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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

Report: Hundreds of animals neglected Staff reports

Hundreds of animals have been removed from Roy’s Aquarium after the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office received numerous complaints about the treatment they were receiving at the pet store on Ribaut Road.

An inspection of the business was conducted and it revealed unsanitary conditions and inadequate space for the hundreds of animals located on-site.

Due to the magnitude of the situation and the need for additional resources and expertise, Animal Services requested the assistance of the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals (ASPCA) Field Investigations and Response team.

In addition, Animal Services contacted the Petco Foundation for supplies for the animals.

A warrant to search the business and remove the animals was then obtained.

On July 18, the ASPCA, Animal Services and sheriff 's office personnel served the search warrant at Roy's Aquarium.

A temporary facility to house and properly care for the fish, reptiles, birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and other animals was secured and the ASPCA and Animal Services

Team CrossFit of Beaufort nears the finish line as they get hit with a relentless deluge of water from the sidelines during the annual Water Festival Bed Races along Bay Street. Team CrossFit of Beaufort won the overall race with a time of 38:75. Photo by Bob Sofaly. For more photos from the Beaufort Water Festival, see pages A5 and B1.

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he 62nd Beaufort Water Festival has officially come to an end as a new commodore was named and a wreath tossed into the river to honor those who lost their lives in local waters. While the tossing of the wreath is always solemn, the festival was filled with fun and action, from concerts to bed races (see photo above) to a Lowcountry supper (which included 1,250 pounds of shrimp, 2,800 ears of corn, 1,100 pounds of sausage, 400 pounds of coleslaw and 150 pounds of Old Bay seasoning, according to Craig Reaves of Sea Eagle Market) to sports competitions and much, much more. One of the official ceremonies is the Change of Watch, which is the naming of the next commodore. To that end, 2017 Commodore Jason Berry handed off the title to Stacey Canaday, who was named the Beaufort Water Festival Commodore for 2018. Todd Stowe and his fellow festival planners will start meeting again in September to prepare for the 63rd annual Beaufort Water Festival.

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Port development is back on the table

By Kat Walsh

A packed crowd attended a Village of Port Royal Town Hall meeting on July 19 to hear details about the sale and development of the Port at Port Royal, an issue that has hung over the town for several years.

The potential developer, Grey Ghost Properties, is asking for several changes to the longstanding development agreements .

Those changes require the approval of Town Council. Before moving forward, the council wanted to get input from the public.

“There are times, and this is one of them, where council needs your help,” Tom Klein, mayor pro tempor, wrote in the weekly Port Royal newsletter, saying that the council felt that the issues were important enough to delay the first reading of a proposed ordinance until they received feedback from the public.

“We want to listen to you and do the right thing that will keep Port Royal the place it is while making sure this redevelopment is done right and without regrets.”

The current plans call for a mixed use of open space, residences, commercial properties and more.

The changes to the Development Agree-

ment on the July 19 agenda included the dry stack storage facility, changes in the property identified as Civic Open Space (COS) and a shrimp dock/parking lot land swap.

Dry stack storage As written, the Development Agreement requires the old dry stack storage building to be removed. The developer has asked to keep the building and operate it once again as a dry stack facility.

This request includes additional time – five years – for the existing building to be aesthetically improved and re-opened.

If the building has not been improved in a manner that adheres to the general concept plan by Sept. 1, 2022, the facility would be closed and removed. Any future dry stack storage must be located only in areas south of the northern boundary of the Marina Village.

The request to re-open the facility is not new. In two of the previous attempts to purchase the property, there was talk regarding keeping the dry stack and making it operational again, however both of these requests were rejected by council.

The desire for the dry stack facility to be removed is an even older argument. In 2004

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OPEN HOUSE Grey Ghost Properties will hold an Open House at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Port of Port Royal.

Developer Chris Butler said the goal is to “better explain our plans so that people will be better informed about what we are doing and what we are not doing.” Two more public hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug.2 and Aug. 9 at Town Hall.

the town held a series of charettes that allowed residents and business owners to work collectively to define a “New Vision” for the port. Not once did that new vision include the dry stack facility.

“It’s been my understanding for 13 years that it was coming down,” said resident Kit Bruce, who participated in the charettes.

“None of those groups included the dry stack in their plans. Everyone decided it was an eyesore that was out of scale.”

Bruce was one of many who spoke to the fact that the plan all along had been to get

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rid of the dry stack marina and that the building was not representative of the character or scale of the town.

“It is a very low value use on a very high-value piece of property,” said Dean Moss in a letter to council members. “We can understand why the developers want to keep it, but its continued presence is not in the interest of the citizens of Port Royal and it should go.”

The debate was not on the need for a dry stack facility. The majority agrees that one is needed. The discussion focused on the building itself. And there were many who spoke in favor of seeing the building stay.

Real estate developer Carl Joye and other residents pointed out that Port Royal is a boating community that could immediately benefit from the existing facility.

“It would bring in business and people,” said resident Patty Clark. “Keep it until there is another dry stack built.”

One of the developers agreed with many of the comments and concerns. “I live on Cat Island and look at the dry stack every day,” See PLASTIC, page A5

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The Burton Fire District was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Pine Grove Road on the morning of July 16 in what turned out to be a shed fire that was endangering a nearby home.

When firefighters arrived they found a medium-sized shed, less than 30 feet from a home, fully involved in flames.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire before heat, embers or flames caused any damages to the home. No injuries were reported.

The shed was in the process of being razed.

The homeowner told fire investigators that he encountered a bee’s nest and attempted to clear them by flicking cigarettes at the nest, which started the fire.

Firefighters had to close a section of Pine Grove Road to extinguish the fire.

Firefighters discover dangerous situation

Alert Burton firefighters detected a dangerous situation on July 22 and were able to advert a potential disaster.

Burton fire officials are now warning residents that not only are fires dangerous, but the smoke is as well.

Just before 1:30 p.m., Burton firefighters were called to a Shell Point home for a nonfire related emergency. While assisting the resident, firefighters detected an odor of burning trash and plastic inside the home. Upon investigation they located an unattended pile of trash burning within 10 feet of the home.

Firefighters extinguished the fire.

Firefighters installed two smoke detectors for the family before leaving.

Burton fire officials said that not only was this a dangerous situation involving an unattended fire so close to a home, but the material which was burning was also a hazard.

Plastics and other forms of trash, when burning, create a toxic smoke that may contain carcinogens and other dangerous fumes that can cause significant health hazards.

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their local burn ordinances before burning, and that burning anything other than yard debris is not only against the law, but also in violation of EPA regulations.

Any resident of the Burton Fire District in need of smoke detectors can call the Burton Fire District main fire station at 843-2558011 or email safetyed@burtonfd.org

Rollover causes traffic backups

Just past 3:30 p.m. on July 21, Burton firefighters were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Laurel Bay and Eleanore Fine roads.

Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle lying on its roof. All passengers were out of their vehicles when firefighters arrived.

Two occupants, one from each vehicle, were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.

Traffic on Laurel Bay Road was delayed for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the occupants and removed roadway hazards.

Arrest made for shots fired on HHI

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office investigators say it has identified Davion Sanford, 24, of Hilton Head Island as the subject allegedly responsible for discharging a handgun in the area of Reilley’s Plaza at approximately 11:45 p.m. on July 5.

