace, love and joy.', 'Ringing in the New Year with an attempt of resolve', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ringing-in-the-new-year-with-an-attempt-of-resolve', '', '', '2014-12-30 23:18:33', '2014-12-31 04:18:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20508', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20512, 4, '2015-01-05 11:09:03', '2015-01-05 16:09:03', '<em>Island News Editor Submits Winning Entry</em>\r\n\r\nCitizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) is pleased to announce that Pamela Brownstein, Editor of the Island News, has won the Race4Love 5K Run/Walk Tee Shirt Design Contest.  This is the second time Brownstein has won this contest, which attracted a number of impressive entries. This winning entry will be represented on race t-shirts, as well as on promotional materials for the race, which is scheduled Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Cat Island.\r\n\r\n“We had a number of wonderfully creative design entries this year, which made the decision difficult for the committee,” stated Kristin Dubrowski, CODA’s Executive Director. As the contest winner, Brownstein will receive a $100 prize, a t-shirt featuring her design, and one free entry into the 2015 Race4Love. The contest was promoted through the Race4Love website, Facebook and local newspapers.\r\n\r\nFor details on the race and to register, please visit: race4love.com\r\n\r\nSince 1986, CODA has been helping survivors of domestic abuse break the cycle and build new lives for themselves and their families. Over the years, CODA has grown from a hotline and emergency shelter to offer a continuum of free services available in shelter and in the community including counseling, case management, legal services, transitional housing and community education.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Race4Love, contact: codarace4love@gmail.com or call (843) 770-1074 ext.221.  Please visit http://www.codalowcountry.org/  to learn more about domestic abuse and CODA’s services.', 'CODA announces winner of tee shirt contest', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coda-announces-winner-of-tee-shirt-contest', '', '', '2015-01-05 11:09:03', '2015-01-05 16:09:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20512', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20514, 4, '2015-01-08 21:36:56', '2015-01-09 02:36:56', 'Souper Bowl of Caring accepting donations\r\n\r\nThe BCHS SADD Club is working with youth groups around the nation on the Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign to collect cans of any kind of soup for local food banks/pantries. Collection starts January 6th and ends January 30th.  Donations may be dropped off in the front office of Battery Creek High School. For more information, call Diane Grooms at 322-5580.\r\n\r\nBHS Theater to benefit Healing Heroes\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School Theater Dept. presents “UNITED WE STAND,” a USO-inspired variety show to benefit Healing Heroes of Beaufort. Friday, January 9, 2015 at the BHS Performing Arts Center - 9:30 a.m. ($8.00) and 7:00 p.m. ($10.00).\r\n\r\nFree oil changes to deserving mothers\r\n\r\nThe LINK Church of Beaufort will give free oil changes for single mothers and mothers with deployed husbands in the parking lot of Love House Ministries,423 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort on Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is a free service provided to single mothers and mothers with deployed husbands only. Bounce houses for children and refreshments for those receiving an oil change will be provided. A canned or boxed food item donation is suggested in exchange for this service. All food collected will be donated to HELP of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Aglow to hold January meeting\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Aglow meeting will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Gilligans, located at 2601 Boundary Street from 10:30am - 12:30pm. For more information, please call (843) 290-5563. The Reverend Doctor Paulette Mari Elizabeth Stevens, a native New Yorker is a three-time graduate of Howard University, where she received the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Master of Divinity and the Doctorate of Ministry Degrees. She was ordained an Elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\r\nin 1994.\r\n\r\nSession to help create a  “Five Wishes” document\r\n\r\nAs a person ages, it is imperative they discuss their future desires and changing needs with their loved ones. To help with this difficult process, “Planning Ahead &amp; Five Wishes” will be presented twice on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Helena Place Senior Living. The interactive session will help each participant create a simple document to convey what their medical, personal, emotional and spiritual wishes are, so their families aren’t left to guess. The document will help avoid the difficult situations that are so common as a person ages and/or becomes seriously ill. Also addressed will be planning for an aging senior’s housing, Social Security benefits, life insurance loopholes and affordable options for burial or cremation. A notary will be available to notarize the “Five Wishes” document making it a legal living will. The presentation will be held twice on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10:30-noon and from 1:30-3 p.m. Both presentations will be held at Helena Place Senior Living at 1624 Paris Avenue in Port Royal. The sessions are free and open to the public, but space is limited so participants are asked to RSVP by calling (843) 252-3001 or by e-mail at rewing@enlivant.com.\r\n\r\nCODA will be holding training for volunteers\r\n\r\nCODA will be holding its next volunteer training beginning January 10.  Training hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on January 10 and will continue on January 12, 13, and 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All four sessions must be completed prior to beginning volunteer activities. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s offices and/or the shelter, or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals should contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074 ext. 225, or visit www.codalowcountry.org and click on the volunteer tab.\r\n\r\nNAMI hosts program to help caregivers\r\n\r\nNAMI Beaufort County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its evidence based Family-to-Family Education Program beginning Saturday, January 10, 2015. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free 12-session education program for family caregivers of adults living with mental illness. It will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12 noon in Beaufort at Harrington Place at 1211 Harrington Street. The course provides a broad perspective that will help parents, spouses, siblings and adult children better understand and support loved ones living with mental illness, while taking care of their own needs. “Mental illness does not involve just one person,” said NAMI Beaufort County Board President John Aiello, “Entire families are affected. NAMI offers help and hope to families. People who take the course describe it as life-changing. It is taught by trained family caregivers who themselves have loved ones living with mental illness. They know first-hand what families face.”\r\nFor more information or to register for the course please contact Sarah Eliasoph, Executive Director at nami@hargray.com or by telephoning 843-681-2200. The course provides information about major mental illnesses and current research on their biological aspects; information about treatment strategies and prospects for recovery; empathy based on the “lived experience” of a person living with mental illness; specific skills for communication, problem-solving and handling crises and relapse; coping skills for family caregivers to alleviate worry, stress and emotional overload; and guidance on finding appropriate mental health care and supports in the community and how to advocate for them. Mental illness includes major depression, major anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia.\r\n\r\nJoin church members in blessing Beaufort waters\r\n\r\nFr. James Bozeman and the members of St. James Orthodox Church will bless the waters surrounding Beaufort, South Carolina on Sunday, January 11, 2015.  He and his parishioners will make their way to Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park at 12:30 p.m., walking in a procession into the park, where a service referred to as “The Great Blessing of the Waters” will be served by Fr James.  This service is a part of the commemoration of the baptism of Jesus Christ by St John the Baptist, and is celebrated each year as part of Holy Theophany (or “Epiphany”), on January 6th. The term “theophany” refers to the “shining forth” or the “revelation” of Jesus Christ in the world, according to Christian tradition.  Jesus Christ’s ministry in his earthly life is reckoned as beginning with his baptism in the Jordan River when he was thirty years old. St James Orthodox Church, a mission parish of the Orthodox Church in America, is located at 1014 Charles Street in Beaufort.  Services are offered on Saturdays (Great Vespers, 6:00 pm), Sundays (Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am) and Wednesdays (Little Compline and Catechsim/Study Group), as well as liturgies on the feast days of the Church year.  All persons are encouraged to visit, regardless of whether they are Orthodox Christians or not.  Fr James may be reached via email (stjamesbeaufort@gmail.com), or by phone (706-716-3255).\r\n\r\nUSCB to hold youth acting classes\r\n\r\n•  Acting A Song:  Star Power Acting Classes — Classes for ages 11-15   on Tuesdays from  4:00 – 5:30 p.m. These classes will be held January 13-February 17, 2015. The cost is $95 and pre-registration is required. Descprition: Passion, commitment and motivation are every bit as important as pitch, tone and register in performing musical theater.  We invite you to join us for a six-week exploration of the acting challenges and opportunities of performing a song.  During this time, we will cultivate the skills necessary for making a song an extension of character and story. *Instructors: Libby Ricardo and Anna Schaffer\r\n\r\n•  Fundamentals of Acting — Classes for ages 11-15   on Tuesdays from  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. These classes will be held January 13-February 17, 2015. The cost is $85 and pre-registration is required. Descprition: This class will focus on healthy vocal production and physical-based character work.  By the end of the course, students will have applied these techniques to the preparation of an audition monologue uniquely suited to him or her.  The course will also provide each student with a basic acting vocabulary that will certainly be utilized in future theater endeavors. For more information to register or inquire about scholarship please call 843-521-4145 or email.tgates@uscb.edu.\r\n\r\nQuilters will present Quilts of Valor\r\n\r\nMembers of the Sea Island Quilters spent most of 2014 making Quilts of Valor. During the year, 12 quilts were completed. At the January 15th meeting, several of the quilts will be awarded to the husbands of members who served in the Vietnam conflict. Anne Mixson, S.C. Coordinator for Quilts of Valor will attend and make the presentations. Mixson will also update members on the work and progress of Quilts of Valor around the state. Completed quilts will also be donated to the Quilts of Valor Foundation for distribution to service members throughout South Carolina. Monthly meetings are at 6PM and held at Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway. For details contact Debi Bacon at 843-757-3416 or kansaswx@verizon.net.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-170', '', '', '2015-01-08 21:36:56', '2015-01-09 02:36:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20514', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20516, 4, '2015-01-08 21:41:44', '2015-01-09 02:41:44', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Kyle.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20517\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Kyle-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"Pet of the Week-Kyle\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kyle has a heart of gold that will sweep you off your feet. He loves to play with his string toys, and is a great observer. Come visit with Kyle today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. Kyle is neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-70', '', '', '2015-01-08 21:42:31', '2015-01-09 02:42:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20516', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20521, 4, '2015-01-08 21:44:31', '2015-01-09 02:44:31', 'By Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nHousebreaking means the dog never eliminates in the house. Not even a little bit. Not even once in a while. Not on pee pads. Never. Housebreaking is a people problem, not a dog problem.\r\n\r\nHousebreaking is essential, and it’s entirely possible — for all dogs, all breeds, big and teeny tiny, young or old. What people fail to understand is that dogs do not come with the “pee outside” software installed. It is a learned skill and you are The Teacher.  Your responsibility is to tackle the project with consistency, positive reinforcement and patience.  Here are some basics:\r\n\r\n1. Establish a schedule.  Dogs love routine. It makes them feels secure and it takes the responsibility off their shoulders about what to do next.  Dogs like to get up at the same time, go out at the same time, take their walks and eat on schedule. A routine teaches her that there are times to eat, times to play and times to potty.\r\n\r\n2. Never leave your un-housebroken dog unattended. During training you must have eyes on the dog at all times.   Having the dog in the same room with you doesn’t count. It’s too easy to get distracted, answer the phone, turn away for just a sec. And bam! Raisinettes. The easiest solution is to confine your dog to his crate, his “den”—a cozy, warm private apartment full of snuggly blankets and toys. Or you can gate the dog in a small area where you plan to be. However, if you’re dead set against a crate and don’t want to mess up your décor with an unsightly gate, then your only other option is to tether your dog to you so that no matter where you go, she’s right beside you. Loop the leash around your waist and clip to the collar. The lead shouldn’t be any longer than 4 feet.  Inconvenient? Sure is. You can either suck it up or use a crate/gate.\r\n\r\n2. Feed your dog on a schedule.  With an all-day buffet you have no idea how much goes in, when it goes in and no idea of when it needs to come out. Free-feeding is a dumb idea across the board.\r\n\r\n3. Be ready to reward for good behavior.  Shortly after a meal, take your pup outside while exclaiming “outside! outside!” (or words to that effect) to a designated area.  Issue a cue word--“go potty” (or words to that effect), stay in the area, no wandering, and wait.  As your pup is completing her business, you’re fishing a high value treat out of your pocket ready to swoop down, treat and praise praise praise within 3 seconds upon completion. Use your Smurf voice. Sound joyful. And then go back in the house immediately. After a short time, she’ll recognize that she makes you happy when she eliminates outdoors, and in return she receives a reward. You want to reinforce that good behavior every time it happens, and there’s no better reward in the beginning than those yummy treats.  Once your dog is fully housetrained, you can reduce and eventually eliminate the food treats and offer only verbal praise for her good potty habits.\r\n\r\n4. DO NOT punish for mistakes. If your pup makes a mistake it’s your fault, not hers. You missed an opportunity, missed a signal or just got bored with the whole thing.  Punishing a dog once the deed is done only pushes her to become sneaky because, after all, she has no idea what you’re yelling about an hour after she’s pee’d. From your dog’s perspective, you’re the center of her universe except every once in awhile, unpredictably, you turn into a scary, screaming lunatic.   Clean it up, don’t mention it and keep moving forward.\r\n\r\nThere are millions of dogs in shelters across the country simply because they were never trained. There are millions of dogs crapping, if you’re lucky, on pee pads in the house (disgusting!). So make your schedule, buy your gate and stick to your plan. Your pup wants to please. Show her the way.', 'Are you still using pee pads?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-you-still-using-pee-pads', '', '', '2015-01-08 21:44:31', '2015-01-09 02:44:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20521', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20523, 4, '2015-01-08 21:46:59', '2015-01-09 02:46:59', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nPlaying with a Barbi wine. Not a Barbie doll. Phew! So we get to travel some more this week. Learn some more. Drink some more. All good things. And fun things and good prices too, which you’ll see when we get to the end. Only bad news is that what we are going to learn about and taste this week is a limited quantity. There’s enough for us all to try some, but after that it’s first come, first\r\ngets. Darn.\r\n\r\nSo we are traveling to Italy this. Tuscany to be exact. To a town called “Montalcino,” which is located about one hundred twenty miles south of Florence. The town is an old medieval village, in the province of Siena. There are only about three thousand acres of vines planted in Montalcino, compared to Chianti’s forty-one thousand acres. This area is one of the warmest and driest in all of Tuscany. It receives about one third less rain per year, about twenty-seven and a half inches, than Chianti does with over thirty-five inches. Vineyards on northern facing slopes ripen more slowly, it’s cooler with less sunshine each day, and the wines are racier and more aromatic. Vineyards on southern and western facing slopes get more intense sunlight and more winds blowing across them and these wines have more power and complexity. The best Brunello producers (more on this wine in a tiny second) use grapes from both types of vineyards. The Sangiovese grapes from this area are a particular clone which has adapted itself to the area’s specific “terroir,” soil and climate.\r\n\r\nThere are several wines that come from this town. Brunello di Montalcino which is a DOCG level wine since 1980, their top, top level. It is made from all Sangiovese grapes, even though they used to be called “Brunello.” In 1879, it was determined that Brunello and Sangiovese were the same variety. The name “Brunello” was the diminutive of the name “Bruno,” which means “brown” in Italian. It’s not clear, though, if the name meant brownish colored grapes or brown-ish colored wine. (Not too sure I really want to know what was brown-ish. Ugh!) Brunellos are aged wines, so who knows. The first record of Brunello red wines is from the early fourteenth century. In 1980, Brunello di Montalcino was the first wine awarded DOCG status.\r\n\r\nAnother wine from the town of Montacino is the Rosso de Montalcino. Basically, this is a lesser version of the Brunello. Less expensive, not aged as long, nor does it need to be, made from grapes from younger vines. All those sorts of things. But, no scoffing. This is our wine! The Rosso di Montacino DOC was established in 1984. It was meant to give Brunello producers some options and flexibility. Brunello wines require long aging times, at the winery and at home, and all the grapes were not always as good as they needed to be to make Brunello. (The Biondi-Santi firm, the first and still one of the very best Brunello producers, has been making Brunellos for several generations. When World War II ended, they had only declared four vintages - 1888, 1891, 1925, and 1945. By the 1950’s, there were only eleven Brunello producers. And, when Brunello got DOCG status in 1980, there were just over fifty producers.) Seems clear they needed some relief.\r\n\r\nAnyhow. Rosso di Montalcino, the DOC, was established in 1984. Specifically so that Brunello producers got what they needed. Options for less than the best grapes to still be used, flexibility to make younger, less aged wines, and, the big thing, to make some income while their longer-aging Brunellos were not yet ready to sell. Rosso di Montalcinos are still made from one hundred percent Sangiovese grapes. And these grapes must be grown in the same marked land where Brunello grapes grow. The Rosso di Montalcino wines must be aged in oak for a minimum of six months and one year total aging before released for sale. Meaning in its bottle. In some vintages, like the ones that are not that good, producers sometimes choose to make just Rosso wine, no Brunellos. Some cash right away and no mediocre, or worse, wines to detract from their reputations. Or, another option, if a Brunello wine has been aging for two or three years and it just isn’t getting as good as it should, producers can “declassify” these wines to Rossos and sell them immediately. Stylistically, Rosso di Montalcino wines are lighter and fresher than Brunellos. And they can be drunk younger.\r\n\r\nRecently, there has been a bit of a scandal with Brunello wines. And, don’t we all just love good gossip! In September, 2014, a man in the Montacino area was investigated, with other wine workers also. Seems the police found almost twenty thousand gallons of wine that were labeled Brunello and almost twenty-four thousand gallons of what was supposedly Rosso di Montalcino. And a bunch of fake labels, too. Apparently, large quantities of fake wines were allegedly sold between 2011 and 2013. Because the Italian wine laws for the production of Brunello wines are very strict, the culprits were caught. There was a paper trail at one winery that showed it had produced way too much wine. The owner knew nothing about it and he and the Brunello Consortium Committee went to the police!\r\n\r\nAnd, now, it’s time to learn about our wine. The Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino, 2010. The Fattoria dei Barbi was founded in 1790 by the Colombini family. They had owned their land since 1352. Barbi is one of the oldest, continually functioning winemaking estates in Montacino. A twentieth generation heir still owns and runs it - Stefano Cinelli Colombini. Barbi made their first Brunello wine in 1892, not far behind the Biondi-Santi. Their wines received top awards across Europe. Today, they own just over seven hundred-fifty acres, with one hundred ninety-three of them planted with vines. One hundred and ten of these in Montalcino. They make about sixty-seven thousand cases total - seventeen thousand of Brunello, eight thousand of Rosso di Montalcino, and other DOCs from the area. They are one of the most respected of the two hundred or so Brunello producers that exist now. Our wine is sourced from the younger vines on this estate. There are about one hundred acres located in the southeastern part of Montalcino. The vines are planted five thousand two hundred per acre on two types of soil. Gravel and clay, which gives the wines power, and sandy soil which enhances the wines’ aromatics. After harvesting, the grapes are cold-soaked before fermentation, for about forty-eight hours, under a CO2 blanket to avoid oxidation. This augments the color intensity, softens the astringency and tannins of the finished wine, and adds more body and aromas to the wine. Then, the temperature is raised and the alcoholic fermentation starts. It takes twelve to thirteen days. And malo-lactic fermentation is done. Then, the wine is aged in small, oak barrels for six months. The 2010 Barbi Rosso di Montalcino is a ruby red color, and aromas of cherries, red currants, red raspberries come popping out of your glass. The wine is medium bodied, has smooth tannins and a long, long finish. And bit of spiciness on the very end. Because this Sangiovese is not quite the same as the one grown for Chiantis, these wines are quite different. And, what can we eat with this great new wine? Meat sauces for pastas. Roasted meats of all kinds - pork, chicken, beef. But game birds and venison, too. Stews. Seafood. Asiago cheese. For $17.97. Ok. Hungry now. And thirsty. Forget the dolls, gotta go play with my glass of Barbi. Enjoy.', 'Playing with Barbi', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'playing-with-barbi', '', '', '2015-01-08 21:46:59', '2015-01-09 02:46:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20523', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20525, 4, '2015-01-08 22:17:56', '2015-01-09 03:17:56', 'By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer\r\n\r\nThere are fifteen beds on the mental health floor at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. During any given week, the floor is full with no prejudice given to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, active duty or veteran status. Group sessions hold an audience that defines the word “diverse,” which accentuates the fact that mental illness affects everyone.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20526\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Profile-Laurie-Shay.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20526\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Profile-Laurie-Shay-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer Laurie Shay\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Volunteer Laurie Shay[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness, which includes major depression, major anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia.\r\n\r\nWe are fortunate to have the 2012 National NAMI affiliate of the year right here in Beaufort County, and they are champions at advocating for access to services, treatment, support and research as well as raise awareness to build a community for hope for all those in need.\r\n\r\nThe local NAMI chapter provides programs of support for people with mental illness and their families, always without charge. Additionally, NAMI provides one-on-one support for anyone in crisis, referrals to community resources including crisis and long-term counseling and apartments in Hilton Head and Beaufort. One of these programs is NAMI’s evidence based Family-to-Family Education Program beginning Saturday, January 10th. Family-to-Family is a free 12-session education program for family caregivers of adults living with mental illness. It will be held Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until 12 Noon at Harrington Place, 1211 Harrington Street in Beaufort. The course provides a broad perspective that will help parents, spouses, siblings and adult children better understand and support loved ones living with  mental illness.\r\n\r\nLaurie Shay has volunteered for NAMI since the winter of 2013.  She is a facilitator for two support groups, called Connections, a mentor for the Peer-to-Peer program and a speaker for the In Our Own Voice presentation.  She recently joined the Board of the local affiliation.\r\n\r\n“I chose to volunteer for NAMI because I believe in their cause.  Educating people about mental illness is key to the recovery of the mentally ill.  Without a proper support system including, but not limited to caregivers, doctors, therapists, teachers, and clergy, recovery is hopeless.  NAMI ‘s programs help to facilitate the development of the network necessary for the mentally ill to reach and maintain stability in their daily living,” explains Shay.\r\n\r\nShay has suffered with mental illness since she was a teenager. She is now 53.  Her diagnosis is Bipolar Type 2. Although her treatment has been sporadic, through years of perseverance, ongoing counseling and medication, she has obtained stability in her life.\r\n\r\n“Traversing the mental health system wasn’t easy, but worth the effort,” says Shay.\r\n\r\n“Finding the services necessary for treatment of the mentally ill individual can be a taunting task. It takes a core group of people to overcome the obstacles. Finding a good doctor and therapist, and educating the mentally ill individual along with their caregivers is paramount to treatment.  This process can be expensive, frustrating, and demeaning because of the pervasive stigma toward mental illness, but with persistence, recovery is possible,” she adds.\r\n\r\nNAMI has become the nation’s voice on mental illness with NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1,100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission.\r\n\r\n“Treatment of mental illness as a disease and not some curse or fictitious ailment requires us to remove the fear around mental illness through educating people.  That is what NAMI is all about,” explains Shay.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register for the Family-to-Family Education Program, please contact Sarah Eliasoph, Executive Director, at nami@hargray.com or by calling (843) 681-2200. For more information about NAMI’s mission and programs, please visit www.nami.org.', 'NAMI: Offering the Beaufort community access to needed programs and education about mental illness', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nami-offering-the-beaufort-community-access-to-needed-programs-and-education-about-mental-illness', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:17:56', '2015-01-09 03:17:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20525', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20527, 4, '2015-01-08 21:53:30', '2015-01-09 02:53:30', 'BEAUFORT ACADEMY\r\n\r\n• Monday, Jan. 12: Meeting for parents of current Beaufort Academy 11th graders with College Adviser Mary Trask, 6 p.m. Also, starting on Jan. 12, the fifth graders will spend the week at MCAS Starbase.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date: The Chilly Bean 5K &amp; 10K and Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, January 31st. Register now at www.chillybeanrun.com.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date: Nominations for the Beaufort Academy Athletic Hall of Fame are due January 30th.  Contact Emma Roddey at 843-524-3393 or eroddey@beaufortacademy.org if you need a nomination form.', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-87', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20529, 4, '2015-01-08 21:56:06', '2015-01-09 02:56:06', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Riverview2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-20530\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Riverview2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-Riverview2\" width=\"482\" height=\"321\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The students at Riverview Charter School recently participated in the King Arthur Flour Bake for Good Kids program, where students learned to make bread from scratch using math and science.  Through this program, the students made two loaves of bread, keeping one loaf and donating the other to HELP of Beaufort.  Warren Gibson, a student at Riverview, said, “It was entertaining AND enjoyable. I had so much fun!”</p>', 'Bread for a Cause', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bread-for-a-cause', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20529', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20533, 4, '2015-01-08 21:57:58', '2015-01-09 02:57:58', '[caption id=\"attachment_20534\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"475\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-BA-Alumni-Basketball-Game.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20534\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-BA-Alumni-Basketball-Game-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"Sports-BA Alumni Basketball Game\" width=\"475\" height=\"253\" /></a> Pictured left to right, front row: Billy Dailey (’12), Charles Sanford (’13), Reed Hatcher (’13), Preston Suber (’13), Conner Akers (’13), Finn Koppernaes (’13), Ben Post (’10), Jordan Littleford (’12). Back: Ref Framp Harper (’85), Lawton Harper (’13), Michael Bible (’12), Rick Nieland (’74), Chris Ernestine (’09), Norman Witmer (’07), Coach Chip Dinkins, Steven Walker (’07), Josh Wegmann (’07), Leif Koppernaes (’11), Patrick Walker (’11), Chris Conefry (coach). Not pictured: Chris Young (’89).[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Beaufort Academy alumni played in the school’s 2014 Alumni Basketball Game on Saturday, December 27th.   In the stands were alumni, parents of alumni, friends and current students who came to cheer them on.  It was another great game, complete with BA basketball uniforms circa the mid 90’s. The game was refereed by Framp Harper (BA ’85 and parent of alumni) and Jim Wegmann (parent of alumni) and announced by current BA Varsity Boys coach, Chip Dinkins. The Alumni Game Sponsor was Mikell, Weidner, Wegmann, &amp; Harper, LLC ~ Mr. James J. Wegmann and Mr. Frampton L. Harper, II.</p>', 'Beaufort Academy hosts alumni basketball game', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-hosts-alumni-basketball-game', '', '', '2015-01-08 21:57:58', '2015-01-09 02:57:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20533', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20536, 4, '2015-01-08 22:00:05', '2015-01-09 03:00:05', 'USCB Center for the Arts, Beaufort Children’s Chorus and the Beaufort Children’s Theatre are offering opportunities for children ages 7–15 to explore the magic of participating in the performing arts.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Children’s Choir. The mission for the USCB Children’s Choir is for the musical enrichment of area children through choral music education and performance while building a world-class choir that performs a diverse choral repertoire.  Membership is audition-based, open to girls and boys grades 4 – 8 with unchanged voices (treble choir).  Rehearsals are held on Monday evening from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Center for the Art.  The choir will be under the direction of Anna Wheeler.  Tuition is $75 per semester and partial scholarships are available.\r\n\r\nAuditions will be held on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 beginning at 6 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to fill out audition forms and bring a non- refundable recent photograph.   If you need additional information please contact anna.wheeler@beaufort.k12.sc.us or the Center for the Arts at 843-521-4145/ uscbcenterforthearts.com.', 'USCB Center for the Arts offer Classes in Choral Music ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-offer-classes-in-choral-music', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:00:18', '2015-01-09 03:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20536', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20539, 4, '2015-01-08 22:02:02', '2015-01-09 03:02:02', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nWow...it’s 2015 and can you believe just how fast 2014 flew by? I mean, I can literally recall siting at my laptop and tapping away at one of my last articles, “So, here’s the deal,” in which I spoke of what I was going to personally do in 2014. More time with my children, more time with my family, more time for myself and less time as a product of all business only. I was going to live it up and let loose, relax a little, take a load off and experience life. Well, in true form and fashion, I did that all. I traveled, I ate like a culinary connoisseur, I slept in on days off and days on, I got on my kids’ nerves, because every day was a ‘bonding’ day. I called, sent texts, instant messaged, wrote, emailed and visited every friend I possibly could. I stopped shopping in Rue 21, because according to my now 17 year old daughter, she and I should never shop at the same store; and, I even managed to cut off all my hair and lightened it to blonde…Blonde of all colors! One would think I was having a mid-life crisis when in fact, I was really finding me. It was a blast!\r\n\r\nLooking back on 2014, trust me when I say that it was not always all fun and games, good times and laughter. I shed quite a few tears, I lost in order to gain and I even dealt with not one but 2 severe blows to my health that could have dictated life or death; but, as I reflect on all that was and what is now to come, I am grateful, humbled, ready and willing to face this next year with all that I want it to be. The coming year should be a time of focus and faith to do that in which you choose to focus on. Gone are the days of sitting and waiting for ‘it’ to happen. Life stops for no one, as I am sure that every eye reading this paper can relate to the loss or suffering of at least one loved one in this past year. Don’t bury the memories of your sufferings, losses or past failures but use them to spark a flame that will ignite a torch that can’t be extinguished within you. This year I am purposing to use every past mistake, misstep, triumph and trial as my platform to help any and every one that I can. I have personally learned that it is not what we ‘go’ through that makes us stronger, but it’s in the fact that we ‘got’ through which helps make others stronger. Live your life and love it. Own it. Be it. Happy New Year...now, let’s make it a\r\ngood one!\r\n\r\n<em>Takiya La’Shaune Smith is a the founding owner of both Beautique Lash &amp; Brow and The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio. She is a published author and mentor as well as a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor and International Beauty Educator utilizing her experience in the industry as a platform to promote inner and outer beauty, health, wellness, social etiquette and positive self-esteem. Find, follow or contact her at www.blb-boutiques.com.</em>', 'Make it a good one', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'make-it-a-good-one', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:02:02', '2015-01-09 03:02:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20539', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20541, 4, '2015-01-08 22:04:12', '2015-01-09 03:04:12', 'By Chris Suddeth\r\n\r\nAsk any energy worker what 2014 was like, and they’re likely to tell you something along the lines of amazing, explosive growth. Expansion within the Energy Work Community has been phenomenal as evidenced by the turnout at the Inaugural TheraFest at TheraVista. I’ve enjoyed, been comforted by, and benefitted from discovering and interacting with others like myself; but with any amazing, explosive growth, comes growing pains. My growing pain, as well as some other colleagues I’ve noticed, is communication of exactly what we do as energy workers. It certainly doesn’t help that we don’t really know what it is that we do because we are merely the intermediary of a healing. It also doesn’t help that we often spruce our sessions up (for good reason) with incense, incantations, burning sage, baying at the moon, caldrons, dead animal parts, and other sayings and doings. I’ll lump all this into what I’ll term, energy work woo woo. Seriously, if you see me or call me, ask me what I do and it’s like I’m doing a book report on a book I didn’t read. I’m sure that I can speak for us all in saying that our intent is to avoid having energy work woo woo stand for\r\n\r\n“EWWW,” but we often fall short. I only know what we facilitate as energy workers qualify as miracle witnessing. Yes, miracles happen daily if we only just know where and how to look. Miracles are often hidden in plain sight.\r\n\r\nFor the purpose of this article, let’s set aside the cynics, because I will never again take on the roll of converting the nonbelievers; moreover, this is not a religion but spirituality. So, let’s focus on those with a genuine interest. Don’t get me wrong fellow energy workers, I dig caldrons and moon baying and practice some of it myself; but I feel we’ve (myself included) been facilitating healings within ourselves and on other willing clients for so long, that we don’t notice what would be weird to an outsider. And not that we need to change the internal workings of ‘the art of non-doing’ once the session door closes, but this is a business. We are in the business of spreading joy, awareness, and enlightenment to others. The more the merrier rule applies as we feel our community’s oneness come to bear.\r\n\r\nThis is a problem to overcome if we want to bring the masses to modalities that are potential lifesavers and definite life enhancers. The value and talent is right here in Beaufort. Do I think that energy work is the wave of the future? No, I feel it’s the roots of our past illuminating the way of the NOW, that mainstream religion and the industrial revolution lulled us into buying so we could push a button, take a pill or speak to Gawd like he’s Santa Claus. Okay, I’ll abandon my rare trip to the soapbox now, and return to quoting James Bond and This is Spinal Tap in my sessions along with a healthy dose of golf analogies sprinkled with  NASCAR references. To paraphrase Paul Newman, “you gotta slow down to go fast.”So let’s take Clark Griswold’s boss in Christmas Vacation seriously when he tells Clark to just give him the report in laymen’s terms, not some insider technical jargon bulls$$$. We need your help with this. Please smoke signal us via text with anecdotes and suggestions on how we can improve our communication. Give us roses and thorns please. What we’re doing well and what we can improve. Perhaps you’re already on board the energy work woo woo train, but have a loved one that could benefit if they could just wrap their mind around the nuances of what we do.\r\n\r\n<em>When Chris Suddeth (Sutty) isn’t being Mr. Mom to 5 year old, Emma Belle, he balances his time between writing, real estate and supporting other’s healing through his personal blend of Reiki, Theta Healing®,  Intuitive Healing, as well as teaching all three levels of Reiki attunement classes.  You can contact him at 843/263-2397 or chrissuddethccr@gmail.com.</em>', 'Energy Work Woo Woo', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'energy-work-woo-woo', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:05:11', '2015-01-09 03:05:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20541', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20544, 4, '2015-01-08 22:07:37', '2015-01-09 03:07:37', 'By Mark S. Siegel\r\n\r\nAmericans spend billions of dollars each year on vitamins, some of which are eye vitamins. But not all of these products have the ingredients and dosages that have been proven effective in clinical trials.