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VIETNAM WAR REMEMBERED IN BEAUFORT More than 100 people gathered for the Inaugural Vietnam War Commemoration held at the Beaufort National Cemetery.

COMMUNITY

A little rain didn't keep children from hunting eggs last Sunday.

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ARTS

Award winning violinist makes appearance at Saltus River Grill.

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Ray Davison of Camden, SC, stands with other members of the Patriot Guard Riders on Monday at the Beaufort National Cemetery.

Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Slightly overcast with thunderstorms possible Saturday's annual Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon takes on all kinds of weather.

This past Saturday, nearly a hundred athletes from all over the US and abroad came to participate in the annual Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon hosted by the Sea Island Rotary Club.

The event begins with a 6 mile kayak race through the lagoon and finishes with a grueling 4.5 mile run on the Park's nature trail.

Some athletes complete the course in teams, where one paddles and the other runs – which is called a Relay Team. Or both members of a team could paddle in a tandem kayak and then both run

and then must finish together – which is called a Tandem Team. Recently the Rotary added an SUP (stand up paddleboard) category to try and stay up with the times for this event.

Chuck Ingle, President of the Sea Island Rotary, said, “We average about 180 athletes who compete in 57 award categories for great prizes. After the race we meet at Boondocks for our Official Post Race Party where we enjoy free beer and chili, and fellowship (or bragging as BIATHLON continued on page 14

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Josiah Tobin was the first to cross the finish line during the annual Sea Island Rotary Club's Adventure Biathlon at Hunting Island State Park. Tobin's race partner was Pete Greene. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Business 2 Community 4-7 Real Estate 7-8 Voices 9 Schools 10-11 Sports 12-15 Arts 16-17 Wine 18 Games 19 Events 20-21 Directory 22 Classifieds 23

business

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce presents Prime of Life Showcase Today's 50-plus set are living longer, healthier lives while navigating economic, social and technological realities unlike any generation before.

Attendees can learn about these topics and more at the Prime of Life Showcase, Life Reimagined After 50, presented by the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce. The free event is open to all residents and community members on Tuesday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort

and Spa. Exhibitors at the Lowcountry's newest and largest business-lifestyle event will showcase four important areas: health and wellness, travel and lifestyle, money and work, and technology and innovation. Throughout the day, local experts will appear on the Life Reimagined Center Stage delivering relevant, cutting-edge knowledge.

The chamber's new Prime of Life Showcase reaches the full spectrum of our Lowcountry community, as

attendees stroll through interactive exhibits and get the quick facts on important questions, lifestyle options, travel and finance along with exciting exhibitor giveaways.

There is no cost to attend. The Prime of Life Showcase presenting partner is Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. Supporting partner is Palmetto Electric, and Hargray is a supporting and Wi-Fi partner. For more information and exhibitor details go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.

THE BEAUFORT CHAMBER CORNER

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Buf 's! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Bojangles for sponsoring Business of the Week!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Friday, April 1: First Friday After Five.

Join our downtown merchants the first Friday of each month. Many merchants stay open until 8:00 p.m. Refreshments offered. Live street music. Stay for dinner in one of our downtown restaurants.

• Thursday, April 14: Military Quarterly Briefing, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Captain Anne Lear, Naval Hospital Beaufort Commanding Officer, will be the Keynote Speaker. Hear updates from military leaders about the three installations in Beaufort County, as well as other important military issues and celebrate the Military Family of the Quarter..

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Choosing a car for your teen Provided by State Farm

Cost considerations aside, it's not a good idea for newly licensed drivers to immediately have their own car. For one thing, you may be sending your teen a message that having a car and driving immediately is a right he or she is entitled to – rather than a privilege that is earned along with experience.

It's a much safer and wiser plan to have your teen establish a safe driving record before you give your teen free reign of the roadways.

All new drivers are at the highest risk of getting into a crash during the first six months after receiving their license.

Don't be in a rush to give your teen the privilege of independent driving in all conditions and situations right away and not in his or her own vehicle. Read additional helpful insights on setting house rules.

We know you spend a lot of time and effort driving your children around and many look forward to their teen being able to help with some of these responsibilities. But it's worth waiting a few months more to keep your teen and your car safe!

Crashes In their first year on the road, teens are almost 10 times more likely to be in a crash.

• 20 percent of 11th graders report being in a crash as a driver in the past year.

• 25 percent of 9th graders report being in a crash as a passenger in 2

their lifetimes.

• Crash risk increases incrementally with each mile per hour over the speed limit.

• Current data on crashes involving 16-year-old drivers shows that having multiple teen passengers in the vehicle is twice as likely to cause a fatal crash as alcohol-impaired driving.

• Crashes are more common among young drivers than any other age group.

In the United States, one in four crash fatalities involves someone 16 to 24 years old, nearly twice as high as other age groups.

Guidelines on cars When the time is right to help your teen pick out a car, here are some guidelines on the best cars for teens: • Avoid cars that have a sporty, performance-type image. These vehicles can encourage young drivers to speed and test their performance. SUVs and pickup trucks are also not the best choice for a teenager. While they may seem a safe choice because of their size and weight, they're actually more likely to roll over in a crash. A teen driver's high crash rate and an SUV's high rollover rate can be a deadly combination.

• Later-model mid- and full-size passenger cars are good choices since they offer sufficient weight, as well as updated safety features. Small cars offer less crash protection because of their size/weight. Look for a car that has other air bags in addition to the standard driver and passenger airbags:

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Side and curtain air bags add an extra measure of crash protection.

• Other safety features that might benefit your teen are Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), as well as intelligent seat belt reminder systems that make it difficult or annoying to drive without all occupants wearing their seat belts.

• When you find a car that seems like a good choice, be sure to check safety ratings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www. nhtsa.gov) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (www.iihs.org).

A word about finances From the National Young Driver Survey, we learned that 61 percent of 9th through 11th graders share the vehicle they drive most often with someone else. Only about half of them said they're responsible for fuel costs; however, only about 25 percent were responsible for paying any maintenance or repair costs.

Other research shows that awareness of the existence of monetary fines for traffic offenses can be a strong incentive for improving driving safety. Likewise, parents can use the costs associated with driving as a bargaining point.

For example, you can agree to cover gas, as long as your son or daughter adheres to the terms of the parent/teen driving agreement.

For more information about teen driver safety and tools for new drivers, visit www.teendriving.statefarm.com.

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Number of local Eagle Scouts grows

David Lentz awarded Eagle Rank at Court of Honor David Michael Lentz of Beaufort received his Eagle Scout Rank at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held at The Parish Church of St. Helena on Monday, March 7th.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank David completed a service project and earned 27 merit badges. He had to create a budget, raise funds, purchase materials and finally organize and lead a team of Scouts, parents and friends to complete the project. Lentz cleaned and cleared a walking trail at Whale Branch Middle School, making it more walkable and useful to the students, faculty, and community.

In addition to earning the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, David was inducted into the Order of the Arrow Scouting Brotherhood, and served in leadership positions as Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Philmont Scout Ranch Trek Crew Leader.

David is a senior at Beaufort High School where he is a member of the Wrestling Team and the National Honor Society.

At this same event, Eagle Scout Brian Lentz, older

From left: Assistant Scout Master Ray Lentz, Brian Lentz, with new Eagle Scout David Lentz, and Scoutmaster, Mark Henderson. Photo by Faye Dagley.

brother of David, was belatedly presented the Sons of the American Revolution Gov. Paul Hamilton Eagle Scout of the Year Award for 2014. Brian is currently

a sophomore at The Citadel and was recognized in June that year by the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter for having achieved the Eagle Scout designation during his Honor Court. Brian was selected for this Chapter award after going off to the Citadel and was finally presented his Award Medal by Eagle Scout Scholarship Chairmen Jody Henson. Both boys are members of Parish Church of Saint Helena Boy Scout Troop 1712 and the sons of Ann and Ray Lentz of Beaufort.

The Eagle rank is the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. According to the Boy Scouts of America, only 5 percent of scouts have earned the rank since its inception in 1912. Lentz join the ranks of over 2 million scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Monday’s Court of Honor was well attended by family, friends and distinguished guests, Jody Henson, of the Sons of the American Revolution Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter who presented the SAR Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition, and Jake Baker, Lowcountry District Executive of the Boy Scouts of America.

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The www.USHistory.org website describes it thus; “The Vietnam War was the longest war in United States history.

Promises and commitments to the people and government of South Vietnam to keep communist forces from overtaking them reached back into the Truman Administration. Eisenhower placed military advisers and CIA operatives in Vietnam, and John F. Kennedy sent American soldiers to Vietnam. Lyndon Johnson ordered the first real combat by American troops, and Richard Nixon concluded the war.”

“Despite the decades of resolve, billions and billions of dollars, nearly 60,000 American lives and many more injuries, the United States failed to achieve its objectives.”

Most of us remember the war, even if we don’t like to talk about it. But on Monday more than 100 people were on hand for the Inaugural Vietnam War Commemoration held at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Monday marked the 50th anniversary of U.S. involvement in the controversial war in Southeast Asia which claimed more than 56,000 U.S. lives.

The Vietnam War Commemoration was set up to do three primary things: 1. To thank and honor veterans of the

Veterans of the War in Vietnam get ready to salute the flag as it passes by Monday morning at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Ron Voegeli, left, and Morris Campbell salute after setting the floral wreath in at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.

2. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in

support of, the Armed Forces.

3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War. Many 'Nam Vets’ and their families were on hand, some still able to wear their uniforms seen shaking hands and hugging each other and remembering The official United States Marine Corps those comrades-in-arms who gave the Color Guard Posts the Colors to begin the ultimate sacrifice.

Vietnam War Commemoration.

Hope Haven to host “Brown Bag Series” Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, our local child advocacy and rape crisis center, will be hosting a “Brown Bag Series” at 12 p.m. on Tuesday April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th to be held at their offices at 1212 Charles St. in downtown Beaufort.

The “Brown Bag Series” is a sequence of one-hour workshops held every Tuesday during the month of April to promote awareness of child abuse prevention techniques for parents, caregivers, and mentors.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a “brown bag lunch” while participating in the workshops.

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Christine Smith, Director of Outreach and Prevention at Hope Haven, says, “The Brown Bag Series is a fun and casual way to empower parents, mentors and caregivers to protect their children and to learn effective ways to help children counter the culture of violence we live in.”

