Dinner in Annone – before I fly to the USA tomorrow

Ribollita – from Tuscany.

Giovanna’s salad: carrots, pears, cheese, fennel

Wine: Ca del Pazzo 2003…”house of the crazy”

… and.. hungarian hot dogs!.. that Daniele didn’t eat

Annone, Italy: arrived just in time for Gabriele’s 2nd birthday party

Gabrelli’s 2nd birthday in Annone, Italy

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Isle of Hope Park

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Thanksgiving at the Oglethrope Club in Savannah, GA

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Sheldon Bluff’s Drive, South Georgia – 40 minutes from Savannah

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Drive to Varenna from Lecco – around Lake Como

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Lecco, on Lake Como

Lecco, Lake Como

Photo Shoot in Bellagio and Varenna, Italy Feb 2010

Elle and Ian

Jane and Lucca, the owners of Hotel Bellagio, hotel De Lac and the Bellagio Sporting Club. We met them having lunch at Hotel Du Lac, along with their dog Holly!
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Real Estate experts named to Distinguished Sales Society of the Savannah Area

(SAVANNAH) –Celia Dunn of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the Savannah real estate experts that have received recognition for being in the Distinguished Sales Society of the Savannah Area Board of Realtors: Celia Dunn, Lauren Tomhave, Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong. Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina.
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Wootton High School Party in Maryland

Mark your calendars, on May 1, 2010 at Wootton; we will have “The Wootton Family Reunion”, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the school opening its doors. The event will be a reception and dance in the gym. Reception: 5:00 pm Dance: 7:00 pm.

LEED CONSULTING

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Tommy Linstroth of Savannah-based sustainability consulting firm Trident Sustainability Group has been named to Building Design and Construction’s 40 Under 40. The annual list identifies those individuals from across the country who will lead our nation’s building design, construction and development for years to come. Linstroth previously has been named to the Savannah Business Journal’s 40 under 40 (2007) and the Georgia Trend 40 under 40 (2008).

Linstroth is the Principal of Trident Sustainability Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm, and former Director of Sustainability for Melaver, Inc. He is a regular speaker on sustainable development throughout the country. He is the co-author of “Local Action: A New Paradigm in Climate Change Policy,” an upbeat and accessible guide for citizens, communities, and local governments interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a contributing author of The Green Building Bottom Line.

Linstroth was founder and past-chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council, Savannah Chapter and now the Georgia Chapter, (USGBC). He serves on the Board of Directors for both the Georgia Conservation Voters, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating and lobbying for environmental issues at the state level, and the Live Oak Public Libraries. Linstroth also serves on the advisory board for the Creative Coast Initiative and the Mayors Healthy Savannah Initiative. He is an active participant and graduate of Leadership Savannah and the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL). Linstroth also serves on the Chatham Environmental Forum, working to implement county planning on issues related to energy, transportation and water quality.

Trident Sustainability Group is a full-service sustainability and green building consulting firm that focuses on providing triple bottom line solutions to a diverse range of clients both locally and nationwide. Trident provides hands on guidance on green building design and construction and offers extensive development-based expertise to help clients achieve LEED certification for their projects. Trident also provides institutional sustainability services to organizations, from nonprofit and small business to municipalities and government agencies looking to decrease energy and water consumption, improve indoor air quality, and reduce their environmental footprint.

Contact: (912) 695-4692

Savannah, Georiga Real Estate Firm announces Top Producers for 2009

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The Top Producer was Lucy Hitch. Monica McGoldrick was the second highest producer, and Stewart Marshall and Helen Williams Johnson tied for third place.

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(Press Release) – Feb 08, 2010 – Savannah real estate experts at Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty earn 2009 Top Producer status.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Several Savannah real estate agents earned 2009 Top Producer recognition from Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty. The Top Producer was Lucy Hitch. Monica McGoldrick was the second highest producer, and Stewart Marshall and Helen Williams Johnson tied for third place.

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“I am so proud of their being able to produce successfully in a challenging market,” Celia Dunn said. “They continue to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism. We continue to strive to always put the client first and give the highest degree of service.”

Top Producer Lucy Hitch is a full service real estate professional specializing in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the surrounding coastal areas. She has been awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. A lifelong resident of Savannah and Bluffton, SC, her knowledge of Savannah real estate and the surrounding communities is extensive.

“I enjoy working with all of my clients and providing the services they require whether they are buying or selling a house,” she said. “It is especially rewarding to help someone find a home that meets their needs. Savannah and the surrounding areas are so beautiful that it is a pleasure to show people the communities and the homes that they desire.”

