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(28217, 4, '2016-04-07 21:55:49', '2016-04-08 01:55:49', '<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nThis is one of the reasons we all live in the Lowcountry – the Soft Shell Crab Festival put on by the Old Village Association in Port Royal. On Saturday, April 16th, join the many other lovers of this delicacy as you purchase Soft Shells prepared 100’s of different ways. This Festival is one of the very few local events that does not have an entry fee or a charge for parking. That leaves you with more money for food, libations, games and rides for the kids. Not to mention Tux the Clown will be stopping by to say hello to the young sprouts.\r\n\r\nBesides great, mouthwatering food brought to you by 15 vendors, there will be more than 30 craft vendors with wonderful hand-made items from jewelry to pottery to art work. This is an event you shouldn’t miss.\r\n\r\nAnd then there is the entertainment. Live an on-stage, plan to see: The Bull Grapes from 11 to 12:30 p.m., Shark Rodeo from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Bootless 3 to 5:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nEighty classic cars will be available for you to enjoy as you stroll up and down Paris Avenue. Oh, almost forgot. You cannot miss the Rotary Crab Race which will be at 4 p.m. That is a must-see for all ages.\r\n\r\nSo put this on your calendar with a giant big red star next to it. This is fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there.\r\n<h2>How to Adopt a Crab</h2>\r\nIt’s crab adoption time! Rotary Clubs of Beaufort and the Lowcountry have teamed up again and, in conjunction with The Port Royal Old Village Association, are sponsoring the great Charity Crab Race during the Soft Shell Crab Festival.\r\n\r\nSaturday, April 16 at 4 p.m. (or as tide conditions demand) 5000 crabs will be dropped into Battery Creek and will race to the finish line at the end of the Boardwalk in Port Royal. The fastest crabs will win big: 10 chances to win $5000 in prices and one chance to win $40,000. Adoption fee is $10 per crab and this has become a fundraising tradition to support area non-profit agencies.\r\n\r\nMoney raised from this crab adoption race has gone towards scholarships at local high schools, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, HELP of Beaufort, Second Helpings, CAPA, CODA, Alzheimer’s Family Services, services for our military families and Honor Flight to name just a few. Visit the website www.portroyalcrabrace.com and fill out the form to adopt one, ten, even a hundred crabs. The adoption forms are on line as well as the race rules and regulations.', 'Soft Shell Crab Festival is coming', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'soft-shell-crab-festival-is-coming', '', '', '2016-04-08 22:04:00', '2016-04-09 02:04:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28217', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28220, 4, '2016-04-07 21:59:23', '2016-04-08 01:59:23', '<h3>By Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs</h3>\r\nA 2000 Battery Creek High School graduate and Beaufort native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Naval Beach Group TWO (NBG 2).\r\n\r\nPetty Officer 2nd Class Michael Cook is an aviation structural mechanic with the beach group operating out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.\r\n\r\nA Navy aviation structural mechanic is responsible for maintaining hydraulics, tires, break systems, and paint systems aboard the aircraft.\r\n\r\n“My job is awesome because it allows me to use my hands, get dirty, and not be enclosed at a desk,” said Cook.\r\n\r\nCommissioned in 1948, NBG 2 is designed to organize, man, train and equip forces to execute, combat support, and combat service support missions.\r\n\r\nNBG 2 is made of four commands, Assault Craft Unit TWO (ACU 2), Assault Craft Unit FOUR (ACU 4), Amphibious Construction Battalion TWO (PHIBCB 2), and Beach Master Unit TWO (BMU 2); who have their own individual missions that assist to ensure the overall mission of NBG 2 is complete.\r\n\r\nCook serves with ACU 4 who operate the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and provide combat ready craft that fully meet operational tasking worldwide, on time, every time.\r\n\r\n“The people in this command make it awesome,” said Cook. “We come from different backgrounds and I enjoy learning from the different experiences that everyone has.”\r\n\r\nApproximately 30 officers and 300 enlisted men and women make up the beach group. Their jobs are highly specialized and keep each part of the command running smoothly. The jobs range from operating boats to maintaining engines and handling weaponry.\r\n\r\n\"The Sailors here never cease to impress me with the effort they put into their daily work,\" said Capt. Jeffrey Hayhurst, commodore commander of NBG 2. \"Their dedication and hard work make me proud to be in command of Naval Beach Group Two.\"\r\n\r\nAlthough NBG 2 is made up of four separate commands, they all work together to complete their mission of providing the Navy personnel and equipment to support an amphibious operation or exercise.\r\n\r\nThese exercises can include evacuation of American citizens from a hostile territory, delivery of food and medical supplies after a natural disaster, the bulk delivery of fuel or fresh water from a ship anchored off the coast through a pipeline to a shore facility, and nearly any other task that involves moving from ships offshore to the beach.\r\n\r\n“I have learned patience since joining the Navy,” said Cook. “I learned how to handle stressful situations with people that have different ideas than me and come to a reasonable conclusion.”\r\n\r\nAs a member of the one of the U.S. Navy’s most unique commands, Cook and other NBG 2 Sailors understand that they need to have the ability to complete a variety of missions to help keep America safe from enemies foreign and domestic.', 'Beaufort Native serves with Naval Beach Group Two (NGB 2)', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-native-serves-with-naval-beach-group-two-ngb-2', '', '', '2016-04-08 22:05:25', '2016-04-09 02:05:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28220', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28228, 4, '2016-04-14 22:27:26', '2016-04-15 02:27:26', '<b>Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club to discuss new Cobia fishing laws</b>\r\n\r\nThe April meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday April 14th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe State and Federal laws will be changing this spring for Cobia. Three well-known Cobia experts will present a program on these changes and how to catch and protect this species for both in shore and off shore fishing. They are: Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Center, Cpt. David Harter, Hilton Head Sports Fishing Club and local Captain Jim Clark from the “Stray Cat” making this important presentation. The monthly $50 drawing for weighing in one of the Year Round Tournament species was won by John Mucha Sr. last month. There will be another drawing at his meeting sponsored by Port Royal Landing Marina for an additional $50. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email him at fgibson@iscl.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Join a Holistic/Spiritual </b><b>Retreat in Beaufort </b>\r\n\r\nThe United Church of Jesus Christ for All People is pleased to announce the upcoming 1st Annual Master\'s Touch Holistic/Spiritual Retreat at the Beaufort Holiday Inn on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016. Join us for what promises to be one of the most powerful and healing events in the Lowcountry! Experience and learn first-hand a wide array of natural healing methods to enhance and prolong your life.\r\n\r\nMany local and national healing arts practitioners and spiritual leaders will be on hand to offer workshops, demonstrations and presentations, and a healing blessing service; as well as vendors sharing healing arts consultations and information. A sample of offerings will include chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, acupressure, aromatherapy, meditation, Zumba, spiritual readings, raw food demonstration, and many more. The healing blessing service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Unity Minister of Hawaii, and Rev. Helen R. Cooper, Sr. Minister, Westside Center of Truth for Better Living, Chicago IL.\r\n\r\nAccommodations for out-of-town guests have been arranged at the beautiful Holiday Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Time for touring and exploring Beaufort and St. Helena Island will be available on Saturday. Registration for the retreat is: one day - $40.00; both days - $70.00. For retreat schedule or to register, please contact 843-525-6269.\r\n\r\n<b>Attention beekeepers!</b>\r\n\r\nIn an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations, Parris Island is scheduled to undergo aerial spraying during the week of April 19-22, 2016. Spraying will occur approximately an hour after sundown if weather permits.The insecticides used present no threat to humans, plants or animals in the area and are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency; however, beekeepers within a five-mile radius are urged to keep hives covered.\r\n\r\n<b>Visitors are invited to brunch at Community Bible Study class</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 9:15 a.m. at Port Royal Baptist Church. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2016-17 class studying I &amp; II Thessalonians, James &amp; Mark beginning in September. CBS is a non-denominational in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited. Childcare will be provided for Brunch, but advanced reservations are required for children. To make a reservation or for more information email fishnet@islc.net or call Sandi Fischer 843-838-0212 or visit the website at beaufort.cbsclass.org.\r\n\r\n<b>National acclaimed singer to perform locally</b>\r\n\r\nNational touring artist and acclaimed singer/songwriter Shane Piasecki will be performing with his band in South Carolina April 21st-24th. Piasecki’s roots are based out of Toledo, Ohio, but his musical influences have grown while living in Nashville, TN, from Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams to Ray\r\n\r\nCharles, making up his own, original sound of 50’s rock and R&amp;B. He has opened up for Hootie and the Blowfish and Hanson, to currently touring with Howie Day for some his performances.\r\n\r\nHis album, <em>Set You Free</em> showcases his explosive, rootsy blend of R&amp;B, pop, rock, folk and blues. Produced by versatile producer, Nathan Meckel, <em>Set You Free</em> features top Nashville session players including bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakum), drummer Jerry Roe (k.d. lang, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell), and keyboardist John Deaderick (Patty Griffin, Dixie Chicks). “To me, songwriting is really about chronicling the world as you see it, and that’s always been the essence of true American music.” Piasecki says. “At the end of the day, I’m trying to be a good American songwriter.”\r\n\r\nHe will be performing this April on the 21st in Hilton Head at Tiki Hut from 6 to 10 p.m.; 23rd in Bluffton at The Roasting Room beginning at 7 p.m.; and 24th in Hilton Head at The Boardroom from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Democrats to meet April 21st </b>\r\n\r\nThe Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 21st at the Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. The social gathering will be at 6:30 and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Earl Campbell, Beaufort County Board of Education Representative for Lobeco and he will talk about the Board’s challenges and its plans for the immediate future. In addition, all Democratic candidates who are facing opposition on June 14th, Primary Election Day, have been invited and asked to speak on their own behalf. Please join us, bring a friend; all are welcome.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Quilters schedule April meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Monthly meetings are held at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. Members will showcase and discuss their very first quilting project and how they have evolved as quilters since then. All members and quilters are invited to participate. Refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Republicans to meet April 21st</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Republican Party will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 21, at Palmetto Electric Co-Operative, 1 Cooperative Way in Hardeeville. Joseph P. McKeown, Executive Director for the office of Senator Tim Scott will be the featured speaker. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social period starting at 6:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public. For more information, please visit www.beaufortgop.com or email info@beaufortgop.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Join volunteers for an Integrative Healing Arts Sampler</b>\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, April 23 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please join at 905 Bladen St. for an introduction to our health care volunteers who are offering 20-minute sessions of Chiropractic, Counseling, Healing Touch, massage, and more. These creative therapies in a clinical, nurturing, and integrative environment are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services or without insurance for counseling. Cost of $10 per session goes toward the non-profit operating expenses. Prayer, scholarship applications for free services, and gift certificates also available on site. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org for more information or call 843-770-9947.', 'What To Do the week of April 14th-20th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-april-14th-20th', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:29:01', '2016-04-15 02:29:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28231, 4, '2016-04-14 22:31:48', '2016-04-15 02:31:48', '[caption id=\"attachment_28232\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"149\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28232\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bartello-165x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bartello\" width=\"149\" height=\"271\" /> Bartello[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28234\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"238\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28234\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Hagan-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hagan\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" /> Hagan[/caption]\r\n\r\nBartello is a handsome 2 year old boy. He enjoys going on walks and bike rides. After outside time he is always ready for a good snuggle. Meet with Bartello today! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.\r\n\r\nHagan is a very sweet 2 year old boy. He will talk to you before he starts to play and enjoys laser lights, feather toys and playing Peekaboo. Meet with Hagan today! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.\r\n\r\n<em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.</em>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-26', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:31:48', '2016-04-15 02:31:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28231', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28236, 4, '2016-04-14 22:33:43', '2016-04-15 02:33:43', 'Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Join paws4vets.com at the iconic Legends of Parris Island Golf Course May 20, 2016! It is time to bring your “A” game, four-legged friends and your heart to honor, protect and save our Military Veterans while playing amid the beauty of Legends grand golf course – all at the foot of the US Military Recruitment Training facilities.\r\n\r\nThe Paws4people Foundation and Paws4vets Golf Tournament provides an amazing golf experience plus an insider’s view of this amazing organization that is dedicated to saving lives through highly trained assistance dogs. Research has shown that many returning service men and women are desperate for a way to cope with the mental, physical and emotional aftermath of combat duty. We have found that vets can turn to the gentle aid of highly trained service dogs to help in the healing process. These four-legged super-friends provide loyalty and companionship along with critical coping skills that help military vets in their moment of need. These dogs faithfully provide a life-changing service to those who have given so much to protect our country. And you can be part of that help.\r\n\r\nSee first-hand how partnering these dogs with returning vets or with children with disabilities provides life-saving assistance beyond just the unconditional love a dog will bring you. Come meet some of our clients and their dogs who will be at the event.\r\n\r\nContact Shelly or Miami Phillips at 404-597-6000 to sign up to play or to become a sponsor.\r\n\r\n<b>Golf not your thing but want to help Vets get service dogs? Bring your whole family and four-legged bow-wow friends for the first ever Dog Scavenger Hunt in downtown Beaufort on Sunday morning May 21st. How? Simply enjoy the beauty of Beaufort, and help your pup sniff out the treasures at participating downtown businesses in a fun-filled morning activity that is open to everyone at no charge. Details to follow!</b>', 'Golf has gone to the dogs – for Veterans!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'golf-has-gone-to-the-dogs-for-veterans', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:33:43', '2016-04-15 02:33:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28236', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28238, 4, '2016-04-14 22:35:20', '2016-04-15 02:35:20', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nTraining your dog isn’t a topic of discussion about whether you should or shouldn’t do it. In my opinion, it is an absolute necessity if you want a balanced, happy, confident dog.\r\n\r\nThe old fashioned methods of training known as the dominance and punishment-based philosophies are now history. No more hitting your dog with a rolled up newspaper to tell him what not to do. Making yourself the “pack leader” in the eyes of your dog doesn’t mean that you are the one to discipline him all the time. Being the “boss” can be achieved by using training methods based on positive reinforcement rather than just fear. The fear approach is doomed to fail from the start because the methods used to establish this dominant status are physically and psychologically damaging to your dog and dangerous for you. Positive training, which rewards and motivates a dog for good behavior, allows you to foster a relationship with your dog based on mutual trust and respect instead of fear and intimidation. Dogs that are taught using positive reinforcement methods are more tolerant, self-controlled and behave much more predictably in different situations.\r\n\r\nHonestly, most dogs just want to please their owners, they just need to know what it is you want them to do. Since I’ve moved to South Carolina, I’ve noticed that dogs down here don’t get as much training as they do “up north” whether it is positive or otherwise. But a trained dog is so much happier in so many ways; it is a shame that more dog owners don’t do it more often.\r\n\r\nSo, why should you train your dog?\r\n\r\nEvery dog needs to be able to live successfully in their own home. In order to do that, they need “life skills”. You need to teach your dog basic behavior skills like “sit”, “stay”, and “come” which are important but it is much more than that. Dogs also need enough mental stimulation and physical exercise to prevent them from becoming stressed out which often leads to destructive chewing, inappropriate barking, aggressive display towards people and/or other dogs or other unwanted behaviors.\r\n\r\nLet me give you an example of the advantages of managing your dog’s environment. Imagine you have a very friendly puppy who loves to meet new people. When someone comes to the door, he typically greets the guest with great enthusiasm and jumps up on them. That jumping part? Not so good. Teach the puppy how to meet someone new without jumping on them. He needs to learn that he can get excited about meeting someone new without jumping. This is called training.\r\n\r\nNow imagine a fearful, wary dog in this same situation. When someone comes to the door take pressure off him by putting him behind a baby gate or in her own room as the guest enters. This will help keep stress at bay and your dog emotionally stable.\r\n\r\nIncreasing your dog’s enjoyment of social interaction will give him the confidence to deal with the pressures of domestic life. Training your dog to have good manners and behave well in different situations not only requires effort, but also consistent commitment to ensure success.\r\n\r\nBy putting your dog in different situations where he can observe and ‘converse’ at a distance is as important as teaching him to accept physical touch. You need to control the environment. This is particularly important with rescue dogs as you don’t know what happened to them in their early, formative months or years. For example, don’t let people just walk up to your dog without asking permission. If you agree to the request, then suggest that scratching your dog under his chin is preferable to patting him on the head. I hate getting patted on the head. You will see me physically flinch and pull away. Sadly it reminds me of some not so good times in my life when I was a puppy and people would hit me on top of my head. I see that hand coming down and know it is going to hurt. Protect your dog from situations that are going to make them uncomfortable.\r\n\r\nIf you have the kind of dog that does not interact well with others, put a yellow ribbon on your leash to let people know at a distance that you want to be left alone to enjoy your walk.\r\n\r\nTraining your dog builds up a language between the two of you that promotes security and comfort. The more time you invest teaching your dog to live successfully in a human world the more you will avoid problem behaviors that come from their lack of understanding.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, many dogs end up being punished for negative behavior that could have been avoided if they had been trained initially. And these negative behaviors are a common reason why dogs are surrendered to the pound or animal control. Many dogs respond well to cues such as “sit” and “stay” in the classroom, but out of the classroom it is a different story. You, the owner, and the rest of the family, all need to be consistent and continually reinforce the training every day. School isn’t a magic place where your puppy goes and comes back “all trained” with no further work on your part. Consistency is the real key to a well-balanced dog that reacts properly in every situation he may find himself in. Problems can usually be fixed if people would take some time to train their dog. Remember, dogs don\'t know how you want them to act, you have to teach them!\r\n\r\nYou’ve no doubt heard the adage, “You can’t teach old dog new tricks.” If you have an older dog, you’ll be relieved to know that, for the most part, this old wives tale is false. Older dogs are perfectly capable of learning. Take me for example, I’m nine years old and I am learning every day. It might take me a little longer because I’m getting stiff and arthritic but I will still try. Hold a treat in front of me and I’ll jump through hoops if that is what it takes to get that theat. Love those treats.\r\n\r\nSo there you have it. Make the investment in training your dog. It will pay you back 1000% when you have a well behaved, confident, secure dog.', 'Why should I train my dog?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-should-i-train-my-dog', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:37:05', '2016-04-15 02:37:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28238', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28241, 4, '2016-04-14 22:37:50', '2016-04-15 02:37:50', 'The Lowcountry Wind Symphony will be in concert on Sunday, April 17, at 4:00 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort. LWS and our Musical Director, Donald F. Jemella, invite you to join us for a great afternoon of concert band selections. Our concerts are free, but donations are always gratefully accepted.\r\n\r\nWhat sets a wonderful movie or a fabulous stage production apart from all others? Memorable music, of course! That score creates a mood, gets your feet tapping, or invites you to sing along. It can make you cheer, laugh, and sometimes cry. As the credits roll or the curtains close, you feel a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. And it’s all thanks to those incredibly talented composers and lyricists. Unlike the days of Mozart, Handel, or Beethoven, our present day composers are not dependent on the patronage of kings and queens! It’s the ticket holders who support them with trips to movie theatres, stage productions, and concert halls.\r\n\r\nHere is a sampling of what our audiences will hear at the concert on Sunday:\r\n\r\nAmong the most memorable of scores is ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ with its iconic character, Tevye. As the patriarch of his family and the leader of his small Russian Jewish village, this father of five daughters is the keeper of that most important value ‘Tradition’. Originally ‘Fiddler’ was a stage production starring Zero Mostel. Then came the movie version, which faithfully followed the story, based on the writings of Shalom Aleichem. The movie creates a great opportunity for any of our modern families to introduce the timeless story and music to our younger generations. ‘Fiddler’ will head back to Broadway for a much awaited revival in December.\r\n\r\nA lowdown bluesy trumpet solo kicks off selections from ‘Chicago’ as LWS heads into ‘All That Jazz’. Chicago became an instant Broadway hit in 1975 with Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in the roles of the two women convicts who swore, ‘He Had it Comin’!!! This fine musical, written by Fred Eb and John Kande, with its high energy and catchy syncopated rhythms has toured all over the US. It is the longest running American musical in Broadway history, winner of six Tony Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations.\r\n\r\nBet you can hum ‘Goldfinger’ as you conjure up a mental picture of that suave British secret agent 007, James Bond, tooling down the road in a sports car we wish we all owned! There have been twenty-six Bond movies in 53 years, beginning with Sean Connery in the leading role. Then came David Niven, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Among the tunes LWS will showcase are ‘Nobody Does it Better’, ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘Skyfall’.\r\n\r\nThe name, John Williams is synonymous with musical success. He has been a highly visible and respected conductor and composer for decades. Most recently, he collaborated with director Stephen Spielberg on the film ‘War Horse’, about a boy and his horse that refused to remain separated. This drama, set in Britain during WW I, is based on real life events, and received excellent reviews. LWS plays ‘Dartmoor, 1912’ from this powerful and moving musical score. Although it is a family friendly drama, be prepared with four hankies while viewing it!\r\n\r\nPretend for a moment that you are the thief of the people as LWS launches into ‘The Mask of Zorro’. This is a film from the swashbuckling genre. Anthony Hopkins portrays the aging Zorro returning to seek justice in this 1989 film. With the help of his young protégé Antonio Banderas, the exciting music of composer James Horner will make you stand up and cheer!\r\n\r\n‘The Wizard of Oz’ debuted on screen in 1939. Judy Garland was the little girl from Kansas, who, with her little dog Toto, captured our hearts in song and story. Harold Arlen’s and Yip Harburg’s wonderful music has more than stood the test of time. Dorothy and her friends, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow band together to explore those most important qualities we all share – a heart, courage, and a brain. When the journey is complete, she realizes that traveling afar is wonderful, but there’s no place like home! Musical audiences, young and old, continue to love these great songs - ‘Ding, Dong, the Witch is Dead‘, ‘If I Only Had a Brain’, ‘The Merry Old Land of Oz’ and of course, ‘Over the Rainbow’.\r\n\r\nAs you can see, there’s something for everybody in this wonderful family concert. The musicians of LWS, along with our Musical Director, Donald F. Jemella, First Assistant Director, Steve Giove, and Second Assistant Director, Deborah Hamner invite you to join us as we ‘Explore What’s Musically Possible’\r\n\r\nFor more information please visit our website, at www.lowcountrywindsymphony.com. You may also contact Anton Ross, 843-8338-7459 or Chris Raskind, 843-838-6744.', 'Lowcountry Wind Symphony to perform Sunday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-wind-symphony-to-perform-sunday', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:37:50', '2016-04-15 02:37:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28241', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28243, 4, '2016-04-14 22:38:46', '2016-04-15 02:38:46', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThis past week, I went into the grocery store to pick up a few things. Of course, the ten items on my list suddenly turned into 25. As I finished placing my groceries on the checkout counter, I noticed the woman behind me only had a couple of things.\r\n\r\n“Go ahead,” I said “You don’t have much.” “Thank you!” she responded. After she checked out the cashier started to ring up my items. As she was scanning my groceries she said, “That was nice of you.” “No problem.” I said. Then she continued. \"Last week, there was a woman buying her groceries and she didn\'t look like she had much money. The woman in line behind her said, \"Let me buy your chicken and ground beef for you”. The cashier said the young woman was thrilled and thanked the other woman.\r\n\r\nI was taken aback as I listened to this story, but even more surprised when she added, “I see this kind of stuff all the time. People just doing nice things for other people.” I was mulling the story over as I walked back to my car and thought that I wish our politicians could talk to this grocery store clerk. It might bring their confidence level in America back up.\r\n\r\nLater, as I was relaying the experience to my spouse, I started to think about all the other acts of kindness that I have received and witnessed since I moved here. For example, that person in line that coughs up some change when you don’t have any or the folks who buy coffee for the military personnel at City Java or the person that waves your car into line in heavy traffic.\r\n\r\nBut the lady who bought the chicken and ground beef will stick with me for a while. Because I remember being a young wife and mother living on a tight budget. Those were the days when I knew fifty ways to prepare ground beef for dinners. It would have been great to have someone pay for part of my grocery bill back then.\r\n\r\nThe next day, I went back to the store to ask Tonya, the Manager for the cashier’s name. Oh yes, that’s Kristina and she is right, “It happens all the time!” So good for you, lady at the Food Lion; that young woman will remember you forever. And good for Kristina for relaying that story.', 'Witnessing acts of kindness around town', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'witnessing-acts-of-kindness-around-town', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:38:46', '2016-04-15 02:38:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28243', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28245, 4, '2016-04-14 22:40:15', '2016-04-15 02:40:15', '[caption id=\"attachment_28246\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"232\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28246\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ARTS-Davis-Freeman-Image-18th-Annual-Student-Show-791x1024-2-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Last years winner (a Linocut Print) by Davis Freeman, entitled, &quot;Lost.&quot;\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" /> Last years winner (a Linocut Print) by Davis Freeman, entitled, \"Lost.\"[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Studio Art Program and the Fine Arts Department at the University of South Carolina Beaufort will present the 19th Annual Student Exhibition beginning April 15 at the Sea Islands Center Gallery on the university’s Historic Beaufort campus.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition, intended as a showcase for the work of USCB’s studio art students, will open with a public reception on April 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The students’ artwork, representing various media, will be on display through April 30. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. USCB’s Studio Art Program seeks to showcase exemplary artistic achievements from students majoring, minoring or participating in a Studio Art course. This show is juried and will feature artworks selected for the exhibition by this year’s juror, Greg Eltringham, professor of Painting at the Savannah College of Art  and Design.\r\n\r\nMembers of the university’s Studio Art faculty will attend the exhibition and be available to meet with parents and art patrons. USCB’s Studio Art degree program provides graduates with a comprehensive background in the theory and practice of studio art. The program builds upon a solid foundation in art history offered within the context of a liberal arts education. It prepares graduates for a professional career in the arts or for a graduate program in fine arts. For more information about the 19th Annual Student Exhibition, contact Kim Keats, gallery manager, Sea Islands Center, at 843-521-3147 or kkeats@uscb.edu.', 'USCB Studio Art Program and Fine Arts Department presents the 19th Annual Student Exhibition April 15', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-studio-art-program-and-fine-arts-department-presents-the-19th-annual-student-exhibition-april-15', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:40:15', '2016-04-15 02:40:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28245', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28248, 4, '2016-04-14 22:41:40', '2016-04-15 02:41:40', '<h3>By Alan Schuster</h3>\r\n“The applause and bravos for the soprano Sondra Radvanovsky were so frenzied at the end of Donizetti’s “Roberto Devereux” at the Metropolitan Opera on Thursday night [March 24] that she looked overwhelmed, almost a little frightened. The audience knew it seemed that they had just witnessed an emotionally vulnerable and vocally daring performance, a milestone in the career of an essential artist.” Anthony Tommasini, NYT.\r\n\r\n“Her clarion sound and remarkable breath control projected Elizabeth\'s authority and venomous ferocity when thwarted...Her powerful voice can climb to vocal heights unheard of since Joan Sutherland, then drop to a hushed pianissimo with such ease that it can make one gasp.” Heidi Waleson, WSJ.\r\n\r\nWhen the Met\'s HD showing begins this Saturday (April 16th ) at Beaufort\'s CPA, you can expect even more excellent performances from other cast members. “The superb tenor Matthew Polenzani excels in the title role, his lyrical elegance matched by youthful ardor. Mr. Polenzani conveys the character’s remnants of feisty rebellion and frustrated yearning in a compelling performance.” NYT. “As the unhappy Sarah, Elina Garanca practically stole the show. With her glowing, coppery mezzo and its powerful top notes, she made a touching, youthful foil for Elizabeth in their different ways of being distraught over the same man.” WSJ. “The baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, singing with virile sound and soaring lyricism, captures the confusions of the Duke, shattered by personal betrayal.” (NYT). Earlier this season, Kwiecien and Polenzani appeared together in a remarkable production of Bizet\'s “The Pearl Fishers.” In both operas, they began as friends - but didn\'t end up that way!\r\n\r\nGaetano Donizetti, who wrote 67 operas before his untimely death in 1848 at the age of 50, had a keen interest in writing about the lives of the British Tudors in the 16th century, particularly the “three Tudor queens.” And so, during a seven-year stretch, he premiered “Anna Bolena,” in 1830, followed by “Maria Stuarda” in 1834, and finally “Roberto Devereux” in 1837 at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. Why name it Devereux and not Elizabetta? Possibly because 22 years earlier in the very same theatre, Gioachino Rossini had debuted an opera of his own this was received with great enthusiasm. The title? Elizabetta!\r\n\r\nAll three operas are considered to be amongst the most important works of the bel canto era which\r\n\r\nprevailed in the early 19th century. Devereux in particular is considered to be one of Donizetti\'s finest and most affecting operas and contains some of his best vocal writing.\r\n\r\nThe principal characters: Elisabetta, Queen of England; Roberto Devereux, Count of Essex; Duke of Nottingham; and Sarah, Dutchess of Nottingham. Time and place: London, 1601.\r\n\r\nAct I: At Westminster, Roberto is threatened with arrest for treason in Ireland, but Elisabetta loves him and is determined to save him, giving him a ring that will guarantee his freedom. Unknown to the queen, however, Roberto is deeply in love with Sarah, who during his absence has been forced into a loveless union with his friend, Nottingham. Later, Roberto visits Sarah to say farewell, and entrusts her with Elisabetta\'s ring, while she gives him a scarf in return.\r\n\r\nAct II: The ministers of the queen are meeting to decide Roberto\'s fate. They have searched his apartments and bring the queen the scarf. When Nottingham sees it, remembering that he has observed his wife working on it, he bursts into a jealous rage. Deeply offended at this apparent evidence of Roberto\'s infidelity, the queen is furious and sends Roberto to the Tower.\r\n\r\nAct III: Nottingham confronts Sarah, ordering her seclusion at home, thereby making it impossible for her to deliver the ring to Elisabetta. In the Tower, Roberto hopes he can restore Sarah\'s reputation before he is executed. At Westminster, Elisabetta is miserable, wondering why she has not received the ring, wanting Roberto to be spared. As cannon shot announces Roberto\'s execution, Sarah rushes in with the ring, followed by Nottingham, who declares he detained Sarah so that he might have his revenge. The queen orders their arrest and then, haunted by visions of Roberto\'s ghost and her own demise, announces her abdication.\r\n\r\n<b>The starting time is 12:55 p. m. Tickets for all opera presentation are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at 11:30 a. m. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, South Carolina. </b>', 'The Met Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: Roberto Devereux', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-roberto-devereux', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:41:40', '2016-04-15 02:41:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28248', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28250, 4, '2016-04-14 22:42:39', '2016-04-15 02:42:39', 'Beaufort High pitcher Drew Luckey tossed a three-hitter to lead the Eagles past Hilton Head Island 6-5 in a high school baseball game on Friday, April 8. Offensively for the Beaufort High baseball squad, Rome Wallace provided four RBIs.\r\n\r\nThree different Beaufort High batters delivered multiple hits. Connor Clancy ranked as Beaufort High\'s most efficient batter, finishing 3-for-4 at the plate. Cooper Woods and Brice Adkins contributed two hits apiece for the Eagles. Woods drove in a pair of runs for Beaufort High in the hard-fought one-run win.', 'Luckey throws three-hitter; Beaufort High School edges Hilton Head Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'luckey-throws-three-hitter-beaufort-high-school-edges-hilton-head-island', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:42:39', '2016-04-15 02:42:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28250', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28252, 4, '2016-04-14 22:43:31', '2016-04-15 02:43:31', 'Host Hilton Head Island posted a win over Beaufort High in a boys\' high school golf match at Oyster Reef Golf Course on Thursday, April 7. Brooks Dyess and Charlie Farrell registered 44s to lead the Hilton Head Island boys\' golf team to the victory.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School\'s Matthew Campbell was the medalist, pacing the visiting Eagles with a 38 in the boys\' high school golf match.', 'HHI beats Beaufort High by two strokes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hhi-beats-beaufort-high-by-two-strokes', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:43:31', '2016-04-15 02:43:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28252', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28254, 4, '2016-04-14 22:44:13', '2016-04-15 02:44:13', 'Allison Needer scored five goals to lead Hilton Head Christian past Beaufort Academy 7-4 in a girls\' high school soccer game on Tuesday, April 5. Providing additional scoring for Hilton Head Christian in the victory, Emily Bailey and Lydia Fuller added one goal apiece.', 'Hilton Head Christian 7, Beaufort Academy 4', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-christian-7-beaufort-academy-4', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:44:13', '2016-04-15 02:44:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28254', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28256, 4, '2016-04-14 22:44:45', '2016-04-15 02:44:45', 'Charlotte Covington scored a pair of goals to lead Hilton Head Prep past John Paul II 2-0 in a girls\' high school soccer game on Thursday, April 7. With the win, Hilton Head Prep improved to 5-0 in the region. Catherine Sheehan provided an assist on one of Covington\'s two goals. Defensively for the Hilton Head Prep girls\' soccer team, goalkeeper Melis Tirhi recorded a shutout.', 'Hilton Head Prep over John Paul II', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-prep-over-john-paul-ii', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:44:45', '2016-04-15 02:44:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28256', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28258, 4, '2016-04-14 22:45:27', '2016-04-15 02:45:27', 'The Beaufort High School girls\' soccer program notched another win late last week. Beaufort High shut out longtime rival Berkeley 2-0 in a girls\' high school soccer game on Friday, April 8. Leading the Beaufort High girls\' soccer team to the win, Eagles Caroline Coxwell and Sierra Schweitzer scored one goal apiece in the victory.