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Marines and sailors with Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 look for their loved ones after a long flight home from Bahrain on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Two unidentified woman look for their husbands as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA 115, make their way to the hanger where family and loved ones were waiting. VMFA 115 Silver Eagles returned from a nearly seven month deployment to Bahrain.

Marines and sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadrron (VMFA) 115 return home in a commercial airliner Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

An undisclosed number of Marines and sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, returned home to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on Tuesday, Oct. 30, after a nearly seven-month deployment to Bahrain.

Despite the longer than normal wait, about a hundred friends, family members and those just showing support came to welcome them home.

Cpl. James Gasque of VMFA 115 gets a big welcome back hug from wife Alexis on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Cpl. Gasque and the rest of the Silver Eagles returned home to Fighter Town East after their deployment to Bahrain.

BEAUFORT GOES TO THE BALLOT BOX An intense 2018 midterm election cycle came to a close Tuesday when voters across the country went to the polls to elect a new Congress and have their say in local and state races.

Polls closed after press time Tuesday, but early indications pointed toward record turnout in South Carolina, where more than 296,000 absentee ballots were is-

sued by the early voting deadline of 5 p.m. Monday, up from about 157,000 absentee ballots returned in the 2014 midterms.

More than 18,000 absentee ballots were cast in Beaufort County, the fourth-most in the state behind Charleston, Richland, and Greenville counties.

Some of the state races were more hotly-contested than is typ-

STELLAR MARKS FOR SAFETY Beaufort Memorial once again receives national recognition for straight “A’s” in patient safety.

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ical in South Carolina, as Democrats put up challenges to seats that have long been Republican strongholds.

Most notably, the race for the U.S. House of Representatives District 1 seat held by Mark Sanford drew national attention from both parties, leading to a number of high-profile visitors to the Lowcountry campaign trail. In the final

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days before the election, President Donald Trump’s voice was heard on robocalls supporting Republican candidate Katie Arrington, who campaigned in the Lowcountry alongside the likes of Second Lady Karen Pence, Donald Trump Jr., and former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Joe Cunningham made a

last-minute push by canvassing in Bluffton and speaking on Hilton Head Island on Sunday and was supported by a visit from Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and a potential 2020 presidential candidate.

For a list of local and statewide results, please visit yourislandnews.com.

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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK

Post 9 Legionnaire George Miller thanks Friends of Caroline Hospice director Lindsay Roberg and store manager Kimberley Shapiro for displaying the US flag.

Cat of the Week: Rose is a beautiful 13-year-old girl who came to PAL with her sister Tessa. This lovely senior enjoys being held and has a very sweet personality.

If you are looking for a cuddly cat that enjoys attention, Rose is your girl! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.

Dog of the Week: Sosa is a handsome 6-year-old boy. He enjoys playing tug of war, taking baths and receiving attention. He has a lot of energy and can't wait to go on a long walk or run. In the summer he enjoys splashing around in the pool and walks on the beach. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.

Meet these pets and more at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.

VITA seeks volunteers for tax assistance More than $4.5 million dollars in income tax refunds went back to Lowcountry residents last year thanks to the Lowcountry Area VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Coalition, the group says, and they’re looking for more volunteers to help local taxpayers file their tax returns for free this year.

In 2017, VITA and TCE volunteers in the Lowcountry prepared close to 2,200 federal tax returns for qualified taxpayers for free, resulting in more than $4.5 million dollars in tax refunds being returned to the local economy.

The IRS and its community partners are looking for people around the country to become IRS-certified volunteers at their free tax preparation sites. Volunteers can start now to join the Lowcountry Area VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Coalition, which serves the seven counties of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton, Allendale, Barnwell and Bamberg.

VITA offers free tax return preparation to eligible taxpayers who generally earn $55,000

or less, and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) is mainly for people age 60 or older.

The Lowcountry Area VITA Coalition also serves those that are differently-abled, as well as those whose first language is not English.

The need for volunteers in the Lowcountry is tremendous, and volunteers will be trained and certified by the IRS. Many volunteers return to the program year after year. Here are several reasons why: • Volunteers can work flexible hours.

Volunteers can generally choose their own hours and days to volunteer. The programs are usually open from midto-late-January through the tax filing deadline in April. Some sites are even open all year.

• VITA and TCE sites are often close to home. With sites in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland, volunteers are needed right in your own backyard. Free tax help sites are in the local libraries and community centers.

• No prior experience needed. Volun-

teers receive specialized training to become IRS-certified and can choose from a variety of roles to serve. VITA and TCE programs want volunteers of all backgrounds and ages, as well as individuals who are fluent in other languages.

• The IRS provides free tax law training and materials. Volunteers receive training materials at no charge. The tax law training covers how to prepare basic federal tax returns electronically. The training also covers tax topics like deductions and credits.