She has served on several local community boards including the Chatham County Zoning Board of Appeals and the City of Savannah Recreation Committee, where she was active in many youth programs and instrumental in establishing the Chatham County Soccer Complex. She is also a member of the Isle of Hope Historical Association and the Historic Savannah Foundation. She has volunteered for several medical fund raisers: American Lung Association, the American Leukemia Association Light the Night, and March of Dimes. She worked on the formation of a Neighborhood Association for Isle of Hope and currently serve as block captain for the Neighborhood Watch program at Isle of Hope.

For each of her five years in real estate, Monica McGoldrick has been named a Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Top Producer. In her first year of real estate, she received recognition for being in the Distinguished Sales Society and was then named to it two more years. She has been awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute designation and the Seller Representative Specialist designation, and she has chaired committees for the Savannah Board of Realtors the past two years. A native Savannahian, McGoldrick spent over 25 years in marketing and fundraising. She has been acknowledged as a community leader by serving on several boards, including Hospice Savannah, Inc., Savannah Country Day Alumni Board, Parent and Child Development Services, Junior League of Savannah, Blessed Sacrament Church Council, Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, St. Vincent’s Academy, Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia, and Louisa Porter Foundation. She is on the Board of Directors for the Savannah Book Festival. After graduating from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., she earned a Master’s of Arts in English from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont.

A native Savannahian and expert on local neighborhoods, Stewart Marshall has been a Realtor for more than a dozen years and has been a monthly Top Producer for Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty. He manages a career both in real estate and the music business, having toured the country and recorded several CDs with his musical groups Stewart and Winfield and Junkyard Angel. He frequently volunteers his musical talents for local fundraisers such as annual benefits for Second Harvest Yuletide Jam and Blue Jeans Ball. He has also served on The Savannah Scottish Games Committee and is Director of the Piping and Drumming Competition for The Savannah Scottish Games. Marshall graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English and is a member of Kappa Alpha Order.

Native Savannahian Helen Williams Johnson is well-versed on real estate in Savannah and the surrounding area, including downtown, Ardsley Park and Tybee. She has been certified in short sales and foreclosures. Johnson is very active in the community. She chaired the Telfair Art Fair and has worked on committees for the Telfair Ball and Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf in the past. She sits on the Savannah Tech Community Council, as well as the Davenport House Committee Board. She is a member of the William Jay Society and 13th Colony Society of Historic Savannah Foundation. A member of the Altar Flower Guild for Christ Church, she volunteers every year for the Tour of Homes. She graduated from Savannah Country Day School and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. Founded in 1981, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is noted for outstanding service to its clients, thorough knowledge of Savannah and the South Carolina Low Country, and excellent staff, in addition to having one of the region’s top property management departments. Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is a member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. The owners are natives of Savannah who have more than 60 years’ combined experience in real estate. The offices are located at 9, 13, and 17 West Charlton Street on Madison Square in Savannah and 6 Bruin Street in Bluffton, S.C.

For more information, call Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty at (912) 234-3323 or visit http://www.celiadunnsir.com. To contact the Bluffton office, call (843) 836-3900. Lori Combs
912-234-3323 Lori.Combs@sothebysrealty.com

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COOL FACTS ABOUT THE Tail 2010 USTA $50,000 Savannah Challenger

Tail 2010 USTA $50,000 Savannah Challenger

Tournaments facts:

* Tournament dates are May 1 – 9, 2010. The event is open to the public.

* May 1 and 2 is the qualifying event with a draw of 32, and May 3-9 is the main event with a draw of 32 singles plus 16 doubles.

* The weeklong tournament also features kid’s day clinics, give-a-ways and fun events on May 2nd, Pro Am tournament on May 2nd where the proceeds go to the Savannah Community Foundation for distribution to Savannah Charities. There is a Ladies featuring fun, give-a-ways and prizes on May 6th. There will be a player party on Mon., May 3rd. The event will be open to the public and will be a great opportunity for drinks and dinner with the players.

* There are pre-event ticket sales of $10.00 for the week which is offered to members and non-members alike. Daily ticket prices are $5.00 for adults and children.

* Challenger events are held internationally. There are only 20 US Men’s Challengers scheduled in 2010. Hosting a Challenger is a very prestigious and highly coveted honor for a City.

* Site selection for tournaments is made after USTA has made field visits to the facility and interviewed potential committees to determine if they are capable of hosting the event.

