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SHRIMP FEST Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park was the backdrop for the popular Beaufort Shrimp Festival on Oct. 6-7 in downtown Beaufort. There was live music, children's activities, an abundance of SC fresh wild caught shrimp, an arts and craft market and more. There was also a shrimp peeling competition for the kids.

Local restaurants competed with each other by putting their unique spins on fresh local shrimp. The winners of this year’s competition were The Cottage in Bluffton for the Best Shrimp Recipe and Southern Graces of Beaufort was named the People’s Choice/Silver Cup winner. Meanwhile, the Sea Island Rotary Club hosted its annual

Charity Shrimp Race, where 5,000 floating rubber shrimp were dropped in the Beaufort River adjacent to Waterfront Park. There was also the Run Forrest Run 5K bridge run/walk. Stephen Noble won the race with a time of 00:17:36.6 The Beaufort Shrimp Festival is produced by Main Street Beaufort, USA.

A string of toxic emails between board of education members over comments made by the chairman that critics of the board will “die and go to hell” also revealed that one had told another that she hoped “she would die or fall off a cliff.” The exchange started when local activist and former school board member Jim Bequette emailed members of the media and school board members that Beaufort County School District board of education Chairman Earl Campbell, who represents District 1 in Northern Beaufort County, should resign from his post on the board. At an Oct. 3 board meeting, Campbell, who has served on the board for more than 20 years, said, “Sometimes people get their blood pressure up staying negative, but you will die and go to hell and Earl Campbell these kids will still be here and some of us will still be here.” He appeared to be targeting Citizens Advocating Responsible Education (CARE), a group of local activists who have been critical of the board and the district administration. “I let my statement stand,” said Campbell. “I am a school board member and represent District 1, but I also represent every student in this county. People only want to talk about the negative and I can’t just sit back and let that happen. “We have good teachers, good students and good staff and the negativity affects some of our employees. "It’s kind of funny that people want to criticize but can’t take criticism. We have a lot of good things going on in our district,” said Campbell CARE members have said the board is dysfunctional and that Superintendent Jeffrey Moss should step down from his post due to ethics issues, including a past incident of nepotism. Moss received his annual evaluation on Oct. 9 and was given a “satisfactory” grade in a 6-4 vote by the board. After Bequette sent his email on Oct. 9, in which he said, “If (Campbell’s) statement was sent or made publicly, he should re-

Above from left: Blackened grilled shrimp was among the variety of shrimp dishes at the Beaufort Shrimp Festival; a little boy named Flynn reacts to winning the Shrimp Peeling Contest in the 3-6 age group.

Runners and walkers take off at the start of the Run Forrest Run 5K. See page A5 for more photos.

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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Former Beaufort County School District board of education member Patricia Felton-Montgomery was elected to represent portions of Bluffton in November 2016 and was subsequently named chair of the board. However, she resigned in June. A special election will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, to fill her seat. Only voters in that district can cast a ballot. The candidates are John Dowling and Susan Gordon.

sign immediately,” a chain reaction of back-and-forth emails among local activists and board members got underway. JoAnn Orischak, who represents District 11 on Hilton Head Island, responded to Bequette, saying, “And I thought my public comments raised eyebrows. …” Evva Anderson, who represents District 6 in the southwest Beaufort County, took offense, writing back to Orischak, saying, “You are quick to criticize … yet you sit by and allow your friend (Richard) Bisi (a member of CARE) to curse in our meetings and say nothing. That says volumes.” Orischak wrote back, “Just a little humor, Evva. Trying to lighten the mood a bit. … As a reminder, our board policy does not permit board members to directly respond to, or have exchanges with, speakers during public comment. No matter how spirited a commenter may be, I try to follow this rule; however, there have been many times when I would have liked to respond. ... “While we are at it, and what is even more disconcerting than the use of the ‘Hell’ word, is that YOU were overheard saying that you'd wish I would ‘die or fall off a cliff.’ It's one thing to think this, but it's quite another to utter it aloud. “One might consider this a threat to one's personal safety. But I'll bet you were just interjecting a bit of humor,” Orischak wrote. Meanwhile, activists and CARE members were not amused. Bisi wrote, “You have a lot of See ATTACK, page A5

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PUBLIC SAFETY Man is shot on St. Helena Island

A man was shot at about 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 on St. Helena Island. According to a release, Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Deacon Heyward Road. When they arrived, deputies located the gunshot victim, as well as the person of interest in the shooting. Both are adult males. Deputies secured the scene and summoned Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to respond and treat the victim, who sustained a wound to his upper body. EMS personnel transported him to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital for additional treatment. His condition was not available. The case is under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office Emergency Dispatch at 911 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

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Police: Man robs local Burger King

The Hardeeville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Oct. 1 at the Burger King on Whyte Hardee Boulevard. Reports say employees were walking to their vehicles at about 11:41 p.m. when an armed man approached. The suspect is described as a black male who was wearing dark pants and a gray hoodie sweatshirt. The hood was covering most of his face. The suspect had a gun and demanded the deposit bag. He was able to escape with an undisclosed amount of money. A2

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formation leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case. Anyone with information can call Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or by email at robertb@bcgov.net. To remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIMESC (274-6372).

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A motor vehicle accident on Oct. 8 resulted in injuries and traffic delays. Just past 8 a.m. on Oct. 8, the Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and Savannah Highway in Port Royal. Burton fire crews arrived on scene to a three-vehicle accident involving two sedans and a pickup truck, with the sedans heavily damaged. Two occupants were transported with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Traffic at the intersection was delayed for approximately 45 minutes while emergency crews assisted the occupants and removed roadway hazards.

One wounded in Burton shooting Burton firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on Oct. 7 at the intersection of Laurel Bay Road and Stanley Farm Road that resulted in serious injuries to an adult and two children, and the death of a 19-year-old male. The intersection at Robert Smalls Parkway and Savannah Highway is in the town of Port Royal but protected by the Burton Fire District through an emergency services contract. Further details were not available. The Burton Fire District has responded to over 250 motor vehicle accidents so far this year, with 57 of those accidents occurring on Robert Smalls Parkway.

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Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a report of a man who was shot at 7:25 p.m. on Oct. 2 in Burton by an unknown man. After the shooting, the victim was driven by an acquaintance from the incident location to the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Broad River Boulevard, where that same acquaintance stopped and called 911. The gunshot victim was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Emergency Medical Services for treatment. The location and circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt. Andrew Rice at 843-255-3429 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

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Marquise Tyquan Singleton was located on Sam Doyle Drive in his vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at about 10:29 p.m. July 31, 2016. Singleton later died from his injuries at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No witnesses to the incident have been identified nor have any suspects been developed through the investigation. A motive for Singleton’s murder remains unclear as he had few known enemies. A reward of up to $2,500 is offered for in-

A program for young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who are interested in law enforcement is being offered by the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office. Law Enforcement Exploring is a program developed by Learning for Life, in conjunction with local police agencies for youths to further explore the field of law enforcement. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education and leadership experience. It is the goal at the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office to recruit young men and women who would like to learn about the different types of law enforcement jobs and their duties. Through this education and various situational experiences, these young men and women will learn to make better life decisions and potentially decide to pursue a career in law enforcement. BCSO Explorers from Post 278 meet every two weeks from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and alternate between the Hilton Head office and the Beaufort office. Explorers will get a uniform and during meetings they will learn and develop law enforcement skills. Explorers could also be involved in the following types of community activities: • Community crime watches • St. Patrick's Day Parade • Community car washes • Community clean-ups • High school graduation • Walks for cancer People interested in participating must: • Be between the ages of 14 and 20 • Be drug free • Have no criminal record • Motivated to learn about law enforcement • Be responsible • Show respect for advisors • Dedicate some time to post activities Participants will also have an opportunity to take part in a Ride-Along Program. During ride-alongs, Explorers are allowed to assist with writing reports and with speaking over the radio in 10-Code (used when communicating activity to dispatch.) Explorers are not allowed to carry a weapon of any type, nor are they allowed to make arrests, write tickets or accompany a deputy sheriff while transporting prisoners. Contact Post Advisor Kiera Morris from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday by email at kieram@bcgov.net or by telephone at 843-2553316.

