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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

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Tax hike could face uphill climb Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series of stories on the Nov. 8 general election.

By Kat Williams

Cecilia and Hogan Wareham beat the heat in Beaufort with ice cream cones during one of the many beautiful sunsets in the Lowcountry. Photo by Ginger Wareham.

Conroy would have been proud of literary center

By Kat Walsh

It is a simple, white-sided house in the heart of downtown Beaufort. The Spanish moss drips from the trees in front of the double porches. It is a quintessential Lowcountry home, one that could have come straight out of a Pat Conroy novel.

This home, though, is slowly becoming a living memorial to honor the Prince of Words himself.

When beloved Southern writer Conroy died earlier this year, ideas for memorials began flowing. Traditional memorials, such as statues and plaques, just didn’t feel right to honor Conroy, said his wife, Cassandra King.

Conroy’s agent, Marly Rusoff, suggested another idea: a living legacy of sorts, a center that fosters the craft of writing, just as Conroy did.

“Pat was so much about helping other writers and encouraging them. He was the best one I’ve ever seen at doing that,” said King.

Rusoff and King decided to use Rusoff ’s own literary mecca, The Loft, in Minneapolis to model the center after.

The idea is simple, a center that promotes and celebrates the art

of writing. “We really got excited about the prospect of doing something more meaningful,” King said of the memorial. A site was found and King said they fell in love with the old house. She notes it is not a grand home, but a very typical Lowcountry home.

Conroy was as passionate about helping up-and-coming writers as he was about his own work. He knew how difficult it was to be published as a new author and aimed to help others get started. A few years back, he began working with Jonathan Haupt, director of the University of South Carolina Press. Together, they discovered and published new Southern writers through Story River Books.

“He enjoyed discovering new writers. A lot of times, he would get so excited about the writer, he would call the writer up to talk about their book and ask them questions,” King said with a laugh.

The call would often come as an unexpected shock to the new author.

The plans for the center have been taking shape over the last several months.

“We want to start out on a small scale and bring writers in, offer

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The Pat Conroy Literacy Center is housed in this building at 308 Cateret St. in Beaufort.

readings and workshops. It can be something that a community as a whole at all levels and ages can be involved in,” said King.

The center will be used for everything from summer writing camps for kids to classes for senior citizens to learn to write their own memoir and everything in between.

King is hopeful plans for a January opening will be possible.

The center’s first event, however, will be during the inaugural Pat Conroy Literary Festival in October. The center is not affiliated with the festival this year, but King views the festival as an opportunity to raise awareness of the center.

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The Pat Conroy Literary Center, at 308 Charles St., will have an open house and include exhibits of Conroy’s manuscripts and photos, courtesy of the University of South Carolina, which owns all of Conroy’s papers.

King stressed that the center will not be a museum, but a living legacy to promote writing.

“I am most excited about honoring Pat this way, honoring his memory and his legacy in a way that would be meaningful to him,” she said, “and to be able to offer back to the Lowcountry, it would mean a lot to him.”

For more information or to make a donation to the center, visit patconroyliterarycenter.org.

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On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters will head to the polls to not only pick a new president, but also to cast their ballots on three local referendums.

One of those is a tax hike to fund renovations at schools throughout Beaufort County and the construction of two new schools.

The Beaufort County School District board of education voted in April to place the 1-percent sales tax question on the ballot. That sales tax increase would be in effect for 10 years.

“This referendum will allow voters to determine the method of funding used by the district to meet its growing capital needs,” said board Chair Mary Cordray in a statement on behalf of the board.

Where would the money go?

State law prohibits any money raised from sales tax to be used for operation costs, such as salaries, instructional materials, supplies and other day-to-day costs.

Funds must be used exclusively for capital projects specified on the ballot, such as land acquisition, new schools, roof replacements, building additions and HVAC upgrades.

The list of projects for Beaufort County Schools include $112 million for the land and building of two new Bluffton-area schools; renovations and upgrades to nine buildings; roof replacements and water-proofing at 14 buildings; and HVAC updates to more than 15 buildings.

Tax relief?

According to the board, the 1 percent sales tax would provide property tax relief. Revenues from the tax would be used to provide a credit in existing property taxes against existing debt service millage.

“We estimate that we could provide over a 42-percent decrease in all property owners’ existing property taxes on debt service,” reads a statement from the board.

In addition to the sales tax question on the ballot, a separate question asks voters to authorize the BCSD to issue up to $217 million in bonds.

Those bonds would be used to "jump-start" the amount of cash available to fund the construction and maintenance projects detailed in the sales tax referendum.

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LOWCOUNTRY BOIL POLICE BLOTTER I work at the Bluffton Post Office and I don’t know why Thurman Way, which goes from the library to the post office, doesn’t have any dividing lines, no white lines or yellow lines. Cars coming and going to the post office should know there are two lanes so that people who are in a line to get into the post office should be on the right. We really need to get some lines on that street.

I think it’s terrible that Beaufort and the county can’t find the money to do a traffic study on Sea Island Parkway. They OK all this new development without even thinking about the impact it has on residents. It’s terrible. They need to find a way to get this done and make things better.

If Donald Trump changes his stand on immigration and letting people who came here illegally stay here then he just lost my vote.

I’m so disappointed in our Olympic swimmers. It really makes us look bad and is just the meaning of “ugly American.”

It’s wonderful that we honored Vietnam veterans in Beaufort last week. They are too often forgotten. It was a great event and I just want to thank everyone who came out to support these vets.

I was involved in an accident a few weeks ago and I just want to thank the Bluffton Fire Department for their help. They were so great and I just don’t think they get the thanks they deserve. They were very professional and very nice. So thanks guys!

We recently changed to Hargray for our television service. Last week I checked Hargray's Channel 113, which we never had before. I immediately noticed that on the bottom right of the first screen it states, "113 Beanfort County.”

I can't seem to locate that county anywhere. It is still there this morning (Aug. 19). I wonder if the executive producer (Beaufort County Administrator Gary Kubic) or any of his staff actually look at that channel. Even though I couldn't find recent detailed financials on the county website for the cost of this channel, I had to resort to the annual financial report for FY 2015 to learn that $254,000 had been spent for it. …

The Beaufort County Council needs an outside study completed to ascertain whether enough people watch the "Beanfort County Channel" to justify the taxpayer money being spent. It should really be named "Beaufort County Administrator's Little PBS.” To make a comment for Lowcountry Boil, call 843-970-BOIL (2645) or email us at theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Illegal outdoor fire spreads to home

A couple and their two children were left homeless after an illegal outdoor fire spread to their home on Sunburst Lane in the Gray’s Hill community.

The Burton Fire District responded to a report of a house fire just after 4 p.m. Aug. 19.

Initial reports were that smoke and flames were coming from a mobile home. Burton firefighters arrived on scene and found an illegal outdoor fire that had spread into a singlewide mobile home.

Firefighters were able to confine the fire to one room of the home; however, the home suffered smoke and heat damage, causing the family to be displaced.

The family was not home at the time of the fire.

The Red Cross was notified and is assisting the family. No injuries were reported. The city of Beaufort and Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office also responded to the fire.

