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CRAZY FOR CRABS Perfect weather attracts a huge crowd to the annual festival in Port Royal celebrating that Southern delicacy — soft shell crabs

The guests of honor to Saturday’s annual Soft Shell Crab Festival were these Atlantic Blue crabs on display.

Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Once again the weather cooperated and thousands of people crammed onto Paris Avenue on Saturday, April 21, for the annual Port Royal Soft Shell Crab Festival. Dozens of food venders were on hand to prepare crab dishes, and other activities included live music and bounce houses for kids.

Vernon Chaplin of Sea Eagle Market chops soft shell crabs and gets them ready for the fryer.

Hank Yaden of Hank’s Lowcountry She Crab Soup & Crab Cakes, prepares a pot of his “world famous” fried macaroni and cheese while his crab cakes sizzle on the griddle.

Marcos Meslenson, left, and Stephen Shinners as Pedro Menendez, founder of St. Helena Island, entertained the crowd with stories of early Beaufort and a chance to win the annual Crab Race sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry.

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Beaufort Memorial earns fourth straight 'A' for patient safety

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades — the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. — awarded Beaufort Memorial another “A” in its spring 2018 report card, the only hospital in Beaufort County to receive the top grade. It is the fourth straight biannual assessment in which the nonprofit hospital has received an A rating.

Only 14 of the 41 South Carolina hospitals surveyed received an A in the most recent ranking. Last fall, 18 earned an A.

“Maintaining the highest patient safety performance four times a row reflects the commitment our staff has made to ensuring we meet the highest safety standards and protect patients from avoidable errors, accidents and infections,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said. “It requires constant vigilance from the time a patient enters our doors to keep their safety a top priority.”

Developed under the guidance of an expert panel, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,500 U.S. hospitals twice a year. Hospitals are graded based on how they scored in five major categories: infections, problems with surgery, practices to prevent errors, safety problems, and doctors, nurses and hospital staff.

The results can be viewed at www.hospitalsafetygrade.org. The website also offers tips to help patients stay safe in the hospital.

“Leapfrog is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect their patients from preventable harm and death,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“Receiving an ‘A’ Safety Grade means a hospital is among the best in the country for preventing medical errors, infections and injuries and putting their patients first, 24 hours a day.”

Voters oppose county school bond referendum Beaufort County voters opposed the School Board Bond Referendum during a special election on Saturday, April 21, according to unofficial results from the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County.

The total voter turnout was

11%, with 4,038 voting in favor of the question, and 10,519 votes opposed to the question.

The Beaufort County Election Commission will hold a canvass hearing on Friday, April 27, at 10 a.m. to certify the election results at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beau-

2018 LAFAYETTE SOIREE Celebrate spring at the Lafayette Soiree hosted by Historic Beaufort Foundation.

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fort County office located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort. For more information, contact 843255-6900.

A statement put out by Richard Bisi, co-founder of CARE (Citizens Advocating Responsible Education), which was opposed to the bond referendum,

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said, “The voters of Beaufort County have clearly spoken. Now on to the next chapter. We look forward to working with new candidates in the school board election in November. We will work with candidates who will be capable of financial oversight and a respectful attitude toward

fellow board members and the public. We hope that the new school board will commission an independent study of the actual construction needs of Beaufort County along with reliable cost numbers. CARE will support a referendum that is based on such a study.”

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Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Megan Meyer and Doug Nelson of Santa Elena History Center a certificate of apprectiation for displaying the American flag outside their building on Bay Street.

The Conroy Center, in partnership with the Friends of the Beaufort County Library and a group of junior and senior National Honor Students from Wendy Lacombe’s high school classes, unveiled the first Little Lowcountry Lending Library on Friday, April 20th in the garden of the center. The event was attended by Mayor Billy Keyserling; Ray McBride, Director of the Beaufort County Library System; Cassandra King Conroy, Pat’s widow (pictured above right); Tim Conroy, Pat’s brother (pictured above left); and members of the Camilla Garden Club who manicured the garden for the event, just to name a few. The students chose the first 20 books in the library.

Beaufort Young Life holds Trivia Night fundraiser More than 225 people attended the third annual William Trask and Holly Konoza Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, April 21 in support of Beaufort Young Life, an organization that serves hundreds of area teens.

Honoring Beaufortonians Holly Konoza and William Trask, who founded Beaufort Young Life in 2006, this year’s event grossed more than $20,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships and a silent auction.

According to Area Director Andrew Lancaster, “Trivia Night is a unique fundraiser in Beaufort. It involves fun yet challenging questions, dressing up in wild and crazy costumes, and of course lots of laughter.”

Trivia Night featured 25 themed teams that enjoyed friendly, yet intense, competition amongst friends and neighbors. The event gives adults the opportunity to experience what teens enjoy at Beaufort Young Life weekly meetings and camps — fun, laughter, and genuine relationships.

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Clockwise from above: Trivia winners 2018; Fun In Margaritaville; Under Contruction; EMC Hammer.

parties, golf foursomes, home decor, and even a tandem bicycle.

Lancaster was delighted by the support from the Beaufort community. “We are so grateful for everyone who sponsored, participated, donated, and helped this event be a success. It is because of them that we can continue to impact the lives of teens in Beaufort.

Young Life activities reach middle school students, high school students, and teen moms in Beaufort, with nearly 250 participating on a weekly basis,” he said.

Title sponsor for the event was Moe's Southwest Grill. Corporate sponsors included: Clark Troutman Group Merrill Lynch

Wealth Management, Chickfil-A, Southern Palmetto Landscaping, Pendarvis Law, Charleston ENT, Southern Tree Service, Ameris Bank, Raymond James, Stokes Brown Toyota, Keith's Plumbing, Durham Dental, Palmetto Pulmonary Medicine PA, Aesthetic Dentistry, Palms on Parkway, and Carpet One. Such widespread community support is pivotal in enabling Beaufort Young Life staff and volunteers to enter the lives of local teens, focusing on what matters to them — fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of identity. As Lancaster explains, "Young Life is all about relationships. Our adult leaders

are involved in kids’ lives every day.

These friendships earn them the privilege to share the truth about God and His love for them."

Young Life reaches teens in Beaufort every week through three missions - Wyldlife for middle school, Young Life for high school, and Young Lives for teen moms and their babies.

For more information, contact Area Director Andrew Lancaster at (919) 921-2338 or visit www. beaufort.younglife.org.

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Cleveland Clinic Physician joins Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Dr. Soldrea Thompson, a highly experienced OB-GYN from the Cleveland Clinic’s Ashtabula County Medical Center, has joined Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists.

Board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology, she is one of four physicians in the practice offering a full range of health services for patients at every stage of their lives. In addition to delivering babies, Thompson is trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

A graduate of the University of Chicago Parker School of Medicine, Thompson completed her residency in 2007 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/MetroHealth Medical Center. She worked at two different practices in Illinois for several years before taking a position in 2012 with the Ashtabula Center.

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Beaufort Chamber to focus on business advocacy The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the formation of the Greater Beaufort, Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB).

The chamber board, with approval of the Tourism Advisory Committee, recently voted to transfer the tourism and marketing activities to the newly formed non-profit CVB, which has operated as a division of the chamber for over 30 years.

