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Beaufort developer plans to return to hotel plan for vacant lot downtown
By Mindy Lucas In the latest back and forth between Dick Stewart, of 303 Associates, and the City of Beaufort’s Historic District Review Board, Stewart says he is returning to his original idea of building a hotel on a lot in downtown Beaufort. The Beaufort developer had most recently proposed a four-story building featuring condominiums or apartments for the vacant lot, on the corner of Scott and Port Republic streets. However, after receiving
criticism from members of the community and representatives of the Historic Beaufort Foundation in July over the project’s mass and scale, Stewart decided to scrap that idea and return to his original plan of building a hotel. Stewart said he made the decision shortly after the review board’s July meeting and after meeting with representatives with Historic Beaufort in an attempt to resolve concerns over the building’s scale and design features. Historic Beaufort’s new ex-
ecutive director Cynthia Cole Jenkins said the foundation maintains its position that the project did not meet the criteria for in-fill construction. “We are always concerned about mass and scale and, especially when you’re in the heart of the National Landmark Historic District,” Jenkins said. Stewart also has plans to demolish a smaller building on a lot he owns next door to where the hotel will be constructed. The building is currently being used for storage. The review board had given
approval for the hotel plan at its October meeting and took up the approval of the demolition separately at its most recent meeting on Nov. 13. Stewart, who also owns The Beaufort Inn across the street from the property, said the hotel will carry The Beaufort Inn name and will feature a pool, fitness facility and full-service restaurant, he said. City parking currently provided on the lot will relocate to the parking lot behind the Pat Conroy Literary Center and will also be used for hotel
This tabby wall, adjacent to the site of a proposed hotel, is believed to be the last tabby wall in the commercial district of downtown Beaufort. guests, Stewart said. Historic Beaufort had also voiced concerns over a tabby wall that abuts the property, thought to be the last remain-
ing tabby wall in the commercial district. Courtney Worrell with 303
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Wreaths Across America
Schools placed on lockdown Students questioned after social media post shows rifle on school property By Mindy Lucas Two Beaufort County schools were placed on lockdown and two students were questioned after a suspicious social media post involving a rifle had authorities scrambling on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The post, which showed a hunting rifle and was captioned “at school with it,” led investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to two students at Battery Creek High School, according to an alert issued by the sheriff’s office on Wednesday. There the investigators found a hunting rifle, in
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American Legion Post 9 working to fill Beaufort National Cemetery
Above: A light sprinkle of rain didn’t stop anyone from putting out Christmas wreathes during Wreaths Across America at Beaufort National Cemetery. Above right: Rick and Sharon Moots of Hardeville volunteered to help with the placing of wreathes on the head stones during the annual observance of Wreathes Across America. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Beaufort’s American Legion Post 9 is a sponsoring group for “Wreaths Across America.” The goal is to get as many wreaths as possible to the graves of our veterans buried at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Post 9 will not receive any funds for this effort but will receive one extra wreath for every two donated. Currently there are only 6,000 wreaths donated for 26,000 graves in Beaufort National Cemetery. Each wreath donation is $15. Single wreath donations will be combined to generate extra wreaths. Of
course, donating two wreaths ($30) will provide for one additional one. Donations can be made directly on our group’s web site at https:// wreathsacrossamerica.org/SC0174 or by check (written to Beaufort Post 9 or Wreaths Across America and mailed to Post 9, PO Box 2540, Beaufort S.C. 29901) The cutoff date for this year’s donations is Dec. 2 and the wreath distribution day is Dec. 14 at noon at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Please consider donating and coming out to help distribute the wreaths.
Trooper fired after firing gun during October traffic stop By Mindy Lucas A trooper with the S.C. Highway Patrol has been fired after discharging his service weapon during an October traffic stop near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, officials say. Trooper J.W. Ward was fired for “improper conduct/ conduct unbecoming of a state employee,” according to statement from Capt. Kelley
Hughes with the S.C. Department of Public Safety. The traffic stop occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, on U.S. Highway 21 near the air station. Ward attempted to pull over the driver of a car that disregarded a traffic signal. That driver was later identified as Robert Lamont Wilson, 32, of St. Helena Island. After Wilson failed to stop,
Ward pursued him. Wilson then lost control of his car. As Ward approached the vehicle, he discharged his department-issued firearm, according to a previous news release. Wilson again fled, and Ward pursued him into Colleton County where he was eventually stopped after troopers who joined the pursuit performed traffic maneuvers designed to stop a flee-
ing vehicle. The maneuvers resulted in a collision, which was investigated by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries involved in the incident. Wilson was arrested and charged with disregarding a traffic control device, failure to stop for a blue light, driving with an expired license and operating a vehicle without insur-
ance, according to the release. S.C. Law Enforcement Division and the department of public safety’s Office of Professional Responsibility investigated the incident to see if Ward’s firing his gun met department-protocols. Ward was placed on suspension without pay during the investigation, according to the statement. The investigation determined that the suspect in the
case did not pose an immediate threat to Ward’s safety or the safety of others, and Ward’s actions were not in line with his training or the department’s “Emergency Response/ Vehicle and Foot Pursuit” policy, according to the statement. Ward’s employment was terminated on Nov. 8. He had worked for the Highway Patrol since 2017, according to the statement. We are. Accreditation
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A look at Beaufort County closings for Thanksgiving
American Legion Post 9 of Beaufort commends the residents of Broad Street for their display of the United States flag. Just a few of the homes are pictured here.
All Beaufort County offices, to include library branches and Parks and Recreation facilities, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Heritage Day. Here’s a closer look at Beaufort County government closings for the Thanksgiving holiday: • Convenience Centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Centers will resume regular hours Friday, Nov. 29. Residents are encouraged to check their local
center for official operating hours and are asked to plan accordingly. For more information, please visit the County’s Solid Waste and Recycling Section at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle. • Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Pool facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 30. • Beaufort County libraries will close early at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will remain closed until resuming regular hours Saturday, Nov. 30. • Operations at the Hilton Head Island Airport will be available during the holiday. Limited services will be available at the Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island Thursday, Nov. 28, with full service available Friday, Nov. 29. • Emergency and public safety services will be available as normal.
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The Kiwanis are grateful to Katie Lynn The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort would like to take the time to recognize and thank Katie Lynn Cauldron Godowns for her commitment to youth of Beaufort County with her support to the Scholarship Fund for High School Students living north of the broad who attend both public, private schools and students who are home school who have a desire to continue their education by attending a college/university of their choice. Mrs. Godowns, affectionally known as Katie Lynn, graduated
Ed Allen and Katie Godowns from Battery Creek High School. During her senior year after hearing “New Vision,” a contemporary
Christian ensemble from Charleston Southern University, she decided to audition for the ensemble; winning a scholarship that allowed her to fulfill her dreams of completing college and singing. On Oct. 5, Katie Lynn released her first CD at a show held at the USC-Beaufort Center for the Arts. Her debut album “Movin’ Mountains” is titled after a song Katie wrote called “Mountains” which reflects the strong women in her life. This was not only a concert showcasing her love for country
music but also continuing her giving back to the community proceeds from different events she has participated in over the years to have include Dancing for the Stars a benefit program for CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association). The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort is grateful for this generous act of kindness that will allow us to continue to help fulfill the dreams of many high school graduating seniors in Beaufort. – J. Edward Allen, Kiwanis Club of Beaufort President
Beaufort’s Sharp honored with SCWLA’s Bissell Award The South Carolina Women Lawyers Association has named Mary Sharp as the 2019 recipient of its prestigious Jean Galloway Bissell Award. The Beaufort attorney was honored Thursday, Nov. 7 with a reception. Sharp has more than 20 years of experience representing individual and corporate clients in trial and appellate proceedings, and is AV-Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She also serves as a mediator. A past president of the SCWLA, Mary has a strong history of advo-
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cating for the role of women in the legal profession. She has also served as president of the National Conference of Women's Bar AssoMary ciation. Sharp She earned her juris doctorate from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1993, and received a B.A. in business administration from North Carolina State University in 1990. She is also licensed in North Carolina. Jean Galloway Bissell (19361990) was a trailblazer who paved
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Lowcountry’s Sanford suspends campaign for president
Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Representative Mark Sanford announced his intention to suspend his Presidential Primary campaign Nov. 12. In announcing his decision in front of the New Hampshire State House, the Lowcountry native cited the overwhelmingly polarized climate swirling around the Congressional Impeachment Inquiry as a phenomenon that makes
deliberate conversation and debate on substantive issues impossible at this time in Republican circles. Sanford pledged to continue building awareness on the issue of debt and deficits warning that we are marching toward “the most predictable financial crisis in the history of our nation.” “I am suspending my race for the Presidency because impeachment has made my goal of making the debt, defi-
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Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association extends holiday shopping hours
More than 30 participating members of the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association will extend their business hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through New Year’s Eve. Throughout the holiday shopping season, participating Merchant member shops, galleries, restaurants, and specialty stores will offer unique holiday gifts, décor, and specialty items. Many of the businesses will also offer early shopping on Black Friday, as well as other extra
cit and spending issue a part of this presidential debate impossible right now,” he said in a release. “From Day 1, I was fully aware of how hard it would be to elevate these issues with a sitting president of my own party ignoring them. Impeachment noise has moved what was hard to herculean as nearly everything in Republican party politics is currently viewed through the prism of impeachment.” Sanford continued, “This is
shopping opportunities on Sundays. On Nov. 29, the Merchants Association will celebrate Shop Small Saturday, a day that highlights the character and contributions that small local businesses bring to communities. Shoppers can get a jump start on shopping as some shops will open early. For more information, visit. www. downtownbeaufortsc.org/holidayhours.
