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Annual Beaufort Twilight Run welcomes world-class athletes Staff reports
The 9th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR) is welcoming three top marathoners to this year’s race presented by Habersham Properties from 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Habersham Marketplace. Along with the more than 2,600 participants and spectators across 20 states anticipated, the BTR will host running professionals from Zap Fitness-Reebok – including one of America's top 5 marathoners, Tyler Pennel. Pennel will be accompanied by teammates Pardon Ndhlovu, who recently ran in the Rio Olympic Marathon for Zimbabwe, and Nicole Dimercurio, who is a University of Georgia graduate quickly building her professional running career running in the 2016
Olympic Marathon Trials. All three runners will be in town to compete in the BTR’s 10mile race. “The BTR keeps growing and has now captured the attention of world-class athletes,” said BTR Race Director Lauren Kelly. “This race is scenic, fast and easy to follow and there is something for everyone – from families walking the 5K to local running clubs competing to athletes trying to break state records to world-class marathoners training at our race. It’s a true running festival.” The USATF-sanctioned running festival is Chronotrack timed by RMS Sports and offers more race options than any other event in the Lowcountry – drawing competitive runners and recreational participants. Racers get ready to start the 2016 Annual Beaufort Twilight Run. Photo provided.
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One thing we can all agree on: Sanford shows up By Kat Walsh
It started with a problem. The 300-seat auditorium at the Technical College of the Lowcountry on Ribaut Road in Beaufort wasn’t large enough to accommodate those who wanted to be part of U.S. Representative Mark Sanford’s town hall. By far. With the auditorium filled and an eager, well-prepared line of about 250 more people waiting, the problem suddenly became: well, now what? “This is like a snapshot of a day in Congress,” Representative Mark Sanford told the crowd. “Welcome to Democracy 101. It’s like herding eels.” The consensus –that Sanford speak to both groups in turn – was not easily or happily reached. Amidst chats of “Let’s get started!” Sanford began a town hall that was unusual before it even began. “This might be the first instance ever in which the government and one of its largest opposition groups are walking in the door together,” said Alexis King of Lowcountry Indivisible. “Mr. Sanford reached out to us,” she said. “He wanted to set up a town hall that brought
Above: Beaufort Country residents from both north and south of the Broad River make their way into TCL's McLean Hall for U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford’s town hall meeting on March 3. Left: Many of those in attendance of Mark Sanford’s town hall meeting found themselves in agreement with him on a few issues. Many did not. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
together Lowcountry Indivisible, the Lowcountry Immigration Coalition and Beaufort County Indivisible.” Groups with missions that, more or less do not agree with the Trump agenda. King says San-
ford’s offer helps to change the “us versus them” dynamic. “It gives him the chance to look us in the eye and hear our voice.” Armed with signs that read AGREE and DISAGREE, at-
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Sanford said his focus is on work permits for present and future immigrants and for protecting young people. “I want to leave the young dreamer alone.” However, his stance on constructing a border wall drew loud opposition from the majority of the crowd. “Conceptually, I support a wall, and it needs to be paid for before I do,” he said. See SANFORD, page A6
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Soldiers throughout history have learned the ability to grab a “power nap” when and where ever possible. Here Greg Henderson of Florence, portraying Pvt. Ebenezer Buck of the 7th New Hampshire, does just that as Civil War re-enactors camped out at The Arsenal. Photo by Bob Sofaly. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.
On Dec. 7, 2016, the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office and Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a house fire at 126 Falls Road in Burton. Inside, they discovered the body of 56-year-old Teresa Seigler. Following a forensic autopsy performed at the Medical University of South Carolina, Seigler’s cause of death remained John Priester pending additional medical studies. Within days of the incident, sheriff ’s office investigators identified John Priester, 25, as a suspect in the intentional setting of the house fire. Brian Walls On Dec. 9, Priester was arrested on arson charges and was taken to the Beaufort County Detention Center. Also early in the investigation, two juveniles were implicated in setting the Falls Road house fire along Courtney Brock with Priester. Their cases were sent to the Beaufort County Family Court on charges of arson. While awaiting Seigler’s cause and manner of death, forensic evidence collected at the scene of the fire was submitted to the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office Forensic Services Laboratory and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Forensic Laboratory for examination. According to a release, the laboratories were able to forensically link, Priester, Brian Walls, 35, and Courtney Brock, 22, with evidence from the scene. In mid-February, forensic pathologists from MUSC reported Seigler died as a result of homicidal violence. Armed with the new information on Seigler’s cause and manner of death and links through forensic evidence, sheriff ’s office investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and obtained warrants for Priester, Walls and Brock for murder. Priester remains in jail since the December arson charge, as had Walls on unrelated charges stemming from a Beaufort Police Department investigation. They were both served with the murder warrants at the Detention Center. Also, sheriff ’s office investigators arrested Courtney Brock at a Reeds Road home on Lady’s Island. She was served with the arrest warrant for murder and transported to the Detention Center without incident. The investigation remains active and additional criminal charges are possible. Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Cpl. Jason Malphrus at 843-255-3426 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward. A2
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Burton yard debris fire threatens home
Just before 3 p.m. on Feb. 27, Burton firefighters were dispatched to a yard debris fire threatening a home on Bruce K Smalls in the Gray’s Hill area of Beaufort County. Firefighters arrived to find a fire spreading within 15 feet of a residence. The fire involved a fallen tree, yard debris, brush and trash. No one was home at the time. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and the home was not damaged. It was the second yard debris fire in three days that got out of control and threatened nearby structures. At about 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Burton firefighters responded to another yard debris fire on Detour Road that got out of control and began igniting a nearby vacant mobile home. Burton firefighters stress the importance of checking local burn ordnances before burning yard debris. It is unlawful to burn trash of any kind. Failure to follow burn ordinances can result in fines or other legal action.
Guide helps warn seniors about scams
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is partnering with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging to distribute SCDCA’s scam guide, “Ditch the Pitch,” to an estimated 9,000 consumers statewide who are served by the Office on Aging’s home delivered meal program. This outreach is a collective effort to educate elderly consumers, a demographic often exploited by fraudsters. “Ditch the Pitch” addresses common scams, how to avoid them and what to do if a consumer does reveal sensitive information to a scammer. “Scammers are more active and more successful than ever, said Carri Grube Lybarker, SCDCA administrator. “We appreciate the assistance provided by the Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging in arming South Carolinians with the tools they need to beware of fraudsters’ schemes and warn their friends and family.” For more information about avoiding identity theft and fraud, or to access a digital copy of “Ditch the Pitch,” visit www.consumer.sc.gov and click REPORT IDENTITY THEFT or REPORT A SCAM. To request a hard copy of the brochure, call 844-835-5322.
