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New Parris Island power plant raises concerns for neighbors By Kat Walsh
A new power plant with extensive solar facilities intended to provide energy conservation is coming to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. However, some neighbors of Parris Island, like those in Port Royal and on Cat Island, are concerned that the noise from the new plant and other factors will hurt their communities.
Under the proposed Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), approximately 25 energy conservation measures will be installed at the new plant, including a combined heat and power plant; a ground-mounted solar facility; a carport-mounted solar facility; a battery solar energy storage system; and approximately 20 other types of building/system improvements.
Collectively, these measures will help satisfy federal policies and standards for increasing the use of renewable and alternative energy, enhancing sustainability and reducing energy and water use. The first steps In the initial phase of the proposal, the Marine Corps conducted an environmental assessment (EA) that looked at the poten-
tial direct, indirect and short- and long-term impacts of the project on people and the environment. “In order to fully consider all potential concerns, the Marine Corps invited the public to assist in developing the scope of environmental analyses desired to be a part See POWER, page A7
Car club revs up to deliver holiday meals The Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort showed the true meaning of the holidays by delivering Christmas meals to needy citizens of Northern Beaufort County. The club received approximately 260 meals from Bricks on Boundary Bar & Grill, and owner Josh Poticha and his crew donated all of the food and preparation. Poticha and his staff worked throughout the night and into the morning preparing the meals. Bruce Baker, club vice president, the executive board and the club membership committed to making 2016 the best Christmas charity drive yet. The club members, with their classic cars and trucks, met at Bricks at 1422 Boundary St. on Dec. 24. The Christmas meals were then packaged for delivery by Bricks' personnel with the help of club members. Michael Keyserling, left, and Josh Poticha, owner of Bricks on Boundary, load prepared meals into Keyserling’s 1964 Corvette on Christmas Eve during the 13th annual Classic Cars of Beaufort Meals on Wheels. Poticha donates the food and prepares it for members of the Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort to deliver. About 20 members of the club delivered 260 meals to local families. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Vet’s house goes up in flames on Christmas Burton fire officials have been dealing with “a string of holiday tragedies” that started with the Thanksgiving eve fatality of a 21-year-old motorcyclist on Laurel Bay Road and continued with a Christmas morning house fire in the Pine Oaks Mobile Home Park. The Burton Fire District was
dispatched to a house fire in the Pine Oaks Mobile Home Park on Joe Frazier Road just past 10 a.m. on Christmas. They arrived and saw heavy smoke coming from a mobile home. Fire broke out through a rear bedroom window as fire crews began to attack the flames.
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Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 15 minutes, however the fire had entered into the roof area, making the operation difficult. Firefighters were on scene for over three hours extinguishing smoldering embers. The homeowner, a U.S. Navy veteran, was not home at the time
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of the blaze. The fire was discovered by a family member who came to the home to pick up presents and saw the smoke coming from the door. The fire was confined to one side of the home but the residence suffered heavy heat and smoke damage throughout.
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No injuries were reported. The fire is still under investigation but believed to be unintentional. MCAS Beaufort Fire & Rescue also responded to the scene and assisted. The Burton Fire District has reSee FIRE, page A7
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North of the Broad Reporter Kat Walsh kat@katwrites.com Kathleen Grewenig of Lady’s Island took this shot of a neighbor’s home, whose trees are decked out in Christmas bulbs. “It takes a LOT of time to do this, but it is smashing, especially when the sun is on them. I am a lucky neighbor,” said Grewenig. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News or The Bluffton News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.
POLICE BLOTTER Car crashes into home, causes extensive damage
Firefighters from the city of Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department responded to an incident on Dec. 24 when a vehicle was driven into a house on Ivy Lane. The damage from the vehicle caused an approximately 8-by-12 foot hole to the front of the home. When firefighters arrived on scene, the vehicle that ran into the house had already left the scene. Due to the structural and electrical hazards, South Carolina Electric and Gas personnel were brought in to secure power to the home. There were no injuries reported. Firefighters stayed on scene and placed plywood over the hole in the residence for the homeowners.
Two men charged in September murder
Two men have been arrested in the murder of Benjamin Campbell, 61, whose body was found on the side of Stanley Farm Road in Burton on the morning of Sept. 27. A forensic autopsy performed at the Medical University of South Carolina the following day determined Campbell died from multiple gunshot wounds. Ishmael Allen Rivers Over the next several weeks Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office investigators developed persons of interest through witnesses and numerous items of evidence they submitted for analysis at the Sheriff 's Office Forensic Services Laboratory. Investigators obtained warrants for the arrest of Ishmael Allen Rivers, 18, for murder and possession of a firearm during the commisWilliam Omar sion of a violent crime; and Heyward the arrest of William Omar Heyward, 36, for accessory after the fact of murder. Both men are from Burton. Sheriff 's office investigators served Heyward with the arrest warrant at the Beaufort County Detention Center, where he was being held on unrelated charges. Rivers turned himself in at the Beaufort County Detention Center and was arrested there by sheriff 's office deputies.
Human remains found on Spanish Wells Road
Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a report on Dec. 24 of human remains found by a citizen in a wooded area off of Spanish Wells Road on Hilton Head Island. When deputies arrived and confirmed the remains were human, sheriff 's office investigators, crime scene unit and coroner's office personnel responded. A2
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The identity of the dead person and cause/ manner of death were not apparent due to the condition of the remains. The Beaufort County Coroner's Office was scheduling a forensic autopsy to be performed at the Medical University of South Carolina. Additional information was not available at press time.
Sheriff ’s office looking at 1977 cold case
The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving a 1977 murder. On Feb. 25, James Homer Aldridge, 49, was discovered dead in his vehicle off of S.C. 170 in Bluffton. Initially it was believed he died of injuries sustained in a single-car accident since his pickup truck crashed into a tree off of the road. However, further examination revealed he had been shot prior to striking the tree. During the ensuing investigation, it was learned Aldridge traveled frequentJames Homer ly to Jacksonville, Fla., from Aldridge Beaufort for work and may have picked up hitchhikers. It was established the fatal gunshot wounds originated from the passenger side of the pick-up truck. No suspects have been identified. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest. To provide any information regarding this unsolved cold case, contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).
