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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
Port Royal to consider request for digital billboard at foot of Broad River bridge By Lisa Allen Adams Outdoor Advertising is trying to resurrect a billboard they once had at the foot of the Broad River bridge, but this one will be digital. In its request of Port Royal Town Council to amend a planned unit development (PUD), the billboard company says it had a 288-square-foot billboard on the northeast corner of S.C. 170 and S.C. 802 from the mid-1970s until 2015 and argues that precedent entitles the company to reclaim that parcel for a new billboard. “With this text change…Adams Outdoor Advertising, the
prospective buyer, would be able to reinstate the message display on the Broad River parcel in the same general area and to a similar size and height as the once long-time existing message display stood,” Adams wrote in its application. Town officials said that just because there once was a billboard at that location, it does not entitle them to build a new one. “The fact that they had a billboard there that they voluntarily took down does not mean they can put another one up,” said Town Manager
Van Willis. Adams agreed to take down the sign in 2015 under the PUD that includes the PARC at Broad River apartments. “Since the town no longer allows billboards, and it is not an available use for the property in the PUD currently, this is the avenue (Adams) has chosen to make the request,” Willis said. Adams also wants to cut in half the 50-foot setback so the sign would be more visible. Adams said it wants to buy 3.6 acres next to the apartments and build an office there, but no building plans
have been submitted to the town, said Linda Bridges, planning director for Port Royal. The company has submitted only the request to build the digital billboard, she said. Calls to Adams’ representatives were not returned. Port Royal has banned new billboards since 2000. Those along Ribaut Road and other locations were grandfathered in. The City of Beaufort and Beaufort County adopted similar billboard bans at the same time, Willis said. Jasper County allows billboards, and dozens line the west side of
U.S. 170 en route to Bluffton. The Metropolitan Planning Commission was unanimous when it declined to recommend Adams’ billboard amendment at its Oct. 15 meeting. Commissioner Judy Alling a Port Royal resident, spoke out against the amendment. She said a lighted sign could distract drivers. The town is not obligated to follow the planning commission’s recommendation. The Port Royal Town Council will hold a public hearing on the request at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Town Hall.
Big crowd turns out for annual Chilly Bean Run
N Some of the 440 runners taking part in the sixth annual Chilly Bean Run on Saturday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Red, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever sets the pace for his Two-year-old Anna Greg checks to see if there are any human, Sarah Lancaster of Beaufort, during the sixth annual more cornhole bags after her game with Sanders O’Neal on Chilly Bean Run on Saturday at Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island. Saturday following the sixth annual Chilly Bean Run.
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early 450 runners laced up and participated in the sixth annual Chilly Bean Run on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island. John Duberley of Bluffton was the men’s champion in the 5K with a time of 16 minutes, 32 seconds. Ridgeland’s Rachel Bowling, who recently set a Guinness World Record for a female runner pushing a double stroller in a 10K, won the women’s 5K in 20:30 — while pushing her two daughters. Bluffton’s Yorlliry Moreno won the men’s 10K in 37:07, while Kristen McHale of Lady’s Island was the women’s 10K winner with a time of 50:41. The annual event is a fundraiser for Beaufort Academy.
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Remains identified as missing teen Human remains recovered on Jan. 22 in Bamberg County have been identified as 18-yearold Malik Spencer, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Spencer was reported missing by family members after he was last seen leaving his home in Lobeco on Dec. 18. On December 21, Spencer’s vehicle was found abandoned near a rural residential area on St. Helena Island. Following the discovery of his vehicle, the Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive search of that area, but did not find Spencer. The vehicle was processed for forensic evidence and items were submitted to the Sheriff's Office Forensic Services Laboratory for analysis. Also submitted for DNA analysis were personal items of Spencer’s obtained through his family. His DNA profile was developed and uploaded to the DNA database. On Jan. 22, linemen discovered human remains in the brush off of Highway 78 in Bamberg County. Bamberg County Sheriff's deputies and personnel from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) processed the scene for forensic evidence and the unidentified remains were sent to Newberry for autopsy. Through autopsy, forensic pathologists determined that the remains were that of an adult male who had died as a result of gunshot wounds. Pathologists concluded that the manner of the unidentified man's death was homicide. Items recovered during the man's autopsy were subjected to DNA analysis at the SLED forensic laboratory. When the man's DNA profile was entered into the DNA database, it matched Specner’s DNA profile. Following the match reported by SLED, confirmatory DNA analysis was performed at the Sheriff's Office Forensic Services Laboratory. After review, Sheriff's Office DNA analysts confirmed the results. As this may involve multiple jurisdictions in South Carolina, there is now a joint investigation into Spencer's disappearance and death being conducted by the Sheriff's Office and SLED. Law enforcement is asking for information from the public to help identify those responsible. Anyone with information is urged to call investigator Brian Abell at 843-2553436 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.
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NEWS
Responders and former Student Partner to Save Lives The Burton Fire District, South Carolina Highway Patrol, Battery Creek High School, and a 2011 Battery Creek graduate recently partnered up to impress upon new drivers the importance of wearing seatbelts. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the Burton Fire District, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and Kelli Bright Burke, a 2011 Battery Creek graduate who was paralyzed after a 2009 vehicle accident, spoke to new drivers at Battery Creek on the importance of seatbelt use. The trio conducted an hour-long presentation, including a visual demonstration by the Highway Patrol using their rollover simulator, to four separate groups of students in the school’s driver’s education program during
Kelli Bright Burke the all-day program. The highlight of the program was a presentation by Burke, who told students about her 2009 accident in which she was ejected 50 feet after the vehicle she was a passenger
in lost control and rolled over. She bravely described the injuries she received and showed the X-ray photo of the spinal injury that left her paralyzed in the background. “I am very lucky to be here and be alive,” Burke said. “I was a cheerleader; sports were my life. I was 16 and sitting here just like you, listening to presentations on seatbelts, and I always wore them, but for some reason not that day. Next time you get in a vehicle remember my story, and know that something like this can happen.” Responders told the students this was their “Hail Mary pass to them,” and their last chance to reach them before they got behind the wheel. “Whether you get a simple
South Carolina Highway Patrol demonstrates an accident using their rollover simulator. bandage to your arm and go home with your parents, or an emergency helicopter ride to MUSC, or placed on a steel stretcher in the coroner’s van,
it lies with you now and the decisions you will make when you get behind the wheel,” said Burton Fire Captain/Paramedic Daniel Byrne.
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Trio convicted in Port Royal park shooting, attempted armed robbery
A 20-year-old man and one of his two co-defendants entered guilty pleas last week just as an attempted murder trial was to begin. Dalante Marquise Fripp pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder, two counts of attempted armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a viDalante olent crime. Fripp Jury selection was to begin at the Beaufort County Courthouse when Fripp and 22-year-old Darielle Brianna Harris of Ridgeland instead entered guilty pleas.
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Murphy gave Fripp a 25-year sentence but suspended it to 16 years in prison and five years’ proJamahm bation. HarCallaway ris pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy and was sentenced under the Youthful Offender Act to a term of no more than five years. Callaway pleaded guilty Jan. 19 to two counts of attempted murder, two counts of attempted armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He is to be sentenced at a later date.
Burton family displaced after house fire Burton and Beaufort/ Port Royal firefighters extinguished a house fire on Broad River Blvd. on the morning of Jan. 26, but the damage was extensive enough to displace a family of four. Around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, firefighters responded to the reported house fire after a resident ran to a neighbor’s house to call 911 and said her home was full of smoke. Firefighters arrived and reported smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control. The fire is under investigation and damages are being assessed; however, the family of four — two children and two adults — has been displaced.
