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Afghanistan, 2006. As Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Middle East Field Office in Bahrain, Grebas was chosen to lead investigations into criminal and counter-terrorism operations throughout the Middle East.
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im Grebas Jr. might be the most famous Beaufortonian you’ve never heard of. You’ve probably heard of “NCIS,” the CBS series starring Mark Harmon that remains TV’s most-watched drama. Perhaps you’ve also heard about the six-part “48 Hours: NCIS” series, which documented the true stories handled by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and inspired their wildly popular fictional counterparts. But what you probably haven’t heard of is the fact that one of the lead NCIS agents, the one who helped solve the organization’s coldest cases and inspire the hit TV series, Special Agent Jim A. Grebas Jr., is a Beaufort boy. “Jim Grebas and his partner Pete Hughes are very humble about what they do, but they are two of the best investigators I have ever met in my 17 years of documenting true crime stories,” says Jonathan Leach, a senior producer at CBS. “In fact, the two cases they worked on that we’ve documented for ’48 Hours’ were the inspiration for the TV drama NCIS, the most watched drama in the world. The work that Jim and Pete have done is remarkable.” Grebas’ bio reads like the backstory of a Hollywood hero. His 30-year career with NCIS took him all over the world — Iceland, Afghanistan, Iraq, the White House. Promoted to Supervisory Special Agent for the Cold Case Homicide Unit, Grebas and his team of agents resolved 17 previously unsolvable cases. Later, he was selected to be the Department of Defense’s Senior Advisor in Washington, D.C. Or as his father, Marine Capt. (Ret) Jim Grebas Sr., says, “Not that shabby of an accomplishment for a Beaufort-bred boy who worked for me as a mechanic and shop manager way back when.” What is equally remarkable is that Jim Jr. ever left town in the first place. “I’ll tell you, I never wanted to leave Beaufort,” he says. “But I’ll also tell you my success is largely attributed to the values I was taught by my parents and my southern upbringing in Beaufort.” Grebas says that his mother, Cleo Delgado, and Jim Sr. taught him the importance of respect, integrity and hard work early on.
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“They told me, ‘Sometimes life will knock you to your knees, you will see. And when it does, you get up, wipe the dirt off your knees, and start all over again,’” he recalls. His dad had a saying for dealing with difficult challenges: “Keep it between the lines.” A reminder to keep things in perspective. And there were challenges. In the late 60s, Grebas was among some of the first Caucasian students to attend Robert Smalls Elementary School. There was turmoil, but the experience taught him a valuable lesson on how to get along with others. “Treating everyone equally and with respect goes long way in life,” he says. “Or, as I was constantly told by my parents, ‘You get more flies with honey than vinegar,’.” And then there was Beaufort’s champion baseball team. Grebas says that his drive to win definitely came out of being a member of the Battery Creek High School baseball team that beat the odds and won the Class 4A state championship in 1977. “We were the underdogs,” he recalls.“There were only 11 of us because our coach, Ken Dimmick, was a very tough disciplinarian. Some guys didn’t like that, so they quit.” Grebas, the team’s third baseman, says that the confidence he gained from the experience and his teammates helped shape him into the person he is today. “Though our numbers were small, we learned that if you have confidence, believe in yourself and others, you can succeed,” he said. “I’ve never forgotten that.” And he never did forget. Forty years later, on an episode of “48 Hours” dedicated to one of the “unsolvable” cold cases he helped crack, Grebas said, “So many people would tell us that we are wasting our time. Give up. Move on. We just don’t do it that way.” In 2015, Grebas officially retired from the NCIS. He now lives in Virginia with his wife, Kerri Ann, but still catches up with what’s going on in Beaufort in daily phone conversations with his dad. “Wherever I have traveled, from the U.S. to dangerous places overseas, I have taken these lessons of my life growing up Beaufort with me,” he said. “It’s hard to describe, but throughout the most difficult of times or facing the most challenging cases, all this kept me pushing forward.”
Jim Grebas Sr., Jimmy Grebas and Jim Grebas Jr. Jim's son Jimmy graduating from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Ga., prior to reporting for law enforcement duty as a member of the Secret Service at the White House.
Jim's son Jimmy Grebas, wife Keri Ann with Jim in 2006, receiving the runner-up for John Walsh’s Top Cop Award for his work on an NCIS cold case investigation.
NCIS Cold Case Team, Special Agent Jim Grebas and his partner Special Agent Pete Hughes, on the set of "48 Hours."
County administrator search starting over
Support for Whitehall park growing
Beaufort County’s year-long search for a permanent county administrator is about to begin anew. The County Council voted at its most recent meeting to offer the position to Glynn County, Ga., administrator Alan Ours, who rejected the offer. The offer didn’t come without a splash of the drama that has marked the entire search. A majority of council members initially voted for former interim county administrator Josh Gruber, who recently took a new job as the Town of Hilton Head Island’s assistant town manager, only to retract the vote and instead agree to offer the position to Ours. But Ours rejected the offer, citing his family’s desire to stay in Brunswick, resetting the process that began nearly a year ago. Longtime administrator Gary Kubic
The groundswell of public support for a waterfront park on the controversial Whitehall property of Lady’s Island is gaining steam. At press time, a petition on Change.org had garnered more than 1,400 signatures of residents supporting the project. The petition was created by the “Friends of Whitehall Park” group, whose website and Facebook page include links to the petition, as well as information about how to donate to the project via the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and how to contact the Beaufort County and Beaufort City councils. According to the group’s Facebook page, the county has committed $300,000 to fund a walkway connecting the park to the Woods Memorial Bridge. Representatives from the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Beaufort County are working with developer Sam Levin of Whitehall Point Holdings, LLC, in an attempt to purchase a portion of Whitehall for public open space before construction commences on the development plan approved in February. Levin agreed to consider the possibility of the sale of up to 10 acres — about half of the total size of the tract — on the western waterfront portion of Whitehall that overlooks the Beaufort River and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. A number of officials have stated their support for the project, including Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association President Mark Weeks, Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville, and Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.
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retired in September, and Gruber was widely considered the favorite to take over after serving as deputy county administrator since Sept. 2014. Gruber took over the interim role following Kubic’s departure and was one of three finalists in the initial search for a full-time replacement in 2017 but did not have enough support among a split council to receive an offer. County attorney Tom Keaveny took over as interim county administrator after Gruber’s departure July 20, and now it looks as if his tenure will be extended indefinitely. Council Chairman Paul Sommerville said there are no immediate plans to take additional action. With tension among the existing board members, the process is likely to continue through the November election cycle, when four new council members will be elected.
