By Patty Bennett-Uffelman Why and when does a child learn to love reading? Because it’s associated with the security of a mother’s arms and the soothing vibration of her voice? When vivid pictures start to capture the eye and attention? When the child learns there’s a new surprise waiting behind every page? Because reading together …
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Tag Archive: 2012
May 20
Bringing Back the Beach
Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Following the recent approval of state and federal permits to begin reconstruction, the Folly Beach County Park Shore Stabilization Project is now in progress. While the park remains closed to the public at this time, the goal of the stabilization project is to replenish the beach and …
Apr 26
Fat Tire Freak-Out
By Carol Antman Our son and his girlfriend are the most active people I know. When they surf mountain-sized waves or catapult through the air behind weight boards, I settle for living vicariously, but recently they introduced me to one of the lowcountry’s best new adrenaline pumping adventures: the new bike trail near Wannamaker Park …
Apr 17
St John’s Fire District Names Four Finalists for Chief’s Position
By Batallian Chief James Ghi The St. John’s Fire District Commission has narrowed the search and selection to four finalists who will be in the St. John’s area today to continue in the process. The Commission has been working on an executive search with Emergency Services Consulting International since the resignation of former Chief Karl …
Apr 03
A Light Unto a New Path
By Hannah Dockery In a historic vote on Sunday, February 24, Old. St. Andrew’s Parish Church elected to part ways with the Episcopal Church and formerly amend their church constitution to align with the Diocese of South Carolina. St. Andrews was first established in 1706, making it the oldest church south of Virginia. In the …
Mar 28
Seabrook on the Road to Success
The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that the Seabrook Island POA Adopt-A-Highway group has been named the 2012 Outstanding Adopt-A-Highway Group of the Year for Charleston County. During 2012, the Seabrook Island POA group removed over 1,445 pounds of litter from Bohicket Road on Seabrook Island. “The Seabrook Island POA Adopt-A-Highway group is the …
Mar 15
Dolphins Delight
Seabrook Island photographer Ralph J. Secoy was recently awarded an Honorable Mention Prize on behalf of the National Wildlife Federation’s 2012 Photography Contest. Secoy’s dolphin image stood out to judges amongst 28,000 entries, from professional and amateur photographers from all around the world. The photo is pictured below, and was the first in a four-part …
Feb 28
Lighten the Load
Now more than ever, it is time for our country to join together and take measures to become healthier. The way we eat, drink, and exercise needs to be transformed for the overall health and safety of the nation. On the sea islands, taking steps to improve wellness just got a little easier with the …
Feb 14
Citizen SAFE Program Ensures The Safety Of Citizens And Visitors
By Chief James Ghi In July 2012 the St. Johns Fire District kicked off a proactive program to help ensure the safety of the citizens and visitors in the St. Johns Fire District. Since the program started St. Johns firefighters have visited over 600 homes, properly addressed over 400 homes, installed nearly 300 residential smoke …
Feb 13
Where the Wild Things Were
By Lynda Fox, D.V.M. In 2012 there were 199 recorded sightings of 210 animals on Seabrook Island. Almost 85% of them (183) were bobcats, with the other 15% being approximately equally divided between foxes (23), coyotes (26), and other (23). Slightly more than half the people reporting these sightings (105) were in the comfort of …
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