Red Cross has been notified. This is the second house fire this year for Burton firefighters, both of which displaced
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Contractor to inspect water lines on bridges
A contractor for Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) will inspect waterlines on bridges during two phases. All work will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching these project sites. Phase 1 takes place this week, and includes the Parris Island Causeway, Coosaw Island and Whale Branch bridges. Phase 2, which will be scheduled in the near future, will include Broad River, Lemon Island, McTeer and Parris Island bridges. For further information, residents can contact BJWSA at 843-987-9200 or visit www.bjwsa.org.
County offers free electronics recycling
The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section will host two free electronics
recycling events for county residents. The events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the following locations: • Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton • Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted. For more information, visit www.bcgov.net/recycle or contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736.
S.C. Farm Bureau accepting applications
As a result of recent weather-related disasters and in response to the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, the South Carolina Farm Bureau
families. Fire officials are stressing the importance of having smoke alarms and ensuring they are operational.
Federation created the SCFB Agricultural Aid Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization, to assist farmers in recovery from natural disasters. “Farmers in South Carolina are no strangers to hurricanes, flooding and natural disasters, especially after what we’ve experienced in the last few years,” said SCFB President Harry Ott. “They are the backbone of this state and this fund allows us to show them our support in their time of need.” To be eligible, farmers should complete the application, farm in one of the affected primary or contiguous counties as designated by the USDA and provide documentation of loss. Anyone interested in applying must submit the application by April 5, 2019. The funds are available to all farmers, whether they are members of SCFB or not. Contributions to the foundation are also currently being collected. Contributions are tax-deductible and can be made by check or online. For more information, visit scfb. org/AAF.
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Macular Degeneration and Cataract Surgery: Are They Compatible? By Mark S. Siegel, MD FAAO Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frustrating condition that diminishes your ability to see detail clearly. When you combine AMD’s loss of central vision with the blurriness from cataracts, you Dr. Mark have a recipe Siegel for significant vision loss. Can you have cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you have macular degeneration? The answer
is probably yes … but there are some factors your ophthalmologist will consider first. Find Out Which Condition Impacts Your Vision Most Before recommending cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist will want to find out whether most of your vision loss is caused by the cataract or by the AMD. Some people who have a lot of damage to their retina from macular degeneration won’t see much or any vision improvement from cataract surgery. Your ophthalmologist will examine your retina and take photo-
graphs to assess its condition. They will also take a look at how cloudy your lens is to see how much vision the cataract may be blocking. And before recommending cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist will check your vision to see if a change in your eyeglass prescription or even low-vision magnifiers may be enough to see better. Having cataract surgery with AMD may not restore your ability to do upclose tasks, such as reading. Removing the cataract will allow more light to enter the eye, but that may not be enough for
good central vision. We need a clear lens and a healthy retina for sharp vision. Does Having Cataract Surgery Make AMD Worse? Depending on the type of AMD you have, the answer is not fully known at this point. If you have the “dry” form of AMD, there is no evidence that cataract surgery will make your AMD worse. However, if you have the “wet” form, it is not clear if cataract surgery will negatively affect your macular degeneration. Cataract surgery causes inflammation inside the eye, which in theory
could make wet AMD worse. However, results of multiple studies have been inconsistent, so we don’t know for sure if cataract surgery worsens wet AMD. On the positive side, there is no evidence that having cataract surgery will make you more likely to develop dry or wet AMD if you don’t already have it. Fortunately, for those struggling with the double whammy of vision loss from both AMD and cataracts, studies have shown that cataract surgery can improve vision in those who are candidates for the
procedure. Sometimes we just don’t know how much vision loss is from the cataract and how much is from the AMD. Ultimately, we do what we can to maximize the visual system by removing the cataract and aggressively treating the dry or wet AMD. You and your ophthalmologist can discuss your options for achieving better sight and setting realistic visual goals and expectations. Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www. seaislandophthalmology.com.
BMH Issues Visitor Restrictions to Prevent Spread of Illnesses Due to an increase in the number of flu and other respiratory-related illnesses, Beaufort Memorial is imposing visitor restrictions for the immediate future. “Adults who are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat and fever, will be encouraged not to visit patients in the hospital,” said Sherri Rabon, BSN, RN, infection prevention specialist at Beaufort Memorial. In addition, the following restrictions are now in place: • Children under the age
of 18 are not allowed to visit patients. • Patients with cold or flu symptoms will be asked to wear a mask in clinics and testing areas. • Visitors will be asked to limit hospital visits to patients. “We hope that these precautions will prevent further spread of the flu and other viruses, and better enable us to care for those patients who most need to be in the hospital at this time,” Rabon said. According to Rabon, for
HEALTH BRIEFS
Pain Specialists celebrates grand opening
On Thursday, Jan. 31, Pain Specialists of Beaufort celebrated the grand opening of its new Sea Island Parkway clinic location at 135 Sea Island Parkway. In addition to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the grand opening was attended by area physicians, healthcare
providers, and area business leaders. The new office offers patients advanced interventional pain management by board-certified physicians Edward Tavel, MD and Matthew Drakeley MD. “Our practice will celebrate our 10 year anniversary on February 1, 2019, and I’m thrilled to mark that occasion with the opening of our Beaufort location,” said
most cold and flu-like illnesses, staying at home, drinking fluids and taking acetaminophen is all that is needed to
fight these viruses. Patients may feel badly for up to a week, but will get better at home with rest, liquids and
Owner and Medical director Dr. Edward Tavel. “We look forward to becoming a part of the Beaufort community and providing patients with the most advanced, comprehensive care available.” Pain Specialists of Beaufort is the newest addition to the Charleston-based healthcare organization. In addition to pain medicine, the organization includes Neurology, Clinical Research, Psychia-
try and Imaging/Diagnostic practices throughout the state of South Carolina.
Family Health Jamboree scheduled Feb. 23
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Med-I-Assist Program, AccessHealth Lowcountry, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Wellness Mobile Unit and SCDHEC-Commu-
over-the-counter pain relievers. Patients are encouraged to utilize the hospital’s Express Care Clinic for quick care, or to visit a doctor online at www.bmhcareanywhere.org if they are too sick to leave their home. However, patients experiencing difficulty breathing, chest or abdomen pain, dizziness, confusion, or severe vomiting should seek immediate care from the emergency department. Those caring for sick children need to watch closely for
the same symptoms as outlined above for adults. In addition, parents and caregivers also should bring their child to the ER if they have bluish skin, are not waking or interacting, or spike a fever with a rash. “Our goal is always to provide the highest quality of care possible to the greatest number of patients possible,” said Rabon. “We ask our community to bear with us as we work as efficiently as possible to help our patients during the current cold and flu season.”
nity System Team-Lowcountry Region are teaming up to hold a Family Health Jamboree on Feb. 23. The Jamboree is designed to provide health support services to families and individuals – both adults and children. Attendees will be able to get the following screenings done: prostate, glucose (sugar), hypertension and/or cholesterol. Also Welvista Prescription Assis-
tance and eye exam and eyeglasses vouchers will also be available. Lowcountry Food Bank will provide Up Grocery Store Tour. The Family Health Jamboree will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 367 Keans Neck Road in Dale. For more information contact Madie Orage-Green at 843-525-4081.