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles turned in a solid all-around performance, thriving both offensively and defensively. Beaufort High goalkeepers Maddie Brace and Lilly Allen combined to shut out Berkeley in the closely-contested girls\' high school soccer match.', 'Beaufort High shuts out Berkeley, 2-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-shuts-out-berkeley-2-0', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:45:27', '2016-04-15 02:45:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28258', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28260, 4, '2016-04-14 22:48:38', '2016-04-15 02:48:38', 'Haters are going to hate. And disbelievers are going to disbelieve. But the Battery Creek Lady Dolphin softball team is a force to reckoned with. The Lady Dolphins defeated their cross-town rival Beaufort High School 5-0, on Wednesday at BCHS to remain undefeated overall.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28261\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28261\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0129-300x291.jpg\" alt=\"Savannah Mullen, left, shortstop for BHS, fields the ball as Battery Creek\'s Kyleigh Peeples sprints to third base. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" /> Savannah Mullen, left, shortstop for BHS, fields the ball as Battery Creek\'s Kyleigh Peeples sprints to third base. Photos by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHead coach of the Lady Dolphins, Stephanie Cox, said, \"We knew they were coming for us. I told my team we\'ve beaten them already. We are NOT afraid of them\"\r\n\r\nStarting BCHS pitcher Alexis Ortiz delivered another stellar performance generating eight strikeouts and allowing three hits in the winning effort. \"She\'s a pitcher that we can rely on to come through. She\'s very mechanical in her technique\", Cox said. Helping her pitching cause at the plate, Ortiz delivered an RBI triple.\r\n\r\nOffensively the Lady Dolphins pounded out 11 hits. Emily Madlinger, the team\'s only senior, Jess Shipley and McKenzie Young each got two hits on three at bats. \"Last night my team played so well. I can\'t describe how proud I am of them on their performance\", Cox said.\r\n\r\nBeaufort\'s Mary Claire Sumner, Savannah Mullen and Bricen Riley each had one hit for the Lady Eagles. Journeigh Doray contributed an RBI double as Battery Creek posted the impressive win. The Lady Dolphins are 11-0 for the season and ranked No. 1 in Region 6, 2A.', 'BCHS defeats Beaufort High', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bchs-defeats-beaufort-high', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:48:38', '2016-04-15 02:48:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28260', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28265, 4, '2016-04-14 22:51:07', '2016-04-15 02:51:07', '<em>Photo above: Battery Creek\'s Clinton Taylor backhands the ball against Beaufort Academy\'s Daniel Richards. Taylor won the first then lost the next two sets in this the best-of-three competition. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28267\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"224\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28267\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0265-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy Freshman Daniel Richards defeated Battery Creek\'s Clinton Taylor after grueling match 4-6, 7-5, 10-7.\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /> Beaufort Academy Freshman Daniel Richards defeated Battery Creek\'s Clinton Taylor after grueling match 4-6, 7-5, 10-7.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Academy Eagles increased their winning streak to 9-2 overall after defeating the Battery Creek High School Dolphins 7-1, on Tuesday, April 6, at BA.\r\n\r\nThe last singles match of the day pitted BA Freshman Daniel Richards against Clinton Taylor, a junior at BCHS. Richards, BA\'s no. 3 singles player, lost the first set to Taylor 4-6, but came away with the win after winning the best-of-three sets. BA tennis coach Larry Scheper said his boys were playing very well and had won some challenging matches. \"We beat the defending state champions recently. That was tough.\"\r\n\r\nThe Eagles\' weren’t as lucky when they travelled the next day to face no. 1 ranked Hilton Head Prep on Thursday, April 7. Hilton Head Prep managed a 5-3 win and needed a pair of doubles wins to beat Beaufort Academy. The Hilton Head Prep doubles teams of Rodney Sturgis/Justin Williams and Max Marko/Thor Pullon both prevailed in the boys\' high school tennis match.\r\n\r\nIn singles competition, Sturgis, Pullon and Justin Perez posted wins for the Hilton Head Prep boys\' tennis team. Daniel Richards, Mitchell Russell and Jack Staley notched singles wins for the Beaufort Academy boys\' tennis program in the short effort.', 'Win some, lose some', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-some-lose-some', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:51:07', '2016-04-15 02:51:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28265', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28269, 4, '2016-04-14 22:52:45', '2016-04-15 02:52:45', 'The complex ecology and peaceful beauty of Port Royal Sound serves as the inspiration for a new collection of art and poetry by Beaufort County School District students.\r\n\r\n“River of Words: Musings on Port Royal Sound through Poetry and Art 2016,” was unveiled before a reception crowd recently at the Port Royal Maritime Center. The annual student publication is the culmination of an interdisciplinary learning experience about the sound’s watersheds.\r\n\r\n“‘River of Words’ lets students explore science and art in a seamless and interconnected way,” said project coordinator Heather Brabham. “It also lets students get out of their classroom and explore the amazing ecology and natural beauty of Port Royal Sound, which is a national treasure.”\r\n\r\nBrabham said that second- through twelfth grade students from 19 district schools accepted the “River of Words” challenge last fall to extend learning beyond their classroom walls and into neighboring marshes, beaches and maritime forests. More than 100 science, English language arts, math, gifted and talented and visual arts teachers joined forces to design interdisciplinary units of study that examined local watersheds from multiple perspectives.\r\n\r\nStudents and teachers equipped with binoculars, cameras and sketchbooks experienced first-hand the intricate ecology of Port Royal Sound. They tested water quality, studied storm water run-off and discussed the effects of pollution and population growth. They kayaked the May River, rode in a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources “Discovery Vessel,” witnessed abundant wildlife at Nemours Plantation, toured Hunting Island State Park and explored the Lowcountry’s natural history and cultural heritage at Coastal Discovery Museum.\r\n\r\nBrabham said that while students observed, measured, tested, researched and documented, they also heightened their senses and attuned them to the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world. Following their scientific discoveries, students were charged to transform their new knowledge into poems and art. “River of Words” was the result.\r\n\r\nNow in its sixth year, “River of Words” enables K-12 students to use humor and haiku, free verse, figurative language, vivid vocabularies and heartfelt advocacy along with paint, pencil and digital images to demonstrate their understanding of Port Royal Sound and to make their voices heard.\r\n\r\nParticipating schools this year were: Battery Creek High, Beaufort Middle, Bluffton Elementary, Bluffton Middle, Broad River Elementary, H.E. McCracken Middle, Hilton Head Island Elementary, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Lady’s Island Elementary, M.C. Riley Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary, Okatie Elementary, Port Royal Elementary, Red Cedar Elementary, Riverview Charter School, River Ridge Academy, Robert Smalls International Academy, Whale Branch Elementary and Whale Branch Middle.\r\n\r\nBrabham thanked the environmental organizations that taught students and teachers to examine and respect the uniqueness of the Port Royal ecosystem, as well as the local artists who helped students merge science and art into the book. Graphic artist Liz Chase incorporated hundreds of written texts and images into the book. Brabham also thanked the Port Royal Sound Foundation for helping to fund the project.\r\n\r\n“River of Words” can be purchased for $20 at the school district office on Mink Point Boulevard. An exhibit of the students’ work will be on display at the district office until the end of May. The students’ original art is for sale for $25 each, with proceeds going to fund next year’s project.', 'Fusion of science, student art and poetry mark annual ‘River of Words’ publication', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fusion-of-science-student-art-and-poetry-mark-annual-river-of-words-publication', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28269', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28271, 4, '2016-04-14 22:53:28', '2016-04-15 02:53:28', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host an all-day open house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 21 in the MacLean Hall student Center at the Beaufort Campus, 921 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nExperts from TCL’s admissions, financial aid and academic divisions will provide information and answer questions. Campus tours will run every 30 minutes throughout the day. In addition, faculty and current students will provide lab demonstrations across campus from 4 to 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nTCL offers degree, diploma and certificate programs that lead to in-demand careers in industrial technologies, business technologies and health sciences.\r\n\r\nIn addition, TCL’s transfer degree programs allow students to complete their first two years of college at TCL and then transfer to the college or university of their choice. Continuing education and workforce development options are also available. Visit http://www.tcl.edu/programs-of-study for a full list of programs.\r\n\r\n“Because our students are actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences in real-world settings in and out of the classroom, they are truly prepared for the workforce when they complete their program of study,” Vice President for Student Affairs Nancy Weber said. “Plus TCL’s courses and programs are carefully designed to meet the needs of local employers, which help our graduates get great jobs in our area.”\r\n\r\nIn fact, more than 93 percent of recent TCL graduates are either continuing their education or employed in their field of study.\r\n\r\nFederal and state financial aid options are available through the TCL financial aid office. Additionally, most South Carolina residents qualify for S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, which is not based on need or income, and can pay more than half of TCL tuition.\r\n\r\nIn-state tuition is offered to military members and their spouses who are stationed in Beaufort as well as to residents of Chatham and Effingham Counties in Georgia.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please call 843.525.8356 or visit www.tcl.edu/openhouse.', 'TCL to hold open house', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-to-hold-open-house', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28271', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28273, 4, '2016-04-14 22:54:00', '2016-04-15 02:54:00', 'The Whale Branch Middle School is hosting the 2nd Annual Whale Branch Cluster Community Fun Day. This is an annual opportunity to promote community involvement, parental involvement and healthy lifestyles. It helps to foster school- community relationships in order to continue to be a power for good in the 21st Century. Last year’s celebration was a huge success and our goal this year is to create another outstanding event that will unify the community!\r\n\r\nThis event will be held on Saturday, April 30, at Whale Branch Middle School from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Events will include a community walk/run, health fair, rib cook-off and football game along with other exciting activities and performances.', 'WBMS to host Community Fun Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wbms-to-host-community-fun-day', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28273', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28275, 4, '2016-04-14 23:01:26', '2016-04-15 03:01:26', '<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-28276\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SCHOOLS-BLUFF-MIDDLE-MUSIC-e1460689197835-1024x285.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - BLUFF MIDDLE MUSIC\" width=\"456\" height=\"127\" />The Bluffton Middle School Symphonic Band earned a Superior rating at the South Carolina Concert Performance Assessment (CPA). This is the highest honor that a group can receive and is the first in Bluffton Middle School history. These students were adjudicated on two performances, one prepared and one for sight-reading. The total of five judges, nationally acclaimed for their work, give the band a rating based on rigorous criteria.\r\n\r\nThe students earned an overall rating of Superior for the performance, including straight Superior ratings in sight-reading. No other Beaufort County School District middle school has received this honor in the traditional (6th - 8th grades) division in well over a decade. These students performed at the highest level and represented their school well.', 'Music to our ears', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'music-to-our-ears', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28275', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28281, 4, '2016-04-14 23:02:08', '2016-04-15 03:02:08', 'Citing a pressing need to accommodate rapidly increasing numbers of students, the Beaufort County Board of Education voted today to place a one-penny education sales tax on the November 2016 general election ballot for consideration by local voters.\r\n\r\nBoard Chair Mary Cordray released the following statement on behalf of the Board:\r\n\r\n“After careful consideration of the district\'s current capital needs and enrollment projections, the Beaufort County School Board voted to place a one-penny local education capital sales tax referendum on the November 2016 general election ballot. This referendum will allow voters to determine the method of funding used by the district to meet its growing capital needs, which include new construction and also extending the life of existing facilities. The ballot question will also include authorization to spend funds in anticipation of sales tax collections.\r\n\r\n“If approved by Beaufort County voters in November, the tax, specified for a time period of ten (10) years, would be begin in March 2017 and expire automatically in 2027. Renewal would require a subsequent approval by voters in a future general election. In general, items currently exempted from tax would also be exempt from this education sales tax. For example, the sales tax would not apply to unprepared foods. It is estimated that over one-third of the revenue generated by a sales tax of this nature would come from non-Beaufort County citizens, including both tourists and residents from neighboring counties who visit and shop in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“Funds from the one-penny education sales tax referendum would be used exclusively for capital projects as specified on the ballot question; state law would prohibit the funds from being used for operations. In addition, ALL Beaufort County property owners’ taxes on debt service, including 4 percent homeowners, 6 percent homeowners, businesses, vehicles, etc., would be reduced by one-third over the period of time the tax is in place.\r\n\r\n“Between now and the November referendum, the Board and district will schedule multiple educational and informational public meetings in order to provide complete and accurate information to the public. Additionally, the school district will have the details of the proposal available on the district website. The Board\'s goal is to ensure that parents, employees, and all Beaufort County taxpayers have access to the information they need to make an informed decision in the voting booth.\r\n\r\n“If the sales tax referendum is not successful on the November 2016 ballot, the Beaufort County School Board will use other capital funding mechanisms available that would result in an increase in the school district debt service millage.”', 'Board of Ed OKs placing one-penny education sales tax with property tax cut on November ballot', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'board-of-ed-oks-placing-one-penny-education-sales-tax-with-property-tax-cut-on-november-ballot', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28281', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28283, 4, '2016-04-14 23:05:05', '2016-04-15 03:05:05', '<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28278\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SCHOOLS-SANTA-ELENA-2Bft-El-pointing-to-ship-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS SANTA ELENA 2Bft El pointing to ship (2)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />In honor of the 450th commemoration of Santa Elena, Beaufort Elementary School participated in a parade to the Santa Elena History Center. The clouds parted and the sun shined brightly as 75 third grade students carried their flag posters down Bay Street.\r\n\r\nThe students spent time learning about the flags flying in front of the Santa Elena History Center. They also walked through the History Center learning about archaeology, history, art, and of course, the most popular, Spanish Galleon Ship.\r\n\r\nThe Santa Elena History Center aims to be an exciting field trip destination and educational resource for local and visiting students.\r\n\r\n<em>Photos by Sandy Dimke.</em>', 'Santa Elena welcomes students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'santa-elena-welcomes-students', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28283', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28285, 4, '2016-04-14 23:06:14', '2016-04-15 03:06:14', '<h3>By Brittney Hiller</h3>\r\nWhat is meditation? Meditation has shown to reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and create ease in the practitioners’ life. Meditation is simply, a moment for you to create space in your life that will encourage and enhance awareness as well as creativity.\r\n\r\n{Doesn\'t that sound YUMMY?}\r\n\r\nAs a yoga teacher, I practice meditation in many different forms, from transcendental (which has been deeply studied by Dr. Herbert Benson and taught to students at Harvard University), to visualization meditation. Recently, I have had the pleasure of speaking with many students whom have wanted more meditation in their life.\r\n\r\nHere is ONE quick way to jumpstart your meditation practice, TODAY - like, right now. {yup, now, now}\r\n\r\nFor two minutes (you have two minutes), turn off Facebook and Instagram or the TV and voila\' you have created two minutes. Now, comfortably sit upright, perhaps in a chair or on a pillow on the ground. If you find yourself at a desk, perfect! Face your computer and begin with this easy step.\r\n\r\nPlace your index finger to your thumb. Now we are going to rotate out our fingers with our thumb, therefore the rotation looks like so,\r\n\r\nThumb to Index finger\r\n\r\nThumb to Middle finger\r\n\r\nThumb to Ring finger\r\n\r\nThumb to Pinky.\r\n\r\nYou got it!\r\n\r\nNow with this rotation we are beginning to empower the brain to think actively, which is GREAT for creativity! The fun begins here, where you can create a mantra, a repetitive and uplifting phrase such as\r\nPEACE BEGINS WITH ME.\r\n\r\nSee how we have four places with our finger to put in four words, and then repeat? Awesome!\r\n\r\nCreate a mantra that suits you best.\r\n\r\nTODAY I WILL RELAX\r\n\r\nI AM HAPPY TODAY\r\n\r\nPEACE BEGINS WITH ME\r\n\r\nI AM AT EASE\r\n\r\nMY DAY IS GREAT\r\n\r\n{You\'ve got it now}\r\n\r\nWith each rotation of your fingers, you place a word.\r\n\r\nBreathe slowly and deeply with each round and give yourself 2 minutes to do this. As I often encourage, truly notice HOW you feel before and then after. It is a small gift for you today, but I hope you take the moment and \'Treat yo\' Self!\'', 'Ease your mind with meditation: here’s how', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ease-your-mind-with-meditation-heres-how', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:06:14', '2016-04-15 03:06:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28285', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28287, 4, '2016-04-14 23:06:54', '2016-04-15 03:06:54', 'A highlight of the Super Heroes 5K run in Port Royal, on April 23rd will be the appearance of Adam Gorlitsky who has overcome paralysis from the waist down to compete in running competition. He was one of the first paralyzed persons in history to compete in the Cooper River Run on April 2nd.\r\n\r\nThe 29-year-old Gorlitsky will compete in the race using a wearable robotic exoskeleton that provides powered hip and knee motion to enable individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to stand upright and walk. He was paralyzed in a car crash at 19 years of age. The exoskeleton system provides user-initiated mobility through the integration of a wearable brace support, a computer-based control system and motion sensors. The system allows independent, controlled walking while mimicking the natural gait patterns of the legs. ReWalk, developer of the system, is the only FDA cleared exoskeleton system in the U.S., with clearances for both personal use at home and in the community, as well as for the rehabilitation setting.\r\n\r\nProceeds from the 5K run will go to the Port Royal Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Girls Run Club, which educates young female runners on the benefits of running. A portion of the proceeds also will go to the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County (CAPA).\r\n\r\nThe April 23 race starts at 8 a.m., beginning and ending at Live Oaks Park, corner of 14th Street and London Avenue, according to McDuff. Pre-registration is available online until April 20 and also from 7 to 7:30 a.m. on race day. T-shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by April 15. Registration and packet pickup is from 4 to 6 p.m. April 22 at Port Royal Elementary School and on race day at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal from 7 to 7:30 a.m. Early discounted registration price is $20 adults and $15 for students. Registration is through www.active.com; superhero5kpres.com or on Facebook at  PresSuperHero5K.\r\n\r\n“This is a dog friendly race,” McDuff said, “and race volunteers would be welcomed.”', 'Paralyzed man to run in Port Royal Super Heroes 5K', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paralyzed-man-to-run-in-port-royal-super-heroes-5k', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:06:54', '2016-04-15 03:06:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28287', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28289, 4, '2016-04-14 23:07:39', '2016-04-15 03:07:39', '<h3>By Dr. Edward R. Blocker</h3>\r\nCarpal tunnel syndrome is a common malady that most people have heard of. However, I find that many patients will call any hand discomfort carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms of this condition are classically numbness and tingling of certain parts of the hand and fingers. Aching, sore knuckles are something else — most likely arthritis.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28336\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28336 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/HEALTH-NEW-COLUMNIST-blocker_casual-2-e1460991069817-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"HEALTH - NEW COLUMNIST blocker_casual (2)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Dr. Edward R. Blocker[/caption]\r\n\r\nCarpal tunnel syndrome is caused by irritation of a specific nerve in our wrist called the median nerve. When this nerve is irritated, the symptoms that patients experience are usually described as numbness, tingling, or burning of the hand and fingers. Most of us will experience these symptoms at some time or another. If it occurs only occasionally and is temporary, it is usually nothing to worry about just as when your foot occasionally “goes to sleep” and resolves when you reposition it.\r\n\r\nBecause this is a problem with a specific nerve, the pattern of numbness and tingling will be very specific. Nerves are like electrical wires in your house. Your house wiring passes through a breaker panel. If you flip the breaker to your living room, only the living room lights go out. Similarly, our nerves provide sensation to specific parts of our body. In the case of our hand, the nerve that causes carpal tunnel syndrome (called the median nerve) provides sensation to our thumb, index, long, and half of our ring finger. This median nerve comes down our forearm and goes through a passage in our wrist before branching out into smaller nerves that go out to our thumb and these 3 ½ fingers.\r\n\r\nThis wrist “passage” is the carpal tunnel. Much like the breaker switch, when the nerve gets compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel, it will lead to numbness and tingling in these specific digits. While there are three main nerves that provide sensation to specific parts of our hand and fingers, only the median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel. It’s how we are wired.\r\n\r\nWhen a patient comes in with these complaints, they will often say their “whole hand goes to sleep.” However, if you really pay attention to what part of your hand and digits go numb while it’s happening, a pattern will usually emerge.\r\n\r\nSymptoms can occur day or night. Classically, daytime symptoms occur with almost any hand intensive activity: driving, writing, typing, reading a book, etc. Many are quick to blame their job but this is often simply a condition of life. It also frequently occurs at night, sometimes waking you from sleep. This usually occurs because your arms are bent under your pillow and wrist flexed. This can put a “kink” on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. Straightening out your wrist will alleviate the symptoms. This is why sleeping in a wrist splint that holds your wrist in slight extension can help you sleep through the night.\r\n\r\nDiagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome is usually straightforward. As you now know, asking which fingers go numb is usually telling. A simple exam of the hand during the office visit can then be confirmatory. There is an objective test called a nerve conduction study that can be performed as well. In general, most of us diagnose this condition through questioning and physical exam, and will only obtain the nerve test in those cases that do not resolve with simple treatment and require surgery.\r\n\r\nAs far as treatment options, if it bothers you mostly with typing, modification of your workstation can help. Another simple option is the splint I just mentioned. The splint rests the nerve from repetitive flexing and holds the wrist in a position that allows maximal volume in the carpal tunnel. Any drugstore carries them. I usually start by having the patient wear it at least at night. Other options include anti-inflammatories (if your doctor says you can take them), cortisone injection of the carpal tunnel, and surgery. Anti-inflammatories and injections can work by quieting down inflammation of the nerve and/or the area around the nerve.\r\n\r\nCarpal tunnel surgery involves releasing a ligament that forms part of the wall of the carpal tunnel thereby relieving compression on the nerve. It is usually a quick procedure that can be done in under 10 minutes. Although it is a quick procedure, I stress to patients that there is a more lengthy recuperation time. Also, nerves are unpredictable as to when they decide to “wake up” after surgery. Sometimes patients feel better in the recovery room, sometimes it takes several days, sometimes weeks.\r\n\r\nFortunately, not every case of carpal tunnel syndrome requires surgery. Treatment is often decided based on the degree that the symptoms bother you and can usually start with simple options.\r\n\r\n<em>Edward R. Blocker, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Blocker completed his internship and residency at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children - Greenville Unit. He has been practicing in Beaufort for the past 18 years.</em>', 'Carpal tunnel syndrome', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'carpal-tunnel-syndrome', '', '', '2016-04-18 10:52:30', '2016-04-18 14:52:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28289', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28291, 4, '2016-04-14 23:08:58', '2016-04-15 03:08:58', '<em>Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Exclusively Yours! 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 Bojangles for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, April 14: Military Quarterly Briefing (MAC/MEC),</b> from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. The Keynote Speaker will be Captain Anne Lear, Naval Hospital Beaufort Commanding Officer. Hear updates from military leaders about the three installations in Beaufort County, as well as other important military issues and celebrate the Military Family of the Quarter.  All are welcome!\r\n\r\n<b>• Tuesday, April 19: Downtown Merchants Meeting,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Best Western Sea Island Inn (Dolphin Room), 1015 Bay Street.\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, April 22: Coffee With </b><b>Colleagues,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by Habersham Properties, 22 Market.', 'The Beaufort Chamber Corner for April 14th-20th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufort-chamber-corner-for-april-14th-20th', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:08:58', '2016-04-15 03:08:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28291', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28293, 4, '2016-04-14 23:13:46', '2016-04-15 03:13:46', '<em>Photo above: Nora Scaglioni offers up a glass of reserve Gentry \"Charleston Lowland\" Bourbon. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nBottles &amp; Barrels 2016 started up on Friday night, April 8th with wine dinners at private homes for ticketed event goers. Each home served a three course meal prepared by an esteemed Lowcountry chef, complete with hand-selected wine pairings.\r\n\r\nThe tasting portion of Bottles and Barrels happened last Saturday throughout the Habersham Marketplace where event-goers could taste many different spirits, wine and craft beer. Live music by the Hi-Fi Band provided a lovely background for cooking demonstrations hosted by <em>Southern Living</em> Test Kitchen Director Robby Melvin, architectural walks through Habersham with <em>Southern Living </em>Architect Eric Moser and a full array of culinary-centric purveyors for shopping were all available during the fun festival.\r\n\r\nBottles &amp; Barrels is presented by the Habersham Merchants Council which comprises the business owners on Market Street in the idyllic village of Habersham. The Council’s mission is to promote and support the individual merchant owners in making the Marketplace a destination for locals and area residents alike in Beaufort County and beyond. The Merchants Council puts on events like Bottles and Barrels using money raised through generous sponsorships and ticket sales. If there are net proceeds from an event, those funds are used to advertise and market the Merchant member businesses collectively.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"28302,28299,28298,28297,28295,28294,28300,28303\"]', 'Bottles & Barrels make for a perfect weekend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bottles-barrels-make-for-a-perfect-weekend', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:27:13', '2016-04-15 03:27:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28293', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28296, 4, '2016-04-14 23:12:45', '2016-04-15 03:12:45', '[caption id=\"attachment_28301\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28301\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/COMMUNITY-DATAW-1ST-RESPONDER-LUNCH-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"From left: Ted Bartlett, General Manager; Wells Morrison, Security Director; Chief Bruce Kline, Lady’s Island Fire District; Sheriff P.J. Tanner, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department; John Schafer, DIC Board President; Mike Carakostas, DIOA Board Member\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /> From left: Ted Bartlett, General Manager; Wells Morrison, Security Director; Chief Bruce Kline, Lady’s Island Fire District; Sheriff P.J. Tanner, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department; John Schafer, DIC Board President; Mike Carakostas, DIOA Board Member[/caption]\r\n\r\nMore than 50 first responders drove to the scene of a special event on Dataw Island recently – an appreciation cookout and golf outing.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Lady’s Island - St. Helena Fire District and Beaufort County EMS came out to the Dataw Island Clubhouse to enjoy a complimentary thank-you luncheon and round of golf in appreciation of their hard work and dedication.\r\n\r\n“These men and women have such difficult jobs and we are so thankful for the work they do every day in our community,” Ted Bartlett, Dataw Island General Manager said. “I’m surprised we didn’t think of this sooner and I’m glad to have them here.”\r\n\r\nFirst responders are employees of emergency services who are likely to be among the first people to arrive at, and assist at, the scene of an emergency, such as an accident or natural disaster. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians are all included in this definition.\r\n\r\n“In our jobs we often see the worst in our community more than all the positive,” Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said. “When a community like Dataw opens its doors to us like this it shows us how appreciated we are, and we are so grateful to Dataw for doing this.”\r\n\r\nLuncheon attendees were treated to cookout style buffet followed by a round of golf for anyone who was able to stay and play. Those who stayed spent the afternoon on the Cotton Dike course at Dataw enjoying excellent weather and having fun with co-workers/friends.\r\n\r\nChief Bruce Kline of the Lady’s Island - St. Helena Fire District said, “This is a big deal for us.” He went on to say that first responders often have thankless and difficult jobs. “We really appreciate you all (Dataw) for having this event. It means a lot to us.”', 'Dataw says thank-you to our first responders', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-says-thank-you-to-our-first-responders', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:12:45', '2016-04-15 03:12:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28296', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28306, 4, '2016-04-14 23:14:22', '2016-04-15 03:14:22', 'Penn Center on St. Helena Island and its involvement in the Civil Rights Movement as well as its importance in today’s community will be the topic of discussion at the April 23 annual meeting of the Friends of the Beaufort Library.\r\n\r\nEmory Campbell, former Executive Director of Penn Center, will be the guest speaker along with Thomas Barnwell Jr., and retired Magistrate Joe McDermott who will be participating on a discussion of Penn’s role in the community.\r\n\r\n“Our annual meeting typically occurs at the Scott Street library, followed by our Spring Book Sale,” said Board Chairwoman Marilyn Harcharik. “This year we are changing the entire concept. There will not be a book sale since our Friends bookstores in each of the branches offer book buying deals every day. Plus we are combining the Friends’ year-end business meeting with an enriching experience at this historical community gem, Penn Center.”\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Penn Center Frissell Community House.\r\n\r\nCampbell is author of the book <em>Gullah Cultural Legacies</em> and was a member of the committee that translated the New Testament into the Gullah language. He currently serves as Chairman of the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, an organization empowered by the U.S. Congress to develop a program to commemorate Gullah culture from Wilmington, N.C. to Jacksonville, Fla.', 'Friends of the Beaufort Library to highlight Penn Center at meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'friends-of-the-beaufort-library-to-highlight-penn-center-at-meeting', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:14:22', '2016-04-15 03:14:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28306', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28308, 4, '2016-04-14 23:14:49', '2016-04-15 03:14:49', 'Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) will hold a town hall meeting for residents of the Battery Park neighborhood Tuesday, April 19th at 7 p.m. at the Town of Port Royal Council Chambers at 700 Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Engineers with the Authority will outline a plan to replace and upgrade the water line in the community. The contractor for the project will also be available for inquiries from residents.\r\n\r\nThose with questions may call Jim Baker, project manager, at 843-987-9254 or Pam Flasch, communications manager, at 843-987-9213.', 'BJWSA to hold town hall meeting for Battery Park residents April 19', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bjwsa-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-for-battery-park-residents-april-19', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:14:49', '2016-04-15 03:14:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28308', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28310, 4, '2016-04-14 23:15:54', '2016-04-15 03:15:54', 'Where can you get an up-close and personal look at elegant yachts while tasting mouth-watering hors d\'oeuvres from the areas best chefs? Only at the Yacht Hop of Hilton Head, some say the best party of the year, set in the scenic Harbour Town Yacht Basin! This year’s event will be held May 1st from 5:30 - 9 p.m. In addition to tours of boats and delicious food, the event will feature live music from the Headliners, a champagne toast, fun and fellowship - all set against a dramatic sunset over the Calibogue Sound. The event is the year’s biggest fundraiser for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Tickets are $110 per person and available for purchase at hospicecarelc.org.\r\n\r\n“Make sure the Yacht Hop of Hilton Head is at the top of your ‘must-do’ list this Spring! The 2016 event will be our 12th annual, and it is sure to be the best ever. All of the proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and auctions go directly to funding our work in the community, including our Palliative Care, We Honor Veterans, Hos-Pets, Pet Peace of Mind, Music Therapy, Hop Aboard and Counseling and Bereavement Programs. As the only independent non-profit hospice south of the Broad River, we depend on the generosity of Yacht Hop attendees. We encourage everyone in the community to join us for this extraordinary evening in Harbour Town!” said Darlene Schuetz, Director of Community Relations &amp; Marketing for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.', 'Annual Yacht Hop Benefit for Hospice scheduled for May 1st in Hilton Head', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'annual-yacht-hop-benefit-for-hospice-scheduled-for-may-1st-in-hilton-head', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:15:54', '2016-04-15 03:15:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28310', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28311, 4, '2016-04-14 23:15:37', '2016-04-15 03:15:37', '', 'COMMUNITY YACHT HOP HHI', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'community-yacht-hop-hhi', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:15:37', '2016-04-15 03:15:37', '', 28310, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/COMMUNITY-YACHT-HOP-HHI.png', 0, 'attachment', 'image/png', 0),
