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Sea level rises cause concern in Beaufort, Port Royal By Kat Walsh

Rising sea levels and storm surges threaten Beaufort and Port Royal with more flooding, more shoreline erosion and more drowning of coastal wetlands. Those concerns led to the formation of a group called the Beau-

fort and Port Royal Sea Level Rise Task Force, which is in the process of creating recommendations on how to deal with these important issues. “It all started two years ago with a small group of interested and knowledgeable people in my living

room,” said Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling. The group is addressing sea level rise and storm surge, two troubling phenomena that are both affecting the area. In Beaufort and Port Royal, for instance, the sea level has risen 6 inches since 1965.

Some of the first impacts of the sea level rising is more nuisance flooding, and a mixing of salt water with freshwater. This problem is compounded by storm surge, which is the rise in water above the normal tide that occurs when winds from a storm

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push water towards the shore. Timing matters: If a storm occurs during high tide, a community will experience much more storm surge and flooding. That in turn leads to impacts on property, See LEVELS, page A9

Naval hospital welcomes new commander

Capt. Jeffrey Korsnes is the new commanding officer of Naval Hospital Beaufort.

The Penn Center’s Labor Day celebration on St. Helena Island included a friendly 5-mile just-for-fun bike ride, guest speakers and songs, culminatingwith traditional fried whiting, barbecued chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, ribs and pulled pork. Here, Marlena Smalls, left, and family members sing traditional Gullah songs. From left are Smalls, Gladys Jenkins, Marilyn Weatherspoon, Kitty Green and Mahogany Amiger. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Beaufort County escapes worst of Hermine By Sally Mahan

Tropical Storm Hermine could have been much worse, but luckily Beaufort County escaped largely unscathed except for some flooding, a lot of debris, some downed trees and power outages. Just because Hermine didn’t cause extensive damage, however, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reminds residents and businesses to always be prepared for hurricanes.

September is National Preparedness Month and as tropical storm activity increases, FEMA encourages residents in the Southeast to make disaster preparedness a priority. “September is also the peak of hurricane season, so preparing now is even more See STORM, page A9 For more photos and more information on damages wrought by Tropical Storm Hermine in Beaufort County, please see page B1.

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A tree was split during Tropical Storm Hermine on Sept. 2. Photo courtesy of the Beaufort Fire Department.

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Naval Hospital Beaufort held a change of command ceremony Sept. 1, welcoming Capt. Jeffrey Korsnes as the new commanding officer and bidding farewell to Capt. Anne M. Lear, who retired after 26 years of naval service. “It has been an honor to serve as the commanding officer of Naval Support Facility and Naval Hospital Beaufort,” said Lear. “The staff is forward-thinking, always looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction and provide top quality care to our beneficiaries. “Additionally, the Lowcountry is one of the most military-friendly communities I’ve encountered. I will greatly miss the community events and many friendships I’ve developed during my stay.” During her three-year tenure as the hospital’s commanding officer, Lear has overseen many improvements and achievements, including the opening of DoD/VA Dermatology and Physical Therapy Clinic’s in partnership with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center; successful completion of inspections by both the Navy Medical Inspector General (IG) and the Joint ComSee COMMANDER, page A9

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POLICE BLOTTER Sexual assault story proves to be false

A sex assault reported near Avalon Shores in Bluffton recently was found to be false, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office report. Sheriff 's office investigators met with the juvenile female and her parents for an in-depth interview regarding the sexual assault Based on her changing suspect descriptions and other inconsistencies, investigators challenged her on whether the assault even occurred. Ultimately, the girl admitted to investigators that she had not been sexually assaulted and made the story up because she was afraid of getting in trouble for walking off from a party she attended with her parents at Avalon Shores to be with some of her friends, something her parents had warned her not to do. She is expected to be charged with filing a false police report.

Man turns himself in after fatal crash

Leonard Brown Jr., 27, turned himself into police after being wanted in a deadly crash on Bluffton Parkway. At 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 27, police responded to a one-vehicle accident along the Bluffton Parkway. There, they found a person dead inside the vehicle. Brown was outside the vehicle and transported to the hospital. After doctors evaluated Brown, he checked himself out of the hospital and fled the area. Bluffton police, through the investigation, developed probable cause to charge him with felony DUI resulting in a death and driving with a suspended license.

Guns, car stolen during home invasion

Three unidentified African-American men armed with handguns forced in the front door of a home on Lexus Lane in Burton at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sept. 2. The subjects held the family in the home at gunpoint and stole several items from the house, including two handguns, electronic devices and cash. The men then took the keys to the silver 2009 Mazda 6 the victims had parked outside their residence and stole the vehicle. No one was injured in the incident.

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Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office investigators are still working to identify the three subjects and locate the stolen Mazda 6. Anyone with information is urged to contact Cpl. Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC if they want to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

County sheriff ’s office: Shooting was an accident

A woman was accidentally shot by her boyfriend in her Hilton Head Plantation home on Sept. 2. The woman was transported for treatment of a gunshot wound to the hand by emergency medical services. The man told deputies that while taking the handgun apart it accidentally fired and hit his girlfriend. The woman was interviewed at Savannah Memorial Hospital and confirmed it was in fact an accident. She is currently recovering from the gunshot wound. Although it is still active, criminal charges are not anticipated in the investigation.

Police search for shoplifting suspect

Police are looking for a man they say stole about $25 in merchandise from the Enmark on 1010 Fording Island Road in Bluffton on Aug. 31. The suspect is between 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 6 feet tall, has a slender build and a long gray goatee. He was wearing rolled blue jeans, a white T-shirt and had a dark camouflage backpack. If you have any information about the suspect, call 843255-3307, Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777, or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Man wanted for financial fraud

A man is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office for financial fraud. On Aug. 31, the man made an unauthorized purchase at Walgreen’s at 20 Hatton Place on Hilton Head Island in the amount of $429. A second purchase for $211 was attempted but the suspect was unable to complete the transaction. The victim was notified by the bank about the theft.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 200 pounds and wearing a gray polo shirt and tan khaki shorts. If you have any information about this individual, contact Cpl. S. Atkinson at 843-255-3207 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777, or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Man is wanted on forgery charges

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is searching for Larry Ladel Taylor, who is wanted for forgery. According to a sheriff ’s office report, Taylor attempted to cash forged checks at South State Bank on Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head and at BB&T on Burnt Church Road in Bluffton. If you have any information about this individual, contact Cpl. Calore at 843-255-3307 or Beaufort Larry Ladel County Dispatch at 843Taylor 524-2777, or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Assistant chief earns national certifications

Burton Assistant Fire Chief Randy Wells has been awarded the Certified Chief Officer (CFO) and Certified Emergency Medical Services Officer (CEMSO) designations from the Center of Public Excellence. Wells is one of only 1,175 to hold a CFO, one of 107 to hold a CEMO, and only one of 42 to hold both designations nationally. Wells, who has been with the fire district for 13 years, oversees the Burton Fire District’s Emergency Medical Response program, where he trains and maintains certifications for the department’s 44 emergency medical technicians and six paramedics. Burton is one of only three Beaufort County fire departments that provides advanced life support medical services. It has responded to approximately 1,200 medical emergencies so far in 2016. The CFO/CEMSO are awarded after a peer review by a panel of professionals from academia, federal and local governments, and leaders within the fire and EMS professions.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Bluffton, Beaufort to hold 9/11 services

Bluffton and Beaufort will hold ceremonies Sunday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Bluffton ceremony will be held at Bluffton Town Hall at 20 Bridge St. and is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Members of the Bluffton Police and Bluffton Fire Honor Guard will present the colors and the St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Children’s Choir will sing. The guest speaker is a retired NYPD officer who was in New York when the Twin Towers were hit. Seating will be available. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. The city of Beaufort’s the 15th annual 9/11 Service will be held at 7 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Democrats for Clinton open local office

Democrats for the Hillary Clinton for America campaign have opened a local office at 100 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday “Local Democrats for Hillary Clinton for America are very excited and working hard to achieve a Clinton South Carolina victory in the upcoming Nov. 8 election,” according to a release. To volunteer or for more information, call 843-522-1028.

DMV is offering online scheduling

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is now providing online appointment scheduling for Private Passenger (Class D) and Motorcycle (Class M) driving tests. “Scheduling an appointment online is convenient for the customer and minimizes the wait time as much as possible.” said Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “Our online services are key to improving our efficiency and customer service.” Online scheduling for skills test appointments has been available to customers seeking a CDL license for over a year, but the DMV recently expanded the service to include Class D and Class M driving tests. Online appointments can be scheduled between 2-4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www. scdmvonline.com, and click “Skills Test Appointments” under the “Online Services” menu at the top of the page. Customers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment time to ensure all documentation is complete and accurate. Skills test appointments are recommended for those who already hold a valid beginner’s permit in a particular class. All pre-test requirements for a skills test must be met before testing can begin. If requirements are not met, customers will be asked to reschedule their skills test. Skills tests are subject to cancellation due to severe weather. For more information, visit the SCDMV website at www.scdmvonline.com.

Wastewater spills into Battery Creek

The Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) reported that a minor spill of wastewater was released into the head water of Battery Creek at the end of North Street on Aug. 29. The release occurred because of pipeline failure. The repair was completed quickly and the line was placed back in service the same day. The heavy rain that occurred coupled with the timing of the release warranted a public notice. BJWSA worked with SCDHEC to mitigate any effects caused by the overflow. Signs have been posted in the area to inform the public about the overflow and will remain until normal sample results are obtained. If you see or suspect any type of spill from the sewer collection system, contact BJWSA at 843-987-9200.

For more information, visit www.bjwsa.org or call 843-987-9213.

