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Whitehall is coming back to the table By Sally Mahan

cocet after a tooth is pulled or a broken bone is set. Standard stuff, right? But patients react differently to pain and to pain medications, and sometimes most of these pills end up in family medicine cabinets where they can then be abused by children, children’s friends, spouses, cleaning ladies or anyone else who might happen to open the family medicine chest. Opioid addiction, especially when its origins are with prescription medications, knows no racial, social or economic bounds. Often it is in the family medicine cabinet, health professionals say, that the road to addiction begins — sometimes with as little as a week’s supply of a narcotic. The end of the road can come quickly, especially for those who, once addicted, find a way to gain access to Fentanyl, a strong narcotic that is often used in a 72-hour patch for hospice patients, but which can by addicts be extracted from the patch and injected via a hy-

After months of citizen activism, plans for a huge new development in Northern Beaufort County were ditched after a 6-0 “no” vote by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on Nov. 13. Now, the developers are going to come back to the commission on Monday, Feb. 19, with a revised plan that a local activist organization calls “vastly improved.” The revised proposal is expected to be filed with the city of Beaufort’s Planning Department around Thursday, Feb. 1. The 19-acre parcel, called Whitehall, is at the foot of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge on Lady’s Island and has been a source of contention as locals have expressed concerns about traffic, trees, the environment and the development in general. MidCity Real Estate Partners of Atlanta owns the property but has been working with Sam Levin of Beaufort and other partners as the Whitehall Development Group. The Whitehall plan that was voted down would have been a mix of commercial/retail space along the Sea Island Parkway, with apartments and an independent living facility in the interior of the property. Five stand-alone commercial buildings ranging in size from approximately 2,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet, and seven residential apartment towers – each four stories high – were planned. A smaller structure would have served as a space for offices, pool support and resident storage for bicycles, etc. Another structure in the original plan was a 100-unit independent living facility built as part of the property but managed by an outside firm. Chuck Newton of the Sea Island Coalition, which has been actively involved in the Whitehall process, said, “We did see a revised conceptual plan for Whitehall a couple of weeks ago. … We would characterize it as ‘vastly improved.’

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Left: Freezing rain turned to snow on Jan. 3. Above: An unidentified couple take a brisk walk across the Richard V. Woods Bridge during snow storm. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

t shut down just about everything in town. From bridges to roads to schools to most businesses, the snow storm that started on Jan. 3 left Northern Beaufort County out in the cold. And its continuting effects were felt far and wide. The temperatures were so low at night that everything that melted during the day turned around and froze over when temperatures dropped, making the roads particularly dangerous. Hundreds of people were left without power, and according to varous law enforcement, there were hundreds of accidents. However, temperatures are back to normal and normalcy has returned. For more photos, see page A6.

County 2017 opioid deaths up sharply from 2016 By Bill Rauch

The opioid epidemic has come to Beaufort County. While the 2017 final numbers are still preliminary, the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office says there were 22 opioid-related deaths in the county last year, nearly three times the eight homicides the Coroner’s Office has recorded preliminarily for 2017. This is the first time Beaufort County opioid-related deaths have exceeded Beaufort County homicides. What’s worse is that the number of opioid-related deaths here nearly tripled last year from the eight that were recorded in 2016. Moreover, the sheriff ’s office says that since the sheriff ordered his deputies to be trained in the use of Narcan, the department is known to have saved three lives last year by administering the drug on site. It is unknown how many more lives were saved from opioid overdoses at the emergency rooms in the county. Medical professionals say that number is increasing dramatically as well.

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Previous to 2016 there were so few deaths attributable to opioid abuse that neither the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office nor the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control (DHEC) tracked Bill Rauch them as a group. Why is this epidemic suddenly upon us, and what can be done to prevent these tragedies? Let’s start with the source of the drugs. While doctors derive no financial benefit from prescribing narcotics (opioids), healthcare professionals say it is not uncommon for their own convenience and for the convenience of their patients for doctors to offer patients facing short-term pain medium-term pain relief medications. Often — but not always — in Beaufort County these medium-term pain prescriptions are written in emergency rooms or in the offices of oral and orthopedic surgeons. An example would be a 30-day supply of Per-

Meet the last baby of 2017 and the first baby of 2018 born at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. PAGE A4

ICON PASSES AWAY Nathan Harris, a dapper man who made a big difference in Beaufort, has died at age 87. PAGE B1

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Woman says she was sexually assaulted

A woman was found screaming for help after she said she was sexually assaulted in the area of Penn Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to a release from the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office. The release stated that at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Dec. 27, the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the area on St. Helena Island regarding a female screaming for help. Deputies located a woman in the area of Ball Park Road and Sea Island Parkway who told them she had been sexually assaulted by an unknown black man on a dirt road across from Penn Center. The victim also said when she fled the area she lost her shoes and handbag. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Sheriff ’s office personnel found the victim’s shoes, handbag and other personal items. The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Brandon Disbrow at 843-2553407, or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

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at the intersection of Grober Hill and Castle Rock roads. Firefighters arrived to a single vehicle in the ditch. The driver was uninjured. Firefighters responded to a third motor vehicle accident on Midtown Drive in Port Royal. This single-vehicle accident also resulted in no injuries. Burton firefighters responded to their fourth motor vehicle accident just before 3 a.m. on Robert Smalls Parkway and Ashton Point. Firefighters arrived to find a van on its side. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was able to escape and was not injured. Firefighters remained on the scene to assist the driver and secure the hazards. Traffic on Robert Smalls Parkway was delayed for approximately 30 minutes.

Pedestrian hit by car suffers serious injuries

Just before 10 p.m. on Dec. 24, Burton firefighters were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Joe Frazier and Cherokee Farms Road. Firefighters arrived to find a man unconscious with potentially serious injuries. The injured man was transported to the hospital. The intersection was shut down for approximately an hour while emergency crews assisted the injured, removed roadway hazards and investigated the accident.

