happy st. patrick’s day!
even though this joyous celebration of all things irish is on a monday, you can still search for lucky four-leaf clovers and serve up traditional irish food (and drink, perhaps).
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march 13-19, 2014
Beaufort paving projects to close lanes
WHAT’S INSIDE?
With an out-of-area paving project cancelled, the S.C. Department of Transportation’s contractor is able to tackle Beaufort projects sooner than originally scheduled. North Street in downtown Beaufort likely will be patched and paved this week, beginning at its eastern end at New Street. Charles Street, already the site of construction with new traffic signals
being installed, will follow, according to the flexible schedule of paving contractor Preferred Materials Inc. of Savannah. The work likely will cause temporary lane closures and traffic delays. Alternate routes are recommended when possible, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said. The work includes: • Battery Creek Road from Oak Haven
to Mossy Oaks Drive. • North Street in downtown Beaufort, from East Street to Bay Street. • Charles Street from Bay Street to Boundary Street, with work anticipated to start March 19, though possibly sooner. Dadson said, “We’ll continue installing the new streetlights and the traffic signal project on Charles Street should be done soon.”
SOCIAL
A surprise birthday party for Gary Lang at Breakwater. see page 6
thomas h. horton, jr. memorial
School presents 10th annual scholarship Beaufort Academy and the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship committee announced the 10th annual scholarship recipient, junior Tucker Langehans. Tom Horton was a beloved teacher and coach at Beaufort Academy for 23 years. In 2003, Mr. Horton passed away, leaving a legacy behind at the school. He was also a son, a brother, and an uncle. His family established the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship in 2004 to memorialize his life, and commemorate his contributions to the development of the minds and characters of students. Due to Mr. Horton’s love of travel, the scholarship is designated to give Beaufort Academy students a chance to participate in a summer study abroad program. Tucker, the 2014 recipient, will be traveling to England as a student at The Oxford Prep Experience. During the last nine years, the scholarship has allowed recipients the chance to study abroad in a variety of locations including England, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. With a creative spirit, a giant heart, and the sense of humor required for a life devoted to teenagers, Tom
PROFILE
Get to know the Fordham behind Fordham Market. see page 8
COMMUNITY ABOVE: From left: Tom Horton’s sister, Sallie Sheppard; Recipient Tucker Langehans; her dad Dr. Michael Langehans; her mom, Mrs. Beth Langehans; and sister, Briley Langehans. LEFT: Thomas Horton is seen in Lucerne on a trip with students Hunter Sanders Squire and Paige Amsler Sprietsma, who graduated class of 2000.
dedicated his time and his talents to the students, parents, and teachers of Beaufort Academy. He taught his students much more than can be gleaned from books and assignments; he helped them to a greater appreciation and understanding of art and literature, an honest concern for and sensitivity to
others, a willingness to work as a team member, and an awareness of the world beyond the South Carolina Lowcountry. Understanding that travel is itself a great teacher, Tom spent many summers trekking through Italy, France, Germany, and England, sharing his passion and knowledge with B.A. students.
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Hospital volunteers to chair Duke Symphony Orchestra concert fundraiser. see page 17 INDEX
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