Free trees offered for joining group

Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the foundation’s Trees for America program. Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefit the environment and improve quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Everyone joining this month will receive one of the following tree packages based on their location: 10 Arizona cypress, 10 live oak or 10 mix trees including eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood, pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak, and Colorado blue spruce. “These trees are carefully selected to yield year-round benefits, including beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, winter berries and nesting sites for songbirds,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Easy-to-follow planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees. New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive "The Tree Book," which includes information about tree planting and care. To receive the 10 free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Sept. 30, or join online atarborday.org/september.

Community foundation awards $5,000 grant

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded a grant in the amount of $5,000 to Beaufort Housing Authority’s (BHA), Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program to fund, the Family Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Weekend (FSSEW) project. The FSSEW project will take place the weekend of Sept. 23 at the Palm Key Nature Getaway resort in Ridgeland. Funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FSS programs are administered through local housing authorities. The objective of FSS programs is to promote economic independence with individuals receiving housing assistance. The weekend was created to address employers’ challenge of finding employees with strong interpersonal skills, commonly referred to as soft skills. A report by the National Soft Skills Association referencing studies by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Center shows employers believe that 85 percent of job success comes from having well-developed interpersonal skills; while they attribute only 15 percent of job success to technical skills. “It was an eye opener,” Susan Madison, FSS coordinator with Beaufort Housing Authority recalled. “We coach clients on the latest trends in employment. We advise them on the education and training needed to qualify for jobs. Looking at the expressed needs for soft skills we realize that we need to put just as much emphasis, if not more, on those skills to prepare FSS participants. We created this weekend to teach those soft skills and equip our clients with what they need to be able to compete for jobs.” The FSSEW project will pair professionals from the art, business, healing arts and education industries with FSS participants and their families. In addition to soft skills there will be learning labs that will share stress management and confidence building tools. For more information, visit beaufortha. com.

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American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Jay Taylor and his staff at Kinghorn Insurance accept a certificate from Post Commander Chuck Lurey.

Beaufort Commerce Park earns kudos from state

Beaufort’s 161-acre Commerce Park near Marine Corps Air Station earned recognition as a “Palmetto Site” and gains exposure to companies seeking to relocate. Through a partnership with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the city of Beaufort completed the application and data submission during the summer. A report from the S.C. Department of Commerce’s consultants outlines the Beaufort Commerce Park’s strengths, weaknesses and challenges. “This state-level program accomplishes two things for us,” said Stephen Murray, the Beaufort City councilman who spearheaded Beaufort’s participation in the project. “First, it helps identify areas where we can improve the marketability of the Beaufort Commerce Park. Just as important, it provides our Commerce Park’s data and specifications to the State Commerce Department so they have updated information for when they meet with industries,” he said. The Beaufort Commerce Park can be used to satisfy the needs of companies looking to relocate to Northern Beaufort County. “We owe a big thanks to Jason Ruhf and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Com-

Business expo to be held Sept. 22

The Beaufort Local First Business Expo will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites at 2225 Boundary St. The expo is open to everyone and will showcase local products, services and businesses.

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Bluffton hardware store named cool place

Heuser Ace Hardware in Bluffton has been named a 2016 “Coolest Hardware Store” by the Ace Hardware Corp. Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, selects only a handful of Ace stores annually to receive recognition – all based on how each Ace store differentiates its product offerings, services and culture to meet the needs of the community. Heuser Ace Hardware’s 12,000-squarefoot store “evokes a classic Main Street vibe,” according to a release. In addition to hardware, the store also sells bicycles that are made in the U.S. and appeals to the community’s active lifestyle – both for young families and local retirees.

Butler Marine is the largest full service dealer in the Lowcountry and the largest Key West Dealer in the world! We also sell Stingray Boats, World Cat Catamarans, Everglades Boats, and Yamaha Outboards. We are also an authorized service center for Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Evinrude, and Honda Outboards. You can view our entire inventory of new and used boats at

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Heuser Ace Hardware also offers a wide selection of plants and bird feeders, and has an expert with a PhD in horticulture and two master gardeners on staff. Staffing and training are extremely important to the management team at Heuser Ace Hardware, so much so that in addition to the knowledgable horticulturists on staff, they also hired a master electrician and master plumber. The Heuser family and team are also passionate about giving back, and frequently sponsor community events, like the Tiger Bass Race. In addition, Heuser Ace Hardware has been named a designated disaster command center by local law enforcement – the store was built to withstand hurricane-force winds. “The team at Heuser Ace Hardware is proud to be named a 2016 ‘Coolest Hardware Store’,” said Bobby Heuser, co-owner of Heuser Ace Hardware. “It is our privilege to be able to serve the Bluffton community with not only the products our customers need to take care of their homes, but also unexpected finds and the best, most talented team in the business.”

A ribbon-cutting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, to celebrate God’s Goods Thrift Store’s new location in Bluffton. The store is moving to its new permanent home at The Church of the Cross - Mission Mall located at 15 Centre Drive in Centre Plaza (home to Golden Corral/Mattress Firm/Wild Wings and other businesses). God's Goods Thrift Store is an outreach ministry of The Church of the Cross and is 100 percent staffed by volunteers. All proceeds are given to local, national and international mission work. God's Goods opened in July 2010 at 53 Persimmon St. in Bluffton. For more information, visit www.godsgoods.org.

LIBPA sponsors sales tax forum

The Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association will sponsor an informational forum on the 1 percent Education Sales Tax at its Tuesday, Sept. 13, meeting.

Vacation Company hires new sales director

Dru Brown has joined The Vacation Company, a short-term rental and property management firm with over 18 years of experience managing more than 250 quality villas and custom homes on Hilton Head Island. He has worked for short-term rental companies on Hilton Head Island for over 13 years, most recently serving as the business development manager for Beach Properties of Hilton Head. Brown specializes in account acquisition and outside sales, marketing, strategic planning and budgeting, operations management, account retention and relationship management, as well as investment portfolio analysis.

Weichert welcomes addition to team

Kelly Ruhlin has joined Weichert Realtors sales team. She has lived on Hilton Head Island for 25 years, and has taken part in a wide variety of local charitable organizations and events. She is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors and can be reached at 843-301-5919.

Westin hires director of group sales

Ryan Thompson has joined the sales team as director of group sales at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Thompson started his career as a management trainee at The Westin Savannah Harbor in Savannah. He later joined the sales teams of prominent Hilton Head organizations: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, The Heritage Collection, and the Sonesta Resort. Most recently, he led sales efforts was at Turberry Isles Miami before he returned to the Lowcountry. As director of group sales, Thompson is responsible for total revenue and yield strategies, implementation and results of group room revenue, group food and beverage, and meeting-room production goals.

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The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry recently presented a check for $12,250 to United Way of the Lowcountry. From left are Rotary Club of the Lowcountry President Alan Beach; United Way of the Lowcountry President & CEO Tina Lamb Gentry; and Rotary Club of the Lowcountry Past President Jeff Althoff. Committed to the Beaufort community, Rotary Club of the Lowcountry raises thousands of dollars each year which is reinvested in numerous nonprofits supporting a variety of programs including anti-bullying, homelessness, domestic violence and Alzheimer’s research.

merce for helping put together our application,” Murray said. “It was a team effort and we hope it will produce results across northern Beaufort County as we grow our economy.” The Palmetto Sites Program emphasizes the importance of the data-gathering step in site selection to make properties more competitive for projects. Participants answer extensive questions and provide details that explain the property’s availability, zoning, developability, transportation and utilities, said Sarah White, a senior consultant with McCallum Sweeney Consulting in Greenville.

The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive (behind the BB&T Bank). The meeting is open to the public. On the November general election ballot, Beaufort County voters will be requested to consider a 1 percent sales tax for the purpose of funding a variety of capital improvements for the Beaufort County School District. These include maintenance and improvement of the infrastructure of existing schools, additions for some of the existing schools and construction of new schools. This tax is proposed to remain in effect for 10 years and collect an estimated $313 million. In an effort to provide a balanced viewpoint for the voters to better evaluate both the positive and negative aspects of the proposed tax, a representative from the school district will present information about the proposed tax and a representative of Citizens Advocating Responsible Education (CARE) will present an overview of their concerns regarding the tax.

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BUSINESS CHAMBER CORNER Leadership project ideas are sought

The Junior Leadership Class of 2017 is seeking input from the community for its annual service project. Do you have an idea? The project should follow these guidelines: • Must be worked on as a group • Must be performed in Beaufort County • Benefit the community • Be completed by May 2017 • In-kind donations and community collaboration accepted • Non-political events only • Have elements involved to strengthen the students' communication organization, cooperation and consensus building skills. If you know of a need in the community, submit your idea by filling out a form from the chamber before Thursday, Sept. 15.

The Junior Leadership program is a yearlong service learning program sponsored by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. There are 40 students from six southern Beaufort County schools participating. Email Hannah Horne at hhorne@hiltonheadisland.org

Chamber offers networking event

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding Coffee with Colleagues from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Weidner, Wegmann & Harper Law Firm. There will be networking and attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards. There will also be coffee and other goodies. For more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org.

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Internist Dr. Brandon McElroy has joined Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine, where he will work alongside board-certified internists Drs. Philip Cusumano and Robert Vyge, as well as certified physician assistants John Garner and Eric D. Gearhart. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Dr. McElroy earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the university’s Health Science Center in Memphis. He completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

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Throughout his medical training, he volunteered at Clinica Esperanza, a free clinic in Memphis providing primary care to underserved adults, and served as a mentor to fellow medical students. Earlier, he worked as a psychiatric technician at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute in Knoxville.

Left to right: John Garner, PA-C Robert G. Vyge, MD Philip Cusumano, MD, FACP Eric D. Gearhart, PA-C

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Dentist helps patients overcome fear factor Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, MAGD, practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit his website at www.Dr. StephenDurham. com or call 843-379-5400.

here’s a piece of our own attitude that takes as active a part as any physical factor in whether our dental health is good or poor: It’s the tendency some people have to put off seeing their dentist. Dental health doesn’t get better by itself,

and generally speaking it doesn’t even stay the same without regular professional attention. One reason people postpone dental exams is simply the demands of our daily lives. But the reason people postpone treatment most often has to do with fear. If this is how you feel about “a trip to the dentist,” you are not alone. We call this factor “hesitance,” and it’s what causes many dental conditions to get worse, as surely as if it were plaque, bacteria or poor jaw alignment. So we resolved to treat hesitance with as much care and consideration as we would bring to any symptom.