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BUSINESS Axe-throwing craze coming to Beaufort Indoor urban axe throwing is the latest experience-based craze sweeping the United States — and it’s coming to Beaufort Town Center. What started as friendly competition between northern lumberjacks, axe throwing is now a worldwide athletic competition that can be seen on ESPN. The game is played by throwing an axe at a large dartboard-like target, and keeping score based on what part of the target the axe hits. Now, veterans Nicholas Price and Henry Dreier are bringing the World Axe Throwing League to the Beaufort area. Moss & Hatchet Lowcountry Axe Throwing is set to open this spring as one of many businesses involved in the much-anticipated update to the big box
building in Beaufort Town Center Shopping Plaza. “The big box store, most commonly known as the former K-Mart building, is currently under construction to to be subdivided into numerous new spaces for businesses,” 303 Associates representative Courtney Worrell said. “Accompanying Moss & Hatchet Lowcountry Axe Throwing in the new space will be RLB Distillery, The Cracked Egg, Wild Birds Unlimited, Hank’s Lowcountry She Crab Soup, and Grounded Running. They are all great additions to Beaufort Town Center and complement the many successful businesses already here.” Price said the facility will be welcoming to all, from those looking to get into the
competitive side of axe throwing to those who have never touched an axe but are looking for a unique experience. Coaches will be available to help teach newcomers how to throw or help returning players hone their skills. “Not only is it extremely addictive, but it’s incredibly therapeutic,” Dreier said. “Just come on in and let your frustrations go as you fling an axe toward a wooden target board. Whether you’ve had a rough week at work or your ex did you dirty, I assure you that Moss & Hatchet is a judgement-free zone. Come on in, have a beer and throw with us.” Stay up to date with Moss & Hatchet at www.mossandhatchet.com and www.facebook.com/mossandhatchet.
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MGySgt Tyrone Jackson Discussing the history of the segregated Montford Point Marines (1942-1949) Where: Grand Army of the Republic Hall 706 Newcastle St, Beaufort, SC When: Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM Following the Montford Point Marine presentation, a community fish fry will be held with fried fish dinners at $10 a plate. Presented by the Parris Island Historical and Museum Society and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War For more information, contact Caroline Fermin at 843-228-3215
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FROM FISHING TO FOOTBALL, THE HARD WORK OF ATHLETES OF ALL AGES DESERVES RECOGNITION
Holloman leaving BHS for South Pointe job By Justin Jarrett After resigning as Beaufort High School’s head football coach on Friday, DeVonte Holloman was named to the same position at South Pointe High School in Rock Hill on Monday. Holloman, 27, was a star at South Pointe before going on to a standout career
as a linebacker at South Carolina and playing for the Dallas Cowboys until his career was cut short by injury. He came to Beaufort in 2015 to join longtime coach Mark Clifford’s defensive staff and was promoted to defensive coordinator a year later before taking over the head coaching position last season. The Eagles fin-
ished 5-6 overall and 2-1 in Region 7-4A in his one season at the helm, losing 31-30 to Brookland-Cayce in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs. Holloman’s younger sister died in October, and he missed the Eagles’ loss at May River. The tragedy led to his desire to move closer to his grieving parents.
Can’t Fault Holloman For Going Home A year ago, Beaufort High School football fans were celebrating the big-splash hire that was going to propel their program to greater heights for years to come. Now they’re wondering who the school will hire next. DeVonte Holloman’s abrupt departure after one year as the Eagles’ head coach has sent shockwaves through the fanbase and players, who understandably feel burned. After all, legendary coach Mark Clifford was nudged into retirement — and promptly went around the corner to Beaufort Academy and won a SCISA 8-Man state championship — so Beaufort High could lock up
Holloman as a head coach before someone else did. It seemed like the perfect hire: Holloman was a young, rising star as a coach, and he was a household name among Beaufort High’s players, who grew up watching him star for Justin the South Jarrett Carolina Gamecocks. And even though the Eagles were seemingly punching above their weight in making a hire that some of the state’s highest-profile programs might envy, Holloman’s wife is from Beaufort, so there was reason to believe they
would be here for the long haul. But life happens. Holloman’s younger sister passed away in October, and the coach felt compelled to look for opportunities closer to home, where he could support his grieving parents. When he put himself out there, he found a surprisingly robust job market in his hometown of Rock Hill — often nicknamed Football City, U.S.A. — including a head coach opening at his alma mater, perennial powerhouse South Pointe High School. Very few coaches with one year of head coaching experience would even be considered for such a job,
Beaufort High does not have a timetable to hire Holloman’s replacement, athletics director Linc Lyles said, but the administration intends to immediate begin a search in hopes of hiring a long-term coach. “We appreciate Coach Holloman’s time and service at Beaufort High School and wish him suc-
cess,” Lyles said. “We are excited about our current football program and the direction it is headed for the near and distant future. Our youth football programs, middle school football programs, and our high school football programs from youngest to oldest are as strong as they have been in a long time.”
but this is DeVonte Holloman — the hometown hero who went on to star for the Gamecocks and was on his way to an impressive NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys before injury cut his career short. So when South Pointe called, he had to listen. Turns out the administration at South Pointe was impressed by the same qualities that made him a hot commodity at Beaufort High — in his introductory press conference he was labeled as a “player’s coach” who can relate to student-athletes on and off the field. It’s worth wondering whether Beaufort High will try to lure another young
coach who fits that mold or opt for a safer choice in hopes of finding long-term stability. Regardless, it’s an attractive job that will draw strong candidates, and if the school makes the right hire, the Eagles will soar again. Under different circumstances, DeVonte Holloman might have spent his entire coaching career at Beaufort High — and who knows, maybe he will be back some day — but no one should be bitter about his decision to go home. Family comes first. In fact, if a high school coach prioritizes football over his own family, that’s not the kind of man we need to put forward as a role model for our youth.
Dolphins wrap up regular season, await playoff fate Battery Creek’s basketball teams each concluded the regular season with a pair of losses last week, leaving the Dolphins in tough spots regarding the Region 8-3A playoff picture. The Dolphin boys lost 77-48 to visiting Ridgeland-Hardeeville on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and fell 94-58 at May River on Friday, Feb. 1. DeNarol Brown scored 23 points and JaQuan Burton added 22 for the Dolphins against May River. Battery Creek’s girls lost a pair of hard-fought games, falling 42-38 to Ridge-
land-Hardeeville and losing 35-27 at May River. Dazanni Hinton led Battery Creek against the Jaguars with nine points and 12 rebounds, while Starr Reed added nine points and Dasani Dilbert had eight. Dilbert scored nine points and grabbed nine rebounds and Myra Smith added seven points for the Dolphins against the Sharks. Both Battery Creek teams were awaiting Tuesday’s results to determine whether they would qualify for the Class 3A playoffs.
From far left: Battery Creek’s Emonee Johnson, left, has her shot blocked by Ridgeland-Hardeville’s De’aisa Mikel during the second quarter Tuesday, Jan. 29; Battery Creek’s Michael Hutchinson, right, managed to make the basket despite Ridgeland-Hardeeville’s Ronald Zimmerman playing persistent defense Tuesday, Jan. 29, at BCHS. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
BHS wrestlers fall in Lower State semis Beaufort High’s run in the Class 4A dual playoffs ended with a tough 34-32 loss to visiting Airport on Monday. After falling behind 3410 early, the Eagles won the final six bouts but couldn’t muster enough bonus points to complete the comeback. Michael Cenci started the night on a strong note for
Beaufort with a pin at 170 pounds, and Theo Washington’s 11-0 win at 195 gave the Eagles a 10-6 lead, but Airport won five straight matches — one by forfeit, one by major decision, and three by pin — to built a 3410 advantage. Marcus Spann began to turn the tide with a win by injury default at 126 pounds,
and Matthew Durrance followed with a 15-10 decision. Jacob Denton earned a 10-0 major decision, Robert Cruikshank won 6-4, and James Dagin won 8-1 to give the Eagles hope going into the final match, as a pin or technical fall from Jeremiah Simmons would have swung the match in Beaufort’s favor, but Sim-
mons could only manage a 7-2 victory. The Eagles advanced to the Lower State semifinals with a 65-18 win over visiting Brookland-Cayce on Saturday. Cruikshank set the tone with a 17-1 technical fall at 145 pounds to start the match, and the Eagles got pins from Dagin (152), Simmons (160), Cenci (170),
John Legree (185), Washington (195), Payton Bayne (120), Spann (126), Durrance (132), and Denton (138). The Eagles finish with a 22-11 dual record and now turn their attention to the individual season, beginning with the Class 4A Lower State Tournament at Bluffton High School on Feb. 15-16.