(28313, 4, '2016-04-14 23:22:14', '2016-04-15 03:22:14', '<em>Photo above: A crab about to come out of it’s shell. </em>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nI grew up in Virginia just a short hop-skip and a jump from the crab capital of the world, Maryland. Soft Shell Crabs have a short window when they are available and when that happened, usually late spring, my dad would start smiling from ear-to-ear. Soft Shell Crab season was here!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28315\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28315\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sea-Eagle-Soft-Shell-Crabs-4-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"A blue crab that has expanded his girth and is just about ready to back out of his shell. \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /> A blue crab that has expanded his girth and is just about ready to back out of his shell.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMy knowledge of Soft Shells was very limited and incorrect. I recently got a tutorial from Craig Reaves of Sea Eagle Seafood Market at their processing plant out on St. Helena Island. Soft Shell crabs are Blue Crabs that have shed their outer shell. OK, I get that. But what is amazing is the process by which a Blue Crab comes to be a Soft Shell crab.\r\n\r\nIf a crab “molts” its shell in the wild it will hide until such time as the new shell has hardened and the crab is again somewhat protected from predators. So those looking to get Soft Shells need to do it before the shell comes off. They are traditionally trapped and then put in a large holding tanks where each one is looked at to determine how far along they are in the molting process. Crabbers can tell by determining the color of a thin line found on the fin of the crab. This line changes color between white to red indicating where the crab is in the process of getting a new shell.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28314\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"169\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28314\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/9-inches-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"“A ‘whale’ of a crab,” said Craig Reaves of this 9&quot; blue crab recently caught off the Sea Eagle docks in St. Helena.\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" /> “A ‘whale’ of a crab,” said Craig Reaves of this 9\" blue crab recently caught off the Sea Eagle docks in St. Helena.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe best Soft Shell Crabs are typically virgin females. Picture this. The crab trap has an inner protected bait compartment where a male crab is placed. The females then come to him. Seriously. A “honey trap” in reverse. I have to admit when Craig told me this it made me crack up. Think of all the movies that could be done in reverse. Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct with the roles reversed. Gives you something to think about while lazing in the hammock.\r\n\r\nBut back to crabs. When they are ready to molt, they have increased their size by about 30% and there is no longer room for them in the current shell. So the shell breaks and they back out of it. The whole process is fairly quick and the window to get them while they still have a “soft” shell is very limited. Craig has workers who continually look at each crab to determine when it will shed and make sure as soon as it does, the crab is removed from the tank and prepared for market. This is a 24/7 operation and needs to be constantly monitored.\r\n\r\nSo now the Blue Crab is officially a Soft Shell Crab, what do you do with it and why is it considered a culinary delicacy? In my opinion, Soft Shell Crabs are best eaten golden and crisp either sautéed on top of the stove or immersed in a deep fryer. Soft Shell Crabs are also wonderful in a simple sandwich with some mayonnaise or tartar sauce, a couple of slices of tomato, lettuce or not, and then this delicious, tasty, entire crab that has been cooked however you like them best between 2 pieces of great bread.\r\n\r\nHere are some of my personal favorite recipes. Plan on two crabs per person.\r\n<h2><b>Simple family recipe for two people</b></h2>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>Soft Shell Crabs, cleaned\r\n</b><b>1/2 teaspoon salt\r\n</b><b>1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\r\n</b><b>1/4 cup all-purpose flour\r\n</b><b>1 tablespoon butter </b></p>\r\n<b>Sprinkle each crab with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge each crab in flour, turning to coat; shake off excess flour.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add crabs to pan, top sides down; cook 3 minutes. Turn crabs over; cook an additional 2 minutes.</b>\r\n<h2><b>Dinner party worthy sautéed Soft Shell Crabs</b></h2>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2 cups dry white wine\r\n</b><b>½ cup olive oil, plus one tablespoon for sautéing\r\n</b><b>2 garlic cloves, one mashed, the other thinly sliced\r\n</b><b>¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\r\n</b><b>1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons for seasoning\r\n</b><b>Soft Shell Crabs\r\n</b><b>1 cup all-purpose flour\r\n</b><b>1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted\r\n</b><b>¼ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped </b></p>\r\n<b>In a large metal bowl, whisk together the wine, oil, garlic, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Place the crabs in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate the crabs for 15 minutes at room temperature.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Place the flour in a medium shallow bowl. Slick a very large skillet with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and place it over medium-high heat. Remove the crabs from the marinade, shake off the excess liquid, and transfer them to the bowl of flour. One at a time, coat both sides of all the crabs with flour (only a light dusting is necessary) and\r\nset aside.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Place half of the crabs into the hot skillet and sauté them for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the crabs have reddened and are slightly crispy. Remove the crabs from the skillet and drizzle them with a few drops of butter, and sprinkle with a little of the parsley and some of the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Serve immediately.</b>\r\n\r\nToo much work? Then come on down to Port Royal this weekend, April 16th and try them prepared several different ways at the Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival put on by the Old Village Association of Port Royal. There is a lot to do for the whole family and you get all the benefits of this wonderful regional delicacy right from our own local waters with no muss and fuss in the kitchen. The Festival starts and 11 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. so plan on a crab-filled lunch or early dinner. There are no fees for entry to the Festival or for parking so consider adopting a crab for the big crab race sponsored by the Rotary of the Lowcountry with your extra cash. All in all, it is just a great way to spend a Saturday. Hope to see you there.', 'What’s the big deal with Soft Shell crabs?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-the-big-deal-with-soft-shell-crabs', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:22:14', '2016-04-15 03:22:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28313', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28316, 4, '2016-04-14 23:23:07', '2016-04-15 03:23:07', '<em>Photo above: Tea Party Chairman, Stuart Heath (left), with Beaufort History Museum President, Carol Lauvray.</em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort History Museum will present Girls Raised In The South (GRITS), a tea party and performance celebrating strong Lowcountry women who changed history. The principal fundraiser for the Museum, this delectable event is planned for Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Dataw Island Club, in the beautiful Carolina Room, starting at 1:30 p.m. with a reception featuring live music by Horizon and a cash bar, followed at 2:00 p.m. by the tea party and program.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28320\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"195\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28320\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/COVER-KIM-POOVEY-IN-AUTHENTIC-DRESS-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"Historic re-enactor Kim Poovey in Civil War era dress.\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" /> Historic re-enactor Kim Poovey in Civil War era dress.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe tea party features scrumptious traditional fare; a performance in full period dress by acclaimed re-enactor, Kim Poovey, based on her Civil War-era novel, Truer Words, and the stories of four outstanding Lowcountry women who influenced the unfolding history of the Beaufort District.\r\n\r\nMayor Billy Keyserling will talk about his mother, Harriet Keyserling, and her achievements and contributions to Beaufort and South Carolina as a County Council Woman, State Legislator, and advocate of the arts. Andrea Allen, a Museum Board Member, will describe how Harriet Tubman, who was born a slave, changed the history of both the Lowcountry and the nation.\r\n\r\nNative Beaufortonian Anne Christensen Pollitzer will recount how her great-grandmother Abbie Holmes Christensen, made a lasting impact on Beaufort through her educational, business and civic contributions. Ingrid Owens of Penn Center will introduce Mrs. Ercell Brown Holmes, a 1947 graduate of Penn School and lifelong resident of St. Helena Island, and will describe her many contributions to Beaufort and her Sea Island community. Mrs. Holmes will also attend the tea.\r\n\r\nBeaufort History Museum has evolved to focus specifically on the 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.\r\n\r\nTickets and additional information are currently available at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com. Prices for BHM members are $35; non-members are $45 (may sign up for BHM membership and pay the lower price.)', 'G.R.I.T.S. — Beaufort History Museum presents a tea party and performance', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'g-r-i-t-s-beaufort-history-museum-presents-a-tea-party-and-performance', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:30:47', '2016-04-15 03:30:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28316', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28322, 4, '2016-04-14 23:15:13', '2016-04-15 03:15:13', '<em>Photo above: John Potter (right) receiving the Santa Elena Regatta trophy.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club hosted the Inaugural Santa Elena Regatta on April 1-3rd which was the kick-off event of the month long celebration of the anniversary of the 450th founding of the Colony of Santa Elena on Parris Island. Many participants enjoyed the weekend’s festivities, and with a downtown start on Sunday during beautiful weather, many spectators watched from the Waterfront Park. The winner of the Regatta will have their name engraved on a bronze statue of Pedro Menendez de Aviles, founder of Santa Elena, which was commissioned by Count Alvaro Armada Barcaiztegui in Spain to commemorate the 450th Anniversary of Santa Elena.\r\n\r\n<b>Race Results</b>\r\n\r\nThe first day of the Regatta was the Jean Ribault Cup which was held in Port Royal Sound on Saturday. The conditions were strong winds and a steep chop which caused a number of the boats to withdraw from the event. Ten boats continued on in the rough seas and high winds to sail two races with the crews of these boats commenting that they were tired and somewhat bruised at the end of the day.\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, the second day of the regatta, the Pedro Menendez Cup was sailed in beautiful sailing conditions in the calmer waters of the Beaufort River. The race started in front of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and there were many spectators there to watch the action and take pictures. This race proceeded down the Beaufort River to Parris Island and then returned to finish at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club.\r\n\r\nThe two days of racing were combined to make the Santa Elena Regatta. Based on the results of all the races John Potter sailing the speedy J 105, \"Dead on Arrival\", that Potter owns with Peter Gamble, was the overall winner of the Santa Elena Regatta.\r\n\r\nThe top finishing skippers for all events were:\r\n\r\n<b>Jean Ribault Cup Racing Class</b> - 1st John Potter, 2nd Ricky Akers, 3rd Mark Newman. <b>Jean Ribault Cruising Class</b> - 1st Reggie Fraser, 2nd David Dixon. <b>Pedro Menendez Racing Class</b> - 1st John Potter, 2nd Marvin Day, 3rd Ricky Akers. <b>Pedro Menendez Cruising Class</b> - 1st Mark Schuster, 2nd Al Hefner. <b>Santa Elena Regatta </b>- 1st John Potter, 2nd Ricky Akers, 3rd Marvin Day.', 'Potter wins first Santa Elena Regatta', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'potter-wins-first-santa-elena-regatta', '', '', '2016-04-14 23:24:46', '2016-04-15 03:24:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28322', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28327, 4, '2016-04-14 23:35:34', '2016-04-15 03:35:34', '<em>Photo above from left: Brig. Gen. R. Van McCarty, Assistant Adjunct General - Army, South Carolina National Guard; Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone; Assistant Solicitor Kelvin Wright; and SCESGR State Chair Eli Wishart.</em>\r\n<h2>Duffie Stone and the Solicitors Office win award</h2>\r\nSolicitor Duffie Stone and the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office were honored this week with the “Above and Beyond Award” from the South Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (SC ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) office, for extraordinary support of its employee who serves in the South Carolina Army National Guard.\r\n\r\nThe ESGR “Above and Beyond Award” recognizes American employers providing extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation’s call to serve, said Eli Wishart, SC ESGR state chair. Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units.\r\n\r\nAssistant Solicitor Kelvin Wright, a Colleton County native, served as a captain in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps with the S.C. Army National Guard’s 351st Aviation Support Battalion. He served for a year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Kuwait and Iraq.\r\n\r\n“I believe Solicitor Stone went above and beyond what most employers have to do,” Wright said.\r\n\r\n“He helped to contribute to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting my efforts.” Stone and the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office join thousands of American employers who have reviewed and amended their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Many employers provide support far beyond what USERRA requires to include pay differential to offset the loss of wages, and extension of health care benefits which complement coverage provided by the military when their employees are mobilized.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28331\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-28331\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHOS-NEWS-Murray-Terry-2014-2-e1460691545196-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Terry Murray\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Terry Murray[/caption]\r\n<h2>Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees elects new slate of officers</h2>\r\nThe Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees has re-elected Terry Murray, retired chief financial officer of Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority, as chair of the nonprofit hospital’s governing body.\r\n\r\nElected as vice chair is Spring Island resident William A. 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Dr. Mark Dean, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in practice for 20 years with Beaufort Orthopaedic Sports and Spine Center, was chosen to fill the seat vacated by board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Patricia Thompson, who stepped down from the board after joining Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28328\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28328 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHOS-NEWS-Dr.-Dean-cutout-gray-background-2-e1460691220365-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"WHOS NEWS Dr. Dean - cutout - gray background (2)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Dr. Mark Dean[/caption]\r\n\r\nA graduate of Vanderbilt University, Dean received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed both his internship and residency at the university’s Parkland Memorial Hospital. He went on to train in knee and shoulder surgery at the prestigious Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo.\r\n\r\nDean is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has served as the team physician for the Denver Broncos, the U.S. Pro Ski Tour and the U.S. Olympic Ski Team. Locally, he is the team physician for several high school athletic teams and is a consultant to elite tennis and golf academies.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28333\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28333 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHOS-NEWS-Himmelsbach-Bill-2-e1460691653448-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> William Himmelsbach[/caption]\r\n\r\nNow in her ninth year on the board, Murray was elected chair in 2014. Prior to being appointed to the hospital Board of Trustees, she served on the Broad River Healthcare Board of Directors. A resident of Beaufort for 37 years, she has been active in a number of local civic organizations, serving as board chair of the Historic Beaufort Foundation, Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Friends of Caroline Hospice.\r\n\r\nHimmelsbach, the new vice chair, was formerly president and CEO of Detroit’s major trauma center, Holy Cross Health System in South Bend, Ind., St. Mary’s Health Services in Grand Rapids, Mich., and The Institute of Living in Hartford, Conn., the third oldest psychiatric hospital in the U.S. Most recently, he was president and CEO of New York’s Cardiovascular Research Foundation, a nonprofit academic research organization with a $40 million operating budget.\r\n<h2>Buckwalter Dental Care opens new office</h2>\r\nDr. Joel Darrah announced the location of their new offices at Buckwalter Place in Bluffton recently. Dr. Darrah offers comprehensive family and general dentistry as well as procedures including crowns, root canals, veneers, implants, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and dentures.\r\n\r\nBuckwalter Dental Care is dedicated to not only serving the community of Bluffton but also the surrounding areas of Sun City and Okatie. With Dr. Darrah at the helm of Buckwalter Dental Care, patients will feel right at home with the newly designed office which includes personal touches and specially designed exam rooms with all the creature comforts of home, including televisions on the ceilings to watch during your appointment.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.buckwalterdentalcare.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.buckwalterdentalcare.com</a></strong>.', 'Who’s News for the week of April 14th-20th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '28327-2', '', '', '2016-04-27 11:55:07', '2016-04-27 15:55:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28327', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28359, 4, '2016-05-12 10:50:01', '2016-05-12 14:50:01', '<b>Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club May meeting will be held on Thursday May 12th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nIf you enjoy the Lowcountry ecosystem and how it is constantly changing and the wonderful creatures we have living here from microscopic amoeba to the local 1,400 pound Tiger Shark, do not miss the May meeting. Captain Amber Kuehn, a Marine Biologist and owner/operator of Spartina Marina Charters will discuss our special local ecosystem and how it affects our fisheries. A colorful power point presentation will underscore the local uniqueness of the Lowcountry. Guests are welcome and you do not need a reservation. For additional information please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Climate change event discussion scheduled</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Aquarium is partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina Educational Television, Allen University and the U.S. Department of Energy to host a community meeting about climate change.\r\n\r\nThe event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on May 14 at the Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. Participants will be introduced to climate change through the film “Climate Change: A Global Reality,” according to a release from the aquarium. Following the program, a group of local experts will be on hand to discuss the impacts in Beaufort County and how the community and individuals can best prepare for rising sea levels.\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate a birthday for the birds</b>\r\n\r\nJoin the Fripp Audubon Club and the Town of Port Royal in celebrating the birth of hundreds of new wading birds and witness the wonder of nature up close. May 14th from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Port Royal Rookery and Cypress Wetlands Trail on Paris Avenue. Games for children, live music and of course, a birthday cake! Don’t miss this fun event!\r\n\r\n<b>Pray-Z in the Park to be held May 14th</b>\r\n\r\nJoin us to pray on May 14th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Gray’s Hill Community Center. For more information, contact Prophetess Carrie Major at 843-812-4399 or Pastor Joseph Josey at 843-476-3058.\r\n\r\n<b>Fripp Audubon Club to host lecture</b>\r\n\r\nWith the help of pictures and real specimens, Margit Resch will introduce the audience to some of the invertebrate animals that we can find on the beaches of our barrier islands, such as mollusks, echinoderms, worms, tunicates and crustaceans—all critters that cannot fly, with one exception! Join the Fripp Audubon Club on Thursday, May 19th for a fascinating lecture by a fascinating woman. After retiring from 30 years of teaching and administration in the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Languages at USC in Columbia, Margit moved to the Lowcountry. She earned a Master Naturalist Certification, developed a passion for marine biology, specifically invertebrates, and has been introducing tourists and students of all levels to barrzfrippaudubonclub@gmail.com for more information. Off-island visitors are welcome. Receive pass at gate with a license scan. There is no charge.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Democrats to hold meeting </b>\r\n\r\nThe Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 19th at the Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. The social gathering is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers will be Bernadette Hamilton, the president of the South Carolina Education Association and Angel Ryan. Please join the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club for this vital topic on the Importance of Education to South Carolina. All are welcome!\r\n\r\n<b>Local church to hold Women’s Conference </b>\r\n\r\nThe Gatekeepers Women’s Conference will be held Saturday May 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Bethesda Christian Fellowship, 32-36 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island. For more information contact Prophetess Carrie B. Major  at Evangelistcbm1992@yahoo.com or 843-812-4399.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Historical </b><b>Society to hold 77th </b><b>annual meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Historical Society is pleased to announce their 77th Annual meeting, Wed. May 25th at noon at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Meridian Rd. on Lady’s Island. RSVP no later than May 20th at 5 p.m. for an optional $10 light lunch catered by Debbi Covington which will be served at 11:30. Contact Linda Hoffman at lindahof@earthlink.net.', 'What To Do the week of May 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-may-12th-18th', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:26:06', '2016-05-18 15:26:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28359', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28361, 4, '2016-05-12 11:27:00', '2016-05-12 15:27:00', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nYears ago, someone took a photo of me pointing to this sign. Unfortunately, it was more than 30 years ago, when pictures got taken with cameras and then lost. Nonetheless, I learned certain wine skills in this wine cellar. But we\'ll get to that later. Now we have our lesson. Our winery. And our wine.\r\n\r\nWe\'re going to the Burgundy region of France. This region is known for its great red wines made from Pinot Noir and great white wines made from Chardonnay. It runs north to south on the eastern side of France. From Chablis in the far north, south to the Côte d\'Or, which includes the Côte de Nuits and the Côte du Beaune, and further south to the Mâconnais and the very southern Beaujolais. The Mâconnais is where we are going.\r\n\r\nThe wines from the Mâconnais are mostly white. Unlike those of the Côte d\'Or, these wines are not as \"great\" or as expensive. Some of the Chardonnays from the Côte d\'Or are rated Grand Cru and Premier Cru and can cost $1,000 or more. Per bottle. The Mâconnais does not have any Grand Cru or Premier Cru wines, but they do have a definite hierarchy. From lesser to better, the AC levels of Mâcon wines are Mâcon, Mâcon Supériore, Mâcon-Villages, Viré-Clessé, Saint Véran, Pouilly Vinzelles and Pouilly Fuissé.\r\n\r\nOur white Mâcon wine is a Saint Véran. Centuries ago, this name, Véran, had a \"d\" on the end of it, but AC laws have made the wine name Saint Véran. There are six communes that can produce these wines - Chânes, Chasselas, Davayé, Leynes, Prissé and Saint Vérand. AC status for Saint Véran was granted in 1971. This appellation is located in the southern Mâconnais, right next door to Pouilly Fuissé vineyards. It shares a soil type with the better appellation, chalk and clay. There are about 1,700 acres where the grapes can be labeled Saint Véran wines.\r\n\r\nSaint Véran wines are a pale golden yellow when young. Often, they are capable of aging and improving. Typically, the aromas are subtle peaches and pears, with acacia, honeysuckle, almonds, hazelnuts, cinnamon, butter and even honey. Sometimes exotic tropical fruits and citrus like oranges are there too. These wines are dry, but round in your mouth with a crisp minerality. An interesting and enticing combination of acidity and fatness. Before 1971, many white Burgundy fans and experts recognized the quality of these wines and would search out producers from the six communes.\r\n\r\nOur Saint Véran this week comes from the house of Joseph Drouhin. It\'s hard to read the old plaque on their front door, but that\'s what it says. This house was founded in 1880. Joseph originally came for Chablis, in northern Burgundy, but moved to the town of Beaune in the southern Côte d\'Or for his business. Over the years, and with each new generation, Maison Drouhin acquired more vineyard holdings in the region. This and their passion for excellence and knowledge has made them one of the very top quality producers in Burgundy.\r\n\r\nThe Drouhin Saint Véran is made from grapes they grow and purchase from other growers under long-term contracts with Drouhin. Yields on all these vineyards are kept purposely low so that all the nuances from where they are grown will show in the wines. The harvested grapes are slow pressed to allow the fruit\'s flavor to shine. This Saint Véran is a superb example of the wines this appellation can make. Experts always say the Drouhin Saint Véran is as close as you can get to a Pouilly Fuissé without buying one. A high recommendation. And a huge financial savings.\r\n\r\nWhat else can we learn today? If you go back to where we started, at the front door to Maison Drouhin, we can share another wine lesson. The cellars here, under the house, where they take visitors to taste, have a damp dirt floor. And, since they are not open to the public, we have to assume those visitors are somewhat experienced in tasting. Fancy tasting rooms or dirt cellars. Experienced tasters tend to spit out the mouthfuls of wine they taste. Keeps them more sober. In a fancy tasting room this can be hard because the \"less initiated\' don\'t spit. And they stare at those who do. In a dirt cellar, spitting becomes much easier. You can just turn your head away from your group and spit. With practice you can even learn how to spit away from yourself so you don\'t dribble. This is what I learned all those years ago under the house of Drouhin. Although, now, when I have a wine like the Drouhin Saint Véran, there is no more spitting. For $19.99. Enjoy.\r\n\r\n<em>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines.</em>', 'Just a subtle sign on the wall', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'just-a-subtle-sign-on-the-wall', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:27:50', '2016-05-18 15:27:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28361', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28363, 4, '2016-05-12 11:28:18', '2016-05-12 15:28:18', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SOFTBALL</span></h3>\r\n<b>Beaufort High edges Myrtle Beach, 4-3</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High pitcher Mary Claire Sumner pitched a three-hitter to lead Beaufort High to a hard-fought 4-3 win over Myrtle Beach on Monday, May 2. The victory allowed Beaufort High to advance to the district title game versus Gilbert. Caroline O\'Hara scored the game-winning run for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nLifting Beaufort High at the plate, Bricen Riley delivered the game-winning run on a two-out single in the sixth inning. The game was tied 3-3 when O\'Hara reached base on a single. Sumner, helping her pitching cause at the plate, singled to allow O\'Hara to advance to second base. Then, Riley delivered her game-winning hit, allowing Beaufort High to move ahead and eventually prevail.\r\n\r\n<b>In the Class 3-A Playoffs, St. James blanks Hilton Head Island, 5-0</b>\r\n\r\nSt. James pitcher Shelby Spaziani pitched a three-hitter to lead St. James over Hilton Head Island 5-0 in the Class 3-A Playoffs on Monday, May 2. The loss eliminated Hilton Head Island from the Class 3-A Playoffs. McKenna Leitner, Hunter Walston and Elizabeth Kenyon each had a single for the Seahawks in the season-ending setback.\r\n\r\n<b>Eagles pull away from Gilbert in eighth inning </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High softball team pulled away to beat Gilbert 6-3 in eight innings on Wednesday to advance to the district championship game, which was slated for Friday. Clutch hitter Caroline O\'Hara broke the tie for the Eagles, connecting on a single. Essence Champion connected for an RBI double as the determined Beaufort High softball squad pulled away for the win in the eighth inning.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High pitcher Mary Claire Sumner tossed a complete game. Sumner, who allowed only six hits, limited Gilbert batters throughout the postseason matchup.\r\n\r\nO\'Hara finished with two hits for the Beaufort High softball team. Bricen Riley, Krislynn Coolong and Rebekah Heape added two hits apiece for the Eagles in the victory.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BOYS\' GOLF</span></h3>\r\n<b>Hilton Head Island claims region title </b>\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Island boys\' golf team pulled away to beat longtime rival Beaufort High and capture the region title at Port Royal Golf Club\'s Barony Course on Monday, May 2. Hilton Head Island enjoyed a 23-shot victory over runner-up Beaufort High in the postseason boys\' high school golf match.\r\n\r\nAs a team, the Hilton Head Island boys\' golf squad scored a 303.Pacing Hilton Head Island to the win, Caden Edwards shot an even-par 72. Charlie Farrell ranked as the Seahawks\' second-leading performer, shooting a 76 in the regional event. Brooks Dyess turned in a 77 and Drew Hall added a 78 for the Seahawks in the region title-clinching triumph.\r\n\r\nMatthew Campbell paced runner-up Beaufort High with a 73, finishing behind Edwards\' 72. Finishing second for the Eagles, Tommy Holloway turned in a 77.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">GIRLS\' SOCCER</span></h3>\r\n<b>Hilton Head Island downs Gilbert, 11-2</b>\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Island girls\' soccer team dominated in its Class 3-A playoff opener, topping Gilbert 11-2 on Monday, May 2. Bailey Headlee led Hilton Head Island with a hat trick. Headlee scored a game-high three goals for the Seahawks in the playoff victory. The productive Headlee was one of four Hilton Head Island players to net multiple goals against opponent Gilbert in the tournament match. Lexi Lainhart and Arianna Serpe provided two goals apiece for the Seahawks in the postseason triumph. Aiding the Hilton Head Island offensive attack, Esther Anderson, Kyra Anderson, Juliette McMurry and Liz McClure contributed one goal apiece. Hilton Head Island advanced to meet visiting North Myrtle Beach in the second round of the Class 3-A Playoffs.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BASEBALL</span></h3>\r\n<b>Hilton Head Island defeats Darlington, 3-1 </b>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island defeated Darlington 3-1 on Monday to advance to the Class 3-A, District V baseball championship game. The Seahawks delivered offensively late in the matchup to notch the win.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island and Darlington were tied 1-1 in the seventh inning when Koty Brigham scored on a grounder off the bat of Eric Foggo. And the Seahawks added another run later in the contest; Ian Foggo delivered a sacrifice fly to allow Hilton Head Island to push its advantage out to a 3-1 lead in the playoff matchup.\r\n\r\nIn another area postseason high school baseball series, Hilton Head Christian Academy split a doubleheader with Oakbrook Prep. After losing an opening game, Hilton Head Christian Academy won 6-2 over Oakbrook Prep as reliable pitcher John Burke tossed a five-hitter and steady hitter J.D. Monts went 3-for-3 at the plate.\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Prep takes two from Dillon Christian</b>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep swept Dillon Christian in a SCISA Class 2-A doubleheader, winning 9-0 and 16-1 on Monday, May 2. Tyler Fox and Gavin Hurlbut combined to pitch a four-hit shutout in the first game as Hilton Head Prep blanked Dillon Christian 9-0. Fox was also a leader at the plate, drilling a solo homer and a double for the Dolphins in the victory.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep pulled away to win 16-1 in the second game. The Dolphins jumped on Dillon Christian early in the second game, plating 10 runs in the first inning. Numerous Hilton Head Prep players thrived offensively throughout the doubleheader. Cem Caglayan pitched a complete game and earned the win for Hilton Head Prep in the second matchup.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BOYS\' TENNIS</span></h3>\r\n<b>Beaufort High blanks Darlington, 6-0 </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High boys\' tennis team blanked longtime rival Darlington 6-0 in the Class 3-A Playoffs on Thursday. With the win, Beaufort High advanced to the Lower State Semifinals.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles excelled throughout the postseason contest, dominating in multiple singles matches versus the Darlington boys\' tennis squad. Beaufort High standout Alex Angus notched his 129th career victory. Dominating, Angus beat Darlington\'s Avery Williamson 6-1, 6-1. In addition to Angus, Jack Louw, Kam Olin, Merritt Patterson and Michael Schwartz posted singles wins for the Eagles during the match. The Beaufort High doubles team of Jaco Neimond and Chris Hoogenboom also won.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High advanced to meet Hilton Head Island, which doubled up St. James 4-2 on Thursday.', 'High School Scoreboard - May 12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-scoreboard-may-12th', '', '', '2016-05-18 13:44:53', '2016-05-18 17:44:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28363', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28585, 4, '2016-05-26 18:26:04', '2016-05-26 22:26:04', '<b>Original Gullah Festival to be held</b>\r\n\r\nThe 30th Annual Original Gullah Festival will take place at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, in downtown Beaufort on May 27-29th. Don’t miss this wonderful event that offers something for everyone. Great food, entertainment, crafts and lots of things to make you smile. For additional information, contact 843-525-0628 or 843-812-6111 or go to the website at www.theoriginalgullahfestival.org for the full details.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry Hunt to </b><b>have event June 4th</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Hunt will sponsor a hunter pace — for horseback riders of all levels — at beautiful Huspa Plantation on June 4th, 21 Huspa Plantation Road, Sheldon, SC. It will take place from 8-12 noon and lunch is included for after the event. Tickets are $35/adult and $20/child under 16. You may take the jumps or not. Rider or team coming closest to the set time wins a prize. Please RSVP to Christina Bates at crbates57@gmail.com to reserve your start time!\r\n\r\n<b>Greater Bluffton Republican Club sets meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Greater Bluffton Republican Club is pleased to announce that their next meeting will be held at Rose Hill Golf Club at 4 Clubhouse Dr., Bluffton on Monday, June 6th. We are honored to have three young patriots who are graduating from local high schools and moving on to our nation\'s greatest military academies with us. These young men will be presented with our First Annual Young Patriot Award.\r\n\r\nThe social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 5:45 p.m. Please come enjoy the beautiful clubhouse while enjoying the fellowship of likeminded conservatives. The public is welcome.\r\n\r\n<b>Learn more about hip-hop this summer</b>\r\n\r\nHip-Hop Literature, Theory and Writing will be offered at the St. Helena Branch Library every Monday from June 6- July 25th from 1 to 1:45 p.m. as part of the summer reading program. Learn how to expressing everything using hip-hop. Why do we rap, how did we get into it, and what was the thinking behind it?\r\n\r\nThere is no charge for this course. For more information call 843-256-6487.\r\n\r\n<b>Register for annual dual sports camp </b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School will hold its 4th annual dual sports camp the week June 6th-9th. The camp will offer a full day of instruction in football and basketball. Head Football Coach Jerry Hatcher and his staff will conduct the football camp from 9:00-11:30. After a 30 minute lunch break, Head Basketball Coach James Raymond will take over to provide basketball instruction from 12:00-2:30. All Beaufort County Students ages 8-13 are invited to attend. The cost is $60.00 for the full camp or students may choose a specific half day camp for $45.00. Registration forms are available at the school or by contacting Coach Hatcher at 843-466-2839 or Coach Raymond at 843-466-2838.\r\n\r\n<b>Good Neighbor to </b><b>host Tomato Supper </b>\r\n\r\nJoin us for supper on June 18th at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in beautiful homes in and around Beaufort. Many good neighbors will be offering hospitality, spirits and delicious food. We will be celebrating tomatoes at the peak of their perfection. Heirloom tomatoes are courtesy of Dempsey Farms. Tickets are $35.00 a person and can be purchased through the Parish Church of St. Helena.\r\n\r\nThe Good Neighbor Free Clinic is located on Lady’s Island (behind Sonic) at 30 Professional Circle. For more information about this event, please contact Patsy Deer at Pdeer@hargray.com or Carole Fahey at carolefahey@embarqmail.com.', 'What To Do the week of May 26th-June 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-may-26th-june-1st', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:26:04', '2016-05-26 22:26:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28585', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28366, 4, '2016-05-12 11:30:22', '2016-05-12 15:30:22', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nWhen I moved here two years ago I met a woman who volunteers at Blood drives. Prior to retiring, Sue had worked as a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse for 28 years. Now, she is still helping out in the healthcare industry by volunteering and drumming up business for the Red Cross.\r\n\r\nSue is also very persistent. She has a pleasant southern voice that sounds easy-going, but her voice changes and the passion comes out when she talks about blood drives. I have used every excuse I could think of with her over the years to not donate blood. It never stopped her.\r\n\r\n“I have bad veins.” I would say. “No they look okay.” she would reply.\r\n\r\n“I do not like pain.” “You\'ll be fine.”\r\n\r\n“I don\'t drink orange juice.” “No problem we have apple juice and cranberry juice.”\r\n\r\nWell, after two years of listening to her, I finally decided to consider donating blood. But first, I wanted to do some research. I typed into the search engine: “Why I should not give blood.” But all that kept coming up were the good reasons for me to donate blood. According to the assorted blood donation sites, the main reason to donate is because it saves lives. In addition, there is a need for blood all the time. Turns out that the blood bank needs to get filled regularly because it gets drained regularly. Sounds like a typical bank account.\r\n\r\nI also discovered that you get a mini-physical. They check your blood pressure, your hemoglobin, your cholesterol and your pulse rate. Surely, that must be worth something for some people. But the best reason to donate blood came from Sue herself. One day she said, “We have a lot of people who need blood. What if it was someone in your family in need?” Fine! She got to me with that one.\r\n\r\nSo I made my appointment to give blood. There were lots of people sitting around that morning smiling as they relaxed afterwards. They carried their “I gave blood” stickers, bottles of juice and crackers. And at this particular drive, the donors received t-shirts. I also found out that some people donate multiple times a year. So stop giving excuses. Sue has heard them all. Sign up and just do it. Remember, the life you save may be your own or the life of a loved one.', 'Donating blood', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'donating-blood', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:31:14', '2016-05-18 15:31:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28366', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28368, 4, '2016-05-12 11:31:59', '2016-05-12 15:31:59', '<h3>By Everett Ballenger</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28369\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-18-at-11.33.13-AM-284x300.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-05-18 at 11.33.13 AM\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" />Last year’s first quarter numbers were mostly ahead of 2014, so will we continue to see the trend in 2016 - for the five main areas we normally cover? Looking at the stats below, overall it seems like the trend continues on the upward direction. There are some dips in actual unit sales in Mossy Oaks and Port Royal. Beaufort was same as 2015, but Burton and Ladys Island surged ahead some 40% over the year before. Total unit sales were up 24%, with the average price up just + 0.4% and the median selling price up + 8.4%. Total sales volume was up a healthy +11% from the previous year.\r\n\r\nThe first quarter of 2016 seems to be following a pattern we have seen over the last 2-3 years. The Northern Beaufort County real estate market is in a “steady as she goes” mode. A mode I think we can all agree is a welcome sight and one we should all be comfortable with. To give some perspective of today’s market for the 5 areas we monitor, it was 2007 the last time 200 units were sold in the first quarter.  Even though the market has picked up significantly over the last three years, there are still some excellent real estate deals to be had, across the price spectrum but it should not be assumed they will remain available forever.\r\n\r\n<em>Everett Ballenger is the owner/B.I.C of Ballenger Realty and the former President of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.