Confidence begins with choice Careful consultation is the start of approaching dental care with confidence. Giving our patients a clear picture of their condition and then offering them realistic choices, we sit face-to-face and map our course together. When the patient has this much to do with the steps that are being taken, we find that concerns begin to subside. Spectrum of comfort Another important reassurance is the variety of ways patients can choose for relieving anxiety, discomfort and preventing pain. From local anesthetics to sedation dentistry, the techniques are available that can make

treatment a process you can trust, without the dread that might have grown from old-fashioned approaches. Home-baked bravery When it comes to providing an atmosphere of comfort and confidence, everything counts. So the smell of home-baked cookies, the sound and feel of our office, the pleasant greetings and genuine interest you feel – it all adds up. Helping people reach the right state of mind for healthy dentistry involves courtesy and consideration as well as professional know-how. We make sure patients find that atmosphere in abundance.

Can Alzheimer’s be detected with an eye test?

A picture of the retina may one day help diagnose people with Alzheimer’s before they show any symptoms. A study published in “Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science” showed that the technique could identify Alzheimer’s in mice. The procedure will be tested in humans next. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design were able to identify Alzheimer’s from detailed color images of the retinas of mice. The retina is made from similar kinds of tissue as the brain and that tissue can be seen directly by looking into the eye. As Alzheimer’s be-

Dr. Mark S. Siegel is the Medical Director at Sea Island Ophthalmology on Ribaut Road in Beaufort.

gins, it changes the way that light is reflected off of the retina. The study showed that in mice this change starts long before any behavioral or memory changes are noticeable. Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and vision, as well as movement and behavior problems. The symptoms become more severe over the course of

Normal optic disc and blood vessels as seen in a standard retina image.

the disease. According to the Alzheimer’s As-

sociation, the disease is caused by the buildup of amyloid plaques and

tangles in the nerve cells in the brain. These plaques are difficult to see in living brains, so Alzheimer’s is usually only diagnosed from the symptoms. By the time symptoms become obvious, a person will already have lost some brain function. There is no treatment for the buildup in the brain that causes Alzheimer’s. But there are treatments for some of the symptoms. There are also treatments that can slow the disease’s progress. If this new test works as well in humans as it did in mice, people with Alzheimer’s could begin treatment to slow down the disease years earlier, before any symptoms are seen.

Beaufort Memorial to offer 'Freedom from Smoking' class If you long ago broke your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, now is the time to get back on track with the “Freedom from Smoking” program being offered by Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services beginning Monday, Sept. 12. Developed by the American Lung Association and considered the “gold standard” in smoking cessation programs, "Freedom from Smoking” consists of eight sessions in seven

weeks, offering participants the best chance at kicking the habit for good. “Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable disease,” said Mark Senn, senior director of LifeFit Wellness Services. “Here’s a way to quit the habit and improve your health.” The program’s first class will be at 5:45 p.m. in BMAC conference room 451 at 990 Ribaut Road (across the street from

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the main hospital campus). The cost is $30, which includes a workbook, a relaxation CD and handouts. Topics covered include stress management techniques, what to do when a craving comes, controlling your weight while quitting and much more. Participants will also receive a free two-month membership to the LifeFit Wellness Center. Call 843-522-5570 for information and to register.

Sewer Service on Harbor Island, Beaufort County Sewer Service on Harbor Island, Beaufort County Harbor Island Utilities, Inc. (Harbor Island or the Company) has filed an Application for adjustment of rates and Harbor Island Utilities, Inc. (Harbor Island or the Company) has filed an Application for adjustment of rates and charges for, and the modification of certain terms and conditions related to, the provision of water and sewer PUBLIC COMMISSION OF SOUTH charges for, and the modification of cSERVICE ertain terms and conditions related CAROLINA to, the provision of water and sewer service for residential and commercial customers. According to the Application, due to increased operating service for residential and commercial customers. According to the Application, due to increased operating expenses and major capital improvements, the CCLERK’S ompany OFFICE must increase its rates and charges. Detailed cost expenses and major capital improvements, the Company must increase its rates and charges. Detailed cost justifications are included on page three of the Application and include, but are not limited to the following: justifications are included n pFILING age three of tHEARING he Application nd include, but are not limited to the following: NOTICEoOF AND AND aPREFILE TESTIMONY DEADLINES purchasing a back-‐up generator to provide electric power to the system in the event of power failures; purchasing purchasing a back-‐up generator to provide electric power to the system in the event of power failures; purchasing a new water valve exerciser; purchasing and DOCKET installing NO. a M2016-29-WS ag-‐Meter to accurately measure the amount of treated a new water valve exerciser; purchasing and installing a Mag-‐Meter to accurately measure the amount of treated effluent water pumped to the Fripp Island Public Service District (FIPSD); replacing valves in the water distribution water Utilities, pumped to for the Approval Fripp Island Public Service ofDRates istrict and (FIPSD); replacing valves in the Service water on distribution Application ofeffluent Harbor Island Inc. of a New Schedule Charges for Water and Sewer Harbor Island, Beausystem, a nd r eplacing t he s econd o f t he t wo b lowers a t t he w astewater t reatment s ystem. fort County system, and replacing the second of the two blowers at the wastewater treatment system. Harbor Inc. Island states that or some of the more otable reasons the perating expenses have increased re as follows of certain Harbor Island Utilities, (Harbor Island the Company) has nfiled an Application foroadjustment rates and charges for, and athe Harbor Island states that some of the more notable reasons the operating eof xpenses have increased are modification as follows terms and conditions to,fthe of water and sewer service for W residential commercial the Application, (see prelated age five or tprovision he complete list): Beaufort-‐Jasper ater & Sand ewer Authority customers. (BJWSA) rAccording aised the to wholesale rate due to (see expenses page five for major the ccapital omplete list): Beaufort-‐Jasper ater increase & Sewer uthority (BJWSA) raised cost the justifications wholesale rare ate included on increased operating and improvements, the CompanyWmust itsArates and charges. Detailed of its water from $2.60 per 1000 gallons to $2.63 per 1000 gallons in 2015 and from $2.63 per 1000 gallons to page three of the notglimited following: purchasing provide of Application its water fand rom include, $2.60 pbut er are 1000 allons ttoo the $2.63 per 1000 gallons ain back-up 2015 agenerator nd from $to2.63 per electric 1000 gpower allons to to the system in the per 1000 gallons iwater n 2016; FIPSD increased the tand ransportation fee for water delivered to Harbor Island of from event of power $2.66 failures; purchasing a new valve exerciser; purchasing installing a Mag-Meter to accurately measure the amount treated effluent $2.66 per 1000 gallons in 2016; FIPSD increased the transportation fee for water delivered to Harbor Island from water pumped to the Fripp District replacing valves in the and replacingsthe second $0.33 per 1Island 000 gPublic allons Service to $0.34 per 1(FIPSD); 000 gallons in 2015; and the water cost distribution to dispose system, of waste activated ludge has of the two blow$0.33 treatment per 1000 system. gallons to $0.34 per 1000 gallons in 2015; and the cost to dispose of waste activated sludge has ers at the wastewater risen from approximately $4,500 annually in 2011-‐2012-‐2013 to an average of over $14,000 annually for 2014-‐ risen from approximately $4,500 annually in 2011-‐2012-‐2013 to an average of over $14,000 annually for 2014-‐ 2015. Harbor Island states that some of the more notable reasons the operating expenses have increased are as follows (see page five for the complete list): Beau2015.