"Assigning tourism and marketing activities to an independent Designated Marketing Organization (DMO) will allow both organizations to concentrate their time, talent and focus on specific independent

tasks in an effort to provide more concentrated and effective services to the organizations the chamber and DMO serve," Chamber President and CEO Blakely Williams said.

This process recognizes the unique and independent nature of the tasks to be accomplished by both organizations while strategically positioning the organizations for greater focus to independently meet the demands of an ever changing economic future.

"The chamber is confident that the creation of an independent CVB is in the best interest the businesses it serves and this evolution of the two organizations

will benefit the businesses and visitors of the Beaufort Region for years to come. The chamber is ready for the challenge of advocating for the very best outcomes for the business community,” said Cliff Mrkvicka, Chairman of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.

"The DMO will continue to strengthen local tourism by enhancing the partnerships with the City of Beaufort, the Town of Port Royal and Beaufort County This move will lead to better communication, and a more cohesive understanding of how the tax dollars are being leveraged for the betterment of all concerned,” Alissa Murrie, Tourism Advisory Chairman, said.

Bitcoin: Fad or the Future?

This discussion is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a solicitation of any kind, and neither the information nor any opinion included in it should be considered financial advice.

Bitcoin transactions can be subject to fraud and theft. For example, a fraudster could pose as a Bitcoin exchange, Bitcoin intermediary or trader in an effort to lure you to send money, which is then stolen.

Unanswered questions • How will law enforcement and the IRS cope with the anonymity of Bitcoin transactions?

• How might regulatory changes such as the IRS tax decision affect Bitcoin values, both short-term and long-term?

• Will security and stability issues continue, and will they compromise confidence in the system?

• Will Bitcoin have to compete with other emerging virtual currencies for dominance?

What if someone told you about an investment that has made some people millionaires overnight and has both a number of high-profile supporters and a global reach? Would you be tempted to invest? Now what if someone told you that the same investment also could lose most or all of its value almost overnight, and that you might not have access to your money when you need it? How does it sound now? You've just confronted the debate surrounding the digital phenomenon known as Bitcoin. An alternative currency that exists strictly as digital code, Bitcoin has received a lot of attention. But is it an investment? A scam? A network of computers? The future of currency? If you're unclear on what all the fuss is about, here's a brief introduction to just what it is, how it works, and some of the potential pitfalls it presents.

Bitcoin as currency Bitcoin isn't a company but a virtual currency supported by a peer-to-peer computer-based electronic cash system first outlined in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. To understand how the currency works, you have to understand where it comes from. Unlike printed currency or coins that are minted, Bitcoin is created by "mining" — using complex software to solve complicated mathematical computations (or contracting with a mining company to do it for you). Solving a problem creates a so-called "block," and the computer that solved it is rewarded with a set number of digital bitcoins, each of which is simply a set of one public and one private cryptographic key. (The units are generally "bitcoins," while the general system is "Bitcoin.") The number of solutions that can be discovered globally per hour (and thus the number of "blocks" created and bitcoins mined) is limited by the system's software code. The total number of bitcoins available to be mined eventually is said to be limited to 21 million. However, most users acquire them either by buying them with physical currencies such as dollars or accepting them as payment for goods and services. Advocates argue that the advantages of the system are: (1) it's not controlled by any government's central bank, (2) a global virtual currency facilitates global commercial transactions, (3) every block and Bitcoin transaction is recorded, and (4) though transactions are recorded, the payer and payee are anonymous, much like a cash transaction. (However, that anonymity has attracted charges that its chief use so far has been for illegal activities such as money laundering; in October 2013, the FBI shut down the Silk Road Bitcoin exchange and seized its assets.)

How does a Bitcoin payment work?

Just as a physical wallet holds paper money and change, a digital wallet stores the private software keys that are bitcoins. It makes or receives payments by communicating with the network of other Bitcoin wallets. Some merchants and services, especially those that focus on online or international sales, are starting to explore Bitcoin transactions. Physical bitcoins, which have a software key embedded in them, have begun to be minted.

However, acceptance of bitcoins as payment is entirely at a seller's discretion; there is no guarantee you'll be able to spend them where you want to or get the value you expect. Also, as outlined below, problems at some exchanges have sometimes

impeded access to Bitcoin funds. Note: Bitcoin payments are irreversible. Once you complete a transaction, it cannot be reversed. Purchases can be refunded, but that depends solely on the willingness of the establishment to do so.

Speculating in Bitcoin Bitcoin's usage as a currency is a ripple compared to the tidal waves of investment speculation it has fueled. "Investing" in bitcoins simply means acquiring them through one of the methods outlined above. However, to say that Bitcoin as an investment is volatile is an understatement. Over its history, its value has fluctuated wildly as speculation and confidence in it have ebbed and surged.

Despite its lack of connection to any central bank, Bitcoin also has been vulnerable to actions by individual governments. After China cracked down in 2013 on virtual currency transactions by financial institutions and halted deposits of yuan at exchanges there, Bitcoin's worth in dollars was cut by more than half.* More recently, Arthur Levin China banned offerings of new cryptocurrencies and commercial exchanges in September 2017. In January 2018, Chinese regulators ordered the closing of mining operations that were creating more than three-fourths of the world's supply of Bitcoin.** At the beginning of 2017, one Bitcoin was worth about $1,000. As the year progressed, the price of the cryptocurrency soared more than 1,900% to a high of $19,187 on December 16, 2017, attracting plenty of attention from the financial media and awestruck investors.

Bitcoin followed up that startling performance by plunging more than 69% to $5,920 between December 17, 2017 and February 6, 2018, and then bouncing back up to the $10,000 range by the end of the same month.* That volatility has led to problems for people trying to make payments in bitcoins. It's hard to use a currency when you're not sure from day to day whether the amount in your virtual wallet is worth enough to buy a Range Rover or a tank of gas. Complicating the issue is the fact that the value can vary on different Bitcoin exchanges. However, volatility is only one of the problems that has created havoc from time to time in the Bitcoin universe. The cybercurrency has been subject to cyberattacks that have halted trading briefly on several exchanges. And at one point, one of the largest exchanges abruptly declared bankruptcy and announced that nearly half a billion dollars' worth of bitcoins held there had vanished (though a portion of that amount was subsequently said to have been located). Worse than not knowing how much your bitcoins will buy is not knowing whether they're available to buy anything at all. Hackers and bankruptcy aren't the only reasons Bitcoin holders could lose the ability to spend or exchange their funds. Because of the accusations of money laundering via Bitcoin, scrutiny of digital transactions is increasing. If a law enforcement agency seized the assets of a digital platform or exchange, as they did with Silk Road, access to digital wallets there could be restricted.

