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Students honor Black History Month with annual program
The weather last week felt more like early summer — and it's only February. Temperatures were in the low 80s most of the week and humidity levels were nearly just as high, causing some in the Lowcountry to turn on air conditioners—and it’s only February. Local beaches were crowded as well as Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with folks eating ice cream and scurrying about in shorts and flip-flops— and it’s only February. The Sands boat ramp in Port Royal saw boats being launched three at a time and an overflowing parking lot—and it’s only February.
PHOTOS BY BOB SOFALY
Willie Turral, right, a fourth grade teacher at St. Helena Elementary School, smiles with approval as the St. Helena Elementary School Drummers pound out the rhythm prior to the annual Black History program on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Many took to local beaches on Sunday, Feb. 25 to take advantage of picture perfect weather. Here, a capacity crowd at The Sands Beach in Port Royal lounges away the day.
Dan Brown and daughter Blythe take advantage of perfect weather for a dance during the 9th annual Bands, Brews & BBQ on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
Volunteer Alma Rico, an Air Force Jr. ROTC cadet from Beaufort High School, helps out by storing the freshly pulled pork BBQ for Red Cup BBQ from Blythwood, S.C.
For more on the 9th annual Bands, Brews & BBQ, see page A5.
The St. Helena School Elementary School Choir sings “Amen.” Laszlo and Sasha Gyetvai from Walterboro took their four children for a walk on the board walk Sunday, Feb. 25 at The Sands in Port Royal. Walking through the overflow parking lot, they finally made it to their destination and none too soon as the children were ready to walk.
Amir Harrison, a fourth grader at St. Helena Elementary School, performs an impressionistic solo dance during the annual program.
Tim Roddey puts out some of the 600 hot dogs he cooked in for Bands, Brews & BBQ on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Port Royal.
Mather School celebrates 150th anniversary Far left: Retha McKenzie, left, had the honor of ringing the Mather School bell during the school’s 150th anniversary cerebration Friday, Feb. 23. McKenzie, the oldest living graduate of Mather School, attended the school in 1952 and 1953. Assisting her at right is Rufus Pinckney. who attended the school in 1968. At left: Dorothy Johnson Middens, a 1958 alum from Mather School, sings the school’s alma mater during the bell ringing ceremony celebrating the school’s 150th anniversary at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
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Sará Reynolds Green, left, stands in the wings with a copy of her story “Praise House” as Amiyah Birch, center, tells the Gullah story to her “grandchildren” during the school program.
The St. Helena Elementary School Praise Dancers perform during the school’s annual program.
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Sen. Scott presents South Carolinians with photo challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott has announced a “photo challenge” among fellow South Carolinians, asking them to submit their best photos of South Carolina, across all 46 counties. Chosen submissions will be displayed on maps at all four of Sen. Scott’s offices. All submissions can be emailed to scott_press@scott.senate.gov with the subject “Photo Challenge” and a description of where the photo was taken.
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Cree is a handsome 4 year old hound dog. He enjoys meeting new people, eating treats, and going for car rides. He is good with kids and other dogs. He is looking for an active family that enjoys going for walks and when it's time to relax will give him all the cuddles. Meet Cree at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-6451725 for more information.
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Lowcountry Job Fair set for March 6 The Lowcountry Job Fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 6 at the Beaufort National Guard Readiness Center, 1 Cavalry Lane. The fair, which is free and open to the public, will feature more than 50 area employers and businesses. Participants include: 1. Beaufort County EMS 2. Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office 3. Beaufort Inn 4. Beaufort Memorial Hospital 5. Belk Department Store 6. Crossmark 7. Disney Hilton Head Island Resort 8. Elite Resort Group 9. Express Employment 10. Gulfstream Aerospace 11. Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head 12. Hilton Grand Vacation Ocean Oak Resort 13. Holiday Inn & Suites 14. Home Helpers of the Low Country
15. HR Coastal 16. Hunting Island State Park 17. JW Mills Management 18. KBRS Hard Core 19. Kroger 20. Lowcountry Basement Systems 21. Lowcountry Paver 22. Lowe’s 23. MCCS 24. McDonald’s 25. Mellow Mushroom 26. Marine Corps Civilian Law Enforcement Program 27. Marriott Vacations Worldwide 28. Montage Palmetto Bluff 29. Parker’s - Second 30. Palmetto Breeze 31. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort 32. People Ready 33. Pruitt Health (Estill, SC) 34. Ready SC - Volvo
35. River Oaks Assisted Living 36. S.C. Dept. of Corrections 37. S.C. Dept. of Public Safety 38. S.C. Dept. of Social Services 39. SCDMV 40. Sam’s Club 41. Savannah Service Food (KFC Beaufort) 42. Sea Pines Resort 43. Sonic Drive-In 44. Speedway 45. Tender Care Home Health Care 46. Tenet Healthcare (Hilton Head & Coastal Hospital) 47. Tire Kingdom 48. US Foods 49. WHHI TV 50. Walgreens 51. Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa For more information about times, contact Melanie Gallion, TCL career and transfer services director, at 843.525.8224.
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LOCAL NEWS NEWS BRIEFS County Council member to hold meeting with sheriff
Beaufort County Council Member York Glover (District 3) will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. The meeting will be held at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner will be the guest speaker. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact County Council Member Glover by email at: yglover@bcgov.net or by phone at 843-986-7395.
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Planning Commission OK's slimmed-down Whitehall plan In a 6-0 vote before a packed Beaufort City Council chamber, the Metropolitan Planning Commission last week approved a new plan to develop the Whitehall property on Lady's Island. The slimmed-down plan calls for 80-100 residential units, a 100-unit independent living facility, and some 20,000 square feet of commercial/retail space along the Sea Island Parkway. Mary Somerville, a director of the Sea Island Coali-
tion, said “...we are pleased the coalition was able to make such a significant impact on Whitehall in the final analysis. We expect to continue to be involved in subsequent decision-making processes regarding the property. “Most importantly, this process highlighted the impact of community engagement. Without the hundreds of people who turned out for meetings and hearings all along the way, we are convinced the result would have been far, far worse,” she said.