fort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) raised the wholesale rate of its water from $2.60 per 1000 gallons to $2.63 per 1000 gallons in 2015 and from Application as filed pursuant to FIPSD S.C. Cincreased ode Ann. the §58-‐5-‐240 and 1fee 0 Sfor .C. water Code delivered Ann. Regs. 103-‐512.4A and $0.33 103-‐ per 1000 $2.63 per 1000 The gallons to $2.66 perw1000 gallons in 2016; transportation to Harbor Island from The Application was filed pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §58-‐5-‐240 and 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-‐512.4A and 103-‐ gallons to $0.34712.4.A. per 1000 gallons in 2015; and the cost to dispose of waste activated sludge has risen from approximately $4,500 annually in 2011-2012-2013 to 712.4.A. an average of over $14,000 annually for 2014-2015. THE PRESENT AND PROPOSED RATES ARE SET FORTH BELOW: THE PRESENT AND PROPOSED R ATES ARE SET FORTH BELOW: SEWER SEWER CURRENT RATE PROPOSED NEW RATE CURRENT RATE PROPOSED NEW RATE Residential $37.18/month $62.42/month Residential $37.18/month $62.42/month Commercial $37.18 for 10,500 gallons plus $1.50/1,000 $62.42 for 10,500 gallons plus Commercial $37.18 for 10,500 gallons plus $1.50/1,000 $62.42 for 10,500 gallons plus excess usage $1.50/1,000 excess usage excess usage $1.50/1,000 excess usage GENERAL GENERAL Set-‐Up Fee for New Customers $25.00 $25.00 Set-‐Up Fee for New Customers $25.00 $25.00 Pass Through Rate Increases from Beaufort-‐ Pass Through Rate Increases from Beaufort-‐ Jasper Water & Sewer Authority or the Fripp At Cost At Cost Jasper W ater & S ewer A uthority o r t he F ripp At C ost At C ost Island Public Service District Island Public Service District Administrative Fee for Delinquent Accounts Administrative Fee for Delinquent Accounts $10.00 $15.00 $10.00 $15.00 Late Fees In PSCSC Regulations 1½% of unpaid balance Late Fees In PSCSC Regulations 1½% of unpaid balance Returned Check Fee In PSCSC Regulations $30.00 Returned Check Fee In PSCSC WATER Regulations $30.00 WATER CURRENT RATE PROPOSED NEW RATE RATE CURRENT PROPOSED NEW RATE Residential ¾” meter (base) $17.24/month $35.61/month Residential ¾ ” m eter ( base) $17.24/month $35.61/month 1” meter (base) $21.00/month $39.37/month Residential 1” meter (base) $21.00/month $39.37/month ½”meter (base) $26.50/month $44.87/month gallons Residential 1½”meter (base) $26.50/month $44.87/month Usage $4.62/1,000 $7.17/1,000 gallons Usage $4.62/1,000 g allons $7.17/1,000 gallons Commercial ¾” meter (base) $24.00/month $42.37/month Public Service Commission of South Carolina • Attention: Clerk’s Office • 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 • Columbia, SC Commercial ¾ ” m eter ( base) $24.00/month $42.37/month 1” meter (base) of South Carolina • Attention: $27.00/month $45.37/month Public Service Commission Clerk’s Office • 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 • Columbia, SC 29210 Commercial 1” mm eter (base) $27.00/month $45.37/month ½” eter (base) $33.00/month $51.37/month 29210 Commercial 1½” meter (base) $33.00/month $51.37/month Usage $4.62/1,000 gallons $7.17/1,000 gallons Usage $4.62/1,000 g allons $7.17/1,000 gallons Irrigation ¾” meter (base) $17.24/month $35.61/month Irrigation ¾ meter eter ((base) base) $17.24/month $35.61/month 1” ” m $21.00/month $39.37/month Irrigation 1½” ” mm eter (base) $21.00/month $39.37/month eter (base) $26.50/month $44.87/month Irrigation $26.50/month $44.87/month Usage 1½” meter (base) $4.62/1,000 gallons $7.17/1,000 gallons Usage $4.62/1,000 $7.17/1,000 gallons gallons Multiple Residence Meters (base) $17.24/month $27.09/month Multiple $17.24/month $27.09/month Usage Residence Meters (base) $4.62/1,000 gallons $7.17/1,000 gallons Usage $4.62/1,000 $7.17/1,000 gallons gallons Fire Hydrant Usage Fire Hydrant sage Meter Usage U Charge $65.00 $65.00 Meter U sage C harge $65.00 $65.00 Water Deposit $75.00 $75.00 Water $75.00 gallons $75.00 gallons Usage Deposit $4.17/1,000 $7.17/1,000 Usage $4.17/1,000 $7.17/1,000 gallons gallons A copy of the company’s application can be found on the Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov under Docket

The Application was filed pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §58-5-240 and 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-512.4A and 103-712.4.A. A copy of the company’s application can be found on the Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2016-‐29-‐WS. Additionally, a copy of the application is available from the office of J. Thomas Mikell, Esquire, A copy of the company’s application can be found on the Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2016-29-WS. Additionally, a copy of the No. 2016-‐29-‐WS. Additionally, a copy of the application is available from the office of J. Thomas Mikell, Esquire, application is available from office of J. Office ThomasBox Mikell, Esquire, Mikell Law Firm, Post Office Box 1727, Beaufort, SouthG. Carolina and Robert Mikell Law the Firm, Post 1727, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-‐1727 and Robert Gross, 29901-1727 President, Mikell Law Firm, Post Office Box 1727, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-‐1727 and Robert G. Gross, President, G. Gross, President, Harbor Island Utilities, Inc., PostOOffice South Carolina 29901-1028 . Harbor Island Utilities, Inc., Post ffice BBox ox 11028, 028, Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-‐1028 .

Harbor Island Utilities, Inc., Post Office Box 1028, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-‐1028 . PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing, pursuant to 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-817, on the above matter has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, DecemPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing, pursuant to 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-‐817, on the above matter has been ber 06, 2016, atPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing, pursuant to 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-‐817, on the above matter has been 10:30 a.m., before the Commission in the Commission’s Hearing Room at 101 Executive Center Drive, Saluda Building, Columbia, South scheduled to begin on Tuesday, December 06, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., before the Commission in the Commission’s Carolina 29210 for the purpose of receiving testimony and evidence from all interested parties. The hearing may continue through December 7, 2016, if necesscheduled to begin on Tuesday, December 06, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., before the Commission in the Commission’s Hearing Room at 101 Executive Center Drive, Saluda Building, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 for the purpose of sary. Hearing Room at 101 Executive Center Drive, Saluda Building, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 for the purpose of receiving testimony and evidence from all interested parties. The hearing may continue through December 7, testimony all record interested The tohearing may continue with through December Rules 7, of Any person whoreceiving wishes participate inand this evidence matter as a from party of should parties. file a Petition Intervene in accordance the Commission’s 2016, if to necessary. 2016, if on necessary. Practice and Procedure or before October 4, 2016, by filing the Petition to Intervene with the Commission, by providing a copy to the Office of Regulatory Staff and by providing a copy to all parties ofto record. For the receipt future Commission please include an email in the Any person who wishes participate in this ofmatter as a party correspondence, of record should file a Petition to address Intervene in Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket 2016-29-WS and mail ain copy tomatter all otheras parties in this Any person seeks to intervene and who Any person who No. wishes to participate this a Procedure party of docket. record should file who a Petition to Intervene in wishes to accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and on or before October 4, 2016, by filing the testify and present evidence at the hearing should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, accordance with the w Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure on or before October 4, 2016, by filing the Petition t o I ntervene ith t he C ommission, b y p roviding a c opy t o t he O ffice o f R egulatory S taff a nd b y p roviding a South Carolina Petition 29201; and the companywatith thethe above address, on or before October 4, 2016. Please refer to Docket No.S2016-29-WS. t o I ntervene C ommission, b y p roviding a c opy t o t he O ffice o f R egulatory taff a nd b y p roviding a copy to all parties of record. For the receipt of future Commission correspondence, please include an email copy to all parties of record. For the receipt of future Commission correspondence, please include an email address in the Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2016-‐29-‐WS and mail a copy to all other parties INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PARTIES OF RECORD (Applicant, Petitioners, and Intervenors only): address in the Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2016-‐29-‐WS and mail a copy to all other parties in this docket. ny person who seeks to intervene and who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing All Parties of Record must prefile Atestimony with the Commission and with all Parties of Record. Prefiled Testimony Deadlines: Applicant’s Direct Testimoin this docket. A ny person who seeks to intervene and who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing ny Due: 11/1/2016; Other Parties of Record Direct Testimony Due: 11/15/2016; Applicant’s Rebuttal Testimony Due: 11/22/2016; and Other Parties of should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, Record Surrebuttal Testimony 11/29/2016. prefiled testimony deadlines are subject to the information as posted on www.psc.sc.gov South Carolina Due: 29201; and the All company at the above address, on or before October 4, 2016. Please refer under to Docket No. 2016-29-WS. South 29201; and the company at the above address, on or before October 4, 2016. Please refer to Docket Carolina No. 2016-‐29-‐WS. Docket No. 2016-‐29-‐WS. Any person who wishes to request that the Commission hold a public hearing in his or her county of residence in order to hear comments from the utility’s INSTRUCTIONS TO the ALL PARTIES OF RECORD Petitioners, and Street, Intervenors only): customers, should notify, in writing, Commission; the Office of(Applicant, Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Suite 900, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; and the INSTRUCTIONS T O A LL P ARTIES O F R ECORD ( Applicant, P etitioners, a nd I ntervenors nly): of Record. Prefiled Parties of onRecord must prefile testimony with the Commission and with all oParties company at the All above address, or before October 4, 2016. Please refer to Docket No. 2016-29-WS. All Parties Deadlines: of Record must prefile testimony with Due: the Commission with all Parties of Record. Prefiled Testimony Applicant’s Direct Testimony 11/1/2016; and Other Parties of Record Direct Testimony Testimony Deadlines: Applicant’s Direct Testimony Testimony Due: 11/22/2016; 11/1/2016; Other Parties of please Record Direct Testimony and DockFor the most recent regarding this docket, including changes in Due: scheduled dates included inOther this Notice, to www.psc.sc.gov Due: information 11/15/2016; Applicant’s Rebuttal and Parties of refer Record Surrebuttal Due: 11/15/2016; Applicant’s Rebuttal Testimony Due: 11/22/2016; and Other Parties of Record et No. 2016-29-WS. Testimony Due: 11/29/2016. All prefiled testimony deadlines are subject to the information as Surrebuttal posted on Testimony Due: 11/29/2016. All prefiled testimony deadlines are subject to the information as posted on www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2016-‐29-‐WS. PLEASE TAKE www.psc.sc.gov NOTICE that anyuperson wishes have his or her comments considered as part of the official record of this proceeding MUST present nder Dwho ocket No. to2016-‐29-‐WS. such comments in person to the Commission during the hearing. Public Service Commission of South Carolina • Attention: Clerk’s Office • 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 • Columbia, SC

Persons seeking information about the Commission’s procedures should contact theOffice Commission at (803) 896-5100 or visitSuite its website at www.psc.sc.gov. 29210 Public Service Commission of South Carolina • Attention: Clerk’s • 101 Executive Center Drive, 100 • Columbia, SC 9/6/16

