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Curtain rising on Beaufort’s 14th Film Festival
Staff reports The 14th annual Beaufort International Film Festival kicks off next week and The Island News has the rundown of what you need to know. SCHEDULE Tuesday, Feb. 18 Filmmakers Opening Night Reception – 6-8 p.m., Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street. This is a ticketed event, $45 for Beaufort Film Society members and $55 for non-members. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Film Screenings – First film
starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 7:30 p.m.. There are breaks at around 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Thursday, Feb. 20 Film Screenings – First film at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 8 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Screenwriters Workshop and
Table Read – 6 p.m. Wine and cheese reception precedes the readings at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $15 for BFS members and $20 for non-members. Friday, Feb. 21 Film Screenings – First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 9:30 p.m.. There are breaks at around 12:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Complete listing of films at www. beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street.
Saturday, Feb. 22 Film Screenings – First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 7:30 p.m.. There is a break at around 5:15 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Sunday, Feb. 23 Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour and Presentation – 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $50 for BFS members and $60 for non-members. This event is includ-
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ed in the all-events pass. Catering is by Debbi Covington and champagne included. TICKETS Individual films – $6 each. Daily film pass – $45 for BFS members, $55 for non-members each day. All-events pass – $255 for BFS members, $320 for non-members. *Tickets can be purchased online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or pay at the door for screenings only or purchase tickets at the Beaufort/ Port Royal VCB, Visitors Center at 713 Craven Street.
Olivia Lee, 9, returns the ball to a coach at the downtown Beaufort tennis courts.
Local grassroots group seeks to improve the quality of Beaufort’s downtown tennis facilities while the area’s tennis community continues to grow By Mindy Lucas
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o anyone passing by the downtown tennis courts on Boundary Street, it would appear that Beaufort has a thriving tennis community, and they would not be wrong about that. In fact, Beaufort has one of the fastest growing tennis communities in the region, says Jerry Wayne, a regular himself at the courts and the local league coordinator for the USTA.
“Without a doubt it is (growing),” said Wayne, who, along with his wife, Vivian Wayne, coordinate Beaufort’s United States Tennis Association (USTA) League, Coastal Carolina Tennis Association (CCTA), which includes Beaufort and Jasper County. Hilton Head, he explains, has its own organization. At the end of 2018, the number of plays or people who had played in the CCTA was 322. By the end of 2019, that number had
jumped to 3,187 – a phenomenal number says Wayne. What’s more, sign-ups to play in the league, which USTA 3.5 level women’s 40s and above tennis team. start over at zero every year, “The downtown courts – that’s the jewel are already at 1,380 for 2020. of tennis for Beaufort County,” Wayne said. In addition to an enthusiastic group of “Because it’s in the heart of the city, and players looking for a healthy lifestyle, part they’ve been there for long time.” of what has helped propel Beaufort’s tennis Beaufort County has approximately 17 community forward has been the county’s public courts. SEE TENNIS PAGE A5
Soiree to celebrate 100 years of League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the Beaufort Area is hosting a Centennial Soiree from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island to celebrate 100 years since the inception of the League. The on-the-water, sunset
soiree will be complimented by food from Debbi Covington, plus soft drinks, wine and birthday cake. State Senators Margie Bright Meadows and Tom Davis will be there to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment. And speaking about the league and its remark-
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able beginnings in the fight for women’s suffrage will be University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Robert Landrum. There may also be a few white-clad suffragettes roaming about the grounds. All are welcome and emphatically encouraged to
attend – men, women and students. Tickets are $25 for league members and guests and $10 for students. Limited tickets will be available at the door. However the League kindly suggests to purchase tickets in advance. You can pay with Google
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What: League of Women Voters Beaufort Area Centennial Soiree When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Dr. (Lady’s Island) Cost: League members and guests $25, students $10.
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The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts the 31st Annual Valentine Ball.
TCL, Beaufort County Schools launch technical dual enrollment program.
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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Our adoption center receptionist, Hannah, chose 3-year-old Sweetie as our cat of the week! Sweetie is a strong, sassy, independent kitty that needs a loyal servant! She requires gourmet food and tons of love. She would rather live by herself so she does not have to share all of the food and love. She will happily give you head bumps and love in return. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.
Dog of the Week: Duke (10 years old) was chosen by our adoption center receptionist, Starla because he is a pretty chill guy and would really appreciate a home with an older couple. He'd love to sit on the couch, eat peanut butter and watch Netflix with you. He is also up for tossing a tennis ball around. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.
Feb. 19 – Beaufort-Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m., Beaufort City Council Chambers, 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort Feb. 18 – Beaufort County Finance Committee*, 2 p.m., County Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort Feb. 18 – Beaufort County Pub-
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tags and administration of the upcoming electronic harvest reporting program set to begin with the 2021 season. The season dates for private land in Game Zones 1 and 2 are April 1 through May 10. The season dates for private land in Game Zones 3 and 4 are March 22 through April 30. For Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) statewide, the season runs from April 1 to May 5. Resident hunters in all game zones can harvest three gobblers per season
with no more than one gobbler per day. Additionally, Hunters in Game Zones 1 and 2 cannot harvest more than one gobbler from April 1-10. This applies to both private and WMA lands in Game Zones 1 and 2. For resident hunters in Game Zones 3 and 4, no more than one gobbler may be harvested on private land from March 22-31. Nonresident hunters are allowed two gobblers per season with no more than one gobbler per day. Hunters may not harvest more than one from April 1-10 on
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multiple locations across Beaufort and Jasper counties. Site locations, days and times are listed below. Clients must bring a photo identification and social security card for every person on the tax return. For a full list of what to bring, please visit https://www.irs.gov/ Individuals/Checklist-forFree-Tax-Return-Preparation. Volunteers needed Even though the tax season is under way, VITA is still looking for volunteer greeters at three locations –
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Changes to go in effect with 2020 turkey season The S.C. Department of Natural Resources wants turkey hunters across the state to note important changes to turkey seasons starting with the 2020 turkey season. The most notable change is that turkey tags will no longer be free. For residents of South Carolina, the cost of three tags will be $5. For out-ofstate hunters (nonresidents), two tags will cost $100. The fees will be used for wild turkey research, turkey habitat management, costs associated with production and distribution of turkey
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which will count toward the season limit. Those who have already purchased turkey tags should start seeing them in their mailbox the week of Feb. 17. Tags can be purchased online or by phone anytime and will also be available over the counter beginning March 2 at SCDNR offices in Clemson, York, Florence, Charleston and West Columbia (The Market). Youth, Lifetime, Senior, Gratis and Disability licensees may receive a free set of tags by request.
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BMH Foundation hosts 31st Annual Valentine Ball The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted the 31st Annual Valentine Ball this past weekend. The popular charity event includes the Cocktail Affair Friday evening, and a black-tie gala on Saturday. Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised over $5 million
for a wide range of hospital improvements, from the expansion of the ER to digital diagnostic technology for the Breast Health Center. Proceeds from the 2020 fundraiser are earmarked for the $12 million renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s surgical pavilion, last remodeled almost 30 years ago.