</em>', 'First Quarter 2016 Residential Sales Review', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-quarter-2016-residential-sales-review', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:35:13', '2016-05-18 15:35:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28368', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28374, 4, '2016-05-12 11:35:47', '2016-05-12 15:35:47', '<em>Photo above: Mrs. Patel with her three students who nominated her: Katherine Taylor, Jack McDougall, and G. Simmons along with Pam Reed and Janet Villata who presented the award. Thank you to Dr. Skeet Burris, Dr. Travis Fiegle at Winning Orthodontic Smiles for being so generous! </em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy\'s very own Middle School teacher, Mrs. Amanda Patel was awarded $100 for being the winner of this month\'s Favorite Teacher Contest! Mrs. Patel won the money to use towards classroom supplies, after three of her students entered her into this Favorite Teacher Contest sponsored by Winning Orthodontic Smiles. Congratulations, Mrs. Patel!', 'Favorite Teacher goes to Patel at BA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'favorite-teacher-goes-to-patel-at-ba', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28374', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28377, 4, '2016-05-12 11:38:44', '2016-05-12 15:38:44', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nI have been blessed to be able to find morsels of personal success in the nooks and crannies of even the most cluttered circumstance. Untangling problematic situations is a skill I have acquired throughout my career. Quick wit, slow judgment and prompt apology are all objectives I have perfected masterfully through painful trial and error. Having no formal business degree, the school of live and learn has offered me an equivalent experience.\r\n\r\nComing from the Deep South natural disasters are not only common occurrence, but expected once the seas of life become calm. Between tornadoes, floods and striking storms, Southerners grow strong in resilience and heroic in recovery; however, there is one disaster Mother Nature bears no responsibility nor offers any reprieve. It shatters windows, cracks foundation and leaves a wake of destruction unrelenting in reach. It discriminates not against position, purpose or pride. In the business world it is referred simply as the Reply All button.\r\n\r\nOften I wonder if it was a cruel joke created to tempt turmoil in the hallways and boardrooms or if it was thought to offer convenience. There is simply no escaping its wrath. Either you find yourself in an endless saga of irrelevant inclusion or even worse, you rattle off your best venomous rebuttal only to realize all is not your intended audience. The stroke of a seemingly innocent key leads to an unmistakable cringe followed by ineffective wail directed towards the device guilty of obeying the command then ultimate acceptance that you may or may not need to seek new employment and/or an alternate address. Similar to rising waters, falling trees and howling winds, the Reply All takes no prisoners, leaves an unmistakable mark and requires extensive clean up.\r\n\r\nNo doubt titles have been changed, drinks have been made and mea culpas eloquently created all to the credit of the enigmatic Reply All. All, in fact, doesn\'t always need to know. I too have suffered this feat. Self-inflicted pain has a tinge all of its own. My name is Cherimie and I too, replied all. I suppose it is our yin to the yang of convenience. With good comes bad, with ease comes difficulty and with humans come unimaginable faux pas. Lessons learned are often scars earned. The smoke will settle, the winds will calm and I will never hit send without triple checking again.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</em>', 'Tornadoes, floods and reply all', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tornadoes-floods-and-reply-all', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:39:19', '2016-05-18 15:39:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28377', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(28379, 4, '2016-05-12 11:39:33', '2016-05-12 15:39:33', 'On April 21st, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill into law that requires all South Carolina students to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to a news release from the American Heart Association.\r\n\r\nThe bill requires that students learn hands-on CPR as part of the high school health education curriculum. South Carolina is now the 30th state to require hands-on CPR is taught to students in middle or high school.\r\n\r\nThe American Heart Association applauds the bill saying \"far too many people die suddenly from cardiac arrest who might have been saved, if only those around them were trained to administer CPR\" in its release.\r\n\r\nNearly 424,000 people have cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and only 10.4 percent survive, according to the association. When administered right away, CPR doubles or triples survival rates.\r\n\r\nIn Beaufort County, several of our fire departments are certified as Advanced Life Support medical providers, meaning they provide paramedic services and cardiac medications and treatment, and are advocates for public CPR training and early intervention by bystanders. Recently, a Burton off-duty firefighter administered CPR to a woman who had collapsed in a department store. The patient lived due mostly to the fact that the system worked: bystander CPR, fire department response, EMS response, followed by a quick transport to the hospital. Having all students trained in CPR will make the likelihood of having a bystander with the appropriate knowledge much greater.', 'CPR training made mandatory for all SC high school students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cpr-training-made-mandatory-for-all-sc-high-school-students', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28379', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28381, 4, '2016-05-12 11:40:18', '2016-05-12 15:40:18', 'Five Beaufort County schools have won more than $52,000 in grants to enhance arts education in their classrooms, the South Carolina Arts Commission has announced.\r\n\r\nOnly one South Carolina school district – Richland District 1 in Columbia – had more 2017 grant winners than Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe five schools were:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Beaufort Middle School ($9,437, eighth grant) and Mossy Oaks Elementary ($12,883, first grant) will work together to produce a musical performance of “The Lion King Jr.” to showcase the skills and talents of students for parents and the community. The grants also will help support the schools’ artists-in-residence programs.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts ($10,799, fourteenth grant) will use its grant to purchase dance shoes for students, arts supplies, costumes and props for theater productions and teacher professional development in the arts.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Lady’s Island Elementary ($11,509, sixth grant) will create expanded performing arts spaces in classrooms, support its artists-in-residence program and also purchase classroom materials that support the integration of the arts into its curriculum.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Lady’s Island Middle ($8,327, third grant) will create a lab for arts and math teachers to use in creating collaborative student projects that involve both disciplines. The grant will also support the school’s artists-in-residence program.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“Arts education enriches not only the lives of students who participate, but also the lives of entire communities,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “These five schools serve as models for our district and our state.”\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment statewide. Created by the General Assembly in 1967, the Commission works to increase public participation in the arts through arts education, community arts development and artist development.', 'Five district schools earn arts in education grants from South Carolina Arts Commission', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'five-district-schools-earn-arts-in-education-grants-from-south-carolina-arts-commission', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28381', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28383, 4, '2016-05-12 11:41:43', '2016-05-12 15:41:43', 'John Paul II Catholic School held their National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and National Honor Society (NHS)  induction ceremonies recently.\r\n\r\nThe NJHS and NHS are the nation\'s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school and middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS and NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28386\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"670\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28386 \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13138899_1003218756429305_301753614618202545_n.jpg\" alt=\"National Junior Honors Society Members\" width=\"670\" height=\"543\" /> National Junior Honors Society Members[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>National Junior </b><b>Honors Society Members</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mark Alvarez\r\nCohen Bruner\r\nElizabeth Chain\r\nLindsay Franklin\r\nAbigail Gigliotti\r\nHayden Jennings\r\nDayton Loper\r\nChristine Lundblad\r\nEileen Lundblad\r\nEmily Oldham\r\nKatherine Reilly\r\nAndrew Swanson\r\nMilla Wojciechowski</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28385\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"670\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28385\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13133203_1003218746429306_3767690129470922256_n.jpg\" alt=\"National Honors Society Members\" width=\"670\" height=\"491\" /> National Honors Society Members[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>National Honors </b><b>Society Members</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sidney Anger\r\nAbigail Barker\r\nEmma Burton\r\nJoey Cucinotta\r\nThomas Kender\r\nParker Kenyon\r\nAlina McMath\r\nDarby O\'Donnell\r\nBlake Parsons\r\nAndrea Suarez\r\nMorgan Summers\r\nMark Tigges\r\nBrad Tigges</p>', 'John Paul II recognizes newly inducted National Honor Society members', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'john-paul-ii-recognizes-newly-inducted-national-honor-society-members', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28383', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28389, 4, '2016-05-12 11:47:06', '2016-05-12 15:47:06', 'Responding to concerns from the public and data collected by S.C. Department of Natural Resources biologists, the South Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation to help rebuild the state’s Cobia fishery. The new Cobia regulations, which are effective for the 2016 season after receiving Gov. Nikki Haley\'s signature, include a catch-and-release period in May and smaller bag and boat limits.\r\n\r\nThe new legislation will affect Cobia in South Carolina state waters (out to 3 nautical miles offshore) south of Jeremy Inlet, Edisto Island (032° 31.0´ N latitude; see map for details).\r\n\r\nUnder the new regulations, the possession of Cobia in this area will be limited to one per person per day and no more than three per boat per day, with a 33-inch fork length size limit. Previously, the bag limit for Cobia in this area was two fish per day, with no boat limit. From May 1 to May 31, 2016, this Cobia fishery will be limited to catch and release only. It will be unlawful to take and possess Cobia from this area during the month of May, and at any time federal regulations provide for the closure of recreational Cobia fishing in federal waters.\r\n\r\nIn the past decade, as population growth accelerated, South Carolina experienced an approximately 26 percent increase in the number of licensed anglers. As the tradition of spring Cobia fishing grew, the angling community began expressing concerns that Cobia were no longer as plentiful as they’d once been.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists undertook extensive studies of the species to determine whether Cobia was being overfished in state waters and, if so, how best to protect and rebuild the population. Researchers “fingerprinted” the DNA from thousands of fish, developed a sophisticated Cobia stocking program, and collected information and donated samples from the public in order to construct the most complete picture possible of the status of Cobia in South Carolina waters.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noteworthy findings included the discovery that South Carolina’s Cobia belong to what’s called a genetically distinct population segment. The fish that return each year to Port Royal, St. Helena, and Calibogue Sounds reproduce only in those waterways; they are genetically different from and do not interbreed with the larger, offshore population of South Atlantic Cobia. If the South Carolina Cobia population disappears, DNR biologists noted, these genetic differences mean that Cobia could be absent from the state’s waterways for a very long time.\r\n\r\nThroughout 2015, DNR biologists hosted public talks along the coast to share the agency’s findings and gather feedback about how members of the public would like to see the Cobia problem addressed.\r\n\r\nMore than 1,400 anglers responded to a DNR survey to share their opinions about how Cobia should be managed in South Carolina waters. Sixty percent of respondents said they would “support” or “strongly support” the most aggressive approach offered to reduce harvest and rebuild the Cobia population. Many individuals and angling organizations reached out to their legislators and wrote editorials to further voice their concerns about the future of South Carolina’s Cobia fishery. The Coastal Conservation Association also played an important role in supporting the efforts that resulted in the new law.\r\n\r\nBased on recommendations made by DNR and the angling community, identical companion bills moved through the Senate and House with support from Sen. Chip Campsen of Charleston, House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. David Hiott of Pickens, Rep. Bill Hixon of North Augusta, and the Beaufort County legislative delegation. The legislation was signed into law on April 29, 2016, by Governor Nikki Haley and took effect immediately.', 'New Cobia regulations seek to rebuild South Carolina fishery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-cobia-regulations-seek-to-rebuild-south-carolina-fishery', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:47:45', '2016-05-18 15:47:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28389', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28391, 4, '2016-05-12 11:47:53', '2016-05-12 15:47:53', '<em>Photo above: Battery Creek\'s Michaux Gee slides in home. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek continued their magical season by beating Andrews 6-4 for their first district title and then they beat the reigning state champ, Aynor High School, last Saturday night in the opening game of the Class 2-A Lower State Softball Tournament. They faced Dillon this past Monday (no results at press time) to see which team will move on to the championship game.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins, under the direction of Coach Stephanie Cox, fared well defensively and offensively. The Dolphins gave up runs to Anyor HS in both of the first two innings, but chipped away with a run of their own in the bottom half of the second when Journeigh Doray started the inning off with a single then advanced to second on Emily Madlinger’s infield single and eventually scored when Aynor could not handle Julianna Greer’s grounder.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek took the lead for good in their half of the third inning. Michaux Gee got things started with an inside-the-park home run to tie the score. Emily Crosby then singled, Journeigh Doray reached 1st base on an error. Both runners took advantage of wild pitches with Crosby scoring and Doray moving to third.\r\n\r\nDoray would score on another error by Aynor later in the inning. The final run came in the bottom of the fifth when Alexis Ortiz singled to center scoring Crosby who reached base on a fielder’s choice and advanced to second when McKenzie Young walked. Rounding out the hitting for the Dolphins was Kyleigh Peeples who was 1-3 for the day. Ortiz pitched a complete game giving up only four hits and striking out five.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28393\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"524\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28393\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_5223-1024x940.jpg\" alt=\"Battery Creek\'s Kyleigh Peeples\" width=\"524\" height=\"481\" /> Battery Creek\'s Kyleigh Peeples[/caption]', 'BCHS wins first district softball title and then beats 2015 state champs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bchs-wins-first-district-softball-title-and-then-beats-2015-state-champs', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:51:31', '2016-05-18 15:51:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28391', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28395, 4, '2016-05-12 11:51:51', '2016-05-12 15:51:51', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort Academy boys\' tennis team with their state championship trophy.</em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is home to another state champion. The Beaufort Academy boys\' tennis team won the SCISA Class 1-A title on Friday. The Eagles beat Lowcountry Prep 5-1 to win the title.\r\n\r\nCoach Larry Scheper guided the Beaufort Academy boys\' tennis team to the state championship. The Eagles earned the state title without having to play doubles matches.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy beat Lowcountry Prep for the third time in the 2016 season. In the state title match, James Carden, Daniel Richards, Cain Richards, Mitchell Russell and Jack Staley earned singles wins for the Beaufort Academy boys\' tennis program.\r\n\r\nOlwaescan Olutungi posted Lowcountry Prep\'s lone win.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy claimed its 11th win in 15 matches.\r\n\r\nResults from the state title match were as follows:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Olwaescan Olutungi (LP) def. William Lindsay (BA), 6-1, 6-1.</li>\r\n	<li>James Carden (BA) def. Wilson Grayson (LP), 6-0, 6-0.</li>\r\n	<li>Daniel Richards (BA) def. Bryce Landstreet (LP), 4-6, 7-5, 10-7.</li>\r\n	<li>Cain Richards (BA) def. Blake Errico (LP), 6-2, 6-1.</li>\r\n	<li>Mitchell Russell (BA) def. Emily McClary (LP), 6-3, 7-5.</li>\r\n	<li>Jack Staley (BA) def. Mabe Liberman (LP), 6-0, 6-1.</li>\r\n</ol>', 'Beaufort Academy captures SCISA Class 1-A tennis state championship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-captures-scisa-class-1-a-tennis-state-championship', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:53:17', '2016-05-18 15:53:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28395', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28398, 4, '2016-05-12 11:53:37', '2016-05-12 15:53:37', 'United Way of the Lowcountry is proud to host the Women\'s Leadership Council Networking &amp; Workshop event on May 19. The event will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, building 23, located at 921 Ribaut Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe event will kick off with networking and a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the workshop at 9:00 a.m. During the workshop, Entrepreneur Debi Lamb will present \"How to Manage Your Own Career.\" Lamb had a successful corporate career prior to starting her own business. The event is open to the public. RSVP is required. Contact United Way of the Lowcountry at 843-982-3040 to register.', 'United Way to host event for women', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'united-way-to-host-event-for-women', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:54:05', '2016-05-18 15:54:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28398', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28400, 4, '2016-05-12 11:54:15', '2016-05-12 15:54:15', 'United Way of the Lowcountry is proud to announce Charlie Francis has been selected as the Regional Campaign Cabinet Chairman for this year\'s campaign. Through this position, he will be overseeing the entire campaign, which touches thousands of lives in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. \"I look forward to serving the United Way of the Lowcountry to exceed our goal of $2.5 million this year,\" said Francis.\r\n\r\nFrancis is a long-time supporter of the United Way of the Lowcountry and has served with the organization in many capacities over the years to include the North of the Broad Campaign Cabinet and Chairman of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society. \"Charlie has grown the de Tocqueville Society significantly over the past few years and will make an excellent Regional Campaign Chair,\" said Tina Lamb Gentry, President &amp; CEO, United Way of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nFrancis moved to Beaufort in 2010 with his wife, Becky, after retiring from a Commercial and Industrial Real Estate career in Providence, RI. He is a 1964 graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT. He served 5 years in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. In Rhode Island, his community involvement included serving on several for profit and non-profit Boards.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, they announced Peter Post has been selected as the Chairman of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society for this year\'s campaign. Through this position, he will be overseeing major corporate and individual donations for the campaign. \"I am dedicated to being a volunteer through the United Way of the Lowcountry because it makes a difference in the lives of people, particularly in the lives of the most needy in our community,\" said Post.\r\n\r\nAfter a long career with the YMCA, Post retired in 1997 and moved to Beaufort, where he has made countless contributions through volunteering with numerous organizations to include the YMCA, Penn Center and the United Way of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nPost has been a long-time volunteer with the United Way of the Lowcountry over the years, serving three years as the Regional Cabinet Chairman, North of the Broad Chairman and several terms on the Board of Directors for a total of eight years. He currently still serves on the Board of Directors and the North of the Broad Committee for the campaign. \"Peter has led the Regional Campaign for the last several years,\" said Tina Lamb Gentry, President &amp; CEO, United Way of the Lowcountry. \"We look forward to his continued success as the Chair of the de Tocqueville Society.\"', 'United Way of the Lowcountry announces new volunteer positions for Francis and Post', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'united-way-of-the-lowcountry-announces-new-volunteer-positions-for-francis-and-post', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:55:09', '2016-05-18 15:55:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28400', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28402, 4, '2016-05-12 11:55:31', '2016-05-12 15:55:31', '<h3>By Susan Stone</h3>\r\nThere is a lovely Scripture that reads; “Be Still and Know that I am God.” It is my mother’s favorite quote from the Bible. For it is in the “stillness” that we hear a voice different from our own.\r\n\r\nRecently a young man came to see me from Tennessee to go on his Vision Quest. Traditionally, a vision quest takes place in a natural setting. The Elders place the participant in an isolated area, surrounded by a twelve foot circle of salt (for protection). They may take a blanket and water with them, but no comforts of any kind. No pillow, no tobacco, no phone, no journal, no nothing. For three days there is only you and your surroundings. The participant does not know where the Elders are, only that they are safe and will be guarded during the quest.\r\n\r\nThen the battle begins…the battle with EGO. It usually begins with; <i>WHAT WAS I THINKING?!? THIS IS TOO HARD! I’M HUNGRY, I’M ITCHY, I NEED TO TALK! </i>Did I mention you must also take a vow of silence? The whole point of going on a quest such as this, is to separate the voice that taunts you from the voice that guides you. If we cannot free ourselves from the tyranny of our egos, we are doomed to be bullied by it for the rest of our lives.\r\n\r\nAs long as I have been doing this work and teaching others to love the stillness, I still hear the voice that says; <i>WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU AREN’T SMART ENOUGH TO DO THAT. YOU SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THAT JOB. WHY CAN’T YOU BE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE? </i>The difference is that today I recognize that voice as ego and I tell it to go away. It does not tell me the Truth. It replays old tapes that I heard from others or told myself. It is the voice that used to rule my world. Not anymore. This getting control of your ego is tricky business, because both voices sound just like you!\r\n\r\nThe voice that guides me is smarter than me. It always comforts me. It never chides or insults me. That beautiful still voice very often tells me things I don’t want to hear. Like; <i>forgive that person for she is hurting and needs your love.</i> Or, when I think I can’t afford to be generous, I will hear; <i>you can’t afford not to be. </i>The voice of ego loves to make excuses. It will give you every reason in the world for not following through with that which is for your highest good.\r\n\r\nVision Quests, although they should never be attempted alone and unsupervised…a mini-quest is perfectly safe. If you are dealing with a persistent ego, you may give this a try. Set aside one hour to be still and silent. I recommend going into a windowless room, turn off all lights, lay or sit in one place for just one hour… in the darkness…alone…in complete silence. You will be amazed at how quickly your ego will start screaming at you! It will do everything in its power to convince you that you are crazy for even trying this. The tantrum it will have will be almost deafening. Don’t worry, it will calm down. And when it does…a bliss you have rarely known in your life will come over you like a soft wave. You will hear a different voice congratulating your courage, a soft voice that will bring you comfort and peace.', 'That beautiful still voice often tells me the things I don’t want to hear', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'that-beautiful-still-voice-often-tells-me-the-things-i-dont-want-to-hear', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:56:03', '2016-05-18 15:56:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28402', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28404, 4, '2016-05-12 11:58:38', '2016-05-12 15:58:38', '[caption id=\"attachment_28405\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"404\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28405\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/VOICES-Pat-Conroy-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pat Conroy\" width=\"404\" height=\"607\" /> Pat Conroy[/caption]\r\n\r\nA free public event celebrating the storied life of Pat Conroy (1945–2016), Beaufort’s iconic adopted son and the Lowcountry’s literary ambassador to the world, will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. This memorial is co-sponsored by the USCB Center for the Arts and the City of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nPresented as a gathering of friends and family sharing their memories of Conroy, the event will feature remarks and readings by Conroy’s wife and fellow novelist Cassandra King; South Carolina’s preeminent historian Walter Edgar; USCB English professor and author Ellen Malphrus; New York Times best-selling novelist Patti Callahan Henry; and teacher and Conroy’s lifelong friend Bernie Schein. Conroy’s friend and Citadel classmate John Warley will serve as the event’s master of ceremonies and Marlena Smalls of the Hallelujah Singers will perform.\r\n\r\nAs a precursor to the evening event at Waterfront Park, from 10:30 a.m. - 4 on May 14, Historic Beaufort Foundation will offer free admission to the \"Pat Conroy at 70\" exhibition at the Verdier House (801 Bay St). This remarkable exhibit, on loan from the Pat Conroy Archive at the University of South Carolina Libraries, features artifacts and photographs from Conroy’s writing life in Beaufort and on Daufuskie Island.\r\n\r\nThe day’s special events bring an opportunity for Conroy’s friends, family, and readers to gather together in shared grief over his death on March 4, but also in shared celebration of the unrivaled literary legacy he left behind, a legacy of love and friendship born out of pain and loss. May 14 promises to be an opportunity for tears of joy as well as sorrow, and for Conroy’s great love to be felt anew all over his beloved Beaufort.', 'Event to be held in memory of Pat Conroy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'event-to-be-held-in-memory-of-pat-conroy', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:58:49', '2016-05-18 15:58:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28404', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28407, 4, '2016-05-12 11:59:07', '2016-05-12 15:59:07', 'The Sea Island Corridor Coalition became a reality rising from the recent debates over Walmart, Oyster Bluff and the Greenheath developments.\r\n\r\nOriginally an initiative of Distant Island residents, the group organized itself to review developments relative to the Walmart project. The group grew as other issues came to the forefront. It made its formal debut before the Metropolitan Planning Commission, successfully opposing revisions to the Greenheath PUD on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nTheir primary focus is on the Sea Island Parkway Corridor, one of the most development-threated areas in Beaufort County. But they include the “lands and waters” that touch the Corridor, because decisions affecting the north of Lady’s Island, for example, end up creating issues all along the Parkway, from the swing bridge to St. Helena.\r\n\r\nThey feel one of the problems has been too much “distance” between residents and government decision-making. Developers arrive well-armed. But government has traditionally been a poor communicator. And residents are too often slow to respond, lacking solid information, disengaged or too distracted to watch government at work. When developers get everything they want, when decisions are made, and when the impacts finally become apparent, sometimes years later, the result is public anger, frustration and loss of confidence in the institutions of government — whether merited or not.\r\n\r\nLack of citizen involvement is particularly evident on community planning and land use issues, which involve deliberations and decisions that are highly specialized, technical and difficult to evaluate in the short term.\r\n\r\nRight or wrong, the decisions that resulted in a Walmart on Lady’s Island were first made more than 20 years ago, in 1994. Approvals of the Greenheath residential development were first made in 1997. By the time the public becomes aware of such plans, it is often too late to bring its voice to the deliberations. Their goal is to change all that, and there is no time like the present.\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Parkway corridor is under tremendous pressure. Roads are crowded and intersections are clogged, and every new development approval or re-zoning makes things worse. The group feels the County must begin to balance growth and infrastructure. And elected officials, faced with inadequate infrastructure, must show some courage on one-hand, and on the other, get community backing for when they do step up and say “no.”\r\n\r\nThe goal of the Sea Islands Corridor Coalition is straightforward: they intend to do their best to monitor development initiatives as they are introduced, participate in evaluation and decision-making as a representative of the community, and motivate the public to get engaged in the process. They want to shine some light on the development process, and be a respected, influential voice for the communities that, in the end, bear the brunt of development decisions.\r\n\r\nThe Coalition leaders explain that they are not nay-sayers. Chuck Newton, one of the founders of the new group says, “We recognize the need for economic development, and we recognize that communities must change. We want to help decision-makers make smart development decisions, back them up when they do, and let the community know when they don’t.”\r\n\r\nMembership in the group is nearing 200, and includes residents of Crystal Lake, Newpoint, Coosaw Point, Royal Pines, Lost Island, Distant Island and Dataw Island. Everyone is welcome to join, and those interested in learning more are encouraged to e-mail the group at seaislandcoalition@gmail.com, or check out their page on Facebook.', 'New Sea Island Corridor group aims to influence development decisions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-sea-island-corridor-group-aims-to-influence-development-decisions', '', '', '2016-05-18 11:59:50', '2016-05-18 15:59:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28407', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28409, 4, '2016-05-12 12:00:03', '2016-05-12 16:00:03', '<em>Photo above: Graham Holcombe, right, and David Youmans of the Rotary Club of Beaufort unload Vidalia onions for fellow club members on Wednesday, May 4th as part of the club\'s annual Vidalia Onion Drive. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nThe air near St. Peter\'s Catholic Church on Lady\'s Island was alive with the sweet smell of fresh Vidalia onions as members of the Rotary Club of Beaufort lined up behind a truck prior to their regular meeting, to get their orders at the annual Vidalia Onion Drive.\r\n\r\nThe club has been getting the onions straight from growers in Metter, Georgia since 1985, and reselling them directly to resident’s right here in Beaufort. The drive is part of ongoing fund raising efforts that help support the club\'s charitable works, according to Linda Bailey of the “onion committee”.\r\n\r\n\"So far, we\'ve sold nearly 6,000 pounds of the sweet onions,\" Bailey said, but added it\'s not too late to place an order. Onions are $12 for a 10-pound bag and $23 for a 25-pound bag. To place your order for Vidalia sweet onions, call Linda Bailey at (843) 812-8999.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28411\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"545\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28411\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC0038-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"Nick Hunt of the Rotary Club of Beaufort waits for more 10-pound bags of onions. Onions can be purchased in either 10 or 25-pound bags.\" width=\"545\" height=\"415\" /> Nick Hunt of the Rotary Club of Beaufort waits for more 10-pound bags of onions. Onions can be purchased in either 10 or 25-pound bags.[/caption]', 'Rotary Club Vidalia Onion Drive has appeal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rotary-club-vidalia-onion-drive-has-appeal', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:02:12', '2016-05-18 16:02:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28409', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28413, 4, '2016-05-12 12:03:13', '2016-05-12 16:03:13', '<em>Photo above: Dapper dressers, Wayne Blau and Warren Parker. Photos courtesy of AMIkids Beaufort.</em>\r\n\r\nSaturday’s croquet picnic was AMIkids Beaufort’s primary event to raise money to help support their residential program in Dale. This year the event raised $110,000 to benefit these boys. Grand Marshal State Sen. Mike Fair, chairman of the S.C. Senate’s Corrections and Penology Committee, and who has worked closely with the AMIkids program across South Carolina, enjoyed his day at Brays Island with hundreds of croquet picnickers.\r\n\r\nThe AMIkids Beaufort program provides not only education, but numerous hands-on educational opportunities, treatment and behavior modification for young men.\r\n\r\nAMIkids also partners with community service projects throughout Beaufort County. Male teens convicted of crimes can be assigned to AMIkids through the Department of Juvenile Justice. Students work toward their high school equivalency diplomas and also learn real-world job skills in welding and food service.\r\n\r\n“We had a fantastic event, and we raised money for a great cause – helping young men earn a second chance,” said Jimmy Boozer, chairman of AMIkids Beaufort. “This is our 25th croquet tournament and picnic. We thank everyone who has participated over the years and we are excited for this year’s Silver Anniversary.\r\n\r\n“We owe so much to the hospitality and wonderful people at Brays Island,” Boozer said. “Every year, Brays Island and its owners donate the practice range tee in which eight 30-by-40-foot courts are groomed to the finest playing conditions for the event.”\r\n\r\nTo learn more about AMIkids Beaufort, visit www.amikidsbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28415\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"384\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28415\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Best-Dressed-Woman-Dr.-Jill-Blau-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Dressed Woman, Dr. Jill Blau (left).\" width=\"384\" height=\"577\" /> Best Dressed Woman, Dr. Jill Blau (left)[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28414\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"681\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-28414\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Best-Dressed-Man-Warren-Parker-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Dressed Man, Warren Parker (right)\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" /> Best Dressed Man, Warren Parker (right[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Croquet Picnic fundraiser Saturday exceeds expectations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'croquet-picnic-fundraiser-saturday-exceeds-expectations', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:06:14', '2016-05-18 16:06:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28413', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28420, 4, '2016-05-12 12:06:32', '2016-05-12 16:06:32', '<em>Photo above: Photos by Jasmina Kimova Photography.</em>\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice hosted its 13th annual Fashion Show for Compassion on April 26th at the Dataw Island Clubhouse. The event was sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital, John and Danielle Troutman, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and the Carolina Tavern.\r\n\r\nAttended by more than 200 guests, the event highlighted fashions from 14 Beaufort stores. The theme this year was The Secret Garden. Floral centerpieces were donated by varying individuals and Farm City Flowers creating a dramatic effect in the Carolina Room of the Club.\r\n\r\nThe volunteer models walked the runway to tunes played by Gavigan Entertainment and a live auction was called by Deanna Bowdish. The highlight of the afternoon was an endearing and moving talk given by Sarah Sanford Rauch. In her speech, Sarah recounted tales of her childhood life, growing up with parents who had a true zest for life. She went on to talk about the circle of life and how families do not realize their need for hospice help until they have it, and then they don’t know what they ever did without it.\r\n\r\nThe funds raised during the fashion show allow Friends of Caroline to continue to help the Beaufort community navigate through life-limiting illnesses regardless of their ability to pay.\r\n\r\nWe would like to extend our gratitude to all who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered and otherwise supported the event, helping FRIENDS continue to add life to days. And to the stores that participated: Andy’s Secret &amp; Alterations, Bay Street Outfitters, Beaufort Clothing Company, Her Favorite Store, Higher Ground Outfitters, Hollyhocks, It’s Me Fashions, It’s Retail Therapy, Lulu Burgess, Matilda Jane Clothing, The Red Door Thrift Shop, SugarBelle, River Happy and Zoe Accessories.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28427\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/JKP2272-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"_JKP2272\" width=\"366\" height=\"548\" />\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"28428,28424,28423,28422,28421,28426\"]', 'Friends of Caroline Hospice hold annual Fashion Show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'friends-of-caroline-hospice-hold-annual-fashion-show', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:48:39', '2016-05-18 16:48:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28420', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28435, 4, '2016-05-12 12:44:33', '2016-05-12 16:44:33', 'Owen Hand, and other members of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, delivers a check from their church Endowment Fund for $500 to Ray Jones of the Team Beaufort Weightlifting Program prior to the team heading to Salt Lake City, UT for Nationals competition and Olympic Trials. The First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort total grants for this year are $7000 of which all monies are given to projects and worthy missions within the church proper and the community at large.', 'First Presbyterian Church donates to Team Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-presbyterian-church-donates-to-team-beaufort', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:47:21', '2016-05-18 16:47:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28435', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28442, 4, '2016-05-12 12:48:48', '2016-05-12 16:48:48', '<em>Photo above: Board members, special guests, and dignitaries cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Santa Elena History Center.</em>\r\n\r\nThe much-anticipated inaugural exhibit, Santa Elena: America’s Untold Story opened Saturday, April 30th, at the Santa Elena History Center located at 1501 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nPrior to the ribbon cutting, the Men of Menendez re-enactors and the Parris Island Marine Corps Quintet entertained the attendees. Special guests included Spanish Consul General Candido Creis, Commanding General Terry Williams, local dignitaries, the Santa Elena Board of Directors and Lead Archaeologist Dr. Chester DePratter.\r\n\r\nFollowing the ceremony, those present enjoyed a community festival with a BBQ Lunch, Spanish Music, face painting, Marsh Tacky horses, and more demonstrations.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28443\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"626\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28443 \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HistoryCenterOpening-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"HistoryCenterOpening-9\" width=\"626\" height=\"418\" /> Re-enactors “Men of Menendez” from Florida fire matchlock guns during the opening ceremony.[/caption]', 'Santa Elena History Center opens on Bay Street', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-santa-elena-history-center-opens-on-bay-street', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:50:39', '2016-05-18 16:50:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28442', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28447, 4, '2016-05-12 12:50:49', '2016-05-12 16:50:49', '<em>Photo above: Friday\'s garden on Turtle Lane.