Senator Davis to speak at Bluffton Republican meeting
State Senator Tom Davis will be the guest speaker when the Greater Bluffton Republican Club holds
hardly a lens through which I want to look at things as I believe the debate of ideas is vital for both the conservative movement and for the American voter. What's needed here is simply a national conversation on whether or not we believe in math. Ours does not add up in Washington and continued denial here could end the American civilization and the dreams that come with it. Unfortunately, with impeachment the wagons are
its next meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Local Pie Bluffton at 15 State of Mind St. The social hour begins at 5 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 5:45 p.m. in The Upstairs Room. The meeting is open to the public.
100 Ribaut Road. Among items on the meeting agenda are review and approval of the 2020 meeting schedule, an update on the implementation of the Lady’s Island Plan and a strategic planning session for 2020 projects.
Riverview Baptist collecting gifts for Samaritan’s Purse
Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan Implementation Committee meeting
The Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan Implementation Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in the Executive Conference Room of the Beaufort County Administration Building at
Riverview Baptist Church at 2209 Boundary Street in Beaufort is a drop-off location collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week. Beaufort families, churches and groups are busy transforming emp-
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Associates said the company has discussed measures to stabilize and protect the wall with its owner, Kevin Cuppia, as well as with Historic Beaufort and has no intentions of pile driving. The company expects to break ground and begin construction sometime in the second quarter of 2020, Stewart said.
the pickup truck of one of the students, the alert stated. It is against state law to bring a firearm/weapon on school property. As the investigation unfolded Wednesday morning, two Beaufort schools – Beaufort Middle School and Mossy Oaks Elementary – were placed on modified lockdown as instructed by law enforcement, Beau-
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This tabby wall, adjacent to the site of a proposed hotel, is believed to be the last tabby wall in the commercial district of downtown Beaufort.
circled, tribes and allegiances are declared and this obliterates the chance to debate and address a host of critical issues.” “More than anything we need a debate about our debt and how we pay for this political season’s many grand promises and the ones already accumulated in Washington. We also need a robust debate on trade and tariffs, our belief in institutions, the President’s tone and a whole
lot more, but those things will not happen in a Republican primary embattled with impeachment,” said Governor Sanford. “Finally I would like to thank the people of New Hampshire and people from across this country for the conversations we have had on the need for financial sanity.” “It's my hope and intention to find new ways to raise and elevate these vital themes,” Governor Sanford concluded.
ty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan's Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God's love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. This year, Beaufort-area residents hope to collect more than 18,275 gifts to contribute to the 2019 global goal of reaching 11 million children. Gifts can be dropped off from, 3-6 p.m. Thu, Nov. 21; 3-6 p.m. Fri, Nov. 22; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat, Nov. 23; 1:30-4 p.m. Sun, Nov. 24; and 10 a.m. to noon Mon, Nov. 25.
fort County School District spokesman Jim Foster said. It was thought that one of the students connected to the post might attend Beaufort Middle School. Since Mossy Oaks is across the street from Beaufort Middle, that school was also placed on modified lockdown as a precaution, Foster said. Modified lockdown generally means that classroom instruction may continue but movement between classrooms is closely monitored and any students outside are brought in, Foster explained. Full lockdown
is when doors to classrooms are barricaded and more stringent security measures are taken. Wednesday’s lockdown was lifted within minutes after it was initiated once the students in question were found at Battery Creek. Both students attend the high school. There is no indication that the student with the rifle in his truck had any intention of harming students or staff, the alert stated. Criminal charges are possible and the sheriff’s department is continuing to investigate.
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Steps for Maintaining a Thriving Family Business PROVIDED BY WELLS FARGO ADVISORS
“In a family business, every decision and policy has to be evaluated based both on how it works for the business and also how it will affect the family dynamic – and that adds an extra dimension,” says Daniel Prebish, Director of Life Event Services for Wells Fargo Advisors. Here are six steps he suggests you can take to ensure your family business is positioned to thrive and survive: 1. Put people in jobs based on ability. It’s best to hire when you have a business need for a position, not because a family member needs a job, Prebish says. Then choose the candidate whose talents, not lineage, best fit the job. “The most successful family business owners are very honest about the talents of their family members,” Prebish says. “The oldest child may
be a better fit in a sales role rather than CEO. Or maybe a child is better off being an artist and not affiliated with the business at all.” Sometimes, recruiting talent from outside the company is the best way to fill a job. 2. Clarify and define job responsibilities. Family firms tend to be more informal than other companies, and that can lead to misunderstandings about expectations. Take the time to write formal job descriptions that detail each employee’s responsibilities and goals, and establish regular reviews. The older generation should also refrain from micromanaging. “Parents tend to constantly second-guess what a child is doing, and then the child never feels like he or she is actually contributing,” says Jim McKown, High Net Worth Strategist for Wells
Fargo Advisors. “You need to think, ‘If they weren’t a family member, how would I be handling this situation?’ And that’s how you should handle it.” 3. Leave work at the office; leave your personal life at home. Try not to talk shop during family gatherings, especially at holidays, weddings, and other special events. And refrain from bringing personal drama into the office. 4. Groom the next generation. Invest in education and experiences for young family members, sending them to industry conferences and getting them training to develop a skill the business can use. McKown recommends encouraging them to work elsewhere before joining the family firm to establish themselves as employees and giving them an op-
The most successful family business owners are very honest about the talents of their family members.” portunity to mature and make mistakes outside the business. Having the next generation develop a solid background in business may help secure your investment as you pass it on. 5. Outline your succession plan. Passing a family business on to the next generation can be tricky, and that’s why it’s important to have a strong succession plan. “It should start with how you define success: Is it keeping the business as a family entity over many generations, or are you comfortable selling it to another firm with
more resources that could build it into something better?” Prebish says. You will also need to consider how to pass along ownership in a tax-efficient manner, how company founders (and spouses) will be taken care of in retirement, how to replace the current talent and adapt it for a changing market, and how the business may (or may not) be a part of your personal retirement plan. 6. Know when to seek outside help. Many business owners consult with outside estate and financial planning experts to help
with succession planning. But a disinterested third party can also help resolve disputes and look at the business rationally because there is no emotional attachment, McKown says. This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel CFP®, Associate Vice President – Investment Officer in Beaufort, SC at (843) 524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/ MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2018 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Chamber looking for Ambassadors
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for 2020 Ambassadors. If you’re interested in participating in the Chamber’s Ambassador program, download and complete the 2020 application packet at https:// tinyurl.com/wu5jyuy. Completed applications can be returned to Ginger@BeaufortChamber.org. The Chamber's Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison to Chamber members. Join theChamber staff and the 2019 Ambassadors at an information session at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at 701 Craven Street.
Cabana 22 set for grand opening
Cabana 22 will hold a grand opening from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 819 Bay Street. Cabana 22 is a brand-new women’s boutique, home décor and gift shop all rolled into one. There will be light fare, libations, and door prizes. The ribbon cutting is at 5:30 p.m.
HEALTH BRIEF
Agapé Hospice seeking volunteers
Agapé Hospice volunteers all have one thing in common: a calling and willing heart to serve. From teens to senior adults from all cultures and backgrounds, Agapé has a role you can fill. Our volunteer team members are such a huge part of who Agapé is, and we would love to have you on our team. Agapé Hospice currently has volunteer positions open in five counties: Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Ashlee Powers, Volunteer Coordinator at 843-592-8453 or by email at apowers@agapehospice.com.
