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Tubman sculpture model is unveiled

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Tabernacle Baptist Church in Beaufort is currently raising $500,000 in funds from the private sector to complete the planned Harriet Tubman Monument, a model of which is shown here. Photo provided.

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series of instructive workshops for writers, all centered around the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Oct. 19 • Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Pat Conroy Literary Center • Workshop: Who Do You Listen To? Building a Successful Writing Partnership;

A model of a monument honoring abolitionist and humanitarian Harriet Tubman was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Beaufort. In June 2016, Tabernacle Baptist Church announced plans to erect a monument to honor Tubman for her services rendered in Beaufort County during the Civil War and for her leadership in the Combahee River Raid. Tubman came to Beaufort in the spring of 1862 to help alleviate the suffering of the nearly 10,000 slaves abruptly freed after the Union forces occupied Beaufort in November 1861. In Beaufort, Harriet Tubman served the Union army in many capacities. She was a scout, spy and nurse and assisted in the recruitment of black soldiers. Tubman also ran an “eating house” and established a “wash house” where she taught newly freed women to become self-sufficient by washing, sewing and baking for the Union soldiers. Tubman helped plan and lead the June 2, 1863, raid along the Combahee River that freed more than 700 slaves. Historians consider her the first woman in the Civil War to help design and execute such a military exercise. “It is my design objective to present a serious, dignified memorial

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Aria Anacleto, 3 dumped all her candy in the middle of Bay Street to take a quick inventory during the annual Trick-or-Treat Beaufort in 2016. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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There are lots of spooky goings-on going on in Northern Beaufort County. Here are a few: • Trick-or-treaters are invited to don their Halloween costumes and bring their treat bags for the annual Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Beaufort. Kids can visit more than 50 stores and businesses along

Bay Street, West Street, Scott Street, Carteret Street and beyond for “treats” from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. This event is free and open to the public. Trick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort is a safe activity for the children of Beaufort. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend and stroll through the downtown

with their children. Bay Street, from Newcastle to Carteret Street (Newcastle Street will not be closed) and Port Republic to Scott Street will be closed to automobile traffic from 4:15-6 p.m. Trick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort See HALLOWEEN, page A5

Power of education focus of literary festival Staff reports

The second annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival will be held from Thursday, Oct. 19, to Sunday, Oct. 22, in Beaufort. The event will celebrate Conroy’s legacy as student and teacher through this year’s festival theme of The Transformative Power of Education. Extending the conversations and experiences which began at the Pat Conroy at 70 festival and birthday celebration in October 2015, the Pat Conroy Literary Festival will continue

to honor the writing life of Pat Conroy (1945–2016) in his adopted hometown of Beaufort. The event has been expanded to include larger discussions of Southern literature, life and culture. Pat Conroy The multi-day gathering features writer panels and book signings, live dramatic performances, film screenings, receptions, readings, tours, exhibitions and a

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PUBLIC SAFETY Lady’s Island man sentenced to 10 years

A Lady’s Island man who was involved in two different crimes in April 2016 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Maurice Laron Jenkins, 23, pleaded guilty on Oct. 9 to strong armed robbery and to pointing and presenting a firearm. On April 21, 2016, Jenkins, who was armed with a pistol, forced the driver of a 2009 Chrysler to the ground and stole a subwoofer speaker while at Jenkins’ Lady’s Island home. In a separate incident a few days Maurice Laron Jenkins earlier, Jenkins pulled a gun on two men who were in a vehicle on Detour Road in Seabrook. “In the pointing and presenting case, the victims were able to drive away and escape any further injury,” Assistant Solicitor Dustin Whetsel said. “As prosecutors we are required to evaluate each case individually, but this defendant demonstrated a clear pattern of behavior.” Jenkins’ criminal record dates back to 2012 with convictions of third-degree assault and battery, receiving stolen goods, second-degree assault and battery and trespassing. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Mullen handed down the sentence.

Man suffers gunshot at home in Burton

A man was shot at about 10:45 p.m. Oct. 14 at a home on Maxine Lane in Burton. Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office deputies responded to the scene and said one man was suffering a gunshot wound inside the home, where there were also other adults and children. Deputies and investigators said they found numerous bullet holes in the home and around the area. A motive and suspect have not been discovered, and the condition of the victim was not available. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is asked to call the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777.

Man faces slew of charges after shooting incident

A man is facing several charges after a shooting at a fish market on Oct. 13 on Hilton Head Island. According to the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office, at about 3 p.m. sheriff ’s deputies responded to a report of shots fired at Barnacle Bill’s Seafood on U.S. 278. Witnesses and victims reported that following a verbal dispute, an unknown man fired several shots from a shotgun, striking two vehicles and the structure of the business. After firing the shots, witnesses said the man got into a white Ford Crown Victoria and sped off traveling west on U.S. 278. Deputies spotted the white Crown Victoria in the area of Gumtree Road and followed it over the Hilton Head bridges into BluffA2

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ton. Deputies attempted a traffic stop as they neared Tanger One outlet stores, but the driver sped up. The driver continued onto numerous side streets in Bluffton and sideswiped another car. Ultimately, the man collided with a Bluffton Police Department vehicle on Bluffton Parkway east of Burnt Church Road. The driver then ran away. The Bluffton Police Department officer who was hit released his patrol canine to pursue the man. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Calvin Murray Jr., of Hilton Head Island, was quickly apprehended by the canine and taken into custody by law enforcement. The shotgun Murray Jr. allegedly used during the Barnacle Bill’s Seafood incident was recovered from his Crown Victoria. Murray Jr. has been charged with failure to stop for blue lights and fleeing to evade. He was also served with two active arrest warrants for assault and battery in the third degree and malicious injury to property in a separate incident. After being taken to the Beaufort County Detention Center he was charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of malicious injury to property, possession of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime and discharging a firearm within town limits.

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Firefighters rescue worker from high school roof

The Burton Fire District rescued an injured maintenance worker from the roof of Whale Branch High School. Just before noon on Oct. 12, the Burton Fire District responded to Whale Branch High School for an injured worker who fell from the roof. After a brief search of the roof Burton fire crews and school personnel located the injured worker who stated he fell from a ladder. While the worker appeared to have non-life threatening injuries, the injuries prevented removing him by the stairs. Beaufort County EMS personnel began providing medical attention on the roof while firefighters prepared to remove him. Burton firefighters placed the worker on a backboard and secured him to the aerial ladder that was extended to the roof. The worker and a Burton firefighter were lowered to the ground to a waiting Beaufort County ambulance.

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The Exchange Club of Beaufort recently named Lance Cpl. John “Jack” Keener of the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office as the 2017 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in a ceremony at the annual Sheriff ’s Department Picnic held at Widgeon Point. Keener was presented the award by Exchange Club Immediate Past President Janet Horton. Keener was awarded for going above and beyond his regular duties in an incident aboard MCAS Beaufort during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show when a man handed him a 2-year-old child that was choking with something lodged in his throat. Keener immediately performed an emergency procedure to help the toddler. He was able to clear his airway and the child was saved. For 30 years the Exchange Club of Beaufort has been honoring a First Responder, Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The award ceremony was originally planned for Sept. 11 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park but was cancelled when Tropical Storm Irma came through the area.