THE NEXT GENERATION Beaufort Youth learn leadership and agriculture at SC Farm Bureau Conference. PAGE A4
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NEWS OBITUARY Richard “Dick” Jennings
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Beaufort said goodbye to another of its best-known and most respected residents last week, as Richard “Dick” Jennings died July 28 at the Medical University of South Carolina. He was 77. Jennings was the co-owner of Jennings Building Systems, Inc., and also worked in real estate, but he was best known to those who spent time on the area’s waterways. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he later was a charter boat captain and served as skipper of the Beaufort Water Search and Rescue service for many years. Jennings graduRichard “Dick” ated from Beaufort Jennings High School before attending Palomar College in California and entering the Coast Guard. He returned to Beaufort to raise a family with his wife of 50 years, Libby Jennings, and was a member of the Beaufort American Legion Post 9, most recently serving as Commander. He also was a member of Port Royal United Methodist Church. Friends and family members at his well-attended funeral remembered Jennings as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved fishing, being on the water, watching his grandkids play sports, and telling stories. He was a generous man who loved to help people and was loved by all who met him. Jennings is survived by his wife and three sons, Richard (and wife Jean), Christopher (and wife Elizabeth), and Scott; five grandchildren, Kirsten Jennings, Hayden Jennings, Rance Jennings, Andrew Jennings, and Caitlynn Foskey; and two great-grandchildren, Rhett and Knox. He is also survived by two sisters, Olivia Clark of Virginia and Ruth Edwards of Florida, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
It’s no secret, it’s been raining in lot in Beaufort. Here, a natural pond formed from runoff from U.S 21 near Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton Comprehensive Health Services on Friday, Aug. 3. According to a few backyard rain gauges, an average of 17.2 inches of rain has fallen in northern Beaufort County in 18 days in July. The wettest day was Thursday, July 9, with 3.74 inches of rain, according to the U.S. Weather Data website. The U.S. Weather Data website also indicated July and August are traditionally the rainiest months in Beaufort with an average of 6 to 7.5 inches of rain. This summer may change those averages. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Beaufort youth learn agriculture at Farm Bureau Conference Beaufort County representatives Blake Busby and AJ Connelly were among 27 rising high school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina who recently participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) 2018 Youth Leadership Conference in Columbia. The conference, held at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens on July 26, allowed students to gain valuable leadership skills and a better understanding of SC agriculture and the South Carolina legislative process. “The Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by our SCFB Women’s Leadership program, allows students to explore opportunities within agriculture while developing their skills to be leaders in the industry,” SCFB Ag Literacy Director Elizabeth Wood said. Industry professionals addressed students on the topics of leadership, professional development and legislative procedure in South Carolina. Wood discussed with participants the process of South Carolina legislation and how they can become involved
Blake Busby, left, and AJ Connelly of Beaufort County were among 27 rising high school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina who recently participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Youth Leadership Conference in Columbia.
in policy-making. SCFB’s Director of Promotion and Education, Stephanie Sox, engaged participants in leadership activities essential for students to develop personally
and professionally. “Youth Leadership Conference is a great way to meet people from all across South Carolina who share a passion for agriculture,” 2018 SCFB Youth Ambassador Devin Moore said. “We were able to build leadership skills while expanding our network and agricultural knowledge.” “South Carolina’s agricultural industry is a vital part of the state’s economy,” SCFB President Harry Ott said. “We advocate so our children and grandchildren can farm long after we are gone. Educating our youth on opportunities available to them within the agriculture industry is the first step in involving students so they can have a lasting voice in today’s issues.” SCFB is a grassroots, non-profit organization that celebrates and supports family farmers, locally grown food and our rural lands through legislative advocacy, education and community outreach. The organization, founded in 1944, serves more than 100,000 member families in 47 chapters. For more information, please visit www.scfb.org.
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The next season of Body Makeover, Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services’ comprehensive weight-management program, begins Aug. 27. The program is designed to create lifelong healthy habits. Participants meet to exercise three times weekly in small groups over the course of 12 weeks, with each group led by one of LifeFit’s wellness coaches. The program’s strong focus on nutrition education also means participants receive personalized nutrition plans and instructional grocery shopping tours from BMH registered dietitian Kim Edwards, as well as healthy cooking classes from Breakwater chefs and owners Beth Shaw and Gary Lang. Perhaps most important, participants also have the opportunity to build relationships with their coaches and other participants, cre-
ating a community of health-minded individuals within LifeFit. The results are in from the most recent session that ended earlier this summer, and they’re impressive. Thanks to the structure, motivation, accountability and personal attention the program provided, participants were able to decrease
blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides and blood glucose levels. They also lost up to 27 pounds, 30 total inches and 9.4 percent body fat. The group ranged in age from 14 to 81 and included community members, a husband-wife pair, two mother-daughter pairs, 11 Beaufort
BMH seeking candidates for Certified Nursing Assistant training Looking to start a rewarding career in health care? Attend a job fair at Beaufort Memorial to learn more about the hospital’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) trainto-work program. This innovative program offers participants a full scholarship for the Certified Nursing Assistant course at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Participants will have the opportunity to work part-time as a Patient Safety Observer while attending classes. Upon completing the six- to eight-week course and obtaining the CNA certification, graduates will become a fulltime team member on a medical/surgical, progressive care or acute rehabilitation unit at the hospital.
The job fair is scheduled for Aug. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Beaufort Medical & Administrative Center, across the street from the hospital at 955 Ribaut Road. Attendees should come prepared to interview. They will have the opportunity to meet members of the hospital team and ask questions about the program and employment benefits. Full-time employees at Beaufort Memorial receive benefits that include medical, dental and vision packages; 401k, 457 and South Carolina Retirement System options; generous paid time off, paid holidays and more. For more information about this and other job opportunities at Beaufort Memorial, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/careers.
Body Makeover's structured exercise and healthly lifestyle program provides motivation, accountablity and personal attention. Deadline to register for the next session is August 18.
Memorial employees and an equal number of program rookies and program veterans, with all fitness levels represented. The group even included a participant recovering from a total knee replacement. If you want help meeting your weight-loss and fitness goals, call Beaufort Memorial LifeFit at 843-
522-5635 or email Ricca Callis at rcallis@bmhsc.org for more information and to register. The deadline to register is Aug. 18.
Free medical clinic receives grant from Women in Philanthropy Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Women in Philanthropy, a fund of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The grant will be used to expand the clinic’s co-pay assistance for women needing specialist medical services. Staffed by more than 60 volunteers – physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, and administrative staff – the clinic offers primary health care at no cost to low-income, uninsured adults in Beaufort County. Judy Gough, Good Neighbor Services include physical exams, treatment for acute illness Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort and management of chronic disease, non-surgical orthopedic director and CEO and cardiology care, laboratory and other diagnostic testing through the generosity of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and specialist referrals. More than three-quarters of the Clinic’s patients do not qualify for any government health insurance and have no access to affordable care. Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort is located at 30 Professional Village Circle on Lady’s Island. For additional information or to tour the clinic, contact Gough at gnmc1402@gmail.com.
