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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

Presidential candidate Castro hits Beaufort for a ‘meet and greet’ MIKE MCCOMBS

Purposity: Any amount of good is good for Beaufort County kids

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akinsha Swinton was excited. She couldn’t wait to get back to Beaufort County and share what she’d found.

The Beaufort County School District’s Director of Student Services, Swinton is a member of the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. She was attending a conference in Anaheim, Calif., last November when Swinton’s interest was piqued by something discussed in one of her sessions – the app Purposity.

“I knew the moment I heard about it, this is perfect for us,” she said on the phone a couple weeks ago. “We live in such a generous community.”

Purposity, rolled out by the school district the second week in INSTRUCTIONS August, Download the allows Purposity app users to from the App Store or Google identify Play, input comyour contact munity information and location members (Beaufort in need, County), then in this look under case “Organizations,” then select and Beaufort follow “Beaufort County County Schools.”

School District students, and make donations to help them.

School district social workers and parents who know families who need specific things will forward those needs to the school district’s Office of Student Services.

Just identifying those needs is progress. Often these needs slip through the cracks. And those who could or would help, simply never get the opportunity.

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By Mike McCombs Democratic Presidential candidate Julian Castro will visit Beaufort for a “meet and greet” at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 711 Bladen Street.

The public is welcome and the candidate, according to a news release, wants to hear from the public about “your

concerns for your family, our state and our nation.”

A "meet and greet" is a rare opportunity to Julian speak directly Castro to a candidate in an intimate setting.

A graduate of Stanford and Harvard Law School,

Castro, the twin brother of Texas congressman Joaquin Castro, was mayor of San Antonio from 2009 to 2014, when he joined the cabinet of President Barack Obama as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

He was the youngest member of Obama’s cabinet.

While a supporter of the Paris Climate Accord and

the Green New Deal, Castro has advocated in the past for an energy police that includes fossil fuels. He supports Medicare for all and universal pre-kindergarten.

Castro is pro-choice and supports tighter gun control, particularly an assault weapons ban. He includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants

as part of comprehensive immigration reform.

Earlier this month, Castro purchased an ad on Fox News during the Fox and Friends show to speak directly to President Donald Trump about the mass shooting in El Paso.

Castro is qualified for the next Democratic debate, Sept. 12 in Houston.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Above: Media specialist Ashley Kabel left a corporate job for a chance to become a school librarian. She started her first year in education at Coosa Elementary. • Right: Philip Boynton, a new first-grade teacher at Mossy Oaks Elementary, was encouraged by a high school teacher to go into education. Photos by Mindy Lucas.

‘Rookie’ teachers find their life’s work as the new school year kicks off in Beaufort County

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By Mindy Lucas

shley Kabel, or Ms. Kabel, as her kids know her, had a moment this week.

When the new media specialist stepped foot inside Coosa Elementary on Lady’s Island this week, some of the students already knew her.

“I subbed here last year so a lot of the kids said, ‘I remember you,’ ”

she said from the school library on Thursday.

To see the light of recognition in their eyes was exciting for her.

After all, Kabel had worked hard to get to this moment and now it was officially here.

“This is only my first week, but I feel like I’ve learned so much already,” she said.

One of 80 teachers completely new to the field of education in Beaufort County this year, Kabel is hardly alone in her “rookie” status.

Finding and retaining high-quality teachers is “a big challenge,” not only for Beaufort County but everywhere, said Jim Foster, the school district’s director of communications.

“Every year we have veteran

teachers who retire, or who move to teaching jobs in other districts, or who just decide to leave the profession,” Foster said. “Combine that with our increasing student enrollment, and you have a situation where you’re constantly recruiting, constantly working to retain the folks we

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Proposed RV park has many in surrounding Okatie community upset

By Mindy Lucas An RV park featuring hundreds of camp sites could be coming to Callawassie Drive in Okatie.

Okatie-based Kenneth Scott Builders, Inc. is planning to turn a 56-acre property about a half mile from S.C. Highway 170 into an RV park for at least 105 RV sites, possibly more.

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velopment Department gave conceptual approval to Phase I of the “Okatie RV Resort” at its Wednesday, Aug. 21 meeting.

While earlier plans called for as many as 300 RV pads to be built over two phases, that number may now be limited to fewer sites as the development department works out details with the company’s engineering firm and the

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Chamber hosts Military Appreciation Day.

BA student body, friends and family celebrate the life of Anna Grace Dennis.

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firm seeks stormwater and encroachment permits from various state agencies.

In the meantime, plans for the property at 68 Callawassie Drive have many in the surrounding communities upset.

“Callawassie Drive right now handles 2,000 vehicles a day and to allow large, oversized vehicles on a small road particularly if there are break-

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downs could cause problems,” said Patrick Parkinson, who is on the board of directors for the Callawassie Property Owners Association.

The board is strongly opposed to the project for a “variety of reasons” and believes an RV park of that size will change the rural look of the area, he said.

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Atlantic coast keeps an eye on Tropical Storm Dorian

By Mindy Lucas As most everyone who lives along the coast knows, hurricane season is often spent waiting and watching.

Tropical Storm Dorian could become the first hurricane of the season, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

The fourth tropical storm of the season passed over Barbados late Monday night and was expected to come near Puerto Rico

by Wednesday where it could pick up strength and become a low-grade Category 1 hurricane.

The National Hurricane Center is advising those in the Bahamas and Florida to expect “high impacts” from wind and rain this weekend and have hurricane plans in place.

DEATH NOTICES

Brenda Green-Carner

Brenda Green-Carner, 58, formerly of the Scott community; St. Helena Island; wife of Reginald Carner entered into eternal rest at her home in Hopkins, SC, August 23, 2019. Brenda was the daughter of Maggie Rivers Green and the late Enoch Green. Visitation 4-7p. August 29, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen St. Funeral12p, August 30; Faith Memorial Baptist Church.

Jeral Evon Joyner Jeral Evon Joyner, 52, of Seabrook, South Carolina and husband of Valarie Johnson Joyner entered into eternal rest at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Services are pending. Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.

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Cat of the Week: Wahoo is a handsome 8-year-old boy. He enjoys being petted and eating treats. If he isn't playing with his housemates, he is lounging with his large, watchful eyes surveying his surroundings.

He is a great greeter and loves to meet new people. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.

Dog of the Week: Shuri is a beautiful 2-yearold girl. She is very sweet and loves to play.

She enjoys yard time, going for walks, and lounging in the pool on a hot day. She is spayed, 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.

Three ejected from crash on Trask Parkway Late in the evening Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire Department, and Beaufort County EMS responded to a motor vehicle accident on Trask Parkway in which a vehicle rolled over ejecting all three occupants.

Just before 10 p.m., Burton firefighters and BC EMS responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Trask Parkway by Shelter Church Road. Reports stated one vehicle had rolled over and the occupants were ejected – lying in the roadway. Burton firefighters immediately requested additional units from the MCAS Fire Department to assist.

Burton firefighters arrived on scene to a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle, a SUV, rolled upon its roof, with its three occupants, an adult and two children, lying in the roadway. The adult and an infant appeared to have serious to critical injuries.

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Occupants from the second vehicle appeared uninjured and declined medical treatment.

For Burton firefighters, this was the second motor vehicle collision in the same day involving a vehicle rolling over. Earlier that morn-

ing, just after 2:30 a.m., the same Burton firefighters responded to a single-vehicle collision only a few miles away on Bruce K Smalls Rd. The Burton Fire District has responded to 201 motor vehicle collisions this year, and Burton firefighters have had to rescue trapped occupants in eight of those incidents.

Youth draw deer hunts being conducted this fall A series of youth draw deer hunts conducted jointly by Santee Cooper and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will be continued this fall.

Applications are available now, with the deadline for submitting applications being Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. The public can call the Dennis Wildlife Center in Bonneau at 843-825-3387 to request an application.

Past participants are encouraged to tell their friends about their experience to spread the word about this opportunity.

Participants must be 17 or younger and capable of safely handling a firearm. They must also be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old. While the youth hunter and the adult sit together in the stand, only the youth may actually hunt or shoot.

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All hunts take place in the afternoon from two-person stands located along the edges of wildlife openings that have been planted in oats, wheat, soybeans or peas.

The areas hunted on youth draw hunts are located within Sandy Beach Wildlife Management Area and Cross Generating Station, both part of the Santee Cooper-owned Moultrie Hunt Unit.

SCDNR’s Wildlife Management staff based out of the Dennis Wildlife Center in Bonneau work in partnership with Santee Cooper staff to manage the Moultrie Hunt Unit for all wildlife species, and to provide recreational opportunity for the public, especially youth who might be new to the outdoors.

SCDNR and Santee Cooper staff give a hunting safety talk to all participants upon their arrival.

The hope is that young hunters will take a renewed energy away from a positive experience and continue to value the hunting tradition into adulthood.

Santee Cooper not only owns the land on which these hunts are held, but provides funding for the property’s management, personnel to assist with the logistics of the hunts, T-shirts for hunt participants and conducts the drawing.

In addition to the draw youth hunts, youths are encouraged to hunt on the 800-acre Bluefield WMA, also part of the Moultrie Hunt Unit. Each youth must be 17 or younger, and accompanied by an adult who is at least 21. The youth must carry a firearm and hunt. Unlike the strictly youth-only draw hunts mentioned above, on Bluefield, the adult may also carry a firearm and hunt.

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FROM THE FRONT

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A perfect example are the needs related to “the number of homeless kids that live in the community that the community might not know about,” Swinton said.

Now, the Office of Student Services will review those needs and transmit them to Purposity. And from there, Purposity users can help – anonymously – address those needs.

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already have.”

In fact, the start of this year’s school year in Beaufort County comes just more than three months after some 10,000 teachers and their supporters gathered at South Carolina’s state capital.