Beaufort County Ordinance 2011/31 governs the rules of outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Beaufort County, and citizens not following the ordinance while burning outdoors can be fined. A copy of the ordinance can be found at www.bcgov.net.

Residents living in incorporated areas of the county should check with their local fire department for outdoor burning rules.

Two people wanted in financial fraud case

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking two suspects in a July incident related to financial fraud.

On July 15, a man created a Sam's Club charge account using another person’s information at the Hilton Head location, then made $4,678 in unauthorized purchases at the store.

Approximately an hour later, the same man opened a Belk charge account on Hilton Head and made unauthorized purchases of $2,362.

The suspect is believed to be between 6 feet, 3 inches, and 6 feet, 5 inches tall, 275

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The couple was seen at Sam's Club in Savannah on July 16 and at Belk's in McDonough, Ga., on July 19 making unauthorized purchases.

To provide information on the case, call Cpl. Aroneck at 843-255-3307, or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777. To remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run

A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Aug. 18 on the eastbound Cross Island Parkway on Hilton Head Island.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., Jeffrey Garske, 66, was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead a short time later.

The driver of the 2011 Ford truck, Richard George Alford, 64, of Hilton Head, was later arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and felony drunk driving Alford is being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.

Man wanted in shooting incident

The Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office is asking for assistance from the public in locating Erick Holmes, 27, of St. Helena Island.

Holmes is wanted in connection with a July 2 shooting incident in which a Levant Byas Road home and a vehicle were shot and struck. The vehicle was occupied by an adult and an infant at the time. No one was injured.

There are two arrest warrants for Holmes: discharging a firearm into a dwelling and discharging Erick Holmes a firearm into a vehicle.

There is also an outstanding Municipal Court bench warrant for his arrest.

The other suspect involved in the July 2 incident, Brian Bryan, 30, was arrested on Aug. 4. He has since posted bond and was released from the Beaufort County Detention Center.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Holmes is encouraged to call Sgt. Adam Draisen at 843-255-3409 or Emergency Dispatch at 911. Those wishing to provide information anonymously and for consideration of reward can call CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Drought status upgraded in Beaufort, Jasper counties

The South Carolina Drought Response Committee has upgraded the drought status to “incipient” for 17 counties in the state, including Beaufort and Jasper counties.

The Bluffton station measured just 4.3 inches of rainfall from June 1 through Aug. 15. Normal precipitation for that time period is 11 to 16 inches.

According to committee member Marion Rizer, the committee faces a challenge as it tries to agree on a declaration for each county that takes into consideration multiple factors, including agriculture, forest fire risk, water supply and water quality. Conditions for each of these factors can vary widely across a particular county.

The committee will continue to monitor the situation closely and will reevaluate conditions in four to six weeks.

Town of Bluffton hires new engineering director

Bryan McIlwee has been named as the town of Bluffton’s new director of engineering.

He will direct and manage the engineering department, which includes the divisions of public works and watershed management.

McIlwee is also responsible for supervising the town’s capital improvement program.

He formerly worked for the town of Hilton Head Island for eight years as the assistant town engineer and stormwater manager.

Among his tasks, McIlwee managed the design and construction of numerous road and pathway projects for the island as well as supervising the design of the Rowing and Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park.

McIlwee earned a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Virginia Tech in 2001.

Online option available for tax debt protests

The Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office is offering an online form for taxpayers wishing to protest a delinquent tax debt submitted to the Department of Revenue for collection.

On Aug. 12, Collection of Debt letters were sent to delinquent taxpayers with delinquent real and/or personal property taxes in an attempt to collect tax debts.

Previously, the only method to protest a debt was by submitting a written protest via mail.

Taxpayers will now also have the option to file a protest of debt online by visiting www.beaufortcountytreasurer.com/protest.

“In the last year, the Treasurer’s Office collected over $540,000 in delinquent taxes through the Setoff Debt Collection program,” said Maria Walls, Beaufort County treasurer.

“By offering an online protest option, a taxpayer may conveniently dispute and hopefully resolve the debt owed prior to having their state refund garnished for the debt.”

Taxpayers will be able to protest delinquent debts in writing, by mail or using the new online option within 30 days of the date listed on their letter.

Mosquito spraying may take place through Aug. 26

Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the applica-

tion of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, Aug. 26.

It uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather.

It does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.

For additional information, call 843-2555800.

County, state jobless rates are falling

The state unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in July from 5.4 percent in June.

Beaufort County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.2 percent in June to 4.9 percent in July.

"When we talk about priorities like workforce training and investments in education and students, there's a reason we do it: It's paying off as July's (statewide) unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. “We are excited to celebrate another month of record-low unemployment that includes three straight months of decline, and we look forward to keeping up the momentum."

Bridges Prep to buy site for new K-12 campus

An 18-acre site off Robert Smalls Parkway in Port Royal is being purchased as the home for a new Bridges Preparatory School campus.

The Bridges Prep board approved the purchase recently contingent on tests and studies confirming the suitability of the site for a charter school campus. Those studies include traffic analyses, utilities access and wetlands.

“We have worked many years to get to this point. We have 18 acres and it’s ours once we do our due diligence,” said board Chair Dee Matthews.

The property is across S.C. 170 from the BJWSA water tower and is near the former “fun park” and Barrier Island Marine. It is near Goethe Hill Road and is south of Cross Creek Shopping Center and Walmart.

Bridges Prep’s board anticipates building a 90,000-square-foot facility to house all grades from K-12.

Although the school only started offering ninth grade this year, by the time the school opens, those students will be juniors.

“We fully expect to have our first graduating class graduate from the new facility,” said Dr. Nick Ithomitis, Bridges head of school. “The purchase is contingent on a variety of things that must be done to ensure the site is suitable for a school. But in all honesty, this is a giant leap forward in our quest for a new school.”

An almost $10 million federal loan will pay for the land, construction and equipping the new school, though Bridges leaders said they will seek additional funds to expand the project to include all high school grades.

Bluffton, Hilton Head get retirement accolades

Bluffton and Hilton Head Island both received kudos recently.

Bluffton has been named to the "Best Places to Retire" list by Southern Living Magazine, while Hilton Head Island was named one of the most "tax friendliest places for retirees in South Carolina" by SmartAsset, a New Yorkbased financial technology company.

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Summer games and stock market have much in common Every four years the Summer Olympic Games add a little more excitement to the season as we watch the world’s greatest athletes come together to compete for top honors in their respective sports.

Athletes are chosen to represent their country based on quantifiable metrics, i.e., time, distance and points. Those that rank the best are rewarded with a spot on their country’s team.

When the events are over and the winners are awarded their medals, it's just astounding to think that out of thousands of athletes that compete in these sports, the ones who end up on the medal podium are the best in the world.

Much like these athletes, stocks too compete for the right to be added to your portfolio.

Think about it for a second. Out of the thousands of stocks that are traded throughout the global exchanges, all of these stocks have to compete against each other on a day-

to-day basis.

So, when one has to determine which stock, sector or asset class is worthy of that coveted spot on a team, meaning a place in your portfolio, it's best to start by putting each stock through its own competition.