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You may spend decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you’ll need to use this money. Before that day arrives, you’ll want to be familiar with the rules governing withdrawals – and you’ll want to know just how much you should take out. To begin, withdrawals from traditional employer-sponsored retirement plans like these fall under the Internal Brandon M. Cox, CFP Revenue Service’s “required minimum distributions” (RMD) guidelines. (You aren’t required to take these distributions from a Roth IRA.) Here are some of the key RMD points to keep in mind: • You need to take distributions by age 70 1/2. You generally should begin taking RMDs in the year in which you turn 70 1/2. If you don’t take your first RMD during that year, you must take it no later than April 1 of the following year. If you put it off until April 1, you must take two distributions in one year. If you don’t take your RMDs on time, you may have to pay the IRS a 50 percent penalty tax on the taxable portion of your uncollected distribution — so make sure you know your dates. • You can take more than the minimum. You can withdraw more than the RMD, but as the word “required” suggests, you can’t withdraw less. • You may be able to delay RMDs in an employer’s retirement plan if you’re still working. If your employer’s retirement plan permits it, you may not have to take RMDs if you are still working and you are 70 1/2 or older. However, this exception won’t apply if you own 5 percent or more of your company. To determine your RMD, you’ll need
to use either the Uniform Lifetime Table, which is based on your life expectancy, or the Joint Life Table, if you have a spouse who is the sole beneficiary and who is more than 10 years younger. Your tax advisor can help you make this selection. Now that you know the basic rules of RMDs, you’ll need to consider their impact on your retirement income. As mentioned above, you can certainly take out more than the RMD, but should you? If you need the extra money, you’ll have to take it. However, when determining how much you should take beyond your RMDs, you’ll need to weigh some other factors. For one thing, if you can delay taking Social Security, you’ll get bigger checks, so you might be able to lower the amounts you take from your 401(k) and IRA. Another factor to consider is the size and composition of your investment portfolio held outside your retirement accounts. If you have a sizable amount of investments, with some of them providing regular income, you may be able to afford to take out only your RMDs, or perhaps just slightly more. On the other hand, if your 401(k) and IRA make up the vast majority of your investment holdings, you might need to rely on them much more heavily. In any case, though, you will need to establish an appropriate withdrawal rate for all your investments to ensure you won’t outlive your money. A financial professional can help you calculate this rate. Do whatever it takes to maximize your benefits from your IRA and 401(k). They’re valuable assets – so use them wisely. This article was submitted by Brandon M. Cox, CFP, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Member SIPC
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hunt to familiarize the students to the area, and many social activities to get the students acquainted while immersing them into Beaufort culture. Business participation applications are still being accepted. Many businesses are offering students, with a valid USCB ID, exclusive discounts and offerings throughout Shark Week Beaufort and have donated additional items for the Digital Scavenger Hunt. There are more than 20 area businesses participating in Shark Week Beaufort and retailer applications are still being accepted. For additional information, a timeline of events, participating businesses, an interactive map, or to find the business application form, please visit SharkWeekBeaufort.com.
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Just A Few Cases For Mom Imagine coming from a wine family that can decide to make just a few cases for mom. Once you’re in the wine business, all kinds of opportunities can arise, and if you’re in the winemaking end of the business, own vineyards in some of the best locations in California, have your own skills plus contacts for anything and everything needed, producing a few special cases for mom can be done – and it might grow into a brand that can be shared with families (and moms) across the country. Robert Mondavi Sr. is a name all wine lovers know. He’s an icon in the American wine business, and his family has continued to be a part of the industry through the generations – his son Michael, along with Michael’s wife, Isabel, and their children, Rob Jr. and Dina, in particular. This part of the family owns some superb vineyard land in Napa Valley, from which they produce some excellent – and expensive – Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition, they have the small-production Isabel Mondavi brand, which produces a Chardonnay, a pinot noir, and a relatively new rosé. This is the brand which the family geared to “a few cases for Mom” as an expression of her style – casual, elegant and sophisticated. And, decidedly, wines to go with food. The Isabel Rosé is made in a Provençal style, meaning dry, crisp, minerally and fruity. Holding true to their Napa roots, this wine is based on Cabernet Sauvignon with some Barbera to link it to their Italian heritage. (Their great grandparents came to the United States from the Marche region of Italy.) The label is silk screened, a copy of a filigree pattern from a family heirloom bracelet. Dina, Isabel’s daughter, handles the packaging and blending. Rob Jr., her son, is winemaker and cellar manager. Husband Michael is head of the cheerleading squad for these wines. The 2017 growing season was near perfect. After the four previous years of drought, bud-break was in mid-March and light rains
through April kept late frosts away from the vines. A warm May brought life to the vineyards, and melting snows ran downhill to keep everything moist. There were no major heat spikes over the summer, Celia Strong allowing the grapes to ripen well. Harvest was in August, relatively early for California. This wine is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Barbera. Cabernets tend to make a savory style rosé wine. They have lots of deep ruby color and some red wine flavors – bell peppers, cherries, black pepper and black currant. They have enough body to pair well with many styles of food, and a crisp acidity. In general, rosé wines from Cabernet are some of the best. One made by one of the highest-rated producers of Napa Cabernet should be, for sure. Barbera brings its own identity to this wine. Unoaked Barbera leans toward red fruit flavors (red cherries, red currants, sour cherries and red plums) and a brisk spiciness, an herbaceous quality, and licorice or fennel. Grown in California, this variety has moderate body, compared to Italian Barbera, and slightly more alcohol. Isabel Rosé is light pink-salmon colored. Its fresh and clean style comes with aromatics of strawberry, cranberry, cherries, ripe pears and roses. Medium-bodied, its flavors roll through your mouth in layers of complexities. Bright acidity lingers in its long finish. Isabel and her family recommend drinking this wine in a full-bowled glass, a red wine glass, in order to get the entire aroma and flavor profile. Enjoy it with anything from California cuisine to spicy Asian meals, seafood and shellfish or just about anything you like – the whole point of a good rosé. Just right for Mom. For $14.99. Enjoy. . Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
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Based on their recommendation, I try to walk at least 8,000 steps a day. The watch has the annoying habit of vibrating on my wrist when it is time for me to move. “Twenty-nine more steps,” it will tell me as I approach my hourly goal of 250. “Time to move,” if I have been sitting too long. But it also “rewards” me with rockets and fireworks when I hit my 8,000 steps. The Fitbit has made me a bit competitive after I realized my friend Nancy has one too. I texted her the other morning to let her know I was already at 4,451 steps. She informed me she was sitting in traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. I totally beat her time! Then I was bragging to my daughter about exceeding my daily 8,000 steps and she suggested it was time to step it up to 10,000. “What? Why would I do that? I would not get my rocket rewards.” She also suggested I read the Fitbit instruction book. What a concept. Turns out my Fitbit does much more than I thought. Overall, my Fitbit has been great for me. The subtle vibrating on my wrist is much more pleasing than my parents yelling. But I must confess, there are those days when I just want to sit in front of the television and my Fitbit gets to sit quietly in my jewelry box.
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My parents were always telling us children, “Turn off the television set and go out and play!” They wanted us to get moving. Now instead of a parent, I have an electronic trainer who is always prodding me to get going. It is my Fitbit device. It is one of those watches that does more than just tell time. They are very popular now, especially with runners. I did not buy this item, it was a gift from my daughter Faith, who is a runner. She thought the Fitbit might be a good way for me to increase my daily exercise. What? I received it graciously, never thinking I needed one. However, four months later, I love it. Why? Because sometimes, you just need to have someone, or something, tell you to move. There are many popular electronic watch trainers. The latest technology provides us with devices that can measure our steps, our BPM (beats per minute), our calories burned, along with other information. There are numerous brands besides the Fitbit, too. You can get the 3 Fitness Smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series, the Polar M430 and the Garmin Forerunner. Even Timex has come out with an Ironman GPS. When I received the Fitbit, I had to download an app on my phone so my watch and phone could communicate.