* There are approximately 150 volunteers needed to host the event and non-members are as welcome to participate as members. Ball Persons was a particularly popular area for volunteers – most of the Ball people were adults, did a great job and had a “ball”.

* Of the 2009 Savannah participants:

Percentage Players to go on to the French Open Qualifying rounds or better 28%

Percentage Players to go on to the Wimbledon Qualifying rounds or better 21%

Percentage of Players to go on to the US Open Qualifying rounds or better 43%

Wimbledon: Jesse Levine (Savannah Challenger quarterfinalist) defeated #24 Marat Safin on the way to finishing in the round of 32.

US Open John Isner (Savannah Challenger quarterfinalist) in spite of having mononucleosis at the time, Isner defeated # 5 Andy Roddick on the way to finishing in the round of 16. John Isner won the 2010 Auckland Open in January and went on the 2010 Australian Open where he finally lost to the #5 seed Andy Murray

* Besides John Isner, other Challenger graduates include Andre Agassi, Melanie Oudin and Andy Roddick

In addition to providing a week of great tennis in a beautiful intimate setting where fans and players interact, the Challenger is a great asset to the City of Savannah.

Did you know???

* The Challenger had over 3,500 visitors last year?

* Since the event attracts players, coaches and their families from around the country, that means they use our airport, stay in our hotels, rent cars, hire taxis, eat in our restaurants, drink in our bars and visit our tourist attractions. Bottom line is the Challenger brings revenue to the City.

* To host the event the Landings purchases goods and services from around the City for the event (flowers, decorations, signage, shuttle busses, etc.)

* The Challenger donates back to the City. Last year the proceeds from the Pro AM tournament were donated to Hospice of Savannah. The proceeds from this years Pro Am and a portion of tournament proceeds will be donated to The Savannah Community Foundation for distribution to local charities.

* The Challenger is an event for the City of Savannah and surrounding communities. We are the only local facility with the capability to host an event of its kind. We make it easy and enjoyable for members and visitors alike to be part of a unique Professional Tennis experience.

* For more information, go to our website: http://www.SavannahChallenger.com

The Administration of the Olympic Weightlifting Sport sanctions Performances Initiative as a USA Weightlifting Regional Training Center

http://www.performanceinitiatives.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) Performance Initiatives is possibly the only fitness facility in the nation sanctioned as a USA Weightlifting Regional Training Center, yet run as a non-profit center and fully staffed by volunteers. The organization is dedicated to mentoring others by using weightlifting, fitness, and education. We were notified of this great news on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 when the USAW’s High Performance Director, Mike Gattone sent an e-mail with the attached Regional Training Center certification.

USA Weightlifting has awarded the status of Regional Training Center to Performance Initiatives facility, housed in the Aldersgate Family Center. The administration of the Olympic weightlifting sport has granted this status to less than a dozen facilities in the United States. It signifies that, in the eyes of the USAW, the program here at Aldersgate has displayed world level coaching, the physical make-up and the equipment available in the facility meets international standards. The national organization would be comfortable, therefore, sending athletes of all levels, both national and international, to the facility for training.

Coach McCauley noted,”We’ve held camps and clinics for athletes in the county and the surrounding region and have had athletes staying with us for long-term training from as far away as San Francisco. This is a top-notch facility with international level coaching. The top people in our sport know it. We’ve accomplished this with the help of AUMC, a lot of our members and local business folks putting in a lot of hours. And, it cost the taxpayers nothing.”

Kerri A. Hanebrink Goodrich

Executive Director

Performance Initiatives, Inc.

Home of Coastal Empire Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting Regional Training Center

“Building Healthier, Hearts, Minds and Bodies”

http://www.performanceinitiatives.org

ph. (912) 507-7106 / fax (912) 352-5229

TOP CEOs in Georgia READ to Raise Money for The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

(GEORGIA) – Feb 5, 2010 – The CEOs and Presidents of Georgia’s top universities and corporations are doing battle this month, and the “friendly fire” will benefit children across the state. This competition does not happen on a football field or a basketball court; it happens on the Internet in support of a program that brings joy as well as literacy skills to young children.

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In March of this year, The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy will celebrate its 10th anniversary of introducing children to the wonderful world of books and helping prepare them for school. The presidents of The University of Georgia, Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology and favorite enterprises have stepped forward and challenged their students, colleagues, alumni, clients, employees and friends to take on the challenge of being declared the Favorite Reader as well as raising funds to help the Ferst Foundation expand its reach into more communities in Georgia.