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Interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Beaufort County Senior Leadership presents program on Lowcountry opportunities
Beaufort County Senior Leadership is presenting a three-morning program to help recruit volunteers for the various non-profit service agencies throughout Beaufort County. The event, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 25 and March 5 at the Fellowship Hall of Baptist Church of Beaufort (601 Charles Street), is to allow potential
volunteers to learn more about Lowcountry culture, understand the critical needs in our community and hear from agencies that serve the community. The program is focused on individuals who are interested in volunteering to help the disadvantaged and volunteers who have applied to or are now working for such agencies and want
Hopeful Horizons Race 4 Love set for Saturday The annual Hopeful Horizons Race 4 Love will start with a bang at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The 5K race and 3K walk are on a flat, quick course and offer a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods and Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island. The event supports Hopeful Horizons, which provides for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. The cost is $35 for runners, $30 for walkers. For details about the run and walk course, the costs, start time, the breakfast bar and registration, visit https://www.race4love.com/ race. Packet pick-up will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Grounded Running at 2139 Boundary Street Suite 108 or at the on-site registration table from 8-8:30 a.m. the day of the race. Please keep in mind that packets will not be mailed — you must be present at one of the early pickup locations or the day of the race to receive your packet. This year, the race is also being sponsored by two Democratic Presidential candidates – Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer. Steyer’s son, Sam, will be at the race.
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Beaufort, Port Royal mayors highlight new Coastline
A new episode of The County Channel’s series Coastline features the mayors of northern Beaufort County. Joining host Suzanne Larson are newly elected Town of Port Royal Mayor Joe DeVito and City of Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling. This 66th Coastline episode highlights the 2020 agendas for both municipalities. Topics include transparency in communication and developments that are making north of the Broad even more inviting for new citizens and businesses. Coastline airs on The County Channel Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 9 a.m. Coastline is a monthly news show filmed in-studio and produced by The County Channel. Watch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.
Councilman Dawson to host meeting about services in Big Estate, Jenkins
Beaufort County Council Member Gerald Dawson (District 1) is hosting a district meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 about county solid waste and recycle services in the Big Estate and Jenkins communities. The meeting will be held at the Booker T. Washington Center, 182 Booker T. Washington Circle, Yemassee (map). The guest speaker will be Dave
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to be more helpful to clients served. The program is free, but advance registration is required at https://lowcountry-volunteering-101.eventbrite.com. Day 1 provides new and prospective volunteers with an understanding of the scope of poverty and human needs in Beaufort County, and the availability of opportunities to help the disadvan-
taged. Day 1 will also provide some basics to understanding cultural differences. The disadvantaged include individuals and families who are currently using the services of and humanitarian agency/organization in Beaufort County. Days 2 and 3 focus on sensitivity to and interacting with those of different cultures, ethnicities, and economic cir-
cumstances, as well as those with health issues and mental or physical limitations. The program seeks to prepare human service volunteers for the training provided by individual agencies specific to the needs of their service population. Representatives from various agencies/organizations that serve the disadvantaged will be on hand. Among the
leadership agencies are Untied Way of the Lowcountry (Chrystie Turner), Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission (James Williams), Human Services Alliance for Beaufort County (Fred Leyda), and S.C. Association of Volunteer Administrators (Debbie Cahoon). For more information, contact Jack Shaughnessy at 860-306-6131.
WHAT A HAIRCUT!
Ethan Brown, 4, of Beaufort, gets a haircut from Lou Nelsen, owner of Barbers of the Lowcountry, at the business’s recent promotional event, held Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Beaufort Town Center. (Barber Brent Nelsen is featured in the background.) The event featured free haircuts and hot dogs and was a way to say “Hello Beaufort,” barber Bill Rickett said. Rickett, not shown, will be the general manager at the barbershop’s Beaufort location when the shop opens in the plaza “sometime in March.” The event had provided some 25 haircuts as of 2 p.m. Saturday, when Ethan sat down in the chair. Photo by Mindy Lucas.
Wilhelm, Beaufort County Assistant County Administrator for the Public Works and Sustainability Division. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Dawson by email at: gdawson@bcgov.net or by phone at 843-255-2192.
County offices to close for Presidents’ Day
All Beaufort County offices, to include Library branches and Parks and Recreation facilities, will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. All County offices will resume their regular hours Tuesday, Feb. 18. All Convenience Centers will remain open. Operations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and Lady’s Island Airport will be available. Emergency and public safety services will be available as normal.
Arthur Horne groundbreaking set for Tuesday
Beaufort County is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Arthur Horne Building at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the courtyard of the Robert Smalls Government Complex – between the County Courthouse and the County Administration Building at 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. Once completed, the new Arthur Horne Building will have almost 8,000 square feet of office space, allowing the County to consolidate certain departments. Construction should be complete in mid-March 2021. Beaufort County Council will lead the groundbreaking ceremony along with representatives from
Beaufort County Administration and the construction, engineering, and design teams. The Beaufort County Facility Management Department is managing the project. Parking will be available in the County Administration parking lot. The entrance to the lot is located near the intersection of Boundary Street and Marsh Road.
“Great Performances,” “Masterpiece,” “Nature” and more. Currently, local programming is not included on SCETV’s live YouTube channel. However, the network will explore options for local program inclusion in the months ahead. For more information on SCETV, visit www.scetv.org.
County Councilman Flewelling hosting meeting about Camp St. Mary’s Property
Beaufort Garden Club giving away trees
Beaufort County Council Member Brian Flewelling (District 5) will host a public meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at John Paul II Catholic School, 4211 Okatie Highway, about the future use of the County’s Camp St. Mary’s property. The meeting is open to the general public. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact Flewelling by email at brianf@ bcgov.net, by phone at 843-255-2200 or by mail at c/o Clerk to Council, Beaufort County, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, SC 29901.
SCETV now on YouTube TV
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that it is now streaming live on YouTube TV. Dedicated live channels for SCETV and PBS Kids, as well as on-demand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers. YouTube TV represents SCETV’s first livestreaming partnership and includes episodes and on-demand content from PBS favorites, including “American Experience,” “Antiques Roadshow,” “Frontline,”
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, the Beaufort Garden Club, in conjunction with the National Garden Clubs Plant America project, is giving away 85 Redbud tree saplings. These native trees will grow into beautiful and carefree additions to the landscape. These free trees can be picked up at the Gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9 a.m. until noon. Limit one to a family.
Clemson offering Turf School in Beaufort
Turfgrass professionals can learn the latest research-based information for turfgrass management during Clemson University’s annual Turf School to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Beaufort Extension Office, 18 John Galt Road. The Turf School is a one-day course designed and conducted by Clemson University scientists to help turfgrass managers overcome the technical challenges of managing grounds, lawns, recreational parks, athletic fields and sod-production facilities. The 2020 program will focus on identifying and implementing best management practices for ir-
rigation water quality, insect pests, diseases, fertilization and weeds. Pesticide Recertification credits will be awarded for South Carolina participants. Cost is $75 per person and is due upon registration. Contact Laura Lee Rose at lrose@clemson.edu or call 843-473-6025. Register online at http://bit.ly/BeaufortCountyTurfSchool.
County hosting meetings about solid waste, recycling
During its Public Facilities Committee meeting Jan. 21, Beaufort County Council heard a recommendation report on the future use of convenience centers. Key considerations include limiting the amount and type of waste accepted at the centers and introducing a decal system to restrict use of the convenience centers to Beaufort County residents. Beaufort County Council has made no formal decision at this time regarding changing the operating status of any of its eleven convenience centers. As part of its evaluation of the report and in conjunction with staff from the County’s Public Works and Sustainability Division, Beaufort County Council Members will be hosting community meetings about the County’s solid waste and recycle services in the very near future. All of the meetings will be open to the public. As the meetings are scheduled, details will be published on the County’s website, www.beaufortcountysc.gov, as well as the County’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. The County Channel will also share meeting details throughout its daily programming schedule.