One quantifiable metric that has a triedand-true history of providing an objective measure of performance is price. Every day stocks compete in the market and every day the result of these competitions are recorded.

By recording the results of this daily competition, we can rank stocks, sectors and even asset classes in order to objectively see which areas of the market are performing the best, in addition to seeing which stocks areas are performing the worst.

The resulting rankings provides us with the ability to select holdings in a portfolio that have earned their way in the same manner that Summer Games athletes must earn their ticket to the Summer Games.

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Summer is a perfect time for canoeing and kayaking, but it's also the peak season for recreational boating accidents, according to the United States Coast Guard. To help prevent boating mishaps, follow these safety tips.

Preparing for a trip Do the following before going out on the water: • Register your boat with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Check with your state's DNR office for registration instructions and requirements.

• Take a boating safety course, especially if you're a beginner. You can find canoe and kayak safety courses through the American Canoe Association (ACA). You also may want to practice swimming in case your boat capsizes.

• Pack essentials, including basic first aid items, sunscreen, food and water in a waterproof bag. Bring a life jacket for each passenger, and be sure you all wear your life jackets when you're on or near the water. The Unit-

ed States Coast Guard found that the majority of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets.

• Check the water and weather conditions, and mind any safety warnings. Rough or high water can be dangerous, even for experienced paddlers.

• If you plan to go out by yourself, let someone know where you're headed.

On the water You'll want to know how to: • Navigate different bodies of water. On a river, avoid "strainers" — such as fallen trees — that could trap you. For ocean kayaking, stick close to shore and make sure you know how to handle wind speed and wave height.

• Share the water with other boats. On busy or commercial waters, navigate outside the green and red buoys. Never try to "beat" a motorboat — let them pass. Wear bright clothing and use proper lighting so others can easily spot you.

• Handle capsizing. Always stay with your boat, which will float even if it's full of water.

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can be effective in both rising and falling markets is point and figure methodology. Since the late 1800s, this technique has monitored supply and demand with an eye on developing trends.

Hall Sumner Charles Dow, the original editor of The Wall Street Journal, was the methodology’s first proponent. In a free market of any kind, if there are more buyers than sellers, the price will move higher. If there are more sellers than buyers, the price must move lower. If buying and selling are equal, the price will remain the same.

By charting this movement of prices in an organized manner we hope to ascertain who is winning that battle – sellers or buyers, supply or demand. With this ability to evaluate changes within the market, we have taken the first step toward becoming responsive to both bullish and bearish finan-

cial market cycles.

If you would like to learn more about this strategy, feel free to contact us and we would be happy to discuss this in further detail. In the meantime, kick back, relax and enjoy the rest of the summer.

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CHAMBER CORNER Chamber to celebrate best island award

American Legion Beaufort Post 9, a member of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, is striving to promote both patriotism and successful business in the Beaufort area. It is calling attention to local businesses that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Bricks' owner Josh Poticha accepts the certificate from Post Commander Chuck Lurey.

Travel + Leisure readers named Hilton Head Island the No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S. and No. 8 in the World in the 2016 World's Best Awards.

Join the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce to celebrate this recognition with a special Conversation & Cocktails Beach Bash.

The event will be held from 5:30-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. The cost is $10 for chamber members and $20 for future members.

Young Professionals event to offer networking

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will meet from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Red Fish in Bluffton. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with Southern Beaufort County's under 40 professionals.

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HEALTH HEALTH BRIEFS Dr. Brandon McElroy joins BMH an appointment with any of the providers, call 843-522-7240.

Lady’s Island Internal Medicine Beaufort Memorial Hospital has added a new physician to Beaufort Memorial makes list its busy Lady’s Island Internal Medicine practice. Internist Dr. of Most Wired Hospitals Brandon McElroy will begin seeing patients in September.

A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Tennessee, McElroy earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the university’s Health Science Center in 2013. Throughout his medical training, he volunteered at a clinic in Memphis providing free primary care to underserved adults and served as a mentor to fellow medical students. Earlier, he worked as a psychiatric technician at Lakeshore Dr. Brandon Mental Health Institute in Knoxville.

McElroy This spring, he completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Lady’s Island Internal Medicine is located at 117 Sea Island Parkway. Also at the practice are board-certified internists Drs. Philip Cusumano and Robert Vyge as well as certified physician assistants John Garner and Eric Gearhart. To make

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For the 14th straight year, Beaufort Memorial earned a spot on the list of the nation’s Most Wired Hospitals, putting it in the company of some of the top academic medical centers in the country.

To make the list, hospitals had to meet the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) set of rigorous IT criteria, designed to reduce the likelihood of medical errors and improve outcomes.

“We’ve continued to look at technology solutions with the goal of improving patients’ quality of care,” said BMH Chief Information Officer Ed Ricks. “It’s especially gratifying to see our investments working to take care outside of the walls of the hospital and into the community.”

Each year, Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, the flagship publication of the AHA, asks hospitals and health systems nationwide to complete a survey that measures their use of information technology. The 2016 Health Care’s Most Wired

survey was completed by 680 participants, representing 2,146 hospitals — more than 34 percent of all U.S. hospitals.

According to this year’s survey, hospitals are ramping up their efforts to stop hackers and also working to boost their capabilities in telehealth and population health. BMH has pushed ahead on all three fronts.

The hospital also participates in MUSC Health Telestroke, a telemedicine program that allows Beaufort Memorial Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit physicians to consult with MUSC Health stroke experts at a moment’s notice. The survey showed stroke care is the most rapid growth area for telehealth services, up 38 percent from 2015, as evidence-based studies emphasize the time urgency of treatment.

Most recently, Beaufort Memorial began using new software to manage the data from population health, a prevention program designed to reach people who might not realize they are at risk for diabetes, stroke, heart disease and other debilitating conditions, and encourage them to take a more proactive role in their health care. Initially, the hospital is focusing on the wellness of its own employees and will expand the program to patients in the near future.

HEALTH HEALTH BRIEFS (CONTINUED) Mental health center receives re-accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited the Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, for a period of three years, in the areas of outpatient treatment for adults and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents.

The center, which served 3,953 people, including 1,261 children and adolescents and 184 individuals over the age of 65 in fiscal year 2016, provides mental health services to Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.

Operated by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, the Center is a component of the Agency’s division of Community Mental Health Services.

To learn more about Coastal Empire, visit www.state.sc.us/dmh/coastal/index.html.

Celadon Club gets new wellness director

Megan Love Grabowski has joined Celadon Club as the new Wellness Center director.

Celadon Club provides comprehensive health, fitness, and wellness services to residents of the newly revitalized Celadon community, as well as to a local Beaufortonians through a limited number of outside memberships.

As Wellness Center director, Grabowski will maintain and oversee the entirety of Celadon Club, from planning events for club members to personally recruiting fitness trainers and spa staff. Grabowski will also be available to assist each Celadon Club member to help them set and reach their wellness goals.

A graduate of Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s in Communications and Marketing, Grabowski has a background in fitness coaching, event planning, teaching several

types of dance and field hockey. In her spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, kayaking and flying trapeze.

