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COVERING NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY
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MAY 7-13, 2015
WHAT’S INSIDE?
PROFILE
You want this lady on your team!
T
eam Beaufort began in 2001 when a gentle bear-of-aguy decided to do what he could to keep youngsters from making bad decisions. Not so easy a task when you consider all of the media influences, peer pressure, and pervasive short-of-income situations. But that is exactly what Coach Ray Jones took on when he started Team Beaufort. There are many things that make Team Beaufort a stand-out organization but most of them revolve around Ray himself. The team members consider him tough but fair. He has very high standards for the young men and women who are part of Team Beaufort. First, there is the weight lifting itself. It isn’t just ordinary weight lifting, it is Olympic Style Weight Lifting
and there is a difference. Right there, these kids have a goal that is attainable – Olympics. For many of Ray’s protégés who have never been out of Beaufort let alone the state of South Carolina, this is almost too much to even imagine. But a young man who trains with Ray is doing
just that - C.J. Cummings who is followed closely by his older brother Omar. These two remarkable athletes started with Ray when they were 10 years old. They are now 14 and 17 and it looks like C.J. is headed to the Olympics in Rio in 2016. Terms like National Champion, World
SOCIAL
Beaufort Academy celebrates a big one!
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INDEX Ray Jones with team members.
Mother’s Day: I like the sound of that By Pamela Brownstein
The unmistakable sounds of parenthood — from the first wail of a newborn to the sweet giggles of a ticklish toddler to the dramatic pleas of a teenager — are etched forever in a mother’s brain, creating a symphony of memories. As I adjust to life out of the workplace and in my new role as a Stay-at-Home Mom, I try to remember things my own amazing mother said to me about being a good parent. But I realize with dismay
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that all the important words of advice that she imparted, I usually ignored — purposely tuning out or rolling my eyes on the phone while thinking “whatever, Mom, stop lecturing me.” It’s been almost five years since I heard my mother’s voice, and I miss the sound of her infectious laugh with a longing that’s impossible to describe. I miss being able to call her and hear her comforting words or MOTHER continued on page 12
With two little ones, this stay-at-home mom has her hands full.
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