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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

Drivers must get new ID in 2018

By Sally Mahan

Top: The BA girls volleyball team are the new state champs in the SCISA Class A division. Photos provided. Left: The BA girls tennis team won the Class A state championship.

By Steve Lemaster

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eaufort Academy girls volleyball team and the girls tennis teams both recently captured state championships.

The volleyball team concluded its latest campaign by winning the SCISA Class A state title. Their coach, Donna Patrick, was named Region Coach of the Year.

The Eagles beat Mead Hall 3-1 in the SCISA Class A volleyball championship match in Sumter on Oct. 23.

Patrick guided Beaufort Academy to the state championship, and Beaufort Academy turned in a dominant performance throughout the state tournament.

The Eagles lost only one set, eventually ending the 2017 season with a 24-3 overall record.

Beaufort Academy, however, faced tough competition throughout the postseason.

Several players contributed for Beaufort Academy during the state title match.

Courtney Kirberger was 19-for-19 serving, delivering three aces, four kills and 16 assists for the Eagles in the victory.

Allison Suber posted a team-high 10 kills, two blocks and seven digs for the Beaufort Academy volleyball team.

Alyssa Patrick paced the Eagles with with a team-high 19 digs and also contributed five kills as the Beaufort Academy squad pulled away to win and capture the title.

Aiding the Beaufort Academy attack, Emma Hincher went 17-for-18 serving and recorded four aces and seven kills in the championship-clinching victory.

The title is the first state championship in the history of the Beaufort Academy volleyball program, which boasts numerous talented alumni.

Beaufort Academy went on a 6-0 run in the postsea-

FIGHTING DIABETES The Battery Creek High School volleyball team is battling for victims of diabetes.

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Beaufort is home to three state champions this fall.

son. The Eagles exited the 2017 campaign with a 24-3 overall record after facing a challenging regular-season schedule.

Beaufort Academy beat Cambridge Academy 2-0 on Oct. 20, then topped Coastal Christian 1-0.

The Eagles also knocked off defending state champion Wardlaw on Oct. 20, winning 25-19, 25-20 in a back and forth high school volleyball battle.

Beaufort Academy continued to win one day later on Oct. 21, defeating both Patrick Henry Academy and Cathedral Academy. Talented Cathedral Academy provided Beaufort Academy Holy Trinity girls a tough test before the Eagles ultimately won tops in cross country 27-25, 25-22.

The Holy Trinity's girls and boys cross country teams took Fans turned out to support the Beaufort first and second place respectively Academy volleyball team throughout the at the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Single-A state event, making the trip in support of state championship meet held at the Eagles.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.

Led by Holy Trinity cross country Beaufort Academy will look to defend coaches Josiah and Hillary Tobin and its state championship during the 2018 Estee Hermesmann, the team's top 14 runners competed in the school's second season as numerous players from the high school state competition.

2017 title team return to the court.

In addition to the teams earning first and second place overall, Holy Trinity had Meanwhile, BA won the girls tenfive individual runners place in the top 10: nis Class A State Championship Virginia Brunson (9th), Luke Greene (8th), Izzy Hipple (7th), Logan Lawson (3rd) with and finished the season 12-3 overall a 5K time of 18:20, and Mills Langehans (1st) and 8-2 in region play. with 20:20.

This is the girls' second consecutive first It's the first girls tennis state place win at the SCISA cross country state championship in school history championship, with Mills Langehans earning first place individually for the second year in a row. and Coach Larry Scheper's first title on the girls side.

Additionally, BA tennis player's Jayda Scheper and Presley Jackson were selected to SCISA Class AA Region IV All-Region Team.

RACE RETURNS The popular Marsh Tacky horse races are coming back to the Lowcountry on Nov. 18.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted South Carolina’s request for an extension to become REAL ID compliant, meaning drivers will now have until Oct. 18, 2018, to get their new identification cards.

Under the federal REAL ID act, all driver’s licenses must be equipped with machine-readable technology, which typically comes in the form of a chip. The IDs being issued now

by South Carolina are considered non-compliant.

Previous to the extension, South Carolinians without a REAL ID would not have been able to fly or get onto military bases or into secured federal buildings as of Jan. 1, 2018. Residents would have had to fly on another form of ID, such as a U.S. military identification, a passport or a permanent resident card.

This extension means South Carolina’s current, unexpired driver’s licenses and identification cards will continue to be accepted to board domestic flights, enter secure federal buildings and visit military installations through Oct. 10, 2018. After that time they must have a REAL ID. It is anticipated that this is the last extension request the state will have to submit.

“While this agency fully anticipated this extension and saw no barrier to receiving it, we’re pleased that DHS did the right thing for the people of the state,” said South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “South Carolinians can rest assured knowing their state-issued licenses and IDs are still accepted for federal activities that will eventually require a REAL ID.” Meanwhile, the SCDMV is providing a way for SC residents to confirm if the documents needed to order and buy a REAL ID driver’s license online are on file with the agency.

With the SCDMV’s newly designed mobile-first website, customers can log in and learn if they may be eligible for ordering a REAL ID license online when the cards become available in 2018.

“This eliminates the need to call, wait on hold and confirm that all of the needed documents are on file for you to get a REAL ID,” said Shwedo. “Customers can now access this information throughout all hours of the day, not just during normal business hours.”

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PUBLIC SAFETY Men sentenced to 50 years for murder

Two Hampton County men have been convicted of forcing their way into the home of a 32-year-old Ridgeland man and shooting him to death while four juveniles were in the house.

Casey Kason Jones Jr., 31, and Jarod Bostick, 28, were found guilty recently of the 2015 murder of Jeremiah Casey Kason Wilson, 32. They also were Jones Jr. convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime after a threeday trial in Jasper County General Sessions Court.

Both defendants received 50-year sentences – 30 years for murder, 15 for burglary and five for the weapon charge, to be served consecutively.

“Not only did they kill a man in his home, (Wilson’s) 11-year-old son was standing there when he answered the door, so these defendants laid eyes on him Jarod Bostick and knew he was there before they killed his father,” Assistant Solicitor Mary Concannon Jones of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. “They knew what they were doing and had zero regard for the children who were there.

“These kids have been forever changed.”

Mary Jones, who tried the case, is a member of the Solicitor’s Office Career Criminal Unit.

That team prosecutes the circuit’s most serious and habitual offenders. It has earned convictions against 39 of 42 defendants in 2017.

Casey Jones’ previous convictions include second-degree burglary and strong-armed robbery from 2009, which resulted in a 10year sentence that was suspended to six years imprisonment and five years of probation. Bostick has previous convictions for shoplifting (2012) and forgery (2013).

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office deputies were sent to a home on Clover Circle in Ridgeland on June 3, 2015, after receiving a report of a gunshot victim there. They arrived to find Wilson lying dead just inside his open front door.

Deputies also found video surveillance cameras throughout the home and a television in the living room displaying feeds from the cameras. Recordings showed two men greeted

by Wilson on the porch of his home. A few moments later, they forced their way inside at gunpoint, followed by a third man, who ran from the car into the house. Cameras also captured the three men exiting the home quickly several minutes later and driving away. All three suspects appeared to possess handguns.

The video did not show the shooting.

Four juveniles were present when Wilson was shot. Two hid in a closet, and the other two were ordered to the ground by the assailants. Each reported hearing about four gunshots, then seeing the victim lying on the floor.

Wilson suffered six gunshot wounds – one each on his head and hand, and four in his torso.

A third defendant — Casey Jones’ father, Casey Kason Jones Sr. — was tried on the same three charges but found not guilty of each.

Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentences.

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Vehicle crashed into home, driver suffers injuries

The Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Oct. 29 involving a vehicle striking a home and injuring the driver.

Just past 5 a.m., the Burton Fire District was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Broad River Boulevard and Jennings Road.

Burton firefighters arrived to find a vehicle partially embedded inside a home.

The female driver of the vehicle was able to get herself out and was outside the vehicle when firefighters arrived. She was treated for what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries and transported to the hospital. The home appeared to be unoccupied at the time.

Burton fire crews remained on scene for over two hours maintaining scene safety until the vehicle was removed. The damage to the home appeared to be superficial and no structural elements appeared to be damaged.

The Burton Fire District has responded to over 270 motor vehicle accidents in 2017.

Firefighters extinguish blaze on Coleman Lane

Firefighters were called to 1106 Coleman Lane in the city of Beaufort at 11:57 a.m. on Oct. 24.

Arriving fire crews found a fire in the front living room of the single-story home. The fire had breached the front windows and smoke and flames could be seen from the street.

Acting Battalion Chief Lt. Gary Guldner directed arriving engine companies to attack the fire with a hose line and had Ladder Company 1 force entry into the structure.

“Luckily, the lone occupant of the home was safe with neighbors when I got here” said Guldner. “The neighbor did an excellent job reporting to me that everyone was safely outside the home, allowing me to focus on extinguishment efforts.”

“The first information crews receive upon arrival is critical” said Chief Bertholf, “Life safety is our first order of business and when we can couple that with property conservation due to accurate information, we can adjust our risk matrix for the firefighters. In this case it allowed us to extinguish the bulk of the fire prior to entering the house and create a safer environment for the firefighters to search the home for any unknown occupants.”

Fire damage to the home was confined to

the front living room. However, the home was inundated with smoke and had smoke damage throughout.

Within minutes of arrival of the first fire engine the bulk of the fire was knocked down and was completely extinguished within 10 minutes.

“The first crews on scene from Engine Company 3 did an excellent job limiting fire spread and extinguishing the fire” said Guldner. “This could have gone much worse, but as it is, it appears that the home is salvageable.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation and there were no injuries.