On July 12, the facts of the investigation were presented to a Hilton Head Island Municipal Court judge and a Beaufort County magistrate and warrants were issued for Sanford’s arrest for discharge of firearms within town limits, unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession of a firearm on premises where alcohol is sold.

Investigators located Sanford at his place of employment on Marshland Road and arrested him on the three warrants. He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center.

Investigators are looking into a possible connection between Sanford and Christopher Mullen, who was arrested for a shots-fired incident outside of Street Meat off of Mathews Drive on Hilton Head that also occurred on the night of July 5.

In addition, Sanford is considered the person of interest in a shots-fired incident at Coligny Plaza reported to have occurred approximately 45 minutes after the Reilley’s Plaza incident and that is still under investigation.

Anyone with information should call Cpl. Ryan Chin at 843-255-3209 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Dryer raises concerns; officials urge caution

Just before 6:30 p.m. on July 20, Burton firefighters responded to a possible house fire on County Shed Road.

Firefighters arrived to find a home filled with smoke. The homeowners stated that there had been a fire in their dryer but they were able to extinguish it.

Firefighters utilized thermal imaging to confirm the fire was out and hadn’t spread to the walls, and also assisted in removing smoke from the home. The homeowner was able to extinguish the fire by throwing water on the smoldering material inside the dryer.

Burton fire officials caution residents on opening any door where smoke is emanating from behind as the introduction of fresh air could cause a flash fire and the flames to grow.

Officials also warn of drying materials washed with commercial chemicals or stained with combustible fluid, such as gasoline, in dryers as the dryer’s heat can cause those chemicals to reach their ignition temperature, causing a fire.

Burton firefighters urge residents in this type of situation to keep the dryer door closed and shut power off to the unit. Firefighters also encourage residents to keep a fire extinguisher mounted by laundry rooms, and to always call 911 to ensure any heat or fire didn’t spread into the walls.

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Hunley compartment becomes visible Staff reports

It is no secret that the crew compartment of the H. L. Hunley, the world’s first successful combat submarine, was small.

Conservators working to save the pioneering vessel in Charleston have a new understanding of just how cramped and intimidating it must have been for the eight-man crew in 1864 when they cranked the Hunley into world history. Working in the small confines of the roughly 4-foot tall hull, scientists are slowly breaking off the concretion – a layer of sand, sediment, shells and corrosion products – that built up slowly over time while she was lost at sea for over a century.

The concretion completely masked the original surface of one of maritime lore’s greatest artifacts as well as many of its finer operational features.

“The work can be exhausting, but I love

this job. I get to watch the submarine come out of its shell and be one of the first people to actually see the crew compartment in over a century. It is really very exciting,” said Liisa Nasanen, Clemson University’s Warren Lasch Conservation Center’s associate director and senior conservator.

The delicate effort to clean the crew compartment has already yielded some interesting finds.

Human remains A tooth was found in the concretion on crank position number 3, where it is believed crew member Frank Collins sat. His remains were buried in 2004 alongside his crewmates and others that lost their lives in the testing and development of the Hunley.

At the time of his burial, several teeth were missing from his cranium. Forensic analysis of the skull indicated the teeth were lost after

his death from decomposition, meaning the discovery of more human remains was not a totally unanticipated find.

Operational discoveries Cleaning the inside is offering a greater understanding of the vessel’s overall operation.

The Hunley’s design was more sophisticated and dynamic than originally thought. The flywheel that powered the propeller can now be seen as a clever piece of engineering. It has a system of different size gears that helped enhance the output of the crank-generated power, helping maximize the impact of the crew’s hard work.

Practical design The iron crank system was designed to address the vigorous challenges of cranking.

Cranking for the length of time needed to reach the enemy target ship was strenuous work and no doubt caused muscle fatigue

with blisters and sores. It appears a thin metal tube was wrapped loosely around the crank to allow for easier work. The tube was also covered in a cloth material, likely meant to soften and alleviate the rub on the hands.

The Deconcretion Project Until recently, the concretion completely covered the vessel both inside and out. It is being removed so that a conservation treatment can be completed to ensure the submarine is preserved for this generation and the ones to come. It has been a multi-year process with several different phases.

First, the exterior of the submarine was cleaned of this encrustation. Then, in 2016, scientists moved their work to clearing it off the interior. They are hoping once the submarine is completely uncovered it will help offer a better understanding of the events that led to the disappearance of the submarine.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Setoff debt letters mailed on July 13

Notification letters have been sent to taxpayers whose delinquent taxes are being submitted to the Department of Revenue’s Setoff Debt program.

In accordance with South Carolina State Statute, the Setoff Debt program allows the Treasurer’s Office to collect on outstanding debt by garnishing the South Carolina state income tax refunds of delinquent taxpayers.

Affected taxpayers have 30 days from the date of their letter to protest in writing, which may be done by mail, in-person or online. This notice allows them time to resolve the delinquent balance and potentially avoid their income tax refunds being garnished.

“Since the inception of the Setoff Debt Program, the Treasurer’s Office has collected over $1.2 million and an even greater amount of delinquent taxes have been removed and resolved. Our intent is to pursue delinquent taxes effectively,” according to a release.

“Although this often means collecting on a delinquent amount, this can also mean the removal or resolution of a delinquent tax.

My staff and I are available to answer questions and I encourage taxpayers who would like to dispute the validity of their debt to file a timely protest,” said Maria Walls, CPA, Beaufort County treasurer.

All taxpayers are encouraged to make sure their mailing address is up-to-date with the Treasurer’s Office.

For additional information and resources regarding Setoff Debt and resolving delinquent taxes, visit www.BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.

Reconstruction monument planning underway

The National Park Service (NPS) is holding public forums in the South Carolina Lowcountry to begin establishing a framework for managing the new Reconstruction Era National Monument.

These open houses are part of a comprehensive planning process that will also include targeted stakeholder meet-

ings, research and analysis that contribute to the development of an NPS foundation document.

The final meeting will be held from 6:308:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 907 Craven St. A foundation document identifies a national park unit’s core purpose and significance, its most important resources and values, and the interpretive themes that tell its unique and significant American story.

“The foundation document will be critical to helping the National Park Service map out management plans and priorities for the new park,” said Reconstruction Era National Monument Superintendent Melissa English-Rias. “We are inviting the public to play a role in shaping the park’s future operations.”

Public commenting is also available through Friday, Aug. 18, at parkplanning. nps.gov/REER, parkplanning.nps.gov/bicr; by email at reer_information@nps.gov; by phone at 404-227-1507; and by mail to Reconstruction Era National Monument, P.O. Box 1719, Beaufort, SC 29901

Treasurer’s Office to hold online auction

The Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office will auction properties owned by the Beaufort County Forfeited Land Commission (FLC) in an online auction through Meares Auction Group.

All properties auctioned are available for immediate title.

“Our goal is to return FLC property into the hands of tax-paying citizens,” said Maria Walls, Beaufort County treasurer. “As the only county conducting online auctions of property, this is another way we are leveraging technology to work smarter. Conducting an online auction generates interest beyond what an in-person auction would create and since all of the properties being auctioned are available for immediate title, we can transfer title to the successful bidder almost immediately.”

Properties will be auctioned using a timed bidding process with pre-bidding starting at 8 a.m. Monday, July 31, and the auction clos-

ing at noon Thursday, Aug. 10.