Daley, Bekemeyer earn kudos from district
The Lady's Island-St. Helena Fire District recently hosted it annual awards banquet. It is at this banquet that the officer and firefighter of the year are announced. Votes from the entire department are tallied and Lt. Jonathon Bekemeyer Micheal Daley received the Officer of the
Year award. Bekemeyer was promoted to the lieutenant position a little less than two years ago and “has gone above and beyond the call of duty. …. Not only is he a shift officer but he manages to assist with our reporting software and is our quarter master. He is extremely professional and serves our department and the community with honor,” according to a release. Firefighter Micheal Daley was named the Firefighter of the Year award. “Daley demonstrates an outstanding work ethic and an unwavering positive attitude towards both his fellow firefighters and the citizens of our community. He is well liked by his coworkers and is willing to lend a helping hand both on and off of the job,” according to the release. “It is a pleasure working with these men and we are honored to have them.”
Citizen's Police Academy enrollment is open
Have you ever wanted to know what is it like being a law enforcement officer? Have you ever wondered if what you see on CSI is real? Have you ever wanted to know what your tax dollars were spent on in relation to the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office? Maybe you just want to learn more strategies in protecting yourself, family and property. If you answered yes to any of these questions you may want to attend the Citizen’s Police Academy. The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is inviting all citizens who live or work in Beaufort County and are at least 18 years old, to attend its Citizen’s Police Academy. Since 2002, the sheriff ’s office has hosted 39 sessions of the CPA and have partnered with over 2,000 dedicated citizens. The 10-week sessions in Beaufort will be held on Tuesdays starting on March 14, at the Law Enforcement Center at 2001 Duke St. Classes run from 6-9 p.m. The sheriff ’s office provides each member with an in-depth digital manual and refreshments. Some of the topics covered by CPA instructors include enforcement, criminal investigations, civil process, warrants, juvenile services, training, homeland security, drug enforcement, traffic enforcement, special teams, gangs, budget process and more. Applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy are available at the sheriff ’s office or on its website at www.bsco.net. Applications can be emailed to mjennings@bcgov.net, faxed to 843-255-9457 or mailed to P.O. Box 1758, Beaufort, SC 29901. Seating is limited, so apply as soon as possible. For questions or comments, contact MSgt. Mike Jennings at 843)-255-3287 or mjennings@bcgov.net.
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BUSINESS BUSINESS BRIEFS Job fair coming to Beaufort County
The 2017 Lowcountry Job Fair will be held form 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Beaufort National Guard Readiness Center (1 Cavalry Lane). The public is welcome.
Investment control focus of upcoming program American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey presents the staff a certificate thanking Murr Printing for displaying the flag. From left are Sarah Evenden, Lurey, Victoria Orem and Mary Crosby.
“Take Control of Your Investments” will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Bluffton Branch Library at 120 Palmetto Way. Investors will learn about value investing and its advantages compared to mutual funds and other related topics. The speaker will be Michael Osteen, MBA is Chief Investment Strategist at Port Wren Capital LLC. He is also a member of the Lady's Island Business & Professional Association (LIBPA), as well as, the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Seating
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Vehicle complaints take top spot among consumers
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,913 consumer complaints from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2016, resulting in a total of $1.24 million going back to consumers in the form of credits, refunds and adjustments. The No. 1 category in 2016 was vehicle complaints, totaling 16 percent (697) of SCDCA’s complaints. It was the third year in a row that vehicle complaints took the top spot. The most common vehicle complaints reported were in reference to used vehicles, repairs and credit sales of motor vehicles. Rounding out the top five are utilities at 13 percent (515); debt collection at 8 percent (317); contractors at 7 percent (281);
and finance at 6 percent (240). “While DCA stands ready and waiting to help consumers resolve issues encountered in the marketplace, we always encourage South Carolinians to be savvy consumers,” said SCDCA’s Administrator Carri Grube Lybarker. “Taking a few up front steps like researching a company before deciding to do business with them and carefully reading a contract before signing can save consumers from major headaches down the line.” SCDCA processes and mediates consumer complaints against businesses regulated by the DCA, refers complaints that fall within another agency’s jurisdiction, and mediates those complaints against businesses that are unregulated. To file a complaint, visit www. consumer.sc.gov and click FILE A COMPLAINT. To see if a business has complaints against it, consumers should take advantage of the Search Complaints tool on the Consumer Information page of SCDCA’s website.
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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Solid waste manager to be guest speaker
Jim Minor, who has served as the Beaufort County Solid Waste Manager since 2002, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, March 14, meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association. The group will meet at 8 a.m. at the Beaufort Realtors Association Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive (behind BB&T Bank). The meeting is open to the public. Following Hurricane Matthew, Minor was responsible for coordinating the clearing and disposal of debris for the county. His normal duties include the operation of 12 collection facilities in Beaufort County and planning for the handling of the county’s future waste stream.
Work to take place on several streets
Asphalt paving will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Saturday, March 11, on Rodger Street (Boundary to Laundonniere); New Castle (Prince to Bay); Hamar Street (Boundary to Bay); Prince Street (Charles to Bladen; and Bay Street (Hamar to Ribaut). This work could be intermitting during these times due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures. There will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices per the SCDOT Standard Drawings. Motorists are asked to use caution when driving through the work zone.
YMCA celebrates 2016, announces changes
The YMCA of Beaufort County welcomed members and guests to its annual meeting on Feb. 16, which recognized volunteers, donors and staff who helped advance the Y’s cause to strengthen the foundation of our community. The Y celebrated the many programs, services and opportunities it provides and thanked its volunteers. The Y also welcomed five new board members: Chad Barr, pastor at The Link church; retired executive and avid swimmer Pete Palmer; Brian Rose, co-owner of Beacon Insurance in Bluffton; Caleb Wright, principal engineer at ISEC; and Russell Baxley, CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Outgoing board members, Kelly Collins and Ernie Schlichtemeier, were thanked for their many years of service to the Y. Additionally, Kaylin Garst was announced as the newly appointed branch executive director of the Wardle Family YMCA. Previous to this promotion, Garst was operations director of the Y, overseeing all childcare areas including summer camp, after school program and Kaylin Garst Discovery Preschool. During the meeting, two volunteers received special recognition for their service to the Y. George Utter received the 2016 Robert V. Wardle Service to Youth Award. This award is given in honor of Robert V. Wardle, whose donations were instrumental in the founding and continued operation of
the YMCA of Beaufort County. Longtime Y member Utter volunteers with the Y youth boating program logging several hundred hours as an instructor in this program over the past three years. He is also a member of the YMCA Beaufort River Swim committee, assisting with coordination of safety kayak team during this annual open water swim. Juan Marvilla was named the annual Youth Sports Volunteer Coach for 2016. Marvilla has been a volunteer coach and referee over the past two years, donating his time in various sports including sports youth indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball, flag football and adult volleyball.
including material terms that are less favorable than our current agreement,” said WJCL President and General Manager Timothy J. Morrissey. “In addition, Hearst Television has made significant investments to deliver top quality programming to our viewers and DISH is seeking the right to carry our stations at below market rates, which is neither fair nor reasonable. “We regret the inconvenience DISH’s demands have imposed on its subscribers, and we will keep you fully informed of developments.” However, the station has not been blacked out. Morrissey said viewers can determine the type of antenna needed to receive the signals of Hearst Stations at www.antennaweb.org.