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Garden Club\'s 22nd annual Garden-a-Day event takes place the week of June 6-10. Every day, rain or shine from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., you can leisurely stroll through lovely private gardens guided by local Master Gardeners. This event is free to the public.\r\n\r\nMonday\'s garden on Federal St. in The Point, surrounds a home built in the 1800\'s. The yard boasts a mature Victorian garden with many whimsical touches. A dancing yellow pig and a Toucan seemingly nestled in a tree are just two things that will make you smile. Live oaks protect 20 year old boxwood-bordered planting beds filled with glorious flowers. The side yard is an array of Cranium Lilies, Hydrangea, and planters overflowing with succulents, Crepe Myrtles, Angel Trumpets and more. The property is surrounded by flowering Dogwoods and Azaleas. The gardener\'s objective: \"a garden that doesn\'t require a lot of work.\"\r\n\r\nTuesday\'s two Newpoint gardens offer beauty and creativity as well. The owner of one describes her garden as \"a poor man\'s version\" of a southern style Victorian garden. This retired landscaper and Master Gardener was on the tour in 2013 with her Coosaw garden and this new, year-old garden is again filled with color and variety: Azaleas, Japanese Maples, Liriope, Camellias, vines, and twisting paths. The garden house in back is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the creative flower beds, archways, bird houses, bubbling bird baths and the lovely hardscape.\r\n\r\nAcross the street on Prescient Ave. is a garden surrounded by wrought iron fencing lined with an imposing banana tree, gingers of varying colors, Loropetalum and so much more. A brick pathway leads through the front and back garden and is highlighted by a large Heliotrope. The back features giant Farfugium, Bear\'s Britches, Firespike and more. The front and back gardens are separated by an archway covered in sweet smelling Autumn Clematis. Both the home owners share in the work and beauty of this year-old garden.\r\n\r\nWednesday\'s Ninth St., Port Royal garden is a \"secret garden\" of sorts. Two shotgun houses renovated by the owners shelter this tropical paradise. A large Orange Tree and Tea Olives grace the stone path which leads to huge Bananas trees and a brick fireplace with an inviting seating area. The garden is surrounded by ferns, Bamboo, and Fig trees. A planter spilling with Bilbergia (Queen\'s Tears) will grab your attention along with hanging fern and Tiki huts for shade.\r\n\r\nThursday is the Heyward St. garden which has been a work in progress for two years by these hands-on gardeners. They cleverly use recycled materials and rescued chairs to serve as plant holders. A large stand of Bamboo is a striking feature as it rises above a Goldfish pond. The Fig tree outside of the kitchen window is lovely in all seasons with hanging crystals that sparkle in the sun. The driveway is lined with both whimsical art and Blueberry Bushes that produce pounds of luscious berries. Come see and be inspired.\r\n\r\nFriday\'s garden on Turtle Lane is a woodland wonder and a salute to 18 years of loving labor. The front is lined with Liriope and a Crinum Lily that\'s as tall as it is wide. The shaded understory of the entire yard is graced with ferns, Azaleas and garden art that line the stone walkways. As you explore you\'ll find a Climbing Hydrangea, a Harry Lauder\'s Walking Stick (Corkscrew Hazelnut), Gloriosa Lilies, Camellias, and huge ferns hanging from the towering trees covering, in part, a Mondo Grass patio.\r\n\r\nAdmission to each garden is free of charge to the public.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Garden-a-Day locations\r\n</b><b>June 6 – 10th\r\n</b><b>9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</b></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Monday, June 6\r\n</b>315 Federal Street, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tuesday, June 7\r\n</b>27 Newpoint Rd. (Park in service alley behind 27 Newpoint Rd.), Lady’s Island\r\nand\r\n3 Prescient Ave., Lady’s Island</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Wednesday, June 8\r\n</b>906 Ninth St., Port Royal</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Thursday, June 9\r\n</b>417 Heyward St., Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Friday, June 10\r\n</b>12 Turtle Lane, Lady’s Island</p>', 'Garden-a-Day event coming June 6-10th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'garden-a-day-event-coming-june-6-10th', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:54:42', '2016-05-18 16:54:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28447', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28451, 4, '2016-05-12 12:55:01', '2016-05-12 16:55:01', '<h3>By Reed Weatherford</h3>\r\nAs we enter the third week of May, area golfers gear up for the The Beaufort Charities Invitational, the oldest golf tournament of its kind in South Carolina and the second oldest in the nation. This event has grown over the past few years and will feature over two hundred players this weekend. The tournament features golfers of all skill levels — from those that play three days a week to the poor souls that make it to the course only a couple of times a year and don’t even have a handicap. Because of the two-man better-ball format, this is the one event where two people have the chance to compete over the span of two days and where your skill level rivals your social skills. And all set to the natural backdrop of beautiful Fripp Island.\r\n\r\nAs a golf professional, I\'m privy to many styles of golf preparation used by players for this coveted event. Some golfers start practicing in January while others pull out their clubs the week of the tournament. Some clubs are worn from there dedicated range time and other players are literally knocking the rust off them as they head to the first tee. If I were a smarter salesman, I would capitalize on necessary preparation by offering a Charities training package complete with the required Daiquiri consumption.\r\n\r\nFor someone that doesn\'t get to play this format very often, I welcome it. The rules are simple and made to help pace of play. The ball can be moved in the rough, so unlike regular golf, and life, bad lies are hard to come by. It simplifies the game and most importantly makes it fun for all.\r\n\r\nThere are beverage stations about every three holes and the famous \"Daiquiri Hole\" looms on the 11th. Golf can beat down the best players, but when played like this, it gives much needed breaks allowing even the less than serious golfer to enjoy themselves. Golf is meant to be fun and while this gentleman\'s sport is growing steadily, Beaufort Charities expands the opportunity for those that otherwise may not play.\r\n\r\nNo other event offers a hole that is 140 yards to the cup and is surrounded by people cheering you on or maybe heckling a bit. The background noise is a battle between popular music and an orchestra of electric blenders, interspersed with cheers and jeers from the socially uninhibited crowd. I have had partners fold under the pressure of this legendary hole while others play to the jovial exuberance. There is no gray area, it is fight or flight.\r\n\r\nI am looking forward to this year’s event as I always do. So to everyone that has sharpened up their game and are ready to tout their skills, I wish you the best of luck. To those that fear the Daiquiri Hole, just remember, deep breath, lighten up your grip pressure and the rest will take care of itself. If it doesn\'t, there always a Pina Colada or Strawberry Daiquiri waiting for you! Or you can start planning for next year. Call me I can help.\r\n\r\n<em>Read Weatherford is the Head Golf Professional at Sanctuary Golf Club.</em>', 'Beaufort Charities: A golfer\'s perspective', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-charities-a-golfers-perspective', '', '', '2016-05-18 12:55:51', '2016-05-18 16:55:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28453, 4, '2016-05-12 12:56:19', '2016-05-12 16:56:19', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort Academy senior Mac Griffith, right, battles for control of the ball against an aggressive Bible Baptist Academy defense. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nThe Beaufort Academy boys varsity soccer team is trying to make history by earning its third consecutive state championship.\r\n\r\nThe BA Eagles played their final regular home season game at home Wednesday, May 4, at Merritt Field against Bible Baptist Academy of Savannah, crushing them with a decisive 12-0 win to remain undefeated in 2-A SCISA play.\r\n\r\nIn the first round of state playoffs, Beaufort Academy moved ahead by beating The King\'s Academy 4-2 on Monday, May 9.\r\n\r\nThe next opponent the team will face this week is Oakbrook Prep from Spartanburg.\r\n<h4><b>Boys’ Soccer All Region Team </b><b>in SCAIA Class 1A</b></h4>\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy\'s Head Coach Bill Dalton was selected as region Coach of the Year and BA Junior, Ryan Muniz, was selected as Player of the Year. The following are all of the players who made the All-Region Team: Ryan Muniz from Beaufort Academy, Charles Aimar from Beaufort Academy, Joe Bhoi from Beaufort Academy, Ross Walker from Beaufort Academy, Jacob Dalton from Beaufort Academy, Evan Berkner from Hilton Head Christian, Drew Robinson from Hilton Head Christian, Carson Webster from Hilton Head Christian, Mac Orie from Hilton Head Prep, Waddy Brooks from Hilton Head Prep, Jack Dextraze from Hilton Head Prep, Trammy Colket from Hilton Head Prep, Karl Johnson from John Paul II, Josue Hurtado from John Paul II, Andrew Beckmann from St. Andrews, Caleb Tymchyshyn from St. Andrews.</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28455\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-28455\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC1405-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy senior Cain Richards, makes the first goal against Bible Baptist Academy on Wednesday afternoon at Merritt Field.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"665\" /> Beaufort Academy senior Cain Richards, makes the first goal against Bible Baptist Academy on Wednesday afternoon at Merritt Field.[/caption]', 'BA boys’ soccer still rollin’ to a three-peat', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-boys-soccer-still-rollin-to-a-three-peat', '', '', '2016-05-18 13:00:57', '2016-05-18 17:00:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28453', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28460, 4, '2016-05-12 13:01:09', '2016-05-12 17:01:09', '<em>Photo above: Everett Wilkes helps himself to a slice of juicy watermelon after the start of the annual Taste of Beaufort 5K race last Saturday morning on Bay Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe annual celebration of food and fun kicked off last weekend as hundreds attended A Taste of Beaufort in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Local restaurants showcased the area\'s culinary treasures — including plenty of seafood — and crowds enjoyed music, drinks, the arts and crafts market, and even a mechanical shark for the daring to ride. Patrons could sit and admire the great view of the Beaufort River while sampling wonderful food and listening to regional bands perform on the Pavilion Stage.\r\n\r\nThe events started last Saturday, May 7, with a 5K race in the morning, and after a long afternoon of nothing but merriment, ended for many with a sunburn, but also a feeling of contentment knowing that this is the pinnacle of Lowcountry living.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28462\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-28462\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC1503-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"Jordin Rodriguez, right, of Emily\'s restaurant, cooks up some blackened shrimp, one of several seafood dishes available during the annual Taste of Beaufort.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"713\" /> Jordin Rodriguez, right, of Emily\'s restaurant, cooks up some blackened shrimp, one of several seafood dishes available during the annual Taste of Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"28465,28464,28463,28466,28467,28468\"]', 'A Taste of Beaufort: Music, Arts, & Seafood Festival makes for a great weekend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-taste-of-beaufort-music-arts-seafood-festival-makes-for-a-great-weekend', '', '', '2016-05-18 13:05:35', '2016-05-18 17:05:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28460', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28487, 4, '2016-05-12 01:43:04', '2016-05-12 05:43:04', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education recently approved a veteran principal to take over as the next leader of Bluffton High School.\r\n\r\nDenise Garison, a 30-year educator, will replace current principal Mark Dievendorf when he retires on June 30.\r\n\r\nGarison’s previous school, Jack Britt High in Fayetteville, N.C., ranked first or second among North Carolina’s 2,400-plus schools each of the past three years for overall student academic growth.  The school’s most recent on-time graduation rate was 94 percent.  Jack Britt is Cumberland County’s largest high school, with an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students.\r\n\r\n“Ms. Garison’s track record is strong, and we’re fortunate to have her on our team,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “Everyone in the Bluffton community — students, parents, teachers and community members — will see very quickly why she’s an excellent choice.”\r\n\r\nA sought-after speaker, panelist and presenter at regional and national professional conferences, Garison has also been interviewed by national network anchors Brian Williams and Tom Brokaw.  The Brokaw interview was connected with NBC’s recognition of Jack Britt High’s success in reducing achievement gaps between minority and non-minority students.\r\n\r\nGarison said that her career has benefitted from working with excellent leaders who served as role models.  And working with high schoolers, she said, has always held a special appeal.\r\n\r\n“I love leading and interacting with high school kids,” Garison said, “whether it’s academics or art or athletics or JROTC.\r\n\r\nA high school is an exciting place to come to work every day, and our challenge at Bluffton High will be to take an already strong school to even higher levels of achievement.”\r\n\r\nU.S. News and World Report recently ranked Bluffton High as South Carolina’s No. 7 high school, and The Washington Post ranked the school No. 12 in the state.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County’s connections to the military will feel familiar to Garison, who grew up in a military family.  She said that half of the students at her previous high school, Jack Britt, came from military families stationed at Fort Bragg.\r\n\r\nGarison began her career in 1986, teaching Algebra 1, Geometry and Pre-Algebra at the middle school and later at the high school level in Cumberland County.  She also taught those subjects  — and designed the course curricula — for the school district’s online academy.  She was an assistant principal at Jack Britt High for seven years before being named principal in 2009.\r\n\r\nGarison graduated from Fayetteville State University and also earned a pair of master’s degrees, one from Fayetteville State and the other from East Carolina University.\r\n\r\nShe has two daughters at East Carolina, with the oldest pursuing a teaching career when she graduates next year.\r\n\r\nDuring the search process for Bluffton High’s new principal, all applications were screened to make certain that candidates met the basic qualifications.  A screening team reviewed the remaining applications in depth and recommended candidates for personal interviews.\r\n\r\nNext, an eight-member interview committee met with seven recommended candidates. The interview committee comprised two Bluffton High teachers, a Bluffton High student, a Bluffton High parent, district Chief Instructional Services Officer Dereck Rhoads, district Director of Innovation Bonnie Almond, district Chief Administrative Services and Human Resources Officer Alice Walton, and Superintendent Jeff Moss.\r\n\r\nAfter each interview, committee members rated the candidate and those ratings were submitted to the superintendent. After the selected candidate’s personal references were called and verified, a recommendation was made to the Board of Education.', 'School’s new principal selected', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'schools-new-principal-selected', '', '', '2016-05-20 16:55:51', '2016-05-20 20:55:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28487', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31804, 4, '2017-03-23 13:08:15', '2017-03-23 17:08:15', '<em>Photo above: Raul Bradley (in yellow) leads the Beaufort Mass Choir in a musical selection during the unveiling ceremony of the National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Monument at Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Kat Walsh</h3>\r\n“Today is the day,” Dr. Abraham Murray, pastor of Brick Baptist Church, told a nodding audience seated outside on the grounds at Penn Center. “Yes, today is the day when government is at its best and we see the fruit of the labors of local, regional, national leaders.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMurray’s invocation opened the dedication ceremony of the Reconstruction Era National Monument on March 18 at Penn Center on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nThe “monument” is actually three historic sites in Beaufort County that played a huge role in the Reconstruction Era.\r\n\r\nThe Reconstruction era began during the Civil War and lasted until the dawn of Jim Crow racial segregation in the 1890s. During Reconstruction, four million African Americans, newly freed from bondage, sought to integrate themselves into free society and into the educational, economic and political life of the country.\r\n\r\nReconstruction began in November 1861 in Beaufort County, after Union forces won the Battle at Port Royal Sound and brought the Lowcountry under Union control. More than 10,000 slaves stayed behind when their owners fled the cotton and rice plantations that for generations brought tremendous wealth to the Lowcountry. The Lincoln administration started the Port Royal Experiment in Beaufort County to help the former slaves become self-sufficient.\r\n\r\nWith historian Dr. Larry Rowland serving as the master of ceremonies at the dedication event, the community celebration acknowledged the individuals whose hard work that went into making what started as a dream 17 years ago into a reality. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31805\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC8051.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31805\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31805\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC8051.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, left, U.S. Sen. 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James Clyburn, D-SC, saying, “No one in the United States Congress has worked harder to bring today about.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a heartfelt welcome address, Bruce E. Babbit, of the Conservation Lands Foundation, complimented the Lowcountry community, calling the monument “an incredible citizen-based group effort.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBabbit said the monument serves two main purposes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“First, we have to tell the story of Reconstruction, that it was the beginning of a long journey toward opportunity and equality. Second, we have to say that this story is not yet finished. That the journey to justice and opportunity for all continues.”\r\n\r\nMike Reynolds, acting director of the National Park Service, began his opening remarks with an apology: at a formal occasion he would be in full uniform to represent the National Park Service. However, he explained, his full uniform, hat and all, was currently in the possession of United Airlines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWearing a mostly-fitting suit jacket kindly borrowed from a fellow presenter, Reynolds said, “This beautiful site reminds me of a national park, because now … it is. So much of Reconstruction happened right here, under your feet. It should send chills down your spine.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also seconded Babbit’s comment on the power of community. “Today is a moment in history,” he said. “And it was the spirit and character of the Lowcountry that did it.”\r\n\r\nIn his keynote address, Clyburn also stressed the significance of the very ground where everyone sat and shared a story of his own experience with desegregation in the Civil Rights era.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPointing to a building about 100 feet away, Clyburn said, “On March 15, 1960, this is where we all gathered. This was the only place in the state of South Carolina where black and white people could meet and not worry about getting arrested.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClyburn said he hopes that significant sites in nearby areas - such as Mitchellville on Hilton Head Island and the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor - will also be become part of this national monument.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProgress and updates on the Reconstruction Era National Monument will be posted on the park’s official website at www.nps.gov/reer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31807\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"842\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC8091_edited-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31807\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31807\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC8091_edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. Sen. James Clyburn, D-SC, makes his remarks while Union soldier re-enactor Terry James of Company I, 54th Mass., stands guard during the unveiling ceremony of the National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Monument on Saturday at Penn Center on St. Helena Island.\" width=\"842\" height=\"1400\"></a> U.S. Sen. 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(28501, 4, '2016-05-12 11:15:38', '2016-05-12 15:15:38', '<h3>By Aileen Goldstein</h3>\r\nTom Wilson was a builder, working with brick and mortar.  He was a construction guy, not a spice guy.\r\n\r\nThen he found himself unemployed.\r\n\r\nOne day he randomly picked up a food magazine and came across two recipes and the iconic light bulb came on in his head.  Wilson realized what he was meant to do — to build, but in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nWilson discovered spices, more specifically, combining spices into blends.  “I told my wife I wanted to do this and she said I was crazy!” Wilson laughs.\r\n\r\nHe got to work adding and subtracting until he came up with his first product he would sell called Heavenly Blend, along with a few others.  He took these initial bottles to his first show held in a school gymnasium and his products sold out.\r\n\r\nHe now has a repertoire of 110 blends, numerous sauces and condiments under the corporate umbrella called 7th Heaven Spices. In addition, he creates unique, proprietary spice blends for some of the best chefs on Hilton Head Island. The next big thing for Wilson will be a retail store that will include his spice blends, condiments, hard to find whole spices and a curated collection of international food items. He can also be found every Thursday at the Bluffton Farmers Market selling his famous blends.\r\n\r\nWilson is fascinated by the history and flavors found in cooking pots and on tables all across the globe.  Something will capture his interest and he delves into researching.  For instance, a visitor to the Bluffton Farmers Market from Denver asked him about chimichurri, as he wanted to give chimichurri as a gift to someone who was from Argentina, where the marinade is a staple in households.  Wilson methodically researched and created his version of chimichurri and sent it to the customer, whose friend was delighted by getting something “totally authentic.”\r\n\r\nThe process of creating a new blend typically takes Wilson anywhere from three weeks to three months.  Wilson explains, “Some spices are indigenous to certain dishes. What I try to do is transcend all that. I try to have a blend that goes with a lot of different foods.”\r\n\r\nThe most ironic part of Wilson’s spice calling is that he does not cook.  “People find it odd how I can create blends but I can’t cook,” said Wilson.  The blending of spices is just an extension of his creative nature.  “I just found myself.   This is what I was meant to do.  I taste the spices in my head,” Wilson says with a smile.\r\n\r\nTo purchase Mr. Wilson’s spice blends, visit the website www.7thheavenspices.com or visit his stand at the Bluffton Farmers Market each week.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Tom-Wilson-7th-Heaven-Spices-Close-up.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28503\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28503\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Tom-Wilson-7th-Heaven-Spices-Close-up-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Wilson - 7th Heaven Spices Close up\" width=\"1020\" height=\"666\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo at top: Tom Wilson is seen at the Bluffton Farmers Market with a variety of homemade spice blends and sauces from his 7th Heaven Spices line. Photos by Aileen Goldstein. </em>', 'The spice of life - Tom Wilson finds his calling creating unique blends', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-spice-of-life', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:20:16', '2016-05-20 21:20:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28510, 4, '2016-05-19 17:23:31', '2016-05-19 21:23:31', '<b>AMIKids Beaufort to hold fundraiser</b>\r\n\r\nMake dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support AMIKids Beaufort. Come in to the Chipotle at 6 Mill Creek Circle in Pooler on Friday, May 20th between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause and this will make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to AMIKids Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Future planning for families of adults with mental illness</b>\r\n\r\nThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present a program entitled “Future Planning for families of adults with mental illness” this Friday, May 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Electric, Community Room, Hwy 278, in Hardeeville. Space is limited so reservations are required. Bring your questions and concerns. To register or for additional information, please call 843-681-2200 or email nami@hargray.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Time to walk the dog and win prizes</b>\r\n\r\nHow many times do you get to enjoy some shopping and take your dog along? Not often, right? Well, I hope you will join Dr. Parker T. Barker, noted pet columnist for <i>The Island News</i>, at the first ever Family and Dog Scavenger Hunt to benefit the Paws4vets Foundation this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the Arsenal Museum at 713 Craven St. Bring your own poop bags, collars and leashes and we will all hit the streets to find wonderful items in local stores and maybe win lots of prizes! Sounds like fun to me. And all the proceeds go to getting service dogs for Vets who need them. For additional information, call 404-579-6000. The cost is $10 per dog and humans are free so bring the whole family!\r\n\r\n<b>TCL to host a BBQ for Veterans </b>\r\n\r\nIf you are a military Veteran, you are cordially invited to a special event, celebrating YOU! Actually, all US military, active duty, Veterans, and their families are invited. This free event will take place at the Technical College of the Lowcountry on Saturday, May 21, from 14:00-19:00 (2-7 p.m.). Come enjoy food, games, music, and more. Please come be the guests of honor! Donations of canned or dry goods will be gladly accepted, for the Veterans’ Resource Center (VRC). Thank you for your service.\r\n\r\n<b>Jazz Band presents spring concert</b>\r\n\r\nThe OLLI Jazz Band, conducted by Director David Hershey, and sponsored by the University of South Carolina’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), hosts its spring concert Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts in downtown Beaufort. The band is a sub-group of OLLI’s Lowcountry Community Concert Band.\r\n\r\nThe program’s theme – cross currents – pays tribute to pop tunes adapted for the big band setting and genre. Selections span more than 70 years, from 1938 illustrating the range of styles a big band performs. For more information, see the band’s website at www.ollilccb.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Reception to be held for SC Senator</b>\r\n\r\nAll are invited to a reception for SC  Senator, Tom Davis on Wednesday June 8th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Head Lexus, 540 New River Parkway in Hardeeville, SC.', 'What To Do the week of May 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-may-19th-25th', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:24:28', '2016-05-20 21:24:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28510', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28512, 4, '2016-05-19 17:24:41', '2016-05-19 21:24:41', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThe Island News recently featured a story about the Beaufort History Museum’s tea party celebrating strong Lowcountry women – G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) who changed history. After reading the article, I realized that I am not a member of the G.R.I.T.S. Instead I am a member of the G.R.I.N.S. - Girls Raised in the Northern States; and there are distinct differences in the two groups.\r\n\r\nFirst, G.R.I.T.S. tend to be much softer than we G.R.I.N.S. Maybe the difference is the rural nature of the south versus the populated cities of the north. When you are here in the Lowcountry, with the sounds of birds and frogs around you and it just not necessary to be loud and boisterous. However, when you are in the north, surrounded by the noise of trains, planes and automobiles, well you just have to talk louder.\r\n\r\nThere is also the difference in the weather which impacts our cosmetics and clothing. G.R.I.N.S. tend to wear more make up because it helps to protect our skin from the cold. G.R.I.T.S. prefer less makeup because of the heat and humidity. (Although lipstick is a staple in any self- respecting G.R.I.T.S. handbag.) As for the clothes, northern girls tend to have large collections of coats and boots. Southern girls own numerous sweaters and multiple pairs of sandals. We G.R.I.N.S. have lots of wool hats whereas the G.R.I.T.S. collect sunhats.\r\n\r\nBut there are similarities in the two groups. We are all like mother lions protecting our cubs when someone is attacking our family or friends. G.R.I.N.S. will go out in the snow and shovel a walk or slosh through the rain to help a neighbor. While G.R.I.T.S. have been known to pull on a pair of waders and trudge through the marsh to pull out the family dog from the mud. G.R.I.T.S. can get down and dirty as the well as any of the G.R.I.N.S.\r\n\r\nWhether born in the north or the south, we are all daughters of the Revolution, of the Union and of the Confederacy; we are descended from indentured servants from Europe and slaves from Africa; we are immigrants and new American citizens. And whether we are Iron Maidens or Steel Magnolias, the G.R.I.N.S. and G.R.I.T.S. are still sisters, connected through our love of our God, our family and our country. Now, all I need to do is explain “waders” to my northern friends.', 'GRITS and GRINS', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'grits-and-grins', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:25:10', '2016-05-20 21:25:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28512', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28514, 4, '2016-05-19 17:25:49', '2016-05-19 21:25:49', 'Looking for something fun and different this summer for your boys and girls between 8-11 years old? Let Historic Beaufort Foundation take them back in time! Campers will explore a different slice of history each day through walks, crafts, hands-on activities, and more. Important milestones in Lowcountry history will be featured – Five days – 327 years of Beaufort History!\r\n\r\nCamps are open to ages 8-11 and are offered three weeks this summer: June 20-24; July 11-15; and August 1-5. $70/week per camper for members of HBF with a family membership or higher $80/week per camper for non-members of HBF.\r\n\r\nRegistration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Camps will include field trips to nearby cultural sites/museums; register each child and session separately; Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For additional information or to register children please call 843.379.3331.', 'Historic Beaufort Foundation takes campers back in time this summer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'historic-beaufort-foundation-takes-campers-back-in-time-this-summer', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28514', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28516, 4, '2016-05-19 17:26:55', '2016-05-19 21:26:55', 'Are you looking for something fun this summer that will allow your child to disconnect from technology for a few days but not have to travel far? Look no more...Camp Un-Plug does just that. It is a mobile device-free residential camp for 9-12 year olds at TheraVista on Lady’s Island. Through using a variety of activities including Water Play, Creative Play, Land Play and Yummy Food Play, the staff at Camp Un-Plug is committed to demonstrating and teaching ways for your child to connect with themselves and nature.\r\n\r\nGirls Camp will run from July 11-14 and the Boys Camp July 18-21. The deadline to register is May 31st. For more information, please call 843-812-1328 or email Elizabeth at theravistacommunity@gmail.com.', 'TheraVista to host “Camp Un-Plug”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'theravista-to-host-camp-un-plug', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28516', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28518, 4, '2016-05-19 17:27:27', '2016-05-19 21:27:27', 'In just three days, a field of over 100 PGA professionals and amateurs will be playing their way through Dataw Island’s Cotton Dike Course. This course presents beauty and a challenge for the competitors in the 36-hole stroke play tournament. Last year, Cory Schneider won by two strokes. Ninety-nine others will be out to thwart his repeat this year.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Open, along with the North Carolina Open, tells an historic tale of our part of the world. Prior to 2003, only South Carolina PGA Professionals were permitted to play in the South Carolina Open. The same restrictions were in place for the North Carolina Open as well. That has since changed, so the quality of the fields has greatly improved as has the events’ exposure. Each year, the South Carolina Open is hosted by a championship-caliber course, with the goal being to not only showcase the talented PGA Professionals and amateurs of both states, but to also put on a display of the beauty of South Carolina from the Lowcountry, to the Upstate, to the Grand Strand.\r\n\r\nIf you want to watch some great golf, come on out to the Dataw Island Club May 22nd through 24th for this event.', 'Dataw to host 65th SC Open', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-to-host-65th-sc-open', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:27:45', '2016-05-20 21:27:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28518', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28520, 4, '2016-05-19 17:27:52', '2016-05-19 21:27:52', 'Physicals are required in order to participate in sports during the 2016-2017 school year. Physicals are scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016. They will be held in the Beaufort High main gym (84 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC, 29907) from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Athletes should come with a physical form signed by a parent/legal guardian or be escorted by a parent/legal guardian. The cost is $20.', 'Attention Parents of Beaufort High School Athletes!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'attention-parents-of-beaufort-high-school-athletes', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28520', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(28522, 4, '2016-05-19 17:28:34', '2016-05-19 21:28:34', 'A record 15 Whale Branch Early College High School seniors recently received their two-year college Associate’s degrees today, ahead of when they will receive their South Carolina high school diplomas.\r\n\r\nThe students took advantage of a partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry that allows Whale Branch students to take college courses – and earn two-year associate’s degrees – while still in high school, and at no cost to themselves or their parents. The TCL degree represents a two-year head-start as the students work toward earning a Bachelor’s degree or entering the workforce.\r\n\r\nThe 15 students represent a significant improvement for the joint WBECHS-TCL initiative, which is completing its fifth year. Only one student earned both a high school and college associate’s degree in spring 2012, but that number increased to two in 2013, seven in 2014 and nine in 2015. Today 15 students will get joint degrees.\r\n\r\nWhile any district student can take college-level courses at TCL, Whale Branch High’s instructional program is built around its partnership with TCL. Of this year’s graduating class of 103 seniors, 34 percent completed college classes and earned college credits – the highest percentage in the high school’s history.\r\n\r\nNinety-one students who live outside Whale Branch Early College High’s attendance zone – also a record number – will attend next year through the district’s expanded school choice program.\r\n\r\n“The news from Whale Branch gets more exciting every year,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “It’s a win-win for students and their parents. Students can earn a four-year college degree in just two years, and their parents pay for only two years of tuition. The increasing numbers of students who choose to attend Whale Branch shows that students and parents understand that earning college credits without having to pay for them is a good deal.”\r\n\r\nThis year, 10 Whale Branch seniors have earned TCL associate’s degrees in both Arts and Science. Those 10 seniors are London Becker-House, Lacy Brooks, Jared Davis, Brooke Everly, Tayla Hill, Ernest Jenkins, Deystinee Lightner, Julian Parker, Ashley White and Kevin Young.\r\n\r\nFour Whale Branch seniors – Nadiah Gantt, Lauryn Goodwin, Juliet House and Rana Norris – have earned Associate in Arts degrees, and Whale Branch senior DaJa Smalls has earned an Associate in Science degree.\r\n\r\nIn addition, 10 other Whale Branch seniors will graduate from high school with college certificates for completing significant college-level coursework at TCL: Bre\'Ann Barrett, Bryan Brantley, Ivan Bryant, Ashley Chance, Geordy Delcid, Samuel Green, Jonae\' Riley, Shanelle Webb, Nicole Wilson and Jordan Wright.\r\n\r\nCollege courses are offered on site at Whale Branch, and students have the option of taking additional courses at the TCL campus. Among some of the most popular college courses are Probability and Statistics, College Algebra, Western Civilization, English Composition I and Introduction to Computers.', 'Whale Branch seniors earn record number of high school diplomas plus two-year college degrees', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-seniors-earn-record-number-of-high-school-diplomas-plus-two-year-college-degrees', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28522', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28524, 4, '2016-05-19 17:29:11', '2016-05-19 21:29:11', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry honored 31 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates and 15 Physical Therapist Assistant graduates at its May 12 pinning ceremony.\r\n\r\n“We are so proud of these graduates for their perseverance and commitment to excellence,” health sciences dean Dr. Glenn Levicki said. “TCL’s health sciences programs are rigorous but produce extremely qualified and successful graduates, giving them the confidence they need to walk proudly into the field.”\r\n\r\nStudents 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. Many students go right to work in the Lowcountry.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Physical Therapist Assistant graduates are:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Joseph “Ryan” Blanton, Beaufort\r\nKassie Buchanan, Hampton\r\nPrincess “Tamara” Bulcock, Beaufort\r\nCasey Cameron, Beaufort\r\nSusan Eison, Beaufort\r\nKathryn Ernandez, Charleston\r\nGreg Kluk, Beaufort\r\nMargaret Menendez, Beaufort\r\nDesirée Morris, Beaufort\r\nAustin Nöe, Beaufort\r\nSara Pluff, Effingham\r\nShawna Sanders, Beaufort\r\nKristina Triana, Chatham\r\nDanielle Williams, Colleton\r\nJames “Derek” Williamson, Jasper</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Associate Degree in Nursing graduates are:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tina M. Aaron, Beaufort\r\nSkylan E. Bodkins, Beaufort\r\nMichelle L. Clark, Beaufort\r\nMichael J. Coccia, Beaufort\r\nKimberly J. Cole, Effingham\r\nPamela L. Davis, Chatham\r\nTerry “Norman” Drawdy Jr., Beaufort\r\nKerry R. Dulina, Bryan\r\nCourtney A. Epperley, Jasper\r\nRobyn M. Farris, Beaufort\r\nAllison B. Fisk, Colleton\r\nJennifer L. Floyd, Effingham\r\nJordan A. Freeman, Beaufort\r\nJohn J. Gundermann, Beaufort\r\nDanielle B. Hadsall, Beaufort\r\nJessica M. Harbuck, Chatham\r\nChelsea L. Harrison, Beaufort\r\nKatie L. Howell, Effingham\r\nKaitlynn E. Johnson, Beaufort\r\nRhonda F. Lamar, Beaufort\r\nSharita M. Lewis, Effingham\r\nAmy Lombarski, Beaufort\r\nSherri A. Manning, Beaufort\r\nCarlotta D. Pickett, Chatham\r\nCrystal L. Powell Jasper\r\nEden A. Robbins, Beaufort\r\nCasijo A. Ross, Beaufort\r\nCaroline M. Sutherland, Hampton\r\nChristopher A. Webber, Effingham\r\nCandis M. Williams, Beaufort\r\nQuinterria “Terry” Wilson, Hampton</p>', 'TCL honors 46 health sciences graduates', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-honors-46-health-sciences-graduates', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28524', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28527, 4, '2016-05-19 17:31:31', '2016-05-19 21:31:31', 'Hilton Head Island pulled away to win the boys\' Class 3-A state title with 94 points. Hanahan finished second in the boys\' Class 3-A race, compiling 68 points. Ben Gilman finished first in the 800 meter run and the 1,600 meter run for the Hilton Head Island boys\' team. The Hilton Head 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams also finished first in the state meet. Danny Shaughnessy finished second to Gilman in both the 800 meter run and the 1,600 meter run. The Hilton Head 4x100 meter relay team also crossed the finish line second. The Beaufort High boys\' team finished 10th.', 'HHI boys\' win track and field Class 3-A state title', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hhi-boys-win-track-and-field-class-3-a-state-title', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:31:52', '2016-05-20 21:31:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28529, 4, '2016-05-19 17:32:13', '2016-05-19 21:32:13', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>TRACK AND FIELD</b></span></h4>\r\n<b>Beaufort High girls\' team repeats as Class 3-A champion</b>\r\n\r\nUnder veteran head coach Herbert Glaze\'s guidance, the Beaufort High School girls\' track and field program captured its 10th state championship this past Saturday. Savionna Glover paced the Beaufort High Lady Eagles with first-place finishes in the girls\' long jump and the girls\' triple jump. The Beaufort High girls\' 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams finished first as well. Glover also placed second in the girls\' 100 meter dash.