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OBITUARIES Marjorie Dehls

Marjorie (Rost) Dehls, 87, of Westwood, Ma., died on Sept. 3, 2016, in Westwood, Ma. Born on Oct. 24, 1928, in Westfield, N.J., she was the daughter of Elsie Christophers Rost and Henry Lewis Rost. Marj graduated from Westfield High School and attended Connecticut College. She was married to James ( Jim) McIntosh, until his death in 1954. They had one son and a daughter. In 1958, she married Allan Dehls, adopted his three daughters, and moved to Mountainside, N.J., where they raised their combined family. Marj served others in Marjorie Dehls every phase of her life. In New Jersey, she was a volunteer leader in her children's schools, at the Children’s Specialized Hospital and at Muhlenberg Hospital. After moving to New Hampshire, Marj became involved with the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. She was honored to receive the Volunteer Recognition Award, and remained interested the League throughout her life. She delivered Meals on Wheels and provided transportation for veterans to health care appointments. In South Carolina, she was a reading tutor to children. In Massachusetts, she was part of the Welcoming Committee at Fox Hill Village. She and her husband were supporters of Camp Mayhew, a camp for at-risk boys in New Hampshire. She was a doting grandmother (hence her nickname “DG”), and treasured time spent at Newfound Lake in New Hampshire with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marj was an enthusiastic rug hooker, creating original rugs for her family and friends. Another love was singing. She sang with choirs in New Jersey, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Massachusetts. She will be remembered for her love of classical music, her sharp wit and her service to others. Marj is survived by her son Jim Dehls (Tricia) of Woodstock, Conn., and daughters Sue Spain (Jon) of Grandview, Texas, Betsy Price (Chuck) of Ann Arbor, Mich., Cookie Ragen (Joe) of

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Oakland, Calif., and Lois Cornell (Linc) of Natick, Ma., 12 grandchildren, and 11 greatgrandchildren, her brother and sister-in-law, Lois and Bob Alenson, and nieces and nephews. The Dehls family thanks the Fox Hill Village staff for the warm welcome and personal, attentive care extended to their mother during the 10 years she lived in the community. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the First Baptist Church in Westwood, Ma. A reception will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fox Hill Village, in Westwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Allan W. and Marjorie R. Dehls Memorial Fund, Mayhew Program, 293 W. Shore Road, Bristol, NH 03222. Arrangements were made by Holden-Dunn-Lawler, www.hdlfuneralhome.net.

Donald English

Donald S. English, 75, of Beaufort, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at his home. Services will be private. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Kenneth Gibson

Kenneth Gibson, 64, of Lady’s Island, and husband of Suzanne Gibson, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at his residence. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Harold R. Greenlee

Harold R. Greenlee, 74, of Beaufort, and husband of Judith Greenlee, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Services were held Sept. 7. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

George Tedder Rodgers

George Tedder Rodgers, 70, formerly of Beaufort, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Hospice of Charleston. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. The Island News/The Bluffton News is now accepting free death notices, which include the name of deceased, age, date of death and arrangement information. For a full obituary, email theislandnews@gmail.com for cost and other information.

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mission; and numerous awards, including the Radiology Department being named Navy Medicine Radiology Team of The Year for 2015, and the operating room nursing staff receiving CNOR Strong certification. "Capt. Lear, it is clear from your list of accomplishments that you have empowered and encouraged your staff of 1,025 military

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critical infrastructure and the safety and well-being of citizens. After a year of research using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Systems Research Institute demographic model, the task force was able to identify specific hot spots – low-lying areas most vulnerable to rising water levels. The seven locations are the: Boundary Street area, North Street/Water’s Edge area, the Point/Historic Downtown Beaufort, Lady’s Island airport area, Mossy Oaks, Southside Park and the Port/Sands area of Port Royal. Unlike the other areas of concern, the Lady’s Island airport is not a waterfront property. But because of its low elevation, it’s one of the most vulnerable spots in the area. During extreme high tides (known as “king tides”), the runway becomes vulnerable to inundation.

and civilian people as commanding officer,” said Rear Adm. Kenneth Iverson, commander, Navy Medicine East. “As a direct result, Naval Hospital Beaufort is not only a preferred choice for patients to receive care, but also the preferred choice for its staff to work.” Open since 1949, Naval Hospital Beaufort provides general medical, surgical and urgent care services to all active duty personnel, as well as retired military and family members residing in the Beaufort area, a total population of approximately 29,000 beneficiaries.

Dan Ahren, task force member and engineer with the National Stormwater Center, said the airport is in the process of getting federal grants to bring the runway and airport up to national standards. “So one of the recommendations is that if we have these federal funds, we might as well build the runways up so it won’t cause problems in the future,” he said. In making its recommendations as to how the area can become more resilient to the inundation threats, the task force is looking at what measures other cities have taken to address current and future impacts of storm surge and future sea level rise and outlined strategies that will protect and accommodate these vulnerable areas now and in the future. “We are in the process of finalizing our recommendations so that an engineering firm could see what the next steps would be,” said task force member Frank Knapp, president & CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce. Another goal of the task

force is getting the information out to the community. “It’s been a huge education challenge. In most cases, we’re talking about a period longer than a 30-year mortgage before people see huge changes. But there should be concern now,” said task force member Kate Schaefer, South Coast office director for the Coastal Conservation League. “A lot of people deal with the immediately threat – the king tides and flooding,” she said. “But the big challenge is getting people to look at the long-term threat. A failure to act now will make these communities and their residents more vulnerable in the future, whether it is a normal weather event or catastrophic.” Keyserling agrees, “Sea level rise is like diabetes. If we stay in denial, we will get very sick. If we acknowledge the onset of the disease and follow a plan, it is likely we can lead a normal life.” To see what your neighborhood could look like with sea level rise and to learn more about the task force’s work and recommendations, visit www.bprsealevelrise.wordpress.com.

Dragonboat races success despite storm By Kat Walsh

Instead of kicking off with a Friday night concert featuring the Sweetgrass Angels, DragonBoat Race Day weekend hosted an uninvited guest: Tropical Storm Hermine. Not only did the storm cancel the free festivities at Waterfront Park, it also prevented volunteers from setting up on Friday, Sept. 2, or early Saturday, Sept. 3. “We were supposed to have all the infrastructure in place on Friday – tents, signs, race course, docks everything – but Tropical Storm Hermine had other plans,” said Greg Rawls, marketing director for DragonBoat.“I am amazed that we got all of it all done and started only two hours late on Saturday.” Hermine wasn’t the only challenge for DragonBoat Beaufort; this was the first festival without the sponsorship and exposure of the Water Festival. As a result, Rawls says that expenses were higher and the workload was greater, but despite this, the organization is pleased that the weekend was very successful in both fundraising and fun. Cheered on by a positive turnout of specta-

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critical for families and businesses in the Southeast,” said FEMA Region IV Regional Administrator Gracia Szczech. “Make preparedness a part of your everyday life. Prepare for the hazards that are most likely to occur where you live and work. Talk to your family and make a family disaster plan. But don’t stop there. Practice your plan. Practicing in advance of a disaster makes you better prepared to handle any emergency you may encounter.” Across the nation, disasters are occurring with greater frequency, and are larger and more complex. Severe weather and other emergencies can strike with little or no warning and can have disastrous impacts.

The annual DragonBoat Race Day was fun in spite of the storm that hit the area the day before the races. Photo by Greg Rawls.

tors and cheerleaders, 22 teams – made up of cancer survivors, supporters and community members – took part in the race. All money raised will go to help local cancer patients, whether that be through the opportunity to participate in dragonboat racing or through one-on-one grants to help patients with needs they are unable to afford. “We don’t know the exact number yet, but no matter how much money we raised, we are very grateful for the support for our cancer survivor paddling program and outreach program,” said Rawls. Already this year, states across the Southeast have experienced destructive storms and flooding. Eight named tropical cyclones have formed this season, and they serve as a reminder to be ready for hurricanes. Download and use the free FEMA app, which provides valuable safety tips to help you prepare for and recover from more than 20 natural and man-made hazards. The FEMA app lets you receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations across the nation, making it easy to follow severe weather that may be threatening your family and friends. The app also provides family communication plans, a customizable checklist of emergency supplies and maps of open shelters and disaster recovery centers. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Hermine makes some waves By Sally Mahan

Two-foot swells crash over the sea wall, causing minor flooding at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The power of the crashing water could be felt under one’s feet while walking near the wall. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Water driven by Tropical Storm Hermine on Sept. 2 crashes into the seawall at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Thanks to the hard work of first responders, local utilities and municipalities, it would be hard to tell now that Tropical Storm Hermine showed up in Beaufort County. According to SCE&G, there were about 38,000 customers who lost power during the storm in SCE&G’s coverage area, which includes Beaufort, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Numbers from Palmetto Electric were unavailable. In Bluffton, the police department, Bluffton Public Works and the Fire District responded to several downed trees and a few downed power lines and traffic lights that lost power. The largest incident involved a downed power line that crossed U.S. 278, which was shut down while the line was removed. Several hours later, U.S. 278 was shut down again so Palmetto Electric could replace the power line. “The communication between police, fire and public works went very well,” said Joy Nelson, community relations manager. “All calls were handled efficiently and quickly. We were ready for anything but were glad at the end of the day when the area was hit with some wind and rain.” On Hilton Head Island, Fire Rescue responded to a total of 52 calls related to Hermine. There were five trees on powerlines, two elevator rescues, 29 trees blocking roads, 11 trees on homes, three trees on vehicles and two power lines on utilities. The Red Cross was requested to assist families living in homes with damage caused by falling trees. Each family received financial assistance for lodging. The town has set up additional dates for yard waste burning due to the storm for Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11. Residents must have or obtain a burn permit prior to burning yard waste and register a burn on the day of burning. The city of Beaufort/town of Port Royal Fire Department responded to multiple reports of trees and downed wires, including one report of a house on fire in the 2200 block of Wilson Drive in the city of Beaufort. A large tree branch fell on the electrical service to the home causing arching in the electrical circuits. There were also minor reports of flooding in the normal low-lying areas and multiple trees down on private property.

Wind and the resulting debris damaged this home on Wilson Drive in Beaufort. Photo courtesy of the Beaufort Fire Department.

Officers with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, left, and volunteers with the Volunteer Rescue Squad try to convince a man to get off his boat after it broke loose and drifted into the marsh near the Downtown Beaufort Marina on Sept. 2 as Hermine made its way up the South Carolina coast. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

COMMUNITY RELIGION BRIEFS Red Dam Baptist to hold homecoming

Red Dam Baptist Church will observe its annual Homecoming Day with special guests and a meal on church grounds following the worship service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. For more information, call 843-784-6083 or email info@reddambaptistchurch.org, or visit www.reddam.org. The church is located at 488 Red Dam Road in Hardeeville.