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Anderson wins on Web.com Tour
Beaufort’s Mark Anderson fired a final-round 67 to finish off a four-shot victory at the Web.com Tour’s Country Club de Bogota Championship on Sunday in Colombia — Anderson’s first professional win since 2013. Anderson’s week started with an 8-under-par 62 in Thursday’s first round, which put him one shot behind China’s Xinjun Zhang. After shooting even- Mark par 71 in the Anderson second round, Anderson came back with a 66 in the third round to take the lead, and he played flawlessly under pressure Sunday, carding a bogey-free 67 to seal the win. The Beaufort Academy graduate and former South Carolina Gamecocks star earned a $126,000 payday and vaulted to second on the Web.com Tour points list.
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BHS girls get big region win
Beaufort High’s girls kept their region title hopes alive with a 53-43 win over Colleton County on Friday. Brittany Linton poured in 22 points, Darien Watkins added 14, and Sequoia Smalls had nine to lead the Eagles. The win moved Beaufort (147, 2-2) one game behind Hilton Head High in the Region 7-4A standings, and the Eagles traveled to face the Seahawks on Tuesday before wrapping up the regular season at Bluffton on Thursday.
BHS boys fall to Cougars
Beaufort High’s boys lost 6747 to Colleton County on Friday. Trae Heyward scored 14 points, Jamaad Rivers added nine, and Zyrin Odom had eight for the Eagles. Beaufort (9-14, 1-3) was scheduled to play at Hilton Head High on Tuesday and could clinch a playoff spot with a win.
WB boys closer to playoffs
Whale Branch’s boys picked up a big region win at Allendale-Fairfax on Friday, beating the Tigers 56-35. Shawn Chisolm collected 24 points and 12 rebounds and Nick Pringle added seven points and 18 boards for the Warriors. The Warriors lost a heartbreaker Tuesday, falling 59-57 at Barnwell. Chisolm scored a team-high 23 points. Whale Branch (12-8, 3-4) was scheduled to host Bamberg-Ehrhardt on Tuesday for Senior Night.
BCHS wrestlers knocked out of playoffs
Battery Creek’s wrestling team won its first round match, defeating Loris 54-27, but lost to top-seeded Gilbert 53-18 in the second round of the Class 3A dual playoffs. The Dolphins now turn their attention to the individual postseason beginning with the Lower State qualifier at May River on Feb. 15-16.
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Boys & Girls Club Opens St. Helena Location Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry has launched its newest club at St. Helena Elementary School. The local club is joining eight other clubs within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry to redefine the opportunity equation for children by elevating the critical role out-of-school time plays in a child’s development. Through dynamic programming, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry seeks to ensure that every child and teen has access to a safe place after school and during the summer where they can build the knowledge, skills and behaviors to put them on the path for success. The club’s launch hopes to mobilize the community in support of children and empower today’s youth to achieve great futures. The addition of the St. Helena Club will now total the Boys & Girls Clubs to nine in the Lowcountry, which combined to serve more than 10,000 children last year through membership, after school programs, activities, summer programs and outreach. Every day, 15 million kids nationwide (1 in 4) leave school with no place to go, putting them at risk of being unsupervised, unguided and
unsafe. During the summer, an alarming 43 million (3 in 4) kids in America lack access to summer learning programs, increasing their risk of learning loss and putting them at a disadvantage before the school year starts. The way a child spends their time after school and during the summer can significantly impact the path they take. “We’re taking a leadership role to combat the low rank in education standings of our youth in the Lowcountry, elevating the impact of outof-school time, a critical, yet often overlooked, part of their day,” said Chris Protz, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry. “When school is out, no child should go unsafe or unguided. Through more available Boys & Girls Clubs such as our new club location on St. Helena Island, we are advo-
cating on behalf of kids and convening public, private and nonprofit partners around our goal of ensuring all kids have access to a safe, engaging and productive place to go between school and home.” A response to the crises facing America’s kids, the campaign is focused on reversing the most negative trends facing youth and the country: • Today’s generation is estimated to be worse off than their parents, the first in America’s history • Our nation’s graduation rate is lagging among developed nations • Three out of 10 kids are obese or overweight • One in five American kids live in poverty Nationally, the issues have economic implications, costing as much as $209 billion in lost taxes and higher gov-
ernment expenditures over the lifetimes of those who fail to graduate. Healthcare costs to treat health issues related to childhood obesity are $14.1 billion annually, and states spend an average of $7.1 million a day locking youth up in juvenile justice facilities. “Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry has been serving the community with after-school and summer programs for 32 years. During that time, we’ve seen the positive impact that occurs when young people have access to
a safe place with caring adult mentors and enriching programs during out-of-school time,” said Hall Sumner, Board President for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Beaufort County “We want today’s generation to be successful in school and in adulthood, to be healthy and active, and to develop strong character skills they need to become future leaders for our country. The St. Helena Club has 50 newly joined youth who now have started their Boys & Girls Club years toward success.”
Boys & Girls Clubs reach kids most in need with outcome-driven programs designed to increase their performance in the areas of education, health and character development. Research shows that when kids attend the club more frequently, the impact grows, so clubs create a fun and engaging environment that keeps kids coming back. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, visit www. bgclowcountry.org or call 843-379-5430.
Children’s Theatre announces auditions for Wizard of Oz Join Beaufort Children’s Theatre for L. Frank Baum’s classic tale “The Wizard of Oz,” in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. This classic has been entertaining audiences for generations. Young actors from ages 7-18
are invited to travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond as they transform into the roles of Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow, and all the other inhabitants of Oz in the young performer edition of the classic play. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, and Wednes-
day, Feb. 27. Audition times on Feb. 26 are 5:15-6:30 p.m. for ages 7-9 and 6:30-8 p.m. for ages 10 -12. Auditions on Feb. 27 will be from 5:15-7 p.m. for ages 13-18 and from 7-8:15 p.m. for call-backs. Production dates have been set for May 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., May 19 at 3 p.m., and May 15 at
9:30 a.m. and noon (for schools only) at the USCB Center for the Arts. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Depending upon the part, you may not be required to attend every rehearsal, but should be available. Tech week
(the week prior to shows) rehearsals are every day, and are
mandatory for all parts. If you are interested in auditioning, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to complete the registration information and bring a non-returnable recent photograph of the person auditioning. No experience or preparation is required, only a positive attitude.
