FREE IRISH EYES WILL MAKE YOU SMILE
Annual beaufort irish festival was all about good times and adorable kids. lowcountry social diary, pages 10-11
The Island News COVERING NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY
STEWART WILL SPEAK TO LIBPA
The Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association welcomes Dick Stewart as the monthly guest speaker. Stewart g raduated from Beaufort High School in 1967, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Georgia Southern University and Dick Stewart owns 303 a MBA from Associates, LLC Mercer University. He was a school teacher before a 25-year career in telecommunications where he formed several wireless communications businesses. Upon returning to Beaufort in 1998, he founded the real estate management company 303 Associates LLC and hospitality companies that own The Beaufort Inn and the Quality Inn. 303 Associates is presently developing Beaufort Town Center. He serves on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, the Low Country Regional Transit Authority and the Lowcountry Economic Network. Stewart has been requested to discuss the following subjects: • What are the strengths and weaknesses of form-based code? • What are the limitations of Beaufort County in regard to attracting industry and high paying jobs? • Your evaluation of the Lowcountry Economic Network’s performance. • Are our local public schools producing a qualified work force? • Where is the local economy in regard to recovery? • Your assessment of the city of Beaufort Redevelopment Commission and Office of Civic Investment.
IF YOU GO
When: Tuesday, March 8, 8 a.m. Where: Beaufort County Realtor’s Association, Lady’s Island Drive.
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nothing says spring like daffodils
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By Wendy Pollitzer
t’s that time of year again for U-Pick Daffodil Day at the Farm on Cane Island, owned by the estate of John and Flora Trask. Dr. Clark Trask and his wife, Evy, and Mary Trask and her husband, DJ Henry, are planning this year’s Daffodil Festival, and it’s sure to be a memorable event for the entire family.
MARCH 3-10, 2011
WHAT’S INSIDE?
NEWS
Mayor Keyserling supports USCB campus for arts. see page 4
DAFFODILS continued on page 17
SCHOOL
Lily Westergaard is National Merit Scholar finalist. see page 9
On Daffodil Day this Saturday, be sure to bring 5-gallon buckets and your camera. And just a hint to the kids: Your teachers will love a nice surprise on Monday morning. Daffodils make everyone smile!
PROFILE
Ingredients for a good time: Oysters and microbrews The St. Peter Catholic School’s Annual Oyster Roast and Microbrew Festival will be held Saturday, March 5, at the Live Oaks Park in Port Royal at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include all-you-can-eat oysters, beer, live music from the Steppin’ Stones, a silent auction, games, microbrew tastings and a live auction. There will be a supervised, secure area for kids with face painting, inflatable rides, games and entertainment. There will also be a food court featuring delicacies from local chefs and a special kids’ menu, courtesy of Bella Luna Café. Sponsorships are still available and are taxdeductible. Tickets are on sale at the St. Peter School office and at Bill’s Liquors on Lady’s Island and Bluffton. For more information, please call 843 522-9555.
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