Many took personal days in order to attend the rally in which teachers asked the state legislature for better working conditions, smaller classroom sizes and better

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from page A1 Those on the Spring Island board are also working in opposition to the project, according to the island’s general manager/chief operating officer Bill Griffon.

“Due to concerns over traffic and environmental impacts,” Griffon said by phone on Monday.

A recent traffic study submitted by members of the community opposed to the project, outlined several areas of concern including lim-

Swinton, excited, wanted the app to be well received and used appropriately. So the school district didn’t rush to commit to the program.

Instead, Swinton spent a lot of time in a lot of conversations with, not just school leaders, but community leaders across the county. A long list. They discussed the process and what the app could mean for the community.

“It’s been something that I’m very proud to see our community rally behind,” Swinton said.

Swinton doesn’t want

the community to think the district is just asking for anything. But she is clear that a lot of needs can be filled.

She gave an example of a student somewhere else that was living in a homeless shelter but wanted to go on an eighth-grade field trip with her class. Purposity allowed those who could to help the girl get things she needed associated with the trip.

The app covers anything from school supplies to school uniforms to an alarm clock to an umbrella to needs at home.

“There is no limit to what can be posted as long as it is a benefit to those in our community,” Swinton said.

“The needs are submitted at the school level, approved at the district level, and then the Purposity is kind of that third set of eyes to look at it.”

The only real restriction is that whatever is posted must be available through one of Purposity’s partners, such as Amazon.

But the result is people who want to lend a helping hand to those in their own community who need it can now

do so. You know, that whole helping your neighbor thing.

Needs are vetted. There’s no one panhandling all day and living it up that night.

And the people on the receiving end are children.

They didn’t create their situation.

Too often in the news business, we are often accused of sharing only the bad news.

That’s not so, here. What Swinton and the school district and people who help out the students in our community who need a hand are doing, … if that’s not good news, then

pay among other requests.

In Beaufort County, Foster said the district has a “good mix” of veteran teachers and those who are new to the teaching profession altogether.

For some, like Kabel, a career in education meant finally realizing her dream to work with young children. She began looking for a career while in college that would allow her to work with “lots of different students” and had even considered school counseling.

Kabel went on to work in event planning for awhile but

finally decided to return to school for a masters in library science. She completed her internship at Mossy Oaks and before long, landed the media specialist job at Coosa.

“It was a door that just opened and seemed very serendipitous,” she said.

For others like Philip Boynton, a first-grade teacher at Mossy Oaks Elementary, it was his very first job out of college.

“I’m very transparent with my kids,” said Boynton, who tells his students he too is new to the first grade. “They know I’m doing my best so

they try to do their best.”

Boynton said he began thinking about a career in teaching while a student himself. His high school speech teacher noticed how well he worked with her own children and encouraged him to consider teaching professionally.

“I want to wake up every day and enjoy what I do,” he said. “Even if it’s just one student who says, ‘Hey I got this,’ my day is made.”

While Boynton and Kabel said they are not blind to the challenges teachers face, both cited the support they

received from other teachers, mentors and the district – before entering the teaching profession and even in their first few days on the job.

“I had a great mentor,” said Kabel, referring to fellow librarian and teacher Lynne Sunday. “I feel very supported here.”

For Boynton, his mentor at UNC-Charlotte, where he went to school, gave him two pieces of advice.

“Be yourself. After all this is your classroom, she said. And ask for help if you need it,” he said. “I have no problem asking for help.”

ited sight distances on parts of the two-lane road, speeding and traffic congestion.

In addition, Kenneth Scott Builders are looking at accessing the park by way of Gaston Plantation Road, a dirt road that would need to be widened and improved, the development department said. Easements granting access would also be required from property owners along the road.

A letter from the engineering firm to the department stated that access to Gaston Plantation Road is only intended for the resort’s staff and not for public access.

Eric Greenway, director of the county’s community development department, said most of the items in the community’s traffic study were items they “already knew about” and that the study did not change the county’s position from a development review standpoint.

Greenway also suggested that members of the community submit the traffic study to the S.C. Department of Transportation, the agency which is ultimately responsible for giving any final approvals on encroachment.

The development department gave conceptual ap-

proval of the RV park’s Phase I at the Aug. 21 meeting pending the receipt of these permits and permits addressing stormwater runoff.

Still, others are concerned about the environmental impact the project could have on the area’s watershed.

At Beaufort County Council’s Aug. 26 meeting, about a half dozen residents went before the county to voice opposition to the project and more than 2,000 had signed an online petition by Monday night. The online petition stated that “many trees have already been removed from the land and they plan to re-

move even more.”

However, Greenway said the county had used historic aerial photography and sent its own naturalist, a certified arborist, to determine timbering had not occurred within the last two years.

Others remain upset over a project they say could attract transient housing.

“I think it’s going to cause a lot of problems with trespassing,” said Mary Jeans Otto whose property backs up to the site for the proposed RV park. “We have acres of lakes back there, but there are no trails, … there’s no fishing, there’s no beach, people are

going to get restless and pour over onto our property.”

Otto said in addition to impacting area wetlands, she is concerned that those who camp in the park will actually be construction workers living in the park long-term.

“We believe it’s going to be transient housing for possibly some of these new, big developments going in. And transient housing brings crime and lower property values,” she said.

It is unclear if the RV park will set rules for the campers’ length of stay. Calls to Kenneth Scott Builders were not returned as of press time.

I want to wake up every day and enjoy what I do...Even if it’s just one student who says,‘Hey I got this,’ my day is made.”

I don’t know what is.

Swinton initially hoped for 500 followers in the first month for Beaufort County.

The district is already at 660.

“I didn’t necessarily have a goal,” Swinton said. “For me, I just wanted to see needs being met. If we’re meeting needs, I’m happy, regardless of the number of users we have.”

“Any amount of good is a good thing for our community.”

Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News. He can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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Two Italian restaurants in Beaufort area close within days of each other

By Mindy Lucas Two Italian restaurants in the Beaufort area have closed within days of each other, according to those who worked at the local eateries.

Briciole Bistro and Bakery, at 1281 Ribaut Road in Beaufort, abruptly closed on Friday, August 16 after only being open for a couple of months.

When reached by phone, owner John Ragsdale, said he had no comment on the sudden closing.

However, Executive Chef Allen Mathers confirmed employees were told on Friday around 5 p.m. that the restaurant was closing that night.

The restaurant was closed within the hour, he said.

In addition, employees were told by Ragsdale he would make arrangements for them to receive their final paychecks the following Monday, Mathers said.

However, on Monday, Mathers and the other roughly 20 employees received a group text stating that Ragsdale had filed for bankruptcy,

and employees would need to go through the courts for their final paychecks.

“I really wish I knew what was going on because we were doing great,” Mathers said.

Bella Luna Cafe, at 859 Sea Island Parkway, on St. Helena Island also closed recently.

The restaurant in a build-

ing owned by the Penn Center, next door to the Rodeway Inn St. Helena – Beaufort South, closed on Aug. 21, owner Maria Jackson confirmed.

The restaurant had been in business for 11 years, she said.

Jackson said she was evaluating her options and may

consider reopening at another location.

The Penn Center is in talks with other restaurant owners interested in the space and expects to have someone take over the lease, which ended recently, in the next 30 days or so, said Marion Burns, interim executive director for the center.

Chamber hosts Military Appreciation Day

Children get a little help with the application of cookie decorating during the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce’s annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday at Laurel Bay. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Posting of notice of levy on delinquent properties has started The Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office began levying delinquent properties on Aug. 22.

This is the process in which a Notice of Levy sign is affixed to a property as notification to the owner that the property taxes have not been paid. Not all properties will be posted.

Those that have signed and returned the Certified Delinquent Tax Notice or have paid the property taxes due, will not be posted.

On Sept. 4, an additional penalty of $25 will be added and personal checks will no

longer be accepted.

The Beaufort County Delinquent Tax Sale will take place on Monday, Oct. 7 at the Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton. The taxes must be paid by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 to prevent the property from being auctioned at the Delinquent Tax Sale. No payments will be accepted for delinquent properties on the day of the auction.

To pay or for more information about the delinquency process, the tax sale or the Treasurer’s Office, you may visit www.

BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.

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County offices closed for Labor Day

All Beaufort County offices, to include Convenience Centers, Library branches, and Parks and Recreation facilities (except the Charles “Lind” Brown outdoor pool) will be closed Monday, Sept.

2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All facilities will open according to their regular schedules Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Operations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and

Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island will be available during the holiday. Emergency services and law enforcement operations will remain available as normal.

Mosquito spraying continues in county

In accordance with Federal/State regulations, please be advised Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through Friday, Aug. 30. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered pub-

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The Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, held its annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Laurel Bay military housing area.

Military Appreciation Day is a free event for all military families as a thank you for their service and sacrifices.

Active duty and retired military, along with their spouses and children. were treated to lots of games and food and help from local businesses.

The Chamber thanks the many sponsors that helped to make the day a success, including 4-Star sponsors: Beaufort County Economic

It wouldn’t be official unless Tux the Clown was there to give twisted balloon animals to the children. Here, Tux (John Craig) uses a mechanical device to blow up another of the endless number of balloons needed to put smiles on children’s faces.

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Butler Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM and Lockheed-Martin.

Lowcountry Food Bank dedicates new Sysco cooler The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) conducted a dedication ceremony and Sysco food-packing event Aug. 21 at the LCFB in Charleston to celebrate the new Sysco produce cooler the company donated.

The produce cooler space has enabled the LCFB to source additional produce to feed those in the Lowcountry community who struggle with hunger. Since the Sysco cooler was installed, the LCFB has increased its capacity to source more than 22 additional tractor-trailer loads of produce. This new cooler also enhances the longevity of the produce distributed by the LCFB. "Sysco's generous com-

lic health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at (843) 255-5800.