The topic of the first Tuesday will be on “Protecting Childhood Innocence,” followed by “Teaching Healthy Boundaries,” “Raising Healthy Boys: Countering the Culture of Violence,” and lastly “Disclosure of Child Abuse.” Each lecture will be given by professional staff of Hope Haven.

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“It is critical to recognize these pervasive problems and build a community intolerant of child abuse and sexual violence,” says Executive Director Shauw Chin Capps.

Hope Haven has several Outreach and Prevention programs, which are evidence-based approaches for young women and young men in middle school, high school and college. We also provide prevention programs for parents and caregivers through our Strengthening Families Program, Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training and Parent Café, as well as trainings for the community and professionals.

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Alzheimer’s Family Services to host second annual Celebration of Wreaths

Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas anymore. Many of us use them to decorate both inside and outside all year long. Recognizing that, the Alzheimer’s Family Services of greater Beaufort is hosting the second annual Celebration of Wreaths will open on Friday April 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a wine and hors d'oeuvres at The Loft in the Old Bay Marketplace in downtown Beaufort. The event,

sponsored by HD Companies, Helena Place Assisted Living Community, Hospice Care of America, LuLu’s and the Gilbert Law Firm will provide much needed funding for Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort.

You will see over 60 wreaths decorated in all styles and themes already judged in their category. Categories include collegiate, patriotic, seasonal, Lowcountry, memory and

more. There are also children’s categories where local preschool and elementary school art classes have decorated and donated a wreath. Each wreath will have a scavenger hunt item placed in it which participants are encouraged to locate for the chance to win a grand prize.

The winner of the grand prize will receive a gift certificate to the Cuthbert House Inn in downtown Beaufort. All wreaths are

available for purchase at the silent auction the night of the Gala. On display will also be an oversized purple feather wreath accompanied by a basket of white feathers. Guests are invited to take a white feather and put it in the purple feather wreath to honor of a friend or family member struggling with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tickets for the Gala on April 8th are $25 each or were included in the cost of

decorating and donating a wreath or sponsoring a wreath category for judging purposes for the event. The wreaths will stay on display through Saturday, April 9th until 4:00 p.m. Donations are appreciated for entrance to Saturday’s exhibit. For more information about how to participate or purchase tickets please visit the Alzheimer’s Family Services website at www.afsgb,org or call 843-521-9190.

ELVIS IS AT THE SHED IN PORT ROYAL! HELP of Beaufort will be holding its 6th annual "Happy Days for HELP" fundraiser on April 30th at "The Shed" in Port Royal from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The theme is enjoying the 50's and 60's, and dressing in that era is encouraged, but not necessary. This is the major fundraiser for HELP which provides assistance to more than 8,000 individuals every year who are in need of basic life essentials – food, clothing, and shelter. At Happy Days there will be a silent auction, live auction, door prizes, heavy hors d'oeuvres, wonderful entertainment, photo opportunities, music by the Sweet Grass Angels and last but not least, an Elvis impersonator. More information is available at www.helpofbeaufort.org. The cost for a table of 8 for $300 or $40 individually. For tickets, please contact Steve Curless at 843-252-2710 or Debbie Marcil at 843-252-4105.

Families gather at Hunting Island State Park for Easter Egg Hunt Scores of children of all ages and their families braved the thunderstorms and headed to Hunting Island State Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The annual event is sponsored by the park but manned with volunteers from Friends of Hunting Island. Children could also participate in a coloring contest and everyone had the chance to sit with the Easter Bunny who stopped by to say “hello” to all the children.

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The rains held off as children looked for Easter eggs near the light house Saturday morning at Hunting Island State Park.

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Marshall Thiesen, age 2, of Beaufort, reaches out to touch the Easter Bunny following the annual Easter egg hunt and coloring contest on Saturday at Hunting Island State Park.

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Nu Delta Omega honors founders

U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform at Parris Island

Pictured are charter members left to right: Emma Campbell, Romona Gaither, Ida Campbell, Andrea Allen, Barbara Marshel, and chapter president Alvesta Robertson.

By Alvesta Robertson

March has special meaning for members of Nu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as it is the month of the chapter’s inception. With March being National Women’s History Month, paying tribute to our founders was appropriate and befitting making for a dual celebration. During the monthly chapter meeting on March 12th, members paused to recognize the chapter’s thirty-six years of existence and accomplishments through service to this community.

The spotlight was on the 15 women, our founders, whose vision and fortitude provided the foundation for the great presence we have become in Beaufort and surrounding areas. These ladies deserve the honor and appreciation that comes with being women of substance and stamina, during this month when women from all walks of life are acknowledged for their accomplishments and contributions to society.

We are forever grateful to them.

Nu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, was chartered in Beaufort, March 28, 1980 on the Penn Center campus, a landmark in America’s history founded also by women in 1862. The dedicated and committed women were Andrea Allen, Cassie Brisbane, Emma Campbell, Ida Campbell, Marquerite Campbell, Geneve Cole, Katherine Doctor, Romona Gaither, Thelma Houston, Barbara Marshel, Gwen Mallette, Christine Morgan, Jennie Mouzon, Selma Perry and Ramona Wilborn.

Each deserves honor for their role in making Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority a presence in the Lowcountry. Six of the charter members, Andrea Allen, Emma Campbell, Ida Campbell, Romona Gaither, Barbara Marshel and

Selma Perry, are still active with the chapter today, continuing to serve as mentors, role models and advisors sharing their experiences and wisdom as no one else can.

Their involvement keeps the chapter motivated, focused and balances the generational connection for learning experiences that binds us in sisterhood.

We honor our chapter founders for giving us the opportunity to be among others throughout the world perpetuating the legacy of the rare breed of women who founded the sorority 108 years ago. We stand on their shoulders. In 1908 at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America’s first Greekletter organization established by Black college women.

How profound that the original 16 were so inspired as to create an organization that would enrich the social and intellectual aspect of women’s lives further fulfilled by service to all mankind. We recognize and honor them today, the sorority’s founders. Their contributions to women in general and African-American women specifically, made them great women of courage and foresight. Because of them, we are today, the largest Greek organization cultivating high scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship, making this the greatest sisterhood ever, serving all mankind through numerous avenues and in communities throughout the US and abroad.

Accolades to the women we honored today and to all women for blazing new trails bringing us to the 21st Century equipped to make a lasting impact for those to follow.

A “pink and green” reception followed the meeting with a ceremonial cake and punch. Each of the founders received pink roses, many hugs and never-ending thanks.

Photos by Pfc. Carlin Warren.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps march during a performance March 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines played a variety of modern and traditional music before an audience of more than 1,000 recruits, Marines and civilians. The drum corps is part of the Battle Color Detachment, based at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The detachment travels across the nation and abroad providing ceremonial musical support and entertainment.

The performance was part of the detachment’s 2016 spring tour.

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flooding in October, which could wellAssociation have influenced what was a good year up until County of Realtors. then. It is comforting to see all segments were in the positive territory for all of Northern Beaufort County. upgood +5% year and sales volume +10%.

Prices are stilluntil the seemed likeSales a fairly for real estateup in strong Northern Beaufort County, 2015 stubbornly stuck in neutral, although the average price did increase +5%. last quarter. There seemed to a discernable slowdown in some markets around October

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time. But as can been seen from the numbers below the “Total” and “Residential” only 2014/15 Totalup (All Types ofOne Property) Estatewe Sales (Northern County) markets held pretty well. has to Real remember had some awfulBeaufort weather and 2014 2015was a good year Percentage floodingCategory in October, which could well have influenced what up until then. It is comforting to see all segments were in the positive territory for allChange of Northern Units Sold 1398 1471 +5.0% Beaufort County. Sales up +5% and sales volume up strong +10%. Prices are still Total (Combined) Asking $314 Million $350 Million +10.3% stubbornly stuck in neutral, although the average price did increase +5%.

Price Total (Combined) Selling $294 Million $326 Million +10% 2014/15 Total (All Types of Property) Real Estate Sales (Northern Beaufort County) Price Median Price $180,000 $182,000 +1.1% Category 2014 2015 Percentage Average Price $210,609 $221,679 +5.0% Change Units Sold 1398 1471 +5.0% Total (Combined) Asking Million $350 Million +4.4% in unit +10.3% Residential sales saw less of $314 an improvement – nevertheless, sales, and Price +5.7% in sales volume, is no reason to get depressed. There is still a steady trickle of Total (Combined) Selling $294 Million $326 Million +10% foreclosures coming onto the market, which may explain why even though inventory is Price down, and sales reasonably strong, we have not seen the price increases we would Median Price $180,000 $182,000 +1.1% normally expect. Even though we are now well into our real estate recovery, and have Average Price $210,609 $221,679 +5.0% been for a number of years now, there are still some “jaw dropping” deals to be had where land issales concerned…especially in some gated communities.

Residential saw less of an improvement – nevertheless, +4.4% in unit sales, and

Review of the 2015 Total Real Estate Market

By Everett Ballenger

2015 seemed like a fairly good year for real estate in Northern Beaufort County, until the last quarter. There seemed to a discernable slowdown in some markets around October time. But as can been seen from the numbers below the “Total” and “Residential” only markets held up pretty well. One has to remember we had some awful weather and flooding in October, which could well have influenced what was a good year up until then. It is comforting to see all segments were in the positive territory for all of Northern Beaufort County. Sales up +5% and sales volume up strong +10%. Prices are still stubbornly stuck in neutral, although the average price did increase +5%.

Residential sales saw less of an improvement – nevertheless, +4.4% in unit sales, and +5.7% in sales volume, is no reason to get depressed. There is still a steady trickle of foreclosures coming

+5.7% in sales volume, is no reason to get depressed. There is still a steady trickle of 2014/15 Total Residential Beaufort County) foreclosures coming onto the market,Sales whichOnly may (Northern explain why even though inventory is Category 2015 Percentage down, and sales reasonably strong,2014 we have not seen the price increases we would Change normally expect. Even though we are now well into our real estate recovery, and have Units Sold 1122 1173 +4.4% been for a number of years now, there are still some “jaw dropping” deals to be had Total (Combined) Asking $283 Million $303 Million +6.7% where land is concerned…especially in some gated communities.