The Wild West rides again So far, regulatory oversight of Bitcoin has been spotty. The currency is not backed by either a government or any physical asset such as gold. Ma-

jor exchanges are located around the world, and the decentralized nature of the system makes it more challenging for governmental regulators to get a handle on it. Unlike accounts at FDIC-insured banks, there is no protection for possible loss from a digital wallet. Also, unlike credit card charges, Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. The Internal Revenue Service has said it will treat Bitcoin holdings as property rather than as a currency for tax purposes. That means that the sale or exchange of bitcoins that have gained in value since they were acquired could potentially trigger a tax liability. Also, payments made in bitcoins are subject to the same information reporting requirements as any other payments made in property. And wages paid in bitcoins must be reported on a W-2 form and are taxable as income, just as any other wages would be. Speculation hasn't been limited to the currency itself. Much as the Internet did in its early days, Bitcoin also has spawned an entire ecosystem of startup companies and venture capitalists who want to be part of building out the technology and infrastructure involved in creating and transferring it. In addition to multiple exchanges, companies have begun providing data on the virtual currency's price and status and creating Bitcoin-based products. As with early Internet companies, such ventures are likely to involve a high degree of uncertainty and risk. Obviously, virtual currency still faces a lot of challenges. If you're considering exploring it, either for transactions or as a speculative investment, you should become far more familiar with it than simply relying on this discussion. And because of the issues outlined above, you should be prepared for dramatic price swings and only use money that you aren't relying on for something else. *Source: www.bitcoincharts.com. **Source: "China Quietly Orders Closing of Bitcoin Operations,", January 11, 2018, The Wall Street

This discussion is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a solicitation of any kind, and neither the information nor any opinion included in it should be considered financial advice. Bitcoin transactions can be subject to fraud and theft. For example, a fraudster could pose as a Bitcoin exchange, Bitcoin intermediary or trader in an effort to lure you to send money, which is then stolen.

This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided to you by Arthur Levin, Managing Director, at TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Arthur Levin is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/ SIPC located at 305 Carteret Street, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or arthur.levin@raymondjames.com or visit our website at: www.tlswealthmanagement.com.

This information was developed by Broadridge, an independent third party. It is general in nature, is not a complete statement of all information necessary for making an investment decision, and is not a recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investments and strategies mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with an appropriate professional.

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The Sea Islands Center Gallery at the University of South Carolina Beaufort is pleased to present Untitled 18, an exhibition featuring the work of nine graduating Department of Fine Arts students on display from April 30 – May 2, 2018. The reception will be held on Wednesday, May 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Artist talks will begin at 6:30 p.m. Each artist will present their work in a lightning style format, which will move around the gallery space.

Untitled 18 features the work of Nicholas Bell, Jeremiah Buoy, Holli Coble-Nunn, Natalie Howden, Micalah Locke, Abigail Long, Bradly Stanley, Lizanna Stone, and Eva Zygmuntowicz. Artwork being shown varies in medium from photography and mixed media paintings to drawings and sculptures.

The gallery is located at 1106 Carteret St. in Beaufort, SC. For more information, contact Gallery Director Ann Holderfield at 843.521.4126 or holderfk@uscb.edu. The gallery is open Fridays from noon-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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ARTS EVENTS Beaufort Film Society presents “Shorts at High Noon"

Shorts at High Noon, the very successful short film program produced by the Beaufort Film Society, will return in May. "We're very pleased to announce the return of our short film program that was so successful last fall. In partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) in Beaufort, screenings will commence on Wednesday, May 2 at the TCL Auditorium,” stated Ron Tucker, President of the Beaufort Film Society. The society presents films from its vast collection of short films, student films and animation films. The collection consists of submissions to the Beaufort International Film Festival over the last 12 years and contains everything from audience favorites to category winners. For a complete week by week schedule, visit: https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/page4 All screenings will take place at TCL, 921 Ribaut Road, Building 12/Auditorium from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday in May and June. (Exception: No screening May 9). Arrive early as check in time will be 11:30 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com.

Art exhibit to benefit Friends of Hunting Island

Robert Hild, a resident of Beaufort County and a member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society, will hold an art exhibit to benefit Friends of Hunting Island at USCB Center for the Arts Gallery at 805 Carteret Street during the month of May. An opening reception with wine and cheese will be held Thursday, May 3, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hild received his Doctor of Arts Degree from Carnegie Mellon University. His love of the sea began as a teen when he first encountered the Atlantic Ocean. In later years, he lived in Beaufort where he taught courses at USCB and TCL and regularly visited and photographed Hunting Island. He returned to live here permanently in 2013. He has made a series of paintings of seascapes and landscapes of Hunting Island through the years and these will form the basis of his show. Hild’s inspiration for this show was the recent devastation of Hunting Island wrought by Hurricane Matthew and the efforts needed for reconstruction. All sales proceeds from the show will go to the Friends of Hunting Island for park habitats, facilities and sea turtle conservation. To preview some of the paintings, visit the Friends of Hunting Island website and click on SHOP.

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Jayne Parker’s photography exhibition 'A Year in the Lowcountry' will be opening in Habersham on Saturday, May 12, and will be on display for three months. A recent transplant to Beaufort, these images are a record of Parker’s adventures with her camera, the investigation of a new world. The public is invited to attend an opening reception from 3-7:30 p.m. at 7A Market #1, Beaufort, SC. For more information, call 917-544-9071 or visit www.jaynelouiseparker.com. “I wanted to try and capture something of the duality I see in my new world and many of the images come partnered with an opposite or double or contain an alternative narrative to the first take. The double-take of a newcomer perhaps,” Parker said.

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by Lea and Caroline’s great-grandfather in 1877. The women bought it back recently and reopened it as an eclectic store featuring art, unique furniture and a well stocked wine shop.

Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Celebrate spring at the Lafayette Soiree

BY PAMELA BROWNSTEIN

Lafayette Soiree chairs Will and Amy Achurch, left, and Josh Gibson and Michelle Prentice.

The Lafayette Soiree 2018 will be hosted atTidewater.

Every year since 1998, Historic Beaufort Foundation ushers in the beauty of spring and the beginning of the Beaufort social season with its much-anticipated soiree fundraiser.

The 2018 event will be held Saturday, April 28, and will commemorate the 1825 visit by Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette to Beaufort.

One aspect that makes the soiree so unique is that the venue changes each year as homeowners graciously open the grounds of their historic homes to host the event. One of the chairs of the Lafayette Soiree, Amy Achurch, calls the event a true Southern garden party under the stars. “There is something magical about being able to spend an evening in the gorgeous garden of one of Beaufort’s most historic properties,” she said.

This year’s event will be hosted at Tidewater, an historic home built on the banks of the Beaufort River in the Old Point.

Located at 302 Federal Street, the house was originally built for William Fripp, one of the area's wealthiest planters, in the mid to late 1850s. Today, Tidewater is a private home owned by Dr. Robert Bell, who offered to host the Lafayette Soiree on his beautiful, waterfront property.

Will and Amy Achurch have been attendees of the soiree for years, and Amy said it was an honor for them to be asked to help chair this year’s event along with Josh Gibson and Michelle Prentice.

“We have all been involved in various ways over the years in the Beaufort community. We

Habitat seeks family partners Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Habitat Family Partner? LowCountry Habitat is starting its Family Selection Process in May and is seeking families interested in working together with volunteers to learn homeownership skills, then build and purchase a Habitat home.