A meet and greet event was held at Celadon Club from on Saturday, Aug. 20. Celadon is an upscale, wellness-focused, master-planned community on Lady’s Island – five minutes from downtown Beaufort. For more information, visit CeladonLiving.com

Mental health specialists needed at BJVIM

The Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM) is seeking trained mental health specialists who are interested in volunteering their time at the Bluffton and Ridgeland clinics.

“Many patients coming to the clinic have health problems that contribute to employment issues, relationship problems, and functioning in the world,” said Dr. Helene Stoller, a 25-year

psychologist who volunteers at the clinic.

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 60 percent of people in the United States who have mental health conditions — including depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder — and nearly 90 percent of people with substance use disorders do not receive the care they need.

Stoller, who is the only mental health professional on staff at BJVIM, spends four hours a week meeting with patient and doctors. With more than 2,500 patients who call BJVIM their medical home, having only one mental health provider represents a gap in services.

Mental health specialists who are interested in volunteering their time are encouraged to call Pam Toney at 843-706-7090, ext. 104.

Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine clinics provide medical services free of charge to individuals who are without health insurance, live or work in greater Bluffton or Jasper County and qualify based on income.

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from page A1 tax would be used to pay off the bonds.

The board’s rationale for issuing bonds is that the borrowing rate on bonds is lower than the rate of inflation.

“It makes sense financially to have more cash on hand available through bonds to speed up construction projects,” according to the board.“With inflation, the cost of building a school in two years will cost less than building that same school five years from now.”

Accommodating growth In earlier presentations explaining the rationale for the sales tax, the board said that growth will need to be accommodated.

Recent U.S. Census data estimating regional growth between 2014 and 2015 identified the Beaufort/Hilton Head area as one of the 20 fastest-growing regions of the country.

Population projections for Beaufort Coun-

ty are expected to grow from 156,070 in 2010 to 185,220 in 2020 (18.7 percent growth in 10 years), and to 215,270 in 2030 (16 percent growth in 10 years).

Concerns A question not on this November’s ballot, but on the minds of many is the credibility and trustworthiness of the board itself.

It’s been a rough year.

Superintendent Randy Moss was recently fined for committing ethics violations in relation to nepotism charges.

Beaufortwatchdog.org, a whistleblower organization which earlier this year filed two ethical complaints against Moss, commented, “Our opinion is Moss has so damaged the credibility of the school district he couldn't sell water to a thirsty man, never mind the1 percent tax.”

Additionally, during the process of presenting the sales tax to the community as a unified body, it was revealed that there was in-fighting among board members regarding whether some of the money raised from the

sales tax increase would go to the University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Board member Bill Payne wants to look forward.

“My focus is not going to be on the past but the future of the BCSD. Our board of education has revised and revisited our policies and administrative regulation so that there would be no misunderstanding in the future,” he said. “We have made much progress educationally in the BCSD in the last few years.

Let us not turn back the clock.”

Next steps This November, the community will be able to demonstrate their trust – or lack thereof – in both the board and the proposed sales tax.

“Only voters can answer if the board should be trusted, and they will speak with their vote on Nov. 8 to the referendum and incumbents up for reelection,” said board member JoAnn Orischak.

In the meantime, the board will schedule

numerous informational public meetings prior to the election to provide voters with facts relating to the projects and enrollment growth.

Details of the proposal for placement on the referendum ballot are currently available on the district website at beaufort.k12.sc.us.

REGISTER TO VOTE The deadline to register to vote in South Carolina is Oct. 8. To register online, visit www.scvotes. org or go to the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration & Elections offices at 15 John Galt Road in Beaufort.

For more information, call 843255-6900.

For information on absentee voting, visit www.bcgov. net, click on “Departments” and under “Community Services” click on “Board of Elections and Registration.”

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS FOR WHALE BRANCH AND JOHN PAUL II

Above, Whale Branch Early College High School head coach Jerry Hatcher talks to his players; at top, the Warriors, shown here last season, had the first week of the season open.

Whale Branch to put John Paul II starts new offense to work first season of 11-man football Photo courtesy of John Paul II.

By Steve LeMaster

In his fifth year as the Whale Branch football program's head coach, Jerry Hatcher is delivering new offensive looks. The rejuvenated Warriors are looking to spread things out in the 2016 season.

Hatcher has compiled a 24-21 record during his tenure as the Whale Branch football program's head coach. The Warriors finished 6-6 overall in 2015, putting together a 3-2 record in Region 6-2A. Whale Branch's 2015 season ended with a loss to Marion in the Class 2A-2 quarterfinals. Marion held on to beat the Warriors 20-14 in the 2015 postseason matchup. The loss left Whale Branch just short of reaching the Lower State final.

Multiple offensive linemen are back for the Warriors. Whale Branch, however, lost standout defensive lineman Nyles Pinckney to graduation. Pinckney is now a member of the Clemson University football program and won't be easy for Whale Branch to replace.

In high school, Pinckney, who enrolled at Clemson University in January, was rated as high as the No. 79 prospect in the nation

by Tom Lemming. He was rated as the No. 196 prospect in the nation and the No. 2 overall prospect in South Carolina by Rivals. A defensive lineman, Pinckney was rated No. 261 in the nation and No. 4 player in South Carolina by ESPN. Pinckney had an outstanding senior year at Whale Branch, finishing with 72 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, six caused fumbles, three recovered fumbles, two

blocked punts and two defensive touchdowns in 2015. He had 98 tackles, 27 for loss, nine sacks, blocked three field goals, recorded 10 forced fumbles and notched eight fumble recoveries as a junior. As a sophomore at Whale Branch, Pinckney delivered 91 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks.

Pinckney narrowed his college choice to Clemson and South Carolina, ultimately choosing the Tigers over the Gamecocks.

Top returning players for Whale Branch are running back Irvan Mulligan, offensive lineman/defensive lineman Caleb Hill, offensive lineman Cameron Wilson, offensive lineman/defensive lineman Chris Wilson and offensive lineman/defensive lineman Eric Saunders.

Now a sophomore, Mulligan averaged 6.9 yards per carry for the Warriors during his freshman campaign. He'll be expected to help to lead Whale Branch offensively in the 2016 season.

Along the line, Hill and Cameron Wilson are both four-year starters.

Chris Wilson and Saunders are other experienced linemen for the Whale Branch football team.

Marion Smalls is poised to lead the Whale Branch offensive attack from his quarterback position.

The Warriors' regular-season schedule includes games versus Hilton Head, May River, Beaufort High, Battery Creek, Bluffton, Woodland, North Charleston, Whale Branch had the first week of the 2016 season open.

By Steve LeMaster

There's a lot of excitement surrounding the John Paul II football program. That's mostly because the school has made the move to 11-man football.

The Golden Warriors have done so under the direction of first-year head coach Kevin Wald, an individual familiar to many area high school football fans. An experienced coach, Wald took over the John Paul football program in January.

Wald made the move from Hilton Head Prep, where he compiled a 26-17 record in four seasons. As Hilton Head Prep's head coach, Wald put together two eight-win seasons. In 2015, Wald coached Hilton Head Prep to a playoff victory prior. The Dolphins eventually lost in the second round of the playoffs.