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BUSINESS CHAMBER CORNER Chamber to host event for local chiropracter

Seaside Family Chiropractic will celebrate its grand opening from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1211 Newcastle Street, Suite C, Beaufort. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. Seaside Family Chiropractic owner Dr. Valerie Dowis said she enjoyed spending summers as a child in Beaufort making memories with her family at Hunting Island, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, and eating treats from The Chocolate Tree. During her last year of chiropractic school, Dowis decided to make Beaufort her home in hopes of starting a practice and begin giving back to the community through chiropractic care. The event will include a meet and greet with "Dr. V," light refreshments, balloons for children and door prizes. To learn more about Seaside Family Chi-

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

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Geismar Modern Track Machinery will celebrate the grand opening of its North American Distribution and Manufacturing Facility at 134 Parker Drive in Beaufort. The event will begin with an open house at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from leadership at 11:30 a.m. A catered luncheon will begin at noon. Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, launched its new operations in Beaufort County earlier this year. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 50 new jobs.

The Beaufort Regional Chamber is partnering with Captured Moments & Photography for a professional headshot event for $75 from1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. This is an exclusive half-off offer for chamber members to select a favorite headshot and Captured Moments will retouch the photo. To register for a time slot, visit their website at www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a44ada62caafd0-headshot.

Lunch & Learn offered for small businesses

The Beaufort Regional Chamber will hold

a Lunch & Learn event called “7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business.” The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St. “The chamber wants to encourage you to capitalize on various ways LinkedIn can evolve your business,” according to a release. The seminar is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. Email Carolyn@beaufortsc.org.

Coffee with Colleagues coming on Oct. 20

A free networking opportunity for Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce members will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Downtown Marina at 1006 Bay St., Beaufort. Coffee with Colleagues will be hosted by Beaufort Lands End Tours. Email lanelle@beaufortsc.org to RSVP.

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Affected by Irma? Help is available In response to a request for a disaster declaration from SC Gov. Henry McMaster, U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon has made low-interest disaster loans available to South Carolina business owners and residents affected by Hurricane Irma. The declaration includes Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton counties. “I’m grateful that Administrator McMahon has decided to grant my request for a disaster declaration and give South Carolinians the resources they need to make themselves whole again after Hurricane Irma’s impact on the state,” said McMaster. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of South Carolina with the most effective and customer-focused response

possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans,” said McMahon. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.” SBA’s customer service representatives will be available at Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications. A center will be open in Beaufort County at Burton Wells Park, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive in Beaufort. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 13; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. “Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to

$2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets,” said SBA’s South Carolina Acting District Director R. Gregg White. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. “Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000

to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster. Interest rates are as low as 3.305 percent for businesses, 2.5 percent for nonprofit organizations, and 1.75 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amount and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Businesses and individuals can also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800659-2955 or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be returned to the centers or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Monday, Dec. 4. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 5, 2018.

NEWS BRIEFS Sanford staff to hold satellite office hours

The district staff of U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, will be conducting satellite office hours at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Satellite office hours are conducted around the district by the representative’s staff in order to be as accessible as possible to constituents who require assistance with federal agencies, including Medicare, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service, or even help processing a passport. Additionally, anyone wishing to express an opinion or ask a question is welcome to stop by.

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 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. The sessions will last approximately four hours. It is recommended that attendees bring

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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.

SCDMV offers new ID cards online

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is providing a new 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. Starting in January, airport officials will stop taking driver’s licenses under the Real ID Act from SC, Alaska, California, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico and Washington state. However, 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 Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “Customers can now access this information throughout all hours of the day, not just during normal business hours.” Visit www.scdmvonline.com, search “REAL ID”, and begin the transaction from the REAL ID web page. You’ll enter your license number, Social

Security number and date of birth to see if the required documents are on file. All of the following must be true for you to be eligible to buy a REAL ID license online next year: • Required documents are on file with the SCDMV; • Driving privileges are in good standing; • Have a regular (Class D, E, F, M, or any combination of the four) license. If the required documents are not on file and you’re interested in changing your current SC license to a REAL ID, you must bring the following documents to an SCDMV branch now: • Proof of identity (birth certificate or valid US passport); • Proof of Social Security number; • Two proofs of current, physical SC address; • Proof of all legal name changes. If you have an identification card, commercial driver’s license, or are an international customer, REAL ID licenses and IDs will not be available for online ordering. Visit www.scdmvonline.com or email questions to REALID@scdmv.net.

Conservation groups to celebrate plant week

Plants, birds, and other wildlife will get a big boost starting this fall, according to a release. The third week of October this year has officially been designated “Native Plant Week” in South Carolina, and conservation

organizations have festivities planned across the state. “This will be a fun week in celebration of our native plants,” says Matt Johnson, director of Bird Conservation and Engagement with Audubon South Carolina. Native plants are those that historically occurred in South Carolina and are adapted to the state’s climate. In turn, native plants are important for South Carolina’s wildlife, namely birds, insects and more. At Audubon’s urging, the SC Legislature passed a joint resolution in May designating Oct. 16-20 as South Carolina Native Plant Week. A companion bill, which Audubon helped draft, is set to pass the General Assembly in 2018 and will make this designation permanent. Native Plant Week details and more can be found at sc.audubon.org or at www.facebook.com/SCNPS.

Mosquito spraying may take place through Oct. 13

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, Oct. 13. 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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me to the list of citizens requesting you (Campbell) resign, not only from the chair, but as board representative for District 1 as well. In my opinion, while under your leadership the board continues to bring shame, embarrassment and ridicule upon the board of education and the school district. I find your content of character lacking.” Board member David Striebinger, who represents District 2 in northeast Beaufort County, was dismayed by the emails. “I suggest we stop these ‘fanning the flames’ email exchanges,” he said. “They serve no useful purpose. These emails display how deep the problems on the board run ... at a personal level. "What started with inappropriate comments by the chair has expanded to acrimonious exchanges between other board members," said Striebinger. "This is not problem solving. A simple apology by the chair would close the issue out, but these exchanges do the opposite ... they broaden the issue.”

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of the incident. “Any vehicle that enters our waterways has the opportunity to create a pollution event. Fortunately, in this case we did not readily observe any fluids leaking from the vehicle and we made sure to gather up as much of the debris as possible from the marsh.” The fire department notified the SC Department of Natural Resources, the USCG

Sector Charleston and the USCG National Response Center about the incident. “Anytime we have an issue where the environment could be at risk, we make sure that our partners at the state and local level are notified,” said Fire Chief Reece Bertholf. There were no injuries and an investigation into the incident is being conducted by law enforcement.

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BMH’s Keyserling center to relocate, expand In an effort to both consolidate and expand local oncology services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has announced plans to move the Keyserling Cancer Center to a new, expanded location on the BMH main campus. The hospital was considering an expansion and renovation of its existing location at 1680 Ribaut Road; however, construction costs, regulatory concerns and other limiting factors did not support the long-term benefits of an offsite campus. “When the cancer center was opened in 2006, it was the realization of a vision to provide services in one location for coordinated care and patient convenience,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley. “Over the years we’ve added services and staff on the main campus because the center could not accommodate them. This is a great opportunity to bring the vision back into focus by consolidating all of our providers and services in one location.” The new center will be located on the first floor of the Beaufort Medical Plaza at 989 Ribaut Road. The hospital opened an outpatient infusion center on the same floor of the plaza in 2015, and plans to expand that area to accommodate additional infusion bays. The hospital also will work with a development firm to build out space to accommodate a new True Beam linear accelerator to provide radiation therapy treatments, and to house the clinicians who support the service. The new radiation oncology unit will be adjacent to the infusion center. “I'm very excited about the upcoming changes for our cancer services,” said BMH board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Mark Newberry, whose practice is currently located in the Beaufort Medical Plaza. “Moving the Keyserling Cancer Center onto the campus of the hospital will allow our patients to even-

Oncology services currently located in the hospital's Port Royal-based Keyserling Cancer Center facility are scheduled to move to the main Beaufort Memorial campus next year. Photo provided.

tually have a single location where they can receive all of their cancer care.” Newberry’s practice, as well as that of board certified medical oncologist Dr. Majd Chahin, will be located on the third floor of the building, with convenient outpatient lab and imaging services on the second and first floors, respectively. The Beaufort Memorial Breast Health Center is also located on the first floor, allowing breast nurse navigators and surgeons

to consult with patients and physicians and more seamlessly coordinate care. “The ability to have the full complement of oncology, breast, imaging, surgical and lab services available under one roof is greater than we ever imagined when we developed the center in 2006,” said Chahin, medical director for Beaufort Memorial Oncology Services, who was instrumental in the development of the Port Royal location. “This also brings us closer to our patients in the hospital

and the radiology and pathology experts we consult with daily.” Once construction begins the project will take approximately one year to complete. The hospital will maintain ownership of the current cancer center building and will locate other services and providers there when on-campus construction is complete. For news and information about Beaufort Memorial, visit www.bmhsc.org. To support expanded cancer services, click “Make a Gift.”