\r\n\r\nResearchers have analyzed popular eye vitamins to determine whether their formulas and claims are consistent with scientific findings. They found that some of the top-selling products do not contain identical ingredient dosages to eye vitamin formulas proven effective in clinical trials. In addition, the study found that claims made on the products’ promotional materials lack scientific evidence.\r\n\r\nThe leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A specific formula of nutritional supplements is recommended for AMD treatment when the disease is at certain stages. This is based on two landmark clinical trials known as AREDS and AREDS2. These studies found that high doses of antioxidants and zinc could slow the worsening of AMD in those who have intermediate AMD and those with advanced AMD in only one eye.\r\n\r\nThe first study included beta-carotene in its formula but, due to beta-carotene’s link to increased risk of lung cancer in smokers, this was replaced with related nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin. The two studies prompted a surge in sales of eye supplements that are marketed as containing the AREDS or AREDS2 formulas. To test whether the products are consistent with the studies’ findings, researchers compared the ingredients in 11 products from the five top-selling brands to the exact formulas proven effective by AREDS and AREDS2. They found that, while all of the products studied contained the ingredients from the AREDS or AREDS2 formulas:\r\n\r\n•   Only four of the products had equivalent doses of AREDS or AREDS2 ingredients\r\n•   Another four of the products contained lower doses of all the AREDS or AREDS2 ingredients\r\n•   Four of the products also included additional vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts that are not part of the AREDS or AREDS2 formulas\r\n\r\nAll 11 of the products’ promotional materials contained claims that the supplements “support,” “protect,” “help” or “promote” vision and eye health, but none had statements specifying that nutritional supplements have only been proven effective in people with specific stages of AMD. There were also no statements clarifying that there is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of nutritional supplements for primary prevention of eye diseases such as AMD and cataracts.\r\n\r\nPeople considering taking eye vitamins should talk with their ophthalmologist about whether these nutritional supplements are right for them. Those who are already taking eye vitamins should compare the ingredients with the AREDS and AREDS2 formulas, below.\r\n\r\nAREDS\r\n•   Vitamin C - 500 mg\r\n•   Vitamin E - 400 IU\r\n•   Zinc (zinc oxide) - 80 mg\r\n•   Copper (cupric oxide) - 2 mg\r\n•   Beta-carotene - 15 mg\r\n\r\nAREDS2\r\n•   Vitamin C - 500 mg\r\n•   Vitamin E - 400 IU\r\n•   Zinc (zinc oxide) - 80 mg\r\n•   Copper (cupric oxide) - 2 mg\r\n•   Lutein - 10 mg\r\n•   Zeaxathin - 2 mg', 'What’s in your eye vitamins?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-in-your-eye-vitamins', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:08:47', '2015-01-09 03:08:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20544', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20547, 4, '2015-01-08 22:12:54', '2015-01-09 03:12:54', 'Upcoming chamber events:\r\n\r\nBusiness After Hours: Thursday, Jan. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. hosted by Hilton Head Lexus at 540 New River Parkway. The event is FREE – all are welcome! RSVP to the Beaufort Chamber at (843) 525-8523.\r\n\r\nCoffee With Colleagues: Friday, Jan. 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m. hosted by CenturyLink at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 16. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a FREE iPad! RSVP to the Beaufort Chamber at (843) 525-8523.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20548\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"353\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-2015-01-06-10.01.09.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20548\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-2015-01-06-10.01.09-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Chamber Corner-2015-01-06 10.01.09\" width=\"353\" height=\"265\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Lowcountry Bicycles, Inc!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20549\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"425\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-foundersnight8.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20549\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-foundersnight8-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Chamber Corner-foundersnight8\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" /></a> Founders’ Night Fireworks in Waterfront Park on New Year’s Eve[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Thank you to all who joined us for Founders Night at Waterfront Park on New Year’s Eve. It was a great event with a wonderful crowd, hot chocolate, music and fireworks! The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the City of Beaufort, Beaufort 300, and all who helped make the event possible!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Special Thanks to: Ramblin Entertainment Services, Highway 21 Drive In, Battery Creek SADD Club, Beaufort Water Festival</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Event Sponsors: Keith’s House of Plumbing, Rotary Club of the Lowcountry, Sam’s Club, Schiller &amp; Hamilton, The Lollipop Shop, Walgreen’s, Waste Pro USA</p>', 'The Chamber Corner ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-48', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:12:54', '2015-01-09 03:12:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20547', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20551, 4, '2015-01-08 22:14:09', '2015-01-09 03:14:09', 'County Planning Director to speak\r\n\r\nMr. Tony Criscitiello, Director of Planning for Beaufort County will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, January 13 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association meeting to be held at 8 AM in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association Headquarters in the Palmetto Business Park (behind BB&amp;T Bank on Lady’s Island Drive). The meeting is open to the public. Mr. Criscitiello assumed his present position as Director of Planning for Beaufort County in 2000.  Since his arrival in Beaufort County, he has guided the initial implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, the development of the Southern Beaufort County Regional Plan, the Northern Regional Plan, the rewriting of the entire County Comprehensive Plan and after 3 years of effort the recently adopted Community Development Code.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-99', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:14:09', '2015-01-09 03:14:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20551', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20553, 4, '2015-01-08 22:15:50', '2015-01-09 03:15:50', 'Stevens Aviation is proud to announce that it has joined with Executive Flight Training of Beaufort, South Carolina, to offer one-stop maintenance and flight training capabilities for King Air, Pilatus, Meridian, Cheyenne, TBM, Citation, and Conquest aircraft and pilots. This partnership recognizes the opportunity to provide a new level of customer service — delivering the highest levels of aircraft and pilot performance, at the same time. Initially, Executive Flight Training simulators will be installed at the Stevens Aviation facilities at Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C. and Dayton, Ohio airport facilities.\r\n\r\nAbout Stevens Aviation: Stevens is a leader in providing services for Beechcraft, Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer, Gulfstream, Learjet, Piaggio and Pilatus aircraft among others. In addition, the company is a U.S. Government and International Government prime service provider on significant depot maintenance, modification and upgrade programs. Stevens offers expertise in the areas of aircraft maintenance, modification and refurbishment, aircraft sales, flight services, and fixed base operations. Stevens Aviation operates facilities in Greenville SC (GYH), Greer SC (GSP), Dayton OH (DAY), Nashville TN (BNA) and Denver CO (BJC).\r\n\r\nAbout Executive Flight Training: EFT provides professional, insurance-approved initial and recurrent flight training for Cessna Citation, Cessna Conquest, King Air, Socata TBM, Piper Cheyenne, Piper Meridian and Pilatus PC12 aircraft. Training is provided on a one-on-one basis by Doug Carmody, a Master CFI with over 20,000+ hours as an airline captain with a major airline and 30 years of instructional experience in turbine aircraft. Carmody has also been awarded the FAA’s “Gold Seal” and has authored 9 aviation textbooks. Training can take place using EFT’s simulator or at your location in your own airplane. Each program is individualized to the experience level of the student.', 'Executive Flight Training team expands services ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'executive-flight-training-team-expands-services', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:15:50', '2015-01-09 03:15:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20553', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20555, 4, '2015-01-08 22:17:43', '2015-01-09 03:17:43', '[caption id=\"attachment_20556\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"214\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/News-Alice-Howard-Swear-In.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20556\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/News-Alice-Howard-Swear-In-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photos courtesy of Lisa O’Brien Photography, www.lobrienphoto.com\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></a> Photos courtesy of Lisa O’Brien Photography, www.lobrienphoto.com[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort County saw its newly elected Councilwoman and re-elected Councilmen sworn in this past week. Running for her first term, County Councilwoman Alice Howard (Beaufort/Shell Point/Port Royal/Parris Island) was joined by her husband, daughter and other family members. Councilman Paul Sommerville (MCAS/Beaufort/Ladys Island/Fripp Island), also re-elected Council Chairman, was surrounded by family as well. Other County Councilmen sworn in included Councilman Rodman (Hilton Head), Councilman Stewart (Sun City/Okatie/Pinckney Colony), Councilman Fobes (Hilton Head), Councilman Vaux (Bluffton/Pritchardville/Daufuskie Island) and Councilman Caporale (Bluffton/Hilton Head).\r\n\r\nCounty Council members were sworn in my Beaufort County Master-In-Equity Marvin H. Dukes, III.', 'County Council members sworn in', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-council-members-sworn-in', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:17:43', '2015-01-09 03:17:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20559, 4, '2015-01-08 22:24:18', '2015-01-09 03:24:18', '[caption id=\"attachment_20564\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/resorunreedit.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20564 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/resorunreedit-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"resorunreedit\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Photos courtesy of Eat Sleep Play Beaufort[/caption]\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Resolution Run 5K Race on January 17th, 2014 at 10 a.m. on Dataw Island.\r\n\r\nCome to beautiful Dataw Island to kick-off the New Year with a great start on that New Year’s Resolution to be active and healthy by participating in the 4th Annual 5K Race to benefit LowCountry Habitat for Humanity.  Participants will have a fast, flat course and may enter the 5K race or simply walk or stroll the beautiful scenery at your own pace.  Awards will be given to first place race finishers in eight categories.\r\n\r\nEarly bird registration is only $25 with discounts available for active duty military and participants under 18 years of age. Registration after January 11th will be $30. Registration fee includes a t-shirt. Online registration is available at Runsignup.com.  Links to this site are posted on our website www.lowcountryhabitat.org and Facebook page (simply click the Sign-up Tab on our Facebook page to register).\r\n\r\nStop by our office to pick up a registration form and learn more about how you may help LowCountry Habitat create a world where everyone has a decent place to live!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">About LowCountry Habitat for Humanity\r\n<em>Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Habitat ReStores were developed to provide Habitat affiliates with another income stream for building houses while providing a place where still useful building materials and supplies can be recycled and gently-used home furnishings can be resold to new owners reducing the burden on local landfills. For more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, please call the Habitat office at (843) 522-3500.</em></p>', 'LowCountry Habitat for Humanity annouces Resolution Run', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-habitat-for-humanity-annouces-resolution-run', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:25:27', '2015-01-09 03:25:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20561, 4, '2015-01-08 22:20:43', '2015-01-09 03:20:43', 'For 25 years now, on one magical evening in February, many of Beaufort’s most gracious hosts and hostesses have come together in support of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. This year on Saturday February 7th these homeowners will once again open their homes, hosting dinner parties for guests on their way to attend the hospital’s 26th annual Valentine Ball.\r\n\r\n“The dinner parties are our favorite part of the Ball,” according to co-chairs and former dinner party hostesses Laura Beall and Ryan Christian. “We love how they bring together the most interesting people of all ages, people we might not have known otherwise but can now count among our dearest friends.”\r\nOver 500 people are expected to attend this year’s black tie fundraising event, and each guest will be\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20562\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"244\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-ValBallDinnerCropped.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20562\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-ValBallDinnerCropped-244x300.jpg\" alt=\"The private pre-ball dinner parties are what make the Valentine Ball special. \" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" /></a> The private pre-ball dinner parties are what make the Valentine Ball special.[/caption]\r\n\r\ninvited to attend a small pre-ball dinner party held at some of Beaufort’s finest homes.  After dinner, guests will progress to the Ball for an evening of dancing, silent auctions, and elaborate desserts.   Because each dinner party is unique and carefully orchestrated, they are always the most popular topic of conversation at the ball.\r\n\r\nSince its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised nearly $4.2 million for the not-for-profit hospital.  Proceeds from the 2015 event will help finance the renovation and much-needed expansion of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the second floor of the hospital.  The new unit will be able to accommodate 50% more patients, equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac monitors, lift equipment, and special ICU beds.  It will also include thoughtfully designed family consultation and waiting rooms. Tickets to the 26th Annual Valentine Ball start at $150 per person, which includes the pre-ball dinner party.  For more information or to purchase tickets before the January 15th deadline, call (843) 522-5774 or visit www.valentineball.org.', 'Get your Valentine Ball Tickets this week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-your-valentine-ball-tickets-this-week', '', '', '2015-01-08 22:20:43', '2015-01-09 03:20:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20569, 4, '2015-01-15 20:00:16', '2015-01-16 01:00:16', 'NAMI hosts program to help caregivers\r\n\r\nNAMI Beaufort County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its evidence based Family-to-Family Education Program beginning Saturday, January 10, 2015. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free 12-session education program for family caregivers of adults living with mental illness. It will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon in Beaufort at Harrington Place at 1211 Harrington Street. The course provides a broad perspective that will help parents, spouses, siblings and adult children better understand and support loved ones living with mental illness, while taking care of their own needs.\r\n\r\n“Mental illness does not involve just one person,” said NAMI Beaufort County Board President John Aiello, “Entire families are affected. NAMI offers help and hope to families. People who take the course describe it as life-changing. It is taught by trained family caregivers who themselves have loved ones living with mental illness. They know first-hand what families face.”\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register for the course please contact Sarah Eliasoph, Executive Director at nami@hargray.com or by telephoning 843-681-2200. The course provides information about major mental illnesses and current research on their biological aspects; information about treatment strategies and prospects for recovery; empathy based on the “lived experience” of a person living with mental illness; specific skills for communication, problem-solving and handling crises and relapse; coping skills for family caregivers to alleviate worry, stress and emotional overload; and guidance on finding appropriate mental health care and supports in the community and how to advocate for them. Mental illness includes major depression, major anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia.\r\n\r\nFly the American Flag on Monday\r\n\r\nAccording to US Code Title 36, Section 174, Chapter 10, The Exchange Club would like to remind everyone to fly their American Flag from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting on all patriotic holidays including the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th. No symbol better signifies our nation’s greatness or inspires respect and love of country than our American flag—the Stars and Stripes. The Exchange Club has a program known as Proudly we Hail. It encourages regular display of the flag by individuals, commercial establishments and industries by honoring them through the presentation of a specially designed plaque. This outstanding program promotes Americanism as well as community recognition by the Exchange Club. If you know of a business or individual that proudly and properly flies the flag, please contact Angel Flewelling at 525-0102.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial offers joint pain seminar\r\n\r\nDo you suffer from hip and knee pain? Beaufort Memorial will host a free seminar on Monday, January 19 at 9 a.m. in Room 364 of the hospital’s Medical and Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Rd. (directly across the street from the main hospital campus), where Beaufort Memorial Orthopedic Care Coordinator and Physical Therapist Andrea Sadler will provide information about normal knee and hip anatomy, signs and symptoms of joint-related problems, and treatment options to relieve or resolve pain. From in-home exercise and medical management, to physical therapy and surgery, she will explain appropriate options that can be personalized for a patient’s specific needs. The seminar is free but registration is requested. To learn more or make a reservation call (843) 522-5585.\r\n\r\nCelebrate the New Year  in Beaufort\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Republican Women’s Club invites members, guests and newcomers to a cocktail party at the cost of $10.00 (excluding drinks) on Tuesday, January 20 at 5:00 p.m. at The Holiday Inn on Boundary Street.  Please RSVP to 338-1824; lzkeaton@aol.com; or www.beaufortrepublicanwomensc.com.\r\n\r\nSouper Bowl of Caring accepting donations\r\n\r\nThe BCHS SADD Club is working with youth groups around the nation on the Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign to collect cans of any kind of soup for local food banks/pantries. Collection started January 6th and ends January 30th.  Donations may be dropped off in the front office of Battery Creek High School. For more information, call Diane Grooms at 322-5580.\r\n\r\nYMCA offers Creative Movement Class\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is offering a new, 12 session Gymnastics/Creative Movement class for kids age 4-7 beginning on Feb. 2, 2015. This is a non-competitive movement class that will incorporate dance, tumbling and gymnastics at a basic level. Curriculum will include warm-ups and learning tumbling skills like the cart-wheel, round-off, bridge, various roll-overs as well as dance, stretching and flexibility movements. Register at the YMCA or online (ymcabeaufortcounty.com).The class will be taught by instructor Destinee Andrews who brings more than 9 years of gymnastics training. Students should wear comfortable t-shirt, shorts (or leggings) and tennis shoes. Register soon - space is limited!\r\nThe 4-5 year old student class is Mondays (starting Feb. 2, 2015) and 6-7 year old student class is Wednesdays (starting Feb. 4, 2015) at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, SC 29935. The cost $100 per student for YMCA members and $120 per student for non-members for all 12 sessions. Please contact Lisa Redwine, Sports &amp; Aquatic Boating Director at ymcasportsco@gmail.com  or 832.522.9622 or visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com for more information.\r\n\r\nSea Island Fly Fishers to meet\r\n\r\nSea Island Fly Fishers, will meet on February 11 at 6 p.m., at Bay Street Outfitters, 825 Bay St. Beaufort.  The event is free and the public is welcome.  The speaker is local guide Ja Malphrus, born and raised on the Broad River.  Ja will talk about fishing for redfish with top water flys and on tactics for Winter reds.  Join us for refreshments and tall tales.  Contact Jack Baggette at 522-8911 with questions or visit our website at www.seaislandflyfishers.com.\r\n\r\nEvents for Adults at the St. Helena Library\r\n\r\n• Family Law Issues: Divorce, Custody, Visitation &amp; Support: This 30-45 minute lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session and will be held Monday, February 16th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena. The price is free. For more information, please contact Meghan Kilgore at 843-255-6559 or mkilgore@bcgov.net  or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org\r\n\r\n• End of Life Issues: Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Wills, DNR Orders, Power of Attorney, Funeral Planning &amp; Cremation: This 30-45 minute lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session and will be held on March 16th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, The price is free. For more information, please contact Meghan Kilgore at 843-255-6559 or mkilgore@bcgov.net  or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\nPhotography contest underway\r\n\r\nEach year the Photography Club has awarded monetary prizes and awards to local Beaufort County High School students for excellence in nature photography.  The contest is underway, and submissions are being accepted. Judging will be on March 9.  Area high school teachers are award of the contest, but home schooled students are also encouraged to participate. The 2015 Dale Westcott Memorial Nature Photo Award will be given to the student photographer who submits the best nature photograph, as judged by the Photography Club of Beaufort. Any area student currently enrolled in a Beaufort County high school or home schooled is eligible. Each student may only submit one photograph. The photo may be black &amp; white or color and must be 8”x10” or larger and mounted on 11x14 board. The photo may not be framed. The photo must be in the club’s possession by Friday, March 6, 2014. Arrangement can be made with Sandy Dimke (263-4340 ordimke@hargray.com) to deliver photos before this time.\r\n\r\nBeaufort District Collection’s Program\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort District Collection (BDC) is the Library system’s special local history collection and archives. BDC supports research and provides free programs about the people, places, events, and themes of our long, broad, and deep history. The Shaping of South Carolina is on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society and will be on exhibit Mondays – Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Beaufort District Collection, 2nd floor, 311 Scott Street through January 30, 2015 except Mon., Jan. 19th when the library system is closed to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. day.  Learn how troublesome establishing our state boundaries was and remains in this traveling exhibit on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society. The price is free. For more information, please contact Grace Cordial, 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net or visit the website at beaufortcountylibrary.org.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-171', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:02:53', '2015-01-16 01:02:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20574, 4, '2015-01-15 20:06:28', '2015-01-16 01:06:28', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Calli.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20575\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Calli-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pet of the Week-Calli\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" /></a></em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Calli is an enthusiastic girl who will greet you with a wiggly body, wagging tail and will even roll over for belly rubs. She adores people and loves to play with her toys. Whoever adopts this sweet girl will have a wonderful and loyal companion for life. So come meet with Calli at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. Calli is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-71', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:06:28', '2015-01-16 01:06:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20577, 4, '2015-01-15 20:08:19', '2015-01-16 01:08:19', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Yuck Factor, Part One</p>\r\nBy Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nOf late we’ve had a few local horses die from tainted feed. Now, I’m the first one to admit I know nothing about horses and what should or should not go into them, but the news that the feed was at fault is no surprise.  The production of industrialized food and feed is a messy proposition with lots of opportunity for something to go wrong. Here’s how it works with dog food:\r\n\r\nIt would be nice if our dogs actually received the foods manufacturers lead us to believe are in each bag of chow. Plump whole chickens, choice cuts of beef, fresh grains, crunchy, fresh vegetables; all the wholesome nutrition your dog will ever need! This is what the U.S. pet food industry, at a profit of $58.51 billion in 2014, wants us to believe we are buying when we purchase their products.\r\n\r\nIt is logical that the pet food industry is an extension of the human food and agriculture industries.  Pet foods are a convenient way for slaughterhouse leftovers and offal (oogly bits), grains considered “unfit for human consumption” and similar wastes to be turned into cash.\r\n\r\nDogs, as omnivores, do well on a primarily meat-based diet. The protein (meat) used in pet food comes from a variety of sources. When cattle, swine, chickens, lambs, or other animals are slaughtered, lean muscle tissue is trimmed away for human consumption, along with the novelty organs that people like to eat, such as tongues and tripe.\r\n\r\nAbout 50% of every food animal does not get used in human foods, however. Whatever remains of the carcass — heads, feet, bones, blood, intestines, lungs, spleens, livers, ligaments, fat trimmings, unborn babies, and other parts not generally consumed by humans — is used in pet food, animal feed, fertilizer, industrial lubricants, soap, rubber, and other products. These “other parts” are known as “by-products.” By-products are used in feed for poultry and livestock as well as in pet food.\r\n\r\nBetter brands of pet food, the “super-premium,” “natural,” and “organic” varieties, do not use by-products. On the label, you’ll see one or more named meats among the first few ingredients, such as “turkey” or “lamb.” These meats are still mainly leftover scraps; in the case of poultry, bones are allowed, so “chicken” consists mainly of backs and frames—the spine and ribs, minus the expensive breast meat. The small amount of meat left on the bones is the “chicken” in the pet food.\r\n\r\nMeat meals, poultry meals, by-product meals, and meat-and-bone meal are common ingredients in dry pet foods. The term “meal” means that these materials are not used fresh, but have been rendered. Rendering is “to process as for industrial use: to render livestock carcasses and to extract oil from fat, blubber, etc., by melting.” (Webster’s Dictionary) Rendering separates fat, removes water, and kills bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other organisms. However, the high temperatures (270°F/130°C) also alters or destroys natural enzymes and proteins found in the raw ingredients.\r\n\r\nTo complete the story, the amount of grain and vegetable products included in pet foods has grown over time, often, in some cases, completely replacing the meat proteins. Early on this practice led to severe nutritional deficiencies and many animals had to die before science caught up to this practice.  Now, gluten meals, the high-powered protein extracts (and, the iffy stuff from China), are used to boost meat protein percentages. Corn gluten is most common because it’s really cheap. Wheat gluten is used to create the “shapes” we think dogs like to eat. It’s also used as the thickener in dog food “gravy”. Think glue. As you might expect, foods containing high levels of vegetable proteins are among the poorer quality foods. To make pet food nutritious, pet food manufacturers must “fortify” it with vitamins and minerals. Why? Because the ingredients they are using are not wholesome, their quality may be extremely variable, and the harsh manufacturing practices destroy many of the nutrients the food had to begin with.\r\n\r\nProteins are especially vulnerable to heat, and become damaged, or “denatured,” when cooked. Because dry foods ingredients are cooked twice — first during rendering and again in the extruding process — problems are much more common than with canned or homemade foods. Altered proteins may contribute to food intolerances, food allergies, and inflammatory bowel disease.\r\n\r\nNext in this series: additives, chemicals and preservatives. Yum.', 'What is dog food? ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:08:19', '2015-01-16 01:08:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20577', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20579, 4, '2015-01-15 20:09:47', '2015-01-16 01:09:47', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nThe other half is also a better half, but let’s just keep some confusion around us for a moment. The Better Half is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that we found about six months ago. And, some of us have been enjoying it quite a bit without any confusion at all.  But, now there’s another wine from the same winery, hence the other half. That makes it the second Better Half, right?  Is it possible to have two better halves?  Sure, two halves make a whole. So, now you know. Phew!  Enough confusion, let’s talk wine.\r\n\r\nAs a review, the history of New Zealand wines started in the mid-nineteenth century with James Busby. That was 1836. The oldest, still existing, winery in the country was established by the Roman Catholic Church in 1851. It wasn’t until the late1960’s and early 1970’s, though, that their wine industry really got going.  It was three things happening that made a huge change possible. Fair trade laws changed when England joined the EEC in 1973; their restrictions on New Zealand exports had to be lifted. This in turn meant New Zealand meat and dairy products became less popular in favor of  export products with higher profits. And, with better travel advantages available, the younger generation of New Zealanders began to travel to Europe, learned about wine and brought that style of dining back to their home country. Hopefully, it’s  not too boring to remember all this.\r\n\r\nAnyhow, as we know, New Zealand made a name for themselves, in the world of wine, with their Sauvignon Blancs. With Pinot Noir, things were not quite as fast or as easy for them. In the beginning, like the late 1970’s, growing red varieties was discouraged because it was thought that New Zealand had a slightly low number of annual sunshine hours. Also, some of their first Pinot plantings weren’t even Pinot Noir. (They were actually Gamay vines, which are the variety that makes Beaujolais wines.) The St Helena 1984 Pinot Noir from the Canterbury region was an exception. It was good Pinot. And, for a while, it was thought Canterbury was where they should grow Pinot Noir. Soon, Martinborough, at the southern end of the North Island, produced some interesting and complex Pinot Noir wines. That was at the end of the 1980’s and into the 1990’s.\r\n\r\nAbout this same time, Central Otago, located about eight hours driving time south of Marlborough, got into the Pinot business also. Central Otago has a long history, for New Zealand, of growing quality stone fruits, especially cherries. (Interesting, considering that is one of the main flavors of Pinot.)  This area is located further south than all the other wine regions in this country and had a history of growing grapes. (Keep in mind, further south in the Southern Hemisphere means cooler, not warmer climates.) Central Otago is also surrounded by mountain ranges which means more temperature variation between seasons and between night and day. We need to  remember how up and down temperatures develop more layers of complexities in wine grapes as they grow and ripen.  In recent years, Central Otago Pinot Noirs have won numerous awards and great reviews. From around the world.\r\n\r\nAnd, a bit more about Pinot Noir in general. This is a much more difficult variety to grown. It is not tolerant of hard or windy or hot and dry or harsh vineyard conditions. It is sensitive to soil types, pruning and yeast strains. Its thin skin makes it very susceptible to rot and fungal diseases. Even its leaves can get viruses and funguses. Yet, it is very reflective of its “terroir,” showing a wide range of flavors and textures depending on where it is grown. All of this has given Pinot Noir a reputation as being a difficult grape. In New Zealand, it was some of these issues that made them think Pinot Noirs were not meant for them. Luckily, as better clones came into New Zealand they made better wines. And better fermenting made much better wines. So much so that New Zealand Pinot Noirs are one of their most sought out red wines.  Typically, New Zealand Pinot Noirs are fruit-forward wines. And, they mature early in their bottles. Alcohol levels are higher than their cousins in Burgundy, France with a naturally low acidity. Many producers leave their grapes on the vines longer. These wines have plummy flavors and heavier textures. They are full-bodied wines compared to most other Pinot Noirs. From the Martinborough region of New Zealand, Pinots are savory and earthy and very complex. Central Otago Pinots are “fruit bombs” with big, soft textures and rich flavors. Marlborough Pinot Noirs are fragrant and round-feeling in your mouth.\r\n\r\nThe Better Half is our winery for this week. It is owned by a husband, George Elworthy, and his wife, Jules Taylor. She is a winemaker for her own brand, and when they established The Better Half, the name seemed perfect. George, too, is a winemaker, so you can just imagine dinner table discussions at their house. Really? Forget the discussions. Think of the wines.  Mmmmmm.  For the 2014 vintage, the growing season began with lots of sun and rain. Shoot and fruit pruning were essential to concentrate flavors and textures. A cooler than normal summer, with plenty of sunshine hours, gave a crop with full flavors. The grapes were hand picked and sent right to the winery. Selected yeasts were  used for the fermentation. Our Better Half Pinot Noir is youthful and fruit-driven. Full of strawberry and plum aromas with underlying notes of earthy mushrooms. It is vibrant with strawberry, plum and other berry flavors and a hint of white pepper.  From the winery, foods recommended with this wine include grilled lamb, salads with meats, goat cheeses, spicy foods, duck and duck pancakes, salmon - poached, cold, and grilled, game birds, mushroom tarts, Asian dishes, pâté. Quite a lengthy list. And such fun. And, that is our better half. No, I mean the other half. The second half. Oh, you know what I mean. For $15.99. Enjoy.', 'The other half of your better half', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-other-half-of-your-better-half', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:09:47', '2015-01-16 01:09:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20582, 4, '2015-01-15 20:12:40', '2015-01-16 01:12:40', 'By Lilianne Walker\r\n\r\nMy opinion of the New Year has changed drastically each year. With both optimistic and pessimistic points of view on the day that so many rave about, I have managed to glide through my adolescent years without a single accomplished New Years resolution. But that is where that chapter ends, and this one begins.\r\n\r\nThe New Year serves as a chance for rejuvenation. It is the day that we agree to pack up our inhibitions and memorable moments from the last 365 days and take a step in a different direction. It’s the day that we make a conscious effort to do more of what we enjoy and abandon the things that hold no importance.\r\n\r\nReminiscing on past New Years resolutions written in aged journals, it was easy to see that my goals and aspirations at the time revolved around materialistic things and the value I thought they would add to my life. Thankfully, that has changed. My thought process these days revolves around the things that I want for my future. A career that I adore, financial stability, a love greater than I could ever fathom and a life surrounded by metro cards and five-floor walk-ups (most commonly known as New York City). I have schemed day and night to turn the pipe dream of living in New York City into a plan…one in which I would put on my Carrie Bradshaw persona and waltz from avenue to avenue writing it all down for my readers to enjoy.  I’m sure it sounds as if this scene belongs in a metropolitan-based television series. And I would agree with you on that one; but, that does not constitute it as being impossible.\r\n\r\nSeeing that there is no instruction manual for success I suppose this approaching year will be full of trial and error and the process of elimination. I am content knowing that this time next year, I will be 365 days closer to a future that I am beside myself excited for.\r\n\r\nI will return to school in a few days and dive head first into a semester full of Polaroid moments that will find their place on my concrete, dorm room wall.  In between those moments I will take advantage of the chance for a new perspective on an old dream.\r\n\r\nIt’s not a new dream, but a new year. And I am one step closer.\r\n\r\nLilianne Walker wasn’t born in Beaufort, but moving here so early in her life makes her enough of a Beaufortonian.  She knows this is a great place to be from, but her aspirations are taking her all over the world, not just the Lowcountry. She’s an up and coming writer attending Winthrop University.', 'Old dreams and  New Years', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'old-dreams-and-new-years', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:13:10', '2015-01-16 01:13:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20584, 4, '2015-01-15 20:15:00', '2015-01-16 01:15:00', '<del></del>By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nIsn’t it amazing how just the sound of laughter can set you off laughing.  I was in the grocery store on Lady’s Island,  when I heard two females laughing and giggling. I thought they were teenagers, but as I rounded the corner I found two very mature, white haired ladies with beautifully lined faces. They turned and looked at me and stopped chuckling. I laughed and said, “Too late, I could hear you two carrying on.”\r\n\r\nThis reminded me of a story with my own mother when she was nearing eighty.   I walked in to her house one day and could hear her chatting on the phone with one of her childhood friends. She was trying to tell a story, but was laughing so hard you could barely understand her. I started laughing and I didn’t even know what it was about.\r\n\r\nAfter she got off the phone I said, you sound like you are sixteen years old.  She said “I feel like sixteen. I know I look like an old woman to everyone, but deep inside I feel sixteen. “\r\n\r\nMy mother then told me what was behind all the laughter.\r\n\r\nIt turns out that she and her older sister Aunt Rita who was 80 at the time decided to go to a movie. They had heard about a particular film that had won lots of awards and wanted to see it. They walked up to the ticket counter and asked for two tickets to see Pulp Fiction. The Ticket Agent asked them if they were sure they wanted to see Pulp Fiction. They assured her they did.\r\n\r\nAfter they watched the movie they walked out to the ticket agent and said, “What were you thinking about selling two old ladies tickets to that movie.” The Ticket Agent said, “I can’t believe you two stayed for the whole movie!”\r\n\r\nThey walked away laughing!