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from page A1 public tennis courts spread out around the county at various parks and facilities, according to Shannon Loper, Director for Beaufort County Parks and Recreation. The downtown Bladen Street facility, which has seven courts, has a long history of providing great tennis play, said Jan Horan. A competitive tennis player who also captains several teams, Horan began playing at the downtown courts about five years ago. The decades-old courts play host to a variety of matches, she said, from weeknight games to mixed doubles as well as pro exhibition matches. Up until recently they served as the venue for the Beaufort Water Festival’s annual tennis tournament. But the condition of the courts has been deteriorating over the last few years, many of the regulars who play there say. As Horan and a grassroots group called “Downtown Tennis” recently outlined in a presentation made to Beaufort County Council, the courts are in need of major resurfacing and repairs. Cracked, chipped and uneven surfaces have made play difficult at times. Fencing is rusted and out of shape;
Larry Scheper coaches a clinic at the downtown Beaufort tennis courts with volunteer and tennis player Kris Peterson at the other net. equipment is broken; surfaces need to be deep-cleaned or painted; and proper wind screens are needed. The courts no longer meet the standards for USTA competitive play, Horan said. Members have also suggested that security cameras be added, better seating and shading considered and that accessibility to the courts be improved since they have had players in wheelchairs. Resurfacing the courts alone can be an expensive proposition, Horan admitred, with each court costing approximately $25,000 each to resurface, or about $175,000. However, the USTA recently awarded the county a $60,000 grant for resurfacing the courts. The county has to
first address drainage issues, however, before that work can begin. In the meantime, the group cites the courts at Chaplin Community Park, a multipurpose recreational park owned and maintained by the Town of Hilton Head, as the gold standard for what Beaufort’s tennis courts could look like. By comparison the park has security cameras and lighting, smooth surface parking, proper wind screens and other amenities. “Those are really nice,” said Horan. “But we’re not asking for country club facilities. We’re just asking for a safe, secure, decent place to play,” she said. Originally from Indianapolis, Horan and her two sisters
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Activities at Hunting Island State Park
There are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier. • Sundays: Sand/Candy Art, 11 a.m.; Do You Want To Build a Snow Globe, 2 p.m.; Stargazing Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 23), 5:45 p.m. • Mondays: Reptiles of the Lowcountry, 11 a.m.; A Walk In The Woods (Feb. 10, 24). • Tuesdays: Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Feb. 18); Driftwood Painting, 11 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m. • Wednesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m. • Thursdays: Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m. • Fridays: Fish Printing, 2 p.m.; Valentines Day Couples Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 14), 5:30 p.m. • Saturdays: Sunrise Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 29), 6:30 a.m.; Tie-Die, 11 a.m.; No Bones About It (Feb 22), 1 p.m.; Pinecones for Passerines (Feb. 15, 29), 1 p.m. For a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs & Events.” All are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs. For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
Hunting Island Lighthouse Tours
10 a.m., every Thursday (Feb. 13, 20, 27), as well as couple of Tuesdays (Feb. 18). The Friends of Hunting Island will present Light-
house tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you are at least 44 inches tall you may also climb the 167 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Regular Thursday tours are $2 per person. Park entry fees apply.
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Noon-1 p.m. each Monday, USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Friends of the Beaufort Library host the popular 8-week series, featuring book talks by local personalities to provoke interest in books; both fiction and non-fiction. After each talk presenters will welcome questions. The series is free and open to the public. For program details, email Vicki Mix at scvgamix7@gmail. com. For more information, visit friendsoftheBeaufortlibrary.com. Schedule: Feb. 17 – Minnow authored and presented by James McTeer; Feb. 24 – Being Mortal by Atul Awande, presented by Dr. Steve Kessell; March 2 – Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway, presented by Liz Farrell.
Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Beaufort Yacht Club, Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. February's species is a great Lowcountry table fair – Sheephead. Local, well known Captain Kevin Mears of Cast Away Charters will be the presenter. Congratulations to John Mucha, winner of the monthly weigh-in drawing sponsored by Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply. Guests are welcome. No reservations are needed. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at
grew up playing tennis on the city’s clay courts. “That was the only place my mother would let us go,” she says, adding that the people who played there all became lifelong friends. Since the presentation, the county has responded to many of the repairs that could be addressed immediately, Horan said recently. Restrooms have been painted, lights repaired and trees were trimmed and the county purchased cleaning and maintenance tools for players to maintain the courts. “I think what we’ve done is we’ve built a relationship and a communication channel with them,” she said. Meanwhile, the downtown courts continue to attract
players from a variety of demographics, from local high school tennis teams to young adults with families, adults who play after work or on the weekends and seniors or retirees looking for a way to stay active. “There is a growing market for this population,” she said. “It’s not just seniors, it’s teenagers and all ages and it’s men, women, boys and girls.” Local tennis coach and national tennis champion Larry Scheper agrees with Horan. “We get all ages out here from 2 to 80,” he said. Something of a hometown hero, Scheper coaches at Beaufort Academy and conducts a free children’s tennis clinic, with the help of local volunteers, at the courts every Saturday. He also gives private lessons. Despite temperatures that barely rose above the mid 40s, Scheper had more than a dozen children to turn out for the program on a recent Saturday. The weekend before, when the weather was nicer, the clinic saw some 30 to 35 kids. Scheper said he has seen Beaufort’s tennis community grow and the activity on the downtown courts increase since returning to South Carolina in 2009. “There was no tennis at all,” he said. “Out here was like a ghost town.” Now the courts are busy a good bit of the time, though playing downtown comes with
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Valentine’s Day Couples Lighthouse Climb
5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $20 per person. Take a tour of Hunting Island Lighthouse and watch the sunset and moonrise over the ocean with your Valentine. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. 16-Person limit. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.
Beaufort Lions Club Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast
8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, Sea Island Presbyterian Church. Stop by and support those needing vision services in northern Beaufort County by enjoying fresh, hot pancakes and sausage, real scrambled eggs, cheese grits, homemade sausage gravy and biscuits and juice or coffee. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from a Lion. Ticket prices are $8 adult and $5 for those younger than 12. All major credit cards are accepted. Donations accepted. Bring the family and enjoy a leisurely, healthy breakfast while helping those in need of vision services.
The Beaufort Squares square dance club
7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, Pine Wood Fire Station, 158 Bay Pines Road, Burton. Dances are Mainstream with some instruction at the start. Hugh Gibbs will be calling. All are welcome. For more information call 843-2710441. The club dances the third Saturday each month.
the acknowledgement that you are still playing in a city, both he and Horan say. “People complain about the noise, but you can go to the U.S. Open or you can watch it on TV, and you can hear the planes and the sirens in the background,” he said, pausing. “But you got to remember, this is not a country club,” he says, chuckling. Why is it important to maintain the downtown courts? Horan says for her and others who play, tennis is synonymous with the Lowcountry lifestyle. “It supports a healthy lifestyle,” she says. “A lot of people like to come downtown so they can play and go to restaurants while they are here. (Also) a lot of people cannot afford the private club fees or the transportation to get out to the outer islands.” Scheper, who was inspired to start a free tennis clinic by tennis great Arthur Ashe, says tennis can have a positive influence on the lives of youth and adults alike. Before going on to win a number of men’s singles and doubles championships, Scheper went to Grambling State University in Louisiana on a tennis scholarship. “That’s what we’re all about – reaching out to the kids. Giving them a vehicle to maybe the future which is college,” he said. “So now we’re giving back.”