County offers free electronics recycling event Sept. 7

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Sysco employee volunteers pose in front of the new cooler at the Lowcountry Food Bank. mitment, with this new fresh produce cooler, allows us to serve food-insecure children, families and seniors and ensure they have access to nutritious, fresh produce," LCFB President and CEO

residents. The next events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations on Saturday, Sept 7: • Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton • Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.

If you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 for more information or visit their website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/ recycle.

Screening set to open for Beaufort seat on SCPSC

The State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee is beginning its screening process for Seats 1, 3, 5, and 7 of the South Carolina Public Service Commission.

The Review Committee will be accepting applications for Seats 1, 3, 5, and 7 beginning Monday, Sept. 16 until noon Friday, Oct. 11. The Commission has jurisdiction over matters pertaining to investor-owned electric and gas utilities, water and wastewater companies, telecommunications companies, carriers of household goods and hazardous waste for disposal, taxicabs, and other motor vehicle

Pat Walker said. "The new Sysco produce cooler makes it possible for us to source more fresh fruits and vegetables than ever before and ultimately get more nutritious food to our neighbors

passenger carriers.

A commissioner must have at least a baccalaureate degree and should have a background of substantial duration in one of the following areas: (a) energy; (b) telecommunications; (c) consumer protection and advocacy; (d) water and wastewater; (e) finance, economics, and statistics; (f) accounting; (g) engineering; or (h) law.

The Commission is composed of seven commissioners, one from each of the seven Congressional districts. The Commissioner for the First Public Service Commission District represents Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, and Colleton counties.

Each candidate is required to submit a completed application form no later than the Oct. 11 deadline. Applications will not be accepted after noon on Friday, Oct. Following the Oct. 11 filing deadline, the Review Committee will begin its background investigation of candidates.

Candidates and potential candidates are subject to certain restrictions with respect to contacting members of the General Assembly.

Application forms may be obtained from the State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee, 102 Gressette Building, Post Office Box 142, Columbia, S.C. 29202, by contacting Heather Anderson at 803-212-6208 or heatheranderson@scsenate. gov, or by contacting Michelle McGee at 803-212-6634 or michellemcgee@scsenate.gov.

For further information, contact Ms. Anderson or Ms. McGee, or the Review Committee’s website

who are most at-risk of food insecurity."

Tom Propps, Sysco Foodservices Columbia President, said, "It is an honor to serve the community where our associates live. We are proud to serve the Lowcountry Food Bank, and we look forward to many years of partnership. I want to thank our Sysco associates for taking time out of their work day today to help pack food for our community."

The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 30.5 million pounds of food in 2018. For more information go to lowcountryfoodbank.org.

at: www.scstatehouse.gov/ CommitteeInfo/PublicUtilitiesReviewComm/2019PublicServiceCommissionScreeningInfo.php.

SC AG Wilson joins fight against robocalls

S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson on Aug. 22 announced that as a result of a bipartisan, public/private coalition of 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies he has joined, the phone companies have agreed to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls. This agreement will help protect phone users from illegal robocalls and make it easier for attorneys general to investigate and prosecute bad actors.

“Robocalls are frustrating for all of us because we all get them, and to make that frustration worse it’s very difficult for us to do anything about them at the state level,” Attorney General Wilson said.

“This agreement should make a difference that will help us all because it all involves all 50 states and DC and the major cell phone companies.”

The coalition of attorneys general, led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon MacDonald, and Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, includes attorneys general from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The coalition of companies includes AT&T, Bandwidth, CenturyLink, Charter, Comcast, Consolidated, Frontier, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, and Windstream.

AROUND TOWN

Passion for records evolves into record club, ‘vinyl night’

By Mike McCombs Usually, the word addict holds a negative connotation.

It’s not a good thing.

But for Paul Harris, 43, it refers to a nearly 30-year hobby, and he’s taking others down with him.

Harris, a physical therapist in the U.S. Navy for 14 years and married with six children, is the founder of a group in Beaufort called the LowCountry Vinyl Addicts.

“We are an eclectic group of vinyl record collectors, enthusiasts and music lovers who all share a similar passion about music recorded on vinyl,” Harris said.

Harris said he’s been collecting vinyl since the age of 14.

“My father had a great vinyl collection of 60s and 70s rock that he allowed me to play on his record player,” Harris said. “His collection expanded my appreciation for music records on vinyl.”

Harris said most of the group met looking for vinyl records at local thrift stores, antique shops and record stores in Savannah and Charleston.

“Earlier this year, I suggested to my friend and fellow record collector Chris (Bacon) the idea of getting together and listening to our favorite vinyl records,” he said.

“We used to always run into each other when we were out and about at the lo-

cal thrift and resale stores,” Bacon said. “After a few encounters, we started to realize that each of us knew others that did the same thing we were doing. He came up with the idea of starting the group earlier this year since there was nothing similar in the area.”

Bacon started young like Harris. He’s been collecting since he was 11 or 12.

“I started DJing when I was 17 or 18,” he said. “I’m now 46 and have never stopped.”

The group debuted Vinyl Night in May at the Beaufort Cigar Lounge. The group has also met at NeverMore Books.

“It was just a few of us at

first, but we enjoyed a night of listening to some great records over pizza, drinks and cigars,” Haris said. “So far, we have been getting together monthly for Vinyl Night and it has been a hit with more and more people attending.”

The nights usually have a theme centered around a particular style of music – sometimes more than one – but all genres of music are always welcome.

“We continue to keep it about listening to our favorite new and old vinyl while discussing music and record-hunting spots, both locally and beyond,” Harris said.

The group has made its way to social media, residing

on Facebook (13 members at LowCountry Vinyl Addicts) and Instagram (@lowcountryvinyladdicts).

The next meeting of the Addicts will be Friday, Aug. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Common Ground Coffee House.

The theme of this meeting will include selections of jazz, blues and rock, particularly of the 1970s era, though all music is welcome.

There will also be records for sale.

Harris hopes to see some new faces, whether people bring records or not.

“Come out and join us and listen to some great music on vinyl,” Harris said. “You are welcome to bring some re-

WANT TO GO?

What: LowCountry Vinyl Addicts Vinyl Night When: 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30 Where: Common Ground Coffee House Cost: Free Theme is jazz, blues and rock, though all records are welcome. There will also be records for sale. cords to play. But whether you have vinyl records or not, all are welcome to come and join us and listen to great music curated by the LowCountry Vinyl Addicts.”

Harris is just hoping to get them hooked.

Atwood to celebrate publication Conroy Center hosts author of The Testaments on big screen Sept. 17 at NeverMore Books

USC Beaufort Center for the Arts and Fane Productions is proud to present Margaret Atwood live on stage and in cinemas on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in celebration of the global publication of The Testaments, Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to her seminal work, The Handmaid’s Tale.

Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas will be broadcast to more than 1,000 cinemas across the globe, including cinemas throughout the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada, with delayed screenings planned in Australia and New Zealand.

“I am delighted that the launch of The Testaments will take place not only in London on Sept. 10, but also by live-streaming to over 1000 cinemas around the world,” Atwood said. “I can’t be in all the places at once in my ana-

WANT TO GO?

What: Margaret Atwood live global cinema event for book release The Testaments When: 7 p.m., Sept. 10 Where: USCB Center for the Arts Tickets: $18 all seats For information: Call CFA Box office at 843-521-4145 or visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com logue body, but I look forward to being with so many readers via the big screen.”

Filmed live from the National Theatre in London, BBC journalist and New York Times best-selling author Samira Ahmed will interview Atwood about her remarkable career, her diverse range of works and why she has re-

WHAT TO DO

Island Girls Night Out coming to Carolina Realty

Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 29 at Carolina Realty located at 1841 Ribaut Road in Port Royal. For safety reasons, please park in the Amvets 70 parking lot and follow the path through "Get Outdoors", Carolina Realty's new neighbor, and through the white picket fence. Light hors d'oeuvres, libations and complimentary homemade ice cream by Jack Frost by Sun City will be provided.

Fripp Island Marina to host Labor Day Fishing Tournament

Fripp Island Marina's 2019 Fishing Tournament will take place Aug. 29-31. Fisherman are invited to compete for a payout of more than $5000 in the traditional Labor Day event. Prizes will include largest in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel categories and more. For more information, call 843-838-1517, register on our website at www. frippislandresort.com or contact us via email at kingfishtournament@gmail.com. Proceeds for the event go to benefit the Pledge The Pink initiative.

turned to her handmaid story, 34 years later. The event, presented in partnership with Equality Now will include a number of special guests.

Tickets are available at the door and on sale now at uscbcenterforthearts.com. All seats are $18. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street in Historic Downtown Beaufort.

is $55 for Y members, $70 for non-members.

For additional info, contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director, at 843-522-9622, ext. 244.

Register at the Y or beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Register to be a Tiger Shark

BYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement.

Learn more online at beaufort-jasperymca. org (click on Aquatics>Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.

Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet Sept. 12

2019 YMCA Adult Soccer league registration is open at The Wardle Family Y located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal. Ages 18 and older. Games begin Sept. 8. Cost is $45 for Y members; $55 for non-members; $300 per team. For additional information, contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director, at 843-5229622, ext. 244. Register at the Y or beaufort-jasperymca.org.

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Beaufort Yacht Club on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Bob Martore, manager of S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division Office of Fisheries Management, will be the guest presenter. His department has developed a new underwater video of State reefs; the new artificial reef booklets will also be available to Club members and guests.

Please be on the lookout for notification of the deployment of a 106 foot tugboat at the Betsy Ross Reef. Congratulations again to Maddie Benfield for winning the $50 weighin drawing in July sponsored by Butler Marine. Guests are welcomed, and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.