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The sixth annual Bridges Prep Block Party and Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off is set for Saturday, March 9, in downtown Port Royal. The community-wide event is a street festival scheduled from noon until 5 p.m. on Paris Ave. The event features local chefs competing for top honors with their version of the Lowcountry favorite shrimp and grits. The winning recipe will receive the People’s Choice Award for the best shrimp and grits in the Lowcountry and a cash prize of $1,000. The Bridges Block Party is a family-friendly event that provides fun for all ages, including live music by the Broke Locals, a Kids Zone, and a variety of food trucks, unique artisans, a beer garden and more. Chefs will dish up their version of shrimp and grits during the cook-off which starts at 12:30 p.m. and goes until 4:30 p.m. — or until all of the shrimp and grits are gone. Ballots for
the cook-off will be available for purchase at the Block Party for $20 each. Each ballot allows guests a large sample from participating chefs, as well as a vote for the People’s Choice Award for top shrimp and grits recipe. Local chefs ready to tempt your taste buds include representatives from Albergotti Grill, Plums, Hank’s Lowcountry She Crab Soup, Johnnie Mae’s Caribbean, KC Mike’s and more. The event is the key fundraising event for Bridges Preparatory School, which in 2017 was named one of South Carolina’s top three charter schools for its academics and a School of Distinction by the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Bridges Prep is open to all area students and there isn’t any tuition. “The goal of the day is to bring our community together while enjoying great friends, music and most importantly, celebrating a Lowcountry classic, shrimp and grits,” Amy
Painton, vice president of the Bridges Parent Teacher Organization, said. “We also want to raise awareness of our school and gain support to benefit our students and their adventures in education. Proceeds from this year’s event will be earmarked for a new activity bus for our students.” Last year’s event raised more than $20,000 for the K-11 state charter school. The funds went toward a media center for the new campus in Port Royal. Construction has begun on the Upper School campus located at 551 Robert Small Parkway. During the Block Party, other food as well as beer will be available for purchase on-site. General admission for the event is free. Some activities at the Block Party will be ticketed with tickets available for at the event. Vendors will accept cash and some debit and/or credit cards. For more information email organizers at pto@bridgesprep.org.
Beaufort author’s daughter to share mother’s story Beaufortonians know all about cherished local author Pat Conroy, but few remember the woman who set him on his path to success and acclaim. One woman is trying to change that. Nancy Thode, a writer, actress, and family counselor who grew up in Beaufort, will return March 27 to give a presentation reintroducing Beaufort to her late mother, Anne Wales Christensen Head Morse, who wrote under the pen Ann Head. While Conroy rose to fame, Head was largely forgotten — but not by her prized pupil. One of six students in Head’s creative writing class at Beaufort High School, Conroy spent many afternoons at his teacher’s house absorbing the life of a writer and basking in her encouragement and admiration, Thode says. She remained his writing teacher, mentor, and friend until her sudden death in 1968. Conroy regularly
wrote Head during his time at The Citadel, addressing her as, “My Darling Mrs. Morse,” and wrote a chapter about her entitled “My First Novelist” in his autobiographical book “Cookbook.” Whenever he published a book, Conroy said he would lay a rose on Head’s grave in St. Helena Cemetery. First married to the inventor Howard Head, Ann Head published dozens of short stories and serials in the major national magazines of her day, with many of her stories set in a small town just like Beaufort. She wrote of divorce, snobbery, affairs both emotional and sexual, prejudice, death, and outof-wedlock childbirth, championing the nontypical heroines of the ladies magazines that eagerly accepted her work. In addition, she authored four novels that were published internationally, most notably “Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones,” a compelling story of teen pregnancy which was later adapted
for film starring Desi Arnez Jr. and is credited with helping create the Young Adult genre. In conservative Beaufort, Head championed civil rights and other liberal causes, and was a doyenne of local society, celebrated for her sophistication and literary achievement. She managed to successfully raise an out-of-wedlock child, eventually marrying the child’s father, all the while staying respected and revered in small-town society. She died suddenly at the age of 52, cutting short a vibrant life and promising literary career. Thode will share her mothers intriguing and colorful life through photos, personal stories, and writing excerpts, including unpublished letters from Conroy, at her presentation at 5:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Beaufort County Library. The discussion is being jointly presented by the library and the Pat Conroy Literary Center.
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Heritage Classic Foundation hands out scholarships Ten outstanding Beaufort County seniors from five area high schools were named Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars at a luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. During Wednesday’s awards presentation, Scott Richardson told the audience, “This is always an exciting day for the Heritage Classic Foundation. Choosing the 10 students to receive these awards was a hard task. We believe the records of these young adults are better than ever. The teachers and administrators of our school systems, as well as the award winners deserve special praise.” Six of the newly named Scholars will receive a $16,000 scholarship over the next four years. Four additional awards carry a $20,000 opportunity. Two of the latter scholarships honor the past Scholar Committee chairmen, John Zimmerman and the late Mike Malanick. One honors the late Scholar Committee member
Charlie Brown, and the Tartan Club Award recognizes the donations made by the Tartan Club. Created by the Heritage Classic Foundation, the Tartan Club is a group created by the individuals who share a desire to help others through the creation of scholarships for area students. Next fall, 35 Beaufort County collegians will be receiving Foundation grants at an expenditure of $160,000. A grand total of $4,284,350 will have been awarded to 332 students after the 2019 distribution. Richardson pointed out at Wednesday’s luncheon, sponsored by Palmetto Electric Cooperative, “These scholars are not just straight-A students. They are leaders in their schools, communities and churches. They have interests that vary from government to sports to helping animals in need.” In addition to these 10 scholarships, the foundation is funding four $2,500 annual scholarships to the University
of South Carolina Beaufort and two $1,500 annual scholarships to the Technical College of the Lowcountry. The following graduating seniors were selected: • Battery Creek High School – Gabriella Morales • Beaufort High – Samuel Stewart • Bluffton High School – Elaine Guo, Caleb Kelly, Caleb Watkins • Hilton Head Island High School – Elizabeth Jordan, Justin Mlodzinski, Zachary Waters • May River High School – Faith Shupard, Joshua Yeddulayyagari About The Local Recipients GABRIELLA MORALES – is the Battery Creek High’s student body vice president and is the captain of the varsity soccer team. She is also active in the Future Business Leaders of America and the Health Occupations Students of America Club. She has volunteered with
2019 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars the Beaufort Water Festival as a Pirette and assists with meal packaging for Operation Christmas Child. As a third generation Mexican-American she has worked to improve her Spanish through her involvement in the Spanish National Honor Society.
SAMUEL STEWART – has played varsity baseball since he was a 7th grader and was named Academic Player of the Year at Beaufort High for being the player with the highest GPA. He volunteered in the annual Beaufort Ghost Tours to benefit
the Child Abuse Prevention Association and Friends of the Library Book Sale. He is active in his church and attended Palmetto Boys State last summer – “a laboratory of government” that promotes competition and leadership.
BA awards scholarships to Kalady, Worrell Maeve Kalady and Jack Carter Worrell have been named the recipients fo two annual scholarships awarded by Beaufort Academy. Kalady, daughter of Mark and Meg Kalady, was named the recipient of the 2018 T. Reynolds Robinson Scholarship. This scholarship has been awarded annually at BA since 1989 – the year Reynolds died tragically at the age of 13. Reynolds was a student at Beaufort Academy during his short, but adventurous life. This scholarship is awarded by his family, in celebration and remembrance of Reynolds. Recipients must possess many of the qualities that people loved about Reynolds,
Maeve Kalady for example strong leadership and athletic ability and the respect and friendship of classmates, in addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 during the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Awarded to a 10th grader, the scholarship offers $1,500 toward the student's college
Jack Carter Worrell education. The awards were presented by Reynolds’ brother, Clark Robinson (BA '87), and his father, Bill Robinson. Worrell, son of Jack and Courtney Worrell, was named the recipient of the fourth annual Emerging Leader Scholarship. The ELS Scholarship was designed by an anonymous
donor to identify and support a rising ninth-grade student throughout their upper school tenure at BA. Eighth graders from all over Beaufort County were invited to apply. Its unique focus is to cultivate the leadership skills of the recipients, with the intent that these students will both show academic prowess as well
as participate in leadership roles at BA and in the community. Worrell was selected by a committee based on his personal essay about the following attributes — courage, clarity, and character. Recipients of the scholarship receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship every year throughout high school to
help to defray the cost of tuition. The requirements to secure and maintain this fouryear scholarship are: • The student must maintain at least an 88 (mid-range B) average throughout upper school. • The recipient must attend a leadership conference prior to his or her junior year. The conference will be mutually agreed upon by the recipient and the scholarship committee, and will be funded by the Emerging Leader Scholarship. • The recipient must be active in one community organization. • The recipient must be active in leadership roles at Beaufort Academy.