John Paul II posted one win in 10 games during the 2015 season. The Golden Warriors finished 1-9 in the SCISA 8-man football division in 2015.

Heading into a season opener versus Hilton Head Christian Academy on Friday, Aug. 19, John Paul II featured only 22 players on its roster.

Several new players are present on the John Paul II football team's roster.

Wide receiver/safety Karl Johnson is one of the experienced players back for the Golden Warriors. As a quarterback during

the 2015 season, Johnson rushed for 448 yards in the Golden Warriors' victory over St. John's Christian.

Nyleem Wright is the new John Paul II starting quarterback. Wright transferred to John Paul II from Ridgeland-Hardeeville.

Another talented newcomer is offensive lineman/defensive lineman Blake Parsons.

Along with Johnson, other experienced players back for John Paul II are offensive linemen/defensive linemen Mark Tigges and Colin Byrne.

The move to 11-man football will mean new rivals for the Golden Warriors. John Paul II will also face the challenge of numerous players starting and playing often on both sides of the football.

The Golden Warriors are playing in the SCISA's Class 1A, Region 2 this year.

In addition to Hilton Head Christian Academy, John Paul II's regular season schedule includes games versus St. Andrew's, Palmetto Christian, Hilton Head Prep, Dorchester Academy, Thomas Heyward, Carolina Academy, Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, Colleton Prep and Calhoun Academy.

The Golden Warriors are slated to host St. Andrew's, Palmetto Christian Academy, Thomas Heyward High School, Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach and Calhoun Academy.

WHALE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Aug. 26: at Hilton Head, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 26: St. Andrew's, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: at May River, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2: Palmetto Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9: at Beaufort High, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9: at Hilton Head Prep. 5 p.m.

Sept. 16: Battery Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16: at Dorchester Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: Bluffton, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: Thomas Heyward, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: Woodland, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: at Carolina Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: at North Charleston, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6: Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: Academic Magnet, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14: Open

Oct. 21: at Garrett Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: at Colleton Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28: Burke, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28: Calhoun Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Football 2016 Schedule

Football 2016 Schedule

SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL John Paul II falls to Hilton Head Christian

Visiting John Paul II fell short in a bid to win its season opener on the gridiron. Host Hilton Head Christian Academy managed to edge John Paul II 26-21 in a season opener for each South Carolina high school football team.

Leading Hilton Head Christian Academy to the win, Zachariah Doe rushed for 224 yards and two touchdowns.

Another key contributor for the Matt Smith-coached Eagles, James Bartholomew, added two touchdowns via special teams.

John Paul II, under the direction of head coach Kevin Wald, led 21-14 at halftime.

But the Golden Warriors came up short in the end.

Each team battled fatigue brought on by heat, especially late in the matchup.

Taking advantage of multiple John Paul II mistakes. Hilton Head Christian recovered

five fumbles.

One of Bartholomew's special teams' scores was an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Rashad Battiste paced John Paul II, rushing 17 times for 239 yards and two touchdowns.

Thriving on the defensive side, Karl Johnson intercepted a pass and returned it 94 yards for a touchdown for the Golden Warriors in the second quarter.

Both John Paul II and Hilton Head Christian Academy are due back in action. John Paul II is scheduled to host St. Andrew's (Ga.) on Friday, Aug. 26, while Hilton Head Christian Academy faces First Presbyterian Christian Academy (Ga.). Kickoff for each upcoming prep football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

Beaufort High School upends Wando for win

Behind the strong rushing of senior running back Wyatt Sherpensky, the Beaufort High

football team defeated host Wando 26-18 in its season opener on Aug. 19.

The Eagles faced an early deficit prior to shaking the slow start and earning the win.

Wando owned a 10-6 lead before Beaufort High charged back.

Productive Beaufort High scored 20 straight points to claim the victory in the opener. Prior to pulling off the hard-fought win, Beaufort High took a two-point lead into halftime.

Sherpensky scored three touchdowns on runs of 15, 12 and 8 yards. His first touchdown allowed Beaufort High to lead 12-10 at the break.

Sherpensky reached the end zone twice on separate touchdowns late in the third quarter.

Wando scored its final touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Sherpensky rushed for 174 yards and the three scores. Omar Cummings led Beaufort High on the ground, rushing for 201 yards and one touchdown.

In addition to the offensive leadership from Sherpensky and Cummings, Beaufort High benefited from a host of defensive standouts.

The Eagles are now poised to entertain a longtime rival. Beaufort High is scheduled to visit Battery Creek on Friday, Aug. 26. Kickoff for the Beaufort High-Battery Creek football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

Eagles drop opener to St. John's Christian

Beaufort Academy returned the kickoff of its season opener for a touchdown but couldn't match visiting St. John's Christian Academy.

Productive St. John's Christian Academy pulled away to defeat the Eagles 48-26 on Aug. 19.

The Eagles, under the guidance of head coach Scott Richards, struck first when Chris Boggs returned the game's opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown as the Eagles took an early lead.

Beaufort Academy, however, faltered following the fast start.

Under center for most of the game for the Beaufort Academy football team, Kevin Williams completed two of five passes for 67 yards. Williams made an even bigger impact on the ground, rushing 13 times for

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May River loses debut game to Hanahan

The May River football program's debut ended in a loss. Host Hanahan prevented May River from entering the win column in its first attempt, pulling away to beat the Sharks 47-13 on Aug. 19.

But the loss didn't come without several firsts for the Sharks.

Brandon Morales scored the first touchdown in the May River football program's history when he reached the end zone on a 7-yard run in the third quarter. Ryan Matovich capped Morales' touchdown, connecting on a PAT after the Sharks' first-ever score.

May River managed to force five turnovers in the season-opening matchup.

Ridge Dowe scored May River's other touchdown on a 30-yard fumble recovery.

Numerous players contributed both offensively and defensively for the May River football team.

Ryan Sullivan and Noah Middleton were other defensive leaders for the Sharks. Sullivan notched May River's first tackle. Middleton delivered May River's first fumble recovery for the Sharks.

Jordan Barrow recorded an interception, the first in school history for the Sharks.

High school football teams from across South Carolina took the field for season openers on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19.

Now, a highly-anticipated matchup that's sure to turn into a great rivalry game awaits the Sharks. May River will visit Bluffton on Friday, Aug. 26. The May River football team's roster is made up mostly of former Bluffton players. Kickoff for the May River-Bluffton football game is slated for 7:30 p.m.

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131 yards and three touchdowns.

Following his kickoff return for a touchdown, Boggs rushed for 38 yards.

Boggs, Will Warren and Daniel Richards led the Beaufort Academy defensive effort with eight tackles apiece.

St. John's Christian Academy used a balanced attack to pull away for the victory in the opening game. The Cavaliers excelled offensively, defensively and on special teams.

Beaufort Academy is now preparing to take to the road for the first time in the 2016 season. The Eagles are scheduled to visit Clarendon Hall on Friday, Aug. 26. Kickoff for the Beaufort Academy-Clarendon Hall football game is set for 7 p.m. in Summerton.

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The Bluffton Bobcats wouldn't be denied a win in their 2016 season opener on Aug. 19.

