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BUSINESS OWNERS BAND TOGETHER Social media storm sets off protest against popular local website, owner Story by Justin Jarrett, Photo by Bob Sofaly.

A backlash that began with a Facebook post developed into a firestorm embroiling the owner of a popular local website last week.

A group of local business owners and supporters organized a protest in downtown Beaufort on Friday, Aug. 17, calling for a boycott of Eat Sleep Play Beaufort and owner Gene Brancho, whom some of the protesters accuse of intimidating business practices and objectionable behavior.

In the days following the protest, the Eat Sleep Play Beaufort Facebook page that had garnered more than 70,000 followers went offline. The website remains active but has not had a new posting since Aug. 14.

Brancho, who was briefly contracted by The Island News to oversee social media, declined to comment for this story.

Numerous local business owners past and present shared their experiences in social media comments last week, alleging Brancho failed to deliver services for which he was paid and threatened and harassed them.

“He took $1,600 from me, and I say took because he

“...we’re going to try to make a change and bring back the beauty of Beaufort.”

Kelly Chelten Owner of Lowcountry Spotlight marketing service

did not deliver the services he promised verbally, along with intimidation tactics that nobody in this town deserves,” said Amanda Patel, former owner of Kalon and Company women’s clothing store.

It was Patel’s post on Facebook that prompted an avalanche of comments as others who claim they were victimized came forward. LeeAnn Logan, owner of Exclusively Yours, also said she successfully sued Brancho for most of the $1,150 she paid him for marketing services she says were not provided.

The response culminated with a peaceful protest

downtown as business owners who said Brancho had taken advantage of them were joined by supporters to raise awareness. A second protest included the group Bikers Against Bullies.

“I’m here to support the local business owners who have been taken advantage of and been victims of this unethical behavior by Eat Sleep Play Beaufort,” said Kelly Chelten, owner of the Lowcountry Spotlight marketing service and a former employee of Brancho’s.

“I myself have been harassed by (Brancho), so I’m here for support, and we’re going to try to make a change and bring back the beauty of Beaufort.”

Others say Brancho’s misgivings go beyond business. Lily and Lou owner Alyssa Johnson says she is owed hundreds of dollars worth of advertising she has not received, and she says Brancho often visits her store and makes her feel uncomfortable.

“He targets people that he knows he can take advantage of, and he tries to catch them at their weakest moments,” Johnson said. “He just needs to stop. … He’s a predator. He targets female owners.”

Photo at top: About a dozen victims, business owners and supporters on Friday, Aug. 17, held a protest march in the downtown Beaufort area claiming to be fighting back against Eat Sleep Play Beaufort, alleging poor and intimidating business practices. Tempers flared when someone complained about ESPB on Facebook, causing a firestorm of complaints and allegations aimed toward the popular website. Here, protesters make their way down Bay Street trying to convince visitors and downtown businesses to boycott the website.

UP IN FLAMES

A historic plantation home in Lady’s Island’s Pleasant Point neighborhood was destroyed by fire Sunday, Aug. 19, after apparently being struck by lightning. The homeowners, the Guest family, were unable to call for assistance due to a 9-1-1 outage caused by the same storm. The 7,800-square-foot home had been listed on Zillow for $1.7 million. Photo by Robert Gecy.

BACK TO SCHOOL Beaufort Country teachers and students head back to school.

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Whitehall park project moves a step closer to approval The Beaufort County Council’s Natural Resources Committee agreed Monday night to move to the full County Council the proposal to purchase 10 acres of the Whitehall property on Lady’s Island for the purpose of developing a public park.

The proposal will be evaluated by the full Beaufort County Council on Monday, Aug. 27, and proponents hope for full approval at that time.

The Beaufort County Open Land Trust, which administers the county’s preservation program, and Whitehall Development Group, have been in discussions and negotiations since July.

Friends of Whitehall Park, a nonprofit group started earlier this month with

WARRIORS TAKE ROUND 1 Whale Branch claimed the first of two meetings this season against crosstown rival Battery Creek.

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the aim of supporting a 10-acre park on a Lady’s Island property slated for development, will host “A Walk in the Park” from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.

The event is an opportunity for the public and media to tour the property on Whitehall Point and see the potential park first-hand. About 3,000 people have signed online and paper petitions encouraging Beaufort County Council to purchase 10 acres of land currently slated for development, using money set aside for land preservation.

“A park at Whitehall is, in my opinion, as important now as it was for Henry Chambers to pursue his vision of the Waterfront Park in the past,” Friends of Whitehall Park board member Robert

Semmler said. “I imagine Mr. Chambers was thinking of the future generations that would benefit and enjoy the efforts of those who dreamed as well as leaving this place we call home and live in, better than when they arrived. Keeping the vista that Whitehall provides for Beaufort and Waterfront Park plus for those who use the Beaufort River beautiful and as close to natural as possible will become an immeasurable part of the Beaufort experience for our children and their children.”

The event Saturday will feature a children’s group from Rabinowitz Music Studio, entertainment with “Beek, Vic and Friends” and a chance to tour the property.

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LOWCOUNTRY LIFE Reader Ron Callari sent in this photo and trivia question. Over 100 years old, this majestic mansion at 607 Bay Street with its breathtaking views of the Woods Memorial Bridge is facing a second rebirth, as new owners transform it into Beaufort‘s newest hostelry. Does anyone know the history related to its first renovation back in 1907? Hint: It has something to do with its exterior transitioning from a ‘tabby’ exterior to one of concrete. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer.

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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK

Past Post 9 Commander Dick Jennings presents Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store Manager Jane Truslow and Volunteer Andy Roberts a Certificate for displaying the US flag.

Cat of the Week: Mercedes is a beautiful 6-year-old girl that enjoys attention and being brushed. She has an outgoing personality and sometimes likes to be a lap cat. She enjoys meeting new people and loves a good lounging spot. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.

Dog of the Week: Larry is a sweet 4-yearold boy. He really loves a good belly rub and attention. He enjoys yard time and gets along well with other dogs. This boy likes to talk and go for long walks or bike rides. If you are looking for a good cuddler, Larry is your guy! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.

Meet these pets and more at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.

CORRECTION FROM AUGUST 16th edition: An article on last week’s sports page misidentified the winner of the Beaufort City Golf Championship. Dataw Island Club’s Patrick Mitchell won the title.

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AUGUST 23-29, 2018

AROUND TOWN

Birthday celebration planned for National Park Service

The public is invited to celebrate the 102nd birthday of the National Park Service on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the at the park’s visitor center, located at 706 Craven Street in downtown Beaufort. Activities include the release and book signing of David Bruce Grim's second historical fiction book, “Still a Rising Tide,” children's activities, ranger-led programs and music by Jan Spencer. The event is free of charge.

“Still a Rising Tide” continues the story of Callie Hewett, introduced in his first book, “Swift Currents,” through the complex period of Reconstruction. Grim will share his

experience of writing the book set in the time of Reconstruction with visitors at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. He will also be available throughout the day to talk with visitors and sign books. Both books will be available for purchase on site.

Jan Spencer will share her musical talent from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Spencer is a singer, songwriter and performance artist. She has performed around the globe with such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Lou Rawls, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt and Tony Bennett.