The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department was assisted in response by the Burton Fire District, Beaufort County EMS and the City of Beaufort Police Department.

Sheriff ’s office: Reduce chances of being victim

The Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office is reminding residents and guests of simple strategies to help reduce their risks of becoming victims of opportunistic crime.

In recent weeks there have been numerous reports of vehicle break-ins throughout Northern and Southern Beaufort County. Although referred to as "break-ins,” the vast majority involved unlocked vehicles that were not forcibly entered.

Perpetrators generally travel by bicycle or on foot through parking lots or driveways and pull on door handles in search of unlocked vehicles.

When one is found, they rummage through it in hopes of stealing items that are easily concealable: handguns, electronic devices, cash, coins and other valuables.

These simple precautions can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of this type of opportunistic crime: • Remove your keys, lock your vehicle and set your alarm. Opportunistic thieves will often forgo the challenge of a locked vehicle in favor of one that is not.

• Avoid leaving anything of value inside your vehicle. At the very least, ensure nothing of value is viewable from the outside.

• Under no circumstance should you leave a firearm in your vehicle. Invariably, stolen firearms are used in violent and potentially deadly crimes.

• Report suspicious activity immediately.

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The vehicle was stolen on Oct. 20 from Whites Lane in Beaufort.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Adam Draisen at 843-255-3409 or BCSO Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

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BMH earns re-certification for hip, knee replacement Following an extensive onsite review this summer by a Joint Commission surveyor, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) once again was awarded disease-specific certification for hip and knee replacement.

The hospital’s Joint Replacement Center first earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval in 2015. To maintain certification, BMH has had to continuously provide data on performance measures used to monitor the effectiveness and quality of its program.

“The certification gives the community an objective assessment of clinical excellence,” said Shawna Doran, vice president of Quality & Risk for BMH. “Patients can be assured of the quality and safety of our program.”

BMH submitted two years of data to The Joint Commission prior to the on-site evaluation by a specialist in orthopaedics. During the all-day visit, the surveyor assessed Beau-

fort Memorial’s clinical practice guidelines and performance measures to ensure compliance with national evidence-based standards.

“It takes months to years to prepare for certification,” said Andrea Sadler, program coordinator for Beaufort Memorial’s Joint Replacement Center. “In addition to the ongoing data, we need to provide The Joint Commission, it requires extensive education and training of the staff involved in the care of patients.”

Beaufort Memorial is one of only 13 healthcare facilities in the state to receive disease-specific care certification in knee and hip replacement from The Joint Commission, the premier health care accrediting body in the nation. The certification is awarded for a two-year period.

For more information on Beaufort Memorial’s Joint Replacement Center, visit www. beaufortmemorial.org or call 843-522-7435.

A patient has her knee examined at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Photo provided.

LOOK. THEN LEAP. Out of 46 hospitals in the state, Beaufort Memorial was one of just 19 to receive an “A” rating on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades’ Fall 2017 report card. Our top score – for the third time in a row – is a testament to our ability to protect patients from human error and prevent hospital-acquired infections.

In sum, we look hard at patient safety so that, when it comes to your care, you never have to take a leap of faith.

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Beaufort Memorial earns ’A’ for patient safety Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national nonprofit healthcare ratings organization, awarded Beaufort Memorial an “A” for the third time in a row in its fall 2017 report card. Out of the 46 hospitals in South Carolina, BMH was one of only 19 to receive the top grade, and one of only 13 hospitals to receive an “A” in three successive reports.

“Beaufort Memorial has worked diligently to maintain the highest levels of patient safety in every area of care from hospital-acquired infections to preventing adverse drug reactions,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley. “Once again achieving an ‘A’ grade is a testament to the commitment our staff has shown to protecting our patients.”

Developed under the guidance of an expert panel, Leapfrog Hos-

pital Safety Grade uses 30 measures of hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,600 hospitals twice a year. Hospitals are graded based on how they scored in five major categories: infections, problems with surgery, practices to prevent errors, safety problems, and doctors, nurses and hospital staff.

Beaufort Memorial was one of 832 awarded an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. Last year, BMH invested in a $100,000 portable robot that kills antibiotic-resistant germs using high-intensity, pulsed ultraviolet light. It was the first hospital in South Carolina to use the cutting-edge technology, proven effective in hospitals like the MD Anderson Cancer Centers.

In addition, the nonprofit hospital created a pharmacist-led medication reconciliation team tasked with obtaining a complete and accurate record of a patient’s drug regimen at admission and then monitoring it throughout the continuum of care to prevent inadvertent medication errors.

“It takes consistent, unwavering dedication to patients to achieve the highest standards of patient safety. An ‘A’ Safety Grade recognizes hospitals for this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“We congratulate the clinicians, board, management and staff of Beaufort Memorial for showing the country what it means to put patient safety first.”

To view individual hospital grades and state rankings, go to www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.

BMH technician Birdie Wright is shown here with the portable robot, nicknamed Violet by the staff, that kills antibiotic-resistant germs using high-intensity, pulsed ultraviolet light. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.

Being outdoors may reduce kids' risk of nearsightedness

By Dr. Mark Siegel

Spending time outdoors is one of childhood’s delights. Now, eye research suggests it may also be a key to our eye health, as long as we avoid over-exposure to sunlight.

Although spending too much time outdoors without protection from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light can damage eyes and skin, new studies show that natural light may be essential for normal eye development in kids.

Encouraging children to spend more time outdoors may be a simple and cost-effective way to improve their vision as well as general health, according to several recent studies.

They add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may lower the risk of nearsightedness in children and adolescents.

Nearsightedness is more common today in the United States and many other countries than it was in the 1970s.

One of the new studies showed that for

each additional hour children spent outdoors per week, their risk of being nearsighted dropped by about 2 percent.

Nearsighted children in this study spent on Dr. Mark Siegel average 3.7 fewer hours per week outdoors than those who either had normal vision or were farsighted. The study investigated whether children who logged more outdoor time also spent less time performing near work, such as playing computer games or studying, but no such relationship was found.

A second study found that when schoolchildren were required to spend 80 minutes of recess time outdoors every day, fewer of them became nearsighted when compared to children who were not required to spend

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recess outdoors.

Another study, with Danish children, was the first to show that the rate of eye growth varies in relation to exposure to daylight.

This is important, because if the eye grows too long, as measured from front to back, the child will be nearsighted. The children’s eyes grew normally during the long days of summer in Denmark, but grew too fast during the short days of winter.

Though researchers don’t yet know exactly why outdoor time is beneficial, they think it’s probably related to exposure to daylight rather than to playing sports or other specific activities.

At this time, scientists think that UV light is not needed for normal eye development. So, they think kids can gain the eye health benefits and other pluses of playing outdoors and at the same time protect their eyes from long-term UV damage. Just make

sure they wear UV-blocking sunglasses and hats when out in the sun. This goes for teens and young adults, as well.

Future studies are planned to learn more about how time outdoors supports healthy vision. Questions include whether time spent on near work should be limited, and whether there are factors — like parents' attitudes, access to safe playgrounds, or others — that may result in nearsighted children spending less time outdoors. More research is also needed to explain how much of the outdoor time benefit comes from daylight exposure and how much from exercising distance vision, since both of these may be key factors in preventing nearsightedness.

Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.

HEALTH BRIEFS Acute care nurse joins Beaufort Primary Care

Board-certified acute care nurse practitioner Mary Beth Donovan has joined Beaufort Memorial Primary Care where she will work with internist Dr. Alejandro “Alex” Garcia Salas.

Donovan, who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia and her Master of Science degree in Nursing Mary Beth from the University of Donovan South Alabama, has been a member of the hospital's medical staff since early 2013, practicing with Dr. Clark Trask at Beaufort Memorial Coastal Care MD. Garcia Salas, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, joined Beaufort Memorial Primary Care earlier this year after a career with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, most recently as a staff physician at Beaufort Naval Hospital.

A graduate of the Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Garcia Salas in Atlanta, Garcia Salas completed his internship and residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia and received additional training in cardiology at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, he has participated in humanitarian missions in Mexico and Nicaragua, and was deployed for eight months aboard the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship.

Beaufort Memorial Primary Care also includes board-certified internal medicine specialists Drs. Andrea Hucks, Steven Kessel and Robert Webb and nurse practitioners Amy Wagner and Ronda O’Connell. The practice, which is located at 989 Ribaut Road, can be reached by calling 843-522-7600.

Statewide events bring awareness about hospice

During November, Agapé Hospice will be joining thousands of organizations and individuals around the country to recognize and support hospice services.

Agapé Hospice will host Life Blooms Eter-

nally, which will be held at multiple locations across South Carolina throughout November in honor of National Hospice Care Month.

Each location will feature a display of floral umbrellas and transform the grounds of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort, the State House in Columbia, Falls Park, Greenville, Central Carolina Tech College, Sumter, US Customs House, Charleston and many more. The displayed umbrellas represent lives touched by hospice services.

The public is invited and umbrellas may be purchased in honor or memory of a loved one. Proceeds benefit the Agapé Senior Foundation.

For more information about the 2017 Life Blooms Eternally events, go to LifeBloomsSC.com.

For more information about Agapé Hospice, visit AgapeHospice.com or call 1-800-411-AGAPÉ (2427).

Drug testing for children available

Coastal Paternity is offering CHILDGUARD testing, also known as Hair Environmental Exposure Test, to detect drugs in children.

A positive CHILDGUARD test will show whether a child has had contact with drug smoke, and contact or ingestion of drugs.

