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First manufacturing facility coming to Beaufort Staff reports

Geismar, an international manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County.

It will be the first manufacturing facility in Beaufort.

The development is expected to bring $2.9 million in new capital investment and lead to the creation of 50 new jobs.

"We are very excited to call Beaufort, South Carolina, our new North American headquarters and our first manufacturing facility in the U.S.,” said Geismar North America President Alan Reynolds.

“After an extensive search and much research, we chose this location based on the state and local commitment to supporting a new manufacturing facility. The local workforce, proximity to major highways and ports, the ability to expand the facility as we grow and the pro-manufacturing attitude made the difference in our decision."

Serving the North American railroad industry for more than 40 years, Geismar offers a range of tools for track works, including hand-held machinery and heavy equipment.

The company features a product catalog for the rail industry that includes a variety of saws, drills, grinders, track motor cars, loaders and more.

Located at 134 Parker Drive in Beaufort, Geismar North America will be constructing specialty rail cars and new railway maintenance equipment.

"Beaufort County is proud to be a business-friendly county that is attracting internationally successful manufacturing companies to establish new operations,” said Blakely Williams, of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.

“While a $2.9 million investment that creates at least 50 new, good-paying jobs is enough to celebrate, we're proud that Geismar will also establish North American headquarters right here in Beaufort and we look forward to work-

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ing with their team for many years to come."

Hiring for the new positions is projected to begin in the second quarter of 2017, and interested applicants should contact USJobs@geismar.com.

Meanwhile, the governor weighed in on the company coming to Beaufort.

"Our state's workforce has proven that it's one of the best in the world, and that's why we know a company like Geismar will succeed here,” said SC Gov. Henry McMaster. “When a company chooses to call South Carolina its home, we commit to having its back every step of the way, and we're excited to see what the future will hold for this new partnership."

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Cameras installed in parts of downtown Staff reports

Fourteen video cameras now monitor and record parts of downtown Beaufort 24 hours a day, including the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, to improve safety and security, according to the city of Beaufort.

The cameras provide video feeds to the Beaufort Police Department and are expected to provide evidence in court as well as deter crime, Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said.

The Beaufort Police Department demonstrated the system at a Beaufort City Council workshop March 21.

“Our downtown area is popular with residents and with visitors, and we want to do everything we can to ensure everyone stays safe,” he said.

“We believe this video recording system is an important tool to help our police and our community.”

The $71,500 system features 14 cameras placed from Charles Street to Carteret Street, including the Waterfront Park area.

City officials bought the system using accommodations tax funds and general fund money.

The cameras and other equipment are installed and operational.

Adding the surveillance system is yet another component of the community policing concept used

by Beaufort, Police Chief Matt Clancy said.

“With community policing, we multiply our patrol force by utilizing people sharing their concerns with us about suspicious activity and establishing good relationships across Beaufort,” he said.

“We use social media to seek public help in identifying suspects. Now we have video recording to help us monitor key locations, and that will be a big help.

“At the end of the day, our goal is to provide the highest level of public safety possible,” Clancy said. “This video system will greatly expand our ability to provide that service.”

Beaufort’s move to video recording mirrors that of Bluffton, where the town bought and installed a 22-camera system in 2015 to boost public safety.

“This is an important investment in community safety and will be a strong tool for our police and the courts if needed,” Clancy said.

Volunteers plant bushes, grasses and other plants to beautify Duke Street in downtown Beaufort. Photo provided.

Staff reports

Dozens of Beaufort volunteers, including master gardeners, joined the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission recently to plant hundreds of flowering bushes, ornamental grasses and groundcover to beautify Duke Street in downtown Beaufort.

The work is part of the Redevelopment Commission’s Street-by-Street Infill Initiative, which is focused on Duke Street through Dec. 31. The program includes incentives for property owners to improve properties and build on vacant lots.

“Seeing people coming together for a common cause, even something as simple as planting bushes, reminds us of how special Beaufort is,” said Mike McFee, a Beaufort City Council member and chair of the Redevelopment Commission’s Infill Initiative Group.

“We’re basically helping to make over sections of downtown Beaufort with new paint, new landscaping, a small pocket park and other touches,” he said.

The work on March 27 centered on Duke Street near the Beaufort Housing Authority’s duplexes and the Beaufort Police Department substation.

The project is a partnership between the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission, Beaufort Housing Authority, Clemson Extension and the Lowcountry Master Gardeners.

The goal is to create a “model street” and showcase what can be done through public-private partnerships and lots of volunteer effort, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said.

The planning committee began work on this part of the project during the summer of 2016 and expects to be finished by May. On July 1, the project will expand to Washington Street, with some continuation of Duke Street work until the end of 2017.

“After that, we will focus on a new street each year in the area between Carteret Street and Ribaut Road,” Keyserling said. “This is a wonderful way to reenergize a neighborhood.”

Before the volunteers showed up, most of the prep work had been done, including having the gardens designed; bed edging installed; beds weeded, tilled and mulched; plants chosen and ordered; unsightly utility lines removed and placed underground; sidewalks improved; brush cleared and trees trimmed; and a small “pocket park” laid out with benches, lawn space and new trees.

“The volunteers are really the ones who make this happen. We work behind the scenes and bring in any city resources we can, but overall, the volunteers are driving this,” said Jon Verity, chairman of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission.

To date, hands-on volunteers for the Street-by-Street Infill Initiative include neighbors and residents; Beaufort Housing Authority staff, board members and contractors; Clemson Cooperative Extension horticultural agent Laura Lee Rose; Lowcountry Master Gardeners, led by Sheila Drouin who designed the landscaping; Cub Scout Pack #1; and the city of Beaufort, including the

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Police and fire volunteers help with the plantings on Duke Street on March 27. Photo provided.

Redevelopment Commission, mayor and city council, planning department, public works department, police and fire departments.

Those who have donated goods and services to the effort include Allison Ramsey Architects; Hargray; CenturyLink; Easy Rentals; Lowe's; J.Weidner Landscaping; Padgett Tree Service; and Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams providing services of Buds & Blooms Landscaping.

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POLICE BLOTTER Sheriff 's office seeks help ID’ing vandals

Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office investigators are looking into a series of vehicle vandalisms that occurred on March 18-19 on Lady's Island.

Thirteen vehicles were reported to have been struck by golf balls in four Lady's Island communities: Pleasant Point Plantation, Marsh Hawk Plantation, Telfair Subdivision and Brickyard Point Road.

Damages to individual vehicles varied, but are estimated to be in the thousands of dollars collectively.

It is believed the subjects may be local to Lady's Island based on information obtained up to this point in the investigation.

Investigators are asking for help in identifying those responsible for the vandalisms.

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.

Crews battle 2 fires endangering structures

Burton firefighters responded to two brush fires endangering structures recently.

The first brush fire was in the vicinity of Delany Circle off Stuart Point Road in Burton. Fire crews arrived to an approximately 10-acre brush fire that was spreading and endangering homes.

It took three Burton fire engines and over 1,000 gallons of water, with assistance from the MCAS Beaufort fire department along with South Carolina Forestry, to contain the fire.

Fire crews were on scene for over an hour and a half working to contain the spreading flames.

The fire is under investigation. No injuries or damages to structures were reported.

The second brush fire endangering nearby homes was on Big John Road in Burton. Firefighters arrived to a slow-moving brush fire involving less than a quarter of an acre.

Two Burton fire engines extinguished the fire. No injuries or damages to structures were reported. The fire is under investigation.

The Burton Fire District has responded to 14 brush fires so far in 2017 and Burton fire officials are reminding residents to check their local burn ordinances. Failure to follow the ordinance can result in fines and other legal action.

A garage caught fire Mink Road on March 23, but firefighters were able to contain the damages.

injured driver and removed roadway hazards.