\r\n\r\nAs I have gotten older, I have appreciated her comment about feeling young inside. I hear older men and women laugh like children and I am comforted with the fact that joy and laughter are not restricted to young children. That as we age we are allowed the freedom to laugh at jokes and old stories and even shock young ticket agents.', 'Laughter is ageless', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'laughter-is-ageless', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:15:00', '2015-01-16 01:15:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20584', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20586, 4, '2015-01-15 20:16:51', '2015-01-16 01:16:51', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">LIVE IN HD AT THE USCB CENTER FOR THE ARTS\r\nSaturday, Jan 17, 12:55 p.m.</p>\r\nBy Alan Schuster\r\n\r\nHere are a few good reasons to buy a ticket – perhaps a pair - for Saturday’s performance of “The Merry Widow.” First, it is generally considered to be the finest operetta ever composed. Second, the title role will be sung by Renee Fleming, who is generally considered to be the finest lyric soprano in today’s world of opera. And third, it will be sung and spoken in English - and without any German subtitles!\r\n\r\nOften called ‘The Queen of Operettas’, Lehar’s romantic comedy had its premiere in Vienna in 1905, enjoying rapid international success. In 1934, it became a popular movie starring Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier, and in 1975, it was debuted as a ballet in Australia.\r\n\r\nPeter Davis, author of “The American Opera Singer,” writes that “No composer wrote lilting melodies more frequently than Lehar. The music is so familiar that audiences tend to take the score for granted, seduced by those ever-fresh tunes.” Each of the three acts features a memorable gem. In the first, Danilo, frustrated by his embassy job, looks forward to the day’s end: “Then I go to Maxim’s where I am very much at home.” It’s only shortcoming is that it is too short. Hanna’s bewitching folk ballad in act two - “Villias, the spirit maids who haunt our woods” - is a golden moment for any soprano, and thus perfectly suited for Ms. Fleming. And finally, a beautiful duet for Hanna and Danilo, “Love unspoken, faith unbroken,” leading to Lehar’s most memorable tune of all-time, the “Merry Widow waltz.”\r\n\r\nThe singers: Co-starring with Renee Fleming as Hanna will be Nathan Gunn as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara as Valencienne. Andrew Davis will conduct.\r\n\r\nAll seats are general admission. Adults, $20; OLLI members, $18; Students, $10. Or order online at  www.uscbcenterfor thearts.com. Box office opens at noon: 843-521-4145.', 'A Met Opera ‘Operetta’: Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-met-opera-operetta-franz-lehars-the-merry-widow', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:17:23', '2015-01-16 01:17:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20586', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20590, 4, '2015-01-15 20:18:31', '2015-01-16 01:18:31', '“The Artists of Red Piano Gallery” will be on display January 12– February 27.\r\n\r\nFifteen Artists from St. Helena’s The Red Piano Too Gallery are on display in the USCB Center for the Arts lobby Gallery.  Artists on display include:  Eric Jones, Elayne Scott, Howard Hunt, Suzanne Day, Ernest Lee, Johnny Griner, Sonnell Thompson, Mary Proctor, Diane Britton Duncan, Demetric Denmark, Sandra “Renee” Smith, Marian Maiseyev and Mary Mack.  “The artistry and colors are magical, this is a very unique exhibit of a variety of different artists.  We are honored to have these artists display” stated Bonnie Hargrove, USCB Center for the Arts Director.\r\n\r\nThe exhibit, “The Artists of The Red Piano Gallery”, is free and open to the public from January 10 through February 27. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 22 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM.   Please join us to celebrate and enjoy the talent of these wonderful artists.\r\n\r\nNow approaching its 22nd year, The Red Piano Too Art Gallery is on historic and picturesque St. Helena Island, in the renovated, original Corner Co-op building. The gallery is one-quarter mile from the National Historic Landmark District that is Penn Center. The gallery collection represents the work of over 150 artists - folk, fine and craft, past and present. To view other artists from the gallery visit the www.redpianotoo.com.', 'USCB Center for the Arts announces a new exhibit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-announces-a-new-exhibit', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:18:31', '2015-01-16 01:18:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20592, 4, '2015-01-15 20:19:41', '2015-01-16 01:19:41', 'The USCB Center for the Arts presents the Indie Film “Citizen Four” on Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m. Directed by Laura Poitras, “Citizen Four” stars Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Jacob Appelbaum.\r\n\r\nIn January 2013, filmmaker Laura Poitras was in the process of constructing a film about abuses of national security in post-9/11 America when she started receiving encrypted e-mails from someone identifying himself as “citizen four,” who was ready to blow the whistle on the massive covert surveillance programs run by the NSA and other intelligence agencies.\r\n\r\nIn June 2013, she and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with the man who turned out to be Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her. The film that resulted from this series of tense encounters is absolutely sui generis in the history of cinema:  a 100% real-life thriller unfolding minute by minute before our eyes.\r\n\r\nPoitras is a great and brave filmmaker, but she is also a masterful storyteller: she compresses the many days of questioning, waiting, confirming, watching the world’s reaction and agonizing over the next move, into both a great character study of Snowden and a narrative that will leave you on the edge of your seat as it inexorably moves toward its conclusion. CITIZENFOUR is a major work on multiple levels, and a deeply unsettling experience.\r\n\r\nTickets are adults $7, senior $6, students $7. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Contact the box office at 843-521-4145 or email bhargrov@uscb.edu or www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.', 'The Indie Film Corner: ‘Citizen Four’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-citizen-four', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:20:22', '2015-01-16 01:20:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20595, 4, '2015-01-15 20:22:33', '2015-01-16 01:22:33', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">South Carolina Film/TV Location Specialist to be Honored at 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival</p>\r\nSouth Carolina Location Specialist Steve Rhea will be honored with the presentation of the annual “Behind the Scenes” award at the Ninth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival starting Feb. 11 and continuing to Feb 15 in the historic coastal town of Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20596\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Arts-Stephen-Rhea.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20596 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Arts-Stephen-Rhea-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Arts-Stephen Rhea\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Steve Rhea is a native of Charleston, SC with a BA in History and a Master of Media Arts degree from the University of South Carolina.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSteve Rhea is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, with a BA in History and a Master of Media Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. His career as a location professional spans four decades. He has put his education and over 30 years of experience as a location scout and location manager to use on over two dozen feature films and television movies and hundreds of national and international commercials and photo shoots.\r\n\r\nHis work has earned him an impressive list of credits, which include most all major motion picture studios, television networks, production companies, and advertising agencies. Feature films and TV movies include Wes Craven’s cult classic “The Swamp Thing,” Paramount Pictures’ interpretation of the Pat Conroy novel “The Lords of Discipline,” “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls” with Jim Carey, Allen J.Pakula’s “Consenting Adults,” “Major League III: Back to the Minors,” “The Hunley,” and “The Notebook.”\r\n\r\nSteve has worked closely with the South Carolina Film Commission as a scout from its inception in the effort to bring movies to the Palmetto state. Steve is a founding member of the Carolina Film Alliance, serving five years as vice president. He is a member of the Location Managers Guild of America and currently serves on the Board of Advisors of Trident Technical College’s Division of Film, Media &amp; Visual Arts.\r\n\r\nSteve’s career has led to working with many of the world’s finest directors, production designers, and photographers. Directors and production designers appreciate Steve’s “eye,” his ability to interpret the script and then present them with imaginative location choices for their stories. Producers appreciate Steve’s ability to consider and address the practical concerns. He is particularly adept at blending the extraordinary needs of a shooting crew with those of the community while on location.\r\n\r\nAlthough Steve Rhea is best known for his work as a feature film location scout and manager whose artistic vision and intimate knowledge of the historic locales of Charleston, South Carolina, have earned him international accolades, his lasting legacy could well be his contributions to the establishment of a dynamic film industry in the Palmetto State. Steve has devoted his career not only to making South Carolina a popular location destination for films but more so to realize his dream of making it a film production center with an international reputation for excellence. To that end he has helped bring attention to the state’s talented crew base and emerging vendors while actively recruiting and producing commercials, music videos, documentaries, and catalogs.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visitbeaufortfilmfestival.com. The festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society is a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3, member-supported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry.', 'Steve Rhea to Receive “Behind the Scenes” Award at Beaufort International Film Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'steve-rhea-to-receive-behind-the-scenes-award-at-beaufort-international-film-festival', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:22:58', '2015-01-16 01:22:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20595', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(20598, 4, '2015-01-15 20:24:22', '2015-01-16 01:24:22', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-Beaufort-Academy-Sailing.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-20599\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-Beaufort-Academy-Sailing-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Sports-Beaufort Academy Sailing\" width=\"337\" height=\"189\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Beaufort Academy sailing team competed in the SAISA regatta on Lake Mayer in Savannah last weekend and placed third overall out of 12 teams. The Beaufort Academy program finished third in A fleet (varsity) and third in B fleet (JV). Sarah Blocker, Drummond Koppernaes, Emily Potter, Sarah Suber and Andrew Dodd, a sailor from Canebay High School, make up the Beaufort Academy sailing team.</p>', 'Sailing team places in regatta', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sailing-team-places-in-regatta', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20598', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20601, 4, '2015-01-15 20:26:20', '2015-01-16 01:26:20', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Favorite-Teacher.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20602\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Favorite-Teacher-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-Favorite Teacher\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Holy Trinity’s Christy Mixson (left center) won $100 for classroom supplies after student, Abigail Carte entered her in the Favorite Teacher Contest held in the office of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle. Representing Winning Orthodontic Smiles is Emily Bowen and Dr. Skeet Burris.</p>', 'Favorite teacher wins $100', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'favorite-teacher-wins-100', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20604, 4, '2015-01-15 20:27:50', '2015-01-16 01:27:50', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Battery-Creek.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-20605 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Battery-Creek-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-Battery Creek\" width=\"421\" height=\"316\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The annual Teacher Cadet College Day was held at USC-Salkehatchie on December 5th, 2014. Eighteen cadets from Battery Creek attended and were assigned to different workshops, where information was given about financial aid, student life, research papers, and college academics. The Battery Creek Teacher Cadets had a fun and informative day.</p>', 'Battery Creek teacher cadets attend college day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-teacher-cadets-attend-college-day', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20604', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20607, 4, '2015-01-15 20:28:35', '2015-01-16 01:28:35', 'BEAUFORT ACADEMY\r\n\r\n• There will be no school in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Jan. 22: BA is hosting an Open House for parents interested in learning more about our 2-year old, PreK-3, PreK-4 and Kindergarten programs at 8:30am.  Please contact MJ Simmons for more information at 843-524-3393 or mjsimmons@beaufortacademy.org\r\n\r\n• Save the Date!  Friday, Jan. 30: Nominations for the Beaufort Academy Athletic Hall of Fame are due. Contact Emma Roddey at 843-524-3393 or eroddey@beaufortacademy.org if you need a nomination form.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date!  Saturday, Jan. 31: The Chilly Bean 5K &amp; 10K and Chili Cook-off will be held. Register now at www.chillybeanrun.com.', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-88', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20607', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20611, 4, '2015-01-15 20:33:18', '2015-01-16 01:33:18', 'Battery Creek High School has nine students that were selected to be part of the All-County Band. They are Gloria McCreary, flute; Drew Rushing, flute; Jacqueline Lopez, clarinet; Jocelyn Thompson, clarinet; Jack Hillery, alto sax; Blaise Giove, alto sax; Jesse Mixon, trombone; Vanessa Madrid, mallet; and Conner Yahres, snare. Jack Hillery and Vanessa Madrid were chosen to be 1st chair on their instrument. Congratulations to these students!', 'Nine Battery Creek band students Excel to All-County Band', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nine-battery-creek-band-students-excel-to-all-county-band', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:26', '2018-07-12 15:00:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20611', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20613, 4, '2015-01-15 20:35:03', '2015-01-16 01:35:03', 'On behalf of the National Education Association (NEA), The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) is pleased to recognize its affiliate, The Beaufort County Education Association (The BCEA), for unparalleled achievement in post-recession membership growth.\r\n\r\nAccording to NEA data released earlier this month, The SCEA is projected to grow its membership substantially this year, in large part due to exceptional growth in the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\n“Front and center to South Carolina’s resurgence has been Beaufort County Education Association,” NEA Senior Director for Organizing Jim Testerman said in a January 5 NEA memo. “Beaufort has nearly doubled in membership over the past few years – and is poised once again to show significant growth.”\r\n\r\n“This achievement is especially significant considering understandable losses experienced during and since the economic recession,” said Bernadette R. Hampton, President of The SCEA. “Our staff and members in the Lowcountry have truly stepped up to promote their professional association and bring new members into the fold so they may better advocate on behalf of students and the dedicated professionals who\r\neducate them.”', 'Beaufort teachers’ group recognized nationally', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-teachers-group-recognized-nationally', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20615, 4, '2015-01-15 20:38:36', '2015-01-16 01:38:36', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-St.-Helena-Elementary.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-20616\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-St.-Helena-Elementary-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-St. Helena Elementary\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" /></a>St Helena Elementary School teachers Miss Browne and Mrs. Singleton’s Pre-K classes enjoy participating in the start of this New Year’s First Book Program. First Book is a monthly reading program in which each child receives a new book along with snacks. The program is sponsored by the Democratic Women of Beaufort Club. Readers are Pamela Brandon and Veronica Miller.</p>', 'St. Helena Elementary participates in First Book Program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-elementary-participates-in-first-book-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20619, 4, '2015-01-15 20:42:02', '2015-01-16 01:42:02', '[caption id=\"attachment_20620\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"254\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20620\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL-254x300.png\" alt=\"TCL instructor Warren Disbrow (far right) teaches Airframe and Powerplant students how to repair a damaged propeller.\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" /></a> TCL instructor Warren Disbrow (far right) teaches Airframe and Powerplant students how to repair a damaged propeller.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Transitioning Military Training (TMT) program has been selected as a finalist in the workforce development category for a prestigious 2015 Bellwether Award, which recognizes outstanding, innovative programs and practices that are successfully leading community colleges into the future. TCL’s TMT program seeks to help military members refine their skills to match the demands of today’s employers. The program currently provides training for aircraft mechanics, avionics technicians, and logisticians as well as placement services. All finalists will present at the Assembly on January 26, 2015, in Orlando, Fla., and one winner will then be selected from each category by a panel of national experts within each category. The winners will be announced on January 27 at the annual meeting in Orlando. Learn more about TCL’s TMT program at www.tcl.edu/tmt.', 'TCL program named as  finalist for prestigious award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-program-named-as-finalist-for-prestigious-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20623, 4, '2015-01-15 20:43:35', '2015-01-16 01:43:35', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education has approved calendars for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years.\r\n\r\nFor the 2015-16 school year, teachers will report to schools on August 10, 2015, with the first day for students on August 17. The last day for students will be May 27, 2016.\r\n\r\nHigh school students will change from an A/B schedule to a hybrid 4x4 schedule that will permit the first semester to end before winter break.  With the hybrid 4x4 schedule, students take four 90-minute semester-long classes and finish classes in a single semester as opposed to having them last the entire year. For some select classes, such as Advanced Placement, the hybrid schedule can accommodate three 58-minute year-long classes.\r\n\r\nBenefits of the approved calendar include ending the school year shortly after state accountability testing; allowing for early graduation at the end of first semester; increasing the number of instructional days in November and during the spring semester; and allowing time during the summer for state-mandated reading intervention camps.\r\n\r\nThe approved 2015-16 calendar also includes various staff development days.  State-mandated days for possible weather make-up are Jan. 3, Feb. 15, and May 31. Holidays with schools closed are Sept. 7 (Labor Day), Nov. 25-27 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 21-Jan. 6 (winter break), Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and March 25 (Good Friday).\r\n\r\nOn the approved 2016-17 calendar, the first school day will be August 15, 2016, and the last school day will be May 26, 2017.\r\n\r\nBoth calendars will be posted on the school district’s website: www.beaufort.k12.sc.us.', 'School calendars approved for next two school years', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-calendars-approved-for-next-two-school-years', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20623', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20626, 4, '2015-01-15 20:45:49', '2015-01-16 01:45:49', 'By Takiya Smith\r\n\r\nAt some point in time many of us have heard or even chanted this duel worded phrase from the ever so popular childhood Disney movie “Sleeping Beauty”. As a child and to be honest, not so long ago, I can recall, most recently, watching the Evil Queen, bellow out her demands upon the mirror to know “who is the fairest of them all?” Now, as we most know, the story goes on to share and have the “Mirror” reveal that Snow White was the fairest and most beautiful of all....but let’s leave the whimsical forest, sit tight in the castle and  take a minute to see things from the Evil Queens perspective. I mean, what was her deal anyway? Did she really need to be told that she was beautiful every single day by a normally inanimate but now talking object? Or was she just an ego-boosting seeker at heart knowing that she was already beautiful yet needing others to say it?\r\n\r\nHere is how I equate and relate modern day, real world to fairy tale make believe: In this day and age, everything about being beautiful, like the Evil Queen, is seeking to build you up or break you down with comparisons to less being more, more being less, enough being too much and too much not being enough. Well, with all the hidden innuendos how in the world would one recognize to know what true beauty is? The poor Queen seemed to need some sort of pat on the back or a confidence boosting compliment just to  understand who she even was!\r\n\r\nYet, the undiscovered and underlying theme to my rant this week is simply that she did not. She was Queen over all the land, she was the ruler of her castle and heir to her very own throne. No matter how she had acquired her position and regardless of the length and duration of her reign, it was hers! Sadly, she failed to own that. Instead, she chose to spend out her days obsessing over the words of a mirror that foretold of another’s beauty instead of looking deeper into what was already hers.\r\n\r\nThe heart can be a mirror which speaks directly to and about us, for the the Bible says “for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” - Proverbs 23:7 KJV. What’s in your heart about yourself to today? Or are you like the Queen,so busy about and concerned with the thoughts, actions and words of others...so much so that you can’t see who you truly, truly are? Well, no wonder so many of us are still waiting on our happily ever after. We are seeking and searching in all the wrong places. Know now that it begins and ends with you.\r\n\r\n<em>Takiya La’Shaune Smith is a the founding owner of both Beautique Lash &amp; Brow and The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio. She is a published author and mentor as well as a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor and International Beauty Educator utilizing her experience in the industry as a platform to promote inner and outer beauty, health, wellness, social etiquette and positive self-esteem. Find, follow or contact her at www.blb-boutiques.com.</em>', 'Mirror, mirror', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mirror-mirror', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:45:49', '2015-01-16 01:45:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20626', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20628, 4, '2015-01-15 20:47:44', '2015-01-16 01:47:44', 'By Chris Suddeth\r\n\r\nReiki clinic is returning quarterly in 2015 to Lady’s Island. This lovely holistic offering is a form of energy work that hales from Japan and is translated as Spirit-Guided Life-Force Energy.\r\n\r\nI am honored and excited to be part of the Reiki Community sharing this offering. I first heard about the clinics during my Reiki infancy way back in 2009. Those blessed clinics molded the intuitive healer that I am today. We cannot heal until first healing ourselves. Those clinics formed the bonds of friendship and basis for healing that I am the beneficiary of today. The Reiki clinics gave many their first taste of energy healing and quite possibly the first transpersonal experiences of their lives. Then they faded away a few years ago as we ceded to the natural ebb and flow of life.\r\n\r\nNow, thanks to the insight of Reiki Master Ashana Jones, the Reiki community is bringing back this lovely offering of healing and fellowship.\r\n\r\nReiki’s roots found fertile ground in Japan in the late 19th century. Reiki’s intelligent energy is now rooted in the sandy soil of Beaufort and growing along with the live oaks that bless our neck of the woods. Reiki, along with other forms of holistic healing, promises to make Beaufort the Lowcountry Asheville, NC in the near future. This was evidenced by the strong turn-out for Therafest this past October.\r\n\r\nReiki’s benefits include, but are not limited to, deep relaxation, accelerating the body’s natural healing ability, increasing mental focus, emotional releases, and even spiritual revelations. Granted, most won’t feel the pull to go on to put their hot healing hands on people other than loved ones, but Reiki is so much more. Reiki is the path to whole self-care that attracts many due to its relative simplicity to employ into everyday life once attuned. In its simplicity lies its beauty to empower individuals to cope with the curve balls, fast balls, and flop shots of life. It’s a life changer that produces results even after just one short session with a practitioner.\r\n\r\nReiki’s energy is unique in the energy work world in that, not only can it be shared as is the intention of the Lady’s Island Quarterly Reiki Clinic, but it can also be passed on by a properly trained Reiki Master you feel drawn to. Once this intelligent energy is “passed on” or attuned into the recipient, it’s theirs to do as little or as much with as they see fit.\r\n\r\nCome experience this soothing energy in the locally available tool chest of holistic living. The Lady’s Island Reiki Clinic will be held at 9B Rue Du Bois quarterly beginning on January 25 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.\r\n\r\nAdditional dates are April 25, July 26, and Oct. 25. Contact Ashana Jones 843-263-3148 or Chris (Sutty) Suddeth 843-263-2397 for more information. Donations are accepted and appreciated but not expected.', 'Return of the Reiki Clinic ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'return-of-the-reiki-clinic', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:47:44', '2015-01-16 01:47:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20630, 4, '2015-01-15 20:48:56', '2015-01-16 01:48:56', 'Dr. Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, the area’s only female cosmetic surgeon, is kicking off the New Year by hosting free seminars throughout Beaufort County. “New Year Beauty Resolutions” will cover some of the most sought-after procedures including facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty and laser resurfacing treatments.\r\n\r\nThe seminar will be offered in Beaufort on Thursday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m. in the third floor community classroom at Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road. Dr. Klenke, a member of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital medical staff, said she understands that even with all the proven benefits, cosmetic surgery can be intimidating. She hopes that anyone interested in learning more about both “tried and true” and new cosmetic procedures will take advantage of the seminar and the opportunity to ask questions.\r\n\r\nThe seminars are complimentary, but registration is required as space is limited. To RSVP for either seminar – or to learn more about Dr. Klenke and Pinnacle Plastic Surgery – call 843-815-6699 or visit the website at PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD.com.', 'Cosmetic surgeon to host free seminar', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cosmetic-surgeon-to-host-free-seminar', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:49:20', '2015-01-16 01:49:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20633, 4, '2015-01-15 20:50:29', '2015-01-16 01:50:29', 'Beaufort Memorial is experiencing a high volume of patients with serious respiratory and flu-related health issues, which has resulted in longer than normal wait times and a larger than usual number of patients to the hospital.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the hospital has issued guidelines to assist the community in identifying the right course of action in the case of illness. In addition, the hospital is restricting visitation for the immediate future.\r\n\r\n“Adults who are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat and fever, will be encouraged not to visit patients in the hospital,” said Kevin Kremer, Beaufort Memorial Emergency Department Director. “We are now restricting visitors under 18, as well as asking the community to limit hospital visits to one visit per patient. We hope that these precautions will prevent further spread of the flu and other viruses, and better enable us to care for those patients who most need to be in the hospital at this time.”\r\n\r\nHowever, all patients (including children) experiencing signs of the following should seek immediate care from the emergency department:\r\n\r\n•    Difficulty breathing\r\n•    Chest or abdomen pain\r\n•    Dizziness\r\n•    Confusion\r\n•    Severe vomiting\r\n•    Fever with a rash (children)', 'BMH issues guidelines and restricts visitation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-issues-guidelines-and-restricts-visitation', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:50:29', '2015-01-16 01:50:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20633', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20635, 4, '2015-01-15 20:52:38', '2015-01-16 01:52:38', 'Adaptive golf instructors will be back out at The Legends at Parris Island this month teaching players with disabilities how to enjoy the game of golf. The free monthly clinic, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial and Legends, is being held this Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. on the driving range. Civilians, veterans and active military personnel are invited to join the two-hour session and learn how to use adaptive techniques and tools to tee off and putt better than ever.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re recovering from a stroke, spine injury, amputation or traumatic brain injury, you can have fun playing golf and improve your balance and coordination in the process.\r\n\r\nAdaptive Golf clinics are held the third Saturday of each month and are open to everyone. Other events and tournaments also are scheduled regularly.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register, contact either physical therapist Steve Giammona at (843) 522-5850 or Sgiammona@bmhsc.org, or PGA professional Andy Hinson at (843) 228-2240 or hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.', 'Adaptive Golf Clinic invitation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'adaptive-golf-clinic-invitation', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:52:38', '2015-01-16 01:52:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20635', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20637, 4, '2015-01-15 20:55:25', '2015-01-16 01:55:25', '[caption id=\"attachment_20638\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Lions-Club.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20638\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Lions-Club-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SC Lions District 32-B Governor, Jim Strobel (left) awards the Beaufort Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winner, Makayla Hollins (center) the Winner’s Certificate and a check for $50.00, along with Charles Reser, President of the Beaufort Lions Club (right). Makayla and DG Jim Strobel are holding Makayla’s framed winning poster. Makayla is a student at Bolden School. Photo courtesy of Kathy Holley.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> SC Lions District 32-B Governor, Jim Strobel (left) awards the Beaufort Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winner, Makayla Hollins (center) the Winner’s Certificate and a check for $50.00, along with Charles Reser, President of the Beaufort Lions Club (right). Makayla and DG Jim Strobel are holding Makayla’s framed winning poster. Makayla is a student at Bolden School. Photo courtesy of Kathy Holley.[/caption]\r\n\r\nInternational Lions Club, the largest worldwide charitable organization, sponsors a contest every year designed to foster world peace and understanding through the creative artwork of school children aged 11 to 13 years old. Winners are selected at the local, state, and national levels and then ultimately a grand winner at the international level. The theme of this year’s poster is Peace, Love and Understanding. Seeing children express hopefulness for peace through their artwork helps raise everyone’s spirit in today’s world shell-shocked by the atrocities of terrorists. Makayla Hollins won this year’s contest and was presented a check at a ceremony at Golden Corral on December 15.', 'Beaufort Lions Club peace poster winner ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-lions-club-peace-poster-winner', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:55:25', '2015-01-16 01:55:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20637', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20640, 4, '2015-01-15 20:57:14', '2015-01-16 01:57:14', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-County-Senior-Leadership.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20641\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-County-Senior-Leadership-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Beaufort County Senior Leadership\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" /></a>The Beaufort County Senior Leadership (BCSL) kicked off the 2015 program with a Reception and Orientation at the Islands of Beaufort clubhouse on January 6th.\r\n\r\nThe first “official” session was the following day, January 7th, at USCB with 33 eager participants ready to gain knowledge of the history of the area north of the Broad River with special emphasis on the pre-Civil War cotton economy and the first effort to incorporate freed slaves into the American society. The Oaks plantation on St. Helena Island was generously opened to the participants to broaden their understanding of plantation life.  The Oaks, a premier waterfront event venue on Chowan Creek was built in 1855. The Oaks was the founding location of the Penn Normal School.\r\n\r\nThe plantation, Tombee, is now privately owned by, Mr. Sydney Snelgrove, who graciously offered the grounds open to the class for further understanding of the cotton culture and island life as explained by Dr. Rosengarten.', 'Kick off of Beaufort County Senior Leadership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kick-off-of-beaufort-county-senior-leadership', '', '', '2015-01-15 20:57:52', '2015-01-16 01:57:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20640', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20644, 4, '2015-01-15 20:59:32', '2015-01-16 01:59:32', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Second Helpings benefiting Beaufort</p>\r\nBy Noel Tillman\r\n\r\nThe exclaimer in the title above sounds like a humorous radio gig a decade ago where the Super Hero, Chicken Man, seemed to be everywhere doing one good deed or another. That is what a lot of folks in the greater Beaufort area say about an organization called Second Helpings. They are everywhere!\r\n\r\nThe question to ask now is “How much good are they doing in our community?”  How about this fact: over 1 million pounds of food are delivered to 38 plus locations in and around Beaufort each year. The two trucks are on the road 7 days a week, zig zaging across northern Beaufort County, rescuing food from local supermarkets and other food suppliers and delivering to food pantries, churches, community centers, and shelters. The trucks average about 3500-4000 pounds of food each trip. The food is healthy, fresh, and most importantly, needed by the 20,000 customers who visit the drop-off sites for subsistence assistance. These neighbors of ours are mostly the working poor or adults and children that are in some kind of protective care. When seasonal migrant workers arrive in the area every spring to help with the produce harvest, they come with not much more than the basics in clothing. The Franciscan Center director, Sister Canice, says when they first arrive they are in need of “survival food support” and the center located on St Helena ensures it is given, but it would not be possible without the 80 volunteers that work the Second Helpings trucks and help at the local agencies.\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings is headquartered in the HHI/ Bluffton area where similar programs and work is being done.  Maureen Korzik, the Executive Director of the program, cites affiliation with the national program that is endorsed by another national effort called Feeding America. You can visit You Tube- Feeding America to view short 3-4 minute videos and see what their program goals are for the nation.\r\n\r\nHow does an organization like Second Helpings stay afloat, pay for the truck operation, a small office staff, and the myriad of responsibilities good 501C non-profit organizations must employ to remain effective?\r\n\r\nSupermarket chains like Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Food Lion, Bi Lo, Kroger and Harris Teeter, keep the surplus food coming. Major donors like the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, United Way, and the Beaufort Fund, churches and individual donations are generous in their support.\r\n\r\nAnnual fund raisers and countless efforts to include hotdog sales, canned goods collections, and more are also valuable. The back bone of the organization really is the volunteers. Men and women who are helping with the food distribution program, while others donate their time and talent helping with fund raising events, administrative tasks, advisory board duties, marketing efforts, and more. Many of the volunteers have been serving 10,11,12,13 years.  Some “retire” a second time and so the need for more help is constant. The local Volunteer Coordinator, Cesar Garcia, can be contacted at 843-441-4601.\r\n\r\nSo the next time you see the Second Helpings truck on the road, at some of the stops like Help of Beaufort, Our Ladies Pantry, The Franciscan Center, CAPA, local churches, and at local events like the recent Jaycees Oyster Roast, think, Oh yes, They are EVERYWHERE, and that could not happen without the continuous support of volunteers.', 'They’re everywhere, they’re everywhere! And yet they remain behind the scenes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'theyre-everywhere-theyre-everywhere-and-yet-they-remain-behind-the-scenes', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:01:07', '2015-01-16 02:01:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20644', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20648, 4, '2015-01-15 21:02:14', '2015-01-16 02:02:14', 'At the beginning of the school year, Coosa Elementary School set a goal to obtain eighteen community business partners as part of their Leadership Initiative.\r\n\r\nMr. DelForge, the principal, promised to kiss a pig if the goal was met; and on Friday, December 19 in front of students and faculty, he kept his promise.\r\n\r\nThank you to the Harris family for providing Saban the pig.\r\n\r\nThe following are Coosa Elementary’s business partners for 2014-2015:\r\n\r\nChampion:  $1,000 + donation: Lather Construction, Hometown Realty and Allen Patterson Residential, LLC; Gold:  $500 donation: Martin &amp; Lindsay Landscape, LLC; Silver: $250 donation: Barrier Island Marine, Pender Brothers, Hand &amp; Tanner Financial Group, Inc., and Fat Patties; Bronze: $100 donation: CBC Bank, Apex Electric of SC, INC., Appliance Repairs Plus, Inc, Patterson Construction Co., Alpha Janitorial Service, Inc., Badcock Home Furniture, Crossfit Beaufort, Regions Bank and Carrington Mortgage; Advocate:  $25 donation: Andy’s Secret &amp; Alteration, LLC and Roberta Foote.', 'Coosa principal kisses a pig', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '20648', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:02:31', '2015-01-16 02:02:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20648', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20651, 4, '2015-01-15 21:03:57', '2015-01-16 02:03:57', 'Hoping to reach a wider audience that may not be currently connecting with the City of Beaufort, city leaders are launching a City Hall Facebook page. Called City Beaufort SC, the official Beaufort City Hall Facebook page includes regular updates about upcoming meetings and events, topical news and requests for help, such as volunteers serving on various boards and commissions.