The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) began with 1,000 children in Morgan County, Georgia, through the efforts of Robin Ferst, who modeled her program on the Imagination Library initiative begun by musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton in Tennessee. The program sends age-appropriate books directly to the home of each registered child from birth until the age of five.

The FFCL strives to improve early learning opportunities for every Georgia child. Robin Ferst, an Atlanta businesswoman and philanthropist, began the organization with the philosophy that any child who cannot read is at-risk and the best way to ensure success in school is to encourage reading at home from an early age. Through her efforts and the support of a growing number of individuals and community partners (Community Action Teams or CATs), the Foundation over the last 10 years has sent more than 1.7 million books to over 90,000 Georgia pre-school children in 70 counties.

“Reading is vital to success in school and in life,” Foundation President Robin Ferst says. And these CEOs/Presidents agree -”Literacy is the key to success and begins in the home. Parents should read to their children every day beginning when a baby is just a few months old,” these advocates assert, and the Ferst Foundation works to ensure that there are quality, age-appropriate books in every child’s home.

To celebrate the program’s success and promote awareness, the Ferst Foundation, with its corporate partners, have launched the First Annual For the Love of Reading Battle for Childhood Literacy. FFCL has recruited top executives from across Georgia to participate in this friendly competition highlighting one of the easiest ways to improve a child’s school preparedness — reading to him or her daily.

The CEOs were recently videotaped reading a favorite children’s book to a group of youngsters. The videos will be posted on the Ferst Foundation web site (www.ferstfoundation.org) and visitors to the site are asked to vote for their favorite video and in support of their favorite CEO. Individuals watch the videos and then vote once per day for free and as many times as they want with a $3.00 contribution to the Foundation which will go to support more books sent to the homes of Georgia children.

Participating CEOs (Presidents) include:

University Presidents:

Dr. Michael F. Adams – President, The University of Georgia

Dr. Michael P. Becker – President, Georgia State University

Dr. G. P. “Bud” Peterson – President, Georgia Institute of Technology
Chief Executive Officers:

Mr. John F. Brock – Chairman and CEO, Coca-Cola Enterprises

Mr. J. Randall Carroll – Vice Chairman, Bank of North Georgia, CEO, Bank of Coweta
Mr. David Murphy – President and CEO, BetterWorldBooks

Ms. Alicia Phillip – with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Mr. Elton Potts – Group President and COO, Recall Corporation
Mr. Gary Price – Managing Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

To “vote” in the CEO competition, make a donation to the FFCL or for more information about the work of the Ferst Foundation, visit the web site at http://www.ferstfoundation.org.

To interview FFCL President, Robin Ferst, contact her at 404-355-9935 or robin@ferstfoundation.org

Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy focuses on assisting local communities to provide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books and family literacy support materials at no charge to children from birth to 5 years of age throughout Georgia. Ferst Foundation’s program provides a unique opportunity for us all to invest in the education of young Georgians. A small investment of only $36/child per year can have a huge economic impact on the future workforce of the State. Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

Contact: Shauna von Hanstein – 1-888-565 0177

shauna@ferstfoundation.org

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Cash-N-Carry Savannah, GA

Cash-n-Carry owner Kenny Grainger will donate $5,000 to the American Red Cross’s Haiti Relief effort after a fundraiser at the auto salvage yard in Savannah.
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For Immediate Release:

Savannah’s Cash-N-Carry auto salvage yard raises $5,000 for Haiti Relief

SAVANNAH, GA – (February 2, 2010) Cash-n-Carry owner Kenny Grainger will donate $5,000 to the American Red Cross’s Haiti Relief, which will help those affected by the Jan. 12 7.0-magnitude earthquake. The money raised came from $1 door fees customers pay to enter the Savannah business’s salvage yard.

“Our donation is a small thing for us, but could make a world of difference in a place where 80 percent of people live on less than $2 a day,” Grainger said.

In addition to the collected admission fees, Grainger also placed donation buckets in the customer service area near the cash registers.

Cash-n-Carry is a self-service salvage yard that has been serving Savannah and the Low Country since 1985. The family-owned business sells premium auto parts at low prices. The environmentally friendly and clean business recycles every part of every vehicle they receive by allowing customers to bring their toolbox and pull parts from over 1,500 cars, trucks, and SUV’s on the lot. Once a vehicle is stripped the remnants are then crushed and recycled.

Cash-n-Carry, located at 500 Staley Avenue in Savannah, is open 7 days a week for their customer’s convenience. To learn more about Cash-n-Carry go to http://iluvused.com/ or call 912-352-0725.