Special election absentee voting to start March 28 Beaufort, arts center The Board of Voter Registration and earn Verner award Elections of Beaufort County has opened in-person absentee voting for the March 28 Beaufort County School Board District 3 Special Election. Only voters who reside in School Board District 3 can vote in the special election. They include Beaufort 1, Beaufort 3 (part), Burton 2A (part), Lady’s Island 1A, Lady’s Island 1B, Lady’s Island 3B (part), St. Helena 1A, St. Helena 1B, St. Helena 2A (part) and St. Helena 2B (part). The seat will be up for election again in 2018. The in-person absentee polling location is at 15 John Galt Road and will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The last day of in-person absentee voting is on Monday, March 27, when the polling location will be open until 5 p.m. Voters are required to present one of the following forms of current and valid photo identification at the polls: S.C. driver’s license, S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles identification card, S.C. Voter Registration card with photo, U.S. passport or federal military identification with a photo. The Beaufort County Board of Education seat was left vacant when Michael Rivers was elected to the state House of Representatives. There are four candidates running for the bipartisan seat: Cynthia Gregory-Smalls, William Smith, Buryl Sumpter and Fred Washington Jr. Gregory-Smalls is a retired educator after more than 30 years in education. William Smith, a native of the area, owns Smith Security LLC. Sumpter, a native of St. Helena Island, is a consultant and trade professional in the funeral industry. He has also been a substitute teacher in Beaufort County. Washington is a former member of the school board and served as chairman from 2007-09.
WJCL, Hearst can’t come to agreement
Following protracted negotiations, DISH and Hearst Television Inc., the parent company of WJCL ABC 22, have reached an impasse in negotiating a renewal agreement for the carriage of Hearst Television’s broadcast stations on DISH Network’s systems. As a result, WJCL ABC 22 is now no longer being carried by DISH Network. “While we had hoped to conclude our negotiations before the extended March 3 deadline, DISH has continued to insist on
The city of Beaufort and USCB’s Center for the Arts earned the state’s highest honor for contributions to the arts recently with the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award. “We have worked very hard for quite some time to support and enhance the arts in Beaufort, because they are an essential element of what makes us special,” said Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling. “To receive this recognition along with our partner, the USCB Center for the Arts, is quite an honor.” The South Carolina Arts Commission’s Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts were established in 1972. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina. The city of Beaufort and the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts won the Government award. The application cited their partnership and commitment to enhancing the vibrant arts scene and cultural diversity in Beaufort. Bonnie Hargrove, director of the USCB Center for the Arts, said the Verner Award is statewide validation that years of hard work in the Lowcountry are paying dividends across South Carolina. “This is a prestigious award in the arts world,” she said. “This recognition affirms our work and our intentions to keep the arts and culture in the forefront of everything we do as a community. The arts make us a desirable place to live and to visit, but they also play a role in our economy.”
Satellite office hours are conducted around the district by the Representative’s staff in order to be as accessible as possible to constituents who require assistance with federal agencies, including Medicare, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service or even help processing a passport. Additionally, anyone wishing to express an opinion or ask a question is welcome to stop by. Sanford is not scheduled to be in attendance.
All county campuses now smoke-free
Beaufort County’s new smoking ordinance went into effect on March1, prohibiting smoking at all county-owned or operated campuses and facilities. “By eliminating smoking from our campuses, we’re inviting more of the public to enjoy their campuses in the clean and healthy manner they deserve,” said Deputy County Administrator Josh Gruber. County Council voted this past November to approve the updated smoking ordinance. “It’s a combination of good practice, good leadership and public awareness,” said Beaufort County Administrator Gary Kubic. “We hope to send a message that Beaufort County cares about the well-being of its employees and residents.” The smoking ordinance is accompanied by a program to assist employees and residents with quitting smoking. Freedom From Smoking is offered to Beaufort County employees at no cost and is available to all other Beaufort County residents for $30. All participants will have access to the LifeFit Wellness Center for two months at no cost. To register for the Freedom From Smoking Program, call Alexa DeFeo at 843-5222270 or email adefeo@bmhsc.org. The classes are open to anyone who is ready to quit smoking.
Port Royal seat up for special election
The Beaufort City Council’s Port Royal councilman, Vernon DeLoach, died recently With his death, South Carolina state law requires the town of Port Royal to hold a special election to fill the vacancy. The filing period opens Friday, March 10, and closed Monday, March 20. Election Day will be Tuesday, May 16.
Sea Island Animal Hospital announces later Free legal clinic coming to St. Helena Wednesday hours The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponSea Island Animal Hospital recently announced their new late night ours. They are now open Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sea Island Animal Hospital is located at 40 Professional Village Circle on Lady's Island. To schedule an appointment, call 843524-4551 or visit www.seaislandanimalhospital.com.
Sanford staff to welcome public at St. Helena library
U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, will hold satellite office hours at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at St. Helena Branch Library 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.
sor a free legal clinics on end of life issues, including health care power of attorney, living wills, DNR orders, power of attorney, funeral planning and cremation in Beaufort County. The event will be held from5:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 13, at St. Helena Island Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Rd., St. Helena. Harley D. Ruff is the featured presenter. This seminar is free for anyone who would like to attend. The format typically consists of an overview followed by a question-and-answer session. A schedule of other upcoming seminars throughout the state is available at www.scbar.org/clinics. For more information, contact the SC Bar Pro Bono Program at 803-799-6653, ext. 158.