Three cooking-related fires raise concerns The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is attempting to identify the pictured individual who they say paid for merchandise with two $100 counterfeit bills. The money was marked for promotional use only. The incident occurred on Dec. 27 at Walmart at 4 Bluffton Road in Bluffton. The suspect left in a Toyota Camry with tags that belonged to another vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. Cpl. Hardy at 843-255-3310; Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

Firefighters respond to 4 car accidents

The Burton Fire District responded to four motor vehicle accidents after midnight on Dec. 30, including one vehicle that rolled over. However, no injuries resulted from the accidents. Burton firefighters responded to the first accident at approximately midnight at the intersection of Broad River Boulevard and Rice Road. Firefighters arrived to a single vehicle that had struck a power pole. While the vehicle suffered heavy damage, the driver was not injured in the collision. The pole suffered minor damages. Burton firefighters responded to the second motor vehicle accident just before 12:30 a.m. A2

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The Burton Fire District responded to three fire calls in less than 24 hours on Dec. 22 that were related to cooking. At approximately 4 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm on Abbey Row. Firefighters arrived and found smoke coming from a third-floor window. The resident told firefighters she turned on the stove not realizing that the burner she turned on had a plastic item on it. The subsequent smoke filled the home and activated the fire alarm. Firefighters assisted the resident by removing smoke from her home and ensuring the fire was out. Just minutes later, Burton and MCAS Beaufort firefighters were dispatched to a report of a house fire at a doublewide motor home in the Independent Mobile Home Park on Shanklin Road. Smoke was coming from the home and as firefighters entered the resident was trying to find his way outside. The fire was caused by cooking on the stove; however, the homeowner was able to extinguish the fire prior to firefighter’s arrival. Firefighters provided medical assistance to the homeowner who suffered minor smoke inhalation. The resident was not transported to the hospital. Firefighters checked the kitchen stove area to ensure the fire did not spread and assisted with smoke removal from the residence. Then, at about 6 p.m., Burton and MCAS firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Mag-

nolia Park Apartments on Laurel Bay Road. They arrived to find residents evacuating and smoke coming from a second-floor apartment. The resident fell asleep while cooking and the unattended food ignited. Growing flames spread to the cabinets, activating the fire alarm system and a single fire sprinkler head which extinguished the fire before the first fire truck arrived. Cooking is the leading cause of fires and Burton fire officials are urging citizens to be extra careful when at the stove and to place home fire extinguishers where they can be seen, quickly accessed and used.

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An Arizona man has been prosecuted by federal authorities for the sale of reptiles protected in that state in a case with ties to South Carolina. Investigators with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division assisted federal authorities with the case, in which the defendant, Jonathan Sampson Benson, pled guilty to taking reptiles from Arizona and selling them in South Carolina. In November 2013, Benson sold two falsely labeled Gila monsters, two prairie rattlesnakes, two tiger rattlesnakes and one speckled rattlesnake in interstate commerce. Benson was also charged with making a similar transaction in July 2014. This case was investigated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the SCDNR. “We were glad to be able to provide assistance to federal authorities and to our colleagues in Arizona to help bring this case to a successful conclusion,” Col. Chisolm Frampton, SCDNR’s deputy director for law enforcement, said recently. “I'm very proud of the work our officers did on this case.” Benson pleaded guilty on three counts of federal Lacey Act violations. The court then ordered him to serve five years of probation and pay $2,225 restitution to the Lacey Act Reward Account and $2,500 to the Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Theft Prevention Fund. Benson was also ordered to forfeit all wildlife to the government, which includes two Gila monsters, two prairie rattlesnakes, two tiger rattlesnakes, one speckled rattlesnake, one Hopi rattlesnake and one Arizona black rattlesnake. The Lacey Act prohibits people from importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring or purchasing any fish or wildlife or plant taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or regulation of the United States or in violation of any tribal law.

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BUSINESS BUSINESS BRIEFS & CHAMBER CORNER Chamber offers classes to meet money goals

Making New Year's resolutions? The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce can help. The chamber is offering one-on-one sessions to set and meet your financial goals. The free classes will address topics like buying a home, budgeting and getting out of debt. Call 843-986-1102, ext. 2, or visit the chamber office at 801 Bladen St. in Beaufort.

American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Dick Jennings presents Mary, Natalie, Georgeanna and Shelby of Guys and Dolls Salon with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the U.S. flag. Photo provided.

Business After Hours to be held Jan. 11

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business After Hours from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at The Beaufort Inn’s Tabby Place at 913 Port Republic St. in Beaufort. The event is free for members and $5

for nonmembers. According to the chamber, this is a great opportunity for networking. For more information, contact Janessa Lowery at janessa@beaufortsc.org.

Legislative luncheon to be rescheduled

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the annual Legislative Luncheon that was set to be held on Jan. 4 at the Callawassie Island Club. "We made the difficult decidion to cancel the luncheon" due to the snow, according to chamber president Blakely Williams. When the event is rescheduled attendees will get an opportunity to meet with local and state elected officials including Sen. Margie Bright Matthews, Sen. Chip Campsen, Sen. Tom Davis, Rep. Bill Bowers, Rep. Jeff Bradley, Rep. Shannon Erickson, Rep. Weston Newton and Rep. Michael

Rivers. They will share their thoughts on the upcoming session of the General Assembly. Call Janessa Lowery at 843-525-8525 for more information.

Business for Breakfast offers various programs

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and SC LowCountry SCORE Chapter will hold a Business for Breakfast Series for Small Businesses on Wednesdays at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St. Upcoming programs include: • Feb. 14: I Did What? — Hiring Without Tears • March 14: Building a Successful Brand • April 11: Retailing Strategies in an Amazon World • May 9: Riddle Me This, Money Man -Financial Statements Made Simpler Visit www.beaufortchamber.org to register.

ON THE RIGHT PATH Beaufort Memorial has once again been designated a Pathway to Excellence® hospital - one of only five in South Carolina - by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This prestigious designation substantiates that Beaufort Memorial is committed to nurses and their practice, and has created a positive and nurturing environment that allows nurses to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

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Make healthy eyes a New Year’s resolution By Dr. Mark Siegel

Ringing in the New Year is a time of self-reflection – a time when we look at how we can better ourselves. As we kick off 2018, many of us may have plans to lose weight or stop smoking. But did you know taking care of your eyes should also be one to consider? After all, where would we be without our vision? Here are some top tips to improve your eyes in this new year. • Eat right. You are what you eat, as they say. And when it comes to good vision, what you put into your body can make all the difference. To help protect against age-related vision problems like cataracts and macular degeneration, incorporate foods that are chockful of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and vitamins C and E. Foods to look for are green leafy vegetables; citrus fruits and berries; non-meat, protein-rich foods like eggs, nuts and beans; and cold water fish like tuna and salmon. • Wear sunglasses. The sun’s harmful UV rays aren’t just an issue in the warmer months.