Price

Total (Combined) Selling $269 Million $285 Million +5.7% 2014/15 Total Residential Sales Only (Northern Beaufort County) Price Median Price $202,017 $205,695 +1.8% Category 2014 2015 Percentage Average Price $239,950 $243,944 +1.7% Change Units Sold 1122 1173 +4.4% Total Asking $283real Million $303inMillion One (Combined) has to conclude that the overall estate market Northern Beaufort+6.7% County is in Price a comfort zone, where sales and prices are very steadyEven but with healthywe increases in well onto the market, which may explain expect. though are now Total (Combined) Selling $269 Million $285 Million +5.7% why even though inventory is down, and into our real estate recovery, and have Price Median Price $202,017 $205,695 +1.8% sales reasonably strong, we have not seen been for a number of years now, there Average Price $239,950 $243,944 +1.7%

the price increases we would normally

are still some “jaw dropping” deals to be

One has to conclude that the overall real estate market in Northern Beaufort County is in a comfort zone, where sales and prices are very steady but with healthy increases in

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had where land is concerned…especially in some gated communities.

One has to conclude that the overall real estate market in Northern Beaufort County is in a comfort zone, where sales and prices are very steady but with healthy increases in both. Having said all the above, it looks like buying real estate at this time is not a risky business. We are nowhere near a (bubble) type market.

Sales and prices should still increase for some time to come but at a steady rate we have seen over the last 2-3 years. Lack of inventory is not really an issue, and new developments are coming on stream on a regular basis. The fact that companies like Harris Teeter and Walmart would like to build on Ladys Island, is testament to what they see as an increase in population and demand in our area.

Everett Ballenger is the owner/B.I.C of Ballenger Realty and the former President of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.

voices

THE ELUSIVE CELL PHONE SIGNAL Now what?

By Lee Scott

Living in a large metropolitan city you normally don’t have a problem picking up your cell phone and chatting with someone at any time and any place especially in your car. The landscape is adorned with large cell towers to enable people to be connected. Oh, there are those times when you drive into a parking garage or a tunnel and the signal drops; but even that is changing as cell phone companies scurry to put repeaters in those areas so you never drop a call.

However, I have noticed that it is a little bit different living here in the Lowcountry, an area that is thankfully less populated.

You can drive for miles looking at the scenic views and never see a cell tower.

But that view comes with a price. It means

HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee 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.

that you will find yourself entering areas where there are no precious bars lighting up the phone. It is so strange to be driving along and one minute hearing a voice through the Bluetooth and then suddenly it disappears as you inadvertently drive into a dead zone. Of course, it does not take long after you move here to discover those special cell coverage zones where

four or five bars light up on your phone.

As a matter of fact, you have probably found yourself seeking those areas. I have personally discovered certain parking lots where I can pull into and complete a conversation before entering one of those “no cell phone service” zones. And sure enough, there are other people doing the same thing. You can spot them sitting

alone in the car talking animatedly into the air.

Then there are communities where one side of the community has great coverage and the other side has none.

You might even see a car sitting on the side of the road with the emergency flashers on and the driver’s hand sticking out the window holding up a cell phone, desperately seeking a phone signal. I confess to doing this myself!

But the good news is that we are not living in a large metropolitan area.

We have beautiful views to enjoy and many places to pull over to make those calls. And I have discovered a spot where my phone calls are very rarely interrupted. Turns out my landline has excellent coverage.

Keeping my Gift Closet stocked and my heart open

By Cherimie Crane Weatherford

Like most growing up in the deep delectable south, pleasantries and poetic behavior is as expected as the humidity in the air we breathe. Not all standards of practice were enthusiastically enchanting, but intertwined deeply and artfully into all that I am nonetheless. The unspoken, unwritten laws of coexistence that were fiercely upheld by mothers, grandmothers and church leaders all over the Southern states.

One in particular still causes butterflies and post traumatic stress. The in-person apology, although completely foreign in today's society, is the courtesy of choice by my gentle yet fierce mother. Slightly akin to a dead man walking, the longest mile or any other horrific showing of dread that is multiplied when forced to face your debts with the audience of your debtors. Regardless of offense, it was mandatory that all apologies be eloquent, sincere and in person. My life was forever impacted by the many merciless, collective mea culpa.

As if the in-person apology wasn't harsh enough to win claim as the most difficult southern grace, the female ankle cross was a mighty contender. Often I wondered if Chiropractors and those that created southern customs were in cahoots. There is just no way a well meaning woman came up with this custom of contortion. It mattered not whether perched on a pew or teetering on a tailgate, my Momma could hear from 20 miles away even the slightest uncrossing of the exhausted ankle. No allowance was given for attire, function or injury, the ankle cross was necessary at all costs. Fear of the under arm pinch or the paralyzing 'I will talk with you later

Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.

Not all southern manners were punitive in nature.

Many have served me well. Like Mammaw's cream infused grits some things just stick with you.

All the women in my family kept a Gift Closet. stare' kept ankles crossed stiffly in compliance all over towns and counties below the Mason Dixon line.

Not all southern manners were punitive in nature.

Many have served me well. Like Mammaw's cream infused grits,some things just stick with you. All the women in my family kept a Gift Closet. A small closet both highly regarded and protected filled with specialty

soaps, delicate hand towels, crafted candles, beautiful note cards and always at the very top was chocolates and jams. As a child it seemed rather silly to imprison perfectly good presents for people and circumstances not yet revealed, especially chocolate. Purchasing these recipient-less presents was as high a priority as tithing on Sunday. The heart of a Southern woman knows well the importance of the timely gift. It never failed, it never ran low and it never discriminated. If one needed a gift, the closet was always ready.

What seems to be 100 years later, I open the door to my very own Gift Closet. One that I must constantly stock, protect from little hands and turn too when it is time. The gifts often go to an acquaintance, sometimes a stranger, many times a friend. It is always the perfect gift at the perfect moment. No matter where I am, I always seem to find something that belongs in my Gift Closet.

Just as my Momma did with me, I shoo little hands away and explain the importance of the enigmatic custom.

I wonder how many battles have been averted, hearts healed and days made by the simple contents.

What a difference we could make, if such a concept could be implemented in all aspects of our lives. Quietly tucking away, kindness, sincerity, generosity and thoughtfulness to have at the ready when life produces an opportunity to give.

I adore my Gift Closet and the simple humanity it represents. It is far less tumultuous than the in-person apology, far less uncomfortable than the ankle cross and far more important than even I previously understood.

If you want to make your corner of the world a little brighter, keeping your Gift Closet stocked is a wonderful way to keep your heart open.

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school news

A focus on students, teachers and educational events across Beaufort County

4th grader ‘Breakfast Pinwheel’ earns top honors in 2016 Future Chef Competition Fourth-grader Sarah Laizer from Red Cedar Elementary School created a dish that was both appealing to the eyes and to the taste buds and ended up taking top honors at the 2016 Sodexo Future Chef competition.

Laizer was one of 15 elementary school student finalists from across the district who prepared breakfast creations–this year’s competition category–for a panel of judges at the new Advanced Technical Center at Battery Creek High School. Judges awarded points based on the recipes’ originality, taste, healthy attributes, plate presentation, ease of preparation and kid-friendliness.

The 15 finalists were chosen from 75 young cooks from district elementary schools who submitted recipes in this year’s challenge, sponsored by Sodexo.

Laizer’s winning dish, “The Breakfast Pinwheel,” included peanut butter, cream cheese, apples, blueberries, strawberries

Sarah Laizer shows off some of her winning utensils in the Sodexo Future Chef Competition.

on top of an English muffin, drizzled with honey. She won a gold medal, a certificate and a prize basket of kitchen utensils, a Fitbit wearable physical activity tracker and the chance to move on to the 2016 regional and national Future Chef competitions. Sarah was assisted in the kitchen by Battery Creek High School Culinary Arts student Trevon Grier.

First runner-up was Treafon Manigo ( Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary) for his “Fresh Fruit Burritos,” featuring bananas, strawberries, peaches, blueberries and yogurt wrapped in a whole wheat wrap. Second runner-up was Brady Sacha (M.C. Riley Elementary) for his “Cinnamon Apple Nachos,” including apples, cinnamon, bananas and peanut butter sauce on pita chips. Third

runner-up was Bran’don Jenkins ( Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary) for his innovative take on breakfast muffins packed with spinach, eggs, and sausage.

“This is the largest number of entries we’ve seen in the four years that we’ve been sponsoring the Future Chefs competition,” said Roberta Edwards, general manager of Sodexo operations in Beaufort County. “And it’s always so exciting to see our young chefs in action. Their creativity is obvious, but so is their work ethic and their focus in the kitchen.”

The other 2016 finalists were Patrick Allen ( Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, Eggs with Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Cheese), Landen Bradberry (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Breakfast Egg Cups), Jay Brodie (River Ridge Academy, Breakfast 3-in-1), Mia Campbell (Red Cedar Elementary, Mia’s Muffin in a Mug), Uiulani Jean-Charles Folson (Mossy Oaks Elementary, Uu Breakfast

Balls), Makayla Arianna Gillson ( Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, French Toast Poppers), Mckenzie Griffing (Broad River Elementary, Palmetto Sunshine), Alex Marinov (Red Cedar Elementary, Breakfast Eggito), Alexia Pintos (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, English Muffin Egg Pizza), Liza Raye Sherbert (Mossy Oaks Elementary, The Butterfly), and Sophia Tollerson (M.C. Riley Elementary, Sweet Potato and Egg Breakfast).

Last year’s competition involved healthy snack creations, and Red Cedar Elementary fourth-grader Loncelle Daley took top honors for his Tropical Smoothie. Sandwiches were the center of attention in 2014, with Okatie Elementary School fifthgrader Jacob Himes winning for his Corn and Black Bean Wrap.

In 2013, Whale Branch Elementary fourth-grader Dairrion McDaniel won for his Mango Berry Taco Tango Salad.

Bluffton Middle announces Mustangs of the Month Each month eleven Bluffton Middle School students are selected by their teachers as “Mustangs of the Month” based upon overall student performance and following the Mustang Path. The Mustang Path provides a model for proper behavior that is based on the BLMS mascot, the Mustang. The Mustang Path includes four core behaviors essential to a student's development as a citizen. The four aspects of the Mustang Path are the following: Responsibility, Academic Excellence, Respect, and Honesty.

