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The obscure study that may finally bring peace

By Bill Rauch

Members of the 2016 Beaufort Charities Committee. Front row from left: Charlotte DiOrio. Second row from left: Jimmy Boozer, Missy Massalon, Christian Sherbert (2016 Tournament Chairman), Jonolyn Ferreri, Donna Patrick, and Kayla Breland. Back row from left: Jason Dangerfield, Matthew Hurtt, Patricia Stone, Scott Bondy, Marjory Mitchell, Jay Lovell, and Benji Hill. Not pictured are Sammy Breland, Emilee Brown, Scott Jennings, Doug Massalon, Michael Ruthsatz, Scott Richards, and Liz Sherbert. Photo by Tonya Dangerfield.

Celebrating a birthday party for the birds

Fripp Audubon Club member Pete Richards spends some time with the Beaufort High School Eagle.

Last Saturday, May 14, the Fripp Audubon Club and the Town of Port Royal held the fourth annual Birthday Party for the Birds to celebrate all the new arrivals to The Port Royal Rookery and Cypress Wetlands Trail.

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With spectacular weather all weekend, the 41st annual Beaufort Charities Invitational Golf Tournament was held on Fripp Island and offered 212 players a chance to compete on a tough but fair course. And a course that comes with daiquiri’s as well.

And beautiful vistas. And wonderful live bands. And so much more.

The event actually started with a sponsor party at Pleasant Point Clubhouse on Wednesday night where Beaufort Charities awarded checks totaling over $30,000 to local non-profit organizations. From here, the festivities moved to Fripp for three days of fun in the sun.

There were 212 players competing this year and over 100 volunteers plus many other friends and family who

Mark Senn, senior director of LifeFit Wellness Services at BMH, wins award.

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Beaufort Academy boys' soccer are state champs for third year.

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came to cheer the golfers on.

Thursday night featured a local favorite band, Shark Rodeo, and Permanent Vacation provided the live music on Friday night to 800 or so guests. The weekend came to a close on Saturday night with music provided by Nautical Watch. This year’s event is expected to raise over $40,000 for local organizations all within Northern Beaufort County.

The Beaufort Charities Invitation golf tournament is considered by many to be the premiere golf event in South.

It is also the oldest golf tournament of its kind in South Carolina and the 2nd oldest in the nation. Since the event began in 1976, they have raised over $800,000 from this and other fundraisers.

The presenting sponsor this

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year was Jared S. Newman, Attorney at Law and the main event sponsor was Lee Distributors.

To find out more about Beaufort Charities go to www.beaufortcharities.com or find them on Facebook to see lots of additional pictures.

2016 Winners Individual gross division 1st – Ben Gecy (-3) 1st- Patrick Mitchell (-3) 3rd – Reed Weatherford (-1) 4th – James Emerson (E) 5th- Gary Keesling (+2) Team Net division 1st- Jim Denton / Trent Statler (-31) 2nd- Daniel Connelly / Sam O’Quinn (-30) 3rd- Nate Hildreth / Matt Phifer (-27) 4th- Johnny Pender / Charles Steinmeyer (-26)

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Elected officials acting on our behalves, and indeed all of us, should be careful what we wish for.

The Town of Hilton Head Island’s recent decision to hire a consultant to look into whether the town is getting what it is paying for from the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Department will, my sources say, show that the town is getting a great deal. Why? Because the town reimburses the county for the time deputies who work Hilton Head, Bill Rauch including a couple of detectives, spend on the job.

But almost all their back-up from headquarters comes for free.

“Free,” is an odd word here. Nothing in law enforcement is free, of course. “Free” in this context just means the dollars Hilton Head does not pay for command, human resources, law enforcement dispatch, administration, training and re-training, records management, and the 35 other services described in the Town’s “’Exhibit C’ updated 4/5/16” that appears on the Town’s website.

These are the services that keep deputies on the road and that don’t come out of the Town’s budget.

These are the services that come from the Sheriff ’s budget that is provided him by Beaufort County.

These are law enforcement services that help make Hilton Head Island a safer place that are paid for by all of us.

That these “hidden” costs are paid for by all the county’s residents is why, as the graphic shows, the Town of Hilton Head Island can allocate only 9 percent of its general fund budget to law enforcement when the other Beaufort County municipalities are spending a quarter to a See LAW, page A7

COMMUNITY

United Way of the Lowcountry’s “Day of Caring” packages food and builds community More than 300 volunteers from across Beaufort and Jasper Counties rolled up their sleeves during the United Way of the Lowcountry’s “Day of Caring” to package 75,000 vitamin enriched meals. This is the first time for the two day event, which took place at the Beaufort YMCA in Port Royal and the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton.. “This is important because we have a lot of food insecurities in our communities,” said Tina Gentry, United Way of the Lowcountry, CEO. “There are many people who go to bed hungry because they have to decide if they are going to pay their light bill or put food on their table.

There are children who look forward to going

to school because they know it is the only time they will have a hot meal. The Day of Caring is a wonderful way to bring people together for a common purpose and make a difference.”

During the event, volunteers were split into groups and created an assembly line, measuring macaroni, rice, beans and other ingredients to package protein-fortified meals, which were distributed to several United Way agencies in our community. Second Helpings assisted in getting the food distributed to food banks throughout the area. “It was amazing to see how all these volunteers came together and cranked out all of this food,” said Maureen Korzik, Second Helpings Executive Director.

“It was a great exercise in community collaboration. The food went out on our trucks and was distributed to our agencies throughout the week. This was particularly good because shelf stable protein is hard to come by.”

“The children at the CAPA's Open Arms Children's Home eat family style and this initiative helps us provide these meals at a lower cost,” said Christina Wilson, CAPA's Executive Director. “Our grocery bill would be unmanageable were it not for the generosity of our amazing community. We are thankful for the United Way and all of those who helped during the Day of Caring for the many meals they prepared.”