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YMCA BRIEFS YMCA accepting preschool applications
The YMCA of Beaufort County, located at 1801 Richmond Avenue in Port Royal is now accepting applications for its 2018-2019 Discovery Kids Preschool. Discovery Kids Preschool accepts 3-and 4-year old children and is a certified preschool teaching the creative curriculum (the same as BCSD). Financial assistance is available. For more information check out the Y website: beaufort-jasperymca.org or stop at the Y front desk.
YMCA adult soccer registration open
GOLD MEDAL MOTIVATOR Everyone knows the first day of school can be a bit of a drag, but students at Beaufort Academy should have plenty of motivation to return Aug. 20 thanks to a special visitor. U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey gold medalist Jack Wallace will speak at BA’s annual convocation prior to the first day of the new school year. All BA students and faculty will attend the convocation set for 8:30 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, and the school is also extending an invitation to all first responders and military members throughout Beaufort county. “We would love to see the room filled with local heroes – firefighters, EMS workers, police officers, active and retired military, and disabled veterans,” BA Head of School Dr. Dan Durbin said. “Their presence will help to enrich the experience for our students.” Wallace will kick off the new school year with what is sure to be an inspiring story of perseverance and overcoming adversity en route to winning gold at the 2018 Paralympic Games. By the age of 3, Wallace already was an avid hockey player growing up in Franklin Lakes, N.J. At age 10, a freak waterskiing accident put his playing days on hold. The boat’s propeller sliced through his right leg above the knee and his leg had to be amputated. A year after his injury, he discovered the sport of sled hockey, and it quickly became apparent that the injury had not diminished his athleticism. “You’ve got to keep moving
“When you set your mind on something, if you work hard enough, you can achieve it.” Jack Wallace U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey gold medalist
forward and see what you can do to make something out of it,” says Wallace, a biomedical engineering major at The College of New Jersey who plans to develop and design prosthetic limbs after graduation. After being a member of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team, the U.S. Development Sled Hockey Team, an attendee of the USA Hockey Sled Select Camp, and World Sled Hockey Challenges, Wallace’s motivation earned him a spot on the 2018 U.S. Paralympic
Sled Hockey team on Jan. 1. As a forward, Wallace collected five points in five games during the most recent Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, which ultimately led to a gold medal for Team USA. As a rising junior in college, Wallace has already achieved more success than most his age. He claims that he owes his success to a positive attitude. “When you set your mind on something, if you work hard enough, you can achieve it,” Wallace said. He also added that an unending supply of support from his family and friends have played a huge role in his accomplishments. “The first day of school is the perfect time to get our students inspired by such an admirable young man,” Durbin said. “The obstacles he conquered in just the first 20 years of his life should be proof that anything is possible for the leaders of tomorrow. Jack is a true overcomer."
Adult Soccer Registration for adults age 18+ is open now thru August 20 at the Wardle Family YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Avenue in Port Royal. Games/practice will start Sept. 9 and run through Nov. 5, 2018. Cost: $45 Y member and $ 55 non-member. Register at the Y or online: beaufort-jasperymca.org. Questions? Contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director 843-522-9622.
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The BYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team is registering swimmers for the 2018-19 season now through Sept. 10. The Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal offers three levels of swim team depending upon an individual’s skill level. Youth ages 5 and up who meet minimum requirements will be evaluated by swim coaches to determine placement level. For more information visit beaufort-jasperymca.org, stop by the Y at 1801 Richmond Avenue, or call 832-522-9622.
YMCA adds additional CPR training dates
The Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer four more CPR classes for community members this year. The courses will be held on four Saturdays — Aug. 18, Sept. 8, and Oct. 13 — from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30 for this YMCA-certified course, and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.
YMCA Exercise-A-Thon set for Aug. 25
The eighth annual YMCA Exercise-a-thon will be Saturday, August 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at the YMCA of Beaufort County located at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Take one class or join in on as many as you can. All money raised will benefit the annual 2018 Scholarship Campaign, which funds financial assistance for local individuals and families in need. Classes include spin, kickboxing, yoga, HIIT, and more. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $10 per person with additional donations welcome. Contact Y Wellness Director Denice Fanning at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.
PUCKER UP FOLLOW UP Murphy’s Pucker Up is officially on the lunch menu at Breakwater Restaurant and Bar. The homemade lemonade – or LemonAid, as founders Anne-Murphy and Nate Miller call it – made its debut at the downtown Beaufort restaurant on Friday, Aug. 1. The proceeds from each sale will go toward the Millers’ goal of raising $2,500 to purchase five LifeStraw Community filtration systems, which will provide clean drinking water to Good Shepherd Academy in Juba, South Sudan, for up to five years. Anne-Murphy, 9, and Nate, 8, also traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with the marketing team for Vestergaard – the company that produces the LifeStraw filtration systems – as well as Rev. John Dau and Barbara Nelson from Good Shepherd Academy. When Dau spoke at the Millers’ school, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, they were astounded at the notion of students at Good Shepherd Academy having to walk 3-4 miles each morning to fetch clean water and inspired to do something to help. They’ve raised a little more than half of their goal by selling their homemade recipe from their LemonAid Cart and look forward to reaching the goal with the help of Breakwater. To find out more about Murphy’s Pucker Up or to donate to the cause, visit murphyspuckerup.com.
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School district earns excellent credit rating Moody’s Investors Service has assigned the Beaufort County School District an Aa1 rating, which means Beaufort County holds the second-highest rating among South Carolina’s 82 school districts. Only Greenville County – South Carolina’s largest school district, which is boosted by the state’s most business-heavy tax base – is rated higher than Beaufort
County with a AAA designation. Moody’s said the Beaufort County School District “benefits from a stable and healthy financial position bolstered by conservative budgeting, proactive management, and adherence to formal policies.” The district's debt burden is comparable to the national medians for the Aa1 rating category, the rating service added.
Outgoing superintendent Jeff Moss said the excellent ratings from Moody’s – “Aa1 underlying and Aa1 enhanced” – mean that Beaufort County taxpayers will benefit from paying lower interest rates on school bonds. “Beyond the dollars and cents,” Moss said, “it also means that our taxpayers can be confident that the district continues to
be in an excellent overall financial position moving forward.” Factors that could challenge Beaufort County’s excellent rating, Moody’s said, were the district’s limited ability to raise revenues due to state law (Act 388), and financial reserve and liquidity levels that are below those of similarly rated school districts.