Visit Meares Auction Group’s website at www.mearesauctions.com to register to bid.

Additional information may be obtained on the Forfeited Land Commission page on www.BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.

Cultural board has a vacancy

The city of Beaufort is soliciting applications from individuals for an at-large vacancy, who live or work in the cultural district to serve on the Cultural District Advisory Board.

The Cultural District is a walkable section of downtown that encompasses a wide array of art and culture venues, organizations, businesses and events.

The district has been designated by the SC Arts Commission as part of the state and national movement to utilize clusters of cultural assets to increase tourism and economic vitality through recognition and promotion of history, arts and culture.

Beaufort’s District is administered by

the city’s Cultural District Advisory Board, which fosters collaboration and cohesiveness in district marketing and identity.

The CDAB hosts monthly meetings at 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Beaufort City Hall.

Call Bonnie Hargrove, chairwoman of the Cultural District advisory board, at 843521-4145; or Linda Roper, city of Beaufort staff liaison, at 843-525-7084.

Mosquito spraying may take place through July 30

Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, July 30.

It uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather. It does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.

For additional information, call 843-2555800.

MILITARY NEWS Field carrier landing practice to be conducted

Fixed-wing aircraft from MCAS Beaufort will conduct field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at the air station through Thursday, July 27.

FCLP periods are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Training hours normally adjust during summer months due to the daylight savings shift, which reduces the amount of hours squadrons can conduct required training at night. The scheduled training is a normal occurrence in order to maintain operational readiness and times are subject to change due to weather and operational requirements.

Visit www.facebook.com/mcasbeaufort.

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, 8 a.m. Thursday, July 27, Room 109B, BJWSA, 6 Snake Road, Okatie • Solid Waste and Recycling Board, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, Solid Waste and Recycling Department, Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort

• Zoning Board of Appeals: 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27, Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort • Beaufort County School District Board of Directors: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort

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transported them to the facility. Two local veterinarians are also involved in the assessment and care of the seized animals.

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Civic Open Space Drawing less support was the suggested land swap for civic open space. Currently, the town’s plan follows the 2009 vision of then-Gov. Mark Sanford and includes a10-acre parcel below the dry stack reserved for use as a COS. Due to concerns of building along the marsh front along the left-hand side of Sands Beach Road heading towards the boat ramp, it was suggested that as an option the designated property be swapped with a corresponding amount of land along the left side of the road, thereby creating a linear park.

“I was stunned,” said resident Scott Graber of the proposed land swap. “Gov. Sanford was really passionate about a piece of land that was usable. The trade is 10 acres of good, hard ground for 7 or 8 acres of marsh that simply cannot be used.”

Other proposed changes Other changes discussed included: • The proper allocation of the $1.8 million in insurance money the town received from a fire that destroyed the fish market/processing building and closed Dockside restaurant.

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Following the special meeting, four of the five council members voted to accept the first reading of the proposed changes (Tom Klein abstained), but not without reservations.

Council member Darryl Owens noted that going ahead with a first reading was not giving the developers a blank check.

And Councilmember Mary Beth Heyward commented that “the citizens have spoken …

I don’t think you’re going to get everything you want.”

The next step “We cannot go back and take away all the bad decisions that were made by the (SC) Ports Authority,” said State Rep. Shannon Erikson, who lives in Beaufort. “I don’t think there is one right answer, but I know we have heart. And nothing would break my heart to see another sale not go through. It’s time to come together and close the deal.”

Chris Butler, owner of Butler Marina in Beaufort and one of the developers, understands the importance of this development deal.

“We want to make sure we do everything the right way. We’re not going to make everybody happy all the time, but in the big picture, the end result will be that the town was made better,” he said. “I want my children and grandchildren to be able to come here and not have to use a different last name.”

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“Evidence collected from Roy’s Aquarium is still being evaluated, as are criminal charges for those responsible for the apparent neglect of the animals. No one has been charged as of this time,” a release states.

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By Chris Suddeth

The eminent parapsychologist and famed ghostbuster, Dr. Peter Venkman, said it best when the soon-to-be ghostbusters got kicked out of their cushy New York University digs.

“Call it fate, call it luck, call it karma, I believe everything happens for a reason. I believe we were destined to get thrown out of this dump.”

Before the ghostbusters became the ghostbusters, they had no money and no practical skills, having been in academia for too long.

They were cast out into the cold of their collective dark night of the soul in this now classic 1984 film. However you want to term this “call to action,” why do bad things happen to good people and scoundrels win the lottery? Riddle me this: Is karma supposed to spin out everybody that cuts you off and cuts you down on the highway of life?

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Don’t have a real answer other than the instant karma pages you might please your thumb with on Instagram, do you?

To a certain extent, I do wish karma worked in this manner. It’d be oh so satisfying, so who wouldn’t?

Sometimes it does in a delicious manner, but it’s best thought of in the grand scheme of our life’s purpose. I usually think of it in terms of past lives working issues out in this life, because it didn’t get worked out in ancient Egypt.

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Let’s table that convo and stick to this lifetime for simplicity's sake.

Were you the “Little Engine That Couldn’t?” And it just didn’t work out despite your greatest efforts and most fervent prayers? And when it didn’t work out, it was crushing, wasn’t it? Perhaps even soul crushing? It’s only soul crushing if you let it be and perhaps you should let it be for a while.

After all, you never know if defeat leads you to saving New York City from the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Seriously, think back on life’s tapestry and see if things haven’t worked for the highest and best of your life’s purpose. Karma works for your highest and best, not the most comfortable and convenient.

Karma gets in your face to teach you les-

“Call it fate, call it luck, call it karma, I believeeverything happens for a reason.” sons with people, places and things until you get it. How long does that take? Well now, that’s up to you, isn’t it? Your life purpose and the timing of your awakening to it are not determined by mystics like me. We can only shed light into the darkness. Those things are up to the individual at the helm.

How well do you listen, really listen? This is part of meditation. And yes, karma does resort to pain when we become hard of hearing. This deafness happens to the best of us; that’s why “bad” things happen to good people.

We’ve come so far since the inception of the ghostbusters, that now we need only stream the answers of karma and its bonds to others through our smart TV. Just watch and listen. The answers tempt us, taunt us, haunt us and even beat us over the head until we check the life lesson off the list. Thanks for listening. Next time we’ll chat about the Karma Chameleon.

HEALTH BRIEF Two seats open on mental health board

The Beaufort County Legislative Delegation is now receiving applications to fill two vacant seats on the Coastal Empire Mental Health Board.

The purpose of this board is to administer the Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center in a manner such that the services provided will assist citizens with serious mental illnesses and serious emotional disturbances to improve the quality of their lives.

Board members must be: • Representatives of local health departments, medical societies, county welfare boards, hospital boards and lay associations concerned with mental health as well as la-

bor, business, civic groups and the general public.

• One member of the board must be a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.

The delegation will also consider consumer and family representation, including parents of emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, when recommending and appointing members to the board.

The board meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every other month.

Qualified citizens who are willing to serve should contact delegation liaison Cindy Maxey at 843-255-2260 or at cmaxey@bcgov.net for an application.

All applications must be submitted by Friday, Aug. 11, to be considered.