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Tooth decay has been cited as one of the most chronic childhood diseases today in the United States and there’s a dental service rolling on wheels through Beaufort County to combat it. Thanks to an annual contribution from Beaufort County Council for the past 15 years, nearly 20,000 Beaufort County children have had the opportunity to receive quality dental care, often for the first time in their life, by hopping aboard the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. “If not treated early, dental decay becomes painful, irreversible and can lead to extensive and costly long-term effects,” said Dr. Barbara Washington, supervising dentist for the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program and director of dental services for Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services. “Untreated dental disease adversely affects a child’s ability to eat well, sleep well and function well at school and at home. Our main goal with this program is to ensure that children in our community are healthy. Helping them feel good about their smile is an added bonus.” Additionally, “all of the partners are proud of the program and are committed to continued collaboration to positively impact the lives of local children who would not otherwise receive the oral care they need,” said Monica Spells, an assistant county administrator at Beaufort County and its liaison for the dental program. “The county’s partnership with RMHC and BJHCHS is a perfect example of the county’s commitment to community services. Now, we really need help from the local community to support a mobile unit replacement fund to keep this critical service available for children in our area.” Residents of Beaufort County who are needed to serve on a volunteer advisory committee for the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program to help with fundraising efforts. The committee would work in tandem with the local RMHC board. The program receives about 40 percent of its $200,000 operating budget from Beaufort County Council as a community service
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grant allocation. Approximately 45 percent of the budget comes from the RMHC operating budget and grants or donations and the remaining 15 percent is provided through Medicaid reimbursement. Proceeds from pop tabs off aluminum cans also help with program funding. Depending on the volume collected and the price of aluminum, pop tabs turned into BJHCHS and RMHC can yield as much as $5,000 annually. Some funding also comes via the United Way of the Lowcountry in Beaufort. Pop tabs from aluminum cans can be dropped off at the BJHCHS Administrative Office located at 721 N. Okatie Highway (S.C. 170) in Okatie The group is also seeking donations including toothbrushes for children and travel-size toothpaste, which are included in home kits provided to the children who receive services. Stickers and pencils are also needed to help add some excitement to the kits. Anyone seeking information about volunteering on the Care Mobile Advisory Committee or making a donation to the replacement fund should contact Bill Sorochak at bill@RMHCcoastalempire.org or 912-3507641 ext. 304. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire Inc. donated the mobile unit in December of 2001 for operation in Beaufort County, making it the first in this area and the ninth in the nation. Today, there are 49 units operating in the United States and abroad focusing on providing access to healthcare where children need it most. Services range from treatment of pediatric cancer to immunizations.
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“That’s what I will be looking at with every bill that comes along. Is it paid for? That is the operative question.” Planned Parenthood Who pays for what is also how Sanford explained his rationale for voting to defund Planned Parenthood.“It won’t be about the elimination of the funding but who will be the provider. Who will pay for it,” he said. “With respect to other views, I don’t want my money going to an abortion. It is my view that what we will see is the same amount funding going to community health
centers instead of Planned Parenthood.” Healthcare There were many questions and concerns regarding the Obamacare Replacement Act introduced by Sanford and Senator Rand Paul. Many in the audience had stories, and therefore held signs that read “I Have a Pre-existing Condition.” One physician, citing a recent study that concluded only 15% of primary care physicians wanted Obamacare replaced, asked, “Why would you vote to repeal something that 85% of the people in the field support?” “I admire you for being on the front line and you are the most important driver on the train, but you’re not the only one on the train,” replied San-
ford, referring to the many different stakeholders in the healthcare debate. While Sanford said he doesn’t think our country is ready for a single-payer system, Carol Corbin of Beaufort said that the question she didn’t have time to ask was why. “Single payer healthcare is the only way to reduce the costs and cover everyone. I lived in Canada for 18 years, and 99% of Canadians, including myself, swear by their healthcare system,” she said. “Canadians see Americans as ‘barbaric’ for not having a system that covers everyone.” The Media “For as long as I can remember, the media has held our government accountable. Is the president’s at-
Above from left: Alejandra Jordan, 15, left, and Hannah Aytell, 15, both from Hilton Head High School’s Young Democrats Club, wait for Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, at a town hall meeting; While many attending Sanford’s town hall disagreed with him, most were civil and, for the most part, gave him a chance to answer without being heckled. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
tack on the media a threat to our democracy?” Pamela Reeding Smith, of Bluffton, asked, bringing applause and a near-universal waving of AGREE signs. Sanford smiled and said in a welcomed moment of levity, “Let me state the obvious. If there’s anyone out there who has reason to dislike the media, I am the poster child.” He agreed that while the media indeed needs to remain a fundamental check on the power of authority for those
who hold office, he also held both the people and the president accountable for making it work. “With all due respect to President Trump, you cannot boil policy down to 140 characters,” he said. And for the public, Sanford warned of the danger of news versus propaganda and only listening to media that just refers to me.” With many constituents still waiting and questions still unanswered, Sanford promised to return in two weeks
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For online details about race registration and more, visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Early registration discounts are available for all participants, as well as additional discounts for students, groups of 10 or more and active duty military. The BTR’s mission is to host a fun, competitive and memorable annual event for Beaufort. In the past seven years, the BTR has raised more than $400,000 to benefit Riverview Charter School – a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students. This year’s goal is to raise more than $80,000 to be used for the school’s technology, after-school and physical education programs.
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Patricia Gadsden continued her lucky streak by winning another door prize from Outback. Gadsden said she has won a door prize each time she has attended Island Girls Night Out. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Above from left: Mary Hughes, left, receives an It’s Me Fashions door prize form Irene Goodnight; Candace Camp, left, and friend Barbara Riedinger enjoy a pleasant evening; caption on photo; Angela Jones and Barbara Childs have fun during Island Girls Night Out recently at MoonDoggies in Port Royal.
Ladies have fabulous night out at MoonDoggies Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, win prizes and meet new friends, was held March 2, and another one is coming up. About 225 women turned out to MoonDoggies Gifts and Café in Port Royal, where they enjoyed music and a spread of treats and sauces that MoonDoggies carries in its gift shop. There were fabulous door prizes and gift certificates from Outback Steakhouse, a kayak tour from Beaufort Lands End Tours, Guys and Dolls Salon, Halo Salon, Its Me Fashions, and Nuances of
Port Royal. MoonDoggies is now offering a bed and breakfast, while the café offers lunch and will soon have tapas and cocktails available in the evenings. The next Island Girls Night Out will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at For The Birds and Gardens on 1002 Bay St. Businesses interested in hosting an Island Girls Night Out or donating a door prize can call Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684. These free events are sponsored by The Island News.
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GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS
Tennis standout named 4A Player of the Year
Beaufort High School standout McKenzie Daniel has been named the 4A Tennis Player of the Year. Daniel, an eighth-grader, currently has a seventh-place USTA-South Carolina Ranking. Her USTA Southern Ranking is 93rd and she is ranked 308th nationally. At the state singles McKenzie Daniel tournament, Daniel earned All-State honors by placing sixth in the state. She finished as the top 4A Player in South Carolina, earning 21 wins this season. Daniel was the number one player in 4-A, Region 8 - finishing as the individual region champion. She was named Beaufort High School's Most Valuable Player.