Meet Bridges Prep Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off winner For Jason Dangerfield, there’s only one way to cook shrimp and grits – all in.

“My philosophy on cooking anything, especially shrimp and grits, is to spare no calorie and to use the best ingredients you can find.

Don’t shy away from something that sounds new and exciting,” said Dangerfield, winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best Recipe at the Third Annual Bridges Block Party - Shrimp and Grits Cook-off presented by Ameris Bank.

Dangerfield was the winner out of nine chefs who participated in the Cook-Off, held in the historic downtown of Port Royal. Other contestants included: • Thomas Tasty Treats • BSA Troop 1 • Nautilus Seafood and Grill • Aunt Pearlie Sue and Singleton Catering • The Tavern at Royal Pines • Twin Sea Shrimp and Grits • Joe Loves Lobster Rolls • Team Smith “It was an incredible day of sunshine, shrimp and grits and lots of people having fun,” said Amy Painton, co-chair of the Third Annual Bridges Prep Block Party and Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off. “There were lots of different techniques to cooking the signature dish, but the people voting agreed that Jason’s was the best.”

Dangerfield’s catering service is called “Cooking Just for Fun” because that’s his approach.

“I started helping when I was a kid and my Mom and Dad were always having large parties and we were always providing barbecue or something,” he said. “When I was in the service, every time we had a command function I got put in charge of putting on the event and it just grew from there. I tell people it’s a hobby gone wrong.”

One of the things that influenced his winning recipe at the Bridges Prep Block Party was careful cook-

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1958 Miss America, Marilyn Van Derbur, speaks at the 12th Annual Lilies on the River benefit

ing of the grits.

“Growing up we had grits for many of our meals and we would have them with all kinds of gravies and other dishes like fried fish and, of course, shrimp. We never just had the plain quick grits, we always had what I call real grits that are stone ground and usually yellow.

“In my recipe for the Cook-Off, I used zero water, just a lot of halfand-half and whole milk, not to mention a ton of cream cheese and sour cream and of course lots of real butter,” Dangerfield said.

Originally from Moncks Corner, SC, Dangerfield and his wife moved to Beaufort in 1996 with the Navy. “Minus some deployments, I have been here since 1996,” he said.

For the event, Sea Eagle Market donated fresh local shrimp for the chefs and Piggly Wiggly donated the grits for the Cook-Off. Bridges Prep’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) produced the event and it is the key fundraising event for the state charter school in downtown Beaufort.

Most of Jason’s catering is done to help non-profits raise money. To reach him, email him at dangerfieldinc@yahoo.com.

1958 Miss America, Marilyn Van Derbur, shared her message of survival and strength with more than 250 guests at the 12th annual Lilies on the River fundraiser to benefit Hope Haven of the Lowcountry. Pro-

ceeds from the not-for-profit organization's largest event help local victims of childhood sexual abuse and their families. To learn more about Hope Haven visit www.hopehavenlc.org or call (843) 524-2256.

Join Carpet One in raising money for Vets who have lost three limbs Carpet One and Mohawk have partnered with The Stephen Siller Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation whose mission is to help our most seriously injured war veterans by building “Smart Homes” that allow them to live a more normal life (www.tunnel2towers.org).

To even be considered for Tunnel 2 Towers (T2T) assistance these military personnel must have lost at least three limbs, and sadly there is a long list of folks awaiting help. The Stephen Siller Foundation hosts a number of fundraising events across the country and Will and Elizabeth Dukes have decided to participate in the upcoming 5K Race in New York later this year. The

NY course is the actual path that off duty NYC fireman Stephen Siller followed as he ran from his station on 9-11 to the World Trade Center towers, where he ultimately lost his life.

Will Dukes says, “The T2T Foundation keeps fundraising and administrative costs at a minimum, with only a small percentage of funds allocated to overhead costs. I do think it is important to point out that this group is not associated with Wounded Warrior, nor its many recent issues, and T2T boasts one of the absolute best program service percentage of 92.3%.”

Please consider a donation to this very worthy group.

Sons of the American Revolution conduct annual meeting In April, the South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution held their 127th Annual Meeting in Columbia, SC. Many members and spouses representing the twenty state chapters came together to conduct society business and network with a brotherhood of fellow Compatriots who share similar values of love of country.

Special guests of honor included South Atlantic Regional VP General Ed Rigel who inducted and swore in the new state officers. Included in the new slate of state officers was Wayne Cousar, a local Seabrook, SC resident where he and wife Gladys reside. Cousar has held a number of

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The meeting wrapped up with state awards, most notably the Americanism Poster Contest winner selected from the winning submission from each of the participating state chapters. South Carolina elementary school students studying the American Revolution were

Members of Beaufort's Gov. Paul Hamilton SAR Chapter joined in the honor from left are Claude Dinkins, Tom Wilson, Frank Gibson, Carroll and Nancy Crowther, Gladys and Wayne Cousar, Anita and Jody Henson. Photo by Frank Brown.

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in Boston in July to compete for National Honors against other state winners. Ms. Chumney is the daughter of Elinor Borgert and granddaughter of Dr. John and Molly Gray.

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BMH LifeFit Wellness Services Director wins first Lifetime Achievement Award The South Carolina Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (SCACVPR) has awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark Senn, senior director of LifeFit Wellness Services at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

“We created it with him in mind and named it the Mark Senn Lifetime Achievement Award to honor him for his dedication to the advancement of the profession,” said SCACVPR outgoing president Mark Clair. “He is the standard for everyone else to follow.”

One of the group’s longest-serving members, Senn helped draft the SCACVPR’s first set of bylaws in 1988 and has continued to serve on the leadership team during the last 30 years. He has been president of the organization twice and spearheaded a number of important initiatives. He also has served on the board of directors of the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

The award was presented to Senn at the 28th Annual Symposium of the SCACVPR held in Columbia.