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BUSINESS CHAMBER CORNER Beaufort chamber to host grand opening

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ballenger Realty will celebrate the grand opening of its additional location in downtown Beaufort from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at 101 West St. Extension. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at noon. Refreshments will be served. Ballenger Realty was established in 2000 on Lady's Island with only two partners. In May 2004, it expanded and opened its Carteret Street office, and now has 32 agents. The new office on West Street Extension will be additional office space and its main office will remain at 613A Carteret St. To learn more about Ballenger Realty, visit www.ballengerrealty.com. For more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.

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.

Retouched headshots being offered by chamber

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:

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Business for Breakfast covers variety of topics

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and SC LowCountry SCORE Chapter will hold a Business for Breakfast Series for Small Businesses from 8:30-9:30 a.m. 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: • Nov. 8: Government Contracting 101 for Small Businesses • Dec. 13: Year End Tax Strategies • Jan. 10: Click Click Click: Using Social Media • Feb. 14: I Did What? — Hiring Without Tears • March 14: Building a Successful Brand • April 11: Retailing Strategies in an Am-

azon World • May 9: Riddle Me This, Money Man — Financial Statements Made Simpler

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. “There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States, but only half of them will make it past five years. To ensure your small business is in the successful half, 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.

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decreased 3.9%. This decrease is primarily occurring in homes priced under $300,000. Other than $500,000 to $599,999 price 47.8% decrease, the price brackets $599,999 inventory remained mostly steady over 2016. Last month we looked at the various pricerange bracketswhich of whichsaw homes were selling for in the 5 areas (Beaufort, Port above Royal, Moss

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homes that were affected by flooding from Matthew and Irma. The homeowners will need to declare any flood damage they may have suffered when they go to sell the property, and this in turn may dissuade some potential buyers from purchasing that property. Only time will tell if this does indeed become an issue. Everett Ballenger is the owner of B.I.C Ballenger Realty and is the former president of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.

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Cutting the celebratory ribbon at 134 Parker Drive are, from left, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President Blakely Williams, Geismar North America President Alan Reynolds, Geismar President Raphael Geismar, Geismar CEO Alexandra Curiel, South Carolina Department of Commerce Senior Project Manager Philip Morgan, Beaufort County Councilman Mike Covert and Beaufort County Administrator Josh Gruber.

Geismar launches manufacturing facility

Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, launched its new operations in Beaufort County on Oct. 12.

The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 50 new jobs. Serving the North American railroad industry for more than 40 years, Geismar offers a comprehensive range of tools for track works, including hand-held machinery and

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heavy equipment. The company features an extensive product catalog that includes a variety of saws, drills, grinders, track motor cars, loaders and more. Located at 134 Parker Drive in Beaufort, Geismar North America will be constructing specialty rail cars and new railway maintenance equipment. "We are very excited to call Beaufort, South Carolina, our new North American headquarters and our first manufacturing facility in the U.S. After an extensive search and much research, we chose this location based on the state and local commitment to supporting a new manufacturing facility. The local workforce, proximity to major highways and ports, the ability to expand the facility as we grow and the pro-manufacturing attitude made the difference in our decision,” said Geismar North America President Alan Reynolds.

group46 wins award for Employer of the Year

I originally saw it as a philanthropic opportunity for my company, but it has quickly turned into a fruitful result,” said Lockhart, founder of group46. “I think the event was a great success,” said Stephanie Greene, Vocational Rehabilitation Business Development specialist. “I think all of our speakers did a fantastic job on showing their support to our agency and advocating for our ‘clients’ throughout the community.” The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department serves people who are discouraged from working because of their disability. The SCVRD provides job placement, and group46 offered a graphic design position to a person who needed job-specific training. Between Hampton and Beaufort counties, there are about 500 “clients” in the SCVRD program that can contribute to private companies. For more information, contact Greene at sgreene@scvrd.net or 843-258-0163.

Weichert recognized at national event

Ryan Lockhart, president of group46, was named Employer of the Year by the SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department. He is shown here with David Russell, who worked as a graphic designer at the company.

group46 took home a big award at the Vocational Rehabilitation Open House Luncheon on Oct. 11 in Beaufort. group46 president, Ryan Lockhart, won Employer of the Year for his advocacy and partnership with the agency. The event honored business partners who provided work opportunities for the “clients” of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. About 20 business partners attended, along with “clients” and employers from around the area. “group46 was proud to open a position for a vocational rehabilitation ‘client’ over the course of 120 days, facilitating training and making a new position available,” according to a release. “I am extremely happy with the program.

Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties, which has four offices in South Carolina including Beaufort, has been named to the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Premier Client Group for 2017. Only 29 out of the nearly 250 companies from the Weichert national franchise network were named to this group of real estate professionals, based on their contributions and performance in 2016. The group was recognized at an event held Oct. 2-4 at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston. Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. President and COO Bill Scavone kicked off the event by thanking this year’s PCG members for their willingness to embrace and use Weichert management systems, marketing strategies and training programs to achieve tremendous business success last year. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of this group,” said Karen Ryan, co-owner of Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties, which has offices in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and Okatie. For more information, contact Joe or Karen Ryan at 843-341-3700 or visit www.WeichertCP.com.

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zoidal shape bronze pedestal element.” Two “wing like” bronze sculpture elements are attached to both sides of the pedestal. On each element are scenes depicting groups of slaves rushing headlong toward the central core element, soldiers and gun boats, towards their escape and refuge. Men, women and children are depicted in various states of dress and carrying a variety of belongings. The monument will sit next to the 153year old church on Craven Street in downtown Beaufort. Historians believe that Harriet Tubman

and the newly freed slaves assembled at Tabernacle after the Combahee Raid. The gravesite and bust of escaped slave, military man and politician Robert Smalls is also on the Tabernacle Baptist Church campus. Tabernacle is currently raising funds from the private sector to complete the $500,000 project. The church is located at 911 Craven St. downtown Beaufort. For more information, visit harriettubmanmonument.com, call 843-525-9006 or 843-524-0376, or email lybensons@aol. com.

USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10 • Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; Noon-3:30 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, free • Reading: Hard Lines: Rough South Poetry; 1-2 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10 • Workshop: Writing and Illustrating for the Children’s Book Market; 2-3 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25 • Panel discussion: Teaching Pat Conroy’s Writing at the Citadel; 2:30-3:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10 • Screening: “The Lords of Discipline” and more; 4-6:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $45 • Panel discussion: Citadel Class of 1967 Reunion Discussion; 6:30-7:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $45 • Reception and Book Signing; 8-10 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, $45 Saturday, Oct. 21 • Panel discussion: Children’s Authors and Artists Panel; 10-11 a.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10 • Workshop: Creative Organization for Writers; 10:30-11:30 a.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25 • Conversation: The Transformative Power of Education in the Life of Robert Smalls; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $15 • Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; Noon to 3:30 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, free • Screening: “Corridor of Shame: The Neglect of South Carolina’s Rural Schools”; 1-2:15 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the

Arts, $10 • Workshop: Book Publishing & Marketing – An Insider’s Guide; 2-3 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25 • Panel discussion: Cookbook Author Panel; 2:15-3:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $15 • Performance: the musical “Conrack”; 4-6 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $40 • Conversation: William E. Dufford and Carl B. Epps III; 6:15-7:15 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $40 • Reception and Book Signing: Cake reception with William E. Dufford; 7:15-8:15 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $40 Sunday, Oct. 22 • Brunch with author Ann Kidd Taylor; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dataw Island Club, $42 • Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; noon to 3:30 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, free • Book Fair: Children’s Authors & Artists Book Fair; 1:30-3:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, free • Gallery Talk: Pat Conroy and the Transformative Power of Teachers; 2-3 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, free • Performance: Final performance of the musical “Conrack”; 3-5 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $30 • Guided Tour of the Former Beaufort High School; 3:30-4:45 p.m., Beaufort Middle School, $25 The Pat Conroy Literary Center is at 308 Charles St.; the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts is at 805 Carteret St. For information on tickets and more, visit www.patconroyliteraryfestival.org.