Beaufort Aviation Association to host roundtable discussion The Beaufort Aviation Association will host a roundtable discussion on Thursday, April 5, to examine the potential economic contribution of Beaufort’s airport to Northern Beaufort County. Local leaders will voice their concerns and suggestions on ways to improve Beaufort’s airport, which is maintained and managed by Beaufort County. These invited elected officials, business owners and community advocates include: Mr. Michael Gonzalez (President, Secession Golf Club), Mr. Robert Bundy (Owner, Bundy Real Estate and President, Beaufort Real Estate Association), Mrs. Bonny Carmody (Owner, Executive Flight Training), Dr. Richard Gough (President, Technical College of the Lowcountry), Mr. Frank Lesesne (Owner of The Anchorage Inn and Member, City of Beaufort Redevelopment Commission), Mr. Cliff Mrkvicka (F-35 Program Director, Lockheed Martin and Chairman, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Stephen Murray (Owner, Kazoobie Kazoos and New South Shirts and City of Beaufort Council member), Mr. John O’Toole (Executive Direc-
tor, Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation), Mr. Lantz Price (Owner, Saltus River Grill, Plum’s and Hearth), Dr. Eric Skipper (Executive Vice Chancellor, University of South Carolina-Beaufort), Mr. Dick Stewart (CEO, 303 Associates and former Beaufort County Council member), Mr. Mike Sutton (Owner, Sutton Construction Company and former City of Beaufort Council member) and Dr. Rodell Lawrence (Executive Director, Penn Center and Reconstruction Era Monument). The discussion will be moderated by Mr. Don Sanders of the Beaufort Aviation Association, and the results will be submitted to the participating organizations for transmission to Beaufort County Council. Attendance is by invitation only. Recently, Beaufort County approved a multi-million-dollar upgrade to Hilton Head Island’s airport, which will be largely funded by the U.S. Federal Government. The Beaufort Airport Association supports County Council’s decision to recognize Hilton Head’s airfield as an asset to the county’s economic development. Beaufort County's airport
on Lady's Island routinely hosts 1012 passenger general aviation aircraft, single and twin-engine charter aircraft and next-day air mail. The Beaufort Airport Association believes the airport has the potential to provide more value for the community. For example, Beaufort's airport is the most reasonable point of entry for donors and esteemed guests of the Reconstruction Era National Monument located at Penn Center and managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The association looks forward to listening to aviation related needs and possibilities within the community. Beaufort County’s Airport on Lady’s Island is an untapped resource for the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County, and The Beaufort Aviation Association supports the City’s Strategic Plan. Improvements to Beaufort’s airport have the potential to increase the number of visitors, support and improve existing businesses, and attract new business owners and innovators to Beaufort. For more information, please call Mr. James Atkins at 703-447-2302 or email jamesatkins100@gmail.com.
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Beaufort County Council has engaged Bowen National Research to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment for the County, with the results aimed at helping to guide strategic decisions related to the local housing market. Input from Beaufort County residents and stakeholders is vitally important for guiding future housing and policy decisions and may help the County secure funding for various housing programs and projects. All residents are strongly encouraged to take a survey, allowing their feedback regarding local housing needs and their current housing situation. The deadline to complete the county's survey is March 16. SC Housing and several state agencies are requesting that all South Carolina residents respond to an additional housing survey by March 2. Visit www.bcgov.net/news to take the surveys.
BJWSA responds to wastewater release
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) reported that wastewater was released from the Dowlingwood neighborhood into Battery Creek, near the high tide marsh on Saturday, Feb. 24. The overflow occurred while the pump station was being rehabbed by a contractor and the station being operated by temporary bypass pumps. The overflow was caused by a failure of the primary and secondary pumps along with the temporary alarm notification pager system. These problems have been corrected and the system tested to ensure everything is working properly. BJWSA crews responded to the overflow immediately and took appropriate cleanup/repair action to stop the overflow. Signs have been posted in the area to inform the public. BJWSA has notified the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), and is working in conjunction with SCDHEC to address any effects caused by the overflow. BJWSA has a well-trained and experienced field operations crew to monitor our wastewater collection system. These crews maintain the sewer lines to ensure the safe daily delivery of an average of nine million gallons of wastewater to eight area wastewater treatment facilities for treatment and disposal. If you see or suspect any type of spill from the sewer collection system, please contact BJWSA at 843-987-9200. For more information, please visitwww.bjwsa.org or call 843-987-9213.
County offering compost bins
The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section is offering a limited supply of 96-gallon compost bins for $50 each. These bins come with a 10-year warranty and were made from recycled materials. The county received the bins as part of a grant program funded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control aimed at promoting the many benefits of composting, including waste reduction and soil enrichment. The compost bins can be ordered by sending an email to ashleyj@bcgov.net or call 843-255-2745.
Lane closures on SC 170 bridges
Collins Engineers has announced temporary lane closures on the Chechessee River Bridge and Broad River Bridge to allow routine bridge inspections. These lane closures will maintain at least one lane of traffic in each direction on the dates listed below and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: • Mon., Feb. 26 - Fri., Mar. 2 • Mon., Mar. 5 - Fri., Mar. 9 • Mon., Mar. 12 - Fri., Mar. 16 Motorists should plan accordingly and exercise caution while driving through this area. Direct questions to Collins Engineers at 843-884-2027.
New stormwater permit requirements take effect
Starting April 1, Beaufort County will require any land disturbance necessitating a zoning or development permit application to have an associated stormwater permit. Limited exceptions may apply for some properties. The review and issuance of a local stormwater permit and zoning permit begins with submission of an application to the Community Development Department, typically as part of a zoning or development permit application. Additionally, applicants developing a lot must get an applicable Notice of Intent (permit) from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Applicants should review the County’s Manual for Stormwater Best Management and Design Practices for additional information, including clarification regarding exceptions, requirements for an application, fee schedule, and submittal requirements. Anyone with questions regarding permit applications and the plan review process should contact the Stormwater Management Department at 843-255-2805.