\r\n\r\n“We did a small survey a few months ago and we found that, of the people responding, most were over 50 and got their news from a printed newspaper,” said Bill Prokop, director of human resources for the city.\r\n\r\n“We need to find ways to connect effectively with younger residents, the people who can’t make it to City Council meetings because they’re working, or at home helping their kids with homework, or taking their kids to the soccer or baseball fields. Using social media is one way to connect with them,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort fire and police departments have been using Facebook for more than a year to share information. Police Chief Matt Clancy said Facebook followers have helped solve numerous crimes by recognizing suspects from surveillance images shared on Facebook.\r\n\r\n“For us, it’s an incredible way to share information very quickly and to reach out to ask people to help,” Clancy said. “I’m sure the City Hall Facebook page will be just as effective.”\r\n\r\nIn coming months, the city will also join the crowds on Twitter and Instagram.\r\n\r\nThe City Beaufort SC Facebook page includes regular updates about upcoming meetings, ways to learn more about specific issues, and links to stories and news releases about Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“We want our Facebook page to be an interactive community, where we share information from City Hall and people can learn and ask questions,” Prokop said. “We have a lot happening in the City that we need people to be aware of, including the Boundary Street Corridor project, economic redevelopment issues, budget concerns and parking.\r\n\r\n“Using social media is just one more tool in our communications toolbox,” he said. “The city’s website (www.cityofbeaufort.org) is still our primary online presence where we share documents, agendas, minutes and all sorts of detailed reports.\r\n\r\nWe are working to make the website more interactive, too, so that people can search for specific information or even create their own financial reports.”', 'Beaufort launches Facebook page to share city information', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-launches-facebook-page-to-share-city-information', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:03:57', '2015-01-16 02:03:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20651', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20653, 4, '2015-01-15 21:07:19', '2015-01-16 02:07:19', 'By Whitney McDaniel\r\n\r\nAfter 24 years of marriage, Joe and Jane often finish each other’s sentences. So imagine how surprised they were when some differing goals emerged during a recent retirement income planning discussion with their Financial Advisor. As their advisor led the couple through an exercise designed to help them set retirement priorities, they discovered that Joe was eying a particular pocket of savings to enable his early retirement. Jane, on the other hand, viewed that same account as a fund for their children’s college education.\r\n\r\nSuch discrepancies are common, even for couples who communicate well. “When you’ve lived with someone a long time, you may assume you know what your partner is thinking,” notes Donna Peterson, Senior Vice President in Retail Retirement at Wells Fargo. “If you’re not on the same page, you could thwart each other’s objectives without knowing it,” she warns — as in the example of Joe and Jane.\r\n\r\nTaking the Long View\r\n\r\nUncovering such differences and deciding how to handle them is a critical early step to building a retirement income plan for both partners. During this first stage, your Financial Advisor will ask each of you key questions, such as when you want to retire, where you’d like to live, and how you ideally would fill your days during retirement.\r\n\r\nThe answers to those three questions in particular can affect major financial decisions you make as a couple throughout your marriage, so it’s best to start discussing them well ahead of retirement. For example, if you’re in the market for a new home, decisions about how much to spend and how long you’ll stay there may change when viewed through the lens of retirement.\r\n\r\nIt may make sense to economize on a house you intend to occupy only until your children are through grammar school, or to invest more heavily in a lifelong residence. The size of the mortgage can also affect how much you contribute to retirement savings, as well as whether you enter retirement carrying debt.\r\nBuying a home is just one choice into which retirement can factor. “Responsibilities to family, such as paying for education or caring for older relatives, can influence your plans too,” Peterson says. And just as circumstances may change, so too can your retirement income plan — but it’s important to start with as complete a vision as possible.\r\n\r\nStarting the Conversation\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, Peterson recommends that you and your spouse meet with your Financial Advisor to discuss your retirement goals in detail. “The most successful retirement plan conversations are generally a little spontaneous, so allow your Financial Advisor to serve as the catalyst for the discussion as well as your guide through it.”\r\n\r\nThis discussion may stretch over a few meetings, since there’s a lot of ground to cover. Your advisor will not only help you discover your ideas about retirement but also begin to educate you about issues that can affect your income plan, such as:\r\n\r\n•    Health care costs\r\n•    Risk tolerance\r\n•    Market and economic realities\r\n•    Inflation and taxes\r\n\r\n“Very few couples have considered all these elements before consulting a professional,” says Peterson.\r\n\r\nYour Financial Advisor can suggest ways to integrate these considerations into your joint retirement income plan. You may walk out of the session with a stronger strategy, as well as a greater understanding of your spouse’s hopes and dreams — knowledge that can make your partnership even stronger.\r\n\r\nWells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. However, its Financial Advisors will be glad to work with you, your accountant, your tax advisor and/or your lawyer to help you meet your financial goals.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at (843) 524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>', 'Are you and your spouse on the same page?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-you-and-your-spouse-on-the-same-page', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:07:19', '2015-01-16 02:07:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20655, 4, '2015-01-15 21:13:11', '2015-01-16 02:13:11', 'Upcoming events:\r\n\r\nCoffee With Colleagues: Friday, Jan. 16, hosted by CenturyLink at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a FREE iPad!\r\n\r\nGrand Re-Opening YMCA Beaufort Pool: Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, 9:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate the newly renovated indoor pool at the YMCA of Beaufort with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!\r\n\r\nBeaufort Restaurant Week: Sunday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 31. During Beaufort Restaurant  Week, restaurants in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands will offer special prix fixe menus at $25/person.  This is an excellent opportunity to discover new dining hot spots and re-visit a few of your favorites.\r\nTo see a complete listing of participating restaurants, view restaurant profiles and see menu options, visit BeaufortRestaurantWeek.com.  New restaurants being added regularly.\r\n\r\nGrand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – The Brow Company: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1115 Boundary Street, Beaufort, 12:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio with a Ribbon Cutting and Pink Carpet Customer Appreciation celebration.\r\n\r\nSpecial Panel Discussion on Off Shore Energy Exploration: Thursday, Jan. 29, at Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium, 921 Ribaut Rd, Building 12, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a special presentation with industry and environmental experts as we discuss off-shore energy exploration.  Natural gas and oil could be off the South Carolina coast line.  What could this mean for the South Carolina economy and environment?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20656\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20656\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Carolina Sports Care and Physical Therapy! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20657\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-After-Hours.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20657\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-After-Hours-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS AFTER HOURS\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> BUSINESS AFTER HOURS[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Business After Hours was held at Hilton Head Lexus on Jan. 8, 2015. Pictured are Dan and Louise Hodges with Chairman of the Board, Will Achurch (center).</p>', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-49', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:13:11', '2015-01-16 02:13:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20659, 4, '2015-01-15 21:14:25', '2015-01-16 02:14:25', 'All Beaufort County Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, January 19, 2015 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.  All centers will reopen on their regular schedules Tuesday, January 20, 2015.\r\n\r\nResidents are encouraged to check their local center for operating hours and plan accordingly.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions concerning the change in center operating hours, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-255-2736or visit their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle .', 'Holiday closing for Beaufort County Convenience Centers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holiday-closing-for-beaufort-county-convenience-centers', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:14:25', '2015-01-16 02:14:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20661, 4, '2015-01-15 21:15:56', '2015-01-16 02:15:56', 'St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort will host their 5th Annual Community Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, February 7 from 5-7 p.m. This event is held each year to benefit local community organizations. This this year’s cook-off will benefit Help of Beaufort, which provides <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-St.-Johns-Chili-Cook-Off.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20662\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-St.-Johns-Chili-Cook-Off-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Community-St. John\'s Chili Cook Off\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>emergency assistance to persons in the Beaufort community with food, clothing, financial needs. Other churches in the community participate in the event. Anyone in the community is invited to enter the competition. Local “celebrity judges” award fun prizes  to the three best, as well as “most unusual” chili recipes. In addition, the judges award a “pastor’s prize” to the best chili made by one of the participating congregations. Finally, a People’s Choice award is given to the crowd favorite. In 2014, 32 different pots of chili were entered.\r\n\r\nAll who attend are asked to make a minimum donation of $5. 100% of these proceeds will go to Help of Beaufort. Come out and join in the fun and eat some great chili! For more details, including information about how to enter your chili recipe, go to www.StJohnsBeaufort.org.', 'Chili cook-off on Lady’s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chili-cook-off-on-ladys-island', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:17:11', '2015-01-16 02:17:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20667, 4, '2015-01-15 21:21:55', '2015-01-16 02:21:55', 'By Kim Harding\r\n\r\nDining at Southern Graces Bistro, located inside the historic Beaufort Inn, is like stepping back in time and enjoying your grandmother’s comforting, home cooking.\r\n\r\nBethany Hewitt and her husband Christopher take pride in creating each dish themselves, so everything on the menu is delicious.  The starters were all so tempting that we decided we needed to sample each and every one!  Although they were all amazing, our favorite was the fried green tomatoes served with sweet corn sauce, Applewood smoked bacon &amp; braised red cabbage.  It is a MUST HAVE.\r\n\r\nNikki decided to go all out and order the Southern Fried Chicken.  A magnificent display of this classic southern food, served with fresh corn and whipped potatoes.  Three large pieces of chicken... the diet will have to wait!\r\n\r\nElizabeth recently started her annual cleanse diet, so she opted for the healthy, yet scrumptious BBQ Glazed Roasted Salmon served with  sautéed green beans and whipped potatoes. Definitely a healthy choice, but not lacking on flavor.\r\n\r\nI always order the shrimp and sweet potatoes grits, but on this cold and rainy day I couldn’t pass up the pot roast.  Comfort food at its best, braised in red wine and served with carrots over mashed potatoes and gravy.  Melt in your mouth delicious.  I honestly can’t tell you if I like the shrimp and grits or the pot roast better.  You will just have to visit more than once to try all of these amazing dishes!\r\n\r\nWe were all so stuffed that we couldn’t even imagine ordering dessert.  But Chef Christopher would have no part of that.  He sent out a small serving of chocolate for each of us... and there wasn’t a trace of it left when we finished. It didn’t matter how full we were, we had to make room!\r\n\r\nBe sure to call ahead before your visit to Southern Graces Bistro. They have special January Winter Dinners and are offering a 4-course fixed price menu for $25 per person each Thursday, Friday, and &amp; Saturday night and the menu will change each weekend through the end of January.  They are open for lunch Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner Thursday through Saturday 5pm until 8:30 p.m. They also offer a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday Afternoon Tea from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (reservations for Saturday Tea need to be made 24 hours in advance). For more information, please call, (843) 379-0555.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20668,20669,20670,20671,20672,20673,20674,20675\"]', 'Enjoying Southern charm and warmth at Southern Graces Bistro', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'enjoying-southern-charm-and-warmth-at-southern-graces-bistro', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:21:55', '2015-01-16 02:21:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20667', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20677, 4, '2015-01-15 21:36:59', '2015-01-16 02:36:59', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A Starry Night, Masquerade Ball</em> was held at The Shed in Port Royal on December 31st for COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) in honor of Jessica Mattson, a Beaufort-area woman who had a double lung transplant. 36-year-old Jessica Mattson received a double lung transplant at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Funds were raised to assist with transplant-related expenses. Photos courtesy of Susan DeLoach Photography.</p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20678,20679,20680,20681,20682,20683,20684,20685,20686,20687,20688,20689\"]', 'A Masquerade on New Year’s Eve', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-masquerade-on-new-years-eve', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:43:21', '2015-01-16 02:43:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20691, 4, '2015-01-15 21:44:33', '2015-01-16 02:44:33', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Child Find program receives $50,000 grant to expand services in Beaufort County</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20692\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-The-Learning-Center.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20692 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-The-Learning-Center-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-The Learning Center\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: Malcolm Goodridge (President of The Leaning Center Fund), Dr. Jeffrey Moss (BCSD Superintendent), Ashley Hutchison (BCSD Coordinator of Early Childhood Education), Bill Evans (BCSD Board Chairman), Charles Kresch (Secretary of The Learning Center Fund) and Gloria Duryea (Program Officer for Coastal Community Foundation).[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast week, The Learning Center Fund, Inc. presented the Superintendent of Beaufort County Schools, Dr. Jeffrey Moss, with a check in the amount of $50,000, a second installment of a $100,000 grant to expand the district’s Child Find program. The grant will allow the Early Learning Program of the district to screen, advise and find appropriate services for children with extra needs between the ages of 2 ½ and 5 years in order to remedy them prior to entering school.\r\n\r\nLast year, the Child Find team provided comprehensive developmental screenings, including vision and hearing checks, to over 300 children and served as an educational liaison to assist over 195 families in securing enrollment in developmentally appropriate preschool programs. The Leaning Center Fund of Coastal Community Foundation was established in January 2013 in order to make resources available to organizations that serve children who learn differently. Malcolm Goodridge, David House and Charles Kresch make up the Fund’s advisory board and are all passionate advocates for the Fund and those served. For more information about the Learning Center Fund, please call Gloria Duryea, Program Officer for the Coastal Community Foundation at (843) 379-3400.', 'Child Find program receives major grant', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'child-find-program-receives-major-grant', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:44:33', '2015-01-16 02:44:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20694, 4, '2015-01-15 21:50:51', '2015-01-16 02:50:51', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hunting Island Nature Center welcomes two American Alligators to new exhibit</p>\r\nThe Nature Center at Hunting Island State Park will soon be home to a new exhibit. On Saturday, January 24 at 4pm, the staff will unveil its new alligator enclosure and introduce two new reptiles to the Nature Center. This is the first time since the opening of the Nature Center that alligators have been on display. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Alligators.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20695\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Alligators-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-Alligators\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Interpretive Park Ranger, Megan Stegmeir is excited.\r\n\r\n“Bringing baby American Alligators to the Hunting Island Nature Center was my goal when I started as the Interpretive Park Ranger. I believe having them here not only gives our guests the experience of interacting with alligators, but also gives them the opportunity to learn about alligators and why we should respect them as a keystone species in our environment,” explains Stegmeir.\r\n\r\nThe juvenile alligators were given to Hunting Island State Park by the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), located in Jackson, SC. Hunting Island’s permit allows to keep the alligators until they reach three feet in length, at which time they will be given back to the SREL for further educational placement.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SC-State-Parks.gif\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-20696\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SC-State-Parks-150x150.gif\" alt=\"Cover-SC State Parks\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>The alligators will also be named at the ribbon cutting ceremony with the winning results from a contest recently promoted through social media outlets. Voters were given the options of Bubba and Gump; Bonnie and Clyde; Ally and Oop and Bert and Ernie. Visitors are encouraged to attend the alligator talk which will follow the ceremony. Cake and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the Hunting Island Nature Center at (843) 838-7437.', 'Gators on the Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gators-on-the-island', '', '', '2015-01-15 21:50:51', '2015-01-16 02:50:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20694', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20700, 4, '2015-01-22 18:44:33', '2015-01-22 23:44:33', '<strong>Celebrate beauty at a  Beaufort ribbon cutting</strong>\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Takiya Smith, Beauty contributor to The Island News, cordially invites you to the official ribbon cutting of her newest salon, The Brow Company Beauty Bar &amp; Makeup Studio. The evening will also feature the salon’s first annual pink carpet event and customer appreciation celebration. There will be great door prizes, gift bags, a chocolate and dessert bar, pink mocktails, photography and some fabulous and wonderful giveaways from her neighboring friends at: Andy’s Secret &amp; Alterations, Indigo Salon, Crave Cupcake Boutique, ArtiZen Yoga, Hairplay Salon &amp; Color Bar, Talbot’s, Laura Tucker Designs, Grace &amp; Glory, Sugarbelle and more. Doors open at 10 am for $5 eyebrow waxing and threading services all day long with the salon’s official ceremony kicking off at 12 noon with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. We are excited to kick off our new year as an established go to beauty staple in the community and look forward to seeing you so grab a girlfriend or two and let’s celebrate beauty!\r\n\r\n<strong>AAUW to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, January 27, at 6:00 p.m., at The First Presbyterian Church at 1201 North Street. Our dinner will be catered by Debbi Covington. Bob Lee, Founder of Heroes on Horseback, will speak about “Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Activities for People with Disabilities.” We hope all members will attend and bring a friend. We also invite new members to join our group, which works to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. For details contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Youth competition for scholarships</strong>\r\n\r\nThe ACT-SO youth initiative is looking for high school students with talent and interest in competing in any of the following categories:  Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, &amp; Business.  The ACT-SO youth initiative will have its first informational meeting on Saturday, January 31 @ 12:00pm, @ the St. Helena Branch Library.  Lunch will be provided.  All Beaufort County youth in the 9th-12th grades, who are interested in participating in this year’s competition are asked to attend.  Winners from the local competition who advance to the national competition, will compete for cash awards and prizes totaling over $200,000.  To RSVP and gain more information, please contact:  Tonya Johnson Phillips @ (843) 441-4985 or Regina Jefferson @ (843) 812-6259.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free tax preparation for qualifying taxpayers</strong>\r\n\r\nVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of the Lowcountry, a program of Together for Beaufort County, will offer free income tax preparation services to assist low to moderate income taxpayers beginning February 2, 2015. Last year, this effort helped to return more than $4 million dollars to local taxpayers. The program will be offered at multiple sites throughout the area on a rotating schedule to help accommodate those wishing to utilize this service. The tentative daily schedule and list of sites can be viewed at www.vitalowcountry.org. Qualifying taxpayers can also visit www.myfreetaxes.com to prepare their income taxes independently for free. For more information or to volunteer with VITA, contact Mark Schneider, VITA Program Coordinator, at Mark450sl@aol.com or George Friedman, VITA of the Lowcountry Lead Site Coordinator, at georgefriedman@sc.rr.com.', 'What To Do the week of Jan. 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-jan-22nd-28th', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:44:33', '2015-01-22 23:44:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20702, 4, '2015-01-22 18:46:57', '2015-01-22 23:46:57', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSilver. Gold. Olive? Really?  Interesting. Silver. Gold. Platinum. That would make some sense. Silver or gold anniversary? Makes some sense, too. But, somehow, that “olive” just doesn’t fit. Except in one case. Wine labels. Specific wine labels. So, guess what we are going to do this week? Yep, we’re going to make sense of silver, gold and olive in the same grouping. Aren’t we good!  And, off we trip and travel to Sonoma County, California.\r\n\r\nFor many wine drinkers, Napa County is the one and only source for United States Cabernet wines. Of course, they do make spectacular Cabs, but those of us who have opened doors, or stuck out our glasses to try other wines, know there are plenty of other sources in California for good Cabernet wines. One of them being Sonoma County. Within in the county, there are a multitude of areas with AVA designations. Places like Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, Russian River Valley, Knight’s Valley and more. Almost every one of the sixteen Sonoma AVAs grows Cabernet Sauvignon. Each of the wines with specific characteristics. Yep. Just like Napa.\r\n\r\nThe history of wine in Sonoma goes back to as early as 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted several thousand vines at what is now the city of Sonoma. Years later, in 1854, when California joined the United States, wine grapes were a well established part of the agricultural and economic structure of California. Many of the immigrants who moved into the state were from northern Italy, and other parts of Europe, and they were experienced grape growers and winemakers.\r\n\r\nAnd, quickly now, we are going to get to our winery for this week. The B R Cohn Winery. Bruce Cohn, THE B R Cohn, bought land in Sonoma in 1974. Actually, it was an old dairy. On his land, there was a grove of Picholine olive trees, one hundred and forty-five year old trees. (They still make olive oil from these trees.)   Bruce named his property the Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. For about ten years, Bruce sold his grapes to nearby wineries. In 1984, he founded his own winery, B R Cohn, and hired Helen Turley as his first winemaker. (Some of us have heard of Turley Zinfandels?)  Bruce still lives on the estate, raised his family there, and still, since 1987, hosts an annual music festival.  Even before he got into the grape growing and wine business, Bruce managed The Doobie Brothers. So, the festival is a perfect fit.\r\n\r\nThe vineyards around the winery are planted mostly with Cabernet Sauvignon. There is some Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. But, it’s the Cabernets we’re interested in today. Three of them. First, let’s look at the B R Cohn Silver Label Cabernet. This wine is blended from grapes from several hillside vineyards located in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake Counties and their home Olive Hill Vineyard.  Each individual lot of grapes is fermented and aged separately. In French oak barrels. Blending is done afterwards which produces a rich and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. The Silver Label Cab is rich with plum, cassis and black cherry aromas and flavors, mixed with cola, cocoa, anise, vanilla and baking spices. Annual production of this wine is about nineteen thousand cases. For $18.99\r\n\r\nStepping up a bit, we come to the B R Cohn Gold Label Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a blend of grapes from their best lots in Sonoma and Napa. Basically, the Napa grapes give the wine structure and cassis flavors while the Sonoma grapes, including from the Olive Hill Estate, give elegant, soft tannins and cherry flavors. Again, each lot of grapes is fermented and aged separately. And the barrel aging, still in French oak, is longer, about three years. The Cabernet is fuller bodied (Like gold is heavier than silver?) Plum and black cherry and currant flavors, wrapped in an oaky spice blanket. Firm tannins, and a warm finish - it’s all delicious. About forty-eight hundred cases of this wine get made every year. For $37.99.\r\n\r\nFinally, we come to the B R Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. One hundred percent Cabernet. This wine has a history of excellent scores in wine publications, numerous awards and accolades. Everything we smelled and tasted in the first two wines is here again. Only more of it - fuller, deeper, more intense. The wine is aged for twenty-four months in the best, tight-grain French oak barrels. I could go on and on for a while about it, but this is one wine you have to taste for yourself. They make three thousand cases a year. For $49.99.\r\n\r\nHere’s my idea for what we should all do. Find a couple of friends and share the cost of all three bottles. Only one of each cuz you will be working with them. More drinking can be done after the working! Taste (key word here is “taste”) them in order - the Silver Label, then the Gold Label , and, last,  the Olive Hill Estate. And you will have the entire lesson. And, on top of it all? You will then understand the silver, the gold and the olive? Phew! Enjoy.', 'Silver. Gold. Olive.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'silver-gold-olive', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:46:57', '2015-01-22 23:46:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20705, 4, '2015-01-22 18:49:24', '2015-01-22 23:49:24', '<del></del><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-Fishing-Tournament.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20706\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sports-Fishing-Tournament-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sports-Fishing Tournament\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Captain Frank Gibson of the Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club and Rion Salley, manager of the Port Royal Landing Marina, cleared the board for the Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club Annual Year Round Tournament. The tournament starts January 1st and concludes December 31st. Some 31 species are available to be posted to the leaderboard at the Port Royal Landing Marina. The different categories are as follows: Youth – 16 and under, Ten and under, Female, and Overall Angler.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the next season, the awards banquet will be held to present certificates for those who fish posted species during the year round tournament and plaques given to the overall winner including best recreational boat and the best commercial boat. The anglers must fish from a boat and be present for weigh in at Port Royal Landing Marina during operating hours. The species can be delivered to the marina by vehicle. Brochures with complete rules and listing of species are available at Port Royal Landing Marina and other local tackle shops.\r\n\r\nThe year round fishing tournament is sponsored by Beaufort Sportfishing Diving Club and the Port Royal Landing Marina. The award winners for the 2014 Annual Fishing Tournament were: Best Commercial Boat – The Sea Wolfe- Captain Waldo Phinney; Best Recreational Boat – Realist- Capt Trey Everett; Overall Angler – Macy Dean; Female Angler - Liz Waldorf; Youth Angler 16 and under - Brian Ross; and 10 and Under Special Award Gracie Gibson.', 'Year round tournament winners announced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'year-round-tournament-winners-announced', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:50:04', '2015-01-22 23:50:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20705', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20709, 4, '2015-01-22 18:51:10', '2015-01-22 23:51:10', '[caption id=\"attachment_20710\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Dataw-and-St.-Helena.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20710 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-Dataw-and-St.-Helena-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Schools- Dataw and St. Helena\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Dataw Visual Arts President, Barbara Carakostas (center) presents Sefronia Smith with a check for $1400 for their art department. Pictured from left are Michelle Thomas, Sefronia Smith, Barbara Carakostas, Lynn Baker and Alison Barton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Elementary School art teacher, Michelle Thomas, and principal, Senfronia Smith, accepted a check from the Dataw Island Visual Arts Club at the club’s annual meeting. The donation will help fund special projects in the K – 5 art classes. Members of the arts club decorated and sold glass ornaments with the intent of raising funds to promote art education. Club president, Barb Carakostas, noted the importance of art instruction in the early elementary curriculum when students have no fear of trying or failing and also have a can do attitude regarding artistic expression. Mrs. Thomas recently returned to school after a maternity leave and was surprised to learn of the donation, which helped her implement a weaving experience with her kindergarten students. The students, their parents and their siblings all enjoyed the colorful, unique scarves which were created in the art classes. Many Dataw Island residents volunteer in the school and those interested in this program can explore opportunities by visiting the Beaufort County Schools website or by contacting Principal Smith at (843) 838-0300.', 'Visual Arts Club presents check', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'visual-arts-club-presents-check', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20712, 4, '2015-01-22 18:52:50', '2015-01-22 23:52:50', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nWhy does it always happen?  I try to look nice when I leave the house…hair brushed, clean slacks, nice shirt. But there are those days, when we have been working on the house and my husband will say, “Can you run to Grayco for me?  I leave the house wearing stained khakis, an old shirt covered with paint and my hair tied back, and then I pray that no one I know sees me. Of course, I see five people from my neighborhood…men looking like they stepped out of a GQ magazine and women with their hair done and manicured nails. “Not fair” my brain screams. “You are at a hardware store!”\r\n\r\nBut it always seems to happen, doesn’t it. I call them “Gotcha moments,” those times when you are just not prepared to see people you know when you are a mess or the house is a mess. My husband and I had one morning when we had been lying around just taking it easy. There were newspapers spread all over the floor, the kitchen sink filled with breakfast dishes;  the dogs old chewed up toys spread all over the house, and the doorbell rang. It was a neighbor who had been out of town and I had collected their mail. Why can’t people ever show up at my house when it is spotless and I am wearing a nice outfit?  Then there was the day when I was trying to get ready for a club meeting. There were boxes of trash placed on the front porch; old broken Christmas ornaments, packing boxes and burned out Christmas lights that my husband was going to take to the convenience center. As I greeted people at the door and saw the trash still on the porch he said, “You do realize it is Wednesday, right?”  The Convenience Center is closed.\r\n\r\nNow there is a new “gotcha moment.”  Facetime and Skype! Video calls. I discovered it the other morning after my husband said. “Good morning Phyllis Diller!” My hair was sticking up like the old comedian with her wild hair. I had on an old bathrobe and the phone rang. It was my seven year old granddaughter calling on Facetime. Video Calls. Now one would think that looking as bad as I did that I would not have picked up that phone. But any Grandmother will tell you that one must pick up the phone when a grandchild calls, regardless if it is a video call and you look like Phyllis Diller. It got better on the call when I apologized for looking such a mess. She said, “Don’t worry Nina, you still look like you.”\r\n\r\nSo, if you stop by the house and Phyllis Diller answers the door, the house is  a mess and there are boxes on the front porch. Come on in. You got me. The coffee pot is on. It is still me.', 'Why does it always happen?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-does-it-always-happen', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:52:50', '2015-01-22 23:52:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20715, 4, '2015-01-22 18:53:44', '2015-01-22 23:53:44', 'Members of Beaufort High’s mentoring club, Ladies First, were provided eye-opening information from Beaufort Police Department’s Stephanie Karafa.  The subject of the program was “Criminal Domestic Violence; Warning Signs and What to Do if You are a Victim.”  Officer Karafa shared this critical information with our students, important especially since South Carolina ranks second in the nation for the number of domestic violence fatalities.  Beaufort High’s Ladies First Club is comprised of staff members who serve as mentors to student members, providing a one-to-one relationship that supports a student through their high school years. Mentors check in on the girls regularly, especially when progress reports and report cards are issued. Monthly programs like this one help provide tools for success for members.', 'Students learn protection tips', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-learn-protection-tips', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:53:44', '2015-01-22 23:53:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20717, 4, '2015-01-22 18:55:52', '2015-01-22 23:55:52', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20718\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund-2-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Flag Fund 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"103\" /></a>Beaufort native Louise Murray, President of the Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society, recently presented Jody Henson and the Beaufort District Troop Flag Fund with a check for $500.00. The Society is comprised of women who support the South Carolina Palmetto Battalion of War Between the States reenactors. Many of these women are reenactors themselves, assisting in living history programs throughout South Carolina and other states. Henson is working with the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia to have the Beaufort District Troop Flag, a Confederate Flag, conserved by a national company and brought back on permanent loan to Beaufort where it will be on display at the new Beaufort History Museum later this year. The Confederate Unit was organized as Co. C of the Cavalry Battalion, Hampton’s Legion. It was raised from volunteers from a home guard of the same name in the summer of 1861. The unit later became Co. B of the 2nd Regiment, SC Cavalry, in August 1862.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20719\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20719\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Flag-Fund-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"President of the Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society, Louise Murray, pictured with Jody Henson.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> President of the Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society, Louise Murray, pictured with Jody Henson.[/caption]', 'Beaufort District Troop Flag fund gets donation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-district-troop-flag-fund-gets-donation', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:56:31', '2015-01-22 23:56:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20722, 4, '2015-01-22 18:57:33', '2015-01-22 23:57:33', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Therapy-Dogs.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20723\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Therapy-Dogs-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Therapy Dogs\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Beaufort Chapter #229 of Therapy Dogs International will meet  on Saturday, February 7 at noon, at Golden Corral, 122 Robert Smalls Parkway.  Locally, TDI certified dogs visit assisted living centers and nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, Alzheimer Day centers and other facilities that request visits.  TDI’s  Tail Waggin’ Tutor  program has been successful in promoting reading in  local elementary schools and after school programs. Those who are interested to learn how to certify their dog as a therapy dog are welcome to attend. For further information call Russ Dimke, Director (843) 846-9580.', 'Certify your pet as a therapy dog', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'certify-your-pet-as-a-therapy-dog', '', '', '2015-01-22 18:58:11', '2015-01-22 23:58:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20725, 4, '2015-01-22 19:00:05', '2015-01-23 00:00:05', 'Beaufort Art Association introduces painter Paul Frederick to the artistic community. Paul, a recent transplant from Upstate South Carolina, is a realistic representational landscape artist. He will be the Featured Artist at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery from February 1 through March 28.\r\n\r\nPaul’s work is a reflection of the emotion he feels when he experiences the beauty of our environment. Though he has a fine arts degree from Ohio State University, his current work is an accumulation of discovery. His paintings are the result of an ever expanding process of learning a ‘vocabulary’ that allows him to translate his emotional response into a compelling landscape scene. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Arts-Paul-Frederick-Painting-Palms-along-the-edge-of-the-bluff.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20726\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Arts-Paul-Frederick-Painting-Palms-along-the-edge-of-the-bluff-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Arts- Paul Frederick Painting- Palms along the edge of the bluff\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nPaul is very fortunate to have grown up in a family that had a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors. He gives credit to his father for planting the seed to paint. He exposed Paul to the beauty of the American countryside. Their vacations involved packing the family station wagon with a pop-up trailer in tow and heading out to experience the unique wonders of nature and geology that each state had to offer. They would travel across the country camping at state parks along the way. From Cadillac Mountain in Maine to the Grand Tetons at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and everything in between. They would visit national parks where Paul would absorb the beauty of the landscape. He found it fascinating to see how unique each state could be. The Badlands of the Dakotas, the expanse of the Plains in the Midwest, the rise of the Rocky Mountains,  the depths of the Grand Canyon; all were breathtaking. He would record as many of these scenes as he could with his camera with the intention of painting them when I got home.\r\n\r\nAs Paul became a serious student of art, he was captivated by the Hudson River School artists. Their depictions of landscapes reminded him of his own feelings when I visited those same national parks throughout his youth. The Hudson River School artists shaped his ideas on how to translate what he saw and felt into his paintings.\r\n\r\nOne of the traits of the Hudson River School influence that Paul adopted was the use of darker valued foregrounds that gave way to brightly lit points of interest and sunlit mountainous backgrounds. They used trees and vegetation to frame the focus of a painting. As he learned more about the artists and what influenced them, he discovered the work of the romantic artist, John Constable, who is considered a master of painting the sky. “The sky is the source of light in nature and it governs everything, proclaimed Constable”. Paul has always loved the immense nature of the sky and the formations of clouds. Constable believed the sky was “the keynote; the standard of scale and the chief organ of sentiment, in a landscape painting.”\r\n\r\nPaul has been a South Carolinian for the past twenty five years residing in the Upstate. The foothills of the Piedmont region of the Blue Ridge mountains, along with the many lakes in the area, gave him great sources of inspiration. Every day Paul was surrounded by rolling farmland with mountains in the background and massive skies. One of the lessons he took from the Hudson River school, and Constable, was adding some trace amounts of yellow and earth tones to my rendering of clouds. It gives them volume and form. “I found clouds were more convincing in a painting if I ‘dirtied’ them up a little.” remarked Paul.\r\n\r\nDuring his years living in the Lake Hartwell area he made several trips to Beaufort to visit his parents who had retired to Beaufort in the middle 80’s. Paul loved the live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and the tropical feel of the palm trees...so different from where he lived. While visiting the Lowcountry, Paul always took pictures of images for future paintings.\r\n\r\nIn June of 2014 Paul was very fortunate to be able to relocate to Beaufort. Finding a studio to work full-time from was essential. Upon visiting galleries on First Friday in May of 2014, he found an open studio/gallery space available at Atelier on Bay and is an active member of that wonderful group of local artists. Atelier has afforded Paul the opportunity to paint full-time and display his work. At the same time, I joined Beaufort Art Association, to gain added exposure. Paul admits he has been a member of various art associations over the years, but never encountered a gallery setting like BAA. He feels it is unique among art associations and strong in talented exhibiting artists. “I have found my home in Beaufort”.\r\n\r\nPaul’s Opening Reception will coordinate with next month’s First Friday, February 6th from 5:30 to 7:30. The public is encouraged to attend and meet Paul and learn more about his art. The work of 75 other member artists will be on display along with the opening of Beaufort Art Association’s new Brick Wall Gallery. Beaufort Art Association is at 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort and is open from 10am -5pm weekdays and 12:30 - 4:30 on Sundays.', 'Paul Frederick to be featured artist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paul-frederick-to-be-featured-artist', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:00:41', '2015-01-23 00:00:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20725', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20729, 4, '2015-01-22 19:01:15', '2015-01-23 00:01:15', 'A South Korean artist who was educated in Asia and North America and has exhibited on three continents will be honored with an exhibition and reception as part of the visiting artists program at the University of South Carolina Beaufort beginning Jan. 23.\r\n\r\nTeaYoun Kim-Kassor specializes in fiber arts work. Her exhibition, “Migration,” will open Jan. 23 and extend through Feb. 21 at the Sea Islands Center Gallery on USCB’s Historic Beaufort Campus. The artist will be honored with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on opening night.\r\n\r\nThe artist will present a lecture and a brief demonstration of her fiber-arts technique for USCB students and faculty Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. in the ceramics studio. For more information about the exhibition or the university’s Studio Art program, contact: Candace Brasseur, USCB public information director, at 843-208-8030 or atbrasse@uscb.edu.', 'Migration, an Exhibition of  Fiber Arts Work, to open at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'migration-an-exhibition-of-fiber-arts-work-to-open-at-uscb', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:01:30', '2015-01-23 00:01:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20729', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20732, 4, '2015-01-22 19:08:00', '2015-01-23 00:08:00', 'We want to give a big thank you to Jeff and Dawn Harris and the staff of Moondoggies for hosting a first class event for the Island Girls Night Out. The crab cakes and fried pickles were fabulous. We also want to thank the merchants for donating great door prizes. Please be sure to shop locally and support our merchants. Also thanks to all the women who came out to support our event. Thanks Nikki Hardison and Irene Goodnight of the Island News for keeping the night young and exciting for all. Special thanks to Bob Guinn for being a fun DJ for the event. Please let Irene Goodnight from The Island News if you are interested in advertising or sponsoring an IGNO event. Please email ireneicu@gmail.com or call 615-243-4684. Our next one is TBA.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to the following merchants who donated goods and services: Hot Heads Salon, GG’s Zumba, Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, What’s In Store, The Kitchen, The Craftseller, Fabulous Girl Boutique, Kat’s Dog, It’s Me Fashion, Modern Jewelers, Guys and Dolls, Thibault Gallery, Piace Pizza, Beaufort Lands End Tours, Coastal Carolina Rei-Ta, Betty Laurent Photography, Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer, Fuson Bed and Bath, Tine B. Fripp, Beaufort Day Spa, Moondoggies, Signs of the Times and Fordham Market.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20752,20751,20750,20749,20745,20746,20747,20748,20744,20743,20742,20741,20740,20739,20738,20737,20736,20735,20734,20733\"]', 'Island Girls Night Out at Moondoggies', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'island-girls-night-out-at-moondoggies', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:08:00', '2015-01-23 00:08:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20754, 4, '2015-01-22 19:11:31', '2015-01-23 00:11:31', '[caption id=\"attachment_20756\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Morningside.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20756\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Morningside-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Morningside of Beaufort!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20755\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Steve-Curless-Betty-Davis-and-Andree-Lloyd-at-Coffee-with-Colleagues.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20755\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Steve-Curless-Betty-Davis-and-Andree-Lloyd-at-Coffee-with-Colleagues-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee With Colleagues\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> COFFEE WITH COLLEAGUES[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Coffee With Colleagues hosted by hosted by CenturyLink on Jan. 16, 2015. Pictured are Steve Curless, Betty Davis and Andree Lloyd.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>', 'The Chamber Corner for Jan. 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-jan-22nd-28th', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:11:58', '2015-01-23 00:11:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20758, 4, '2015-01-22 19:13:02', '2015-01-23 00:13:02', 'WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named Rose Hill Mansion as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 for venues in South Carolina’s Low Country!\r\n\r\nThe Couples’ Choice Awards® recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in service and professionalism. The esteemed awards are based on reviews from newlyweds and their experiences working with Rose Hill Mansion.\r\n\r\n“It’s always exciting to start the year by honoring the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who represent more than two million reviews on our website,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Each of the businesses recognized are committed to quality, professionalism and all around top-notch service. We applaud Rose Hill Mansion for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”\r\n\r\nAs a Couples’ Choice Awards® Winner, Rose Hill Mansion is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network of more than 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad.\r\n\r\n“Rose Hill Mansion is proud to be chosen as a leading Wedding Venue,” said Proprietor and Owner Robin White. “Being part of the WeddingWire team which includes WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee, is truly an honor. We would like to thank our clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire and giving us such phenomenal reviews.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about Rose Hill Mansion, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/rose-hill-mansion-bluffton/a39c4e392ec72c9d.html and visit our website at www.rosehillmansion.com. Rose Hill Mansion, Bluffton, South Carolina. Call 843-757-6046 for information on tours, weddings and special events.', 'Bluffton’s Mansion wins WeddingWire Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'blufftons-mansion-wins-weddingwire-award', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:13:02', '2015-01-23 00:13:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20760, 4, '2015-01-22 19:15:06', '2015-01-23 00:15:06', 'Jason Walter, CEO of National Land Realty LLC, based in Greenville SC, has been selected for membership by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), headquartered in Chicago, IL. The announcement was made by RLI, which is an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Jason Walter is also a member of the Charleston Board of REALTORS® and the RLI South Carolina Chapter.\r\n\r\nJason Walter joins an elite group of over 1,200 land specialists throughout North America. In addition to subscribing to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, RLI members support the high standards of conduct and experience that directly relate to\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20761\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"140\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Jason-Walter-Hedshot.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-20761\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Jason-Walter-Hedshot.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Walter\" width=\"140\" height=\"122\" /></a> Jason Walter[/caption]\r\n\r\ntheir specialty as established by the REALTORS® Land Institute Board of Directors. Through RLI Land University, the Institute provides specialty education for members to be current in all aspects of taxation, investment, brokerage, subdividing, and planning regarding agricultural, transitional, recreational, and timberland. This depth of knowledge translates into the highest level of service to prospective purchasers and sellers of land.\r\n\r\nThe REALTORS® Land Institute awards the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation to its members who meet rigorous knowledge and experience requirements. The ALC designation is recognized throughout North America as the pinnacle of achievement for land real estate specialists. RLI members become ALC Candidates upon completing their first RLI Land University course.\r\n\r\n<em>National Land Realty (NLR) is a full service real estate brokerage company specifically focused on land sales from timber, farmland, hunting property and primary residential properties. In order to drive sales success, NLR focuses on driving activity through all parts of the company, from effective land management planning to a proactive marketing strategy and highly qualified land consultants that convert market generated activity to sales. They implement a unique, proactive research based approach to the land business. This proprietary, data driven screening system, puts NLR in contact with all land owners in their active target markets to identify and service both buyers and sellers of land. This approach, along with intensive media marketing, has allowed National Land Realty to become the preferred Southeastern land brokerage firm. For more information, please visithttp://www.nationallandrealty.com/.</em>', 'Jason Walter selected by the REALTORS® Land Institute', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jason-walter-selected-by-the-realtors-land-institute', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:15:06', '2015-01-23 00:15:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20763, 4, '2015-01-22 19:16:32', '2015-01-23 00:16:32', '[caption id=\"attachment_20764\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/News-2015GovInaugurationBRWC.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-20764 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/News-2015GovInaugurationBRWC-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"News-2015GovInaugurationBRWC\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> From left: Sandra Gaulding, President Beverly Brady, Governor Haley, First Husband Michael Haley.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Republican Women’s Club President Beverly Brady &amp; Board of Directors Member Sandra Gaulding attended Governor Nikki Haley’s Inauguration last Wednesday. Governor Haley was re-elected to a second term in November. Beaufort Republican Women’s Club hosted Governor Haley at a campaign event on Beaufort’s Old Bay Marketplace rooftop in October.', 'Beaufort women attend inauguration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-women-attend-inauguration', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:16:32', '2015-01-23 00:16:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20766, 4, '2015-01-22 19:19:01', '2015-01-23 00:19:01', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tap Dancing Divas will open for <em>What would Lucy do</em></p>\r\nThe Beaufortettes – Tap Dancing Divas will be opening the “What Would Lucy Do” show on Sunday February 1st at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the USCB Center For The Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina. This is the ultimate Lucille Ball tribute show staring the award winning impressionist, Suzanne LaRusch.  The Beaufortettes, in tribute to Lucy’s home city, will be dancing to “New York, New York”. Tickets for the performance can be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthehearts or <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-beaufortettes-adjusted-rdy1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20767\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-beaufortettes-adjusted-rdy1-1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-beaufortettes adjusted-rdy1 (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" /></a>by calling 843-521-4145.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufortettes – Tap Dancing Divas, began tapping together in 2006. They all had very little if any tap dance training but had big dreams.  Although they are not exactly spring chickens, they think of themselves as pretty cool southern chicks. Their two “tapercize” dance classes each week have proven to be both physically and mentally stimulating. They have found this to be the best method of staying young in mind, body, and attitude.  Today in 2015, they have 9 members ranging from the ages of 66 – 81 with an average age of 72.  They are currently dancing under the direction of Aleisia Ashlaw of Beaufort Academy of Dance.\r\n\r\nThey have performed with “Tap City”, productions at the Beaufort Performing Arts Center, several military tributes, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Day of Dance, and The Hen Party both here in Beaufort and in the historic Newberry Opera House in Newberry, South Carolina.  They began competing in 2011 and have won seven first place trophies as well as special costume and entertainment awards.  They are the DTI National Dance adult champions wining the Judges Choice Elite Award, First Place Adult Dance, and the Level One Overall Entertainment Award. They never imagined that they would ever earn the title of “National Champion” at their age! Last spring they won the Encore Dance Competition in <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-What-Would-Lucy-Do-Postcard-Proof11-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20768\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-What-Would-Lucy-Do-Postcard-Proof11-copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-What Would Lucy Do Postcard Proof#1[1] copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Statesboro, Georgia in their age category with a perfect score bringing home the High Score of the Day Trophy and The “Most Entertaining” Award.  They will be competing in the South Carolina National Dance Championships in two weeks and are hoping to win another national title.\r\n\r\nIn addition to fulfilling their Rockette dreams, they surely never thought they would be performing in tights at their age. Even more amazing is the fact that, even though they would never normally say this to each other at their age, they all wish they will “break a leg” at every performance! Their grandchildren are not quite sure about watching Grandma on Youtube but the Beaufortettes are excited about becoming part of the digital age. You are never too old to achieve your dreams. For more information, please contact dance captain, Janet Gregory at janetgregory@islc.net or (843) 271-8717.', 'The Beaufortettes to take the stage', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufortettes-to-take-the-stage', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:19:01', '2015-01-23 00:19:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20766', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20770, 4, '2015-01-22 19:22:12', '2015-01-23 00:22:12', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Mark of stamps is shutting her doors</p>\r\nBy Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer\r\n\r\nJanet Mark, a lifelong Beaufortonian and owner of Carolina Stamper, will be closing her business doors. She opened her business, affectionately known in Beaufort as “where the bubbles blow,” in 1998. Thousands of creative patrons have enjoyed her array of stamps, scrapbook materials, beads and more as well as the ongoing classes that Carolina Stamper offered.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Janet-Mark-owner-of-Carolina-Stamper-is-retiring-and-closing-her-business..jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20771\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Janet-Mark-owner-of-Carolina-Stamper-is-retiring-and-closing-her-business.-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-Janet Mark, owner of Carolina Stamper, is retiring and closing her business.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nRecently Mark lost her mother, Rose Mark, and the transition without her has been an eye opening period.\r\n\r\n“I’ve decided stop and smell the ‘Roses’ while I can still sniff. I am very proud of the business that Carolina Stamper has become, and I know that could not have happened without my loyal customers,” explains Mark. “But as they say, all good things must come to an end.”\r\n\r\nCarolina Stamper has marked all inventory down. Gradually, as inventory depletes, items will be given larger discounts. She will close the doors when the inventory is gone.Mark is calling this her retirement sale. Her friends and customers acknowledge the positive transition, but are still saddened by one of Beaufort’s staple businesses shutting its doors.\r\n\r\nI am one of those customers. Janet, I wish you peace and happiness with your future plans. Thank you for giving us a place to call home where we learned to give our own homes a little more personality and a little bit of you.', 'Carteret Street losing its bubbles', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '20770', '', '', '2015-01-22 19:23:23', '2015-01-23 00:23:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20770', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20774, 4, '2015-01-29 19:20:40', '2015-01-30 00:20:40', '<strong>Souper Bowl of Caring accepting donations</strong>\r\n\r\nThe BCHS SADD Club is working with youth groups around the nation on the Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign to collect cans of any kind of soup for local food banks/pantries. Collection started January 6th and ends January 30th.  Donations may be dropped off in the front office of Battery Creek High School. For more information, call Diane Grooms at 322-5580.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort District Collection’s Program</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort District Collection (BDC) is the Library system’s special local history collection and archives. BDC supports research and provides free programs about the people, places, events, and themes of our long, broad, and deep history. The Shaping of South Carolina is on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society and will be on exhibit Mondays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Beaufort District Collection, 2nd floor, 311 Scott Street through January 30, 2015 except Mon., Jan. 19th when the library system is closed to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. day.  Learn how troublesome establishing our state boundaries was and remains in this traveling exhibit on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society. The price is free. For more information, please contact Grace Cordial, 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net or visit the website at beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Youth competition for scholarships</strong>\r\n\r\nThe ACT-SO youth initiative is looking for high school students with talent and interest in competing in any of the following categories:  Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, &amp; Business.  The ACT-SO youth initiative will have its first informational meeting on Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m., at the St. Helena Branch Library. Lunch will be provided.  All Beaufort County youth in the 9th-12th grades, who are interested in participating in this year’s competition are asked to attend. Winners from the local competition who advance to the national competition, will compete for cash awards and prizes totaling over $200,000. To RSVP and gain more information, please contact: Tonya Johnson Phillips at (843) 441-4985 or Regina Jefferson at (843) 812-6259.\r\n\r\n<strong>Public invited to join a Lowcountry choir</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Threshold Singers of the Lowcountry is a choir whose goal is to bring ease and comfort to those at bedside by offering gentle voices and simple sacred songs, along with sincere kindness.  Two to four singers go to a bedside when asked and sing a cappella and in harmony   They practice at St. John’s Lutheran Church the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month from 2:30-4:30.  Their songs are their gift of service. There is no charge.  If this speaks to you, call Pat Keown at 843-476-6073 or just join them for practice.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free tax preparation for qualifying taxpayers</strong>\r\n\r\nVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of the Lowcountry, a program of Together for Beaufort County, will offer free income tax preparation services to assist low to moderate income taxpayers beginning February 2, 2015. Last year, this effort helped to return more than $4 million dollars to local taxpayers. The program will be offered at multiple sites throughout the area on a rotating schedule to help accommodate those wishing to utilize this service. The tentative daily schedule and list of sites can be viewed at www.vitalowcountry.org. Qualifying taxpayers can also visit www.myfreetaxes.com to prepare their income taxes independently for free. For more information or to volunteer with VITA, contact Mark Schneider, VITA Program Coordinator, at Mark450sl@aol.com or George Friedman, VITA of the Lowcountry Lead Site Coordinator, at georgefriedman@sc.rr.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>YMCA offers Creative Movement Class</strong>\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is offering a new, 12 session Gymnastics/Creative Movement class for kids age 4-7 beginning on Feb. 2, 2015. This is a non-competitive movement class that will incorporate dance, tumbling and gymnastics at a basic level. Curriculum will include warm-ups and learning tumbling skills like the cart-wheel, round-off, bridge, various roll-overs as well as dance, stretching and flexibility movements. Register at the YMCA or online (ymcabeaufortcounty.com).The class will be taught by instructor Destinee Andrews who brings more than 9 years of gymnastics training. Students should wear comfortable t-shirt, shorts (or leggings) and tennis shoes. Register soon - space is limited! The 4-5 year old student class is Mondays (starting Feb. 2, 2015) and 6-7 year old student class is Wednesdays (starting Feb. 4, 2015) at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, SC 29935. The cost $100 per student for YMCA members and $120 per student for non-members for all 12 sessions. Please contact Lisa Redwine, Sports &amp; Aquatic Boating Director at ymcasportsco@gmail.com  or 832.522.9622 or visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com for\r\nmore information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Join fellow officers to help yourselfs and troops</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is committed to our nation’s defense. MOAA protects interests of all US commissioned &amp; warrant officers: Active, Reserve, NG, former &amp; retired. Meet MOAA’s Low Country Chapter at its quarterly social/biz luncheon, Feb. 11, MCAS Beaufort Officers Club. Speaker: CAPT Patricia Cole, USN (Ret.), MOAA Dep. Dir. for Career Transition Svcs (job guru). Meet ‘n’ greet, 11:45 a.m.; buffet lunch, 12:30 p.m., $25; casual dress; reservations, contact Rich Baker:TL9198@embarqmail.com/(843) 694-1329 by Feb. 4; Web:http://www.lcmoaa.org. Call now; be part of a great group with a vital mission!\r\n\r\n<strong>Sea Island Fly Fishers to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nSea Island Fly Fishers, will meet on February 11 at 6 p.m., at Bay Street Outfitters, 825 Bay St. Beaufort. The event is free and the public is welcome. The speaker is local guide Ja Malphrus, born and raised on the Broad River. Ja will talk about fishing for redfish with top water flys and on tactics for Winter reds. Join us for refreshments and tall tales. Contact Jack Baggette at 522-8911 with questions or visit our website at www.seaislandflyfishers.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Archaeology Society to host series of speakers</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Chapter of the Archaeological Society of SC is pleased to announce an upcoming Spring series of speakers and events. On February 12th at 6 p.m., Dr. Steve Smith will discuss “Francis Marion and the newest information about Fort Motte” at the Beaufort District Collection space upstairs in the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort, SC. On February 28th, the Annual ASSC Meeting will be held at Gambrell Hall at USC in Columbia.  This year’s theme is the Yamasee War, which should be of particular interest to those of us in the Low Country.  Check website for addition information. On March 21 at 1pm, Dr. Sue Moore and Lilith Logan will explain the artifacts relating to the “Heart of the Home” exhibit (Heart of the Home; Kitchen Archaeology at Mont Repose Exhibit March 16-June 12 Beaufort District Collection). All these wonderful meetings and events are free and open to the public; however, membership in ASSC is encouraged.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club meeting will be held on Thursday February 12th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Ladys Island off of Meridian Road.  Our guest speaker will be local marine dealer Chris Butler.  Captain Butler will have an array of depth/fish finders with mock set ups.  He will describe what the anglers are seeing on the bottom and varieties of fish and or structures.  The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. You do not need a reservation and guest are welcomed. For additional information call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL to host Valentine’s Day Luncheon</strong>\r\n\r\nYou are invited to TLC Women’s 3rd Annual Valentine Luncheon, to be held Saturday, February 14, 12 - 2:00 p.m. at Cat Island Sanctuary Golf Club. The featured speaker, Leslie Roldan, will be signing her newly released book, Joy Unspeakable. Activities include creating Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly at Bay View Nursing Home. The cost of the luncheon meal is approximately $10-15. Please join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship! All are welcome to attend, RSVP Tonya Johnson Phillips @843-322-0262 byThursday, February 12. Thanks in advance!\r\n\r\n<strong>Events for Adults at the St. Helena Library</strong>\r\n\r\n• Family Law Issues: Divorce, Custody, Visitation &amp; Support: This 30-45 minute lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session and will be held Monday, February 16th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena. The price is free. For more information, please contact Meghan Kilgore at 843-255-6559 or mkilgore@bcgov.net  or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org\r\n\r\n• End of Life Issues: Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Wills, DNR Orders, Power of Attorney, Funeral Planning &amp; Cremation: This 30-45 minute lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session and will be held on March 16th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena, The price is free. For more information, please contact Meghan Kilgore at 843-255-6559 or mkilgore@bcgov.net  or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.', 'What To Do the week of Jan. 29th-Feb. 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-jan-29th-feb-4th', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:20:40', '2015-01-30 00:20:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20774', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20776, 4, '2015-01-29 19:23:06', '2015-01-30 00:23:06', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Buddy.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20777\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pet-of-the-Week-Buddy-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pet of the Week-Buddy\" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Buddy is a loyal dog who desires attention and loves spending time outdoors. Active and playful, he would be a great walking or running partner. Come and spend time with Buddy today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12- 7 p.m. Buddy is neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-72', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:24:08', '2015-01-30 00:24:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20776', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20781, 4, '2015-01-29 19:25:43', '2015-01-30 00:25:43', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Yuck Factor, Part Two</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By Tracie Korol</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Into the vats of mystery meat meal, rendered bits of what’s left over and grain fillers, dog food manufacturers also stir in additives and chemicals to improve taste, stability and appearance.  Additives include emulsifiers to prevent water and fat from separating, antioxidants to prevent the fat from becoming rancid and artificial colors to make the chow more visually appealing to humans and hopefully, more palatable to their dogs.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A wide variety of additives are permitted in pet food, not counting vitamins and minerals.  Additives can be specifically approved, or they can fall into the category of “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS).  These additives can include anti-caking agents, coloring dyes, antimicrobial agents, curing and drying agents, petroleum derivatives, preservatives, texturizers and thickeners, to list just a few.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dogs generally will not eat tainted food unless starving. Consequently, all pet foods must be preserved so they stay fresh and appealing. Some preservatives are added to ingredients or raw materials by the suppliers, and others by the manufacturers.  Key among the preservatives added by manufacturers specifically to ensure that dry foods have a 12-month shelf life, are synthetic preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin. Read the ingredient list on the back of your dog food bag; these are usually listed near the bottom.  For these antioxidants, there is little information documenting their toxicity, safety, interactions, or chronic use in pet foods that may be eaten every day for the life of the animal. Propylene glycol was banned in cat food because it causes anemia, but it is still allowed in dog food. Potentially cancer-causing agents such as BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are permitted at relatively low levels.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Years ago, I was told by an animal nutritionist that BHA and BHT are also used to preserve carpet. I began reading ingredient labels religiously after that nugget of information was dropped in my path.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some manufacturers have responded to consumer concern, and are now using “natural” preservatives such as Vitamin C, (ascorbate), Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), and oils of rosemary, clove, or other spices to preserve fats in their products. The shelf life on these products is shorter, only about six months. Again, read the label to check the foods’ viability especially if you’re using a better brand of kibble.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unfortunately, even with all these products added to prevent this and that, there still remain a slew of potential dangers. We humans are now  routinely to the threat of E. coli bacteria on our factory-farmed produce. This bacterium also lurks in more than 50% of meat meals used in dog foods.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of my personal concerns now living in a more humid climate is the growth of mycotoxins (toxins from mold or fungi) on dry dog foods. Modern farming practices, adverse weather conditions, and improper drying and storage of crops can contribute to mold growth on an industrial level.  At home, these toxins can form in our kibble containers if we do not close the lids tightly. Pet food ingredients that are most likely to be contaminated with mycotoxins are grains-- wheat and corn, and fish meal. While it is more cost effective to buy the big bag of chow, I advocate for smaller bags simply because anything can grow a layer of green fuzz here in the summer months.  Always check the last third of the chow in the bin. If it smells at all funny or your dog balks at eating it, it has probably gone furry. Dump it and scrub out your container with bleach.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yet to come: recalls, nutrition-related diseases and the secrets of the pet food industry as if the truth wasn’t scary enough.</p>', 'What is dog food?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-2', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:26:20', '2015-01-30 00:26:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20783, 4, '2015-01-29 19:27:59', '2015-01-30 00:27:59', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nReally! Who are they and what are they doing? Riding Naked on roller skates? First of all, I thought skate boards were cooler than roller skates these days. But, who cares cuz some of us are just too old and too stiff to do either. That being said, I think we’ve been trying to loosen ourselves up. Not just physically, maybe not physically at all, but at least in our wine world. We’ve been trying new wines, new grape varieties, new sources for old (meaning well known to us) varieties. Stretching our drinking muscles. And our tasting muscles. And even our mental muscles. Well, here we go again this week.\r\n\r\nFirst, let’s look at where our wine comes from. The McLaren Vale area of Australia. McLaren Vale is located in South Australia, about one hundred and twenty miles south of Adelaide. It was named for either David McLaren, Colonial Manager for the south Australia Company,  or John McLaren, who surveyed the area in 1839. These two men were not related. Weird, actually. The initial crops that were grown here were cereal grains, though, and the first vines were planted in 1838. There are some one hundred year old vines still growing and producing grapes. Today, there are more than ninety wineries in McLaren Vale, mostly small, family run operations. In 2011, special legislation was introduced to protect the unique heritage of Barossa and McLaren wines. (This legislation was passed in 2012, and enacted in 2013.) A Mediterranean climate makes grape growing in this region very successful - dry summers with long, warm days and short, cool nights, an average of about twenty-five inches of rain per year and very rare frosts or freezes. There are a multitude of soil types in the valley, so “terroir” tends to show in the wines. Overall, all the soil types are well-draining and hold little water. This allows the growers to control, through irrigation, how much water the vines get. These wines are known for their intense colors, powerful fruit flavors, elegance, structure and complexity. The wines from McLaren Vale are mostly dry reds. And their main grape varieties are Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is made from two varieties. Shiraz and Mataro. Shiraz, I suspect, we all have had many of. Maybe not knowing where exactly they came from (meaning which specific part of Australia), but we were sure it was Shiraz. From McLaren, Shiraz has pronounced berry and spice flavors. And some dark chocolate and licorice notes. These Shiraz wines have a softness, juicy mouth texture, and are full in your mouth. We’ll find out in a moment how much Shiraz we get in our wine this week, but it sure does sound good this far!  (An educated guess would be it’s more Shiraz because we listed it first. Just a guess, of course.)\r\n\r\nOur second variety is Mourvedre, also known as Mataro. This is a red variety that is probably originally from Spain. Most likely introduced into Catalonia by the Phoenicians, about 500 BC. (In Spain, this variety is also called Monastrell.) Its history in Australia shows plantings going back to the mid-nineteenth century. It was used for large production, jug wines and for blending into fortified wines. Its wines have larger amounts of tannins, it is very thick skinned, deep colors and lots of phenolic compounds - one of the good things we drink red wine for, perfume notes, blackberry flavors and a gamy/meaty characteristic. With age, these wines can develop earthy notes, tobacco  and leather notes and hints of molasses or gingerbread. Again, things are sounding really good. Yum!\r\n\r\nMoving on, we now come to our winery for this week. Its called Some Young Punks. Really? Well, yes, but they are not like any other. There are three punks - Col McBryde who is the Guinness Book of World Records holder for “most tattoos while holding multiple PhD’s, Jen Gardner who is a self-confessed “nerdy yeast expert,” and Nic Bourke who is the self proclaimed “number one fan of Culture Club and winemaker extraordinaire.” These three love to drink wine, expect it to be, on a bottle by bottle basis, an experience. None of their wines may be made more than once. Each name for each wine is drawn from a unique experience, or buzz from a drinking experience, and quantities are all limited. A winemaker only has to produce consistently good wines. Not necessarily the same wines all the time. Which means, if you find one of theirs you like, don’t think it will always be available.