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experience that captures the essence of the woman, Harriet Tubman; the inner strength and quiet power of this small, relatively uneducated ex-slave,” said sculptor Ed Dwight. “It is critical that the memorial be substantial, traditional, inspirational and permanent. With these objectives in mind, I have created an over-life size sculpture of the great Harriet Tubman affixed atop a trape-

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is hosted by Main Street Beaufort, USA, the City of Beaufort Police Department, and the merchants of downtown Beaufort. • MCRD Parris Island is holding a Fall Festival from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, across from Quarters One. There will be costume contests, music, games, bounce houses, food and more. This event is free. Call 843-228-1570 for more information. • Ghost tour carriage rides leave every 20 minutes starting at 6:30 p.m. from the parking lot at 1006 Bay St. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. The tours start at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 22; and from Friday, Oct. 27, to Sunday, Oct. 30. The cost is $22 for adults and $12 for ages 3-11. Ghost tour walking tours begin at 7 p.m. and leave every 20 minutes from Cannon Park (across the street from 611 Bay St.). Each tour lasts approximately one hour. The cost is $12 for all ages. Visit www. capabeaufort.org/events/ghost-tours. • The Thomas Heward Academy Haunted Trail will feature scary stuff, including zombies and more. There will also be music, prizes, food, games and vendors for all ages, face painting and a jump house. This event is being held at the Blue Heron Nature Trail in Ridgelend. Take I-95 to Exit 21 and look for the signs. Free parking is available. The Haunted Trail will be open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, and from 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. Visit www.thahauntedtrail.com. • Trunk or Treat will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Paris Avenue between 9th and 12th streets in Port Royal. Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe daytime alternative to evening trick or treating for children and their families. Attendees can bring their decorated cars, trucks or golf carts and get in the sprit by handing out goodies to the children. Or, fancy up your lawn chair and hand out candy. Games, Tuck the Clown, and free hot dogs and drinks will be on hand as folks wander the three blocks along Paris Avenue viewing the creative assortment of Halloween-decorated vehicles chock full of goodies.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Hargray awards Beaufort grant for infrastructure

The city of Beaufort has been awarded a $300,000 grant by Hargray Communications Inc. for road and infrastructure improvements in Commerce Park. According to a release, “Hargray’s executive team, which is based in the Lowcountry, understands the importance of economic development. Furthermore, Hargray has also agreed to partner with the city in the efforts to bring an advanced fiber-optic infrastructure to Commerce Park. To further the partnership between Hargray and the city, they are also bringing high speed wi-fi service to the Henry C. Chambers Park in downtown Beaufort. Mayor Billy Keyserling thanked Hargray for the grant and for its support in improving the infrastructure throughout the city.

Online driver’s license renewal now available

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) recently announced a new way for South Carolina residents to do business with the agency. Most South Carolinians who have a regular (Class D, E, F, M, or any combination of the four) driver’s license, whose driving privileges are in good standing, can renew their license from home at www.scdmvonline.com. “This eliminates the need to visit an SCDMV branch and keeps wait times and lines shorter for the public,” said Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “We’re a customer-centric agency, and this is a small step in the process of bringing the SCDMV to customers, instead of making customers come to us.” Drivers will need to visit the SCDMV every other time they are due for renewal in order to take a new photograph for their license, as long as their driving privileges remain in good standing. Those with a commercial driver’s license or identification card or international customers must continue to visit an SCDMV branch to renew their license or ID. Due to state and federal laws, these cards are not available for online renewal. State law no longer requires vision screenings for most people when they renew their license. This means there’s no reason for many people to visit the SCDMV. A vision screening is still required for a customer to receive his or her first South Carolina beginner’s permit or driver’s license or if returning to the state after being licensed in a different state. “Customers who did not renew their license the last time by mail can go to our website, confirm their address, and order their new license with a valid credit card,” said Director of Driver Services Annie Phelps. “We’ll use your current photograph

and mail your new license. When renewing online, you’ll pay $12.50 for a five-year license. Please destroy your old license when you receive your new one.”

Running better meetings focus of workshop

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, Gen. 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.

Taxpayers have started seeing lower car values

A change in motor vehicle valuation method has taken two years to complete due to the recent reprogramming of the Beaufort County system that has been in place since 2009. Previously, a vehicle’s value was deter-

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mined using the highest trim level for that model in the Department of Revenue (DOR) valuation guide. Because the vast majority of vehicles on the road are base or mid-level models, many vehicles have been over-valued. In August 2015, Jim Beckert said, “Our practices need to change to reflect the guidance given by DOR and be in line with our neighboring and peer counties.” The new programming selects the lowest-valued vehicle in a model group from the DOR valuation guide if the vehicle’s trim level is not clearly identified. It is estimated that this valuation change will impact hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles each month. Over the past four months, the fair market value (FMV) on vehicle renewal bills has been reduced by millions of dollars in FMV, reducing vehicle taxes for many taxpayers. During this calendar year, new vehicles that were added to the tax rolls resulted in very modest growth of the total FMV of vehicles county-wide. The Beaufort County auditor’s new project will help reduce vehicle tax bills even further. State law allows citizens to appeal the DOR mandated value of their vehicle. When the DOR guide is issued to counties and available for use, it is already six months old. By the time the tax year ends, the guide values are 18 months old. By using the appeal process, Beaufort County citizens have the opportunity to have their vehicle value reviewed by the auditor to take any depreciation that has accumulated into consideration where the DOR guide does not. For more information, email auditor@bcgov.net.

Port Royal has three new members of council

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 scheduled for Nov. 7 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.

AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint having connection issues

People using AT&T for carrier service or T-Mobile and Sprint mobile devices may experience intermittent connection issues when attempting to call Beaufort County landline phones with a “255” prefix due to data transmission issues with Hargray, the county’s carrier for landline services. County departments can be contacted online via email from the county’s website, www.bcgov.net. Hargray is actively working to resolve the matter.

Tax bills have been reviewed, processed

The Beaufort County Assessor’s Office has announced that all completed legal residence applications submitted to its office were reviewed and processed when tax bills were issued. Beaufort County Assessor Gary James stated, “Beaufort County is up to date on its review of all legal residence applications. When data was transferred for inclusion in the tax bill run on Oct. 6, all complete applications received and reviewed as of that date had the appropriate exemptions applied to the real property records.” The Assessor’s Office is currently processing applications within one week of receipt. James cautioned that due to a heavy application workload after bills are received by taxpayers, a slightly longer approval timeframe might occur, but his office will continue its efforts to focus on minimizing the delay in approvals, allowing ample time for taxpayers to pay the adjusted amounts. For more information, contact the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office at 843-2552400.

CORRECTIONS

A story in the Oct. 12 edition misidentified the district that Beaufort County School District board member Evva Anderson represents. She represents District 7. In the same story, Jerry Smith’s name was misspelled. The Island News regrets the errors.