Wintertime is also the time to protect your eyes from too much UV exposure; otherwise, you up your risk of developing cataracts or macular degeneration. Look for sunglasses that Dr. Mark Siegel block at least 99 percent of both UVA and UVB rays. For added protection, wear a pair that wraps around the sides of your eyes. • Kick the habit. This may have been in the plans already as the New Year unfolds, but if not, make it one in 2018. Smoking makes you prone to optic nerve damage, cataracts and macular degeneration. Stop smoking to improve not only your eye health, but your overall health. • Wear protective eyewear. Playing sports like baseball, basketball, paintball and racquet sports can put you at risk for eye injuries if you don’t wear safety eyewear. If you work in a hazardous job, wearing eyewear to protect your eyes is essential to avoiding serious problems.

As we kick off 2018, many of us may have plans to lose weight or stop smoking. But did you know taking care of your eyes should also be one to consider? After all, where would we be without our vision? • Think 20-20-20. This refers to giving your eyes a rest if you stare at a computer for long periods of time. Often called computer eye syndrome, this condition can cause eye strain, dry eyes, headaches and blurred vision. To help alleviate this, try the 20-20-20 method, in which you stop every 20 minutes and stare 20 feet ahead for 20 seconds. • Regular eye exams. Have a regular eye exam. An ophthalmologist can catch

diseases long before they can cause problems. Early treatment can save and protect your eyesight. From everyone at Sea Island Ophthalmology we wish you a healthy and bright New Year! 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.

HEALTH BRIEFS Jan. 12. For more information, visit ValentineBall.org or call the Foundation at 843522-5774.

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2017 had one more special gift on New Year's Eve when little Ana Hernandez (left) arrived at the Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center in the final hour of the year. Born at 11:09 p.m. to Maria Perez-Lopez and Omar Hernandez of Hilton Head Island, Ana was the last baby delivered at the hospital in 2017. Just a few hours later, at 4:21 a.m., Beaufort's New Year's baby, Nicholi Thompson (right) arrived. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, he is also the first for his parents, Kayla and Drake Thompson of Beaufort. Photos by Charlotte Berkeley.

Dinner at the home of an award-winning author. A scotch-tasting for eight on the veranda of Beaufort’s historic Secession House. How about a day shadowing Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling? “You won’t find these one-of-a-kind experiences for sale online – even on Amazon!” according to a press release. The offerings are among the collection of packages being auctioned off at the 29th Annual Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Valentine Ball, the black-tie fundraiser earmarked this year for the renovation of the hospital’s surgical pavilion. “We wanted to offer truly unique items you can’t purchase,” said Brenda Molony, Senior Events manager. “People donated these experiences because they believe in the mission of our nonprofit hospital.” T.D. (Tim) Johnston, honored with a 2017 International Book Award for his short story collection, “Friday Afternoon and Other Stories,” will be hosting a dinner for four at his private residence with his wife, Beaufort Memorial hospitalist Dr. Stacey Johnston.

The Johnstons also have offered up their home – the famed Secession House – for hors d’oeuvres and a tasting of scotches from around the world, presented by scotch expert Bob Atherton. Additionally, Matt St. Clair will play his bagpipes for the eight guests. Among others donating a night in their private home are the Rt. Rev. Alden Hathaway and his wife Barbara. The Hathaways will host 20 guests and share their adventures in Israel and Africa over cocktails on the veranda. For a different kind of cocktail affair, bid on the party at a waterfront home, offering a sunset view of downtown Beaufort. Other experiences up for auction include: • Seven nights in two adjoining condos only 200 yards from the ski lifts of Crested Butte, Colo. • A week vacation in a five-star villa overlooking the stunning Knysna Lagoon in South Africa. • An evening of wine and cigars in the Oldfield Outfitters Center overlooking the Okatie River. • Two nights in a two-bedroom house with screened porch and private dock on the Combahee River in the ACE Basin. • A porch party, featuring cocktails, hors

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d’oeuvres, wine with Cajun peel-and-eat barbecue shrimp and dessert, at the home of Paul and Betty Helig. • Two VIP tickets to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at the legendary Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. Some 115 items will be included in the silent auction taking place at both the Cocktail Affair Feb. 9 and Valentine Ball gala Feb. 10 in Beaufort’s Tabby Place. You may bid with your cell phone, iPad or computer starting Feb. 1. View the list, divided into categories like travel, sports and art, at www. Valentineball.cbo.io. Each item will include a minimum starting bid and bid increment. Bidding will begin online Feb. 1 and continue at both events. To participate, you need to complete a simple online registration. If you’re outbid, you’ll be notified via text. Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised more than $4.7 million for a wide array of hospital needs, from the Keyserling Cancer Center to the LifeFit Wellness Center. Proceeds from the 2018 event are earmarked for the renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s surgical pavilion. The deadline to purchase tickets for the Cocktail Affair and Valentine Ball is Friday,

Youth alliance holds forum on opioid crisis

The Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY) is hosting a Community Forum from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the Seahawk Cultural Center on Hilton Head Island. Registration will take place from 5:30-6 p.m. This forum is open to the public and people of all ages are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The keynote speaker is South Carolina Rep. Shannon Erickson of Beaufort County District 124. She is also on the South Carolina House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee. Erickson, along with other experts, will be addressing the opioid epidemic in the Lowcountry and increase awareness about the effects of childhood/adolescent medicine and substance misuse. Other speakers include Beaufort County Coroner Ed Allen, Dr. Ravi Srivastava and Dr. Lynn Geiger. The forum is free. For more information, visit www.lcahealthyyouth.com.