Dain Rusk, Vice President of Publix Pharmacy Operations, and Russell Baxley, CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital, celebrate the opening of the state's first Walk-In Care at Publix clinic, while Jon Lohr and Lisa Taylor from the hospital's telehealth team, look on. BMH and Publix have collaborate to open two clinics in the county, including one in the Lady's Island store.
WJCL reporter Riley Miller films Beaufort Memorial telehealth manager Lisa Taylor demonstrating the Walk-In Care at Publix technology.
Getting treatment from a doctor is now as easy as picking up some chicken noodle soup. And with the new Walk-In Care at Publix, you can do both in one stop.
common diagnoses. Patients can speak directly with a board-certified provider who will be able to write prescriptions as needed that can be picked up at
BMH, Publix team up for telehealth Located in the Pharmacy and powered by the hospital’s BMH Care Anywhere online virtual care service, the telehealth center features a private room with
teleconferencing and medical diagnostic equipment, including stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, high-definition cameras and other tools necessary for
the pharmacy. Visits are $59 and do not require an appointment. For more information visit BeaufortMemorial.org/PublixWalkInCare.
Save the date! Plans under way for 2020 Valentine Ball
Behind-the-scenes planning has begun for the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year – the much-anticipated Valentine Ball weekend. With months to go before the Feb. 7-8 event, the six chairpersons tasked with spearheading the Friday Cocktail Affair and Saturday black tie gala are busy organizing the committees that will oversee the food, entertainment, decorations, silent auction and 50-plus private dinner parties that serve as the warm-up for the main event. “We’re gathering the forces,” said Sarah Dyson, who is co-chairing the Valentine Ball with her husband, Greg, along with Mary and Jon Lohr. “Now that Thanksgiving is almost here, people are beginning to focus on the holidays, so we need to start early to get things in place.” The 2020 Valentine Ball marks the 31st year the Foundation has hosted the event to raise money for the not-forprofit hospital. To date, more than $5 million has been generated for a wide array of projects, from the expansion of the Emergency Department and LifeFit Wellness
The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Valentine Ball 2020 leaders are already hard at work – Dr. Chad and Tei Tober will serve as honorary chairs of the Friday evening Cocktail Affair with Sarah and Greg Dyson and Mary and Jon Lohr co-chairing the main event on Saturday. Center to new technology for the Breast Health Center and Keyserling Cancer Center. Proceeds from the upcoming ball will help pay for the $12 million renovation of the hospital’s surgical pavilion. As in years past, both the Cocktail Affair and ball will be held at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. Tickets for the events are already on sale. Everyone who purchases a ticket to the ball by Jan. 11, will be invited to one of the
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pre-ball dinner parties hosted by volunteers in their private homes. Following dinner, guests make their way to Tabby Place for the main event. “People put on their dancing shoes and have a great time,” said Dyson, who served on the Foundation’s board of trustees for more than a dozen years, most recently as its chairman. “It’s a fun event that everyone looks forward to.”
Co-chairs Jon and Mary Lohr have attended every Valentine Ball since they moved to Beaufort in 2001. “The hospital does so much for the community,” said Jon Lohr, a technical analyst for Beaufort Memorial’s digital health services. “And we’re working every day to expand access and improve services to ensure residents get the best medical care right here close to home.” Dr. Chad and Tei Tober,
co-chairs of the 2012 Valentine Ball, have stepped up again – this time to serve as honorary co-chairs of the Cocktail Affair. “A lot of people don’t realize what the Foundation has done for the hospital,” said Chad Tober, a board-certified vascular surgeon on the Beaufort Memorial medical staff since 2004. “The money it has raised over the years has touched every part of the hospital.” His wife is equally committed to the Foundation. She has done everything from stuffing envelopes to drafting letters for the annual appeal to serving on the board of directors. “It’s not just a question of opening up your pocketbook,” Tei Tober said. “You can donate your time as well. They always need volunteers to help in a million different ways.” Tickets for the Cocktail Affair are $90 per person, gala tickets $175 and a package price for both events is $225. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Valentine Ball, visit valentineball.org or call the Foundation at 843-522-5774.
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Beaufort branch plays big role in Ameris Bank’s record-breaking food drive Ameris Bank collected a record number – 2,661,492 – of food items during its 10th annual Helping Fight Hunger food drive initiative that took place throughout the month of October. And the Beaufort branch played a huge role in the record-breaking haul. The Beaufort branch came in third place out of nearly 200 bank branches, collecting 482,716 food items for area food banks just in time for the holidays. In addition, $15,000 was divided and donated to Help of Beaufort and the St. Fran-
cis Center from Ameris Bancorp. The donation checks will be presented early next week. The food drive benefitted more than 139 food banks throughout 135 communities in the Southeast. Ameris donated $100,000 to be divided based on a tier system between the food banks associ-
ated with the top 25 locations that collected the most items. “We are extremely grateful for the collective efforts of our team members, customers and partners that helped us collect more than 2.6 million food items for food banks within our footprint. This is a remarkable achievement that will benefit many
in need this holiday season,” Ameris Bank CEO Palmer Proctor said in a release. “At Ameris, we are proud to give back to our communities in which we serve, and the combination of the donated food items and the monetary contribution will help those in the continued fight against hunger.” Ameris Bank has made a significant impact in the fight against hunger since the inception of Helping Fight Hunger in 2010, donating more than $900,000 and nearly 9 million food items
to the communities it serves. For more information on Ameris Bank’s Helping Fight
Beaufort Railroaders return to library for 27th year For the 27th year, The Beaufort Railroaders are bringing trains big and small (gauges N, HO, G, S and O) to the Beaufort Public Library on Scott Street from Tuesday, Dec. 15 to Saturday, Dec. 21. The hours each day are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a room Lionel O gauge engines and rolling stock with accessories to complete the layuout. It is a 1950’s childhood memory come true. In a second room, you will be fascinated by trains of all
types and sizes running the rails through scenic wonder lands. Engines – steam, diesel, and electric – all pulling their loads. There is a photo display of the BRR’s recent project of constructing a scale model of the “old swing bridge” over Harbor River connecting St. Helena Island to Hunting Island, which is being replaced at this time. The model will be displayed in the Visitors Center on Hunting Island. If the Polar Express and
Thomas the Tank Engine art the only trains you know, find out about such famous named trains as The Twentieth Century Limited, El Capitan, The Owl, The Crescent City Limited and The Sunset Limited. And famous rail lines such as the great Pennsylvania, New York Central, Seaboard, C, B & Q – Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, BAR Bangor/ Aroostook Railroad, LIRR “route of the dashing commuter,” Central of Georgia, Burlington Northern, the Chessy
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Beaufort Homes for the Holidays
Homes for the Holidays, in its 18th year, has become a much anticipated Holiday Tradition in the Beaufort, South Carolina area. This year, experience true Southern Christmas hospitality as you tour seven incredible homes in the Historic Bay Street area, decorated for the season by talented local designers and florists. This is a rare opportunity to see homes dating back to the 1800’s moving into the modern era showcasing a variety of styles and architecture. Friday, Nov. 22 will feature a magical Gala Evening. THE Party of the Season with live music by The Maxx out of Atlanta, amazing cuisine, cocktails and décor all provided by Southern Graces and topped off with a silent auction. $100 per person. Tickets are limited. Home Tours will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12:00 until 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 prior to Nov. 23; $35 on the day of the tour. Some designated parking will be available in the downtown area. Tickets available at www.beauforthomesfortheholidays.com and at local area businesses. Locations include: The Chocolate Tree, Sweet Bay, Scout Southern Market, The Kitchen, Nuances (Port Royal), Markels (Bluffton) and Branches (Wexford). They will also be available at St. Peter’s Church Office. For further information visit our website or call 843-522-6503.
Activities at Hunting Island State Park
Activities at Hunting Island State Park There are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier. • Sundays: Walk in the Woods, 10 a.m.; Hunting Island Bingo, 2 p.m. • Mondays: Sand/candy art, 11 a.m. (Nov. 25); Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 3 p.m.. • Tuesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m., CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m. • Wednesdays: Reptiles of the Lowcounty, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m. (Nov. 27). • Thursdays: Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Nov. 21); Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m. (Nov. 21). • Fridays: Stepping Stones, 2 p.m. (Nov. 22); Fish printing, 2 p.m. (Nov. 29). • Saturdays: Pinecones for Passerines, 11 a.m. (Nov. 23, 30); Tie-Die, 2 p.m. (Nov. 23, 30). For a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs & Events.” All are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs. For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
Hunting Island Lighthouse Tours
10 a.m., every Thursday in November (except Thanksgiving).The Friends of Hunting
Island will present Lighthouse tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you are at least 44 inches tall you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. At 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 there will be a unique Sunrise Climb. Reservations are recommended by calling the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Regular Thursday tours are $2 per person. The Full Moon Climb is $10 per person and the Sunrise Climb is $15 per person. Park entry fees apply.