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It’s fun to watch the snowbird migration This is the perfect time of year in Beaufort to go bird watching. I'm not talking about normal birds. I'm referring to snowbirds, the travelers in boats coming south down the Intracoastal Waterway. My husband and I like to drive our boat out to Mile Marker 520 on the Coosaw River and watch the boats coming out of the Ashapoo-Coosaw Cut. The best time for snowbird watching is around 2 in the afternoon because all the boats want to dock in Beaufort before the sun sets. And now, with Daylight Savings Time ending on Nov. 5, it is even more important. There is another issue for boats this time of year. It’s the timing of the Lady’s Island Bridge openings. If they don’t get to Beaufort by 4, then they have to wait until 6. It is interesting to watch the boats come

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out of the cut in formation. There’s not much water in there, especially at low tide, and the power boats have to line up behind the sailboats, which are powering around 5-6 knots. This is pretty slow compared to the 15-25 knot speed that most of the power boats are normally running. As they slowly pop out of the cut, the power boats start to throttle up and pass the sailboats one by one.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR The trail is not to blame for flooding

A recent article in the Beaufort Gazette on a community meeting to address the flooding concerns in the Mossy Oaks area indicated that some individuals believe that the construction of the Spanish Moss Trail on the Port Royal Railroad right-of-way to the west of the community was responsible for the flooding. This is not correct. The railroad was constructed on this alignment in the 1870s and a crossing of the marsh section was installed at that time. While it may have been a trestle in the beginning, I know from personal experience that it has been a culvert for more than 30 years. I lived on West Royal Oaks Drive from 1986 to 1992 and thereafter on Brotherhood Way. I walked the railroad right-of-way regularly with my children. Conversations with

lifetime residents of Beaufort confirm those observations. When the Spanish Moss Trail was constructed in this section in 2013, the contractor simply graded the existing surface of the berm and installed a 12-foot wide strip of concrete. No changes were made to the culvert or to the marsh on either side. This is not to say that the berm itself may not be a factor in the flooding since the existing culvert may be too small or installed at the wrong elevation. The city of Beaufort and its partners are conducting a full analysis of the entire situation and presumably will evaluate this along with many other factors. Whatever their findings, I can assure everyone that the construction of the trail was not responsible for the flooding in the Mossy Oaks area. Dean Moss Volunteer Executive Director Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail

We like to determine the make and model of the boats; how big they are in length, but also where they originated. Many boats have their country flag and a lot of them also have their yacht club flag. It’s fun to look at all the toys attached to these boats too. Most of them have their dingy, which they can use if they are anchoring out in the river, but want to get to shore for provisions. You also might see kayaks, ca-

noes and bicycles; however, these items are not visible on the very large boats because they are all stored inside. There are many sailboats with solar panels and large power boats with satellite TV antennas. Both kinds of boats doing any distance traveling will have their marine radar equipment. And the sailboats tend to have jerry cans on the bow filled with fuel. We have seen some snowbirds make their way south in flocks, or Cruising Clubs as they are called. They stick together in order to make their way down along the Florida coast and always in formation. You don’t have to have a boat to go see the annual snowbird migration. Just go down to the Beaufort waterfront and swing on the swings. It is a beautiful site to watch “birds” this time of year.

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Sanford, Scott: Trump made right decision on healthcare President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop paying subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, responded to that action: Rep. Mark Sanford Americans should be given more choice in healthcare and at a lower cost. It’s as simple as that. And that’s what I tried to achieve with the Obamacare Replacement Act, a bill that I introduced with Sen. Rand Paul earlier this year. The Obamacare Replacement Act, which was officially endorsed by the House Freedom Caucus, would repeal those aspects of Obamacare that acted as the main drivers of increased prices and premiums and replaces them with a free market, patient-centered, and consumer-driven healthcare system. Among other things, this bill would 1) legalize inexpensive insurance plans; 2) help individuals to buy insurance across state lines; and 3) allow individuals to band together to purchase insurance, increasing their purchasing power. These are all aspects of President Trump’s new plan.

Accordingly, I’m cautiously optimistic about the president’s plan that could lead to small businesses and individuals banding together and buying insurance across state lines, which would give increased bargaining power and lead to lower prices. And the icing on the cake? This plan isn’t a government mandate. Sen. Tim Scott During a time when South Carolinians, and Americans across the country, stand on the verge of facing more steep premium increases, this is a welcome action. This announcement is a clear example of how we can help folks gain access to health insurance by increasing affordable options and empowering small businesses to help their employees gain access to coverage. The facts don’t lie. By 2018, nearly 50 percent of all U.S. counties are expected to have only one option on the exchange, leaving more than a quarter of a million people with no option for coverage. Not to mention premiums continue to rise with South Carolinians facing a 31 percent increase by next year. This decision shows what we can do to help the American people as we continue the healthcare debate.

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olks came out in droves on Oct. 14 for the ABLE Fall Festival hosted by the ABLE Foundation. The ABLE Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to provide support and resources to the Beaufort County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DSN). DSN provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Beaufort County, which is not provided with federal, state or county funds. The bazaar featured games, music, arts and crafts, food and more. Visit www.co.beaufort.sc.us/departments/Community-Services/disabilities-and-special-needs or www.ablefoundationbc.org. Photos by SK Signs & Designs.

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USCB scores major grant by national foundation The University of South Carolina Beaufort has been awarded a grant of nearly $900,000 by the National Science Foundation to support a statewide initiative to boost advanced materials research and production, build capacity in existing industries and to place more highly skilled workers in high-tech jobs. The USCB grant, for $898,037, is part of a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the NSF to a statewide consortium of 10 institutions of higher education. The goal of the consortium is to position South Carolina as a leader in advanced materials manufacturing and to boost the state’s production capabilities in the field. The NSF grant will enable the 10 academic institutions, encompassing more than 100 teachers and 600 students, to collaborate on an initiative called the Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina or MADE in SC.

USCB’s role in the initiative is to work with faculty and students in the other academic institutions on the computational aspects of the Modeling and Computational Core of the MADE in SC program. The computational core is the foundation of the proposed research. It provides an “integrating focus” for the entire project, according to the MADE in SC website. USCB will use its federal grant to plan a Master of Science program in Computational Science at the university and to establish a Computational Engineering track of study in the undergraduate Computational Science program. As part of this effort, it will hire three tenure-track Computational Science faculty members, two of whom are to have considerable experience in engineering. With the three new hires, the USCB faculty will have eight Computational Science teachers. Two of USCB’s Computational Science faculty members, Yiming Ji, Ph.D., and Xu-

wei Liang, Ph.D., will work with the new members of the Computational Science faculty and undergraduate students to design modeling and testing software to be used for computer-simulated testing and iterative design of new materials, thus speeding up the design process. The three new faculty members will develop courses and curricula, will teach courses, and will serve as research mentors to students who participate in modeling, simulation and visualization of the Modeling and Computational Core aspects of the initiative. The first new hire will develop and teach undergraduate courses in Computational Science with an engineering emphasis. The latter two will develop new courses and the curriculum for the master’s program. Ji, the program director for USCB’s participation in the initiative, is a professor of Computational Science and interim chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computational Science at USCB. He is the

director of the university’s Computational Science Program. He was named a “Rising Star” by the Office of Research and Graduate Education at the University of South Carolina system in 2010. The latest NSF grant is the second major funding initiative for Ji and USCB. Before this latest grant, Ji secured more than $1.6 million in grant and education funding, which was used to hire four Computational Science tenure-track faculty members, to establish a Computational Core facility, and to create a Bachelor of Science degree program in Computational Science. More than 100 students are enrolled in the program today. “I feel very honored by this latest grant,” said Ji. “We are making a significant research contribution to the State of South Carolina. Creating a master’s program in Computational Science at USCB will have a tremendously important impact for many years to come. The long-term impact on our students will be the most important thing.”