Woodard named Teacher of the Year at Bridges Prep Tiffany Woodard, a veteran first grade teacher, earned the honor of Teacher of the Year for Bridges Preparatory School as voted on by her teaching colleagues. The school’s administration presented Woodard with flowers, a congratulatory balloon and card in front of her excited students on Monday, Feb. 4. “Tiffany is an exceptional teacher, truly dedicated to helping each child succeed, and we are so fortunate to have landed her when she and her family came to Beaufort,” Interim Head of School Dr. Sherri Herbst said. “She makes Bridges a better place and we know from test scores that she helps Bridges students succeed.” As Bridges Prep’s Teacher of the Year, Woodard’s next step will be to submit
paperwork for the S.C. Charter School District statewide Teacher of the Year. “I was totally surprised when I found out about being named Teacher of the Year, mainly because I’ve only been at Bridges for not even two full years,” Woodard said. “I appreciate the honor and this is an amazing place to work and teach.” Woodard earned her National Board Certification in teaching in 2011. She has worked at Bridges Prep since 2017, when she and her family moved to Beaufort after her husband was assigned Navy duty here. She began her teaching career in 2001. “It is teachers such as Mrs. Woodard who make Bridges Prep such a wonderful place to teach and learn,” said David Gault, chair of the Bridges
Tiffany Woodard, Bridges Preparatory School Teacher of Year Board of Directors. “We are proud to have her helping our young students, and we congratulate her on this much-deserved recognition.”
Junior Leadership group visits library
Wade Bishop from the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Department recently spent the day with the Lady’s Island Junior Leadership and Student Council members at the Beaufort County Library St. Helena Branch. The group participated in activities and discussions aimed at developing leadership and teambuilding skills. Branch Manager Maria Benac gave the students a tour of the library and explained to the students all the resources and possibilities that are available to them throughout the year at the library. B4
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Woodard is a graduate of Welch College in Nashville, Tennessee. She is experienced teaching elementary grades and with limited-English stu-
dents. At a previous school, she co-chaired a professional development team tasked with training in Common Core state standards. She also
worked with K-2 teachers to provide research-based assistance to academically-struggling students. Woodard said she tries to make her classroom a friendly and encouraging place to learn. “While I strive for order and discipline, I also give my students the freedom to explore and create and work together in collaborative teams. I understand that students learn from each other, so I plan activities where students can share ideas in small-group and whole-class settings,” she said. “I work hard to create an environment where my students feel safe and free to express themselves without fear of ridicule. I motivate and challenge my students by creating and teaching lessons that are relevant, and by keeping them active and engaged.”
School choice applications due by Feb. 28 The Beaufort County School District began accepting school choice applications for the 2019-20 academic year on Feb. 1, marking the fifth year of the district’s expanded choice initiative. School choice applications are posted to the district’s website and must be submitted online by midnight Thursday, Feb. 28. Parents who don’t have internet access may request application assistance at any district school or through the district office’s Instructional Services department. Curriculum options approved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, advanced math and science, International Baccalaureate, arts infused, Classical Studies, early college and leadership programs. Beaufort County students who attend choice programs
do not pay extra tuition, though families are responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of the school’s attendance zone. Choice schools serve children who live in their attendance zones in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend. All district schools maintain a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focus, as well as a core includes the arts, world languages and technology. In a number of cases, schools’ enrollment capacities will determine their ability to offer school choice: • Eight schools potentially have no availability for choice because they are at or above capacity in terms of student enrollment. Those schools are Broad River Elementary; Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center; Hilton Head
Island High; Hilton Head Island Middle; May River High; Okatie Elementary; Pritchardville Elementary and River Ridge Academy. Parents may still apply at those schools, however, and if limited space becomes available, a lottery would be held later this spring. • Four additional schools – Coosa Elementary, H.E. McCracken Middle, Mossy Oaks Elementary and Red Cedar Elementary – are nearing their capacity and may have only limited school choice availability. If the number of choice applications for programs at those schools would lead to them reaching or exceeding their capacities, a lottery would be held this spring to determine which applications are approved.
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The Street Preachers: Do Not Buck The First Amendment
By David M. Taub Fools who go where angels fear to tread usually regret it. I did and I certainly do. In the early 1990s, so-called “street preachers,” acolytes of Rev. Karl Baker, would assemble Saturday mornings on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. They would park a pickup truck strategically on Friday night, usually in front of Lipsitz Department Store. The next morning, a Baker minion would mount the bed of the pickup truck and, holding a tattered Bible, scream as loudly as he could to all passersby about the word of God. To newcomers and tourists, it was an interesting and entertaining elocution. To Bay Street merchants, the street preachers were intensely unwelcome. At Christmas time, these self-appointed “messengers of God,” would scream at children that Santa Claus was Satan, scaring the cow-pucky out of them. Many an angry parent threatened to beat the you know what out of the screaming messenger for sharing. In early 1991, the “city fathers” were treated to a steady angry drumbeat from local merchants, complaining that street preachers were disruptive and hurting business. Initially, the city tried a velvet
glove approach to compromise. Councilman Dr. Tony Bush, a devout traditional Baptist, met with Rev. Baker asking him to relocate his pickup truck pulpit to the far end of Bay Street. They reached a David M. g e n tl e ma n ’s Taub agreement that worked for a short while. Seems only one side was gentlemanly, as the street preachers were soon back to the old pattern of parking in front of Lipsitz Department Store on the Jewish Sabbath and screeching to the unsaved. The city’s next approach resembled a baseball bat more than a velvet glove. Under unrelenting pressure from the Downtown Merchants’ Association, council asked City Attorney Bill Harvey to research what could be done to temper the street preacher circus while not transgressing First Amendment protections of free speech. He did, and council revised its noise ordinance, based on a Maryland law that had passed Constitutional muster. We were told that government could regulate “time, place and manner” of free speech. How those words haunt me even today; I wish
At Christmas time, these self-appointed “messengers of God,” would scream at children that Santa Claus was Satan, scaring the cow-pucky out of them. Many an angry parent threatened to beat the you know what out of the screaming messenger for sharing.”