Beaufort County Historical Society “Historically Speaking” lectures
All talks, held at noon on Thursdays, are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. First-come, first-seated, doors open 30 minutes prior to event. Nov. 21: Maxine Lutz, “Not Just Gossip: Who Dwelt in Beaufort’s Historic Houses,” Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St. Jan. 23: Dr. Bernard Powers, “The New Face of African American Public History in Charleston: The Center for the Study of Slavery and the International African American Museum,” Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St. March 12: Dr. Lawrence Rowland, “Kate Gleason, Libby Rowland, and Beaufort in the 1920s,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd. St. Helena Island. May 7: 81st annual meeting, Dr. Dale Rosengarten, “Blue Collars to Blue Serge Suits: Beaufort’s Jewish Settlers,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd., St. Helena Island.
Wardle Family YMCA’s Enhance Fitness program
1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; 1-2 p.m. Friday. Began Monday, Nov. 4, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Open to Y members and non-members. Participants can jump into the 16-week class after this date if the program is not full. Geared toward older adults and those with chronic health conditions, like arthritis. Class meets 3x per week for 60 minutes. Free for Y members and $150 for non-members. Become a Y member as part of this program and we’ll waive your joining fee! For more info, contact Denice Fanning at 843-522-9622 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.
Fripp Audubon Club
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Fripp Island Community Center. S.C. Audubon Bird Friendly Communities Coordinator Jennifer McCarthey Tyrrell will be the guest speaker. Meet & Greet begins at 6 p.m. Bring snacks to share. For more information, email frippaudubonclub@gmail.com.
3rd annual Holiday Market of Beaufort
5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Beaufort Academy Gym, 240 Sam’s Point Road, Lady’s Island. More than 40
System, The mighty Santa Fe with its engines painted in the “War Bonnet” pattern, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Katy Line, Erie and Lackawanna and Norfolk Southern. Finish off your rail visit by going upstairs to the Special Collections Room and seeing items of local rail history. Hundreds and hundreds of children and adults make this show part of their holiday activities each year. Contact the library for more details at 843255-6456.
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Parish Church of St. Helena hosting 40th annual community Thanksgiving dinner On Thanksgiving Day, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 40th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Worship Service at 507 Newcastle Street in downtown Beaufort. The Community Worship Service will be held in the historic parish church at 11 a.m., where worshippers will gather to give thanks and honor to the Lord for His provision over three centuries.
unique local vendors all for your shopping enjoyment. All purchases made at The Holiday Market will receive free gift wrap. Friday is Sip & Shop. Bottomless beer and wine wristbands are available and include beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. 21 and older only. Purchase your presale drink wristband on eventbrite for $20, or buy wristbands at the door for $30. On Saturday, bottomless mimosa wristbands are available for those 21 and older. Purchase your presale drink wristband on eventbrite for $20, or buy wristbands at the door for $30. There will be a booth for pictures with Santa on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Pictures are $10. All proceeds go to the BA Speech & Debate Club.
YMCA to offer CPR class
The Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $35 for this YMCA-certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-5229622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.
Smile for Santa
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, Port Royal Farmer’s Market. The Beaufort Garden Club will hold its fourth annual Smile for Santa event. Bring your children, grandchildren and/or pets to the Gazebo area at the market and have your picture taken with Santa. Your photo will then be emailed to you. A $5 donation is suggested. All proceeds will go to local charities.
Lowcountry Christian Women's Connection luncheon
11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, Hampton Hall Clubhouse. The feature and speaker will be Tempe Brown. She will sing a medley of songs and lead us in our annual sing-along. There will be a raffle, games and prizes. Ladies are asked to bring non-perishable items for Bluffton Self Help. Cost for the luncheon is $26 and must be prepaid by Nov. 27. Make checks payable to "CWC Bluffton" and mail to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, S.C. 29909. For details, call Carol at 843-705-7604.
Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection will host their luncheon catered by Cynthia Holmes. Cost is $18 payable at the door. Our feature will be Debbi Covington, chef, caterer and author. “Putting Together Life’s Puzzle Without the Boxlid” is the topic of our speaker Tempe Brown. There will be a Stonecroft Fundraiser. If you can, please bring an unwrapped gift for a child age birth through 12 years to support Toys for Tots. For reservations by by Nov. 29, please call, text or email Marti Myers at 843321-0962 or puddlesportia@gmail.com.
Following the service, dinner and fellowship will be served across the street in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Takeaway meals are available from 9 a.m. to noon for those who want to carry meals to the elderly or homebound. The dinner is a gift to the community with admission being a smile and thankful heart.
4th Touch A Truck Fundraiser
The Junior Service League of Beaufort will host its 4th Touch A Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 7 in downtown Port Royal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paris Avenue. Cost of admission is $5 per person. Touch A Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community. The event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, a Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities including face painting, bounce-houses for kids and much more. And to round out the experience, enjoy music and fabulous food, drinks, and libations available for purchase. Pets are not allowed at the event. Call Brittany Rosson at 618-967-6815 or visit www.touchatruckbeaufort.com for more information.
Bluffton Christmas Parade Toy Drive
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 7. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Bluffton Christmas Parade. Collins Group Realty’s elves will pick up toy donations as they come down the parade route. All donations will go to Bluffton Self Help’s Holiday Toy Shop to help local families in need this holiday season.
Beaufort Beach Ball Fundraiser & Auction
6-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, Tabby Place, downtown Beaufort. Event presented by Bank of America, Merrill to benefit the Wardle Family YMCA. Music and dancing with Men of Distinction! Tickets on sale in December. $65/per person or $120/couple. $75 each at the door. All proceeds benefit the YMCA capital campaign. Visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.
Get moving with Beaufort Track Club
Join the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need. Visit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.
May River Quilters Guild
On the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034 or visit www.mayeriverquiltguild.com.
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One With the Father The Son of God In the Gospels, Jesus often speaks of his heavenly Father. The Jewish people did not typically refer to God as their father, but Jesus referred to God as “my father.” He taught his followers to refer to God in this intimate way, in what we now know as the Lord’s Prayer. Through parables like the Prodigal Son where a sinful son is treated with great mercy by his father, Jesus shared that God looks at us with compassion as a merciful and loving father. In a unique way, Jesus also considers himself the Son of God. The title is not used in a biological manner as if God gave birth to him. Nor is it used metaphorically, in the sense that we are all created by God and owe our existence to him. Rather, when he refers to himself as the Son, Jesus is communicating his equality with God. Just as an earthly father and son are both fully human, sharing in the same humanity, Jesus is fully divine, sharing in the divinity of his father. As the Son, Jesus claims equality with God the Father. When he is accused of not resting on the Sabbath day, Jesus responds, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” (John 5:17) When his listeners object, he teaches, “Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.” (John 5:22) For his Jewish listeners, this is a claim to be God, for no human being is worthy of the same honor due to God.
This is the true reason Jesus was crucified. When Jesus is arrested in Jerusalem, this was the rationale the Jewish authorities gave to the Roman authorities during his trial: “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” (John 19:7) Jesus was not put to death for being a wise teacher, or for telling people to love one another, as our popular culture often imagines him. Jesus was killed because he was correctly understood to be claiming a divine identity. This identity is the key to the words and actions of Jesus. He has power over the sea and other elements of nature. He teaches with authority, speaking about his Father and changing the law given to the Israelite people by God. He reaches out with compassion and love to sinners and outcasts. He heals the sick, cures diseases, casts out demons, and even forgives sins! In all these ways, Jesus speaks and acts as the Son revealing the love of the heavenly Father.