Laser or traditional cataract surgery? By Dr. Mark Siegel

Are you planning to have cataract surgery? If so, you may be offered a choice of two surgical options: traditional manual cataract surgery or laser-assisted cataract surgery. Traditional cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the world. It is recognized as being safe and effective. Laser cataract surgery, which is not covered by insurance plans, costs more than traditional cataract surgery but provides some advantages in terms of precision and accuracy — in the proper situation. So how do you decide which type of cataract surgery to have? Here are some things you should understand about both kinds of cataract surgery. Talk with your ophthalmologist to determine the best type of surgery for you. Traditional cataract surgery With traditional cataract surgery, called phacoemulsification, the eye surgeon creates a small incision in the side of the cornea by hand with a scalpel blade. An instrument is inserted through this incision into the area behind the pupil where the eye’s lens sits in a capsule or bag. The surgeon uses a cystatome (bent needle) instrument to create a circular opening in the lens capsule. Then a special pen-shaped probe is inserted through that opening to apply sound waves (ultrasound) to break up the cloudy center of the lens. Then the broken-up pieces of lens are suctioned out of the eye. An artificial intraocu-

lar lens (IOL) is implanted to replace the cloudy natural lens. The side walls of the corneal incision will be filled with a special liquid and self-seal after surgery, Dr. Mark Siegel so most commonly stitches are not needed. Laser-assisted cataract surgery With laser-assisted cataract surgery, a camera/ultrasound imaging device (OCT) is placed over your eye to map its surface and gather information about the lens. The device sends detailed information to a computer that programs the laser for the exact location, size and depth of the incisions. The surgeon uses the laser to make the corneal incisions, especially astigmatic incisions, and the opening in the lens capsule. Energy from the laser is also used to soften the cataract into fragments. Then the ultrasound probe used in traditional cataract surgery is used to gently suction them out of the eye. The IOL is implanted. As with traditional cataract surgery, the corneal incision usually does not require stitches. What’s best for you Under today’s Medicare guidelines, only certain patients may be offered laser-assisted cataract surgery. Specifically, your ophthalmologist can offer it if you have astigmatism diagnosed during your cataract consultation and would

like to have that refractive error corrected during cataract surgery. In this situation, the laser is used to create specific incisions, called limbal relaxing incisions in the cornea to reshape it, treating the astigmatism. You may also be offered laser cataract surgery if you choose to have a premium lens implanted, such as an astigmatism-correcting toric IOL or a multifocal IOL. Ophthalmologists who use laser cataract removal technology recognize that it allows them to see and map the lens capsule better and place the opening in the capsule more precisely, allowing for better centering and placement of the IOL. Can you choose to have laser-assisted cataract surgery if you don’t have either of the conditions above? Current Medicare guidelines say that a surgeon may not offer and charge for the laser-assisted cataract surgery unless one of the two conditions above is met. Recovery from surgery The recovery period for both laser-assisted cataract surgery and traditional cataract surgery is the same. Some people can see clearly almost immediately, while others may find their vision clears within about a week or two. Studies have shown that laser cataract surgery reduces the amount of ultrasonic energy required to break up the cataract which may reduce post-operative swelling. Remember that it takes about three months

to fully recover from cataract surgery. Benefits of surgery What benefits does laser cataract surgery offer that traditional cataract surgery does not? Using a laser to do cataract surgery allows the surgeon to make very precise incisions in less time. It can improve accuracy and precision in the surgical steps. And laser-assisted cataract surgery can provide a higher degree of correction for a refractive error, such asastigmatism, than traditional cataract surgery. However, it is important to be aware that studies have not shown that laser-assisted cataract surgery results in fewer complications or better visual outcomes than traditional cataract surgery. With any type of cataract surgery, your outcome depends in large part on the skill and experience of your eye surgeon. For some people, simply replacing a cloudy lens with a clear implant and wearing glasses for some activities is perfect. For others, achieving the best possible vision without glasses after cataract surgery is the goal. Your vision needs and expectations can help you and your ophthalmologist decide the best surgical option for you. 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.

Seeing dentist regularly part of good oral health By Dr. Stephen Durham

Many dental patients don’t think twice about the recommendation to come in twice a year for an exam and cleaning. Others wonder if they really need biannual exams. The answer is yes, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). A professional cleaning rids the mouth of bacteria and plaque that can accumulate quickly. The exam portion allows dentists to see potential problems, such as tooth decay and oral cancer. The ADA recommends an appointment every three months for those considered high-risk to develop a long-term dental health problem. Preventive care Even the best dental patients need help A6

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from the professionals to maintain healthy gums and teeth. That is because dental hygienists use tools people just don’t keep at home. This equipment cleans around the entire tooth while Dr. Stephen removing plaque and Durham tartar at the same time. A hygienist also polishes your teeth after cleaning them. You could brush and floss many times each day and still not be able to clean your teeth the way a dental hygienist can. That is the main reason for the bi-annual appointment recommendation. An examination by a dentist is the other part of a six-month check-up. If your dentist

discovers any problems, you can schedule a follow-up appointment right away without waiting another half-year for a dentist to examine you. Both the dentist and the hygienist give you helpful tips on caring for your oral health at home that you probably wouldn’t have known otherwise. People often don’t know they have a dental problem until it’s quite advanced. Preventive care check-ups catch issues earlier when they’re more treatable. What to expect Every patient has their teeth cleaned and receives an exam when he or she visits the dentist. Some patients need X-rays as well. This helps dentists see issues that might not be visible, such as decay between teeth. The preventive dental exam is also a front-

line defense against oral cancer because dentists check for signs of it at each appointment. Patient education typically occurs at each visit also. As a general rule, the more time a patient gives to taking care of their teeth at home means much less time in the hygienist’s chair during your dental visits. A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Dr. Stephen Durham is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He is a past recipient of the LVI Fellowship Award for Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit his website at www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.

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HEALTH HEALTH BRIEFS

Beaufort Memorial radiologist Dr. Eric Billig reviews low dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. LDCT scans of the chest provide more detailed images than X-rays and are better at finding abnormal areas in the lungs. Photo provided.

BMH offering life-saving lung cancer screening

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is now offering a new lung cancer screening clinically proven to reduce the risk of dying from the disease. Low dose computed tomography (LDCT) is the only diagnostic medical test endorsed by both the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American College of Radiology. It is recommended for current and former heavy smokers between 55 and 77 years of age. “Approximately 85 percent of lung cancer deaths are attributed to smoking,” said Matthew Hurtt, Beaufort Memorial’s advanced imaging manager and LDCT program coordinator. “Early detection is especially important with lung cancer because by the time you have symptoms of the disease, the cancer has usually metastasized and is much more difficult to treat.” The five-year survival rate for lung cancer that has spread to other organs is only

Beaufort Memorial kicked off breast cancer awareness month last weekend with Pink Yoga in the Kate Gleason Park. Over 40 people joined the hospital's Breast Health Center and the LifeFit Wellness Center staffs for the free event. For more on the topic of breast cancer, see page B1. Photo provided.