By Edward Blocker, MD

The word “fracture” itself is often misunderstood. It simply means broken.

People often think it is used to describe a trivial break of a bone. I’ve often heard people say, “thank goodness it’s just fractured.” However, the word fracture is used to describe all levels of severity when a bone is broken.

When you think of a broken bone, the most common type that comes to mind is a break that occurs from a fall or a direct blow. That’s one type of fracture.

In the old days we used the term “compound” fracture to describe a broken bone that was associated with a cut on the skin. Often this skin injury is caused from within by a jagged edge of broken bone. Today we use the term “open” or “closed” to describe whether the skin is intact or not.

Another type of break is an avulsion fracture. These can occur when a ligament or tendon attached to a bone is stressed so hard that it plucks off a small piece of bone that it is attached to.

A stress fracture is an entirely different type of broken bone. Rather than occurring in an instant, as from a fall, these breaks develop very slowly over time and are typically the result of repetitive stress. Most of us have bent a wire back and forth multiple times and know what happens. The wire will begin to develop a weak spot, you’ll sometimes notice a whitish area develop, and then it breaks.

This is the same principle as what happens in the case of a stress fracture of a bone. Certain bones are more prone to this than others. A good example is a long skinny bone in our feet. Every time

“It took me completely by surprise,” Senn said. “I knew the board had talked about creating a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize folks who have made significant contributions to the organization, but I had no idea I was going to be the first recipient.”

A member of the Beaufort Memorial staff for 13 years, Senn has been instrumental in developing the hospital's LifeFit Wellness Services and many of its programs, including Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, the Diabetes Care Center, the Community

we take a step, these bones are stressed back and forth like that wire and can sometimes develop a stress fracture.

Fortunately, our bones can generally Edward R. Blocker, MD stand up to normal, everyday repetitive stresses caused by walking. They can even become stronger over time to accept increased stress. However, if we suddenly increase the amount of repetitive stress, a stress fracture can develop. A good example of this is a new Marine recruit that lands on Parris

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“I have a highly qualified staff and I appreciate the role they've played in accomplishing these things at the hospital,” said Senn. “I didn't do this alone.”

weaker and can no longer stand up to everyday walking.

In general, most broken bones that occur from a fall or direct blow take about 6 weeks to heal. A stress fracture can take several months and requires at least temporary elimination of the repetitive stress. The repetitive stress commonly has to do with increased speed or distance in walking or running.

Occasionally we will see other causes.

One of the more interesting examples I’m aware of was when someone who was a competitive skeet shooter developed a stress fracture in one of the small bones of his shoulder.

Good bone health is the best way to prevent any of these fractures.

This starts with regular exercise, not smoking, and a diet that provides adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium. Calcium and vitamin D supplements are not always necessary. The calcium from dairy products is absorbed and utilized more readily than the same amount of calcium in a pill. The role of vitamin D is to get the calcium we consume to be absorbed rather than just passing through.

One of the best sources vitamin D is sunlight.

So go out for a walk on a sunny day and enjoy a bowl of ice cream.

“Good bone health is the best way to prevent any of these fractures. This starts with regular exercise, not smoking, and a diet that provides adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium.”

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Island and begins prolonged running and walking. Or someone that tries to become a marathon runner in a few weeks. This isn’t an excuse to not exercise, just a reason not to ramp up your exercise level too quickly.

Another potential cause of a stress fracture is if the bone itself becomes weaker and can no longer stand up to its usual stress level. A good example of this is osteoporosis. In this case, the person may not be walking any more than usual, but the bone becomes

Edward R. Blocker, MD, is a boardcertified orthopaedic surgeon with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Blocker completed his internship and residency at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children - Greenville Unit. He has been practicing in Beaufort for the past 18 years.

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Free Medical Clinic in Ridgeland to hold open house June 9th Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine will unveil their long-awaited Ridgeland medical clinic during an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in Ridgeland at 11332 N. Jacob Smart Blvd. The Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine provides medical services free of charge to individuals who are without health insurance, live or work in Great Bluffton or Jasper County and qualify based on income.

“Currently, a third of our patients come from Jasper County and of that a large percentage are from Ridgeland,” said Pam Toney, executive director of the Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine.

“Our patients find it difficult to get our Bluffton clinic, so this will help with transportation.”

The Ridgeland clinic has always been a part of the overall master plan. Planning began in December 2014, and has been a collaborative effort led by Lisa Hayes, a Liberty Fellow and part of the Aspen Institute. Together with community members in Jasper County and volunteers, Hayes worked out a strategic plan to facilitate the development of the Ridgeland clinic.

The Ridgeland clinic will

initially offer primary care, but patients will also be able to receive gynecological services, cardiology, endocrinology, diabetic care, and nutrition at the Bluffton location.

Thanks to the Hilton Head, Beaufort and Sun City Lions Clubs, the Ridgeland clinic also will offer an ophthalmology exam room. Each Lions Club pledged $5,000 toward a project to completely outfit the eye exam room. The eye care services will be led

by Dr. James Kondor and will be available to patients from the Bluffton-based clinic as well. The completion of the exam room and services plan to be available patients by the end of the summer.

“This is especially important for our diabetic patients because at the moment, we have nowhere to send them,” Toney said.

Toney said preparing the Ridgeland clinic has been a community effort affiliated with ACCESS Health of the Lowcountry MedI-Assist and Pregnancy Center of the Lowcountry.

Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine received a $77,500 grant for the clinic’s first year operation and remodeling from the Palmetto Electric Trust.

“This is a dream come true,” Toney said.

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A graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Schaefer has been a member of the hospital’s medical staff for more than a year, dividing his time between Beaufort Primary Care and Lady’s Island Internal Medicine.

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third of their general funds on trying to keep their areas of jurisdiction safe.

How can that be? It is because the police departments in the other towns – Beaufort, Bluffton, Port Royal – pay many of these costs themselves. That is the irritating inequity.