The Jewish leaders understand Jesus correctly. On multiple occasions, the crowd picks up stones to kill Jesus, such as when he declares, “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30) When he asks why they are trying to kill him, after all the good works he has done, they respond, “We are not stoning you for any good work, but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” (John 10:33)
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Pringle inks with Wofford, makes WBECHS history Nick Pringle made history on Wednesday afternoon. The 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward became the first NCAA Division I basketball signee in Whale Branch Early College High School’s history when he signed a national letter-of-intent to continue his career at Wofford College next season. Pringle announced his commitment to the Terriers last week after a whirlwind recruiting process that ramped up this fall. After being overlooked for most of his high school career, Pringle made a name for himself on the AAU circuit this summer with Charleston-based Team TMP. He picked up offers from Coker and South Carolina State in August, then added
USC Upstate, Northern Kentucky, and Wofford to the mix in September. “Nick showcases a lot of things we haven’t had in our program for quite some time,� Wofford coach Jay McAuley told the Terriers’ athletics website. “He recently grew 6 inches and is still physically maturing. With that being said, the sky is the limit for this young man. He will bring an immediate impact athletically and he will also bring a versatile skill set. Nick can shoot the three, score off the bounce, and post up opponents on the block. He’s quick off the floor and his multiple efforts on rebounding and blocking shots is something we look forward to adding to our team.�
Eagles’ special season ends
Bryce Lybrand choked back tears and tried as he might to keep his voice from cracking as steam rose off the sweaty heads staring back at him. He was so dang proud, he told his Beaufort High football team, the first one he ever led as a head coach. The team that turned an 0-5 start into an unforgettable run to a region championship and a four-game winning streak that ended with a 34-17 home loss to Hartsville in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs Friday. “We’re building a monster here at Beaufort,� Lybrand told his team. “A certifiable monster.� The young Eagles didn’t have enough firepower to turn back the Red Foxes on Friday, but they certainly let Hartsville know it had been in a fight. The Red Foxes opened the night with a threeand-out from the defense followed by an efficient six-play drive capped by the first of Dariyan Pendergrass’ two rushing
Hartsville’s Dariyan Pendergrass gets sandwiched off his feet by Beaufort’s Kaedin Grissom, left, and Darryl DePass during the second half Friday night. Photo by Bob Sofaly. touchdowns, but Beaufort answered, as James Dagin broke a tackle and sprinted 42 yards for a touchdown to tie it. The offenses pinged back and forth throughout the first half, with Hartsville’s J’shawn Anderson capping another long
touchdown drive with the first of his two rushing scores, and Dagin providing the answer again with a 32-yard run to set up his own 19-yard score. A muffed punt set up the Red Foxes for the goahead score — a 29-yard Pendergrass run on fourth-
and-4 — and the Eagles never pulled even again. They drove inside the 5 after a William Winburn interception just before halftime, but an interception on the goal line preserved Hartsville’s lead at the break. “That one was on me,�
Lybrand said. “It was probably a dumb call, to be honest with you. We probably should have stuck with the run. ‌ I’m a first-year head coach, and I’ve got to learn from my mistakes, too.â€? A defensive stop to open the half led to another Beaufort drive to the 5, but the Eagles had to settle for Braden Sarathy’s 26-yard field goal to make it 21-17, and that was as close as the Red Foxes’ defense let them get. Darian McMillan’s score with 5 seconds left in the third quarter made it 27-17, and Anderson added his second score with 7:23 left to send Hartsville into the third round. “There’s so much positive that’s going on here,â€? Lybrand said. “It’s hard to believe that right now because all you do is look up at the scoreboard and see that you lost the football game. ‌ I think we restored some respect, and now we’ve got to go build it so we’re a team that wins deep into the playoffs. That’s the next step.â€?
Landsharks shut down Whale Branch
Whale Branch’s season came to an end Friday with a 28-0 home loss to Oceanside Collegiate in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. The wet, blustery weather took Oceanside Collegiate out of its usual offensive gameplan, as the Landsharks scrapped their typical spread attack and hit the Warriors with a steady diet of runs, but the Warriors couldn’t stop Oceanside workhorse Keegan Williams, who rushed for 266 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Sean Cooney threw a 46-yard touchdown pass tp Walker Rhue and ran for another score. Whale Branch couldn’t get its offense going on the sloppy track. After rolling up 438 rushing yards in last week’s win at Philip Simmons, the Warriors were held to 129 yards Friday. Quarterback Jaylen Reeves led the way with 55 yards on 16 carries. The Warriors finish with a 7-4 mark, and three of the four teams they lost to are among the final four teams left in the Lower State bracket.
BA star Willingham signs with Lander
Winland makes it official with Mizzou
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Just weeks after helping to lead Beaufort Academy to the SCISA 1A state championship, volleyball standout McCayla Willingham signed a national letter-of-intent Wednesday to continue her career at Lander University. Willingham was an all-region pick and a North-South All-Star selection this season after compiling 252 kills, 24 solo blocks, and 29 assisted blocks. It’s the highest-profile signing for a BA athlete since soccer star Miranda Weslake inked with Clemson in 2014. Willingham plans to study psychology. Lander, located in Green-
7-3 in conference play (tied for second) with two games remaining in their regular season.
Beaufort High baseball standout Paul Winland Jr. made his college plans official last week, signing a national letter-of-intent to play at the University of Missouri next season. Winland committed to the Tigers more than a year ago after a strong summer showing with 3n2 Baseball out of Charleston, and he continued his tear during his junior season with the Eagles. The third baseman hit .356 with 26 RBIs last season, earning a spot on the All-Lowco Baseball first team. Missouri has long been Winland’s top choice due
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3 Beaufort County students nominated for prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholar honor The Beaufort County School District has selected three high school seniors to compete for prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholar Awards. Joshua Aiken of Beaufort High School, Lawren Caldwell of Whale Branch Early College High School and Alondra Carrion Cruz of Bluffton High School have been selected to represent the district as candidates for nominations. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. Since that time, the program has honored more than 7,000 high school seniors based on outstanding scholarship.
Since 2013, state education superintendents have been invited to nominate candidates from their states for the Academic/General Component category, and beginning in 2016, outstanding students who demonstrated excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE) were included for recognition. Aiken and Caldwell were selected among applicants based on criteria to include: involvement and service (in school and community); leadership and character; high academic achievements; and consideration for extraordinary achievement for possible challenges or hurdles over-
come while still achieving high success. Aiken’s passion for academics, basketball, volunteering and extracurricular activities make him an outstanding scholar. In addition to maintaining Joshua high academic Aiken achievement, he volunteers at one of the district’s elementary schools to help younger students to read. Caldwell is currently ranked No. 1 in her class at Whale Branch and is on track to graduate with an Associ-
ates Degree in Art and an Associates Degree in Science in addition to earning her high school di- Lawren ploma. She cur- Caldwell rently serves as the captain for her school’s JROTC program. Carrion Cruz was selected among applicants based on criteria to include academic achievement in career and technical programs; mastery of technical skills demanded by industry; demonstration of employability skills to include professional skills for teamwork, decision-making, and
problem-solving; and ingenuity and creativity in which students have solved a real-world prob- Alondra lem through Carrion the application Cruz of technical skills they developed in their career area. Carrion Cruz is a Career and Technical Education completer with Bluffton High School’s Fire Fighter program and has interned with the Bluffton Township Fire District. Not long after earning her firefighter certification, Cruz used her CPR skills to
resuscitate a person who had collapsed at a movie theater. Upon graduation, her goals are to work with a fire department and train to be an emergency medical technician. The Beaufort County School District has submitted these three students’ applications to a South Carolina Department of Education committee that will select semifinalists to represent South Carolina. Nominees chosen to represent the state will receive an expense-paid trip to Washington in June and will be presented with the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House.
Board of Education releases evaluation of superintendent The Beaufort County Board of Education on Nov. 5 released its evaluation of Superintendent Frank Rodriguez’s first 90 days as the school district’s leader. Board Chair Christina Gwozdz read the Board’s evaluation statement: “Dr. Frank Rodriguez began employment as the Superintendent of Beaufort County School District on July 1, 2019. The Beaufort County Board of Education
employs and evaluates the performance of the Superintendent. As such, the Board of Education just completed its first evaluation of Dr. Rodriguez on his 90-Day Entry Plan and is now sharing the results with the community. “The 90-Day Entry Plan Evaluation Instrument was developed by the Board’s Ad Hoc Results Committee and was approved by the Superintendent and the Board as a whole. The Evaluation Instru-
ment included 28 questions in the following five components of Professional Practice and each component was assigned a weighted value: • Governance and Board Relations (20 percent) • Community Relations (15 percent) • Staff Relations (15 percent) • Business and Finance (20 percent) • Instructional Leadership (30 percent)
“Scoring choices for each question were 1 = ineffective, 2 = minimally effective, 3 = effective, and 4 = highly effective. “Board members completed individual evaluations which were collated into a composite score and shared with the Superintendent and the Board. The average scores for each component were: • Governance and Board Relations – 3.24
• Community Relations – 3.59 • Staff Relations – 2.96 • Business and Finance – 3.09 • Instructional Leadership – 3.22 “Taking into account the weighted value of each component, Dr. Frank Rodriguez earned a total composite score of 3.21 (effective to highly effective overall). “Student achievement metrics were not included in
this 90-Day Entry Plan Evaluation because Dr. Rodriguez has only led the district for a few months. However, student achievement metrics will be included in his annual performance evaluation. “The Board of Education hopes the community will join it in thanking Dr. Frank Rodriguez for his hard work and for especially excelling in community outreach as he starts his tenure as Superintendent of our schools.”