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The following sites will hold blood drives in January: • Monday, Jan. 15: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Turbeville Insurance Agency • Tuesday, Jan. 16: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the YMCA of Beaufort County • Monday, Jan. 22: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaufort Academy • Saturday, Jan. 27: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kalon & Co./Local Clothing Boutique • Wednesday, Jan. 31: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Beaufort Jasper Sewer & Water Authority

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Government, others to close for MLK Day

PalmettoPride recently announced its Community Pride Grant recipients for the 2017-2018 grant cycle. The PalmettoPride Grants program provides funding for litter eradication programs in five categories. Under the Community Pride Grant, which provides funds for organizations and governmental departments to implement litter reduction programs in their communities, Beaufort County was awarded $5,000. Visit www.palmettopride.org.

Sea Island Coalition conducts fundraiser

The Sea Island Corridor Coalition is working to raise $10,000 to advocate for smart development along the Sea Island Parkway. “The coalition was organized in April 2016 to give a voice to those in and around Beaufort concerned that piecemeal development was compromising the look, feel and sustainability of communities along the corridor,” according to the Sea Island coalition’s recent newsletter. “But to maintain this focus, and further the availability of good information to the public, the coalition needs sustainable funding. Our activities to date have been funded by a small number of supporters, and we realize we cannot forever rely on these 10-20 people alone. “Broadened financial support will enable us to continue our community outreach, continue our high level of communication on planning and development issues and ensure that government deliberations and decision-making affecting the parkway are made in the open, with an appropriate level of sunlight,” the newsletter states. Donate at www.gofundme.com/seaislandcoalition, at www.paypal.me/seaislandcoalition/50. Check can be mailed to the Sea Island Coalition, P.O. Box 533, St. Helena, SC 29920

Sprint devices having connection issues

Individuals using Sprint mobile devices may experience intermittent connection issues when attempting to call Beaufort County government landline phones with a “255” prefix due to data transmission issues with the county’s carrier for landline services. Callers experiencing issues are encouraged to contact Sprint at 844-382-3312 to report any issues.

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A photo in the Dec. 28 edition of The Island News misidentified Katie Gambla.

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All Beaufort County facilities, including the Convenience Centers and the PALS facilities, will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. All facilities will open according to their regular schedules Tuesday, Jan. 16. Additionally, all Beaufort County libraries will be closed. Federal, state and other local government offices will also be closed. There will be no mail delivery service.

The public is invited to join the National Park Service (NPS) and park partners to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the creation of Reconstruction Era National Monument in South Carolina's Lowcountry on Friday, Jan. 12. Festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. at the Beaufort Arsenal, located at 713 Craven St. in Beaufort, with a special program featuring music and remarks from the NPS, the United States congressional delegation and park partners. The highlight will be the unveiling of a unique piece of art by artist Sonja Griffin Evans to celebrate the park's anniversary. From noon to 4 p.m., special talks, tours and activities will be offered at each of the four sites comprising the Reconstruction Era National Monument. All events are free and are open to the public. The Reconstruction Era National Monument consists of Darrah Hall and Brick Baptist Church, both located on St. Helena Island in Penn Center National Historic Landmark District; Camp Saxton at Fort Fredrick in Port Royal; and the Old Beaufort Firehouse located at 706 Craven St. in the National Historic Landmark District in the city of Beaufort. Activities planned for the afternoon of Jan. 12 include: • Darrah Hall at Penn Center: Talks, junior youth praise dance and programs on Reconstruction. • Brick Baptist Church: Praise dances, spirituals and educational programs. • Camp Saxton via Fort Fredrick site: Fort tours and activities relating to the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation at Camp Saxton on Jan. 1, 1863. • Old Beaufort Firehouse: NPS and park partners will offer a variety of educational information about Reconstruction and the historic Lowcountry. Additionally, local residents are invited to the Saturday, Jan. 13, meeting of Indivisible Beaufort to hear an update on the local Reconstruction project from Mayor Billy Keyserling and to celebrate the first-year anniversary of the organization. The meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library on Scott St. For additional tour information, visit the Beaufort Visitor Center located in the Beaufort Arsenal. The Reconstruction Era National Monument is administered by the National Park Service and will be headquartered at the Old Firehouse in Beaufort Carolina. The Reconstruction Era National Monument is dedicated to commemorating the period from 1861 through 1900 when nearly four million African Americans, newly freed from bondage, sought to integrate into a free society and into the educational, economic and political life of the country. Now entering its second century, the National Park Service continues to explore new ways to help visitors connect and find their parks. For more information on park news, events and programs, visit www.facebook. com/ReconstructionNPS. Visit the park website at www.nps.gov/ reer, call 843-227-1507 or email reer_information@nps.gov.

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Several concerns remain however. They include ensuring that any roofline stays below the canopy; density; inclusion of a “main street” abutting the commercial/retail areas; and the need for a new traffic study, said Newton. The Metropolitan Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at City Hall at 1911 Boundary St. in Beaufort.

receiving from other sources. But, healthcare professionals say that system could easily be used also to track which doctors are prescribing what may be excessive doses of narcotics. No one is doing that now. In Northern Beaufort County, where most of the doctors are closely aligned with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the hospital administrators could call these doctors in for close questioning about their narcotics-prescribing practices. The hospital also has access to local doctors’ electronic medical records that in theory contain the same information. At the same time the South Carolina State Legislature could follow North Carolina’s lead and take a look at opening the door to doctors and pharmacies engaging together in the “staging” of prescriptions for narcotics. In this protocol, a patient who is prescribed a 30-day supply of Percocet might, for example, be required to return to the