Attendance at a Family Orientation is the first step in the Habitat Family Selection process. Interested applicants should attend one of the three scheduled Family Orientation Meetings: • Tuesday, May 1st at 6 p.m. at Brick Baptist Church Fellowship Hall • Thursday, May 3rd at 6 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort Fellowship Hall • Saturday, May 5th at 10 a.m. at Lighthouse Christian Center Orientations start promptly and latecomers will not be admitted. For married couples, both need to attend the orientation.

Qualified “future homeowners” currently live in substandard housing and have lived or worked in northern Beaufort County for

at least 6 months. Habitat families are legal residents of the United States and earn less than 60% of the HUD median income. Applicants must demonstrate willingness and ability to repay a no-interest, no-profit mortgage loan. Applicant families are willing to contribute volunteer time, called “sweat equity,” as part of their down payment to purchase the home.

Don’t think you’ll qualify for our program?

Come to an orientation session, you may just be pleasantly surprised. Family Orientation meetings are held about once a year so now is the time to take the step to find out more about our program.

Currently, LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is building two homes on Greene Street in downtown Beaufort. These will be the homes of LowCountry Habitat Family Partners Natiema Fuller-Busby and Brandi Hussmann, who joined the program in March of 2017. Natiema and Brandi hope to be in their new homes before the end of June.

The program is not a quick fix, but rather a long-term solution to provide qualified families with an affordable home.

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enjoy giving our time and efforts towards anything Beaufort related!” she said. “It is a great opportunity to get involved with Historic Beaufort Foundation.”

The initial planning started a full year in advance, with the chairs actively planning for the past 6-8 months, coordinating with a team of volunteers who give their time, energy and talents to make this event happen. “Everything from an event planner, graphic designer, photographers, catering companies, sponsors and numerous community members are all local and are the people that make this event so special,” Amy said.

Lafayette Soiree attendees can look forward to heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, as well as live music provided

by The Hollywood Band from Macon, Ga., which specializes in R&B, Beach and Dance music.

A silent auction will anchor the event with everything from trips to France to original artwork from local artists.

Amy said she is excited because “this year there will also be a local brewery tasting table, as well as a Lexus up for auction. It’s the party of the year!”

Proceeds from the Lafayette Soiree will benefit the Verdier House, located on Bay Street, and Historic Beaufort Foundation’s mission to support the preservation, protection and presentation of sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County.

Tickets are available online at http://www. historicbeaufort.org/product/lafayette-soiree.

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Beaufort Academy wins SCISA Class A State Championship

Beaufort Academy won the 2018 SCISA Class A State Championship on Tuesday, April 24. It was Coach Jeff Pinckney’s first state championship as head coach, according to Athletics Director Neal McCarty. BA golfer junior Joe Stowe was top medalist. BA golfers senior Jaxon Spratling and sophomore Cal Harvey tied for third top medalist, putting three BA golfers finishing top 3 at the 2018 SCISA Class A State Golf Tournament in Myrtle Beach.

Scores from the BA team during the first day of tournament play on Monday, April 23 were Joe Stowe, 77; Cat Harvey, 83; Jaxon Spratling, 76; Trey Dean, 101; Jack Carter Worrell, 103.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Raschella, Dalton record hat tricks to lead Beaufort Academy to win Behind hat tricks from Ally Raschella and Abby Dalton, Beaufort Academy doubled up The King's Academy 8-4 in a girls' high school soccer match on Saturday, April 21. Karolina Struharova and Frances Heppner also netted one goal apiece for the Eagles.

Defensively for Beaufort Academy, Amelia Huebel recorded five saves in the victory.

Lady’s Island Middle School shortstop Davis Woods, left, goes airborne to catch a bad throw as Beaufort Middle School’s Mason Connelly slides safely into second base. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Beaufort High falls to Hilton Head High Beaufort High fell to Hilton Head High 4-1 in a Region 8-4A boys' soccer match on Friday, April 20. Beaufort High will enter the postseason as the number four seed in the Class 4A Playoffs.

Beaufort Middle extends winning streak with another undefeated season completing their third undefeated season in the past four years. They’ve lost only one game in Painter’s tenure as head coach, and that came to the same Hilton Head team in last year’s title game.

This year’s squad was especially dominant, outscoring opponents 145-16 in 11 wins (plus a victory by forfeit). They didn’t allow a run until the fifth game of the season and didn’t give up more than two in a game until the playoffs.

So they didn’t have many opportunities to tackle that adversity their coach likes to see until the championship game. Even after digging out of an early 4-0 hole, the Gryphons trailed 5-4 going to the bottom of the fourth, but they took advantage of two errors and a dropped third strike to keep the pressure on the Stingrays in the big inning and claim their third county title in four years.

That kind of success doesn’t happen by accident.

“It’s a lot of hard work from the kids,”

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Painter said. “It starts in the offseason when we get in the weight room, and that happens about four months before we even get to tryouts.”

Those tryouts are fuel, too, with stiff competition to make the final roster.

Painter tries to choose an even split of eighth-graders and seventh-graders each season to ensure he has a stable of experienced returners to build around from year to year.

This year’s top building blocks included hot-hitting catcher Tommy Winburn, first baseman and left-handed pitcher Tyler Haley, and speedster CJ Robinson, who contributed in the infield and on the mound.

Even though the season just ended, Painter and his coaching staff of Mark Painter, Cory Painter, and Daniel Connelly will have the players back at work again soon, trying to reload for another title run.

Contact Justin Jarrett by emailing lowcosports@gmail.com.

Battery Creek High School • Michaux Gee threw a three-inning no-hitter as Battery Creek blanked Bluffton High 15-0 in a regular-season finale on Friday, April 20. With the win, Battery Creek concluded the regular-season 20-6 overall and 9-0 in the region. Gee registered six strikeouts in the no-hitter. Journeigh Doray paced Battery Creek at the plate, drilling two doubles and collecting four RBIs. Alexis Ortiz provided a three-run homer for the Dolphins and Kelsey Hill drove in two runs.

• Battery Creek stumbled on the road as host Fort Dorchester pulled away to win 9-3 in a high school softball game on Thursday, April 19. Emily Crosby, Kelsey Hill, Journeigh Doray and Michaux Gee led Battery Creek with two hits apiece. Gee suffered the pitching loss after allowing nine runs, only four earned, over six innings.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS Beaufort High School • Beaufort High blanked rival Bluffton 7-0 in a boys' high school tennis match on Wednesday, April 18. Singles winners for Beaufort High were Griffin Stone, Mitchell Russell, Diego Lidano, Bodie Daniel and Mitchell Dixon. The doubles teams of Casey Hoogenboom/Walker Perryman and Chris Hoogenboom/Ian Hoogenboom won for the Eagles.

• Beaufort High fell behind early and couldn't recover as Hilton Head Island pulled away to win 5-2 in a boys' high school tennis match on Thursday, April 19.

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By Jusin Jarrett After steamrolling through the regular season without much of a challenge, the Beaufort Middle School baseball team could have panicked when it found itself down 4-0 as it came to bat in the bottom of the second inning Thursday.

The flashbacks could have started – for the second straight year, the Gryphons were undefeated going into the county championship game, and for the second straight year, they were on the ropes against a tough Hilton Head Middle School squad.

Their coach was happy to see it.