4 percent. When the disease is localized, the survival rate increases to 55 percent. But only 16 percent of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage, according to the American Lung Association. LDCT scans of the chest provide more detailed images of the chest than X-rays and are better at finding abnormal areas in the lungs. A national clinical trial of people at high risk of lung cancer found that those receiving annual LDCT screens reduced their risk of death from lung cancer by 20 percent compared to smokers who were screened using an X-ray. “CT scans allow doctors to visualize sub-

tle abnormalities that may not be apparent on regular X-rays,” said board-certified Beaufort Memorial radiologist Dr. Phillip Blalock. “Over the years, the technology has improved to minimize the radiation exposure and still produce a good image.” The test is quick, painless and exposes patients to a minimal amount of radiation. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies cover LDCT once a year with a physician referral. The annual screening is recommended for adults who currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and have a smoking history of at least 30 “pack years,” meaning those who smoked a pack a day for 30 years

or any combination of packs and years totaling 30. One of the first hospitals in the area to offer the lung cancer screening program, Beaufort Memorial recently received the designation of Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance for providing safe, high-quality low dose lung CT. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the U.S., claiming some 156,000 lives each year – more than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined. Half of patients with lung cancer die within one year of being diagnosed. For more information on LDCT lung cancer screening, call 843-522-LUNG (5864).

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faith support Breast cancer patient, Sherry Campbell, depends on faith, support to keep her positive Did you know... • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. • Among US women in 2017, there will be an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer, 63,410 new cases of breast carcinoma in situ and 40,610 breast cancer deaths. • While breast cancer incidence rates are highest in non-Hispanic white women, breast cancer death rates are highest in African-American women. • Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. and around the world. • Progress in treatment and early detection has led to improved survival for people of all ages and races, and with all stages of breast cancer. In fact, there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today (more than any other group of cancer survivors). Sources: Susan G. Komen Foundation; American Cancer Society

Sherry Campbell is currently halfway through six weeks of radiation therapy with Beaufort Memorial Hospital board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Jonathan Briggs. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.

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For Sherry Campbell, getting a routine mammogram was just another task on her to-do list. She expected to have the screening and go on her merry way as she had done after every previous test. But last fall, the X-ray images revealed enlarged lymph nodes in her left breast. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis: She had stage 3 invasive lobular carcinoma – the second most common type of breast cancer. “It was a shock,” the 68-year-old Lady’s Island resident said. “I never even considered I could have cancer.” The next few weeks would be a whirlwind of follow-up tests and appointments with the Beaufort Memorial Hospital physicians who would be providing her cancer care. Her treatment plan began with a mastectomy performed by board-certified general surgeon Dr. Stephen Sisco. Along with her breast, he removed 28 lymph nodes. All of them had cancer cells.

Once she recovered from the surgery, she began 20 weeks of chemotherapy with two different combinations of drugs. BMH board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Marcus Newberry prepared her for the likely side effects of the powerful medication. “On about day 15, my hair started falling out,” Campbell recalled. “It was very devastating. Somewhere in the back of my mind I had hoped it wouldn’t happen to me.” Determined to stay upbeat throughout the ordeal, she summoned her husband, three children and grandkids for a hair cutting party. “They all took a whack at cutting my hair,” she said. “It wasn’t sad because I was in control. I was choosing to cut it off rather than stand in the shower and watch it fall out a clump at a time.” Within days Campbell lost all the hair on her body, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Although she escaped the nausea and vomiting some women experience during chemo treatment, she developed thrush, mouth

sores and painful warts on the bottom of her feet. She lost the nails on all of her fingers and toes and felt physically exhausted. “She handled it very well,” Newberry said. “I’ve never seen anyone with as good an attitude. When she came in for treatment, her husband would wear a tiara. He’s bald too. They did their best to have fun with it.” Campbell is currently halfway through six weeks of radiation therapy with BMH board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Jonathan Briggs. She is sporting fuzz on the top of her head, has grown back a few eyelashes and is feeling strong again. She will need to take estrogen-lowering medication for five to 10 years and will require close monitoring for the rest of her life. “I have very strong faith,” Campbell said. “God provided me with good doctors who are working together to cure me. I feel very positive.” To schedule your mammogram, call 843-522-5015.

ABLE event will help people with special needs Staff reports

A special event in Beaufort will help some special people. The Beaufort County Department of Disabilities & Special Needs (DSN) will present the ABLE Fall Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the DSN Center at 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort. There will be games, music, arts and crafts, food Shetland pony cart rides and more. Proceeds will be used to help support Camp Treasure Chest, the only summer camp in Beaufort County for children with severe developmental and related disabilities. DSN assists individuals with intellectual and related disabilities such as autism, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. The ABLE Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, created to provide support and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Beaufort County, which is not provided with federal, state or county funds. For many years, DSN was housed in a

Kathleen Gray-Gardner, training specialist, center, watches as James N. Derico Jr., left, and Meghan Wilcox-Eddy as they sort through recyclable material at the Beaufort County Department of Disabilities & Special Needs. The program they are involved in is designed to give special needs clients the life skills they need for a work environment. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

small former church building in Port Royal. In 2012, DSN moved to its larger location at 100 Clearwater Way in Beaufort.

The additional space allows for program growth, including increased classroom size, a large lunchroom, indoor and outdoor recre-

ation areas, a vegetable garden and a special place called “the ABLE Garden” where consumers and staff can enjoy its serenity. The rest of the facility contains a conference area and administrative offices. Early interventionists (EI) assist children with developmental delays from birth through age 5, providing assessment and linking them with needed services. If warranted, the school district will provide services from the ages of 6 to 21. This program currently works with 85 families throughout Beaufort County. Post-high school, DSN offers a wealth of programs and services such as supervised independent living and seven residential training homes; a Day Treatment Program to assist adults in developing and maintaining daily life and employment skills; respite care and support for families and caregivers; and Camp Treasure Chest. Visit www.co.beaufort.sc.us/departments/ Community-Services/disabilities-and-special-needs or www.ablefoundationbc.org.

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‘Conrack’ opening at The Center for the Arts on Oct. 13 The musical adaptation of Pat Conroy’s “The Water is Wide” will be presented starting Friday, Oct. 13, at the USCB Center for the Arts. “I am thrilled to be bringing 'Conrack,' our musical adaptation of 'The Water Is Wide,' to the stage in Beaufort, Pat Conroy’s adopted hometown,” said Granville Wyche Burgess, bookwriter and lyricist for the musical and director of The Beaufort Theatre Company production of “Conrack.” The show begins in 1969 with Beaufort’s superintendent of schools’ desperate search for anyone to teach school on Yamacraw Island. The school there has been totally neglected by the school system. There are no books, no blackboard, no attention being paid to the students. One has to take a boat from the mainland to even reach the island. Into this hornet's nest walks Conroy, almost 30, idealistic the way only a ‘60s hippie could be, and recently fired from his 20th job in five years. He is only too happy to answer the ad for a teacher, especially since Dr. Piedmont informs him that "no experience is exactly what I'm lookin' for."

When Conroy meets the children, Cindy Lou, Mary, Prophet, Anna, Top Cat and Richard, he discovers that they can scarcely read or write, know little math and are wildly undisciplined. But their anger barely conceals their desperate need for a teacher who will actually care. Conroy is determined to be that teacher. Taking the kids trick-or-treating on the mainland provokes a crisis, and Conroy learns he must let go of the children, but not before they have learned the courage to succeed and the will to keep on learning. Professional film and stage actor Blake Logan portrays Pat Conroy. Other cast members include Pat’s students, Jackie Brown, Lelia Green, Austin Majors, Jamari Young, Dashia Lucas and Christopher Jenkins; their grandparents, Waynda Mayse, Natasha Robinson, Hank Herring and Curtis Dansby; the school principal, Mrs. Brown, played by Shelia Jenkins Ward; Dr. Piedmont, played by Brad Ballington; and Dr. Jackie Brooks, portrayed by Ali Salters. “Conrack” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14; at 3 p.m.