Thousands of students have benefitted since 2009. The $10,000 awarded this week brings the foundation’s giving to over $180,000 since grants were first awarded in 2009. In Northern Beaufort County, Beaufort High’s Nancy Ungvarsky and Deborah Kidd were awarded $1,500 for its project called Back to Native: Pollinator Garden. Eve Weaver of Robert Smalls International Academy was awarded $419.96 for a project called Magnetic Math and Engineering and $246.48 for Geometry in Motion: Integrating Art and Math with Origami. John Cullinen of Battery Creek High was awarded $571.22 for Infrared Photography: Beyond the Visible Light Spectrum. Christopher Crabb and Nicholas Glick of Mossy Oaks Elementary were awarded $1,100 for a project called Disney’s Mulan Jr. Shelley Krebs of Port Royal Elementary was awarded $320.79 for Critical Thinking with Games.

Alexis Hines of Beaufort Middle was awarded $750 for Foundations in Personal Finance. Melissale Rivera of Shanklin Elementary was awarded $250 for A Snapshot of Me!

said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The complexity of the process can be pretty intimidating, so we provide coaches who work with students one on one during the day.”

High school seniors focus of application day

84.9 percent qualify for national certificates

SCHOOL BRIEFS Foundation surprises schools with cash awards

Supporters and board members of the Foundation for Educational Excellence visited 14 Beaufort County schools this week to surprise 19 teachers with grant awards. The teachers, recipients of the foundation’s fall Innovative Teacher Grants, were presented with balloons and oversized checks. The 18 grants ranged from $179 to $1,500 and totaled more than $10,000. The foundation said the awards will provide innovative learning opportunities for more than 4,000 students districtwide. Funded projects include reading, coding and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), musical arts performances and a pollinator garden. Established in 2007, the foundation awarded its first grants in 2009. Twice each year, grants of up to $750 are awarded to individual teachers and up to $1,500 for team requests.

Beaufort County high school seniors received one-on-one coaching recently as they prepared college applications with help from school counselors, parents, community volunteers and representatives of colleges and universities. College Application Day, a joint project of the Beaufort County School District, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the South Carolina Department of Education, provides coaching and advice to students at all of the district’s high schools as they fill out actual college applications online. “Applying for college isn’t a simple thing,”

Beaufort County School District high school students outperformed their peers from across South Carolina on a key statewide exam during the 2016-17 school year, according to data released by the South Carolina Department of Education. South Carolina requires all 11th-graders to take WorkKeys exams each spring, and students who post qualifying scores earn “portable” certificates at the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum levels that can be used to qualify for good-paying jobs anywhere in the nation. Increasing numbers of businesses require job applicants to have WorkKeys certificates. Among Beaufort County 11th-graders, 84.9 percent scored high enough to earn a certificate (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum), compared to 84 percent of 11th-graders statewide. That marked a decrease from last year, when 87.6 percent of district 11th-graders scored high enough to earn a certificate compared to 86.8 percent statewide. Looking at students earning Silver certificates and above, 63.3 percent of Beaufort County 11th-graders qualified in 2016-17 compared to 60.8 percent statewide. A score of Silver or better was adopted by the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee last month as one measure of a career-ready student in high school. Superintendent Jeff Moss said that many businesses across the nation now use WorkKeys certificates as prescreening tools for job applicants. “It’s a skills and knowledge measurement system that’s consistent nationwide,” he said, “so businesses can rely on it no matter where they’re located. And it works for our high school students, too, because it lets them know what they need to concentrate on if they hope to land good-paying jobs.” Moss said that a variety of work-based experiences are available for Beaufort County students, and the district is working with local business and industry partners to expand and enhance those opportunities.

State submits plan for student success

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced that it has submitted its Consolidated Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan to the U.S. Department of Education. "This submission is the culmination of thousands of hours of hard work and collaborative effort by the people of South Carolina," said State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman. "Our plan is designed to move student achievement forward and the time is now to get to work on making that happen and ensuring our graduates are prepared for success." For over a year, the SCDE collaborated with parents, teachers, school and district administrators, education advocates, and business and community leaders to create a multiple measure education system that provides students with a rigorous system of instruction that leads to high quality learning opportunities and academic outcomes. B2

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he Neighborhood Outreach Connection's Fore Teachers' Golf Event was held recently. Eighty players participated in this year's tournament to raise money to help students from underserved neighborhoods in Beaufort County excel in school. The winners in the Women's Group were Elaine Beringhouse, Irene Miller, Sue Parker and Susie Sutton. The winners in the Men's Group were Tom Brettinger, Nigel Jones, Keith Swinehart and Gary Tauscher. The winners in the Mixed Group were Dan Wheeler, Carole Wheeler, Roger Smith and Ken Gudz.

Warriors shut out Beaufort falls to Berkeley, Academic Magnet, 49-0 suffers first loss of season The Whale Branch Warriors dominated HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Beaufort's unbeaten run in the 2017 high school football season came to a close on Oct. 13 as visiting Berkeley pulled away to win 23-14 in a Region 8-4A matchup. Thanks to the win, Berkeley is now tied with Cane Bay for first-place in the region. Determined Berkeley pulled away to win in the second half. Longtime rivals, Beaufort and Berkeley were tied 7-7 at halftime. Berkeley won thanks in part to Keshawn Wicks, who rushed for 225 yards in the winning effort. The Stags were able to make the most of multiple offensive possessions, especially after intermission. Beaufort quarterback Jeffrey Smyth passed for 220 yards in the loss. The Eagles slipped into the loss column after opening the season with wins over Wando, Battery Creek, Bluffton, May River, Stall and Colleton County. Prior to Friday night's game, Berkeley had notched wins over Stratford, Summerville, Hanahan, Timberland, Heritage Academy, Hilton Head and Stall after dropping a season-opener to Daniel. Beaufort has regular-season games remaining versus Cane Bay and Hilton Head. The Eagles are scheduled to host Cane Bay for a key region game on Friday, Oct. 20. Beaufort is slated to visit Hilton Head Island for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.