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Dataw Island Feline Foundation donates to county animal services The Dataw Island Feline Foundation recently held its annual meeting at the home of Melinda and Douglas Smyth with 16 volunteers in attendance. The highlight of the event was the presentation of a check for just under $2,500 to Tallulah Trice, director of Beaufort County Animal Services. The donation, made possible through the generous support of Dataw Island residents and others in the greater Beaufort area who attended the DIFF Fur Ball Gala this past fall, is to be used for necessary medicines for the cats at Tabby House. An equal amount has been put into DIFF’s account to be used in its mission to care for Dataw’s feral cats. Following the gift presentation, Trice spoke about the tremendous strides made in Beaufort County in protecting our fourlegged friends. In 2016 alone, the following statistics indicate the impact Beaufort County Animal Services has on our communities: • 3,276 animals welcomed at the coun-
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Rossini’s Dramatic Opera Gem ‘Semiramide’ By Alan Schuster
Gioacchino Rossini was one of at least 65 composers who were inspired to write an opera based on the legendary Queen of Babylon, Semiramis. Rossini’s version was deemed a masterpiece back in the early 19th century, whereas the others…..? Based on Voltaire’s 1748 tragedy, ‘Semiramide’ was created at a time when the music dominated and the plots were often secondary. Also, female voices were favored for their coloratura skills, earning Rossini a rep as “the patron saint of canaries.” Semiramide was the last opera he wrote before he left Italy and moved to Paris where he wrote five more, his last being William Tell in 1829. He spent the rest of his life in Paris, moving back to his home in Bologna only when severe health problems complicated his life. He died at the age of 77, but never wrote another opera – for his last 40 years! Synopsis: Time and place: Antiquity, Babylon. Semiramide, the Queen of Bab-
ylon, encourages her lover, Prince Assur, to murder her husband, King Ninus. Her son, Ninius, disappears, believed dead, and Semiramide rules in her own right. Fifteen years later, as the opera opens, she is about to announce the name of her successor. Idreno, an Indian prince, and Assur are the leading candidates for the throne and the hand of Princess Azema, but it turns out that Semiramide has taken a fancy to young Arsace, her victorious military leader who has been summoned back to Babylon. However Arsace himself is in love with a princess, Azema, and she loves him. Not only that, but although he has been raised in the distant state of Scythia, something only the High Priest Oroe knows is that Arsace is actually Ninius, the son of Ninus and Semiramide, rescued and spirited away to safety after the coup. As the Queen announces that Arsace is her successor, the ghost of her late husband appears from his tomb, demanding that Arsace punish the late king’s murderers. Assur and Semiramide
resort to mutual recriminations, while Oroe tells Arsace of his true identity. All the principals gather in Ninus’s tomb, where Assur has decided to kill Arsace. Oroe forestalls him by ordering Arsace to kill Assur, but the Queen interposes herself in the darkness and is killed instead. Assur is arrested, and Arsace, horrified at having killed his own mother, finally accepts the throne with great reluctance. The music: The overture, performed by a symphonic-sized orchestra, is splendid, and often acclaimed as the equal to Rossini’s Guillaume Tell. As for the singers, three voices dominate the opera: soprano (Semiramide), contralto (Arsace) and bass (Assur). Following is a selection of four songs, all of which can be heard – rather than described – by googling each one separately. Enter the name Semiramide, followed by the four titles which are highlighted in quotation marks below. Semi samples! Among the several outstanding pieces that Rossini provides for
the voices is a brilliant cavatina for the Queen, “Bel raggio lusinghier” (A bright ray of hope…) as she awaits the arrival of her gallant hero, Arsace. Once he arrives (a ‘trouser’ role), they join in a fine duet “Serbami ognor” (Keep your thoughts and affections…), as she vows to give him all he desires in return for his full devotion to her. “Qual mesto gemito” (What a sad moan…), a magnificent finale to the first act as the Queen leads an ensemble expressing anguish as the ghost of her husband, King Ninus, appears, warning of crimes soon to be resolved. Five voices express their fears in canon form, ending with an impressive Rossini crescendo. “Giorno d’orrore” (A day of horror…), a fine example of bel canto singing as Arsace declares that he must go to his father’s tomb and take whatever action is necessary, while Semiramide urges him to return victorious. [For an excellent version, add the names Horne and Caballe to the title bar]. The highly regarded literary critic, Marie-Henri Beyle, better
known by his pen name Stendahl, declared in his 1824 book “The Life of Rossini” that “the glory of this man is only limited by the limits of civilization itself.” The cast: Soprano Angela Meade, a remarkable talent, makes her Met role debut as Semiramide. Also featured is Elizabeth DeShong as Arsace, commander of the Assyrian army, Javier Camarena as the Indian king Idreno, Ildar Abdrazakov as Prince Assur, and Ryan Speedo Green as the high priest Oroe. Maurizio Benini conducts. Note: The HD broadcast, beginning at 1:00 p.m., will consist of three hours of music with one intermission. Tickets are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20. OLLI members $18. Students $10. Order on-line at www.centerforthearts. Call 843-521-4145.
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“Coastal Color Unleashed” spotlights artist Tricia Gardner The next show at the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) Gallery will feature the work of ever-popular Lowcountry artist Tricia Gardner. The title of her show is “Coastal Color Unleashed,” and will run through April 29. Both visitors and locals alike are immediately drawn to Tricia’s expressive and exciting work. Her last show at the gallery almost sold out. An artist’s reception will be held at the gallery at 913 Bay Street in Beaufort on Friday, March 2, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Best known for her atmospheric landscapes, Gardner’s coastal scenes are filled with marshes, fishing boats and weathered buildings. She prefers painting in oil, but when traveling, or for expediency, acrylics or guache are the media of choice. Most recently, she has experimented with surface textures and inks. Her style is often referred to as abstract expressionism. Her focus is to capture the moment, the atmosphere and feeling of a place. With studios in South Carolina and Maine, Gardner says it’s all about daily breathtaking encounters with nature. Early morning coastal walks along the shoreline and marsh ignite her creative juices. And, salt air and sunrise are the catalysts for capturing the surreal. “Kayaking adventures with fellow artists to the offshore islands in Maine, and paddling through the creeks and sounds of the Lowcountry feed the soul,” she says, “and provide the inspiration for my energized landscapes. There is no substitute for painting outside in the moment (plein air), but the mind’s eye is a powerful tool to recreate a lasting impression on canvas.” Travel offers the change Gardner needs to excite and energize her work. From the rugged Irish coast to the majestic Mediterranean islands of Santorini and Sicily, she finds fishing villages and boats that beckon her to linger and enjoy.