Meanwhile, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on Mink Point Boulevard just past 9:30 p.m.

Firefighters arrived and found smoke coming from an attached garage. They were able to extinguish the fire, which was located in a utility closet where the water heater was located and protected the fire from spreading to the home.

Damages were confined to the garage, and while the residents relocated for the evening they were expected to be able to return by March 24. The home had a properly working smoke detector as well as a monitored alarm system.

No injuries were reported. The city of Beaufort also responded to assist as well as Beaufort County EMS. Burton fire officials stress the importance of working smoke detectors and ensuring utility closets containing water heaters are clear of combustibles.

The Burton Fire District has responded to 15 building fires so far in 2017 including a fire at a Shanklin Road mobile home park involving the death of a female resident on March 6.

Gas pump struck, fuel leak contained

Fire causes damages; car accident injures 1

The Burton Fire District was busy on March 23 responding to 13 emergency calls, including a house fire and a motor vehicle accident that resulted in injuries.

Just past 8 p.m. on March 23, Burton firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on Joe Frazier Road. Fire crews arrived to a two-vehicle accident with light to moderate damages to both vehicles and with one vehicle in the middle of the road.

A female driver was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.

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A vehicle hit a gas pump at the Oxford BP on Parris Island Gateway.

The Burton Fire District responded to a fuel leak resulting from a gas pump being struck by a vehicle on March 24.

Just before 9:30 p.m. the Burton Fire District responded to a fuel leak resulting from a vehicle striking a fuel pump at the Oxford BP gas station at 780 Parris Island Gateway. Bur-

ton fire crews arrived to find gas free flowing from a damaged fuel pump.

Firefighters were able to secure the leak and contain the spill. The Parris Island Fire Department Hazardous Materials unit also responded to assist as did Beaufort County EMS. Emergency crews were on scene for over an hour and a half.

Burton fire officials stress to fuel station managers to review emergency procedures with employees and to stock appropriate spill supplies on site.

The vehicle that struck the fuel pump had left the scene.

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Burton Firefighter Andrew Gatlin is congratulated by Burton Chief Harry Rountree.

The Burton Fire District had two new firefighters graduate from the fire academy recently, with one of the graduates receiving top honors.

Burton firefighters Andrew Gatlin and Charles Wilson, both Marine Corps veterans, graduated from the grueling 10-week fire academy course that was conducted at the Bluffton Township Fire District’s new training facility in Bluffton.

Graduating candidates are trained to national firefighting standards including hazardous materials response and fire prevention topics.

Burton Firefighter Charles Wilson received awards for having the highest graduating grade point average and was also selected by his fellow classmates to receive the Brotherhood Award.

The Brotherhood Award is awarded to the student determined by his classmates as exemplifying the greatest teamwork and Charles Wilson leadership qualities.

This is the third fire academy class held at the new Bluffton training facility. Previously new recruits would have to attend the course at the fire academy located in Columbia, which could be costly financially and time wise as new hires would have to wait for classes in Columbia to start.

By having such a training facility locally it allows area fire departments to efficiently and cost effectively train new firefighters and quickly have them serving their communities.

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BUSINESS REAL ESTATE BRIEFS Realtor certified in military relocation

Robert Moul, of Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties, has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification by the National Association of Realtors.

The certification is presented to Realtors who help military personnel, veterans and their families find housing that lets them make the best use of their benefits and serves the unique needs of military life.

When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables can make the transfer easier, faster and less stressful, according to a press release.

Realtors who earn this certification know how to work with active duty military buyers and sellers, as well as veterans.

“We are incredibly thankful to the current and former members of our military for

their service,” said Karen Ryan, owner/broker of Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties. “We’re also proud of Robert for earning this certification and going the extra mile to help the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, both active and retired, with their dreams of home ownership.”

Visit www.WeichertCP.com.

Quick sales, low supply kick off new year

The start of the year ushered in a wave of good news about a hot stock market, higher wages and an active home sales environment, according to the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.

At the same time, housing prices have continued to rise, and the low inventory situation and affordability crunch has been particularly hard on first-time buyers struggling to get into the market.

Nevertheless, buyer activity is easily out-

pacing seller activity in much of the country, culminating in relatively quick sales and low supply. Demand definitely remained strong this month, the release stated.

New Listings were up 11.8 percent to 255; Pending Sales increased 1.1 percent to 186; and Inventory shrank 6 percent to 920 units.

Prices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 2.6 percent to $179,500. Days on Market decreased 1.1 percent to 86 days.

Months Supply of Inventory was down 12.3 percent to five months, indicating that demand increased relative to supply.

Unemployment has reached pre-recession levels, and Americans remain optimistic about finding quality employment. This matters because job growth and higher paychecks fuel home purchases.

Unfortunately, according to the association, that won't matter for potential buyers if price appreciation outpaces income growth and if mortgage rates continue their upward trend.

Sellers are getting a generous number of offers in this market. The worry for sellers then becomes that there will not be a generous number of homes to choose from when they become buyers, the release states.

Elliott is named services coordinator

The Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island, which serves all of South Carolina including the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Orangeburg, has promoted Dennis Elliott to Compliance and Internet Data Exchange services coordinator.

Prior to receiving this promotion, Elliott was a member services associate and handled all HHIMLS technology-based products, maintained relationships with MLS members and assisted new members as well as additional responsibilities.

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WE SALUTE OUR OUTSTANDING DOCTORS ON THIS SPECIAL DAY — AND EVERY DAY!

On March 30, 1958, a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives, and in 1990 National Doctors’ Day was officially established by Congress.

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Stay safe on the water with State Farm tips Courtesy of State Farm

Those of us lucky enough to own boats probably don't spend the majority of our time on the water.

That general lack of familiarity and experience is why when you do set out in a watercraft — whether for fishing, swimming, water skiing or just cruising — it's extremely important to familiarize yourself with the rules, requirements and recommendations of boating safety.

The following tips and guidelines are compiled from state and national boating safety organizations, including the U.S. Coast Guard.

Wear a life jacket Statistics show that most boating fatality victims weren't wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) and that nine out of 10 of those water deaths might have been prevented with a PFD. A life jacket should be available for each person aboard and be worn or properly stowed. Jackets should fit snugly and be the appropriate size — remember that adult jackets will not work for children. Check the PFD laws in your state, and test your jackets once a year for leaks and buoyancy.

Dress for water temp Hunters and fishermen boating during colder-weather months should remember that cold water can kill.

Take swim lessons Even a few rudimentary lessons could someday mean the difference between living and drowning.

Stay with your boat If your boat capsizes, stay with it. Not only will it provide floatation assistance, but it's easier for rescuers to spot.

Keep a clear head Be aware of carbon monoxide. All internal combustion engines produce carbon monoxide , an odorless, colorless and poisonous gas.

Poor cabin ventilation, blocked exhaust outlets and faulty equipment can contribute to the problem, but carbon monoxide emissions can affect the boat's swim platform and other areas near the engine.

Be especially careful when moving slowly, idling or stopped, and when you're near another boat's engine emissions.

Install carbon monoxide detectors on your boat and be aware of the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as headaches, nausea, weakness and irritated eyes — that means staying alert for symptoms that might initially seem like simple seasickness or intoxication.

Don’t drink Speaking of intoxication, don't drink and boat. The use of alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities , according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Boating under the influence (BUI or BWI) is as serious a legal offense as driving while intoxicated.

Additionally, the detrimental physical effects of drinking while boating can be even more severe — the motion, noise, sun, wind and spray on the water is more exhausting than usual, accelerating the intoxicating ef-

fects of alcohol.

The event will feature light refreshments, a chance to win a painting, an unveiling of new art and an exclusive sale on available art.