A close and fair-minded look at this relationship by Hilton Head’s consultant, instead of providing fodder for the Town in their upcoming negotiation with the county, may very well provide instead a road map for what the other Beaufort County municipalities should be asking for from the county in order for them to get the same bennies Hilton Head is getting.

Let’s not forget - whatever it shows - the consultant’s report will have been paid for with public monies and will therefore be available to the public when it is in its final form under the Freedom of Information laws. The report will surely make very interesting reading for the city manager in Beaufort and the town managers and their finance chiefs in Bluffton and in Port Royal.

This is not to say the other municipalities aren’t getting other bennies. About half the calls in the Beaufort city limits on Lady’s Island, I am told, are answered by Sheriff ’s deputies. Once a trickle, with new annexations - and a new Walmart coming! – the numbers of these calls for service are sure to increase.

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Walmart, for example, accounted for 8 percent of the non-traffic crimes reported in Beaufort in 2014, the most recent period for which statistics are available.

Hilton Head’s Walmart accounted for 4 percent of the 2014 non-traffic crimes in that jurisdiction.

Here’s an example of where the Hilton Head study could help Beaufort.

Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy who has just finally staffed his office back up to its 2008 levels is dealing with a lot more calls for service than he did in 2008, many of them on Lady’s Island. Citing the favorable terms under which Hilton Head receives county law enforcement support, Chief Clancy could effectively argue that Sheriff ’s deputies should be picking up the other half of the calls for service on Lady’s Island. Being free of Lady’s Island would free up city police officers to get back to what they were doing in 2008 and which it is badly needed that they be able to do now: get out of their

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cruisers and walk beats in the Northwest Quadrant … and on Bay Street.

Bluffton could make the same argument for the New River area, and Port Royal could say the same about the areas in Shell Point and the Paris Island Gateway area that are now within the Town of Port Royal.

Some Town of Hilton Head Island-watchers say that what the study’s all about is Hilton Head’s legitimate wish finally to run their own law enforcement show. And that may be exactly what the result of the study is, although if the study is done fairly that end will likely not be achieved in the way Hilton Head’s leadership anticipated.

The other municipalities have been saying for 25 years that Hilton Head gets a sweetheart deal on law enforcement. If it is fairly done, the fine print in the consultant’s report, when it is analyzed by the other managers and their finance people, will show the sweetheart deal.

Then the other managers –

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pressured by their elected officials - will want the Sheriff to match for them what Hilton Head’s getting. This will put pressure on Beaufort County – and the Sheriff – to make Hilton Head pay their fair share.

And those tough negotiations will very likely provide the impetus for prompting the Town Council to do what many – and now the new mayor too – have wanted to do for the past 20 years: set up their own police department.

When that step is finally achieved the inequities – perceived, real, alleged and denied – and the irritation they cause will finally end. The playing field will finally be level. Then, as with the end of the bygone annexation wars, the governments will all get along a little better.

And that will be good for all of us.

A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008.

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At the observation deck and ampitheatre located off Parris Avenue in downtown Port Royal, attendees gathered to take part in a variety of free fun events aimed at educating and raising awareness about the plants and animals that live in this environment. This year, a scavenger hunt included spotting lizards, box turtles, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons, and Anhingas — unique water birds that make their home here. There were also a lot of small and fuzzy baby birds in their nests, as well as alligators moving slowly through the murky water.

It was delightful to hear “Happy Birthday” played by a crowd of 100 on complimentary kazoos provided by the Kazoo Factory.

The day also featured music from DJ Billy Drysdale, exhibits of other live animals, and even delicious birthday cake. It was sunny and

Tom Klein, Port Royal Council Member, welcomes everyone to the birthday party.

Children played with snakes and lizards while singing happy birthday on a kazoo.

beautiful, and a great way to learn about, and appreciate, the nature that can only be found in the Lowcountry.

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David Brophy was born and raised in New York and was part of the famous 7th Regiment Militia (similar to today’s National Guard) in New York. They were called into Federal Service with the approach of World War II and David headed to Camp Stewart in Georgia, his first introduction to living in the south.

As the war heated up, David enlisted in the Air Force where he became a navigator on B-17’s. During his training in Sacramento he met a young Marjorie Kohl who he then corresponded with throughout his overseas duty and promptly married three weeks after his return from the war. Together they had two children, Peter Brophy of Denver and Janice Brophy Billingsley of New York City.

During the war, David flew 25 daylight bombing missions over Germany before fighter escorts became the norm. He was based in Ridgewell, England and remembered this story: “I particularly remember one mission where we had the tires shot out of our plane so we had to do a crash landing in Ridgewell. Somehow we

The officers and enlisted men of Brophy's B-17 Bomber.

made it and the base Chaplain came out and blessed us since everyone on the ground was sure we would die in the crash. But we made it.”

After the war had ended, David, like everyone else, had to find a job. He ended up with a lifelong career in the textile business and with his typical wit David describes himself as a “string peddler.” I am pretty sure with his engaging humor,

storytelling, and infectious grin, David was a tremendously successful salesman and a lot more than just a “string peddler.”

So how did David transition from Rye, NY where he and his family were living to a retired life here in Beaufort? “Well that’s another interesting story,” he says. “I had a friend named Charlie Granville and one year I was crewing on his boat bringing it north for the summer. We pulled into Beaufort and I was out of money so I went looking for someplace where I could cash a check. Couldn’t find any place and was getting somewhat desperate when up stepped the Beaufort Harbor Master who proceeded to cash my check for me. I never forgot him.”

Years later, David and his 2nd wife Irene (known as “Reenie”), were in Savannah visiting her daughters when they took a trip up to Beaufort. And when they came back to Savannah they had somehow managed to buy a house on New Street on the Point. This is where David and Irene moved to when retirement finally came.

And that was about 30 years ago.