“I was pretty excited about that actually,” fourth-year coach Zack Painter said. “I wanted to see how my boys handled that adversity, and they came up big. I always want to see how the boys do when they’re actually down.”

The verdict? Pretty darn well.

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District to honor outstanding seniors The Beaufort County School District honored 78 high school seniors for outstanding academic achievement at the 2018 Senior Scholars Banquet held Thursday, April 19.

Senior scholars have maintained a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or higher, are ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes and have earned the equivalent of a 3.5 GPA in all quarters of their high school courses.

“These students are bright, they’re capable and they’re hard workers who live up to their tremendous potential,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “Our entire community is proud of them.”

This year’s banquet speaker was Beau-

fort High School’s Benjamin Kelley, a 2018 senior scholar who was born and raised in the Lowcountry. An Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, Kelley is an accomplished artist who also enjoys boxing and mixed martial arts. He participates in Beaufort High's Spanish National Honor Society, where he devotes many hours to tutoring students. He also is a member of the school’s Academic World Quest team.

Kelley plans to attend Clemson University's Calhoun Honors College while majoring in Animal and Veterinary Science.

This year’s Senior Scholar banquet honorees from Northern Beaufort County are Jasiah Ballenger (WBECHS); Hannah Barnhardt (BCHS); Sophie

Bellomy (BHS); Sarah Blocker (BHS); Brycen Campbell (BHS); Sydney Conrad (BCHS); Jordan Crosby (HHIHS); Catherine Coxwell (BHS); Troy Davenport (BHS); Kaitlyn Davis (BCHS); Mia DeBardelaben (BCHS); Michaux Gee (BCHS); Christopher Hoogenboom (BHS); Benjamin Kelley (BHS); Jackie Kim (BHS); Zoe Klauck (BCHS); and Morgan Laird (BHS); Sarah McMullen (BHS); McKenna Morgan (BCHS); Amaria Pendleton (WBECHS); Marissa Pethel (BHS); Susan Roberts (BCHS); Clayton Ruff (BHS); Shelby Scoggins (BCHS); Destinye Stormer (BCHS); Amanda Taylor (BCHS); Trent Thompson (BCHS); and Hien Tran (BCHS).

Award for partnership bestowed upon Santa Elena Foundation and USCB The Santa Elena Foundation, along with the University of South Carolina Beaufort, is proud to announce statewide recognition for a progressive partnership.

The prestigious “Engaged Community Partner” honor comes after three years of working together during the establishment and ongoing growth of the Santa Elena History Center thanks to USCB administration, professors, and student support.

The South Carolina Engaged Community Partner Award is presented to a community partner that has worked to support the civic mission of their partnering campus and enhanced the quality of life in the community in meaningful and measurable ways.

“Our working with many departments and levels of USCB is creating a dynamic work-study opportunity for local students. From Heritage Tourism studies to History and Spanish enrichment, and even computer programming, both the Foundation and University have benefitted greatly from this partnership. The potential for more collaboration knows no boundaries,” says Megan Meyer, Foundation Director. “Santa Elena Foundation want to be a vibrant cultural resource for the community, especially local students.”

Examples include Dr. Brian Canada, associate professor of computational science, and his students worked to establish

an “Education Station” at the Santa Elena Museum with computer games to educate the public on the history of the Spanish settlement of Santa Elena in Beaufort in the 1500s. By serving on the board of directors, Martha Moriarty, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and institutional effectiveness, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Larry Rowland have also been instrumental in this partnership.

“We are grateful to SC Campus Compact for the recognition of the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, students and community partners,” said Eric Skipper, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at USCB.

SCHOOL BRIEFS USCB to hold nursing pinning ceremony The University of South Carolina Beaufort will conduct a Baccalaureate Nursing Pinning Ceremony May 3 at 11 a.m. for 26 graduation candidates of the 2018 pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in

Nursing program and two candidates of the RN to BSN program. The ceremony will take place at the USCB Center for the Arts on the Beaufort campus. Conferring the nursing pin is a long-standing tradition that dates back to the first formal nurse-training programs in the 1870s.

The pre-licensure track in the Bachelor of

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College Honors THE CITADEL • The Citadel Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business held its annual induction ceremony for new members of Beta Gamma Sigma, the exclusive international business honor society, on April 12. The following area students were inducted into the honor society: Nicholas Price and Brian Riddle of Beaufort.

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Teachers, support staff surprised by announcements Some Beaufort County School District teachers and support staff were surprised with flowers, pep rallies, and breakfasts on Friday, April 20 as Board of Education members made surprise visits to announce 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year.

Teachers of the Year are selected by their peers according to criteria established by the schools, the South Carolina Department of Education and the district’s Teacher Forum.

Teachers honored last week will be eligible for District Teacher of the Year honors next fall.

Support staff honorees are selected by school staff and can include social workers, school nurses, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants, school secretaries and technology and data specialists. Staff honored will be eligible for District Support Staff Person of the Year.

“We’re so proud of our outstanding teachers and support staff because they make a difference in children’s lives each and every day,” said Board Chair Earl Campbell, who joined other board members in the surprise notifications.

“The fact that our honorees were chosen by their peers makes these recognitions especially meaningful.”

The 2018-2019 Beaufort County Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year from Northern Beaufort County announced last week were:

BATTERY CREEK HIGH Teacher of the Year: Joel Keown Support Staff of the Year: Patricia Bussey BEAUFORT ELEMENTARY Jonnie Holt; Torri McCullough BEAUFORT HIGH Susan Mitchell; Tracy Lawton BEAUFORT MIDDLE Kelly Hall; Mary Winburn BEAUFORT-JASPER ACE Aretha Bright; Twonna Worley BROAD RIVER ELEMENTARY Lakeisha Mcmillon; Regina Webster COOSA ELEMENTARY Cindy Landa; Melissa Harmon H. E. MCCRACKEN MIDDLE Karen McKenzie; Ina Rollins

• A total of 1,398 students earned straight-A (4.0) and made the Scholastic Honor Roll at Oregon State University, including John N. Aldrich, a junior from Beaufort majoring in Horticulture.

JOSEPH SHANKLIN ELEMENTARY Vikki Deloach; Phillip Young

Beaufort Academy spring events

LADY’S ISLAND ELEMENTARY Ashley Walker; Kristyn Alston

• On Friday, April 27, lower school students at Beaufort Academy will be showcasing their greatest talents at the annual lower school talent show. From magic tricks, dancing, singing, and comedy, you will be love to see our little eagles perform.

Show starts at 1:30 p..m in the gym - family and friends are welcome to attend.

• On Thursday, May 3, BA holds its annual Preschool Hoedown and parent celebration! Join us for the cutest performance

by Pre-K2, Pre-K3, and Pre-K4 students.

Refreshments will be provided, performance starts at 8:30 a.m. at the preschool building.

• Under the direction of Victor Varner, Beaufort Academy is hosting a spring concert featuring the Beaufort Academy Blue Notes on Thursday, May 10 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive on Lady's Island, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature both middle and upper school ensembles. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 each.