History of park focus of discussion Beaufort area residents and visitors enjoy nity space with moderator Edie Rodgers. the beautiful setting and myriad recreational This event will be held at First Presbyterian opportunities at Henry C. Chambers River- Church of Beaufort Fellowship Hall at the front Park. But it was not always so. corner of North and Church streets. What is now a 7-acre waterfront promThe event is free, but a donation of $5 to enade with a playground, pavilion, marina, the Beaufort History Museum is requested. paths for strolling and plenty of benches for This event is for ages 12 and up. simply relaxing and taking in the stunning Space is limited, so registration is reviews, was at one time a decaying and shabby quired. Visit beauforthistorymuseum. wharf that mirrored a failed mid-20th cen- wildapricot.org. tury economy. The Beaufort History Museum, located A look at the park and its history will in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street, be the focus of “Politics, Pilings and Play- has evolved to focus specifically on the grounds: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront history of the Beaufort District. It strives Park: A Panel Discussion” will be held at 2 to manage and display artifacts and docup.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17. ments held by the city of Beaufort, telling Panelists Henry C. Chambers, Ed Duryea, the compelling stories of this area from the Harry Chakides, and Duncan Fordham will early 16th century until modern times. The discuss the trials and tribulations of creatCarolinaAir Almost Ad 1 8/31/17 4:15 museum PM Pageis 1open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing Beaufort’ s signature waterfront commuMonday-Saturday. 5.25 X 10.132

The actors in “Conrack” are Blake Logan as Conrack, Jackie Bacon as Anna, Jamari Young as Top Cat, Austin Majors as Propher, Christopher Jenkins as Richard, Dasia Lucas as Cindy Lou and Lelia Green as Mary. Photo provided.

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COSY names new board

Beaufort County Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) has appointed its 2017-2018 COSY Trust Board. They are, from left, Roni Preziosi; Sally Bishop; Celeste Hunt, vice president; Fred Leyda, COSY director; Linda Aspden; Robert Merten, President; Jan O'Rourke; and Judy Almand, COSY Trust director. Not shown is Stephen Chronister. Photo provided.

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Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert coming to Ridgeland Among his many notable quotes, legendary musician and songwriter Jimmy Buffett was once heard to say: "It's a fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning." Indeed, a terrific Saturday night of tropical partying and dancing is what loyal fans of Buffett-style showmanship are looking forward to on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Jasper County Farmer's Market on U.S. 17 just south of Ridgeland. The Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert will be performed by Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers, one of the best-known Jimmy Buffett tribute acts in the Carolinas. Buffett's classic tunes like "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday" will be blended with other dance music by artists like The Eagles, Jackson Browne and The Doobie Brothers. Advance tickets are $10 per person and $15 at the door. VIP

Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers will perform in Ridgeland on Oct. 14. Photo provided.

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just off Interstate I-95’s Exit 21. Advance tickets and additional information are available by calling the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce at 843-726-8126. Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers have been a popular band in the Lowcountry of South Carolina for several years. Based on Hilton Head Island, the band is popular among summer vacationers and also performs tribute concerts and classic beach dance music for other celebrations. Shannon Tanner is a native of Jasper County. He attended Charleston Southern University and is married, with a son, a daughter and a grandson. He also performs family concerts at Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island and at the Big Apres Ski Show in Beaver Creek, Colorado. His Parrotpalooza Sunset Celebration at Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head has received rave reviews.

Locals attend Farm Bureau conference Group honors U.S. Constitution Week

From left, Beaufort County residents Laura Hansen, Abigale Hansen, Ann Ackerman, Beverly Brown, Sandra Simmons and Melinda Ackerman were among nearly 80 women from 22 counties across the state who gathered in Greenville Sept. 25-26 for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) annual Women’s Leadership Conference to participate in workshops that showcased local agriculture, offered personal development, and provided tools to promote agriculture in their counties. Photo provided.

The week of Sep.18-22 was U.S. Constitution Week. Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, held its quarterly meeting Sept. 22 at Dataw with 24 members present along with 20 additional guests. Dr. J. Brent Morris, USCB department chair and associate professor of history, gave a presentation on the Constitution. Joining Morris was Jeremy Breland, a USCB graduating student who was presented the SAR Chapter's History Award earlier this year. During the meeting, President Claude Dinkins presented Major John Simpson, USMCR-ret., with the SAR Military Service Medal and a 25 Year SAR Service Pin. The meeting also included the installation of three new members in Beaufort: James Atkins, Laurence Peck and Peter Somerville. Shown here is Dinkins at left with new members Atkins, Peck and Somerville. Ivan Bennett at far right. Photo by Tom Burnett.

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SCHOOLS SCHOOL BRIEFS State of the Schools to be held Nov. 1

The Beaufort Regional Chamber has rescheduled its annual State of the School event due to Tropical Storm Irma. It will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary St. South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the leaders from the area school systems will share information concerning education in Beaufort County and the impact on our community. Speakers will include Spearman, Dr. Jeffrey Moss of the Beaufort County School District; Dr. Richard Gough, Technical College of the Lowcountry; and Dr. Al Panu, University of South Carolina Beaufort. Guests will also hear from a panel of leaders representing the area’s private and charter schools including: Beaufort Academy, Bridge Preparatory School, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, John Paul II High School, Lowcountry Montessori School, Riverview Charter School and St. Peter's Catholic School. The cost is $20 for chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; and $160 for a table of eight. Contact LaNelle at LaNelle@BeaufortSC.org.

Bridges educator is Teacher of the Month

Grace Converse is shown here with Mark Robertson and Brain Balance reps. Photo provided.

It was a day to remember for Bridges Prep kindergarten teacher Grace Converse. WYKX 98.7 The River radio station and Bluffton’s Brain Balance surprised her and her students in their classroom recently to award her their first-ever Teacher of the Month. Her winnings included an Amazon Echo, a gift card for school supplies and lunch for the entire class. “It was an amazing surprise, and to have my kids be part of it in the classroom was so fun,” Converse said. Converse was among the first teachers hired at Bridges Prep when the school opened in 2013. She was named the school’s Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Erskine College with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and earned her master’s degree in education with an emphasis on literacy from the University of West Georgia. Prior to joining Bridges Prep, Converse taught at Sias International University and as a second-grade teacher. Interestingly, she is married to Ashton Converse, who was Teacher of the Year for 2016-2017 at Bridges Prep. “Grace is an amazing teacher who creates such a connection to our youngest learners,” said Dee Matthews, chair of the Bridges Prep board of directors and a longtime educator herself. “Grace is pretty much the ideal for a kindergarten teacher in my mind, and we are proud and privileged to have her with us at Bridges Prep.” WYKZ radio personality Mark Robertson presented the award along with a bundle of balloons in Converse’s kindergarten class. She was the initial winner in a three-month recognition of local teachers sponsored by the radio station and Brain Balance Achievement Center in Bluffton. To learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.