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A Beaufort icon has passed away. Nathan Harris, 87, of Beaufort, died Dec. 23, 2017, at the Medical University of South Carolina. His journey to Beaufort was somewhat roundabout, but once here, he made a huge difference in the community. Harris could have lived a life of leisure. Born into a wealthy English family, he did not have to work after he graduated from college. He spent his time fox hunting three days a week, hunting, shooting and riding the steeplechase the other days. But he felt there must be more to life, some contribution he could make. His father had served his community as lord mayor of Leicester, England. Harris remembered World War II vividly as a child, where he watched his father constantly work to get refugees and Jews out of France before and after the Nazis took over. He also remembered a vacation at the seashore where he watched the legendary flotilla of small boats manned by local citizens rescue over 30,000 British troops from across the English Channel the night that France fell to the Germans and the Nazis were rushing to annihilate the trapped troops. He saw that one person's efforts could make a big difference in peoples' lives and he wanted to also. His first chance came when he was elected to the Leicester County Council. He started looking for ways he could help improve the quality of life of local families. A deeply spiritual man, he also chaired the Parish Council. He felt education was a way to open horizons for many of the poor working class children there, so he became involved with the Leicester Education Authority (which was the largest education authority in England) and later became its head. Over the years, it became a model as one of the most progressive and successful education authorities in England and received many awards. While there, Harris organized students and teachers to create the most successful youth orchestra in Britain. After seeing what enrichment music brought to the student's lives, Harris wanted to expand their experience of the visual arts as well since many were too poor to travel to the great museIt's a very ums of London. interesting mixture He oversaw the creation of the finest collection of many sorts of art by living artists in of people that I Britain outside of the Tate Gallery by getting artists find interesting, involved to put their art the epitome of in schools for students to American 'small feel and touch and experience them firsthand. town charm.’ Harris was the head of these organizations - Nathan Harris, for over 20 years as well comments about Beaufort as being a columnist on Education and Social Improvement issues for two major London based newspapers (the Times and Guardian) and often appeared on television as a popular pundit. Before she became prime minister, Margaret Thatcher was appointed Minister of Education for England. In

Nathan Harris could often be seen in one of his dapper outfits riding his bike around town. File photo.

that capacity she began to butt heads with Harris, who was chairman of the Leiceister Education Authority and East Midlands Arts Association. "She thought art and music were unnecessary, a waste of money and irrelevant,” said Harris in a 2014 Island News interview. “She said publicly that the idea of bringing culture into the education of working class children gave them ideas beyond their station. "She started off good by restraining the unions, but her anti-working class attitude proved to be a disaster. So though they think here in America she's the cat's whiskers, by the time she left office she wasn't well regarded in England and had lost her luster." But before that, he had decided it was time to leave England. “I didn't want to see my life's work destroyed. There was nothing I could do to stop it,” he said. Nathan's marriage of 27 years which resulted in "four wonderful children" had ended in divorce a few years earlier and he had met a new love, Alison Strong, from a well-regarded aristocratic family. Realizing he'd have to make money, Harris flew to New York City and joined a marketing business that a friend had there. The friend, who lived in Connecticut, wanted to move the business South to a little town called Beaufort and that's how Harris ended up here. His wife soon followed and became the office manager at Fripp Island Real Estate Company. They lived in Ashedale for eight years. His wife became

sick, and after a long illness, died. Harris had to mortgage the house to pay all the hospital bills, which he did and had enough left over to barely buy the historic Joseph Patterson House on the corner of Duke and Newcastle in the North West Quadrant downtown which was a "falling down wreck." He and a carpenter friend persevered however and over the years, saved it and restored it to its present day beauty. Harris was involved with AMI Kids Beaufort (Marine Institute) for many years. “I think it is the best program for young people in trouble with the law in the world,” he said in the 2014 interview. At an AMIKids Croquet Fundraiser at Bray's Island, Harris played master of ceremonies and stayed on the mic with his soft cultured English accent for nearly four hours talking to the crowd about the organization and imploring them to contribute. As a result he raised nearly $45,000 of the record $95,000 raised this year. Harris also enjoyed being the Eucharistic minister at St. Helena Church for over 20 years. He was friends with Rev. Alexander McBride, the minister of the First African Baptist Church on The Point for many years. Harris met the third love of his life, Carol Washington, and they were married when he was 81. About Beaufort, Harris said, “It's a very interesting mixture of many sorts of people that I find interesting, the epitome of American 'small town charm.’ ” Anderson Funeral Home handled arrangements for the family.

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Students get bikes from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Decked out in sorority apparel and wearing smiles of the season, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gathered at Beaufort Middle School to present bicycles and helmets to students enrolled in the 11 elementary schools in the chapter’s service area. At this, the fourth annual Bike-Give-Away, 44 bicycles were presented to two boys and two girls from Beaufort, Broad River, Coosa, Joseph S. Shanklin, Lady's Island, Mossy Oaks, Port Royal, St. Helena and Whale Branch elementary schools and Robert Smalls International Academy. Each school’s social worker selected which students received bikes. About 34 of the 44 showed up with their parents, guardians and siblings to try out their shiny new gifts. “This year we were pleased to have increased our efforts 100 percent,” said sorority president Viola Smalls. “Year to date, we have donated over 100 bicyles and helmets.” The Annual Bike-Give-Away, the brain child of chapter vice president Dr. Monica Dawson, is only one of the sorority’s community service activities. The Beaufort Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered in 1976 by members from Beaufort and Jasper counties. Since its chartering the chapter has provided scholarships and sponsored programs and projects which promote educational, personal, political and social Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gave bicycles and helmets to 44 students at the fourth annual Bike-Give-Away. Photo provided. awareness.

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The Beaufort High wrestling team won the Seahawk Duals. Photo courtesy of Beaufort High.

The Beaufort High School wrestling team won the team title at the Seahawk Duals on Dec. 29, defeating host Hilton Head High in the final match. In pool play matches on Dec. 28, Beaufort High beat Dutch Fork (54-14) and Socastee (54-21). Following the victories in pool play, Beaufort High advanced to the championship pool. The championship pool also featured South Pointe, Easley and Hilton Head High. Beaufort High beat South Pointe (36-31) but lost to Easley (36-34). Hilton Head, however, topped Easley. Beaufort High, which had beaten Hilton Head High 40-33, emerged from a three-way tie. The Eagles won via tiebreaker.