Congratulations to our Mustangs of the Month for March 2016: Nathaniel Green, Tyler Hlusek, Emily King, Victor Lin, Victoria Murphy, Miles Prusia, Dominique Romanelli, Brian Sanchez, Brennan Toney, Justin Vitiello, Tess Wooten

Front row from left: Emily King, Dominique Romanelli, Miles Prusia, Brian Sanchez, Tyler Hlusek, Justin Vitiello. Back row from left: Brennan Toney, Victoria Murphy, Tess Wooten, Victor Lin, Nathaniel Green, and Principal, Ms. Freda.

Beaufort High takes top spot in academic competition A team from Beaufort High School took the top spot recently in Beaufort County’s Academic WorldQuest Competition for the third consecutive year.

Beaufort High’s White Team finished No. 1, with Bluffton High’s Black Team finishing just behind in second place. Beaufort High’s Green team finished third.

First-place Beaufort High White Team members were Rasikh Hamid, May Harrelson, Sarah Suber and Alex Mazzeo.

The team was coached by Debi Kidd.

The second-place Bluffton High Black Team members were Morgan Rizer, Haley Hubner, Josh Perri, Rory Witkowski and Eugene Yan. The team 10

was coached by Pam Wolske.

The third-place Beaufort High Green team, also coached by Debi Kidd, was composed of Hays McDaniel, Max Crisologo, Aaron Peterson and Clayton Ruff.

The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head presented the annual Academic WorldQuest Competition in partnership with the Beaufort County School District.

During the competition at Hilton Head Island High, eight high school teams faced a screen where multiplechoice questions were projected. Using electronic “clickers,” they had 30 seconds to answer each question posed. Audience members sat behind the competing teams

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and were able to see the questions as they were projected on the screen.

This year's categories for questions focused on the nation’s top national security issues as voted on by the leaders of World Affairs Councils across the country. Those issues include: NATO, Asia, international trade and finance, food security and privacy in the digital age. Also included were questions on current events, world geography and global health.

This year’s winning team from Beaufort County will travel to Washington for the national competition, said Carlton Dallas, a Hilton Head businessman who serves as the project director for WorldQuest in

Beaufort County.

“Our Academic World Quest Scholars learn about the world and develop a keen understanding of the underlying reasons for geopolitical outcomes,” Dallas said.

“They study such topics as NATO, food security and privacy in the digital age, a particularly relevant topic in view of Apple's response to the recent federal court order. Quite often these outcomes are confusing to those who don't follow events over time, but our AWQ Scholars are well informed and are able to hold extremely logical conversations and provide insights that are not only informative, but also impressive in the depth of their thinking."

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Beaufort High student team receives state honors in engineering competition A team of students from Beaufort High School earned statewide honors in the prestigious 2016 Project Lead the Way South Carolina State Engineering Championship held at the University of South Carolina Engineering Center.

Beaufort High’s Principles of Engineering team won Best Innovation and also Best in Competition, beating a number of high-profile teams from around the state including Charleston’s Wando High, Columbia’s Dutch Fork High, Charleston’s Academic Magnet High and Charleston’s Charter School for Math and Science.

Working in a timed competition, the Beaufort High team – Jackie Kim, Lucas Cato and Anna Fosberry – designed, built and tested a device to feed a dinosaur.

The device featured a remote release on the end of a support arm, all cantilevered off the edge of a table top.

“Beaufort High has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of South Carolina’s best young engineering students,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.

“Year in and year out, their teams are simply outstanding.”

Teams at the Columbia competition were monitored

by USC engineering professors as they worked, and

TCL accepting applications for new certificate program Why medical assisting? It’s one of the nation's fastest growing careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in medical assisting is projected to grow 23 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services. As physicians expand their practices to meet this need, they will hire more medical assistants to serve more patients.

Demand for medical assistants is also high in the Lowcountry. “A growing number of area health care facilities are seeking qualified medical assistants to help their offices run more smoothly,” program director Jaclyn Howarth said. “Medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of

upper-classmen engineering students conducted interviews with team members. Teams were scored based on their performances and personal interviews.

Beaufort High has participated in the state competition the last six years, winning three state championships and one state runner-up title. Two members of this year’s championship team – Kim and Cato – were also part of the 2015 State Engineering Champion Introduction to Engineering Design team.

Beaufort High’s team was coached by teacher Jim Wilkin.

BA HIKES ANNA RUBY FALLS

knowledge and specialized skills.”

Medical assistants perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties. They may answer phones, schedule appointments, manage medical records and greet patients. On the clinical side, they take medical histories, prepare patients for examination, assist the doctor during appointments, and perform numerous point- ofcare tests, venipuncture, and electrocardiograms.”

Once eligible and accepted, TCL’s medical assisting course path will prepare students to graduate in three semesters with a total of 40 in-program credit-hours. The program’s general education, science and medical assisting courses are taught in the classroom and at various clinical sites in Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton counties. Graduates earn a TCL certificate and are then eligible to take the credentialing exam.

BHS students bring home nine awards at state competition Beaufort High School students earned nine statewide awards at a state conference focusing on students interested in health-related fields.

The state HOSA conference features seminars and competitive events in health care knowledge, teamwork and leadership skills.

This year’s award winners were: Riley Porter – First Place; Ashlyn Houston, Ella Madden,

Devin Stanley and Hannah Ramsey – Second Place; Marah Aulabaugh and Sarah McMullen – Second Place; Andrew Stoddard and Jake Zentner – Third Place.

Beaufort High School’s HOSA advisor is Health Science and Biomedical Science Teacher Brad Smith. Smith is also Beaufort High’s current Teacher of the Year.

Brycen Ambrose and her Chaperone Dad, Trey, enjoy a hike through Anna Ruby Falls during the Beaufort Academy's 5th and 6th grade Interim Week field trip.

Student science projects earn recognition at 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair Nearly 400 Beaufort County students, all top finishers at individual school science fairs across the County, competed for honors at the 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair.

Four projects developed by local students were recognized with Grand Awards for bestin-show status: · Victoria Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Design of a Sounding Rocket for Maximum Altitude. · Ashley Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Writing a Mathematical Model for Bubble Formation.

· Decker Paulmeier and Drew Lee (Bluffton High) – Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Stealth Aircraft Methodologies. · Maile Paulmeier (H.E. McCracken Middle) – Comparative Strength Analysis of an Artificial Monofilament Passive Fiber Skeletal Muscle vs. a Linear Actuator.

Grand Award winners at the high school level will travel to Phoenix, Az., in May for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, where more than $4 million in prize awards is expected to draw about 1,700

student competitors from 75 countries.

“The work, the research and the creativity that goes into developing these projects is simply amazing,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The entire district should be proud of these outstanding students and their teachers.”

First, second, third and honorable mention honors were awarded in categories of botany and microbiology; chemistry and biochemistry; environmental; mathematics, engineering and computer science; physics; social and behavioral science;

and zoology and medicine in both the high school and middle school divisions.

First-place winners from the Beaufort County School District were Ashton Grant and Nathaniel Gosdin (Hilton Head Island High), Real Rocketry; Bill Dengler (Hilton Head Island High), Words that Can’t Be Strangled; James Lucas (H.E. McCracken Middle), Invisible Planes; Danielle Silvan (Hilton Head Island Middle), Sight and Balance; and Jenna Dean (Beaufort Middle), Fruit Fly Frenzy.

The independent nonprofit

Sea Island Regional Science Fair’s mission is to “identify, encourage and support student talent in the physical, biological, engineering and behavioral sciences.”

Each year its volunteers judge about 25 individual school fairs in addition to regional fairs for elementary, middle and high school students. Its pool of about 50 judges is composed mostly of retired engineers, scientists and doctors who volunteer their time between November and April to help support science in education through science fairs and other activities.

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sports&recreation

From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition

Beaufort High School hosts first Ping Pong Tournament The idea of the Ping Pong Tournament came from Coach Todd Stone, an assistant Tennis Coach at Beaufort High.

Stone organized and ran the tournament as a fundraiser for the tennis program in our efforts to build a quality tennis program for all of our student athletes.

It would not be possible to run this tournament without the help from the parents that support the tennis program.

Merritt Patterson provided a business trailer to transport the ping pong tables to and from BHS. Plus the Big Green Booster’s Club and our sponsor Maryland Fried Chicken have all been valuable resources for us over the years.

The tournament had over 60 participants this year and, based on its’ success, they are already planning on holding again next year.

Here are the results: JUNIOR DIVISION — Winner: Charlie Bruner, Runner up: Grace Trask. DIVISION C — Winner: Trevor Guynup, Runner up: Johan Meimond. DIVISION B — Winner: Tony Bench, Runner up: Sam Trask. DIVISION A — Winner: Rob Wilson, Runner Up: Dustin Qualls.

DOUBLES DIVISION B — Winners: Jonathon Watkins / Tony Bench, Runner up: Sam Trask / Grace Trask.

DOUBLES DIVISION A — Winner: Paul Louw / Rob Wilson, Runner up: Todd Stone / Greg Crosby.

Joelle Zingg, an exchange student at BA from Switzerland, takes a shot from outside the three point line.

David Riedmayer, Beaufort High School varsity boys’ tennis coach, returns the ball during the recent inaugural ping pong tournament to help raise money for the school's tennis team. Event organizers said the goal was to raise $1,500, which they did during the first two hours. Totals were not available at press time. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Beaufort Academy edges defending state champion Beaufort Academy defeated reigning SCISA Class 1-A champion Lowcountry Prep 5-4 in a boys' high school tennis match on Tuesday. March 22. Longtime rivals, these two met in a rematch of last year's state final. Each team has its collective sights set on playing for a state championship later in the spring. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved

to 4-2.Beaufort Academy fared well throughout the match, especially in singles competition as Lowcountry Prep was forced to play from behind in numerous games.

Singles winners for the Eagles in the early-season match were James Carden, Daniel Richards, Mitchell Russell, Cain Richards and Jeffrey Hiestand.

Hanahan beats Beaufort High, 5-1

Beaufort High earned its only victory via the doubles team of Chris Hoogenboom and Jaco Neimond.

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Battery Creek blanks Ridgeland-Hardeeville, 5-0 Battery Creek took control early and pulled away to beat Ridgeland-Hardeeville 5-0 in a girls' high school soccer game on Wednesday, March 23. The Dolphins used a balanced scoring attack to shut out Ridgeland-Hardeeville for the win in the girls' high school soccer match. Four different Battery Creek players netted one goal apiece in the winning effort.