Church to offer messages for singles

The Beaufort Church of Christ will offer messages for singles at its services on Sunday, Sept. 25. The theme will be “Facing Your Future With A New Focus!” “Whether you are single or married, you will benefit from these three powerful mes-

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sages,” according to a release. “Did you know that there are 110 million singles in the United States today? Some are active members of churches, but their needs are not being met. These messages help each person to take a chance, take charge and take control of their lives.” The featured speaker will be Dr. Jonas Gadson, minister of the Beaufort Church of Christ. Gadson is a motivational speaker and author. He is a graduate of Beaufort High School, and was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame for distinguishing himself in “Profession, Leadership and Service.” He was born and grew up on St. Helena Island. Services of Sept. 25 will be held at 10 a.m with a morning worship service at 11:15 a.m. and a special afternoon service at 3:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Church of Christ at 170 Robert Smalls Parkway. For more information, email jg@jonasbonus.com or call 843524-4281.

SCHOOLS

Holy Trinity students study Latin to learn English grammar

Why should anyone learn Latin? It’s a dead language, right? Quite the contrary, actually. There are many reasons to learn Latin. It’s the language of law, government, logic and theology. It’s also the most efficient way to learn English grammar. In fact, the study of Latin is a key building block in the learning process at Holy Trinity Classical Christian School in Beaufort. “Children begin to learn Latin during the grammar phase as the language not only serves as the underpinning for much of the English language and vocabulary, but it also begins to train the mind to think precisely and logically.” Elizabeth Booman teaches second grade at Holy Trinity. Her students

begin their formal Latin instruction with “Prima Latina: Introduction to Christian Latin.” As a gentle introduction to the language, it prepares her 7-year-olds for the more advanced study of Latin yet to come. Each weekly lesson consists of a grammar form, 10 vocabulary words and a Latin saying that teaches students about their Christian or classical heritage. Each lesson also includes simple English derivatives of Latin words to help build their English vocabulary. “I love making up fun, fastpaced activities to do in Latin,” she said. “Games like ‘derivative bingo’ and ‘flashcard frenzy’ keep us smiling and on our toes. We also love our morning Latin recitation,

where we chant or sing every Latin word we know. As our vocabulary list gets longer and longer, we get louder and prouder!” Students in third grade use “Latina Christiana,” while older students rely on the “Memoria Press” series, which endeavors to teach the whole of the Latin grammar in four years through clear explanations, easy instructions and a step-by-step approach. Students in the grammar stage memorize Latin grammar by employing the time-tested method of oral recitation and form drills. By the time Holy Trinity students reach the high school years, they will be prepared to engage Ovid, Virgil and Caesar in their original works. Founded in 2012, Holy Trinity

Classical Christian School provides 275 students with a distinctly Christian and classical education. Holy Trinity is the result of a long-standing commitment to education by the Parish Church of St. Helena, beginning in 1748 with the founding of the first free school in Beaufort and later in 1801 by the donation of 20 acres of land for the establishment of Beaufort College, resulting in what is now the University of South Carolina Beaufort. The current student body of Holy Trinity is comprised of families from over a dozen Christian churches of various denominations. For more information about the academic excellence offered at Holy Trinity, visit www.htccs.org.

"I love teaching Latin because of the excitement coming from the students: they can't wait to learn a new word or phrase, they can't wait to discover a new and amazing connection between Latin and English, and they can't wait to impress their family and friends with the challenging derivatives! ...They are better ENGLISH learners because they are LATIN learners!" said Elizabeth Booman, second-grade teacher, HTCCS.

SCHOOL BRIEFS Coosa Elementary receives grant

Coosa Elementary School recently received a $2,500 youth literacy grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. This grant is part of $4.5 million in youth literacy grants awarded to approximately 1,000 organizations across the 43 states that Dollar General serves. Given at the beginning of the academic school year, these grants are aimed at supporting teachers, schools and organizations with resources to strengthen and enhance literacy instruction. “By awarding these grants, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is committed to making a meaningful impact in our local communities,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer. “These grants provide funds to support youth literacy initiatives and educational programs throughout the communities we serve to ensure a successful academic year for students.”

Committed to helping increase the literacy skills of individuals of all ages, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $127 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping nearly 7.9 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education since its inception in 1993.

Bingham named to President's List

John Bingham, of Beaufort, was among 53 other cadets at The Citadel that were named to the President's List for the spring 2016 semester. The President's List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. It indicates excellence in academics and military duties. The list is a combination of the Dean's List and the Commandant's Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.

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AROUND TOWN

Museum, library partner for lecture series

The Beaufort History Museum is partnering with the Beaufort County Library to create and present a lecture series that will focus on the fascinating history of the Beaufort district. The series, which is free to the public, runs from September 2016 through May 2017 and features two lectures each month. The September lectures are: • Tuesday, Sept. 13: 5:30-7 p.m. at the Arsenal at 713 Craven St. “Beaufort: 500 Years in a Capsule": Docent presenters in the Museum Exhibit Hall will give overviews of four periods: Early European settlement and the Colonial period; The Revolutionary War – the Antebellum period; the Civil War and the Reconstruction

era; and The Great Hurricane of 1893-World War II. • Thursday, Sept. 29: 2-3:30 p.m. at the main library, 311 Scott St., in the Meeting Room "Ribaut’s Road": Educator and skilled historic storyteller Beverly Eggert will reprise the adventures of Jean Ribaut, Rene Laudonniere and Jacques LeMoyne as they make their journey from France to the New World in 1562 and again in 1564. The saga is complete with tales of Indian raids, mutiny, murder, starvation, kidnapping and political intrigue. Carol Lauvray, BHM board president, said, “We are very pleased to be working along with the Beaufort County Library to create this interesting and enter-

From left are Jan O’Rourke and Grace Cordial, both of the Beaufort County Library System, and Carol Lauvray and Beverly Eggert, both of the Beaufort History Museum. Photo by Paul Keyserling for the Beaufort History Museum.

taining lecture series. Our Education Committee has been devel-

oping the idea for the series for a while and it seemed that teaming

up with the library and utilizing their many resources would be a perfect partnership.” The BHM Education Committee members are Andrea Allen, Lorrie Burleyknoles, Beverly Eggert (Lecture Series coordinator), Ingrid Owens and Stuart Heath. They, along with Lauvray, who is also a docent at the museum, have initiated, planned and implemented the Lecture Series in partnership with the library. Some of the future topics include “Historic Homes of Beaufort - The Anchorage and the Elliotts,” “ Music of the Civil War,” “The Battle of Port Royal Sound” and “Native American Myths.” Visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.

Gas House Gorillas perform on Paris Avenue in Port Royal

Above from left: Gas House Gorilla frontman Rick Fink, center, plays his instrument in an unorthodox way while Rick Fink sings Aug. 27 in Port Royal; Marvin and Barbara Stanley get into the music and dance. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

It was near perfect night to sit outdoors and listen to a free concert on Aug. 27 in Port Royal for the latest installment of Street Music on Paris Avenue, sponsored by the town of Port Royal. The Gas House Gorillas from New York City played their brand of self-described “rockabilly, swing and blues” with a “sort of wise-guy jump blues” before hundreds of concerts-goers, coaxing a few to get up and dance. The next street music will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, with Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind. Guests are invited to bring their chairs and dancing shoes to this free concert. The rain location is The Shed on Paris Avenue, one block from the outdoor site.

Boiled Peanut Festival coming to Bluffton

The 5th Annual Boiled Peanut Festival, sponsored by the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and presented by Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet, will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, in Bluffton. The festival has become a multi-day event, with the kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Bluffton Farmers Market with the World Largest Boiled Peanut and the infamous Cracking of the Nut. Mike Reichenbach, owner of MR Chevrolet, and Jared Jester, founder of the Boiled

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Peanut Festival, will be cracking the World’s Largest Boiled Peanut at 5 p.m. They will also be “crowning” Lil Mr. Goober and Lil Miss Peanut. The Peanut Pub Crawl will be on Friday, Sept. 9, through Downtown Bluffton, at Fat Patties, Peaceful Henry, Captain Woody’s, Corner Perk and Old Town Dispensary. Tickets are $25 and $10 for designated drivers. Sign up at the Greater

Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. The festival will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. There will be live entertainment all day with the sounds of Naytiv; a Kids Zone; food; retail vendors; and of course the World’s Largest Boiled Peanut. The Boiled Peanut Cook Off Contest will be held at 1:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for Best Traditional, Most Creative,

Best Overall and, back by popular demand, Crowd Favorite. The entry fee is $25. The chamber will also be raffling off a Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler provided by Heuser Ace Hardware. Tickets will be available during the Cracking of the Nut celebration at the Farmers Market on Thursday, the Pub Crawl on Friday and at the festival on Saturday. For more information, contact the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce at 843757-1010.

CELEBRATIONS

Vince and Debbi Covington. Photo by Susan DeLoach Photography.

Covingtons celebrate 25 years of marriage

Vince and Debbi Covington, of Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24. The happy couple renewed their vows at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on the morning of Aug. 20, and then had a party at their home that night. Cake was provided by Brenna Chiaviello, flowers by Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carolina Florist.

Gagnon, Benjamin are engaged

Brooke Mary Gagnon and Cody James Benjamin are pleased to announce their engagement. Gagnon, the daughter of Colleen and Jerry Gagnon, of Buffalo, Minn., is a graduate of Buffalo High School and pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Benjamin, the son of Sharon and Steve Painter, of Lititz, Pa., and Maurice and Rovena Benjamin, of Beaufort, is a graduate of Warwick High School and Indiana Uni-

Brooke Mary Gagnon, Cody James Benjamin

versity of Pennsylvania. He is a staff writer at the Faribault County Register in Blue Earth, Minn. Brooke and Cody will be married at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minn., on Nov. 19, 2016.