\r\n\r\nSecond-place finishers for the Beaufort High girls\' track and field team were Bre-Anna Heyward White (400 meter dash) and Amanda Barnes (pole vault). Beaufort scored 79 points, pulling away to beat second-place Daniel, which totaled 59 points.\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Island girls\' team placed eighth. Miyah Shatz finished first in the 1,600 meter run and the 4x800 relay team also prevailed for the Hilton Head Island girls\' track and field program. Another Hilton Head Island girls\' runner, Mallory Liggett, finished second in the 3,200 meter run.\r\n\r\nIn Class 2-A, the Battery Creek girls finished fourth.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' SOCCER</b></span></h4>\r\n<b>Hilton Head Prep wins easily</b>\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Prep girls\' soccer team earned a shutout win in the SCISA 2-A Girls\' Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, May 10. Charlotte Covington scored four goals to help lead Hilton Head Prep to an impressive 6-0 win over Coastal Christian in the SCISA Class 2-A Girls\' Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, May 10. Accompanying Covington in the Hilton Head Prep scoring column, Katie Cadden and Cori Leonard netted one goal apiece for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\nProductive Hilton Head Prep secured an early lead and dominated throughout the postseason match.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Hilton Head Prep advanced to meet undefeated Christian Academy.\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Christian notches shutout win  </b>\r\n\r\nEmily Bailey scored three goals to push Hilton Head Christian past The King\'s Academy 3-0 in the SCISA Class 2-A Girls\' Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, May 10. Hilton Head Christian was able to limit The King\'s Academy\'s shots on the goal throughout the contest.\r\n\r\nThe win allowed Hilton Head Christian to advance to meet Oakbrook Prep in Columbia.', 'High School Scoreboard – May 19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-scoreboard-may-19th', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:33:01', '2016-05-20 21:33:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28529', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28531, 4, '2016-05-19 17:33:22', '2016-05-19 21:33:22', 'Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is quoted as saying, “A true champion will fight through anything.” And BA had to fight. It wasn’t their best game they took to Columbia to play in the SCISA 2/A boys’ soccer championship this past weekend. Far from it. But these true champions have the ability to win on days when nothing seems to go right for them. And this will make Beaufort Academy’s third straight soccer title more satisfying than the first two championships.\r\n\r\nIt also can make for plenty of anxious moments.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles faced a 1-0 deficit as Northwood Academy scored first in the opening half and took a slim advantage into the intermission period.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy managed to get on the scoreboard with five minutes gone off the second half score clock on a deflected goal, which was set up on a kick from Joe Bhoi. Bhoi\'s kick went off Northwood Academy\'s Ian Villavicenzio to find its way into the net for the Eagles\' first goal.\r\n\r\n“It was just a pretty scrappy win,” Eagles coach Bill Dalton said after Saturday’s 2-1 triumph over Northwood Academy completed the team’s three-peat championship drive. “It’s not the best game we’ve played this season, by a long shot. I guess in one way that makes it sweeter to win, but it was tough to watch.”\r\n\r\nRoss Walker’s goal off a corner kick in the 56th minute completed Beaufort Academy’s comeback from a 1-0 halftime deficit, as the Eagles finally started probing the Northwood third after a largely futile opening half. Whether you call them “scrappy” or just plain “pig-headed determined”, the BA team stuck together and went from down by one to winning by one all in the last few minutes of the game. Congratulations Beaufort Academy. You never gave up. What a great lesson for us all.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy will take the field in early 2017 looking to claim its fourth consecutive state title. And they have the returning team to maybe just do it. Go Eagles!\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Beaufort Academy boys\' soccer team with their state championship trophy. </em><em>Pictured in the front row from left: Charles Aimar, Ross Walker, Herbert Gray, Mac Griffith and Ryan Muniz. Back row from left: Coach Bill Dalton, John Dastous, Joe Bhoi, Cain Richards, Thomas Roddey, Thomas Holladay, Kevin Williams, Jacob Dalton, William Tumlin, Nathaniel Keenan, Joseph Maraska, Chris Boggs, David Mathai, Asst. Coach Rob Mathai, Davis Raschella and Alec Melville (far right).</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy Boys’ Varsity Soccer 2015-2016</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>David Mathai, Freshman\r\n</b><b>Joe Bhoi, Sophomore\r\n</b><b>Joe Stowe, Freshman\r\n</b><b>Joseph Maraska, 8th grade\r\n</b><b>Thomas Holladay, 8th grade\r\n</b><b>Cain Richards, Senior\r\n</b><b>Ryan Muniz, Junior\r\n</b><b>Davis Raschella, Freshman\r\n</b><b>Jacob Dalton, Senior\r\n</b><b>Charles Aimar, Senior\r\n</b><b>William Tumlin, 8th grade\r\n</b><b>Herbert Gray, Freshman\r\n</b><b>Macmillan Griffith, Senior\r\n</b><b>Nathaniel Keenan, 8th grade\r\n</b><b>Luke Harper, Junior\r\n</b><b>Dawson Coleman, 8th grade\r\n</b><b>Alec Melville, Senior\r\n</b><b>Ross Walker, Senior\r\n</b><b>Jaxon Spratling, Sophomore\r\n</b><b>Thomas Roddey, Senior\r\n</b><b>Chris Boggs, Junior\r\n</b><b>John Dastous, 8th grade\r\n</b><b>Kevin Williams, Junior\r\n\r\n</b><b>Head Coach: Bill Dalton\r\n</b><b>Asst. Coaches: Rob Mathai and </b><b>Michael Morrison\r\n</b><b>Athletic Director: Neal McCarty</b></p>', 'Beaufort Academy boys win 3rd straight soccer state championship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-boys-win-3rd-straight-soccer-state-championship', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:38:16', '2016-05-20 21:38:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28531', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28533, 4, '2016-05-19 17:32:47', '2016-05-19 21:32:47', 'The Battery Creek softball team\'s exceptional 2016 season ended with a loss to Johnsonville. Determined Johnsonville edged the Dolphins 2-1 in the Class 2-A Lower State Softball Tournament on Wednesday May 11th.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek\'s 2016 campaign ended with its second straight loss. Following a district championship triumph, Battery Creek lost to Dillon on Monday, May 9. Then, Battery Creek came up short in the postseason matchup versus Johnsonville.\r\n\r\nJohnsonville Pitcher Savanna Young earned the win.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz pitched well but suffered the loss.\r\n\r\nYoung limited Battery Creek batters throughout the game. The Dolphins were held scoreless until the tournament game\'s final inning.\r\n\r\nJohnsonville scored one run in each of the first two innings to take a 2-0 lead.\r\n\r\nHelping her high school softball team to battle back late, Emily Crosby started the seventh inning with a triple. The Dolphins were able to score and get back to within one run of Johnsonville when Crosby crossed home plate on a hit off the bat of McKenzie Young.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek had the tying run on base in the seventh inning but couldn\'t pull even with the Flashes. Instead, Johnsonville held on to win 2-1.\r\n\r\nDespite ending its season, Battery Creek\'s latest campaign included numerous highlights and achievements. The Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Stephanie Cox, advanced to the third round of the state playoffs. The 2016 Battery Creek softball team captured the first district softball title in school history.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Emily Crosby is safe at 3rd to lead off the last inning.</em>', 'Battery Creek High School softball falls to Johnsonville', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-high-school-softball-falls-to-johnsonville', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:38:12', '2016-05-20 21:38:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28533', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28537, 4, '2016-05-19 17:52:45', '2016-05-19 21:52:45', '<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nDavid Brophy was born and raised in New York and was part of the famous 7th Regiment Militia (similar to today’s National Guard) in New York. They were called into Federal Service with the approach of World War II and David headed to Camp Stewart in Georgia, his first introduction to living in the south.\r\n\r\nAs the war heated up, David enlisted in the Air Force where he became a navigator on B-17’s. During his training in Sacramento he met a young Marjorie Kohl who he then corresponded with throughout his overseas duty and promptly married three weeks after his return from the war. Together they had two children, Peter Brophy of Denver and Janice Brophy Billingsley of New York City.\r\n\r\nDuring the war, David flew 25 daylight bombing missions over Germany before fighter escorts became the norm. He was based in Ridgewell, England and remembered this story: “I particularly remember one mission where we had the tires shot out of our plane so we had to do a crash landing in Ridgewell. Somehow we made it and the base Chaplain came out and blessed us since everyone on the ground was sure we would die in the crash. But we made it.”\r\n\r\nAfter the war had ended, David, like everyone else, had to find a job. He ended up with a lifelong career in the textile business and with his typical wit David describes himself as a “string peddler.” I am pretty sure with his engaging humor, storytelling, and infectious grin, David was a tremendously successful salesman and a lot more than just a “string peddler.”\r\n\r\nSo how did David transition from Rye, NY where he and his family were living to a retired life here in Beaufort? “Well that’s another interesting story,” he says. “I had a friend named Charlie Granville and one year I was crewing on his boat bringing it north for the summer. We pulled into Beaufort and I was out of money so I went looking for someplace where I could cash a check. Couldn’t find any place and was getting somewhat desperate when up stepped the Beaufort Harbor Master who proceeded to cash my check for me. I never forgot him.”\r\n\r\nYears later, David and his 2nd wife Irene (known as “Reenie”), were in Savannah visiting her daughters when they took a trip up to Beaufort. And when they came back to Savannah they had somehow managed to buy a house on New Street on the Point. This is where David and Irene moved to when retirement finally came. And that was about 30 years ago.\r\n\r\nKnown as the original definition of a “party guy”, David found lots to do in Beaufort to keep busy between social engagements. There was world travelling of course, volunteering at the Library, being involved with lots of Rotary projects, and being a part of the strong parishioner base at St. Peter’s.\r\n\r\nHis two children, Peter and Jan threw a luncheon for David’s milestone birthday this past weekend for about 35 of his closest cohorts. Jan said, “Having Dad still alive and able to still participate provides a wonderful way to keep family connected in this day and age. And what better way to do it than with a party for family and friends. Besides immediate family, Dad has eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a ton of cousins who will be able to remember him for years to come. That is indeed a gift.”\r\n\r\nDavid seems to have a personal philosophy about life that can be boiled down to just two words. “Why not?” And I think it is what has kept him going all these 100+ years. David has a sense of adventure, coupled with a sense of humor which seems to keep him young. He is very funny and has a real twinkle in his eye and I can’t think of anything nicer I could say about this charming gentleman. Why not indeed!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28539\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/The-officers-and-enlisted-men-of-Brophys-B-17-Bomber.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28539\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28539\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/The-officers-and-enlisted-men-of-Brophys-B-17-Bomber-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"The officers and enlisted men of Brophy\'s B-17 Bomber.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"677\" /></a> The officers and enlisted men of Brophy\'s B-17 Bomber.[/caption]', '100 years strong', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '100-years-strong', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:55:04', '2016-05-20 21:55:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28537', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28540, 4, '2016-05-19 17:40:56', '2016-05-19 21:40:56', 'Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine will unveil their long-awaited Ridgeland medical clinic during an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in Ridgeland at 11332 N. Jacob Smart Blvd. The Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine provides medical services free of charge to individuals who are without health insurance, live or work in Great Bluffton or Jasper County and qualify based on income.\r\n\r\n“Currently, a third of our patients come from Jasper County and of that a large percentage are from Ridgeland,” said Pam Toney, executive director of the Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine. “Our patients find it difficult to get our Bluffton clinic, so this will help with transportation.”\r\n\r\nThe Ridgeland clinic has always been a part of the overall master plan. Planning began in December 2014, and has been a collaborative effort led by Lisa Hayes, a Liberty Fellow and part of the Aspen Institute. Together with community members in Jasper County and volunteers, Hayes worked out a strategic plan to facilitate the development of the Ridgeland clinic.\r\n\r\nThe Ridgeland clinic will initially offer primary care, but patients will also be able to receive gynecological services, cardiology, endocrinology, diabetic care, and nutrition at the Bluffton location.\r\n\r\nThanks to the Hilton Head, Beaufort and Sun City Lions Clubs, the Ridgeland clinic also will offer an ophthalmology exam room. Each Lions Club pledged $5,000 toward a project to completely outfit the eye exam room. The eye care services will be led by Dr. James Kondor and will be available to patients from the Bluffton-based clinic as well. The completion of the exam room and services plan to be available patients by the end of the summer.\r\n\r\n“This is especially important for our diabetic patients because at the moment, we have nowhere to send them,” Toney said.\r\n\r\nToney said preparing the Ridgeland clinic has been a community effort affiliated with ACCESS Health of the Lowcountry Med-I-Assist and Pregnancy Center of the Lowcountry. Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine received a $77,500 grant for the clinic’s first year operation and remodeling from the Palmetto Electric Trust.\r\n\r\n“This is a dream come true,” Toney said.', 'Free Medical Clinic in Ridgeland to hold open house June 9th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'free-medical-clinic-in-ridgeland-to-hold-open-house-june-9th', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:41:30', '2016-05-20 21:41:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28542, 4, '2016-05-19 17:41:37', '2016-05-19 21:41:37', '<h3>By Edward Blocker, MD</h3>\r\nThe word “fracture” itself is often misunderstood. It simply means broken. People often think it is used to describe a trivial break of a bone. I’ve often heard people say, “thank goodness it’s just fractured.” However, the word fracture is used to describe all levels of severity when a bone is broken.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28543\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HEALTH-NEW-COLUMNIST-blocker_casual-2-e1463780597600.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28543\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-28543\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HEALTH-NEW-COLUMNIST-blocker_casual-2-e1463780597600-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Edward R. Blocker, MD\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Edward R. Blocker, MD[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen you think of a broken bone, the most common type that comes to mind is a break that occurs from a fall or a direct blow. That’s one type of fracture. In the old days we used the term “compound” fracture to describe a broken bone that was associated with a cut on the skin. Often this skin injury is caused from within by a jagged edge of broken bone. Today we use the term “open” or “closed” to describe whether the skin is intact or not.\r\n\r\nAnother type of break is an avulsion fracture. These can occur when a ligament or tendon attached to a bone is stressed so hard that it plucks off a small piece of bone that it is attached to.\r\n\r\nA stress fracture is an entirely different type of broken bone. Rather than occurring in an instant, as from a fall, these breaks develop very slowly over time and are typically the result of repetitive stress. Most of us have bent a wire back and forth multiple times and know what happens. The wire will begin to develop a weak spot, you’ll sometimes notice a whitish area develop, and then it breaks.\r\n\r\nThis is the same principle as what happens in the case of a stress fracture of a bone. Certain bones are more prone to this than others. A good example is a long skinny bone in our feet. Every time we take a step, these bones are stressed back and forth like that wire and can sometimes develop a stress fracture.\r\n\r\nFortunately, our bones can generally stand up to normal, everyday repetitive stresses caused by walking. They can even become stronger over time to accept increased stress. However, if we suddenly increase the amount of repetitive stress, a stress fracture can develop. A good example of this is a new Marine recruit that lands on Parris Island and begins prolonged running and walking. Or someone that tries to become a marathon runner in a few weeks. This isn’t an excuse to not exercise, just a reason not to ramp up your exercise level too quickly.\r\n\r\nAnother potential cause of a stress fracture is if the bone itself becomes weaker and can no longer stand up to its usual stress level. A good example of this is osteoporosis. In this case, the person may not be walking any more than usual, but the bone becomes weaker and can no longer stand up to everyday walking.\r\n\r\nIn general, most broken bones that occur from a fall or direct blow take about 6 weeks to heal. A stress fracture can take several months and requires at least temporary elimination of the repetitive stress. The repetitive stress commonly has to do with increased speed or distance in walking or running. Occasionally we will see other causes. One of the more interesting examples I’m aware of was when someone who was a competitive skeet shooter developed a stress fracture in one of the small bones of his shoulder.\r\n\r\nGood bone health is the best way to prevent any of these fractures. This starts with regular exercise, not smoking, and a diet that provides adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium. Calcium and vitamin D supplements are not always necessary. The calcium from dairy products is absorbed and utilized more readily than the same amount of calcium in a pill. The role of vitamin D is to get the calcium we consume to be absorbed rather than just passing through. One of the best sources vitamin D is sunlight.\r\n\r\nSo go out for a walk on a sunny day and enjoy a bowl of ice cream.\r\n\r\n<em>Edward R. Blocker, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Blocker completed his internship and residency at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children - Greenville Unit. He has been practicing in Beaufort for the past 18 years.</em>', 'Fractures', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fractures', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:43:28', '2016-05-20 21:43:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28545, 4, '2016-05-19 17:43:49', '2016-05-19 21:43:49', 'The South Carolina Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (SCACVPR) has awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark Senn, senior director of LifeFit Wellness Services at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\n“We created it with him in mind and named it the Mark Senn Lifetime Achievement Award to honor him for his dedication to the advancement of the profession,” said SCACVPR outgoing president Mark Clair. “He is the standard for everyone else to follow.”\r\n\r\nOne of the group’s longest-serving members, Senn helped draft the SCACVPR’s first set of bylaws in 1988 and has continued to serve on the leadership team during the last 30 years. He has been president of the organization twice and spearheaded a number of important initiatives. He also has served on the board of directors of the American Association of Cardiovascular &amp; Pulmonary Rehabilitation.\r\n\r\nThe award was presented to Senn at the 28th Annual Symposium of the SCACVPR held in Columbia.\r\n\r\n“It took me completely by surprise,” Senn said. “I knew the board had talked about creating a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize folks who have made significant contributions to the organization, but I had no idea I was going to be the first recipient.”\r\n\r\nA member of the Beaufort Memorial staff for 13 years, Senn has been instrumental in developing the hospital\'s LifeFit Wellness Services and many of its programs, including Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, the Diabetes Care Center, the Community Health Improvement Program, the Wellness Center and the Employee Health Department. In 2006, LifeFit Wellness Services won the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Innovation Award for the program’s unique and successful implementation of disease management through its LifeFit service line.\r\n\r\n“I have a highly qualified staff and I appreciate the role they\'ve played in accomplishing these things at the hospital,” said Senn. “I didn\'t do this alone.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28546\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"683\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HEALTH-Mark-Senn_v2-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28546\"><img class=\"wp-image-28546 size-large\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HEALTH-Mark-Senn_v2-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Senn\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" /></a> Mark Senn[/caption]', 'BMH LifeFit Wellness Services Director wins first Lifetime Achievement Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-lifefit-wellness-services-director-wins-first-lifetime-achievement-award', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:45:15', '2016-05-20 21:45:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28545', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28548, 4, '2016-05-19 17:45:48', '2016-05-19 21:45:48', 'Carpet One and Mohawk have partnered with The Stephen Siller Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation whose mission is to help our most seriously injured war veterans by building “Smart Homes” that allow them to live a more normal life (www.tunnel2towers.org).\r\n\r\nTo even be considered for Tunnel 2 Towers (T2T) assistance these military personnel must have lost at least three limbs, and sadly there is a long list of folks awaiting help. The Stephen Siller Foundation hosts a number of fundraising events across the country and Will and Elizabeth Dukes have decided to participate in the upcoming 5K Race in New York later this year. The NY course is the actual path that off duty NYC fireman Stephen Siller followed as he ran from his station on 9-11 to the World Trade Center towers, where he ultimately lost his life.\r\n\r\nWill Dukes says, “The T2T Foundation keeps fundraising and administrative costs at a minimum, with only a small percentage of funds allocated to overhead costs. I do think it is important to point out that this group is not associated with Wounded Warrior, nor its many recent issues, and T2T boasts one of the absolute best program service percentage of 92.3%.”\r\n\r\nPlease consider a donation to this very worthy group.', 'Join Carpet One in raising money for Vets who have lost three limbs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'join-carpet-one-in-raising-money-for-vets-who-have-lost-three-limbs', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:46:10', '2016-05-20 21:46:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28550, 4, '2016-05-19 17:46:19', '2016-05-19 21:46:19', 'More than 300 volunteers from across Beaufort and Jasper Counties rolled up their sleeves during the United Way of the Lowcountry’s “Day of Caring” to package 75,000 vitamin enriched meals. This is the first time for the two day event, which took place at the Beaufort YMCA in Port Royal and the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton.. “This is important because we have a lot of food insecurities in our communities,” said Tina Gentry, United Way of the Lowcountry, CEO. “There are many people who go to bed hungry because they have to decide if they are going to pay their light bill or put food on their table. There are children who look forward to going to school because they know it is the only time they will have a hot meal. The Day of Caring is a wonderful way to bring people together for a common purpose and make a difference.”\r\n\r\nDuring the event, volunteers were split into groups and created an assembly line, measuring macaroni, rice, beans and other ingredients to package protein-fortified meals, which were distributed to several United Way agencies in our community. Second Helpings assisted in getting the food distributed to food banks throughout the area. “It was amazing to see how all these volunteers came together and cranked out all of this food,” said Maureen Korzik, Second Helpings Executive Director. “It was a great exercise in community collaboration. The food went out on our trucks and was distributed to our agencies throughout the week. This was particularly good because shelf stable protein is hard to come by.”\r\n\r\n“The children at the CAPA\'s Open Arms Children\'s Home eat family style and this initiative helps us provide these meals at a lower cost,” said Christina Wilson, CAPA\'s Executive Director. “Our grocery bill would be unmanageable were it not for the generosity of our amazing community. We are thankful for the United Way and all of those who helped during the Day of Caring for the many meals they prepared.”', 'United Way of the Lowcountry’s “Day of Caring” packages food and builds community', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'united-way-of-the-lowcountrys-day-of-caring-packages-food-and-builds-community', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:46:39', '2016-05-20 21:46:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28550', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28552, 4, '2016-05-19 17:46:49', '2016-05-19 21:46:49', '[caption id=\"attachment_28553\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/COMMUNITY-Jason-Dangerfield-photo-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28553\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28553\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/COMMUNITY-Jason-Dangerfield-photo-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Dangerfield of ‘Cooking Just for Fun’ and his daughter, Lily, who was his helper at the Bridges Prep Block Party and Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off. \" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" /></a> Jason Dangerfield of ‘Cooking Just for Fun’ and his daughter, Lily, who was his helper at the Bridges Prep Block Party and Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor Jason Dangerfield, there’s only one way to cook shrimp and grits – all in.\r\n\r\n“My philosophy on cooking anything, especially shrimp and grits, is to spare no calorie and to use the best ingredients you can find. Don’t shy away from something that sounds new and exciting,” said Dangerfield, winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best Recipe at the Third Annual Bridges Block Party - Shrimp and Grits Cook-off presented by Ameris Bank.\r\n\r\nDangerfield was the winner out of nine chefs who participated in the Cook-Off, held in the historic downtown of Port Royal. Other contestants included:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Thomas Tasty Treats</li>\r\n	<li>BSA Troop 1</li>\r\n	<li>Nautilus Seafood and Grill</li>\r\n	<li>Aunt Pearlie Sue and Singleton Catering</li>\r\n	<li>The Tavern at Royal Pines</li>\r\n	<li>Twin Sea Shrimp and Grits</li>\r\n	<li>Joe Loves Lobster Rolls</li>\r\n	<li>Team Smith</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“It was an incredible day of sunshine, shrimp and grits and lots of people having fun,” said Amy Painton, co-chair of the Third Annual Bridges Prep Block Party and Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off. “There were lots of different techniques to cooking the signature dish, but the people voting agreed that Jason’s was the best.”\r\n\r\nDangerfield’s catering service is called “Cooking Just for Fun” because that’s his approach.\r\n\r\n“I started helping when I was a kid and my Mom and Dad were always having large parties and we were always providing barbecue or something,” he said. “When I was in the service, every time we had a command function I got put in charge of putting on the event and it just grew from there. I tell people it’s a hobby gone wrong.”\r\n\r\nOne of the things that influenced his winning recipe at the Bridges Prep Block Party was careful cooking of the grits.\r\n\r\n“Growing up we had grits for many of our meals and we would have them with all kinds of gravies and other dishes like fried fish and, of course, shrimp. We never just had the plain quick grits, we always had what I call real grits that are stone ground and usually yellow.\r\n\r\n“In my recipe for the Cook-Off, I used zero water, just a lot of half-and-half and whole milk, not to mention a ton of cream cheese and sour cream and of course lots of real butter,” Dangerfield said.\r\n\r\nOriginally from Moncks Corner, SC, Dangerfield and his wife moved to Beaufort in 1996 with the Navy. “Minus some deployments, I have been here since 1996,” he said.\r\n\r\nFor the event, Sea Eagle Market donated fresh local shrimp for the chefs and Piggly Wiggly donated the grits for the Cook-Off. Bridges Prep’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) produced the event and it is the key fundraising event for the state charter school in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nMost of Jason’s catering is done to help non-profits raise money. To reach him, email him at dangerfieldinc@yahoo.com.', 'Meet Bridges Prep Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off winner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meet-bridges-prep-shrimp-and-grits-cook-off-winner', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:48:13', '2016-05-20 21:48:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28552', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28555, 4, '2016-05-19 17:48:33', '2016-05-19 21:48:33', 'In April, the South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution held their 127th Annual Meeting in Columbia, SC. Many members and spouses representing the twenty state chapters came together to conduct society business and network with a brotherhood of fellow Compatriots who share similar values of love of country.\r\n\r\nSpecial guests of honor included South Atlantic Regional VP General Ed Rigel who inducted and swore in the new state officers. Included in the new slate of state officers was Wayne Cousar, a local Seabrook, SC resident where he and wife Gladys reside. Cousar has held a number of state positions over the past few years including President of Beaufort\'s Gov. Paul Hamilton SAR Chapter. He\'s a native of South Carolina, having been born and raised near Manning and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. A United States Air Force veteran, Cousar is a retired Delta Airline Captain and a member of The Parish Church of Saint Helena.\r\n\r\nThe meeting wrapped up with state awards, most notably the Americanism Poster Contest winner selected from the winning submission from each of the participating state chapters. South Carolina elementary school students studying the American Revolution were asked to make a poster celebrating the American victory against the British at Fort Sullivan (SC) on June 28, 1776. Holy Trinity Classical Christian School student Mary Elinor Chumney\'s poster was selected to represent the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter and was declared the state winner. Her poster will be taken to the National SAR Congress in Boston in July to compete for National Honors against other state winners. Ms. Chumney is the daughter of Elinor Borgert and granddaughter of Dr. John and Molly Gray.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28557\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/COMMUNITY-SONS-OF-AM-REV-2..jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28557\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-28557\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/COMMUNITY-SONS-OF-AM-REV-2..jpg\" alt=\"Members of Beaufort\'s Gov. Paul Hamilton SAR Chapter joined in the honor from left are Claude Dinkins, Tom Wilson, Frank Gibson, Carroll and Nancy Crowther, Gladys and Wayne Cousar, Anita and Jody Henson. Photo by Frank Brown.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" /></a> Members of Beaufort\'s Gov. Paul Hamilton SAR Chapter joined in the honor from left are Claude Dinkins, Tom Wilson, Frank Gibson, Carroll and Nancy Crowther, Gladys and Wayne Cousar, Anita and Jody Henson. Photo by Frank Brown.[/caption]', 'Sons of the American Revolution conduct annual meeting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sons-of-the-american-revolution-conduct-annual-meeting', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:50:31', '2016-05-20 21:50:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28555', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(28559, 4, '2016-05-19 17:50:39', '2016-05-19 21:50:39', '1958 Miss America, Marilyn Van Derbur, shared her message of survival and strength with more than 250 guests at the 12th annual Lilies on the River fundraiser to benefit Hope Haven of the Lowcountry. Proceeds from the not-for-profit organization\'s largest event help local victims of childhood sexual abuse and their families. To learn more about Hope Haven visit www.hopehavenlc.org or call (843) 524-2256.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Hope Haven of the Lowcountry board members Kim Statler, Marianne Rothnie and Terri Brashears with Miss America 1958 Marilyn Van Derbur (third from left) at the 12th annual Lilies on the River fundraiser on April 29.</em>', '1958 Miss America, Marilyn Van Derbur, speaks at the 12th Annual Lilies on the River benefit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-miss-america-marilyn-van-derbur-speaks-at-the-12th-annual-lilies-on-the-river-benefit', '', '', '2016-05-20 17:51:24', '2016-05-20 21:51:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28559', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(28561, 4, '2016-05-19 17:51:32', '2016-05-19 21:51:32', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nElected officials acting on our behalves, and indeed all of us, should be careful what we wish for.\r\n\r\nThe Town of Hilton Head Island’s recent decision to hire a consultant to look into whether the town is getting what it is paying for from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department will, my sources say, show that the town is getting a great deal. Why? Because the town reimburses the county for the time deputies who work Hilton Head, including a couple of detectives, spend on the job. But almost all their back-up from headquarters comes for free.\r\n\r\n“Free,” is an odd word here. Nothing in law enforcement is free, of course. “Free” in this context just means the dollars Hilton Head does not pay for command, human resources, law enforcement dispatch, administration, training and re-training, records management, and the 35 other services described in the Town’s “’Exhibit C’ updated 4/5/16” that appears on the Town’s website.\r\n\r\nThese are the services that keep deputies on the road and that don’t come out of the Town’s budget. These are the services that come from the Sheriff’s budget that is provided him by Beaufort County. These are law enforcement services that help make Hilton Head Island a safer place that are paid for by all of us.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-20-at-5.53.29-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28564\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28564\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-20-at-5.53.29-PM-1024x656.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-05-20 at 5.53.29 PM\" width=\"1020\" height=\"653\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThat these “hidden” costs are paid for by all the county’s residents is why, as the graphic shows, the Town of Hilton Head Island can allocate only 9 percent of its general fund budget to law enforcement when the other Beaufort County municipalities are spending a quarter to a third of their general funds on trying to keep their areas of jurisdiction safe.\r\n\r\nHow can that be? It is because the police departments in the other towns – Beaufort, Bluffton, Port Royal – pay many of these costs themselves. That is the irritating inequity.\r\n\r\nA close and fair-minded look at this relationship by Hilton Head’s consultant, instead of providing fodder for the Town in their upcoming negotiation with the county, may very well provide instead a road map for what the other Beaufort County municipalities should be asking for from the county in order for them to get the same bennies Hilton Head is getting.\r\n\r\nLet’s not forget - whatever it shows - the consultant’s report will have been paid for with public monies and will therefore be available to the public when it is in its final form under the Freedom of Information laws. The report will surely make very interesting reading for the city manager in Beaufort and the town managers and their finance chiefs in Bluffton and in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThis is not to say the other municipalities aren’t getting other bennies. About half the calls in the Beaufort city limits on Lady’s Island, I am told, are answered by Sheriff’s deputies. Once a trickle, with new annexations - and a new Walmart coming! – the numbers of these calls for service are sure to increase.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Hwy. 170 Walmart, for example, accounted for 8 percent of the non-traffic crimes reported in Beaufort in 2014, the most recent period for which statistics are available. Hilton Head’s Walmart accounted for 4 percent of the 2014 non-traffic crimes in that jurisdiction.\r\n\r\nHere’s an example of where the Hilton Head study could help Beaufort. Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy who has just finally staffed his office back up to its 2008 levels is dealing with a lot more calls for service than he did in 2008, many of them on Lady’s Island. Citing the favorable terms under which Hilton Head receives county law enforcement support, Chief Clancy could effectively argue that Sheriff’s deputies should be picking up the other half of the calls for service on Lady’s Island. Being free of Lady’s Island would free up city police officers to get back to what they were doing in 2008 and which it is badly needed that they be able to do now: get out of their cruisers and walk beats in the Northwest Quadrant … and on Bay Street.\r\n\r\nBluffton could make the same argument for the New River area, and Port Royal could say the same about the areas in Shell Point and the Paris Island Gateway area that are now within the Town of Port Royal.\r\n\r\nSome Town of Hilton Head Island-watchers say that what the study’s all about is Hilton Head’s legitimate wish finally to run their own law enforcement show. And that may be exactly what the result of the study is, although if the study is done fairly that end will likely not be achieved in the way Hilton Head’s leadership anticipated.\r\n\r\nThe other municipalities have been saying for 25 years that Hilton Head gets a sweetheart deal on law enforcement. If it is fairly done, the fine print in the consultant’s report, when it is analyzed by the other managers and their finance people, will show the sweetheart deal. Then the other managers – pressured by their elected officials - will want the Sheriff to match for them what Hilton Head’s getting. This will put pressure on Beaufort County – and the Sheriff – to make Hilton Head pay their fair share.\r\n\r\nAnd those tough negotiations will very likely provide the impetus for prompting the Town Council to do what many – and now the new mayor too – have wanted to do for the past 20 years: set up their own police department.\r\n\r\nWhen that step is finally achieved the inequities – perceived, real, alleged and denied – and the irritation they cause will finally end. The playing field will finally be level. Then, as with the end of the bygone annexation wars, the governments will all get along a little better.\r\n\r\nAnd that will be good for all of us.