Beaufort Children’s Theatre’s Mary Poppins, Jr. hits USCB Center for the Arts this weekend
Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in The Beaufort Children’s Theatre production of Mary Poppins, Jr. this weekend. This supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film will be on stage at USCB Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 22-23 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for more than 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical!
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Beaufort’s Desmore named to spring 2019 President's List
Beaufort’s Joshua Desmore is among the 58 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the spring 2019 semester at The Citadel. The President's List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the dean's list and the Commandant's Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.
There are around 2,300 cadets who currently attend The Citadel, only one of two remaining 24/7 military-structured colleges in the United States, other than the federal academies.
11 Beaufort students make The Citadel dean’s list
Eleven Beaufort students made the Dean’s List at The Citadel. The dean's list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and
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The jack-of-all trades, Bert (Coldin Mueller), introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane (Kayli Thorson) and Michael (Lukas Copeland) have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins (Sara Rose Lyda) arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family
no grade below C for work in a semester. Local cadets and students named to the dean's list are: Joshua Desmore, Charles-Michael Garner, Thomas Henderson, Ryan Henrickson, Matthew Hurtt, John Inglis, Charles Kent, Alec Melville, Christian Najjar; Kenneth Spurlock; and Louis Walker.
members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it.” Tickets are on sale now.
WANT TO GO? What: The Beaufort Children’s Theatre production of Mary Poppins, Jr. When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23; 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 Where: USC Beaufort Center for the Arts Tickets: Adults $20, senior/military $18 and students $14. To purchase tickets or for additional information go to uscbcenterforthearts.com or call 843-521-4145.
Adults are $20, senior/military $18 and students $14. To purchase tickets or for addi-
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BA chess team places 2nd
The Citadel cadets awarded gold stars
Gold stars were awarded to two Beaufort cadets at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the fall 2018 semester. Thomas Henderson and Christian Najjar each earned gold stars. HIGH /LOW
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A look at the Beaufort Academy state runner-up chess team now and what they looked like in 2006. The Beaufort Academy upper school chess team placed second in the SCISA state tournament Tuesday, Nov. 12 in Sumter. BA’s four contestants, coached by Darrin Rogers, have been dominating chess in South Carolina for
more than a decade. Jack McDougall won 6.5 out of 7 rounds and placed second in the state. Kevin Rogers won 6 out of 7 rounds and tied for third. Kendra Rogers won 4 rounds out of 7, and G. Simmons won 4.5 rounds out of 7.
Beaufort Academy was the only school with only four players to place. The team scored 21 points and was only two points from first place. The tournament featured 188 players battling for the title of state champion.
A Very Merry Hometown Christmas coming to Beaufort
Ring in the holiday season with A Very Merry Hometown Christmas Variety Show presented live onstage for one weekend -- Dec 6 through 8 at Coastal Stage at AmVets at 1831 Ribaut Rd., in Port Royal. The cast of Beaufort County actors, singers, dancers and musicians will offer up the gifts of the holiday, all wrapped in the style the classic Christmas variety show. The two act production will feature wonderful presentations from The CSP Singers, The Jingle Bells (Belly Dancers from Revolution Ballroom), The Vintage Four Barbershop Quartet (Dec 7-8), comedy skits, traditional
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What: A Very Merry Hometown Christmas Variety Show When: 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Where: Coastal Stage at AmVets, 1831 Ribaut Rd. Tickets: Reserved Tickets for all shows are $20. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.CoastalStage.com or call 843-717-2175.
holiday songs, a Christmas tree lighting, Santa Claus and much more. The show is directed by Luke Cleveland. Musical director and co-hosts for the event are Madeline Hels-
er-Howard and Rodney Vaughn. This production is a yearend fundraising event for Coastal Stage Productions and closes out the CSP 2019 Theatre Season, the company’s fifth year of offering great live local theatre and volunteer opportunities in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Reserved Tickets for all shows are $20. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.CoastalStage. com or call 843-717-2175. A full cash bar and light snacks will be available at all performances.
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The arrival of Nouveau can be a great excuse to celebrate
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very year, the Nouveau Beaujolais becomes available on the third Thursday of November, its legal release date, according to French wine laws. This red wine, for centuries, was the first wine produced and sold from the newest vintage. The same year the grapes were harvested. So, in 2019, it’s the first 2019 wine. Until you remember the availability of wines from the Southern Hemisphere, which changes everything because their harvest is six months ahead of ours. But, let’s not remember that right now. Beaujolais Nouveau, the more correct name, comes from the Burgundy region of France and is made from 100 percent Gamay grapes. Beaujolais Nouveau was first made about 100 years
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ago, with its quick fermentation, as a celebratory wine for the harvest workers. The first AC laws, written in 1937, for this wine said it couldn’t be sold until after December 15, in the year the grapes grew and were harvested. In 1951, the rules were changed so it could be sold on the third Thursday of November. Probably not because our Thanksgiving holiday is the fourth Thursday, but we can believe what we like. Depending on what wine circles you travel in, the arrival of Nouveau can be a
great excuse to celebrate. According to the AC laws for Nouveau, all the grapes must be harvested by hand. Production must use carbonic maceration, with whole berries to enhance all the fruit flavors. (Carbonic maceration is a process used almost only in the Beaujolais region. Whole grapes are fermented in a carbon-dioxide rich environment. Most of the juice is actually fermented inside its grape skins. And, consequently, the finished wine has very low tannins.) Today, Nouveau wine makes up about 25 percent of the whole production of Beaujolais. From 2,000 producers, 20,000 gallons. With 40 percent exported from France. Nouveau Beaujolais is a purpley-cherry red wine. A youthful color that comes partly from the fact it is bot-
tled just six to eight weeks after harvest. Because of its lower level of tannins, much of the grapes’ natural acidity is left in the wine. So, even though it’s a red, it tastes much better slightly chilled, 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Fruit flavors dominate the wine, with banana, grape, strawberry, pear flavors and more. Nouveau is meant to be drunk young, but young means up to a year or two after its vintage. In France, they drink most of their Nouveau for Easter dinner. Whether Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or whenever, this is an easy drinking, user friendly wine. Like all other wines, and as you would expect from 2,000 producers, there are variations in Nouveau Beaujolais. Between different vintages as well as between different wineries in the
same vintage. Some are fruitier, some are heavier, some are better known. Some have special labels every year. (Another collection of things you don’t need?) A consistently good one is Drouhin. Joseph Drouhin is a Burgundy house with a superb reputation. Founded in 1880, they started out in Chablis, in the northern part of Burgundy. But, they have always been involved in the Beaujolais region. In fact, in the early 1950’s, they were the first to bottle and ship Nouveau. Usually, it had been sold in small barrels. As in other parts of the Burgundy region, Drouhin’s quality control includes owning vineyards for every appellation the produce. In Beaujolais, their vineyards are pink granite soils. Full bunches of grapes, all biodynamically grown,
go through semi-carbonic maceration that takes four to 10 days. Then, the wines rest, quickly, in stainless steel vats. According to those at Drouhin, the 2019 Nouveau is colorful and concentrated. It has a delicious mix of red and black fruit aromas and flavors. Including black and red cherries, blackberries, blueberries, currants, raspberries, figs, strawberries and more. Its texture is clean and fresh, but not light, with good acidity and a concentrated finish. The 2019 is a good vintage for Nouveau and this one is a great example. A toast from the Drouhin family: “You should have a lot of fun!.” For $11.99. Happy Holidays. Enjoy. Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
This Thanksgiving, how about a shout out for caregivers
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primary caretaker. A role they might not have planned to fill but take on anyway. Caregivers come in many forms. There are the adult children caring for their elderly parents. Parents, who once cared for them, are
themselves in need of help. There are grandparents taking on the caretaker role for grandchildren whose parents are ill or incapable of raising their own children. There are spouses overseeing the care of partners with all kinds of diseases from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease or even something like a hip replacement. And then there are those parents who are caring for ill children. (Think of Saint Jude’s Hospital). Talk about special care providers. Besides the primary caretakers, there are all those peripheral caretakers. The
best friend who reaches out daily to make sure the ill person has some normalcy in their life or provides the caretaker a needed break from the responsibilities. There are those neighbors who send over casseroles or flowers to a sick friend’s house. And the people who drive cancer patients to their chemotherapy treatments and the friends who pick up prescriptions or go grocery shopping. There are also the prayer groups who send their prayers over and the card writers who provide the needed warmth and comfort
to someone who is ill. And of course, those individuals who volunteer to babysit for the siblings of a hospitalized child so the parents can be at the hospital. There are also the silent caregivers who sit on the side lines knitting hats for the neo-natal unit babies and the cancer patients at the hospital. So, as we sit down for our Thanksgiving dinner this year, let’s say a special thanks to all the many caregivers out there. They deserve our thanks, and you never know when it will be our turn to be the caregiver.