Battery Creek levels Ridgeland-Hardeeville

Visiting Battery Creek saved its best for last on Oct. 13, scoring 31 points in the second half to pull away to beat host Ridgeland-Hardeeville 44-18 on the host team's homecoming game. Battery Creek notched its third straight win over familiar foe Ridgeland-Hardeeville. Aiding Battery Creek in the win, Jabari Williams rushed for three touchdowns. Battery Creek quarterback Jordyn Gwin passed for three touchdowns. One of Gwin's scoring passes was a school-record 99-yard toss to Armani Gibbs. Battery Creek claimed its second straight win. The Dolphins have notched additional wins over Whale Branch and Calhoun County. Battery Creek has suffered losses to Swansea, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Wade Hampton and Bluffton. Ridgeland-Hardeeville suffered its fourth straight loss. The Jaguars' current losing skid consists of losses to Colleton County, Hilton Head, May River and Battery Creek. Ridgeland-Hardeeville opened the 2017 season with wins over Thomas Heyward Academy, Estill and Allendale-Fairfax. The Dolphins are scheduled to host May River on Friday, Oct. 20.

in their latest outing on the gridiron. Whale Branch didn't have any trouble getting past host Academic Magnet in a late-season matchup on Oct. 13. The Warriors rolled, shutting out Academic Magnet 49-0. Whale Branch moved ahead early, forcing Academic Magnet to play from behind throughout the prep football matchup. Numerous Whale Branch players contributed offensively in the win. Irvin Mulligan rushed for three touchdowns while CJ Brown added two TDs for the Warriors in the convincing victory. Defensively, Whale Branch excelled in each quarter of the contest, holding outmatched Academic Magnet scoreless. Whale Branch claimed its third straight win. The Warriors' current three-game win streak includes additional victories over Woodland and North Charleston. Whale Branch has dropped games to Hilton Head, May River, Battery Creek and Bluffton. The Warriors have regular-season games remaining versus Garrett Academy and Burke. Whale Branch is slated to host Garrett Academy on Friday, Oct. 20. The Warriors are scheduled to visit Burke for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.

on Oct. 12. Determined Beaufort Academy edged Colleton Prep 28-26 in the opening set. Remaining ahead late in the second set, Beaufort Academy topped Colleton prep 25-21. Finishing strong, the Eagles topped Colleton Prep 25-15 in the third set to earn the win. Alyssa Patrick paced Beaufort Academy in the win, registering seven kills and 10 digs for the Eagles. Courtney Kirkberger distributed 15 assists and recorded seven digs for Beaufort Academy in the win. Aiding Beaufort Academy in the victory, EmilyAnn Hiers added six kills and 10 assists for the Eagles. On Oct. 10, Beaufort Academy edged Hilton Head Prep 3-2. More on the Beaufort Academy-Hilton Head Prep volleyball match follows. Beaufort Academy 3, Hilton Head Prep 2 (14-25, 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 15-3): Alyssa Patrick recorded 14 kills and 16 digs to help lead Beaufort Academy past Hilton Head Prep 3-2 in a high school volleyball match on Oct. 10. Additional contributors for Beaufort Academy in the victory were Courtney Kirkberger (23 assists), EmilyAnn Hiers (10 kills, 22 digs, 18 assists) and Amelia Huebel (nine kills).

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Beaufort Academy falls SCHOOL TENNIS to Coastal Christian Prep Beaufort handles Host Coastal Christian Prep prevented Beaufort Academy from winning on the road Hilton Head Prep, 8-1 on Oct. 13, defeating the Eagles 66-49 in a high scoring high school football affair. Coastal Christian Prep owned a 14-6 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter but Beaufort Academy managed to take a hardfought 27-26 lead into halftime. Coastal Christian Prep outscored the Eagles 28-16 in the third quarter to move back out in front. The Cougars never faltered late as they separated themselves from the Eagles. Quarterback Robert Crates led Coastal Christian Prep to the win, completing 17of-26 passes for 271 yards and seven touchdowns. Crates also excelled on the ground, rushing 30 times for 234 yards and three touchdowns for the Cougars. Individual statistics for the Beaufort Academy football team were unavailable at press time. The Eagles are scheduled to visit Cathedral Academy for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Beaufort Academy blanks Colleton Prep, 3-0

Beaufort Academy shut out Colleton Prep 3-0 in a high school volleyball match

Beaufort beat Hilton Head Prep 8-1 in a girls' high school tennis match on Oct. 12. Complete results from the Beaufort-Hilton Head Prep girls' tennis match follow. Beaufort 8, Hilton Head Prep 1 Singles: McKenzie Daniel (B) def. Lauren Harvey 6-0, 6-0; Morgan Louw (B) def. Holland Traver 6-1, 6-1; Kirsten Stone (B) def. Molly Rankin 6-0, 5-7, 10-4; Sophie Bellomy (B) def. Cassie Cohen 6-3, 7-6 (72); Elizabeth Holloway (B) def. Val Carington 6-1, 6-1; Julianna Lane (B) def. Mary Holland 7-5, 6-3. Doubles: Daniel/Bellomy (BHS) def. Harvey/Rankin 8-2; Lucy Aydelette/Caroline Louw (B) def. Traver/ Evie Snipes 8-2; Perez/Marko (HHP) def. Wilson/Lubkin 8-3.

BA outlasts John Paul II, 5-4

Beaufort Academy outlasted John Paul II 5-4 in a girls' high school tennis match on Oct. 10. Complete results from the Beaufort Academy-John Paul II girls' tennis match follow. Beaufort Academy 5, John Paul II 4 Singles: Jayda Scheper def. Katherine Reilly 6-0 6-1; Presley Jackson def. Alexa Eaddy 6-2 6-1; Abby Dalton def. Abby

Quinty 6-2 6-2; Merritt Woodham def. Ladasha Prather 6-3 6-4 ; Mary-Alden Cooper def. Samantha Reilly 6-3 6-1; Ansleigh Pingree def. Brenna Frank 6-2 6-4; Caroline Lavery and Merritt Woodham def. Tallie Pendarvis and Ashley Wilson 6-1. Doubles: Renee Delgado/Caroline Gilmour def. Leath Gray/Bryson Ambrose 6-5; Katherine Reilly/Abby Quinty won by default.

MEN'S COLLEGE GOLF

Nimmer named ACC Golfer of the Month

Clemson University golfer Bryson Nimmer has been named the ACC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September by the Atlantic Coast Conference office. Nimmer had three top 10 finishes in national tournaments and has risen to the No. 9 ranking in the nation, according to Golfweek. Nimmer opened September with a second-place finish at the Carpet Classic at The Farm in Dalton, Ga. The junior had rounds of 73-65-69 for a 207 finish, nine-under-par. The 65 tied his career best round. The native of Bluffton then finished seventh at the Trinity Forest Invitational near Dallas from Sept. 24-26 thanks to rounds of 69-73-67, a 209 total, four under par. He completed the month with a 10th place finish at the NIKE Elite in Portland, Ore. thanks to scores of 70-69-68. For the month, Nimmer posted a 69.22 average with six rounds in the 60s, seven under-par rounds and a team best 42 birdies.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Clemson, USC fans can win scholar sweepstakes

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the privately funded Future Scholar Holler Facebook Sweepstakes, which will award Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans game tickets, memorabilia signed by the coaches and $529 in Future Scholar college savings. Parents are invited to enter the sweepstakes through Friday, Oct. 20, by posting a public photo to their personal Facebook page of their child or family decked out in USC or Clemson gear with the hashtag “#FutureScholarHoller.” One fan from each school will be randomly selected to win a prize pack and a $529 Future Scholar contribution. Entrants must be the parent or guardian of a current or potential Future Scholar beneficiary, who must be a legal resident of South Carolina under the age of 18. Participants must “like” the Office of South Carolina State Treasurer’s official Facebook page to qualify. Winners will be announced on Facebook on Monday, Oct. 23. OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2017

AROUND TOWN

Fiber Artists of Beaufort to hold show

The Fiber Artists of Beaufort (FAB) will be holding its sixth annual show at the SoBA Center for the Creative Arts in Bluffton. The free show will be open to the public from Tuesday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 5. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. There will be a reception open to the public from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1. This will be the second year that FAB holds its show at this venue. “We are very excited to continue our relationship with the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) and make our work available to a

broader audience,” according to a release. A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to SoBA’s youth workshop scholarship fund. FAB’s members are 13 accomplished Lowcountry artisans whose work represents a broad range of contemporary textile art. One-of-a-kind wall art, as well as wearable and three-dimensional pieces for the home will be available for sale. The artists work in a broad range of techniques and textiles, including knitting, weaving, nuno and needle felting, smocking natural dye techniques, paper making

and paper art, silk painting of wall hangings as well as wearable pieces, jewelry and contemporary handstitched embroidered pieces. Most of the artists have affiliations with galleries in Bluffton and Beaufort as well as exhibiting work and teaching their craft across the country and internationally. Participating artists are Sandra Atkins, Eileen Berchem, Laura Burcin, Margo Duke, Eileen Hoffman, Barbara James, Roxanne Lasky, Laurie Lovell, Linda Patalive, Kathryn Riley Parker, Andrea Stern and Cynthia Zeiss. Visit FABFiberArtistsBeaufortSC.