Battery Creek netted another goal when a ball deflected off the foot of a Ridgeland-Hardeeville defender. As part

of Battery Creek's balanced offensive performance, Gabbi Morales, Mesawit Sharew, Kaylan Lanigan and Taylor Corlett scored one goal apiece for the Dolphins in the victory.

The Battery Creek and Ridgeland-Hardeeville girls' soccer teams are familiar opponents. In the latest meeting between the two girls' high school soccer programs, RidgelandHardeeville struggled to keep up offensively and found itself forced to play from behind throughout the contest.

Hilton Head Prep 5, Hilton Head Christian 2 Hilton Head Prep downed Hilton Head Christian 5-2 in a girls' high school soccer game on Thursday, ending a five-year losing streak to the familiar rival with the victory. Pacing Hilton Head Prep to the win, Cori Leonard and Catherine Sheehan scored two goals apiece. Charlotte Covington accounted for Hilton Head Prep's other goal on a penalty kick. Hilton Head Christian could never overcome Hilton Head Prep's attack in the early-season game.

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Exchange student at BA scores BIG!

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Joelle Zingg is a high school junior who is experiencing life in the States on a Junior Year Abroad program. Since she was here, one of her goals was to try out for the Varsity Girls’ basketball team this year despite having never played formally. And she made the team! Joelle didn’t know the rules or the terminology but was excited to try something new. Scott Huebel, the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, said she came “with clear goals: to learn the game, enjoy being part of a team and score at least once in a high school game.”

Huebel continued, “I first had to learn that everything I said to her was being translated in her head back into SwissGerman. On one of the first days of practice she asked, ‘Coach, when we are talking about being on ‘Offense’, this is when we are trying to score?’ I knew we had our work cut out for us.”

Joelle showed up to practice every day with a willing attitude and a smile on her face and did everything that was asked of her. “She had natural athleticism in her favor and, most importantly, she is one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever had the pleasure of being around” said Huebel.

“She had several “close ones” in terms of scoring; including a few lay-up opportunities on the night her mother was in town from Switzerland to see her play back in January. But they just didn’t fall for her that night.”

So how does this story end? Huebel continued, “Finally, we were down to our last regular season game on a Tuesday. We put Joelle in the game and she got some shots but no luck at first. Then a sudden steal down court was thrown ahead to our point guard. She gathered the ball, saw Joelle unguarded beside her, tossed her the ball and nothing but net! Joelle had scored!”

“Joelle had gotten her two point bucket and the gym went crazy!” Her goal, which had become a team goal, was accomplished. So Joelle will add this to her stack of wonderful memories of her stay in Beaufort. It’s nice when good things happen to good people!

sports

Battery Creek starting pitcher, Aaron Brantey, tosses the ball in the air as he thinks about his next pitch.

Beaufort High baserunner #18 dives safely back to second base as Battery Creek shortstop fields the throw.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Beaufort High beats Battery Creek, 6-0 Brice Adkins provided three hits and Jeffrey Smyth delivered a pair of doubles to push Beaufort High past Battery Creek 6-0 in an early-season high school baseball game on Thursday.

Beaufort High pitcher Drew Luckey earned the win. Luckey recorded seven strikeouts and limited rival Battery Creek to four hits.

Battery Creek wasn't without its offensive highlights in the early-season matchup. But the Dolphins stranded runners on base throughout the contest.

Leading Battery Creek at the plate, Dallas Highuet and Amani Gibbs were each 2-for-3.

Beaufort starting pitcher #11 hurls a fastball towards the bottom of the second inning.

sports GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

BHS Girls’ Soccer shuts-out Stall

Hilton Head Prep pummels HHCA

Beaufort High's Sarah Fanning

Beaufort High Girls’ soccer team enjoyed a decisive victory recently over R.E. Stall getting the 7-0 win. Goals scored by Sarah Fanning (2 goals), Heily Hernandez (2 goals), Sierra Schweizer (1 goal), Anna Smith (1 goal), Taylor Rabon (1 goal).

Their next game will be on April 1st at home against West Ashley and then on April 4th against Wade-Hampton.

Hilton Head Prep pulled away to defeat Hilton Head Christian Academy 13-2 in five innings in an early-season high school baseball game on Thursday. With the win, Hilton Head Prep improved to 8-3. Hilton Head Christian slipped to 3-5 with the loss. On the mound, Hilton Head Prep pitcher Tyler Fox registered 10 strikeouts in five innings and earned

the win. Fox tossed a two-hitter.

At the plate, Ricky Ledee drilled a three-run homer while Fox and Gavin Hurlbut contributed one home run apiece. Cem Caglayan added two doubles and finished with three hits for the Dolphins in the win.

Connor Handy smacked a two-run double for Hilton Head Christian in the setback.

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some like to call it).”

"I can't believe I'm doing this" said Mary Cunningham as she stretched before the race. Cunningham teamed up with husband, Jack, who paddled their kayak in the first leg of the race.

In all, there were 35 teams running the race as a relay while another 41 paddled and ran the race by themselves. To see all the race results, please go to www. goraceproductions.com/race-results.

After generating a huge lead with his kayak, Pete Greene of Beaufort, beaches his kayak and trades places with relay partner Josiah Tobin. Greene posted a time of 41 minutes flat while Tobin ran the 4.5 miles in 30:11.The duo won the team event with a combined time of 1:11.11. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Some of the 41 individual kayakers paddle their way through the lagoon Saturday morning at Hunting Island State Park.

Nash Mills sets his watch as he starts leg of the Adventure Biathlon.

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Kayakers beach their boats on the sand of the Hunting Island lagoon and race toward another area when they either pass the baton, so to speak, to their running partner or shed all the safety equipment as quickly as they can and begin running the 4.5 mile course.

sports GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Battery Creek levels Whale Branch, 18-0 Battery Creek turned in its most dominant performance thus far in the 2016 season on Wednesday, March 23, shutting out rival Whale Branch 18-0 in five innings in an early-season high school softball game. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 5-2.

Battery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz

threw a three-hitter. Ortiz registered 11 strikeouts as she earned the pitching win.

Several Battery Creek players thrived at the plate.

Helping her pitching cause, Ortiz went 2-for-2 at the plate in the winning effort. Emily Crosby, Kylie Peeples and McKenzie Young each hit a home run

for the Dolphins in the offensive-heavy performance. Crosby finished 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Jessica Shipley was 2-for4 with two RBIs for Battery Creek in the victory.

Young, Michaux Gee, Journeigh Doray and Julianna Greer contributed two hits apiece for the Dolphins in the victory.

Battery Creek took Whale Branch out of the game early. The Dolphins forced Whale Branch to play from behind in every inning during the early-season matchup.

Karen Rivers, Autumn Moon and Rikia Singleton provided hits for Whale Branch in the lopsided loss.

Whale Branch defeats North Charleston, 19-9 Whale Branch pulled away to defeat North Charleston 19-9 in a high school softball game on Thursday. With the win, Whale Branch evened its overall record to 4-4.

The Warriors plated 19 runs via 26 hits. Pacing Whale Branch in the win, Chyla Simmons, Tanasia Campbell

and Autumn Moon delivered four hits apiece. Campbell finished one two-base hit short of hitting for the cycle.

The productive Whale Branch batter delivered a home run, a triple and two singles.

Simmons doubled twice for the Warriors in the win.

Karen Rivers added three hits for Whale Branch in the winning effort. Aiding the Whale Branch offensive effort, Cydney Boggs, Trayanna Baker and Jenna Shipley contributed two hits apiece. Shipley, who pitched in two separate stints during the game, earned the win.

Beaufort High sweeps doubleheader with Orangeburg-Wilkinson Beaufort High swept a doubleheader from familiar rival Orangeburg-Wilkinson on Wednesday, March 23, winning 14-0 and 17-2. Eagle pitchers dominated throughout the twin bill. Orangeburg-Wilkinson managed only three hits in the two games combined.

Leading Beaufort High to a win in the first game, Mary Claire Sumner threw a one-hitter. Sumner registered nine strikeouts as Beaufort High blanked Orangeburg-

Wilkinson 14-0 in the first game of the doubleheader.

At the plate for the Eagles in the first game of the twin bill, Sumner scored four runs. Leading the Beaufort High offensive effort in game one of the doubleheader, Emily Cook and Savannah Mullen were each 2-for-3 at the plate.

Beaufort High continued to thrive both offensively and defensively during game two of the twin bill. Cook tossed a two-hitter in the second game as Beaufort High

pulled away to win 17-2.The productive Cook recorded five strikeouts in her pitching outing. Offensively for the Eagles in the second game, Mullen provided a gamehigh five RBIs. Rebecca Heape added three RBIs and Krislynn Cooling contributed two hits for the Eagles in the 15-run victory.

With the win in the second game of the doubleheader, Beaufort High improved to 10-4.

Whale Branch Warriors roll past Garrett Tech, 16-4 Behind a balanced offensive performance and solid pitching, Whale Branch pulled away to beat Garrett Tech 16-4 in a high school softball game on Tuesday, March 22.

Familiar foes, the Whale Branch and Garrett Tech softball squads are

longtime rivals. Karen Rivers, Chyla Simmons and Tanasia Campbell led the Whale Branch offensive effort, providing two hits apiece for the Warriors in the win. The Warriors didn't waste any time move out in front of Garrett Tech in the regular-season matchup. Excelling early,

Whale Branch plated 12 runs in the first two innings. Campbell scored four times and delivered two RBIs for the Warriors.

Simmons was also active at the plate and on the base paths for the Warriors, scoring three runs in the earlyseason victory.

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HHCA boys' golf team wins tournament The Hilton Head Christian Academy boys' golf team prevailed in a five-team match at Belfair Country Club on Tuesday, March 22. Hilton Head Christian Academy finished ahead of familiar opponents Hilton Head Prep, John Paul II, Beaufort Academy and Thomas Heyward.

Daniel Azallion fired a 1-under-par 35 to lead the Hilton Head Christian Academy boys' golf team.

Directly behind Azallion in the Hilton Head Christian

Academy lineup, Matt Lehman, R.J. Bartolomucci and Max Green delivered 38s. As a team, Hilton Head Christian turned in a total of 149, placing nine shots in front of Hilton Head Prep.