\r\n\r\n<em>A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. 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(28568, 4, '2016-05-19 17:55:58', '2016-05-19 21:55:58', 'Last Saturday, May 14, the Fripp Audubon Club and the Town of Port Royal held the fourth annual Birthday Party for the Birds to celebrate all the new arrivals to The Port Royal Rookery and Cypress Wetlands Trail.\r\n\r\nAt the observation deck and ampitheatre located off Parris Avenue in downtown Port Royal, attendees gathered to take part in a variety of free fun events aimed at educating and raising awareness about the plants and animals that live in this environment. This year, a scavenger hunt included spotting lizards, box turtles, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons, and Anhingas — unique water birds that make their home here. There were also a lot of small and fuzzy baby birds in their nests, as well as alligators moving slowly through the murky water.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28570\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_5588.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28570\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28570\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_5588-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy “Maudy” Owen of Gryphon Den showing visitors a Barred Owl.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"677\" /></a> Nancy “Maudy” Owen of Gryphon Den showing visitors a Barred Owl.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt was delightful to hear “Happy Birthday” played by a crowd of 100 on complimentary kazoos provided by the Kazoo Factory. The day also featured music from DJ Billy Drysdale, exhibits of other live animals, and even delicious birthday cake. It was sunny and beautiful, and a great way to learn about, and appreciate, the nature that can only be found in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nPete Richards, who has spearheaded this event from the beginning, deserves recognition for his passion and hard work in bringing so many local businesses and organizations together for such a special event.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Fripp Audubon Club member Pete Richards spends some time with the Beaufort High School Eagle.</em>\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" link=\"file\" ids=\"28571,28574,28576,28577\"]', 'Celebrating a birthday party for the birds', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrating-a-birthday-party-for-the-birds', '', '', '2016-05-20 18:02:03', '2016-05-20 22:02:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28575, 4, '2016-05-19 17:59:13', '2016-05-19 21:59:13', 'With spectacular weather all weekend, the 41st annual Beaufort Charities Invitational Golf Tournament was held on Fripp Island and offered 212 players a chance to compete on a tough but fair course. And a course that comes with daiquiri’s as well. And beautiful vistas. And wonderful live bands. And so much more.\r\n\r\nThe event actually started with a sponsor party at Pleasant Point Clubhouse on Wednesday night where Beaufort Charities awarded checks totaling over $30,000 to local non-profit organizations. From here, the festivities moved to Fripp for three days of fun in the sun.\r\n\r\nThere were 212 players competing this year and over 100 volunteers plus many other friends and family who came to cheer the golfers on. Thursday night featured a local favorite band, Shark Rodeo, and Permanent Vacation provided the live music on Friday night to 800 or so guests. The weekend came to a close on Saturday night with music provided by Nautical Watch. This year’s event is expected to raise over $40,000 for local organizations all within Northern Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Charities Invitation golf tournament is considered by many to be the premiere golf event in South. It is also the oldest golf tournament of its kind in South Carolina and the 2nd oldest in the nation. Since the event began in 1976, they have raised over $800,000 from this and other fundraisers. The presenting sponsor this year was Jared S. Newman, Attorney at Law and the main event sponsor was Lee Distributors.\r\n\r\nTo find out more about Beaufort Charities go to www.beaufortcharities.com or find them on Facebook to see lots of additional pictures.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-20-at-6.03.05-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28581\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28581\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-20-at-6.03.05-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-05-20 at 6.03.05 PM\" width=\"484\" height=\"824\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Members of the 2016 Beaufort Charities Committee. Front row from left: Charlotte DiOrio. Second row from left: Jimmy Boozer, Missy Massalon, Christian Sherbert (2016 Tournament Chairman), Jonolyn Ferreri, Donna Patrick, and Kayla Breland. Back row from left: Jason Dangerfield, Matthew Hurtt, Patricia Stone, Scott Bondy, Marjory Mitchell, Jay Lovell, and Benji Hill. Not pictured are Sammy Breland, Emilee Brown, Scott Jennings, Doug Massalon, Michael Ruthsatz, Scott Richards, and Liz Sherbert. Photo by Tonya Dangerfield. </em>', 'Beaufort Charities scores big!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-charities-scores-big', '', '', '2016-05-20 18:07:05', '2016-05-20 22:07:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28575', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28587, 4, '2016-05-26 18:29:17', '2016-05-26 22:29:17', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PETS-Peanut.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28589\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28589\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PETS-Peanut.jpg\" alt=\"PETS Peanut\" width=\"345\" height=\"567\" /></a>\r\n\r\nPeanut is a beautiful 6 year old girl. She has a lovely personality and enjoys lounging and playing with wand toys. She will be one of the first to greet you at the door. Meet with Peanut today! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PETS-Maury-Cowl.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28588\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28588\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PETS-Maury-Cowl-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"PETS Maury Cowl\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMaury is a handsome 3 year old boy. He enjoys going on walks and bike rides. After outside time he is always ready for a good snuggle. Meet with Maury today! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.\r\n\r\n<b>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. 12 to 7 p.m. </b><b>Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.</b>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-27', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:29:17', '2016-05-26 22:29:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28587', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28591, 4, '2016-05-26 18:30:23', '2016-05-26 22:30:23', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nYou know that I am almost 10 years old and I have to admit I don’t jump up on the bed quite as easily as I used to. Or after taking a nap, it is hard for me to stand up. What is it? The same thing my Mom has, arthritis. Arthritis tends to be a bigger problem in bigger dogs but it can hit any of us pets no matter what size we are.\r\n\r\nWhen you start to notice signs that things are changing for your dog, it is time for a trip to the Vet to make a plan about managing pain. No pet parent wants their four-legged furry one to hurt, so learn the steps you can take to make it better. I recommend a plan or time-line for treatment that doesn’t have any specific dates on it. Each pet will move through a treatment plan at their own pace. One dog might take another five years before serious medication is necessary. Another dog may need that medication right now. Here are nine things to keep in mind when you see your dog slowing down:\r\n\r\n1. First on my plan is getting slim. Somebody called me “Porker” the other day instead of Parker and it really PO’d me. The less weight a dog carries, the less load there is for his joints to deal with. High quality food is important. There are now foods that are helpful in weight management and others that have ingredients already in them to help with joints. Read those labels carefully as you don’t want to sacrifice high quality foods for a catchy, cute label.\r\n\r\n2. As much as possible, keep your dog warm and dry, since cold and damp conditions can aggravate arthritis. That’s why living where it is almost always warm is a good idea. Get your dog a soft, padded bed and for those with advanced arthritis, put some warm compresses on painful joints on the really bad days.\r\n\r\n3. Find a professional dog massage therapist. Seriously. I would recommend the same thing for you if you had joint problems. Their work can increase your pet’s flexibility, circulation and sense of well-being. Your Vet might be able to recommend one.\r\n\r\n4. Consider the use of pain medication for your pet. Typically nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (commonly called NSAIDs), may be considered or even disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs) can take the pain away. Talk to your Vet before giving your dog any medication.\r\n\r\n5. There are many studies about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for arthritis management. My feeling is that you won’t know if it helps until you try it for a decent amount of time. There really isn’t a downside if you use supplements from a reputable firm. Your vet can recommend some. Both of these supplements can be used to help improve joint mobility and support better joint functioning in dogs – and people too -but there are specific ones for dogs.\r\n\r\n6. Now, to show my progressive side, did you know acupuncture isn’t just for people? This painless technique has shown some success for animals suffering from arthritis. Again, give it a shot of other methods don’t seem to be helping. And again, make sure you are going to a reputable acupuncturist.\r\n\r\n7. For dogs with very advanced arthritis, surgery may be an option. But talk to your vet about the pro’s and con’s of this kind of surgical procedure. You need to know what you can expect after the surgery.\r\n\r\n8. To make your pet’s life easier at home, consider adding steps to get up and down from your bed or sofa, or even a ramp if steps are hard. A ramp can also be hugely helpful for getting in and out of a car. There are also dog harnesses that have a handle on top to help get a dog up or down with less pain. Remember you really don’t want your dog to jump down from things as that produces a huge amount of jolt to their already painful bones and joints.\r\n\r\n9. And lastly, exercise is a must, but you have to monitor it so that your dog’s exuberance doesn’t exacerbate his sore joints. Controlled exercise is what he needs. And he needs it every day. Remember, if you are exercising your dog, try and find a place that is easier on his joints like a jogging track or other softer surface to run and play on. Concrete is a very unforgiving surface for your dog’s joints.\r\n\r\nSo there you have it. Some of us will have to admit that our squirrel chasing days are numbered. Soon it will be too painful to make it fun anymore. I guess I’ll just bug my sister Peanut then. So much easier…\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center.</em>', 'Arthritis in dogs can be helped', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arthritis-in-dogs-can-be-helped', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:30:23', '2016-05-26 22:30:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28591', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28593, 4, '2016-05-26 18:39:11', '2016-05-26 22:39:11', '<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nFriday and Saturday, Paws4Vets held both a golf tournament out at the Legends course on Parris Island and then followed that on Saturday with a scavenger hunt in downtown Beaufort for the non-golfing set.\r\n\r\nPaws4Vets provides trained assistance dogs for veterans who are suffering from Post-Traumatic-Stress Syndrome or having received severe physical injury in the service of our country. The golf tournament, with more than 80 players, began with the Battery Creek Marine ROTC honor guard presenting colors and the singing of the National Anthem. Miami and Shelly Phillips, organizers for these events then made the presentation of a check for $10,000 to Zachary Whisenhunt of Paws4Vets and then the tournament began.\r\n\r\nAnd so did the rain.\r\n\r\nBut the rain didn’t seem to deter these stalwart players. Drenched, soaked, and cold, they still managed to come back with some amazing scores. The group gathered to enjoy a “cold one” and bid on some great silent auction items as the pros at the Legends determined the winners. Smiles, jokes, and laughter told me the day was a success despite the weather and the group had come together for a wonderful common cause.\r\n\r\nThe next morning, in beautiful sunshine, non-golfers and their dogs met at the Arsenal in downtown Beaufort to participate in a scavenger hunt where the clues led you to many local businesses, particularly ones on Bay Street. The fastest team of owner and dog, managed to finish in 12 ½ minutes – not the 90 minutes that Miami and Shelly had anticipated. But no worries, the event just moved ahead. Prizes were awarded and everyone headed off to Saturday chores a little sooner than expected.\r\n\r\nAt both events, being able to meet and talk with some of the Vets who were there with their dogs added an incredibly meaningful and intense overlay to the events. Paws4Vets does save lives. Paws4Vets makes it possible for some broken men to become a functioning part of society once again. Paws4Vets provides protection from the awful things that can come in the night. Paws4Vets is one of the most inspiring non-profits I have had the privilege of working with. The Island News was proud to be part of these two great events and to help the work that Miami and Shelly are doing to save our veterans.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Patrick Wyatt, a disabled U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, reassures his dog \"Princess\" prior to the start of the scavenger hunt.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28603\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"492\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/The-Battery-Creek-Marine-ROTC-color-guard-e1464302330171.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28603\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28603\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/The-Battery-Creek-Marine-ROTC-color-guard-e1464302330171-492x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Battery Creek Marine ROTC color guard\" width=\"492\" height=\"1024\" /></a> The Battery Creek Marine ROTC color guard[/caption]\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" link=\"file\" ids=\"28608,28607,28606,28605,28604,28602,28601,28600,28599,28598,28596,28594\"]', 'Paws4Vets holds two fundraisers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paws4vets-holds-two-fundraisers', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:40:42', '2016-05-26 22:40:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28593', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28615, 4, '2016-05-26 18:42:43', '2016-05-26 22:42:43', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nLoading my most precious cargo into our boat heading out for a day of all that Beaufort has to offer the irony wasn\'t lost, even on me. What was once a simple decision has now become an art form in essential packing, snack creating and strategic sunscreen application. As her chubby little feet hurriedly scamper down the dock and her eyes widen with anticipation of even a glimpse of a dolphin, I can\'t help but think back.\r\n\r\nI would be hard pressed to find one salty soul that was without an \'on the water\' story. Impossible it seems for life to escape moments lent and memories created by our fascination with being where the wild things are. The pull is unmistakable as we gaze out into the remarkable canvas that is Beaufort, South Carolina. Perhaps human nature is to go where we aren\'t naturally suited, to tame and to claim anything that fails to require our power, our attention or our control. Regardless, every single one of us has a story that began, enhanced or ended on the water.\r\n\r\nSomewhere around ten years ago my story began. Weary from all work and no play, suffering from being new in a tightly knit town, I received an invitation to celebrate Memorial Day on the water. Having no plans and no tan, I failed to see benefit in declining. It was as if I was seeing my new town for the very first time. How did I not know that the sun danced in silver shoes across the meandering river? How had I been blind to the vast shades of green climbing up and down the sea grass? How had I lived in this treasure by the sea, never seeing her crown jewel?\r\n\r\nWorries lessened as land distanced itself along with the hustle of life created for the hustle itself. My senses delighted in the most stunning displays of art. It was that day I went from moving to Beaufort to actually living in Beaufort. My feet sank in the sand, my hair whipped in the wind and my address was cemented in the place that water meets land. Beaufort became home.\r\n\r\nWhile being in awe of Mother Nature boasting her most intricate quilt of sand and sea, another salty soul appeared. With careless hair and curious glare, a barefoot, sun drenched fisherman made his introduction. Little did I know my “on the water story” would lead to chubby feet scampering down a dock. There is no escaping our fascination and fondness of all that lies beyond and below. Beaufort is the perfect place for story beginnings as the water flows through them like chapters towards an end. It is impossible to ignore the effect of such a phenomenon. We are surrounded by it, intrigued by it and often submerged in its effect, one way or the other.\r\n\r\nAs the days lengthen and the hems shorten, may you too, find yourself on the water. Whether at the beach, a weather worn dock or from the bow of a boat, let the silver shoes dance and the seagrass bend. Fly your flags high as we remember those that sacrificed so that our toes can dangle, our skin can warm and our stories can continue on the water. Happy Memorial Day Beaufort, South Carolina.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28616\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"531\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/VOICES-ON-THE-WATER.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28616\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-28616\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/VOICES-ON-THE-WATER.jpg\" alt=\"Cherimie with her daughter, Mary Eleanor.\" width=\"531\" height=\"944\" /></a> Cherimie with her daughter, Mary Eleanor[/caption]', 'On the water', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '28615-2', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:43:19', '2016-05-26 22:43:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28620, 4, '2016-05-26 18:44:55', '2016-05-26 22:44:55', '<h2>Thank you Representative Mark Sanford</h2>\r\nIt caught my eye last week that Rep. Mark Sanford scored the highest in the delegation based on his votes related to reigning in government and spur economic growth from the Club for Growth...what also caught my eye is the fact that his opponent got an F from that same organization in the state house. It\'s one thing to say you\'re going to vote with the taxpayer in mind; it is quite another when a politician actually does so. And for that, I\'d just like to say thank you, thank you for doing what you said you would do when we elected you...\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Joseph S. Iaco\r\n</b><b>Okatie, SC</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Huge thanks from AMIkids</h2>\r\nUnder blue skies with comfortable temperatures, several hundred people joined AMIkids Beaufort at Brays Island on May 7 for our Silver Anniversary Croquet Picnic. It was our pleasure to welcome as Grand Marshal State Sen. Mike Fair, R-Greenville, who has helped our program immensely over the past two years.\r\n\r\nThanks to generous donations throughout the weekend, we raised more than $110,000 to directly benefit the at-risk young men we serve at our AMIkids Beaufort program. The money will be used for our welding program, which helps our young men earn certificates to help them find jobs.\r\n\r\nWe offer a special thank you to Brays Island, which for 25 years has generously shared part of their golf course and driving range for our croquet. We appreciate all our supporters – without you our croquet fundraiser never would have made it 25 years!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Jimmy Boozer\r\n</b><b>Chairman, AMIkids Beaufort Board of Trustees</b></p>', 'Letters to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-9', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:45:30', '2016-05-26 22:45:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28620', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28623, 4, '2016-05-26 18:46:10', '2016-05-26 22:46:10', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nLike many Baby Boomers, my spouse and I still think of ourselves as spring chickens. Our brains say one thing, unfortunately, our bodies say something else. This became evident to us on a recent trip returning home to Beaufort. We left around 1:00 in the afternoon and knew that it would be about an eleven- hour drive. Of course, the journey would have to include frequent rest stops for our two dogs. Since we had not done a drive quite that long for a while, we agreed early on that we would alternate driving every two hours in order for the driver to rest between shifts. But as the day went on and the sun started to go down, we recognized that we were going to have to alter that plan and make it one hour shifts. The spring chickens were starting to slow down. Finally, we got to the exit for Beaufort off I-95. And if you are familiar with the highway from I-95 to Lady’s Island, then you know it is mostly a long stretch of emptiness except for downtown. Even the Marine Corp Air Station is dark.\r\n\r\nWell, I sat there drinking my coffee and my husband reached for his coke when it happened. There in the middle of our lane stood a 16- point buck looking like the proverbial deer in headlights. (My spouse argues this point saying it was just a big deer.)\r\n\r\n“GLUB, glub, glub” I yelled choking on my coffee as my spouse jerked the wheel into the suicide lane completely missing the animal. Afterwards with the adrenaline still soaring through our veins and trying to catch our breaths, my husband asked.\r\n\r\n“Why didn’t you say deer?” I responded, “I never call you dear.” We both laughed letting the tension ease out of our bodies. I personally thought that my “Glub, glub, glub” was appropriate for that moment considering my startled condition. We agreed that the encounter had woken us up sufficiently to finish our journey home. But the spring chickens were definitely dragging the following day and we both acknowledged that we had been lucky the night before. Despite what our brains tell us, we are not spring chickens anymore. Eleven hour journeys are too long for us and that 16-point Buck just lucked out that night. Lesson Learned.', 'The spring chickens and the 16-point buck', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-spring-chickens-and-the-16-point-buck', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:46:10', '2016-05-26 22:46:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28623', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28625, 4, '2016-05-26 18:47:51', '2016-05-26 22:47:51', 'Beaufort Academy’s talented senior, Sissy Mungin, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Spartanburg Methodist this coming year. Signing ceremony was held at BA on May 11th. Sissy also played volleyball and basketball at BA. She was also crowned homecoming queen this past winter. “Coach K is getting a special young lady, leader and talented soccer player. We sure are going to miss Sissy at BA,” said Athletic Director Neal McCarty.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Spartanburg Methodist Head Coach Dan Kenneally, BA head girls’ soccer coach David Byrne, BA Athletic Director Neal McCarty, BA Headmaster Stephen Schools, GPS club coach Anthony Serpe and Sissy’s family were all present for the signing. </em>', 'BA’s Mungin to play soccer at Spartanburg Methodist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bas-mungin-to-play-soccer-at-spartanburg-methodist', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:47:51', '2016-05-26 22:47:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28625', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28628, 4, '2016-05-26 18:48:51', '2016-05-26 22:48:51', 'All-Region Team Girls’ Soccer Team was announced and the following players were selected: Mary Keane  (Beaufort Academy), Sissy Mungin (Beaufort Academy), Mary Alice Stroymeyer (Beaufort Academy), Allison Meeder (Hilton Head Christian Academy), Lindsay Gillis (Hilton Head Christian Academy), Emily Bailey (Hilton Head Christian Academy), Alyssa Lane (Hilton Head Christian Academy), Catherine Sheehan (Hilton Head Prep), Charlotte Covington (Hilton Head Prep), Kate Herman (Hilton Head Prep), Ava Nixon (Hilton Head Prep), Brigid Murphy (John Paul II), Dorian Nungary (John Paul II), Reed Wixon (St. Andrew’s), and Ainsley Barlow (St. Andrew’s). Risa McMillan (Hilton Head Prep) was named Coach of the Year. Player of the Year was Allison Meeder (Hilton Head Christian Academy).', '2016 All Region Girls’ Soccer Team announced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2016-all-region-girls-soccer-team-announced', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:48:51', '2016-05-26 22:48:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28630, 4, '2016-05-26 18:49:25', '2016-05-26 22:49:25', 'Calhoun Academy prevented Hilton Head Prep from claiming a title on the baseball diamond this spring. Determined Calhoun Academy captured its second straight state championship, edging Hilton Head Prep 3-2 in the SCISA Class 2A Baseball Championship Series at Laurence Manning Academy on Thursday.\r\n\r\nOn the mound for Hilton Head Prep, Reece Irwin pitched 3 ⅓ innings as a starter, allowing no hits, two walks and hitting three batters while notching five strikeouts.\r\n\r\nThe Cavaliers outlasted the Dolphins 3-2 for the second straight game. Productive Calhoun Academy won despite not mustering a hit.\r\n\r\nCalhoun ended its season 19-7 with the championship-clinching win. Hilton Head Prep concluded its campaign 23-11.', 'Hilton Head Prep falls to Calhoun in championship game', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-prep-falls-to-calhoun-in-championship-game', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:49:25', '2016-05-26 22:49:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28632, 4, '2016-05-26 18:51:14', '2016-05-26 22:51:14', 'Beaufort’s Special Olympics Swim Team, known at the Carolina Hammerhead Sharks, competed in meets in both Charleston and Columbia in May.\r\n\r\nAt the State Summer Games which were held at Fort Jackson in Columbia on May 6-8th, over 1200 athletes, 200 coaches and 850 event volunteers participated in eight sports that made up the games. Beaufort’s Carolina Hammerhead Sharks captured five medals in all: Jacob Slatko, Shawn McEvoy and Michaela Knoppel each won gold medals for finishing first in their individual races. Jason Deschamps and Joy Thompson won silver medals in closely contested events. The athletes have been practicing since last September at the YMCA in Beaufort. Coach Debra Marshall said, “I am so proud of everybody on the team. Remember that many of the team members were racing for the first time in State level competition and swimming newly learned strokes.”\r\n\r\nPart of the State Games included the Law Enforcement “Torch Run.” Officers and athletes took the “Flame of Hope” from the State Capitol Building to Fort Jackson. Olympic athletes followed the runners inside a gymnasium filled with enthusiastic soldiers for the Opening Ceremonies. Following the competitions on Saturday, the athletes were treated to a health fair where the Lions Club examined eyes and fitted glasses for those in need. The closing ceremonies were followed by a dance and fellowship among all participants.\r\n\r\nThe Charleston competition is where we had the regional tournament before the state meet. It was made possible by the YMCA of Beaufort County who let the team use their pool for year round practicing. Also, the manager and staff at Huddle House on Lady’s Island gave us a great send-off by providing an excellent protein based breakfast. Additionally, the joyous attitudes from other patrons and staff prior to our travels certainly helped the team score a record of 15 medals! The Carolina Hammerhead Sharks swim team could not succeed without the help of the community and special friends like them. This gracious service meant a lot to each family and swimmer.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Special Olympics swim team will begin practice for next year’s competitions this summer. Donations and volunteers are always welcome to help the swimmers be able and learn to compete. If interested in supporting our local team then call 843-982-2722.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Shawn McEvoy, Maurice Montgomery, Joy Thompson, Jason Descamps, Michaela Knoppel, Jacob Slatko, Norah Swain, Ana David and Sofia David.</em>', 'Carolina Hammerhead Sharks bring home the medals from the Olympics', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'carolina-hammerhead-sharks-bring-home-the-medals-from-the-olympics', '', '', '2016-05-26 18:51:14', '2016-05-26 22:51:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28632', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28688, 4, '2016-05-26 19:50:15', '2016-05-26 23:50:15', 'The road between wedded bliss and financial harmony can be rough. But planning early for your financial future can thwart complications and disagreements later.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28689\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BUSINESS-Hall-Sumner-2-e1464306599266.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28689\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-28689\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BUSINESS-Hall-Sumner-2-e1464306599266-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hall Sumner\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hall Sumner[/caption]\r\n\r\nFundamentally, couples must decide whether to combine income, assets and/or debt. Establishing joint accounts for living expenses and savings can simplify finances, although many enjoy spending autonomy by keeping some money separate. Discussing debt can be dicey, but its management will be an essential part of overall planning.\r\n\r\nOnce accounts have been merged or established, budgeting takes priority. Reconciling spending, saving and investing habits early affords newlyweds more time and comfort in defining and achieving goals. Of course, all budgets require a gatekeeper - someone to pay the bills and oversee the checkbook. Often the choice is clear; one partner may be more detail-oriented than the other. Sometimes both partners are willing to share the burden. But whatever the choice, both spouses should review the budget together on a monthly basis to ensure goals are in check.\r\n\r\nPart of the budgeting process will include consideration of tax liability. Many married couples face a higher tax bill when filing jointly. Avoid surprises: Compute taxes as single, as well as joint, to determine which method provides lower overall liability. It is always beneficial to consult a tax advisor, especially for those with more involved tax considerations.\r\n\r\nAnother significant consideration for married couples is differing investment philosophies. Most have different attitudes and concerns about money and will, therefore, assert different risk tolerances. When harmony requires agreement on investment objectives and desired rate of return, compromise is key. Separating some assets - perhaps retirement savings - can reflect each partner\'s individual risk tolerance.\r\n\r\nIn addition to company-sponsored retirement plans, take the time to balance other employee benefits. Health care is an excellent example. Maintaining separate \"single\" benefits may be more prudent than one spouse obtaining \"family\" benefits, but the possibilities are worth investigation. Always compare deductibles and co-payments. Estimating annual out-of-pocket expenses may produce surprising results. And consider the risk of unpleasant surprises - does either plan have a cap on those expenses?\r\n\r\nCommunication is crucial to newlyweds. Financial planning at this stage begins with sharing fiscal histories, present circumstances and risk tolerances. But most important, couples should create a vision of their life together and discuss how they can use money to develop the shared vision.\r\n\r\nIf you or someone you know needs financial planning assistance, please contact me today.\r\n\r\n<em>Material prepared by Raymond James for use by its financial advisors. Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. </em><em>Hall Sumner is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary Street, Suite 220, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or hall.sumner@raymondjames.com or visit our website at: www.tlswealthmanagement.com.</em>', 'After the wedding and honeymoon:  basic financial planning for newlyweds', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'after-the-wedding-and-honeymoon-basic-financial-planning-for-newlyweds', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:21', '2018-07-12 15:12:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28688', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28693, 4, '2016-05-26 19:54:17', '2016-05-26 23:54:17', '<h2>Westin Hilton Head Island Resort &amp; Spa hires sales specialist</h2>\r\nIn this new role, Chris De Vincentis will focus primary attention on developing relationships that bring groups &amp; meetings requiring less than 25 rooms at their peak occupancy. Chris will also champion the servicing and reservation of wedding room blocks.\r\n\r\nOriginally from Hilton Head Island, Chris brings a wealth of operational and Convention Services experience garnered from the Columbia Marriott and The Westin Charlotte. His career provides him the in depth knowledge necessary to master all aspects of the sales cycle, a foundational education in key operational drivers of success &amp; a passion for sharing his love of Hilton Head with all those he encounters.\r\n<h2>WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Coastal Properties adds Robert Gilling to sales team</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28695\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WHOS-NEWS-Joe-Gilling-Web-2-e1464306833139.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28695\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-28695\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WHOS-NEWS-Joe-Gilling-Web-2-e1464306833139-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Robert “Joe” Gilling, Jr.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Robert “Joe” Gilling, Jr.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWEICHERT, REALTORS® - Coastal Properties Owners/Brokers-in-Charge, Joe and Karen Ryan, welcome Robert “Joe” Gilling, Jr. to the agency\'s sales team. A native of Green Bay, WI, Joe has lived in the Lowcountry for 30 years. He is a retired firefighter and currently resides in Moss Creek Plantation. Joe is passionate about his family, friends and his rescue puppies, Bam Bam and Bella. When not selling real estate, he enjoys spending time on the water.\r\n\r\nJoe is a member of the Hilton Head Association of Realtors®. He is based in the Bluffton office and can be reached at 843-683-9503.\r\n<h2>Penn Center selects Dr. Gibbs as Chair of Heritage Days Celebration</h2>\r\nThe Historic Penn Center will celebrate its 34th Annual Heritage Days Celebration November 10—13, 2016 and has selected Dr. Marie Gibbs to lead the Planning Committee.\r\n\r\nDr. Marie Gibbs has strong ties to her beloved St. Helena Island and has touched the lives of many Islanders. As a Gullah native, she taught, inspired and motivated young mind for over 30 years at St. Helena Elementary School, the school she attended as a child and later graduated from St. Helena High School in 1970. Gibbs states, “This was one of my proudest moments in my life, coming back to teach.” During her tenure as a teacher, she furthered her education by receiving her Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Education.\r\n\r\nDr. Gibbs retired in 2008 and began her second career as a devoted grandmother and volunteer. In her retirement, Gibbs and husband Stanley Gibbs have been a dynamic duo as dedicated volunteers at Penn Center, Taste of Beaufort, and Shrimp Festival. She even finds time to volunteer as a test monitor at St. Helena Elementary School which allows her to get back into teacher mode. Dr. Gibbs also provided her expertise to Penn Center as a Gullah Studies program presenter for Beaufort County School District educators. Gibbs says that she “valued those opportunities and learning experiences because they offered skills and knowledge in being a responsible leader while motivating others.”\r\n\r\n“Penn Center is fortunate to have a person such as Dr. Marie Gibbs, an Islander, an educator and 20-year Heritage Days Celebration volunteer,” states Executive Director, Dr. Rodell Lawrence, “We look forward to working with her as Chair of the Planning Committee.” The Heritage Days Celebration, an annual festival that honors the founding of Penn School, recognizes the rich heritage of the Gullah Geechee people and its ties to West Africa is a part of American history that is unique to this region.\r\n<h2>Jacob Scott &amp; Dustin Kline of Beaufort nominated for Rotary Club Law Enforcement Award</h2>\r\nCorporal Jacob Scott and Lance Corporal Dustin Kline were nominated for the Rotary Club of Beaufort\'s Jessie L. Altman Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. The letter nominating both for their outstanding work in the arrest of two felony suspects, Kyle Lord and Katie Thibodeau, was read at a recent gathering of the Rotary Club. 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(28699, 4, '2016-05-26 19:55:38', '2016-05-26 23:55:38', 'In recent days the Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office received numerous calls from citizens advising of telephone scams from subjects impersonating Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents. These cowards target areas of the United States having large retirement/senior populations in hopes of intimidating those who may be vulnerable. The scammers, usually from foreign countries, will threaten jail time and civil penalties if their intended victim does not send money promptly. Citizens can be assured the IRS only corresponds through official or certified mail, never by e-mail or telephone. If contacted by telephone, hang up and more times than not they will move on.\r\n\r\nOf course the IRS scam is just one of many currently circulating. It appears the most prevalent are through e-mail advising the recipient they have been named beneficiary of a large inheritance from a long lost relative in a foreign country. The scammer requests the recipient respond for additional details and to claim the money. The goal of the scam is to lure the recipient into providing their financial information (bank accounts/credit cards). Under no circumstance should personal or credit card information be shared over the internet without first establishing it will be used for a legitimate purpose. For internet security and computer protection, It is recommended to install anti-virus software from a reputable company and not to respond to suspicious e-mails or pop ups.\r\n\r\nAs a rule of thumb \"if it seems too good to be true, it probably is\". It is always prudent to take the time and consult family, a trusted friend or seek legal advice rather than act in haste. Legitimate business people and financial opportunities will wait another day. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website provides a good overview of current scams, as well as safety tips for citizens. Those seeking more information are encouraged to use the below link. The Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office appreciates your continued assistance in keeping our community safe and informed.', 'Sheriff\'s Office warns of recent reemergence of Internal Revenue Service telephone scam', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-warns-of-recent-reemergence-of-internal-revenue-service-telephone-scam', '', '', '2016-05-26 19:55:38', '2016-05-26 23:55:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28699', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28701, 4, '2016-05-26 19:56:07', '2016-05-26 23:56:07', '<b></b>The Beaufort County Legislative Delegation will meet on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Branch – Beaufort County Library, 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton. The public comment period will precede the business portion of the agenda.  Any agency wishing to make a presentation to the delegation should call (843)255-2260 or email Cynthia Maxey, delegation liaison at cmaxey@bcgov.net by the close of business on June 1, 2016 in order to be placed on the agenda.', 'Beaufort Co. Legislative Delegation to meet June 6', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-co-legislative-delegation-to-meet-june-6', '', '', '2016-05-26 19:56:16', '2016-05-26 23:56:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28701', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28704, 4, '2016-05-26 19:56:42', '2016-05-26 23:56:42', 'Neighbors for Clean Water invites residents to participate in a survey regarding the County’s stormwater management outreach program. The survey is being administered in partnership with Beaufort County, the City of Beaufort and the towns of Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Port Royal. The input from residents will assist the County and municipalities in helping to determine the future stormwater needs of the community. The survey is available online at www.bcgov.net and hard copies are available at all County Library branches. The survey ends July 1, 2016. For additional information, call 843-255-2813.', 'County Residents invited to participate in Stormwater Program Survey', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-residents-invited-to-participate-in-stormwater-program-survey', '', '', '2016-05-26 19:56:42', '2016-05-26 23:56:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28704', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28706, 4, '2016-05-26 19:57:32', '2016-05-26 23:57:32', 'The Circle to Circle Committee was chartered by Town Council to develop an area plan for the area extending from Grayco through Sea Pines Circle area and on to the Coligny Circle area. The charter included developing a long-term vision and addressing challenges with traffic and parking.