The testing can detect up to nine drugs in a child’s hair. The tests are admissible in court and there is no age limit. It also tests for both exposure and ingestion.

For more information, visit www.coastalpaternity.com or call 855-521-1362.

Hospice in need of volunteers

Friends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store is seeking a variety of volunteers to assist in the overall operation of the store.

Opportunities include assisting in sorting/pricing donations, organizing, social media monitoring and customer service.

Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday.

For more information, contact Sara, volunteer coordinator at 843-525-6257, or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org for an online volunteer application.

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The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Beaufort Academy at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island.

This is an opportunity to network while enjoying food and beverages.

This event is free for chamber members and Beaufort Academy parents, and $5 for guests.

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The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and SC LowCountry SCORE Chapter will hold a Business for Breakfast Series for Small Businesses on Wednesdays at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St. These events are free for chamber members and $15 for nonmembers.

The schedule is as follows: • 8:30-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8: Government Contracting 101 for Small Businesses: This two-hour program will provide attendees with the basics of small business federal government contracts. Part One will be an overview of small business government contracting, including prime

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The Lynn Monday Home will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Beaufort at 701 Bay St. The event will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:15 p.m.

Lynn Monday Home is a lifestyle brand dedicated to home decor and gracious entertaining. Through Lynn Monday's design, clients can bring the sophisticated style of Lynn's point-of-view into their personal space. Regular trade hours began on Oct. 28. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Saturday.

To learn more about Lynn Monday Home, visit LynnMondayHome.com.

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

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You don't have to look far before you'll see someone walking around with their nose buried in their phone. People use their phones all the time, whether to shop or find a spot to grab a bite to eat and then shop some more.

At the November Fridays @ the Corridor event, Steven Scarborough, senior UX designer for Gulfstream, will discuss the importance of catering your website and online presence to the mobile customer.

This one-hour interactive forum, meant to engage and inform Beaufort's knowledge-based community, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10.

Attendance is limited to 25 guests, with priority seating for Digital Corridor members.

The nonmember fee is $10 and can be paid by cash or check at the door.

RSVP to fridays@beaufortdigital.com.

4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, during First Friday in Downtown Beaufort.

The public is invited to stop in and meet the owners and enjoy some complimentary food, beverages and wine; along with prizes, product and gift certificate giveaways and lots more including a drawing for the grand prize, a mini Big Green Egg. Cook on Bay is located at 720 Bay St. in downtown Beaufort.

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and subcontracting assistance programs, obtaining SBA certification generally, and obtaining certifications as minority-, women- and veteran-owned small business.

Part Two will be about identifying government contracting opportunities for small businesses, (including minority-, womenand veteran-owned businesses) to sell to the government.

Part Three will be about successfully bidding for federal contracts by small businesses, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

Coffee and breakfast will be provided.

Visit www.beaufortchamber.org to register. for the program.

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Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Laurie Woods, staff and children of Hobbit Hill Preschool with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the U.S. flag.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Northern Beaufort County voters will sit out election

Voters in Northern Beaufort County will be sitting out this year’s elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

The only items on the ballot will be elections for Bluffton Town Council seats and only voters in Bluffton districts will be casting their ballots.

The other items that would have been on the ballot were for three Port Royal Town Council seats.

However, the Town of Port Royal, in conjunction with the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, has announced that the town will not be conducting its general elections for two town council seats nor an unexpired town council seat.

Incumbents Mary Beth Gray Heyward and Darryl Owens were the only candidates to file for their open seats. Robert Landrum filed for the two-year term that became open when Tom Klein resigned.

The Town of Port Royal Municipal Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County conference room, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, to certify the candidates as the official winners.

New poll manager training offered

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be conducting new poll manager training. Anyone interested in working the polls for the first time can enroll in one of these sessions.

All training sessions will be conducted at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County Office at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort.

Training will take place from 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 7.

The sessions will last approximately four hours. It is recommended that attendees bring a snack to eat/drink during short breaks.

To register for the training, call 843-2556900 or send an email and include your name, mailing address, the preferred date of

the training you wish to attend and a phone number where you can be reached during the day to voter@bcgov.net.

Indivisible Beaufort SC to hold education forum

Indivisible Beaufort SC will hold its November meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the large meeting room of St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.

The program will be “Public Education in South Carolina — What’s Next?”

Special speakers will be Bruce Marlowe, Ph.D., professor of education and chair of the Department of Education at the University of South Carolina Beaufort; and Bernadette Hampton, president of the South Carolina Education Association and formerly a longtime math teacher at Battery Creek High School.

The speakers will explore the current state of public education in general, and the upcoming plans and programs in the South Carolina legislature and on the federal level.

Attendees will be polled for their ideas on improving public education in our state.

The public is welcome.

Mosquito spraying may take place through Nov. 3

Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, Nov. 3.

It uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather.

It does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.

For additional information, call 843-2555800.

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PTAC provides the Beaufort City Council with recommendations on the city’s parks and open spaces. In addition, PTAC provides guidance on issues related to urban forestry. PTAC hosts the City’s annual Arbor Day Celebration.

PTAC meets monthly at 3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Brian Franklin, the city’s landscape architect, provides staff support.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 10.

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Foster homes are needed in county

With a shortage of loving, supportive foster homes in the area, and throughout the state, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) is seeking to bridge that service gap.

CAPA is now a licensed Child Placing Agency to recruit, train and support resource (foster) families thanks to funding from United Way of the Lowcountry and a recently awarded Victims of Crime Grant (VOCA).

Through this private public partnership between DSS and CAPA, the agency will recruit families in Beaufort County. DSS currently needs over 1,000 more licensed homes.

Today, CAPA can serve 15 children each night at their Children's Home. However, with the recruitment of just five resource families they can more than double that number. CAPA intends to expand services to the entire 14th Judicial Circuit in the coming years.

"The Beaufort Community has supported CAPA's Open Arms Children's Home for over three decades as we have offered a safe, loving home to over 2,300 children," said Christina Wilson, executive director of CAPA, who is also a foster and adoptive mother. "We are now expanding our services to serve even more.

“As a foster mother myself, I know firsthand how much support foster families truly need. The CAPA board believes that our organization is in a unique position to recruit, train and support loving caregivers to take care of abused or neglected kids just as we have for the past 30 years through our shelter program. It is a natural progression and one we are so very excited to make.”

Anyone interested in serving as a CAPA Resource Family can call Erin Walker at 843-524-4350 or email foster@capabeaufort.org.

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Better, shorter, and/or more productive meetings … need a refresher?

A monthly workshop is being conducted to study and correctly apply Robert’s Rules of Order.

The study group will meet at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 6, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. Beginners and/or intermediates will learn about agendas, preparation of minutes, proper use of motions, bylaws and more.

This event is free to the public and will be facilitated by Janet Jacobs of the National

Association of Parliamentarians.

Call or text 386-871-8855 or email Janet Jacobs at parliamentarystudy@gmail.com for more information. While not necessary, an RSVP is appreciated.

Marines foundation accepting nominations

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2018 Annual Awards Program.

Each year the foundation presents a series of awards for creative works preserving or advancing Marine Corps history, traditions, culture or service. Marines and civilians are eligible to submit their own artistic entries or the distinguished work of others.

The foundation honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their profession by presenting the John A. Lejeune for Exemplary Leadership Award and recognizes those who have provided unique and significant service to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation with the Heritage Award.

Last year’s Lejeune Award winners were President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, while the former chairman of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, General Walter E. Boomer, USMC, Ret., was honored with the Heritage Award.

Submitting a nomination is free. For additional information on the Annual Awards Program, visit www.marineheritage.org; or to schedule an interview about the program with a foundation representative, contact Paulo Sibaja at psibaja@susandavis.com or 202-414-0798.

County offers shredding event in Bluffton

The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section will hold a secure document shredding event for county residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

The event will be held at the Public Works South site at 9 Benton Field Road in Bluffton.

Individuals will be limited to disposing of no more than four boxes or bags.

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

Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.

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

County councilman to hold public forum

Beaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson, District 1, will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the cafeteria at James J. Davis Elementary School at 364 Keans Neck Road, Seabrook.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss solid waste collection and the Dale Recycling Drop-Off Convenience Center.

Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, contact Dawson at gdawson @bcgov. net or by calling 843-255-9536.

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The event’s sponsors included Evicore, Homann’s Africa, Palmetto Fire Apparatus, Randy Fix and Charter One Realty, Lee Distributing, Budget Blinds, Nitelites, Home Depot, Weidner & Wegmann LLC and Sign Pro Plus.

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The first date was postponed due to Tropical Storm Irma. And in spite of a stormy weather on Oct. 23, the community still came together and made the event a success.

Raising nearly $10,000 for the surviving families of fallen First Responders, the funds were presented to the nonprofit 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, the charity that provides financial assistance to the families several counties, including those in Beaufort County.

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The Battery Creek volleyball team is enjoying its best season in decades, and the Dolphins also are making an impact off the court.

The Dolphins recently clinched the Region 8-3A title – their first region crown since 1991 — and on the same night they held a raffle to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

It’s a cause that hits close to home because two team members – sophomore Amayah White and freshman Laiani McCullough – are living with Type 1 Diabetes. The notion of a fundraiser to benefit the JDRF and aid local outreach programs for families who are unable to purchase testing supplies was the team’s idea.

“Their teammates just kind of wanted to rally behind them and understand more about it,” fourth-year coach Torri McCullough said. “It was kind of a learning process. Everybody was kind of scared to ask, and the girls didn’t really want to talk about it.”