Two wrecks take place on Broad River Bridge
The Burton Fire District responded to two vehicle accidents on the Broad River Bridge in two days, resulting in one occupant being transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The first wreck was reported just after 9:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Burton fire crews arrived to a single-vehicle accident in the northbound lane of the bridge. Two occupants, including a child, were unrestrained but uninjured in the collision. The female driver was taken into custody by the SC Highway Patrol. One northbound lane was blocked for approximately 30 minutes. The second wreck occurred just before 1 a.m. Dec. 20, also in the northbound lane of the Broad River Bridge involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck. The driver of the passenger vehicle was temporarily trapped. Once removed by firefighters, the driver was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Burton Fire District has responded to six motor vehicle accidents on the Broad River Bridge in 2016. Burton fire officials encourage motorists who have mechanical diffi-
culties with their vehicle to pull to the side of the roadway.
Sheriff 's office looking for forgery suspect
The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is attempting to identify a person in possession of a stolen credit card. On Dec. 16, a vehicle was broken into at 1476 Fording Island Road, and the victim's credit cards were stolen. The credit card was used at the Enmark at 1010 Fording Island Road. The suspects were in a dark blue or black four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan or Honda. If you have any information or saw this incident, contact Cpl. Calore at 843-255-3411 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777.
Bluffton looking for car break-in suspects
Bluffton police are looking into seven cases where cars were broken into and items stolen from the unlocked vehicles on Dec. 18-19 in Pine Ridge, Pinecrest and The Farm. All the affected vehicles were parked in the owner’s driveway or in front of their home. “I believe people have a false sense of security when their car is parked in their driveway,” said Bluffton Police Chief Joey Reynolds. “I’m urging all residents to lock your vehicle regardless of where it is parked. It is also wise to take weapons and electronics inside. This way, it won’t entice a thief to break-into your car.” One of the vehicles had a gun stolen out of it, while the other vehicles had cash and electronics stolen. If you have any information about these car break-ins, call the Bluffton Police Department tip line at 843-706-4560.
Man faces multiple marijuana-related charges
A Bluffton Police officer conducted a traffic stop on Dec. 20 on Bluffton Parkway resulted in the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash, according to a police report. Bryan Nolen, 34, was pulled over on a traffic violation. Once the officer approached Nolen in the vehicle, she smelled a strong odor of marijuana, the report states. Nolen’s insurance was expired, and his registration was for a different vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a backpack Bryan Nolen was found in the back seat. Police say that inside was a scale with marijuana residue, zip-lock bags containing marijuana, cups with marijuana residue and a large amount of cash. Nolen was arrested and taken to the Beaufort County Detention Center. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Library receives grant for reconstruction project
The Beaufort County Library is the recipient of a $25,000 planning grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. The funds will support the development of a creative curation project as part of the comprehensive plan to create a Beaufort County Interpretative Center on Reconstruction History. Partners for the project include SCETV, the University of South Carolina Beaufort, the University of South Carolina’s College of Education, The Mitchelville Project, Historic Penn Center, the Lowcountry Digital Library, the city of Beaufort and its mayor, Billy Keyserling. The creative curation project will work with artists, historians, designers and others to create public artwork in connection with the permanent exhibit being developed in Beaufort for a Lowcountry Reconstruction Center. This work will engage artists across the Lowcountry to embed art in ways that would spark the public's interest in Reconstruction History. This process will also involve the inclusion of a Reconstruction History trail that consists of over 100 sites countywide and a mobile application designed to display and connect mobile users to the trail. The interpretive arts will connect people to ideas and images that help tell the oft-un-
The nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment & Land Preservation Network Inc. (PAFEN) recently redeemed property sold at the 2015 Beaufort County Delinquent Tax Sale, and paid property taxes for five Gullah Geechee families. The tax payments from the Help Save Gullah Geechee Land campaign will mark three firsts for the PAFEN, said founder and CEO Theresa White. “It’ll be the first time that we’ve paid taxes for five families on the same day,” she said. “It’s the first time that a PAFEN donor has presented funds to a family, and the first time that we’ve paid taxes for a South Carolina Gullah Geechee property owner outside of Beaufort County. ” The PAFEN has helped to save about $1.5-million worth of Gullah Geecheeowned property since May 2015, using financial, technical and referral assistance. Walterboro resident Elizabth Lisbon, 75, was among those coming to the Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office to receive checks to pay property taxes. Presenting the checks on behalf of PAFEN was “Sway of the Siren” author Laurie K. McCall, who donated more than $1,000 from her book proceeds to the campaign. “We’re finding that several past clients who’re either disabled or on fixed incomes are struggling to pay their taxes for a second year,” said White. “So, we’re making a special effort to get them signed up for the Beaufort County installment payment program, which allows them to pay their taxes in six affordable payments.’’ Tax-deductible donations to the campaign can be made online at either gofundme.com/ panafricanfamilyem or www.panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org. Checks can be mailed to: PAFEN, P.O. Box 706, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call White at 843592-6076.
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The town of Hilton Head Island will be conducting a Grinding of the Greens program this holiday season with grinding service provided by Jones Brothers Tree Service through Sunday, Jan. 15. Undecorated Christmas trees can be taken to the Coligny Beach parking lot paved area on the South Forest Beach side or the Old Gullah Flea Market site at U.S. 278 and Chamberlain Drive. Christmas trees are not considered storm debris and cannot be placed in any right-ofway for pick up. Free mulch from the Christmas trees will be available for pickup at the two designated sites through Monday, Jan. 30.