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Beaufort Academy girls finish as runner-up

The Beaufort Academy girls' basketball team finished runner-up to tournament

host John Paul II in the Golden Warrior Holiday Classic held recently. John Paul II pulled away to defeat the Eagles 56-24 in the Golden Warrior Holiday Classic championship game on Dec. 30. Tkai Devore led John Paul II to the tournament title. Devore delivered a double-double, scoring 23 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. The productive Devore was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Aiding the John Paul II offensive attack, Ayannah Thompson added eight points and nine rebounds. Thompson was named to the all-tournament team. Emily Ann Hiers paced Beaufort Academy with 13 points. Hiers was the only Beaufort Academy player to reach double figures in the scoring column. Both Hiers and teammate Becca Frelin were named to the all-tournament team. Beaufort Academy had advanced to the championship game after defeating Andrew Jackson 33-20. More on the Beaufort Academy-Andrew Jackson game follows. Beaufort Academy 33, Andrew Jackson 20: Becca Frelin netted 11 points and Emily Ann Hiers added 10 points as Beaufort Academy defeated Andrew Jackson 33-20 in the Golden Warrior Classic on Friday. Also helping Beaufort Academy to the victory, Kendall Duncan chipped in six points.

Beaufort Academy falls to Andrew Jackson

The Beaufort Academy boys' basketball team dropped its final game in the inaugural Golden Warrior Holiday Classic over the weekend. Andrew Jackson pulled away to beat Beaufort Academy 62-52 in the thirdplace game of the Golden Warrior Holiday Classic on Dec. 30. Dawson Coleman poured in 24 points for the Eagles in the loss. WIlliam Tumlin followed Coleman in the

Beaufort Academy scoring column and accompanied him in double figures, scoring 16 points. Beaufort Academy lost to Cathedral Academy in the Golden Warrior Holiday Classic on Dec. 29. Cathedral Academy defeated the Eagles 68-35. More on the Beaufort Academy-Cathedral Academy boys' basketball game follows. Cathedral Academy 68, Beaufort Academy 35: Cathedral Academy moved ahead early and remained in control of its game versus Beaufort Academy in the inaugural Golden Warrior Holiday Classic on Dec. 29, eventually defeating the Eagles 68-35. A pair of Beaufort Academy players reached double figures in the scoring column in the loss. Dawson Coleman and David Matthai paced the Eagles with 12 points apiece.

Eagles soar over St. John's Christian

The Beaufort High boys' basketball team halted a 10-game losing skid in the final round of the Hoops For Hope tournament at Ashley Ridge High School on Dec. 22. On the final day of the Hoops For Hope tournament, Beaufort High beat St. John's Christian 75-29. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 2-10. The Eagles used a a balanced offensive effort to win convincingly. Three Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column. Ethan Leana led Beaufort High with a game-high 20 points. Accompanying Leana in double figures for the Eagles, Daijion Galloway scored 16 points and Corey Witter contributed 14 points. Beaufort High is currently preparing for its next game - the first matchup in the 2018 portion of the 2017-18 season. The Eagles were slated to host longtime rival Whale Branch in a key contest on Saturday, Jan. 6.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Local players selected for Blitz Border Bowl

Rosters for the inaugural Blitz Border Bowl have been released. Locally, Beaufort High School had eight players selected for the game, which will feature the top seniors from Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties against the top seniors from the Savannah area. The Blitz Border Bowl is set to be played at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at nearly Pooler Stadium and will be broadcast on WSAV. The Blitz Border Bowl Lowcountry roster follows. Battery Creek: Sayrend Musgrove, WR/ DE; Ahman Smalls, LB; Dizayuh Hinton, OL; Byron McClain, DT. Beaufort: Reggie Jones, DB; Kyleik Middleton, RB; Kagel Coke, DB; Reid Daughtry, DE; Dylan Williams, OL; Isaiah Parker, OL; Kegan Crowell, LB; Isaiah Wilson, DT. Ridgeland-Hardeeville: Jabari Williams, WR; Derald Nelson, QB. Thomas Heyward: Zach Bond, LB. Wade Hampton: Chris Orr, DB; Myles Murdaugh; Ulysses Green, WR; Trey Phoenix, OL. Whale Branch: Jamel Moultrie, WR; Anthony McVay, OL/DL.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Schubert enters 2nd campaign at Limestone

Battery Creek High School graduate Henry Schubert is poised to take the field for his second season with the Limestone College baseball team. Schubert is a right-handed pitcher for the Saints. Making an immediate impact in the classroom in college, Schubert was named to the Fall 2016 Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll. Schubert was s a four-year starter for the Battery Creek High School baseball program. He was named team MVP of the Battle Creek High School baseball squad during his senior season.

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the lottery wait list. Visit www.riverviewcharterschool.org/enrollment.html. In other Riverview news, the newly elected board members who will serve through Dec. 31, 2019, are Abyssinia Bandoh, Gayle Carroll, Katherine Ferguson, Mary Jordan Lempesis, Arthur O'Kelley and Julia WittschenPrice.

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As a way of thanking firefighters for their service, Girls Scout Rainbow Troop 4105 served a holiday meal to members of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Island Fire District. The meal included red rice, fried chicken, Swedish meatballs, baked macaroni and cheese, potato salad, cheese rolls, cupcakes, cake and sweet tea. Meals were prepared by the troop leaders, parents and adult volunteers. Photo provided.

Santa does a fly-by

Making an early and rare trip from the North Pole, Santa Claus flew into Beaufort County Airport on Dec. 17 to the delight of about 50 young and old kids alike. Asked to make this visit by the Beaufort Aviation Association, Santa accepted a flight piloted by the association's Will Tucker. In addition to the association's members and their families enjoying Santa's visit were students and families from Beaufort High School. Those students have enrolled in the association's Young Eagles program, which introduces 14- to 17-year-olds to the magic of flight. Photo provided.

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I know I have blonde hair, but that is not the reason it took me so long to have this revelation. The truth was I was more focused on getting Brandy to her hair appointment on time. I hesitated though to call him and ask if he needed my help. You see, my spouse is a very competent male. If there is something I need done around the house, he can do it. When the screen on the back door was

ripped, he repaired it. When the sink was clogged, he fixed it. There are numerous tasks that I just assume he can do because he is that kind of guy. So sometimes when I ask him if he needs help his response is something like: “What, don’t you think I can do it myself?” Or at the other end of the spectrum the response is: “I’ve been waiting for you to offer some help.”