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BUSINESS

Investors must learn to handle market volatility Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it's your money at stake.

Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common sense tips can help.

Don’t put your eggs in one basket Diversifying your investment portfolio is one of the key ways you can handle market volatility.

Because asset classes often perform differently under different market conditions, spreading your assets across a variety of different investments such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives (e.g., money market funds and other short-term instruments), has the potential to help manage your overall risk.

Ideally, a decline in one type of asset will be balanced out by a gain in another, though diversification can't guarantee a profit or eliminate the possibility of market loss.

One way to diversify your portfolio is through asset allocation. Asset allocation involves identifying the asset classes that are appropriate for you and allocating a certain percentage of your investment dollars to each class (e.g., 70 percent to stocks, 20 percent to bonds, 10 percent to cash alternatives).

A worksheet or an interactive tool can suggest a model or sample allocation based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance level, and investment time horizon, but your strategy should be tailored to your unique circumstances.

Focus on forest; not trees As the markets go up and down, it's easy to become too focused on day-to-day returns.

Instead, keep your eyes on your long-term investing goals and your overall portfolio. Although only you can decide how much investment risk you can handle, if you still have years to invest, Arthur Levin don't overestimate the effect of short-term price fluctuations on your portfolio.

Look before you leap When the market goes down and investment losses pile up, you may be tempted to pull out of the stock market altogether and look for less volatile investments.

The small returns that typically accompany low-risk investments may seem downright attractive when more risky investments are posting negative returns.

But before you leap into a different investment strategy, make sure you're doing it for the right reasons. How you choose to invest your money should be consistent with your goals and time horizon.

For instance, putting a larger percentage of your investment dollars into vehicles that offer the safety of the principal and liquidity (the opportunity to easily access your funds) may be the right strategy for you if your investment goals are short-term or if a long-term goal such as retirement has now become an immediate goal.

But if you still have years to invest, keep in mind that although past performance is no guarantee of future results, stocks have historically outperformed stable value investments over time. If you move most or all of your investment dollars into conservative investments, you've not only locked in any

Protect your car from heat, sun

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The sun and heat can be very damaging to a car. During testing conducted at the State Farm Vehicle Research Facility, interior air temperatures have been recorded well in excess of 145 degrees and vehicle interior surface temperatures on areas exposed to direct sunlight in excess of 195 degrees.

But it's not just the dashboard and seats that you need to look out for: A car's finish and engine are also at risk.

Protecting your interior • Park in the shade. It is the easiest form of protection. By avoiding direct sunlight, you'll help keep your dash from drying and cracking. If it is safe to do so, open the windows a crack to help lower the interior temperature and equalize the air pressure.

• Use a windshield sun protector. It's a great way to keep your car cool and prevent sun damage. They may look a little cumbersome at first, but they are really quite easy to use.

• Wipe the dash with a microfiber cloth.

Dust and dirt can cause tiny scratches that can become worse over time. Wipe down the dash frequently to remove all particles. A low-gloss detailing product will also protect it and reduce glare.

• Install seat covers. They not only protect leather and fabric seats, but they also help keep them cool.

• Protect leather seats with a conditioner. The sun and heat can really do a number on them. To help avoid cracks or tears, keep seats clean and apply leather conditioner often.

Tips for the exterior • Wash and dry often. Sun and heat can fade and crack the paint. Frequent washing and hand drying help remove dirt and dust particles that can cause micro scratches and dull your car's finish.

• Wax your car. A layer of wax between your car's finish and the sun's ultraviolet rays is a great way to help protect it.

How often a car needs a wax job (auto. howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/diagnosing-carproblems/body/car-needswax-job.htm) varies, but it is best to do it on a regular basis.

• Check tire pressure. Hot pavement and under-inflated tires can be a dangerous combination, and may lead to a blowout. Even good tires can lose about 1 pound of air pressure a month, so it's really important to check often when it's hot. Make sure you follow your vehicle's manufacturer recommended tire pressure.

Under the hood • Cooling system. In order to help protect your engine from overheating, make sure it is in good working order. Have the belts checked and antifreeze/coolant drained, then replaced on a regular basis as recommended by the manufacturer.

• The possibility of overheating greatly increases when fluid levels are below recommended levels. Regularly check motor oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and brake fluid. If any need to be topped off, check your owner's manual about the types of fluids recommended.

• Battery. High temperatures and high accessory loads (use of the vehicles air conditioning) can cause it to wear out and fail quicker. Have the vehicle's battery and complete charging system checked regularly by a professional mechanic to make sure it's functioning properly.

• Air conditioning. Staying cool not only keeps you comfortable, but can also help you stay alert when driving. If your car's interior temperature isn't cool enough, the refrigerant charge level in the air conditioning system may be low or there may be a more serious problem.

Have it checked by a professional. Be sure to stay cool and safe no matter how hot it gets.

A little preventative maintenance and simple upkeep can keep you on the road and out of your mechanic's garage.

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losses you might have, but you've also sacrificed the potential for higher returns.

Look for the silver lining A down market, like every cloud, has a silver lining.

The silver lining of a down market is the opportunity you have to buy shares of stock at lower prices.

One of the ways you can do this is by using dollar cost averaging. With dollar cost averaging, you don't try to "time the market" by buying shares at the moment when the price is lowest. In fact, you don't worry about price at all. Instead, you invest the same amount of money at regular intervals over time.

When the price is higher, your investment dollars buy fewer shares of stock, but when the price is lower, the same dollar amount will buy you more shares.

Although dollar cost averaging can't guarantee you a profit or protect against a loss, over time a regular fixed dollar investment may result in an average price per share that's lower than the average market price, assuming you invest through all types of markets.

A workplace savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan in which the same amount is deducted from each paycheck and invested through the plan, is one of the most well-known examples of dollar cost averaging in action.

Remember that since dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuating price levels of such securities, you should consider your financial ability to make ongoing purchases.

Don't count your chickens …

As the market recovers from a down cycle, elation quickly sets in. If the upswing lasts long enough, it's easy to believe that investing in the stock market is a sure thing. But,

of course, it never is.

As many investors have learned the hard way, becoming overly optimistic about investing during the good times can be as detrimental as worrying too much during the bad times. The right approach during all kinds of markets is to be realistic.

Have a plan, stick with it, and strike a comfortable balance between risk and return.

Don't stick your head in the sand While focusing too much on short-term gains or losses is unwise, so is ignoring your investments.

You should check up on your portfolio at least once a year, more frequently if the market is particularly volatile or when there have been significant changes in your life.

You may need to rebalance your portfolio to bring it back in line with your investment goals and risk tolerance, or redesign it so that it better suits your current needs.

Don't hesitate to get expert help if you need it when deciding which investment options are right for you.

This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided to you by Arthur Levin, managing director, TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. He is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates Inc. at 305 Carteret St. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or arthur.levin@raymondjames. com Visit www.tlswealthmanagement.com.

This information was developed by Broadridge, an independent third party. It is general in nature, is not a complete statement of all information necessary for making an investment decision, and is not a recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investments and strategies mentioned may not be suitable for all investors.

CHAMBER CORNER Chamber awards student scholarships

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce has selected three local high school students to receive the $500 Annual Scholarship Award for 2017.

Each year a Scholarship Banquet is held so that the graduates can be acknowledged for their achievements.