Beaufort Academy announces staff changes for 2018-19 Beaufort Academy formally announced several additions to its staff ahead of the 2018-19 school year: ANGELA MINGLEDORFF Pre-K3 Lead Teacher Mrs. Mingledorff is so excited to be a part of the Beaufort Academy family! She is married and has three children, ages 9, 12 and 15. She always had a love for children and currently holds an A.A. degree with a major in early childhood. Having worked with all ages from birth to age 8, she has taken the position as nanny, kindergarten assistant teacher, and preschool teacher. Mrs. Mingledorff says, "Watching children learn new things for the first time is so rewarding. I can't wait to get to know your little ones. In addition to having a love for children, I am also a self-taught artist. Being able to combine these two passions makes the best of both worlds. Creativity is an important part of child development and I love being able to incorporate this into daily lessons. I look forward to a great start of the school year and getting to meet everyone!" LISA TRUMPS Lower School Art Teacher Mrs. Trumps has lived in Beaufort for 25 years. Her husband, Matt, grew up here and attended BA, and together they have three children. She has taught art for 10 years to students from K4-8th grades. She also has a BA from the College of Charleston in Art History and an MAT in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Trumps says, " I love teaching a subject that I am passionate about. I’m looking forward to joining the BA family and I am very excited to meet the students and watch them grow as young artists." KAYLA POPE Learning Services Tutor Ms. Pope is a recent graduate from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She was born and raised in Beaufort and is excited to call it her home again after college. Ms. Pope says, "Throughout my time at Clemson, I focused my undergraduate research on cognitive processes, specifically on learning and memory. I am so excited to work at BA and be able to put all of my knowledge to use and to be able to work with teachers and students who are as passionate about education as I am. I can’t wait to be an Eagle!" DAVID NAGEL Speech & Debate, Communication, & Senior Leadership Program Mr. Nagel will be assuming the new role of Director of Speech & Debate at Beaufort Academy. As a former competitor in the activity, David was an individual state and national champion. He has spent the last five years working with students at Mater Dei High School, a private parochial school in southern Indiana. While there, Mr. Nagel coached the 2017 Class 1A Indiana state champions and served on the Indiana State Board of Speech & Debate. David has a degree in Broadcast Communications from Vincennes University and has studied History and Secondary Education at the University of Southern Indiana. He is originally from Evansville, Indiana, where he and his wife, Megan, have lived happily with their three dachshunds. David coaches recreational soccer, loves to cook, considers himself to be a film buff, and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends. He and his wife are also avid Indianapolis Colts fans. Mr. Nagel says, "I am very excited to be bringing speech and debate to Beaufort Academy. Dr. Durbin’s vision for this school is groundbreaking. Courses in communication, and a competitive speech and debate program, lay the foundation for successful and involved young adults through critical thinking and public speaking. My job is not only to give students a voice, but to teach them how to use that voice in order to have a positive impact on the world around them. The future looks bright at Beaufort Academy! Thank you for welcoming me to your school and community.’” TOM MILLER Models of Community & Organizational Leadership (11th & 12th) Mr. Miller and his wife, Paula, had been part-time residents of Beaufort since 2009, becoming permanent residents in 2015. This followed his retirement after a 37-year career at UBS Financial Services, where he was a founding member and senior partner of an investment management team that held fiduciary responsibility for investments of corporate retirement plans, foundations and endowments, and private clients. Mr. Miller received his BA in History from Sewanee, The University of the South and has been elected to its Board of Trustees. He was awarded the Certificate of Higher Education In His-
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tory With Distinction by the University of Oxford in March of this year. Mr. Miller will be teaching a course in Community Leadership for juniors and seniors, an opportunity he finds “humbling, a bit daunting, and enormously exciting.” Mr. Miller says, "What immediately drew me to BA is the intimate nature of the school, its vision of helping young adults become vibrant, responsible citizens, and the low student/teacher relationship, which reminds me of what I experienced at Sewanee and Oxford." Mr. Miller is also a new member of The Beaufort Academy’s Board of Directors and will chair its Finance Committee. DIANA PRICE US Science; Biology, Biology H, AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, & Environmental Science Mrs. Price is excited to be joining the Beaufort Academy family! She is originally from Asheville, North Carolina, but graduated from Dorman High School in Spartanburg. She went to Clemson University and received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education. Mrs. Price moved to the Beaufort area just over two years ago with her husband, Fisher. They love being on the boat, going fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. Mrs. Price has taught the past six years in Spartanburg, York, and most recently at Beaufort High School and Bridges Prep, where she was awarded Teacher of the Year for 2017-18. While teaching, she obtained a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences, also from Clemson University, and is halfway through her educational leadership degree. Mrs. Price says, "My favorite subject to teach is Anatomy & Physiology – it is impossible not to relate to. I can't wait to meet all of my students and the wonderful families that are part of the BA family! JAMES DUFFY English 8, 10, & 12 CP Mr. Duffy moved to Beaufort in 2009 and is married to Shannon, who teaches sixth grade science at Riverview Charter School. Shannon came with two boys: Warren and Jefferson – the latter is heading to the College of Charleston in August. Mr. Duffy has been teaching for 12 years, most recently at USC Beaufort, where he taught classes in first-year composition and literature, journalism, and business and technical writing. He received every award he could be given at USCB; most recently, the Instructor of the Year Award in 2017. Mr. Duffy says, "I'm looking forward to this new opportunity, as I have only taught college-level courses before. I was sold on Beaufort Academy in my first meeting with Dr. Durbin, and I'm hoping to bring the same energy and experience to BA that brought me so much success at USCB." BRENDA MURPHY Spanish I & Spanish III CP After a short hiatus from teaching, and a move from Connecticut to South Carolina, Brenda Murphy will be joining Beaufort Academy as a part-time teacher of Spanish. Mrs. Murphy comes to BA with over 30 years experience as a modern language teacher. Her career has been largely in private high schools and as an adjunct professor for the University of Connecticut in their Early College Experience division. Mrs. Murphy says, “ I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of the faculty at Beaufort Academy, which has the unparalleled reputation for educating tomorrow’s leaders." ALLY COYLE MS Science; Science 5, 6, & 7 Mrs. Coyle, a Beaufort Academy alum, is particularly excited to return to BA as a full-time teacher after part-time teaching and tutoring last year. She loves the excitement and electricity of the BA learning atmosphere and is so thankful to be back home. Mrs. Coyle received her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Business from the University of California Long Beach. After college, she went on to design and install computer systems for large corporations and the government. Her favorite aspects of these jobs were teaching how to create and use these systems. From there, she embarked to various teaching environments. Mrs. Coyle has taught an assortment of subjects, mostly science and math, along with English, in the U.S. and the Philippines. Teaching and learning is her passion. In addition to the traditional school subjects, she has also taught ballet, aerobics, gymnastics, computer programming, and robotics. Last summer, Mrs. Coyle moved back to Beaufort with her husband, Jeff, who is partially retired and owns his own consulting business. They have three children. Sarah is a graduate student at Christopher Newport University, Josh is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina, and Mat-
