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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
S R E G R U B R E E B
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 2, 2016
WHAT’S INSIDE?
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WHO'S NEWS
Lowcountry Medical Group welcomes Dr. Dan Smith.
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Salt Marsh Brewing partners, Nick Borreggine on left with James Brown on right.
By Molly Ingram
If you make a great burger, shouldn’t you also make a great beer to go with it? Seems like a good idea to me. And it did to Nick Borreggine (who owns Fat Patties in Beaufort and Bluffton) and his new business partner, James Brown. Together they started Salt Marsh Brewing in Bluffton to “produce quality beer locally for our neighbors and friends.” Nick is the front-man for the
Brewery. He started brewing beer in college. He and his roommates called their first entry into the category,“Sh_tty Brown Ale”. James, who grew up on Hilton Head and now lives in Bluffton is the official Brewmaster. He’s been in the industry for over 10 years and says he bought his first home brew kit from a TV infomercial that was running late at night. James is also a concert engineer and a partner in Innovation, a company that BREWERY continued on page 3
When being locked up isn't such a bad thing A local animal rescue organization gives new meaning to being “in the dog house”. Palmetto Animal League held their 2nd Annual ‘Locked up for Love’ event Thursday, February 11. Community members stopped by PAL’s adoption center to take a mug shot with one of the adorable animals waiting to find a home. Then they shared their Locked up for Love ‘mug’ via email and social media, asking friends and loved ones to ‘post their bail’ by donating. A generous donor even offered to match the first $20,000 raised!
Locked up for Love raises much needed funds to provide vital care, now and in the coming months, for hundreds of abandoned animals in our community. PAL provides more than just food, water and shelter. They also make sure each dog and cat receives veterinary care, emotional support, enrichment, socialization and many other needs to prepare them for a lifetime of love. Palmetto Animal League is a private, non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization that relies solely on donations to save the lives of hundreds of animals each year.
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SCHOOLS
Local elementary students hope for winning artwork entry.
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