Gardner’s formal art training comes from studies at the Delaplane in Frederick, Maryland and the Loudoun Academy of Art and the Torpedo Factory, both in Virginia. She has taken workshops around the country and abroad with well known artists such as Wolf Kahn, Walt Bartman, James Kerr, Ron Ransom, Tony Van Hazlet, Russ Merrill, Charles Gruppe, and Bill Davidson. Besides receiving awards from local art shows, she also has been recognized in shows while living in Virginia and Maine. Her works are found in private collections across the United States, Europe, Australia and South America. Originally from Southeastern Pennsylvania, Gardner graduated from Penn State University with a BS degree in Business Administration. She completed graduate studies at George Washington University and the State University of New York. Early aspirations for a career in art were
thwarted in her freshman year of college, when a professor advised her art class that they were not going to set New York on fire, and would, in fact, be starving artists. Hence, the change in curriculum, which led to an exciting thirty year career in Washington, DC working for government agencies in positions that afforded travel throughout the US and abroad. This was the spark that fueled Gardner’s desire to capture the breathtaking scenes she does on canvas. Tricia lives on Dataw Island with her husband Lew, dogs Shadow and Winston, and a kitty named Beacon. Summers, they reside in Bayside on the coast of Maine, which, according to Tricia, “provides endless vistas to challenge the imagination and soothe the soul.” Besides Gardner’s work, the work of other artists who are members of the Beaufort Art Association will be on exhibit, as well. Currently, about 175 local artists belong, with
about 65 of them exhibiting their work in the gallery. To find out more, go to www.beaufortartassociation.com, or call 843-521-4444.
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Dry eye and your environment By Dr. Mark Siegel
At some point, nearly everyone experiences that gritty, uncomfortable feeling when their eyes become too dry. But for some people, dry eye is more than a temporary annoyance. It is an ongoing problem called ocular surface disease that demands constant management. Ocular surface disease is a very common disorder. It happens when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the right quality of tears. Tears, which are made from three separate layers, are vital for keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable. Anyone can have ocular surface disease, though it is more common among women, particularly after menopause. Where you live may play a role in developing dry eyes. For example, people who live in major cities with high levels of air pollution may be more likely than those in areas with less air pollution to suffer dry eye symptoms. A study of U.S. military veterans found people in and around Chicago and New York City were three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with dry eye syndrome compared to people in areas with relatively little air pollution. The same study also showed that people who live in higher-altitude zip codes, where the air is typically drier, are 13 percent more likely to develop dry eye than people at lower altitudes. Based on these study findings, eye doctors recommend that dry eye sufferers who live in smoggy cities or very dry climates use specific tactics to help manage and control their symptoms. No matter where you live, the following tips can help you manage your dry eye symptoms. Specifically, we suggest: • using a high-quality air filter at home in major cities or other areas with a lot of air pollution, and • using a humidifier in the home to add moisture to dry air. Here are some other ways you can minimize the impact of your environ-
ment on your dry eye symptoms: Protect your eyes in windy areas If you are often in a windy area, wear a pair of wraparound Dr. Mark Siegel sunglasses to reduce the chance of wind blowing directly into your eyes and drying them out. Remember that fans and hair dryers can make your eyes dry, so limit your exposure to them. Avoid cigarette smoke Are you around cigarette smoke often, or do you smoke? There are already a lot of good reasons not to smoke or be exposed to second-hand smoke, but keep in mind that cigarette smoke can irritate your dry eyes. Smoking can also increase your risk of developing dry eye in the first place. Stay away from smoke. Rest your eyes often and blink Working at a computer, reading or watching television can dry your eyes out. This is because you don’t blink as often as you normally do. Take breaks every 10 minutes, give your eyes a rest and try to blink more frequently to help your eyes regain some of the moisture they've lost. Try artificial tears Artificial tears are available without a prescription. Use them as often as you need as long as they are preservative-free. Lubricating gels can also help. Because they are thicker and blur your vision, you should use them at bedtime. Never use tears that claim to “take the red out” as those tears may have harsh chemicals in them that are more harmful than helpful in the long run. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help Some people find relief from their dry eye symptoms by supplementing their diet with omega-3 fatty acids, found naturally in foods like oily fish (salmon, sardines, anchovies) and flax seeds. Ask your ophthalmologist if you should take supple-
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ments of omega-3 fatty acids and, if so, how much and in what form. Care for your eyelids to help improve tear quality Putting warm compresses on your eyes in the morning and at bedtime can help release oil in your eyelids' glands, helping to improve the quality of your tears. Also, wash your eyelids carefully with a clean washcloth and a soap free facial cleanser and warm water, rinsing your eyes thoroughly afterward. If you are struggling to manage the dry eye symptoms of ocular surface disease, talk with your ophthalmologist to determine the best course of treatment for you. Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.
Howard Family Dental is pleased to announce that Dr. Ian Barnard has joined the group at their Beaufort location, where he will serve patients alongside Dr. Isaac Hankla. Dr. Barnard is originally from Kendallville, Indiana. He earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science and double minored in international studies and biological sciences at Purdue University. Dr. Barnard went on to earn his doctorate at Indiana University, School of Dentistry, followed by a one-year hospital residency. His skills include IV sedation, emergency extractions, crowns, bridges, fillings, dentures and root canals, among several other procedures. Howard Family Dental Beaufort is located at 35 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 103, Beaufort, SC. For more information, call (843)7818900 or visit www.howardfamilydental.com.
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The Adventure of a Lifetime What if you were called on an amazing journey? We love great adventure stories. Often in novels and movies, ordinary people are suddenly called on an unexpected adventure. It is a mission that seems impossible, a mission that beckons them to true greatness. By the end, they have discovered truths and grown in ways that they never could have imagined. What if we too are called on such an adventure? We love these kinds of stories because, deep within ourselves, we sense that we are called to something special, something great. And this isn’t just a daydream; it is reality! God has indeed created us for an amazing adventure, greater than anything Hollywood has ever portrayed. God calls us on an amazing journey. God is not an impersonal force or energy, like gravity or electricity. Rather, he knows us and loves us in a personal way. He created us to enjoy a relationship of love with him, here on earth and one day in heaven. He invites us to share in his own divine life. This is our purpose on earth. This is the answer to the meaning of life. This is the adventure that makes all others seem small in comparison. Our journeys are unique. We all share this call from God to journey towards him, but the particular path will be different for each of us. He has a special plan for each of our lives, a plan which calls us to faithfully develop the talents and opportunities we have received. Along our journey, we each have some special work that God has intended for us to do, tasks that he has not intended for anyone else.