thew is a sophomore at BA. And there is Heyward – the high spirited, much-loved family dog. Mrs. Coyle says "I am looking forward to an exhilarating year of science filled with handson-learning, innovation, experiments, and STEM integrated processing." BRIAN LENTZ US Math; Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Math Analysis H Mr. Lentz was born and raised in Beaufort and graduated from Beaufort High School in 2014. He graduated from The Citadel in May 2018 with a B.S. in Physics, and as a recent college graduate Mr. Lentz will be joining the Beaufort Academy team as a high school math teacher. Mr. Lentz enjoys hiking and reading in his spare time. In 2014, Mr. Lentz was presented the Sons of the American Revolution Gov. Paul Hamilton Eagle Scout of the Year Award, and was also recognized by the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter for having achieved the Eagle Scout designation during his Honor Court, which is the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Mr Lentz says, "I am looking forward to starting my teaching career at BA and I plan on learning as much as I teach." MAUREEN BUTLER Director of Academic & Student Services (College Advising, Student Affairs & Senior Representative) Mrs. Butler will spearhead the college advising experience for our Upper School, while providing academic advising and guidance up until graduation. She will also handle all student affairs that families may have, along with organizing special senior events for the graduating class. Maureen's background as a former Registrar at Beaufort High School primes her for future communication with colleges, military institutions, and businesses for internships on behalf of students. Although never an employee, she spent numerous years as a parent, as an active member of the Parents' Association, and a member of the Beaufort Academy Board of Trustees. Her two children, Kelsey & Keaton, attended BA from preschool until middle school. The foundation of education that both of her children received at BA set the precedent for their continued educational success. She looks forward to helping her future BA students make the right relationships to continue their success. Mrs. Butler says, "If something was needed, I was the go-to person. Maintaining family relationships in high school was the foundation of all that I did. I am very excited to be back at Beaufort Academy. I love the family feel at BA, and that feeling has never left. Every time I walk back on campus I feel like I am home." NICK FIELD Athletic Director Nicholas Field is a Marine Veteran who has dedicated his life to coaching our youth. Coach Field spent his first two years coaching under popular local coach Jermaine Jenkins. After that experience, he coached successful teams at both Riverview Charter School and Beaufort High School. Coach Field has also coached for the Bluffton Bulls AAU Basketball program and recently founded the Beaufort Hustle AAU Basketball program. He has attended and worked several events and camps in the country over the years, including Point Guard College, Nike Basketball coaching clinics, The NEXT project and Elite Guard Training Live. Coach Field was the assistant camp director for Beaufort Academy’s summer basketball camp under Chip Dinkins from 2013-16, assistant camp director for Beaufort High School’s summer basketball camp 2016-17, and returned to work BA camp in 2018. He has also worked three years at the NEXT Project in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving as the Director of Leadership and Communication. Coach Field is very excited about joining the Beaufort Academy family. He looks forward to building on the tremendous success that Neal McCarty has accomplished over his tenure. MARK CLIFFORD Physical Conditioning Instructor & Head Football Coach Mark Clifford will not only be the new head football coach, but also will be the new Physical Conditioning Instructor for our student-athletes. He will help us reach higher levels of excellence in all aspects of being a student-athlete. Coach Clifford is a leader with the experience, knowledge and personality to grow Beaufort Academy's program and help produce well-rounded student-athletes who are successful both on and off the field His passion, enthusiasm for the game, and work ethic are contagious. Coach Clifford says, “I am fired up about the opportunity to create a consistent winner with the BA football program. Dr. Durbin and I did it before, and there is a good chance we could do it again!”
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TCL recognizes health sciences graduates at pinning ceremony
The Technical College of the Lowcountry recognized 42 health sciences graduates during its Aug. 2 pinning ceremony at the Beaufort Campus. The ceremony honored graduates of the massage therapy, medical assisting, surgical technology, radiologic technology, and practical nursing programs. The special ceremony allows students to receive the respective pins for their professions while being recognized by faculty, staff, friends, and family. The ceremony also includes class speakers, pledges, and graduation traditions unique to each program. For example, the nursing tradition involves lighting of a lamp, a nod to Florence Nightingale,
who carried a lamp to light her path as she cared for the sick and dying soldiers during the Crimean War. In the last five years, TCL has graduated nearly 500 health care professionals. After completing these programs, graduates will pursue licensing and become healthcare professionals in Lowcountry hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, assisted living facilities, schools, and more. Others will choose to advance their education. For more information, please visit www.tcl.edu/health. The graduates are: Massage Therapy — Tiffany Kinsey Dorrill, Chrystie Leigh Goody, Elizabeth Rose Padgett, Margaret McCalla Sanders, Theresa Sanders, Diamonique
Lashae Taylor; Medical Assisting — Katlin Bailey, Selicia Benson, Sherry Braunns, Carmen Carter, Trinette Collins, Temeka Daise ,Suzette Fields, Rasheada Harvey, Chrizzia Hernandez, Elizabeth Malphrus, Jennifer Mossage, Shantavia Riley, Hannah Rumfelt, Nicole Thomas, Khadijah Washington; Surgical Technology — Michele Hay, Jessica Powell, Justine Smith, Kathleen Wolfort; Radiologic Technology — Kelley Ard, Sandra Bartley, Lindsay Bell, Jessica Hayes, Eric Hulsebos, Kelli Jenkins, Katie Knicely, Marie Luppino, Brooke Minton, Christina Rojo, Britany St. John, Sarah Stalnaker, Alicia Talley; Practical Nursing — Brooks Baldwin, Stacy Fields, April Foster, Kaysha Jackson.
EMC trio plays in 8th Grade All-American Game Their dream is to one day be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and their names will soon be there. A trio of eighth-graders from northern Beaufort County – Kacy Fields, Eamon Smalls, and Daryl Depass – played in the inaugural Hall of Fame 8th Grade All-American Game on Friday, helping the East squad to a resounding 48-14 win over their West counterparts. As a result, their names will be engraved on a trophy that will take up residence in the Hall of Fame. In fact, Fields, Smalls, and Depass – who are members of the Extra Mile Club of the Lowcountry (EMC), a non-profit athletics and mentoring program in Beaufort – are becoming quite familiar with Canton, Ohio. The trio was there from July 13-15 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy camp, where they were evaluated and coached by NFL scouts. All three local players were among 60 rising eighth-graders selected to return to play in the inaugural 8th Grade All-American Game during Enshrinement Week. Prior to playing in the All-American Game, they were tested at an exclusive combine for National Preps College Report, performed a Pro-Day style workout with former NFL GM Ray Farmer, and were featured as “Top 100 Middle Schoolers” for National Preps. They took part in press conferences, took in a private tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and watched the NFL Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens from the VIP suite with recently inducted Hall of Fame members. “This is huge for our program,” EMC founder Christopher Dantzler said. “They have opened doors for their peers who are coming behind them.”
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Columbia’s William Harwood survived a final-round shootout to edge Easley’s Sawyer Mills by one shot for the 87th S.C. Golf Association Amateur Championship last weekend at Dataw Island Club’s Cotton Dike Course. Harwood began the final round with a four-shot lead but needed a two-shot swing late in the round to regain the lead and sunk a testy six-foot putt on the 72nd hole to finish at 16-under-par and claim the Billy Lewis Trophy, joining a prestigious list of past champions that includes PGA Tour winners Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, and D.J. Trahan. "Being from South Carolina all my life and looking at the names on the trophy, it's really special,” Harwood said. “With not getting off to the start I wanted to this summer, I came to this tournament wanting to make some noise." Beaufort’s Matt O’Quinn tied for seventh at 3-under-par after carding a final-round 68. Other northern Beaufort County residents in the field included Rob Simmons (28th), Patrick Mitchell (T-39th), Keaton Butler (MC), Tommy Holloway (MC), Matthew Campbell (MC), Chris Jones (MC), Turner Wegener (MC), Mark Everson (MC), and Steven Dietz (MC).