Jones is an American artist whose long-established career is highlighted by exhibitions in select national and international galleries, including a 2013 group exhibition in Paris.

For more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.

Chamber to host ribbon cutting

Plan ahead Know the rules. Before launching your boat , learn the nautical "rules of the road" by taking a boater safety class. They are a large part of boating safety, especially when meeting, crossing or overtaking another boat.

Learning the meaning of buoys and other water markers, maintain a safe speed and keep a watchful eye on the waters for smooth sailing. Check the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Resource Center for approved boating courses.

Leave a float plan If you're going to be on the water for a couple hours, make sure someone on land knows where you're going and when you plan to return.

If you're heading out for a longer stretch, leave a written float plan with the marina or a friend that can aid rescuers in case of an emergency. (You cannot file a float plan with the Coast Guard.)

In addition to the where and when information, your float plan should include identifying details about your boat, a passenger list and your boat's safety and survival equipment, including radio information.

Appoint an assistant skipper Don't be the only person on your boat who knows how to operate the vessel and where the safety and first aid equipment are stored.

Make sure someone else can get your boat back to shore if you can't.

Take a safety class Insurance discounts may be available for

approved boating safety courses.

Check the weather Consult local forecasts before heading out, especially during hurricane season. If you do run into dark clouds, increasing winds or sudden extreme temperature drops while on the water, head back to shore. If you do get caught in a storm, put the PFDs on and keep everyone low in the boat.

Have communication options Bring a mobile phone sealed in a waterresistant bag, but don't rely on it completely.

Ideally, you should have a VHF marine radio with DCS (Digital-Coded Squelch) that can give the Coast Guard your position in an emergency.

Get your boat inspected If you're unsure of your boat's condition, get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC). A VSC is a free examination of your boat courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to verify the presence and condition of all required safety equipment.

Unlike our automobiles, most of us find ourselves on a boat in order to enjoy some relaxation and recreation. Just don't let your quest for fun on the water make you complacent about boating safety. Know and follow the rules so that everyone has a good time and gets back to dry land safe and sound.

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CHAMBER CORNER New art studio to hold celebration

Jennifer JL Jones Studios will be celebrating its new art studio from 4-6:3 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at 828A Paris Ave. in Port Royal. A ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will take place at 4:30 p.m.

The Sea Island Carriage Company will be celebrating its second anniversary under new ownership and its newly remodeled storefront at 930 Bay St. in Beaufort.

A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration, hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber

of Commerce, will take place from 4-5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 4. The celebration will feature light refreshments and a meet and greet with one of its infamous carriage horses, "Angus."

Sea Island Carriage Company (SICC) has been providing historic carriage tours through downtown Beaufort for the past 15 years.

For more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.

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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients.

Nearly 2.8 million people donated blood through the Red Cross last year.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions.

Donors of all blood types are needed this spring.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Those wishing to donate can also attend a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Carteret Street United Methodist Church at 408 Carteret St. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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A therapeutic mindfulness class will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 703 Bladen St. in Beaufort.

Participants will learn how to prevent stress or ease physical discomfort caused by chronic pain, cancer treatments or headaches.

The cost is $15.

According to a press release, “You will come away from class knowing more about the stress, impact of constant or traumatic stress, and how various types of mediations can help with this as integrative approaches to your health journey.

“You will experience more than five types of meditation that may help physically re-

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new the brain. Resources to learn more about integrative and holistic health will be provided.”

Register by calling 843-770-9947 or by email to reneesutton@healthierhealing.com.

This program is hosted by Ministries for Synergetic Wellness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Its goal is to provide integrative therapies and education at an affordable cost to those in healthcare crisis.

Applications for scholarships are available upon request.

Visit www.MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org.

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Duke Symphony Orchestra Conductor Harry Davidson will once again be leading some 60 students through the works of well-known and emerging classical composers at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the USCB Performing Arts Center.

The concert will include Rossini’s Overture “La Gazza Ladra,” Walton’s "Passacaglia - Death of Falstaff ” and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian.”

The students volunteer their time and talents for this event, which is one of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s major fundraisers.

The annual event has raised nearly $285,000 to support BMH’s Healing Arts Program in the Keyserling Cancer Center and other facilities.

Bill and Josie Paddock will serve as the honorary chairs for this 14th annual event.

General admission tickets are $35.

Patron tickets start at $75 and include premium seating plus an invitation to the special post-concert Conductor’s Reception.

To purchase tickets, visit bmhfoundationsc.org or call 843-522-5774.

Ticket prices are $5 higher at the door.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Marines, sailors go head-to-head

Marines and sailors of the Tri-Command competed in the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Gauntlet competition March 24 on Parris Island.

The winning team was Weapons and Field Training Battalion Team One from Parris Island with the score of 28 points.

Teams of five competed in a 9-mile course consisting of nine events varying in military skill and physical difficulty.

The daylong competition provided an opportunity to build comradeship throughout the TriCommand through physically demanding events that emphasized sportsmanship and teamwork.

Each member of the five-member squad completed each of the nine events.

The nine scored events included: unknown distance live fire; obstacle course casualty evacuation; water rescue; confidence course; rappel tower; M16-A4 disassembly/ reassembly relay; modified infantry team trophy course of fire; land navigation; and pugil stick match.

The events were spread out across the depot, and squads moved by foot between each event.

Beaufort County offers free shredding event

White Hall landing closed temporarily

Beaufort County announced the temporary closing of the White Hall Boat Landing on Lady’s Island for the next several days.

The boat landing, located at 33 Sea Island Parkway, will be closed to the public while crews remove hurricane-generated marine debris and vessels from nearby waterways.

The removal of debris and abandoned vessels will necessitate the temporary closure of several other boat landings as well.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our residents,” said Jim Minor, Beaufort County Solid Waste director. “This is an essential last step toward restoring our community and our waterways.”

The temporary closings provide the county’s contractor a site to unload removed materials for proper disposal.

Landings affected will include: Alljoy Boat Landing; Bluffton Public Dock; Brickyard Creek Boat Landing; C.C. Haigh Jr. Boat Landing; Eddings Point Boat Landing; Edgar Glenn Boat Landing; H. E. Trask, Sr. Boat Landing; Marshland Boat Landing; Port Royal Boat Landing (The Sands); and Russ Point Boat Landing.

Only the landings where active work is taking place will be closed to the public.

The county will provide updates as work progresses and will advise the public in advance of closures when possible.

National monument event to air on County Channel Beaufort County residents, community leaders and local and state politicians gathered recently to celebrate the establishment of Beaufort County as the site for the Reconstruction Era National Monument, and The County Channel captured every moment.

The County Channel’s broadcast of the celebratory event will air at 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Sunday on local cable networks: Com-

cast’s Channel 2, Hargray’s channels 9 and 113, and Time-Warner Hilton Head’s Channel 63. The broadcast will also be available on demand on The County Channel’s website.

A national monument sign was unveiled at the celebration after remarks from a variety of dignitaries.

The Reconstruction Era National Monument was established through a presidential proclamation on Jan. 12 as a unit of the National Park Service in recognition of the role Beaufort County played in shaping the historic period of Reconstruction.

The County Channel is Beaufort County’s official public television channel broadcasting a variety of informational and educational programming about government programs and services, public safety, arts and culture and the environment.

through Friday, June 30, or Wednesday, July 5, through Monday, July 31.

Interested South Carolina students should contact the internship coordinator, Cameron Morabito, at cameron.morabito@ mail.house.gov.

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Republican club to meet on April 3

The April meeting of the Greater Bluffton Republican Club will be held on Monday, April 3, at The Roasting Room at 1297 May River Road in Bluffton.

The bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 5:45 p.m. The public is welcome.