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS

Hilton Head Prep boys' tennis player Cleeve Harper finished ninth at the Canadian U16 Junior Nationals. Harper was awarded the Sportsmanship Award at the tournament. Photo courtesy of Hilton Head Preparatory School.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Newly opened May River High School dropped its home opener against Whale Branch Early College High School, 41-7, on Saturday, Sept. 3. May River dropped to 0-3. The Sharks will travel to Heritage Academy for a non-conference game at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Whale Branch’s Warriors improved to 1-1 but face the Beaufort High Eagles (21) Sept. 9 at Eagle Stadium on Lady’s Island. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Hilton Head Island levels Battery Creek

In a dominant performance, host Hilton Head Island pulled away to beat Battery Creek 48-3 in an early-season high school football game on Sept. 3. With the win, Hilton Head Island moved to 2-0. Battery Creek dropped to 0-3 with the loss. After Hurricane Hermine forced the game to be postponed, Hilton Head Island and Battery Creek met on Saturday. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Battery Creek, but Hilton Head hosted the contest after school officials felt there might be a drainage issue at Battery Creek due to heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hermine. Hilton Head Island, under the direction of veteran head coach B.J. Payne, dominated throughout the early-season high school gridiron affair. The Seahawks overcame numerous penalties to win convincingly. Leading Hilton Head Island to the win, junior quarterback Collin Kaiser complet-

ed 11-of-15 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Kaiser completed scoring passes to Bryce Singleton, P.J. Franklin and Tyler Hamilton during the winning performance. Pacing the Seahawks on the ground, John Bell rushed for two touchdowns. The hard-running Bell scored on a 75-yard scamper in the third quarter. Kicker Jonathan Orr led the Seahawks' special teams unit, connecting on six-of-six extra point kicks and drilling two field goals that covered 32 yards and 43 yards. Battery Creek's only points came on a 35-yard field goal by Brandon Benke in the fourth quarter. Gabe Singleton led the Battery Creek offensive effort with 62 rushing yards. Shorthanded Battery Creek played without six players, all of whom were suspended following an altercation with rival Beaufort High during a game eight days earlier. Both Hilton Head Island and Battery Creek are due back in action. Battery Creek is slated to host Charleston Math & Science on Thursday, Sept. 8. In another upcoming high school football game, Hilton Head Island is scheduled to host upstart May River on Friday, Sept. 9.

Bluffton turns back Beaufort High, 35-14

In an early-season high school football battle of unbeaten teams, Bluffton pulled away to beat visiting Beaufort High 35-14 on Sept. 3. The two teams met over the weekend after weather forced the Sept. 2 game to be postponed. With the win, Bluffton moved to 3-0. Beaufort High dropped to 2-1 with the loss. The Bobcats, under the direction of head coach Ken Cribb, amassed 323 yards of total offense and shook off a slow start to earn the win. Beaufort High led 14-7 at the conclusion of the first quarter. Bluffton, however, battled back. The Bobcats eventually battled back to lead before halftime. Quarterback Hunter Eldridge led Bluffton to the victory. Eldridge, one of the area's top

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high school football quarterbacks, passed for 202 yards. Patterson emerged as Bluffton's leading receiver, reeling in three receptions for 71 yards. The productive Patterson rushed four times for 35 yards in the Bobcats' win. Tyrese Sandgren, hauled in another scoring pass from Eldridge in the Bobcats' victory. Showing some explosion on special teams, Cam Bent scored Bluffton's first touchdown on a 94-yard kickoff return. Defensively for Bluffton, Dylan Lapinksi added an interception as the Bobcats prevailed. Struggling offensively after a strong start, Beaufort High failed to score following the first quarter. Jeffrey Smyth, a backup quarterback, led the Eagles in rushing with 55 yards via 12 carries. Beaufort High running backs Omar Cummings, Wyatt Sherpensky and Kyleik Middleton were limited to a combined 72 yards. Tim Clark scored Beaufort High's first touchdown on an interception return. Cummings provided the Eagles' second touchdown on a 1-yard rushing effort. Beaufort High committed four turnovers and missed a field goal in the short effort. Both Bluffton and Beaufort High are due back in action on Friday, Sept. 9. Bluffton is scheduled to host New Hampstead of Savannah, Ga., while Beaufort High entertains Whale Branch. Kickoff for each of the upcoming high school football games is set for 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Beaufort Academy doubles up John Paul II

Beaufort Academy doubled up visiting John Paul II 6-3 in a girls' high school tennis match on Aug. 31. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the region. Five different Beaufort Academy singles players - Jayda Scheper, Abby Dalton, Lila Alcott, Juliana Lane and Weezie Gallant won matches. John Paul II singles player Jayne Trumps also notched a win in the girls' high school tennis match. On the doubles side, the Beaufort Academy duo of Mary Alden Cooper and Emma Dillinger posted a win. Doubles winners for John Paul II in the away match were Sarah Barevich/Megan Reilly and Katherine Reilly/Jayne Trumps. High school girls' tennis and boys' tennis teams from throughout the area continue to compete in regular-season matches.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS

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Hilton Head Island native Hayley Carter has been selected to play in the third annual American Collegiate Invitational. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletics.

Carter selected for invitational

North Carolina rising senior Hayley Carter has been selected to play in the third annual American Collegiate Invitational at the 2016 US Open, Sept. 8-10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. The American Collegiate Invitational, open only to American college players, began in 2014 as a way to spotlight college tennis during the U.S. Open. Former Tar Heel teammate Jamie Loeb won the inaugural event in 2014. From Hilton Head, Carter was the 2016 ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Women’s Championship MVP. She became the first player in program history to hold the nation’s No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles simultaneously during the 2016 season. Carter garnered the No. 1 seed in both singles and doubles at the NCAA Championship and advanced to the title match in singles while reaching the semifinals in doubles in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carter was named All-America in both singles and doubles by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Hayley registered a 49-5 overall singles record and a 37-7 doubles re-

SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) cord playing alongside fellow All-American Whitney Kay. Eight men and eight women play single-elimination singles tournaments during the second week of the U.S. Open, with the winners receiving a wild card into the 2017 U.S. Open, main draw or qualifying, depending on their ranking next summer. The fields are comprised of the top two players in the ATP/WTA rankings (as of July 18) and the top five players in the yearend Intercollegiate Tennis Association singles rankings (excluding those selected by pro ranking), including at least two graduating seniors or players who have turned pro/exhausted their collegiate eligibility. The American Collegiate Invitational men’s champion will receive a main draw wild-card entry into the 2017 U.S. Open if he is ranked No. 250 or better by the U.S. Open entry deadline next summer; the women’s champion will receive a 2017 U.S. Open main draw wild card if she is ranked No. 150 or better. Otherwise, the winners will receive wild-card entries into the U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament. The champions will also get wild cards into two USTA Pro Circuit events, while each runner-up will receive one.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

25-20. Kaylie Richardson and Julia Smith led the offensive attack with seven and six kills, respectively. Macy Purdy provided solid setting with 14 sets for kills, along with strong defense with 11 digs. Rebecca Fancher, libero, continues to lead the Eagle defense with 29 digs. Richardson provided solid serving with four aces and long serving runs; Madison Gallion had five ace serves.

BIKING

Annual walk, bike ride comes to Parris Island

The Annual Iron Mike Bike Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. There will be a 5-mile walk or 15-mile bicycle cruise around historical points of interest on the infamous Cradle of the Corps, Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island. Registration can be completed online at www.eventbrite.com or on site between 9 a.m. and noon at the Parris Island Museum located at 111 Panama St. aboard the Depot. The ride at a leisurely pace should be completed by 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Parris Island Historical and Museum Society, this event is to raise awareness for the Parris Island Museum and to make history available in an enjoyable outdoor format. The Iron Mike Tour will include local historians to answer any questions about the past of Parris Island. The Parris Island Historical and Museum Society is a 501(c)3 that provides funding for the Parris Island Museum and its mission is to preserve the history of Parris Island. Visitors to Parris Island must provide a driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. All bicyclists must wear approved helmets and observe all standard rules of the road. For more information, visit www. mcrdpimuseum.com.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER

Hannah Phillips (#7) and Julia Smith (#4) blocking against Hilton Head Prep attack attempt. Photos by Derek Richardson.

Lady Eagles sweep Hilton Head Prep

The Beaufort High Lady Eagle volleyball teams swept Hilton Head Prep in straight sets. The BHS JV won 25-20; 25-6. Chase Vaigneur led the offense with five kills; Zyaire Middleton provided strong setting with seven sets for kills. Tiffany Linton contributed excellent serving, with five aces and a serving run contributing 15 points toward the Eagle win. The BHS Varsity squad won 25-7, 25-20,

Clemson Tigers fall to rival South Carolina

The sixth-ranked Clemson women’s soccer team fell to 22nd-ranked South Carolina 2-1 at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Sept. 2 in Columbia. With the loss, the Tigers dropped to 3-2 on the season, while the Gamecocks improved to 4-0-1. The last 10 minutes of the match were the best for the Tigers offensively, with another good chance by sophomore Miranda Weslake in the final minute, but they were unable to find the equalizer. Weslake is a Beaufort native. Clemson will return to action on Friday, Sept. 9, when it hosts High Point at 4:30 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field.

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VOICES

We are Vortec, rulers of the red team When I was a child we would get a cake and a couple of presents for our birthday. The only question my mother would ask was whether we would like a chocolate cake or a yellow cake. The world has changed, and now parents ask, “What venue would you like for your birthday party?” “Really?” I have exclaimed. But rather than bucking change, I have embraced it. In the past year I have attended four different venues. The first was a swimming pool party where I was able to fly down the water slide with a 6-year-old and then leap off a high dive with a 7-year-old. Then there was the Museum for Children with a multitude of learning centers, including an apple-packing shed and a science kitchen. But my favorite was the ambulance where I played the role of the “accident victim.”