Throughout the day, children will be able to learn about the park by earning a Junior Ranger

badge and other interactive activities. Three ranger-led programs on Reconstruction will be offered for the public at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A museum exhibit on loan from the Beaufort History Museum and entitled “Reconstruction Beaufort: Islands of Hope in a Sea of Distress” will be on display. The exhibit provides an in-depth look at the challenges and successes of Reconstruction.

The Reconstruction Era National Monument, established in January 2017, is moving forward with plans to eventually open to the public. While some of the park facilities are in development, there

Visiting Rabbi to lead High Holiday services in Beaufort Congregation Beth Israel in Beaufort welcomes Rabbi Louis W. Sutker, who will be on hand from Sept. 6 through Oct. 4 to conduct High Holiday and Shabbat services. Rosh Hashana services will begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, and continue at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10. The Rabbi will lead Yom Kippur services on Tuesday evening, Sept. 18; the doors will close promptly at 7 p.m. for Kol Nidre, the traditional prayer of atonement. Services will continue starting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, concluding with the breaking of the fast at dusk. For details of the services offered and times, please visit the website at www.bethisrael-beaufort.com.

Rabbi Sutker is a native of Savannah who currently lives in Victoria, Canada. He earned a Masters, PhD and a post-doctoral fellowship, and was a practicing psychologist until his re- Rabbi Louis W. Sutker tirement. In 2005, he completed his semicha through Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal. He served as Interim Rabbi for Congregation Kolot Mayim Reform synagogue in Victoria. From 2015-2017, he served as Interim Rabbi for renewal Congregation Or Shalom in Vancouver and Conservative Congregation El Hal in West Vancouver.

Adept at conducting both traditional and innovative services, Rabbi Sutker has led numerous weddings, brit and funerals, as well as Jewish studies.

Visitors are welcome. Although the Congregation does not sell tickets to High Holiday services, donations to the historic Synagogue are appreciated. Founded in 1905, Beth Israel Congregation has continuously operated at 401 Scott Street in Beaufort. Barbara Mark, the synagogue’s president, can be reached at 843-525-1052 for further information, or you can learn more about worship services and events at www.bethisrael-beaufort.com.

is limited visitor access to some of the park sites in Beaufort and on St. Helena Island.

"Celebrating the 102nd birthday of the the National Park Service is a perfect time to remind everyone that there is now a national park site in this community," stated Acting Superintendent Dawn Davis. “The National Park Service is looking for opportunities to connect with the public even though it is not fully staffed or operational."

To help the park with these opportunities, the park has started to accept applications from the public for volunteers.

The Reconstruction Era National

Monument is administered by the National Park Service and will be headquartered at the Old Firehouse in Beaufort. Three additional sites include Darrah Hall and Brick Baptist Church, located on St. Helena Island in the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, and Camp Saxton near Fort Fredrick in Port Royal. The Reconstruction Era National Monument is dedicated to commemorating the period from 1861-1900, when nearly four million African-Americans, newly freed from bondage, sought to integrate into a free society and into the educational, economic, and political life of the country.

AROUND TOWN BRIEFS Coastal Stage Productions holding auditions for ‘Streetcar’

Coastal Stage Productions has put out a casting call for its next production, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” directed by Luke Cleveland.

Auditions are set for Sept. 4-5 at 7 p.m. each night at 100 Sea Island Parkway in Beaufort. Auditionees will be required to present a prepared monologue from a text of their choosing and must be prepared to read excerpts from the play. They also should bring a list of potential rehearsal date conflicts, a headshot, and a list of theater experience, if applicable.

Performance dates are Nov. 16-18, Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, and Dec. 8.

For more information and character descriptions, contact Cleveland at luke. coastalstage@gmail.com or 843-8701482.

Chamber to host “Beers & Gears" Sept. 29

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of

Commerce has announced the inaugural Beers & Gears, to be held Sept. 29 in Habersham Marketplace.

The event will feature craft beer tastings by breweries local to South Carolina and Georgia and a classic car display.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear local favorite Deas Guyz from the main stage from 7-10 p.m.

"We're looking forward to adding this new, unique event to the calendar," says Blakely Williams, President & CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber. "We're excited to showcase the merchants of the Habersham Marketplace as well as introduce local breweries from the emerging craft beer market to our friends and neighbors. With an emphasis on appreciation, the Chamber's Beers & Gears event is a place to experience craft beers. The partnership with area car clubs also offers a fun, vintage spin on this otherwise fresh event."

Pre-sale tickets will be available online for $35 and will include unlimited tastings and access to the car display and concert. Day-of tickets can be purchased on-site for $45.

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NEWS

League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area will be holding two public candidate forums during the month of September.

The first public forum will focus on the candidates running for S.C. House Districts 118, 120, and 123. It will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 5:307:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry located at 110 Malphrus Road in Bluffton.

The League’s second forum will feature candidates running for Districts 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 on the Beaufort County Council. It will be held Sept. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the All Saints Epis-

copal Church at 3001 Meeting Street on Hilton Head.

The League has prepared questions for the candidates, but the public will have an opportunity to ask questions as well.

The League is also planning candidate forums in October for Beaufort County Board of Education positions as well as Hilton Head Island Mayoral and Town Council races.

The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area (lwvhhi.org) does not support or oppose any candidate or party. Instead, it encourages active informed civic par-

ticipation in government and increased understanding of major public policy issues.

The League encourages all Beaufort County residents eligible to vote to register. Deadlines for the Nov. 6 general election are as follows: in person by Oct. 5, at the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort; online, by email or fax by Oct. 7; and by mail postmarked by Oct. 8. For additional info call 843-255-6900.

To learn more about candidates in all local and statewide races visit the League-sponsored VOTE411.org.

UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

United Way of the Lowcountry earns 4-star rating United Way of the Lowcountry's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator.

Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally-responsible organizations a four-star rating. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings

methodology. These accountability and transparency metrics, which account for 50 percent of a charity's overall rating, reveal which charities operate in accordance with industry best practices and whether they are open with their donors and stakeholders. On June 1, 2016, Charity Navigator upgraded their methodology for rating each charity's' financial health with CN 2.1. These enhancements further substantiate the financial health of four-star charities.

"We value our donors and it's im-

portant they trust that we're using their hard-earned dollars wisely to address the immediate needs of our neighbors and create lasting, positive change in our community, says Tina Gentry, United Way of the Lowcountry President and CEO. "Our four-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to our supporters our good governance and financial accountability."

United Way of the Lowcountry's rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on www.charitynavigator.org.

Board of Directors to begin search for CEO United Way of the Lowcountry's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator.

Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally-responsible organizations a four-star rating. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings

methodology. These accountability and transparency metrics, which account for 50 percent of a charity's overall rating, reveal which charities operate in accordance with industry best practices and whether they are open with their donors and stakeholders. On June 1, 2016, Charity Navigator upgraded their methodology for rating each charity's' financial health with CN 2.1. These enhancements further substantiate the financial health of four-star charities.

"We value our donors and it's im-

portant they trust that we're using their hard-earned dollars wisely to address the immediate needs of our neighbors and create lasting, positive change in our community, says Tina Gentry, United Way of the Lowcountry President and CEO. "Our four-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to our supporters our good governance and financial accountability."

United Way of the Lowcountry's rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on www.charitynavigator.org.