That changed during the team’s summer retreat to Parris Island. During a campfire discussion one night at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Torri McCullough asked his players to take turns sharing one positive thing and one negative thing that has made an impact on them. Laiani and Amayah both spoke about living with Type 1 Diabetes, which furthered the dialogue.

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of whom also play on the Dolphins’ softball team with Laiani and Amayah – have a better understanding of how to recognize when their friends might need to test their glucose levels, as well as the constant challenges for diabetics.

McCullough said both girls initially were hesitant to open up about their condition but have become more accepting of their diagnoses and hope to continue to speak more openly to students and parents and advocate for those who are unable to afford the costly supplies necessary to care for their condition.

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Marsh Tacky horse races coming to Lowcountry Staff reports

What could be more fun than an old-fashioned country fair, filled to the brim with historical flair, held at a beautiful local plantation?

With the arrival of crisp fall air, the Santa Elena Foundation is hosting the first annual Lowcountry Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Cotton Hall Plantation off U.S. 17 in Northern Beaufort County.

The fun-filled Saturday is headlined by Marsh Tacky Horse Races, providing an exciting show for all who attend.

The Carolina Marsh Tacky Association showcases this unique breed, originally introduced by the Spanish explorers of the 16th century. The Marsh Tacky is the SC State Heritage Horse and one of the most endangered breeds in the world.

Before they race in the afternoon, these beautiful horses will be on display in fun show demonstrations. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs.

The Lowcountry Fair will also showcase multiple living history re-enactments from the colonial era Men of Menendez to Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactors and more performing throughout the day, along with weapons demonstrations.

For children, a petting zoo, pony rides and sugar cane mill tours will bring delight. On stage, a variety of live performances – from The Chilly Willy Band to flamenco dancing

The Marsh Tacky is the SC State Heritage Horse and one of the most endangered breeds in the world. Photo by Aileen Goldstein.

demonstrations – will fill the afternoon.

Broadcasting by the County Channel and use of a Jumbotron display will keep fair-goers from missing any of the action on stage, throughout the fairgrounds or on the racecourse.

Food will be for sale from restaurant partners Eat Local Beaufort (Plum’s, Saltus, Hearth), Q on Bay, Lady’s Island Oysters

and Sea Eagle Market). For dessert, the food truck “It’s Only Fair” will sell fair-themed goodies. Beer, wine, and general refreshments will also be available for purchase.

One of the most significant events of the day will be a presentation by Count Alvaro Armada Barcaiztegui, a descendent of Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the founder of Santa Elena in 1566 and governor of La Florida

until 1574.

Arriving from Spain to attend the Lowcountry Fair, the count will bestow the foundation with an original 16th century medal and a letter signed by Pedro Menendez, dated in Santa Elena in 1571.

“Our board and volunteers wanted to give the community an event unlike any other – to commemorate our history and celebrate our local culture – and that’s just what the Lowcountry Fair with historical flair will bring. Of course, none of this could be accomplished without the support of our local community,” said Megan Meyer, executive director of the Santa Elena History Center.

All of the activities and entertainment are included in the admission price for the day.

Tickets are available for purchase online (www.santa-elena.org/lowcountry-fair) and at the event admission gate. If purchased in advance, bring confirmation of your tickets to the gate for entry. Prices are $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 5-17; $50 for families; and $40 for active duty military families (show ID).

Patron tickets, which include seating for lunch and finish-line seating for the races, are available for $100. Event sponsorships are also still available starting at $500.

Visit santa-elena.org/lowcountry-fair.To learn more about the SC Marsh Tacky Association, visit marshtacky.info/mt.

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The Beaufort Academy football program held its Senior Night festivities on Oct. 27. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

Beaufort runner wins Class 4A Lower State title

Beaufort runner Marlon Belden crossed the line in 16:17 to win the boys' race in the Class 4A Lower State cross country championships on Oct. 28.

On the girls' side, Hilton Head Island's Tori Herman finished first in 18:51.

The Hilton Head Island boys' and girls' teams captured the Class 4A Lower State cross country championships.

Accompanying his teammate in the Top 10, Beaufort's Collin Durham placed 10th in 17:20.

Team scores from the Class 4A and Class 3A statewide events follow.

Class 4A Boys' Team Scores: Hilton Head 28; Beaufort 58; Darlington 86; Cane Bay 138; St. James 145; Hartsville 187; Berkeley 190; North Myrtle Beach 215; Myrtle Beach 235; Wilson 246; Stall 335.

Girls' Team Scores: Hilton Head 24; North Myrtle Beach 88; Cane Bay 114; Colleton County 114; Beaufort 129; Hartsville 176; St. James 177; Wilson 208; Berkeley 227; Myrtle Beach 233; Darlington 238.

Class 3A Boys' Team Scores: Waccamaw 53; Bishop England 102; May River 112; Bluffton 119 Camden 132; Pelion 159; Wade Hampton 182; Aynor 228; Indian Land 240; Hanahan 263; Oceanside Collegiate Academy; Gilbert; Manning 366; Timberland 386; Edisto 445; Lake City 450; Battery Creek

477; Georgetown 494; Brookland Cayce 495; Swansea 544; Loris 631.

Girls' Team Scores: Waccamaw 45; May River 58; Indian Land 79; Bluffton 94; Pelion 153; Bishop England 196; Camden 218; Aynor 261; Gilbert 263; Georgetown 274; Hanahan 278; Oceanside Collegiate Academy 281; Battery Creek 300; Wade Hampton 401; Lake City 460; Manning 478.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Beaufort Academy outlasts Cathedral in shootout

Dashawn Epps rushed for 451 yards and five touchdowns as Beaufort Academy beat Cathedral Academy 78-50 in a late-season high school football game on Oct. 27.

With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 4-5.

Cathedral Academy dropped to 6-3 with the loss.

The Eagles used a diverse offensive attack to claim the win.

Jaxon Spratling followed Epps in the Beaufort Academy rushing column, adding 168 yards and two touchdowns for the Eagles in the hard-fought win.

Edward McCormick also added two touchdowns for the Eagles.

On the defensive side, McCormick recorded a team-high 15 tackles.

Contributing defensively for Beaufort Academy, Daniel Richards posted five tackles and an interception.

Beaufort Academy's latest regular-season included additional wins over Patrick Henry Academy, Northside Christian Academy and Calhoun Academy. The Eagles dropped regular-season games to St. John's Christian Academy, Clarendon Hall, Faith Christian Academy, Andrew Jackson Academy and Coastal Christian Prep.

Beaufort Academy is set to host Holly Hill in the first round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3.

Whale Branch beats Burke, 42-6

Whale Branch pulled away to beat region

rival Burke 42-6 in a high school football regular-season finale on Oct. 17.

The victory allowed Whale Branch to end region play undefeated with a 5-0 record.

With the win, Whale Branch improved to 5-4 overall.

Burke dropped to 1-8 with the loss.

Whale Branch turned in a dominant performance, thriving defensively, offensively and on special teams. The dominant Warriors carried a lead out of each quarter.

Irvin Mulligan led Whale Branch on the ground, rushing for three touchdowns.

The Warriors excelled on offense, defense and special teams thanks to contributions from several players.

Jamel Moultrie returned a kickoff for a touchdown for the Warriors.

Jordan Reeves added an interception return for Whale Branch in the convincing victory.

The Warriors claimed additional wins over Woodland, North Charleston, Academic Magnet and Garrett Academy Tech during the regular season.

Whale Branch will host Buford in the opening round of the playoffs. Buford claimed wins over Indian Land, Lewisville, Parkwood, Lee Central, Franklin Christian, North Central and Andrew Jackson Academy during the regular-season.

leton County. The Eagles suffered losses to Berkeley and Cane Bay during their latest regular-season.

Hilton Head Island's 2017 regular-season included wins over Whale Branch, Battery Creek, Ridgeland-Hardeeville and Stall.

The Seahawks dropped additional regular-season games to Bluffton, Berkeley, Cane Bay and Colleton County.

Beaufort is slated to visit Myrtle Beach for the opening round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3.

Beaufort handles Hilton Head Island

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Visiting Beaufort pulled away to beat Hilton Head Island 41-7 in a high school football regular-season finale on Oct. 27.

With the win, Beaufort improved to 7-2.

Hilton Head Island dropped to 4-5 with the loss.

Beaufort moved ahead early and never faltered. The Eagles took a lead out of each quarter and limited the Hilton Head offensive unit throughout the late-season matchup.

Several players delivered both offensively and defensively as well as on special teams for the Eagles in the victory.

Beaufort's 10-game regular-season included additional wins over Wando, Battery Creek, Bluffton, May River, Stall and Col-

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

A.C. Flora blanks Beaufort, 6-0

A.C. Flora blanked Beaufort 6-0 in a Class 4A girls' tennis match on Oct. 25.

Complete results from the A.C. Flora-Beaufort girls' tennis match follow.

A.C. Flora 6, Beaufort 0 - Singles: Raquel Acco d. McKenzie Daniel 6-1, 6-2; Megan Pleasant d. Morgan Louw 6-0, 6-0; Elise Sandlin de.f Kirsten Stone 6-0, 6-0; Breland Gann d. Sophie Bellomy 6-2, 7-5; Karsyn Misenheimer d. Lucy Bruns 6-3, 6-3. Doubles: Caroline Coble/Bess Watson d. Caroline Louw/Lucy Aydlette 6-4, 6-0.

FISHING/DIVING

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s November meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road.

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

Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Mariculture Center, will present "The Past, the Present and the Future for our Port Royal Sound Fishery." This is a new overview of SCDNR's research plans for local marine fisheries.