Register for gymnastics at the YMCA

Pat Conroy Center offers Anchorage retreat

Play soccer at the YMCA

YMCA Gymnastics registration is open at The Wardle Family Y located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal. Ages 6-13. Class begins Sept. 5 and ends Oct. 24. Cost is $110 for Y members, $130 for non-members. For additional info contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director, at 843-522-9622, ext. 244. Register at the Y or beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Register for YMCA outh indoor soccer

Registration for YMCA Youth Indoor Soccer is open thru Oct. 7 at The Wardle Family Y located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal. Ages 3-9. Season is Oct. 28-Dec. 20. Cost

Beaufort’s Pat Conroy Literary Center’s Anchorage Retreat is set for Sept. 6-8.

The Southern Living-inspired event is an exclusive writers retreat weekend at the award-winning historic Anchorage 1770 Inn. Participating writers will immerse themselves in a collaborative experience. In the retreat’s intimate setting, writers will get to know one another as well as the retreat’s instructors over a span of three days and two nights of workshops, discussions, writing prompts, readings, critiques, and social gatherings.

The distinguished faculty of award-winning writers and publishing professionals will share their insights and experiences.

This year’s faculty includes novelists Kim-

The Pat Conroy Literary Center and NeverMore Books will host Susan Cushman, author of the newly released short story collection Friends of the Library, for a book discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m.

Free and Susan open to the Cushman public, the event will be held at NeverMore Books (702 Craven St., Beaufort) and followed by a book signing.

Cushman’s fifth book, Friends of the Library is a collection of linked short stories. When Adele Covington becomes an author in her sixties, she goes on a book tour to speak to the Friends of the Library groups in 10 small towns in

her home state of Mississippi.

Chasing her personal demons through the Christ-haunted South of her childhood, Adele befriends an eclectic group of wounded people and decides to tell their stories. From Eupora to Meridian, from a bud-

ding artist with an abusive husband to a seven-year-old with a rare form of cancer, each story contains elements of hope and healing and honors the heart, soul, and history of the Magnolia State.

Author Cassandra King Conroy called the book, “A beautifully wrought hymn of praise to readers and book-lovers in the most sacred of places, the libraries where we find both.”

Cushman is the author of the novel Cherry Bomb and the memoir Tangles and Plaques: A Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer's, as well as editor of two anthologies, A Second Blooming: Becoming the Women We Are Meant to Be and Southern Writers on Writing. She lives in Memphis with her husband.

berly Brock, Carla Damron, and Reavis Z. Wortham; memoirist and humorist Harrison Scott Key; biographer and book review editor Adam Parker; and literary agents Jeff Kleinman and Marly Rusoff.

The cost for the retreat is $1,500 per person and includes a two-night stay at the Anchorage 1770 Inn on Sept. 6-8, all retreat sessions, evening receptions on Friday and Saturday, breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch on Saturday.

The registration fee will be billed in three equal installments to be paid in full by Sept.

6. Rooms are selected on a first-come, firstserved basis. Registration is now open and is limited to 15 participants.

For more information or to register, call the Anchorage 1770 Inn at 877-951-1770.

Proceeds benefit the year-round educational programming of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center.

7:30 a.m. (Aug. 30); Lowcountry reptiles, 11 a.m.; Fish printing, 2 p.m.

• Saturdays: Sunrise lighthouse climb, 6:30 a.m. (Aug. 24); A walk in the woods, 11 a.m.

(Aug. 24); Sharks! 11 a.m. (Aug. 17, 31); Creatures of the night, 2:30 p.m. (Aug. 17, 31) For a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs & Events.”

All are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs.

For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.

YMCA to offer CPR classes

Please join the Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection for their fall catered luncheon and program Thursday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Nuances will feature a fashion show. Shannon Kaprive will speak on her journey on Becoming God’s Masterpiece.

Cost is $18. Please reserve you spot by Sept.

13 by calling, texting or emailing Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 or puddlesportia@gmail.com.

The Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon on the following dates in 2019: Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Oct. 19, and Nov. 23.

Cost is $35 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. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Activities at Hunting Island State Park

There are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.

• Sundays: Sand/candy art, 11 a.m.; Hunting Island Bingo, 2:30 p.m.; Shark tooth excursion, 4 p.m. (Aug. 18).

• Mondays: Dolphin ecology kayak tour, 10 a.m. (Aug. 19); Tie dye, 11 a.m.; Marine mammals of S.C., 2 p.m. (Aug. 12, 26); Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.

• Tuesdays: Turtle Talk, 10:30 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Native American Dreamcatchers, 2 p.m. (Aug. 13); Beach Walk, 3 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.

• Thursdays: Dolphin ecology kayak tour, 7:30 a.m. (Aug. 15); Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Aug. 15, 22, 29); Driftwood painting, 11 a.m. (Aug. 22, 29); Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.; Full-moon lighthouse climb, 8 p.m.

• Fridays: Dolphin ecology kayak tour,

Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection

Get moving with Beaufort Track Club

Join the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.

Visit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.

Maye River Quilters Quild

On the first Saturday of every month, the Maye River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m.

Please call 847-707-6034.

Free acupuncture for veterans

The Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic is offering free acupuncture for veterans – in cluding active duty, transitioning, their families and first responders – from 4 to 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 1214 Prince Street in Beaufort.

Walk-in clinic, no need to pre-register or call.

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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Preparing the Way

A Shepherd Becomes King The Dynasty of King David

A shepherd takes down a giant.

Under the leadership of Saul, the first king of Israel, the Israelites take to the field of battle against the Philistines. From the enemy’s ranks steps a large warrior named Goliath, who taunts the Israelites and demands a duel. With King Saul’s blessing, a young Israelite shepherd named David confronts the giant with no more than five smooth stones and a sling. Placing his trust in the living Lord, the God of Israel, David slays Goliath with a single stone, causing the Philistines to flee in fear.

Under David, God’s second promise to Abraham is fulfilled.

A thousand years earlier, God had promised Abraham that his descendants would grow into a great nation. This was fulfilled at Mount Sinai during the time of Moses. God had also promised that he would make Abraham’s name great. In biblical language, this means that from his descendants would come a royal dynasty, in which a king rules over other nations. Through King David, Israel becomes an international dynasty, with nations paying tribute and coming to know God through the Israelite people.

An unlikely hero, David becomes a trusted military leader.

The youngest of eight sons, he first came into Saul’s service as the court musician. After the victory over Goliath, Saul makes David an officer in his army. David quickly earns the respect of his soldiers, proving himself an excellent strategist and an inspirational leader.

He becomes Saul’s most important and trusted general, helping to conquer many of the surrounding nations.

How will God continue to bless his family of faith?

In the centuries that follow, Israel will diminish in power and the line of Davidic kings will become a faded memory. How will God fulfill his promise to David of an everlasting kingdom?

And how will God bring about his third promise to Abraham, that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him?

David becomes King of Israel.

Upon the death of Saul, David is chosen by God to become the new king. He conquers the great mountain stronghold of Jerusalem and makes it the capital of Israel. Under his leadership, the remaining countries around Israel are subdued. In the forty years of his rule, the kingdom of Israel experiences a new era of peace and prosperity.

God promises to make a great line of kings from David.

Through the prophet Nathan, God makes an amazing promise to David. God will raise up David’s son as his successor in the kingdom, and he will look upon this successor as his own son. “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” (2 Samuel 7:16) David rejoices in this promise of an everlasting kingdom; it is a greater promise than anything he could have imagined.

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Past Messages LightForBeaufort.org 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort • 843-522-9555 • www.stpetersbeaufort.org • office@stpetersbeaufort.org

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?

Sessions starting soon!

Saint Peter’s will soon be offering introductory sessions on the Catholic faith. All are welcome!

There is no commitment, no cost to participate, and no need to register. Free child care is available, too.

The gatherings will be on Monday evenings in our social hall from 6:30 to 8:30, starting September 9.

Why not come to our first session on September 9 to see what it’s like? Feel free to bring a friend.

Each evening begins with dinner, followed by a presentation by our pastor, who teaches in an informal and down-to-earth way.

If you would like to ask questions or get more information, we’d be happy to help. Just call or email us.

70 Lady’s Island Dr, Beaufort Office: 843-522-9555

www.stpetersbeaufort.org office@stpetersbeaufort.org

SPORTS&RECREATION AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

THE HARD WORK OF ATHLETES OF ALL AGES DESERVES RECOGNITION

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Eagles Come Up Short In Lybrand’s Debut

The 2019 Battery Creek Dolphins take to the field. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Warriors Grind Out Win

By Justin Jarrett It wasn’t the kind of night Jerry Hatcher dreamed about on the eve of the season, but it didn’t rise to the level of nightmare, either.

Hatcher and Whale Branch escaped with a 9-6 road win Friday over crosstown rival Battery Creek in a defensive struggle marked by sloppy play and penalties.

The Dolphins dominated early, stopping the Warriors on their first series and quickly driving into Whale Branch territory before the first of their three turnovers.

Keith Bing scooped up the fumble and returned it 60 yards to the 16, setting up Joseph Hicks for a 3-yard touchdown run to give the Warriors a 6-0 lead.

Battery Creek pulled even

when Kyseem Jabar took a punt return 90 yards for a score with 3:53 left in the first half, but the Warriors drove into Dolphin territory and Henry Tome connected for a 30-yard field goal to put Whale Branch up 9-6 at halftime.

Neither offense could move the ball effectively in the second half, as Whale Branch bottled up Trey Booth

after three long runs early in the game and Battery Creek did a better job of containing quarterback Jaylen Reeves’ scrambles. Both teams also were plagued by untimely penalties and cramping on a muggy Lowcountry night.

The Dolphins’ defense came up with a huge fourthdown stop to get the ball back on its own 23 with 1:24 left, but Jaden Jenkins inter-

cepted a deep pass to clinch Whale Branch’s third consecutive win in the series.