This year they are Sharonda C. Cooper, who will be attending the College of Charleston; Wesley Benjamin Singleton Murphy, who will be attending the University of South Carolina in Beaufort; and Clarissa R. Reyes, who will be attending the College of Charleston.

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 the Holiday Inn at 2225 Boundary St. Call the chamber office for tickets at 843-986-1102.

Public is invited to First Friday event

First Friday After Five, an event sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 5-8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 4, in downtown Beaufort.

This is an opportunity to explore galleries and downtown shops. There will be refreshments and live music.

BUSINESS NEWS 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, Post 9 Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Diane McIntosh and Kathy Dilsaver, owners of Mermaid's Chandelier, with a certificate of appreciation for displaying our nation's flag.

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AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE PEOPLE & EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY

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Scenes from the 2017 Beaufort Water Festival

Shriners drive their minicars up to waiting children to get “high fives” on during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Former Water Festival commodore Bill Damude, center right, gets some help with his costume while the The Whistlers look on during the Water Festival’s traditional Lowcountry Supper. The Whistlers are a gag musical group made up of past commodores.

Craig Reaves, background, cooks up some of the 1,250 pounds of shrimp for the Water Festival’s Lowcountry Supper.

The Water Festival Pirettes wave to the crowd while perched on their traditional float as they make their way down Carteret Street during the annual Beaufort Water Festival parade.

Commodore Jason Berry, left, throws out the floral wreath from the stern of the yacht Micobe to honor those who lost their lives in local waters. The traditional Blessing of the Fleet and their crews marks the end of the annual Beaufort Water Festival.

Some of the 2,800 ears of corn “stew” in seasoned water for the annual Water Festival’s Lowcountry Supper.

SCHOOLS & SPORTS SCHOOL BRIEFS United Way collecting school supplies

Women United of the United Way of the Lowcountry is coordinating Operation Backpack again this year to help more than 435 students at six elementary schools in Beaufort and Jasper counties prepare for the school year.

This program will provide students with a new backpack filled with school supplies and uniforms.

Operation Backpack aims to fill the gap and help students who are not served by other agencies by working with local guidance counselors and social workers to identify children needing school supplies at Hardeeville Elementary, Red Cedar Elementary, Ridgeland Elementary, Shanklin Elementary, St. Helena Elementary and Whale Branch Elementary.

The United Way of the Lowcountry is collecting school supplies for Operation Backpack through Friday, July 29.

The supplies include: • Pocket folders (two pockets) • Crayola washable markers • #2 pencils (box of 12 count) • Pencil bag (with three holes to fit into binder) • Pencil sharpener • Ruler (12 inch, clear if possible) • Scissors (5 inch) • Ear buds • Glue sticks • Composition notebook (marble) • Index cards • Three-ring binder (1 inch or 1 1/2 inch) • Highlighter (yellow) • Dividers for binders • Hand sanitizer • Box of facial tissue

• Backpack (standard size, no wheels) • Gift cards (Old Navy and Walmart to purchase uniform shirts) Donation boxes have been placed at numerous locations throughout the Lowcountry including: • Beaufort Fire Station, 135 Ribaut Road, Beaufort • Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 6 Snake Road, Okatie • Lowcountry Insurance, 80 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island • United Way of the Lowcountry offices at 2266 Boundary St. in Beaufort; 10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite D, in Bluffton; and 1509 Grays Highway in Ridgeland • Walmart (Beaufort Store), 350 Robert Smalls Parkway Gift cards and checks should be mailed to United Way of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 202, Beaufort, SC 29901.

(Note: Checks need to be made out to United Way of the Lowcountry with "Operation Backpack" in the memo) For more information, visit www.uwlowcountry.org; or contact Jaime Dailey-Vergara at jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org or call 843-982-3040.

Board of Education elects new officers

The Beaufort County Board of Education voted recently to elevate Vice Chair Earl Campbell to the chairmanship, replacing Patricia Felton-Montgomery, who resigned from the board last month.

Secretary Geri Kinton was elected vice chair, and board member David Striebinger was elected secretary.

The three officers’ terms will run through the next scheduled officer elections in Janu-

School. A partnership was formed and school officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

To learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.

From left are Geri Kinton, Earl Campbell and David Striebinger. Photo provided.

ary 2019.

Campbell’s 27 years of service on the board make him its longest-serving current member. He served in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam as a combat medic, and earned his GED while in the Army.

After retiring from the service, he returned to Beaufort and attended the Technical College of the Lowcountry and the University of South Carolina Beaufort to study business and criminal justice.

After college, he worked with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and later with a home construction company.

Chinese students visiting Bridges Prep

Children invited to Gospel explosion

A Back To School Gospel Explosion will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Healing Revival Deliverance Center at 21 Outreach Lane in Beaufort.

Children of all ages are invited and the theme is “You are God’s Special Treasure,” with the scripture of St. John 3:16.

Volunteers needed to help with grief

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be even harder for a child.

You can make a difference in a student's life by serving as a Bereavement Support Group volunteer facilitator.

Friends of Caroline Hospice offers bereavement support groups in the local schools for children in grades K-12 that are in need.

For more information, call 843-525-6257.

A group of 20 Chinese students and three adult chaperones from Wenzhou High School, outside of Shanghai, are visiting Bridges Prep the week of July 22-29.

The group participated in team building and STEM projects at Bridges.

The Chinese stayed with Bridges families and participated in many local events.

They also spent a day in Charleston.

Last April, 12 Bridges students and three staff members visited Wenzhou High

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Dorogy, Gregory Pappas, Myles Pierce, Lee Riley and Will Vanvick.

Joe Bove, Holton Lane and Noah Nawabi produced perfect academic years for the men's tennis team, and the men's track and field team was represented on the 4.0 list by Charles Braddock and Jackson Butkus.

Kyle Smith from baseball, Carla Bruce from volleyball, Sara Winch from golf, twotime defending SoCon javelin champion Mady Riegel from soccer and women's track and field and wrestler K.C. Braddock also had 4.0 grade-point averages in 2016-17.

named Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Rentz played under head coach Mark Clifford at Beaufort High School.

Mentoring Young Minds, a nonprofit organization, will host its first Back to School Backpack Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the John Parker Park in Port Royal.

The group plans to give away 300 backpacks with some schools supplies in them.

Email mym.program@gmail.com for more information.

SPORTS BRIEFS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Eagles to kick off season versus Wando

The Beaufort High football team will host Wando for its season opener on Friday, Aug. 18. Kickoff for the Beaufort-Wando football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

Additional teams on Beaufort's 2017 football schedule include Battery Creek, Bluffton, Whale Branch, May River, Stall, Colleton County, Berkeley, Cane Bay and Hilton Head.

The Eagles, under the direction of veteran head coach Mark Clifford, concluded the 2016 season 8-4 overall and 3-2 (third) in their league.

Beaufort High's junior varsity team finished 9-1 in 2016.

The Beaufort High football team entered the preseason scheduled to welcome back 13 starters. Eight offensive starters and five defensive starters are poised to return for the Eagles.

Top players back for the Beaufort High football team include senior running back Kyleik Middleton, senior cornerback Reggie Jones and junior safety Jeffrey Smyth.

The Eagles compete in AAAA, Region 8.