Former Sand Shark Pitcher Burke signs with New York Bucks The USCB baseball program is still waiting for its first alumnus to reach the majors, but the Sand Sharks recently added another former standout to the professional ranks. Former USCB right-hander Zac Burke signed last week with the New York Bucks of the Empire Professional Baseball League, and his pro career is off to an impressive start. In just his second outing with the Bucks, Burke struck out eight in a two-hit shutout of the Aguada Explorers to earn his first professional win and help New York remain in first place in the league standings. The Bucks are on track to claim the top seed in the league playoffs, which begin Aug. 10. "We're excited for Burke,” USCB coach Jeremy Christian said. “He continued working hard and put up great numbers this summer and ultimately earned his opportunity in professional baseball. He had a great career here and we look forward to watching him climb the professional ladder. He's a great ambassador for Sand Shark baseball and we couldn't
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High school football series on WHHI returns for 11th season Local high school football games will be broadcast right into your living room again this season, as WHHI-TV the Covert Aire High School Football Bowl Series returns to the Hilton Head Island-based station for an 11th season. The series will feature a game of the week in which local teams compete for a series of themed trophies, as well as replays of some of the season’s best matchups. The games will air on tape-delay at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings, 11 a.m. on Sunday, 8 p.m. on Tuesday nights, and daily at midnight. WHHI-TV can be found on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and 1230 HD; Hargray Cable Channel 8 and 418 HD; Over The Air 30.1; and on YouTube at whhitv. The first game will be taped Friday, Aug. 17, when Hilton Head Christian Academy hosts Thomas Heyward Academy. All games are subject to change, but the tentative lineup is as follows: Aug. 17 Independent Bowl (Thomas Heyward at Hilton Head Christian) Aug. 24 Bluffton Bowl (May River at Bluffton) Aug. 31 County Bowl (Whale Branch at May River) Sept. 7 Highway 278 Bowl (May River at Hilton Head High) Sept. 14 Replay Weekend of Best Games Sept. 21 Intercounty Bowl ( John Paul II at Hilton Head Prep) Sept. 28 Replay Weekend of Best Games Oct. 5 Broad River Bowl (Beaufort High at Bluffton) Oct. 12 Cross County Bowl (Beaufort High at May River) Oct. 19 Beaufort County Bowl (Hilton Head High at Beaufort) Oct. 26 Bridge Bowl (Hilton Head High at Bluffton) AUGUST 9-15, 2018
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Calling All Lighthouses Amateur radio group participates in Lighthouse Week event
About a dozen members of the Beaufort Radio Amateur Group set up a “special event” radio station at the base of the Hunting Island Lighthouse for the annual Lighthouses On The Air, part of the U.S. National Lighthouse Week on Saturday, Aug. 4. The radio group BRAG is comprised mostly of HAM (Hertz-Armstrong-Marconi) radio operators who get together occasionally for special events and talk to other operators and stations all over the country involved in similar events. BRAG member David Jennings said their first contact Saturday was another lighthouse, the Tucker Town Lighthouse in Tucker Town, N.J. ”We also talked with the museum battleship USS Texas in Texas and another – what we thought was a lighthouse taking part in this special event in Crest View, Florida,” Jennings said. It turns out the Florida station was taking part in a special event for libraries. “There are special events going on all the time and not just for lighthouses” Jennings said.
The log book of stations raised Saturday, Aug.4, begins to fill, including contact with the Port Huron Lighthouse Ship in Michigan.
David Jennings of the Beaufort Radio Amateur Group tries to raise another lighthouse station on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Hunting Island State Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Reggie Fraser, left, and David Jennings take turns manning the mic Saturday, Aug. 4, at Hunting Island.
Short Story America comes to downtown Beaufort next month
The 2018 Short Story America Festival Sept. 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the historic and Conference is scheduled for the week- Lewis Reeve Sams House at 601 Bay Street. end of September 28-30 in downtown The conference will continue all day SaturBeaufort. This fifth celebration of short fic- day at the Old Bay Marketplace Loft downtion will feature top presenting authors like town, with presentations on the subject of John Engell (San Francisco), Niles Reddick short fiction by visiting authors, readings by (University of Memphis), Marjorie Bro- authors, and book signings by visiting and dy (San Antonio, Texas), local writers. On Sunday, Gregg Cusick (Durham, readings and discussions ave the ate N.C.), Nancy Allen (Dalwill continue. If you are las), James Goertel (Rochan avid reader, or a new, ester, N.Y.), Ray Morrison emerging, or established (Winston-Salem, N.C.), writer, you will love this and Beaufort-based auweekend celebration of the thor and editor Tim Johnston. Numerous great original American literary art form – other short-story authors in the Short Sto- the short story. Passes to the entire weekend ry America series will also give readings and are just $45. Visit www.shortstoryamerica. book signings, and the weekend will also com to purchase your pass, which will be mark the launch of Volume Six of the Short waiting for you at the event. Story America anthology series of short stoShort Story America’s lead sponsor, The ries by today's authors. Beaufort Inn, has been a strong supporter of The weekend will begin with a catered re- the literary arts since the inception of Short ception for authors and readers on Friday, Story America in 2010.
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Sea Turtle Talks continue in August
Every Tuesday in August, boys and girls and “children of all ages” are invited to Hunting Island State Park to learn all you ever wanted to know about sea turtles. The Friends of Hunting Island will be at the picnic pavilion near the lighthouse at 10:30 every Tuesday morning to talk about these wonderful creatures and answer all your questions. You’ll learn why and when the mother turtles return to Hunting Island, how they dig their nests and lay their eggs, what happens when the eggs hatch, and what challenges the baby turtles have on their way to the ocean. After the free talks there will be a free optional beach walk to see some nests and how they are kept safe. Sea turtles are so important to South Carolina beaches and learning about them is a first step in making sure they continue to be protected and keep coming back to Hunting Island and other coastal habitats. Please join us! Park admission entry fees apply. For more information, go to the Friends of Hunting Island web-site and to the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
Share the good vibes at the Beaufort Drum Circle
Join us this month, bring a chair, and exchange some good vibes at our free, family-friendly, monthly Drum Circle from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, at the Contemplative Garden at Henry Chambers Waterfront Park. In the case of inclement weather, we’ll move under the pavilion. Dancers and hula hoops are welcome!
Friends of Hunting Island upcoming events
For a behind-the-scenes look at the lighthouse, Ted Panayotoff, Lighthouse Director of Friends of Hunting Island, will conduct his popular Interpretive Lighthouse Tour at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9. Attendees meet at the lighthouse. Reservations are necessary. Call 843-838-7437. The Hunting Island Lighthouse is the only lighthouse in SC open to the public. There is a $2 fee to climb it and you must be over 44 inches tall. On Friday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m., a ceremony will be held to honor the last keeper at Hunting Island Lighthouse, Theodore Gaillard, and his wife, Estelle Ellen Gaillard. It will be at the Parish Church of St. Helena Cemetery at St. Luke’s Gate on Newcastle St. between King and Prince streets in downtown Beaufort. Keeper Gaillard retired in 1942 after serving at a lighthouse in Savannah Harbor to which he was transferred when the Hunting Island Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1933. A U.S. Lighthouse Service grave marker will be placed on their graves with a benediction by Rev. Todd Simonis, and “Taps” will be played by a bugler from the Coast Guard. A poster with a photo of the Gaillards will be on display, and Panayotoff will give a summary of keeper Gaillard’s lighthouse service and Coast Guard career. On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. at the
Hunting Island Lighthouse, the Beaufort Harbormasters will present a concert to honor and celebrate the history of this historic lighthouse. Bring lawn chairs for better enjoyment. All are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park.