Some of the artists who will display and sell their work an upcoming event are shown here. Photo provided.

Food truck fest success Popular home tour returns

The Lowcountry Jaycees hosted the Inaugural Beaufort Food Truck Festival on Oct. 14 in downtown Beaufort to benefit Jaycee Camp Hope. People stood in line for a variety of foods, from Cuban to burgers to desserts and much more. Photos by SK Signs & Designs.

The 2017 Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens is fast approaching. The three days of touring are: • Friday, Oct. 27: An afternoon stroll is a favorite way to see Beaufort. The private homes on this perennially popular tour are located in the city's National Historic Landmark District, the state's largest. A variety of architectural styles built in the city over the past 20 years are represented. Among the six houses open will be the Hattie Ford House, ca. 1890 on Craven Street, recently called the most beautiful street in the South; the A.P. Prioleau House, ca. 1892; and the Verdier House, ca. 1804. Tour times are 1, 2 and 3 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 28: Among the six properties open will be Cassena, ca. 1815, the Scheper-Eubanks house and two neighboring houses on The Point. Rarely open for tour is one of St. Helena Island's plantation houses known locally as Frogmore Manor. This house has a wonderful unique history and reflects architecturally the history of this sea island.

The Verdier House is one of the homes that will be part of the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens tour. Photo provided.

St. Helena Island remains predominantly agricultural and is also home to Penn Center, a significant landmark of African-American history. The York Bailey Museum will be open for tour visitors by special arrangement. Tour times are 10 and 11 a.m. • Sunday, Oct. 29: Five local chefs will create regional specialties in private kitchens in five houses on Cat Island and in Habersham. Tour times are 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person/per day. Tickets can be ordered online at www. historicbeaufort.org or call 843-379-3331.

‘Elemental Flair’ shows off artists’ jewelry-making skills

Kona Ice cooled things off with cold treats at the Beaufort Food Truck Festival.

A little girl got her face painted at the Beaufort Food Truck Festival, which featured kid’s activities in addition to the wide variety of foods. B4

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“Elemental Flair” is the name of the upcoming Beaufort Art Association (BAA) show, featuring the jewelry-making skills of local artists Barbara Miller and Jan Glover. The show opens Sunday, Oct. 29, and runs through Jan. 9. An opening reception with the artists will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the BAA Gallery at 913 Bay St. in Beaufort. The public is invited to join in for an evening of friends, food and handcrafted art. Also on exhibit will be the artwork of other local artists who are members of the gallery. Miller’s art merges her life-long love of fiber knitting with her admiration for unusual handmade jewelry. Having started knitting at the age of 10, Miller has designed everything from scarves and sweaters to coats and hats. According to the artist, wire knitting uses the same techniques as fiber knitting, substituting wire for yarn and embellishing it with beads to produce a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. Most of her designs are collar necklaces or cuff bracelets. Over the years, Miller has perfected her art so that it ages well. She uses stainless steel for most of her pieces because it is strong, doesn’t tarnish and has minimal nickel content. “My favorite beading materials include semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls with unusual textures and shapes, handmade glass beads, coral and shell,” she said. “I have antique gold-filled pieces that have aged extremely well.” Miller’s work has been featured in art galleries and clothing designer shops in Asheville, Taos, N.M., and Beaufort, Charleston, Hilton Head, Sullivan’s Island and John’s Island. Currently, it can be found in shops and galleries in Beaufort and Hilton Head, and Greensboro, N.C. Glover says that an eye condition as a young girl led her to begin making jewelry. She had to wear an eye patch and do regular hand-eye coordination therapy, which involved working on a bead loom with seed beads daily.

This is one of the pieces that will be part of the “Elemental Flair” show at the BAA. Photos provided.

Once she started down that path, she says her journey continues full steam – and is still therapeutic all these decades later. “My next jewelry making encounter was in 1992 when I stumbled upon my first bead and jewelry supply shop,” she said. “With the owner’s help, I designed my first piece – a necklace – and have continued to design and handcraft jewelry ever since.” Glover says her interests and range of techniques have varied over time. Her techniques include form folding copper metal, usually embossed or textured, with applied patina and acrylic spray to protect the wearer and the piece’s finish. Other techniques include wire wrapping and stringing. She often uses Fair Trade Kazuri beads, which are handmade in Kenya by Swahili women. “In addition to earning salaries four times the average for that region,” Glover said, “these women receive healthcare and child care as part of their employment. When a person purchases Kazuri jewelry, they are helping care for these women and their families.” Glover goes a step further by giving a portion of the sales of her Kazuri bead jewelry to Water Mission, an organization that provides clean water to underserved communities. Chartered in 1957, the Beaufort Art Association is a tax-exempt membership organization. Currently, about 175 local artists belong, with about 65 of them exhibiting their work in the gallery. Visit www.beaufortartassociation.com or call 843-521-4444.

AROUND TOWN

Photo club names top picks in fall competition Photographer

bringing winter magic to Lowcountry

This one of Bill Lea’s nature photographs. Photo provided.

“Deep in Thought” by Rich Matheny

The Photography Club of Beaufort has announced the winners of the semi-annual fall competition. Thirty-two images were critiqued digitally using the criteria of superb technical quality, composition and creative impact. Judging the event was local Beaufort artist Nancy Rhett, of the Rhett Gallery in downtown Beaufort. She is an accomplished water color painter and book illustrator. During the review, Rhett shared her expertise and offered constructive suggestions to help the photographers improve their skills. Results of the competition are as follows: • Novice Category: First Place, “Lightning Strikes Twice” by Ian Cheah. • Intermediate Category, First Place, “Leaves in the Stream” by Karen Gottschall; Second Place went to Marge Pangione for “Pelican Lunchtime”; Third Place was awarded to Gregg Hunt for “Apparition”; and an Honorable Mention was awarded to Karen Norwood for “Wanna Hear a Secret.” • Advanced Category: First Place, “Deep in Thought” by Rich Matheny; Second Place was Fred Chitty for “Rainy Day Blues.” • Expert Category: First Place, “Independence Day Observers” by Al Heacox The Photography Club of Beaufort

“Leaves in the Stream” by Karen Gottschall

“Deep in Thought” by Rich Matheny

meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Nationally acclaimed nature photographer Bill Lea will be presenting “Winter Magic in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone” on Nov. 13 at the Technical College

of the Lowcountry in the Auditorium at 921 Ribaut Road. The meeting is free and the public is invited to attend. For additional information, visit www. photoclubbeaufort.com.