The Warriors (1-0) will try to keep rolling when they host Cross next Friday, while the Dolphins (0-1) travel to Beaufort High for another rivalry game.

Justin Jarrett is the editor of LowcountrySports.com and the sports editor of The Island News. Contact him at LowcoSports@gmail.com.

Beaufort High was unable to secure Bryce Lybrand’s first win as a head coach Friday, falling 37-21 at A.C. Flora.

The Eagles put themselves in an early hole with two fumbles and trailed 21-0 early in the second quarter.

After a lengthy lightning delay, James Dagin got the Eagles on the board with a 2-yard touchdown run, and he added a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown to pull Beaufort within 24-14 in the third quarter.

Tyler Haley threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Warren, and Kendrick Williams had two interceptions on defense for the Eagles.

“I’m proud of the way our kids fought,” Lybrand said.

“They played really hard.”

Beaufort (0-1) hosts Battery Creek (0-1) next Friday.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS Battery Creek at Beaufort High

Dawson Coleman, left, a senior at Beaufort Academy, helps former head basketball coach Chip Dinkins and former Eagles star Frampton Harper unroll the banner for Coleman, who has scored 1,020 career points entering this school year. The banner was presented at the conclusion of the school’s annual Convocation at the start of the first day of school Monday. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

BA honors Dawson Coleman Beaufort Academy senior basketball player Dawson Coleman was honored Monday with a banner recognizing him reaching the milestone of 1,000 career points.

The banner was presented at the conclusion of the school’s annual Convocation

at the start of the first day of school Monday by former head basketball coach Chip Dinkins, who coached Coleman through the 9th grade, and Frampton Harper, a 1985 graduate and the school’s all-time leading scorer with more than 1,800

career points.

Dawson becomes the fourth player to join the 1,000-point club in the last 10 years. He joins Miranda Weslake (class of 2014), Luke Harper (class of 2017) and Kevin Williams (class of 2017).

The Dolphins haven’t beaten crosstown rival Beaufort High since 2003, which dates back before some of the players in this year’s clash were born. The Eagles’ average margin of victory during the streak is 33.1, so it hasn’t even been competitive. Could Battery Creek turn the tide this season and end the streak? Sure, but the Dolphins will have to play far more disciplined than they did in last week’s 9-6 loss to Whale Branch. Beaufort had a tough time running the ball in last week’s 37-21 loss at A.C. Flora, so look for the Eagles to try to exploit a Battery Creek secondary that was untested last week, facing only one pass attempt. The Dolphins couldn’t get anything going in the passing game last week, either, and they’ll need

to be more balanced to end the streak.

Prediction: Beaufort High 33, Battery Creek 6

Cross at Whale Branch

The Warriors rolled to a 47-0 road win over the Trojans a year ago, but this year’s matchup will look completely different. The Trojans are a senior-laden team that opened the season with a 1614 win over Burke, while the Warriors had to grind out a 9-6 win at Battery Creek as they break in a bevy of a new starters and players in larger roles. Whale Branch’s offense is awfully one-dimensional, but the power-speed combination of bruiser De’Arius Hazel and shifty quarterback Jaylen Reeves, combined with a hard-nosed defense, should be enough for the

Warriors to improve to 2-0.

Prediction: Whale Branch 27, Cross 12

Beaufort Academy at Clarendon Hall

The Eagles kick off their SCISA 8-man state title defense with a rematch of last year’s 52-33 loss in coach Mark Clifford’s BA debut. BA enjoyed a meteoric rise after dropping the opener to the Saints, but the Eagles have a number of key holes to fill from last year’s state championship squad, including star running back De’Shaun Epps and defensive leader Edward McCormick. BA will endure some growing pains early again this season, and Clarendon Hall is a tough team to open with, especially on the road.

Prediction: Clarendon Hall 37, Beaufort Academy 33

Battery Creek’s Ortiz nabs top honor The Lowcountry hasn’t always been considered one of the stronger parts of the Palmetto State for softball talent, but that might be changing thanks to the star-studded lineup that makes up the second annual All-Lowco Softball Team.

Led by Class 3A state champion Battery Creek, this year’s collection of area standouts features six AllState honorees. And with four sophomores, four freshmen, and two eighth-graders among the 20 players honored, it looks like future All-Lowco Softball Teams will be just as talent-rich.

COACH OF THE YEAR Chris Carr, Battery Creek In his second and final sea-

son at Battery Creek, Carr led the Dolphins to the Class 3A state championship. Looking to build off a trip to the Lower State championship game in his first season, Carr challenged the Dolphins with a brutal early-season schedule and had them battle-tested for the playoffs. Battery Creek won its last 11 games, including an 8-0 mark in the postseason.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Alexis Ortiz, Battery Creek Like her coach, Ortiz is a repeat winner of this award.

The Coker College signee was a force in the Alexis pitcher’s circle Ortiz and at the plate,

as she went 16-7 with a 1.05 ERA and hit .353 with 10 homers and 23 RBIs. Ortiz’s immense value was on display in the state championship clincher, tossing a one-hitter and hitting a home run in a 2-1 win over Union County.

ALL-LOWCO FIRST TEAM C: Lillian Bearden, Sr., BHS Class 4A All-State pick hit .420 with three doubles, two homers, and 27 RBIs INF: Kylee Gleason, Jr., MRHS Gamecocks commit hit .683 with two homers, three triples and 36 stolen bases to earn All-State honors INF: Emily Crosby, Sr., BCHS Spartanburg Methodist signee batted .500 with eight

homers and 36 RBIs en route to All-State selection INF: Ivy Bryan, Sr., THA Rebels’ shortstop batted .632 with eight homers and 32 RBIs and played solid defense INF: Reagan Marchant, Fr., HHIHS All-State pick led Seahawks with .582 batting average, six homers, 30 RBIs, and 18 steals OF: McKenzie Young, Sr., BCHS USC Aiken signee hit .477 with 14 homers and 25 steals while rotating between outfield and catcher OF: Madison Sanchez, Soph., BHS Batted .420 with 10 doubles, three homers and 18 RBIs OF: Giovana Rodriguez, Soph., MRHS Hit .414 with two homers

and seven doubles and went 7-1 in the circle UTL: Essence Champion, Sr., BHS Versatile player led area with 10 homers, batting .441 with nine doubles and 31 RBIs P: Alexis Ortiz, Sr., BCHS Racked up 234 strikeouts and only 24 walks in 153.1 innings

Thomas Heyward (25-19, 2516) in pool play and splitting with Beaufort High’s varsity (22-25, 25-17).

BA then defeated Colleton Prep 25-11, 25-14 in the semifinals and swept Palmetto Christian 25-15, 25-21 in the championship match.

Beaufort High won the Silver Division title, also winning 11 of its 12 sets but getting bumped to the Sil-

ver bracket on a tiebreaker with BA. The Eagles defeated Cathedral (25-18, 25-19) and Thomas Heyward (2512, 25-14) and split with BA in pool play, then defeated Charleston Math & Science (25-16, 25-14) and Philip Simmons (25-16, 25-16) in bracket play.

HONORABLE MENTION Isabel Cannon, Fr., LCA Journeigh Doray, Jr., BCHS Danielle Dudley, Sr., THA Abigail Hayes, Fr., THA Kelsey Hill, Sr., BCHS Jayla Quick, Soph., BLHS Parker Ray, 8th, BLHS Cassandra Ruhl, Soph., HHIHS Katie Ryan, 8th, BLHS Gabby Ximenez, Fr., MRHS

Battery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz tries to find the corner of the plate against the Union County Yellow Jackets. The Dolphins won 2-1 to claim the Class 3A state championship.

Photo by Bob Sofaly.

SPORTS BRIEFS VOLLEYBALL

Beaufort Academy defeated Palmetto Christian Academy to claim the Gold Division title at the PRTC Colleton County Volleyball Invitational on Saturday.

The Eagles dropped only one of 12 sets en route to the championship, sweeping Beaufort High’s junior varsity (25-14, 25-10), Cathedral Academy (25-19, 25-15), and

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try team launched its season Saturday at the Saucony XC Kickoff Classic at Savannah’s Daffin Park.

Collin Durham finished 28th with a 5K time of 17:34 to lead the Lions to a 12th-place finish among 24 teams in the boys standings.

Izzy Hipple (24:15) placed 54th to lead Holy Trinity’s girls to a 13th-place finish among 16 teams.

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Left: The Beaufort Academy student body formed a circle around the pitchers mound from where Anna Grace Dennis pitched for the Beaufort Academy Lady Eagles softball team.

Photos by Bob Sofaly.

A CELEBRATION OF A LIFE An unidentified Beaufort Academy student tries to pick up one of the 300 Painted Lady butterflies released during the culmination of the celebration of the life of Anna Grace Dennis on Wednesday at the BA softball field.

By Bob Sofaly Three hundred Painted Lady butterflies from Sorrento, Fla., were released following a memorial and celebration of the life of Beaufort Academy student Anna Grace Dennis on Wednesday at Beaufort Academy.

The student body, friends and family met on the school’s softball field where Dennis pitched for BA’s Lady Eagle softball team. Dennis, 16, died on Aug. 2 from complications following a seizure.

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Left: Emily Wilson, friend of classmate Anna Grace Dennis, is overcome with grief as she tries to read the Butterfly poem with some of her classmates during the memorial and celebration of the life of Dennis on Wednesday on the softball field at Beaufort Academy.

Schedule set for superintendent’s ‘Listening and Learning Tour’

Parents and community members will have the opportunity to meet with new Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez more than a half dozen times over the course of the fall.

The first of eight opportunities already took place Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Bluffton High School.

Rodriguez hopes to talk with parents, community members, teachers and administrators about what’s going well and what needs special attention

in Beaufort schools.