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD
Eagles tie for third in Hornet Invitational
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he Strong Man & Woman event raised $530 for the Children’s Organ Transplant Association on Saturday, March 4 at Crossfit Beaufort, according to Jeff Scott, event organizer and promoter. Participants lifted in various classes divided by age and weight, but they all lifted the same amount of weight. Those who lifted the most repetitions won the event, which requires both strength and stamina.
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saw 4 RBI’s. Jayden Morrison pitched 2.1, 3 strikes, while Bowersox pitched 2.1 with 4 strikes.
The Beaufort High School boys' track and field team finished tied for third at the Diamond Hornet Invitational in Columbia over the weekend. A total of 41 teams from across the state competed in the early-season track and field meet. Beaufort High and Spartanburg shared third place with 43.5 points apiece. Lower Richland posted 53 points to capture the meet title. Reggie Jones paced the Beaufort High boys' track and field program, placing second in the pole vault, third in the 110 hurdles, sixth in the 400 hurdles, and helping the 4x400 relay team place third. The relay team also featured Kyliek Middleton, Phabian McDomick and Chase Cohee. In all, Beaufort High boasted three topthree finishes. Dexter Ratliff finished third in the discus with a throw of 121 feet; Corey Witter turned in a 119 feet throw to finish fifth in the discus; while Demond Gaillard cleared 6 feet to place fourth in the high jump.
Jess Fleury “clean and jerks” 115 pounds and managed to do it 17 times during the Strong Man & Woman competition last Saturday afternoon at Crossfit Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS
Beaufort Academy hosted St. Andrews on Monday, March 6, for its first region match this spring. BA won 5-1, no doubles matches were played. No 1 singles William Lindsay lost; No. 2 James Carden won 6-3, 6-2; No. 3 Daniel Richards won 6-3,6-1; No. 4 Lawrence Lindsay won 6-3, 6-1; No. 5 Jeffrey Hiestand won 7-5, 6-2; and No. 6 Kevin Williams won 6-2, 6-1. BA is 1-1 overall and 1-0 in region play after losing its first match at May River High School last week. The team plays against Battery Creek High today.
Star game at Lexington High School on March 18 at 3 p.m. A longtime leader for the Beaufort High School varsity boys' team, Garay averaged 15.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game during his senior season. He led the basketball squad to an 11-11 record and a third-place finish in Region 8-4A.
Beaufort High School varsity boys’ baseball team beat Bluffton, 7-4. Rome Wallace was the winning pitcher, who also had 3 RBIs and a triple. Other standout players include Kyle Torrey, Cooper Woods, and Drew Luckey.
Beaufort JV defeats Colleton by 10+ points
Beaufort High School JV Baseball Team beat Colleton 14-3 on Monday, March 6. Kaiden Grissom, Jacob Anderson, Brooks Brown, and Brendon Bowersox each had one hit. Brown had 2 RBI’s and Bowersox
Garay invited to play in All-Star game
Beaufort High School senior Matt Garay has been invited to play in the 201617 edition of the North/South All-Star basketball game. Garay, a 6-foot-7 standout, received an invitation to play for the South team in all-
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The Beaufort High girls' soccer team beat visiting Battery Creek 3-1 in an early-season match on Friday, March 3. Beaufort High claimed its second consecutive win in the young 2017 season. The Eagles used a balanced offensive attack to beat longtime rival Battery Creek. Heiley Hernandez, Olivia Crisologo and Maggie Crisologo scored one goal apiece. Defensively, goalkeeper Anna Fossberry limited Battery Creek's offensive charge by delivering seven saves.
GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE
Beaufort High drops match to Bluffton
The Beaufort High girls' lacrosse team struggled to keep up with the opposing Bluffton High School squad in an early-season match on Wednesday, March 1. Bluffton pulled away to beat Beaufort High 14-2. Alyssa Martinez and Sarah McMullen netted one goal apiece for Beaufort while defensively, Maile Paulmeier recorded 12 saves for Bluffton.
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Delaney to transfer to University of Miami
Whale Branch High School graduate Dee Delaney is transferring to the University of Miami. Delaney is set to graduate from The Citadel in May and will attend the University of Miami as a graduate transfer. Delaney was a first-team STATS All-American for the second straight season. He has also been voted a Walter Camp All-American, a first-team All-American by the Associated Press and Whale Branch High School graduate College Sports MadDee Delaney. Photo ness and a first-team courtesy of Citadel All-Southern Con- Athletics. ference performer by the conference's coaches and media for his performance this year. The junior from Beaufort recorded 35 tackles, six interceptions, eight pass breakups and one fumble recovery in 2016. His interceptions total tied for third on The Citadel's single-season list, and his 14 total passes defended tied for fourth in a season in program history. Delaney's six interceptions ranked first in the Southern Conference and tied for third in FCS in 2016, and his passes defended total ranked second in the SoCon.
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Bridges Prep names teacher of the year Ashton Converse is the Bridges Prep Teacher of the Year following voting by staff at the state charter school. He teaches computer science, computer applications and digital multimedia. Board Chair Dee Matthews surprised Converse in his classroom with balloons and a certificate recently. “I know he is a wonderful teacher and is very much a part of what makes Bridges Prep so special,” Matthews said. “We are very proud of the work he has done and will continue to do for our students.”
Converse teaches all students from kindergarten through ninth grade at Bridges Prep. Previously, he taught in Henan, China, at Sias International University. Converse graduated from Bowling Green State University through a dual major program of business education and marketing education with the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. “We can teach students … through several means, but who we are to them is more important than how we teach them,” Converse wrote in his Teacher of the Year application.
“Interactions with students will define the degree with which a student trusts a teacher. “Teaching is the way we prepare the next generation of dependable leaders, innovative inventors, diligent workers and productive citizens,” he said. As Bridges Prep’s Teacher of the Year, his next step will be to submit paperwork for the S.C. Charter School District statewide Teacher of the Year. To learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call Ashton Converse (right) is named Bridges 843-982-7737. Prep Teacher of the Year.
SCHOOL BRIEFS Local student writers finalists in contest
Seventy-two high school juniors and seniors from across the state have been named finalists in the fourth South Carolina High School Writing Contest. Local finalists include Natoria Smalls, Sarah Suber, Morgan Mayne-Alexander, Alexandra Batista and Jessica Elkins, all of Beaufort High School; and Amanda Taylor, of Battery Creek High School. One of the presenting partners was the Pat Conroy Literacy Center. “We started in 2013 with 23 finalists, so we have grown remarkably,” said Steven Lynn, dean of the South Carolina Honors College and founder of the contest. “We are impressed with the quality and quantity of writing we’ve received.” As in years before, the topic is “How can we make South Carolina better?” Students can respond in the genre of their choice — poetry, fiction, essay, drama, letter — in 750 words or less. The contest is open to juniors and seniors in public, private and home schools. Writings by the finalists will be included in an anthology published by the University of South Carolina Press. The second round will be held March 17 Carolina Catering-Stat 4 2/5/17 2:03 at the University of South Carolina.