Our adventure with God enriches all areas of our lives. Jesus taught, “Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, mind, and soul.” (Matthew 22:37) As our love for God grows, he starts to slowly change our hearts, and our love for those around us also grows. We become better spouses, better parents, better friends. We become more fruitful employees and more engaged citizens. Rather than weighing us down or holding us back, our relationship with God allows us to live life to the fullest. Accepting God’s call brings joy. Like the heroes in the stories, we have to take that first step and embark on the adventure. It will not be easy; there will be hardships and trials, obstacles and foes. But there is a deep peace and joy that comes from accepting God’s call and beginning to journey with our Christian brothers and sisters on this most amazing adventure.
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COMMUNITY MARCH 1 - 7, 2018
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE PEOPLE & EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY
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March goes in like a lion, and out like a lamb, or so the proverb says. But in Beaufort, the community is full steam ahead with a whole month bustling with events that showcase our spectacular Southern spring weather. So use this calendar to save the date for some awesome upcoming festivities — from fundraisers to fun runs to frolicking with friends.
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POWER OF THE PURSE presented by Beaufort Memorial
FIRST FRIDAY AFTER FIVE Shop, dine & enjoy downtown Beaufort!
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Historic Beaufort Foundation's ARCHITECTS TOUR
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL AT BEAUFORT TOWN CENTER presented by Rosie O’Grady’s Irish Pub
to benefit the Plant Society and the Friends of Fort Fremont preservation efforts at the Park
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SPORTS
RDM Golf Tournament celebrates fifth year Randy Melvin, a Beaufort native, was diagnosed with a Stage 4 Glioblastoma Brain Tumor in March of 2012. The family was made aware of the prognosis and how deadly this type of cancer can be. “My father was a healthy, vibrant, 65-year-old man who had just retired and was enjoying his life and grandchildren,” said his daughter, Kelly Collins. He fought the battle with pride and dignity and passed away on April 12, 2013. In the final
weeks of his life, Collins asked him what he wanted his legacy to be and what they could do to make a difference. It was his idea to host a golf tournament and raise money for brain cancer research. He was an avid golfer and had hosted many tournaments for several causes, including children battling cancer. “I have been honored to take on his challenge and being able to give back to our community has somehow made the grieving process a little more bearable and I think
he would be proud of our accomplishments,” said Collins. The Randy Melvin Memorial Fund was created in 2013 and the first tournament was held in March of 2014. That first year had more than 100 golfers and raised an impressive $10,000. Every year has gained more support and has been able to raise more money than the previous year. Collins said, “As the tournament grew and touched other people's lives, I realized not only did we need to be donating to Duke Uni-
Beaufort High tennis teams host 3rd Annual Ping Pong Tournament A record turnout is expected at the Third Annual Ping Pong Tournament on Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m., hosted by and benefiting the Beaufort High School (BHS) Tennis Teams in the high school gym. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and levels of play including singles and doubles ping pong for beginners, recreational, competitive and open/expert players. Tables, paddles and balls are all provided (personal paddles are welcome) along with refreshments, games, raffles and trophies for the winners. To register, participants can either pre-register for $30 or register the day of the
tournament at 12:15 p.m. for $40. Registration includes up to two events, a tournament T-shirt (guaranteed for all who pre-register) and refreshments. To register, contact Tournament Director Todd Stone, at tkkg1360@gmail.com or 843-575-7640.
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versity for brain cancer research, but there was a need right here in our hometown.” So for the 2016 tournament, they started donating some of the funds to local families with children battling cancer. This year marks the fifth annual tournament on Saturday, March 24, with a noon shotgun start at The Sanctuary Gold Course on Cat Island. Anyone interested can help by donating to the cause, sponsoring the tournament, participating in the tournament or donating a silent auction or raffle
item for the kickoff party, which will be held Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m. at The Tavern at Royal Pines. “Our family has been humbled by all of the support our wonderful community has given to us over the past five years. In the end, I have found it most important to turn a tragedy into something that will help others and we could not have done any of this with out our wonderful community in Beaufort,” said Collins. For more information, visit www.rdmmemorial.org.
SPORTS BRIEFS High school hosts free sports clinic
The Bluffton High School Baseball Team and The Bluffton Area Community Association will host the 5TH Annual Sam Bennett All Sports Clinic from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 at Bluffton High School, 12 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC. This clinic gives participants the opportunity to receive free fundamental training and techniques in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis from experienced coaches. This year, volleyball, football, basketball and cheer will be included at the clinic. Lunch is provided. For more information, call 843-368-6755.
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
• Smalls, Moultrie capture state titles: Beaufort County is home to more than one new state wrestling champion. Battery Creek's Ahman Smalls and Whale Branch's Jamel Moultrie claimed state wrestling championships at the Anderson Civic Center last weekend on Feb. 24-25. Smalls and Moultrie faced challenges throughout the state tournament and turned in a solid all-around performances to claim the state championship in his respective weight class. Smalls won in the 195-pound class in 3A, earning an 11-8 decision over Crescent wrestler CC Spires. Moultrie pinned Andrew Jackson grappler Tyleik Elker in the second period to prevail in the 145-pound class in 2A-1A. In addition, multiple local wrestlers earned second place finishes. Beaufort High's Luis Pantoja (4A, 120), Marcus Spann (4A, 126) and Justin Campbell (4A, 145) and Battery Creek's Khalil Chisolm (3A, 220) each finished runner-up.
GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
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• Beaufort Academy falls in SCISA 1A Semifinals: Beaufort Academy pulled away to defeat Richard Winn Academy 63-37 in the SCISA Class 1A Girls' Basketball Tournament on Monday, Feb. 19. With the win, BA advanced to the SCISA Class 1A Semifinals. Karolina Struharova led Beaufort Academy with a game-high 22 points, while Amelia Huebel added 14 points and Emily Ann Hiers posted 13 points. But the team's postseason run ended three days later in the SCISA 1A Semifinals against Patrick Henry Academy, 59-52, at
Wilson Hall on Thursday, Feb. 22. Beaufort Academy took a hard-fought 23-21 lead into halftime. But Patrick Henry Academy outscored Beaufort Academy 23-10 in the third quarter to move ahead. Three Beaufort Academy players reached double figures in the scoring column including Amelia Huebel with 15 points, Becca Frelin with 13 points and Karolina Struharova with 11 points. Beaufort Academy ended its winning season 15-8.
BOYS' LACROSSE
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• Beaufort High drops first two games: The Beaufort High School boys' lacrosse team is 0-2 after dropping its first two games against May River and Effingham County. May River moved out in front early and pulled away to beat Beaufort High 16-1 in the season opener on Monday, Feb. 19. On Thursday, Feb. 22, visiting Effingham County pulled away to beat Beaufort High 9-4 in the Eagles' home opener. Ethan McKenzie, Bryce Howadel, Connor Sackman, Bobby Gece and Sean Moran accounted for all of Beaufort High's goals and assists.
SWIMMING
• Beaufort River Swim set for May 19: The Beaufort River Swim is scheduled for May 19. The Beaufort River Swim is a 3.2mile competitive (timed) open water swim and a 1-mile fun swim (not timed). Swimmers of all levels - triathletes, recreational lap swimmers and competitive age group swimmers — participate in the event that starts at Port Royal Landing Marina and finishes at the boat ramp at the corner of the downtown Beaufort Marina, adjacent to Waterfront Park. The fun swim will start at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock and also end at the marina, where hundreds of spectators will cheer participants on as they finish. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA Learn to Swim Program.
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SCHOOL BRIEFS AAUW offers scholarship
The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering its annual scholarship to a mature woman, age 21 or older, who is returning to college following an interruption in her education career. The applicant must be a woman who resides in Beaufort County, has a high school diploma or GED, and is returning to college or technical school in pursuit of her associate’s, bachelor’s or R.N. degree. The $1,500 award is applicable to tuition and fees only and will be paid by AAUW to the college, university, vocational, or technical school. The applicant must demonstrate scholastic aptitude and leadership characteristics, as well as financial need. The Etta N. Mann Non-Traditional Student Scholarship is part of AAUW’s mission to promote equity and education for women and girls. Deadline for the application is 4 p.m., April 16, 2018. Applications are available at the financial aid office of USCB at 801 Carteret Street, the financial aid office of TCL at 921 Ribaut Road, or by email from Susan Jorgensen at shjorgensen45@gmail.com.
Beaufort students honored as National Merit finalists
All three Beaufort County School District students named last fall as semifinalists in the 2017-18 National Merit Scholarship Program have advanced to the next level of competition. Selected as national finalists were Christopher Hoogenboom (Beaufort High), Matthew Porter (May River High) and Yi Zhou (Bluffton High). They will compete with other finalists for 7,500 college scholarships worth about $32 million. “To have all three of our semifinalists advance in such a prestigious academic com-
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‘Quarters for Cody’ raises money to help cancer-stricken student Collecting quarters seems like a small effort – but quarters add up fast: Friday, Bridges Prep students and a local motorcycle group donated almost $2,500 to a Bridges Prep family whose child is undergoing cancer treatment. Bridges Prep student Cody Fairey had a Medulloblastoma removed from his brain stem. He will start chemo and radiation Feb. 27 for six weeks at the Medical University of South Carolina. After that he will go to Charlotte for physical therapy for four weeks, after which he will return to MUSC for further evaluation. Casey Chucta, Cody's sixth grade teacher, along with all of Bridges sixth grade students created the "Quarters for Cody" drive after learning that their classmate was hospitalized with cancer. Ms. Chucta organized the fundraiser. “It’s something we do for love,” Chucta said. “We wanted to find a way to reach out and help Cody, and to let him and his family know we miss him and think about him.” Teachers and friends of Cody say he enjoys Pokemon cards, spending time with his brother and his family, and basketball. Many students have sent him Pokemon cards, fidget spinners, and similar small items to keep him entertained while away from school. “Sixth grade students at Bridges decided to do something to demonstrate our Bridges strong community,” said Jamie Dyas, who taught Cody in fourth grade at Bridges. Students came up with the idea of collecting quarters. “Some students thought it sounded like a sports term, so to show that we are a team that stands behind Cody, students were able to wear a jersey or sport shirt with their donation. This will help us show our support financially and as a collective community that unites for our peers,” Dyas said. Cannon Gilman, a former Bridges Prep student and friend of Cody, has been working with a Salkehatchie motorcycle group to collect donations. Friday, in the midst of the other quarter donations, representatives of the motorcycle group rolled up to the school. Students from all grades at the school collected about $2,100 for Cody’s family, and the motorcyclists are still working toward additional donations but presented $300 to the school Friday. “We talk a lot about how Bridges Prep is more than a charter school, it’s a family of
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learners,” said Chris Wilson, interim Head of School. “This fundraiser started at the student level and really is their project, but it’s a great illustration of how we all feel connected as part of the Bridges family.” Bridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown steadily with almost 700 students enrolled in K-10 this year. School leaders are preparing to build a K-12 full-service campus in Port Royal off Robert Smalls Parkway. “Speaking for the Bridges Board of Directors, we are very proud of these young people coming together to help a fellow student,” Board Chair Dee Matthews said. “They show great compassion and empathy and they want to help a friend. That’s an important character trait for our young people to nourish.” As a state charter school, Bridges Prep is open to all students in the Lowcountry without tuition. Bridges Prep follows the Paideia principles of education: All children can learn and therefore they all deserve the same quality of schooling, not just the same quantity; and the quality of schooling to which they are entitled is what the wisest parents would wish for their own children, the best education for the best being the best education for all. To learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.