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The following will be closed for the New Year holiday: • All branches and departments of the Beaufort County Library System will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3. • Beaufort County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3 • Beaufort County debris removal operations will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. • The Burton Wells and Buckwalter Recreation Centers will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3. • Beaufort County Convenience Centers will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, and some centers will reopen on Monday, Jan. 2. Visit www.bcgov.net/recycle. • All local, state and federal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2. • Post offices will close at noon Saturday, Dec. 31 and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3
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The third and final pass for Hurricane Matthew debris removal will begin Tuesday, Jan. 3. Christmas trees are not allowed at the rights-of-way. Christmas trees can be disposed of at any County Convenience Center. All ornaments and lights must be removed prior to disposal. Any remaining hurricane-generated debris should be placed at the right-of-way. Leaves and small limbs should be disposed of in the same way yard waste is normally disposed. Small amounts of Class 2 debris can be disposed of at Beaufort County Convenience Centers. Class 1 waste includes small limbs, leaves and landscape trimmings; Class 2 waste includes building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, mattresses and plumbing. Visit www.co.beaufort.sc.us.
Oyster Factory Park dumpster to be removed
Bluffton will remove its courtesy storm debris dumpster from Oyster Factory Park on Friday, Dec. 30. Debris dumpsters were provided at three locations after Hurricane Matthew to help residents dispose of their storm debris. The dumpsters at Eagles Field and Oscar Frazier Park have already been removed. “The town felt providing these dumpsters was a sound investment in the community clean-up effort,” Deputy Town Manager Scott Marshall said. “As use of these dumpsters has significantly diminished since Hurricane Matthew, we feel the timing is right to have the last of the dumpsters removed.” Residents can dispose of storm debris at select Beaufort County Convenience Centers.
Flood insurance program deadline is extended
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders affected by Hurricane Matthew, and the flooding that followed, now have 120 days from the date of their loss to file a flood insurance claim. The extension doubles the 60-day deadline NFIP usually requires for policyholders to submit a fully documented, signed and sworn proof-of-loss claim. The proof-of-loss is included in the claims package that documents your flood losses. The claims package should include: • Photos or video of your flood damage. • A comprehensive and itemized list of what was damaged. • Receipts, if possible, for your damaged items along with any other supporting documents that show the value of what you lost. If you haven't contacted your insurance company, or have questions, do so immediately to begin processing your claim. Call 800-621-3362 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and select Option 2. For TTY, call 800-462-7585.
Federal, state agencies continue to help
The last day for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance was Dec. 13, but personnel from federal and state agencies remain active in helping South
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Carolina recover from the storm. Together, these agencies continue to help disaster survivors with ongoing storm-related needs and needs not met by insurance settlements. Residents can obtain information about what kind of disaster assistance is still available by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800621-3362. The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Information is also available at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
State gets $1.1 million for counseling survivors
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) has been awarded a grant of more than $1.1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for crisis counseling for survivors of Hurricane Matthew. Stress, anxiety and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. The FEMA-funded Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) allows SCDMH to hire and train people locally to provide free, short-term crisis counseling to survivors who may be having trouble psychologically adjusting to the effects of Hurricane Matthew and the flooding that followed. SCDMH crisis counselors canvass neighborhoods, go door-to-door and visit individuals and families in communities severely impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Crisis counselors make contact in homes and communities, not in clinical or office settings. If you or someone you know is struggling with post-disaster stress or anxiety, you are not alone. Connect with a trained CCP counselor, or request that a counselor visit your home, by calling the 24-hour Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990. This support service is confidential. Multilingual operators are available. Survivors continuing to need help recovering from Hurricane Matthew, or are in need of food or clothing, should call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Realtors are offering hurricane relief funds
The Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, in partnership with the National Association of Realtors, is offering relief assistance to Hurricane Matthew victims in Beaufort County through the Realtor Relief Fund. The Realtor Relief Fund will provide mortgage or rent relief of up to $1,000 to qualified individuals. Assistance is available to qualified applicants toward one of the following: • Monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence damaged by Hurricane Matthew or; • Rental cost of temporary shelter due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the storm. Residents must complete an application and submit it with other required documents, outlined in a Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors Facebook post. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 31. The county encourages residents to apply early as the funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds. Visit www.beaufortcountydisasterrecovery.net.
HEALTH HEALTH BRIEFS Even if you have previously attended a Medicare-reimbursed class, you are invited to attend these workshops at no cost. The five-week diabetes class will be held starting Thursday, Jan. 5, at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 157 Lady’s Island Drive. To register and for more information, call 1-800-922-3089, ext. 7585.
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18 nursing students graduate from TCL
The Technical College of the Lowcountry honored 18 associate degree in nursing graduates at its Dec. 15 pinning ceremony. “We are so proud of these graduates for their perseverance and commitment to nursing excellence,” interim program director DeAnne Johnson said. “The TCL nursing program in particular is rigorous, but produces extremely qualified and successful graduates, giving them the confidence they need to walk proudly into the nursing field.” In the last five years, more than 200 students have completed TCL’s associate degree in nursing program. TCL’s two-year ADN program prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses. Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive intense additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.
The graduates are: Keri Barnwell of Bryan County, Ga.; Emma Lee Bennett, Marcia Carlson, Brinn Cornell, Serina Forte, Kristina Geddes, Ashley Jones, Aubrey Pinckney, Jennifer Quesada, Rachel Rankin, Natasha Rollins, Samanta Sewell, Tonia Shafer, Shaylin Tims, Aubree Woodard and Dierra Roberson Young, all of Beaufort County; Sierra Garvin Foy of Chatham County, Ga.; and Kimberly Joyner of Charleston County. For more information about the TCL health sciences programs, visit www.tcl.edu/ health or call 843-525-8267.