• Spring Fling Art in the Garden will be held Friday, May 11. The day includes a lower school performance "Animal House" at 10:30 a.m., then an art walk with student art displayed in the courtyard, followed by a picnic lunch with friends and family — grandparents, aunts, uncles, are all invited. Students in all grades are able to participate in a picnic lunch during their designated lunch time. No need to RSVP, just bring blankets, and enough lunch and picnic snacks for the whole family.

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Our wines, yes, plural, come from the Our wines this week world’s fourth largest wine exporter. Auscome from Hardy’s. tralia. They export close to 200 million Founded in 1853, by Celia Strong gallons a year, which accounts for about Thomas Hardy, this sixty percent of their total production. winery has been making The remaining forty percent is drunk in wines for five generations. Thomas was Australia. It’s safe to assume that their the first Chief Winemaker until 1890. His wine industry is an integral part of their vision, continued even today, was to make national economy. “wines that would be prized in the markets Wine is produced in every state in Aus- of the world.” Hardy wines are produced tralia, covering more than 60 official wine at their Tintara Winery, located in the Mcregions. Most of these regions, though, Laren Vale in Adelaide. Today, Bill Hardy are located in the southern, cooler part of is in charge. And, Hardy’s makes a range the country. South Australia, New South of wines. Some very exclusive. Some for evWales, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasma- eryday drinking. In case you’re in the area, nia and Queensland. Wines from different Tintara welcomes visitors every day. grape varieties and different styles come Our two wines are in the Hardy’s Stamp from each of these regions. All determined series. A Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauby climate and soil types. Just like every vignon. The Chardonnay is a medium, other wine producing country. About 85% straw-yellow color. It has peach and pear of Australian wines are labeled for their aromas with some citrus notes on top. It grape variety. has a subtle, spicy vanilla oak nuance, too.

Vines first came to Australia in 1788, This wine is medium bodied with lots of and, in 1822, the first Australian wine was fresh fruit flavors (peach, melon, manexported. In 1833, James Busby returned to darines) and vanilla baking spice notes in Australia fro France and Spain with root- its lingering finish. A crisp acidity keeps it stocks of the classic grape varieties. Often, fresh in your mouth, as well. The Hardy’s he is considered the “founder” of the wine Stamp Cabernet is also a fresh, clean style. industry in this country. Over the years, the It’s color is deep crimson with a hint or purindustry has had successes, some problems, ple. Loads of black fruits like blackberries and some scandals. In the last fifty years or and black currants are in its aromas, along so, the more than 2,000 Australian wine with vanilla oak and chocolate mint. The producers have learned to not over-pro- flavors match the aromas and linger with duce, to limit the number of vines they cocoa powder tannins. grow, to use organic and biodynamic growBoth these wines are easy drinking and ing and winemaking techniques and to wel- tend to deliver more than you would excome some of the great winemakers from pect. A bit of time in your glass and they around the world. seem to expand their flavors and textures.

Australian wine labels are pretty easy to Not bad for $10 bottles. But, even better, understand. Legally, they are not allowed they don’t cost us $10. Try $5.97! So, yes, to make any false or misleading claims on put a stamp on it and drink it. Enjoy. the label. Duh! Geographic names, for the Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine source of the grapes, are protected. And Wines on Lady’s Island.

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By Bill Rauch

There’s a battle brewing.

The landmark Robert Smalls House on Prince Street in Beaufort has come on the market, asking price: $1,499,000. The Prince Street house is the one Smalls — by most measures the most significant African-American public figure in the Reconstruction period — famously purchased at a post-Civil War tax sale. The property includes also the one bedroom cottage in the back that faces onto Duke Street where Smalls was, in 1839, born into slavery.

The availability of the iconic property has set off a flurry of meetings and discussions among those who are interested in the Reconstruction era and heritage tourism in Beaufort County.

In the final days of his administration, President Barack Obama proclaimed that four sites in the county would forever form the cornerstone of a National Parks Service Reconstruction Monument here: Darrah Hall, the oldest building at Penn CenBill Rauch ter; Brick Church on the Penn grounds; The Firehouse Bookstore building on Craven Street in Beaufort; and the U.S.Naval Hospital in Port Royal, known during the Civil War as Camp Saxon and said to be the site of the largest gathering in what was once the Confederacy to which President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was read on January 1, 1863, when it took effect with bands, bunting and lots of brass to those fleeing slavery.

The question that has immediately arisen in connection with any proposed purchase of the Robert Smalls House property is whether the new owner will petition the Parks Service to get the property added to the list of sites that constitute the monument.

Two once-business partners who later became adversaries, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling and Beaufort businessman and former County Councilman Dick Stewart, appear at the outset to be the faces of the two camps.

After initially expressing opposition to the idea of Beaufort County buying The Robert

When the Robert Smalls House at 511 Prince Street in Beaufort's Point neighborhood came on the market a month ago, the news sparked a series of discussions in Beaufort's historic preservation, Reconstruction, heritage tourism and educational board rooms about the building's future owners and uses.

Smalls House because it might interfere with the Park Service’s longterm plans for the iconic property, Mayor Keyserling now wants the property purchased by the county and added to the list of monument sites, say those who are familiar with his thinking. The mayor did not respond to an invitation to set forth his thoughts himself.

Former Beaufort County Councilman Dick Stewart, who initiated the discussions, disagrees. “I’d rather see the buildings be a part of the University of South Carolina at Beaufort’s north campus, and be the home of the University’s Chancellor,” Stewart says, “rather than a stop on a tour that may one day include 100 sites. I think the neighborhood, when they think about it, will agree with me,” he added.

A second alternative with the university has been floated as well, Beaufort Civil War historian Dr. Steve Wise says. “University of South Carolina history professor Brett Morris’ USC Reconstruction Institute could be housed there as well,” he says.

The university’s Vice Chancellor for Development, Anna Ponder, agrees. “The univer-

The “Free” Vacation

My spouse and I enjoy entertaining out of town friends and relatives. It is nice to introduce them to Beaufort and the surrounding area. However, we have gotten into the habit of letting people know that their vacation may cost them. Do not get me wrong. We do not charge our guests rent. We feed them and drive them around to see the sights. But we have found, ultimately, they spend money. It may be money they had not planned on spending.

Most recently, we had guests that averaged over $1,000 a night and they only stayed two nights. Their mistake was walking along Bay Street and going into Rhett Gallery. My spouse knew it was going to be expensive for them when the husband was not coming back out to meet him. Sure enough, another good sale in Beaufort. Our guest was thrilled to find a drawing that would work perfectly in his large family room.

We noticed this phenomenon the first year we were here. People would take us out to dinner, buy wine or candy or flowers. For some people, it would have been cheaper to just stay in the Holiday Inn and not give us any gifts.

Then there are the families who realize how close we are to Hunting Island State Park. “Didn’t I tell you?” I ask.

To which I always get the same answer.

“Yes, but I didn’t think it was that close!”

So off we go to the store for beach towels, umbrellas, and assorted toys depending on the kid’s ages. Sometimes we must buy bathing suits, flip flops, and sunhats. Kaching. Ka-ching. Guests do not understand that our spring weather may be like their summer weather; although I do warn people that the ocean is still cold in April even if the air temperature is in the low 80s.

There are also trips to festivals that cost money, and our guest’s wallets will come out to buy tickets for us too.