Department of Ed releases test results

The South Carolina Department of Education has released the results of 2017 statewide assessments for SC READY, SC PASS and End-of-Course assessments. SC READY assessments in English language arts and mathematics are designed to measure progress of students in grades 3-8 toward South Carolina’s new, more rigorous academic standards and higher expectations. SC Superintendent of Education Molly B4

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Spearman said last year that adopting rigorous standards and accompanying assessments would require an adjustment by students, parents and teachers as educators and students transition to a more challenging academic environment. In 2017, Beaufort County students outperformed the state in all grades in mathematics and in three of six grades in English language arts. South Carolina made scoring changes to the SC Ready scale in 2017, so comparisons between the two years are being done cautiously. For example, a fourth grade student in 2016 on the English language arts assessment that scored in the 25th percentile was “Approaches Expectations.” A similar student in 2017, fourth-grade scoring in the 25th percentile on the English language arts assessment, is “Does Not Meet Expectations”. In SC READY English language arts: • Grade 3: 41 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 42.1 statewide. An additional 32.4 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 4: 42 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 40.9 statewide. An additional 30.1 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 5: 42.3 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 38.3 statewide. An additional 31.5 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 6: 42.3 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 39.7 statewide. An additional 35.1 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 7: 35.1 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 36.4 statewide. An additional 34.6 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 8: 38.8 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 40.1 statewide. An additional 32.6 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. In SC READY mathematics: • Grade 3: 55.3 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 52.5 statewide. An additional 23.5 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 4: 52.1 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 46.4 statewide. An additional 27.6 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 5: 44.1 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 40.0 statewide. An additional 30.4 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 6: 43 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 41.5 statewide. An additional 33.3 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 7: 36.2 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 33.3 statewide. An additional 35.4 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 8: 37.3 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 34.5 statewide. An additional 33.7 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. SC PASS results for 2017 South Carolina students in grades 4-8 have taken SC PASS assessments in science and social studies since 2009. Science scores were converted to SC READY performance levels in 2017, making social studies the only assessment comparable across multiple administrations. In SC PASS science: • Grade 4: 47.4 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 48.4 statewide. An additional 28.9 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 5: 43.8 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 46.1 statewide. An additional 23.2 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 6: 45.9 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 48.0 statewide. An additional 23.0 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 7: 44.5 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 46.5 statewide. An additional 23.4 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. • Grade 8: 49.9 percent met or exceeded state standards compared to 49.5 statewide. An additional 22.8 percent of district students “approached” meeting state standards. Beaufort County students’ performance on SC PASS social studies exams improved in one of the five grade levels tested and improved relative to statewide averages in three of five grade levels tested: • Grade 4: 81.1 percent met or exceeded state benchmarks in 2017 compared to 80.9 last year (80.8 percent statewide).

• Grade 5: 64.8 percent met or exceeded state benchmarks in 2017 compared to 71.9 last year (70.9 statewide). • Grade 6: 75.1 percent met or exceeded state benchmarks in 2017 compared to 75.1 last year (73.3 percent statewide). • Grade 7: 58.4 percent met or exceeded state benchmarks in 2017 compared to 70.4 last year (63.5 statewide). • Grade 8: 64 percent met or exceeded state benchmarks in 2017 compared to 65.1 last year (67.7 percent statewide). Looking at five-year trend data for SC PASS social studies, Beaufort County and statewide scores have decreased in all grades tested. End-of-course exams For the first time Beaufort’s percent of students passing EOCEP exams surpassed the state in all four subject areas. For the 2016-2017 school year, two major changes affected EOCEP results: • South Carolina adopted a new 10-point grading scale that impacts the scores of all four subject areas tested. • Algebra I and English I scoring was rescaled to match the rigor of SC College & Career Ready Standards. Rescaled scoring contributed at least partially to fewer students passing the Algebra I exam and more students passing the English I assessment. Due to these changes, the 2016-2017 EOCEP mean score and percent passing results in Algebra I and English I can’t be compared to results from prior years. South Carolina students’ scores on endof-course exams count for 20 percent of final grades in Algebra 1, English 1, Biology and U.S. History and Constitution. • Algebra I: The percentage passing was 77.5 in 2017 (state passing percentage was 74.7). • English I: The percentage passing was 81.4 in 2017 (state passing percentage was 76.8). • Biology: The percentage passing increased from 79.8 in 2016 to 80.9 in 2017 (state passing percentage was 73.7). • U.S. History and Constitution: The percentage passing improved from 73.3 in 2016 to 73.4 in 2017 (state passing percentage was 67.8). “Our students and our progress is more than one data point in time and should be reflective of the work we are doing in our district working with our community and teachers in preparing graduates to be successful after graduation,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.

Reading, arts focus on district TV show

Reading and the arts are being featured in the Beaufort County School District’s “Our Schools” television program, which is airing on the County Channel. About 1,500 students benefited from additional teacher-led assistance through the district’s Summer Reading Program, which will be the focus of the show’s first segment. In the second segment, three principals will discuss their schools’ arts-focused instruction and their recent grant awards from the South Carolina Arts Commission. Six district schools – the second-highest number in the state – earned 2017 Arts in Basic Curriculum grants. Appearing with Superintendent Jeffrey Moss on the new edition of “Our Schools” will be Carmen Dillard, director of Elementary Education; Melissa Murray, English Language Arts coordinator; Taylor McGillis, a teacher at Hilton Head Island Elementary; Carole Ingram, principal at Beaufort Middle School; Gretchen Keefner, principal at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts; and Marvelle Ulmer, principal at Lady’s Island Elementary School. “Our Schools” is a partnership between the school district and the County Channel. “Our Schools” airs four times weekly: at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. The broadcast will air on local cable networks: Comcast’s Channel 2, Hargray’s channels 9 and 113, and Spectrum Channel 63. The show also will air at those times on the County Channel’s website at www. bcgov.net/departments/Community-Services/county-channel/index.php. In addition, the show will be archived and can be watched any time at the same link.

Redemption will be topic of seminars

Dr. Janice B. Brown, a retired professor of English and author of “The Seven Deadly Sins in the Work of Dorothy L. Sayers,” will

deliver a three-part seminar series entitled, “The Mystery of Redemption,” while serving as a visiting teacher of literature at Holy Trinity Classical Christian School in October and November. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Brown, a finalist for the 1999 Edgar Allan Poe Award for her book on Sayers published the previous year, will present the first lecture in the series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the school at 302 Burroughs Ave. The initial lecture, “The Mystery of Evil: The Whodunit and the Gospel,” encompasses the depiction of sin in Sayers’ fiction, and the spiritual significance of detective stories. The second lecture, "The Mystery of Suffering: World War II and the Redemptive Function of Suffering,” is Sayers’s war-time writing. It applies the pattern of the cross to the pattern of the times. It will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. The last lecture in the series, “The Mystery of Redemption: Choosing to be the Chosen of God,” looks at the necessity of preaching of Christ crucified and the way God’s initiative in conversion is depicted in three of Sayers’ ecclesiastical plays. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Brown was professor of English at Grove City College in Pennsylvania from 1994 to 2015. She earned two bachelor’s degrees, a master’s degree and a doctorate at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador, Memorial University is one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada and the largest university in Atlantic Canada. The highlight of her career, Brown says, was the six-and-a-half-year period she spent teaching high school English at Ukarumpa High School in Papua New Guinea. It is a school for the children of missionaries operated by Wycliffe Bible Translators. From 1986 to 1991, she served as an adjunct lecturer in English Language and Literature at Memorial University. Her book, “The Seven Deadly Sins in the Work of Dorothy L. Sayers,” explores the world of the artist who worked in many genres and addressed many issues. In 2018 Kent State University Press will publish Brown’s second book, “The Lion in the Waste Land: Fearsome Redemption in the Work of C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and T.S. Eliot.” Kent State University Press published her first book in 1998.

BA gets new director of financial services

Virginia Henneberry has been named the new director of Financial Services at Beaufort Academy. She has worked in education for nearly 14 years – both in K-12, and higher education, in areas ranging from alumni retention to athletics, facilities management and procurement. She has spent the last nine years in administration and operational support roles for the Beaufort Virginia County School district, Henneberry most recently as office manager for Whale Branch Early College High School. As the daughter of an educator, she developed an early appreciation for school as a community, and the important role each teacher, staff member and administrator play in the education and well being of their students. Originally from Macon, Ga., Henneberry has been part of the Beaufort community since June 2007. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, riding bikes, and playing in the yard with her daughters and dogs (and a cat who thinks she is a dog). She also enjoys relaxing in the mountains, traveling and singing.

Holy Trinity raises funds for sister school

Holy Trinity Classical Christian School students and their families have been fundraising in support of the school's "Join the Journey" fall fundraiser. In Biblical tradition, Holy Trinity will be tithing 10 percent of proceeds raised to their sister school in South Sudan, Good Shepherd Academy (GSA). GSA's headmaster, Rev. John Chol Dauu, will be arriving from South Sudan and joining in Holy Trinity's celebration and Prayer Walk. The walk will be held from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the school at 302 Burroughs Ave. in Beaufort.