• Tax pros can earn continuing education credits. Enrolled agents and non-credentialed tax return preparers can earn continuing education credits when volunteering as a VITA/TCE instructor, quality reviewer or tax return preparer.

For more information, contact Theresa Jackson, Lowcountry VITA Program Director, at lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com or by calling 843-321-9071.

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Don’t Get Tricked into Buying a Flood-Damaged Vehicle The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to be cautious when shopping for a new or used vehicle. Hurricanes and flooding hit the Southeast yet again in 2018, and dishonest businesses and individuals may attempt to sell storm-damaged vehicles. The following tips can help you avoid being tricked by a dishonest seller: • Know your seller. Stick with reputable, well-known sellers. Get references from family and friends.

• Inspect and examine. Thoroughly check the vehicle for silt, mud and rust.

Consumers may even need to check the trunk, glove compartment and under the seats, noting whether upholstery and carpeting is faded, ill-fitting or dis-

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Test, test, test. Test all interior and exterior lights, windshield wipers, turn signals, stereo, mirrors and seats. Test the air conditioning and heater, smelling for musty odors. The heavy smell of disinfectants or cleaners may be a sign the seller is trying to mask a mold or odor problem.

Get a mechanic’s opinion. Have a trusted mechanic thoroughly check the car for signs of damage, including mechanical and electrical. Paying for this service up front may save a consumer in the long run.

Check the car’s history. Ask to see a detailed vehicle history report. Consumers can also go to www.vehiclehistory.gov to

pull a report themselves. Use the VIN to get a free report on the vehicle’s flood history at www.nicb.org. (This site is run by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, so if the car did not have insurance, it will not be in the database.)

• Trust your gut. If a deal sounds too go to be true, it probably is. If anything seems suspicious, walk away.

Consumers who believe they have purchased a flood-damaged vehicle are encouraged to file a complaint. SCDCA processes and mediates consumer complaints against regulated businesses, refers complaints that fall within another agency’s jurisdiction and mediates those complaints against businesses that are unregulated. To file a complaint, visit www.consumer. sc.gov and click “File A Complaint.”

NEWS BRIEFS Treasurer’s Office announces new hours

Beginning Nov. 14, all Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office locations will open at 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday to facilitate staff training and development. The establishment of regular training strengthens the office’s commitment to serving taxpayers with innovation and enthusiasm; and will allow for training on a variety of topics, including identifying fraudulent tenders, procedures, customer service, and delinquency standard, according to a release.

Payments and inquiries can still be made during this time through BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.

Visit www.beaufortcountytreasurer.com for information, to make a payment, or to contact the office.

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Mopeds must now be registered in S.C.

Beginning Nov. 19, moped owners or operators must have their moped registered with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) to drive it legally on any state road. This comes as a result of Act 89 signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster in May 2017. Moped owners may visit any SCDMV branch to register their moped.

Law enforcement officers and other residents will recognize a properly registered moped by the unique, five-digit license plate on the back of the vehicle and the registration decal in the lower right-hand corner, similar to how they identify passenger vehicles as properly registered. Moped

operators will also be required to carry a registration card with them when operating the moped.

In addition to having a license plate and proper registration, the minimum age for receiving a moped, or Class G, operator’s license will be 15. Previously, 14-year-olds, with a qualifying adult’s permission, could apply for a moped license.

Titling a moped will cost $15. Registering a moped will cost $10 every two years.

Mopeds purchased Nov. 19 and after are subject to the 5% of sales price, maximum of $500, infrastructure maintenance fee in addition to title and registration fees. Beginning November 1, customers must visit an SCDMV branch and pay the proper fees to register their moped by the November 19 deadline.

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Yvette-Marie Pellegrino, M.D., FAAFP, board-certified in family medicine and obesity medicine, comes to the Lowcountry from Mooresville, North Carolina, where she opened a successful primary care center and community-based weight loss clinic three years ago.

A graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Pellegrino completed her residency at the Somerset Family Practice Residency Program in Somerville, New Jersey. During her 16-year career, she opened a single-provider practice in a rural North Carolina town for Health Management Associates and worked at several primary care practices in the state before moving to South Carolina.

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Beaufort Memorial once again receives national recognition for straight “A’s” in patient safety

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) achieved straight ‘A’s’ for the fifth consecutive time in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade, released this week. Out of the 46 hospitals in South Carolina, BMH was one of only 14 to receive an A safety rating, and one of only five hospitals statewide to earn the top grade five consecutive times.

With the Hospital Safety Grades, Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on

how safe they are for patients.

“Maintaining the highest patient safety performance five times in a row reflects the commitment our staff has made to ensuring we meet the highest safety standards,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley. “It requires constant vigilance from the time a patient enters our doors to keep their safety a top priority.”