Known as the original definition of a “party guy”, David found lots to do in Beaufort

to keep busy between social engagements.

There was world travelling of course, volunteering at the Library, being involved with lots of Rotary projects, and being a part of the strong parishioner base at St. Peter’s.

His two children, Peter and Jan threw a luncheon for David’s milestone birthday this past weekend for about 35 of his closest cohorts. Jan said, “Having Dad still alive and able to still participate provides a wonderful way to keep family connected in this day and age. And what better way to do it than with a party for family and friends. Besides immediate family, Dad has eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a ton of cousins who will be able to remember him for years to come. That is indeed a gift.”

David seems to have a personal philosophy about life that can be boiled down to just two words. “Why not?” And I think it is what has kept him going all these 100+ years. David has a sense of adventure, coupled with a sense of humor which seems to keep him young. He is very funny and has a real twinkle in his eye and I can’t think of anything nicer I could say about this charming gentleman. Why not indeed!

SPORTS

Battery Creek High School softball falls to Johnsonville

Emily Crosby is safe at 3rd to lead off the last inning.

The Battery Creek softball team's exceptional 2016 season ended with a loss to Johnsonville. Determined Johnsonville edged the Dolphins 2-1 in the Class 2-A Lower State Softball Tournament on Wednesday May 11th.

Battery Creek's 2016 campaign ended with its second straight loss. Following a district championship triumph, Battery Creek lost to Dillon on Monday, May 9. Then, Battery Creek came up short in the postseason matchup versus Johnsonville.

Johnsonville Pitcher Savanna Young earned the win.

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Battery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz pitched well but suffered the loss.

Young limited Battery Creek batters throughout the game. The Dolphins were held scoreless until the tournament game's final inning.

Johnsonville scored one run in each of the first two innings to take a 2-0 lead.

Helping her high school softball team to battle back late, Emily Crosby started the seventh inning with a triple. The Dolphins were able to score and get back to within one run of Johnsonville when Crosby crossed

home plate on a hit off the bat of McKenzie Young.

Battery Creek had the tying run on base in the seventh inning but couldn't pull even with the Flashes.

Instead, Johnsonville held on to win 2-1.

Despite ending its season, Battery Creek's latest campaign included numerous highlights and achievements. The Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Stephanie Cox, advanced to the third round of the state playoffs. The 2016 Battery Creek softball team captured the first district softball title in school history.

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Beaufort Academy boys win 3rd straight soccer state championship Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is quoted as saying, “A true champion will fight through anything.” And BA had to fight. It wasn’t their best game they took to Columbia to play in the SCISA 2/A boys’ soccer championship this past weekend. Far from it. But these true champions have the ability to win on days when nothing seems to go right for them. And this will make Beaufort Academy’s third straight soccer title more satisfying than the first two championships.

It also can make for plenty of anxious moments.

The Eagles faced a 1-0 deficit as Northwood Academy scored first in the opening half and took a slim advantage into the intermission period.

Beaufort Academy managed to get on the scoreboard with five minutes gone off the second half score clock on a deflected goal,

Beaufort Academy boys' soccer team with their state championship trophy.

Pictured in the front row from left: Charles Aimar, Ross Walker, Herbert Gray, Mac Griffith and Ryan Muniz. Back row from left: Coach Bill Dalton, John Dastous, Joe Bhoi, Cain Richards, Thomas Roddey, Thomas Holladay, Kevin Williams, Jacob Dalton, William Tumlin, Nathaniel Keenan, Joseph Maraska, Chris Boggs, David Mathai, Asst. Coach Rob Mathai, Davis Raschella and Alec Melville (far right).

which was set up on a kick from Joe Bhoi. Bhoi's kick went off Northwood Academy's Ian Villavicenzio to find its way into the net for the Eagles' first goal.

“It was just a pretty scrappy win,” Eagles coach Bill Dalton said after Saturday’s 2-1 triumph over Northwood Academy completed the team’s three-peat champion-

ship drive. “It’s not the best game we’ve played this season, by a long shot. I guess in one way that makes it sweeter to win, but it was tough to watch.”

Ross Walker’s goal off a corner kick in the 56th minute completed Beaufort Academy’s comeback from a 1-0 halftime deficit, as the Eagles finally started probing the Northwood third after a largely futile opening half. Whether you call them “scrappy” or just plain “pig-headed determined”, the BA team stuck together and went from down by one to winning by one all in the last few minutes of the game. Congratulations Beaufort Academy. You never gave up.

What a great lesson for us all.

Beaufort Academy will take the field in early 2017 looking to claim its fourth consecutive state title.

And they have the returning team to maybe just do it. Go Eagles!

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD

T R A CK A N D F I EL D Beaufort High girls' team repeats as Class 3-A champion Under veteran head coach Herbert Glaze's guidance, the Beaufort High School girls' track and field program captured its 10th state championship this past Saturday. Savionna Glover paced the Beaufort High Lady Eagles with first-place finishes in the girls' long jump and the girls' triple jump.

The Beaufort High girls' 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams finished first as well. Glover also placed second in the girls' 100 meter dash.

Second-place finishers for the Beaufort High girls' track and field

team were Bre-Anna Heyward White (400 meter dash) and Amanda Barnes (pole vault). Beaufort scored 79 points, pulling away to beat second-place Daniel, which totaled 59 points.

The Hilton Head Island girls' team placed eighth. Miyah Shatz finished first in the 1,600 meter run and the 4x800 relay team also prevailed for the Hilton Head Island girls' track and field program. Another Hilton Head Island girls' runner, Mallory Liggett, finished second in the 3,200 meter run.

In Class 2-A, the Battery Creek girls finished fourth.

GIRLS ' S O CC ER Hilton Head Prep wins easily The Hilton Head Prep girls' soccer team earned a shutout win in the SCISA 2-A Girls' Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, May 10. Charlotte Covington scored four goals to help lead Hilton Head Prep to an impressive 6-0 win over Coastal Christian in the SCISA Class 2-A Girls' Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, May 10. Accompanying Covington in the Hilton Head Prep scoring column, Katie Cadden and Cori Leonard netted one goal apiece for the Dolphins.