Lowcountry Christian Women's Connection luncheon
11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Bluffton. The featured guest will be Lila Arnold, founder of Low Country Raptors, and she will have live birds on display. Our speaker is Sharee Darian from Ridgeland. The cost $26 and must be prepaid by Feb. 12. Make checks payable to "CWC Bluffton" and mail to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, call Carol at 843-705-7604.
Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island. Lunch by Holmes Catering is $18. Sheree Darian is the guest speaker. Tours of Beaufort is the focus of Bill Reynolds’ feature talk. Call Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 by Feb. 14.
Bruff presents Trouble the Water
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Local author Rebecca Bruff will present her debut novel Trouble the Water about the life of Beaufort hero Robert Smalls. There will be a question and answer session with a book signing to follow. Sponsored by the Beaufort Branch Library Book Club and the Friends of the Beaufort Library, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 843-255-6458. Send your events to theislandnews@gmail.com
LEGAL NOTICES
City of Beaufort NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, S.C, to consider an application for a variance: Savage Beast Productions LLC is requesting a variance for property located at 709 Greene Street, identified as R120 004 000 0218 0000, in order to subdivide the property into two equal sections. Section 2.4.1 of The Beaufort Code stipulates that the minimum lot size is 4,000 sq. ft. The applicant is requesting a 139.4 sq. ft variance for the subdivision of the parcel into two 3,860.6 sq. ft. parcels. The property is zoned T4-Historic District Neighborhood. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to comment on this application. Documents relating to this request are available for public inspection at the City of Beaufort Department of Planning and Development Services, 1911 Boundary Street, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to the City of Beaufort Department of Planning and Development Services, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902. Note: If you have special needs due to a physical challenge, please call (843) 525-7011 for additional information.
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 2020-110 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES The City of Beaufort, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified companies for the City of Beaufort Street Sweeping Services. The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website under – Bid Opportunities www.cityofbeaufort.org or by contacting the Procurement Administrator at 843-525-7071. Sealed Proposals must be submitted to: City of Beaufort Finance Department 1911 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902 Pre-Bid Meeting: A public meeting will be held at 11:00 AM ET on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in the Planning Conference Room of City Hall. Submittal Deadline: The submittal deadline is 2:00 PM ET on Friday, March 13, 2020. Bid Opening: A Public Bid Opening will be held at 2:01 PM. ET on Friday, March 13, 2020 in the Planning Conference Room of City Hall.
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 2020-111 BENEFITS BROKERAGE SERVICES The City of Beaufort, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified companies for the City of Beaufort employee benefits brokerage services. The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website under – Bid Opportunities www.cityofbeaufort.org or by contacting the Procurement Administrator at 843-525-7071. Sealed Proposals must be submitted to: City of Beaufort Finance Department 1911 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902 Pre-Bid Meeting: A public meeting will be held at 11:00 AM ET on Friday, February 28, 2020 in the Planning Conference Room of City Hall. Submittal Deadline: The submittal deadline is 3:00 PM ET on Friday, March 13, 2020. Bid Opening: A Public Bid Opening will be held at 3:01 PM. ET on Friday, March 13, 2020 in the Planning Conference Room of City Hall.
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FROM FISHING TO FOOTBALL, THE HARD WORK OF ALL ATHLETES DESERVES RECOGNITION
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BA clamps down for big win over THA Beaufort Academy’s boys used a dominant defensive outing to roll to a 49-21 home win over Thomas Heyward on Friday. Elijah Fess scored 13 points, Dawson Coleman added eight, and Sully Gay had seven to lead the Eagles, who held the Rebels to single digits in each quarter. Zack Black scored 10 points, and Louie Smith added eight for THA.
BA breezes to region win over THA
Beaufort Academy’s girls rolled to a 62-26 home win over Thomas Heyward on Friday. Amelia Huebel scored 14 points, Tahleea Heyward added 12 points, and Mike’Ala Washington contributed 10 to lead the Eagles. Emily Ann Hiers added eight points, and Maeve Kalady had six for BA. Daisy Taylor scored nine points, and Abigail Hayes and Bayli Belger added seven apiece to lead the Rebels.
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Ray hits 1K, but Eagles steal spotlight By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com Miley Ray hit the big milestone on her own Senior Night, but the Beaufort High girls stole the show, coming through with a massive 34-30 road win over Hilton Head High on Friday to move into a tie for second place in Region 7-4A. “We knew this was going to be a dogfight going in, and we are very proud of our girls playing hard all four quarters,” Beaufort assistant coach Timothy Summers said. “We always teach them to play until the final buzzer and they did that tonight.” The first quarter featured Hilton Head’s Janiya Ferebee and Beaufort’s Layla Warren going head to head, as the two players wearing No. 4 scored 17 of 19 total points in the opening frame. Both had success driving to
the rim and hitting the three. After the close first, Ray charged the Seahawks ahead, scoring all 11 of her team’s points in the second quarter, including a pretty layup that put her over the 1,000-point mark for her career. The team ran on the court to celebrate and presented her with a plaque to commemorate the milestone. Ray kept on hitting shots, and the defense fed off of her offensive success to build a 20-17 lead at halftime. “It was a great honor for Miley,” Seahawks coach Sean Rochester said. “She’s the first kid in the gym every day, she’ll be there early tomorrow, and I’m glad she was recognized in front of our home crowd on senior night.” However, the Eagles came back from the locker room and played a near flawless defensive third quarter, giv-
ing up a single three-point basket while Sequoia Smalls took advantage of some trips to the foul line and then hit a spectacular buzzer beater to bring Beaufort ahead by one. “We wanted to slow Miley down because she can kill you with those threes,” Summers said. “Sequoia’s one of our key shooters, and she made an important one to give us the lead going into the fourth.” The Hilton Head offense continued to sputter and committed a variety of fundamental mistakes down the stretch, and Warren made six free throws late to grab and maintain the lead. The Seahawks nearly tied it with just seconds left, but Ferebee’s three went in and out. After a quick foul, Warren scored her 19th and final point to go up by four and ice the game. “It was an awesome win,”
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SOFTBALL Sand Sharks stay perfect in 2020
USCB’s softball team ran its record to 6-0 on the season with a pair of hard-fought wins over visiting St. Andrew’s on Sunday at Richard Gray Sports Complex. The Sand Sharks held off a late rally from the Knights for a 4-3 win in the opener, then held St. Andrew’s scoreless for the first six innings of a 3-1 victory in the finale. Sloan Ducey (2-0) picked up the win in the first game, allowing four hits and one walk over four scoreless innings with two strikeouts, and Caitlin Toole got out of a jam in the seventh to earn the save. Taylor Boykin was 3-for-4 with two RBIs,
Amber Locasto was 2-for-3 with a double and a triple, and Mackenzie Freeman and Haley Hawkins each had one hit and one RBI. Maria Molloseau (3-0) pitched a gem for the Sand Sharks in the second game, allowing one unearned run and three hits in a complete game with three strikeouts and no walks. Hoolie Garcia was 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Hawkins and Rachel Frankhouser each drove in a run for USCB.