Sanford accepting intern applications

U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, is accepting congressional internship applications for positions in his Washington, D.C. office for summer 2017.

The internship program offers undergraduate students practical experience in public policy and customer service.

Intern duties include answering phones, greeting constituents, leading tours, preparing correspondence, attending committee hearings and composing short research projects.

All internships are unpaid, but students gain valuable work experience and professional skills throughout their internship while getting a better understanding of how their government functions.

Summer internship hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Students may join from Tuesday, May 30,

The cover of the 2017 Lowcountry Phone Directory features a photo of the Gay Fish Company docks on St. Helena Island, shot by Beaufort-based professional Eric Horan and picked after a contest that drew 360 entries from 25 photographers.

When the 23rd edition of the Lowcountry Phone Directory arrives in mailboxes in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties, residents will receive far more than listings, according to a press release.

Publisher Brent Cooper likes to think of his work as part coffee-table book, part local newspaper and part welcome wagon, too.

The Lowcountry Phone Directory features pictures submitted by several prominent, local photographers, including Eric Horan, whose shot of the Gay Fish Company docks on St. Helena Island graces the cover. Profile articles of longtime Beaufort residents are mixed throughout, as well. Book sections are devoted to information for newcomers, tide charts, and hurricane tracking and evacuation maps.

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The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division continues to offer secure document shredding for county residents.

The next document shredding event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until trucks are filled) on Saturday, April 8, at the Shanklin Convenience Center Site, 80 Shanklin Road, Beaufort.

Any types or colors of paper, file folders or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding.

All materials will be shredded on site until trucks reach capacity. Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No

electronics will be collected at this event.

For more information, contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 843-2552736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.

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Beaufort History Museum to hold lecture series The Beaufort History Museum will present two lectures that are part of the historical series co-sponsored with the Beaufort County Library.

Both lectures take place at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. Admission is free but reservations are required and space is limited. To reserve a seat, visit www. beauforthistorymuseum.com.

The lectures are: • 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4: Harriet Tubman: A Glimpse into the Life of a Woman

of Courage Hear about Harriet Tubman’s (aka, Araminta Ross) life as a slave, her escape to freedom and her work with the Underground Railroad. You’ll learn how she helped to liberate hundreds of Lowcountry slaves in the Combahee Raid during the Civil War and about her work after the war as a humanitarian, suffragette and friend to the indigent.

The lecturer will be Andrea Allen, Beaufort History Museum board member.

• 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20: Gullah His-

tory and Culture The lecture will cover the origin of the Gullah natives primarily located along the coastal areas of South Carolina and tell why they were concentrated in large numbers on various isolated islands such as Dafuskie, Johns Island, Kiawah, Port Royal and Wadmalaw.

St. Helena has the largest number of Gullah natives (6,500) where a strong culture still exists. Learn about their arrival as slaves through the Port of Charleston, how they

were dispersed throughout the state, how their labor contributed to the wealth of the planters and what exactly happened to these natives after the “Big Gun Shoot” (The Battle of Port Royal Sound) on Nov. 7, 1861.

The lecturer will be Mary Rivers LeGree, a native of St. Helena Island. Her early years were spent on the Rivers' family compound among her parents and other relatives. She will share their untold history and their practices from a genuine perspective, having been brought up in the culture.

Local ladies find something for everyone Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, win prizes and meet new friends, was held on March 23 at Something For Everyone on 1002 Bay St.

This free event was sponsored by The Island News. Businesses that would like to book an IGNO can call Irene Goodnight 615-243-4684.

The overflow crowd gathers at Something For Everyone gift shop. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Kim Coolican left, accepts her gift certificate to Guys & Dolls.

Mary Daise, left, Shirley Martin and Yvonne Park enjoy some light snacks.

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Students honored at banquet as 2017 South Carolina Junior Scholars One-hundred and forty-nine Beaufort County eighth-graders were honored recently for being named Junior Scholars by the South Carolina Department of Education.

The students and their parents were recognized at a Junior Scholars Banquet sponsored by the Beaufort County School District.

“This recognition recognizes your potential to become a success in school and in life,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “Whether you live up to that potential is up to you.”

The banquet’s featured speaker was Brooke Everly, who graduated as the valedictorian of the Class of 2016 at Whale Branch Early College High School with

both a South Carolina high school diploma and an associate’s degree from the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Everly is currently a cadet at The Citadel, where she maintains a 3.8 GPA and plans to graduate next spring with the intention of continuing into the Citadel’s Accelerated Master’s program for biology. Her longer-term goals include attending medical school and becoming a surgical oncologist.

The Junior Scholars Program was developed by the South Carolina Department of Education to identify eighth-graders with exceptional academic talent and to develop strategies for inclusion into special programs. The program includes a process for

screening, identifying and recognizing students with high scholastic achievement and intellectual ability.

Eligible students include those who score 50 or higher on the PSAT (preliminary SAT) in verbal, math or writing, or those who participated in Duke University's Talent Identification Program (TIP) during their seventh-grade years.

Students from Northern Beaufort County who were honored include: Nevaeh Babb, Danyelle Bethea, Matthew Bornscheuer, Brody Connell, Esasha Frazier, Ethan Glover, Elizabeth Gray, Kaiya Johnson, Trey Smith and Amyah Todd, all of Beaufort Middle School; Travis Cato, Claire

Davis, Karissa Gold, Caleb Henry, Drake Ireton, Mark May, Omarion McKinnon, Lucas Michels, Zoe Pejsa, Jacob Schatzle, Megan Schoener, Aidan Taylor and Ariana Watson, all of Lady’s Island Middle School; Samantha Aguero, Jaykob Aguilar, Jaxon Beebe, Sophia Corey, Sadie Flemetis, Dawson Hatch, Quintin Rowley, Emily Rivard, Hannah Parson and Michael Montanez, all of River Ridge Academy; Owen Dando, Lilah Delbos, Henry Harper, Walker Perryman, Hopi Stewart, Grace Trask and William Winburn, all of Riverview Charter School; Thien Tran and Anthony Dix, both of Robert Smalls International Academy; and Piper Reid of Whale Branch Middle.

SCHOOL BRIEFS

The students who successfully completed Girls On the Run were MiAngel Berbeck, Cecilia Achodot-Oberu, Jamerrah Bellinger, Nyasia Billups, Zamaria Chaplin, Audiyah Gardner, Shakierra Gardner, Janiyah Lynard, Elliott Pence, Tyesha Smalls, Orika Clark, Justice Albury and Dermony Holmes.

St. Peter's Catholic School student Harrison Thayer came in first place in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee and second place in the State Spelling Bee.

Students participate in Girls On the Run

statements, supervising the district’s general accounting functions and training district and school-level staff in budget preparation.

As CFO, Crosby will direct the budgeting, accounting and reporting of all school district funds; take a lead role in long-term financial planning; direct the development of the district’s capital facilities plan; and be responsible for divisions such as technology and food services.

Superintendent Jeff Moss said that the school district has a “well-deserved and time-tested reputation for efficient business operations and prudent budgeting.”

Over the past 17 years, he noted that the district has never had a negative financial finding in any of its annual independent audits and has won numerous awards for excellence in financial reporting.

The district’s bond ratings are Aa1 with Moody’s Investors Service and AA with Standard and Poor’s.

“Continuing the district’s long tradition of financial and business excellence made this a very important hire,” Moss said, “and I’m confident that Ms. Crosby will be effective in her expanded responsibilities.”

Crosby, a graduate of Clemson University, is both a certified public accountant and a certified government finance officer.

Crosby replaces Phyllis White, who retired in December.

Lady’s Island Elementary School (LIES) recently participated in Girls On the Run, an after-school physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls.

The girls are taught life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games.

The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event, which was held on March 18 at River Ridge Academy.