Free diabetes classes offered on Lady’s Island
More than 25 percent of people 65 and older have diabetes. A diagnosis of diabetes includes pre-diabetes and diabetes. Pre-diabetes indicates that the blood sugar is higher than normal. Without any intervention, people with pre-diabetes, most likely, will develop diabe-
tes later in life. Type 2 Diabetes is a progressive disease. This means that as you age, your diabetes, most likely, will get worse. Abnormal or high blood sugar affects every part of your body and can increase your risk of complications that may include blindness, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME), a part of the Atlantic Quality Innovation Network (AQIN), has been contracted by Medicare to provide free Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) workshops to Medicare beneficiaries. DSME workshops are a series of five sessions that cover a variety of topics that help participants better manage their diabetes and pre-diabetes. During the workshops, resources and handouts will be provided and participants have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss personal concerns they have about living with diabetes.
Like most nonprofit organizations, the Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM) depends on grants and donations to keep its doors open. However, there are other ways to give back that can help. Pam Toney, executive director of BJVIM, said a great way to raise money and market your own business is to sponsor an event. Earlier this year, Tiger Bass sponsored its 9th Annual 5K/12K Race for runners and walkers of all ages. The event included an after party, food trucks, live music, face painting and more. This is the second year BJVIM has received funds from Tiger Bass. Last year, Tiger Bass raised $14,000. “We’re happy to report that in 2016, $15,000 was raised to benefit the Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine,” Toney said, adding, “We are grateful to Tiger Bass for their commitment.” A unique way to give back is to donate your time or art. Local artist Deane Bowers created mixed media art made out of recycled, reclaimed and salvaged materials to adorn the walls of the Ridgeland clinic. Her artwork also can be seen on the cover of BJVIM’s holiday appeal card. Another local woman, Jackie Friel, donated photography of the local area for notecards that BJVIM is selling at local farmers markets. “We are very blessed to have such creative people willing to give back to us,” Toney said. “A big thank you also goes out to 100 Women Who Care Bluffton. They presented us with a generous check of $6,100 this year.” For more information, call 843-706-7090.
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Separate actionable investment information from all the noise By Michael Osteen
Many retail investors ask what to listen to and what they should ignore when they hear investment-related TV shows, news reports or when reading financial magazines or investment newspapers. For the retail investor with limited time and resources at their deposal, the ability to filter out non-actionable investment information from the important actionable information is paramount in making investment decisions. To add to the problem, there are always plenty of different opinions provided by the investment community. Moreover, many of these opinions conflict with each other although the individuals or organizations are all recognized investment experts. So it is no wonder why this is such a common question among investors. The key to solving this dilemma is to first define your investment strategy. By knowing your strategy you have a much better position
in knowing what information is relevant and to listen to versus unrelated information that should be ignored altogether. For example, most people use or either a growth investor or a value investor Michael Osteen and as such tend to follow one of those strategies. Typically what is relative to one is not to the other. Naturally there are those who adhere to other strategies. Once you have your strategy defined, you should be able to next determine a set of criteria. The criteria will also help to separate useful information from the mass amount of media noise about investments. It also will help guard you against yourself to avoid making emotional decisions rather than logical business decisions pertaining to stocks. For example, if you go to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway website, www.berkshire-
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own independent security analysis. We bought shares in the company, and later sold them five years hence with a realized gain of 72 percent. Armed with both of these filters, you can parse out much of the non-relevant noise from the mass media about stocks. Keeping these couple of items in mind should help in sorting out the noise and assist you in your investment endeavors. We hope this information is helpful. And we welcome your comments and questions. Michael Osteen is chief investment strategist with Port Wren Capital LLC serving the greater Beaufort County area. Email him at michael@portwrencapital.com. Port Wren Capital LLC is a boutique value investment security research company that specializes in uncovering undervalued companies with strong long-term potential for people who want to maximize their investment profits. Visit www.portwrencapital.com.
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Jones joins sales team; Melton is negotiation expert
Ellen Jones has joined Weichert Realtors, Coastal property’s sales team. Jones was born and raised in south Georgia and has been visiting Hilton Head Island for many years. In 2006, she and her husband, James, moved to Hilton Head Island along with their youngest daughter, Haley. After 12 years in the banking industry, Jones made a career change to real estate. She is based in the Hilton Head office and can be reached at 843-290-9840. In other Weichert news, Alison Melton, has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert designation from the Real Estate
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Rose Hill to offer Tea Tuesdays
Rose Hill Mansion will soon offer Tea Tuesdays as an extension of it docent-led tours. Tea Tuesday will begin with a tour of the historical Rose Hill Mansion at 2 p.m., followed by tea, finger sandwiches and light desserts. Call 843-757-6046 for reservations.
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of our decision-making process,” said Timothy Harrington, environmental director at Parris Island. Letters inviting comments and a fact sheet that provided an overview of the proposed action were mailed to 80 state and local agency representatives, elected officials and members of the public. During the comment period, 28 letters were received. Issues of concern included the potential for noise and visual impacts, and impacts on biological and cultural resources. Michael Buckingham, a resident of the Dolphin Point neighborhood on Cat Island, received a letter and fact sheet, and, like many of his neighbors, wrote a letter of comment in return. “My main problem was the noise and vibrations that can be produced by such a turbine,” said Buckingham. Project specifics The new plant will replace the existing steam power plant, which was deemed “outdated and inefficient and in operation long past its useful life,” according to the EA. The EA, a 316-page document released on Nov. 28, also concluded “that the project will result in no significant impacts to the environment.” But that didn’t reduce worries about noise and construction.
Harrington addressed these concerns in the EA summary, stating, “The environmental assessment considers the noise that could be produced from the new ... power plant and takes measures to reduce impacts.” The EA found that construction of the plant would generate temporary noise that would be perceptible to residences on Cat Island and Port Royal. The combined sound level from background noise and construction of the plant would be 52dBA (weighted decibels) for Cat Island and 48.5 dBA for Port Royal. For comparison, an air conditioner from 100 feet away produces 60 dBa. These levels are lower than the EPA guidance of 55 dBA for avoidance of adverse effects. Additionally, various features are included in the design that will minimize long-term noise generated by the operation of the plant. Based on modeling, operational noise from the plant would also be below EPA guidance levels and the impact would not be significant, according to the Marine Corps. Next steps The opportunity for the public to comment and provide feedback was extended to Dec. 28. If there are no substantive comments or additional information warranting further evaluation for any significant environmental impact following internal review, the USMC anticipates issuing a “Finding of No Significant Impact” based on the conclusions of the EA and proceeding with the project. The EA is available for viewing at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.