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State of the Schools highlights achievements, challenges More than 120 community members, business and government representatives, elected officials, board of education members, educators and students were briefed recently on the status of Beaufort County’s public schools at the district’s annual State of the Schools event.

The district also recognized outstanding individual contributions and achievements by students, educators and community volunteers.

Special recognitions for 2017 were: • World Impact Award: Art students and teachers from Bluffton, Hilton Head and May River high schools were honored for their work with the Memory Project. Using photos as guides, local students created portraits of children living in desperate circumstances in other countries, including children at refugee camps in war-torn Syria and Afghanistan. The Beaufort County students’ portraits were delivered to children overseas.

- Service to Community Award: Broad River Elementary teacher Angela Brown and her husband, Lt. Daniel Byrne, community support officer for the Burton Fire District, were honored for developing trauma kits that classroom teachers could use in emergency situations to keep severely injured students alive until emergency responders could take over. Teachers were trained on emergency procedures in August by Byrne and other Burton Fire District personnel. Additional trauma kits are being sought for other district schools.

• Home-Grown Hero Award: St. Helena Elementary School prekindergarten teacher Merriam Browne was honored as an outstanding classroom professional who attended St. Helena Elementary as a student, went to college, became a teacher and then came back to her hometown roots to work.

Browne is the 2017-18 Teacher of the Year at St. Helena Elementary.

• Spirit of Success Award: Ivan Collier was honored as a student who had experienced hardships and setbacks as young adult, but turned his life around and got on track for a

successful future.

Collier, a 2017 graduate of Islands Academy, is currently working toward a college degree at the Technical College of the Lowcountry while also working as a manager at a local restaurant.

Superintendent Jeff Moss highlighted a number of 2017 achievements by the district, including: • The seventh consecutive improvement in the district’s on-time high school graduation rate, which is at an all-time high.

• The fifth consecutive increase in college scholarship dollars, with 2017 district seniors earning more than $40 million, also an all-time high.

• For the first time ever, district high school students outperformed their peers across the state in all four end-of-course assessments (Algebra 1, Biology, English 1 and U.S. History and Constitution).

• District students in grades 3-8 outperformed their peers across the state in Mathematics (all six grades tested) and English Language Arts (three of six grades tested).

• A dramatic increase in the number of community volunteers in schools, from 1,300 three years ago to more than 7,200 today.

• An increase in the number of students taking advantage of the district’s school choice program, with more 3,500 students currently enrolled in schools outside their attendance zones.

• Nearly a quarter-million dollars raised for B3 scholarships that allow qualified Beaufort County students to attend the Technical College of the Lowcountry tuition-free.

Moss pointed out academic areas that remain as significant challenges, but he emphasized that district students and educators are making progress.

“Are we where we want to be? No,” Moss said. “But are we doing well? Yes, I believe we are.”

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VOICES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School board setting poor example for kids

I am writing as someone who was bullied growing up, as a parent of a second-grade student in Beaufort County schools who has been bullied (though thankfully not in school), and as a concerned constituent of Beaufort County.

I have spoken about this issue before at a school board meeting and it brings me great sadness that this matter continues to come up. As many of you know, October was anti-bullying awareness month.

I don’t know if all of this is coincidental or completely random that the topic of bullying continues to be brought up with regarding the school board members, but regardless, as adults I feel we need a refresher course on what constitutes bullying.

The following is copied verbatim from the district website on what bullying is and what the anti-bullying policy is for Beaufort County schools: “What is bullying?

“Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior that invokes a real or perceived threat or action. It is a behavior that is repeated or can be repeated by one individual or many individuals. Long lasting effects of bullying may cause life-long problems for both the victim and the bully.

“What are the types of bullying and some examples?

• Verbal bullying includes name calling, verbal threats, spreading rumors or excluding a student from activities or conversations.

• Physical bullying involves one or more students aggressively hitting or attacking another student.

• Social/cyberbullying is electronic aggression using the Internet, social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), e-mails, instant messaging and text messaging.

“When and where is bullying likely to happen?

“Bullying is likely to occur at school, on the way to or from school, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in the classroom and sometimes on the Internet.

“What is Beaufort County School District's policy on bullying?

“Any and all incidences of bullying should be reported immediately.

“How are bullying incidents handled in Beaufort County School District?

"• School administration will contact all parties associated with the bullying incident to make sure that all parties are aware of the policy against bullying and the consequences for continuing to bully.

"• Incidents will be documented and parents in all cases will be contacted.

"• Consequences can be as simple as a warning and as serious as a recommendation for expulsion.

“Visit SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING to report an incident of bullying, harassment, or intimidation. You may choose to include your name or remain completely anonymous.”

It is a cause of great concern for me that this is a matter we, as the adults, strive to teach our children and we expect them to abide by this. But how unbelievably hypocritical can we be when we don’t practice what we preach?

Children learn through example. Our actions speak louder than words. To put it more simply, how can I expect my son to say “please” and “thank you” if I don’t say “please” or “thank you?” I can’t. He learns by observing me, just like every single student in this district.

It is incredibly naive and shortsighted to think that our children, the children the board members were elected to represent, do not see this abhorrent behavior. Like I said, my son is 7 and he knows that something is amiss with the grownups.

Whether you perceive the exercise of the First Amendment by calling for someone’s resignation a threat, or saying you wish someone would just fall off a cliff, or that those who are the perceived “dissenters” will all go to hell, these words are being made public in newsprint and social media.

I would like to point out that two of the above-mentioned incidents are clear examples of verbal and cyber bullying. The third is a constitutionally protected right. Mem-

bers of Congress call for the impeachment of our president every day and they aren’t subjected to the same ridicule by their cohorts that one board member has been.

Exercising the First Amendment to freedom of speech and freedom of the press is an essential cornerstone of our government and it is what makes this country great. Responding with wishes of harm, on the other hand, could be construed as a violation of the First Amendment.

So I have to ask: How do the schools handle verbal and cyber bullying? How can we seriously expect our children to not participate when this is the example?

Enough finger pointing. Enough name calling. Enough with the threats. We have earned our ages so why don’t we all start acting like we are the adults and stop?

This is counterproductive and only takes away from the important issues. It’s about how to run a school district. It’s about providing all students stellar academic opportunities and athletics and extracurricular activities so that they can grow and become productive and contributing members of society.

Jennifer Wallace Beaufort

Thanks to all who helped with Pat Conroy festival

The Pat Conroy Literary Center held our second annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival in partnership with the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.

The festival was a vibrant celebration of the transformative power of education, abounding with literary inspiration, educational workshops, film screenings, poetry readings, panel discussions by a pantheon of writers and teachers, and beautifully staged performances of the musical “Conrack,” an engaging discussion of the life of Beaufort’s iconic Robert Smalls, and guided walking tours through the current Beaufort Middle School — the former Beaufort High School where Pat graduated in 1963 and returned to teach four years later.

The Conroy Festival was an immersive,

heartfelt weekend of unforgettable experiences for our presenters and participants alike because of the dedication and generosity of our many sponsors, partners and volunteers who make the festival not only possible and successful but also an absolute joy to present.

Being a volunteer is a gift of time that comes from the heart, and we thank each one of the dozens of volunteers from the Pat Conroy Literary Center, the USCB Center for the Arts and the Beaufort County School District who gave their time and talents in support of the Pat Conroy Literary Festival.

We also wish to extend a special thank you to the many Beaufort students who volunteered this year.

The Conroy Center strives to educate and inspire a community of readers and writers, and at this year’s Conroy Festival it was our community of student volunteers who truly inspired us, emblematic of Pat Conroy’s lifelong commitment to learning and teaching and reflective of his great love for the South Carolina Lowcountry and its diverse voices. We are grateful to the Interact students of Beaufort High School who assisted with the book signing at the Conroy Center: Ellie Stone, Amanda Davenport, Alma Orozco-Rico, Hailey Brancho and Michael Cence. And we also offer a big thank you to the Beaufort Middle School Gryphon ambassadors, who not only helped with the guided walking tours of their school, but who also designed and created posters for the tour: Mason Aimar, Davis Martin, Jack Van Gundy, James Fabian and JaNaya Jackson.

In an essay appearing in "A Lowcountry Heart," Pat wrote, “I consider the two years in Beaufort when I taught high school as perhaps the happiest time of my life.” Indeed, our time spent working with and getting to know our Beaufort High School and Middle School volunteers was among the happiest memories of this year’s Pat Conroy Literary Festival. Many thanks to those wonderful students.

With great love and great thanks, Jonathan Haupt and Maura Connelly Pat Conroy Literary Center

A public safety problem that can no longer be ignored

By Richard Eckstrom

As I’ve traveled the state over the years, it hasn’t been uncommon for members of the law enforcement community to bring up issues that concern them. And gang activity is one subject that often comes up.

No longer just a big city issue, gang activity is on the rise in even small communities across the state and nation. Sometimes you’ll read about it. However, authorities are regularly investigating gang-related crimes that don't reach the public's eye.

Efforts to deal with the menace are frequently complicated by a number of factors – high among them a lack of candor. Politicians, neighborhood leaders and business groups tend to want to put forward the most flattering image possible of their community. Thus, they don’t want the kind of headlines that a focus on gangs might bring.

But as those on the front lines will tell you, any successful gang-fighting strategy hinges on public awareness. Citizens must know about the problem, understand the stakes and participate in decisions to restore safety to their streets. Tip-toeing around the

problem will only make it worse.