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Time to get real at the school district By Bill Rauch
The Beaufort County School District Board is delusional if they think the voters are going to vote to give them more money to build more schools in Bluffton while the FBI — the FBI! — is, according to school board members, investigating possible criminal wrongdoing in the bidding processes of the last two schools they built in Bluffton. It would be foolish for them to continue to go forward with their current plan to put their $76 million measure before the voters on April 21. The voters have voted against them once already (2016) and voting NO to schools is not a habit that it is in the interests of the county’s children for the voters to get into. Admittedly the clock is ticking against the district in two ways. The median age of the Beaufort County voter increases each year, and the number of children who attend school in the Bluffton area increases relentlessly as well. But the political reality is that to woo the necessary votes the School District’s house must first be put into order. It doesn’t help that the superintendent is a controversial figure, and not because of his progressivism in matters of education.
No. Unfortunately for the county’s children who had nothing to do with it, Superintendent Moss regrettably inappropriately put his wife on the district’s payroll a few years ago, and regrettably Bill Rauch the school board chose to wink at his transgression. The voters haven’t winked back. The implication of The Island Packet reports that have appeared so far regarding the current FBI inquiry is that the superintendent is suspected of having been up to his old tricks when he was overseeing the building of May River High School and River Ridge Academy: favoring family and friends over arms-length, on-the-merits stewardship. Maybe he was. Maybe he wasn’t. Only time and the results of the investigation will tell. The voters who are also the taxpayers will be interested to know. All that means the board must wait until the investigation has been concluded, the chips have fallen where they may, and the dust has settled on the whole FBI affair before they press ahead with another ask. What about putting the school bond mea-
The Beaufort County School Board is delusional if they think the voters are going to vote to give them more money to build more schools in Bluffton...
sure off until the November elections? Unfortunately for the district, for two reasons that alternative is probably not a winner either. It is unlikely that nine months from now the investigation will be concluded, and that whatever post-investigation steps should have been taken will have been taken, and that then enough time will have passed for the wounds to have healed. Unlikely, but not impossible. But, secondly and of equal importance, in November the schools initiative would be sharing the ballot with two more widely popular measures: another bond issue for Rural and Critical Lands and a proposed penny sales tax for countywide transportation needs.
Both measures, it seems today, would enjoy more widely-based support than the School Board’s need to build more schools in the Bluffton area. That means, given the unlikeliness of the voters voting YES three times in a day to tax themselves, someone’s going down. And from the looks of things today, that someone would probably be the new Bluffton schools. The school district’s best bet on behalf of the children they serve is to stick with the special election strategy: pulling this one now, and putting it back on the ballot when the FBI-raised questions have been answered. Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.
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Have you ever had one of those mornings when everything is perfect and all is right in the world? You and your spouse are in that point in your life where everything is a breeze. You are sitting on the back porch reading the paper, drinking your coffee, and listening to some background music. Even the dog senses the calm of the days as she rolls around in the grass on the back lawn. Perfect. And then the phone rings. We stop and look at each other. “Do we dare answer it?” We have found through the years that sometimes, you just do not want the phone to ring, but we answer it anyway. “Can you come over?” the caller asks. “You mean, as in me getting up off this soft chair, getting dressed, and driving in my car? That come over?” I ask. Sometimes it is a child and sometimes it is a friend in need. “Of course, I say. I will be right there.” We had one morning where a neighbor found her back door would not close, so she called us. She knew my husband would know the problem. Sure enough, he walked in and screwed in the knob, but suggested she get a knew one. One time it was the property manager for a house we had rented out. “You know that storm we had last night, well
lightening hit the tree in your front yard.” Off went the spouse with the electric saw to do some trimming. Then there are the emergency calls. “Help, the baby is sick, and I have an important meeting!” “Can you drive me to the airport, my car just died?” Or the phone call when they say “I just need to talk. Do you have time to chat?” Of course, we always respond to these phone calls as best as we can, because we know, sometimes, we are the ones reaching out and making a call. “Help, I cannot figure out this computer.” Or “Please come over and hook up this internet/cable/television/ connection.” Or “Can you take the dogs for a week?” In the end, we are happy that the phone has rung. Unexpected trips to see children and grandchildren; new opportunities to help friends and relatives; an opportunity to test new skills are all worthwhile. And then there have been those wonderful phone calls like ‘We are expecting’ ‘The baby is coming’ and best of all when a doctor has called and said. “The tests are negative. You are fine.” So, go ahead and call. After all, we are just sitting on the back porch and having our coffee.
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WHAT TO DO Drum circle events highlight music
Beaufort SC Drum Circle will hold Drum Circle Sunday on March 4 from 2-4 p.m. at Pluff Mudd Coffee on Paris Ave. in Port Royal. This free event is open to all ages, and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair, a percussion instrument, or to use those provided. No experience is necessary. There will also be a drum circle event held at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Monday, March 12, from 5:30- 7 p.m., rain or shine. Visit the "Beaufort SC Drum Circle" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@ gmail.com or contact Jane Caffrey at 732259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.
Books Sandwiched In continues
The 2018 Friends of the Beaufort Library’s Books Sandwiched In program attracts audiences who love literature on Mondays from noon - 1 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Remaining presentations include: March 5 – Dead Wake by Erik Larson, reviewed by TCL History Professor Greg Mauriocourt. For more information, visit friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com.
Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s March meeting will be held on Thursday, March 8 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Capt. Tuck Scott of Bay Street Outfitters will discuss the health of estuaries after the recent cold water temperatures; how to fish for inshore species in these conditions; display his favor-
ite rods, reels, and fly rods with effective bait; and how to handle different species that should be released. Guests are welcomed and no reservation needed. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at (843) 522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Business After Hours hosted by First Citizens
Come out to this premier networking event on Thursday, March 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. at First Citizens Bank, 921 Bay Street. Enjoy snacks, tastings by local brewing company River Dog, plus enter to win a Grayco gift card. The event is free for chamber of commerce members, $5 for guest. To register, email Janessa Lowery at janessa@ beaufortsc.org.
Fridays @ the Corridor discusses cyber security
Come grab a coffee with Rick Krenmayer, CEO of Stasmayer, Incorporated, and discuss the state of information security at the March 9 Fridays @ the Corridor event. We'll discuss how we got where we are, what the latest trends in security risks are and what it means for you, your business, your family, community and the world in general. This one-hour interactive forum, meant to engage and inform Beaufort's knowledge-based community begins at 8:30 a.m. Attendance is limited to 25 guests. The non-member fee is $10 and can be paid by cash or check at the door. Metered and free street parking is available in and around BASEcamp at 500 Carteret Street.