I had never heard them. And so, into places where angels have feared to tread did we plunge, full speed ahead. In October 1991, council amended its noise ordinance, which allowed arrests of anyone willfully disturbing neighborhoods or business “…by making or continuing loud and unseemly noises, or by profanely cursing and swearing, or using obscene language.” Almost before the ink was dry on the revised noise ordinance, downtown merchants began calling city police. Officers first warned the preacher that he was violating the city’s noise ordinance. After these warnings, the preacher typically would continue at the same noise level and consequently was arrested. On March 9, 1992, Baker and 13 of his minions were found guilty by a Beaufort Municipal Court jury and all were sentenced to a fine or jail. They all chose jail. Many pictures of Baker in
Remembering the Denzingers, and the resilience of children By Scott Graber Herman and Marlena Denzinger were our neighbors. They were architects here in 1971, working with Jimmy Thomas on the redesign and rebuilding of the First Federal Scott Building on Graber Bay Street. Their concrete, Bauhaus-inspired bank would be controversial for years to come. Herman and Marlena were older — had gotten their education at the foot of Louis Kahn in Philadelphia — and had been children in Germany during World War II. One afternoon the four of us were at a party when Marlena spotted an older man in a tartan. “What’s the significance of the tartan?” Marlena asked. “I was in the Royal Air Force and this is their tartan,” he replied. “Were you in the war — WWII?” she asked. “I was a Mosquito pilot.” “Mosquito?” I asked “It was a small, fast airplane that dropped flares.” “Flares?” “We dropped them in order to show our bombers where to drop their bombs.” There was a moment of silence and then Marlena asked, “Were you at Dresden?” “I was,” he replied. “So was I,” she said. As we drank our Merlot in a living room of a deteriorating, dusty, maintenance-deferred plantation near Ridgeland, we learned more about Marlena, Dresden and the older man in the tartan. Apparently she
was tasked with picking-up these incendiaries — from the roof of her apartment building — and throwing them into the street. I don’t remember how she grabbed hold of these flares — if gloves or tongs or water were involved — but I was interested in their conversation. But more than this I was impressed that these two people, smiling, wine goblets in hand, had been in close proximity on Feb. 13, 1945, under different circumstances. Dresden was bombed and burned right at the end of World War II. Thousands of civilians were killed in this raid and for many years the necessity of that raid has been debated. But on this bright, sun-washed Lowcountry afternoon I watched two people talk with remarkable candor and apparent detachment about what they did on that evening long ago. Eventually Herman and Marlena moved their practice to Charleston where there was more work as that city experienced dramatic growth. Slowly, incrementally we lost touch until Marlena was diagnosed with cancer. Then, I remember my wife sitting on the foot of her bed when Marlena said, “This is so unfair…” After Marlena died Herman expanded his Charleston practice and we saw even less of him. And then we were thunderstruck to hear that Herman was in the ICU at Roper Hospital. We drove up one Friday evening and found Herman heavily sedated — though the nurse, Kelly, said that he could probably hear us. And so we talked (loudly) of parties on Port Republic
Street, of the four of us trying to haul a cast-iron tub down narrow stairs from their second story bathroom. But the thing I could not get out of my head as we talked and laughed was the cloud that must have descended on all German children after World War II. They were not just a defeated people — they were the issue of a jackboot-wearing, black-hearted race that very nearly killed every Jewish person on the European continent. Just how does a child deal with that? We never really touched on that topic — we sometimes got close but I don’t think we hit it dead on. Not directly. Not that I remember. But one wonders about the consequence to children who have seen their country discredited, their fathers dishonored, their leaders put in the dock for war crimes. How do they function, as adults, when they have known worldwide condemnation? Herman and Marlena Denzinger somehow fought their way through any guilt they might have inherited, becoming successful architects who lived good, productive lives in South Carolina and leaving a host of brick and mortar buildings attesting to their creativity. And if one worries about their own children in these troubling and confusing times, one should take heart in the resilience of Herman and Marlena Denzinger — and the resilience of children. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
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an orange jumpsuit splashed across the front pages of the Beaufort Gazette — it made for good sales. I am a great believer in the “Principle of Unintended Consequences;” unintentionally, we made instant martyrs of them. Street preachers obtained pro bono services of a USC Law School professor to represent them, and he promptly filed an appeal of their convictions with the South Carolina Supreme Court; all convictions were upheld in a split decision. Now enraged, street preachers from all over South Carolina swarmed to Bay Street screaming their support. It was a three-ring circus of such bogus proportions that national CBS News came to Beaufort and wanted me, as mayor, to go on national TV and explain why Beaufort was denying citizens free speech rights. I kindly declined. No way, no how was I going to be that stupid; we had already been stupid enough. Like rabbits, the mistakes by, and
headaches for, the city fathers just kept multiplying. Over the next several years a number of lawsuits would be filed in various courts. The city was spending legal fees like a drunken sailor on leave after payday during happy hour. Most cases were eventually dismissed and did not go to trial. The final trial before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, was to decide if Beaufort’s revised noise ordinance was Constitutionally valid. That was the bottom line after years of litigation and angry confrontations. The Court announced its decision: “REVERSED IN PART, VACATED IN PART, AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.” This ruling led Beaufort to engage in mediation with Rev. Baker. Just before I left office, we reached a mutual settlement: City would revise, yet again, the noise ordinance, substituting decibel-monitored noise levels as a metric of lawfulness. City immediately ordered lots
of decibel meters. Esteemed U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings used to tell me, “Mayor, there is no educational value in the second kick of a mule.” How painfully correct — a lesson well learned, and never again did I entertain thoughts about challenging the First Amendment. After almost a decade of arduous and expensive entanglements with street preachers, we were essentially right back where we had started. This fruitless battle was my biggest mistake as mayor; I regret it to this day. Over the years, I’ve lost track of Karl Baker; I don’t even know if street preachers are still an attraction on Bay Street. Perhaps it is ancient history of a long-ago time of downtown Beaufort’s eccentricities. What I remember most about Karl was that he was short but stocky in build and always wore cowboy boots, which reminded me of my dad, a native Texan who always wore cowboy boots. And that he led me to regretfully go where angels fear to tread. David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999, and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate Judge from 2010 to 2015. He may be contacted at david.m.taub42@gmail. com.
The Plastic Bottle Dilemma Now what?
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 lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading. My husband walked into the kitchen the other day and asked in a very concerned voice, “What are you doing?” He was reacting to the fact that I was standing there with a serrated knife and cutting board slicing off the top of my hand lotion bottle. I responded to him in a frustrated voice, “I am attempting to get all the lotion out of this pump bottle.” Then I explained the problem to him. The company that makes the hand lotion, which I really like and have been using for years, has replaced the “easy to use” plastic bottle with a new one. Instead of the normal squeeze top bottle they have replaced it with a pump bottle, and it is not a normal pump. It is all one continuous plastic bottle. You cannot even pull the pump out to use it on another bottle, or unscrew the top,
it is all one piece. The pump works perfectly well until you get down to the last 20% of the product. At that point, the squirt pump cannot get the remaining lotion. Hence the need for a serrated knife and cutting board. My spouse suggested I pitch the bottle and buy a different brand. But at that moment, I decided it was unacceptable to throw it out when it still held a lot of the lotion. After all, I paid for 100 percent of the product in that bottle, not 80 percent. There must be a lot of people like me who want to get their money’s worth. Am I the only one who turns their shampoo bottles and cleansers upside down to get the most product out? It seems like the plastic industry is making it harder and harder for us. Why not make it easier? Instead, I am in the kitch-
en cutting the top off the lotion bottle. As he stood there wincing, he assured me he would be available to drive me to the emergency room after I cut off a finger. But after the top was cut, even he was shocked when he saw the amount of lotion sitting in the bottom of the bottle. Talk about waste. After I finished scooping out the last of the lotion having successfully managed not to inflict bodily harm on myself, I decided it was time to go online and write to the company. I explained my displeasure at their new packaging and emphasized that I did not appreciate paying for a product that I could not easily access. I am not sure if my complaint is going to do any good, but like my husband said, maybe it is time to look for a new hand lotion.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The true meaning of Christmas I am writing to thank Beaufort residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Beaufort and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.8 million shoeboxes in 2018. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2018, the ministry is now sending more than 10.6 million shoebox gifts to children suffering from poverty, natural disasters, war, dis-
ease and famine. These simple gifts bring smiles to the faces of children around the world. Packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items, these gifts bring joy and are a tangible expression of God’s love. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 157 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though drop-off locations serving Beaufort shoebox packers
are closed until November, anyone can still pack a personalized shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. Information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/volunteerwithOCC. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project — many of whom do so year after year. These simple gifts send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten. Dana Williams Operation Christmas Child
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WHAT TO DO Get moving with Beaufort Track Club
Join the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need. Visit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.