Association of Clean Water honors BJWSA The Washington D.C.-based National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), has awarded its Platinum 6 Peak Performance Award to Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Hardeeville Water Reclamation Facility. Only wastewater treatment facilities with perfect permit performance records for six consecutive calendar years receive this award.

NACWA further honored BJWSA with seven Gold Awards, presented to facilities with no permit violations for the entire calendar year. Those facilities are: Cherry Point Water Reclamation Facility; Laurel Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant; Palmetto Bluff Wastewater

Treatment Plant; Point South Wastewater Treatment Plant; Port Royal Water Reclamation Facility and St. Helena Wastewater Treatment Plant.

“Our operators and maintenance personnel work diligently and safely to treat wastewater 365 days a year,” said Tricia Kilgore, PE, Director of Treatment Operations. “These awards for perfect compliance are a reflection of their hard work and BJWSA’s commitment to public health and clean waterways.”

NACWA's Peak Performance Awards program recognizes NACWA-member agency facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by their compliance with their National Pol-

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lutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Each year about 125-150 treatment facilities earn this exceptional honor out of more than 16,000 publicly-owned wastewater treatment plants operating in the United States.

"We are very proud to receive these awards, and we appreciate this recognition for the work we do every day to protect public health and the Lowcountry environment," said Ed Saxon, PE, General Manager.

BJWSA was recognized with a formal presentation at an awards ceremony in July during NACWA’s Utility Leadership Conference in Boston.

Beaufort man arrested on child pornography charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kenneth I. Dickson, 62, of Beaufort, on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.

Investigators say Dickson distributed child pornography.

Dickson was arrested on Aug. 11 and charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count.

The case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

Attorney General Wilson stressed all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

Poll managers needed for November The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be conducting new poll manager training. All persons interested in working the polls for the first time may enroll in one of these sessions.

The dates, times and locations of the training sessions are as follows: • Thursday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 • Thursday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Disability & Special Needs (DSN), 100 Clearwater Way, Beaufort, SC 29906 • Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910 The sessions will last approximately five hours. It is recommended that you bring a snack to eat/drink during short breaks.

To register for the training, please call 843-255-6900 or send an email to include your name, physical/mailing address, the preferred date of the training you wish to attend and a phone number where you can be reached during the day to voter@bcgov.net.

NEWS BRIEF Marsh Road closing postponed

Beaufort County Public Works crews are preparing to perform work to repair and improve the stormwater drainage system that runs under the Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex parking lot and Marsh Road in Beaufort. The crews will be removing and replacing damaged sections of pipe that outfall into the adjacent marsh.

Work had been scheduled to start Aug. 20, but the county now anticipates a start date in early September. An update will be issued once a new start date is confirmed.

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Truth Matters

Four Chaplains The Power of Truth

A German torpedo found its target.

In the early morning of February 3, 1943, the Dorchester, a transport for the United States Army, was struck by a German torpedo as she neared Greenland. The ship capsized and sank in less than 20 minutes. Of the 900 passengers, only 229 survived.

They preached courage during the chaos.

As the ship took on water, pandemonium broke out among the service men, merchant seaman, and civilians. The Army chaplains spread out among them, preaching courage and giving comfort.

Where was their strength coming from, in the midst of fear and terror?

Four chaplains were aboard the Dorchester.

Each were of a different faith: Lt. Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed, Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist, Lt. John P. Washington, Catholic, and Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish. Motivated by love of God, country, and neighbor, all four had volunteered and trained at the Army Chaplains School at Harvard University. They were journeying to their first assignment during World War II.

They gave their lives so that others may live.

Most astounding in the bedlam enveloping the Dorchester was the act Engineer Grady Clark witnessed. When all of the life jackets had been distributed, the four chaplains removed theirs and gave them to four frightened men. John Ladd, another survivor, testified, “It was the finest thing I have seen or hope to see this side of heaven.”

Survivors were moved by their heroic example.

In nearby rafts, survivors recall seeing the four chaplains as the ship slanted, sank, and disappeared. They were arm in arm offering prayer, four faiths uniting in petition to one God. Some say they heard singing. Every witness was struck by the selflessness, fierce faith, and heroism of these brave men.

This shows us how truth can transform our lives.

The chaplains gave their lives because they were convinced of the goodness of God. They were certain that death would not have the final say; they would soon be with God in heaven. Their love of God gave them courage to lay down their lives for their brothers. Truth helped these four men become the heroes God needed them to be.

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BUSINESS

Understanding Risk

Few terms in personal finance are as important, or used as frequently, as "risk." Nevertheless, few terms are as imprecisely defined. Generally, when financial advisors or the media talk about investment risk, their focus is on the historical price volatility of the asset or investment under discussion.

Advisors label as aggressive or risky an investment that has been prone to wild price gyrations in the past. The presumed uncertainty and unpredictability of this investment's future performance is perceived as risk. Assets characterized by prices that historically have moved within a narrower range of peaks and valleys are considered more conservative. Unfortunately, this explanation is seldom offered, so it is often not clear that the volatility yardstick is being used to measure risk.

Before exploring risk in more formal terms, a few observations are worthwhile.

On a practical level, we can say that risk is the chance that your investment will provide lower returns than expected or even a loss of your entire investment. You probably also are concerned about the chance of not meeting your investment goals. After all, you are investing now so you can do something later (for example, pay for college or retire comfortably). Every investment carries some degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful.

That's why it makes sense to understand the kinds of risk as well as the extent of risk that you choose to take, and to learn ways to manage it.

What you probably already know about risk Even though you might never have thought about the subject, you're probably already familiar with many kinds of risk from life experiences. For example, it makes sense that a scandal or lawsuit that involves a particular company will likely cause a drop in the price of that company's stock, at least temporarily.

If one car company hits a home run with a new model, that might be bad news for competing automakers. In contrast, an overall economic slowdown and stock market decline might hurt most companies and their stock prices, not just in one industry.

However, there are many different types of risk to be aware of. Volatility is a good place to begin as we examine the elements of risk in more detail.

What makes volatility risky?

Suppose you had invested $10,000 in each of two mutual funds 20 years ago, and both funds produced average annual returns of 10 percent. Imagine further that one of these hypothetical funds, Steady Freddy, returned exactly 10 percent every single year. The annual return of the second fund, Jekyll & Hyde, alternated — 5 percent one year, 15 percent the next, 5 percent again in the third year, and so on. What would these two investments be worth at the end of the 20 years?

It seems obvious that if the average annual returns of two investments are identical, their final values will be, too. But this is a case where intuition is wrong. If you plot the 20year investment returns in this example on a graph, you'll see that Steady Freddy's final value is over $2,000 more than that from the

variable returns of Jekyll & Hyde. The shortfall gets much worse if you widen the annual variations (e.g., plus-or-minus 15 percent, instead of plus-or-minus 5 percent). This example illustrates one of the efHall Sumner fects of investment price volatility: Short-term fluctuations in returns are a drag on long-term growth. (Note: This is a hypothetical example and does not reflect the performance of any specific investment.

This example assumes the reinvestment of all earnings and does not consider taxes or transaction costs.)