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BMH golf challenge open to players of all abilities

For the first time since its inception three years ago, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Adaptive Golf Challenge will be open to both adaptive and able body players. This year’s event, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 21, at The Legends of Parris Island Golf Course, also will include a nine-hole scramble. “We wanted to create more inclusivity by having everyone play together,” said tournament organizer Steve Giammona, PT. “Able body golfers will have the opportunity to see how adaptive golfers are able to play the game.” In the scramble, teams of four will be divided into flights based on their scoring level. They will compete as a team in their particular flight for first, second and third place. “We’re going to have lots of prizes, from golf equipment to gift certificates to local restaurants,” said Giammona, a physical therapist at Beaufort Memorial. “Everyone will have the chance to win, no matter what their level of performance.” Golfers also can compete as individuals in the skills challenge, featuring putting, chipping and straight drive contests. Adaptive carts and equipment will be available for adaptive players. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The $50 entry fee includes admission to all the challenges, goody bags and lunch. Proceeds from the event support the Adaptive Golf program, designed to help players who have suffered disabilities due to stroke, spinal cord injuries, TBI, neurological conditions or amputation return to an active lifestyle. For more information on the Adaptive Golf Challenge or to make a donation, contact Steve Giammona at 843-522-5850 or SGiammona@bmhsc.org. To learn more about the BMH Adaptive Golf Experience, visit www.adaptivegolfexperience.com or the Adaptive Golf Experience Facebook page.

Sheriff ’s office to hold annual tourney

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is holding its Fall Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 27, at The Old South Golf Links to raise money for its Annual Appreciation Event. This event is held each year to thank its deputies, administrative staff and volunteers for their service throughout the year. To sign up, be a sponsor or donate, call Lt. Brian Baird at 843-255-3405 or email brianb@bcgov.net.

FISHING/DIVING

Fishing, diving club to hold monthly meeting

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s October meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Beaufort Yacht and

Sailing Club 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. John Satterfield, of the Beaufort Sail & Power Squadron, will speak on medical emergencies during boating activities that may save a life. Following, Drs. Jane Kokinakis and Rebecca Epstein from the Beaufort Eye Center will present ideas on how to protect your face and eyes while fishing. Graphic pictures will be viewed regarding hooks lodged in the eye and procedures to decrease further injuries. In related news, Steven Bettilyon won the monthly $50 weigh-in drawing sponsored by Chris Butler at Butler Marine.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Beaufort Eagles KO Colleton County

Beaufort High remained unbeaten on Oct. 6, defeating Colleton County 47-38 in a mid-season high school football game. With the win, unbeaten Beaufort moved to 6-0. The Eagles were able to excel offensively throughout the gridiron matchup. Defensively, Beaufort made a big stop on more than one occasion to help secure the win. Kyleik Middleton led Beaufort to the win, rushing for three touchdowns. Middleton, a longtime leading rusher for the Eagles, broke free to score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to allow Beaufort to claim the win and remain undefeated. The Eagles enjoyed multiple leads before claiming the victory. Helping Beaufort to the win, quarterback Jeffrey Smyth passed for two touchdowns. Beaufort has regular-season games remaining versus Berkeley and Cane Bay. The Eagles are slated to host Berkeley on Friday, Oct. 13.

Whale Branch outlasts North Charleston, 21-16

Host Whale Branch held on to defeat North Charleston 21-16 in a mid-season high school football game on Oct. 6. With the win, Whale Branch improved to 2-4. The Warriors remained in the win column one week after upending Woodland 20-14 on the road in Dorchester. Irvin Mulligan led homestanding Whale Branch on the ground, rushing for one touchdown. Kyshon Hipp also scored as the Warriors won in the high school football region matchup. Longtime high school football rivals, Whale Branch and North Charleston are familiar prep gridiron rivals. Whale Branch posted its second region win after opening the season with four consecutive losses to Hilton Head, May River, Battery Creek and Bluffton. The Warriors have regular-season games remaining versus Academic Magnet and Garrett Academy Tech. Whale Branch is slated to visit Academic Magnet in North Charleston on Friday, Oct. 13.

pulled away to win 36-16 in a mid-season high school football game on Oct. 6. Determined Andrew Jackson Academy posted the convincing victory after clinging to a 14-6 lead in the third quarter. Beaufort Academy wasn't without its share of offensive highlights during the gridiron matchup as several players contributed. Dawson Coleman led the Eagles offensively, throwing for 163 yards and rushing six times for 52 yards. Jaxon Spratling added 67 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the offensive side for the Eagles. Also contributing defensively, Spratling registered 14 tackles, second-most for the Beaufort Academy football team. Edward McCormick led the Beaufort Academy defensive effort with 17 tackles. Beaufort Academy dropped to 3-4 with the loss. The Eagles have regular-season games remaining versus Coastal Christian Prep and Cathedral Academy. Beaufort Academy is slated to visit Coastal Christian Prep in Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Oct. 13.

SWIMMING

Swim team registration extended to Nov. 2

The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County has extended fall/winter season BYAC Swim Team registration through Nov. 2. Swim team evaluations will be held on an individual basis and the Y also offers swim pups for those youth whose skill level is in between swim lessons and Tiger Sharks competitive swim team. Interested swimmers should contact the YMCA of Beaufort County located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal or call Lou Bergen, aquatics director, at 843-522-9622. Scholarship assistance is available for qualified applicants. Visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Beaufort Academy blanks Thomas Heyward

Beaufort Academy blanked Thomas Heyward 3-0 in a high school volleyball match on Oct. 5. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 13-2. Thomas Heyward dropped to 5-1 with the loss. The Eagles excelled throughout the match, limiting familiar foe Thomas Heyward in each set. More than one player contributed for the Eagles in the victory. Emma Hincher led Beaufort Academy to the win, recording nine aces, four kills and 11 digs. Allison Suber followed, proving eight kills for the Eagles. Aiding in Beaufort Academy's victory, EmilyAnn Hiers added 11 assists and five kills. Both Beaufort Academy and Thomas Heyward are nearing the end of regular-season competition.

Beaufort Academy falls to Beaufort drops match Andrew Jackson Academy to Hilton Head Island Beaufort Academy slipped back into the loss column as Andrew Jackson Academy

Beaufort couldn't get past longtime rival Hilton Head in a high school volleyball

match. Instead, Hilton Head managed to outlast Beaufort 3-1 on Oct. 5. Determined Hilton Head prevailed 25-22, 25-17, 28-30, 29-27 over the Eagles. Several players contributed for Beaufort in the loss. Leading Beaufort, Hailey Lamar posted 12 kills, two aces and three digs. Other key contributors for Beaufort were Lillian Sumner (three kills); Macy Purdy (two kills, 17 digs, six assists); Chase Vaigenur (nine kills, two aces, 10 digs); McCayla Willingham (four kills, two digs); Hannah Merchant (four kills, two digs, six assists); Madison Gallion (two aces, 20 digs, 17 assists); Cheyanne Newberry (seven digs); Caroline Malphrus (26 digs); Catherine Coxwell (two digs) and Sarah Tanis (two assists).

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Beaufort sweeps Colleton County

Beaufort swept a pair of girls' tennis matches from Colleton County on Oct. 5. Results from the Beaufort-Colleton girls' tennis matches follow. Match 1 - Beaufort 6, Colleton County 0 Singles: Makenzie Daniel (B) def. Anni Crook, 6-0, 6-1; Morgan Louw (B) def. Cami Crook, 6-3, 6-1; Kirsten Stone (B) def. Alicia Roberson, 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-5); Lucy Bruns (B) def. Daryn Horker, 6-2 6-3; Elizabeth Holloway (B) def. Taylor Virden, 7-5, 6-3. Doubles: Caroline Louw/ Lucy Aydelette (B) def. Megan Dewitt/ Matilyn Griffin, 6-0, 6-0. Match 2 - Beaufort 6, Colleton County 0 Singles: Makenzie Daniel (B) def. Anni Crook, 6-1, 6-0; Morgan Louw (B) def. Cami Crook, 7-5, 7-5; Kirsten Stone (B) def. Alicia Roberson, 6-4, 6-2; Lucy Bruns (B) def. Daryn Horker, 6-2, 6-1; Caroline Louw (B) def. Taylor Virden, 6-3, 6-0. Doubles: Jullianna Lane/ Grace Lubkin (B) def. Megan Dewitt/ Matilyn Griffin, 6-3, 6-1.