COLLEGE SPORTS

Wills named to conference honor roll

The Citadel was represented by 174 ca-

det-athletes on the 2016-17 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, 44 more than last season's 130. Beaufort native Raven Wills was among the honorees. A Battery Creek High School graduate, Wills is headed into her senior year at The Citadel.

The Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll consists of student-athletes at member institutions who achieve at least a 3.0 grade-point average for the academic year while being a member of the final squad list during their sport's traditional season.

Recipients must have been eligible to compete throughout the entire academic year. In addition to being on the team, 40 Bulldogs earned the Commissioner's Medal for completing the academic year with a grade-point average of 3.8 or higher.

The Southern Conference champion football team led all Bulldog sports with 44 cadet-athletes recognized on the team, the third-highest total among football teams in the SoCon. Soccer, track and field and volleyball all tied for the top women's sport with 13 honorees each. Men's track and field produced 31 honorees and baseball placed 20 on the team. Rifle and wrestling each had 11 on the Academic Honor Roll, while tennis had eight and golf and basketball each had five honorees.

Fifteen Bulldogs earned a perfect 4.0 GPA for the 2016-17 academic year. The football team led the way with five perfect gradepoint averages, a mark earned by Jonathan

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Rentz nearing start of junior season

Beaufort High School graduate Tyler Rentz is set to enter his junior season with the University of Mount Union football program.

Rentz is an offensive lineman for the Raiders.

The Beaufort High School graduate played in nine games along the Mount Union offensive line and was on the Raiders' playoff roster during the 2016 season.

As a freshman at Mount Union in 2015, Rentz played in five games along the offensive line and was on the playoff roster.

Rentz is a Computer Science major. He earned multiple honors during his time at Beaufort High School including being

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN

Bushey headed into sophomore campaign

Beaufort High School graduate Alyson Bushey is a member of the College of Charleston equestrian team. Bushey's positions on the College of Charleston equestrian squad are Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter.

A Beaufort native, Bushey contributed for the College of Charleston equestrian program as a freshman during the 2016-17 schoolyear.

Bushey graduated from Beaufort High School in 2016. She competed in Interscholastic Equestrian Show (IEA) for four years.

Bushey entered her freshman year at the College of Charleston in 2016 with an undeclared major.

The College of Charleston equestrian team finished sixth in the nation at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) 50th Anniversary National Championship Horse Show held at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Savannah College of Art & Design won the national championship, while Centenary University claimed the reserve national championship.

AROUND TOWN

Dragonboat Race Day raises over $70,000 Twenty-three teams competed for medals on June 24 during the 5thannual Dragonboat Race Day in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Three were over 3,000 spectators throughout the day.

Race Directors Andrew Nicholls and Greg Rawls said that over $70,000 was raised, all of which will go to fund DragonBoat Beaufort’s OUTREACH program, which assists Beaufort County cancer patients.

Following are the list of awards: Best Tee Shirt Design Beaufort Believers Best Tent Decoration Tidal Creek Turtles Best Team Spirit Swamp Dragons Best Dressed Drummer Tidal Creek Turtles Most Money Raised by a Drummer on Race Day Thunderstruck II Fastest Overall Team Organized Chaos Fastest Local Team Single Marine Program Top Fundraising Teams: 1. Dragon Slayers 2. We Have the Advantage 3. Swamp Dragons Top Fundraising Individuals: 1. Barbara Westcott 2. Connie Stewart 3. Sophia Schade Heartbeat of the County Cup (awarded to the fastest healthcare-related team) BMH Spittin’ Fireballs

Hallelujah Cup (awarded to the fastest church-sponsored team) Tidal Creek Turtles Medals were awarded for: Division C: Bronze: Weichert Warriors Silver: Tidal Creek Turtles Gold: Pinnacle Plastic Surgery Division B: Bronze: Rack Attack Silver: BMH Spittin’ Fireballs Gold: Braun and Bling Division A Bronze: Charlotte Fury Silver: Charleston Fire Breathers Gold: Organized Chaos

Cancer Survivor Division Bronze: Swamp Dragons Silver: Beaufort Believers Gold: DBC Dannie’s Dragons Dragonboat Beaufort is a nonprofit organization located in Beaufort. Its mission is to provide cancer survivors the opportunity to heal and regain physical and psychological strength and wellness through the camaraderie and competition of dragonboat paddling and racing.

In addition, DragonBoat Beaufort supports those impacted by cancer through their OUTREACH program which gives grants to local cancer patients to assist with needs they are unable to afford or for which they lack coverage; and through support and counseling for cancer patients in treatment and in remission, including support for their caregivers.

For more information, visit www.dragonboat-raceday.com.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. honors caregivers Since June 21 is the first day of summer and is the longest day of the year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. designated this day as one of its Impact Days.

As partners with the National Alzheimer's Association, all sorority chapters — over 950 worldwide — initiate projects and programs to show support to those affected by the disease and their caregivers.

The chapter honored the caregivers for the hard jobs that they do and reminded them of the importance of taking care of themselves as they so diligently take care of others every day.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is an international service-oriented organization of professional women located in the 50

states and abroad.

The sorority chose Alzheimer's disease as one of its target programs to assist in educating and bringing awareness to the disease. Nu Delta Omega members have been working with Alzheimer's Family Service of Greater Beaufort for four years.

For more information about the sorority, visit www.aka1908.com and for Alzheimer's services, go to www.afsgb.org.

Right: Members of Nu Delta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., are pictured with local caregivers at the Helena House in Port Royal. The caregivers were showered with gifts and given some extra pampering for the support they give to others affected by Alzheimer's and related illnesses. Photo provided.

Rotary Club of Beaufort installs new officers

Incoming Rotary Club of Beaufort President Suzi Oliver is shown here with outgoing President Willie Mack Stansell. Photo provided.

The Rotary Club of Beaufort, the oldest of Beaufort’s three rotaries, installed its club executives and directors at an evening social gathering on June 29.

Outgoing President Willie Mack Stansell praised the membership for their achievements and successes during his tenure, July 2016 through June 2017. He led the club in honoring and remembering those Rotarians who had passed away, then introduced District 7770 Assistant Governor Charlotte Gonzalez, who administered the oath of office to the club’s new slate of officers.

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry recently welcomes new president A “change of watch” for the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry was held June 26 at the Log Cabin on the Marine Corps Air Station.

Outgoing Club President Alan Beach inducted incoming Club President Scott Klumb.

Change of watch also saw new club board of directors sworn in, new committee chairs announced, as well as perfect attendance awards presented to a number of members.

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry is the smallest of the three Beaufort clubs but is one of the most active in the community, giving its time and funds to help local nonprofit organizations. The club has raised tens of thousands of dollars, all of which stays in the Beaufort community.

CAPA, CODA, YMCA of Beaufort, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort and HELP of Beaufort are just a few of the local nonprofits for whom the club has raised money.

Anti-bully materials for Beaufort County sixth-graders are also donated by the Rotary

Scott Klumb presents a thank you plaque and gavel to outgoing Club President Alan Beach.

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Club of the Lowcountry.

The club meets at 7:30 p.m. every Friday morning at at Golden Corral on Robert Smalls Highway. New members are always welcome.

For the year beginning on July 1, and continuing through June 30, 2018, the new club executives are: President Suzi Oliver; Immediate Past President Willie Stansell; President-Elect Lisa Giles; Secretary Whitney McDaniel; Treasurer John Harvey; and Membership Chair Robert Allen.