Bluffton, under the direction of head coach Ken Cribb, battled back to beat Screven County (Ga.) 32-25 in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern University (GSU).

The Bobcats, who faced a 25-10 deficit halfway through the third quarter, finished strong. Bluffton scored three touchdowns to pull away for the victory.

Bluffton's comeback started with a 2-yard touchdown run from Jermaine Patterson in the third quarter.

Following Patterson's score, aiding the Bobcats' second half attack, I'kiem Jefferson broke free to score on a 71-yard run.

Patterson reached the end zone on an 8-yard run for the Bobcats in the first half.

Contributing offensively for the Bobcats in the first half, D.J. Chappelear connected on a 26-yard field goal.

Bluffton owned a slim 7-6 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter and led 10-6 before Screven County got going offensively before the break.

Screven County, thanks to a pair of touchdown receptions by Tyquan Johnson, carried a 19-10 lead into halftime.

Helping to provide some second half heroics for the determined Bobcats, Richard Jenkins forced a fumble on a sack and scored on a 1-yard rushing effort as Bluffton earned the hard-fought win.

Ultimately, Bluffton rushed for 211 yards.

Jefferson led the Bobcats on the ground, racking up 101 yards.

Bluffton (1-0) is scheduled to host new rival May River (0-1) on Friday, Aug. 26.

Kickoff for the Bluffton-May River football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

Hilton Head Prep drops game to Orangeburg Prep

The Hilton Head Prep football team dropped its season opener on the road.

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS COLLEGE GOLF

Sunderman named new head coach

While playing in the Women’s Trans-National Amateur Championship last month in St. Louis, Kristyl Sunderman found herself discussing a playing partner’s collegiate experience in great detail.

At some point in the discussion, the player’s mother noted that Sunderman would make a great college coach herself.

It was at that moment that a longtime dream was rekindled, and Sunderman – who was a standout player at UCLA and TCU and continues to compete in top amateur events around the country – began searching for coaching opportunities. That quest ended recently when Sunderman was named the head coach of the USCB women’s golf program.

“We are excited about the breadth of experience Kristyl brings to USCB and the incredible passion she has for the game of golf, as well as for developing and mentoring young women,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “I’m very excited about the future of our golf program and confident great things are in store for us.”

Although Sunderman’s resume does not include previous coaching experience, she is not short on experience on the course. As one of the top junior players in the nation, Sunderman earned a golf scholarship to UCLA, where she spent two years. She completed her collegiate career at TCU and continues to play at a high level, having qualified for nine USGA Championships – most recently the upcoming U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship scheduled for Sept. 10-15 in Erie, Pa.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

USCB names new head baseball coach

When Jeremy Christian led Point University to the Avista-NAIA World Series by winning the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round Savannah Bracket in May, neither he nor anyone involved with host USCB realized it would turn into an audition.

Three months later, though, Christian is ready to take over one of the programs his team ousted from the postseason.

USCB announced Christian as the third head coach in the history of its baseball program, citing his success in building strong

programs with limited resources, his commitment to coaching with character, and his energy and charismatic personality among the assets that made him the top candidate for the job.

Jeremy “After an exhaustive Christian search, it became clear to our search committee that Coach Christian was the right person to take our program forward in a manner I’m most excited about,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “Of course he has a passion for the game and an undeniable drive to win, but even more so he wants to do so while mentoring his young student-athletes into men of character.”

A native of Bristol, Va., Christian began his coaching career as an assistant at Union College in Kentucky, where his two-year stay included a school-record 48 wins and a conference title and the team climbed as high as No. 7 in the NAIA rankings. Christian returned home in 2008 as an assistant coach at Virginia Intermont College, and he took over as the Cobras’ head coach two years later.

Christian rebuilt Virginia Intermont into a contender in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, and in 2013 led the Cobras to a 3118 mark – the program’s highest win total since 1997 – and a runner-up finish in the AAC Tournament.

When Virginia Intermont closed its doors in 2014, Christian took over as head coach at Point and immediately elevated the program to new heights. The Skyhawks posted the best conference record in their history in his first season and in year two finished with school records for wins (34) and conference wins (17) before claiming the Savannah Bracket and advancing to the Avista-NAIA World Series for the first time.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Pinckney settling in at Clemson University

After enrolling early in January, Whale Branch Early College High School graduate Nyles Pinckney is ready for his first fall semester as a football player at Clemson University. Classes at Clemson University were due to start on Aug. 17.

Nyles Pinckney In high school, Pinckney was rated as high as the No. 79 prospect

in the nation by Tom Lemming. He was rated as the No. 196 prospect in the nation and the No. 2 overall prospect in South Carolina by Rivals. A defensive lineman, Pinckney was rated No. 261 in the nation and the No. 4 player in South Carolina by ESPN. Pinckney had an outstanding senior year at Whale Branch Early College High School, finishing with 72 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, six caused fumbles, three recovered fumbles, two blocked punts and two defensive touchdowns in 2015. He had 98 tackles, 27 for loss, nine sacks, blocked three field goals, recorded 10 forced fumbles and notched eight fumble recoveries as a junior.

As a sophomore at Whale Branch, Pinckney delivered 91 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks.

Pinckney narrowed his college choice to Clemson and South Carolina, ultimately choosing the Tigers over the Gamecocks.

Prior to moving on to Clemson, Pinckney played his prep football for Whale Branch head coach Jerry Hatcher. He was recruited by Clemson University assistant coaches Tony Elliott and Dan Brooks.

Pinckney is majoring in justice studies. He and the Tigers are scheduled to kick off the 2016 season at Auburn onSept. 3. Clemson is slated to host Troy for its home opener on Sept. 10.

Rentz enters sophomore season at Mount Union

Beaufort High School graduate Tyler Rentz is preparing to enter his sophomore season at Mount Union College. Rentz was a member of Mount Union College's NCAA Division III National Championship team in 2015.

A Beaufort native, Rentz played in five games along the Mount Union offensive line during the Tyler Rentz 2015 season and was on the Purple Raiders' playoff roster.

Mount Union capped a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 43rd Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl 49-35 over St. Thomas to cap-

ture its record 12th NCAA Division III national championship at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia on Dec. 18, 2015.

The Purple Raiders rode stellar performances from game MVP quarterback Taurice Scott and running back Logan Nemeth on offense and a swarming, clutch defensive effort to win their first national title since 2012 when the Raiders beat St. Thomas 28-10.

Scott threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 78 yards and one touchdown. Nemeth rushed for 220 yards on 30 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the offense as Mount Union offense amassed 531 yards, 330 on the ground and 201 in the air.

Experienced Castedo back for junior season

Bluffton High School graduate Yerko Castedo is back for his junior season with the Limestone College football program.

Castedo played in eight games for the Limestone College football team as a sophomore in 2015, making six starts. The former Bluffton High School standout recorded 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback hurry for the Saints last season.

Castedo started all 11 games for the Saints Yerko Castedo during his freshman season in 2014. He finished with 22 tackles (13 solo and nine assisted) and six tackles for loss.

Castedo redshirted the 2013 season at Limestone College.