The goal of this program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

The head coaches at LIES were Jalissa Newton, school counselor, and Ashley Walker, a first-grade teacher. Assistant coaches were Catherine Carroll, a kindergarten teacher, and Meredith Rocha and Rachel Grindle, both first-grade teachers.

LIES plans to have two seasons next year because Girls on The Run was so much fun for the coaches and students.

Students to perform original play

Forty students will be performing in an original play entitled “The Lost Isle” at 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 6, at Lady’s Island Elementary School.

The play has been underwritten by an

Excellence in Education Foundation Grant awarded to theater teacher Carol Dawson and dance teacher Lisa Teneyck.

The play is a result of a student writing project known as “Page to Stage.”

Each Thursday after school, a group of 10 student writers in grades 2-5 met to create a story that could be produced as a viable children’s play. After five months of writing, rewriting and pitching ideas, the story evolved.

These young writers are now seeing their play produced and watching their words come to life.

“The Lost Isle” is about good versus evil in the character of Captain Max and his trusty dog, Salty. Along the way are many adventures that test Captain Max and his patience. Many creatures from the high seas and a deserted island give him just the perspective he needs to see the error of his ways.

There is no admission cost, but donations of a canned good or dry good for the food bank will be collected at the door.

Veteran executive selected as CFO

A veteran finance manager has been named the Beaufort County School District’s new chief financial and operations officer.

Tonya Crosby has been with the school district for 16 years and currently serves as its finance services officer.

Her responsibilities in that role have included preparing the district’s $215 million annual budget, developing annual financial

Performing arts center coming to Whale Branch

The Beaufort County board of education

recently voted to devote a portion of its borrowing capacity to building a performing arts center at Whale Branch Early College High School.

Whale Branch is the only district high school that does not have a performing arts-style auditorium for student performances and classes. It is also the only district high school that doesn’t have a larger competition gym.

Parents and community supporters had urged the district to build both a performing arts center and a competition gymnasium since the high school opened in 2010.

The board voted on Feb. 7 to build a gym and recently voted to build the performing arts center.

Both projects will be funded under a state-authorized provision that allows local school boards to borrow up to 8 percent of their districts’ assessed property value for facilities construction and improvement.

“Beyond the excitement this will certainly generate among our students, our staff and our surrounding community, the new instructional opportunities are wonderful and plentiful,” said Mona Lise Dickson, the high school’s principal. “We plan to make full use of those opportunities and enhance our kids’ educational experiences, not to mention their artistic and athletic experiences.”

Bus executive selected as transportation head

A veteran Aiken County school bus executive with a broad range of work experience – including three years behind the wheel – is the Beaufort County School District’s new director of transportation.

Maria McClure worked in various positions with Aiken County Schools over the last 31 years, starting off as a bus driver.

After being promoted to transportation secretary and later to Area 1 transportation supervisor, she was named as Aiken County’s executive manager of transportation, a position she held for 13 years. She also performed driver exams for Commercial Driver’s License applicants.

“I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my transportation career, particularly working in such a beautiful place and with such welcoming people,” McClure said.

In her new job, McClure will supervise about 175 drivers and staff responsible for transporting more than 11,000 students to or from school each day on about 190 buses that travel more than 11,000 miles each day.

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS Cane Bay was forced to play from behind throughout the boys' high school soccer match.

Jack Gamble led the Eagles to the win, netting two goals.

Aiding the Beaufort High offensive attack, Ray Ramos, Ben Trask and Reese Bowles registered one assist apiece.

Defensively for Beaufort High, goalkeeper Brandon Cassidy recorded three saves.

Cane Bay, which was limited offensively in each half of the boys' high school soccer match versus Beaufort High, netted its lone goal on a penalty kick.

Beaufort Academy edges Palmetto Christian, 1-0 Hurricane Matthew couldn’t hold the Sea Island Rotary Club down from bringing runners and paddlers a spectacular event at a different, but great, new location. The 2017 SIRC race location was held March 11 in and around Port Royal. It is usually held on Hunting Island, but was moved due to damages from the hurricane. Above left: Jack Cunningham, left, and Melissa Burch run along the boar walk during the second leg of the Adventure Biathlon. Above right: Robert Basha, center, hauls out his kayak while his wife Eyren carries his paddle. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

BHS shuts out May River, 6-0

Beaufort High shut out May River 6-0 in a boys' high school tennis match on March 20.

Mitchell Russell rebounded from a firstset loss to win in the No. 1 singles match for the Eagles.

Russell won 4-6, 6-4, 10-4 over May River's Caldwell Tarleton.

Beaufort High controlled the entire contest. Adding singles wins for Beaufort High were Griffin Stone, Jaco Neimond, Merritt Patterson and Chris Hoogenboom.

Beaufort High's doubles team of Paul Winland and Ben Straut also won its match.

In other news, Beaufort High 5, Berkeley 1: Chris Hoogenboom turned in a dominant performance to lead Beaufort High past Berkeley 5-1 in a a boys' high school tennis match on March 21.

The Beaufort High doubles team of Paul Winland and Ben Straut also won convincingly.

No. 1 singles player Mitchell Russell also won for the Eagles.

Rounding out the Beaufort High attack, Griffin Stone and Merritt Patterson posted wins of their own.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Beaufort High blanks Hilton Head Island

The Beaufort High softball team won easily over a familiar opponent late last week.

Beaufort High blanked Hilton Head Island 17-0 in four innings in a high school softball game on March 24.

The Eagles controlled the contest from the first at-bat until the final out was recorded.

Leading Beaufort High at the plate, Lillian Sumner delivered four RBIs. Beaufort High pitcher Emily Cook tossed a one-hitter to help the Eagles prevail convincingly.

Multiple Beaufort High players contributed offensively.

Sumner drilled a two-run single for Beaufort High as part of a seven-run first inning.

Beaufort High sent 12 batters to the plate during its first at-bat.

The productive Sumner added an RBI double for the Eagles in the third inning.

Sumner delivered an RBI single for Beaufort High in the fourth frame.

Carolina O'Hara, Essence Champion and Savannah Mullen provided two hits apiece for the Eagles in the victory.

Hilton Head Island was limited at the plate throughout the matchup.

Sandy Phillips accounted for Hilton Head Island's only hit in the fourth inning when she connected for a single.

Beaufort High outlasts Cane Bay in slugfest

Krislynn Coolong smacked three homers and drove in seven runs to lead Beaufort High past Cane Bay 19-15 in a high school softball game on March 21. Both Coolong and Caroline O'Hara homered for Beaufort High in the hard-fought win.

Beaufort High pitcher Mary Claire Sumner earned the win. Sumner won despite allowing 16 hits.

Helping her pitching cause at the plate, Sumner delivered three hits and scored four runs.

Lilian Sumner added two doubles for the Eagles in the win.

May River beats Battery Creek, 10-7

May River used a balanced offensive attack to beat Battery Creek 10-7 in a high school softball game on March 20.

Pacing May River at the plate, Kylee Gleason, Olivia Turpin and Maddie Armistead recorded three hits apiece.

The Sharks scored first and never trailed.

Michaela Manley delivered a three-run homer for the Sharks in the third inning, Haley Welsch added a two-run double for May River in the fifth frame.

Journeigh Doray and McKenzie Young led Battery Creek with two hits apiece.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Whale Branch levels North Charleston, 16-2

Whale Branch pulled away to defeat North Charleston 16-2 in a high school baseball game on March 23.

The Warriors claimed their second straight victory, remaining in the win column after downing Garrett Academy Tech 20-1 two days earlier.

Longtime high school baseball rivals, Whale Branch and North Charleston are familiar foes.

Ryan Murray-Green and Clarence Stephens teamed up to pitch a five-inning no-hitter for Whale Branch as the Warriors leveled North Charleston.