Developed under the guidance of a National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures

of publicly available hospital safety data to assign the grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. Hospitals are graded based on how they scored in five major categories: infections, problems with surgery, practices to prevent errors, safety problems, and doctors, nurses and hospital staff.

“Beaufort Memorial’s continued success in achieving an A rating is evidence that the organization places an emphasis on protecting patients from preventable medical errors, in-

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The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public.

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AROUND TOWN

Club Karate advances 12 to Black Belt

By Ron Marcell

Few symbols are as recognized worldwide as a karate black belt.

It’s the undeniable mark of a disciplined, dedicated and capable martial artist. On Saturday, Oct. 20, 12 students from Beaufort’s Club Karate tested for and were promoted to the rank of first-degree black belt in the Chuck Norris System. A crowd of family, friends, and fellow students was on hand to observe and support those testing during the fourhour ordeal.

The Chuck Norris System is an American martial art founded by Chuck Norris. The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is the organization that oversees Chuck Norris Karate, and it leads more than 90 schools nationwide and internationally. UFAF provides technical standards for instruction and certifies student ranks and instructor credentials in the Chuck Norris System.

To obtain their black belts, the Club Karate students demonstrated their formidable skills before a board of six higher-ranking UFAF black belts. Club Karate owner and chief instructor Master Chuck Elias, an eighth-degree black belt, was head judge among those critically grading the performance of the black belt hopefuls. One of the demanding requirements of the test was that each candidate had to fight Master Elias himself. Another requirement was that each candidate write an essay about what karate training has meant to them.

Kylie Rast, 12, was the youngest student to test. She said that karate helps her be more disciplined, focused, and confident, and that those traits benefitted her not just in class, but in her life. Kylie is more confident knowing she is able to defend herself and her friends if someone or something bad happens.

“I don’t give up at something that I am new at,” she said. “I stay positive and spread that feeling to everyone, my teammates, even my opponents.”

Dr. Kurt Ellenberger, 48, is a

local pediatrician, and he tested alongside his 13-year old son, Sawyer. Dr. Ellenberger enrolled his children at Club Karate, then found himself impressed and energized by Mr. Elias’ patient and dynamic teaching with the kids.

That inspired Dr. Ellenberger to start training, too.

“I found that the core group of students I trained with became a cohesive team of coaches, comrades, and confidants, people whose mutual support carried us through and over personal obstacles and limitations to achieve our black belts together,” he said.

Sawyer Ellenberger said karate training helped him learn to remain calm and focused, to feel confident and comfortable. He learned how to persevere to the best of his ability, which helped him reach goals and overcome

challenges, and mentioned the deep friendships he’s developed while training. Sawyer’s dad makes clear that karate provides stress relief and physical fitness, builds confidence and discipline, and blends camaraderie and personal achievement. On Saturday, they were both promoted to black belt.

“I have the privilege to crest this peak with my eldest son, creating an indelible memory and bond which can never be broken,” Dr. Ellenberger said.

R.J. “Frenchy” Levesque, is a 65year old retired pilot and Marine.

The most seasoned of the black belt awardees, he began training when he was almost 60 years old.

He’s powerful on the mat. During the test, he was partnered with Dr. Ellenberger, and the controlled violence they demonstrated left observers in awe.

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“As a mature adult, the Chuck Norris System has benefited me with cardiovascular improvement, muscular strength, increased flexibility, better balance, and improved self-esteem and confidence,” Levesque said. “It has also helped me spiritually. I’m able to focus on being a better person, husband, father, grandfather and stay in line with my religious beliefs as well.

As a veteran it gives me great pride and honor to be associated with the Chuck Norris System, particularly with the patriotism, morals, values, integrity, ethics and character it instills in our youth. Ethics like develop yourself, forget the mistakes of the past, be in a positive frame of mind, continually work to improve, look for the good in others, be enthusiastic about the success of others, be open-minded, respectful, loyal and goal-oriented.”

The others who earned their black belts were Thomas Angelo, 13; McKenzie Hake, 14; R. Lee Moran, 14; Mallisa Glover, 15; Rebekah Heape, 21; James Rogowsky, 27; Crosby “Rabb” Christensen, 30; and Amanda Dimitrov, 34.

These 12 students achieved a milestone in their lives. Dr. Ellenberger surely speaks for them all when he points out that, initially, looking up from below, the rank of black belt seemed like the top of the mountain, a pinnacle achievement. But he and those who made the climb with him know now that reaching black belt is truly only a solid base camp, and there is greater martial understanding and ability in the yet to be scaled heights above.

For more information, contact Club Karate at 843-252-7283, or visit www.clubkaratellc.com.

AAUW Beaufort begins new season of programming Next meeting to be held Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.

This past weekend, the second annual Lowcountry Fair celebrated Beaufort’s richness of English, French, Native American, Scottish and Spanish heritage, along with re-enactments, eclectic food trucks and vendors for the young and seniors. Photo by Ron Callari.