LEED Certification, Green Building, Sustainability

(SAVANNAH, GA) (FEB 2, 2010) Local sustainability guru Tommy Linstroth announces his new business, Trident Sustainability Group, LLC.

http://www.tridentsustainability.com

Trident Sustainability Group is a full-service sustainability and green building consulting firm that focuses on providing triple bottom line solutions to a diverse range of clients both locally and nationwide. Trident provides hands on guidance on green building design and construction and offers extensive development-based expertise to help clients achieve LEED certification for their projects. Trident also provides institutional sustainability services to organizations, from nonprofit and small business to municipalities and government agencies looking to decrease energy and water consumption, improve indoor air quality, and reduce their environmental footprint.

To date, Linstroth has been involved with more than thirty LEED certified projects, with over a dozen more underway. These projects include the first all-retail LEED shopping center in the nation, the first LEED McDonald’s restaurant, and Sustainable Fellwood, one of the largest green affordable housing developments – part of the LEED for Neighborhood Developments pilot program and LEED for Homes program – in the nation. He has helped clients achieve LEED certification on projects ranging from million square foot warehouses to boutique hotels to historic renovations to schools, with a stellar record of client retention.

Linstroth is Chair of the USGBC – Georgia chapter and is the original founder and past-chairman of the United States Green Building Council – Savannah Chapter. He serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Conservation Voters and the Live Oak Public Libraries and on the Chatham Environmental Forum, the Mayor’s Healthy Savannah Initiative and the Creative Coast Advisory Board.

Linstroth is the founder of the RehydrateUS Initiative (www.rehydrateus.org). The Rehydrate US Initiative is a non-partisan and independent organization, established to address the unnecessary waste of water in our built environment and in response to the historic drought affecting the Southeast in 2008, threatening water supply to millions of citizens..

He is a frequent speaker on green building throughout the country, and he co-authored the book Local Action: The New Paradigm in Climate Change Policy published in November 2007, and is a contributing author for The Green Building Bottom Line, published in November 2008. He is a frequent author for numerous journals and periodicals, and has a column in Sustainable Facilities magazine. He currently resides in Savannah, Georgia.

Trident Sustainability Group is based in Savannah, GA, at 210 East Bay Street.
Linstroth can be reached at tommy@tridentsustainability.com or 912.695.4692 Visit http://www.tridentsustainability.com for more information.

Linstroth announces new business, Trident Sustainability Group, LLC.

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Savannah

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Announces New President, Board of Directors

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society, a local non-profit that provides outreach to families touched by Down Syndrome, has announced its newly elected Board of Directors. On Saturday, January 23rd, John Bogardus passed down his title as President to Brian Hussey, former Vice President of the organization. Hussey served as Vice President since the society’s formation in 2006 and is one of the original members of the Board of Directors.

“I am very honored and excited to be the newly elected President of LDSS,” said Hussey. “Through John Bogardus’ leadership before me, we have grown into a thriving organization that provides real value to our members and our community. I can only hope to continue that level of leadership to promote the mission of support, outreach, education and advocacy for people with Down Syndrome.”

Current members interview and subsequently nominate each person to serve on the Board of Directors. Non-nominating members then cast their vote at the following meeting. The leadership positions appointed at Saturday’s meeting include Brooke May as Vice President, Joe Marchese as Treasurer, and Candy Bogardus as Secretary. Kevin Sheehan, Wendy Fears, Kristen Nyce, and Dr. Ben Spitalnick were all elected to serve as members of the board.

Former President, John Bogardus, will remain on the Board of Directors as the Immediate Past President. As a leading force behind the support group, he has organized the group’s annual Buddy Walk in Forsyth Park for the past four years. His hard work and determination have increased community participation in the event each successive year.

About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society:

Established in 2006, the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a non-profit family support group designed to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. The LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), a national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

These societies envision and promote a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities. Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care, and positive support from family, friends and the community allow people with Down syndrome to develop their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. http://www.ndss.org

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society now provides outreach to families in eight local counties. Families are encouraged to bring their children with them to meetings, which are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. These gatherings usually include a guest speaker as well as social time for families to meet and share with one another. For more information call John or

Candy Bogardus at (912) 728-8505 or visit the website at http://www.ldssga.org.

//////////////// Distributed by CarriageTradePR.com on the Local NewsWire™ Marjorie Young, President 912-844-9990 Writer: Holly Elliott PRC: Elizabeth Garcia Date: 01/31/09