SC Bar offers free legal clinic
The SC Bar Public Services Division will sponsor a free legal clinic in Beaufort about landlord and tenant law issues on Monday,
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Habitat for Humanity in need of volunteers
Wondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on committees. For more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.
Pan-African group seeks volunteers
The nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment & Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. Among other things, the Beaufort-based public charity provides financial and technical assistance to help Gullah-Geechee, and other African-descent families save their ancestral homes and land for current and future generations. They have an immediate need for
an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners. Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-592-6076, or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.
March 12. The clinic, presented by Benjamin T. Coppage, will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at Beaufort library, (311 Scott St., Beaufort 29902). This seminar is free for anyone who would like to attend. The format typically consists of an overview followed by a question and answer session. A schedule of other upcoming seminars is available online at www.scbar.org/clinics.
Plaza Stadium Theater
Friday, March 2-Thursday, March 8 Game Night: Rated R Noon, 2, 4, 7, 9 Death Wish: Rated R Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:10 Peter Rabbit: Rated PG Noon, 2, 4, 7, 9
Black chamber holds business classes
The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will be offering a business class with SCORE on March 19, 21 and 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the chamber office located at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. Call 843-9861102 x 3 to reserve your space. First Time Homebuyer classes will be held on March 13 and 27, April 10 and 24. This 15 hour course will include budgeting and getting out of debt, credit recovery, obtaining and maintaining a mortgage, and information about lenders. One-on-one sessions to help you reach your goals are also essential. Call 843-986-1102 X 2 for these sessions, which will be held at the chamber office. These classes are free and open to the general public.
Calling all dresses: JSLB Prom Boutique
Help Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton county high school girls get the dress of their dreams for free. On Saturday, March 17, the Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) Prom Boutique will open for teenage girls who are in need of a gently used dress for free to wear to the junior/senior prom at their high school. Donations of formal and semi-formal dresses and accessories for this special event are welcome. For more information, visit www.jslbprom.com.
HBF hosts architects tour
In a city renown for historic architecture, this tour will celebrate the creative and distinctive contemporary architecture that interprets the Lowcountry and gives it a definite 21st century look. Join Historic Beaufort Foundation on Saturday, March 17, visiting four phenomenal homes. This architects tour
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Oyster roast benefits Fort Fremont
An oyster roast will be held on Friday, March 16, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Live Oak Park in Port Royal, London and 14th St. There will be oysters, chili, appetizers, and dessert; silent auction items and live music by the Sweet Ferns. Bring your own adult beverages and chairs. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased by March 10. Send checks payable to Friends of Fort Fremont, P.O. Box 982, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. To purchase online, visit fortfremont.org. For questions, contact Jane Forsythe at jforsythe@hargray.com.
Museum holds living history encampment
Beaufort History Museum will hold the third annual Living History Encampment at The Arsenal Courtyard, 713 Craven St., on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Encampment, featuring re-enactors in full period dress, will create displays of various impressions through the Civil War period with special focus on the role of the Beaufort/ Port Royal area. The museum is partnering with other Beaufort organizations to plan and conduct this free educational event. Visit www.beaforthistorymuseum.com.
Second Helpings volunteers needed
Second Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers. Shifts are available on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month. Also needed are on-call, last-minute volunteers for a SWAT team to help on the truck for special runs. For more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843689-3689. Visit secondhelpingslc.org.
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THEME: MARCH MADNESS ACROSS 1. Birth-related 6. Post-U.S.S.R. acronym 9. Like white-headed eagle 13. ____ and desist 14. In the manner of, French 15. F, unit of electrical capacity 16. Blood line 17. Neighbor of Ger. 18. Upright 19. *San ____, 2018 Final Four spot 21. *NCAA's selection day 23. Color of Scare 24. Bring home the bacon 25. ____ cry 28. ____ ex machina 30. ____ ____ the hook 35. Big-ticket ____ 37. Play parts 39. Gulf of Naples resort 40. Flick part 41. Peruvian beast of burden 43. Nonfatty meat, e.g. 44. States of agitated irritation 46. Nucleus plus electrons 47. Montgomery of "Pretty Little Liars" 48. House music
50. Between ids and superegos 52. 100% 53. Beware of these in March 55. Shoshonean 57. *Winningest NCAA basketball coach 60. *Game tracker 64. Slight amount 65. One of a set of dice 67. Garlic unit 68. Curl one's lip 69. South American edible tuber 70. Curly-leaf and Plainleaf ____ 71. Mannequin Challenge state 72. Kind of nurse 73. *Jump ball, e.g. DOWN 1. *Non-profit org. 2. Eon, alternative spelling 3. Queen of Hearts' pastry 4. Brooke or John Jacob, of New York 5. Tilted 6. Head of family 7. U.N. workers' grp. 8. Chip dip 9. Shakespeare, e.g. 10. A in A=ab 11. Like a tatting product
12. Banned insecticide 15. Tiny fox with large ears 20. Like utopia 22. Web address 24. Subjects of wills 25. *____ Four 26. Make amends 27. Indiana Jones' find, e.g. 29. *Team with most titles 31. Samoan money 32. Phantom's favorite genre? 33. Physically weak 34. *____ Four 36. Illegal kind of lab 38. Urban haze 42. Affair in Paris 45. Dee of "Twisted Sister" 49. Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 51. Book storage at a library 54. Furnish with a fund 56. "Bravo! Bravo!" 57. Lush 58. *Top seeds in each NCAA basketball region 59. Type of molding 60. *Advancing action 61. Caffeine tree 62. "Happily ____ after" 63. Multiple choice challenge 64. Recipe amt. 66. ____ Bucket Challenge
CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS LAST WEEK
THURSDAY’S CHUCKLE Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.
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Student Talent Show Friday, March 9 6:00pm (Doors Open at 5:30)
Admission: $5 (tickets will be sold at the door) First come, first serve seating Location: Praise Assembly of God Church 800 Parris Island Gateway Beaufort, SC
www.htccs.org
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