Both Murray-Green and Stephens excelled on the mound.

Murray-Green worked two innings and registered six strikeouts.

Aiding the Whale Branch attack, Stephens worked the final three innings for the Warriors, recording six strikeouts.

Multiple Whale Branch players contributed at the plate. The Warriors moved ahead early in the contest, plating six runs in the first inning.

Jaylin Parrales connected for a two-run double in the Warriors' six-run first frame.

Helping his pitching cause at the plate, Murray-Green delivered two hits.

Another Whale Branch player, Irvin Mulligan, also contributed two hits in the Warriors' triumph.

Whale Branch 20, Garrett Academy Tech 1: Whale Branch plated 13 runs in the first inning en route to a 20-1 win in four innings over Garrett Academy Tech on March 21.

Ryan Murray-Green and Irvin Mulligan provided two RBIs apiece for Whale Branch in the initial inning.

Both Murray-Green and Mulligan had two hits apiece.

Judah Wood led Whale Branch offensively with three hits and RBIs. On the mound, together, Whale Branch pitchers Steven Colon and Tyler Smith limited Garrett Tech to only one hit in four innings.

Beaufort High beats Cane Bay, allows one run

Thanks to a leadoff homer from Kyle Torrey in the fifth inning, Beaufort High pulled away to beat Cane Bay 5-1 in a high school baseball game on March 21.

Torrey's long ball started a four-run inning for the Eagles.

Jeffery Smith added a two-run double for Beaufort High in the fifth inning.

Another Beaufort High player, Rome Wallace, provided a solo home run in the fourth inning and an RBI single in the fifth frame for

the Beaufort High Eagles.

On the mound, Beaufort High pitcher Drew Luckey earned the win, Luckey pitched a two-hitter over 6 and 2/3 innings for the Beaufort High baseball club.

Wade Olivarri pitched out of a relief role and recorded the final out for Beaufort High in the matchup.

Patterson paces May River in victory

Behind the bat of John Patterson, May River pulled away to beat Battery Creek 11-2 in a high school baseball game on March 24.

Patterson led May River to the convincing victory, delivering a double, a triple and four RBIs as the Sharks prevailed over Battery Creek.

The productive Patterson delivered a tworun triple for May River in the sixth inning.

Patterson scored two runs himself in May River's winning effort. Patterson provided a total of three hits for the May River baseball squad.

Joining Patterson in the May River hits column,Vance Summers, Cooper George, Chase Murray and Kamryn Gleason added two hits apiece for the Sharks.

Battery Creek was limited to six hits in the lopsided loss.

Three different May River pitchers worked from the mound. May River hurler Josh Roddy pitched four innings and earned the win.

May River 11, Battery Creek 1: Andrew Perez provided the offensive lift at the plate as May River beat Battery Creek 11-1 in a high school baseball game on March 30.

Perez smacked a double, drilled a grand slam and drove in six runs for May River in the victory.

Following Perez in May River's offensive attack, Cooper George contributed three hits and two runs.

Aiding May River at the plate, Josh Reddy and Chase Murray contributed two hits apiece.

May River scored 12 runs via 11 hits.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

Hilton Head Island wins county squad

The Hilton Head Island boys' golf team won a four-team county meet at Eagle's Pointe on March 21.

Brooks Dyess fired an even-par 36 to lead Hilton Head Island to the win. Hilton Head Island notched an 11-shot victory over three other Beaufort County foes.

As a team, Hilton Head Island posted a 152.

Following Dyess for the Hilton Head Island boys' team, Caden Edwards recorded a 37 and Charlie Farrell added a 39 .

John DiGenova (40) and Travis Mancill (41) also competed for the Hilton Head Island boys' golf team in the county quad meet.

Beaufort High placed second with a 163.

Matthew Campbell and Tommy Holloway shot 37s for the Eagles.

May River finished eight shots behind Beaufort High. Brandon McBride shot a 36 and Drew Weary added a 37 for the Sharks in the quad meet.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Gamble leads BHS over Cane Bay, 3-1

Beaufort High managed to fend off nemesis Cane Bay 3-1 in a boys' high school soccer game on March 24.

Beaufort Academy edged Palmetto Christian 1-0 in a boys' high school soccer game on March 24.

Each team battled back and forth throughout the regular-season boys' high school soccer affair.

Nathaniel Kennan accounted for the game's only goal, scoring to lift Beaufort Academy to the victory over Palmetto Christian.

Both Beaufort Academy and Palmetto Christian fared well defensively.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Murphy scores two goals, helps BHS beat Cane Bay

Brigid Murphy scored two goals to lead Beaufort High past Cane Bay 3-1 in a girls' high school soccer game on March 24.

Accompanying Murphy in the Beaufort High scoring column, Heily Hernandez netted one goal.

Beaufort High won for the third time in four games.

Sierra Schweizer, Bella Kimbrell and Julia Smith provided assists for Beaufort High in the win.

Defensively for Beaufort High, Maddie Brace recorded five saves.

Beaufort Academy shuts out John Paul II

Two players accounted for a trio of goals as Beaufort Academy blanked John Paul II High 3-0 in a girls' high school soccer game on March 20.

Familiar foes, Beaufort Academy and John Paul II are SCISA rivals.

Mary Keane netted two of Beaufort Academy's three goals.

Accompanying Keane in the Beaufort Academy scoring column, Abby Dalton added one goal for the Eagles.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE

Eagles lose to Richmond Hill

Beaufort High was forced to play from behind throughout its game versus Richmond Hill early last week. Richmond Hill pulled away to beat Beaufort High 5-2 in a boys' high school lacrosse match.

Beaufort High lost despite outshooting Richmond Hill 37-24.

Jeffrey Berry scored both of Beaufort High's goals in the loss.

Berry scored his first goal off an assist from teammate John Cherry in the second quarter.

He netted his second goal in the final quarter.

Defensively for Beaufort High, Bryce Hage recorded six saves in goal.

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Bill Verity tourney to be held May 8

The 9th annual Bill Verity Cup, a charity golf tournament to be contested on Monday, May 8, will be held at the Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island.

All proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Club programs in the Beaufort area.

Supporters and golfers are invited to participate in this year’s competition.

The charity golf tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration, practice and lunch followed by a shot gun start at 1 p.m.

An awards reception will be held at 5 p.m.

Participant donations are $150 per golfer or $600 per team of four.

Participant donations include access to the practice range, lunch provided by Boys & Girls Club sponsor Chick-fil-A, complimentary beverages, greens fee, golf cart, gifts, reception and awards.

For more information or to register, contact Anne Littlejohn at 843-379-5430 or Alittlejohn@bgclowcountry.org.

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Jasper's new solar farms will cost us bundles Where did all these liberals come from? I don’t recall their saying anything about their liberal proclivities when they were running.

Last week’s announcement that a Virginia-based solar energy company called Dominion will spend up to $100 million to build two solar generating facilities in Jasper County this year is sure to spark a renewed fight on the Beaufort County Council over whether to join the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance.

Why? Because the SouthernCarolina Alliance is credited with putting the Dominion/Jasper solar deal together. And the economic development consortium has long unsuccessfully lobbied Beaufort County to join their group.

Their defenders will use the good news of the new clean industry in Jasper to ratchet up the pressure on Beaufort County to join.

The solar farms will create about 200 onetime construction jobs, according to Dominion’s press release.

The SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance currently works with five counties — Jasper, Hampton, Allendale, Barnwell and Bamberg. As the fee to join the group is based on each county’s respective population, if Beaufort County joined it would immediately be providing more revenues ($175,000 per year plus a $20,000 origination fee) to the group’s coffers than all the other counties combined.

Detractors ask: “Would Beaufort County receive in exchange more than half Alliance’s efforts?”