Beaufort Academy underclassman Joe Stowe shot a 34 to earn the five-team match's medalist honor. Aidan McCloskey and Walter Campbell paced Hilton Head Prep with 38s.

Whale Branch pitcher Jenna Shipley earned the win. Shipley was strong from start to finish in the contest. In five innings, Shipley registered 11 strikeouts for the Warriors. The Whale Branch hurler allowed only one earned run in her stellar outing.

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Mac Orie and Trammy Colket scored one goal apiece to push Hilton Head Prep to a hard-fought 2-1 win over rival Hilton Head Christian in a boys' high school soccer game Thursday. Hilton Head Prep claimed its fourth win this season.

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Seahawks beat Beaufort High, Battery Creek The Hilton Head Island boys' golf team beat Beaufort High and Battery Creek in a three-way match at the Legends at Parris Island on Tuesday, March 22. A trio of players — Travis Mancill, Brooks Dyess and Charlie Farrell — fired even-par 36s for the Seahawks. Hilton Head Island shot a team total of 146, finishing 15 shots in front of Beaufort High. Caden Edwards added a 38 for the Seahawks. Tommy Holloway led Beaufort High with a 38 of his own. Battery Creek's top player, Porter Mahan, did not compete in the three-team match.

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Three-run homer pushes Hilton Head Prep to win Hilton Head Prep, thanks to a big swing from Reese Irwin, pulled away to defeat Delaware Christian 9-3 in a high school baseball game on Tuesday, March 22.

The Dolphins secured a lead early and never faltered in the high school baseball matchup, eventually defeating Delaware Christian convincingly.

Irwin smacked a three-run home run in a sevenrun second inning for the Hilton Head Prep baseball club. On the mound, Hilton Head Prep pitcher

Cem Caglayan earned the win. As part of a strong outing, Caglayan worked five innings, registering nine strikeouts and allowing only two hits and one earned run.

Caglayan also helped his pitching cause at the plate, finishing 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double.

Another Hilton Head Prep batter, E.J. Churchich, drilled a double and drew two walks for the Dolphins in the winning effort early last week.

Kevin Williams

Congratulations to Beaufort Academy basketball players Sissy Mungin (senior) and Kevin Williams (junior) on being selected to play in the SCISA 2016 North-South All-Star Basketball Games. Sissy and Kevin will be representing the South All-Stars.

Also, both players were selected to the SCISA AA Region IV All-Region 1st Team. Sissy averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals per game.

Kevin averaged 19.9 points and 13.6 rebounds per game.

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leaving Cio-cio-san in tears. Pinkerton comforts her, and then they enter their home.

The music: Three extraordinary numbers define the act. Pinkerton's arietta (All over the world the Yankee travels) is a boastful claim made to Sharpless, ending with their rousing toast to “America forever.” This leads to Butterfly's dreamy entrance from a distance, her voice rising above a brilliant chorus. It's one of Puccini's most charming and effective numbers.

Finally left alone after taking their vows, the couple engages in an extended, rapturous duet, ending the act.

It’s three years later and Butterfly –

Local storyteller publishes new Christian picture book Beaufort storyteller Aaron Miller wrote and illustrated God Sent Jesus! to tell the Jesus story to everybody, since God sent Jesus for everyone!

Do You Know the Jesus Story? A new picture book for children tells the story – it starts with God and includes you! From the very beginning at Creation to the promise of life in Heaven, get the big picture of God’s great love for us. God Sent Jesus! was written to help young children learn who Jesus is – why he came, and what his life, death, and resurrection mean. Inspired by the scripture John 3:16 and the Easter Story, the book also references many other Bible verses that support the text and pictures to

OLLI’s Lowcountry Community Concert Band plans 2016 spring performances The Lowcountry Community Concert Band, sponsored by the University of South Carolina’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), announces its spring performance schedule. LCCB’s Spring Concert, under the direction of Dr. Benny Ferguson, will debut Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m. at Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, located at 235 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. The group will present the same program Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, at 351 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the program. Highlights of the concert include First Suite in Eb for Military Band by Gustav Holst; Theme from Schindler’s List

by John Williams, featuring solo violinist Hanna Seigworth and Pavanne by Morton Gould, conducted by Associate Director David Hershey. For more information, see the band’s website: www.ollilccb.com.

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President years of leading major to leave Beaufort After eight successful announces his plan for the notthe end of 2016. growth and health initiatives Memorial Hospital at Hospifor-profit Beaufort Memorial CEO and tal (BMH), President to work with the he said. “It has been an honor and leadRick Toomey announced at medical staff, employees, volunteers not be is leaving his position and I could ers of Beaufort Memorial, tothe end of 2016. of the work we’ve accomplished “I have thoroughly prouder during my tenure.” enjoyed my eight-plus gether in November 2007 Toomey joined BMH years working as the on page 10 leader of this incredible HOSPITAL continued organization,” Toomey

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see page 12 three lights which warn vehicles to stop, going from flashing yellow to solid yellow and then to solid red and blinking After the pedestrians red. vehicles can proceed cross, forward.

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Beacon. These types tested and evaluated of signals have been for several years western states, in but are a fairly new concept on the east coast.

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help parents and teachers answer questions and to encourage children and new believers to learn more about the Christian faith.

Bold, child-like illustrations are universally appealing to readers of all ages and ethnicities and the simple text provides an easy to understand introduc¬tion to some of the most widely shared beliefs of Christians around the world.

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n a recent Sunday evening, the winner of the 2012 Naumberg International Violin Award, Tessa Lark, and her 1683 Stradivari took center stage at the USCB Festival Series to give a brilliant performance of Bach's Preludio from Partita in E Major for Solo Violin. Four hours later she and her Strad joined Vic Varner and Friends in a little blues and Brazilian Bossa Nova for the lucky diners at Saltus Grill. Audiences at both venues agreed that Beaufort is a grand place for producing memorable moments.

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Tickets for all opera presentations are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at 11:30 a.m. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.

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Alone, she blindfolds her son and places a little American flag in his hand, then stabs herself with a dagger as an anguished Pinkerton arrives too late.

The music: The humming chorus continues as the final act begins, a clever linking of the two acts together between nightfall and dawn. Another prime moment follows as the trio grapples with the dilemma of comforting Butterfly. Pinkerton, now aware of the heartbreaking situation he has created, sings a poignant farewell, (Farewell, home of love). In the last tragic moments, Butterfly sings a sad farewell to her son, and then kills herself in a highly melodramatic finale.

The cast: Kristine Opolais as Butterfly (previously, a brilliant Manon Lescaut); Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton; Maria Zifchak as Suzuki; and Dwayne Croft as Sharpless.

to tell “Freedom and I have about you I am concerned that freedom. Washington isn’t hearing its citizens.”

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Several of the world's best operas have been opening night failures, among them Carmen, The Barber of Seville and La Traviata. But the best of the worst occurred at Milan's La Scala in 1904: Puccini's Madama Butterfly. In act one when a love duet began, the audience started screaming “Boheme,” accusing the composer of 'borrowing' his earlier work. In act two, a draft of air from the wings inflated the soprano's kimono.

Someone shouted: “Look, Butterfly is pregnant already.” And in the final act, the orchestral sounds of birds emanating from an intermezzo inspired the audience to join in with cock-a-doodledos. One critic likened it to Noah's Ark. Months later - after a few revisions - the opera became a brilliant success.

Nagasaki: Goro, a marriage broker is showing Pinkerton, a US naval officer, a home which he will buy after his marriage to Cio-cio-san (Madama Butterfly), a young geisha, later that day.

US consul Sharpless arrives. Learning of Pinkerton's intention to leave his “port wife” when his tour expires, he tries to convince him not to abandon her, but fails. Cio-cio-san and friends enter. To the dismay of her relatives, she is renounced for having deserted the family religion when the wedding ceremony takes place. They all depart,

now with a little boy – expresses hope as she waits for Pinkerton's return with her devoted servant Suzuki at her side.

Sharpless enters, telling Suzuki alone that Pinkerton has an American wife.

But before Cio-cio-san learns of this, Goro enters with a wealthy prince who is eager to marry her – which she curtly rejects. Soon after, a harbor cannon announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Cio-cio-san and Suzuki joyfully prepare for his return.

The music: Butterfly's first fullscale aria (One fine day) is one of the composer's most famous songs, as she convinces herself that he will come back.

After dismissing the Prince, the cannon sound leads to the wonderful harmonies of her “Flower duet” with Suzuki. As darkness nears, they take up a vigil, awaiting his return. In the background, a melancholy humming chorus can be heard, ending the act on a quiet but highly emotional scene.

In Butterfly's absence, Sharpless arrives with Pinkerton and his wife, Kate, informing Suzuki that they've come to arrange for the care of the child. He tells Pinkerton to leave rather than bear witness to Butterfly's reaction to such tragic news. When she enters and sees Kate, she realizes her dreadful situation and asks Kate to have Pinkerton return in half an hour to receive the child.

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Coastal Community Foundation, grant making a organization serving coastal South Carolina, today announced that from The Beaufort 2016 awards Fund totaled $592,000 to 55 nonprofits from the Southern Lowcountry – Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper Counties. Hampton This sum includes awards to 12 three-year grantees, organizations receiving renewable support in recognition of a highly eff ective program and business model.

Nonprofits and supporters from the Southern Lowcountry community at an annual reception on Friday, gathered honor grantees February 12th at the Port Royal to Maritime Center.

Sound Foundation’s The reception brought guests, including Mayor Billy Keyserling together many celebrate the success of Beaufort, to of “We are sincerely grantees from across the region. honored that enables us to The Beaufort partner worthy organizations,” in some capacity with Fund so many Coastal Community said Ali Titus, Program Officer at Foundation. “Th of our 2015-16 e collective grantees is an inspiring reminder impact of all community. I am continually of the power of humbled by their dedication NONPROFIT

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Ladies Who Lunch of the Broad pose North with Aunt Pearlie Sue who catered a scrumptious lunch for them in the Emory Campbell cafeteria at Penn Center.

The Ladies then toured the Penn Center campus.

Pictured standing left are Donnia Barnes, to right Brown, Claudette Hattie Humphrey, Ruby Johnson, Alvesta Robertson, Terry Marquez, Veronica Miller, Hazel Murray, Rebecca Cooper, Sue Yearwood, Shirley and Lottie Miles. Patterson Seated are Marie Lewis, Aunt Pearlie Sue (Anita Prather) and Etta Mann.