A recent shooting in Columbia reflects a familiar pattern. In mid-September, gunmen opened fire outside a nightclub in the middle of the city, inRichard juring eight people. What Eckstrom was the motive? The curious citizen was left to guess as the details came out at a snail’s pace.

Initial media reports even omitted the normal details such as a description of the shooters, even after police had identified suspects. Citizens were kept in the dark and were nervous about the unknown threat.

Public statements spoke of the “violence that grips our country,” as if to deflect attention from the violence here locally. And officials have still not outlined what steps they’ll take to avert a problem in the future.

Most of the information made public came not from local officials but from the FBI, which released specifics about the incident – including details captured on sur-

veillance cameras – after a special agent filed a federal gun charge against one of the suspects.

Ultimately, the shooting was labeled a “music industry” conflict. Whether that’s sugar-coating the issue I can’t say. But if there’s a difference between gang violence and “music industry” violence, it’s certainly a minor one.

An all-too-frequent problem facing local governments is that meat-and-potatoes issues such as public safety take a back seat to big-ticket, headline-grabbing initiatives.

Again, Columbia offers a cautionary tale.

Four years ago, the capital city went more than six months without a permanent police chief. Yet officials were loath to publicly mention the police department’s woes. Instead, their focus at the time was on building a shiny new baseball stadium.

Sadly, this period of instability for the police department came during a period of escalating gang activity and a rash of shootings, including the slaying of a mother of four by documented gang members, and a shooting that left a USC student paralyzed.

The city got its stadium – a nice one, to be sure – and a first-rate minor league team.

To some residents, however, the ball park stands as a monument to misplaced priorities … a failing that put people’s safety at risk.

My intent is not to denigrate the city but to encourage an important conversation.

Keeping citizens safe is a core function of government, and citizens aren’t well-served when their leaders neglect or gloss over serious challenges, especially violent crime.

Certainly, a community’s sense of pride and image are important to its vitality. But that pride is beneficial when it’s harnessed to solve problems, not when it’s cause to sweep them under the rug.

Gangs, in particular, are an uncomfortable reality statewide. I’ve spoken with multiple law enforcement professionals who have shared their thoughts on a range of possible solutions. But one sentiment they all share is that the first step toward solving this problem is acknowledging it.

Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the SC comptroller.

Train vs. car? I’ll take the train If you have driven anywhere along the I-95 corridor, you have no doubt seen the increase in traffic.

In addition, you may have noticed there are more accidents and construction projects than ever before.

Having endured so many trips up and down I-95 myself, I decided to do something completely different. I bought an Amtrak train ticket. Instead of driving 650 miles to Towson, Md. (approximately 10 hours), I decided someone else should do the driving.

The Palmetto is the Amtrak train that passes through Yemassee. It travels from Miami to New York City, making numerous stops, including the Yemassee Depot.

I really did not know the Yemassee Station was operational until I started to ask people. Turns out I'm not the only one tired of the car drive.

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HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

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

When my spouse dropped me off at the train station, I entered the building and realized some of my neighbors were on the same train heading up to Annapolis for the Navy Homecoming.

They travel by train a lot and enjoy it.

They pointed out the black and white photographs of soldiers going off to war hanging on the walls. According to the Yemassee website, from 1915 to 1965, the station was the first place where potential Marine re-

cruits stopped before reaching Parris Island.

In 2011, a British reality show filmed in Yemassee, and they did a full cosmetic renovation of the depot’s exterior including a new gabled roof, siding and a wrap-around porch.

In 2016 the town received funds that allowed the interior to be redone. The building has a new restroom, classic wooden benches and a new electrical system.

The ride from Yemassee to Baltimore is

estimated to take around 12 hours (give or take). Not knowing what to expect, I brought a book to read, but I never picked up the novel. I chatted with people, had lunch and dinner in the café and took naps.

The stops didn’t bother me because they reminded me to get up and stretch my legs.

Looking at the people on the train, I was reminded of a quote from “Murder on the Orient Express” made by M. Bouc: "All around us are people, of all classes, of all nationalities, of all ages." This was true of the Palmetto Train also. Yet, unlike the Orient Express, there was no murder mystery to solve except the one in my unread novel.

I would personally recommend the train for anyone tired of driving. The staff was helpful and friendly and they added to the overall enjoyment of the trip. On top of everything, I arrived at my destination well rested and of good humor.

VOICES

How we can fight the opioid epidemic together

By Alan Wilson

South Carolina has a drug problem and many elected leaders have begun looking at how best to deal with it. In August, I also took action. My office filed a lawsuit against a company for its role in creating that problem. This lawsuit is not a magical silver bullet that will end this epidemic and the company being sued is not solely to blame for the crisis. However, when we look at the statistics and we read the stories we are left with the inescapable conclusion that we must take action now.

In 2016, South Carolina ranked ninth in the nation in opioid prescribing rates. Since 2011, more than 3,000 South Carolinians have died from prescription opioid overdoses.

In 2015, there were more deaths in South Carolina from taking prescription opioids or heroin than there were homicides. Between 2000 and 2013, the number of babies born addicted to opioids has quadrupled. There have been more opioid prescriptions written between 2012 and 2016 than there are residents in South Carolina.

There are some who believe that this epidemic only affects “druggies” or heroin users, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that most heroin users started with prescription opioids. More than three out of four new heroin users report abusing

prescription opioids first.

Typically, someone gets hurt or has surgery and is given a prescription opioid for pain. Because the drugs are so addictive, they may continue to take the drug even after they Alan Wilson should have stopped or at doses that are dangerously high. Once they can no longer get more of the prescription drug, they turn to buying heroin on the street, since heroin is also an opioid. Many of the overdoses happen because the potency of street heroin varies so widely, and sometimes includes fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that’s even stronger than heroin. Whether it is prescription opioids, heroin or fentanyl, the result is too often deadly.

Many of our citizens have personally struggled or watched a loved one struggle with this addiction. Many have watched a loved one die from this addiction. As taxpayers, we need to be concerned as well. Since 2007, South Carolina has spent roughly $15.8 million on Purdue opioids through its Medicaid program and more than $28 million through our State Health Plan for public employees. Medicaid spending for OxyContin from 2013 to 2016 was 90 percent more than the closest compet-

itor drug. There has been an additional burden and expense borne by law enforcement, emergency providers and social service agencies, including $6 million dollars in expenses for agencies treating substance abuse disorders alone.

The statistics and stories are alarming and they demand action. That’s why my office has filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin and other opioids.

Let me be clear that there is absolutely nothing wrong with a credible company lawfully selling an approved drug on the free market to people who desperately need it. However, when, as our complaint alleges, a company knowingly markets an extremely dangerous and addictive drug to doctors and patients in a way that leads them to believe that it is not as dangerous or addictive, or more effective, that is a problem.

This lawsuit is one of the ways we can fight the opioid epidemic, however everyone has a role to play. We can all personally fight the epidemic by taking these steps: • If you have an injury or surgery and a doctor prescribes an opioid for pain, ask if there’s an alternative.

• If you and your doctor decide an opioid is the best option, get it and take it for the shortest time possible. One problem now is that a

There have been more opioid prescriptions written between 2012 and 2016 than there are residents in South Carolina. doctor may prescribe a 30-day supply when all that’s really needed is three or four days.

• If you do have prescription painkillers, keep them locked up so someone else cannot abuse them.

• And if you have leftover pills, dispose of them immediately by taking them to a participating pharmacy that’s a controlled substance public disposal location. You can also take them to your local police department or sheriff ’s office that takes part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. In addition to taking these steps, we all need to become better educated on this threat.

The opioid epidemic is real and it is devastating our communities, but we can slow and even reverse it by having open conversations and working together.

Alan Wilson is the SC Attorney General.

Creating a state homeowners association czar is a bad idea

By Sen. Tom Davis

Last May, as the 2017 legislative session in Columbia drew to a close, a bill that had been passed by the House, designated H. 3886 and titled the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act, was put on the Senate calendar for consideration.

After reviewing the bill and discussing it with several managers for community associations in my senate district, I exercised my right to block the bill, thus carrying it over until the 2018 session. Since the session will reconvene in January, I want to explain my objections, both to inform my constituents and to encourage the bill’s proponents to accept my amendments.

The bill starts out innocently enough: It obligates a seller of property to give copies of association documents to a purchaser, requires an association to provide members with notice before increasing a financial obligation and provides magistrate courts with jurisdiction to adjudicate civil disputes that pertain to associations. If the bill had stopped there I would not have blocked it.

The bill, however, goes much further: It creates a new state government agency called the "Office of the Homeowners Association Ombudsman” and provides this ombudsman with broad powers to supervise

and regulate associations’ affairs, including the right to “receive complaints from declarants, homeowners associations, executive boards of homeowners associations, or other Sen. Tom Davis interested parties regarding potential violations of the law, regulations or documents governing their respective homeowners association.”

And that’s not all: the bill also specifically directs the ombudsman to “employ and supervise staff necessary to assist in carrying out the powers and duties.” In other words, to cut through the legislative rhetoric, the bill not only creates a new state agency to preside over and regulate the affairs of homeowners associations, it lays the groundwork for the new agency’s subsequent expansion.

This is a terrible idea. A new state czar to oversee our state’s homeowners associations? An expansion of state regulation into private affairs? What could have given rise to this? Upon inquiry I learned the bill had been drafted, sponsored and pushed by Myrtle Beach-area representatives in the House who said they were tired of getting phone calls from constituents complaining

about arrogant homeowners associations that abused their authority.