National acclaimed nature photography Bill Lea will be presenting “Winter magic in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone” to the Photography Club of Beaufort on Monday, Nov. 13,h in the Technical College of the Lowcountry in the Auditorium. Photographing wildlife, wildflowers, landscapes and a variety of other natural subjects from the Canadian Rockies to South Florida has long been a passion for Lea. He may be best known for his portrayal of black bears, the Great Smoky Mountains and the Florida Everglades. Photographing black bears for more than two decades has provided Lea with extraordinary opportunities to learn about bears. For nearly 20 years he has been presenting educational programs throughout western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in an effort to dispel the many myths and untruths about bears. He has appeared on Dateline NBC, National Public Radio, Midwest Outdoors, Animal Planet, local radio stations, news stations and a variety of other programs. The Photography Club of Beaufort meets the second Monday each month at 7 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribaut Road. The meeting is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.photoclubbeaufort.com.

Lowcountry Food Bank announces board

The Lowcountry Food Bank, a volunteer-based nonprofit whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger, announced the election of Shelley Yuhas as the new president of the board of directors, Tiffany Crumpton as the vice chairman, Erik Glaser as treasurer and Brett Hulsey as secretary. In the front row are Hulsey, Yuhas, Darryl Porter, Mike Smith and Lindsey Douglas. In the back row are Mark Mizell, Crumpton, Evie Evans and Tyler Condon. Not shown are Erik Glaser, David Hood and Frank Lapsley. The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 26 million pounds of food in 2016. Photo provided.

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

This is the cover of “Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC,” by Col. Jon T. Hoffman. Photo provided.

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. OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2017

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cause with these soils and climates they resemble the wines of Alsace more than those of Italy, where they’re called Pinot Grigio. These wines are, generally, medium to full bodied, rich, smooth, dry but Celia Strong not astringent, with floral and mineral characteristics with apple, pear, light lemon, milk and cream notes, too. Firesteed Wine Estates produces terrific versions of both these varieties. With its first vintage in 1993, Firesteed has sought to make premium quality wines that are still affordable. Pinot family grapes being what they are, Firesteed growers and winemakers have learned to adapt to the needs of their grapes and wines. The Oregon winery had the first sustainability program to be certified by the International Office of Biological Control. Firesteed makes several Pinot Noir wines, including an Oregon appellation. It also produces a Willamette Valley appellation. For this wine, they select grapes from several vineyards in Willamette. The wine is brimming with red fruit and baking spices aromas and flavors, along with cedar and earth notes. It is bold and beautifully balanced. And, it is aged in French oak barrels for about 18 months. For $8.99. (No, not a typo!) Firesteed Pinot Gris is a secret gem. Also blended with grapes from several vineyards, this wine is medium bodied with true varietal aromas and flavors. Baked apples, pears and pear blossoms, melons, jasmine flowers and minerality bulge out of your glass. It bulges with texture, which makes it pair exceptionally well with food, and finishes with a bright acidity. For $9.99. Only one question remains. What happened to expensive Oregon Pinot Noirs? Especially when they are from the Willamette Valley and not just generic Oregon grapes? Do we really care? Here are two wonderful and affordable Oregon wines that we can drink as often as we please. Guess Firesteed did their job. And we win. Enjoy! Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.

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Well, it seems that the holiday season is creeping up on us. Again. And that means we have to start thinking about appropriate wines for all the occasions that come over the next couple of months. The good news is that we get to try more new wines, and even get an extra glass or two (or bottle or two). Every year, it’s always a big, stressful decision. If we have choices ready for us, maybe some of that stress can be gone. For our wines this week, we’re going to Oregon, the Land of Pinots. That means mostly Pinot Noir, which is always an excellent choice for holiday meals. But, we will also discuss Pinot Gris, which is also an excellent choice, just for different reasons. And, for some of our meals, rosé wines from Pinot Noir. Hopefully, we remember some tidbits from previous holiday lessons and we can quickly review. Pinot Noir is a noble variety. It produces all the great red wines of France’s Burgundy region. Pinot Noir grapes, though, can be difficult to grow. They are susceptible to vineyard diseases and like to ripen in cooler climates where they can hang on their vines longer and develop more flavors. Oregon has soils and climates that are very close to those in Burgundy, so it is a perfect source for good Pinot Noir wines. Unfortunately, Oregon producers and their customers are aware of the quality of these wines which means, for the most part, they can be more expensive. Oregon Pinot Noirs are known for their cranberry and earth characteristics. But, they are also known for their black cherries, red cherries, strawberries, currants, plums, roses, black pepper, coffee and truffles. The cranberry is indicative of their slightly higher levels of acidity, compared to California Pinot Noirs, and the earthiness always makes them go so well with foods. Pinot Gris is one of the other Pinot grapes. Even though it is barely grown in Burgundy, it is one of Oregon’s most planted white varieties. Being related to Pinot Noir, it, too, does really well in this state’s soils and climates. These wines are labeled as Pinot Gris be-

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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.

Women’s group 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.

Habersham to hold Harvest Festival

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, art and crafts available for purchase; select activities may include nominal entry fees.

Wine Down to help Verdier House restoration

Wine Down, a new festival sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation to support its Paint the Lady project, will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the gardens of the ca. 1800 Elizabeth Barnwell Gough House at 705 Washington St. The Paint the Lady drive is the first of an ongoing strategy to address cosmetic, educational and structural issues in maintaining the 213-year-old Verdier House at 801 Bay St. The house is the only historic house in Beaufort open to the public. Wine Down will feature a variety of wines for tasting as well as hors d’oeuvres and jazz music by the Debbie Daniels Band. The number of tickets, at $50 per person, is limited to 200. HBF intends to grow the festival each year as a fundraiser for ongoing care of the Verdier House. To purchase tickets, call HBF at 843-379-3331 or visit www. historicbeaufort.org and click on “Shop.”

‘Conrack’ presented at center for the arts

The musical adaptation of Pat Conroy’s “The Water is Wide” is being presented at the USCB Center for the Arts. 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. “Conrack” will be presented at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Ticket prices vary. For more information, call the box office 843-521-4145 or go online to www.uscbcenterfortheart.com.

COSY holding fall fundraiser

The Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) Trust is hosting a fundraising event. 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.

‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’ coming to DSN

The story of Karola Siegel, a young immigrant who became celebrity sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, will be presented to Beaufort audiences at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Beaufort County DSN at 100 Clearwater Way. “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” a play by Mark St. Germain, stars Rabbi TZiPi Radonsky as Dr. Ruth. The play is being directed by Suzanne Larson, well-known to Beaufort audiences as an actor, playwright and award-winning documentary producer. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. For more information, email sheralaloba@ gmail.com.

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, Nov. 4, at the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., downtown Beaufort. There will be arts and crafts and much more. Call 843-522-1712 or visit StHelenas1712.org/Events.

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 Beaufort Art Association

“Dueling Studios: Two Friends Feature Their Favorites – Flora & Fauna” is the name of the curent Beaufort Art Association show, featuring the artwork of local artists Marilee Sartori and Dusty Conner. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 29.

Habitat for Humanity in need of volunteers

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

AAWU to host Rep. Erickson

The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of Women will begin its 201718 season with SC Rep. Shannon Erickson speaking on upcoming issues. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at First Presbyterian church at 1202 North St. in Beaufort. Reservations can be made by calling 843838-4569.

BA to hold its annual Fall Festival

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.

Fort Fremont tour offered at library

Travel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road on St. Helena Island. Learn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and take a guided tour of the remains of the fortifications The tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary. This event is free. For more information, call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org

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