Whether to join the SouthernCarolina Alliance has been a quiet but deeply divisive issue on Beaufort County Council for the past several years. Most of County Council’s Southern Beaufort County representatives favor joining the group while all the represen-

tatives representing districts north of the Broad River have expressed misgivings.

It has been only Hilton Head Island-based Council Vice Chairman Jerry Stewart, who has said he’s Bill Rauch opposed to joining, and Bluffton’s Tabor Vaux who has been on both sides of the issue who have withheld the key votes that have to date stopped the county short of joining.

But with the Alliance’s board member State Sen. Tom Davis, Alliance Associates member TCL President Richard Gough, and Alliance Advisory board member Ed Saxon lobbying the county this budget season, that may change.

The glamorous news of the solar farms next door will inevitably be trotted out.

Or the tipping point may ironically be provided by the county’s newest economic development entity, the Beaufort County Economic Development Corp., which was set up to do the work they would instead ask the Alliance to do. They would not, of course, put themselves out of business. They say they will instead wait until their new executive director is hired, and then ask County Council for more funding so that they can bring in Alliance.

Here’s the hotbed of liberalism. Why? Because traditional conservatives say take the economic development money and roll back business license fees, or property taxes, or a combination of the two.

Take a hard look at unnecessary regulations too. Getting out of the private sector’s way is what will create jobs.

The liberal solution is the opposite: increase taxes to pile programs on top of programs intended to find ways to create jobs.

Let’s do the numbers.

The Beaufort County Economic Development Corp. will ask the four Beaufort County municipalities for $10,000 each from their FY ’18 budgets, and they want a $140,000 state Commerce Department grant protected with which to help pay their new director.

The county will be asked to pitch in more to support their operations, but we don’t know exactly how much yet. Then they will ask the Beaufort County Council to spend the nearly $200,000 to join up with Alliance in FY’18.

Lest we forget, the local governments already help fund the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Moreover, the city of Beaufort owns and operates the failed Beaufort Commerce Park that has been a famous million dollar sinkhole.

That’s not all.

Recently the city of Beaufort spent another million-plus dollars to purchase a downtown building into which to put its new Digital

Corridor incubator that will be managed, for an additional handsome fee, by Charleston’s Digital Corridor. That effort’s defenders say it’s too soon to judge, but to date results there have been sketchy at best.

There is undoubtedly more.

With budget season approaching it is reasonable to ask how many tax dollars the local governments ought reasonably be spending to bring in business? Do the past results justify the future expenditures? Would the dollars being spent be more productively spent on essential services like law enforcement, fire, EMS, refuse removal or mosquito control? Or, horrors, tax relief?

These are questions to ask our recently-converted liberal friends.

While listening respectfully to their answers watch carefully their hands.

Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.

When should folks start ‘acting their age?’

Recently, I had the opportunity to go spiraling down a six-story waterslide called the Howlin’ Tornado screaming at the top of my lungs with a young 7-year-old who had persuaded me to join him.

First, we had to climb six flights of stairs and when we arrived at the top we climbed onto a large inflatable raft. Once we were settled and holding on, the attendant pushed us into a swirling tunnel flooding with water.

What joy and laughter! We landed in a pool at the bottom where we high fived one another.

“What a blast!” I yelled, to which my companion responded, “Let’s try another one of the slides!” and off we went with equal enthusiasm and joy.

Afterwards, my husband asked, “Aren’t you a little old for water slides? Shouldn’t

Now what?

48 inches tall and less than 62 years old?”

What “Aging Life Rule Book” is out with the title “Act your age?”

The incident reminded me of an old “Twilight Zone” episode from the early 1960s.

(Yes, I am old enough that I remember watching.)

It was about a group of residents in Sunnyvale Rest Home who snuck out at night and

played kick the can, a game of their youth.

The main character, Charles Whitley, believed that he has discovered the secret of youth: playing children’s games. When the group walked out through the front gate, they became children again, playing, running and laughing. Yet when they returned to the home, they were old again.

It is strange to be thinking of that show now that I am one of those seniors, still wanting to go out and play kick the can, shrieking and laughing like I was with my 7-year-old friend who said, “Come on. Let’s go.”

Thank goodness it never occurred to my grandson Finn that someone my age should not go on the Howlin’ Tunnel.

As for acting my age, I think I will continue to play “kick the can” until someday when it will be a bucket I kick instead of a can.

multiple meetings, the format is the same.

I hear rumors that the city of Beaufort had a plan for a center city at the intersection of Sams Point and Sea Island Parkway, but it has never been presented.

Beaufort city officials show up for the meetings, get face time, then step aside as the groups discuss each area and issue. If there really is a plan, why are they not facilitating each group and informing them?

Are we just being appeased to think that we have input?

Let’s face it, we have no voting rights to determine the city of Beaufort elected officials who are making these decisions. So far, it appears that we are an easy “stepchild” tax base.

I agree with Bill Rauch (former mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008) when he says, “It is past time for the city to step up for Lady’s Island … it is time for the city to begin providing some leadership.”

Rauch had it correct when he said that property taxes, business license taxes and prepared food taxes should be figured out and then subtracted from that sum the city’s reimbursement to Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire District. What is left is roughly what the city is putting into its pocket from Lady’s Island.

Now, add to the above what the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association said, "Lady’s Island can anticipate continuing to be a blended community with most of the commercial portion in the city of Beaufort and most of the residential portion re-

maining in the unincorporated portion of Beaufort County.”

I expect that the unincorporated portion (residential) will continue to be lost in the shadow of Hilton Head and Bluffton. That said, it appears that the city of Beaufort will continue to “cherry pick” the better tax portions of Lady’s Island and leave the rest.

Talking with one member of the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office, he expressed how frustrating it is to deal with calls and who has jurisdiction in this “checkerboard” annexation approach. I expect it is the same for all first responders. Do delays occur because of this mess? Who knows?

So, the city of Beaufort will take most of the commercial businesses, determine business license taxes, property taxes and prepared food taxes, all of which will be passed on to the consumers on Lady’s Island in one way or another.

Businesses on Lady’s Island have no voting rights for the city officials who are making the decisions for them ( unless the owners live in the city of Beaufort), and, of course, neither do the unincorporated residents.

The bottom line is pretty clear.

We have “Annexation and Taxation without Representation” on Lady’s Island. I believe there was a tea party in Boston for the same reason.

Yes, Bill Rauch, “it is time for the city to step up for Lady’s Island,” or do we need a Lady’s Island Tea Party?

John Stevenson Newpoint

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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

you be acting your age?”

The remark stunned me because it had never dawned on me not to go on the waterpark slides.

“Act my age.”

I had not heard that line in a long time; maybe when I was about 10 years old.

“Oh,” I said, “is there a sign on the entrance to the waterslide that says you must be over

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The concert will be held in the historic church at 505 Church St., downtown Beaufort (other entrances to the historic churchyard are located on Newcastle, King and North streets). Free parking is available in the church's parking lot located across the street at the corner of Church and King streets.

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PSYCHOLOGIST Dr. Barbara A. Clarke, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist offering Psychotherapy to Adults and Adolescents for depression, grief and loss, anxiety, life transition, and spiritual emptiness.

LAWN CARE

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance

For additional information or to make an appointment, please call (843) 379-8696.

1 Beaufort Town Center-Executive Suite 337 2015 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC

MOBILE HOME INSURANCE

RESALE STORE

Bring this ad in for 10% OFF Manufactured Housing Insurance

102 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 0 • Lady's Island, SC 29907 Fax: 843-524-6928 John D. Polk: 843-524-3172 • Leslie Lynam: 843-524-3172

PEST CONTROL

BUILDING SPECIALIST

Collins Pest Control

Tommy Collins | 843-524-5544

SHED MAN

Dan Hassinger, Building Specialist

843-524-6989 • mobile 843-812-1666

Complete Termite and Pest Control Residential & Commercial Free Estimates!