Productive Hilton Head Prep secured an early lead and dominated

throughout the postseason match.

With the win, Hilton Head Prep advanced to meet undefeated Christian Academy.

Hilton Head Christian notches shutout win Emily Bailey scored three goals to push Hilton Head Christian past The King's Academy 3-0 in the SCISA Class 2-A Girls' Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, May 10. Hilton Head Christian was able to limit The King's Academy's shots on the goal throughout the contest.

The win allowed Hilton Head Christian to advance to meet Oakbrook Prep in Columbia.

Beaufort Academy Boys’ Varsity Soccer 2015-2016 David Mathai, Freshman Joe Bhoi, Sophomore Joe Stowe, Freshman Joseph Maraska, 8th grade Thomas Holladay, 8th grade Cain Richards, Senior Ryan Muniz, Junior Davis Raschella, Freshman Jacob Dalton, Senior Charles Aimar, Senior William Tumlin, 8th grade Herbert Gray, Freshman Macmillan Griffith, Senior Nathaniel Keenan, 8th grade Luke Harper, Junior Dawson Coleman 8th grade Alec Melville, Senior Ross Walker, Senior Jaxon Spratling, Sophomore Thomas Roddey, Senior Chris Boggs, Junior John Dastous, 8th grade Kevin Williams, Junior Head Coach: Bill Dalton Asst. Coaches: Rob Mathai and Michael Morrison Athletic Director: Neal McCarty

HHI boys' win track and field Class 3-A state title Hilton Head Island pulled away to win the boys' Class 3-A state title with 94 points. Hanahan finished second in the boys' Class 3-A race, compiling 68 points. Ben Gilman finished first in the 800 meter run and the 1,600 meter run for the Hilton Head Island boys' team. The Hilton Head 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams also finished first in the state meet. Danny Shaughnessy finished second to Gilman in both the 800 meter run and the 1,600 meter run. The Hilton Head 4x100 meter relay team also crossed the finish line second. The Beaufort High boys' team finished 10th.

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TCL honors 46 health sciences graduates The Technical College of the Lowcountry honored 31 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates and 15 Physical Therapist Assistant graduates at its May 12 pinning ceremony.

“We are so proud of these graduates for their perseverance and commitment to excellence,” health sciences dean Dr. Glenn Levicki said.

“TCL’s health sciences programs are rigorous but produce extremely qualified and successful graduates, giving them the confidence they need to walk proudly into the field.”

Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive intense additional hands-on practice at clinical

sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. Many students go right to work in the Lowcountry.

The Physical Therapist Assistant graduates are: Joseph “Ryan” Blanton, Beaufort Kassie Buchanan, Hampton Princess “Tamara” Bulcock, Beaufort Casey Cameron, Beaufort Susan Eison, Beaufort Kathryn Ernandez, Charleston Greg Kluk, Beaufort Margaret Menendez, Beaufort Desirée Morris, Beaufort Austin Nöe, Beaufort Sara Pluff, Effingham Shawna Sanders, Beaufort

Kristina Triana, Chatham Danielle Williams, Colleton James “Derek” Williamson, Jasper The Associate Degree in Nursing graduates are: Tina M. Aaron, Beaufort Skylan E. Bodkins, Beaufort Michelle L. Clark, Beaufort Michael J. Coccia, Beaufort Kimberly J. Cole, Effingham Pamela L. Davis, Chatham Terry “Norman” Drawdy Jr., Beaufort Kerry R. Dulina, Bryan Courtney A. Epperley, Jasper Robyn M. Farris, Beaufort Allison B. Fisk, Colleton Jennifer L. Floyd, Effingham Jordan A. Freeman, Beaufort

John J. Gundermann, Beaufort Danielle B. Hadsall, Beaufort Jessica M. Harbuck, Chatham Chelsea L. Harrison, Beaufort Katie L. Howell, Effingham Kaitlynn E. Johnson, Beaufort Rhonda F. Lamar, Beaufort Sharita M. Lewis, Effingham Amy Lombarski, Beaufort Sherri A. Manning, Beaufort Carlotta D. Pickett, Chatham Crystal L. Powell Jasper Eden A. Robbins, Beaufort Casijo A. Ross, Beaufort Caroline M. Sutherland, Hampton Christopher A. Webber, Effingham Candis M. Williams, Beaufort Quinterria “Terry” Wilson, Hampton

Whale Branch seniors earn record number of high school diplomas plus two-year college degrees A record 15 Whale Branch Early College High School seniors recently received their two-year college Associate’s degrees today, ahead of when they will receive their South Carolina high school diplomas.

The students took advantage of a partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry that allows Whale Branch students to take college courses – and earn two-year associate’s degrees – while still in high school, and at no cost to themselves or their parents. The TCL degree represents a two-year head-start as the students work toward earning a Bachelor’s degree or entering the workforce.

The 15 students represent a significant improvement for the joint WBECHS-TCL initiative, which is completing its fifth year. Only

one student earned both a high school and college associate’s degree in spring 2012, but that number increased to two in 2013, seven in 2014 and nine in 2015. Today 15 students will get joint degrees.

While any district student can take college-level courses at TCL, Whale Branch High’s instructional program is built around its partnership with TCL. Of this year’s graduating class of 103 seniors, 34 percent completed college classes and earned college credits – the highest percentage in the high school’s history.

Ninety-one students who live outside Whale Branch Early College High’s attendance zone – also a record number – will attend next year through the district’s expanded school choice program.

“The news from Whale Branch gets

more exciting every year,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.“It’s a win-win for students and their parents. Students can earn a four-year college degree in just two years, and their parents pay for only two years of tuition. The increasing numbers of students who choose to attend Whale Branch shows that students and parents understand that earning college credits without having to pay for them is a good deal.”

