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The Island News covering northern beaufort county
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may 30 - june 5, 2013
WHAT’S INSIDE?
with remembering summer starts
PROFILE
Ali Quillen pours heart and soul into her store, Ali’s Attic. see page 14
COMMUNITY Get ready for the annual tour of a Garden a Day. see page 23 INDEX
Scenes from the 2013 Memorial Day Parade and services at the Beaufort National Cemetery by Captured Moments Photography.
Outdoor grilling summer safety tips Each year across the United States, more than 8,000 home fires start with outdoor grilling, but proper attention to safety tips can keep you safe this summer and beyond, Beaufort Fire Department leaders said. “In the Lowcountry, cooking outside on grills is something we do all year long, but especially in the spring and summer. That’s also when we see more accidents and structure fires resulting from the
grills,” said Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron. Nationally, four out of five families own a grill and barbecue at least once a week in the summer, but that number likely is a lot higher in the Lowcountry, Negron said. With cookouts and summertime fun ahead, Negron and Beaufort firefighters offered these tips for safe grilling: • Propane and charcoal grills should
only be used outdoors; • Place the grill away from eaves, porch overhangs or awnings, low-hanging branches and structures; • Keep children and pets at least three feet away from a hot grill • Keep the grill clean — and safe — by scrubbing off accumulated grease or fat from the grates and drip pan;
News 2-3 Health 6-9 Social Diary 10-12 Profile 14 Sports 15 School 16-17 Arts 18-19 Wine 25 Dine Guide 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31
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finalschooldays
AS HIGH SCHOOLS NORTH OF THE BROAD PREPARE FOR GRADUATION, STUDENTS ARE URGED TO CELEBRATE SAFELY. FOR MORE SCHOOL NEWS, SEE PAGES 16-17