And finally, I am thankful for my partner, my spouse, my caretaker. Thank you for stepping over that uncertain threshold with me this year and walking this path together. Your love and care made all the difference. You have my eternal love and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving! Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
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Historic Beaufort Foundation: Mayor Billy Aims to Cook the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg. Chapter 2
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o their credit, Southerners have long held good common-sense attitudes about government overkill, often stated as, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” For more than a half century, Beaufort’s ordinances have provided that one seat out of five on what is today known as the Historic District Review Board (HDRB) be dedicated to a nominee from the Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF). This long-standing arrangement is in recognition of the special expertise this member brings to the Board. Now, Mayor Billy Keyserling has declared war on the HBF, as he seeks to eliminate this exceptionally successful arrangement. Not only is this law not broken, but the persons who have held this seat over the years have made significant contributions to the good working order of this important Board. Today, the system works as well as it ever has. There ain’t no problem here. Their duties and how HDRB members execute
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them is the central core of this issue. This nexus of this argument is not about the HBF per se, an institution that the mayor has often praised. Rather, it is about HBF’s role in nominating a member to the HDRB. It is critical to keep this distinction in mind as you, Beaufort’s citizenry, contemplate the merits of the Mayor’s attack. The main task of all members of the HDRB, most especially including the HBF nominated member, is to evaluate any project within Beaufort’s Federal Historic Landmark District to ensure its consistency with the U. S. Secretary of Interior’s requirements, and to ensure compliance with other adopted guidelines, such as the Beaufort Preservation Manual, often referred to
as The Milner Report. The role/objective of every member is exactly the same; specifically, to ensure the conservation and preservation of our historic patrimony. A duty they have executed with exceptional accomplishments; I know, because I interviewed HDRB nominees during my three terms as Beaufort’s mayor. Dedicated appointments to boards and commissions are not unusual phenomena. Many boards/commissions in Beaufort County have appointments dedicated for certain members. I served as Chairman and Treasurer (3 years each) of the Board of Directors of the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority — as a dedicated appointee for the City of Beaufort; other dedicated positions there are for Beaufort County and Jasper County, among others. The valid rationale for dedicated appointments is that they represent important constituencies, so that their interests may always be part of any policy dialogue.
In his recent newsletter, Keyserling tells us, “First and foremost, for me this is a matter of ethics.” This is just horse puckey nonsense. As far as I can recollect, there has never been an ethics complaint filed against an HBF member of HDRB. In the event of such inappropriate behavior, any member of the HDRB or City Council could file an ethics complaint and it would be investigated by the State. Moreover, the mayor’s subsequent dialogue, supposedly about “ethics,” actually has nothing to do with ethics, but is rather a smokescreen assault on why any board member should represent a particular constituency. Keyserling says “… they should be vetted by City Council and the public who attend our work session interviews, accept the fact that they are working in their Board of Review capacity for all citizens of the city and not just HBF and be transparent about contacts with HBF and/ or any other special interest.” Holy Moly, Batman!
What utter foolishness. Every nominee is vetted by City Council, as occurred just last week. And there have been times when an HBF nominee has not been approved. The HBF member fully understands what is his/ her task, which is to work, not for the HBF, and not for City Council, and not for City Hall, but rather for all the citizens of Beaufort to ensure the integrity of our precious irreplaceable legendary patrimony. And YES, every member of the HDRB does have a “special interest”; it is a special duty to protect, conserve and preserve the unique historical legacy that is so special to our cultural identity. I can’t say it strongly enough: the duty of every member of the HDRB is to make judgments on projects within the Historic District consistent with the U. S. Secretary of Interior’s guidelines for historic review. I am not, nor have I ever been, a member of the Historic Beaufort Foundation. But I passionately support Beaufort’s requirement that
one member of the five-member Historic District Review Board be dedicated to HBF’s nominee. This law/ordinance has been in place for almost a half century and their service has been a credit to our community. Indeed, at last week’s Council meeting to vet nominees to the HDRB, Keyseling and the members of Council praised the HBF for its good work, and the mayor himself characterized the HBF nominee, Mary Ragsdale, as “the perfect nominee.” The Council says the system is working better now than ever. It makes absolutely no sense at all to change it; to do so, we take a giant step backward. This train wreck MUST be stopped! Please write to every Beaufort City Councilperson and voice your opinion strongly that “it ain’t broke, so please leave it alone.” Too much is at stake. David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999, and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate Judge from 2010 to 2015. He may be contacted at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.
Conservation Bank’s effectiveness has already been showcased “A society is defined not only by what it creates, but also by what it refuses to destroy.”
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– John Sawhill, The Nature Conservancy
was born and raised on the Isle of Palms. In the 1970s, I would camp and hunt on the north end of my island home — in dunes that were really wild. My brother and I spent weekends in Price’s Inlet, eating only what we caught and encountering nary a soul. Mt. Pleasant had less than 7,000 people. We hunted, camped and fished the Cainhoy Peninsula and ACE Basin, largely untouched by man. Boone Hall Plantation was in the boonies. Today the north end of the
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Isle of Palms is Wild Dunes, the community. You can virtually walk across the boats crowding Price’s Inlet on a summer weekend. Mt. Pleasant is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the nation with 90,000 people. The Cainhoy Peninsula is unrecognizable. Mt. Pleasant has enveloped Boone Hall. The threat this exponential growth presents to our natural resources and quality of life is why I authored the S.C. Conservation Bank Act. I wanted to assure future
generations they could “spend time hugging mother nature,” as my father often encouraged. I wanted to address this threat through an incentive-based approach to conservation that is respectful of property rights. I wanted to accomplish conservation by negotiation and compensation, not regulation. The Conservation Bank does just that. It establishes a mechanism to fund conservation through a competitive grant process. It funds government agencies to purchase fee simple title, and land trusts to purchase conservation easements. A conservation easement is a legal document whereby property owners sell or gift development rights to a nonprofit land trust in perpetuity. The land trust enforces the terms of the easement.
But each grant requires leverage. Every dollar granted must produce multiple dollars worth of conservation. This incentive-based approach of conservation by negotiation has empowered the Conservation Bank to protect 310,000 acres in 15 years — at a bargain rate of $500 per acre. It has funded almost 82,000 acres of public parks and wildlife management areas, and 228,000 acres of private land protected in perpetuity with conservation easements. Recently, it was announced the S.C. Conservation Bank, in conjunction with the Charleston County Greenbelt Program, funded a conservation easement on historic Boone Hall Plantation. It will be enforced by the Lowcountry Land Trust. Boone Hall owner Willie
McRae granted the conservation easement. The Charleston County Greenbelt Program was modeled after the Conservation Bank upon my suggestion. In the case of Boone Hall, the two programs funded approximately 25 percent of the easement value. Mr. McRae graciously donated the remaining 75 percent. The Conservation Bank has likewise protected other iconic Lowcountry properties such as Morris Island, Fort Pemberton and Angel Oak in Charleston County; Lemon Island and Chisolm Plantation in Beaufort County; Bay Creek Park on Edisto Beach; and more than 11,000 acres in Colleton County. This collaborative approach to conservation can accomplish conservation on an ecosystem scale. Boone Hall is a prime example. The
easement permits no more than seven new homes on 598 acres. Such a restriction could not be imposed by law. It would be an unconstitutional taking of private property. But this degree of restriction is regularly accomplished through voluntary conservation easements. It is how we have conserved 300,000 acres in the ACE Basin, and much of the Santee Delta. McRae, the Conservation Bank, Greenbelt Program and Lowcountry Land Trust have added Boone Hall to those iconic places we, in John Sawhill’s words, have “refused to destroy.” The Lowcountry owes him a great debt of gratitude, as do generations yet unborn. Senator Chip Campsen (District 43) represents Charleston, Beaufort and Colleton Counties in the S.C. Senate.