This year, 10 Whale Branch seniors have earned TCL associate’s degrees in both Arts and Science. Those 10 seniors are London Becker-House, Lacy Brooks, Jared Davis, Brooke Everly, Tayla Hill, Ernest Jenkins, Deystinee Lightner, Julian Parker, Ashley White and Kevin Young.

Four Whale Branch seniors – Nadiah Gantt, Lauryn Goodwin, Juliet House and Rana Norris – have

earned Associate in Arts degrees, and Whale Branch senior DaJa Smalls has earned an Associate in Science degree.

In addition, 10 other Whale Branch seniors will graduate from high school with college certificates for completing significant college-level coursework at TCL: Bre'Ann Barrett, Bryan Brantley, Ivan Bryant, Ashley Chance, Geordy Delcid, Samuel Green, Jonae' Riley, Shanelle Webb, Nicole Wilson and Jordan Wright.

College courses are offered on site at Whale Branch, and students have the option of taking additional courses at the TCL campus. Among some of the most popular college courses are Probability and Statistics, College Algebra, Western Civilization, English Composition I and Introduction to Computers.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: Physicals are required in order to participate in sports during the 2016-2017 school year. Physicals are scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016. They will be held in the Beaufort High main gym (84 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC, 29907) from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Athletes should come with a physical form signed by a parent/legal guardian or be escorted by a parent/legal guardian. The cost is $20.

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Dataw to host 65th SC Open In just three days, a field of over 100 PGA professionals and amateurs will be playing their way through Dataw Island’s Cotton Dike Course. This course presents beauty and a challenge for the competitors in the 36-hole stroke play tournament. Last year, Cory Schneider won by two strokes. Ninety-nine others will be out to thwart his repeat this year.

The South Carolina Open, along with the North Carolina Open, tells an historic tale of our part of the world. Prior to 2003, only South Carolina PGA Professionals were permitted to play in the South Carolina Open. The same restrictions were in place for the North Carolina Open as well.

That has since changed, so the quality of the fields has greatly improved as has the events’ exposure. Each year, the South Carolina Open is hosted by a championship-caliber course, with the goal being to not only showcase the talented PGA Professionals and amateurs of both states, but to also put on a display of the beauty of South Carolina from the Lowcountry, to the Upstate, to the Grand Strand.

If you want to watch some great golf, come on out to the Dataw Island Club May 22nd through 24th for this event.

SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMPS

TheraVista to host “Camp Un-Plug” Are you looking for something fun this summer that will allow your child to disconnect from technology for a few days but not have to travel far? Look no more...Camp Un-Plug does just that. It is a mobile device-free residential camp for 9-12 year olds at TheraVista on Lady’s Island. Through using a variety of activities including Water Play, Creative Play, Land Play and Yummy Food Play, the staff at Camp Un-Plug is committed to demonstrating and teaching ways for your child to connect with themselves and nature.

Girls Camp will run from July 11-14 and the Boys Camp July 18-21. The deadline to register is May 31st. For more information, please call 843-812-1328 or email Elizabeth at theravistacommunity@gmail.com.

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Historic Beaufort Foundation takes campers back in time this summer Looking for something fun and different this summer for your boys and girls between 8-11 years old? Let Historic Beaufort Foundation take them back in time! Campers will explore a different slice of history each day through walks, crafts, hands-on activities, and more. Important milestones in Lowcountry history will be featured – Five days – 327 years of Beaufort History!

Camps are open to ages 8-11 and are offered three weeks this summer: June 20-24; July 11-15; and August 1-5. $70/week per camper for members of HBF with a family membership or higher $80/week per camper for non-members of HBF. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Camps will include field trips to nearby cultural sites/museums; register each child and session separately; Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For additional information or to register children please call 843.379.3331.

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GRITS and GRINS 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, Lee 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.

By Lee Scott

The Island News recently featured a story about the Beaufort History Museum’s tea party celebrating strong Lowcountry women – G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) who changed history. After reading the article, I realized that I am not a member of the G.R.I.T.S. Instead I am a member of the G.R.I.N.S. - Girls Raised in the Northern States; and there are distinct differences in the two groups.

First, G.R.I.T.S. tend to be much softer than we G.R.I.N.S. Maybe the difference is the rural nature of the south versus the populated cities of the north. When you are here in the Lowcountry, with the sounds of birds and frogs around you and it just not necessary to be loud and boisterous.

However, when you are in the north, surrounded by the noise of trains, planes and automobiles, well you just have to talk louder.

There is also the difference in the weather which impacts our cosmetics and clothing. G.R.I.N.S. tend to wear more make up because it helps to protect our skin from the cold. G.R.I.T.S.

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“And whether we are Iron Maidens or Steel Magnolias, the G.R.I.N.S. and G.R.I.T.S. are still sisters, connected through our love of our God, our family and our country. ” prefer less makeup because of the heat and humidity.

(Although lipstick is a staple in any self- respecting G.R.I.T.S. handbag.) As for the clothes, northern girls tend to have large collections of coats and boots. Southern girls own numerous sweaters and multiple pairs of sandals. We G.R.I.N.S. have lots of wool hats whereas the G.R.I.T.S. collect sunhats.

But there are similarities in the two groups. We are all like mother lions protecting our cubs when someone is attacking our family or friends. G.R.I.N.S. will go out in the snow and shovel a walk or slosh through the rain to help a neighbor.

While G.R.I.T.S. have been known to pull on a pair of

waders and trudge through the marsh to pull out the family dog from the mud.

G.R.I.T.S. can get down and dirty as the well as any of the G.R.I.N.S. Whether born in the north or the south, we are all daughters of the Revolution, of the Union and of the Confederacy; we are descended from indentured servants from Europe and slaves from Africa; we are immigrants and new American citizens. And whether we are Iron Maidens or Steel Magnolias, the G.R.I.N.S. and G.R.I.T.S. are still sisters, connected through our love of our God, our family and our country. Now, all I need to do is explain “waders” to my northern friends.