Although past performance is no guarantee of future results, historically the negative effect of short-term price fluctuations has been reduced by holding investments over longer periods. But counting on a longer holding period means that some additional planning is called for. You should not invest funds that will soon be needed into a volatile investment. Otherwise, you might be forced to sell the investment to raise cash at a time when the investment is at a loss.

Other types of risk Here are a few of the many different types of risk: • Market risk: This refers to the possibility that an investment will lose value because of a general decline in financial markets, due to one or more economic, political, or other factors.

• Inflation risk: Sometimes known as purchasing power risk, this refers to the possibility that prices will rise in the economy as a whole, so your ability to purchase goods and services would decline. For instance, your investment might yield a 6 percent return, but if the inflation rate rises to double digits, the invested dollars that you got back would buy less than the same dollars today. Inflation risk is often overlooked by fixed income investors who shun the volatility of the stock market completely.

• Interest rate risk: This relates to increases or decreases in prevailing interest rates and the resulting price fluctuation of an investment, particularly bonds. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates. As interest rates rise, the price of bonds falls; as interest rates fall, bond prices tend to rise. If you need to sell your bond before it matures and your principal is returned, you run the risk of loss of principal if interest rates are higher than when you purchased the bond.

• Reinvestment rate risk: This refers to the possibility that funds might have to be reinvested at a lower rate of return than that offered by the original investment. For example, a five-year, 3.75 percent bond might mature at a time when an equivalent new bond pays just 3 percent. Such differences can in turn affect the yield of a bond fund.

• Default risk (credit risk): This refers to the risk that a bond issuer will not

be able to pay its bondholders interest or repay principal.

• Liquidity risk: This refers to how easily your investments can be converted to cash. Occasionally (and more precisely), the foregoing definition is modified to mean how easily your investments can be converted to cash without significant loss of principal.

• Political risk: This refers to the possibility that new legislation or changes in foreign governments will adversely affect companies you invest in or financial markets overseas.

• Currency risk (for those making international investments): This refers to the possibility that the fluctuating rates of exchange between U.S. and foreign currencies will negatively affect the value of your foreign investment, as measured in U.S. dollars.

The relationship between risk and reward In general, the more risk you're willing to take on (whatever type and however defined), the higher your potential returns, as well as potential losses. This proposition is probably familiar and makes sense to most of us. It is simply a fact of life — no sensible person would make a higher-risk, rather than lower-risk, investment without the prospect of receiving a higher return. That is the tradeoff. Your goal is to maximize returns without taking on an inappropriate level or type of risk.

Understanding your own tolerance for risk The concept of risk tolerance is twofold.

First, it refers to your personal desire to assume risk and your comfort level with doing so. This assumes that risk is relative to your own personality and feelings about taking chances. If you find that you can't sleep at night because you're worrying about your investments, you may have assumed too much risk. Second, your risk tolerance is affected by your financial ability to cope with the possibility of loss, which is influenced by your age, stage in life, how soon you'll need the money, your investment objectives, and your financial goals. If you're investing for retirement and you're 35 years old, you may be able to endure more risk than someone who is 10 years into retirement, because you have a longer time frame before you will need the money. With 30 years to build a nest egg, your investments have more time to ride out short-term fluctuations in hopes of a greater long-term return.

Reducing risk through diversification Don't put all your eggs in one basket. You can potentially help offset the risk of any one investment by spreading your money among several asset classes. Diversification strategies take advantage of the fact that forces in the markets do not normally influence all types or classes of investment assets at the same time or in the same way (though there are often short-term exceptions). Swings in overall portfolio return can potentially be moderated by diversifying your investments among assets that are not highly correlated — i.e., assets whose values may behave very differently from one another. In a slowing economy, for example, stock prices might be going down

or sideways, but if interest rates are falling at the same time, the price of bonds likely would rise. Diversification cannot guarantee a profit or ensure against a potential loss, but it can help you manage the level and types of risk you face.

In addition to diversifying among asset classes, you can diversify within an asset class. For example, the stocks of large, well-established companies may behave somewhat differently than stocks of small companies that are growing rapidly but that also may be more volatile. A bond investor can diversify among Treasury securities, more risky corporate securities, and municipal bonds, to name a few. Diversifying within an asset class helps reduce the impact on your portfolio of any one particular type of stock, bond, or mutual fund.

Evaluating risk: where to find information about investments You should become fully informed about an investment product before making a decision. There are numerous sources of information. In addition to the information available from the company offering an investment — for example, the prospectus of a mutual fund — you can find information in third-party business and financial publications and websites, as well as annual and other periodic financial reports. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also can supply information.

Third-party business and financial publications can provide credit ratings, news stories, and financial information about a company. For mutual funds, third-party sources provide information such as ratings, financial analysis, and comparative performance relative to peers.

Note: Before investing in a mutual fund, carefully consider its investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses, which can be found in the prospectus available from the fund; read it and consider it carefully before investing.

This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided to you

by Hall Sumner, Vice President, Investments, at TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Hall Sumner is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary Street, Suite 220, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or hall.sumner@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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Local Realtors release July market report Housing price-bubble chatter has increased this summer, as market observers attempt to predict the next residential real estate shift, according to the Beaufort County Association of Realtors’ July market report.

It is too early to predict a change from higher prices and lower inventory, but the common markers that caused the last housing cooldown are present. Wages are up but not at the

same pace as home prices, leading to the kind of affordability concerns that can cause fewer sales at lower prices. At the same time, demand is still outpacing what is available for sale in many markets.

New Listings were up 11.8 percent to 284.

Pending Sales increased 15.8 percent to 234.

Inventory grew 21.5 percent to 1,123 units.

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was down 6.7 percent to $210,000. Days on Market increased 2.4 percent to 85 days.

Months Supply of Inventory was up 17.3 percent to 6.1 months, indicating that supply increased relative to demand.

Consumer spending on home goods and renovations are up, and more people are entering the workforce.

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for the housing market. Meanwhile, GDP growth was 4.1% in the second quarter, the strongest showing since 2014. Housing starts are down, but that is more reflective of low supply than anything else. With a growing economy, solid lending practices and the potential for improved inventory from new listing and building activity, market balance is more likely than a bubble.

BUSINESS

BAHA launches website, job board to support hospitality industry This past spring, representatives of Beaufort’s hospitality industry came together to create a local network of lodging, restaurant, businesses and attractions engaged in the hospitality industry in the city of Beaufort and surrounding areas.

The Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) officially launched in May with the appointment of a seven-member Board of Directors and the hiring of an executive director, Lise Sundrla.

A South Carolina non-profit corporation, BAHA provides a unifed voice to local government and the community, while serving and strengthening the local hospitality industry. Beaufort and the Sea Islands have long supported a robust tourism economy that is vital in supporting a healthy and vibrant lifestyle for residents and business owners.

The lodging and food service industries in Beaufort generated an estimated $1.6 million in overall property tax revenues to the community in 2017. The bulk of those revenues direct support our local schools. Additionally, combined revenues of $3.8 million derived from the hospitality

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Executive Director: Lise Sundria Board of Directors: Jonathan Sullivan, Chairman, Beaufort Inn; Vimal Desai, Vice-Chairman, Holiday Inn & Suites; Frank Lesesne, Secretary-Treasurer, Anchorage 1770; Dr. Andy Beall, Santa Elena History Center; Chip Dinkins, Plums, Inc.; Esther Harnett; and Craig Reaves, Sea Eagle Market & Good Eats Advisory Seats: William Prokop, Beaufort City Manager; and Robb Wells, President & CEO, Greater Beaufort Port Royal CVB

industry through accommodations taxes and hospitality taxes directly support key City of Beaufort services, operations and staffing.