So here is the conundrum: Does he want my help or not? I decided to call anyway. His response was: “Yes, why don’t you come back.” But as I drove up to the house he was standing there with his phone. “I was just going to call you. The bird is out.” I knew he could do it on his own. “How did you do it?” I asked. “I turned off all the lights inside the house, turned on the front porch light and opened the front door. The old phrase 'Go to the light!’ came to mind. The bird flew out and joined his partner in the holly tree.” Things got back to normal that day. Brandy looked well groomed, the birds were chirping in the tree, the Christmas wreath was in the trash and the house had a mild scent of Pine Sol throughout.

Whitehall Point: A tale of beauty and tragedy By Fereol de Gastyne

In 1562, when French explorer Jean Ribault discovered what would become our fair city, he wrote to France that our home in the Lowcountry, at that time, was tres belle. But that Huguenot explorer, who came to the New World seeking religious freedom, was put to the sword by the Spanish in Florida, and Pedro Menendez de Aviles lorded over Santa Elena, which persisted for almost 50 years, half a century before the English settled in Virginia — a colony named after England’s virgin queen. A mile or so upriver from Santa Elena, on what then they called the Bay, there was a lovely point of land on the eastern shore across from what would become Beaufort, a French name attributed to an English duke. Whitehall Point gave rise to massive oaks, adorned with Spanish moss, large magnolias and long-needle pines, protecting the land from twice-daily tidal flows for hundreds of years. Those ground-protecting massive trees have been anchors for Whitehall Point throughout recorded history. In 1790, an English ship captain, Daniel

Hingston Bythewood by name, did build two tabby structures, and the plantation at Whitehall Point counted 700 acres then. When the captain’s wife, Elizabeth Taylor from Wales, talked DanFereol de iel away from the sea and Gastyne into becoming a Baptist missionary, generations of Bythewood ministers followed in Beaufort at the old Baptist church, as gravestones today attest. It was during the American Revolution that Beaufortonian islanders petitioned the city for the provision of a ferry that did operate from Beaufort to Whitehall Point for many years hence. For decades all roads from Beaufort to the Sea Islands passed through Whitehall Point. And when the wood bridge was completed, citizens witnessed the “last ferry to Beaufort.” Generations crossed Beaufort River on the wood bridge, years before Woods Memorial Bridge replaced it. Today, at the Library of Congress, one sees

photographs of Capt. Bythewood’s plantation house taken during the Survey of National Historic Places in Beaufort County. It remains a mystery today who tore down those tabby ruins, as tabby ruins in the Lowcountry are normally treasured and treated with the utmost care. That was just one of many abuses our lady of Whitehall Point would be forced to endure. In modern times, many developers have courted Whitehall Point as potential suitors, but each courtier has been left at the altar of modern development. The solution, they tell us, is to pave every square inch of the land, rendering her unrecognizable to those of us who have loved her, some for years, some for a lifetime. Couples have been married under the oaks at Whitehall Point, and many have marveled from the perspective of Whitehall Point at the natural beauty of Beaufort. But progress has placed that beauty in grave danger. Indeed, its proximity to the city would be its undoing. Fripp citizens tell stories of their best meals out being at Wikops of Whitehall Point,

where the proprietors served some of the best Lowcountry fare in the region during that era. Now, despite our sincere lamentations, Whitehall Point is being sacrificed in the name of progress. No walkable village with historic cottages, no vestige of our lovely lady will remain after development and progress. It will be like her majestic natural beauty never existed. But we will never forget her. So as those majestic, centurion trees are felled in mere minutes, the tortured soul of Whitehall Point will be released from the land. Nay, our lady of Whitehall Point will become a withering ghost, an ephemeral visage, and like the mythical sirens of the sea, she will call to us over the water in vain as we sail past her. Hence, our lady of Whitehall Point will live on only in our memories, our remembrance of her but a thin shroud of graceful trees, laden with Spanish Moss, waving in the Beaufort breezes. And like the tortured memories of star-crossed lovers, the captivating image of her natural beauty will haunt us forever. Fereol de Gastyne is a local resident.

Timely financial reporting vital for public institutions By Richard Eckstrom

Each October, many state agencies – including public colleges and universities – are required to submit to me their financial statements for the previous fiscal year. I use those statements to produce South Carolina’s financial report, which is used by lawmakers, credit rating agencies and others to assess the state’s financial condition. An agency’s failure to turn in its statements on time can have ramifications beyond just that one agency. If it holds up completion of the state’s financial report, it potentially hinders policymakers’ ability to make decisions about spending and taxes. It may also send a troubling signal to investors interested in buying state bonds, or otherwise reflect poorly on the state. Untimely financial statements sometimes raise red flags about an agency’s accounting and record-keeping. In the recent past, they’ve led to discovery of serious deficiencies – such as failure to reconcile bank statements regularly, or a lack of CPAs in

crucial accounting positions. Even worse, they can indicate indifference toward the importance of financial reporting. When an agency misses the deadline, it’s up to me to light a fire under them. Richard But my options for doing Eckstrom so are limited. Hopefully, with repeated phone calls and a little nudging, I’ll have the statements in enough time to complete the state’s financial report without much delay. But what happens when an agency is evasive or uncooperative – for example, won’t return calls? With no legal authority to force them to do anything, my only recourse is to raise the issue publicly and hope the unflattering attention will motivate the tardy officials to get with the program. Which brings me to the subject of SC State University… SCSU boasts a loyal student body and