WHAT TO DO AMIKids Beaufort to hold fundraiser

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support AMIKids Beaufort. Come in to the Chipotle at 6 Mill Creek Circle in Pooler on Friday, May 20th between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause and this will make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to AMIKids Beaufort.

Future planning for families of adults with mental illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present a program entitled “Future Planning for families of adults with mental illness” this Friday, May 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Palmetto

Plaza Stadium Theater Time to walk the Friday 5/20 - Thursday 5/26 dog and win prizes Captain America “PG13” DAILY — 11:45-12:00-2:45-4:00 7:00-9:00 Neighbors 2 “R” DAILY — 12:00-2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Jungle Book “PG13” DAILY — 11:45-2:10-4:30-7:00-9:10 Angry Birds “PG” DAILY — 12:00-2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00

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How many times do you get to enjoy some shopping and take your dog along? Not often, right?

Well, I hope you will join Dr. Parker T. Barker, noted pet columnist for The Island News, at the first ever Family and Dog Scavenger Hunt to benefit the Paws4vets Foundation this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the Arsenal Museum at 713 Craven St. Bring your own poop bags, collars and leashes and we will all hit the streets to find wonderful items in local stores and maybe win lots of prizes! Sounds like fun to me. And all the proceeds go to getting service dogs for Vets who need them. For additional information, call 404-579-6000. The cost is $10 per dog and humans are free so bring the whole family!

TCL to host a BBQ for Veterans

If you are a military Veteran, you are cordially invited to a special event, celebrating YOU! Actually, all US military, active duty, Veterans, and their families are invited.

This free event will take place at the Technical College of the Lowcountry on Saturday, May 21, from 14:00-19:00 (2-7 p.m.). Come enjoy food, games, music, and more.

Please come be the guests of honor!

Donations of canned or dry goods will be gladly accepted, for the Veterans’ Resource Center (VRC).

Thank you for your service.

Jazz Band presents spring concert

The OLLI Jazz Band, conducted by Director David Hershey, and sponsored by the University

of South Carolina’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), hosts its spring concert Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts in downtown Beaufort. The band is a sub-group of OLLI’s Lowcountry Community Concert Band.

The program’s theme – cross currents – pays tribute to pop tunes adapted for the big band setting and genre. Selections span more than 70 years, from 1938 illustrating the range of styles a big band performs.

For more information, see the band’s website at www.ollilccb.com.

Reception to be held for SC Senator

All are invited to a reception for SC Senator, Tom Davis on Wednesday June 8th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Head Lexus, 540 New River Parkway in Hardeeville, SC.

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1. Astrologer's concern, pl.

6. Lamb serving 9. Ranee's husband 13. Sunday strip 14. Formal vote 15. Rubbernecker 16. "All kidding ____..."

17. *Mythological creature 18. Beginning of a sickness 19. *"Game of ____" 21. Cow chow 23. Detective ____ of "Around the World in Eighty Days" 24. Denim innovator 25. Luftwaffe's WWII enemy 28. What Caesar did before he saw and conquered 30. Virtual you 35. Black cat, e.g.

37. Boundary line 39. Davy Crockett's last stand 40. "Do ____ others as..."

41. Became upright 43. Snatch 44. Better than nice 46. Desperate 47. Opposing prefix 48. Perennial garden flower 50. Post-it slip

52. *It gets punished in Dante's "Inferno" 53. Take a ____ from a jug 55. Tokyo, once 57. *Old norseman 60. *Holy war 64. Singing femme fatale 65. Luau welcome 67. Representative of Allah on earth 68. Cupcake topper 69. Granola grain 70. Opposite of digest 71. 100 centavos 72. Bonanza find 73. *Galahad does this to the Holy Grail DOWN 1. Ella Fitzgerald's craft 2. Comedy Central's "____.O" 3. Gulf V.I.P. 4. Free from 5. Like a longer route?

6. Cleaning cabinet supplies 7. Snakelike fish 8. Blooper 9. "Atlas Shrugged" author 10. Cathedral part 11. Audience's rejection 12. *Illuminated manuscripts or tapestries, e.g.

15. *Long-haired naked tax-opponent

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58. *Fleur-de-lis 59. Bingo-like game 60. Give a ticket 61. Away from wind 62. Floppy storage 63. Newts in terrestrial stage 64. Hot tea amount 66. Listening device

LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

THURSDAY’S CHUCKLE Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.

MAY 19-25, 2016

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(BACK ROW) Pauline Phillips, FNP-C; F. Carl Derrick III, MD; Nicholas Dardes, DO; Dan Smith, DO (FRONT ROW) Veronica Smalheiser, ANP-BC; Robert Parrick, DO; Jenny Martin, NP-C; Craig Floyd, MD; Erin Scott, ANP-BC

At Lowcountry Medical Group, our board-certified internists Drs. Nicholas Dardes, F. Carl Derrick III and Robert Parrick and family medicine specialists Drs. Craig Floyd and Dan Smith — along with their team of certified nurse practitioners Jennifer Martin, Pauline Phillips, Erin Scott and Veronica Smalheiser — are currently accepting new patients.

Committed to providing excellence in care for the past 19 years, Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group offers a full range of general adult outpatient medical services, from diagnosis and treatment to case management and total coordination of care across the life spectrum. In addition to primary care physicians and nurse practitioners, the practice also includes specialists in gastroenterology, gynecology, cardiology and neurology.

Call (843) 770-0404 to schedule an appointment.

300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort

Accepting most major medical health insurance plans, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare

To learn more about Beaufort Memorial visit beaufortmemorial.org.

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IS A MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIAN GROUP DEDICATED TO PUTTING PATIENTS’ NEEDS FIRST.

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