A productive student-athlete, Castedo played three seasons with the Bluffton High School football program, earning All-Region honors after leading the team to the state semifinals as a senior. Castedo was named the Bluffton football team’s Offensive Lineman of the Year during his senior season. He led the team to the 2011 state championship game during his junior campaign and was selected as the team’s Offensive Bobcat Award winner.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL (CONTINUED) Host Orangeburg Prep pulled away to defeat the Dolphins 29-14 on Aug. 19.

The season-opening high school football game featured a lightning delay early in the fourth quarter.

Orangeburg Prep led 22-14 at the time of the lightning delay.

Hilton Head Prep started well, scoring 14 points in the first quarter.

The Dolphins, however, found themselves being held scoreless after the initial period.

Rodney Sturgis broke free to score on a 60yard run for the Dolphins.

Providing Hilton Head Prep's other touchdown from the defensive side, Blake Sollie returned a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown.

Producing on special teams, Waddy Brooks finished 2-for-2 on PATs for the Dolphins.

Hilton Head Prep packed a 14-7 lead out of the opening quarter.

Host Orangeburg Prep, however, fought back to carry a 16-14 lead into halftime.

Neither team scored in the third quarter of the season-opening matchup.

Finishing strong, Orangeburg Prep added two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to set the final score.

Hilton Head Prep is scheduled to visit Thomas Heyward Academy on Aug. 26.

Kickoff for the Hilton Head Prep-Thomas Heyward Academy football game is set for 7:30 p.m. in Ridgeland.

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SCHOOLS SCHOOL BRIEFS of Greece,” “The Trojan War” by Olivia Coolidge and “Horatius at the Bridge.” In seventh grade, students read the “Book of the Ancient Greeks” by Dorothy Mills and Samuel Butler’s translations of the “Iliad and Odyssey.” In the eighth grade, they read the “Book of the Ancient Romans” and the David West translation of “The Aeneid.”

By the ninth grade, students are reading “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus, “Three Theban Plays” by Sophocles, “Trojan Women” and “Medea,” both by Euripides; and Classical Literary Criticism. It all comes together in grades 10, 11 and 12 when students will read “De Officiis,” “On Obligations” and “The Republic and the Laws,” all by Cicero.

Then there’s “The Agricola” and “The Germania” by Tacitus, selections from Plato and Aristotle, “Philosophy 101” by Socrates, and, finally,”Western Civilization Art, Architecture and Sculpture.”

Clemson awards degrees at August graduation

“I like reading anything that’s about history,” said Holy Trinity fourth-grader Joshua Mark. “If you have something that’s about history and share it with me, I’ll like it.”

Reading the classics is part of foundation at Holy Trinity school

Students at Holy Trinity Classical Christian School in Beaufort are being exposed to Classical Studies with rudimentary lessons at a young age and more detailed course work as they rise through the upper grades.

Classical Studies involves exposing students to Greek mythology and to Greek and Roman history, language and literature.

The courses enable the students to attain a comprehensive understanding of the roots of Western civilization.

“Education can be defined as the transmission of culture,” said Josiah Tobin, a

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teacher in the upper school. “At Holy Trinity, we trace back our country’s roots through Western Civilization. We do not want our students to merely read what our Founding Fathers wrote, but also what our Founding Fathers read. Our Classical Studies curriculum accomplishes this task, and the students enjoy reading about the ancient Greeks and Romans.”

Holy Trinity students are exposed to the Great Books at an early age.

Third-graders read D’Aulaires’ "Greek Myths.” Fourth-graders read "Famous Men of Rome."

In fifth grade, students advance to “Famous Men of the Middle Ages.” Sixth-graders immerse themselves in “Famous Men

Local residents are among summer 2016 graduates of Clemson University.

They are Katherine Marie Neal, of Beaufort, who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Thomas Chandler Jackson, of Bluffton, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; and Dalton Miles McCaffrey, of Bluffton, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology They were among nearly 1,000 students who received degrees in the Aug. 5 graduation ceremony at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville.

Martmetz graduates from University of Nebraska

Luke Merritt Hartmetz, of Bluffton, was among nearly 800 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the summer all-university commencement ceremony Aug. 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Hartmetz earned a bachelor of sci-

ence in PGA golf management from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

TCL accepting nursing school applications

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is accepting applications until Thursday, Sept. 15, for spring 2017 entry into its associate degree in nursing (ADN) program.

Classes start in January.

“Prospective students don’t have to wait until next fall to start pursuing their dreams of becoming a nurse,” health sciences dean Glenn Levicki said. “The sooner students start the program, the sooner they’ll finish and be able to enter a high-paying nursing career.”

TCL’s two-year ADN program prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses.

Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.

For more information, call 843-525-8267 or visit www.tcl.edu/programs-of-study/ health-sciences/nursing.

Beaufort Academy to hold back to school night

Beaufort Academy is holding its first Back to School BBQ Bash at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.

This event will not only be informational, but fun. Parents will be able to check out their child’s schedule by running through their classes, meeting their teachers, mingling with fellow BA parents and then having barbecue and drinks at the main campus.

Preschool parents will tour the preschool campus at 5:45 p.m. before heading to the main campus.

Parents will also be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Beaufort Academy’s Main Campus is at 240 Sams Point Road in Beaufort. The preschool campus is at 7 Fairfield Road.

For more information, call 843-524-3393.

COMMUNITY

Smart ladies shop at Smart Girls Consignment

Island Girls Night Out, hosted by The Island News and The Bluffton News, was held Aug. 18 at Smart Girls Consignment at 208 Carteret St. in downtown Beaufort. Always a well-attended event, Island Girls Night Out takes place the third Thursday of every month and gives local women the opportunity to enjoy socializing, shopping, sipping and snacking.

Mary Flynn and Edie Smith

Page Casanova, new owner/manager of Smart Girls and her mother, Martha Hatfield, who made all the snacks

Rosemary Livingston models the amethyst pendant she won from Grace & Glory.

Kathleen Borzacchini, Nancy Loeper and Adrienne Ford

Barbara Kilgore won a GoFlex Training package. She is shown here with owner Amber Bonem.

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Treva Waller with her gift certificate to Beaufort River Glass

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Falls, Oswald

Paige Falls, formerly of Fincastle, Va., is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Hope Alexandra, of Thunderbolt, Ga., to Joseph Caulder Oswald IV, of Allendale. Hope Falls is also the daughter of the late Richard Falls.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Duane Fisher of Fincastle, Va., and the late Carolyn Fisher and Clara Falls of Chesapeake, Va., and the late Todd Falls.

The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oswald III of Allendale.

He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brewer and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oswald Jr., all of Allendale.

Hope Falls graduated cum laude from Clemson University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications. She is employed with Sisters’ Publishing, where she serves as the art director of The Island News and The Bluffton News.

Joseph Oswald IV also graduated from Clemson University, where he received a

Joseph Caulder Oswald IV, Hope Alexandra Falls

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization and Business. He helps manage his family’s farm, JCO Farms.

A late November wedding is planned at First Presbyterian Church in Beaufort.