“Hospitality is not only a nice greeting or a glass of sweet tea, it’s our way of life, and the economic driver in our community,” said Craig Reaves of Sea Eagle Market and Good Eats. “We need to protect, nurture and strengthen our hospitality industry.”

Engaging a ready workforce for the industry is a primary goal of BAHA. With this in mind, BAHA has included a job board on their website listing local opportunities in the hospitality industry. Updated regularly, this feature is available to BAHA partners for listing their job needs. Features also include Partner Spotlight, Must Do & See and Local Industry info.

Over the next few months, BAHA will contact area restaurants, lodging and related businesses along with local neighborhood associations and civic groups. Anyone interested in learning more about BAHA, or its mission and goals, may visit the website at bfthospitality.com. To have a representative speak at a civic or social group function, contact Lise Sundrla at info@bfthospitality.com.

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COMMUNITY AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018

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BACK TO SCHOOL The first day of school is tough. New ideas, new rules to learn. It signals the end of summer and time to get back to the grind — and that’s just for the teachers.

“We only have one week to prepare for the first day of school,” said veteran teacher Suzanne Blank, who will be teaching first grade this year at Beaufort Elementary

School. This is Blank’s first year teaching in Beaufort County.

Blank said with only five days to prepare in the classroom, time management is crucial.

“I’m working on work flow and organization,” she said. “Right now time is my biggest obstacle. Not only do we have to get our rooms together, we have meetings on

and off throughout the day.”

A big, broad smile came over her face as she started talking about the 19 kids who would be in her class starting Monday, Aug. 20.

“It’s all worth it on the first day of school,” she said. “After that first day, we’ll be one big family.”

Left: Sheryl Mack, left, literacy coach at Beaufort Elementary School, gives first-grade teacher Suzanne Blank some of the books she will need throughout the year. Teachers spent all of last week getting ready for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 20. Right: Suzanne Blank has her “big books” laid out while she sorts through papers in her first-grade classroom Thursday, Aug. 16. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Back To School Book Bag Bash Drive Hundreds of area school children, parents and volunteers filled The Shed for the second annual Back To School Book Bag Bash Drive on Saturday, Aug. 11, in Port Royal. The “Bash” was sponsored by the non-profit Mentoring Young Minds organization.

Event organizer Roger Gray said last year’s inaugural drive gave away more than 400 backpacks. “This year we have 500 pre-registered recipients and another 100 that just walked

Parents and volunteers sort through the items separated by age groups to go into book bags during the Back To School Book Bag Bash Drive. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

through the door,” Gray said.

Gray added that the jump castles and a hotdog lunch were also available. The organization also offers mentoring and youth counseling to all children. Gray stressed that all the programs including book bags and lunch were 100% free.

Pictured at left: Volunteers Naomi Greene, Greg Hogan, and Ervin Atkins fill book bags.

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SPORTS

Eagles rally to give Holloman first win

By Justin Jarrett

A.C. Flora’s Kayreem Brown gets tackled after a small gain by Beaufort linebacker Will Kelley during the first quarter Friday night at BHS. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

From far left: Beaufort High School’s Jacob Anderson almost gets his hands on the ball as A.C. Flora’s Harper Fordham tries for a field goal during the first quarter Friday night at BHS. Fordham’s attempt missed; Beaufort High’s Logan Adkins carries the ball while getting good blocking during the second quarter Friday night at BHS.

WEEK 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS

The first one is out of the way.

Beaufort High School’s football team opened the DeVonte Holloman era with a comeback victory Friday, beating visiting A.C. Flora — and second-year head coach Collin Drafts, a former Battery Creek standout — 35-14 to give the former South Carolina star his first win as a head coach.

James Dagin had a huge game for the Eagles, rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries and catching four passes for 54 yards, including a long touchdown reception.

The Eagles’ offense was more balanced than it has been in recent memory, as Jeffrey Smyth completed 11 of 20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Reed Reichel led BHS with four catches for 121 yards.

The Eagles trailed 14-7 at halftime before Smyth hit tight end William Winburn for a touchdown to tie it early in the third. The first of Dagin’s touchdown runs put Beaufort ahead, but the Falcons returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown to knot it at 21.

Beaufort’s Jacob Anderson blocked a potential go-ahead field goal attempt, and Peyton Langford returned it for the go-ahead score, and Dagin capped the scoring with a 29-yard TD run.

Linebacker Will Kelley led the Eagles’ defense with 10 tackles, while Anderson collected seven tackles, including two for losses.

Brandon Smalls had two sacks, and Chase Guynup had five tackles and a sack.

Beaufort (1-0) travels to Battery Creek next Friday.

WARRIORS RUN PAST DOLPHINS

Beaufort High (1-0) at Battery Creek (0-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Eagles have won 12 straight meetings between these crosstown rivals dating to 2003. Going into the season, it appeared the rivalry game might be closer than it has been in several years, but the Dolphins struggled out of the gates in a 31-9 loss to Whale Branch.

Beaufort High is looking to build off last week’s season-opening 35-21 home win over A.C. Flora in which quarterback Jeffrey Smyth and running back James Dagin had big games and the defense tightened up in the second half.

Whale Branch (1-0) at Cross (0-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Warriors are off to a 1-0 start for the first time since 2011 after a convincing 31-9 win over crosstown rival Battery Creek, and they have a great chance to improve to 2-0 when they visit a Cross team that was blanked 26-0 at Burke last week.

Whale Branch running back Irvin Mulligan started the season with a bang, rushing for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and the Warriors should be able to find more running room this week.

Clarendon Hall (0-0) at Beaufort Academy (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday

Coming off a playoff appearance last season, Beaufort Academy opens longtime Beaufort High coach Mark Clifford’s first season at the helm with a home game against the Saints.

Clarendon Hall won last season’s matchup 46-28 in Week 2.

For daily sports coverage, including recaps of every high school football game in Beaufort and Jasper counties, please visit LowcoSports.com.

Whale Branch claimed the first of two meetings this season against crosstown rival Battery Creek, beating the visiting Dolphins 31-9 on Friday. Irvin Mulligan rushed for 232 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 12 carries, and C.J. Brown, De’Arius Hazel and Jaheem Hazel each added a score for the Warriors. Whale Branch (1-0) travels to Cross next week, while Battery Creek (0-1) hosts Beaufort High. Photo by Darby Kinsey.

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SCHOOLS

USCB student chosen for internship with Sen. Graham A communication studies major at USCB has been selected to participate in the 2018 South Carolina Washington Semester Program in the fall. Holli Ramirez, a senior from Charleston, will join 11 other students from honors colleges and universities throughout the state in the semester-long program of college courses and government/organizational internships.

Ramirez will be the second student to represent USCB, and she will be taking courses in political science and theater, while simultaneously serving in an internship. Ramirez was chosen as the sole intern working for Sen. Lindsey Graham in Washington, D.C., for the fall of 2018.