\r\n\r\nPerfect example? This week’s wine. Some Young Punks’ “Naked on Roller Skates.” Boy, that’s a name. And an image. Just look at the label. This wine, their 2013, is seventy-three percent Shiraz, from ten year old vines. And, twenty-seven percent Mataro from thirty year old vines. As it is described by them, the punks, this is a wine for a drinker for whom neither hillsides or nudity are enough. More specifically, in terms for describing wines that we’re more familiar with, these grapes are grown on loamy soils. The wine has a deep inky, purple color and it is full of immense fruit flavors, including cassis, licorice and cocoa powder.\r\n\r\nAlmost as intense as in a liqueur. Big and fat, but hopefully  the naked skater is not big and fat. Smooth tannins and a long finish. Only two thousand, five hundred and forty-two dozen were made. (We would say cases, but they say how many dozen bottles. Guess they’re just having fun.)\r\n\r\nSo, who are these young punks? And what do they have to do with wine? Now we know. Next step is to try their wine. Hopefully, it will be an experience for each of us. A good experience and a good memory. Time to loosen up - mentally and physically. And with our wines. Some people just are having too much fun. Let’s join them. For $19.99. Enjoy.', 'And who are these young punks?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'and-who-are-these-young-punks', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:27:59', '2015-01-30 00:27:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20785, 4, '2015-01-29 20:46:38', '2015-01-30 01:46:38', 'By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer\r\n\r\nLast week I had the pleasure of attending Lunch Bunch, a group formed almost five years ago with staff members of The Island News. I started the column as a vehicle to showcase area restaurants and remind Beaufortonians to eat local.  It’s been a favorite among our readers, and I’d like to personally thank owners, servers, and patrons for their enthusiasm for the column.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lunch-Bunch-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20793\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lunch-Bunch-Logo-300x246.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Bunch-Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, Larry Fries, owner of The Carolina Tavern, hosted the Lunch Bunch for a taste of his menu of southern staples.  Formerly Carolina Wings, a national franchise, The Carolina Tavern is now locally owned and operated as an independent restaurant. Located at 1714 Ribaut Road in Port Royal, the restaurant is one of three Carolina Taverns in the state. The other two are in Greenwood and Murrell’s Inlet.\r\n\r\nRecently, the restaurant was featured on a show called, The Dish, a local culinary entertainment show that highlights restaurants and filmed in front of a live television audience at the WJBF-TV Channel 6 studios based in Augusta, GA.\r\n\r\nThe Dish, hosted by TV personality Ana Christina, showcased two of Carolina Tavern’s favorite entrees-The Big Pig and their famous ribs. Lucky for the Lunch Bunch, we sampled both.\r\n\r\nMonae was our charming server and started us off with Pretzel dippers and the sampler, complete with fried pickles, zucchini, mushrooms and mozzarella sticks. The pretzel dippers were tasty and unique, topped with more than the typical salt additive. Carolina Tavern dresses their hot pretzels with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, and our group devoured them. Hope Falls, the layout designer for The Island News commented on the fried mushrooms, “The breading is almost like eating a funnel cake at the fair…yummy!”\r\n\r\nElizabeth ordered the peel and eat shrimp, which included a trip to the fresh and appetizing salad bar. She was pleased with her selection and it was the perfect amount of food to keep her satiated while engaging in her annual January cleanse.\r\n\r\nNikki and her husband, Bubba, ordered the two items featured on The Dish, the Big Pig and the ribs. The Big Pig is a sandwich of pulled pork, applewood smoked bacon, baked ham, smoked sausage and cheddar cheese on a potato roll. The full rack of ribs were slow cooked and sauced to perfection. The couple was delighted with both of their selections. In fact, they agreed that the Big Pig Pig and the ribs were best representative of Carolina Tavern.\r\n\r\nHope Falls, as I described earlier as the new layout designer for The Island News, is also a recent Clemson graduate. Welcome to the paper Hope! Hope ordered the Tavern Salad, a dinner salad topped with turkey, ham and bacon. Hope also asked for grilled shrimp instead, giving her greens a little coastal Carolina accent.\r\n\r\nI opted for the beer can chicken, a favorite home dish I like to prepare. But I normally use a Bud Light or even a Coca-Cola…when I’m out of beer and repurpose the entrée to be called a soda can chicken.  So I was very interested when I saw that Carolina Tavern’s specialty was marinated in Guinness and slow baked to a golden brown crust. It was simply delicious!!\r\n\r\nThe Carolina Tavern is still a favorite spot to watch your favorite sports team. Big screen TV’s are everywhere. In any given location in the restaurant, you’re able to watch 3 or 4 games at a time. And, it will be THE spot to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.\r\n\r\nThank you to Larry and his wife, Stephanie Fries, for hosting this week’s Lunch Bunch. It was a treat, and we can’t wait to come back. For more information about The Carolina Tavern, please call (843) 379-5959 or visit www.thecarolinatavern.com.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"20788,20790,20787,20792,20789,20791,20786\"]', 'Lunch Bunch gets treated at The Carolina Tavern ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lunch-bunch-gets-treated-at-the-carolina-tavern', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:46:38', '2015-01-30 01:46:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20794, 4, '2015-01-29 19:36:45', '2015-01-30 00:36:45', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\n“Look it up.” How many times did I hear that line?  Anytime I asked my mother for the spelling of a word she would use that phrase. Of course, my frustrated response to her came in the order of another question: “How can I look it up when I do not know how to spell it?” She would then tell me to get the dictionary, sound out the word and if I still could not find the spelling, she would help. We went through this dialogue countless number of times.\r\n\r\nThe old “Look it up” line was also used when I needed information about a place or a historical figure. She would point to the bookcase in the living room. There it was the entire set of encyclopedias. Off I would go to find the correct book. The books were in alphabetical order so you had to first determine which one you needed and then proceed. I used them all the time for research on school papers. Many of us remember having to learn about the indigenous plants of some South American country or learn the background on explorers like Ponce de Leon and Ferdinand Magellan. The facts were all there. I just had to look them up. It was really frustrating when you just wanted get an answer to a simple question. Was Madame Curie a chemist, an astronomer or an actress? It was a multiple choice question on a homework assignment. Again, there it was… “Look it up.”\r\n\r\nIt took a few years of training before I embraced the whole “Look it up” concept. But my wading through Webster’s dictionaries, Roget’s Thesaurus and the Encyclopedia Britannica got easier as I grew older; and the training was helpful for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Naturally, I used it on my own children who also complained about my “Look it up” response.\r\n\r\nWhat a different world we live in now! I can find out just about everything I want to know without piling through reference books. Just by typing on my computer I can find the local movies playing and what people think of them. I can find out the menu on local restaurants, the hours and whether the food is any good based on how it is rated.\r\n\r\nI do thank my Mother for showing me how to do the research. It has been invaluable throughout my life. However, I am not sure how she would react to my new habit. All I have to do is turn on my new Smart Phone and ask Suri. Life just got easier.', 'Look it up', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'look-it-up', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:36:45', '2015-01-30 00:36:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20794', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20796, 4, '2015-01-29 19:38:26', '2015-01-30 00:38:26', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/outdoors.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20797 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/outdoors-300x179.png\" alt=\"outdoors\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On December 16th, fourteen (14) Fripp Audubon Volunteers met at Beaufort Elementary school and worked with sixty-eight fourth graders who created birds out of polymer clay and made wooden bird feeders. The morning was one of excitement and heartfelt gratitude where volunteers saw the children learning about birds as they all worked together as a family.</p>', 'Fripp Audubon and Beaufort  Elementary Partnership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-audubon-and-beaufort-elementary-partnership', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:38:26', '2015-01-30 00:38:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20799, 4, '2015-01-29 19:39:38', '2015-01-30 00:39:38', 'Fripp Audubon is sponsoring a guided tour of the Nemours Plantation on February 12th.  Nemours Plantation is located in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina. The plantation’s nearly 10,000 acres contains a rich diversity of habitats including remnant rice fields, fresh and brackish water marshes, upland pine and hardwood forests, bottomland hardwoods, and cypress/tupelo forests.  The plantation lies within the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto (ACE) River Basin which is listed by The Nature Conservancy as “one of the last great places.\"\r\n\r\nThe Nemours’ guided tour is limited to 20 participants. Individuals can sign up (on a first-come basis) by e-mailing Patrick Cotter at patrick.r.cotter@gmail.com beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23rd. (A waiting list will be compiled if more than 20 people want to attend the outing.)\r\n\r\nThose going on the trip will meet at McDonald’s on Lady’s Island at 7:30. Carpooling is encouraged. The tour should be done by noon. Rest rooms are available. Bring lunch/snacks, water, sun screen, etc.', 'Fripp Audubon Club to host field trip', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-audubon-club-to-host-field-trip', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:40:27', '2015-01-30 00:40:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20799', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20803, 4, '2015-01-29 19:41:48', '2015-01-30 00:41:48', 'By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nThis is the time of year that tests our patience as gardeners. The frost and freezing temperatures have turned our perennials and delicate foliage to limp dish rags hanging on the stalk and vine. Wait…be patient. Don’t do anything you’ll regret later like going out there in the sunshine to pruning everything till it looks neat and tidy again. Just wait…it’s almost time.\r\n\r\nIf we cut our “dishrags” back, whether it be a giant leopard plant or our beloved bananas, we will expose the plant to more severe damage during the next cold snap. The damaged leaves are now protecting the new growth that is tempted by the fleeting warm temperatures. The rule of thumb I have always used is the last frost. After that you can prune away, but when is the last frost? According to the 2015 Farmer’s Almanac, our last frost will fall between March 1st and 9th.\r\n\r\nThere are exceptions. You can prune most deciduous shrubs as well as cane berries, deciduous fruit trees, grapes, roses, and wisteria before mid-February. You will want to cut away any diseased branches and cross branching that will damage the plants later in the growing season. Many on-line guides are available to instruct you if you’re not sure where to cut or how to shape. Wait to prune spring-flowering ornamentals like forsythia and quince, and spring-flowering shrubs like azalea and camellia until after they flower.\r\n\r\nThe first of February is a good time to fertilize spring-blooming flowers and fall-planted annuals and perennials. Wait to feed azaleas, camellias until after they finish blooming; use an acid based fertilizer. Fertilize deciduous fruit trees two to three weeks before they flower. Feed other mature trees and shrubs as new growth starts.\r\n\r\nWith days getting longer and warmer, many of us are anxious to plant SOMETHING! Fortunately, there are many choices. February is a great month to get started. Set out summer flowering bulbs like amaryllis, calla, canna, dahlia, gladiolus, lily, tuberose, tuberous begonia, and tiger flower. Bare-root vegetables such as artichoke, asparagus, horseradish, and rhubarb can be planted now as well. You could plant spring flowering perennials, like bleeding heart, coral bells, campanula and perennial dianthus. This is also a good time to plant bare-root ornamentals such as roses, shade trees and vines.\r\n\r\nContinue covering frost-sensitive outdoor plants. Don’t let the covering touch the leaves, and remove it in the morning. Don’t forget to water! High winds and long periods between rains leave your garden vulnerable to cold damage.\r\n\r\nWatch for signs of growth in early spring bulbs. When foliage is 1 inch high, gradually start removing mulch. Cloudy days are best for the initial exposure of the leaves to strong sunlight which can burn tender foliage...even at these cool temperatures.\r\n\r\nPest control doesn’t seem very important at this time of year, but it really is the best time to get ahead of the game. Apply dormant oil or spray neem oil on evergreens and deciduous plants whose buds are still closed to control white fly and scale. Cloudy days are the best conditions for application. The sun is still intense here, even in winter. I learned this lesson the hard way when I applied neem oil to more than 200 camellias on a sunny day. Trust me…not a good idea.\r\n\r\nThe year ahead looks pretty normal for temperatures and rainfall, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. We’ll be a bit dry for February and wet for March. It looks very dry for June &amp; Sept. Other months look pretty moderate…a little above normal and a little below.\r\n\r\nHappy Gardening!\r\n\r\n<em>You may send Susan your questions and garden wisdom to theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.</em>', 'Patience Grasshopper…', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'patience-grasshopper', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:41:48', '2015-01-30 00:41:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20803', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20805, 4, '2015-01-29 19:43:05', '2015-01-30 00:43:05', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fourth annual Prom Boutique to benefit area girls</p>\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort will hold its fourth annual Prom Boutique from noon to 5 p.m. March 7 at Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence, 80 Lowcountry Drive, at the intersection of Hwy 462 and S.C. 170 in Okatie.\r\n\r\nThe Prom Boutique allows Beaufort and Jasper county students to shop for and select the perfect dress, jewelry and accessories for prom at no cost to them. Last year, the boutique helped over 50 young women’s prom dreams come true and the members of JSLB are hoping to help even more this year with your assistance.\r\n\r\nDresses and accessories are needed for the event. JSLB will accept new or gently­used long and short dresses in all sizes and accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, shawls and handbags. Dresses must be clean and have no visible tears or stains.\r\n\r\nDonations can be dropped off at the following locations:\r\n•  SugarBelle, 905 Boundary St., Beaufort\r\n•  Celadon Sales Office, Ladys Island\r\n•  Amazing Event Rentals, 35 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort or 352 Argent Blvd., Hardeeville\r\n•  Pink Magazine, 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island\r\n\r\nJSLB is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of women, children and families in our community. The league has donated more than $100,000 to area nonprofits since its founding, and league members regularly volunteer at organizations such as Child Abuse Prevention Association and Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please visit www.juniorserviceleagueofbeaufort.org, email jslbft@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JSLBFT.', 'Calling all dresses', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'calling-all-dresses', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:43:05', '2015-01-30 00:43:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20805', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20807, 4, '2015-01-29 19:44:29', '2015-01-30 00:44:29', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Merritt-Yeager.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20808\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Merritt-Yeager-208x300.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Merritt Yeager\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMerritt Yeager, owner of All Signs in Beaufort, donated the new pledge drive signs to the United Way of Beaufort County. Special thanks to Merritt!', 'The sign says it All ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-sign-says-it-all', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:44:29', '2015-01-30 00:44:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20807', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20810, 4, '2015-01-29 19:46:17', '2015-01-30 00:46:17', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ron Parker of the Kansas City Chiefs to be Grand Marshall</p>\r\nPlease join CODA – Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse – and Ron Parker, defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs, for the third annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island Saturday, February 14, beginning at\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20811\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Ron-Parker-Kansas-City-Chiefs.png\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20811\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Ron-Parker-Kansas-City-Chiefs-150x150.png\" alt=\"Ron Parker \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Ron Parker[/caption]\r\n\r\n9:00 AM.  The course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island. The race will start near Sanctuary Golf Course located at 8 Waveland Avenue in Beaufort. Play Hard Event Timing is providing event management and race timing.\r\n\r\nThis year’s race will include a lot of fun activities, including: a valentine relay, a S’Mores bar, a Valentine’s Day-themed costume contest and an interactive fire-fighting demonstration. In addition, Massage Envy will have two therapists on hand to offer free massages after the race. There will also be great prizes including a chance for race participants to win an iPad and prizes for the best costume and relay winners!\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available at race4love.com. Prizes will be given to the top two adult male and female overall, the top child male and female overall and the top three in each of the seven age divisions will receive medals.  In light of this event being family/kid friendly, all kids 9 and under will receive medals. For more information and to register, please visit race4love.com.\r\n\r\nProceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic abuse.  Since 1986, CODA has been helping survivors of domestic abuse break the cycle and build new lives for themselves and their families. Over the years, CODA has grown from a hotline and emergency shelter to offer a continuum of free services available in shelter and in the community including counseling, case management, legal services, transitional housing and community education. CODA relies on grants and donations to provide all of these critical services free of charge.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Race4Love, contact: codarace4love@gmail.com or call 843-770-1074 ext.221.  Please visit www.codalowcountry.org to learn more about domestic violence and CODA’s services.', 'CODA announces annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coda-announces-annual-race4love-5k-runwalk', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:46:17', '2015-01-30 00:46:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20810', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20813, 4, '2015-01-29 19:48:49', '2015-01-30 00:48:49', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THA Group’s Island Hospice offers free educational seminars on independent living at home</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">THA Group’s Island Hospice continues its new Tools for the Journey year-long series of seminars, which began in October 2014. These free seminars provide families with tips on aging at home and living independently as long as possible. The next seminar, Quality of Life: Understanding How Personal Goals Help Shape Your Health Care Decisions, will be held on February 4, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Coastal Church, 15 Williams Drive, Okatie, SC 29909, and February 10, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Beaufort Medical Plaza’s third floor classroom at 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902. Topics will include defining and assessing quality of life, and what this means for health care planning. The schedule for the remaining seminars is included on the following pages.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">All seminars are from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The topic schedule is as follows:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Patient 101\r\n</strong>•  Quality of Life: Understanding How Personal Goals Help Shape Your Health Care Decisions — February 10\r\n•  When Is It Time to Give Up the Keys? How to Start a Conversation About Driving and Safety — March 10</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Medical Jargon</strong>\r\n•  What’s Up Doc? Preparation Prior to Physician Appointments — April 14\r\n•  Do I Have to Take All of These Pills? How to Handle Health Care When There Are Multiple Physicians and Medications — May 12\r\n•  Doesn’t Medicare Cover…? Understanding Different Resources That Are Available — June 9</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Plan for Getting Older</strong>\r\n•  Talking Taboo: How to Have the End of Life Conversation — July 14\r\n•  Aging in the Home Costs WHAT? How to Plan Financially for Aging at Home — August 11\r\n•  Our Journey: Series Completion Celebration and Review — September 8</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>For more information or to register for the seminar, contact Jennifer Massey at 888.842.4663 or jmassey@thagroup.org.</em></p>', 'Independent living seminars', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'independent-living-seminars', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:48:49', '2015-01-30 00:48:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20813', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20815, 4, '2015-01-29 19:50:22', '2015-01-30 00:50:22', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Mayor-Billie-Keyserling-Speaks-with-the-BCSL-Group-Crop.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20816\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Mayor-Billie-Keyserling-Speaks-with-the-BCSL-Group-Crop-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" /></a>Assembled in the Beaufort County Council Chambers last Wednesday morning, the 2015 Beaufort County Senior Leadership class received updates and commentary from elected and appointed officials of Beaufort County during Government Day.  Speakers included: Duffie Stone, Country Solicitor; Paul Somerville, County Council Chair; Maria Walls, County Treasurer-elect; and Ebony Sanders, County Deputy Assessor.  All facets of county level government were explained, followed by an extensive question and answer session.\r\n\r\nThe class moved to Council Chambers in Beaufort City Hall for an afternoon session of presentations by Billy Keyerling, Mayor of Beaufort; Lisa Sulka, Mayor of Bluffton; and Van Willis, Town Manager of Port Royal.  All three presented cases for their city and towns with a view towards the future.  The role that history has played in the development of this area was also discussed. Photo courtesy of Larry Bernard.', 'Senior Leadership meets ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'senior-leadership-meets', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:50:22', '2015-01-30 00:50:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20815', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20818, 4, '2015-01-29 19:51:21', '2015-01-30 00:51:21', 'The American Red Cross has partnered with the Heritage Golf Foundation  and the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament,  presented by Boing, to support the Feb 5th Blood Drive at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church. The blood drive will be in the church’s Fellowship (Hall 408 Carteret Street—across the street from the Chocolate Tree—one of the sponsors of the blood drive) from noon until 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nAll donors receive a gift from the Heritage  and  be entered into a drwaing for passes and other events associated with the Golf Tournament held on Hilton Head Island April 16-19. It is extremely helpful if donors would make an appointment; please call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org (it’s very simple). For the 1-866 number, after you get an answer press 2 (Option 2) for a Savannah-based operator to make your appointment.\r\n\r\n<em>For questions, please call Merle Hoagland (522-2073) or e-mail merle13@embarqmail.com.</em>', 'TEE OFF to help save lives', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tee-off-to-help-save-lives', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:51:21', '2015-01-30 00:51:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20818', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20820, 4, '2015-01-29 19:52:49', '2015-01-30 00:52:49', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-LI-Robotics2015.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20821\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-LI-Robotics2015-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Schools-LI Robotics2015\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lady’s Island Middle School’s Cougar Robotics teams competed last Saturday at the “Whale Branch Robo Icicle Rumble.” Two of the three teams made the semi-finals and the other lost in the quarters. The students competed against both middle and high school programs during the event. Pictured (from left) are Kevin Mingle, Travis Cato, Rhogue Wallace.</p>', 'Lady’s Island Middle School students excel at Robotics Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-middle-school-students-excel-at-robotics-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20820', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20824, 4, '2015-01-29 19:54:44', '2015-01-30 00:54:44', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-History-Museum1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20829\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Community-Beaufort-History-Museum1-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Community-Beaufort History Museum\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMuseum members and the public are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Beaufort History Museum (BHM). The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the museum’s main hall, on the second floor of The Arsenal, located at 713 Craven St.\r\n\r\nCurrent museum members will vote on a slate of new Board of Directors candidates. Individuals proposed by the Board of Directors are Donnie Ann Beer, Lorrie Burleyknowles, Carol Lauvray and Carla Marsh. BHM Members will also be able to suggest additional nominees.\r\n\r\nFollowing the meeting, a dinner will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Southern Graces Bistro in the Beaufort Inn, 809 Port Republic St. The dinner will cost $25.00 per person. (Wine is not provided but guests may bring their own.) Reservations can be made by contacting BHM Board Member, Libby Holloway via email: libby@LibbyHollowayAppraisals.com, or by phone at: 843-379-0130.\r\n\r\nThe first 50 dinner reservations submitted will be accommodated. The deadline for making reservations for the dinner is Tuesday, February 3.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum, which was founded in 1939, has evolved to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th Century until modern times. The Beaufort History Museum maintains a website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.', 'Beaufort History Museum announces Annual Meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-announces-annual-meeting', '', '', '2015-01-29 19:56:02', '2015-01-30 00:56:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20824', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20831, 4, '2015-01-29 19:57:15', '2015-01-30 00:57:15', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/School-St.-Peters.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20832 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/School-St.-Peters-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"School-St. Peter\'s\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Natalie Rose Dardes, a fourth grader at St. Peter’s, independently collected donations from school families and within her neighborhood to give to local animal shelters. She collected an impressive supply simply by asking. “The shelters need supplies. I wish the animals could all find homes,” she said.</p>', 'St. Peter’s student initiates supply drive', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-peters-student-initiates-supply-drive', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20831', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20834, 4, '2015-01-29 20:05:54', '2015-01-30 01:05:54', 'Peggy May, a retired educator, former chair of the Foundation for Educational Excellence, and former county and state Director of Adult Literacy is the recipient of the 2015 Inspiration Award. The award recognizes individuals who have been supportive of, or attended, Beaufort County public schools, and whose accomplishments have distinguished them in their professions and will positively influence and inspire others, particularly students.\r\n\r\nAfter joining the Foundation’s board of directors in 2010, Peggy served as its chair from 2012-2014. In that role, she helped to award more than $50,000 to teachers who sought to bring innovative teaching techniques and tools into their classrooms. These grants have impacted thousands of students county-wide.\r\n\r\nMay taught for more than 28 years in New York before moving to Hilton Head in 1984. She served as Director of Adult Literacy for Beaufort County, which later became Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. She went on to become the South Carolina’s State Director of Adult Literacy from 1992 until 1996, when she retired. She then worked for several years with national literacy organizations as an event planner. She also was a dedicated volunteer for The Deep Well Project and was secretary of the Italian American Club of Hilton Head.\r\n\r\nMay passed away July 24, 2014. The Foundation for Education Excellence’s current chair, Jackie Rosswurm, will accept the Inspiration Award on her behalf at the organization’s March 7 Jewels and Jeans fundraiser at the Country Club of Hilton Head. Information and tickets for Jewels and Jeans or details about the Foundation for Educational Excellence, visit www.FoundationEdExcellence.com\r\n\r\n“Peggy’s legacy and devotion to improve educational opportunities lives on,” Rosswurm said. “We’ve chosen to honor her with the 2015 Inspiration Award because her accomplishments were extraordinary and because she positively inspired and influenced the lives of countless individuals and friends in Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nPrevious recipients of the award have included Artist Jonathan Green, Chef David Vincent Young, Chef Orchid Paulmeier, Board of Education member Dr. Wayne A. Carbiener, and American Idol winner Candice Glover.', 'Peggy May receives 2015 Inspiration Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'peggy-may-receives-2015-inspiration-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20834', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20838, 4, '2015-01-29 20:09:49', '2015-01-30 01:09:49', 'BEAUFORT ACADEMY\r\n\r\n• Friday, 1/30 - BA’s Homecoming Basketball Games! Games begin at 4 p.m. with the JV Girls, then 5 p.m. JV Boys, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls, and 7pm Varsity Boys. The presentation of the Homecoming Court and Queen will be during halftime of the Boys Varsity Game. Please see the school website for more details: www.beaufortacademy.org.\r\n\r\n• Friday, 1/30 - Nominations for the Beaufort Academy Athletic Hall of Fame are due. Contact Emma Roddey at 843-524-3393 or eroddey@beaufortacademy.org if you need a nomination form.\r\n\r\n• Friday, 1/30 – Applications for the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Scholarship to study abroad this summer are due.\r\n\r\n• The Chilly Bean 5K &amp; 10K and Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, January 31st, register now at www.chillybeanrun.com.\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, 2/4 – Half-day for all students, dismissal at 11:30 a.m.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20839,20840,20841,20842\"]', 'School Notes for the week of Jan. 29th-Feb. 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-jan-29th-feb-4th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20844, 4, '2015-01-29 20:46:24', '2015-01-30 01:46:24', 'It’s more than green grass that unites farming, golf course management and landscaping. Agriscience is also a common bond. Agriscience encompasses the application of science and technology to the plant and animal industries and includes a wide range of fields such as conventional and organic farming, turf management\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20845\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL-Agriscience_cmyk.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20845\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schools-TCL-Agriscience_cmyk-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Natavia Middleton, TCL Interim Dean for Arts &amp; Sciences, reviews agriscience textbooks for program curriculum.\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" /></a> Dr. Natavia Middleton, TCL Interim Dean for Arts &amp; Sciences, reviews agriscience textbooks for program curriculum.[/caption]\r\n\r\nand landscaping.\r\n\r\nThis February, agriscience courses will officially begin at  the Technical College of the Lowcountry. The new agriscience certificate program will provide students with fundamental knowledge in this rapidly growing field and prepare students to enter and advance in occupations in farming, landscaping, and golf course and pest management industries.\r\n\r\n“We hope that people who work locally will continue their education in the agriscience program to receive higher positions in their current jobs, form their own businesses or even change their careers,” Interim Dean for Arts &amp; Sciences Dr. Natavia Middleton said.\r\n\r\nThe program requires 29 credit hours and emphasizes three separate occupational areas: diversified agriculture production, landscape occupations and turf occupations. An internship in their chosen pathway will also be required to give students additional hands-on experience. Area employers agree that the agriscience certificate is needed. Jerry Ashmore, Director of Workforce Development and Safety at The Greenery, serves on the TCL advisory committee that helped shape the program.\r\n\r\n“I know the value of an education and appreciate this program as it gives students real-life experience as well as a solid foundation and enables them to grow in their careers,” Ashmore said. “We hope to offer folks careers after completion of the program.”\r\n\r\nAgriculture is very strong in the Lowcountry as well as in the state of South Carolina. “The industry provides jobs to thousands of folks locally, from landscape contractors, golf courses to farmers,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe agriscience program also will benefit existing workers that are looking to advance in their careers. “The program will give them the opportunity to strengthen their skills, broaden their knowledge and enhance their professionalism, making them more valuable to their employer and give them the opportunity to grow in their career,” Ashmore said.\r\n\r\nTCL has campuses in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hampton. And with S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, South Carolina residents pay about $900 a semester for full-time tuition, regardless of need or income. In addition, TCL offers in-state tuition to military members and their spouses who are stationed in Beaufort and to residents of Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia. Students must enroll and pay by February 4 for these classes that start February 9. For more information about the agriscience program, please contact instructor Dr. Natavia Middleton at nmiddleton@tcl.edu or 843.470.5964.', 'Enroll now in TCL’s new agriscience certificate program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'enroll-now-in-tcls-new-agriscience-certificate-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:24', '2018-07-12 15:00:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20844', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20846, 4, '2015-01-29 20:14:50', '2015-01-30 01:14:50', 'A local convenience store company today donated $10,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of an ongoing promotion at its outlets.\r\n\r\nParker’s, which operates 36 convenience stores in Georgia and South Carolina, said the proceeds came from its “Fueling the Community” program.  That promotion gives one cent of every gallon of gas sold on the first Wednesday of each month to local schools.\r\n\r\nAbout $2,300 of the Parker’s donation goes to fund the school district’s annual “Support Person of the Year” recognition program, which honors school nurses, social workers, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants, school secretaries, and technology and data specialists.  The rest goes to specific schools designated by Parker’s “Pump Pal Club” regular customers when they purchased their gasoline.\r\n\r\n“We’re deeply committed to giving back to every community where Parker’s does business,” said Greg Parker, president and CEO of Parker’s. “I truly believe education is the rising tide that lifts all boats. Education helps make Beaufort County a stronger community, reduces crime and increases opportunity for young people.”\r\n\r\nParker noted that Beaufort High School was the No. 1 school in “Pump Pal” revenues for 2014 in all of the markets that Parker’s serves, while Beaufort Elementary School was the No. 1 elementary school.\r\n\r\nParker’s launched its charitable initiative in 2011 and has donated money to public and private schools in every community where Parker’s does business.\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss accepted the donation on behalf of the school district.\r\n\r\n“Our partnership with Parker’s just keeps getting better and better,” Moss said, “As Parker’s grows, its support for schools grows, and that’s a wonderful thing to see.”\r\n\r\nParker’s has been ranked on Inc.’s elite list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for three consecutive years and has opened eight new stores over the past year.  Parker has been honored by Convenience Store News as the Tech Executive of the Year and by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce as the Entrepreneur of the Year.', 'Parker’s convenience store company gives back', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parkers-convenience-store-company-gives-back', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:25', '2018-07-12 15:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20846', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20849, 4, '2015-01-29 20:18:22', '2015-01-30 01:18:22', 'The Beaufort Film Society hosted its annual wine dinner at Saltus River Grill on Thursday, January 22 to unofficially kick off the 9th annual Beaufort International Film Festival, which will be held February 11-14. For a schedule of film screenings, please visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. Photos courtesy of Susan DeLoach Photography.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"20850,20851,20852,20853,20854,20855,20856,20857,20858\"]', 'Beaufort Film Society wine dinner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-film-society-wine-dinner', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:18:22', '2015-01-30 01:18:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20849', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20860, 4, '2015-01-29 20:46:46', '2015-01-30 01:46:46', 'The Beaufort Memorial Foundation honored many of its major supporters at the annual “Valentine Ball kick-off” party last week. Hosted by the hospital as its way of thanking the committee chairs and dinner party hosts who enable the ball to be so successful year after year, the event was held in the brand new home of Drs. Jennifer Wallace and Aaron Sarathy. Amy Geier and Jessica Long headed the committee that planned the party, always a culinary extravaganza featuring an extraordinary “live buffet” where most items are prepared on-site by the hospital’s food services staff under the direction of Executive Chef Eric Sayers. Guests always ask who catered the event - and are astonished to learn that it’s the hospital itself.