“I’m calling it ‘Listening and Learning,’ ” Rodriguez said.

“These are opportunities for me to directly engage with parents and community members – to listen to them and learn what’s on their minds.”

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FOOD WINE & DINE

Crackling and sparkling: not as odd as it seems

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rackling and sparkling. Not words that are usually tied together, are they?

We talk about sparkling.

As it refers to wines, of course. Somehow, crackling seems a little off course.

But, maybe not. Let's do our lesson, taste our new wine, and see where we end up.

In the world of sparkling wines, there are several levels of quality and many sources for different styles.

One detail of sparkling wines that we haven't covered much is the various degrees of sparkling that are made.

Not all sparkling wines are as sparkling as all other sparkling wines. That means that some have more bubbles than others. And it's done on purpose.

Champagne and traditional sparkling wines have bubbles that are made, in the bottle, from a second fermentation. The CO2 that is a byproduct of the second fermentation, is trapped in the sealed bottles and, with time, absorbed into the wine.

Less expensive wines can be made with a secondary fermentation done in a sealed tank. Then, the wine is bottled, under pressure to preserve the bubbles.

Even less expensive sparkling wine is gassed. Wines are placed in sealed tanks, a hose of CO2 is placed below the surface of the wine and bubbles are shot into the wine.

The quality of the wines and the size of their bubbles are partly how we judge them.

Beyond these basic methods, though, are others.

Minimally sparkling wines can be made by stopping the first fermentation and bottling the wine. Then, when the first (alcoholic)

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fermentation finishes in the bottle, the CO2 byproduct is caught and held inside. But, the amount of CO2 is less, so the quantity of bubbles in the wine is smaller.

Despite the fact that we've been trained to look for a lot of bubbles, there are advantages to having fewer. These wines are younger and fresher. Because they have only had one fermentation.

And, they are less filling as we drink them.

Truth be known, Champagne and good sparkling wines will never be replaced.

It's just that sometimes, not-so-intense flavors and gasses is nice. Lighter and more refreshing.

These wines with less effervescence do have a name.

Pétillant. (Pétillant translated from French means crackling or sparkling.)

A bottle of Champagne, or a sparkling wine made by the same process, has about 75 pounds of pressure per square inch in it. Roughly two times a car tire.

Most crémant wines have about 35 pounds per square inch.

Pétillant wines drop by about half again. Not a flat tire, but sure not a full one either. Hence, less full feeling and less burbing.

Easier to drink more of?

Definitely. And you don't have to use a flute to help maintain the bubbles.

Our pétillant comes from the Penedès region of Spain.

Which makes it a Cava -the Spanish wine law name for bubbly wines from this

region.

Ninety percent of all the wines labeled "Cava" come from Penedès. The word "cava" means "cellar" and refers to the place and the length of time needed for a second fermentation.

The main grape varieties for Cavas are Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. In recent years, Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot have been allowed.

Our Cava Pétillant comes from Avinyó. A family owned winery with almost 100 acres of their own vines.

They specialize in using the three main varieites for Cavas. And, they emphasize using estate grown grapes.

Very rare for Cavas.

Their Pétillant is made from 80 percent Petit Gran Muscat (a distant relation to Moscato) and 20 percent Macabeo (also known as Viura which makes white Rioja wines).

The vines are up to 50 years old. At Avinyó, they call their Pétillant "vi d'agulla." The local dialect for "prickly."

The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and the bubbles come from a short second tank fermentation. It has bright almond and honeysuckle aromas with lemon peel flavors, a faint brininess and a stunning acidity.

It is very dry and balanced in your mouth. This is a wine that does not have to be sipped. Sip vs drink. There is a distinct difference.

Crackling. Sparkling.

Prickling. Taste this wine and you won't care about the words. You'll just want another glass.

This is a wine for all seasons, but especially warm weather. For $11.99 at Bill’s.

Enjoy.

Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.

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VOICES

SC must act wisely with $350 million surplus

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’ll start with the good news: I recently closed the books for the fiscal year that ended June 30, and even after some additional “contingent” spending at year-end the state finished with $350 million in surplus revenues.

Annual tax revenue totaled $8.8 billion, an increase of 8.6 percent over last year.

The state actually brought in a windfall of $755 million beyond what it had anticipated it would need to fund the $8.1 billion budget. But, not surprisingly, the General Assembly had already pre-committed to spend much of that windfall money.

First, there were the tax rebates. After one fortunate Upstate South Carolinian stepped forward in March to claim a nearly $1.5 billion lottery jackpot, state

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tax collectors skimmed off their $61 million share in state taxes. Lawmakers then decided that, should there be excess revenue after the 2019 budget was funded, part of any surplus revenue would be used to send $50 tax rebate checks to over one million income tax return filers right before this coming Christmas.

I suppose it’s always a good thing when politicians return money to taxpayers, even if it’s only $50 and even if most taxpayers would probably rather get

real, longer-term tax relief instead of a small, one-time rebate. But theirs is hardly an efficient exercise; the Legislature approved $6 million – about $6 per tax return filer -- to send out the checks.

Interestingly, taxpayers will be getting money back in one hand only to pay it back with the other to cover state retiree pension payments. More on that later.

Second, lawmakers approved $344 million in “supplemental” spending from any “leftover” revenue. This approval covers nearly 50 items of varying necessity – such as $7 million for a purely local Cultural and Arts Center, $6.5 million for “park revitalization,” $5 million for “professional services” for the Department of Administration, $2 million to renovate a state-owned boat

landing on James Island, $1.2 million for advertising to promote tourism, $1 million for the “state aviation fund,” and numerous facility maintenance projects.

Sizing up these supplemental expenditures can be difficult, because their approval usually receives minimal scrutiny, very little debate (but great legislative horse trading), and their descriptions in the budget tend to be very vague. (See “professional services” above.)

That’s a problem in itself.

But what really concerns me about the supplemental spending is what it doesn't include: any money to cover our mounting pension fund shortfall.

And therein is the bad news: State lawmakers continue to minimize our looming pension crisis, which I firmly believe is the

most critical issue we face.

I've often used this space to warn about South Carolina's pension woes, but just to recap: Our state employee retirement systems face a $24 billion unfunded liability – meaning we currently owe $24 billion more in retirement benefits than we’ll have to cover them.

Closing that gap is going to require some very, very tough decisions.

It’s going to have to happen sooner or later. But the longer we ignore the problem, the more dire our options will be. Across the country, states that have amassed and ignored large unfunded pension liabilities like ours have had to take drastic measures to deal with them – steep tax hikes, substantial cuts to vital services, sharp reductions in the hard-earned pensions of public retir-

ees, and even municipal bankruptcies. That’s what happens when problems are swept under the rug.

So in announcing the $350 million surplus, I urged the legislature to apply at least some of it toward paying down our unfunded pension obligations – just as I did when I announced a revenue surplus a year ago. Last year’s plea fell on deaf ears. Let’s hope this time is different.

Certainly, more money alone won’t fix our retirement system problems.

Believe me when I tell you, broad structural reforms are needed to truly establish a sound footing for our retirement system.

But every bit we pay now will help us deal with some of the trials and pain ahead..

Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state’s Comptroller.

You know, I did part of the Trail back in 2019

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t is Wednesday and I’m at (Massachusetts) Mile Marker 81.8 on the Appalachian Trail. I’m with Polly and Cathy — two retired women from Pennsylvania — to whom I’ve attached myself for a short 7.5-mile segment. Of the three of us, Polly is the most dedicated, having done 700 miles of the 2200-mile trail.

Polly is not a through-hiker but is doing the entire length in segments. She walks for a week or two, then stops, goes home to Pennsylvania to recruit another companion to walk the next segment with her.

Her current companion, Cathy, is 65-year-old retired medical assistant.

I have always had this notion that one day I would buy myself an ultralight backpack, fill it with dehydrated, just-add-water risotto and walk from Springer Mountain (in Georgia) to Mt. Katahdin in Maine.

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I have read the books and seen the movies (Walk in the Woods) and have thought that one day I would do this solitary, almost spiritual trek along the crest of the Appalachians.

I was also inspired by Bruce Chatwin and his famous non fiction book, In Patagonia. This book details the South American travels of Chatwin — mostly on foot — meeting people and telling their stories.

“I climbed a path and from the top looked upstream towards Chile. I could see the river, glinting and sliding through bone

white cliffs with strips of emerald cultivation either side. Away from the cliffs was the desert. There was no other sound than the wind, whirring through the thorns and whistling through the dead grass, and no other signs of life but a hawk and a black beetle easing over black stones.”

But In Patagonia is also an essay on being a nomad, traveling lightly, unencumbered by mortgage payments, family or Rotarian obligations.

“The real home of man is not his house but the road.

Life itself is a travel that has to be done on foot.”

Because I am only a temporary tag-along on this particular hike, I only have a USGS topographic map for guidance. It’s old and well-creased with brown contour lines that tell me when I will climb and when (mercifully) I will descend. I have had this map, for years,

usually contemplating the landscape from the comfort of my black, Ikea-bought couch. I have also packed a Nature’s Path (organic) Breakfast Bar and a (Shop and Stop) tangerine.

When I joined up, Polly looked at my bottle of Zephyrhills 100% Florida Spring Water and said, “You can’t drink this. There aren’t any electrolytes in this water.”

“But it’s spring water,” I replied.

“You’ve need electrolytes.

I’ll give you some of mine.”

In addition to her electrolyte-enhanced water, Polly has an app that tells us where we are on the trail.

This device also tells one the changes in elevation, distance travelled and time of arrival. From time to time I stop, look down at my stained, well-creased USGS map and say, “This must be Mt. Fitch.”

“We’re past Mt Fitch — actually 43.4 meters past

the summit — and we’ve got another 1366.6 meters until we reach Mt. Williams.”