USCB rallies for walkoff win
USCB’s softball team stayed unbeaten with a home sweep of Columbia International on Saturday, capped by Bri Dunn’s sacrifice fly to give the Sand Sharks a walkoff win
Warren said. “The girls came in here ready to play tonight. We came in here wanting and needing to win. Before I shot the free throws I was just thinking that I was going to make them.” Smalls put up 11, meaning that 30 of Beaufort’s 34 came from just two players. Ray, on an incredibly emotional night, scored 16 in her final regular season game at the Nest. Ferebee added seven. The Seahawks will need to beat Colleton County Tuesday night and hope the tiebreakers finish in their favor to grab a playoff spot. “The story of our season has been little plays in these tight games,” Rochester said. “We’ve had so many games where making a few more free throws, getting a few more rebounds, and finishing a few more open looks changes the outcome.”
in the nightcap. Maria Molloseau struck out six and allowed two runs and seven hits in a complete game to earn the win in USCB’s 5-2 win in the opener. Emily Martin was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, Kaitlyn O’Hearn and Mackenzie Freeman had RBI singles, and Dunn plated a run with a sacrifice fly. The Rams led 5-2 after three innings before USCB put together a four-run rally in the fourth. CIU tied it in the sixth to force extra innings, but Dunn’s fly ball to left in the seventh scored Emily Phillips with the winning run in a 7-6 victory. Haley Hawkins and Freeman each had two RBIs, and Jodi Hatcher was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Caitlin O’Toole earned the win in relief, allowing one unearned run on three hits with three strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings.
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From top: Beaufort High’s Layla Warren (left) scrambles for a loose ball along with a Hilton Head High player. The Eagles edged the Seahawks 34-30 on Friday to move into a tie for second place in Region 7-4A. ••• Beaufort High’s Sequoia Smalls dribbles around the perimeter, looking for an opening in the Hilton Head High defense. Smalls scored 11 points in the Eagles’ 34-30 road win. Photos by MB Lyons.
BASEBALL Sand Sharks swept by visiting Skyhawks
USCB’s baseball team found itself on the wrong end of a threegame sweep against visiting Point (Ga.) over the weekend. The Skyhawks won Friday’s opener 4-1, as USCB managed only five hits against Keagan Spradlin and two relievers. Eamonn Collins took the loss, allowing two runs and five hits over five innings with five strikeouts and two walks. Leandy Castro drove in the only run for the Sand Sharks with an RBI double. Point claimed the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader 6-3 behind another strong pitching performance, as the Sand Sharks
managed only six hits. USCB had a chance to get back in the game when it loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth, but the Skyhawks got out of the jam to preserve a 6-1 lead. Noah Matthews had a two-run triple for USCB, and Matt Malatesta (3 IP, 5 R, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 K) took the loss. The Sand Sharks seemed poised to salvage the series finale when a six-run fourth inning gave them an 8-2 lead, but the Skyhawks dinged the USCB bullpen for a seven-run sixth inning. Nick Milhan was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, Matthews was 2-for-4, Castro was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, and Mathew Morgan was 1-for-3 with a two-run double. Jacob Judy took the loss in relief of Harrison Bell (5 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 K).
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SPORTS & EDUCATION
TCL, Beaufort County Schools launch technical dual enrollment program
The Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort County School District now offer career and technical programs, like building construction, through high school dual enrollment.
The Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort County School District recently kicked off a new collaboration to offer career and technical programs through high school dual enrollment. "A technical career can be for anyone who has an interest, aptitude, and desire to enter a highly skilled occupation," Beaufort County School District Director of Career and Technical Education Karen Gilbert said in a release. The new collaboration expands the district's current career and technical offerings at the high schools, allowing more students to benefit. Dual enrollment students receive both college and high school credit. TCL's general education courses are already popular with high school students wanting college credit for transfer to four-year universities.
Whale Branch Early College High School has enjoyed a productive dual enrollment partnership with TCL for the past eight years. Now Whale Branch students are piloting the new program. "This partnership was a natural fit for us to grow our technical offerings for all our students," WBECHS Principal Mona-Lise Dickson said. "We want our students to be college and/or career ready, not only for our local economy but globally. It is truly a celebration to see the vision come to life." Building construction is the first career pathway being offered, allowing high school students to take classes onsite at the college where they receive real-world training and hands-on experience. "Students in our building construction program will learn the skills and tools of
the trade, making them more employable and work ready," instructor Tim Newsome said. The new dual enrollment offerings will allow more opportunities for students wanting to go right into the workforce or to more advanced technical training right after high school. "Employers need these skilled workers and will be excited about the expanded pipeline this program is creating," TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said. Gilbert agrees, "Beaufort County School District dual enrollment students who graduate with a future technical or trades certificate in areas such as Construction, HVAC, Information Technologies, and Healthcare, help our local economy by meeting critical labor market needs."
BA’s Harvey leads class of 10 Heritage Classic scholars Beaufort Academy senior Cal Harvey, along with nine other high school seniors from Beaufort and Jasper Counties, were recognized as 2019-2020 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars during the annual luncheon held on Hilton Head Island. Harvey received the newly named Scholar Alumni Award and will receive a $16,000 scholarship over the next four years. Heritage Scholars are known for outstanding academic success, superior community service and they are leaders in their communities. During the
awards presentation, Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar Committee Chairman, Scott Richardson told the audience, “These scholars are not just straight A students. They are leaders in their schools, communities and churches. They have interests that vary from music to sports to protecting the environment.” A dedicated golfer, Harvey has been named MVP on Beaufort Academy’s golf team, and volunteers at the First Tee in Beaufort. He says that golf has taught him honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. Beaufort Academy Director
of Academics Maureen Butler could not be more thrilled. “Cal is an outstanding student and an extraordinary young gentleman,” Butler said in a release. “He leads by example and represents well the values instilled in this award.” Beaufort High School had two Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars – Rhea Desai and Brigid Murphy. 2020 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars Brodie Brant, Homeschooled (Brown Award) Rhea Desai, Beaufort High School
Daniel Harrington, Hilton Head Christian Academy Albert (Cal) Harvey, Beaufort Academy (Scholar Alumni Award) Ethan Helms, Bluffton High School Felipe Mendoza, Hilton Head Preparatory School Brigid Murphy, Beaufort High School (Malanick Award) Caroline O’Neal, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School (Tartan Club Award) Joseph Reindl, Hilton Head Christian Academy Elena Senouillet, Bluffton High School (Zimmerman Award)
Beaufort Academy senior Cal Harvey poses with Heritage Classic Foundation Chairman. J. Simon Fraser.
EDUCATION BRIEFS
Beaufort’s Britton named to fall Dean’s List at Nebraska
Model UN is an educational simulation where students learn about diplomacy and international relations by “representing” countries from around the world in mock diplomacy exercises. Students learn about current world issues, brush up on their speaking, debating and writing skills and also improve their critical thinking, teamwork and leadership abilities. Jonathan Miller was the faculty adviser for the Beaufort High delegation.
Brian Britton of Beaufort has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year. Britton, a graduate student working toward a Master of Business Administration, was named to the Dean's List for the College of Business. Qualification for the Dean’s List in the College of Business is a grade-point average of 3.7.
Kalady of Beaufort named to Alabama Dean’s List
Beaufort High students earn statewide honors at Model UN
Lowcountry Montessori presents International Night
Madelyn R. Kalady of Beaufort (29907) was named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for fall 2019. A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall term at Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
Two Beaufort High School students were recognized for their performance at the Model United Nations Conference held at Georgia Southern University. Lillian Kindwall and Noah Nappier earned Honorable Mention (General Assembly) – Guatemala.