Drinking for wounded veterans
A special fundraiser for the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes will take place at River Dog Brewing Company in Okatie from 3-9 p.m. on Feb. 9. In May 2018, four individuals purchased a brewmaster experience donated by River Dog Brewing Co. at the LFWMH’s annual auction. Lin Godsey, Joe Grimm, Tim Bender, and Rick Lewis purchased the item and developed a special beer they brewed with brewmaster Amelia Keefe of River Dog. A special keg-tapping of their limited-release “Special Hoperations” amber ale wil take palce at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, followed by a major check presentation to the organization from the Okatie Rotary Club. The donation is from the annual polo charity event and will benefit local wounded military heroes. The event will take place in conjunction with River Dog’s “Hoppy Wife, Hoppy Life” beer release party, along with several other new introductions. Food will be available from Murican Border Tacos.
Riverview Baptist Church mission fundraiser
The community is invited to join the members of Riverview Baptist Church from 2-4 p.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 9, for their annual chili and soup cook-off, along with a bake sale and silent auction. All funds earned will be donated to missions.
or hand percussion if you have one to share. Questions, please email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook page "Beaufort SC Drum Circle.”
19th annual Low Country Home & Garden Show
State of the Bases Breakfast
The annual Low Country Home & Garden Show is back for its 19th year at the Savannah Convention Center on Feb. 9-10. Whether you are renovating, building, landscaping, or decorating, solve all your home and garden projects while saving time by exploring thousands of square feet of exhibits under one roof. Get inspired by new home and garden ideas and seminars, explore aisles of the latest home products and services, save money with show-only discounts, and have fun with activities for the whole family. Ticket price ($7) includes access to both Saturday and Sunday’s events and seminars.
February Beaufort Drum Circle Events
All are invited to share some good vibes with the Beaufort Drum Circle. Now that the groundhog did not see his shadow, we hope that spring is on its way and we will be back outdoors soon. Until then, we are grateful to our gracious winter hosts. February events are planned for 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, 711 Bladen Street, and from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Henry Chambers Waterfront Park Contemplative Garden (weather permitting). In case of inclement weather, an alternative indoor location will be announced no later than Feb. 27 via email and on the Beaufort SC Drum Circle Facebook page. Everyone is welcome to attend. No experience is necessary. Please bring an extra drum
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2019 State of the Bases Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary Street. The State of the Bases will feature updates from Beaufort's Tri-Command leadership: Col. Timothy Miller will speak on behalf of MCAS Beaufort, Col. Cesar Rodriguez will speak on behalf of MCRD Parris Island, and Capt. Robert Jackson will speak on behalf of Naval Hospital Beaufort. Charlie Farrell, Executive Coordinator of the S.C. Military Base Task Force, will also provide an update. Tickets are $25 or $20 for Chamber members. Admission includes a full breakfast buffet. To register, visit BeaufortChamber.org or email Hello@beaufortchamber.org.
Village at Wexford to host ‘Wine Down Wednesday’
Local wine aficionados can raise a glass for a good cause next week. The Village at Wexford on Hilton Head Island will hold “Wine Down Wednesday” – a unique wine tasting experience with live music on the patio that will give people the opportunity to spend a fun, relaxing evening enjoying a wide variety of wines — on Feb. 13. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hilton Head Heroes, a 501(c)(3) organization bringing families with children suffering from life-threatening illness to Hilton Head Island for cost-free vacations. “Wine Down Wednesday” will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the Village at Wexford, locat-
ed at 1000 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Tickets are available online at EventBrite at $10 per person. Limited tickets will be sold at the door for $15. A photo ID is required to participate in the wine tasting. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.villageatwexford.com or visit their Facebook page Village At Wexford.
YA Everlasting Book Club
If you are an adult but still enjoy reading Young Adult literature, this book club is for you. All meetings are free and begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. • Wednesday, Feb. 13: “When Dimple Met Rishi” by Sandhya Menon For more information, call 843-255-6458.
Beaufort Symphony Orchestra: Light Classical Pops
The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 and at 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at St John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive. Admission is $40 for general admission or $15 for students. For more information, visit beaufortorchestra.org.
Blues concert to benefit children
Renowned blues musician Guy Davis is coming to Beaufort for a concert to benefit the students of the United Community Task Force. Davis will perform from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at United Church, 1801 Duke Street. Come enjoy fabulous blues and support the children. Admission is a recommended donation of $20 for adults and 25 cents for children.
LEGAL NOTICES TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 2/14/2019 beginning at 9:00 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of King Cunningham, LLC, 1000 2nd Ave. South, Suite 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258% ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1203-W40 B Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DIANA PASLAY KERSEY , 602 DAVIS DR, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN as recorded in Lien Book 135 at Page 1153, records of Horry County, SC. The amounts secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $3892.05 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 362.47 Total Amount Due $ 4604.52 Together with any and all additional dues, assessments, costs, other fees, and interest coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount
Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 2/21/2019, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258% ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1302-W44. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: AMY BETH HIRSCHBERG , 2961 ASPEN
WOODS ENTRY, ATLANTA, GA 30360. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3675 at Pages 2331, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $28308.96 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 369.14 Total Amount Due $ 29028.10 With a per diem of $ 12.89 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned
Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 2/21/2019, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258% ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1602-W45. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: SHEILA THOMASON HOPKINS & JAMES MAURICE HOPKINS, 2753 EAST TUGALO STREET, TOCCOA, GA 30577. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3495 at Pages 1604, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $30148.89 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 369.14 Total Amount Due $ 30868.03 With a per diem of $ 13.00 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it
shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 2/21/2019, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258% ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1209-W26.
Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: ROBERT JAMES ROGGENKAMP & HELEN O. ROGGENKAMP, 3311 HIDDEN LAKE CT, FISHERVILLE, KY 40023-9785. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3671 at Pages 2302, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $68948.69 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 369.14 Total Amount Due $ 69667.83 With a per diem of $ 30.08 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777
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Something Out of Nothing? What Caused the Universe?
A firework explodes, brilliant in the night sky.
There must be a cause for the universe’s existence.
Without thinking about it, we assume that there is a reason for the loud sounds and colorful lights we perceive. An empty sky wouldn’t explode into these bright, purposeful patterns on its own. There must be a cause of this explosion.
Different thinkers throughout history have used logical reasoning to explore how the universe could have come into existence. One famous argument goes like this: 1) Everything that begins to exist has a cause for its existence. 2) The universe began to exist. 3) The universe must therefore have a cause for its existence. Like the firework exploding in the sky, the universe cannot have begun to exist unless it had a cause beyond itself.
The universe didn’t always exist; it had a beginning.
In the 1920s, scientists discovered that galaxies are moving away from each another at incredible speeds. Further discoveries led scientists to conclude that the universe began expanding outwards from a single point about 13.7 billion years ago. At this moment, all matter and energy came into existence, as well as time and space. But since science is limited to observations within time and space, it cannot explain how or why the universe came into existence out of nothing.
What kind of cause could have created the universe?
As we use logical reasoning to examine what could have created the universe, certain truths about this “First Cause” become clear. This First Cause must transcend time and space, for neither existed until it created the universe. Since it is timeless, it is eternal, without beginning or end. Since it transcends space, it is non-physical, or immaterial. Since it can create a universe out of nothing, there must be no limits to its power; it is all-powerful. This First Cause must have chosen to create the universe.
If the First Cause is immaterial, timeless, and all-powerful, it cannot have created the universe out of necessity; it must have chosen to do so. Therefore, it is not a mindless force, but a personal being that freely chose to create the universe. In other words, the First Cause is not a something but a someone. The First Cause is what Christians refer to as God.
God is traditionally understood as an eternal, immaterial, and all-powerful being who freely chose to create the universe. While these reflections do not tell us everything about him, and they cannot be verified in a laboratory, they nonetheless carry weight. They help us see that belief in God is reasonable and compatible with our scientific understanding of the universe.
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