Licensed and Insured

2729 Boundary Street, Beaufort • dan@shedman.biz • www.shedman.biz Custom Built Wood and Metal Storage Buildings, Garages & Carports, etc.

PET SERVICES

THE DOGGIE LAMA

CLEANING SERVICES

Merry Maids

Bob Cunningham 843-522-2777 custsrv4632@merrymaids.net 829 Parris Is Gateway, Beaufort, SC

Where your dogs health & comfort comes first.

Doggie Day Care, Boarding & Training Celebrating 10 Years on Lady's Island

www.doggielama.info

Donations Accepted

Resale Shop & Prayer Room www.Facebook.com/2or3TreasureHouse 203 Carteret Street • Historic Downtown Beaufort (843) 525-0058 • www.StHelenas1712.org

Clothing Sale $5 per bag REALTOR

Beale Cummings Realtor-Broker E-Pro

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners 1211 Boundary St., Beaufort, 29902

42 Years Full Time Experience representing buyers and sellers

www.beauforthomes.com

Cell: 843-812-2787 • Beale@BeaufortHomes.com

843-252-2060

ROOFING

DA Roofing Company

Speedy Clean

Residential & Commercial Services Licensed and Insured

$25 Off Initial Cleaning (when you mention this ad)

843-597-0581 • speedycleantoo@yahoo.com

CONTRACTOR

Derek DeByle, llc

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America

Kitchens Bathrooms Porches Decks

28 years experience

843-592-6230 | debyleconstruction@yahoo.com COUNSELING

Counseling Services of BeaufortBenton Lutz

Donnie Daughtry, Owner

Call us for ALL of your roofing needs. New Construction, Residential and Commercial, Shingles, Metal, Hot Tar & Hydrostop.

All repairs and new additions.

FREE ESTIMATES — 843-524-1325

TECHNICAL SERVICE

Tech Savvy

Licensed Residential Contractor Custom Homes Remodeling Additions Repairs

• Collectibles • Home Goods • Clothing • Crafts

Red Woof Inn

Dog Day Care and Boarding 843-379-9005 • 843-694-7579 111 Sea Island Parkway • Lady's Island, SC

Mark Alexander

Providing in-home technical service for computers, TVs, sound systems, and more!

843-252-2309 techsavvy@embarqmail.com

Heat & air, yard to play, attendant day & night Located behind Guys and Dolls Salon

TREE SERVICE

Acadia Tree Service

Jeff Siegfried | Lady’s Island, SC 843-714-1536

“Children and Adults — Play, Art, and Talk Therapy”

843-986-0569 • blutz@islc.net www.BentonLutz.com Address: 811 North St., Beaufort

Licensed | Insured | References

CLIMB. CUT. PRUNE. REMOVE.

www.acadiatreeservice.com

DENTIST

USMC

Memorial • Cremation • Burial Bags

843-633-1115 Voi-ij.com

Rob Van Etta, DMD

134 Lady's Island Drive, Beaufort, SC 29907

843-379-3631 • Islanddentalbeaufort.com • dmdvanetta@aol.com $69.00 cleaning, xrays and exam

20

% off

Riverside Women’s Care

Randy Royal, MD, OB/GYN 843-540-5857

FURNITURE

Lifestyle Furniture

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Coupon expires 4/2/17

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STUMP GRINDING

Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr. P.O. Box 2293 | Beaufort, SC 29901 843-522-9553 Office 843-522-2925 Fax www.southerntreeservices.com WEBSITE DESIGN

PLUMBING

Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years.

Service, New Construction, and Remodeling (843) 522-8600 | www.lohrplumbing.com

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AUCTIONS ABSOLUTE AUCTION - Nice House & Lot, Saturday, April 8, 11 AM. Oakdale Area, 4100 Heather Drive, Florence, SC. Damon Shortt Auction Group, 877-669-4005.

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LAND FOR SALE Lady’s Island—Pleasant Point Plantation—Secluded marsh front building lot with 235’ of marsh frontage.

Water and sewer at site. Exciting golf views, 18 hole golf

course, pool and clubhouse. $64,000. 843-524-3557 Possible financing MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill.

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THEME: OUTDOOR FUN ACROSS 1. Big Ben's face 6. "C'____ la vie!"

9. Hefty competitor 13. Water-resistant wool cloth 14. William F. Cody, ____ Buffalo Bill 15. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a. El _____ 16. Food-borne bacteria 17. Bro to sis or sis to bro 18. Bat dwelling?

19. *It lights up the sky 21. *S'more cooker 23. Turkish title of respect 24. Sensational promotion 25. *Take a first aid one on a camping trip 28. Lover of Aeneas 30. *____ and field 34. Singular of #26 Down 36. Lagerlˆf 's "The Wonderful Adventures of ___" 38. Where there's trouble?

40. Ripped 41. Labored breaths 43. 43,560 square feet 44. *Done to get in a race

46. Stash in the hold 47. Multicolored horse 48. Type of car 50. Greek Hs 52. *Picnic invader 53. Make like a cat 55. Nuke 57. *High ride 61. *Requires luring 65. Roundish 66. Variable, abbr.

68. "Roots" author 69. Shoe binders 70. Shoshonean 71. Discrimination against seniors 72. Soon, to a bard 73. The day before 74. "The Second Coming" poet DOWN 1. Staff leader 2. Places 3. Carbon monoxide lacks this 4. "The Late Show" guest 5. Stabbed 6. No problem 7. *Used on powder and water 8. Brindled kitty 9. Tennis great Steffi 10. First name in jeans 11. Maple, to a botanist

12. Doctor's order 15. Genus in plural 20. What Pinocchio was doing?

22. Make a choice 24. Gun sleeve 25. *On a string 26. Paintings in an Orthodox church 27. Layered cake 29. "Days" in Havana 31. At a great distance 32. Served hot in winter 33. God's revelation to Muhammad 35. Financial aid criterion 37. Dick and Jane's pet 39. *Camping abode 42. Mbabane native 45. *Shoot this?

49. Teresa of Calcutta, e.g.

51. Move sideways 54. A variety show 56. Bacteriophage, informally 57. French novelist … mile 58. Popular Russian name 59. Little bit, in Mexico 60. Right to a property 61. "Born ____," movie 62. Pelvic parts 63. Home on a limb 64. Fitness centers 67. *For any terrain

LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

THURSDAY’S CHUCKLE

Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.

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Thank you Beaufort for helping us provide a safe home for abused kids and congratulations to our winners!

2017 Peoples’ Choice Winner Team 9 Tracey Robinson and Topher Maraffi “Full of Fire”

2017 Judges’ Choice Winner Team 1 Dr. Claude Tolbert & Nicole McGough “24K”

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Christi Clark Photography

Anderson Funeral Home

Lulu Burgess

Bangs Salon

Martin Landscape

Boundary Street Collision

Patel and Chester CPAs

Coastal Carolina Medical Staff

SK Signs & Designs

Coastal Carolina Hospital

Southern Tree Services

K.F.I Mechanical Riverside Women’s Care THA Group Trademark Electric YMCA

Thank you also to Dormant Gypsy Photography, Gloss, Bronze by Mimi, Farm City Flowers, PrintKeg, Mitch Hedrick, Beaufort Academy of Dance, Low Country Dance Center, Katie Huebel, Jesse Gavigan, Terry Sweeney, Nan Sutton, Cherimie Weatherford, Angelo Cerniglia, Jason Dangerfield, Bill’s Liquor, Breakwater and everyone else that worked so hard to make this event a success!

Mark your calendars for next year! March 10, 2018

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