I have been a real estate attorney practicing in Beaufort County for the past 32 years and I am very familiar with homeowners associations. Usually an association’s documents are drafted by the lawyer for the community’s developer, and when the developer leaves, the enforcement of those restrictions is left to a board of directors whose members are elected by the homeowners.

My experience has been that such volunteer boards of directors, when faced with tough choices, try to make decisions consistent with their fiduciary duties, in an attempt to protect the rights of all the owners in the community. But yes, I have also seen instances where an association’s board has acted unreasonably and in a manner that was punitive and unfair to the homeowner.

Such is the nature of any human association.

That is no justification, however, for the creation of a state-level Homeowners Association Ombudsman, and I do not believe a majority of those involved in homeowners associations want that sort of state involvement in their private affairs.

Creating a new system that provides for the filing of complaints with a government

agency in Columbia, with the attendant requirement of them traveling there to hash out their disputes, is not in their best interests. If any constituent reading this thinks otherwise, please contact me by email at the address below.

In the meantime, with the excellent assistance of other members of Beaufort County’s legislative delegation, notably Reps.

Weston Newton and Jeff Bradley, I am working with the bill’s proponents to amend it so that the good portions are retained and the objectionable ones deleted – that is, to keep the new disclosure requirements and expanded jurisdiction of magistrate courts to resolve disputes, but to strike all of the ombudsman language.

In fact, Reps. Newton and Bradley have already successfully put forward amendments to limit the powers given in the bill to the newly created state agency. I intend to continue those efforts in the Senate next January, but with the goal of completely removing the ombudsman from the bill, root and branch; an agency once created inevitably grows over time, and it’s best to not even start down that road.

Sen. Tom Davis is a state senator representing Beaufort and Jasper counties. He can be emailed at tom@senatortomdavis.com.

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Dataw Island honors County Councilman Sommerville The Dataw Island Owners Association (DIOA) recently hosted Beaufort Country Council Chairman D. Paul Sommerville, who represents District 2, which includes MCAS, Beaufort, Lady’s Island, Fripp Island, Dataw Island, Hunting Island and areas in between.

These coastal areas have been affected by severe storms over the past two years, and the DIOA invited Sommerville to recognize his hard work and representation throughout these events.

“After the past two years of severe weather we have appreciated the relationship among our private community, the county government, the state government and various federal government agencies,” said DIOA Pres-

ident Steve Wexler.

Dataw’s general manager, Ted Bartlett, formally expressed gratitude to Sommerville, the Beaufort County Council and county administration: “On behalf of all staff, Dataw Island Club and especially all Dataw Island Owner’s Association property members, I would like to express our appreciation of, and gratitude for, all of the efforts made over the past many months as we have planned for and recovered from a number of extraordinary weather events,” he said.

“The County Council has provided us with good leadership through some pretty troubling times. The county administration and staff has performed admirably, as they

have prepared for and responded to the weather events that have so tried our county.

“From the pre-planning notices and press conferences to the actions during storm times and the subsequent multi-faceted recovery efforts which included a highly needed request for action to FEMA after Hurricane Matthew, we are all very pleased with the actions taken by our local government and county staff. I know that we are all very pleased to find ourselves residents here and feel comforted that we are in good hands here in Beaufort County, South Carolina.”

A Beaufort native and Army veteran, Sommerville’s committee assignments include Natural Resources, Community Services, and Finance.

County Councilman Paul Sommerville, center, was recently honored by the Dataw Island Property Owners Association. Photo provided.

Film society names recipient of Conroy award The Beaufort Film Society has announced that Dale Dye will be presented the inaugural Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.

The festival dates are Feb. 21-25, 2018, with the Red Carpet Reception and Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, Feb. 25, at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.

“If you look at his body of work in the film industry over the past three decades, read the stories from the directors he has worked with like Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg and Oliver Stone, you’ll see why we’re so very honored to present the first Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award to Hollywood legend Dale Dye,” said Beaufort Film Society President Ron Tucker.

The award is named for best-selling author and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Pat Conroy, who was a longtime resident of Beaufort before his death from pancreatic cancer in March 2016.

“It is with the blessing of the Conroy family that we have named our most prestigious honor in the name of Pat Conroy,” said Rebecca Tucker, co-director of the Beaufort International Film Festival. “Beaufort’s long

film history began with Pat when his novel 'The Great Santini' was made into a feature film and shot right here in Beaufort.”

Dye was the military advisor on three producDale Dye tions shot in the Beaufort area: “Forrest Gump,” “Rules of Engagement” and the television pilot “Semper Fi.” “Dye is one of the most recognized and respected players in the movie and TV industry. His work has had a huge effect both behind and before the cameras, particularly in projects with a military theme. He has been credited with single-handedly changing the way Hollywood makes war movies,” according to a release.

The work of Dye in Hollywood has ranged from technical adviser to acting roles in war movies, many of which earned acclaim such as “Platoon,” “Casualties of War,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Band of Brothers.” He also hosted the History Channel’s documentary series, “The Conquerors.”

Dye is a native of Southeast Missouri. In 1962, he graduated as a cadet officer from Missouri Military Academy with hopes of

attending the U.S. Naval Academy. When that failed and there was no money available for college, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and reported to boot camp in January 1964. He served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1967 through 1970, surviving 31 major combat operations.

He emerged from Southeast Asia highly decorated, including the Bronze Star with V for Valor and three Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat. He spent 13 years as an enlisted Marine, rising to the rank of master sergeant before he was chosen to attend Officer Candidate School.

Appointed a warrant officer in 1976, he later converted his commission and was a captain when he was sent to Beirut with the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in 198283. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a major in English.

As a lifelong movie buff with a special penchant for war movies, Dale decided to head for Hollywood when he retired from active duty in 1984.

His idea was to see if he could help make war movies more realistic and improve screen portrayals of military men and women.

He founded Warriors Inc., a business with

the stated agenda of shining some positive light on the people who serve and sacrifice in American military uniform past, present and future.

Over the years, Dye built his business into the premier military consultancy to motion pictures and television, employing his wellrespected, rugged and realistic method of fully immersing actors in a boot camp-style training program before the cameras roll.

To date his firm has worked on more than 50 movies and TV shows, including several Academy Award and Emmy winning productions.

To further his agenda, Dye also founded the Warriors Publishing Group, which publishes a premium slate of military-themed books written by veteran authors.

He is currently in pre-production with what will be his feature film directorial debut in the World War II-themed film “No Better Place to Die.” The Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award is sponsored by The Thorne Foundation courtesy of Leslie and Landon Thorne.

For more information about the 12th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com. The festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society.

Local Rotarian recognized Rotary to host oyster roast for $500,000 in donations

Beaufort resident and Rotarian Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer, was recently recognized at a Rotary Club of Beaufort meeting for his joining the Chair’s Circle of Rotary International’s Arch Klumph Society.

That recognition is reserved for Rotarians who have given $500,000 or more to the Rotary International Foundation. His recognition came from fellow South Carolinian Anne Matthews, a longtime friend and a past vice president and director of Rotary International.

The Arch Klumph Society is named after the sixth president of Rotary, and it recognizes The Rotary Foundation’s highest tier of donors – those who have contributed $250,000 or more during their lifetime.

Grabenbauer had previously donated $250,000 to the foundation, so with his recent second donation of $250,000, he is recognized at the Chair’s Circle tier.

Only 73 Rotarians in the U.S. have attained Chair’s Circle and he is the only Rotarian from the state of South Carolina at this level.

In presenting his recognition, Matthews spoke of Grabenbauer as “… the living role model of what a Rotarian should be. His donation will make a difference in the lives

The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry's 21st Annual Family Oyster Roast will be held Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will be held in Port Royal's Live Oaks Park on Paris Avenue.

Gates open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $30 and include all-you-can-eat oysters, hot dogs, chili, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Children under 12 are free.

There will be a live and silent auction with

lots of door prizes to be awarded. Music will be provided by Mike Kavanaugh.

Tickets can be purchased at the Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers, Palmetto State Bank and Lowcountry Insurance on Lady's Island. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.

All monies raised benefit charities that help people in the Lowcountry.

Movie Night returns to Center for the Arts Anne Matthews nominated Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer for the Chair’s Circle. Photo provided.

of countless humans in developing nations, yet Gabby will never meet or know those whose lives he has touched.”

Grabenbauer joined the Rotary Club of Beaufort in 1971 and has had perfect attendance at every meeting for 31 years, from 1985 until an illness prevented him from attending weekly meetings in 2016.

The USCB Center for the Arts independent film series is back on after an extensive audio video equipment upgrade.

The series kicks off at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, with “Lucky.”

The film follows the spiritual journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town.

Having out-lived and out-smoked all of his contemporaries, the fiercely independent Lucky finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration, leading towards that which is so often unattainable: enlightenment.

Acclaimed character actor John Carroll Lynch's directorial debut, "Lucky," is at once a love letter to the life and career of Harry Dean Stanton as well as a meditation on mortality, loneliness, spirituality, and human connection.

Lucky’s all-star cast includes: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr., Tom Skerritt and Beth Grant.

According to Variety magazine, “Everything Harry Dean Stanton has done in his career, and his life, has brought has brought him to this moment of triumph in Lucky.”

The Center for the Arts is at 805 Carteret St. Visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.

Program seeking Christmas ‘shoeboxes’ of gifts

A little girl in Mexico receives a shoebox of gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Photo courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.

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Operation Christmas Child is seeking donations for its shoebox operation.

The program is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.

“The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the good news of Jesus Christ,” according to a release.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and de-

livered more than 146 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.

On Monday, Nov. 13, drop-off locations around the Lowcountry will be open to receive gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

During the project's National Collection Week (Nov. 13–20), shoebox donations filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys for children living in poverty overseas will be accepted.