Lowcountry Montessori School presents its annual International Night on from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at 749 Broad River Dr. in Port Royal. This event fills all the school’s classrooms with the color, sights, sounds, foods, and learning opportunities of the world. Lowcountry Montessori School is delighted to fill its campus with the richness of the world’s cultures. The school, following the custom of EC
Montessori in Beaufort and Montessori schools everywhere, has been celebrating International Night for six years. Each classroom will be transformed into a different country or culture. There will be beautiful and informative decorations and displays, delicious food, and even reenactments done by students who have intensely studied their various countries. These include Serbia,
Greenland, France, Portugal, Greece, Netherlands, the Bahamas, Canada, ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the U.S. “The point of International Night is to introduce students to the fundamental needs of people in other countries,” Director of Lowcountry Montessori Amy Horn said in a release. As Natalie, a student at the school, puts it, “International Night brings everyone together.”
Eagles wrestling can't catch Chiefs, bow out in 3rd round Beaufort High wrestling saw its playoff run end Monday with a 42-31 road loss to a strong North Myrtle Beach in the third round of the Class 4A dual playoffs. The Chiefs set the tone for the night with two straight
pins to open the match, and they were able to hold off the Eagles the rest of the way. Payton Bayne (126), Matthew Durrance (138), and John Legree (195) each won by pin, and Gary Bayne (106), James Dagin (160),
and Michael Cenci (170) also picked up wins to keep the Eagles in it, but each time Beaufort made a run, the Chiefs were able to stifle the momentum. The Eagles stormed into the Lower State semifinals
with a 58-24 home win over Airport on Saturday. The teams traded punched early in the match, as the score was tied at 18 after six bouts, but the Eagles recorded pins in seven of the next nine matches to take control.
BOYS BASKETBALL ROUND UP
Whale Branch routs Red Raiders in regular-season finale
The Whale Branch boys stormed into the postseason on a high note with a 63-26 road win over Bamberg-Ehrhardt in their regular-season finale Monday. Shawn Chisolm scored 19 points
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and Shemar Williams added 16 to lead a balanced effort from the Warriors, who had already clinched the Region 5-2A title. Nick Pringle, Jaylen Reeves, and Diontre McVay each added six points for Whale Branch. Whale Branch (17-6, 7-1) will host a first-round playoff game Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Bucs' comeback effort falls short
Bridges Prep fought back from a double-digit deficit but came up short in a 68-64 home loss to Baptist Hill on Friday. Colton Doran poured in 24 points, Josh Smith added 19, and Ryan Fondelier scored 10 to keep the Buccaneers in it.
Durrance started the run with a pin at 138, and Kaywan Johnson, Dagin, Cenci, Jeremiah Simmons, Legree, Degin Lowery, and Payton Bayne also recorded pins. Phares earned a major decision, and Gary Bayne won by
Sharks end Dolphins’ season
May River’s boys clinched the No. 3 seed from Region 8-3A with a 5644 road win over Battery Creek on Friday, knocking the Dolphins out of playoff contention. The Sharks raced out to a 23-8 lead after one quarter and held off a second-half charge from the Dol-
forfeit. Beaufort now turns its attention to the individual postseason, beginning with the Class 4A Lower State qualifier at Bluffton High School on Friday and Saturday.
phins. Harry Cash scored 17 points, Jimmie Green added 12, and James Layman had eight to lead the Sharks. Jaeon Allen scored 15 points, and Obie Wilson added 11 to lead the Dolphins (3-17, 1-7). Visit LowcoSports.com for more sports briefs.
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Looking back on the tragedy of April 12, 1978
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n April 1978, John Plath, John Arnold, a teen-aged female and an 11-yearold wandered into Beaufort County. They were young, disconnected and sleep-deprived having driven from Pennsylvania to visit a friend at Parris Island. In 1978, Beaufort County was an isolated, mostly bypassed farming and fishing community midway between Charleston and Savannah. It was a collection of low-lying, well-watered islands separated by tidal creeks and mud flats. It was tomato fields, packing sheds, shrimp boats and simple white-painted church buildings. It was not yet an unbroken landscape of golf courses, resort hotels and beach-hugging enclaves. The tragedy that took place on April 12, 1978, began when this wandering, white foursome spotted Betty Gardner trying to hitchhike from Warsaw Island to St Helena Island, where her
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father had a farm. Trial testimony would later establish that the teenagers took Gardner to a remote part of St Helena, not her father’s farm, where they made her undress and engage in oral sex. Then after the sex, they began to beat her. According to the testimony there was strangulation with a belt and a garden hose. Then she was stomped upon and stabbed. Eventually, grudgingly, Betty Gardner died. By 1978, Beaufort County was beginning to take notice of murder, manslaughter and burglary on St. Helena Island. Twenty years earlier, St. Helena crime was not of
much interest to Beaufort County’s law officers. In those days, murder — especially black-on-black murder — went unresolved. Punishment for St Helena crime was often left to the Deacons of Brick Baptist Church. But now there was a bridge, and a paved highway that ran the length of the island. And now there was an angry island community wanting to know what had happened to Betty Gardner. For several months, Gardner was deemed a missing person. She would have stayed in that category if John Arnold had not been arrested or said, to another inmate, that he knew where Betty Gardner’s body was located. Eventually this remark made its way out of the old cinder block jail to a deputy sheriff. Eventually John Arnold was asked, by this deputy, to help with the on-going search. John Arnold could not
produce a corpse. Apparently the deputies got within a mile of the body, but in the course of these frustrating searches, John Arnold became a suspect. John Plath’s teen-aged girlfriend had a better memory and was able to lead the deputies directly to Gardner’s body. And for her efforts she got immunity from prosecution. But the State of South Carolina would prosecute the two boys. And the state — in the person of Randolph “Buster” Murdaugh — would seek the death penalty. “Buster” Murdaugh — then the Solicitor of the 14th Judicial Circuit — was a short, powerfully built man who had once played football for the University of South Carolina. He had a round face and spoke out of the side of his mouth because that mouth was usually full of Red Man chewing tobacco. Every courtroom in the 14th Circuit had a brass spittoon next to the Solici-