WHAT TO DO Military appreciation day set for Aug. 27

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual military appreciation day on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Atlantic Marine Corps Communities Tri Command Welcome Center at 600 Laurel Bay Road in Beaufort.

This event allows the Beaufort community to show its appreciation for the local military and all they do for our country and community.

This family event will feature children's games and activities, water fun, entertainment, volleyball and an abundance of food and drink.

Sponsorships opportunities are available by contacting LaNelle Fabian at 843-525-8537 or LaNelle@BeaufortSC.org.

Exercise-A-Thon coming to Port Royal YMCA

The YMCA of Beaufort County will hold a Back to the ‘80s Exercise-A-Thon from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Port Royal Y. This event is open to the public and will include four hours of group exercise classes including kick boxing, spinning and more.

The fee is a $10 minimum to participate. All proceeds will benefit the Y Scholarship Program Cyclers can reserve a bike by calling the YMCA at 843-522-9622.

The Port Royal Y is at 1801 Richmond Ave.

‘Abstract Imagination’ coming to gallery

The Beaufort River Glass Gallery is hosting an art show called “Abstract Imagination” by Becky Marshall from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept.

2, at 208 West St. in Beaufort.

Refreshments will be served.

Marshall worked with local

pre-K and kindergarten students for 18 years, with most of those years spent at DODS schools at Laurel Bay. “I fell in love with children's art because it was pure and innocent,” said Marshall. “Although the children were focusing on a project to paint it always came out almost in an abstract form. After retiring last year, I decided to do what I love.

I have taken their abstract level up to an adult level and I am enjoying it to the fullest.”

Arts Center to host The Fifth Dimension

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island will present Florence LaRue and The Fifth Dimension for two performances on Saturday, Sept. 3. Show times are 4:30 and 8 p.m.

The six-time Grammy Award winning group's repertoire includes pop, R&B, soul, jazz and hits like “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.” Tickets are $51 for adults and $34 for children ages 5-15 and can be purchased at the box office (843842-2787) and online at www.tickets.artshhi.com.

Gullah Geechee Bike Ride to be held on Labor Day

The third Gullah Geechee Bike Ride will be held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District. There will be a 25-mile ride on St. Helena Island and a 50mile ride on St. Helena and Hunting Island.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the starting time will be at 8:30 a.m. Donations will be accepted and will support the annual fundraising campaign for the Penn Center. For more information, visit www.penncenter.com.

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Street Music on Paris Avenue’s series continues on Saturday, Aug. 27, with the Gas House Gorillas.

These rockers from New York put on an amazing, high-energy show featuring a bass player named "Crusher" who sets the tone for the group.

The town of Port Royal’s Street Music on Paris Avenue is held in Old Town Port Royal.

Guests are invited to bring their chairs and dancing shoes to this free concert. The rain location is The Shed on Paris Avenue, one block from the outdoor site.

Tickets going on sale for Boots & Bling

The 7th Annual Boots & Bling Fundraiser & Silent Auction presented by CBC National Bank will be Saturday, Oct. 22, at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. This event raises funds for the YMCA of Beaufort County capital campaign.

Boots & Bling is an evening of food, music, dancing, an enticing

silent auction and new this year will be a live auction.

Also, back again by popular demand is the golf cart raffle ($25 per ticket and five tickets for $100).

Tickets will be on sale starting Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the YMCA and at the event. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn at Boots & Bling, but ticket-holders do not need to be present to win.

Event tickets are $50 per person and $90 per couple and can be purchased at the Y or online at ymcabeaufortcounty.com.

Day with experienced coaches and boat steerers.

On race day, teams will paddle in three races competing for medals.

In the past, teams have included civic clubs, community neighborhoods, local businesses, cancer-survivors, schools and hospitals. Last year, teams raised over $65,000, which is used to support those impacted by cancer in Beaufort County.

For more information or to register a team, visit www.DragonboatRaceDay.com or email info@ DragonBoatRaceDay.com.

Travel back in time at Beaufort museum Celebrity chef The Beaufort History Museum on menu at recently unveiled its special "Islands Callawassie club of Hope in a Sea of Distress" exhibit, featuring the Civil War Reconstruction Era in Beaufort.

Experience how education, politics, industry and agriculture thrived in Beaufort while being surrounded by devastation.

Learn more about the museum and its current exhibits at www.

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DragonBoat races set for Sept. 2-3

The 4th Annual Dragonboat Beaufort Race Day will be held Sept. 2-3 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

There will be a free concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, with The Cluster Shucks and The Sweetgrass Angels. Guests should bring blankets or chairs.

On Saturday, Sept. 3, the DragonBoat races will be held.

Anyone can form a dragonboat team to compete at DragonBoat Race Day 2016. A team consists of 20 paddlers, two alternates (recommended) and one drummer. All teams will be trained how to safely and successfully paddle a dragonboat prior to DragonBoat Race

A four-course dinner event featuring celebrity chef Virginia Willis and other notable chefs and food authors will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Callawassie Island Club.

The evening, to benefit the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, will include a silent auction, live music, dancing and an opportunity to learn secrets of Lowcountry culinary traditions.

The evening is dedicated to the celebration of Lowcountry cuisine, a concept echoed alongside the Morris Center’s ongoing exhibit, “Roots: The Lowdown on Lowcountry Cuisine.”

Virginia Willis, praised by the Chicago Tribune as one of “Seven Food Writers You Need to Know,” will reimagine a popular Lowcountry entree for the dinner and oversee its preparation. Chefs Sallie Ann Robinson, BJ Dennis and Jim Spratling will add their Lowcountry expertise by creating signature dishes to complement the main course.

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37. TV's ____ at Night 39. *"____ Got a Friend in Me" from "Toy Story" 40. Lymph ____ 41. *E.T., e.g.

43. Arctic jaeger 44. Dismal 46. Muffin Man's Drury ____ 47. Unagi, pl.

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66. Have dinner at home 68. Type of sweatshirt 69. H+, e.g.

70. Spiral-horned antelope 71. Augments 72. *Jack Sparrow's "yes" 73. Ruhr's industrial center DOWN 1. Steinful 2. *"Where the ____ Things Are" 3. All over again 4. Summary 5. Dinner's main attraction 6. Decomposes 7. Big fuss 8. Manhattan Project physicist 9. Locus, pl.

10. On top of 11. "____ there, done that" 12. Mel ____, Giant Hall-ofFamer 15. Accompanied solo song

20. The animals of a region 22. International Labor Organization 24. Parties 25. *Kung Fu-practicing animated mammal 26. Squirrel's stash 27. Mythological princess of Colchis 29. Small stream 31. 2 aspirin, e.g.

32. Football move, pl.

33. Immature ovum 34. *Beauty's true love 36. Finned mammal 38. Bingo-like game 42. Impulse transmitter 45. Prayer beads 49. Gangster's pistol 51. Between Paleocene and Oligocene 54. Old photo color 56. Rˆntgen beams 57. Crazy one 58. Medicinal succulent 59. Unit of angular measure, pl.

60. Like spirit in sane body 61. Estimated arrivals 62. Bathroom flooring 63. Female pronoun 65. *Buzz or Woody 67. A Bobbsey twin

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