I’m still thinking about being left behind in Brazzaville
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t’s Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, and I’m at the Baltimore/ Washington Airport waiting to board Flight 1717. I’m sitting at the gate a full 40 minutes before boarding. I’m here, way early, knowing full well this is a symptom of Late Stage Airplane Departure Anxiety. For me it began in Brazzaville. Many years ago, I was in the Republic of the Congo doing work for President Pascal Lissouba. Our small team had been in Congo for two weeks meeting various ministers in numerous ministries — but we had not yet met Lissouba. On the day of our departure, we were suddenly summoned to the presidential palace to meet the President and, perhaps, to pose for a photograph. We had been instructed by the Chief of Protocol that we should bring a gift — and I distinctly remember being told that it
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should be modest in size and price. In this connection, I purchased a T-shirt at Dulles which commemorated the then-recent Clinton/Gore Inaugural. I was therefore horrified when the first of our group presented the president with an expensively framed Audubon print of a Carolina Parakeet. My anxiety was further fueled when two other colleagues presented the president with a leaded crystal vase and a silver bowl — the flags of Congo and the United States engraved on the bottom of the bowl.
When my turn came, I held the T-shirt against my torso, saying President Clinton sent his greetings. I did this in a playful manner hoping the president would understand my humor. But Lissouba remained stone-faced. I reached into my pocket searching for a political button that I could attach to the T-shirt and, perhaps, upgrade my offering. In the process I lost my grip on the button and watched as it rolled across the marble-tiled floor under the fixed, unsmiling, slightly alarmed gaze of the President. But after a moment Lissouba’s eyes lit up. “Is Jimmy Carter your friend?” he asked me in a mixture of English and French. Realizing that the button in play was a “Carter for President” button and not the Bill Clinton button I thought I was proffering, I said, “Yes,
excellency.” Although I have a well-deserved reputation for exaggeration, I had spoken to the candidate Carter (once) and had run his campaign in Beaufort County. In retrospect “friend” was a stretch, but at that moment, I would have said that Carter and I were lovers if that had been the question. Lissouba rose from his chair and motioned me to follow him into his private office where he opened-up his desk and pulled out a well-worn letter of congratulations (from Carter) on his recent election. “I am also his friend,” Lissouba said, handing me Carter’s letter. At that point he wanted to know where I was raised and what I did for a living. When I told him my father was an immunologist, he told me that he was an immunologist and had done research in Malaria
and Hemorrhagic Fever. The conversation veered to the Marburg virus and an emerging disease called AIDS. But as we talked I was uncomfortably aware that our plane left at 5:30 and knew if we departed the palace that very moment getting to the airport before departure would be a near thing. “You seem distracted,” Lissouba said. “Is anything wrong?” “Excellency, I’ve been in Congo two weeks — two wonderful weeks — but now I’m ready to get home and see my wife and son,” I replied. Lissouba didn’t react to that comment, but continued his discussion of the various diseases then prevalent in the eastern part of Congo. It didn’t appear he had heard me. “This has been a fabulous trip for me Your Eminence,” I said. “But I have a law prac-
tice and its time I got back and tended my small flock of clients.” “Clearly you don’t understand my country,” he said with obvious disappointment. “Don’t you know that your airplane will not leave Congo until I tell it to leave Congo.” Sure enough the big Airbus and its 320 bewildered, irritated passengers was still on the tarmac when we arrived at the airport two hours later. But I must confess that this near miss rattled me and took its toll on my self-confidence. So much so that I still arrive at the airport much too early and spend that time sitting alone and staring at the monitor. So here I sit in Baltimore — 26 years later — still thinking about being left behind in Brazzaville. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
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Integrity is as important as protecting history
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avid Taub’s well-researched opinion piece proposing Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) should be entitled to a special designated seat on the city’s Historic Review Board presents an insightful and useful overview of the history of the Historic Beaufort Foundation and its many contributions to the city. I agree with much of what David writes but take exception to his assertion that because the city has always allocated one of five seats (20 percent of the vote) be appointed by The Historic Beaufort Foundation, we should continue to do so. Since David was mayor (more than 20 years ago) the times have changed. The public expects a higher level of transparency and stronger ethical standards, and the perceptions of both, are foremost on citizens’ minds. In these times, 20 percent of the vote of any regulatory agency should not be in hands of one special interest
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group. Throughout my 19 years representing the people of Beaufort, in several capacities, I have tried to make decisions based on the “what” and not the “who” when questions like this arise. “The who” I have high respect for the work of HBF, have been a member for years and believe they are an important (“arm’s length”) partner with the City in our shared goal of protecting the historic fabric and integrity that helps Beaufort remain special. But even though they have mastered the regulatory standards with the city, it does not mean the Home Builders or Realtors Associations, or any other special
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interest, also engaged in shaping a better Beaufort should be not be entitled to appointments to regulatory positions with a seat at the table. “The what” I have consistently believed that no “special interest” should have appointment power of members of regulatory entities before whom they “lobby.” While I understand the comfort the HBF enjoys to have the guarantee of one of three necessary votes on any project, I also understand this creates an ethics perception that can appear to taint a fair process. How would HBF feel if the Homebuilders or Realtors Associations had one of three votes in their pocket? Both have at one time or another asked for a seat. No adverse impact to the proposed change Nothing in the proposal prevents members or supporters of the Historic Beaufort Foundation from applying to serve on the
Board. Two or more members or supporters of HBF serve on the Historic Review Board at this time. Not because they were selected by HBF, but because in interviews they demonstrated knowledge and respect for the process and were willing to give their time. Given the respect HBF has earned, the city suggests a special role for their expertise in the processes. When they come to Council workshops and meetings, they are always invited to the podium to present their views. We often solicit their comments. Furthermore, applicants are encouraged early in the process to review their proposed projects with HBF, through its Preservation Committee, before submittal so that the applicant fully understands the standards and is prepared for a comprehensive review. I hope HBF will continue to offer this advisory service, as it is a great asset to applicants, to the Historic
Review Board and the city. When active as a real estate broker representing buyers and sellers in the Historic District, I always counseled clients who had big ideas to “improve” a property to get the benefit of HBF’s experience and knowledge during their due diligence period. Also, of importance, HBF is engaged — almost like an attorney representing a client (the historic integrity of the district) — at each formal Board review, because they have the expertise. In this capacity they are active participants in the review. The important role of HBF is not being diminished by not having one of three necessary votes guaranteed on each project. We are passionate about protecting our special historic character. At the same time, the integrity of the process is critical. Since I was elected mayor, I have done my best to not speak for other members of council because they, like I, listen to reasoned argu-
ments like Dr. Taub’s and others who have opinions before they cast votes. The times have changed, and we must respect the higher level of transparency, accountability and the perceptions of those we represent. Fortunately, the modest change we are considering need not have an adverse effect on the golden egg of an Historic Landmark District that is one of our state’s most treasured four National Historic Landmark Districts. In closing, I would be remiss if I did not express gratitude to the team, led by Beaufort, Port Royal, Brick Baptist Church and Penn Center with help from HBF and others who supported Congressmen Clyburn, Sanford and Cunningham to establish a National Historical Park, surrounding the City’s and Penn Center’s Landmark Districts which will grow and be protected forever. Billy Keyserling is the mayor of the City of Beaufort.
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Say buh-bye to varicose veins and hello to a healthier you. FREE SCREENING TO EVALUATE THE HEALTH OF YOUR LEG VEINS: Tuesday, December 10 | 10 am – 2 pm | 95 Sea Island Pkwy., Suite 102, Beaufort, SC 29907 A COMMUNITY BUILT ON KNOWLEDGE Varicose veins are more than unattractive. Left ignored, the underlying disease can lead to more serious problems, like achy, heavy legs to swelling and wounds that just won’t heal. The good news? Treatment can help vein conditions look and feel better. Join us for a free vein screening and have questions answered by Dr. Robert Brockman, general surgeon at Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Wound Healing Center.
Robert Brockman, MD General Surgeon
Schedule your FREE leg veins screening today. To schedule, please call 833-281-1460 or visit HiltonHeadRegional.com/VeinScreening