Bridges Prep hires first chief operational officer
Bridges Preparatory School hired Caroline Lovell as its first chief operational officer to help lead the state charter school as it grows in size and academic offerings. Since 2004 Lovell has served as director of finance and human resources at United Way of the Lowcountry. She’s been involved at Bridges Prep since it started in 2013 and most recently served on the Board of Directors until resigning that position in February. “There were 25 applicants for the position, but none of them brought the depth and breadth of experience that Caroline brings to Bridges,” Head of School Dr. Nick Ithomitis said. “She understands the challenges we have faced, the obstacles still in our path, and she brings a skill set to help us achieve success.” Bridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. For the 2017-2018 school year, Bridges Prep will expand to tenth grade and in two years will be a full-service K-12 state charter school. “I’m thrilled at the opportunity and humbled at being selected,” Lovell said. “Fortunately I am ready to start work on Day One PM PageI’ve 1 been involved in a lot of the because
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Holy Trinity third-grader Michael Hernandez placed in the top 10 at the SCISA state spelling bee. His teacher, Paul Newman, attended the competition held in Kingstree.
work to get us where we are today.” When she starts in mid-April, Lovell’s duties will include human resources, development and fundraising, financial oversight, and ensuring the fast-growing school continues to operate efficiently and effectively.
Superintendent Jeff Moss is holding several town halls throughout Beaufort County, and there are two coming up in Northern Beaufort County. The first will be at 6 p.m., April 19, at Beaufort High School; and the second will be at 6 p.m. at Battery Creek High School. He has already held town hall meetings at Whale Branch Early College High School, Bluffton Middle, Bluffton High. There is also one scheduled at 6 p.m. March 30 at Hilton Head High. Moss holds informal town hall meetings twice year with parents and citizens in each of the district’s “clusters” of schools. “The discussions during our fall meetings were terrific, and the input from parents, community members and students was invaluable,” Moss said. “I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with parents and community members this spring.” For Spanish-speaking parents, simultaneous translation devices will be available.
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tween the two large pine trees in our backyard was calling me. I stretched out in it and started to get comfortable when I realized I was missing a stick to help me swing. Knowing there were some sticks in the garage that would fit the bill, I went in and found a rake instead. As I was heading back to the hammock, I noticed all the pine cones under it, and de-
cided since I had a rake in my hand, I should just gather them up. That’s when I noticed the garden next to the pine trees was also full of pine cones. I went back to the garage, grabbed a large garbage pail and proceeded to rake up the pine cones and scoop them into the garbage can. The garden looked so good, but did need a bit of weeding. Back to the garage for my
gardening gloves and some garden tools. I plucked the weeds and then picked up the camellia blossoms that had fallen from the nearby bush. The garden looked so good, but needed some watering. Back to the garage for the hose. As I stood there watering the garden, I realized the hammock was getting watered also. That is when it hit me! What happened to my “do nothing” time? How was I suddenly up again doing something and ruining my down time? As I continued to water the flowers, I realized how relaxing it was to stand there and enjoy the sight of the garden. So I told my daughter, “As it turns out, sometimes ‘doing nothing’ means doing something you enjoy. Enjoy your dinner, Faith.”
Bill would build bridge to brighter future Restoring hope and opportunity is critical to lifting up our communities who feel like they have been left behind. We have people all across the country living paycheck to paycheck who are forced to make choices no family should, like whether they should pay for heat in the winter or purchase necessary medications. Our country has witnessed underemployment rates soar, high school graduation rates drop and poverty numbers remain stagnant. With more than 50 million individuals living in distressed communities, we must do more to help those who cannot help themselves. We can begin to lift these folks up by working together to create a system that leads to good paying jobs and brightens the path ahead for so many of our hardworking Americans. In South Carolina alone, we have about one million people stuck in distressed communities. That means 30 percent of South Carolina’s population live in distressed ZIP codes;
46 percent of adults living in these locations are not working; and 15 percent of them who are 25 years and older haven’t earned a high school diploma. These numbers are truly devastating. Tim Scott My family struggled when I was growing up in North Charleston. I had a loving mother who worked 18hour days to take care of our family. Despite her best efforts to keep us afloat, I still went to school with holes in my shoes. It is thanks to her guidance, and the mentorship of an inspiring leader I met while I was in high school, that I found a way to break through the constraints of poverty. I believe that every American, regardless of their background, race or socioeconomic status, should have the same opportunity to succeed — because every single one of us has
immense God-given potential. That is why I teamed up with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, who also share this goal and passion, to reintroduce the Investing in Opportunity Act (IIOA). This legislation, originally cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wisc., will incentivize investment in economically distressed communities in every state, without creating a new government program. By encouraging the creation of geographically-targeted funds, the bill creates new channels for investment in small businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, developing blighted properties, investing in local infrastructure projects and other activities to create new opportunities for local residents. If signed into law, IIOA would remove barriers to investment through a temporary capital gains deferral in exchange for reinvesting in distressed communities. It will provide
a new way for investors across the nation to pool resources through newly-created Opportunity Funds, established specifically for making investments in distressed communities, which would be located in Opportunity Zones designated by state governors. The intent is to encourage investors to make long-term commitments to these communities by tying incentives to long-term change. Our most vulnerable communities across the country lack opportunities, investment potential and tangible growth. Businesses are closing and we are facing a shortage of entrepreneurs. We want to revolutionize how we help some of our most financially distressed neighborhoods. My hope is the IIOA will reinvest private sector dollars back into helping everyday Americans improve their quality of life. Tim Scott is a United States senator representing South Carolina.
