The Island News June 7, 2012

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washington comes to beaufort, a beaufortonian goes to washington, cancer survivors celebrate life, pages 8-10

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june 7-13, 2012

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world oceans day

By Tess Malijenovsky

Fashioned by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008, World Oceans Day will be celebrated throughout the month of June in Beaufort as a dedication to a life-giving resource — water. Being part of a county that is 50 percent land and 50 percent water, it’s safe to say that Beaufortonians have an amphibious nature. The local community’s deep respect for water will

shine on World Oceans Day as a dynamic array of organizations and businesses come together to raise awareness of the challenges facing the oceans and waterways of the world. To kick off the celebration, Beaufort

Conservation District, based in Port Royal, was one of eight applicants out of 70 in the country to receive a competitive grassroots grant from the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water. These funds will help sponsor a marine debris education and disposal initiative program called the Clean Marine project.

PROFILE

For the Hefners, home is where the heart is. see page 11

OCEANS continued on page 22

the glory of graduation

SPORTS

Water Festival fishing tournament nets big grand prize. see page 17

GIFT GUIDE

Local retailers have ideas for dad, even fresh, local shrimp! see page 20 INDEX

Above: A senior from Beaufort High School’s Class of 2012 smiles during graduation last week on Friday, June 1. Photo by Todd Stowe. Below: Battery Creek High School’s graduation ceremony took place outside Monday, June 4.

§ Whale Branch Early College High School graduation will be held today at 7 p.m., while Beaufort Academy’s graduation ceremony will take place Saturday, June 9 at 2 p.m. §  Columnist Jack Sparacino helps navigate through the Graduation Maze of life. Page 3. See more end-of-the-year §  photos and events from schools. Pages 14-15.

News 2 Voices 3 Health 4-5 Arts 7 Social 8-10 Profile 11 School 14-15 Sports 16-18 Lunch Bunch 24 Wine 25 Dining 26 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31


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