“No,” my spouse will say. “You are going to be spending a lot more money.”

And they do. They buy souvenir T-shirts, turtle statues, ice cream cones, fresh shrimp to steam and a list of other items. One girlfriend went into a jewelery store on Bay Street and helped the salesperson meet her daily sale’s goal.

My spouse suggested I might be thinking about this all wrong. After all, people expect to spend money on vacation. Maybe they are spending money saved from not renting a house at the beach for a week. I guess that is true. Or maybe the allure of Beaufort is just worth the cost.

Now what?

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sity has made a written proposal to Beaufort County that suggests the house would be used as the Chancellor’s residence with Reconstruction Institute and other receptions, workshops, seminars and small lectures also held there.

The university would also open the house to the public more than it is now,” she added.

A deed restriction held by Historic Beaufort Foundation now guarantees that no matter who owns The Robert Smalls House and how it is used, the house will be open to the public at least four times a year.

“With the university you have an owner who can keep the house up,” Stewart added, noting that a year plus into the National Park Service Reconstruction Monument project Darrah Hall and The Firehouse Bookstore have come up with cost estimates for their needed up-fits, but the National Parks Service has provided little hope the federal government might provide any of the dollars needed to make those adaptive reuse projects happen.

In recent months, coming to understand that federal capital improvement dollars will not be forthcoming, Mayor Keyserling, who

spearheaded the monument effort locally, has scrambled to find alternative funding sources, but no dollars have arrived as yet from outside sources either. None of the four sites that comprise the monument are at the present time open to the public, nor does it appear today that any will be at any time soon.

Of course all the Robert Smalls House purchase discussions recounted here presuppose that Beaufort County will buy the property, or at least contribute substantially to its purchase.

There’s solid precedent for the county to do so.

For example, the county has periodically participated in the Mitchelville project on Hilton Head Island.

Mitchelville —arguably the first town where freedmen owned land, went to school, paid taxes, voted, and self-governed — is another iconic Reconstruction site, although one whose non-profit leadership says now it wishes to stay independent of the Reconstruction Monument group. The Mitchellville Freedom Park, located at 229 Beach City Road on Hilton Head Island, is open to the public.

Beaufort County also bought the historic Oyster Factory in Bluffton, and the county bought most of Fort Fremont — built in 1899 to defend the Atlantic Coast during the Spanish-American War — at Land’s End on St. Helena Island.

Yet there’s no guarantee at this time the county will participate in the purchase of The Robert Smalls House. The matter has not been put on a County Council subcommittee agenda as yet, those familiar with County Council operations say.

But the right proposal could attract the county’s interest.

“I’m optimistic about the possibilities of the Robert Smalls House,” County Councilman Stuart Rodman, one of whose interests is heritage tourism, told me last week. “The county has substantial balances in its hospitality-related funds, and putting The Robert Smalls House into public hands would be a good use for some of that money.”

Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.

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In Beaufort, South Carolina, a remarkable process has been completed providing further proof that democracy is the greatest form of government.

The Beaufort MPC (Metro Planning Commission) conducted a series of meetings to solicit feedback from citizens regarding how a high-profile property, Whitehall Point, should be developed. Beaufort MPC Chairman, Joe DeVito, announced at the beginning of each session, “We are going to stay here all night until we have heard from each citizen who wishes to address the MPC.” Cooperating with Libby Anderson and her team at the City of Beaufort Planning Department, the MPC consists of citizens who volunteer to help guide the development approval process, including the gathering of public commentary.

As the controversial issues surrounding Whitehall Point came to light, a grass roots citizens group came into being that is now called CONCERNED CITIZENS OF LADYS ISLAND. When our group presented to the MPC in November of 2017 regarding Whitehall Point, we advocated for the wholesale elimination of apartment buildings from the development plan to be replaced by townhome cottages, pervasive use of permeable paving materials (water passes through) throughout the community, and higher retention of legacy trees on the property. I am happy to report that each of these proposed changes has been implemented by the developers, led by Sam Levin of Beaufort.

The Whitehall Point process represents, in my opinion, a shining example of how the parties involved in local development can cooperate and use citizen input for the common good. Every resident who lives East of Woods Memorial Bridge will be affected by all significant developments that take place on Ladys Island. As a result, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF LADYS ISLAND will continue to guard against future development debacles, such as the clear-cutting of trees by developers, and we will continue to provide advice and input to the government and developers regarding any significant planning or development effort on Lady's Island, SC. It occurred to me during this process that when you live on an island and develop it, if you get it wrong, you end up in the sea.

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WHAT TO DO Fripp Audubon Club welcomes John Lampkin

Fripp Audubon Club welcomes John Lampkin “Bugs in Your Bloomers” on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Center. A meet and greet will start at 6 p.m. Why do warblers stay so high in the tree canopy? Are plants waging a war against butterflies? John Lampkin has been investigating such questions and will share insights he has documented in a unique educational and beautiful photographic presentation.

Marines to graduate from Parris Island

Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is scheduled to have 228 new Marines graduate on Friday, April 27. Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, is scheduled to have 109 new Marines graduate. That is a total of 337 new Marines graduating.

Operation Pull Down donates to Honor Flight

Beaufort area volunteers, mostly from the three military bases, are requested for a dollar pull down event, to remove the dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling of Johnson Creek Tavern on Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bills will be removed and the tavern owners, Jay Lloyd and Coleman White, will donate the total of the bills to Honor Flight Savannah, where the money will be used to defray the expenses for veterans to visit Washington, DC on May 4-6 to see the nation’s war memorials. The last time the bills were removed, in February, 2015, the operation resulted in a donation of nearly $13,000. Johnson Creek Tavern is located at 2141 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island.

Visit www.johnsoncreektavern.com or www. honorflightsavannah.org/volunteer for details.

Tour Fort Fremont on St. Helena Island

Travel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish American War during a guided walking tour of Fort Fremont on Saturday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road on St. Helena Island to view a short documentary and scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898 before visiting the fort. The free tour lasts approximately two hours and no reservations are necessary.

For more information, call 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org.

Book signing to be held at NeverMore Books

The authors of 100 Things To Do In Charleston Before You Die, Lynn and Cele Seldon, will be signing books at NeverMore Books on Saturday, April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Beaufort observes National Day of Prayer

The local observance for the 2018 National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 3, at Riverview Baptist Church, located at 2209 Boundary Street in Beaufort, from noon to 1:00 p.m. There will be a time for public and private prayer. The formal prayer time will be lead by local clergymen of various denominations. The focus will include prayer for our nation, its leaders, local and state officials, educators, America’s youth, our churches, our military and their families, and above all, Unity for God’s People. The public is invited to attend this event.

County historical society holds annual meeting

Beaufort County Historical Society will host its 79th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 3 at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 2:00 p.m. Learn about Pat Conroy's love of place and food through stories and recipes, particularly those that come from the bounty of the tidal waters and marshes of Beaufort County. The meeting will be presented by Sun City resident Ed Williams, a retired college professor who has been a lifelong fan of Pat Conroy and has read everything Conroy has written.