Now what?

HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

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

Then I attended an old Western-style party where everyone dressed up in cowboy and cowgirl outfits. There were games to play like ring toss and similar “cowboy themed” activities. In the corner stood an old jail where you could get your picture taken. I had to crawl into the jail for my “behind the bars” photo. Finally, and the most recent, was the laser tag party. My 3-year-old partner was the youngest attendee and I was the oldest. We were assigned to the red team and given the

name Vortec. Most of the kids were around 7 years old so she and I sat in a dark corner developing our strategy. We discovered that if a blue vest was not blinking, then it took 6 seconds for their laser guns and vests to light up again. Once they started blinking we could fire our laser guns and earn points. We used that knowledge to our advantage as unsuspecting blue team players would walk by us in darkened vests. My partner Annie would start to count; “Six, five, four, three, two, one! Got you! We are Vortec! Rulers of the Red team!” After the game was over, we left the player’s

“When I was a child we would get a cake and a couple of presents for our birthday. The only question my mother would ask was whether we would like a chocolate cake or a yellow cake.”

zone exhausted (me more so than her) and found that a Pokémon cake was being served. It was when my daughter asked, “Would you like chocolate cake or yellow cake?” that I realized some things do not change after all.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Many unanswered questions on referendum

I have reviewed a copy of the referendum ballot that the Beaufort County School District wants the citizens to approve in November. This would enable collection of a 1 percent sales tax for a period of 10 years. Its purpose is to provide approximately $313 million for the district to spend on new buildings, modifications, major repairs, gifts and ... ?. They have provided a list of items without estimated costs identified to them. Prior cost sheets that were circulated indicate spending “needs” of $217 million. This would leave a major slush fund of just under $100 million dollars. After the nepotism rule changes, admission of ethics failures by the superintendent, and failure of any punitive action by the

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school board, who in his or her right mind could vote to provide a million-dollar slush fund for this board and superintendent? The board had discussed publicly many times about reducing the debt millage rate if this referendum is passed. There are no specifics in this referendum language except a meaningless broad statement concerning debt millage. This document the board wants approved by voters is without equal in its lack of legal specifics. It does not even appear to have been prepared by a qualified attorney, but by someone who wanted details kept from the voters. Jim Bequette Retired CPA and major corporation financial executive St. Helena Island (Dataw)

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WHAT TO DO Sunset parties to end with Blufftemberfest

The 2016 Bluffton Sunset Party Series concludes at The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Saturday, Sept. 17, with BlufftemberFest, a Bluffton-style Octoberfest celebration on the May River. BlufftemberFest will be held from 4-8 p.m. and will feature live music from OCD and La Bodega. There will also be a food court with German and American favorites from area restaurants plus all beers (German, craft, harvest and domestic ) will be only $4. Tickets will be available at the door for $5; children 12 and under get in for free. Bluffton Sunset Parties are sponsored by River Dog Brewing Company, Coastal States Bank, Sport Clips, Advanced Integrated Controls, Bare Foot Wines, Hilton Head Honda, Angry Orchard Cider and I2 Recycle. For more information, call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

Art auction to benefit family

As part of an effort to build a home for a local family, an UpCycled Art Auction will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Shed at 809 Paris Ave. in Port Royal. This Lowcounty Habitat for Humanity’s UpCycled Art Auction is a celebration of local and regional craftsman who have repurposed, recycled, reclaimed or re-imagined materials to create art. There will also be food, fun and fellowship for all. The funds raised from this event will go toward building the ReStore house, which is in the Mossy Oaks Neighborhood and will become a family home for Crystal Johnson and her family. "I am excited to be able to call a

house a home,” she said, “a place for my children to be able to grow up in and one day look back on all the special memories we will make in our home. The group of people, volunteers, ReStore, office and board have been incredible with helping us succeed in the steps for us to make this long dream, hope, and wish, to be homeowners, come true."

Restaurants offer special menus, prices

Restaurants in Beaufort, Port Royal and The Sea Islands will be offering special-priced menus as part of Fall Restaurant Week, which is being held through Sunday, Sept. 18. This is an opportunity to discover new dining hot spots or revisit a few of your favorites. Restaurants taking part include Breakwater Restaurant & Bar, Crosta, Fat Patties, Nautilus, Old Bull Tavern, Plums Restaurant, Q on Bay, Red Rooster and the Saltus River Grill. More restaurants are expected to join in. Visit www.BeaufortRestaurantWeek.com for a list of participating restaurants and their menus.

Celebrity chef, Virginia Willis at Callawassie club

A four-course dinner event featuring celebrity chef Virginia Willis and other notable chefs and food authors will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Callawassie Island Club. The evening, to benefit the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, will include a silent auction, live music, dancing and an opportunity to learn secrets of Lowcountry culinary traditions. The evening is dedicated to the celebration of Lowcountry cuisine, a concept echoed alongside the

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Morris Center’s ongoing exhibit, “Roots: The Lowdown on Lowcountry Cuisine.” Virginia Willis, praised by The Chicago Tribune as one of “Seven Food Writers You Need to Know,” will reimagine a popular Lowcountry entree for the dinner and oversee its preparation. Chefs Sallie Ann Robinson, BJ Dennis and Jim Spratling will add their Lowcountry expertise by creating signature dishes to complement the main course. All the chefs will be on hand for discussion and book signings. Other highlights of the event include music, a bourbon tasting, craft beer and more. Tickets for the fundraiser can be purchased at www.morrisheritagecenter.org.

Glass fusion class offered in Beaufort

The Beaufort Arts Countil is offering a Glass Fusion/Sea Glass Beginner call for people who are interested in learning how to cut glass and assemble it into an artistic pattern that will be fused into an 8-inch square dish that you can take home and use. There will be discussions of different types of glass, safety, the sci-

ence of glass fusing and the amazing potential of fused glass. All students must wear closed toe shoes. Safety equipment and glass cutting tools will be supplied. The cost of the class is $75. It will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at 916 Port Republic St. in Beaufort. Register at www. beaufortartscouncil.org/classes.

Battle Ball coming to waterfront park

Battle Ball, a free family event sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Beaufort County, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort. Otherwise known as bubble soccer, the game allows each participant to compete in several games. Participants will be in their own bubble ball and bounce into one another, run full speed ahead and come out unharmed. There will be five lanes for adults and children over 42 inches tall. Children and adults can play all day for $10. All Boys & Girls Club members with their club T-shirts on can play for free.

Meet creatures of night at Hunting Island State Park

Creatures of the Night, a free program at Hunting Island State Park, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 24, These educational programs, presented by Gryphon Den, are devoted to creating awareness in humans of our natural world. It is both state and federally licensed to care for and present live educational programs on raptors and mammals. For more information, call 843838-2011.

Teens invited to submit films

It’s time to get started on submissions for the 6th Annual Beaufort County Library Teen Film Festival. The movies must be directed, filmed and edited by teens ages 1117 or in grades 6-12. Films cannot run more than 15 minutes, and each filmmaker may submit up to three films. Films can be on any topic but must be G or PG rated in language and subject matter or it will be disqualified. All editing must be done before submitting the film; title pages and credits must be included; films must be submitted in DVD format; and all music used in the film must be either an original score, in the public domain or used with permission from the copyright owner. Films will be judged and there will be a separate awards ceremony and public viewing of the films. Submissions are due by Friday, Oct. 14. The awards ceremony will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 22, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road on St. Helena Island. For questions or more information, contact Victor Kulik at 843255-6560 or by email at Vkulik@ bcgov.net.

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THEME: FOOTBALL ACROSS 1. Capital of Belarus 6. The ____ Four 9. Muscovite or biotite 13. Savory taste 14. *Logo of a TV network airing first Super Bowl 15. Bigger from side to side 16. Merlin's craft 17. Tiger's prop 18. Incompetent 19. Finnish currency, pre-euro 21. *Non-contact football league 23. *Hall of Fame quarterback Stabler 24. Twosome 25. Club alternative 28. *Shoved to floor on TV by NFL's Jim Everett 30. "____ ____ Time Machine" 35. Secular 37. What a willow did? 39. Helicopter sound 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Waterwheel 43. One algae representative 44. Bracelet add-on 46. *Defensive Texan 47. As opposed to want 48. Sort of 50. Entry document

52. Like some martinis 53. Make fun of 55. "... ____ he drove out of sight" 57. *Where you find some linebackers 61. *2015 Rookie of the Year 64. Distinguishing feature 65. "____ we there yet?" 67. Woven wall hanging 69. Inuit shelter 70. Dark loaf 71. *Philip Rivers, San ____ Charger 72. "As ____ on TV" 73. Swimmer's distance 74. Famous fabulist DOWN 1. "____'s the word" 2. Allah's cleric 3. North American Grappling Association 4. Brat's look 5. *Not to be roughed up 6. Greek cheese 7. Sailor's affirmative 8. Burly 9. Breath freshener 10. Cartoon lightbulb 11. Porcini mushrooms 12. Creative 15. Surrounded by a sash

20. "Little ____ fact" 22. Ooh and ____ 24. Make immoral 25. *Can't be done from behind in NFL 26. Delhi policeman's club 27. *Previously an Oiler 29. Garfield's cry 31. Conjunction in comparatives 32. Like a bathroom floor? 33. One who does #58 Down 34. *Super Bowl-frequenting quarterback 36. Umbilical connection 38. Lake ____caca, South America 42. Filled with bewilderment 45. Popular Cuban cocktail 49. Temporary craze 51. Spanish loser, 1588 54. Jack Sparrow's Black ____ 56. Bone-chilling 57. *1970s NFL Pro Bowlers Taylor or Armstrong 58. Egg on 59. Story "of Two Cities" 60. State of Israel 61. Safari ride 62. Wraths 63. Kind of palm 66. Swedish shag rug 68. Dip into liquid

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