“Holli’s background has prepared her for this prestigious program,” says Dr. Jayne Violette, associate professor of Communication Studies in the Department of Social Sciences at USCB. “She has previously worked for the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, in various positions, and she grew up surrounded by federal law enforcement and government officials overseas, which encouraged her to pursue a career in diplomacy.”

USCB’s faculty assisted Ramirez with the connection to the program. This included Dr. Mollie Barnes, assistant professor of English, who serves as USCB’s liaison to the Washington Semester Program and Violette. Ramirez submitted an application and was invited to interview with a panel of six directors at USC’s Honors College in Columbia.

“Holli is an exceptional student,” Dr. Violette says. “We are so proud of her and excited to hear from her throughout the semester about her experience.”

The 12 students will live in a townhouse within walking distance of Capitol Hill while they take their courses and participate in their respective internships. The semester runs from Aug. 25 until Dec. 15.

“The internships are tailored to each student’s particular interests,” Dr. Barnes says.

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My Animal Kingdom It was never my intention when I moved to the Lowcountry to open a zoo. It just happened. Maybe I should call it a nature preserve instead of a zoo. It all started with Tommie, my neighbor’s cat, who had set up housekeeping on our front porch before we moved in. She was extremely pleased when the new “gamekeeper” moved in and put a rocking chair on the porch. Every morning she would come over and rock for a few hours.

Then there are the trapeze artists who string their “ropes” each evening across the front brick path to my car. My neighbors must think I am crazy walking out with an umbrella each morning swinging wildly to destroy the spider webs. I imagine them at night, weaving their ropes and practicing their walks while holding a twig, or swinging over and catching another rope.

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HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

Of course, the herd of deer wander throughout the preserve, jumping down the bank and eating the berries. This is after they have devoured all the flowering plants in the backyard.

The bird sanctuary is another section of my animal kingdom. We encourage it by maintaining our birdbath, especially on those very dry days. My spouse even set up our irri-

gation system so it fills the birdbath. I do not mind them drinking the water, but I’m not happy about them trying to nest on the boat at the dock. “Get off there!,” I yelled when I saw a particularly large bird with a branch.

There are enough trees and pilings for nest building.

The amphibian section includes a variety of frogs. One of them lives in the mailbox. I

do not know how often he leaves, but when I grab the mail, I always must shake it off.

Sometimes he goes flying, but he still comes back again to his favorite habitat.

Then there is the reptile section. This is filled with every sort of gecko. One large one likes to hide from the sun in our outdoor umbrella. When I close it in the evening he leaps out and shrieks almost as loud as I do. Of course, every so often, one of the resident alligators crosses from the creek into the pond.

We call him Houdini because he seems to do a disappearing act very well. One minute he is there, the next he is gone. Although on a nice sunny day, he does enjoy sunbathing.

All in all, I have quite the little Lowcountry nature preserve. Ruling it all is a senior canine named Brandy who treats all the occupants with total disinterest. She is, after all, the queen of her jungle.

Community newspapers are not a public enemy

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By Bill Rogers

Let’s make one thing crystal clear – the press is not the enemy of the American people.

It is hard to believe any thinking citizen in South Carolina or around the country would actually believe that. Yet some do.

These attacks against the media by President Trump – mostly against the national press – have gone on far too long and likely won’t stop. But we as citizens must stop believing them and not let community newspapers be tarred by their brush.

Our founding fathers stood up for a free press and so should you.

We need newspapers in our communities to monitor government spending, cover police activities and report on our utility companies. And to cover our community life: weddings, funerals, school news, sports and more. Newspapers are community builders and watchdogs, not the enemy.

Cries of fake news and hate speech against journalists risk undermining our democracy.

To that end, The Boston Globe encouraged newspapers across the country to editorialize on the importance of journalism in democracy — and to the communities we all serve —

in their editions on or around Aug. 16.

“This dirty war on the free press must end,” Globe editors wrote in their call to action.

Thomas Jefferson — who had a notably tempestuous relationship with the press — was a president who still often rose to defend it.

He once wrote while serving in Paris as Minister to France: “The people are the only censors of their governors: and even their errors will tend to keep these to the true principles of their institution…

“Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.”

South Carolina journalists are a dedicated lot. They work long hours and aren’t getting rich doing it. Their purpose is to serve you, the reader, and they need your support, not derision.

Bill Rogers is executive director of the S.C. Press Association, which represents the state’s 15 daily and 85 weekly newspapers. The Press Association has been defending press freedom since 1852.

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One of the hottest trends in the restaurant business over the past few years has been “farm-to-table” — getting food as directly as possible from the farm to our table. Imagine a wine that does just that — and has the name to prove it.

Fowles Wine is an Australian company, located near the Strathbogie Ranges region of Victoria. This wine area has the same latitude as Gisborne in New Zealand, Sonoma and Napa valleys in California, Mendoza in Argentina, and Sicily in Italy.

So, obviously, a climate for growing good grapes. The Ranges are based on massive granite boulders, formed millions of years ago, with sandy, loam soils. This Australian landscape is harsh, with poor soil nutrients and low water retention. All conditions known for making the grapes work as they grow, in turn making for great flavors and textures in the grapes and their wines. Cool climates joined with tough growing and ripening makes for intensely flavored wines.

Farm to Table is one of several labels produced by Fowles Wine, by families who live on their land with their vines, and there are multiple varieties to chose from.

• Farm to Table Cabernet Sauvignon: These grapes are grown in the Upton Run and Billi’s vineyards in the Strathbogie Ranges. After harvest, they are fermented in stainless steel, with stirring, for maximum color and flavors. The use of neutral yeast strains allows for natural aromas and flavors. This Cabernet is a deep, dense red color with hints of purple. Its aromas and flavors include blackberries, black cherries, and black currants, all mixed with chocolate and baking spices. It is a full-bodied wine with moderate tannins. Good with beef, stews and grilled meats of all kinds.

• Farm to Table Chardonnay: Grapes for this wine are also from Ranges vineyards, harvested in the evening, in cooler hours, so the must temperature stays lower. Lower temperatures mean more intense fruit fla-

vors in the finished wine.

Also fermented in stainless steel, with stirring, with a specific Portuguese yeast strain known for enhancing fresh, fruity Chardonnay flavors.

Some aging in new and Celia Strong old French oak adds complexities to this fuller but fresh style Chardonnay. Apples, pears, Meyer lemons and green herbs like thyme and tarragon are all part of this wine. Poultry and fish — baked and grilled — and creamy casseroles go well with this Chardonnay.

• Farm to Table Sauvignon Blanc: Again, this wine is sourced from the same vineyards and harvested in the evening.

What works for the Chardonnay works for the Sauvignon Blanc. Its yeast is chosen from trials done in 2014 that found a strain that really augmented aromas and flavors in Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is pale yellow with light green tinges. Mangos, passionfruit, and kiwis lead its tropical fruit aromas and flavors, followed by some lemon-lime, apple and herb notes. Clean, crisp acidity carries the flavors to the finish. Seafood and shellfish shine with this wine.

• Farm to Table Shiraz: Like our other wines, these grapes come from the Ranges and are fermented in the same way. Its yeast is chosen to enhance the richness of Shiraz.

This is a bright red wine with purple edges.

It has vibrant aromas and flavors including dark plums, dark cherries, raspberries and rhubarb. Its palate is very fruit forward with a juicy texture, soft tannins and a long finish. It’s perfect with lamb and anything grilled.