South Carolina annexation laws must be updated By the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association
The city of Beaufort recently announced its intention to annex a private golf course and 10 businesses along Sea Island Parkway. Hilton Head is considering annexing an undeveloped island. With this in mind perhaps another look at South Carolina annexation laws is in order. The first thing that must be remembered in regard to annexation in South Carolina is that for a municipality to consider annexation of a piece of unincorporated property it must be contiguous to property already in the municipality. The word “contiguous” is not defined as simple as it sounds. For example, if the two properties are linked by water and a line of sight can be established, that has been defined as contiguous properties. In an effort to achieve contiguous status to property some extreme cases have occurred in recent years in Beaufort County. For example, a municipality, in an unsuccessful effort to bring a large piece of undeveloped property into the town, annexed a 20-foot
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strip of land in a property that served as an alleged connection between the undeveloped property and the municipality. This contiguous requirement is also responsible for what is commonly referred to as “shoe string” annexations in which a series of smaller properties are annexed to allow achievement of a contiguous status to a larger and more desirable piece of property. The second thing which should be noted is that South Carolina annexation law, as a general rule, requires the property owner to request the annexation and does not allow a municipality to annex property without concurrence of the property owner. The restrictive nature of this requirement places a burden on South Carolina municipalities in regard to growth and planning for growth. North Carolina law allows annexation when growth reaches an established point of density in contiguous property and does not require property owner concurrence or approval. At the present time in South Carolina, the three ways a municipality can annex a piece of contiguous property are:
The annexation laws of South Carolina are outdated and need to be brought into modern times. However, it is not likely to happen in the near future because there is very little popular support for such changes. 1. The property owner(s) request to be annexed. 2. When there are multiple property owners such as a subdivision or community and 75 percent of homeowners or businesses owning 75 percent of the assessed valuation of the property request to be annexed. 3. When 25 percent of the property owners petition for a special election on the question of annexation and if the results of the election supports annexation such action can be accomplished by ordinance. These restrictions on annexation do an excellent job of protecting the rights of individual property owners. However, it makes the planned and orderly growth of a municipality almost impossible. This is especially true in Beaufort County since a common annexation enticement for property owners outside of the municipal boundaries are water and sewer services. Since Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority is an independent entity responsible for providing these services this is not an enticement for annexation available to our local municipalities. As a result, more liberal development standards are often utilized as an enticement to annexation. In the recent annexation of commercial property on Lady’s Island, the city of Beaufort used a combination of a “stick and carrot” approach by inviting annexation by request (No. 1 above) with an enticement of
a single payment equivalent to three years of property taxes or reimbursement of a portion of the property taxes on a declining scale for a period of seven years. The stick aspect was to advise the targeted property owner that the city (in this case) had the alternative to annex their property without their request under the 75 percent/25 percent rule (No. 2 above). Reportedly all of the property owners involved in the recent annexation chose the carrot over the stick method. Another frustrating aspect of the present annexation laws is the increasing number of parcels of property (commonly called doughnut holes) which are surrounded by municipal property but remaining unincorporated. Recently there have been some efforts in the state legislature to allow municipalities to annex existing doughnut holes ranging up to a maximum size of 25 acres but to date the effort has not been able to gain support. The annexation laws of South Carolina are outdated and need to be brought into modern times. However, it is not likely to happen in the near future because there is very little popular support for such changes. As a result, Lady’s Island can anticipate continuing to be a blended community with most of the commercial portion in the city of Beaufort and most of the residential portion remaining in the unincorporated portion of Beaufort County.
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Verdi's magnificent 'La Traviata' comes to the Center for the Arts By Alan Schuster
Not only is Giuseppe Verdi's “La Traviata” (The fallen woman) considered the perfect romantic melodrama, it was also unique to early audiences in that it was the first serious opera ever written in a contemporary setting. In the words of the French novelist Marcel Proust: “In ‘La Traviata,’ Verdi has lifted Alexandre Dumas's play ‘La Dame aux Camelias’ into the realm of art.” It has even been referred to as a “four movement symphony for voices.” However, the day after its premier in Venice in 1851, a greatly admired composer referred to it as “a complete fiasco.” Who said it?
Verdi! He was very disappointed in the singers, the orchestra, the production and even the audience. A few weeks later, the opera began to gather momentum and soon was acclaimed by opera fans and critics throughout Italy and beyond. Now, locals can enjoy the live Met performance in HD at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the USCB Center for the Arts. Act I At a party in the home of Parisian courtesan Violetta Valery, an admirer, Alfredo Germont, makes a toast to the pleasures of wine. Violetta responds, singing in praise of love. When the guests depart, Violetta collapses, coughing. Alfredo
stays behind to declare his love for her. Violetta tells him that she will only live a few more months, but that he can come back when the camellia she has given him has faded. Act II, Scene1 Violetta and Alfredo are living together at her country home. When Alfredo journeys to Paris to prevent Violetta's home from being sold, Alfredo's father, Germont, visits Violetta, imploring her to give up the relationship. She yields, asking only to tell Alfredo herself. Violetta leaves Alfredo with a note, announcing that they are finished. Scene 2: Alfredo finds Violetta at her friend Flora's party where she is with Baron Duphol,
Local quilters master the ‘Santa Elena Challenge’ The most recent product of the Santa Elena Foundation’s efforts to collaborate with the community featured the Sea Island Quilters making quilts with a “Santa Elena” theme. Now on display are dozens of handmade quilts at the Santa Elena History Center at 1501 Bay St. in Beaufort. Quilters used their imaginations to create original wall hangings with portrayals of scenes from local, 16th century history. “What a neat way to have our local history interpreted,” said Megan Meyer, Santa Elena History
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her former lover. Duphol gambles with Alfredo and loses. Alfredo confronts Violetta who tells him that she no longer loves him. He throws all his winnings at her. His father disowns him, and Duphol challenges Alfredo to a duel. Act III Violetta’s bedroom, a few months later. Annina, Violetta's maid learns that she is dying. Violetta reads a letter from Germont, telling her that Alfredo now knows of her sacrifice and is returning to be with her. As the lovers are reunited, Germont arrives, but it’s too late, and Violetta dies in Alfredo’s arms. When the opera reached London in the 1850s, its huge success
was such that The London Times wrote: “Once more, frantic crowds struggled in the lobbies of the theatre; once more dresses were torn and hats crushed; once more a mania possessed the public.” For Saturday's performance, casual attire is recommended. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the doomed courtesan, joined by tenor Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo, and baritoneThomas Hampson as the elder Germont. Tickets are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-5214145. The box office opens at noon
Leaders learn about local human services The 2017 Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program continued to focus on building community appreciation with a recent session held Wednesday, March 1 about human services and volunteering. Representatives from Beaufort County’s key human services organizations that seek to assist children and adults with the basic needs of shelter, food and education spoke to the class with an emphasis on groups needing community volunteers. Fred Leyda, the director of the Beaufort County Alliance for Human Services, kicked off the meeting and tied the threads of the conversation together all day long.
Tracy Anderson, Kathlyn Gray and Bill Hanlon of the 2017 Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program participate in a group activity. Photo by Steve Brown.