\r\n\r\nThe Committee will hold a total of four community forums on June 1st and 2nd to share the conclusions reached by the Committee and to gather input before recommendations are finalized to the Planning Commission and Town Council.\r\n\r\nThe Committee and urban planning consultants from Design Workshop will share background and both short-term and longer term approaches to addressing issues identified in earlier community forums conducted last May. Topics to be addressed include: congestion at Sea Pines Circle, parking issues at Coligny, growing pedestrian and bicycle congestion and others. A long-term vision for possible evolution of the area will also be presented.\r\n\r\nFour forums will be held with one at Town Hall and three in communities directly adjacent to the Circle to Circle corridor. The session at Town Hall will also be broadcast on The County Channel, and will be available on demand from the Town website.\r\n\r\nThe forum schedule is as follows:\r\n\r\n<strong>June 1st</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Shipyard Plantation Beach House: 8:30 AM</li>\r\n	<li>Town Hall - Benjamin M. Racusin Council Chambers: 2:00 PM</li>\r\n	<li>Forest Beach - Coligny Theater: 7:00 PM</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2nd</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Sea Pines - CSA Community Center: 3:30 PM</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nExhibits will be available for viewing 30 minutes before the start of each meeting.', 'Hilton Head Island \'Circle to Circle\' Committee to hold forums', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-island-circle-to-circle-committee-to-hold-forums', '', '', '2016-05-26 19:57:32', '2016-05-26 23:57:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28708, 4, '2016-05-26 20:03:35', '2016-05-27 00:03:35', '<h3>By Reed Weatherford</h3>\r\nAs we rapidly approach the summer months, we welcome the onset of golf camps. This is always one of my favorite times of the year. It\'s an amazing thing to see the spark of curiosity turn to a fire for such a complex game. Excitement builds at the sight of a shimmering mound of golf balls in front of students as they rush to hit them as fast as they can. The kids I am lucky enough to teach are one of the biggest reasons I love, and continue to love, doing what I do each day. Of course it\'s fun to play in tournaments; however, the gratification from watching a young person recognize a new ability is miles above anything else I encounter in my career.\r\n\r\nThe camps I do each year are a blast as much for me as golf\'s newest fans. The age range varies from 4 to 13. Along with different ages comes a vast array of skill levels. Some students come experienced while others arrive with no knowledge or exposure to golf whatsoever. That is warmly welcomed as it is exactly what the camps are designed to address. The goal is to teach and create a fun environment and to learn and grow to love, or at least appreciate, the game of golf. With many other choices for summer activities, adding golf to the list can teach etiquette, patience and strategy. Research your options, speak to your child and call a golf professional. We would love the opportunity to grow the future of our favorite game.\r\n\r\n<em>Reed Weatherford is the Head Golf Professional at Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. He can be reaached at 843-524-0300 Ext 105 or Reed.Weatherford@sanctuarygolfcatisland.com.</em>', 'Golf camp is so much more', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'golf-camp-is-so-much-more', '', '', '2016-05-26 20:03:35', '2016-05-27 00:03:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28708', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28710, 4, '2016-05-26 20:15:20', '2016-05-27 00:15:20', '<h3><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-26-at-8.06.17-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28712\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28712\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-26-at-8.06.17-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-05-26 at 8.06.17 PM\" width=\"1322\" height=\"500\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>By Mark Newberry</h3>\r\nFor the second year in a row, Dataw Island’s Cotton Dike Golf Course has served as the host for the South Carolina Open from May 22nd-24th in which more than 100 amateur and PGA professional players from North and South Carolina competed in a 36-hole stroke play tournament. Weather and course conditions were superb contributing to several very good rounds on day 2 including an early 6 under par by Larry George of Wallace, North Carolina to become the leader in the clubhouse. His early lead of -2 did not hold up as Bluffton resident, Matt Bova, an assistant professional at Haig Point, took the lead at -3 with a second round 70, which posted before the lead group from day 1 teed off. The afternoon conditions proved to be too much for the final group which included last year’s champion and day 1 leader Cory Schneider as well as Beaufort’s own Josh Fickes, a sophomore on the Clemson golf team, who started the day trailing by one. Both players lost several strokes to par in the opening nine of day 2 and fell back from the leaders. There were several challengers, but ultimately Bova\'s -3 proved to be too good and he took home the title.\r\n\r\nThe event showcased a premier field and highlighted the natural beauty of the Lowcountry and Dataw Island’s Cotton Dike Golf Course, which has garnered a lot of attention recently due to its challenging layout and excellent course conditions and was named as a top 50 course in South Carolina by the South Carolina Ratings Panel. In addition to the 65th South Carolina Open, Dataw has hosted several prestigious events this year including the Carolina’s Mid-Am Championship, the Carolina’s Senior Four Ball Championship, and the TaylorMade/Adidas Intercollegiate. The staffs of the Carolinas PGA Section and Dataw Island Club clearly succeeded in putting on a premier championship that was entertaining to the field and promoted local event partners.\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Ted Bartlett, Dataw Island GM; J.T. Carney and Brooks West with Yamaha; Matt Bova, Champ; Dave Britton, Dataw Golf Director; Josh May, Dataw Head Golf Pro; Bruce VanHorn, South State Bank.</em>', 'Bluffton\'s own, Matt Bova takes the South Carolina Open', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'blufftons-own-matt-bova-takes-the-south-carolina-open', '', '', '2016-05-26 20:24:11', '2016-05-27 00:24:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28710', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28714, 4, '2016-05-26 20:10:23', '2016-05-27 00:10:23', '<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nIsland Girls Night Out enjoyed a great evening at Nuances in Port Royal last Thursday. It was hard to get some of the ladies (me included) away from the incredibly refreshing blackberry wine spritzers they were serving outside where there were so many great things to nibble on as well. There were some really wonderful door prizes from so many great shops around town. Thank you to everyone who made this great night so much fun especially Beaufort River Glass, Kitchen, Surrey Up, Thibault Gallery, Grace &amp; Glory, Kats Dog, Modern Jewelers and of course, Nuances. See you next month at Grace &amp; Glory!\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Nancy Bowers and Nancy Meredith</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28719\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Barbara-Anderson-Judy-McOwley-Peggy-Wynne.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28719\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-28719\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Barbara-Anderson-Judy-McOwley-Peggy-Wynne.jpg\" alt=\"Barbara Anderson, Judy McOwley, Peggy Wynne\" width=\"3200\" height=\"2125\" /></a> Barbara Anderson, Judy McOwley, Peggy Wynne[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28715\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Kathleen-Dailey-Trish-Conrad-Stephanie-Conrad-Marcie-Limpp-enjoy-the-evening.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28715\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-28715\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Kathleen-Dailey-Trish-Conrad-Stephanie-Conrad-Marcie-Limpp-enjoy-the-evening.jpg\" alt=\"Kathleen Dailey, Trish Conrad, Stephanie Conrad, Marcie Limpp\" width=\"3200\" height=\"2125\" /></a> Kathleen Dailey, Trish Conrad, Stephanie Conrad, Marcie Limpp[/caption]', 'Port Royal gift shop hosts a fabulous night of fun', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royal-gift-shop-hosts-a-fabulous-night-of-fun', '', '', '2016-05-26 20:10:23', '2016-05-27 00:10:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28721, 4, '2016-05-26 20:16:20', '2016-05-27 00:16:20', 'Before Beaufort Memorial opened the Keyserling Cancer Center in Port Royal, cancer patients needing radiation therapy would have to travel to Savannah or Charleston for treatment, often making the 60-90 minute drive five days a week for four-to-six weeks.\r\n\r\nThis spring, the Keyserling Cancer Center celebrates its 10th anniversary and patients are more grateful than ever to have the accredited facility so close to home.\r\n\r\n“It made a world of difference,” said Lady’s Island resident Carole Kiessling, who was treated at the center for uterine cancer last spring. “It was so much easier getting my chemotherapy and radiation treatment in town rather than driving all the way to Charleston.”\r\n\r\nDesigned under the direction of Duke Medicine, the 25,000-square-foot facility opened in 2006 and offers both medical and radiation oncology under one roof, as well as a full range of associated services. Every facet of the Keyserling Cancer Center, from its medical equipment, protocols and procedures to the qualifications of physicians, nurses, physicist and technicians, had to meet the rigorous standards set by the Duke Oncology Network.\r\n\r\nFour years after opening, the center was accredited as a Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Considered the gold standard for cancer care, the accreditation is granted only to facilities offering a full range of cutting-edge services and the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment.\r\n\r\nFollowing an extensive on-site evaluation, the Commission honored the Keyserling Cancer Center with its New Program Outstanding Achievement Award.\r\n\r\n“It was an extraordinary accomplishment to qualify for accreditation after just four years,” said Beaufort Memorial Cancer Services Director Connie Duke. “Not only did our program meet the Commission’s high quality-of-care standards, we demonstrated a level of excellence worthy of special commendation.”\r\n\r\nTo earn accreditation, a hospital must take a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. The center’s specialists, including medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and pathologists, need to work as a team to coordinate the best available treatment.\r\n\r\nThe cancer center also needs to offer patients support services, ongoing monitoring and information on clinical trials and new treatment options. In addition, patients should have access to prevention and early detection programs and a cancer registry that offers lifelong follow-up.\r\n\r\nOver the years, BMH has expanded its cancer services to include breast care coordinators, a cancer resource center, support groups, a lymphedema specialist, nutrition counseling and an outpatient care coordinator who can direct patients to the resources they need.\r\n\r\nTo meet the growing demand for cancer care, BMH opened a new oncology practice and chemotherapy and infusion center last year on the hospital’s main campus. Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists is headed by longtime medical oncologist Dr. Marcus Newberry III. He offers treatment for a wide array of cancers and benign hematological conditions.\r\n\r\nNewberry also is medical director of Beaufort Memorial Chemotherapy &amp; Infusion Services. Like the Keyserling Cancer Center, it was designed with the healing arts in mind to provide patients a comfortable, convenient and relaxing setting to receive their chemo treatment. Both the practice and infusion center are located at Beaufort Medical Plaza.\r\n\r\n“Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists and the new infusion center are part of the continued commitment to our comprehensive cancer program to provide the best possible care to our patients,” Newberry said.\r\n\r\nThis spring, BMH added radiation oncologist Dr. Jonathan Briggs to the Keyserling Cancer staff. Formerly director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, he brings with him 16 years’ experience treating the kinds of cancers most often seen in Beaufort, including cancers of the breast, prostate, skin and lung.\r\n\r\nThe oncology team also includes Beaufort Memorial Medical Oncology, the practice of Dr. Majd Chahin, who has been seeing patients at the Keyserling Cancer Center since it opened in 2006. He also serves as medical director of Beaufort Memorial Oncology Services and principal investigator for the hospital’s clinical trials program.\r\n\r\n“I was a big proponent of opening the Keyserling Cancer Center, not just to make radiation treatment available in Beaufort County, but to be able to deliver both chemo and radiation therapy in one building,” Chahin said. “The effort the hospital has made to boost services has been phenomenal. 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(28870, 4, '2016-06-09 15:54:35', '2016-06-09 19:54:35', '<b>Golf fundraiser to </b><b>benefit BHS football</b>\r\n\r\nThe Eagle Fundraising Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 11 on Cat Island will raise money to buy equipment for the Beaufort High School football team. The tournament will be hosted at one of the region’s top courses, Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. Tee-off is 10:30 a.m. and entry fees are $70 per person. Sponsorships include the varsity level at $500, which includes entry for four players, and junior varsity at $250. “We are doing this golf tournament to help raise money for some much-needed equipment for the Beaufort High football team,” said organizer Danny Williams, a full-time firefighter for the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Island Fire Department who helps coach the Beaufort High junior varsity team. The fee includes the practice range, greens fee, cart, lunch, awards banquet and prizes. Also, participants will be eligible for giveaways and bonus contests, plus the opportunity to bid on golf outings and private lessons at a silent auction. For details, email williams@lishfd.org or call 843-812-9844.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal street music jams on</b>\r\n\r\nThe Town of Port Royal will present Street Music on Paris Avenue with the Randall Bramblett Band on Saturday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Port Royal. This soulful Southern roots rock band from Athens, Ga., is led by Randall Bramblett — an acclaimed solo artist, in-demand songwriter, and a first call sideman. He has toured with Gregg Allman, Widespread Panic and Levon Helm, and has recorded 10 albums. This is a free concert; rain location will be inside at the SHED in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n<b>Enter DragonBoat Race design contest</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Arts Council is now accepting artwork for the DragonBoat Race Day 2016 T-shirt Design Contest. The jury will be looking for one dynamic image to represent DragonBoat Race Day 2016 on T-shirts. The winner will receive $200, 10 tee shirts and a lot of recognition. All artwork must be submitted by June 17 and a winner will be announced on June 24. Visit www.beaufortartscouncil.org for rules and contest information.\r\n\r\n<b>Tomato Supper benefits local clinic</b>\r\n\r\nAt homes in and around Beaufort, many good neighbors will be offering hospitality, spirits and delicious food to celebrate tomatoes at the peak of their perfection on June 18 at 6: 30 p.m. Heirloom tomatoes have been donated courtesy of Dempsey Farms for the first Good Neighbor Tomato Supper to raise money for the local clinic that provides medical services to those who have affordable access to health care. Tickets are $35 a person and can be purchased through the Parish Church of St. Helena’s website at www.sthelenas1712.or, under “Events.” The Good Neighbor Clinic is a nonprofit charitable organization run primarily by volunteers that was organized in 2007 by a group of local churches, medical practitioners and concerned citizens to serve all eligible adults in Beaufort County. The clinic is located on Lady’s Island (behind Sonic) at 30 Professional Circle, Beaufort, SC, 29907, and online at www.gnfmcbeaufort.org. For more information, contact Patsy Deer at Pdeer@hargray.com, 843-525-1835, or Carole Fahey at carolefahey@embarqmail.com, 843-838-9790.\r\n\r\n<b>HBF camp for kids involves Lowcountry history</b>\r\n\r\nLooking for a fun and different summer camp for the kids? Let Historic Beaufort Foundation take them back in time. Campers will explore a different slice of history each day through walks, crafts, hands-on activities, and more. Important milestones in Lowcountry history will be featured. Camps are open to boys and girls ages 8-11 and include arts and crafts, games and interactive history for three weeks this summer: June 20-24; July 11-15; and August 1-5. Camps are led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences, including field trips to nearby museums and cultural sites. The cost is $70/week per camper for members of Historic Beaufort Foundation with a family membership; $80/week per camper for non-members. Registration is required. Camps start everyday at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, Beaufort. All campers should be dropped off 8:45-9 a.m. and picked up at noon. To register or for more information, call 843-379-3331 or email sstanny@historicbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Sign kids up for summer arts camp</b>\r\n\r\nLooking for something imaginative and fun for the kids to do this summer? Then sign them up for arts intensive camps. During the Imagination Station Art Camp, students will explore various visual arts media through hands-on arts processes including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and clay, with a focus on the Lowcountry and Gullah culture. Camps are two hours each afternoon during the week and open to kids ages 5 and up. The camps will be held June 27-30, from 2 to 4 p.m., and July 25-28, 3 to 5 p.m., at the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy at 916 Port Republic Street in downtown Beaufort. For more information, call 843-379-2787 or visit www.beaufortartscouncil.org.\r\n<h2>Upcoming library events</h2>\r\n<b>St. Helena Branch Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena\r\n</b>Move and Groove Storytime: Move to the groove of some energizing stories. Earn points for your Summer Reading Goal. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Ages 2 to 6 years old.\r\nTime and Date: Monday, June 13th at 1:00pm\r\nFor additional info: 843-255-6540\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head\r\n</b>Brain Boosters: Prevent memory loss with tools to keep the brain healthy. Memory Matters, a local nonprofit empowering people with dementia as well as caretakers, local businesses, and proactive aging adults, will lead the program. Part of Adult Summer Reading! Attend the program and be entered to win Summer Reading Prizes!\r\nTime and Date: Tuesday, June 14th from 10:00am-11:00am\r\nFor additional info: Hilton Head Branch Library, 843-255-6525\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Branch Library: 311 Scott Street, Beaufort\r\n</b>Yoga Playshop &amp; Storytime: Listen to local author, Brittney Hiller \"The Little Laughing Yogini\", and participate in playful yoga poses, songs, and games! Children will learn ways of breathing in a fun and imaginative environment. Yoga Playshops are fun for all ages! 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(28759, 4, '2016-06-02 09:09:23', '2016-06-02 13:09:23', '<b>Info session to be held for mission work  </b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church of Beaufort will sponsor an information session on international water needs on Tuesday, June 7. Special speakers will be Kevin Herr, churches coordinator for the Water Mission agency located in Charleston and Doug Lawson of Anderson, S.C. who also serves as  Chief Engineer of the Uganda Water Mission project. A summer meal will be provided, starting at 6 pm with the program at 6:30. If you plan to attend the dinner, please contact Church Office Administrator Inda Walker, (843) 524-3051 prior by June 5.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Sport Fishing &amp; Di</b><b>ving Club to meet</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club’s June meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road.  The social begins at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. Well know local news columnist and fishing guide Captain Collins Doughtie will be the guest speaker for the June meeting.  Captain Doughtie will speak on Spanish Mackerel fishing using planers, spoons and live baits.  He will also discuss locations, local tides, rods and reels and other related equipment. During the June meeting there will be another $50.00 drawing sponsored by Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply. Those attending will also receive the New DNR Artificial Reef Guide. Guests are welcomed and you do not need a reservation. For additional information please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Local church announces Vacation Bible School</b>\r\n\r\nAll are invited to Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Port Royal Baptist Church - for ages 4 to adults! The theme is “SUBMERGED – Finding Truth Below the Surface!” based on Psalm 139: 23-24. VBS will be held June 26-30th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 707 Pinckney Blvd. (Ribaut Road near the Naval Hospital) in Port Royal. For more information visit www.portroyalbaptist.org or call 843-521-1994.\r\n<h2>Upcoming library events</h2>\r\n<b>Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head\r\n</b>Meditation Mondays: Meditation is a great way to promote wellbeing by grounding oneself to feel more focused in today’s fast-paced world. Soft chairs are available; to sit cross-legged, please bring a cushion.\r\nTime and Date:  Monday, June 6th, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.\r\nFor additional info: Lauren Read, 843-255-6531, lread@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>Bluffton Branch Library: 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton\r\n</b>Strings Petting Zoo: Do you know the difference between the violin, the viola and the cello? Get in the game and learn how to hold and play a stringed instrument!  Then, enjoy a concert by young musicians.\r\nTime and Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\r\nFor additional info: Bluffton Branch Library Children’s Room, 843-255-6510\r\n\r\n<b>St. Helena Branch Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena\r\n</b>Crafternoons: Come make something fun. Crafts help to get your fingers and hands moving! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Ages 3+\r\nTime and Date: Wednesday, June 8th at 1:00pm\r\nFor additional info: 843-255-6540\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head\r\n</b>Happy Birthday, Donald Duck!: We\'re celebrating Donald Duck\'s birthday with lots of silly activities, so come on and join in all the fun! For ages 5 and up.\r\nTime and Date: Thursday, June 9th, from 2:00pm-3:00pm\r\nFor additional info: Hilton Head Branch Library, 843-255-6529\r\n\r\n<i>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</i>', 'What To Do the week of June 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-june-2nd-8th', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:11:07', '2016-06-03 13:11:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28759', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28761, 4, '2016-06-02 09:11:18', '2016-06-02 13:11:18', 'The Swingin’ Medallions, considered among the most popular party bands to play across the South, return to perform at the Jasper County Farmers Market Friday, June 3.\r\n\r\nCelebrated for their #1 hit single, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love,” the Swingin’ Medallions, are South Carolina bred. Their timeless high-octane style energized crowds at colleges, festivals, reunions and beach venues almost continuously since the 1960s. This is their eighth summer-opening concert in Ridgeland.\r\n\r\n“We love having the Swingin’ Medallions return to Ridgeland each year,” said Kendall Malphrus, executive director of the sponsoring Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. “The band appeals to an amazingly broad age group from boomers to teenagers. They pump up audiences like no other group. They are true entertainers. No true classic rock and roll fan will want to miss this concert!”\r\n\r\n“Gates at the Jasper County Farmer’s Market will open at 7:00 p.m., with the concert starting at 8:00 p.m., said Malphrus” Advance admission is $15. Tickets purchased at the gate on concert night will be $20. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling the Chamber of Commerce in Ridgeland at 843-726- 8126. A portion of each ticket will be donated to The United Way of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nFor more information visit the County’s website at www.JasperCountyChamber.com.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: The Swingin\' Medallions</em>', 'The Swingin’ Medallions to entertain at Farmer’s Market', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-swingin-medallions-to-entertain-at-farmers-market', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:12:56', '2016-06-03 13:12:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28761', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28767, 4, '2016-06-02 09:13:05', '2016-06-02 13:13:05', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ARTS-edited-USCB-SC-Humanities-Festival.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28762\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28762\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ARTS-edited-USCB-SC-Humanities-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS- edited USCB &amp; SC Humanities Festival\" width=\"836\" height=\"837\" /></a>\r\n\r\nUSCB &amp; SC Humanities Festival presents “Digital Media in the Lowcountry”, featuring the work of USCB Fine Arts and Computational Science Faculty and Students at the Sea Islands Center Gallery. The exhibition will host a public reception Friday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. The gallery reception will showcase media arts, animation, and video games designed by USCB students and faculty. Presentations include “Teaching Practice-Based Media Arts Research to Fine Artists” by USCB Media Arts faculty Topher Maraffi at 7:30 p.m., and “Bugs &amp; N Boo Hags Video Game: A Marriage of Folklore and Technology” by USCB Computational Science faculty Brian Canada at 8:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nRefreshments and snacks will be served and the exhibition is free and open to the public. The Sea Islands Center is located at 1106 Carteret Street and is on the university’s Historic Beaufort campus. Located in the heart of the Carolina Sea Islands, USCB is a baccalaureate member of the USC system and houses an innovative Studio Art Program. For more information about the “Digital Media in the Lowcountry” reception, contact Topher Maraffi at cmaraffi@uscb.edu.', 'USCB & SC Humanities Festival to showcase digital media', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-sc-humanities-festival-to-showcase-digital-media', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:13:38', '2016-06-03 13:13:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28769, 4, '2016-06-02 09:13:57', '2016-06-02 13:13:57', '<b>By Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nPort Royal\'s Outdoor Spring Concert series got of to a soggy start Friday (May 28th) as Tropical Storm Bonnie rolled through Beaufort County dumping several inches of rain.\r\n\r\nThose who braved the wet weather, gathered in The Shed to listen to Angela Easterling and the Beguilers from Greer, S.C, as they played their own special brand of Up-State Country.\r\n\r\nThe next free concert in the Spring series will be 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Angela Easterling and the Beguilers helped kick off the free Spring series of Street Music on Paris Ave. on Saturday at The Shed in Port Royal.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28771\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RES0643.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28771\"><img class=\"wp-image-28771 size-large\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RES0643-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0643\" width=\"1020\" height=\"728\" /></a> Terry Cameron, left, and Linda Heints didn\'t let a Tropical Storm Bonnie stop them from a good time during the kick off of the Spring series of Street Music on Paris Ave.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28772\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC0163.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28772\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28772\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC0163-1024x796.jpg\" alt=\"Maureen Cooley, left, and close friend Jerry Hyde listen to some of the country music by Angela Easterling and The Beguilers on Saturday at The Shed in Port Royal.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"793\" /></a> Maureen Cooley, left, and close friend Jerry Hyde listen to some of the country music by Angela Easterling and The Beguilers on Saturday at The Shed in Port Royal.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28774\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"744\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC0151.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28774\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28774\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC0151-744x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Angela Easterling plays her mandolin while singing one of her original songs Saturday evening at The Shed in Port Royal.\" width=\"744\" height=\"1024\" /></a> Angela Easterling plays her mandolin while singing one of her original songs Saturday evening at The Shed in Port Royal.[/caption]', 'Port Royal\'s Spring Concert series kicks off', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royals-spring-concert-series-kicks-off', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:17:38', '2016-06-03 13:17:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28777, 4, '2016-06-02 09:18:08', '2016-06-02 13:18:08', 'Hilton Head Preparatory School has hired Dave Adams to guide its football program. Adams\' hiring was announced earlier in the spring and the longtime football coach is exited for the 2016 season.\r\n\r\nAdams coached football at May River Academy (one of Hilton Head Prep’s predecessor schools) from 1977-1982. His May River Academy football program was the state runner-up in 1980 and state champion in 1981. He also coached the state championship track team at May River in 1981 and 1982. Adams then coached football again at Hilton Head Prep from 1984-1986 and was the state champion runner up in 1985. After coaching football at Hilton Head High School for 14 years, he became the Athletic Director at Bluffton High School. Adams has spent the last 12 years at Bluffton High School. He was Bluffton High School\'s first football coach.\r\n\r\n“Returning to Hilton Head Prep is like a homecoming,\" Adams said, after being introduced as Hilton Head Prep\'s new head coach. “It really is a dream come true. Not many coaches have the opportunity to end their career at the same place they started 38 years ago. The Prep Family has welcomed me with open arms and I look forward to serving the school and community for years to come.”\r\n\r\nAdams will also be teaching in the upper school where he is excited to get to know students - and his players - on many levels. He will also be helping coach in the school’s boys\' basketball team.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled to have Dave on board and are excited for him to lead our football program as well as work with our kids in the classroom,” said Hilton Head Prep Headmaster Jon Hopman.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep Athletic Director Rich Basirico, is excited to have Adams join his athletic department. “We are very fortunate and excited to have Coach Adams join our Prep family,\" Basirico commented. \"His integrity, knowledge and experience makes him a perfect fit for our athletic program.”\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Prep football team\'s 2016 schedule will be published in an upcoming issue.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28778\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/SPORTS-Adams-to-guide-Hilton-Head-Prep.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28778\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-28778\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/SPORTS-Adams-to-guide-Hilton-Head-Prep.jpg\" alt=\"New head coach Dave Adams (left) is set to lead the Hilton Head Prep football program into the 2016 season. Photo courtesy of Hilton Head Prep.\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a> New head coach Dave Adams (left) is set to lead the Hilton Head Prep football program into the 2016 season. Photo courtesy of Hilton Head Prep.[/caption]', 'Adams to guide Hilton Head Prep gridiron program in fall', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'adams-to-guide-hilton-head-prep-gridiron-program-in-fall', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:19:10', '2016-06-03 13:19:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28777', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28780, 4, '2016-06-02 09:19:25', '2016-06-02 13:19:25', '<em>Photo above: Running back Omar Cummings, right, gets congratulated by offensive lineman Brice Adkins after Cummings scored the first touchdown of the annual scrimmage. All photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"28781,28782,28783,28784,28785,28786,28788,28789,28790\"]', 'Beaufort High School holds Green & White Spring football scrimmage', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-holds-green-white-spring-football-scrimmage', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:22:07', '2016-06-03 13:22:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28793, 4, '2016-06-02 09:22:31', '2016-06-02 13:22:31', 'The Bluffton High School football program has finalized and released its schedule for the 2016 season. The Bobcats will open the season versus Screven County (Ga.) in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern University (GSU) on Friday. Aug. 20. Kickoff for the Bluffton-Screven County football game is set for 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nSeveral familiar foes fill the Bluffton High School football program\'s 2016 schedule.\r\n\r\nFollowing its season-opener against the out-of-state opponent from neighboring Georgia, Bluffton will host May River for its first home game in the 2016 season.\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats will take the field for games at home in four consecutive outings after the season-opener at Georgia Southern University. Bluffton\'s 2016 schedule includes additional home games versus longtime in-state rivals Beaufort High, New Hampstead, Hilton Head, Battery Creek and Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats have additional away games scheduled versus Whale Branch, May River and Wade Hampton.\r\n\r\nBluffton\'s open date is set for Oct. 21.\r\n\r\nSeveral area high school football teams and players, including Bluffton, will spend most of the months of June and July preparing - in various ways - for the upcoming gridiron campaign.\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats are under the direction of veteran head coach Ken Cribb.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28794\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/SPORTS-Bluffton-Football.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28794\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-28794\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/SPORTS-Bluffton-Football.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Crubb is the head coach of the Bluffton High School football program. Photo courtesy of Bluffton High School.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Ken Crubb is the head coach of the Bluffton High School football program. Photo courtesy of Bluffton High School.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-03-at-9.23.53-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28795\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28795\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-03-at-9.23.53-AM-741x1024.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-03 at 9.23.53 AM\" width=\"741\" height=\"1024\" /></a>', 'Bluffton releases 2016 schedule', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bluffton-releases-2016-schedule', '', '', '2016-06-03 09:24:43', '2016-06-03 13:24:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28793', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28804, 4, '2016-06-02 09:26:40', '2016-06-02 13:26:40', 'The Beaufort County School District’s Class of 2016 has earned a record $30.4 million in college scholarships, and its members have acceptance letters in hand from more than 100 colleges and universities across the nation.\r\n\r\nThe district’s 2016 scholarship total is the fourth consecutive increase and more than double the amount from $14.8 million five years ago. District officials said that as additional college scholarship information continues to arrive for the Class of 2016, the total will continue to increase.\r\n\r\n“All of these scholarships are a wonderful testament to our hard-working students, and also to their families and their teachers and their school staffs,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The fact that our district’s totals have more than doubled in the last five years is really exciting.”\r\n\r\nSays Board of Education Chair Mary Cordray. “We celebrate our seniors’ accomplishments and we wish them the best, whether they’re heading off to college, entering the military or beginning their careers.”\r\n\r\nSchool-by-school information includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Battery Creek High – 171 graduates and $3,867,300 in scholarships.</li>\r\n	<li>Beaufort High – 279 graduates and $8,480,650 in scholarships. The class valedictorian is Mattie Hibbs, and the salutatorian is Andrew Stoddard.</li>\r\n	<li>Bluffton High – 396 graduates and $6,945,164 in scholarships. The class valedictorian is Hannah Hundley, and the salutatorian is McCall Faciszewski.</li>\r\n	<li>Hilton Head Island High – 295 graduates and $7,317,500 in scholarships. The class valedictorian is Jason Busby, and the salutatorian is Parker Liggett.</li>\r\n	<li>Whale Branch Early College High School – 102 graduates and $3,814,101 in scholarships. The class valedictorian is Brooke Everly, and the salutatorian is London Becker-House.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'College scholarship total breaks record; schools to graduate 1,243', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'college-scholarship-total-breaks-record-schools-to-graduate-1243', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28804', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28806, 4, '2016-06-02 09:27:55', '2016-06-02 13:27:55', 'Cross Schools students collected over $1,500 in gift cards for Hilton Head Heroes as part of their ongoing community service outreach. The mission of Hilton Head Heroes is to bring families with children between the ages of 2-16 suffering from life threatening illnesses to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for a resort vacation. The founders of Hilton Head Heroes, Lindy and Gregg Russell, graciously accepted the cards from Headmistress Shawn Young at the school. Gregg Russell, a local entertainer, treated the students to a brief concert and a presentation highlighting the mission of Hilton Head Heroes. Cross Schools is an independent Christian school in Bluffton serving 18 months through 8th grade.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above from left: Shawn Young, Gregg Russell, and Lindy Russell.</em>', 'Cross Schools students raise money for Hilton Head Heroes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cross-schools-students-raise-money-for-hilton-head-heroes', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:50', '2018-07-12 14:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28806', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28816, 4, '2016-06-02 09:35:12', '2016-06-02 13:35:12', '[caption id=\"attachment_28820\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RES0686.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28820\"><img class=\"wp-image-28820 size-large\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RES0686-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"The Parris Island Marine Band led the Memorial Day parade as it makes its way down Boundary Street on Monday.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"634\" /></a> The Parris Island Marine Band led the Memorial Day parade as it makes its way down Boundary Street on Monday. 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Each of the flags had previously been draped over the casket of U.S. service person buried the cemetery.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"654\" /></a> Members of the Beaufort Exchange Club, Kiwanis Club and the DAV unfurl some of the 50 \"casket\" flags used to line the Avenue of Flags on Friday at Beaufort National Cemetery. Each of the flags had previously been draped over the casket of U.S. service person buried the cemetery.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28817\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"905\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RES0702.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-28817\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-28817\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RES0702-905x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Master Sgt. Jim Handrinos retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974. Now 81, Handrinos still participates in the Memorial Day parade.\" width=\"905\" height=\"1024\" /></a> Master Sgt. 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