Help provide free medical care to locals in need

Please help support the Annual Giving Campaign of Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort. The clinic provides compassionate medical care at no cost for

eligible low-income, uninsured adults in Beaufort County. Clinic volunteers have raised $10,000 as a challenge, which will be used to match the first $10,000 in donations received by May 4. Contributions can be made by check (made out to GNFMCB) sent to the clinic at 30 Professional Village Circle, Beaufort, SC 29907 or by PAYPAL link on the clinic’s website at www.gnfmcbeaufort.org.

Program to provide free health screenings

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Med-I-Assist program along with AccessHealth Lowcountry will be providing Free Health Screenings for citizens in need and wanting to get one or more screenings done. The following screenings will be available: prostate, glucose (sugar), hypertension and/or cholesterol. Also Welvista Prescription Assistance will be available. The screenings will be done on Saturday, May 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, on St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. For more information, call 843-525-4081.

AMIkids Beaufort holds 27th annual croquet event

Brays Island and the AMIkids Beaufort Board of Directors will host the annual Croquet Picnic, a day-long event, held this year Saturday, May 5 at Brays Island in northwestern Beaufort County, to raise funds to support AMIkids Beaufort, a residential facility in Dale that provides not only education but numerous hands-on educational opportunities, treatment and behavior modification. A “Captain’s Party” for all participants will be held the evening of May 4 at Brantley Harvey Jr.’s historic Marshlands home in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District. Teams of four to eight people compete in the friendly croquet tournament, said Dr. Mike Harris, co-organizer of the AMIkids Beaufort Croquet Picnic. For more information or to sign up a croquet team, call Dr. Mike Harris at 843-524-3770 or Mike Ingram at 843-846-3149. To learn more about AMIkids Beaufort, visit www. amikidsbeaufort.org.

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Feel the beat at Beaufort drum circle

The monthly Beaufort SC Drum Circle will be held Monday, May 14, rain or shine, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort.

Bring a chair and your favorite percussion, hula hoop or dancing feet. Visit the "Beaufort SC Drum Circle" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact Jane Caffrey at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843441-0169.

Sons of American Vets hold events

• On Saturday, May 19 the "Sons of Am. Vets" will be selling Smoked Boston Butts.

They are cooked to order and cost $35. They must be reserved in advance by May 12 by calling 843-812-6695.

• On Saturday, May 26 the "Sons of Am. Vets” will hold a Comedy Night at the post, with several professional comedians. The cost for this event is $17.76 in advance, $20 at the door, which includes dinner. All proceeds from this event goes to the Chosen Foundation, which supports family members of fall-

en soldiers. Tickets can also be purchased at the post, or by calling 843-812-6695.

Church hosts course on financial success

More than 4.5 million people have positively changed their financial future through Ramsey Solutions’ Financial Peace University (FPU). Created by financial expert Dave Ramsey, the nine-week course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. FPU will be held in Beaufort at St John's Lutheran Church located at 157 Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort. The classes will begin Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7 p.m. Go to www.fpu. com/1062864 for more information or to register.

TCL hosts appreciation event for military, vets

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is giving back through its third annual “Day of Service” event. Active duty military men and women, veterans, and their families are invited to a free barbecue from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 19. The event will be held outside building 12 at the TCL Beaufort Campus at 921 Ribaut Road and will include food, music, and kids’ activities and bingo, including prizes such as a kayak set and a premium fishing gear basket. The Day of Service is presented by Technical College of the Lowcountry through support of the Veterans Resource Center, Student Veterans of America Chapter, and the TCL Student Government Association.

For more information, please visit www.tcl. edu or contact Christina Welsch-Copeland at cwelsh-copeland@tcl.edu or (843) 5258264.

Volunteer at Fresh Start Healing Heart

Volunteers needed for Fresh Start Healing Heart, an anti-human trafficking organization that shelters and offers restorative services to survivors. Email freshstarthealingheart@gmail.com or call (843)-644-1991 for additional information.

History Museum holds tea fundraiser

Beaufort History Museum invites supporters to toast The Language of Libations at the museum’s fourth annual tea fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 1- 4 p.m. at Dataw Island Club. Guests will learn about Tea Plantations, Sweet Tea Vodka, “Demon Rum” and barrel–aged Bourbon and their place in South Carolina history. They will also sip a delightfully curated tea selection along with decadent savory and sweet delicacies, enjoy signature custom-crafted cocktails, complimentary tastings, a cash bar and a silent auction.

Speakers include historian Michael D. Coker and William Hall. Admission is $65 per person ($55 members) and a table of 10 is $500. Proceeds benefit the projects of Beaufort History Museum. For reservations, visit www.tea.beauforthistorymuseum.com.

Sportfishing and diving club to hold meeting

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s May meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Local Captain Jason DuBose of Oldfield Club will discus catching Sheepshead by locations inshore and offshore; baits of choice; tides, rigging, and favorite rods, reels and lines. Guests are welcomed and you do not need a reservation.

For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.

Fridays @ the Corridor: Local telemedicine

Telemedicine is now available in Beaufort County. BMH Care Anywhere uses telemedicine technology to securely connect patient and provider via virtual visit anytime, anywhere. At the May Fridays @ the Corridor event, Shauna Bishop, PMP, CSM, and Director of Digital Health Innovations at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, will discuss the role of telemedicine and the projects her special team is working on.

This one-hour interactive forum, meant to engage and inform, will be held on May 11 at 8:30 a.m. Attendance is limited to 25 guests.

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Tips for Daily Prayer

Taking the First Step Forming a daily plan to spend time with God To grow in daily prayer, we need a plan.

When can you give your best to God?

When beginners take up jogging, it’s important to have a good plan. They will need a good starting distance: too short and it won’t be a good workout, too long and it won’t be realistic. They will also need to choose a good time and place so that they can stay faithful to their workouts. As they follow their plan, running will gradually come more easily. In a similar way, if we want to develop our daily prayer life, we will need to follow a plan.

We want to give time to God when we are at our best. If one is a morning person, for example, that will often be a great time to pray. It could be during one’s lunch break, after arriving home from school or work, or in the evening before bed. The important thing is to choose a time that is consistently open on our calendars, and a time when we can give our best attention to God.

Start small but be consistent.

It is beautiful to lift our hearts up to God in small moments of prayer throughout our daily activities, but if we really want to deepen our relationship with him, we also need to set aside time to be quiet with him in prayer. It needs to be more than a couple of minutes; after all, it usually takes a few minutes simply for our minds and hearts to settle down. If you’re just starting out, consider setting aside 10-15 minutes a day for prayer.

Where’s your best place to pray?

One great thing about praying is you can pray anywhere you like: your bedroom, on the back porch, or any place that is relatively quiet and free from distractions. Can you get rid of the background noise of the television or radio? Can you turn off your cellphone and allow yourself to be “unplugged” for a short while? You want to focus on God. You can be confident that you have his full attention, and that he cares deeply about you and what’s on your mind.

Just try and keep at it!

It may be tough at first. In the everyday noise of our lives, being still and quiet might not come naturally. But as you keep showing up for your time with God, you will gradually see that it is getting easier and that it is becoming a part of the day that you look forward to. Just as a runner grows stronger and more confident with each day of training, you will see results in your daily time with the Lord!

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