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from page A1 sponded to over 262 emergency calls since Nov. 23, involving traffic fatalities and three house fires, with one house fire resulting in the death of the female resident. “We do our best, but we don’t always get the results we hope for,” said Burton Fire Lt. John Ireland, who responded to the fire while off duty. “While every emergency is tragic, I think during the holidays it’s even more so, so firefighters push harder, and that makes it even
Firefighters battle a blaze in Pine Oaks Mobile Home Park on Christmas Day.
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COMMUNITY DECEMBER 29, 2016 - JANUARY 4, 2017
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY
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Celebrating 25 years St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School commemorates all who have made “it into the vibrant campus it has become”
Students at St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School on Lady’s Island are exposed to solid, traditional teachings of a religious education combined with training, discipline and high academic standards.
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his school year marks the 25th academic year of St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School on Lady’s Island. “There is a tangible buzz on campus,” said Principal Ann Feltner, who began her long association with the “Saints and Scholars” of St. Peter’s in 1996 as a parent, and has since held various leadership and teaching positions at the school. “I can see the excitement growing that people in our community have for St. Peter’s. Many volunteers from the community are helping us make it into the vibrant campus it has become,” she said. Feltner exudes enthusiasm and pride while discussing the volunteers who worked side by side with paid employees, contractors, parents and teachers to give the school a major renovation this past summer to get it ready for its 25th anniversary year. New paint, new lighting, new flooring, new safety doors and new security cameras were added, in addition to the volunteers who have been tutoring students, reading to classes, gardening campus grounds, working in the school office and shelving books in the library. Admission to St. Peter’s Elementary School is open to children of all faiths, so “it is good for the children to see the volunteers from all walks of life come to the school and give of their talents,” said Feltner, who had four children attend St. Peter’s and who now has grandchildren enrolled. The school has seen many changes in the 25 years since the now retired Monsignor Martin Laughlin began garnering support from the St. Peter’s Church parishioners because he felt strongly the children of the area deserved the opportunity to get a traditional religious education. The school started in the small eight-room education wing of the parish complex in 1991. In its first year, the school consisted of five classrooms, a library, a work room and an office. As grades were added, space was
Homes for the Holidays presented a $40,000 check to benefit St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School’s tuition assistance fund. The event has raised close to $750,000 in the last 15 years. From left are Ann Feltner, principal of St. Peter's Catholic School; co-chairs of Homes of the Holidays Leigh Ann Parrick, Elizabeth Dardes, Mary Cunningham, and Maritza Schmidt, and St. Peter's Father Paul MacNeil.
needed. A new school building was constructed on the church’s property in 1995. Enrollment peaked in 2000, when the school averaged about 220 students. But the road to success wasn’t always easy. Feltner remembers when the recession hit Beaufort in 2007 and enrollment dropped dramatically. Since then, the Beaufort County School District’s public charter schools have opened in addition to a new Christian school in downtown Beaufort. All have offered enrollment challenges to St. Peter’s Elementary School. But Feltner remains resilient, stating “no other elementary school in the Beaufort area can offer the solid, traditional teachings” of a religious education “combined with the training, discipline and high academic standards” that St. Peter’s offers. Two-thirds of the faculty hold graduate degrees. Spanish is taught, and values and discipline are emphasized. Teachers are concerned about the character development of each student. “Our educational environment nurtures the whole child - mind,
body and soul - into becoming a saint and scholar,” explained Feltner, quoting the school’s motto of Saints and Scholars, which emphasizes St. Peter’s commitment to supporting the spiritual and intellectual growth of each child. In addition, all paid staff, volunteers and anyone who interacts with children are trained to proactively recognize and safeguard students from bullying and abuse. “Another positive aspect about our school is that decisions are made at the lowest level possible. Cumbersome, stifling bureaucracy simply does not exist,” said Feltner. Today, during the school’s 25th year, the school is a vibrant, active campus and enrolls 103 Saints and Scholars in grades pre-K through sixth grade, with the seventh and eighth grades having moved to John Paul II High School in Okatie two school years ago. Recently, Kim Morris, a thirdgrade teacher at St. Peter’s, received a sizable national grant to improve math fluency and assist students in mastering basic math skills. The school has also utilized the talents of the college students
studying computer science at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, having them repair and update all of the school’s computers. When it came time for their children to start school, John and Catherine Stephens of Beaufort felt St. Peter’s Elementary School was where their children would receive the best overall education. In the two years their daughter, Laura, 5, has been enrolled, “we have been amazed at what she has learned about faith,” said her mother, Catherine. “She says things out of the blue like, ‘Jesus wants us to help people when they are sick.’” Catherine Stephens admits the tuition is a sacrifice, but surprisingly the tuition is a lot less than other private schools in the area. Having children grow up to be a well-rounded, educated, disciplined individual is something that Feltner understands is a goal of many parents, as she shared the same goal when she was raising her own children. Her son Dan, who attended St. Peter’s, now has daughters, Delilah and Cami, enrolled at the school. “It was important for us to enroll
our children at St. Peter’s where we knew they would get a good education, and also learn about how they should treat others,” explained Dan’s wife, Shelby, who works at St. Peter’s as an executive assistant. But despite the successes the school has seen in its 25 years, Feltner has bigger plans she would like to see achieved. “I would love to see our school continue to do more community outreach. There are many local organizations that would benefit from having our students share their talents,” she said, as she was getting some students ready to attend an outing to Morningside Assisted Living to sing for the senior citizens who live there. Judging by the dedication of all of those involved, the buzz on the St. Peter’s Elementary School campus is surely spreading throughout the entire Beaufort community. It is not too late in the school year to enroll your child at St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School. To learn about enrollment and the tuition assistance available, contact Feltner at 843-5222163 or visit www.saintpeterscatholicschoolbeaufortsc.org
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Fourteenth Circuit Solicitors’s Office collects toys Beaufort Library hosts 24th annual model train display The 24th annual model display showcasing trains of various gauges were on display in two different rooms recently at the Beaufort County Branch Library on Scott Street. Children and adults looked on as trains wove their way through towns created to scale, train stations, parking lots, factories and wooded areas. The display, sponsored by the Beaufort Railroaders, draws hundreds of people to the library.