CERT releases class schedule for August
Beaufort County residents interested in learning more about self-sufficiency during a disaster are invited to participate in the Community Emergency Response Team Program. Participants will learn to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors. CERT classes are free of charge. The next series will start Aug. 7. Classes will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry campus in Bluffton at 100 Community College Drive in room 125. The course will be taught in four class sessions from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and one Saturday exercise class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: • Thursday, Aug. 9 — Disaster Medical I • Tuesday, Aug.14 — Disaster Psychology/Terrorism Response • Thursday, Aug. 16 — Disaster Medical II / CERT Organization • Saturday, Aug. 18 — Fire Suppression /Disaster Search Techniques Exercise For more information or to register send an email to cert@bcgov.net or contact Major David Zeoli, Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office, at 843-812-8035.
Join the YA Everlasting Book Club
If you are an adult but still enjoy reading young adult literature, this book club is for you. The Young Adult Everlasting Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. The next title will be “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds (Aug. 8), followed by “The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano” by Sonia Manzano (Sept. 12). For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.
• Tuesday: Sea Turtle Tracks at 10:30 a.m.; Beach Walks at 3 p.m. • Wednesday: Alligator Talks at 1 p.m. • Thursday: A Sunrise at the Lighthouse at 6:30 a.m. (Aug. 16); Lighthouse Tours at 10 a.m. (Aug. 9, Aug. 23); Feeding Frenzy every Thursday at 3 p.m. • Friday: Stepping Stones at 1 p.m. • Saturday: Fish Printing at noon; Creatures of the Night (Aug. 11, Aug. 18) • Sunday: Reptile Talks at 11 a.m.; Sand/Candy Art at 1 p.m. (Aug. 12, Aug. 19); Full Moon Lighthouse Climb at 8 p.m. (Aug. 26)
Beaufort Digital Corridor partners to present event
A partnership between Beaufort Digital Corridor members Allen Technology Advising (Allen IT) and Enterprise Technologies, Inc. (ETI) offers a four-part series addressing everyday technology, tailored exclusively for the local businesses of Beaufort. Sip and learn socials take place on the second Tuesday of the month after work hours. This complimentary event is co-hosted by the Beaufort Digital Corridor at its BASEcamp facility. The second session on Aug. 14 is designed as a deeper dive with these local experts to address specific business technology needs. Ryan Curtis of Allen IT and Sam Kolner of ETI are local tech experts that are passionate about seeing Lowcountry businesses thrive. They will show you how to formulate a technology plan for your business that looks forward five years to maximize your finances. They will go over common things that business owners don’t consider when planning an IT budget, if they have an IT budget at all. Technology should optimize your business and bring you peace of mind, so bring an open mind, tech related questions, and business card for the opportunity to set up a private appointment after the presentation.
Hop-hop dance basics taught in Port Royal
Ifetayo White and Neesa's Home on St. Helena Island is excited to present Sanja O., who will be teaching hip-hop dance class for
boys and girls ages 5-13. The classes will be held at Effervescent Yoga Spa, 1613 Paris Ave., in Port Royal from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Aug. 14-16 and from noon-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. The cost for these fun and instructional classes is Tuesday-Thursday $10/ session or $25/3 sessions; Saturday $10/ session, $15/2 sessions. Sanja O. is a dancer from the Washington, D.C., area who has performed and choreographed hip-hop routines for schools, community events, and talent shows. She is also co-chair her school's Hip Hop Dance Club. Bring the kids for a fun time learning or building new dance skills and moves. To register or for more information, contact Ifetayo White at 843-271-1923 or neesamoon@ gmail.com.
Lowcountry Chorale looking for singers
The Lowcountry Chorale, a mixed-voice community of singers, has begun preparation for its upcoming season. The Chorale has been singing as a group since the spring of 1997, with continuous performances twice a year. Voices needed – no audition necessary, just a love of singing! Rehearsals begin at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Thirteen weeks of rehearsals will culminate in performances on Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17. All who love to sing are welcome to join! The Chorale is led by music director Jordan Plair, a well-known Beaufort area music teacher and choral director. The theme for this concert is “Through The Seasons,“ and includes a variety of songs reflecting the four seasons. There is a $35 membership fee to help defray music and performance costs. Please call Marsha at 207-323-1498 for more information.
Island Girls Night Out hits Bay Street this month
The August edition of Island Girls Night Out is set for Aug. 23. The event will be co-hosted by Reflections Old and New Antiques, Collectibles, Art and Glass at 928 Bay Street and It's Me Fashions, specializing in unique, affordable fashions, at 928 Bay Street.
Sportfishing and Diving Club sets August meeting
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s August meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Well-known local Captain Adam Sauerborn of Tide Ryder Charters from Port Royal Landing Marina will discuss the flounder species. Flounders are often overlooked in the Lowcountry, but Capt. Sauerborn will discuss how and where to find this great table fare fish. Guests are welcome and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Beaufort Branch Library hosts adult game night
Celebrate the end of summer by coming by the Beaufort Branch Library at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 to play the board game that started it all – Bookopoly – plus a few other favorites. Punch and light snacks will be served. Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Free. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe.
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THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS 1. TÈa Leoni as ____ Secretary 6. Lending letters 9. Cat-headed Egyptian goddess 13. Round openings in architecture 14. Pilot's estimate 15. Short tale 16. Deprived of a limb, e.g. 17. Popular pickup 18. Revolving mechanism 19. *L in LMC 21. Peninsula with Portugal 23. Not a win nor a loss 24. Lou of The Velvet Underground 25. The ____ Four 28. Unpleasant road display 30. Authoritative declaration 35. The 15th of March 37. Rubik's puzzle 39. *Sorority letter 40. Pinocchio's lie detector 41. Do-re-do-re-do-re-dore, e.g. 43. Same as alighted 44. Perpendicular to the keel 46. Major in the sky 47. Condoleezza ____ 48. *Varsity award
50. *Multiple choice challenge 52. *Where Driver's Ed occurs 53. Richie ____ 55. *Standard aptitude assessment 57. *"Sideways Stories from ____ School" 61. *Hall order keeper 65. George Clooney's recurring character 66. Shakespearean "fuss" 68. Heating outlet cover 69. Muse of love poetry 70. Confession subject 71. All the words in a language 72. Withered 73. Id's partner 74. Same as #30 Across DOWN 1. Gangster's gal 2. Berry high in antioxidants 3. Avoid these mistakes 4. Red or orange announcement 5. Somewhere above ground 6. Bald eagle's nest 7. *Parents+teachers, acr. 8. China Grass 9. Uncouth one 10. Not in favor
11. Roofed colonnade 12. Seaside bird 15. *Extra of it can help students 20. Act against 22. Made in the morning? 24. Spring event 25. *Type of assessment 26. Acrobat maker 27. Continually annoy 29. Buddhist teacher 31. Burn to a crisp 32. Denoting the final end or purpose 33. Carthage's ancient rival 34. *Alma ____ 36. *Assigned spot 38. More 42. Rodeo rope 45. Breed of sheep prized for wool 49. Free 51. Hair knot 54. This and desist 56. ClichÈd 57. Things to lament 58. Homesteader's measure 59. *180 days, in most states 60. Fill to satisfaction 61. Kissing disease? 62. De Niro's ride, 1976 63. Like an ear infection 64. None of this for the weary 67. Like a lot
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