\r\n\r\nThe 2015 Valentine Ball will be held next Saturday, February 7 at the hospital’s Medical &amp; Administrative Center across from the main campus. For more information visit valentineball.org.\r\n\r\nAmong those attending this year’s kick-off party:\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"20861,20862,20863,20864,20865,20866\"]', 'Valentine Ball Kick Off Party', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'valentine-ball-kick-off-party', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:46:46', '2015-01-30 01:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20860', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20867, 4, '2015-01-29 20:25:33', '2015-01-30 01:25:33', 'Recognizing the health benefits of breast-feeding, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has hired a new, highly experienced lactation consultant for its Birthing Center to help new moms successfully nurse their babies. Pamela Ehret, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, will visit patients following delivery to coach them along through their first feedings, answer questions and help with any issues that may arise during their hospital stay. Once they’re home, nursing mothers can call her 24/7 on a “warm line” at (843) 441-4586.\r\n\r\n“We don’t call it a ‘hot line’ because it doesn’t need to be an emergency to call,” Ehret said. “No question is too small.”\r\n\r\nPrior to joining BMH, Ehret had been a physician trainer with the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2008, responsible for providing breast-feeding education to pediatricians and pediatric residents in Georgia.\r\n\r\nFrom 1998 to 2011 she served as District Lactation Program coordinator for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), managing all breast-feeding activities for the Chatham County Health Department. During her tenure, she implemented a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program. As part of a grant awarded by the USDA, she hired, trained and supervised 10 breast-feeding peer counselors.\r\n\r\nA licensed practical nurse (LPN), Ehret started her career as a staff nurse in the mother/baby unit of an Ohio hospital. In 1992, she was hired as a staff lactation consultant at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. She has been a frequent presenter at Georgia State Breastfeeding Committee biannual meetings and guest speaker at breast-feeding conferences throughout Georgia.\r\n\r\nIn addition to helping new moms at the BMH Birthing Center, Ehret will be teaching two prenatal breast-feeding classes for patients of Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists, the hospital’s OB-GYN practice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby’s life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of solid foods until at least 12 months of age.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Beaufort Memorial’s Birthing Center services, visit www.bmhsc.org or call (843) 522-5112.', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital hires lactation consultant for its Birthing Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-hires-lactation-consultant-for-its-birthing-center', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:28:59', '2015-01-30 01:28:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20867', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20875, 4, '2015-01-29 20:30:19', '2015-01-30 01:30:19', 'By Martha O’Regan\r\n\r\nHave you truly wrapped your brain around the fact that we are electromagnetic beings?  We are both electric (energy) and magnetic, yet we are humans, not robots or computers. Our left brain wants to know what it sees and see what it knows so we want to see ourselves as physical structures, we want to keep it simple because it’s what we know. While keeping it simple, let’s have a little fun with the electric aspect.\r\n\r\nWhat are you plugged in to? Think of yourself as a rechargeable battery that, provided you got a good nights’ sleep, is fully charged to begin each day with. Imagine that you have wires that come off of you that are either sending or receiving energy, depending on what you are plugged into. Think about the people in your life that are ‘sucking the life out of you’ as well as the ones that are ‘charging you up’. Tune into how you regularly react—is frustration often draining you dry or do you get a boost from finding the good in most situations?  What about the fuel you put into your body?  Is your body using too much energy to digest large lunches or process multiple cups of coffee or are you nourishing it with healthy choices that are actually replenishing your resources?  Who are you choosing to listen to on a regular basis—are they feeding your soul or just filling your head with nonsensical data?  What about your thoughts—are they full of self-doubt, judgment, or worry? Or, are they thoughts of joy and gratitude for even the little things in life?\r\n\r\nSo, what circuits are you choosing?  Are any in ‘overload’ or just plain ‘blown’?  Do you hear yourself say ‘I am so tired’, ‘I am totally drained’ or ‘I just don’t have any energy’?  If so, tune into what you are plugged into and decide to ‘unplug’ from the non-essential circuits. Instead of allowing someone or something to pull energy from you, just visualize yourself pulling the plug and thinking ‘nope, I’m not going to plug into that today’. Then, stay grounded (pun intended)—don’t plug it back in. Instead, take a breath and think about plugging into something that cranks up your spirit or brings you joy.\r\n\r\nAs electromagnetic beings, we are designed to recharge from the earth’s electromagnetic fields. Science now tells us that due to ‘advancements’ of shoes, roads, cars, floors and second story bedrooms, we are not as ‘plugged in’ to the earth as the countless generations before us. We aren’t receiving the earth’s energy as efficiently as those who walked the planet in bare feet or slept on the ground for thousands of years. Additionally, we as a society have been made to fear the sun and dirt, taking us further away from natural resources that our body thrives on. With this knowledge, we are now being encouraged to ‘earth’, to take our shoes off and walk in the grass, dirt, sand or surf, or even hug a tree for 15-30 minutes a day to ‘re-charge’ our battery. Who would have thought the word earth would become a verb?   Through personal experience, I will say that it works. So, if you hear yourself say “I am so tired’ and it’s only 2 o’clock in the afternoon, take your shoes off and head outside. Walk or stand for as long your break will allow you, focusing on your breath and visualizing all of those little circuits disconnecting from the stressors or the day and connecting to the earth—try for at least 10 minutes, then resume your day. You may just be surprised—I know I was. Live Awake in JOY!\r\n\r\n<em>Martha O’Regan, is Your ‘B.E.S.T. Life’ Coach, supporting you in accessing your magic with the work of Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique and Vibrational Coaching. Contact 843-812-1328 or yourbestlifecoach28@gmail.com to discover just how easy it can be to create change in your life.  www.yourbestlifecoach.net.</em>', 'Plug in to joy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'plug-in-to-joy', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:30:19', '2015-01-30 01:30:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20875', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20877, 4, '2015-01-29 20:36:22', '2015-01-30 01:36:22', '[caption id=\"attachment_20881\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20881\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chamber-Corner-Business-of-the-Week1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"BUSINESS OF THE WEEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> BUSINESS OF THE WEEK[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - SCE &amp; G!  Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community.  Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County reopens indoor pool after renovation with re-opening ceremony </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The eight-lane, 25-yard indoor pool at the Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County welcomed back swimmers in style during a reopening celebration on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. The pool is a popular site for exercise, swim lessons, water aerobics classes, and the YMCA Tiger Shark Competitive Swim Team. In 2014 the YMCA taught more than 1600 swim lessons to area youth and adults.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“We are thrilled with the improvements to the swimming pool,” said Mike Bostwick, CEO of the Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County. “We are very excited to refresh our indoor pool to better serve our swimmers. We appreciate the community’s patience during the temporary closure.” YMCA members were able to access the newly refreshed pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room on January 5.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and many local dignitaries were on hand to celebrate.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“We are excited to see the new renovations to the YMCA pool and congratulate Mike and his team on this successful project,” said Blakely Williams, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President &amp; CEO.  “This is certainly a wonderful asset to our community.  They YMCA’s commitment to the health of our community is another reason why Beaufort County has been ranked the healthiest county in South Carolina.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling, an active Y member himself remarked, “The Y is such an important part of our community and we congratulate all the YMCA staff, board and members on this accomplishment.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Port Royal councilman Tom Klein echoed those sediments and recalled how this very same pool was an integral part of his recovery from hip surgery. Additional attendees at the celebration included Beaufort City Councilmen Phil Cromer and Stephen Murray, Beaufort County Councilwoman Alice Howard, Beaufort Regional Chamber Board Chairman Will Achurch and Cris Steele with Congressman Mark Sanford’s office. The entire indoor pool was completely renovated. “The work included ripping out all the old tiles and grout from the pool and replacing with new substrate, tile and grout,” said Lisa Redwine, YMCA Sports and Aquatic Director.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Additionally, the steel girders that support the roof and the pool deck have also been stripped and painted and the pool deck was thoroughly cleaned. Both the sauna and the steam room have been cleaned and refreshed with new wood seating as well.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received from our members this renovation is proving to be a much appreciated investment”, added Redwine. “We invite the entire community to stop by to check out the pool and all our facilities here at the Y.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To learn more about YMCA programs and membership including a complete pool schedule visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Y Pool Hours:</strong>\r\nMonday – Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.\r\nSaturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\r\nSunday 1:30 – 4:30 p. m.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Y Winter 2015 Swim Lesson Schedule:</strong>\r\nFeb. 2 – 26, 2015\r\nPreschool (age 3-5):\r\nMonday &amp; Wednesday, 5:35 - 6:05 p.m.\r\nYouth (age 6-12):\r\nMonday &amp; Wednesday, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.\r\nParent/Child (6 months – 2):\r\nTuesday &amp; Thursday, 5:35 – 6:05 p.m.\r\nAdult (age 13+):\r\nTuesday &amp; Thursday, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The cost for swim lessons is $40 per person for members and $60 for non-members.\r\nFinancial assistance is available.</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">About the YMCA of Beaufort County: The YMCA of Beaufort County is part of a 256 year old worldwide organization that enables the citizens of Beaufort County to develop values and behaviors that are consistent with our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County was charted in 1990 and opened its doors in June 1996.  The YMCA is a locally autonomous organization made up of voluntary membership that is open to individuals of all ages, race, religion, incomes and abilities.  Programs and services incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and the YMCA encourages and challenges its staff, members, volunteers and program participants to accept and demonstrate these values. The YMCA of Beaufort County currently serves approximately 8,000 individuals through the programs and services provided. ymcabeaufortcounty.com</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photos courtesy of Captured Moments Photography</p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20879,20878\"]', ' The Chamber Corner for Jan. 29th-Feb. 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-jan-29th-feb-4th', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:37:38', '2015-01-30 01:37:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20877', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20885, 4, '2015-01-29 20:38:57', '2015-01-30 01:38:57', 'Allen Patterson Residential of Beaufort has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design and for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The custom home builder was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.\r\n\r\nThe Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.\r\n\r\n“Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Allen Patterson Residential among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”\r\n\r\nFollow Allen Patterson Residential on Houzz www.houzz.com/pro/allenpatterson.', 'Allen Patterson Residential receives award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'allen-patterson-residential-receives-award', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:38:57', '2015-01-30 01:38:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20885', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20887, 4, '2015-01-29 20:41:14', '2015-01-30 01:41:14', 'Celadon, a residential community off Sam’s Point Road on Lady’s Island, has come under new ownership.  The new owner, BBC Celadon, has appointed Blue Sky, a firm that specializes in real estate development, marketing, and sales to oversee the new launch of the property as well as the Celadon Club and its\r\nWellness Center.\r\n\r\nJ.C. Taylor, president of Blue Sky, is most excited about “the opportunity to create an upscale community where residents experience the best of the Lowcountry while enjoying access to unmatched health and<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Celadon-311.tiff_full.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20888\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Business-Celadon-311.tiff_full-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"Business-Celadon  311.tiff_full\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> wellness offerings.”  Blue Sky’s vision for Celadon aligns with the concept of a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), emphasizing human-scale interaction, plentiful shared greenspaces, and a healthy lifestyle.\r\n\r\nBlue Sky is nearing completion on deferred maintenance and improvement to the existing buildings and landscaping.  Celadon Club will reopen its Wellness Center this Spring, with a limited number of memberships available to the public. Club offerings include a junior Olympic pool, a full range of fitness equipment and classes, a luxury spa, and comprehensive wellness programs.\r\n\r\nHomesites start in the $70’s and home+lot packages with newly constructed homes start in the mid-$300’s. Some of Beaufort’s top builders have joined Celadon’s Preferred Builders Program to offer homes in the classic and gracious Lowcountry style. The real estate sales office is staffed and already seeing significant walk-in traffic, even though marketing efforts are just getting underway.\r\n\r\nCherimie Weatherford, Celadon’s dedicated real estate sales executive, reports, “In the past few weeks, I have spoken with local business owners, friends, and family regarding my involvement with Celadon. The excitement over a Lady’s Island community that emphasizes a true “culture of wellness” is palpable. The timing, the location, and the vision have everyone abuzz.”\r\n\r\nBlue Sky is committed to being environmentally conscious throughout the development process. Alleys made of pervious materials and recycled rainwater are two examples of their commitment to keep Celadon “green”. Future plans for the community include additional open space dedicated to parks, gardens, walking trails, and other natural amenities.\r\n\r\nFor more information and continued updates, visit CeladonLiving.com.', 'Celadon community under new ownership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celadon-community-under-new-ownership', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:41:14', '2015-01-30 01:41:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20887', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20890, 4, '2015-01-29 20:42:45', '2015-01-30 01:42:45', 'After months of review and negotiation, the Beaufort City Council this week agreed to move forward with construction of a new Beaufort Fire Station at 1120 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nThe City Council approved a contract with the lowest responsible bidder, Frasier Construction, to build the new fire station. The total cost of the project, including land, furnishings and technology, is $3,299,837.\r\n\r\nFirefighting equipment will be moved from the current station on Mossy Oaks Road to the new site when it is completed, Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said. Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson and his staff, working with architects from Hussey Gay Bell &amp; DeYoung and Frasier Construction, met in November and December to review construction costs. Those value-engineering sessions trimmed the overall construction costs by $243,130, according to Kathy Todd, finance director for the City of Beaufort. The revised construction bid by Frasier is $2.545 million.\r\n\r\nAdditional costs to the project included buying a small adjacent parcel and soil inspections and site improvements. Also, the initial construction bids exceeded the budget. All told, the project is about $554,159 more than anticipated two years ago. Tuesday, Council authorized use of capital fund balance reserves to cover the added costs.\r\n\r\nAt the time the project concept originally was approved, land hadn’t been acquired and the effects of the geotechnical report about soil conditions and drainage wasn’t complete. Once both of those became known, staff advised City Council that there would be additional site costs.\r\n\r\nFurther, it was determined that land adjacent to the main property would need to be purchased to gain access to the alley behind the fire station, which would improve both safety and efficiency and was part of the City’s long-range plan. The new fire house site is ideally situated for fire protection, Fire Chief Negron said. The site is geographically positioned between Port Royal’s main station and Beaufort’s current Fire Headquarters near the intersection of Ribaut and Boundary Street.\r\n\r\nThe new facility will replace the outdated one beside Beaufort Middle School and across from Mossy Oaks Elementary on residential Mossy Oaks Road. City Council hasn’t decided what to do with that property after the new facility opens. With City Council’s approval of the contract, the new fire station is expected to be completed by Fall 2015. Since the city bought the original property 1120 Ribaut Road property in September 2013, it also acquired a smaller parcel adjacent the Love House Ministries’ bowling alley. The additional land addresses access, stormwater management and other site conditions. The fire station will be accessible from Bowling Alley Lane, a street to the rear of the property.\r\n\r\nNegron said the Ribaut Road location offers:\r\n•  Direct access to the main artery between Beaufort and Port Royal\r\n•  Easy and efficient travel times to the entire coverage area for this fire station\r\n•  Excellent geographical positioning to reinforce and enhance the ISO 2 rating that helps reduce commercial fire insurance premiums\r\n•  Limited impact on neighborhoods\r\n•  Greater distance from large schools than the current Mossy Oaks station\r\n•  Smooth traffic flow for fire vehicles, including direct access to the rear of the facility (eliminating fire trucks having to back into the bays).\r\n\r\n“We are very excited to have this project ready to move forward,” Negron said. “The attention to detail will help make this a safe and efficient fire station for many years to come.”', 'Contract approved to build new fire station', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'contract-approved-to-build-new-fire-station', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:42:45', '2015-01-30 01:42:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20892, 4, '2015-01-29 20:49:02', '2015-01-30 01:49:02', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Both contributed essays to SOUTH-What it means to be here in heart or in spirit</p>\r\nThis is the first year that the Spirit &amp; Pride of South Carolina Award will be presented at the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival. Best-selling author, Pat Conroy will bestow the honor to Andie <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Wendy-with-Books_circle.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-20893 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Wendy-with-Books_circle-e1422582355836-300x300.png\" alt=\"Cover-Wendy with Books_circle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>MacDowell, a multi-talented actress and model originally from Gaffney, SC during the festival awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14th.\r\n\r\nBoth Conroy and MacDowell are contributors in Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer’s new book, SOUTH-What it means to be here in heart or in spirit, a collection of essays that merge the charm of the Old South with the verve of the New South from people of note across the Southern region.\r\n\r\nMacDowell’s essay is titled Soul Food, a piece about her love of Farmers Markets, local seafood and roadside vegetable stands. This is an excerpt:\r\n\r\n“To be from the South is to know the South’s food…where it comes from, who grows it best, and which season (down to the week) it’s most suitable to harvest. I am the original hippie, learning from my parents at an early age that the best tasting food is locally grown. And, depending on where you are in the South, each small town has its beloved crop that has contributed to the success of its economy. Buying vegetables from the back of a pickup truck on a dirt road pretty much ensures its authenticity, and it’s the only way to really get to know the locals.”\r\n\r\nConroy’s essay is titled, Why Dying Down South is More Fun. One quote from his essay is a sentiment that many Southerners share. “Cooking food for a grieving family and their friends is still one of the classiest ways to send a love note that I can think of.” – Pat Conroy\r\n\r\nPollitzer will be signing copies of her book in between screenings at the festival, which will be held at USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 12th through Saturday, February 14th. The book retails for $34.95 plus SC sales tax. The leather bound coffee-table book is becoming a commemorative heirloom across the country. SOUTH is a celebration of heritage and a collector’s item for future generations. For more information about the book, please visit www.wendypollitzer.com.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SOUTH-50-Emotional-Essays-21-Talented-Photographers-One-Subject-WendyPs-conflicted-copy-2014-09-17.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20898\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-SOUTH-50-Emotional-Essays-21-Talented-Photographers-One-Subject-WendyPs-conflicted-copy-2014-09-17-300x72.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-SOUTH-50 Emotional Essays, 21 Talented Photographers, One Subject (WendyP\'s conflicted copy 2014-09-17)\" width=\"300\" height=\"72\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Lydia-Inglett-SOUTH-What-it-means-to-be-here-Wendy-pollitzer.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20897\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Lydia-Inglett-SOUTH-What-it-means-to-be-here-Wendy-pollitzer-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"Cover-Lydia-Inglett-SOUTH-What-it-means-to-be-here-Wendy-pollitzer\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" /></a>', 'MacDowell and Conroy are featured in new book', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'macdowell-and-conroy-are-featured-in-new-book', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:51:15', '2015-01-30 01:51:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20892', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20901, 4, '2015-01-29 20:56:34', '2015-01-30 01:56:34', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Beaufort International Film Festival establishes award to honor South Carolinians for career achievement in the industries of film, television or music</strong></p>\r\nMulti-talented actress and model, Andie MacDowell, will be presented the inaugural Spirit &amp; Pride of South Carolina Award at the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival being held February 11-15, 2015. The<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Andie-MacDowell_circle-e1422582822448.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20902\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Andie-MacDowell_circle-e1422582822448-294x300.png\" alt=\"Cover-Andie MacDowell_circle\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" /></a> award will be presented during the festival awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14 by internationally recognized best-selling author and Beaufort, South Carolina resident, Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled and honored to announce that movie and television star, model extraordinaire, and native South Carolinian Andie MacDowell will be the first ever recipient of the newly established Spirit &amp; Pride of South Carolina Award at the 9th annual Beaufort International Film Festival,” stated Festival Executive Director Ron Tucker. The new award is established to recognize that person native to South Carolina or current resident whose career achievements in the industries of film, television, or music have reflected positively on themselves and the state of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nMs. MacDowell is originally from Gaffney, a small town located in the upper part of South Carolina. She attended Winthrop College before becoming an Elite model and posing for L’Oreal and Calvin Klein. She is <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Pat-Conroy-by-Steve-Leimberg_circle-e1422582867516.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20903\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Cover-Pat-Conroy-by-Steve-Leimberg_circle-e1422582867516-294x300.png\" alt=\"Cover-Pat Conroy by Steve Leimberg_circle\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" /></a>most notable for her acting roles in Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Short Cuts, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Groundhog Day. She currently stars in her own series on the Hallmark Channel, playing a small town judge on Cedar Cove, which is based on the novel by Debbie Macomber.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com. The festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society is a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3, member-supported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry.', 'Andie MacDowell to receive inaugural Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'andie-macdowell-to-receive-inaugural-spirit-pride-of-south-carolina-award', '', '', '2015-01-29 20:57:37', '2015-01-30 01:57:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20901', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20907, 4, '2015-02-05 20:02:19', '2015-02-06 01:02:19', '<strong>Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event and a VIP Gullah FM Radio Launch on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The event will be held at the Regions Bank Building, 2nd Floor located at 69 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort.  The event is free and open to the public.  RSVP by calling (843) 379-0004.\r\n\r\n<strong>EarthFIT to be host charity training</strong>\r\n\r\nThis Saturday, February 7th, at 8:30 a.m. EarthFIT will be hosting a charity training for the LymeLight Foundation to help people struggling with Lyme’s disease something that hits close to home. I grew up in CT where many people I know have been affected by Lyme’s disease. We will meet by the water right in front of Saltus Restaurant downtown. Minimum donation is for $10. The training will include a warmup, then what is called Hurricane training along with a cool down. The training will be about 35-40 minutes. Bring all your friends and family.\r\n\r\n<strong>Daughters of the American Revolution to meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th at Beaufort’s First Presbyteraina Church Fellowship Hall on North Street.  The American History and Good Citizenship awards will be presented. For more information, contact Regent Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.\r\n\r\n<strong>Harbormasters sing sweet Valentines</strong>\r\n\r\nLooking for a unique Valentine for your sweetheart and special friends on February 13 or 14? The Beaufort Harbormasters will deliver your Valentine greetings with a love song, a rose and a card….and maybe a box of chocolates. Quartets will suddenly appear at the place and the time you arrange and sing in a Capella four-part harmony. The surprise and delight of person you honor will be unforgettable. Guaranteed. For details and to place your order, just go to:www.beaufortharbormasters.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>COSY holds monthly training for February</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) will hold its monthly training Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Understanding the Sandwich Generation” is the training topic. Jennifer Massey, LMSW, Community Outreach Coordinator at Island Hospice, will serve as the presenter.  Participants will receive two social work continuing education units (CEUs). The training will occur in the auditorium of the Center for the Arts at USC Beaufort, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Contact Paula Settles at 843-521-3150 or psettles@uscb.edu to register.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Sea Island Quilters to hold meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m. Monthly meetings are held at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. Connie Davidson from Bluffton, will be the special guest speaker. Connie is a S.C. State Guild teacher and a National Quilting Association certified teacher. Her topic, “What are the judges judging”, will help quilters identify what judges look for in a quilt. Quilters are invited to attend to get valuable information to improve quilts entered in SIQ’s upcoming quilt show May 1-2. For details call Sharon Kimber at 838-2870 or skimber76@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Revolutionary War Battle of Port Royal Island event          </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society and the Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter-- Sons of the American Revolution will partner to present,  “The Revolutionary War Battle of Port Royal Island” by J.Thomas Mikell on Friday, February 20 at The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady’s Island. The lunch lecture will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a dutch treat luncheon and the meeting will begin at noon.  The talk and question and answer period will last about 45 minutes and the Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter-- Sons of the American Revolution meeting will follow, should you care to remain for that meeting. The Tavern at Royal Pines is located at 139 Francis Marion Circle, Beaufort, SC 29907.  For more information, please call 843-522-9700. Please RSVP to Linda Hoffman lindahof@earthlink.net no later than Tuesday, Feb. 17th at 5 p.m. The next BCHS meeting will be March 26 to celebrate Women’s History Month. Carolyn Curry will discuss her definitive biography of an extraordinary woman, Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas. The Beaufort County Historical Society, established in 1939 is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary and continues its mission as an all volunteer Society dedicated to the study and preservation of Beaufort County history.The Beaufort County Historical Society is the oldest historical association in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n<strong>Invitation to financial aid workshops for students</strong>\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host a free financial aid workshop in February for any and all college-bound students at the TCL Beaufort Campus on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 12, Student Center, 921 Ribaut Road. The “College Goal South Carolina” workshop is designed to help all college-bound students – not just those planning to attend TCL – and their families with the financial aid application process and will provide assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to receiving federal aid at college, and it is a requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the help of grants, work study funds, student loans and scholarships. Participants should plan to bring the following: Social Security Number; Alien Registration Number, if applicable; You or your parent(s)’/guardian(s)’ most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned; and your Federal Student Aid PIN to sign electronically (visit www.pin.ed.gov to get one).\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Workshop to Gullah Geechee Artist’s</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SC Arts Commission is offering a free workshop to help Gullah Geechee artists create materials to promote their work. The workshop is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center (formerly the Marina at Lemon Island) at 310 N. Okatie Highway, Okatie, S.C. The workshop is limited to 30 participants. Artists should register by contacting Susan Duplessis at (803) 734-8693 or sduplessis@arts.sc.gov and provide name, art form, phone number and email address.', 'What To Do the week of Feb. 5th-11th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-feb-5th-11th', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:09:06', '2015-02-06 01:09:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20907', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20910, 4, '2015-02-05 20:10:15', '2015-02-06 01:10:15', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A Palmetto Animal League Event</em></p>\r\nPalmetto Animal League introduces a new event aimed at helping homeless pets get the care they need to become adoptable.On Wednesday, February 11th the first Annual Locked Up For Love event takes place at their facility in Ridgeland.  Lock Up For Love is a nomination event where individuals can nominate their friends, family and co-workers to be “locked up”.  Bail, or an “Adoption” fee is required to release these individuals from their kennel.  All proceeds from this event help homeless pets in need.\r\n\r\nA private donor has committed a $20,000 donation towards this event to help these homeless animals, however Palmetto Animal League needs to raise $20,000 on their own to secure the match. You can help Palmetto Animal League reach their fundraising goal by nominating people to be “Locked Up For Love” or by volunteering yourself to be locked up.  Individuals can also donate and avoid the kennel experience all together!\r\n\r\nDonations can be phoned in, made online or mailed. For more information, call (843) 645-1725. Palmetto Animal League currently has over 200 cats and dogs waiting for their second chance at life, love and a new home.  If you’re not able to adopt, then please consider donating towards the care of homeless pets.', 'Locked Up For Love ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'locked-up-for-love', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:10:56', '2015-02-06 01:10:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20910', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20913, 4, '2015-02-05 20:19:47', '2015-02-06 01:19:47', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-pet-of-the-week-Curly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20915 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pets-pet-of-the-week-Curly-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"Pets - pet of the week Curly\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Curly the cat is a whole lot of love and will do anything to get your attention. He likes to play with his feather toys and wouldn’t mind a belly scratch or two. Curly is waiting for your arrival at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. Curly is neutered, micro chipped, and current on his vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-73', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:19:47', '2015-02-06 01:19:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20917, 4, '2015-02-05 20:21:09', '2015-02-06 01:21:09', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Yuck Factor, Part Three</p>\r\nBy Tracie Korol\r\n\r\nWhen things go awry in the pet food industry, meaning that pets become seriously ill, if not drop over dead from eating the food, the manufacturing company usually will work with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to coordinate a recall of the affected products.\r\n\r\nThe largest recall in pet food history occurred in March 2007. Menu Foods recalled more than 100 brands including Science Diet, Eukanuba, Mighty Dog and many brands featured at Wal-Mart.  The FDA received over 17,000 reports that pets were sickened and an estimated 20% died from acute renal failure. In April, high levels of melamine, a chemical used in fertilizer and plastics (you know, as in unbreakable melamine dishes) was found in wheat and rice gluten protein concentrate imported from China. The melamine had been purposely added to falsely boost the protein content.  By early May scientists identified the cause of rapid onset kidney disease to be the result of the reaction between melamine and cyanuric acid, another pet food additive.\r\n\r\nIn 1999, Doane Pet Care recalled more than a million bags of kibble (Ol’ Roy) contaminated with a nasty fungal product called aflatoxin. The toxin killed 25 dogs. In 2006, more than 5 million cans of Ol’ Roy, American Fare, and other dog foods distributed in the Southeast were recalled by the manufacturer, Simmons Pet Food, because the cans’ enamel lining was flaking into the food. In the most deadly recall of 2006, Royal Canine recalled four prescription canned dog and cat foods. The culprit was a serious overdose of Vitamin D that caused calcium deficiency and kidney disease.  While the Chinese melamine scare was dreadful, it wasn’t an oddity. It happens more often than we’d like to think.\r\n\r\nThe “good” news about the melamine recall was that it brought to light one of the pet food industry’s dark secrets, co-packing. One company makes the food, but puts someone else’s label on it. This is a very common arrangement. For instance, Iams/Eukanuba canned foods are not made by The Iams Company at all. In fact, in 2003 Iams signed an exclusive 10-year contract with Menu for the production of 100% of its canned foods.\r\n\r\nIn co-packing agreements prices of raw ingredients are lower because they can be bought in huge quantity, making the profits larger and the process cheaper. The big question raised by this arrangement is whether or not there is any real difference between the expensive premium brands and the lowliest generics as it all comes out of the same nozzle, so to speak. The melamine-tainted recalled products all contained the suspect ingredient, wheat gluten, but they also contained specific ingredients designated by the folks who were paying for the use of the machinery at the time.\r\n\r\nThe recalled premium brands claim that Menu made their foods “according to proprietary recipes using specified ingredients,” and that “contract manufacturers must follow strict quality standards.” Indeed, the contracts undoubtedly included those points. But out in the real world, things may not go according to plan. How well are machines cleaned between batches, how carefully are ingredients mixed, and just how particular are minimum-wage workers in a dirty smelly job going to be about getting everything just perfect?\r\n\r\nThe practice of co-packing demonstrates that the price of the pet food does not always determine whether it is good or bad or even safe. However, you can be sure that the very cheapest foods can be counted on to have the very cheapest ingredients. For example, Ol’ Roy has now been involved in 7 serious recalls.\r\n\r\nAs consumers, what can we do? Read labels. Granted, it’s a nuisance to heave a big bag over and look at the tiny type, but do it.  Make sure the name on the front of the bag matches the name of the manufacturer, for starters.  Read the list of ingredients, too. The first six ingredients should be foods you recognize and might eat. Or try this, if the area of space on the bag allotted to the ingredient list is over four inches deep, don’t buy it. Commercially prepared pet food is not necessarily bad. But it’s up to you (because your dog can’t read) to make sure that you’re purchasing the very best product for your very Best Friend.', 'What is dog food? ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-dog-food-3', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:21:54', '2015-02-06 01:21:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20917', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20919, 4, '2015-02-05 20:30:31', '2015-02-06 01:30:31', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nNot to be confused with the sand bar of local renown. Nor to be confused with any other bar. Although, if a bar is someplace you can go and drink, we are, at least, going to do that. Drink, I mean. Before I confuse you completely, let’s just note that “bar” is part of our wines’ name this week. And, as long as I’m being nice and trying not to confuse you, I did mean to put the apostrophe after the “s” in “wines.” Yes, the plural “wines.” Yes, we have two wines this week. So, let’s get to them. Afterwards, each of us can handle our own “bars.”  No matter what kind they are.\r\n\r\nWashington State is the source for our wines. The Columbia Valley specifically. We need to learn a bit about the soils here, so that we can understand our wines and their flavors. Oh, goody! Geology. (I guess I can stand it for the sake of these wines. Otherwise, my thinking is no science is good science. And a picture is even easier.) The soils, mountain ranges and valleys of the Pacific Northwest were formed by some of the most cataclysmic geological forces ever. In particular, the soils that were formed by rushing waters, traveling over assorted sites, dropping soil, fine particles of silt, sand, gravel  and eroded pieces of rocks in new areas.\r\n\r\nAll these loose pieces are called alluvial material, and, when they end up settling in one spot, they are called alluvial deposits. These pieces and parts of alluvial deposits are not “glued” together. They may get a bit compacted, but they retain much of their looseness. A great thing for drainage in a vineyard. If a vine’s soil does not hold water, the roots have to work harder to find enough moisture to grow well. Working vines grow better flavored fruit. More flavor in the grapes means more in their wines. Easy, right? The term “terroir” really does apply here. Grapes grown in vineyards with alluvial deposits are good examples of how a soil is reflected in a wine.\r\n\r\nThe Columbia Valley is an AVA in Washington State. Mostly. A small bit of it is also located in Oregon. The Columbia River, and its many tributaries (including the Snake River, the Walla Walla River and the Yakima River), all donated and carried debris and soil bits into the Columbia Basin. Although it is a cooler area, the northern location of the basin allows its vineyards to get two more hours of sun than those in California.\r\n\r\nWarm days and cool nights let the grapes ripen slowly, with complexity. Irrigation is used in the vineyards because they have a very low annual rainfall. Not nearly enough for the grapes. (Seems the mountains to the west block the moisture from the Pacific Ocean from coming to the east.) The soils of Washington produce red wines that are elegant, soft, complex and concentrated. Their whites have depth, softness and a minerality.\r\n\r\nAll of which gets us to our winery for this week. Gravel Bar. With what we learned in our last paragraph, we should realize where this name came from. And, what it means to us as wine drinkers. Gravel Bars grapes grow in the eastern part of the Columbia Valley. Where the alluvial deposits were brought by torrential flood waters from melting Ice Age glaciers. The soil is sandy and rocky. Starting with the Gravel Bar Chardonnay, only because it’s the first one we tasted, this wine is one hundred percent Chardonnay. And, one hundred percent from the Columbia Valley, also. The grapes are picked in the early evening, when they are cooling off, which helps make a great, balanced acidity in the finished wine. After fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months in American oak barrels. This Chardonnay has plump flavors of apples and pears, a hint of herbs and some baking spices on its finish. In Washington, they enjoy this Chardonnay with steamed sea bass, poached salmon, creamy chowders, chicken with cream sauces, rich foods and comfort foods. What did we say about Washington whites? Deep, soft and minerally? Taste this Chardonnay and you’ll know exactly what that means. Unfortunately, only twenty-four hundred cases were made this year. Taste for $13.99.\r\n\r\nGravel Bar Alluvial Red is obviously named for its vineyard’s soil. It is a blend of thirty-one percent Syrah, thirty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty-one percent Merlot and eighteen percent other Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petite Verdot, in no particular order). All of these grapes are from the Columbia Valley, one hundred percent. After fermentation and blending, the wine is aged in American oak barrels for ten months. This wine is juicy and flavorful, heavy enough to go with meats, but mellow enough to go with poultry and seafood’s. And spicy foods. It has flavors of black cherries, dark plums, cloves, vanilla and toasty oak, white pepper and even floral notes. Its flavors and textures are complex and intense. Elegant, soft and concentrated, we said? Gee, right again. There are twenty-seven hundred cases of this wine. For $16.99.\r\n\r\nAll in all, our new Gravel Bar wines are terrific. We may have to be clearer when we talk about spending the day on the sand bar. There will be a difference between that and an evening with some Gravel Bar. But, maybe, we’ll all like these wines so much we can do both. Lots. I’ll leave you to handle all your own bars. Enjoy.', 'Not quite the same as the sand bar', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'not-quite-the-same-as-the-sand-bar', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:30:31', '2015-02-06 01:30:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20921, 4, '2015-02-05 22:15:23', '2015-02-06 03:15:23', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Owner Greta Lynne and Chef Anya Chase believe in progress over perfection</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Herban-Marketplace-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20922\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Herban-Marketplace-Logo-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Bunch-Herban Marketplace Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Lunch Bunch had the pleasure of dining at Herban Marketplace, located at 1211 Newcastle Street in the former location of SuZara’s. Herban Marketplace is Beaufort’s premier all-organic and all-natural grocery store that is now serving lunch.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While the initial store concept was to be a juice and smoothie bar, owner Greta Lynne realized early on that much more was needed in the Beaufort area to satisfy the growing interest in organic foods and natural, eco-friendly products. She was, in fact, driving out of town on a regular basis herself to purchase organic produce and groceries.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">After this epiphany, Greta decided to expand the original idea from smoothie bar to “marketplace” where organic produce and products would take center stage in a hip, upbeat and friendly atmosphere.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">And now, with the location change that included a commercial kitchen, Greta had the opportunity to expand her services and offer lunch. She hired Anya Chase, and together, they are creating a place to help Beaufortonians on a path to better health.Anya is currently experimenting with a menu and offering organic soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more Tuesday through Saturday from 11am-2pm. She created a special <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Chef-Anya-Chase-and-Owner-Great-Lynne.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20923\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunch-Bunch-Chef-Anya-Chase-and-Owner-Great-Lynne-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Bunch-Chef Anya Chase and Owner, Great Lynne\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>menu just for the Lunch Bunch, and we were beyond impressed with her culinary talent. Maura Connelly assisted with serving and promptly brought an interesting appetizer to the table…watermelon radishes. They had a unique flavor that combined a fresh twist of the sweetened summertime favorite with the crisp texture of the edible root. They didn’t last long on the table.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We were then given a choice between two soups: a chicken and dumpling and lentil.  Both were exceptional and gave us just enough nutrients and satisfaction to yearn for more. Maura then served each of us a trio of salads: a cumin and lime black bean salad; a cauliflower couscous prepared with purple cabbage, carrots, dried cranberries and walnuts topped with turmeric dressing; and a chickpea salad accented with dried cranberries and walnuts with a dairy free vegenaise dressing. Each of us in this week’s Lunch Bunch had a favorite, so it’s safe to say that all of the salads were exceptional.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Greta and Maura then brought out a tray of two types of sandwiches: the Smokey Beet Reuben prepared with Alderwood Smoked Salt, homemade Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut; and the Sweet Potato Wrap filled with a sweet potato mash that included chipotle hummus, roasted red peppers, and shredded carrots wrapped in a Lavash flatbread. Both entrees were delectable, and we were equally impressed with the different selections. I personally love beets, so the Reuben was my favorite. Deb, on the other hand, loves sweet potatoes; so we disagreed on our preferred sandwich. Regardless of your taste, you won’t be disappointed.  We finished our healthy meal with a pomegranate non-dairy ice cream dessert, which was accompanied with an almond cookie. Talk about a punch to lunch! It cleansed the palette and put a calming finishing touch on an energizing lunch.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The high nutrient, low calorie meal was incomparable to anything I’ve had in Beaufort. Greta and Anya both believe in clean food and appreciate healthy progress over perfection. Greta refers to her customers as “seekers,” those searching for a healthy alternative. She wants to answer the community’s needs and provide for her holistic patrons. With the inclusion of lunch, Herban Marketplace’s “seekers” can now experiment with delicious healthy alternatives without having to prepare the meals themselves. Whether they’ve been engaging in an organic lifestyle for some time, or just trying it out, Anya’s preparations will inspire you to live better by eating better. Thank you Greta, Anya and Maura for helping us learn more about organic living. I was truly inspired.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Herban Marketplace is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information about their products, classes and daily lunch menus, please call (843) 379-5550 or visit them at www.herbanmarketplace.com.</p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20924,20925\"]', 'Herban Marketplace offers an organic punch to lunch', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'herban-marketplace-offers-an-organic-punch-to-lunch', '', '', '2015-02-05 22:15:23', '2015-02-06 03:15:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20921', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20926, 4, '2015-02-05 20:46:09', '2015-02-06 01:46:09', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nThere is a party going on at my house and I was not invited. Somewhere, in one of the rooms in our home, my reading glasses have all gathered and they are having a great time without me. I know this because I cannot find one pair. Of course, there is the occasional time when I am looking for my reading glasses and my husband will say, “They are on your head.” Or I discover after looking everywhere that they are attached to a strap around my neck, but most of the times, the glasses are just partying together somewhere.\r\n\r\nMy love/hate relationship with reading glasses coincided with my 40th birthday. The print on the newspaper was just not big enough. So like many people, I went to the drug store to one of those displays that carries a hundred pair of glasses with power levels ranging from +1.00 to +4. I was very disappointed when I realized right away that I was going to need the +1.25 power level. This is when my annual trips for more reading glasses began. I bought the polarized ones during the summer and assorted styles that ranged from white framed to rimless glasses. It also seemed that whenever I was traveling I had to buy a pair in one of those little airport shops. Then the inevitable happened; I needed a stronger power +1.50 then +2.0. However, I don’t think I have ever thrown any of them away regardless of their strength, unless you count the pair that was held together with a band aid.\r\n\r\nUltimately, I had to go to an Eye Doctor. There I was presented with my prescription for progressive lenses because the road signs were getting as hard to read as the newspaper print. But these are my good glasses that go in my designated eyeglass case. They are not allowed to play with all those drug store glasses. The drug store glasses are used for things around the house, like reading a recipe from a cookbook. (Is that one half cup or one quarter cup?) Or, reading the name of the caller on the phone’s caller I.D. They do come in handy. But wouldn’t you think they would all like to party together in the kitchen junk drawer with all the pens, pencils, paperclips and assorted other items. No, not my glasses.\r\n\r\nI do find them eventually. Three of them spent last night partying in the night stand next to my bed. There were two pair located in the little compartment between the front car seats and my husband found a couple lying on the shelf in the laundry room. I just wish next time they would invite me to their party.', 'The party', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-party', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:46:09', '2015-02-06 01:46:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20926', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20928, 4, '2015-02-05 20:50:17', '2015-02-06 01:50:17', 'Rebecca Davenport has once again pulled together a wonderful showing of her work. The collection is called “Footed”.  All the images are of animals, mostly farm animals. Ms. Davenport says that “I grew up on a farm seeing life and death but never connecting it to me until one day I realized that life was finite and I could no longer be a child. There was a total loss of innocence.”\r\n\r\nThe exhibition opens February, 19, 2015 and runs through March, 19, 2015. There will be an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wine and refreshments will be served. Rebecca would like to send a heartfelt thanks to her friends from the Commons Neighborhood Association for bringing their meeting and potluck supper over to the university so that she can participate in the meeting the night of the opening.', 'Rebecca Davenport exhibition at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rebecca-davenport-exhibition-at-uscb', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:50:17', '2015-02-06 01:50:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20928', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20930, 4, '2015-02-05 20:52:30', '2015-02-06 01:52:30', 'In celebration of Black History Month, the ARTworks gallery is featuring the work of acclaimed Gullah artist Johnnie Simmons. Simmons is a self-taught pyrography (wood burning) artist and painter who lives near Yemassee, SC. Aside from being an artist, Simmons is a Vietnam War vet, 2nd generation pastor, and retired school bus driver. All of these various facets of Rev. Simmons life are expressed in his work. He first began <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Johnny-Simmons-Best.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20932\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Johnny-Simmons-Best-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"Arts-Johnny Simmons Best\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" /></a>creating art as a form of therapy when he was suffering from PTSD as a result of his military service, and almost all of his works incorporate quotations from the Gullah Bible, making them expressions of his deep faith. In addition, Simmons has created a wholes series of pieces featuring the school bus that he used to drive as well as other cars and trucks that caught his attention. Although all of the pieces draw from Simmons’ Gullah heritage and traditions, deep faith, and pride in his community, some contain humorous depictions of chickens and other farm animals with captions that seem to be the thoughts of the creatures depicted. These colorful and quirky images are so engaging and full of energy that they almost jump off of the boards they are painted on. In fact, his work has become so recognizable and coveted that Simmons was one of only six self-taught artists featured in a 2012 ETV documentary, “Uncommon Folk,” which aired in conjunction with an exhibit of their work at the S.C. State Museum.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the exhibit, Rev. Simmons will teach a class, Creating Folk Art With Pyrography (wood burning) and Paint” at ARTworks on February 21st from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Through this class, Simmons says he hopes to inspire others to find joy by discovering their inner artist as well by using a wood burning tool and paint to create depictions of the people and places in their own lives.\r\n\r\n<strong>If you go:</strong> The gallery exhibit runs from February 6th through March 7th at The Arts Council Of Beaufort County’s ARTworks Space, 2127 Boundary Street, in the Beaufort Town Center shopping plaza. Gallery hours are 11am to 6pm Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4pm on Saturday. An opening reception will be held on February 6th from 5:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m. The class is designed for ages 16 &amp; up and will be held on February 21st from 1 p.m. to 3:30pm. The cost is $65 per student, which includes a wood burning tool, paint, and the choice of one wooden object to decorate. Advance registration is required through the ARTworks office at 843-379-2787.', 'ARTworks To feature Gullah artist Johnnie Simmons', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artworks-to-feature-gullah-artist-johnnie-simmons', '', '', '2015-02-05 20:52:42', '2015-02-06 01:52:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20930', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20934, 4, '2015-02-05 21:03:06', '2015-02-06 02:03:06', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>How a Nerd became a Freak</em></p>\r\nBill spent his whole career in science, with several degrees in Engineering and Math including a Masters from Cambridge University. “My last “real” job was Director of Technology at United Technologies, where one of my patented inventions won first place in the National Green Building Awards.\r\n\r\nI had painted as a hobby for many years, but my wife Maggie was completely taken by surprise when I said that I wanted to retire at 55 and go to the Savannah College of Art and Design. She shrugged it off as just another one of my bad ideas, but supported my decision when I actually left UTX and enrolled. On my first day as an art student, I admitted that unlike the other more accomplished students in the Masters program, I was just a nerd that wanted to paint. One of my young lady comrades then put her arm around me and said “Now you’re a freak like us.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>And The Rest, as They Say, is History</em></p>\r\nTechnically, Bill learned Old Masters’ style realistic painting. His work still incorporates some underpainting and other monochromatic techniques. After SCAD, Bill hired the best Realist painter at SCAD for private criticism sessions until he got to the point that his skills were accomplished. However, the most important learning for Bill was to be able to see beauty where he had never experienced it. The way a shadow “paints” the subject, the tiny tendrils of Spanish Moss, light reflections off marsh mud. God, not the devil, is in the details.\r\n\r\nHis subjects usually contain architectural elements in landscape settings, which are found in abundance in Savannah and the Low Country. The contrast between the buildings with straight lines and nature with no straight lines feels like two paintings. Yet to Bill they have similarities. Both the trees and the buildings have texture and rhythm which is just as important to convey as composition and technique.\r\n\r\nAfter SCAD, Bill applied as a volunteer at the Telfair Museums of Art and quickly became responsible for the opening of the Jepson Center for the Arts. He then became Deputy Director and Interim Director. Bill has been on Telfair Committees for 11 years and helps wherever he can. Bill has had shows and has work in various places around Savannah, Chicago and Jacksonville, including a large show of educational artwork called the “Two Books Project” which is intended to demonstrate the merging of science and spiritual developments on the last century. He is also currently President of Gallery 209 in Savannah which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.\r\n\r\nBill lives in Savannah and when not painting can usually be found playing his keyboard, on the tennis courts or annoying his friends. He says (with dubious justification) that he is related to Henri Rousseau so that buyers can claim to have a “Rousseau” hanging in their home.\r\n\r\nThe Thibault Gallery is a wonderful place to display and see Bill’s work. A new series of paintings featuring Beaufort and nearby scenes are on display.', 'Artist of the month at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street: Bill Rousseau displays Lowcountry scenic artwork', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artist-of-the-month-at-thibault-gallery-on-bay-street-bill-rousseau-displays-lowcountry-scenic-artwork', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:03:49', '2015-02-06 02:03:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20937, 4, '2015-02-05 21:05:11', '2015-02-06 02:05:11', 'The South Carolina Arts Commission will present the last in a series of three professional development workshops, “Promoting your Gullah Geechee Art Form,”  from 6 – 9 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center (formerly the Marina at Lemon Island) at 310 N. Okatie Highway, Okatie, S.C. The workshop is offered free of charge. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants. To register, artists should call (803) 734-8693 or e-mail sduplessis@arts.sc.gov  and provide name, art form, phone number and email address.\r\n\r\nArtists will learn how to create basic support materials necessary for promotion of their art work. “It is especially designed for Gullah Geechee residents who practice or represent one or more of the cultural expressions outlined in the Gullah Geechee Corridor’s management plan,” said Ken May, South Carolina Arts Commission executive director. Those areas are music, arts, handicrafts, foodways, spirituality, language, education and economic development.\r\n\r\n“Our ongoing goal is to make new relationships that bring resources to people and create interest in the Corridor – both in the state and beyond,” May said. “This series of workshops for Gullah Geechee artists will hopefully provide a template for replication in the four-state corridor.” The other states in the Corridor are North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to present this workshop in a location between Beaufort and Hilton Head and in partnership with the new maritime center,” May said. “They are a new community resource and exhibit venue for artists, and their recent programming has had a strong Gullah Geechee theme. It’s a good fit for our workshop.”\r\n\r\nThe workshops were developed after a series of community arts meetings in 2013, where the South Carolina Arts Commission, in partnership with the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, heard from more than 80 Corridor artists and residents. The first workshop was held Sept. 30 at the Mt. Pleasant Branch of the Charleston County Library; the second took place Dec. 10 at the Georgetown County Library. All three workshops are being led by Charleston native Kerri Forrest, award-winning journalist and owner of Social Creative Media Consulting. Active in the Charleston region since her return from a distinguished career in Washington, D.C., in 2010, Forrest currently is director of Institutional Advancement for the American College of the Building Arts. She also chairs the speaker selection committee for TEDx Charleston. Other artists and local arts leaders will also participate.\r\n\r\nFor additional information about the program and future meetings, contact Arts Participation Program Director Susan DuPlessis, sduplessis@arts.sc.gov or (803) 734-8693.', 'South Carolina Arts Commission presents art workshops ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'south-carolina-arts-commission-presents-art-workshops', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:05:11', '2015-02-06 02:05:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20937', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20939, 4, '2015-02-05 21:10:10', '2015-02-06 02:10:10', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Ashu_ProfilePhoto300dpi.jpeg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20940\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arts-Ashu_ProfilePhoto300dpi.jpeg\" alt=\"Arts-Ashu_ProfilePhoto(300dpi)\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nASHU, and his Concert Saxophone. Remember that name, NPR said “Riveting, Brilliant, Pizzazz to Burn!”\r\n\r\nThe concert saxophonist Ashu has established an extraordinary ability to communicate with audiences through his charismatic and emotive performance style. He has defied conventions winning major international awards and competitions traditionally won by pianists and violinists. While his astonishing virtuosity thrills listeners, his artistry reaches far beyond this demonstrating a unique personality and musical voice. Critics have described him as “just as much fun to watch as to listen to” (Dallas Morning News) and “ready to cultivate the masses”(Chicago Tribune).\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunday, February 22nd\r\nPerformance 5 p. m.\r\nFripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd.\r\nFripp Island</p>\r\nCome a bit early and enjoy a violin duet by Elizabeth Henderson and Olivia Ward of the Beaufort Youth Orchestra as you’re being seated. Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 students. All attendees receive a free pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join the artists at a complimentary catered reception following the performance. For more information, call 843-838-6655.', 'ASHU, and his Concert Saxophone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ashu-and-his-concert-saxophone', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:10:10', '2015-02-06 02:10:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20939', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20942, 4, '2015-02-05 21:13:23', '2015-02-06 02:13:23', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Brick Wall Gallery</strong></p>\r\nBeaufort Art Association announces an exciting new addition to their already well established gallery in Downtown Beaufort - “Brick Wall Gallery”. BAA has reconfigured their exhibition space to make room for this mini-gallery. The separate Brick Wall “room” now showcases complete bodies of work by up to ten members. Oil, acrylic, watercolor and photography will all be represented, as well as a unique 3-D artist who creates exquisite trees from wire. The Brick Wall Gallery of BAA will officially open on February 1 and artists will be on hand to welcome guests during February’s First Friday Downtown Event.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Artists featured will include:</p>\r\nArla Crumlick Wibble considers herself an expressionist and uses various materials and painting approaches as themes present themselves. A “painterly colorist” working in oils, Sandra Baggette blends what she sees and feels, allowing her to share her abiding enthusiasm for color and flowers. Her passions for gardening and painting have mirrored each other and are on full display in her paintings. Plein air or in the studio, flowers are her choice. Mary Romano’s love affair with trees began at an early age and as an adult, she first gravitated to the art of Bonsai. Now living in South Carolina, surrounded by beautiful southern trees, she has discovered the sheer joy of sculpting trees from wire. Gloria Dalvini’s work reflects her early love of architecture and a desire to capture the relationship between natural and manmade objects. The Lowcountry architecture presents Gloria with abundant opportunities to explore how light, shadow and foliage bring these objects together as a whole. Arlene Peck is a self taught artist. Workshops and constructive critiques from her peers have elevated her love for watercolor and sharpened her techniques.\r\n\r\nArchitecture, landscapes, traditions of the Lowcountry, and elements from his travels are brought to life in Steve Weeks’ paintings. His motivation stems from the way light plays across the subject. His goal is to share with the viewer the strong feeling that inspired him to paint this subject. Sandy Dimke is a fine art photographer who is inspired by nature with an edge toward impressionism. She also loves abstract and close up views of the world around us. A traveler at heart, her journeys around the world have created a portfolio of dramatic, colorful, and inspiring images. Sue McCarthy can be considered a chaser of light. Her paintings are strongly influenced by the way light dramatically changes the mood of scene. A Beaufort Art Association member for the past 25 years, Murdayne Zehm is a self taught watercolor and acrylic artist who enjoys painting realistic landscapes, birds and flowers.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Vintage Valentine Postcards</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the early 1900s, penny valentine postcards made their appearance in the US and a postcard craze gripped the nation for the next 15 years. Many were printed in the US but the more elaborate and desirable cards were colorful and printed in Germany. Thousands of designs were copyrighted each year.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Two dozen of these vintage Valentine postcards will be on display at Beaufort Art Association from February 5th through 18th in celebration of Valentine’s Day. These turn-of-the-(20th) Century cards are part of collection of holiday postcards collected by BAA member Sandy Dimke. Some were written and cancelled by the post office in the 1909-1920 era. Others were never mailed.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The public is invited to stop by and see this collection of original printed commercial art from one hundred years ago. Beaufort Art Association Gallery is located at 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>For more information please visit www.BeaufortArtAssociation.com or stop into their downtown Gallery to see the art of over 75 member artists.</em></p>', 'Don\'t miss February events at the Beaufort Art Association', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-february-events-at-the-beaufort-art-association', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:13:23', '2015-02-06 02:13:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20942', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20944, 4, '2015-02-05 21:17:24', '2015-02-06 02:17:24', 'The Arts Program at Beaufort High School treated Beaufort County Senior Leadership (BCSL) participants to a sampling of student performances. “It’s always a thrill to see the students perform with such enthusiasm and professionalism. We are grateful to Teresa Baker, Chair of the Arts Department for inviting the BCSL program to view this special performance” said Judy Cole, a BCLS committee organizer.\r\n\r\nBCSL Arts Day included a presentation at ARTworks; an overview of the Arts program at USCB; and a presentation on the Beaufort International Film Festival from Ron Tucker, President/CEO of the Beaufort Film Society -  with a special viewing of a short documentary on Karl Wallenda of the “The Flying Wallendas.” The Beaufort Shag Club gave a demonstration of the 6 – 8 step beach style southern dance and invited BCSL participants on stage to practice. The day finished at the Atelier on Bay gallery featuring local artists.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20945\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Beaufort-County-Seionr-leadership.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20945\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Beaufort-County-Seionr-leadership-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Olszewski, Past President of the Beaufort Shag Club and BCSL participant, Lenore Spielman, demonstrate the dance steps. Photo by Terry Rice.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Dave Olszewski, Past President of the Beaufort Shag Club and BCSL participant, Lenore Spielman, demonstrate the dance steps. Photo by Terry Rice.[/caption]', 'Arts Day at Beaufort County Senior Leadership ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-day-at-beaufort-county-senior-leadership', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:17:24', '2015-02-06 02:17:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20947, 4, '2015-02-05 21:19:10', '2015-02-06 02:19:10', 'Beaufort County is making changes to the hours of operation at two of its three Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) indoor pools in the Beaufort area beginning Monday, February 16, 2015. Operations will be reduced 12 hours a week at the Beaufort location and by 25 hours a week at the Burton location. Hours of operation will remain the same for the Bluffton location. The changes were sought to make more efficient use of county staffing and because turnout at the Beaufort pools is usually low from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The change of hours is expected to reduce the cost of current pool operations by more than $56,000 annually and will not affect the Beaufort County School District’s swim program at the pools.\r\n\r\n“Based on our study of pool usage, we feel like the impact to our patrons will be minimal”, said PALS Director Scott Marshall. “The few hours per week that have been trimmed from the schedule will yield a significant operational cost difference over the course of a year.”\r\n\r\nThe new hours for the Beaufort and Battery Creek Indoor Pools will be as follows:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Beaufort Indoor Pool</strong>\r\n35 Youmans Drive, Beaufort\r\nMon., Wed. and Fri.—6 a.m. to 8 p.m.\r\nTues. and Thurs.—12 noon to 8 p.m.\r\nSat.—7 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\nSun.—Closed</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Battery Creek Indoor Pool</strong>\r\n1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Burton\r\nMon., Wed. and Fri.—12 noon to 8 p.m.\r\nTues. and Thurs.—6 a.m. to 8 p.m.\r\nSat.—7 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\nSun.—Closed</p>', 'New hours for PALS indoor pools', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-hours-for-pals-indoor-pools', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:19:43', '2015-02-06 02:19:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20947', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20950, 4, '2015-02-05 21:20:59', '2015-02-06 02:20:59', '<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Chums.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20951 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Community-Chums-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Community - Chums\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The four South Carolina Chapters of CHUMS Inc. celebrated their 2nd Annual SC Social Weekend at the Hampton Inn Bluffton-Sun City. The Beaufort Sea Island Chapter hosted a fun filled weekend which included a Gullah Tour on Hilton Head Island and a festive Mardi Gras luncheon. Pictured are members of the Charleston, Columbia and Beaufort chapters.</p>', 'CHUMS Celebrates ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chums-celebrates', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:20:59', '2015-02-06 02:20:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20950', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20953, 4, '2015-02-05 21:24:07', '2015-02-06 02:24:07', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Starring Habitat for Humanity ReStore</em></p>\r\nBy now, hopefully you have caught Upcycle Fever! Upcycling is the practice of creating a useable product, from unwanted items or adapting an existing product in some way to add value. The ReStore items being featured this month are headboards and footboards. It is quite common to find headboards that are pleasing and artistic. So if you don’t need it for your bed, you can turn a headboard into an awesome inside or outside bench! This project is fairly simple to do and you can add all your own details to make your bench lovely and unique. So come on down to the ReStore and work your magic with our selection of head and footboards.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Head and Footboard to Bench</strong></p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"20955,20954\"]\r\n\r\n1) First, draw a line down the middle of the footboard. Saw along the line to cut the footboard in half. Generally 20 – 26 inches is a good depth. Lightly sand the surface of the headboard medium grit sand paper. This will ensure an even paint job.\r\n\r\n2) Drill holes on the newly cut sides to accommodate furniture dowels. Drill holes at the sides of the headboard to correspond with the holes on the footboards. Connect the footboard halves to the headboard using dowels. You can also reinforce them with wood glue.\r\n\r\n3) Cut wooden boards for seating. Use 1” x 6” pine lumber pieces the same width as the bench to serve as the seat. Secure them to the headboard and footboard using “L” brackets and wood glue. Then, place the 1” x 3” lumber piece under the front of the seat. This becomes the apron.\r\n\r\n4) Seal the bench’s joints and cracks by caulking.\r\n\r\n5) Paint or finish the bench for your desired look. Cushions can also be added. Pillows are always available at the ReStore as well. Painting or stenciling a design or words on the back of the bench is a beautiful touch.\r\n\r\nWant to learn more about Upcycling? The Habitat ReStore is hosting an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) class on Tuesday, February 17th from 10 a.m. until noon. The Upcycled Art at the ReStore (ING203) course will introduce participants to upcycling methods using items from the inventory of the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Examples of successful projects which have been renewed, redesigned, or repurposed will be shared and hands-on activities will be included. The Executive Director of the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity will present an overview of the success of the ReStore as a source of funding to build affordable housing in our community. The ReStore Manager will share highlights of the 10th Anniversary UpCycled Art Auction and discuss how the ReStore benefits northern Beaufort County. Class will be limited to 20 students so be sure to sign-up online today at   https://olli.uscb.edu/.\r\n\r\nThe primary mission of the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is to help fund the purchase of materials to build Habitat houses in northern Beaufort County. We also serve our community by keeping materials out of the landfills and offering quality products at discounted prices.\r\n\r\nStop by and shop at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC 29906 on Thursdays thru Saturdays from 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Donations are welcome. Please call for pick-up service at 843-525-0055.', 'Up with upcycling: headboard to bench', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'up-with-upcycling-headboard-to-bench', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:24:07', '2015-02-06 02:24:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20953', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20957, 4, '2015-02-05 21:25:01', '2015-02-06 02:25:01', 'Local Beaufort High School senior, Karen “Kari” Workman was recently informed by the Horatio Alger Association that she was chosen as a 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholar. From thousands of applicants nationally, Kari is one of only 106 high school seniors chosen for this honor. As a tribute to her determination and hard work, she will receive a $22,000 college scholarship along with an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 Horatio Alger National Scholars Conference in Washington, DC this April.\r\n\r\nKari Workman is the daughter of James and Susie Workman, Ladys Island. Kari is an Eagle’s Scholar with a 4.8 GPA and in the top 5% of her class. She not only excels in academics; but also, is involved in numerous extracurricular activities as well. She is Captain of the Beaufort High School cheer squad where she has cheered all four years of high school.  Kari was also on the competitive cheer team that won the 3A Lower State this past October. She serves as Treasurer of the National Honor Society and Captain of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts. Kari has danced for 15 years, primarily in ballet, pointe, lyrical and jazz. She takes classes at Jayne Richardson School of Dance and with Ms. Baker at BHS. She has taught dance classes and has choreographed routines for the BHS cheer squad, the BHS Chorus and Voices, as well as for recitals.  Voted “Best All Around” by her senior class, she will be the female lead as well as choreographer for the BHS production of “Back to the 80’s” in March.', 'Eagle’s Scholar of Ladys Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eagles-scholar-of-ladys-island', '', '', '2015-02-05 21:25:01', '2015-02-06 02:25:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20957', 0, 'post', '', 0);