The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitors’s Office collected toys throughout the holiday season for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Above from left: Solicitor Duffie Stone and Assistant Solicitors Brian Hollen, Reed Evans and Patrick Hall help load donated toys; Assistant Solicitor Brian Hollen, of Beaufort, and investigator Dylan Hightower carry a donated VW Bus. The child’s car was one of many toys donated during the toy drive.
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Four-year-old Lily Johnson could barely contain herself as Jim Bright’s G-guage model train whizzes by her.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Hilton Head Island girls fall to Alexander, Ga.
Charleszetta Washington Grade: 11 School: Whale Branch Early College High School
This week’s Student of the Week is Charleszetta Washington, an 11th grader at Whale Branch Early College High School. She was nominated by teacher Peter Burvenich, who said, “Charleszetta is an all-around great student whether you are discussing grades or the overall quality of work she produces. "This is the second time I have had the opportunity to Charleszetta Washington teach Charleszetta and there is never a time where she is not polite and respectful when it comes to the way she interacts with adults or her peers. The same respectful attitude is portrayed in her assignments that she completes on a daily basis.” Charleszetta took some time recently to answer some questions. Q: What’s your favorite subject and why? A: Math is my favorite subject because it seems easy to me after I see the skills and understand them and how they go together. Q: What are some of your accomplishments? A: Completion of honors courses in mathematics and working to become a member of Ladies First. Q: What clubs and activities are you involved in? A: I will be an active member of Ladies First club at WBECHS in January 2017. Q: Who do you admire and why? A: I admire my father because he has never given up on me or my siblings throughout our lives during hard times in our family. Q: What’s your favorite movie? A: My favorite movie has to be the “Twilight” trilogy.
The Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded the Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above and Beyond” Beaufort County Teacher of the Year recognition grant to 2016 Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year Elizabeth MacMurray, an English teacher at Hilton Head High School. This $1,000 award is presented annually to the district Teacher of the Year to be used for innovative instructional activities and projects to further inspire and fund the efforts of the selected teacher of the year. From left are Mary Cordray, BCSD board chair; Jody Dreyer, daughter of Carbiener, and his wife, Jacqui Carbiener; MacMurray; Jackie Rosswurm, foundation board chair; and Dr. Jeffrey Moss, BCSD superintendent. Charlotte Price recently won the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest 2016–2017. Her essay was selected as the chapter winner of and is being forwarded to the state for the next step in the competition.
M.C. Riley’s Epic Eagles Robotics Team participated in the regional LEGO League Tournament on Dec. 17 at Doby Mills Elementary in Lugoff.
Visiting Alexander, Ga., a versatile girls' high school basketball team, outscored Hilton Head Island 15-7 in the first quarter and gradually pulled away to defeat the Lady Seahawks 45-26 in the semifinals of the Sonesta Seahawk Holiday Classic on Dec. 20. With the loss, Hilton Head Island slipped to 4-4. Jasmine Campbell led Hilton Head Island with 14 points. Campbell was the only Lady Seahawk to reach double figures in the scoring column.
BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Whale Branch levels Swansea, Brynes
On Dec. 20, Whale Branch dominated in a consolation bracket matchup versus Swansea 66-26 at the Shootout by the Sea in North Myrtle Beach. Camrin Miller led Whale Branch with a team-high 12 points as the Warriors used a balanced offensive attack to beat Swansea. With the win, Whale Branch improved to 6-4. Through its first 10 games in the 2016-17 season, Whale Branch had also posted wins over May River, Bluffton, Battery Creek and Hilton Head Island. The Warriors have already defeated Battery Creek twice in the 2016-17 campaign. Following Miller in the Whale Branch scoring column, George Delaney and Xavier Bryan added eight points apiece. Xyion Youmans and Robert Alston added six points apiece for the Warriors in the victory. Whale Branch advanced to meet Byrnes in the fifth-place game of the North Myrtle Beach-hosted holiday tournament. On Dec. 21, Miller and Kenny Brown combined to score 45 points as Whale Branch beat unfamiliar foe Byrnes 70-42 in the fifth-place game.
An accomplished boys' high school basketball program, Brynes captured last season's Class 4A state championship. With the win, Whale Branch improved to 7-4. Miller led Whale Branch with a gamehigh 25 points. Joining Miller in double figures for the Warriors, Brown contributed 20 points. Both Miller and Brown drained a trio of 3-pointers in Whale Branch's win. Accompanying Miller and Brown in double figures for Whale Branch in the scoring column, Youmans, another productive performer, netted 10 points. Alston connected on a pair of 3-pointers and chipped in seven points for the Warriors in the win. Two Byrnes players reached double figures in the scoring column as Derek Morgan and Hayden Mitchem scored 10 points apiece.
RUNNING
Hilton Head Marathon selected as state event
The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has selected the Hilton Head Island Marathon as the RRCA South Carolina State Marathon Championship. The RRCA Championship Event Series is the largest grassroots organized running series in the U.S., attracting over 320,000 runners each year. The 2017 Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Runners will depart from Jarvis Creek Park and follow a course that will take them on the Cross Island Parkway, through several parks, numerous neighborhoods and over Broad Creek. The scenic marathon course Boston Qualifier is fast and flat except for the bridge crossings. Post race festivities will include live music, vendors, and a craft beer garden. To register, volunteer or for more information, call Bear Foot Sports at 843-7578520 or visit bearfootsports.com.