tor’s table — a wooden table where Murdaugh stacked-up his indictments. The defense lawyers had no clue which indictment that Murdaugh would select — which defendant would called to trial — but if there was any criticism it came from the Clerk of Court who routinely replaced the spit-stained carpet around each spittoon. Murdaugh’s power was absolute when it came to who got prosecuted in the 14th Circuit, or what lesser charge the state would consider if the accused admitted his or her guilt. There was no question about who was in charge and the presiding judge, Clyde Eltzroth, was not entirely happy with this arrangement. Eltzroth was tall, florid, more comfortable hunting birds with his 12-gauge shotgun and his Labrador Retriever, Spook. The red-faced judge often brought Spook to the courtroom, where he remained hidden under
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y friend Ellen sent out an email about a bridge class starting in January at the Beaufort County Department of Aging building over in Port Royal. This sparked an interest because I love to play cards and my family used to play games like crazy eights, spades, and gin rummy when I was young. My parents were big bridge players back then, and I decided to see what this game was all about and what I was missing. When I mentioned to my friends, Cindy and Nancy, that I had signed up, they
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decided to do it too. Although my initial image of playing bridge at the Senior Citizen Center conjured up images of blue-haired ladies in house dresses, it was quickly dispelled. Instead, when we arrived
at the center, there were healthy active seniors sitting at the tables ready to plunge into a new world. We were told that bridge and other new activities are highly recommended for older adults to keep their minds sharp. And I was pleasantly surprised to hear that Martina Navratilova and Bill Gates (my contemporaries) also play the game. When we started our class, we found that like any new game or sport, you must learn the lingo. Everything from golf to football requires a knowledge of both the terminology and
the rules. Words like trick, trump, contract, bid, and auction all took on new meanings for me as they relate to a bridge game. I learned that a “trick” was when each of the four players put out a card. My goal was to win a “trick.” The learning just piled on from there. After the first class, I brought my index cards filled with definitions and concepts. It wasn’t long before I started throwing out words like defender, declarer, dummy and responder, like I knew what I was talking about and had been using
the words forever. Our two-hour class, held every Monday for 10 weeks, seems to fly by each time. And fortunately, the two teachers we have are extremely patient with their students. They even provide treats for us like iced tea and cookies. Now my friends and I have set up our own study group and have been going through the quizzes at the end of the chapters. Who knew that a simple card game was going to require so much work? But the more I have gotten into it, the more I have
the bench while Murdaugh and the lawyers exchanged opening salvos in front of a standing-room-only crowd anxious to see what justice really looked like in Beaufort County. Eltzroth had not gone to law school, rather he had “read” the law with another lawyer — over in Hampton County — and then passed the bar exam. But nobody questioned Elzroth’s legal ability. He was smart, decisive and efficiently processed those accused of crime through his courtroom. But when Eltzroth got mad, well that was another matter. The old judge was not to be reckoned or reasoned with. One got out of his courtroom or — if a dash to the door was not possible — out of his line of sight. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
enjoyed it. When I told my 12-yearold granddaughter about the class and the textbooks and the study sessions, she asked, “Why have you voluntarily taken this on?” I responded, “Because my dear, it is nice to know that you can teach an old dog new tricks.” Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
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Baldino, J. M. Banghart, C. D. Beasley, T. E. Blomgren, A. M. Bosnick, J. M. Boyle, B. C. Branch Jr., J. L. Brooks, T. L. Brown, E. T. Burgess, M. A. Byars, J. S. Cameron, C. J. Carr, Z. I. Caruso, K. J. Chu, S. E. Cleaveland, D. R. Crigger, R. N. Dorweiler, K. T. Dozier IV, W. C. Eddy, M. K. * Elias, J. C. Estrada Alcantar, G. Evans, A. S. Fiedler, M. D. Fleming, J. A. Flores, T. M. Ford, G. J. Gothreau, A. D. Gray, C. S. Guerra, P. D. Hall, G. A. Hunter, D. D. * Jones, B. M. King, W. M. * Lopez, C. A. Lopez, E. Mason, J. V. * McCarty Jr., R. D. McKinney, A. W. Mills, E. W. Moore, D. C. Moore, S. M. Morales, J. L. Morton, H. K. Mosher, C. R. Plaisted, N. M. Raynor, D. F. Robinson, E. T. Rogers, J. C. Smith, D. D.* Strickland, G. L. Turner, D. E. Waters, C. L. Whitman, H. A. Williams, S. J. Willis, T. T. Winternheimer, M. P. Woods, D. R. Woods, S. I. Worthy, C. M. Wright, J. B.
PLATOON 2009
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Ferminza Carias, A. Griffin, K. M. Grishaw, W. J. Hamblin, J. L. Hazzard, C. J. Hernandez, C. Hurd, L. C. Kollar Jr., M. R. Lashbrook, E. L. Ledo, D. M. Lowry, I. C. McLaren, G. W. McMillian, N. L. McNichols, C. J. Melendez, M. S. Meyer, N. C. Moss Jr., R. F. * Myers, B. T. Pellizzaro, J. M. * Perry, D. M. * Porter, C. B. Prine, J. A. Pyburn, D. R. Ramjohn, S. S. Rechtorik, T. J. Santos, F. B. Scholtes, D. A. Semon, M. J. Shelton, D. E. Simon, E. Smith Jr., W. D. Somerville, N. L. Sosa, G. Stewart, R. J. Stuffel II, M. D. * Thompson, N. T. * Titus, K. A. Traylor, Z. B. Watters, A. J. Wills, J. T. Wrights, N. O.
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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. J. Vega Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt
Adrian, J. E. Ajucum, M. E. Aldan Segura, C. R. Arevalo Perez, C. R. Ayers, J. E. Bethrant, A. K. Borrero, D. Broswell, K. J. Brickley, D. W. Bulger, A. Y. Caldwell, A. D. Callejas, J. I. Couch, N. K. Drews, T. D. Ellis, D. T. Grant, C. A. Grisales Gonzalez, D. Hernandez, S. Jackson, C. B Jackson, K. M. Jessup, A. J.* Jones, J. G. Kennedy, J. G. Magers, J. R. Molina, J. A. Moltimer, A. M. Morin, N. R. Murtha, T. J. Olejnik, J. P. Olson, P. J. Patsones, M. A.* Perkins, M. A. Polk, J. R. Poncel, A. M. Quintanal, N. Ramirez, C. A. Reeves, A. R. Rice, E. J. Ruiz, S. Saccente, F. E.
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Salinas, D. M. Santos Reyes, A. O. Sanzo, A. T. Schettini Castro, J. J. Severino Gonzalez, E. Shuman, T. R. Siler, D. T. Solis, J. A. Tatum, A. B. Thomas, T. N.* Walton Jr., V. H. Watkins Jr., C. A. Wetzling III, R. J. Wilhite, B. K.
PLATOON 2012
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt H. Leal Jr. Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC
Abrego, A. G. Aguilard Jr., C. A. Allen, N. G. Amar, C. N. Banksaustin, D. T. Berger, B. P. Birch, V. I. Byler, P. S. Carmichael, S. A. Chenoweth, B. K. Childress, D. G. Clark, A. D. Cummings Jr., T. A. Davis, D. J. Escobar, B. F. Faul, A. J. Georges, J. S. Gomez, F. J. Hokanson, A. W. Holmes, A. M. Howard, C. E. Icaza, U. E. Joseph, M. D. Koschke, C. J.* Lee, N. C.* Lobo, A. J. Lyons, I. J. Marlatt, B. N. Melkerson, B. E. Messer, C. A.* Morgan, D. P. Nelson, C. A. Pineda Cortes, G. Pinkard, K. D. Pizzuti, R. J. Radcliff, C. A. Radix, J. R. Ramirez, D. M. Reaves, R. Y. Roman, C. R. Rubio, L. A. Rustick, K. R. Schoonover, E. J. Septimus, S. M. Sims, J. R. Small, J. R. Smith, J. R. Sodoyer, Z. M. Somerville, B. X. Stoner, L. G. Sturgill, D. R. Thompson, E. C. Tohill, C. M. Toure, I. A. Trout, E. H. Turk, H. M. Turner, J. D. Valdez Felix, J. D. Ward, B. A. Wise, B. T. Zywusko, H. J.
PLATOON 2013
Senior Drill Instructor GySgt J. T. Cate PFC Pvt
Abell, C. C. Adams, C. D.