The name says it all. Or most of it. The label adds more information. The cost, $12.99, settles the deal. Good wine. Good food. Good price. Good times. Enjoy.

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Sea Turtle Talks continue in August

Every Tuesday in August, boys and girls and “children of all ages” are invited to Hunting Island State Park to learn all you ever wanted to know about sea turtles. The Friends of Hunting Island will be at the picnic pavilion near the lighthouse at 10:30 every Tuesday morning to talk about these wonderful creatures and answer all your questions. You’ll learn why and when the mother turtles return to Hunting Island, how they dig their nests and lay their eggs, what happens when the eggs hatch, and what challenges the baby turtles have on their way to the ocean. After the free talks there will be a free optional beach walk to see some nests and how they are kept safe.

Sea turtles are so important to South Carolina beaches and learning about them is a first step in making sure they continue to be protected and keep coming back to Hunting Island and other coastal habitats. Please join us! Park admission entry fees apply.

For more information, go to the Friends of Hunting Island web-site and to the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.

Film Society to hold Meet & Greet

The Beaufort Film Society will hold a Meet & Greet from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Papaya Thai & Sushi Bar in Beaufort. The event is free and open to the public. Come out to meet your fellow film aficionados and learn about some exciting news regarding South Carolina Film Incentives, local film news, and the upcoming 13th annual Beaufort International Film Festival. For more information about the Beaufort Film Society, please visit beaufortfilmfestival.com.

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New featured exhibit coming to BAA Gallery

“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery from Sept. 2 through Oct. 28. An open house and reception will be held at the Gallery on Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.

YMCA swim team registration open

The BYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team is registering swimmers for the 2018-19 season now through Sept. 10. The Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal offers three levels of swim team depending upon an individual’s skill level. Youth ages 5 and up who meet minimum requirements will be evaluated by swim coaches to determine placement level. For more information visit beaufort-jasperymca.org, stop by the Y at 1801 Richmond Avenue, or call 832-522-9622.

YMCA adds additional CPR training dates

The Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer four more CPR classes for community members this year. The courses will be held on four Saturdays — Aug. 18, Sept. 8, and Oct. 13 — from 8 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $30 for this YMCA-certified course, and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Join the YA Everlasting Book Club

If you are an adult but still enjoy reading young adult literature, this book club is for you. The Young Adult Everlasting Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. The next title will be “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds (Aug. 8), followed by “The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano” by Sonia Manzano (Sept. 12). For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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Join the Port Royal Challenge

The YMCA Exercise-a-thon is now the YMCA Port Royal Challenge! Join us Saturday, Sept. 9, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wardle Family YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal and complete as many exercise classes as you can in four hours. From HIIT Circuit, Power 30, and running to Aqua Bootcamp, test your mettle with our Y instructors. All money raised will benefit the annual 2018 Scholarship Campaign, which funds financial assistance for local individuals and families in need.

The public is invited to attend. Cost is $10 per person with additional donations welcome. Contact Y Wellness Director, Denice Fanning at 843-522-9622. beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Maritime Center hosts 2nd annual STEAM Festival

The Port Royal Sound Foundation is gearing up for its second annual STEAM Festival on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m.3 p.m. at the Maritime Center in Okatie.

Sponsored by Lockheed Martin and the Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation, the STEAM Festival will provide hands-on, innovative and super-cool activities for families to enjoy.

STEAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, is an important initiative for educating and preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs.

The festival will showcase demonstrations, simulations, experiments and hands-on activities by area businesses, organizations and schools that are using STEAM to succeed in our highly technical world.

Featured vendors at this years’ festival include Lockheed Martin, Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, The Sandbox, South Carolina Aquarium, Technical College of the Lowcountry, Coastal Conservation League, SC Department of Natural

Resources, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and many more. Each vendor will provide a hands-on and engaging activity for the whole family. Guests are invited to have lunch at the Maritime Center. Food vendors will include Time to Eat, Murican Border, KC Mikes Smokin and Kona Ice. The Maritime Center features many STEAM-based exhibits and offers a variety of STEAM-based programs to educate visitors about the Port Royal Sound.

The festival will be a great kick-off to the 2018-19 school year. A comprehensive list of participating vendors, demonstration schedules and parking information will be posted on the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s website and Facebook page. For more information, contact the Foundation office at 843-645-7774.

Explore the Medicine of Gone with the Wind

Some say that Margaret Mitchell’s depiction of the Old South came from her childhood experiences in Beaufort. The beloved novel Gone with the Wind has a lot of characters – and a fair portion of them get sick or wounded. Living historian Dave Smoot has created a new program to share his deep knowledge of mid-19th century medical treatments and practices based upon the medical manuals of the time.

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m., at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St.

Smoked meats for sale for Labor Day

The Sons of American Veterans will be holding a Labor Day sale offering smoked pork butts and smoked chickens. The butts are $30, and chickens are $10. Both are prepared on site in the smokehouse at the post and can be reserved at the Post and must be paid in advance.

The pick up date is Sunday, Sept, 2, between 9 a.m. and noon.

Brunch also will be served at that time, and the public is invited. The brunch cost is $8, drinks included. Breakfast is made to order, and you can have anything on the menu.

To reserve or for more information, call the post at 843-524-1494.

Drum Circle adds second August events at Hunting Island State Park monthly session There are fun, interesting and educaBy popular demand, the Beaufort Drum Circle has added a second session for each month. We will continue our second Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. and have added the fourth Thursday each month from 7-8:30 p.m.

All are welcome to enjoy some good vibes at our free, family-friendly events. The next drum circle is Thursday, Aug. 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Contemplative Garden at Henry Chambers Waterfront Park. (Gazebo for inclement weather.) Bring a chair and your favorite percussion instrument. No experience necessary. Rain or shine.

Bloody Sunday tourney returns to Parris Island

The Bloody Sunday Tournament returns to The Legends at Parris Island on Sunday, Aug. 26. The event is open to all players and ability levels. All males play from the red tees and the females play from 80 percent of that yardage.

Check-in at 1:30 p.m. followed by shotgun start at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20 for Gross Division, $20 for Net Division (must have USGA handicap) or $40 for both divisions, which includes green fees and cart.

To sign up, call the Pro Shop at (843) 228-2240 or email Craig Dixson at craig. dixson@usmc-mccs.org.

Blood drive to be held Aug. 31

Help save lives in the local community on Friday, Aug. 31, from 9 a.m. until noon when Helena Place Senior Living holds a OneBlood blood drive. OneBlood is the sole provider of blood to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. All donors will receive a OneBlood beach towel, a wellness checkup and be entered into a raffle to win a Mac Coxwell

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• Tuesday: Sea Turtle Tracks at 10:30 a.m.; Beach Walks at 3 p.m.

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• Thursday: A Sunrise at the Lighthouse at 6:30 a.m. (Aug. 16); Lighthouse Tours at 10 a.m. (Aug. 9, Aug. 23); Feeding Frenzy every Thursday at 3 p.m.

• Friday: Stepping Stones at 1 p.m.