In addition to the executives, the new directors are: Vocational Service Chair Wayne Heath; Public Relations Chair Jim Weiskopf; Club Administration Chair Cris Steele; Fund Raising Chair Jay Taylor; Community Service Chair Graham Holcombe; and Rotary

Foundation Dick Kruger.

Among the 80 Rotary Clubs that comprise Rotary District 7770, for the 2016-17 year, the Rotary Club of Beaufort had the distinction of having the highest annual share fund (in excess of $40,000) than any other club.

Among the large clubs in the district, the Rotary Club of Beaufort had the highest per capita donation rate – more than $400 per member.

More importantly, individual Rotarians have continued their tradition of “service above self,” contributing countless hours of public service in and around the Beaufort area.

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

The Low Country Ladies of SC awarded 12 high school seniors scholarships at a special luncheon in April. The event, held at the Holiday Inn of Beaufort, hosted over 200 guests and included a fashion show with the latest styles from Stein Mart. Each recipient received $1,000 and were from high schools in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. The funds will assist the students as they go on to their perspective colleges. Two of the recipients received the Hubert and Jessie Tyler Scholarship Fund. The winners were Gari Forehand, Akasha Nelson, Lanitra Ferguson, Jamia Leonard, Jurnee Jones-Holcombe, Shawna Wright, Tevej Rhodes, Hannah Johnson, India Holmes and Davontay Dopson. Photo provided.

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Good neighbors share emergency info A friend of mine had an accident recently, and because she lives alone, I decided to follow the ambulance to the hospital.

Driving along it dawned on me that I had no idea how to get in touch with any of her relatives. I have met her daughters, but did not even know their last names, much less have their contact information. One would think that after three years of friendship, I would have at least one telephone number to call.

As she and I sat there in the emergency room, we discovered that neither one of us could make a phone call. The hospital was a dead zone. Then when she left to get some X-rays, a song started playing in my head. I began to hum.

“There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza.” The response is: “Then fix it, dear Georgie, dear Georgie, dear Georgie.”

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The message was clear: Fix it, Lee. I spotted the “free wi-fi” sign and grabbed both of our phone chargers and plugged them in. At least we could text people.

Picking up her phone, I thought I could locate her contacts or recent calls, but her Android phone operates differently from mine. I did not even know how to turn it on.

When she came back to the room, she

gave me her daughter’s number and I left the hospital to make the call.

Afterwards, I said to her, “You know we should both have each other’s family names and phone numbers. If anything happened to my husband and me, how would you know who to contact?”

Then I told her that even my best friend, Christine, who knows all about my kids, does not have my relative’s contact infor-

mation and they do not have hers. The only person in possession of my emergency contact information is Bonnie, my dog sitter.

Why it had never dawned on me to give it to other people is beyond me.

When I got home that day my husband said, “It’s probably not a bad idea to put some emergency numbers on the refrigerator. There are times when we travel and if there was any kind of problem with the house, relatives could get notified.”

We tend to not think of these issues when everything is normal; when there are no emergencies around. But in that time, when reaching out to family members or friends is critical, it would not hurt to provide friends with relatives’ names and vice-versa. Because you see, Georgie and Liza, you might just want to fix that hole in the bucket before you really need it.

LADY’S ISLAND PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Joint strategy needed to review zoning

By Jim Hicks

Under consideration at the present time is a recommendation by the Beaufort County planning director to join with the city of Beaufort and possibly the town of Port Royal (it has a traffic challenge at the intersection of Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road) to review existing plans and recent traffic studies.

The objective is to ensure that everyone is on the same sheet of music.

The proposed review would also look very closely at the commercial portion (Sea Island Parkway) of Lady’s Island.

It has been recommended by the Coastal Conservation League and Sea Island Corridor Coalition that instead of this type of review of existing plans that a comprehensive study of Lady’s Island be conducted at an estimated cost of in excess of $400,000.

When asked about the need for such a comprehensive study, a local planner replied,

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“We do not need any more pretty pictures, but we do need a joint strategy for growth in the commercial portion of Lady’s Island that is concurred in and supported by both the county and city councils.”

We (LIBPA) agree and support a study with the development of such a strategy as its objective along with a review of the county and city zoning to ensure compatibility.

Perhaps a short review of the planning efforts which have occurred over the last two decades for Lady’s Island can better demonstrate the rational for this position.

In 1994 the South Carolina Legislature passed a requirement that each county and municipality develop a comprehensive land use plan.

Beaufort County wasted no time in tackling the challenge and after two years of community meetings, in 1997, adopted the first county comprehensive land use plan in South Carolina.

Having adopted a plan, the next two years were dedicated to the development of a zoning and development standards ordinance (ZDSO), which was adopted in 1999. The ZDSO was the enforcement tool for the standards and direction established by comprehensive plan.

The ZDSO authorized the establishment of a Lady’s Island Community Preservation Committee to develop specific standards for the island and this group held community meetings for over a year with the result being the Lady’s Island Community Preservation zoning for the island, which was adopted in 2000.

Each of the municipalities also developed comprehensive land plans and implementing ordinances.

State law requires each of the comprehensive plans to be reviewed every five years and rewritten every 10 years. So the present Beaufort County Comprehensive Plan has

been reviewed twice and totally rewritten once.

The new version of the Comprehensive Plan and enforcement ordinance changed the zoning from being “performance-based or goal-oriented” to what is commonly known as form-based. Each of the municipalities also changed from performance-based zoning to form-based zoning.

In 2004, the combination of explosive growth by Bluffton combined with increasing traffic on U.S. 278 led to a comprehensive effort to identify infrastructure needs for Southern Beaufort County. Called the Southern Regional Plan, this study identified over half a billion dollars of present and projected infrastructure needs in Southern Beaufort County.

In 2006-07 a similar study was completed for Northern Beaufort County predicting a $236 million cost for meeting the infrastructure needs for the next 20 years of growth.

The Northern Regional Plan contained an agreement to cease the annexation wars, establish growth boundaries for municipalities and work together in a cooperative manner to guide future growth.

In 2007, the state legislature passed the Priority Investment Act, which required counties and municipalities to include in their comprehensive plans an element which identified the projected infrastructure requirements for the next 10 years and match their estimated cost to known sources of revenue.

This law required that counties and municipalities talk to each other and develop a comprehensive list of infrastructure needs and funding sources. This is commonly called the Capital Improvement Plan.

Other studies which have been conducted include the Origin and Destination Study (2007), which checked where vehicles leaving the island were going (three out of 10 go as far as the Air Station); the Northern Bypass Study, which indicated the cost of a bridge at the northern part of Lady’s Island cannot be justified and the recent Lady’s Island Traffic Study (2016).

Some other studies which did include Lady’s Island but were not specifically oriented to the island were the City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan (2014), the 2040 Lowcounty Area Transportation Study (2015) and the Joint Land Use Study for the Air Station’s F-35 aircraft (2017).

As can be seen, regardless of the number of studies which have been conducted or the number of plans compiled, there is always going to be an inclination to do another study or make another plan to find an answer to the challenges of growth.