Polly and Cathy do not set a blistering pace — we are often overtaken by bearded through-hikers who seemed to be speed-walking up and down the Berkshire Mountains — but my companions are steady and determined and stop at regular intervals so I can catch my breath. For most of the morning I am fine.

But in the late afternoon, we are caught by a storm and the rain has made the stones slick and our long descent from Mt Prospect an unpredictable, tricky affair. As we slip/slide down the mountain my knees begin to ache, and my right ankle is giving me — as doctors often say — discomfort.

So, inevitably, I begin to rethink my notion of a wandering, untethered, dehydrated-risotto life on the Appalachian Trail.

But the real pain is centered in my toes. They are being banged against the toe of my boots and are telling me that there will be anatomical consequences to my small adventure. Probably blisters and swelling.

But I can take this pain because I know tonight there will be a shower, some rudimentary first aid and a glass of Aberlour Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch.

For Cathy and Polly tonight will be a tent, and tomorrow will be another 7 to 10 miles up and into Vermont’s Green Mountains.

For me, this 7.5-mile walk in the woods is enough to say, years from now to a newly-met stranger in a darkened bar, “You know I did a part of the Trail back in 2019 …”

Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

Mr. Scott’s Answering Service is a tangled web

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few months ago, my husband’s phone rang, and I heard him answer it.

“Oh, thank you for calling!” he said. “I have been so lonely with no one to talk to today.”

By the time I got to the kitchen to see what was going on, he had already hung up and was standing there laughing.

“What was that all about?

Who was on the phone?” I asked.

“A marketer,” he responded, with a big grin on his face. “He laughed and then hung up.”

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Now what?

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It seems my spouse had decided not to fight with the marketing industry, but to embrace it. I suggested that maybe he just not pick up the phone, but he thought it might be more fun to play with them.

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And so, began Mr. Scott’s Answering Service.

I don’t know why his cell phone gets all the marketing calls and mine does not. Maybe it’s because his phone number was his old business line that he had transferred over. It might be listed in some business directory and a perfect target for solicitors.

Whatever the reason, it was getting out of hand. He was getting at least five calls a day, primarily at lunch and dinner time.

I started to pay more attention to his phone calls.

I could always tell if it was a

marketing company because his voice would change.

“Bonjour! Comment allez-vouz?” His high school French struggling to say “Hi, how are you?” “Sacre Bleu” he would yell afterwards, “they hung up on me.”

Next he would be the British Butler. “Mr. Scott is out sailing his yacht presently.

Would you be so kind as to leave a message?”

He was having so much fun. Some of them did get a kick out of him, but most of the time, they just hung up. After a while, he became more creative.

“Hello, hello, I’m sorry I cannot hear you. Hello, oh wait a minute. I have to turn my hearing aid on.”

It was not long before we noticed that the calls started to die down. We would get through an entire dinner without one phone call.

He was disappointed a bit because he had been practicing assorted dialects.

I personally was glad to see the antics coming to an end.

After all, aren’t these people trying to make a living.

I think now, somewhere in the Great Marketing World, there is a huge sign that reads, “DO NOT CALL

THIS PHONE! It is a prankster.”

The calls have not stopped entirely. We still have the occasional dinner interruptions. But I think they are the new trainees practicing the art of hanging up quickly.

After all, they do not want to get caught in Mr. Scott’s Answering Service.

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 lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

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Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 30 August 2019 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel C. P. O’Connor 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Pattay 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel R. E. Mestemacher Commander of Troops, First Sergeant J. P. Segura • Parade Adjutant, First Sergeant O.S. Jones Company “C”, 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain P. W. Precure Company “O”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain W. F. Walker Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant I. G. Silva, Staff Sergeant R. J. O’Brien, Staff Sergeant A. Phelps PLATOON 1064

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt L. E. Lyme Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC

Adams, M. W. Aird, D. M. Allen, C. R. Argento, R. A. Aung, T. T. Baker, A. M. Banda, E. M. Belyew, A. G. Buck, Z. A. Buck Jr, M. D. Catarinomorales, A. S. Coleman, B. I. Cooper, D. G. Cutshaw, B. J. Daniels, T. J. Darey, J. J. Day, L. J. Delpaz, C. Doolittle, C. R. Durchlag, K. A. Ezell, B. R. Fillers, K. J. Gilleland, S. C. Harden, J. T. Hedges, J. T. Hill, N. D. Hodges, M. L. Hoover, S. E. Hradelik, C. L. Htaw, E. H. Inman, G. P. Innocent, X. O. Lane, J. X. Larrazabal, N. H. Lee, W. C. * Lemond, J. D. Long, A. E. Maloch, T. B. Massey, A. L. Mayagarcia, A. Meyers, J. C. Moore, K. A. * Morgan, L. L. Mullins, E. C. * Myers, M. M. Navarro, V. J. Nay, S. Overton, E. J. Patton, R. E. Perez, R. J. Pettifordvinson, M. L. Pimental, R. A. Ricketts, A. D. Rivera, E. G. Sandoval, J. A. * Sheffield, M. B. Spragley, S. M. Springer, H. G. Strickland Jr, C. G. Swanson, J. D. Tameling, E. T. Warrick, E. L. Wells, W. A. Wethington, B. A. Wheelock, A. L. Williams, B. L. Wilson, D. T. Wisham, K. L.

PLATOON 1065

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. C. Dickson PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt

Advani, A. J. Albertson, J. R. Baton Jr, J. S. Baumann, B. P. Bell, A. J. Blood, J. D. Bolden Jr, K. M. Bresky, B. C. Bucher, N. K. Carraro, R. C. Chaconrodriguez, J. A. Chung, R. M. Clesca Jr, W. Collins Jr, L. R. Dennis, K. R.

PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt

Dougert, K. D. Echevarria, E. C. Evans, M. J. Flores, O. Forrer, A. H. Fowler, T. O. Goodman, I. S. Grill, N. J. Gutierrez, L. A. Hanisak, B. E. Howsare, R. M. Karki, A. Keffer Jr, J. B. Lackhan, N. Larsen Jr, D. S. Legg, J. P. Lessner, T. T. McCoy, C. D. McKim, H. E. Mella, R. Miller, J. A.* Montero, P. R. Montesreymundi, S. Morrissette, I. D. Murphy, J. M.* Naramore, D. J. Nelson, A. E. Nestor, A. C. Nunez, J. C. Odai, S. Olivarescastillo, R. Ormeno, F. M. Paladino, J. J. Perezjoachin, J. R. Pollock, A. M. Rich, M. J.* Risch, C. P. Robinson, L. L. Rodovalho, R. M. Ruiz, E. D. Saju, G. A. Scarbrough, B. A. Smith, S. D. Stahle, A. I. Stevenson, M. M. Sylvain, H. Vanlaningham, M. P. Varelacubias, G. A. Venetos, J. A. Williams, A. U. Williams, C. G.* Williams, K. C. Zahuranec, K. H. Zheng, J. Zhinin, J. O.

PLATOON 1066

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt B. R. Grajales Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt

Arceneaux, M. C. Bakley, M. S. Benitez, Y. J. Bennett, R. D. Blondheim, A. D. Bradford, D. D. Brewer III, R. G. Brown IV, R. C. Bustillo, J. Campbell, J. W. Carrington, R. C. Castellino, J. S.* Charriez, Y. H. Colon Jr, R. A. Cowart, K. M. Daigle, L. J. Edwards, J. L. Fianko, J. O.* Fletcher, D. L. Franklin, J. P. Frayne, C. A. Funezbarahona, J. E. Gallo Jr, B. J. Goode, C. R. Graves, C. P. Guevaradelgado, C. Hall, M. W. Hayden, D. P. Haynes, W. S. Hedrick, S. E. Ibarra Jr, E. Ibarra, C.

PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt

PLATOON 1068

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. A. Lewis PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt

* Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank / Denotes meritoriously promoted B6

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Jacob, V. F. Jones, T. A. Juan, F. Knight, T. J. Lafferty, B. E. Lee, N. A. Lester, T.A. Louis, C. C. Louisne, G. J. Lyons, A. J. Lyons, R. M. Major, B. L.* Mar, J. J. Marine, J. McLaughlin, T. M. Medders Jr, J. P. Mendez Jr, R. Miller, C. M. Moreno, A. F. Morris, A. A. Pachecovazquez, J. M. Panzino, R. S. Perez, A. R. Pinter, B. Richards, C. C. Rodriguezortiz, M. R. Russell, J. A. Sablack, B. A. Sale, C. L. Scott, M. J. Shirley, A. C. Smith, J. T. Trantham, K. S. Travis, K. T.* Vera, G. Ward, C. O. Watts, L. C. Wijetunge, H. M.

Ashworth, M. L. Astacio, E. N. Austinreed, K. B. Bernheimer, N. L. Bosque, N. A. Bremer, M. W. Brown, D. M. Collins, C. E. * Cooper, C. I. Cornett, N. L. Cotman, T. J. Davanzo, K. R. Davis, A. N. Dominick, R. A. Echavez, J. S. Ekechukwu, O. O. Essamuah, Z. N. Ferguson, A. P. Fraelich, Z. N. Fugarothompson, B. D. Gallozarosario, O. N. Gannaway, J. D. Guth, D. L. Hackett, Z. D. Hausler, L. J. Heilner, Z. L. Hollands, B. R. Hurd, A. R. Joseph, A. L. Larson, A. J. Lee, J. D. Leviere, T. E. Lopez, J. S. Lovelldavy, J. M. Marquezburke, N. M. * Martin, Z. M. Martinez, J. A. McGhee Jr, R. A. * McLaughlin, S. C. McNabb, R. M. Medina, J. D. Mendoza, A. Miller, D. A. Moorehardrick, Q. P. Patel, D. N. Pewitt, C. R. Polichetti, N. C. Pose, M. A. Ramirezvasquez, D. F.

Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt

Richardson, C. M. Riveramarrero, R. A. Romansosa, J. A. Romerovasquez, R. J. Sandoval Jr, J. E. Sansoterra, A. J. Scutt, D. J. Sheppleman, J. J. Sims, Z. M. Smith Ii, H. L. Smith, A. J. Smith, D. B. Soares, M. G. Stewart, Z. S. Stoeckel, B. R. * Strike, J. J. Sullivan, J. R. Thompson, B. D. Tuffuor, S. O. Weathers, M. A. Wilkins, B. P. Williams, C. M. Wine, J. B. Wright, A. T. Yingst Iii, E. K.

PLATOON 1069

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt C. C. Arrick Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC

Aguilera IV, G. I. Alvis, J. M. Amezquita, S. Avila Ii, M. J. Begic, E. Bivens, I. S. Bright, S. D. Buntin Ii, S. P. Chafin, J. C. Christopher, A. W. Cisnerossiliezar, D. A. Closson, C. L. Coleman, R. J. Dale, D. J. Diaz, A. A. Dominguez, A. N. Donahue, B. P. Doran, J. R. Doyenstewart, J. X. Eads, B. A. Forsyth, C. B. Grochowski, W. R. Hernandezanariba, Y. J. Hocog Jr, F. R. Hopkins, J. P. Irwin, S. M. Jackson, F. S. James, C. T. Kozler, W. M. Lenge, P. G. Lewis, M. T. Lopezbenavidez, K. Lowe, J. T. Lualua, A. A. Lucas, C. R. Marino, J. M. Mateen, A. A. McCue, T. L. McDaniel, J. A. Meadows, J. D. Medina, O. F. Mejia, B. R. Meononeyra, D. A. Morgan, C. E. Murray, Z. T. Nshimiyimana, R. Palmer, C. L. Parker, L. B. Perezruiz, A. Placidoherrera, K. E. Redmond, R. P. Reece, M. B. Richards, J. Ridenour, D. M. Rodgers, C. D. Rodriguez, D. E. Ross, C. D. Scott, T. Skowronski, N. P. Smith, W. D. Sosasevilla, V. A. Stiffler, B. M.

PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC

Stover, M. L. Strickland, S. M. Sutton, B. M. Szafran, D. J. Tyler, M. D. Walker, A. T. White, D. T.

PLATOON 1070

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. E. Mercado Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt

Allaicaortiz, D. A. Altenbach, T. B.* Andrews, N. J. Armstrong, K. W. Atwell, J. C. Baker, J. R. Bauserman, B. C. Coleman, J. D. Cotton, C. J. Davies, B. M. Davis, A. M. Davis, M. S. Deno, A. D. Deska, J. J. Douglas, J. M. Galing, B. J. Geiger, I. L. Golda, A. J. Gough, X. M. Green, J. L. Hammond Jr, R. L. Harper, J. T. Harris, K. B. Hartwell, G. E. Hassel, J. D. Hayes, R. J. Henry, G. R. Huey, G. A. Huff, C. R. Keller, S. J. Kempf, M. A. Kerby, M. C. Kiviniemi, M. K. Kwitonda, J. Langley, C. T.* Latham, M. T. Lepage, B. C. Lewis, D. T. Liepke, T. M. Lilly, T. A. Massey, D. J. McConnell, J. D. Mitchell, G. T. Molina, K. M. Morrow, D. L. Netherton, P. E. Pointdujour, R.* Quinones, D. R. Ranaldo, M. J. Savage, D. W. Saylors, J. T. Shelton, J. M. Silvestro, T. P. Sliker, B. L. Sloan, B. R. Soukdala, J.* Swain, G. T. Topper, H. J. Tyson, S. D. Valentino, V. J. Vang, K. N. Vasquez, G. G. Walker, J. F.

PLATOON 4032

Senior Drill Instructor GySgt Cristina. N. Bates PFC* PFC PFC* PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt

Beaird, E. R. Bergren, E. A. Bloomstrom, T. K. Borum, V. E. Bounds, K. D. Brooks, G. I. Carrera, A. Castillo, J. Cavazos, J. A. Cirila, M. E. Consuegra, R. Courville, A. R.

Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC

Davanzo, F. L. Delatrinidad, A. M. Eliamonagas, L. C. Flores, T. L. Franchino, E. S. Garcia, E. M. Garcia, K. E. Guzmanmedel, E. Hanley, M. J. Jimenez, M. G. Juanchi, S. A. Jules, R. Koiquah, L. M. Kostek, B. N. Larsen, K. A. Leeker, C. M. Lofland, J. M. Maddix, O. B. Malone, M. R. Martinezcisneros, M. I. Mosing, J. M. Music, H. N. Niles, N. T. Patterson, H. N. Riossalgado, Y. G. Rose, J. A. Rose, T. S. Ruizfigueroa, Y. E. Shurtz, O. D. Skiles, H. E. Starr, T. A. Stockton, H. N. Thompson, C. R. Tymeson, A. E. Vazquezjoubert, A. Villafana, D. A. Wells, K. C.

PLATOON 4033

Senior Drill Instructor GySgt Cynthia A. Schuitt PFC* PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC* Pvt LCpl* Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC* Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC

Agafonov, M. D. Alcantar, A. M. Araiza, L. Arnold, J. L. Chanthabouly, E. N. Chechelova, M. Cook, S. J. Daich, N. A. Davis, C. H. Diazdelangel, K. M. Duversaint, S. Ford, N. Z. Godinezmartinez, S. Grob, A. M. Gutierrez, C. Innes, M. T. Jarvis, M. T. Jelks, M. D. Jonkman, S. L. Klotz, J. A. Krousey, H. J. Lopezsalazar, M. A. Lunt, E. A. Lynch, K. C. Maddox, M. A. Madrigalsilva, A. M. Manuelito, B. L. Mbouissou, D. N. Munozcastro, D. S. Ostler, K. R. Ouart, J. R. Pelletier, A. N. Pena, M. C. Peterskelly, K. D. Ramos, E. Rodriguez, C. Rogers, S. R. Romeromejia, M. S. Saenz, C. Saldanadiaz, A. S. Sanchez, C. Sanders-Craig, O. R. Schiek, G. J. Simms, V. L. Solanovazquez, K. R. Thetford, J. M. Vargas, K. F. Viadranperez, E. D. Williams, D. M. Xiong, P. Z.

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THEME: GEOMETRY 101 ACROSS 1. Say without thinking 6. Abscess contents 9. Fictional Griffin and actual Ryan 13. Witty one-____ 14. ____ Khan 15. Swan of the "Twilight" series 16. Carl Jung's inner self 17. What is the reason?

18. Painter's support 19. *Six-sided polygon 21. *Type of triangle 23. Appetizer in a blanket 24. Brooding 25. *___pendicular lines 28. Ghana monetary unit 30. Star of Raffi's song 35. Instead of written 37. "Formerly," formerly 39. Archeologist's find 40. Cusco valley dweller, once 41. *Plane to 2D is like ____ to 3D 43. Shade of beige 44. Daughter of a sibling 46. ____ dream 47. Same as Celt 48. Mother of Calcutta 50. Capital of Ukraine

52. Robert Burns' "Comin' Thro' the ____" 53. Classic board game 55. Unruly bunch 57. *Pythagoras' ____ 61. Archipelago constituents 65. Donkey in Mexico 66. Auction proposal 68. Seize a throne 69. Scatter 70. The day before 71. "Prepare to meet your ____!"

72. Boot-wearing feline 73. Swedish shag rug 74. Lament for the dead DOWN 1. Ho-hum 2. *Straight and infinitely extended 3. Type of operating system 4. Remake a map 5. Opposite of comic 6. Weakest in chess 7. "Gross!"

8. One's assertion 9. Square one?

10. Additional 11. Campbell of "Rhinestone Cowboy" fame 12. White one at Macy's

15. Bringer of news, e.g.

20. S-shaped moldings 22. Mowgli to Raksha in "The Jungle Book" 24. Feeling of aversion 25. *It has no dimensions, only position 26. "Sesame Street" regular 27. Mario Andretti or Niki Lauda 29. Between stop and roll 31. Potato's soup mate 32. H. pylori consequence 33. Like a stereotypical girl 34. *Not right or obtuse 36. Spike punch, e.g.

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58. Rwanda's majority 59. Does something wrong 60. Loads from lodes 61. Brainchild 62. Heat in a microwave 63. Fortune-telling coffee stuff 64. Light on one's feet 67. Like Brown league

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Sunday, Sept. 8 • 1-5 pm -OPEN TO THE PUBLICJoin in the fun at your local Y! Sample some of our MANY Adult Group Exercise classes including water aerobics, spin, line dance and more! See class schedule below. Both our indoor & outdoor pools will be open for use, we will have childcare available and free tours of our facility!

PLUS join the Y on Sept. 8 and we’ll waive your joining fee - up to a $75 savings!

Open House Class Schedule 1:30 pm– 2:30 pm Water Aerobics Shallow/Deep Water Combo 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Yoga 2 pm — 2:30 pm Spin 2:30 pm — 3:30 pm Deep Water Aerobics 2:45 pm– 3:15 pm Senior Shape Up 3:30 pm — 4 pm Line Dancing 3:30 pm — 4 pm Power Hour Water Aerobics 4:15 pm — 4:45 pm Tabata All adults and children must sign a guest waiver to use our facility. Membership requires an automatic monthly draft from a bank account or credit card.

WARDLE FAMILY YMCA 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935 843-522-9622 • beaufort-jasperymca.org

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On-the-spot care for minor illnesses and injuries

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Now open evenings and weekends, too!

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.

SATURDAY 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

SUNDAY 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.

974 RIBAUT ROAD, BEAUFORT (ACROSS THE STREET FROM BMH)

843-524-3344