• Saturday: Fish Printing at noon; Creatures of the Night (Aug. 11, Aug. 18) • Sunday: Reptile Talks at 11 a.m.; Sand/Candy Art at 1 p.m. (Aug. 12, Aug. 19); Full Moon Lighthouse Climb at 8 p.m. (Aug. 26)

Learn to use digital services at the library

Learn how to instantly access and download free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, and more. Bring your own favorite mobile device (tablet, cell phone, or laptop) and learn how to use the digital services offered by the library.

Monday, Aug. 27, 5:30 p.m. and, Thursday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Free. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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24. Rock component 25. *Engineering relating to roads and bridges 26. Plural of obelus 27. Make a logical connection 29. *-273.15 Celsius, or absolute ____ 31. Mediterranean sandwich component 32. SAT and ACT 33. *Automatically moving mechanism 34. Glorify 36. Quarrel 38. Ivan the Terrible, e.g.

42. Slip 'N ____ 45. Deactivate a bomb 49. Oahu greeting gift 51. Classic yo-yo maker 54. Ethanol, a.k.a. ____ alcohol 56. Missouri River tributary 57. A and B, e.g.

58. Pelvic bones 59. *CISC alternative 60. A. L. Webber musical 61. Fender-bender damage 62. *Run a vehicle's engine when not in motion 63. Walked on 64. Evergreens 67. Junior's junior

CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS LAST WEEK

THURSDAY’S CHUCKLE Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.

AUGUST 23-29, 2018

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A MESSAGE FOR CATHOLICS

Lord, To whom Shall We Go?

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his has been a very hard summer for us Catholics in the United States, particularly this past week. I would like to share with you what I shared with my congregation, from my perspective as a young priest.

“Should I Still Become a Priest?”

After two years of college, I entered the seminary in 2001 to begin studying for the priesthood. I left behind a girlfriend whom I loved a lot, and whom I could have imagined marrying after graduation.

The first semester of seminary was really wonderful. But in January of that first year, we started to hear horrifying things in the news from Boston. And day after day, week after week, it got worse and worse.

Like everyone across the country, we were shocked, disgusted, ashamed, and full of sorrow for the victims.

As seminarians, it hit us in a particularly hard way. Do we really want to become priests? Do I really want this scandal to be the first thing people think about when they see me, throughout my entire priesthood?

Should I maybe leave and find the girlfriend I left back at college, or another wonderful Catholic woman, and have the wife and large family I always imagined?

But God helped me and most of my brother seminarians to see that, if he is calling us to be priests, how can we say no? And the people of God, more than ever, need to have good and holy priests, priests who will serve with authentic Christ-like love. That is the way we can help these wounds in the Bride of Christ be healed little by little.

Sixteen Years Later So here I am, sixteen years later, serving joyfully as a priest these last eleven years.

And we can be grateful to God that, over this last decade and a half, Catholic churches and schools have truly become what they should have been all along: one of the safest places for children to be.

The Catholic Church in our country has truly made dramatic changes in how it operates since 2002. We have worked hard to develop and implement safe environment practices across the country. For those who don’t know, this is how it now works in our Catholic parishes and schools: • Every adult (clergy, staff, parishioner) who will be around children must first submit to a background check. If anything questionable is found, they are not allowed to serve.

• These adults also go through safe environment training. This training emphasizes safe environment practices, such as the policy that no adult is ever allowed to be alone unsupervised with a child. Participants are trained to recognize the behavior patterns of those seeking to abuse children.

• With permission from parents, all children receive preventative education once a year. In an age-appropriate manner, lessons promote proper boundaries between children and adults.

These and other policies are not meant to change the heart of those who wish to do harm to children. Rather, as such persons contemplate volunteering in a Catholic environment, they will learn that our volunteers are never alone with children and the other adults are alert for suspicious behavior. Seeing that this is the case, they will choose not to volunteer at a Catholic church or school.

What about the shameful practice of predatory priests being moved from one parish to another? In these last sixteen years, the norm is now zero tolerance.

Abuse claims against clergy, or any adult volunteer, are immediately reported to the police and investigated. The priest is put on leave and taken out of ministry, basically assumed guilty until proven innocent. This is a bit scary for us good priests, because a false accusation could effectively end our priesthood, but we realize that this is necessary to ensure the safety of all of our children.

So when we all see news accounts of child abuse by clergy and cover-up by bishops, such as the horrifying reports from Pennsylvania, it is important to recognize that these are typically reporting events that happened decades ago before these new practices were put into place. In the grand jury report from Pennsylvania, 90% of these cases occurred in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and only two were reported since 2002.

This does not make these reports any less shameful; but if one were to read the headlines casually, one might get the impression that abuse has been permitted to continue unabated over these recent years, and nobody in the Catholic Church has learned anything since 2002, and this is not true.

Again, in the last sixteen years we have made important and far-reaching changes, and thanks be to God, Catholic churches and schools in the United States are now one of the safest places for children to be.

“Why Are You Still Catholic?”

Many of you are being asked by friends or family, and perhaps even asking yourself, “Why are you still Catholic?” It is really a two-fold question:

1) Why be a Christian?

The reason to be a Christian is simple: because the Christian faith is true. Jesus is truly who he claimed to be, God walking in our midst. If this is the case, then how could I leave him?

Jesus is the Bread of Life, the only one who can truly satisfy us. He is our Savior, the only one who can destroy sin and heal our brokenness. In such times, we need Christ all the more. Like Peter, we cry out, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)

2) Why be a Catholic Christian?

There are plenty of other wonderful Christian churches. So why not go somewhere else? Why be Catholic?

The reason to be Catholic is similar to the reason we are Christian. We are Catholic because the Catholic faith is true.

We do not believe that the Catholic Church has perfect leaders and sinless members; this has quite obviously never been the case, all the way back to the twelve Apostles.

Rather, we believe that the Catholic Church is the Church started by Christ almost two thousand years ago. Full of saints and full of sinners, the Church is the worldwide body of Christ here on earth. Through this imperfect family of faith, Jesus continues to teach us, forgive our sins, feed us with his Body and Blood, and minister to us in our brokenness.

If this is true, how could I ever leave the Catholic Church?

We are all broken sinners needing Jesus; we are all in need of his mercy and his salvation.

I can only speak for myself, but my faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church does not depend on any particular priest, bishop, or pope. I hope that they are all holy and living authentic lives united with Christ. But even when particular leaders betray Jesus, my faith in Christ and his Church remains.

What Do We Do From Here?

At the root of all scandal, we find a Christian who, instead of living a life of holiness united to Christ, is living a life apart from Christ.

The world desperately needs Jesus. The world desperately needs saints to show them Jesus. The only way to gradually rebuild trust, gradually heal wounds, is for each of us to live our faith to the fullest.

So for us ordinary Catholics here in South Carolina, if we want to help the world, if we want to help bring healing, it is all the more important that we live our Christian faith whole-heartedly. This is no time for half-measures. The Church needs holy men and women. The world needs to see Jesus in us. The world needs to see that our Catholic Christian faith, when lived out authentically, brings joy and peace.

If you are struggling right now with all of this, know that your brothers and sisters in Christ are here for you. If it would help to have someone to talk and pray with, please reach out to your local parish. And let’s continue to pray for our worldwide Church, for healing for those who have suffered abuse, and for each other.

In Christ,

Father Andrew Trapp, Pastor

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AUGUST 23-29, 2018