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faithful alumni, yet its governance – particularly its financial leadership – has often fallen short. In 2014, its troubles came into the open: out of control spending, large budget deficits, about $10 million in unpaid vendor bills, mismanaged funds, and improperly recorded transactions, all of which resulted in a two-year probation by the regional accreditation agency. (Losing its accreditation would have been disastrous, as it would have meant its students were no longer eligible for federal aid and may well have caused SCSU to close its doors.) Since then, much money and effort have gone into putting SCSU on sound financial footing. Lawmakers purged the entire board of trustees. The legislature gave the school around $20 million in state loans which later were forgiven, meaning taxpayers foot the bill to clean up the mess. Given the resources invested in righting the ship, there was no joy in notifying other state leaders last month that SCSU was late again this year submitting its financial statements. After missing the Oct. 1 deadline, university officials assured me I’d have the statements by Nov. 22. That date came and went. It wasn’t until Dec. 12 – more than two months late – that the statements were turned in. All who care about SCSU’s future should be concerned. Timely financial disclosures

are crucial for keeping the university healthy and solvent. And again, late financial statements can portend broader issues. While its fiscal woes only became known to the public in 2014, I actually had begun sounding the alarm years earlier – after growing concerned by the school’s chronic problems turning in its financial statements. Out of an abundance of caution, I’m sounding the alarm again. Certainly, SCSU finances have stabilized over the past few years, and the quality of its board and administration are much-improved. Nonetheless, we mustn’t tempt fate. Given its track record and the magnitude of its recent troubles, complacency isn’t an option. SC State's crisis was rooted in a lax attitude toward the notions of oversight and accountability, a mindset partially cultivated by state leaders’ hands-off approach to the university; the storied, historically black university was treated as a special case, allowing its administrators to operate nearly oversight-free. What was actually needed, then as now, was “tough love.” Three years later, the high stakes dictate keeping an attentive eye on SCSU administrators. We must remind them we’re watching and what’s expected of them. Failure to meet minimum standards isn’t acceptable. And there’s a cautionary tale here for governmental bodies at all levels. While not a sensational topic, oversight measures such as financial reporting requirements are fundamental to an institution’s well-being. Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state’s comptroller.

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2or3 Treasure House collecting winter coats

The 2or3 Treasure House at 203 Carteret St. in Beaufort is collecting children's winter coats in all sizes for both boys and girls in response to a request for help from local schools. If you have some older or outgrown children's coats taking up space in the closet, bring them to the Treasure House, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Chambers to headline musical storytelling

Jazz saxophonist Thom Chambers will headline the second “Notes: An Evening of Musical Storytelling & Casual Conversation” to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Beaufort County. This event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. Chambers has performed with the Miami Sound Machine, and opened for Earth, Wind and Fire, Chris Botti, Gregg Karukus and NBA star-turned musician Wayman Tisdale. He was well known as co-founder, and onstage leader of the former jazz group Indigo City. Saltus River Grill will serve up food and the cocktails will flow. There’s an art auction in the works, featuring donated pieces by several of Beaufort’s finest artists offering their interpretations of “jazz” in a variety of media, and Amiri Farris will be on the scene creating one of his “live action paintings.” Student art will be on display as well at the event. Sponsorships and group packages are available, and seating is limited. Tickets are $75. For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, call the Boys & Girls Club office at 843-379-5430. They can also be reached by email at alittlejohn@bgclowcountry.org.

Girls night out coming to Every Second Counts

Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at Every Second Counts at 22 Sams Point Road in Beaufort.

Public invited to tour of Fort Fremont

Travel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Participants will learn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and take a guided tour of the remains of the fortifications. The tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary and this event is free. For more information, call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487. Visit fortfremont.org

Exchange Club to hold Paint the Town Green

The Exchange Club of Beaufort is presenting Paint the Town Green, a tea and fashion and art show, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Pinckney Hall in Sun City. Artist Jonathan Green will be recognized for his contributions and public service to our community. Proceeds from this event will be donated to The Original Gullah Festival. Visit exchange-club-of-beaufort.portalbuzz.com.

Habitat for Humanity in need of volunteers

Wondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat. There is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on various committees and more. For more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-5223500. The organization can also be reached by email at minfo@lowcountryhabitat.org.

on Skull Creek. It was built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/FtMitchelTours.

Christian theater performances offered

Music of Forever, a Christian theater production, is being held at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grace AME Chapel on Charles Street in Beaufort. According to Hillary Lathan, who puts on the show with her husband, Alan, the show puts Jesus on a personal level that everyone can relate to. “People that may never walk into a church will come to the drama and experience the gospel in a way that is real and fresh to them,” she said. The show includes seven characters and seven pieces of music. The irony of the number is intentional, as seven is a biblically significant number, according to Hillary. For more information, visit www.musicofforever.org. The performances are free, but donations are accepted.

Pan-African group seeks volunteers

The nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment & Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. They have an immediate need for a webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners with homestead exemptions; tax rate reductions; installment property tax payment qualification; and referrals to various heirs’ property and/or land use programs that generate income to pay property taxes and create generational wealth. Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-592-6076,

or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.

Second Helpings volunteers needed

Second Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers. Shifts are available on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month. Also needed are on-call, last-minute volunteers for a SWAT team to help on the truck for special runs. For more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843-689-3689. Visit secondhelpingslc.org.

Fort documentary to make its premier

The Friends of Fort Fremont and the Beaufort County Library have announced the public premier of a newly released documentary on the history of Fort Fremont and Beaufort’s role during the Spanish-American War. “Fort Fremont: The Last Bastion in the Defense of Port Royal Sound 1898-1912” will be shown at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, at the St. Helena Public Library. Showings will also be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the Beaufort Branch Library; and at 2 p.m. at the Bluffton Branch Library on Thursday, Jan. 25. Port Royal Sound, with its deep natural harbor, played a strategic military role in the history of the area since the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. Three-hundred and fifty-years later, Fort Fremont marked the final chapter of coastal fortifications on Port Royal Sound. The newly released film documents how national and world events conspired to select the remote sea island of St. Helena as the location for one of the most sophisticated defense structures of its time. The fort played a vital role in protecting the U.S. Naval Station at Parris Island, which had a strategic dry dock and coaling station critical to the Atlantic naval fleet during the Spanish-American War.

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CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS FROM 12/28/17

THURSDAY’S CHUCKLE Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.

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THIS 5 BEDROOM/3.5 BATH, 2540 SF HOME with 2 car garage will be ready for you in January! The kitchen features 42” white kitchen cabinets with crown moulding, Quartz kitchen countertops, beautiful pendant lighting over the large, working island, pull-out Moen brushed nickel faucet and stainless steel range, microwave and dishwasher. Lovely wood-burning fireplace and hardwood stairs add to the comfortable ambience of this home. The entire downstairs features hardwood floors and crown moulding throughout the main living areas. Owner’s suite features separate tub and shower and ceramic tile flooring. All baths feature neutral tile flooring and Moen brushed nickel hardware. This house has all the extras that you could want and backs up to a wetland area!

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