Perhaps, at this point in the evolution of Lady’s Island we should, as the County Planning director is recommending, look at what we have in the way of existing zoning and plans, identify what has worked well and what has not, determine the steps needed to correct any problems and develop a joint city and county strategy for guiding future growth on the island.

We do not need to start all over again as if no planning has occurred in the last 20 years.

Jim Hicks is the past chairman of the Beaufort County Planning Commission (20002013).

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1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.

The camp will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.

The cost per child is $75 for HBF family members and $85 per child for non-HBF members.

Call education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.

Girls Night Out coming to Beaufort Charities to Aqua Med Spa & Salon hold summer event Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Aqua Med Spa & Salon at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road.

Taxpayer information topic at workshop

A Stand4Land Taxpayer Empowerment Workshop, sponsored by the ongoing Help Save Gullah Geechee Land Campaign, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29.

This event is sponsored by the nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment & Land Preservation Network.

This free educational/community outreach workshop is designed to educate South Carolina taxpayers of all races about methods of avoiding the loss of their property through delinquent tax sales, family land disputes and mortgage foreclosures, etc.

The event will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island. Pastor P. Shannon Mullen and the congregation of St. John's are hosting the event. Lunch will be provided at no cost.

Seating for the event is limited. To reserve a space, and for more information, contact Theresa White at 843-592-6076, or via email: t.white@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.

Five days, five years in history at camp

Five important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 31-Aug. 4.

The camp, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, is open to children ages 8 to 11.

Activities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in

The Beaufort Charities will hold an inaugural Summer Soak Down event for the children of Beaufort from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at The Green at Beaufort Town Center.

There will be a Kids Zone for ages 2-12 with a water slide, “fair” food, water games and hot dogs. Ages 13 and up can enjoy a concert by Steel Rails Express. Ala cart food and beverages will be offered by Jason Dangerfield and Lee Distributors.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Visit www.beaufortcharities.org.

Percussionists are invited to join group

A group of local percussion lovers who enjoy the impromptu experience that a drum circle brings are inviting others to join in.

Gatherings are twice monthly, indoors in the summer and outdoors in the cooler months. All are welcome to this family friendly, free event. No is experience necessary.

Participants should bring some water and any non-electronic drum or other percussion instrument. Even an empty spackle bucket will do.

The events will be held from 5:30-7 p.m.

Mondays on Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort, 178 Sams Point Road, Lady's Island.

Visit the "Beaufort SC Drum Circle" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@ gmail.com or contact Jane at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.

For a video of the group, visit www.facebook.com/theislandnews.

Gallery artists are inspired by the South Carolina Lowcountry landscape, seascape, people and culture. Many of the old Gullah traditions are kept alive and passed on through the visual arts.

“The art primarily portrays our landscape, our seascape, our Gullah lifestyle and culture,” said Mary Inabinett Mack, gallery owner.

The public is invited to meet and talk with some of the artists about their work at the 27th Annual Summer Show at Red Piano Too Art Gallery at 870 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena.

Visit redpiantoo.com or call 843-8382241.

out morning sweatin’ in groovy ‘70s disco themed group exercise classes.

There will be kickboxing, Zumba, Poundfit, spin, yoga, Tabata and more.

This event is to raise money for the Y annual scholarship campaign. Cyclers should reserve a bike at the front desk prior to Aug. 26.

This event is open to the public. There is a $10 minimum fee to participate and donations are appreciated.

The YMCA of Beaufort County is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.

Call 843-522-9622 or visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com.

‘Battle of Sadkeche’ focus of lecture

Weekly Historic Tours available at Fort Mitchel

Marcoux, a Salve Regina University professor, returns to discuss his ongoing attempts to incorporate historical research, LiDAR mapping and archaeological field work to locate Sadkeche, a Yamasee War (1715-1717) battle site.

This event will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. It is free, but will be on a first come-first seated basis with 85 tickets available beginning at 1 p.m. the day of the lecture.

Library will offer solar eclipse event

On Aug. 21, millions of people across the United States will see nature's most wondrous spectacle — a total eclipse of the sun.

In anticipation of the eclipse, an event will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Beaufort Branch Library featuring a dramatic reading of Pulitzer-prize-winning author Annie Dillard’s essay “Total Eclipse.”

All program attendees will receive complimentary viewing glasses designed to protect your eyes while observing the eclipse.

Eclipse glasses will also be available while supplies last from Aug.17-21 during normal operating hours.

Y to hold ‘70s theme morning of exercise

Can ya dig it? Boogie over to the Y from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, for a far

Join The Heritage Library for weekly tours at 10 a.m. Thursdays of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek 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.

Library launches summer reading program

The Beaufort County Library team has launched its summer reading season.

Children of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.

The program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.

In addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.”

Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs. Staff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches. Participants can enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.

The program and events are free to Beaufort County residents. Visit BeaufortCountyLibrary.org/Summer-Reading to learn more.

Red Piano Too hosts summer show

The Red Piano Too Art Gallery is hosting its 27th Annual Summer Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.

The theme for the show is “The South Carolina Lowcountry: An Artistic Inspiration.”

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THEME: CHILDREN'S BOOKS ACROSS 1. West African religious practice 6. J. Edgar Hoover's org.

9. Decked out 13. *Mickey Mouse's pet in books and cartoons 14. Young newt 15. Certain rib quality 16. Asian goat antelope 17. American Gas Association 18. Metrical units in poetry 19. *Story of Auggie Pullman, boy with a rare disease 21. Captain's record 23. Thanksgiving serving 24. Actor MacLachlan 25. Aardvark's morsel 28. Shape with an ax 30. Battlefield ID 35. Displeasure on one's face 37. High part of day 39. Nigerian money 40. ____ of Man 41. Wooden pin 43. Swarm like bees 44. Paparazzi's target 46. *Children's author ____ Pennypacker 47. Dial in on a radio 48. Attractive to look at

50. High in decibels 52. "Swan Lake" step 53. Virginia folk dance 55. Future fish 57. *"The ____ Tollbooth" 61. *Mary Lennox's secret spot 64. *Young Montague 65. O in IOU 67. Writers' inspirations 69. Gibson garnish 70. ____ Aviv 71. PayPal money 72. *"Where the Red ____ Grows" 73. *Final word of a children's story?

74. Buy second-hand DOWN 1. Goddess Rhea, to Romans 2. *"he ____ the house down."

3. Never replaced the UK's pound sterling 4. Lack of muscle tension 5. Carriage on top of elephant 6. Robert De Niro's "Cape ____" 7. *Roald Dahl's acronym 8. Europe's "boot" 9. Dungeness, e.g.

10. Car with a bar 11. Pulpit

12. Writing spot?

15. *Don't let it drive the bus!

20. Correct 22. Antiquated 24. ____-it-____ 25. *Rabbit hole traveler 26. Offensively curious 27. Ballerina's skirt fabric 29. Courts 31. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 32. Secure with ropes 33. Rome's Colosseum 34. *Quarter Quell 36. Snorkeling site 38. Infamous Roman Emperor 42. *"Little House on the Prairie" protagonist 45. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005) movie director 49. "War and Peace" author 51. Type of roof window 54. Portray emotion 56. Draw out a conclusion 57. Faculty member, for short 58. Sharpen 59. Arabian chieftain 60. Ne 61. Fix a horse 62. Biblical twin 63. Monster's loch 66. Skin cyst 68. Anything female

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