Donation dropoff sites include Community Bible Church at 638 Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort.

Dropoff times are 3-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20.

Another dropoff site will be at the Great Swamp Baptist Church, 9009 Tarboro Road in Ridgeland. Hours will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 15, Friday, Nov. 17, and Monday, Nov. 20; 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.

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Chesty Puller author talk set for Nov. 3

Parris Island Historical and Museum Society will present a free author talk at 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3, at the Community Room of Palmetto Electrical Cooperative at 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.

Col. Jon T. Hoffman, USMCR, Ret., will share his knowledge on the life of Chesty Puller.

Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller had an illustrious career spanning decades and including conflicts in Haiti, Nicaragua, Guadalcanal, Peleliu and Korea. He is the most decorated Marine in history, with five Navy Crosses and the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Cross.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and ask questions about the man, the myth, the legend who has inspired generations of Marines with his valor in battle, strong leadership, unwavering loyalty to the Corps and memorable quotes.

Hoffman was commissioned in the Marine Corps Reserve in December 1978 and served 30 years as an infantry officer and field historian, including 17 years of active duty. He retired as colonel in 2008.

He extensively researched Puller, gaining special access to his personal papers as well as his military records. This research culminated with the publishing of his book, "Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC." (New York: Random House, 2001).

After the talk, Hoffman will be available for book signings. Seating is limited, so reserve seats at chestypullerpihms.eventbrite. com or by contacting 843-228-3198 or office.pihms@gmail.com.

Books will not be available for sale at the venue. For those interested in obtaining a copy of the book, contact the gift shop at 843-228-2166 or email giftshop.pihms@ gmail.com.

Fine Arts faculty to display works

The Sea Islands Center Gallery at the University of South Carolina Beaufort will present an exhibition featuring the work of the faculty of the Department of Fine Arts.

The opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. Another reception will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3, to welcome the South Carolina Art Education Association and First Friday attendees. The exhibit will be on view through Saturday, Dec. 2.

Work displayed will include ceramic sculptural pieces inspired by bird forms and textures, prints relating to themes of home and gender, mixed media digital prints that relate to the history of film and dance, sculptures created from natural objects such as trees and roots and meditative textural fabric two-dimensional pieces.

Frank Lloyd Wright film to be shown

Due to a scheduling conflict, the date for An Evening With Masterpieces will now be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

The Beaufort County Land Trust, in conjunction with filmmaker Michael Miner, will present a screening of Miner’s latest Frank Lloyd Wright documentary.

The documentary will showcase eight of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest buildings, including such famed structures as Fallingwater, the Dana-Thomas house and the Johnson Wax administration building, plus lesser known gems like Cedar Rock, the Stanley Rosenbaum house, and the rarely seen Auldbrass plantation.

Immediately following the screening, author David DeLong and Auldbrass restoration architect Tom Crews will join the

filmmaker onstage for a panel discussion of the Frank Lloyd Wright Revival Initiative, and its efforts to re-build Frank Lloyd Wright demolished structures on their original sites.

Tickets are $25. Visit designedbyfranklloydwright.com/2017/07/an-evening-with-masterpieces.

Christian Science event coming to Lowcountry

Learn to Pray and Heal (a spiritual adventure) is the title of a free talk presented by international speaker, Nate Frederick, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

It will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Bluffton Branch Library.

This event is co-sponsored by the Hilton Head Christian Science Church and the Beaufort Christian Science Society.

Parish of St. Helena is holding Fall Bazaar

It’s that time of year, once again, when the temperature cools down and the smell of fall fills the air. It’s time for the Fall Bazaar of The Parish of St. Helena in downtown Beaufort.

What can you expect? St. Helena’s World Famous Church Mice return at the Mouse House. These adorable and highly collectable handmade mice seem to find their way across the nation.

There will also be homemade baked goods from the kitchens of Parish members, ornaments, items from the 2or3 Treasure House and handcrafted gifts available.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Parish Hall, at 507 Newcastle St. For more information, call 843-522-1712.

Toy sale to benefit House That Kids Built

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is celebrating World Habitat Day 2017 with a Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale.

Neighboring schools and churches are partnering with the organization to collect donations of new and gently used toys, which will be for sale at Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale.

The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort.

The goal of Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale is twofold: to increase involvement with local youth and to kick-start fundraising for the House That Kids Built.

For more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, call the Habitat office at 843-522-3500.

Women’s group to hold December luncheon

The Low Country Christian Women’s Connection will hold its December luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse.

The event will feature singing, fun, games and prizes. The group will also collect nonperishable food for a local family charity.

The guest speaker, from Bishop, Ga., is Faith Jennings, whose topic will be “How She Found Freedom From a Life of Bondage.”

Lunch is $25 and must be prepaid and received by Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Make checks payable to “CWC Bluffton” and mail them to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909.

Film society offering free screenings

The Beaufort Film Society is presenting some of the best Short, Animation and Student films from its collection of Beaufort International Film Festival Finalists Selections from 2007 to present.

All screenings will be held Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at the Plaza Theatre in Beaufort, with admission free to the general public.

Check in time is 11:30 a.m. with the screenings beginning at noon and ending at 1 p.m.

Visit beaufortfilmfestival.com for more information.

Habitat for Humanity in need of volunteers

Wondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?

Attend its Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.

Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on various committees and more.

For more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-5223500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.

Weekly historic tours available at Fort Mitchel

Join The Heritage Library for weekly tours at 10 a.m. Thursdays of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station.

The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/FtMitchelTours.

Christian theater performances offered

Music of Forever, a Christian theater production, is being held at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grace AME Chapel on Charles Street in Beaufort.

According to Hillary Lathan, who puts on the show with her husband, Alan, the show puts Jesus on a personal level that everyone can relate to.

The show includes seven characters and seven pieces of music. The irony of the number is intentional, as seven is a biblically significant number, according to Hillary.

For more information, visit www.musicofforever.org. The performances are free, but donations are accepted.

Pan-African group seeks volunteers

The nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment & Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions.

They have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters and office clerks willing to assist landowners with homestead exemptions; tax rate reductions; installment property tax payment qualification; and referrals to various heirs’ property and/or land use programs that generate income to pay property taxes and create generational wealth.

Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort.

For more information, call 843-592-6076.

Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew is back

The 5th annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew will take place Sunday, Nov. 12, at Breakwater Restaurant at 203 Carteret St. The event will benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 12th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.

Hosted by Gary and Donna Lang and Beth Shaw, there will be culinary delights prepared by the Breakwater Restaurant.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the local Cluster Shucks band. Tickets are limited. Visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or call 843-522-3196.

Girls night out coming to Massage Envy

Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Massage Envy in the Cross Creek Shopping Center next to JCPenney on Robert Smalls Parkway in Burton.

Dueling Pianos event rescheduled for Nov. 17

Dueling Pianos, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort‘s 10th Annual Dinner Theatre, has been rescheduled and will now be held Friday, Nov. 17, at The Shed in Port Royal.

The evening will offer music, dinner stations provided by local chefs, a full open bar sponsored by Gilbert Law Firm, both a silent and live auction and a retro photo booth to record your memories of the night.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction.

Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door.

For more information or to order tickets, visit www.afsgb.org or call 843-521-9190.

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THEME: VETERANS DAY ACROSS 1. Model material 6. Bro, e.g.

9. Babysitter's nightmare 13. In the company of 14. ____ out a living 15. Man's best friend?

16. Russian author, master of grotesque 17. Lilliputian 18. Diary note 19. *1950-1953 war 21. *Where Armistice was signed 23. On a keyboard 24. Greenish blue 25. Stable diet 28. Table in Mexico 30. Adjust piano pitches 35. Hidden up a sleeve? pl.

37. "Through" in text message 39. Allegro or lento 40. I, to a Greek 41. Pico de gallo 43. Bit of smoke 44. Whale's lunch 46. Orr's score 47. Big first for a baby 48. Open 50. Way, way off 52. Infection of the eye 53. Proof of home

ownership 55. They're from Mars?

57. *He wrote "God Bless America" 60. *Gulf War General 63. Fear-inspiring 64. How many if by sea?

66. Like a Harvard building?

68. Like three nursery rhyme mice 69. Mama sheep 70. Impulse transmitter 71. Hemorrhaged 72. Shiny wheel part 73. Sink hole DOWN 1. *WWI's: "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit____" 2. Every which way 3. Apple's apple, e.g.

4. Sound like Wilbur 5. Radiant 6. In stitches 7. *He replaced "Armistice" with "Veterans" 8. Heavily built 9. Capital of West Germany 10. *College program 11. 4,840 square yards 12. Your, to Shakespeare 15. Planters' treat

20. Drives a getaway car, e.g.

22. First off sinking ship?

24. Auto contents 25. Japanese verse 26. It falls in the fall 27. Bigfoot's cousins 29. 1970s carpet 31. Current events program 32. Gives off 33. Cinderella's win 34. *Veterans Day flower 36. *Retail "celebration" 38. *"Aim High... FlyFight-Win" org.

42. *"Remember the ____!"

45. Served soup 49. Oahu greeting gift 51. VHS player button 54. Keyboard key 56. James Bond, don't say this!

57. "For Whom the ____ Tolls" 58. Cleveland, OH Lake 59. Orange peel 60. "The Charge of the Light Brigade," e.g.

61. Italy's obsolete money 62. Denim innovator 63. Flow alternative 65. *"The War to End All Wars" 67. Bear cave

LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

THURSDAY’S CHUCKLE

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

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