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Graduation rate major highlight; challenges lie ahead By Jeff Moss
The Beaufort County School District experienced significant academic improvements in 2016 along with financial efficiencies that continue to save taxpayer dollars. The year’s biggest news was a sixth consecutive year of improvement in the district’s high school graduation rate, which has reached an all-time high of 83.4 percent and now exceeds the state and most recently reported national measurements. The on-time graduation rate is the percentage of students earning a diploma “on time” in four years. It’s a high-profile indicator because if all of a school system’s components are working well, from kindergarten through high school graduation, then more students should earn their diplomas in four years. Six straight years of increasing graduation rates is solid proof of the district’s improvement across the board, and our educators, students, parents and entire community should be proud of that. Class of 2016 graduating seniors earned $30.9 million in college scholarships, also an all-time high. The district’s average SAT score has improved by 61 points over the past five years, and African-American seniors have reduced the achievement gap with white seniors by improving their scores by 87 points while white students improved by 30 points.
Fifty-five percent of our high school students taking Advanced Placement courses scored high enough in 2016 to qualify for college credit, another all-time high for the district. The number of Jeff Moss students completing college-level courses while still in high school has increased from 308 to 532 in just two years. Roughly nine out of 10 district 11th-graders scored high enough on the 2016 statewide administration of WorkKeys exams to qualify for certificates that they can use to apply for jobs anywhere in the nation. BCSD students outperformed their peers from most other districts. The district has created “schools of choice” in all buildings. Parents can apply to send their children to any academic program in the district, regardless of where they live. For the 2016-17 year, more than 2,300 students are enrolled in schools outside their attendance zones. In addition, our Connect2Learn program has put a mobile computer in the hands of every student in grades K-12. The district has added 260 full-day prekindergarten slots over the past two years, which has allowed schools to reduce or even
eliminate waiting lists of at-risk children who need focused attention before they start classes. The district earned the statewide Champions for Children Award from the Institute of Child Success for its efforts to improve early childhood education. Two new cutting-edge schools serve the fast-growing Bluffton community: PreKgrade 8 River Ridge Academy and May River High School. National publications rank two district high schools among South Carolina’s best. Hilton Head Island High is ranked No. 5 in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report, and Bluffton High is ranked No. 7. In addition, Hilton Head Island High ranked No. 6 in South Carolina and Bluffton High No. 12 in The Washington Post’s annual listing of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.” Our college scholarship program – the Building a Better Beaufort Scholarship, also called “B3” – pays up to two years of tuition costs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry for qualified local high school graduates. We are dramatically expanding career and technology courses designed to prepare students for high-paying jobs and industry certifications in rapidly emerging fields. New high-tech facilities are operating at Battery Creek High and May River High.
We continue to see significant savings from smart financial decisions in recent years, as well as from the installation of cutting-edge technology that conserves electrical power and water. The one-penny educational sales tax referendum last month wasn’t successful, but the district’s needs – how to accommodate an additional 3,000 students over the next decade as well as replace outdated roofs and HVAC systems – remain unchanged. A key challenge for the board of education in 2017 will be determining how to meet those needs. Other challenges will include addressing achievement gaps between minority and non-minority students, as well as recruiting teachers to work in Beaufort County despite our highest-in-the-state cost of living. Beaufort County’s schools continue to benefit from broad community support. We have dramatically improved the district’s security screening process for school volunteers and, at the same time, increased the number of volunteers from 1,300 to more than 6,500 in the last two years. That kind of community support, coupled with the creativity and determination of our hard-working students and educators, make me confident that the improvements we saw in 2016 will continue in 2017. Jeff Moss is superintendent of the Beaufort County School District.
How many gas stations, convenience stores can community support? Submitted by the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association
On Sea Island Parkway between the Woods Memorial Bridge and Chowan Creek, there are four convenience stores which also offer gas. On Sams Point Road there are presently two convenience stores which offer gas. Plans for future development of Sea Island Parkway include one new convenience store with gas pumps (Harris Teeter) and possibly another gas station at the Walmart site near the Lady’s Island Airport. On Sams Point Road, plans are being reviewed for a new Parker’s convenience store with gas pumps on the property adjacent to the new Oyster Bluff community. In summary, by the end of 2017, drivers on Sams Point Road will have three locations from which to obtain their convenience store and gas needs and on the Lady’s Island portion of Sea Island Parkway will be five convenience
stores and five or six gas stations. All of which brings up the question of how many gas stations and convenience stores can an area support from a financial viewpoint? There are more than 20,000 vehicle trips per day on Sea Island Parkway. The residential density of Lady’s Island consists of 15,000 homes existing or planned within a 1.5-mile radius. There are 13,000 homes within a 5-mile radius of the Village Center. Is enough enough? So is there enough traffic using Sams Point Road and Sea Island Parkway to support the planned increased number of convenience stores and gas pumps? Obviously, the folks who studied the merits of investing in the new convenience stores and gas pumps believe the demographics and traffic counts will make their stores economically viable.
However, a note of caution should be considered in this regard. If the market will not support the additional number of convenience stores and gas pumps, a review of similar situations in other parts of the country would indicate that the older existing stores may face serious challenges. All of the above information brings back the question of whether there should be zoning to control the types of commercial endeavors allowed in specific areas, and if so, on what basis should the control be based? As a basic philosophy, the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association prefers the market to be the determining factor regarding the location of businesses, but in some cases traffic generation and similar factors must be taken into consideration. How many gas pumps and convenience stores can survive in the Village Center and surrounding roads? Only time will tell, but probably not as many as are presently planned for the area.