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Medal at Stone awarded a Bronze Star Hervey, then a Bay rifle range, sergeant, was deployed Lejeune, North to Carolina, on Feb. Camp Afghanistan and tasked with surveillance 5th.

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arts Recital scheduled at at Sea Island Presbyterian Church

In addition to his work at the church, Mr. Frost serves on the Board of Directors of the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra. He is the Keyboardist for the orchestra. He is also on the Advisory Board for the Center for the Arts in Beaufort.

Charles D. Frost will present an organ recital on Sunday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The program will feature music written

by African American composers Kay, Haywood, Price, Garrett, and Coleridge­ Taylor. There will also be music by Lubeck, Bach, and Clerambault.

Mr. Frost has been Minister of Music at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort, South Carolina since 2002. He serves as both organist and choir director.

For more information, contact Mr. Frost at 843-­ 525-­ 0696 or cfrost@ seaislandpresbyterian.org The public is invited to attend. Donations will be appreciated.

It's that wicker time of year again

By Celia Strong Spring is official. Warmer temperatures, longer days, pollen on everything, school breaks. I'm sure you know the list as well as I do. And, we have moved our wicker furniture onto our porches. What you don't know, yet, is a great new set of wines - at great prices - that are going to be just perfect. They may become as important on the porch as the furniture.

Our wines come from the island of Corsica. This Mediterranean island is located about 106 miles southeast of France, 56 miles west of Italy and 7 miles north of Sardinia. The Phocaeans (a tribe of ancient Greeks) settled the island in 570 B C. They were active wine growers, and drinkers, and used both indigenous vines and some they imported. For centuries after the Phocaeans, various cultures and countries controlled the island. During the 7th and 8th centuries, Islamic rule cut into the production of wine. In the Middle Ages, the city of Pisa in Tuscany ruled the island. In the 13th century and for 500 years after, the Republic of Genoa was in control. During their rule, wine laws for growing, harvesting and making wine were introduced. In 1768, Genoa ceded Corsica to France. In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio in Corsica to a wine producing family. While Napoleon ruled France, Corsica was allowed to export their wines duty-free to the entire French

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Empire. This combination of Italian and French cultures still shows itself in Corsica's wines.

Geographically, Corsica is mostly mountainous. Its climate is warmer and drier than France. Its temperatures are consistent with very little variation between daytime and night. Vineyards at higher elevations and ocean breezes help keep the grapes from getting too hot. The average elevation of vineyards on Corsica is 1,000 feet above sea level.

The majority of wines from Corsica are designated Vin de Pays de Île de Beauté.

The Island of Beauty. In 1968, they did get their first AC designation, Patrimonio.

Today, there are nine AC designations.

But, Île de Beauté still makes up two thirds of the total production. In recent years, European Union grants have allowed winemakers to afford more modern equipment. This means white and rosé wines can be fermented at cooler temperatures to enhance their fruit flavors and acidity. Rosé wines here are

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usually made with the "saignée" method.

(Production of these wines starts as red, and, then, some of the juice is "bled" out of the whole to make lighter colored wines.)

Malolactic fermentation is almost never done with Corsican white or rosé wines.

It is done with their reds, though, as well as barrel aging.

One of the more interesting things with Corsican wines is their grape varieties. A combination of their history with Italy and France. The three leading varieties are Nielluccio, a red known as the spice wine of France, Sciacarello, another red, and Vermentino (Vermentinu in Corsican), a white. In addition, they use Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Grenache and more. Nielluccio, known now as a French variety, because Corsica is still French, is believed to have its origins in Italy, by some ampelographers. In fact, it is said to have close generic traits to Sangiovese.

Supposedly, it was brought over to Corsica by the Genoese. Others claim Nielluccio is indigenous to the island. Either way, Corsica is about the only place it is grown and it makes up about fifty percent of all their red wines. Most winemakers use both local and imported varieties.

All of which gets us ready for our Corsican winery. Domaine Vetriccie.

Named for the native wicker trees that grow all around their vineyards. Owned by the Barcelo family, they have about 300 acres, planted with both European and Corsican varieties. Daniel Barcelo, after making wines in California and other new world locations, came back to the family estate. He is focusing on the terroir and respect for the land. Which we can see in our three wines.

Vetriccie Red is made from 40% Niellucciu, 30%, Sciaccrallu, 20% Merlot and 10% Syrah. The grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, destemmed and fermented at high temperatures. The traditional method that produces good tannins and anthocyanins. Its aromas include black olives, currants, violets, licorice, spices and Maquis, the local scrubland. The flavors are black currant, black berries, licorice and spices. And it pairs well with grilled meats and strong cheese and evenings on the porch in your wicker chair. For $7.99.

Vetriccie White is half Vermentinu

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what to do Black Chamber to hold networking event

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event at the Quality Inn located at 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016. The host will be Gertha Dansby.

The company, Total Life Changes will share information about the Long Life Tour of South Carolina. The public is invited. There will be refreshments and prizes.

YMCA hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Don't forget — the Childcare Staff of the YMCA of Beaufort County will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 2nd from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal.

Upcoming library events Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Turkish Hands: Gesturing in Turkey: Tara Alisbath, former resident of Turkey, will demonstrate and explain the significance of this ancient sign language. This event is free.

Time and Date: Monday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m.

For additional info: Priscilla Pomazal, 843-255-6524, priscillap@bcgov.net

Beaufort Branch Library: 311 Scott Street, Beaufort Teen Movie Night: Ages 13-17 can enjoy a recent popular movie on the big screen (rated PG-13), and have some popcorn and drinks. Event is free.

Time and Date: Monday, April 4 at 4:30 p.m.

For additional info: Cat Williams, (843) 255-6441, cwilliams@bcgov.net

St. Helena Branch Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena BookEnders Book Club: If you are 7-11 years old and love to read, come and sign up for BookEnders Book Club! You will read whatever books you want, but then practice talking about your book and summarizing your book. Snacks and possibly a craft or two as well.

Please sign up by calling the library at (843)255-6540. Free.

Time and Date: Wednesday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m.

For additional info: 843-255-6540

Bluffton Branch Library: 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton Lowcountry Flutes Spring Performance: Let Phoebe Stevens and her merry band of flute players enchant you with a variety of seasonal musical genres. Classical, jazz, familiar songs, and fun novelty pieces are their forte. Free.

Time and Date: Thursday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.

For additional info: Armistead Reasoner, 843-255-6512, areasoner@bcgov.net

Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Third Annual Poetry Month Reading: Six local poets – Michael Bassett, Jessica Goody, Marilyn Lorenz, Horace Mungin, Bill Newby, and Stephanie Orrell – will read their original poems. Mike Nicholson will also play his banjo. This event is co-sponsored by the Island Writers’ Network. Free.

Time and Date: Thursday, April 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

For additional info: Priscilla Pomazal, 843-255-6524, priscillap@bcgov.net

Beaufort Branch Library: 311 Scott Street, Beaufort Meditation for Beginners Workshop: Learn simple mediation techniques, including breath and posture with meditation expert Brittany Hiller. Event is free.

Time and Date: Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.

For additional info: Stacey Inman, 843-255-6458, sinman@bcgov.net

Bluffton Branch Library: 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Read to a trained therapy dog. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Event is free.

Time and Date: Saturday, April 9 from 1:30-2:30pm For additional info: Kelli Baxter, 843-255-6510, kbaxter@bcgov.net

St. Helena Branch Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Spring Break Book Bingo: Stop by the Library and pick up a bingo card of reading activities.

Finish a bingo for a prize! All Ages! Event is free.

Time and Date: Now through Saturday, April 16 For additional info: Madeline Helser-Howard, 843-255-6558, mhelserhoward@bcgov.net For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.

what to do WVU President to address Palmetto Chapter alumni

West Virginia University President Gordon Gee will visit Hilton Head Island Saturday, April 2, to address alumni and friends of the Palmetto Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association. The noon luncheon at Sea Pines Country Club is open to Chapter members, WVU alumni and guests. Registration and a reception begin at 11:15 a.m.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Gee is able to join us for this spring event and update us on all the great things happening back in Morgantown,” said Chapter President Eric Magnin, a 1991 WVU graduate.“He is truly a visionary who is leading change at our University and transforming the arc of higher education nationally.”

In addition to Gee, several other distinguished guests will be in attendance, including Sean Frisbee, new executive director and vice president of the WVU Alumni Association. For further information, call Margaret Phillips, 304290-7569 or margaret.phillips@mail. wvu.edu. All proceeds from this event will benefit the WVU Scholarship Fund.

Congressman Sanford to give legislative update

The Greater Bluffton Republican Club is pleased to announce that their next meeting will be held at Rose Hill Golf Club at 4 Clubhouse Dr. on Monday, April 4, 2016. We are honored to have Congressman Mark Sanford join us.

He will give a legislative update, discuss our Second Amendment rights, and will answer questions from the crowd.

Faith Memorial Baptist celebrates anniversary

Faith Memorial Baptist Church will celebrate her Sixty-First Church Anniversary beginning April 4th through April 10th. Services will be held nightly Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. and concluding on Sunday April 10th at 12:30 p.m. Participating Pastors are Monday night Pastor Kenneth Doe of Bethesda Christian Fellowship, Tuesday Pastor Sam T. Spain of Lady’s Island Baptist, Wednesday Pastor Kenneth Hodges of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Thursday Pastor William Carpenter of Orange Grove Baptist Church, Friday Pastor J.W. Williams of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and on Sunday Pastor Abraham Murray of Brick Baptist Church. Host Pastor Michael A. Williams. For more details, email faithmemorialbaptist@gmail.com.

Fly Fishing Expo to be held April 9th

The fourth Annual Lowcountry Fly Fishing Expo is Saturday April 9th!

This event is not to be missed for any outdoorsmen who enjoys the sport of fly fishing or has interest and wants to learn!

Whether you are a beginner or advanced angler, this is an event for all experience levels. Come see what the surrounding Lowcountry waters have to offer and learn from a long list of great instructors and presenters. Limited tickets available so sign up today to reserve your spot online at www.baystreetoutfitters.com. If you prefer, you can also call the shop 843524-5250 to sign up.

Beaufort County offers free secure shredding

The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division has established a secure document shredding event for Saturday, April 9, 2016. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or truck containers are full) at the Shanklin Convenience Center at 80 Shanklin Road in 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. 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 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.