James Glasson, USCB Human Services specialist, engaged the group in activities that demonstrated that service organizations have to work together to build a strong and caring community. The day was packed with
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In Argentina, wine is a part of their everyday lives, just like in many European countries. Argentina country has a population of 42 million and is four times bigger than France. This population is a blend of Spanish, Italian and native Indians. And their culture is a blend as well. Music styles all mixed together. Language, in some parts of the country, is totally unique. European foods are mixed with local ones. We know it’s the land of beef, but fresh vegetables and fruits are always served, as are lots of pastas and fresh fish. And, of course, the wines. Over five centuries, Argentina has developed a special and distinct viticulture. Partly it’s the altitude of most of their vineyards, partly it’s their climate, partly it’s the assorted soil types that are dry and fertile, partly it’s the pureness of melted snow for irrigation. And, not the least, it’s the sharing and enjoying of wine in their everyday lives. For our wine, we are going to visit the Arizu family. Four generations of them have been dedicated to wine. Originally, the family came from the Basque area, between France and Spain, in the 18th century. In 1890, Leoncio Arizu went to Argentina. In 1901, he founded a winery in Mendoza. He met and partnered with the Bosca family who had come to Mendoza from the Piedmont area of Italy. Today, 114 years later, their partnership, and the source of our wine for this week, is still called Bodega Luigi Bosca-Arizu Family. It’s still run by Leoncio’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And, it’s very definitely, a leader in the local wine business. In 1989, Bodega Bosca was instrumental in the formation of Argentina’s first legal appellation: Lujan de Cuyo Controlled Denomination of Origin. CDO. (And, yes, we have the Bosca DCO Malbec.) The winery is in Lujan de Cuyo, built where an old mill used to be. And, the Don Bosca School of Viticulture is there too.
Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
One goal of the Bosca company has always been to find and use the best terroirs for each of their wines. A terroir is a specific site where the chemical and physical condition of the soil and the climate come together to make unique grapes and wines. The altitude, the angle the vines to the sun, the slope of the vineyard, the drainage of rain, number of hours of sunlight are many little things that together make a big difference. In addition, biodynamic farming is seen as the best way to optimize what nature has started. Our wine is the result of one of these locations: Los Miradores. Los Miradores is the name of a specific vineyard in Lujan de Cuyo, at an elevation of 3,772 feet. In fact, it is the highest vineyard owned by the Arizu family and it is planted with 100 percent Malbec vines that are 10 years old. The Los Miradores Malbec wine has an intense violet red color with black rims. Its aromas are ripe berries, dark fruits, dried figs and quince, all mingled with some cedar notes. The flavors are almost endless. Clove and nutmeg, plums, raspberries, berries and cherries. Violets. Chocolate. Eucalyptus, cedar and mint. In your mouth this is a powerful wine, with a roundness and sturdy structure. And it has slightly sweet tannins. As powerful and intense as it is, Los Miradores is also fresh and lively. And there are only 1,000 cases made every year. So, it’s not a big vineyard. Really. And, get this. Los Miradores costs less in Beaufort than it does in Mendoza. For $26.99. Enjoy.
WHAT TO DO Power of the Purse coming to Dataw
Power of the Purse, hosted by the United Way of the Lowcountry Women United, will be held Thursday, March 9, at the Dataw Island Clubhouse. The 2017 Woman of the Year will be announced at the event. Proceeds from Power of the Purse will support education initiatives benefiting children and families throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties through the Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund.This fund seeks to help fulfill needs that would otherwise prevent a student from attending school or from reaching their full potential. The event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $65. RSVP to Jaime Dailey-Vergara at 843-982-3040 or jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org.
Tribute to Broadway coming to arts center
A Tribute to Broadway will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the USCB Center for the Arts. Tickets for adults are $30, senior/military $25 and students $15. Visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.
Local nonprofit to help girls with prom dresses
The Junior Service League of Beaufort’s 6th annual Prom Boutique will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the YMCA of Beaufort. The JSLB Prom Boutique is the Junior Service League of Beaufort’s signature service project each year. Members collect dress donations, as well as accessories, and create a boutique for girls to shop for the dress of their dreams. Juniors and senior in schools around the area are invited to come and pick up a dress for free. They will also be able to shop for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, shawls and clutches to round out their look. Any student in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton county is invited to attend the boutique.
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Shoppers must show their student ID or have a letter on school letterhead from their guidance counselor, teacher or school administrator. The YMCA of Beaufort is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Visit www.jslbeaufort.com.
Books, letters to be appraised at library
If you’re harboring some potentially rare and unique treasures amongst your books and papers, bring them to the Beaufort Branch Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 311 Scott St., on Saturday, March 11, for an assessment. Renowned book experts Kinsey Baker, David Anderson, and Wilson McIntosh will be on hand to tell whether you have something really special or just another book or scrap that has meaning to you. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library as a fundraising event. Each piece will be evaluated for a $5 donation to the organization. Verbal appraisals will be offered on any books, prints, maps, manuscripts, autographs and other paper items, including documents, postcards, letters, advertising, magazines and posters. Anything printed or written on paper can be brought in. For more information, contact the Friends of the Beaufort Library at FriendsBeaufort@gmail.com.
Quilters Day to be held on March 11
The Sea Island Quilters will hold Quilters Day Out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Carteret Street Methodist Church at 408 Carteret St. in Beaufort. All levels of quilting are invited. For details, contact Joey Patrucco at mjpatrucco@ gmail.com.
Beaufort History Museum presents a talk as part of its history lecture series. The event will be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. The lectures, created in partnership with the Beaufort County Library, have been filled to capacity and pre-registration is required for seating. The lectures are free. Visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com to secure a reservation.
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The 17th Annual Lowcountry Pow Wow and Cultural Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at 55 Millstone Landing Road in Hardeeville. Native-American traditions will be on display including 60 or more tribal dancers in full regalia, captivating story-telling, period encampment, authentic demonstrations, crafts, basket weaving, native foods, crafts and more. Millstone Landing Road is off of I-95 at Exit 5; signage will show the way. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and children 6 and under are free. Two-day passes are available as well for $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Woman who changed Beaufort topic of lecture
The legacy of Beaufortonian Abbie Holmes Christensen will be in the spotlight at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, when the
Uncork Your Palate World Wine Tour will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Santa Elena History Center at 1501 Bay St. in Beaufort. Spend an entertaining (and educational) afternoon with wine aficionado Juan Carlos Jiménez as he takes guests on a tour of exotic wines from around the world. There will also be assorted tapas. The cost is $20; tickets are available at santa-elena.org/calendar-of-events.
Architects’ Tour coming March 18
The 2017 Architects’ Tour will be held Saturday, March 18. Guests will visit private homes in downtown Beaufort and the nearby sea islands of Distant and Dataw. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 843379-3331 or at www.historicbeaufort.org/ shop. For additional information, email info@historicbeaufort.org.
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