Do you make mistakes? Welcome to the human race Recently I attended a dinner and was seated next to a woman who kept reaching to the back of her shirt during the speaker’s presentation. I assumed she was concerned her tag was sticking out. After leaning over and assuring her the tag was indeed hidden, she looked at me and said, “It wasn’t the tag I was worried about. I wanted to make sure the shirt wasn’t inside out.” At which point I burst out laughing. Oh, how many times I have worried about the same thing! “Welcome to the human race!” I said to her. We all think everyone else is so put together, only to discover we all do embarrassing things. After our speaker had finished, I told her I had recently seen a movie called “Bad Moms.” At one point in the movie, other mothers
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HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS
Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
started to confess some of the “bad” things they had done as mothers. It was hysterical, but great because although the mothers all thought that the “other” mothers were doing everything right, it turned out that none of them were perfect. It was not long before we started to share silly and embarrassing things we have done over the years.
I told her about the time the Pilates teacher informed me that my pants were on inside out. Others at the table heard us laughing and joined in with their own stories. We discovered some typical “faux pas” like driving by the Convenience Center with trash still in the back seat or calling someone by the wrong name. Some admitted to leaving groceries out in
front of the store and driving home without them. One woman said she had put cumin in her cookie batter instead of cinnamon. There was the experienced boater who found himself sitting on a sandbar because he wasn’t paying attention. The dinner that night was especially entertaining. It was a great reminder we are not all perfect. This might be a good thing to remember for the coming year. Stop beating yourself up for not being dressed right for an occasion; or coming on the wrong night for a party; or for re-gifting a present to someone who had given it to you the previous year. Lighten up. You are part of the human race, a good thing to remember as we enter 2017. Happy New Year!
WHAT TO DO Library to ring in new year for kids
The Bluffton Branch Library will hold a Noon Year’s Eve Party at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. The library will celebrate with a party, craft and a countdown until the clock strikes noon. The library is at 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton. For more information, email kbaxter@bcgov.net.
New Year’s services offered at Beaufort church
The Beaufort Church of Christ in Beaufort will hold its annual New Year’s Services from 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, to 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. “We are ‘Ringing Out the Old and Bringing In the New,’ ” according to a release. “Our theme Is “GOD Wants To Do A New Thing In You!” This event is free and open to the public. There will also be a New Year’s Day Sunday Morning Bible Study at 10 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. The minister is Dr. Jonas Gadson. The Beaufort Church of Christ is at 170 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. For more information, email jg@jonasbonus.com, call 843-524-4281 or visit www. BeaufortCoC.com.
Trio treat to feature trumpet, trombone, piano
The Brass-hoppers are coming to Fripp Island. This trio of gifted musicians includes trumpeter Mary Bowden, trombonist Alexis Smith, and pianist Milana Strezeva. These three women create an exquisite brass sound with a lush keyboard, hopping from classical music to jazz-inspired arrangements of popular tunes. The three musicians have performed as soloists and principals with major chamber orchestras and symphony orchestras all over the world. The trio will be hosted by the Fripp Friends of Music at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, in the Community Center at 205 Tarpon Blvd.
Tickets at the door are $25 for adults; students get in free. Guests will get a free pass at the Fripp gate and are invited to a catered reception after the performance. Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-263-5916.
Heyward House to hold docent recruitment
The Heyward House in Bluffton is hosting a docent recruitment meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, for prospective docents to learn more about the house and meet staff. Anyone looking for more information on becoming a docent or on the recruitment meeting can call 843-757-6293. The Heyward House Historic Center is at 70 Boundary St.
Library offers variety of children’s programs
Following are some upcoming children’s programs at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. • Let’s Get Crazy with Legos!: Let’s get those Legos moving! Participants will have fun playing with motors, gears, and battery power packs. This program is for all ages. It will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. • Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?: Join the library for a couple of stories, a snowman craft and light snack. This is for ages 2-plus with an adult caregiver. Registration is required. The event will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. • Second Annual Chocolate Olympics: The Chocolate Olympics is making a comeback from last year. Join the games all involving chocolate. Eat, eat, and eat … and compete. This is for grades 6-12. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. • Do It Yourself Creation Station: Create and pick out items at creation stations. This is for ages 2-plus with an adult caregiver. The event will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30.
geared toward adults at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. • Social Security and Retirement Income Planning: Learn how to take full advantage of your Social Security benefits and prepare for retirement. This event will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. • “Hurricanes of Beaufort’s Past”: Hurricane Matthew is but the most recent hurricane to strike this area. Learn a bit about some of the other 100 or so hurricanes and tropical storms that have caused death and destruction in Beaufort County from colonial times through Hurricane Gracie in 1959. See photographs, scrapbooks and materials from the Beaufort District Collection seldom seen that will be on display. This free presentation for ages 12 and over is co-sponsored by the Beaufort History Museum. It will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event is free, but registration is required. Register through the Beaufort History Museum website “Events” page at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.
Hurricane of 1893 to be topic at library event
Following is an upcoming program geared toward ages 12 and over at the Bluffton Branch Library at 120 Palmetto Way. • “Tide of Death: The Great Sea Island Hurricane of 1893”: On a single terrifying night in August 1893 a devastating hurricane ripped through the islands and lowlands of South Carolina and Georgia, drowning thousands and leaving tens of thousands more destitute. Grace Cordial, manager of the Beaufort District Collec-
tion, will share photographs, diary accounts and other materials relating to the Great Sea Island Hurricane from the library’s special collections and archives unit. This event will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.
New production to open at The Shed
Coastal Stage Productions is currently in rehearsals for “Sylvia,” which opens Friday, Feb 10, at The Shed in Port Royal. The production cast and crew is comprised entirely of Beaufort and Jasper county volunteers. Coastal Stage Productions is a locally owned, traveling theatre company based in Ridgeland. Tickets are available here: www.sylviaportroyal.bpt.me
Beaufort History Museum invites public to meeting
Museum members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Beaufort History Museum, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the museum’s main hall on the second floor of The Arsenal, located at 713 Craven St. At the meeting, milestones of the past year will be celebrated, including the opening in June of a special exhibit about the Reconstruction Era in Beaufort. Plans for 2017 also will be revealed, including details of a project to completely renovate the museum’s main exhibit hall in the coming year. Current museum members will also vote on a slate of new board of directors nominees.
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