Meditate with Brittney Hiller at workshop

This will be a meditation for beginner’s workshop. Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. To register, call 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net. The event will be held at 311 Scott St. in downtown Beaufort. Learn simple meditation techniques, including breath and posture with meditation expert, Brittany Hiller.

For additional information, go to www. beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Local author schedules lecture at library

Neil Baxley, author of No Prouder Fate: The Story of the 11th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry and Walk in the Light: The Story of the 10th and 19th SC Volunteer Infantry Regiments will share his research into the military career of Beaufort’s own Stee Elliott. This presentation premiered at the 2015 South Carolina Civil War Symposium and will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort This is great history for anyone 12 years old and older. For more information, contact info: Grace Cordial, 843-2556446, or email her at gracec@bcgov.net.

Sportfishing & Diving Club to discuss new Cobia fishing laws

The October meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday April 14th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island.

The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.

The State and Federal laws will be changing this spring for Cobia. Three well-known Cobia experts will present a program on these changes and how to catch and protect this species for both in shore and off shore fishing. They are: Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Center, Cpt. David Harter, Hilton Head Sports Fishing Club and local Captain Jim Clark from the “Stray Cat” making this important presentation.

The monthly $50 drawing for weighing in one of the Year Round Tournament species was won by John Mucha Sr. last month. There will be another

drawing at his meeting sponsored by Port Royal Landing Marina for an additional $50. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email him at fgibson@iscl.net.

Join a Holistic/Spiritual Retreat in Beaufort

The United Church of Jesus Christ for All People is pleased to announce the upcoming 1st Annual Master's Touch Holistic/Spiritual Retreat at the Beaufort Holiday Inn on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016. Join us for what promises to be one of the most powerful and healing events in the Lowcountry!

Experience and learn first-hand a wide array of natural healing methods to enhance and prolong your life.

Many local and national healing arts practitioners and spiritual leaders will be on hand to offer workshops, demonstrations and presentations, and a healing blessing service; as well as vendors sharing healing arts consultations and information. A sample of offerings will include chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, acupressure, aromatherapy, meditation, Zumba, spiritual readings, raw food demonstration, and many more. The healing blessing service will be conducted

by Rev. Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Unity Minister of Hawaii, and Rev. Helen R. Cooper, Sr. Minister, Westside Center of Truth for Better Living, Chicago IL. Accommodations for out-of-town guests have been arranged at the beautiful Holiday Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Time for touring and exploring Beaufort and St. Helena Island will be available on Saturday. Registration for the retreat is: one day - $40.00; both days - $70.00. For retreat schedule or to register, please contact 843-525-6269.

Visitors are invited to brunch at Community Bible Study class

The Beaufort Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 9:15 a.m. at Port Royal Baptist Church. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2016-17 class studying I & II Thessalonians, James & Mark beginning in September. CBS is a non-denominational in-depth Bible

study in a caring format. The Beaufort class is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited.

Childcare will be provided for Brunch, but advanced reservations are required for children. To make a reservation or for more information email fishnet@islc.net or call Sandi Fischer 843-838-0212 or visit the website at beaufort.cbsclass.org

Festival Series wraps us with grand finale

On Sunday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, Historic Beaufort Campus, USCB will hold their Festival Series grand finale. Performing pieces from Schubert, Sollima, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky will be Aaron Boyd - violin, Jesse Mills - violin, Dimitri Murrath viola, and Host, Edward Arron - cello.

Tickets start at $42 and are available online at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or by calling 843-208-8246.

Volunteers needed for Gullah Festival of SC

Volunteers for The Original Gullah Festival of SC scheduled to be held on May 26, 27, 28, 29 are needed. This is for Memorial Day Weekend and you will be working at The Henry Chambers Waterfront Park. Apply on the website www.theoriginalgullahfestival.org and/or call Ms. Pat 843-542-6007.

Sheriff 's Office to hold annual golf tournament

The Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office is holding their annual Spring Golf Tournament on Friday, May 13th, 2016 at The Legends at Parris Island Golf Club to raise money for our Annual Appreciation Dinner. This event is held each year to thank our deputies, administrative staff and volunteers for their service throughout the year.

If you are interested in signing up to play in our tournament, please visit www. bcso.net/Events/Golf.

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The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m.

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Anesthesia – Robert Bell, MD • John Daniel, MD • Susan Hohenwarter, MD • Marc Reichel, MD • Heath Simmons, MD • William Spearman, MD • Gary Thompson, MD • Cardiology – David Harshman, MD • M. Shannon Shook, MD • Stuart Smalheiser, MD Dermatology – Paul Brewer, MD • Oswald Mikell, MD • Emergency Medicine – Luke Baxley, MD • Meghan Cummins, MD Ashley Doscher, MD • Thomas Duff, DO • Stephen Larson, MD • Adam Mandel, MD • C. Tyrone McElveen, MD • Mark Mercier, MD • D. Scott Moore, DO • David Phillips, MD • Saeed Rehman, MD • David Templeton, MD • Family Medicine LaFrance Ferguson, MD • Craig Floyd, MD • Lucius Laffitte Jr., MD • Robert Lisle, MD • Daniel Ripley, MD • Charles Sevastos, DO • Neal Shealy, MD • Dan Smith, DO • Clark Trask, MD • Roger Ulrich, MD • Gastroenterology – Louis Bell, MD • John Crisologo, MD • Michael Gilbreath, MD • Glenn Gwozdz, MD • Richard Stewart, DO • General Surgery – Perry Burrus, MD • Deanna Mansker, MD • Tim Pearce, MD • Stephen Sisco, MD • Gynecology Eve Ashby, DO • John Fontana, MD • Patricia Thompson, MD • Hospitalist – Walter Bowden, MD • Jorge Chabrier-Rosello, MD • Linh Dastous, MD • Patricia Devers, DO • Linda Hawes, MD • Stacy Johnston, MD Randy Lagoc-Dingus, MD • Edward McNeil, MD • Patrick Meehan, MD • Christopher Walker, MD Stephanie Woollen, MD • James Zeccola, MD • Infectious Disease – Kent Stock, DO • Internal Medicine – Erik Baker, MD • Irina Borissova, MD • Erasme Coly, MD • Philip Cusumano, MD Nicholas Dardes, DO • Rosalind Dawson, MD • F. Carl Derrick, MD • William Glenn IV, MD • Andrea Hucks, MD • Steven Kessel, MD • Robert Parrick, DO • Robert Vyge, MD • Robert Webb, MD Nephrology – Sailaja Adari, MD • James Bazemore, MD • Eric Bernstein, MD • Bhavna Bhasin, MD • Milo Budisavljevic, MD • Ruth Campbell, M • Jessica McAbee Coleman, MD Zipporah Krishnasami, MD • Dana Kumjian, MD • Roberto Pisoni, MD • David William Ploth, MD • Takamitsu Saigusa, MD • Rebecca Sentman, MD • Rachel Sturdivant, MD Hy Sussman, MD • Michael Ullian, MD • Juan Carlos Velez, MD • Neurology – Norman Bettle, MD • Paul Mazzeo, MD • Charles Shissias, MD • Obstetrics & Gynecology Christopher Benson, MD • Niles Ita, MD • Marlena Mattingly, MD • Octavio Melendez-Cabrera, MD • Gregory Miller, MD • Claude Tolbert, MD • Philip Watterson, MD • Glenn Werner, MD • Oncology – Marcus Newberry III, MD Oncology/Hematology – Majd Chahin, MD • Ophthalmology – Richard Akers, MD • Perin Diana Jr., MD • Kenneth Farr, MD • David Hunter, MD Jane Kokinakis, DO • Mark Siegel, MD • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery William Burke, DMD • Stephen Ferry, DDS • Sandra Halterman, DMD Thomas Hines, DDS • Aaron Sarathy, DMD • William Starsiak, DDS Orthopaedics – James Amlicke, MD • Edward Blocker, MD • Craig Boatright, MD • Mark Dean, MD • Paul Herickhoff, MD • H. Kevin Jones, MD • Michael Maughon, MD • Evan Reese, MD • Jeffery Reuben, MD • Ralph Salzer, MD • Leland Stoddard, MD • Scott Strohmeyer, MD • Otolaryngology – Kenneth Brown, MD • Don Christian Jr., MD • Christina Gwozdz, MD • David Maurer, MD • Pain Management – Raju Krishna, MD • Philip Zitello, MD • Pathology Bradford Collins, MD • Anne Flynn, MD • Amy Kirshtein, MD • Danyel McEvoy, MD • John McEvoy, MD • Kelly McSweeney, MD • Julie Robinson, MD • John Strong, MD • Warren Tucker, MD George Worsham, MD • Pediatrics – Shayla Bergmann, MD Lawrence Coleman, MD • Kimberly Davis, MD • Anca Dimitru, MD • Kurt Ellenberger, MD • Joseph Floyd, MD

PROVIDING HEALTH CARE FOR LOWCOUNTRY RESIDENTS SINCE 1944

From our four original general practitioners to today’s staff of more than 160 medical and surgical specialists—all board certified or board eligible in their fields of practice—our providers have offered the highest quality of care to residents of the Lowcountry for 70-plus years and counting.

This week marks the observation of Doctors’ Day, a tradition started on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Georgia, by the Barrow County Auxiliary to recognize doctors for their dedication to saving lives. 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.

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

Karen L. Keane, DO • Timothy Keane, DO • Kimberly Martin, MD • William Martin III, MD • Faith Polkey, MD • Beth Shortridge, MD • James Simmons, MD • Jamie Singleton, MD Marlo Smith, MD • Plastic Surgery – Audrey Klenke, MD Brendan Smith, MD • Podiatry – Michael Edwards, DPM Trenton Statler, DPM • Toddrick Tookes, DPM • Psychiatry Angela Court, MD • Mary Wynn Hill, MD • John Melbourne McGraw, MD • Ravi Srivastava, MD • Pulmonology Peter Manos, MD • Radiation Oncology – John Duttenhaver, MD • Richard Fitzgerald, MD • James McNab, MD • Radiology – Eric Billig, MD • Phillip Blalock, MD • William Jackson, MD • Ronald Robinson, MD • Milton Stratos, MD • Urology John Adams, MD • Louis Plzak, MD • Vascular Surgery – J. Chad Tober, MD

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