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Boutilier, J. P. Camp III, M. A. Campbell, A. W. Drosehn, J. E. Ducatt, I. J. * Egeland, G. R. Fralick, J. A. Francis, S. N. Galicia-Lucero, I. Garcia, L. F. Geezil, C. D. Gibson, E. V. Grant, G. C. Hadley, N. K. Houle III, A. A. Jackson, R. M. Johnson, T. L. Jones, C. A. Kehlenbach, C. E. Keil, S. W. Marshall, P. B. Martinez, A. M. Mendoza, B. R. Milem, A. L. Obradovic, D. S. Oldorff, S. V. Owca, J. A. Park, H. D. Platt, M. T. Porcaro, J. S. Portello, C. E. Quinones, A. E. Raufer, L. D. Ragaldo, D. O. Ruggiero-Branch, R. D. * Saade, C. T. Sangricoli Jr., J. N. Santos, R. I. * Sardo, M. D. Satterfield, J. H. Schreiber, T. M. Smith, C. D. Sorto, G. A. Soto-Villanueva, C. Spaulding, M. J. * Stasilli III, N. R. Stiefel, A. P. Thomas, M. A. Thompson, C. D. Tidmore, A. M. Trevelise, R. J. Trout, R. M. Wallis II, E. I. Walo Jr., D. V. Warner, G. S. Wells, K. D. Williams, J. A. Ziner, O. D.
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Abreu Rodriguez, C. S. Bachman, R. M. Barnes, G. R. Bowen, J. A. Burnett, J. D. Castillo Pena, M. M. Coyne, G. R. Cuadra Duran, D. S. Delong, J. L. Drasal, C. M.* Escobar, A. J. Fitzgerald, K. A. Foreman, T. B. Forren, C. J. Foster, N. A. Fugon Castro, D. Gagnon, R. J. Gallagher, B. J. Gibbons, J. R. Giletto, J. A.* Gonzalez Cruz, J. Gunther, C. T. Hajeh, M. J. Head, D. J.
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Herwig, A. W. Hope II , C. S. Horetsky, E. J. Ikhide, S. A. Jolley, D. P.* Kauffman, W. S. Kulina, M. D. Lin, R. Lopez, E. O.* McDougall, A. W. Morales, B. M. Morris, A. R. Moussa, Y. M. Oquendo Flecha, A. M. Polanco Jr., C. H. Ponce Lopez, J. S. Posa, R. J. Reme, F. A. Rivera, B. N. Rodriguez, D. R. Sams, D. D. Sapounas, M. L. Sheppard, B. R. Smith, J. A. Smith, M. G. Strubel, C. S. Sweet, J. S. Talarico, D. M. Taveras, J. D. Taylor, A. D. Torbert, D. R. Torres Alcantar, A. Vega Mendizabal, J. M. Viola, J. J. Washburn, C. D. Werling, A. J. Wheaton, D. L. Whitney, R. B.*
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Aguirre, L. M. Alexander, J. R. Allen, A. D.* Arroliga, C. T. Aurelien, A. R. Beckner, L. M. Brode, K. M. Bryantprieto, T. D. Burgess, T. F. Campos, S. A. Clayton, C. A. Crowder, J. S. Dee, J. M. Elliott, L. D. Figueroa, A. Fleck, A. F. Gage, M. K.* Gaona, A. L. Garcia, B. L. Garciatrejo, K. Gasca, A. J. Gastelum, A. V. Gramboute, N. Guerrero, D. R. Hackett, K. B. Hatfield, M. C. Hernandez, R. J. Hernandezvilla, C. Y. Huffaker, K. N. Japanwalla, Z. M. Johnson, B. M. Johnson, K. Jones, E. G. Kapp, S. T. Li, N. March, A. K. March, S. T. Millinger, L. R. Mingils, S. N. Mott, V. N. Munguia, A. J. Munoz, L. A. Ovallesluna, D. L.
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Pinedarecinos, R. Pratt, V. I. Rivera, S. Roberson, P. N. Rodrigo, R. Saldivar, D. C. Salmon, L. L. San, T. S. Sayler, B. M. Schofield, H. N. Simonsen, G. L. Solorzano, P. I.* Sportsman, P. B. Vargas, N. P. Weinberg, C. L. Wieberg, K. M. Zabari, S.
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Aguilarreyes, E. Ambriez, S. A. Baezrodriguez, A. Bahena, G. Basurtoguzman, J. Billiot, B. E. Budo, K. Cruz, L. Cuevas, S. Curtis, J. J. Delrosario, A. Q. Didonato, C. M. Durant, C. L. Engelhardt, S. G. Estrada, A. Gann, H. E. Garinga, L. R. Geier, A. L. Gillis, M. R. Gunning, M. T.* Iniguez, V. Johnson, H. K. Johnson, H. R. Keene, K. A.* Kozak, K. I. Lee, K. E. Lemus, C. A. Lopez, E. Lopez, R. Macias, L. J. Martignago, A. E. Martinez, A. Y. Medina, F. R. Mendoza, P. M. Mercadogutierrez, J. Miller, E. M. Moore, Z. I. Mosley, P. B. Mundorodriguez, N. N. Nguyen, A. N. Ortizmontejano, A. Pacheco, B. T. Padilla, F. R. Pena, V. Portilla, P. Quiroz, J. M. Ray, S. E. Reyna, M. Rice, A. J. Rodriguez, D. B. Root, M. E. Savala, K. Schneider, K. C. Scott, R. A. Serrano, M. Sessaregomalatesta, P. S. Sheppard, M. L. Sivakumar, K. U. Solis, A. Valenzuela, R. Vergil, Y. Villagomez, L. V. Wilcoxson, J. E. Wrightzornes, M. M.
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Many of us remember playing the telephone game as children. As the message is whispered from child to child, it inevitably becomes changed beyond recognition. When considering Jesus as a historical figure, people may wonder whether something similar might have happened with the Gospels. How can we know that the accounts about his life are reliable, and not exaggerated or invented over time? The four Gospels were written from first-hand testimony. The telephone game doesn’t work as an image for the writing of the Gospels. Matthew and John were apostles who spent three years with Jesus, so their Gospels are written from personal memories. Mark and Luke were both writing down the testimony of those who saw and heard Jesus in person. The Gospels of Mark and Luke would be like a game of telephone with only two children, with the second child writing down the message as he hears it from the first child.
The good news about Jesus was shared right from the start. It is not as if the first Christians believed that Jesus was just a great human teacher, and then a hundred years later, a legend began to develop that he is divine and rose miraculously from the dead. Right away, the apostles began to travel throughout the known world, boldly preaching that Jesus had been raised from the dead, and that he is truly God! This good news is also seen clearly in the letters of Saint Paul, one of the first Christian leaders. People were around to correct the Gospels if they were false. The Gospels were written within a few decades after the resurrection of Jesus, when eyewitnesses were still living who could have easily disproven the Gospel accounts if they were invented out of thin air. For example, the Gospels present Jesus as performing many miracles of healing. There were many people still living who witnessed his ministry, and it would be easy enough to find out whether or not Jesus was known for healing people. Our Bibles today contain translations of the original Gospels. The original Gospels were written in Greek and spread quickly throughout the Christian world. They were copied by hand with great care. Scholars have access to hundreds of manuscripts from quite early in Christian history, allowing them to be confident of the original Greek texts of the Gospels. They use these texts to create today’s translations into modern languages. Thus, when we read the Bible today, we can be confident that our Gospels correspond to the originals authored by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospels give us an accurate image of the historical Jesus. They are historical documents, similar to other ancient biographies. Their authors sought to give readers a true account of the words and actions of Jesus of Nazareth. This means that the Gospels cannot be dismissed as legends or folk tales. Jesus is a historical figure, and if we are to take him seriously, we must also consider carefully his claim to be divine.
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