The Island News June 28, 2012

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‘tis the season’ for fresh local food, goods, and fun at farmers markets across northern beaufort county, page 9

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PROFILE

Steve Curless HELPs those in need. see page 10

happy

independence

day, beaufort Celebrate July Fourth at The Sands in Port Royal or on Parris Island

REAL ESTATE

Will McCullough gives the scoop on closing costs. see page 12

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arine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will host a traditional Independence Day Celebration with The Parris Island band and an incredible fireworks display. There will be free Cracker Jacks and giveaways. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q. The event will be at the Parris Island Peatross Parade Deck. Gates open at 5 p.m., the band starts at 6:30 p.m., and the fireworks are slated for approximately 9:15 p.m.

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he annual Fourth of July celebration at the Sands Beach in Port Royal will begin at 5 p.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, Chinese dumplings, ice cream and popcorn. Soft drinks, water, beer and wine will be available. There also will be music and face painting. Both fireworks shows on Parris Island and Port Royal are clearly visible from the Sands. Fireworks begin at dusk. Sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and the Historic Port Royal Foundation. For more information, contact 522-9923.

who will be crowned

RIVER KING AND QUEEN? Do you reign supreme at the Sandbar? Or do you find others worshipping your boat? We’re looking for a man and a woman to be named the first River King and Queen of Beaufort. Post a picture of yourself looking royally hot having fun in the sun to The Island News’ Facebook page. The top six photos — three women and three men — with the most likes will be featured in the paper and on our website where others will vote for the two winners. They will be crowned just in time for Water Festival!

Discover Huspa Plantation By Tess Malijenovsky

Tucked away in the Beaufort countryside is a 350-acre equestrian park called Huspa Plantation. Visiting horse riders nearing its white picket fence continue down a long dirt road lined with giant oak trees. They’ll pass the horse arenas, then the owner Nick’s collection of small private planes and finally some open pastors before reaching the horse barn. The stunning property was always tended by horse lovers, but until more recently expanded its equestrian passion to the public. In a memorial of sorts to Nick’s former wife and daughter, both big equestrians who passed away in separate car accidents, Nick has begun

to expand the cross-country trails they once started with his new wife Christina. Nick and Christina would ride horses daily together and recently became married. With Christina’s encouragement and a visit from an Irish horse trainer friend, the three made plans to open up the expansive property to others. HUSPA continued on page 16

FOOD

The Lunch Bunch samples the fare at Gullah Grub. see page 18 INDEX

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