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Tacilauskas earns certification
The International Society of Arboriculture recently awarded arborist certification to Callawassie Island Golf Course superintendent Matthew Tacilauskas after a prescribed course of study and examination for mastery.
Signe’s named top wedding vendor by “The Knot”
Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery has been named “The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009 Pick” by the national bridal publication, “The Knot.” The annual award is given to bridal vendors chosen as top wedding professionals by local brides. This is Signe’s second consecutive “Best of Weddings” honor; it earned “Best of Wedding Cakes in the Southeast” by “The Knot” in 2008. For more information, visit www.SignesBakery.com; or call 843-785-9118.
Rep. Bill Herbkersman honored by chiropractors
The South Carolina Chiropractic Association recently honored S.C. Rep. Bill Herbkersman as the 2009 Legislator of the Year. Each year, the SCCA recognizes a member of the General Assembly for their support of the chiropractic profession and the advancement of health care for all South Carolinians.
Collins earns CDPE
Chip Collins, owner and broker-in-charge of Collins Group Realty, recently returned from a two-day summit in Orlando, Fla., where he earned the designation of Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). The course focused on assisting homeowners affected by short sales and foreclosures. Collins can be reached at 800-823-7516, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by visiting www.CollinsGroupRealty.com.
Tradition National Golf Course gets environmental honor
The course at Tradition National Golf Club has achieved designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.
Rich Maxfield, course superintendent, led the effort to obtain sanctuary status and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International.
Boyd is Volunteer of Year
Susan Boyd has been named Volunteer of the Year by Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. She has been with the organization since 2003, working with various small groups of students who are learning to speak English at Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry’s English literacy program at St. Francis Catholic School.
Saba gets CDPE designation
Rick Saba of The Carolina Realty Group earned the designation of Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), after completing extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. Contact Saba at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or at 843-683-4701.
Nurses receive certification
The nursing staff at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry was recently certified by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. The newly-certified nurses include: Mary Estes, Sarah Greene, Joni Gruber, Thelma Noble, Beth Radcliffe and Sandy Ploszaj, joining already-certified nurses Debi Malool, MaryAnne Richardson and Jenny Brasington. For more information on Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, call 843-706-2296 or visit www.hospicecarelc.org.
Smith wins contest
The American Society of Media Photographers announced that Bluffton resident Greg Smith won in its annual competition for the best projects by ASMP members. Smith won for “Keeping the May River Wild,” a 24-minute multimedia project. DVDs of the project can be purchased at www.imediasmith.com. Smith can be reached at 843-757-6557 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Batson work is published
Dr. John Batson recently authored a book chapter, which was published in the book “Orthopaedic Knowledge Update — Sports Medicine.” This book is a study guide for orthopaedists taking their board certification. He is the owner of Lowcountry Spine & Sport in Bluffton.
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