Beaufort Academy tops Hilton Head Prep, 5-1

Beaufort Academy beat Hilton Head Prep 5-1 in a girls' high school tennis match on Sept. 26. Hilton Head Prep claimed its lone win in the match in singles competition. Results from the Beaufort Academy-Hilton Head Prep girls' tennis match follow. Beaufort Academy 5, Hilton Head Prep 1 Singles: Olivia Rose Besecker (HHP) def. Jayda Scheper, 6-3, 6-2; Presley Jackson (BA) def. Abby Piduzzi 6-3, 6-4; Abby Dalton (BA) def. Jacqueline Lowrey 7-5, 6-3; Lydasia Prather (BA) def. Elizabeth Minton 6-1, 6-3; Mary Alden Cooper (BA) def. Charlotte Bayer 6-1, 6-2; Anshleigh Pingree (BA) won by default.

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On Sept. 22, I was one of the many volunteers assigned to work the annual Friends of the Beaufort Library Book Sale. When I got the call from Danielle Gillespie, the volunteer coordinator, I happily agreed as I have in the past. This year I was a bagger. At first, I was not thrilled with my new assignment. In the past, I was one of the sorters. We would separate the books genre — mystery books here, biographies there, children’s books over in the corner. It was so much fun because as I was going through the books, I could grab one and put it aside to purchase later. Oh, what joy to find those old classic children’s books to give to my grandchildren. But I quickly discovered how much fun it was to be a bagger. It seemed every book I touched, I wanted. My partner, Alexa, who

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my taste might be different from theirs. I started rambling off names of restaurants and they both laughed. It might be a good idea for our local restaurants to order some monogrammed bookbags as giveaways for next year. It is hard to fathom all the work that goes into this project, but a shout out to Marilyn Harcharik, Kinsey Baker and Kelly Baker and Danielle Gillespie for their work. Like any project, it takes good leadership to get the volunteers. Of course, the U.S. Marines and the Boy Scouts came out to help again, which is wonderful. That Friday was a great day, but surprisingly I left without buying any books. You see, I knew my husband and I would be back on Sunday with our canvas bags, ready to fill them up with travel, history and biographies, followed up, of course, by a great lunch downtown.

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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.

Beethoven to be featured at symphony performance

The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra will present “Beloved Beethoven” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Pianist Reed Tetzloff will perform. Tickets are $40; and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased at www.beaufortorchestra.org.

Mather center to hold dedication ceremony

The Mather Interpretive Center Dedication has been rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Irma. The event will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Beaufort Arts Council/ Mather Museum at the Technical College of the Lowcountry at 921 Ribaut Road in Beaufort. The center showcases the Mather School’s 100-year history. RSVP to smyes@tlc.edu or by calling 843-525-8214.

Jaycees hosting food truck fest

The Lowcountry Jaycees are hosting the Inaugural Beaufort Food Truck Festival to benefit Jaycee Camp Hope. The event will take place rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in downtown Beaufort next to the Santa Elena History Center. This event will feature live music, foods from a variety of local food trucks, craft/artisan and local distributors, a silent auction as well as games for the entire family. The Beaufort Food Truck Festival is open to the public with free admission. Visit www.beaufortfoodtruckfestival.com.

TCL to host oysters & 5K

The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual Oysters and 5K by the Bay on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the TCL Beaufort Campus at 921 Ribaut Road. Oysters by the Bay kicks off at 6 p.m. and includes all-you-can-eat oysters and barbecue, live music, children’s activities and raffles. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Admission is free for children 10 and under. The 5K, hosted by the TCL Veterans Resource Center, starts at 5 p.m.; check-in begins at 4 p.m. The race features chip timing and includes a T-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the fastest men and women in several categories, including a special military division. Runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome. 5K proceeds will go to the TCL Student Veterans Association. Visit www.tcl.edu/bythebay for more information, tickets and 5K registration.

Boots & Bling set for Oct. 14

The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County will hold its 8th Annual Boots & Bling Fundraiser & Silent Auction, present-

ed by CBC National Bank, from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. This year’s “rustic chic” soiree includes a silent auction, live auction, cocktail hour, food provided by local eateries and music by Veterans’ Pride Entertainment Service curated to inspire a full dance floor. Event tickets can be purchased at the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or at the door the night of the event: $50 each or $90 per couple. Tickets include a cocktail hour, barbecue dinner buffet, beer/wine and entertainment. There will be a cash bar for mixed drinks.

Women’s group to to hold luncheon

The Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Fellowship Hall at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. The luncheon will focus on fall fashions and home accessories for the holiday season. The guest speaker will be Linda Abrams, who will discuss the medical battle of her life and her story of determination and hope. The cost is $15. RSVP to Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 or puddlesportia@gmail.com.

Friends of Fort Fremont fundraiser rescheduled

Because of Tropical Storm Irma, the Friends of Fort Fremont Fall Fundraiser had to be postponed. Cool Jazz at the Celadon Club has now been rescheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. There will be wine, beer, appetizers and music by Beaufort DJ Steve Curless. The Celadon Club is donating two family (six-month) memberships and two spa packages for auction. Tickets are still available for $30 per person and can be purchased at www.fortfremont.org until Monday, Oct. 16. The Celadon Club is at 61 Celadon Drive on Lady’s Island.

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Beaufort Academy will hold a Fall Festival from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the school. This family-friendly annual event is free and open to Beaufort Academy students, family, friends and alumni. There will be games, a haunted house, bounce houses for both the preschool and older kids, a football toss, lots of prizes, snacks, pizza, face painting, music, a bake sale and more.

Archaeological society to hold series of events

The Archaeological Society of SC and the Beaufort District Collection of Beaufort County Library are partnering to celebrate International Archaeology Month during of October. Several events will be held in the Beaufort area. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, the 5th Annual What the Heck is it Artifact Identification Program will be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. to help with your unidentified artifacts. Drs. Jon Leader and Eric Poplin will be on hand to help demystify that odd family treasure. Registration is not necessary, but attendees are asked to limit the number of items they bring. The program and identification sessions are free. At 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Combahee Ferry Historic District exhibition will return to the Beaufort District Collection space and will be shown through February 2018. Poplin will discuss the archaeology of this significant site in a special lecture in the Beaufort Branch Library Meeting Room at the library. For more information, email Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection manager, at gracec@bcgov.net or call 843-255-6468.

Church’s Fall Bazaar to be held Nov. 4

The Parish Church of St. Helena will hold a Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,

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Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew is back for fifth year

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.

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.

Artists showcase work at BAA

“Dueling Studios: Two Friends Feature Their Favorites – Flora & Fauna” is the name of the current Beaufort Art Association (BAA) show, featuring the work of local artists Marilee Sartori and Dusty Conner. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 29. Also on exhibit will be the artwork of other local artists who are members of the gallery.

The Habersham Marketplace will present the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival celebrating the bounty of the fall season on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. There will be artisan vendors, food, live music on the main stage, plus plenty of activities for kids of all ages including a 47foot ferris wheel, vintage rides, contests, face painters, hayrides, the Beaufort County Library bookmobile, a petting zoo and more. Admission is free with food, drink and arts and crafts available for purchase; select activities may include nominal entry fees.

COSY holding fall fundraiser

The Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) Trust is hosting a fundraising event this fall. The Roaring ‘20s Evening to Benefit the COSY Trust will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Best Western Sea Island Inn on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. There will be a variety of food stations, including those from Saltus, Lowcountry Produce, Joe Loves Lobster Rolls, Outback and, The Cookie King Robert Merten, who also serves as the president of the COSY Trust. Beer and wine will be served, in addition to the Signature COSY Cocktail. There will be music, best costume contests, a live auction, door prizes and more. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Checks should be made out to CCF COSY Trust and mailed to P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, SC 29901-1228. Tickets will be mailed out when checks are received.

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