Local sorority to hold Christmas bazaar The local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Mu Pi Zeta, will host “A Blue and White Christmas Bazaar” from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Dec. 8 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaufort.

Proceeds from the holiday event will help support several community projects such as Stork’s Nest, elder care awareness, mental health and autism awareness, annual scholarships, and mentoring programs.

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locations within Beaufort County that provide free resources to expectant mothers as well as educational support.

Vendor space is now available. Licensed vendors are needed to sell their holiday crafts and specialty items at the Blue and White Christmas Bazaar, providing an opportunity for small businesses and budding entrepreneurs to spread holiday joy while supporting community service projects.

For more information on vendor space, contact Mu Pi Zeta at mupizeta@gmail. com or 843-476-0526.

Left to Right: Mary Hope Roseneau, Vice-president Program; Amy Brennan, Speaker; Dr. Celeste Nalwasky, President.

The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) began its 2018-19 season with Amy Brennan, non-profit consultant, speaking on “Empowering Women in South Carolina.”

The meeting was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Beaufort.

The next meeting of the Beaufort Branch of AAUW will be held again at the First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Elizabeth Millen, Editor of Pink Magazine, will be the speaker.

A catered dinner prepared by Debbi Covington at 6 p.m. will begin the evening.

Millen’s presentation immediately follows.

Reservations may be made by calling 843838-2665. All women and men are welcome.

AAUW strives to create societal change through non-partisan advocacy on issues impacting women and girls. Each year the Beaufort Branch of AAUW awards a scholarship to help a non-traditional student at one of our local colleges.

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27th annual Chain of Life stretches across Beaufort

Some of the 200 participants in the 27th annual Life Chain stand in silent protest along Boundary Street in front of Beaufort City Hall.

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bout 200 people showed up for the 27th annual Chain of Life on Sunday, Oct. 28, along Boundary Street in front of Beaufort City Hall between Marsh Road and Palmetto Street. Event organizer Theresa Pulliam said, according to the National Right To Life statistics, one in four pregnancies in the U.S. ends in termination.

“That’s more than 61 million babies aborted since Roe vs. Wade in 1973,” she said.

Sunday’s hour-long event was silent with just a few counter-protestors.

Sunday’s 27th annual Life Chain silent protest stretched along Boundary Street from Palmetto Street to Marsh Road. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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BIG TRUCKS Annual fundraiser supports Junior Service League

It was a picture perfect day Saturday for the third annual Touch a Truck event held by the Junior Service League of Beaufort on Nov. 3.

Paris Avenue was blocked off for huge work trucks of all kinds, but the biggest draw was the trucks and earth-moving equipment from the Beaufort County Storm Water Department. Their trucks had horns, and children of all ages worked the horns nonstop.

Last year’s Touch a Truck was

rescheduled because of tropical weather, but there were no such concerns this time around.

“That hurricane just messed up everything for us”, said Layla Manning of the JSLB. “But the weather this year is perfect and we are just thrilled (at the attendance). Last year we made about $5,000, which we in turn put back into the community. We expect to surpass that amount this year because of the weather”.

One of the top trucks to sit in was this excavator from the Beaufort County Storm Water Department. Children got to sit in it and pull on the many handles and levers they could reach, as well as honk the horn. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

While the boys seemed more interested in getting their hard hats on straight, Ashley Haley, 8, from Bluffton, climbed the huge tires and made it nearly to the bucket of an off-road dump truck owned

by J.H. Hiers Construction Co. Ashley was visiting the Touch a Truck event with her mom, Alison.

Beaufort County’s Robert Metz, in a blue cap, keeps a close eye on Elijah D’Angelo, 4, as he sits in the cab of an excavator during the third annual Touch a Truck on Saturday, Nov. 3, in Port Royal. The event was a fundraiser for the Junior Service League of Beaufort.

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Veterans Day Music at St. Helena’s

Just minutes from downtown Join the business at the

Community Corner and people of St. Helena Island this Memorial Day!

HERITAGE DAYS ART EXHIBIT November 8th & 10th

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Community Corner and people of A showcase of the creationsthis of several Lowcountry artists St. Helena Island Memorial Day! Featuring a special art exhibit at the Red Piano Too

“The Gullah Creole Caribbean Collection” featuring artists Diane Britton-Dunham and Bridget Murray

Commemorating the centenary of the 1918 Armistice and end of WWI

Featuring a special art exhibit at the Red Piano Too

“The Gullah Creole Caribbean Collection” featuring artists Diane Britton-Dunham and Bridget Murray

Special performance by the East of the River Steel band from Washington D.C. Special performance by the2:00-3:00 p.m.

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This program features music for organ, brass ensemble, vocal choirs and soloists, poetry, and Scripture.

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VETERANSDAY NOVEMBER 8 - 14, 2018

EVERY NOVEMBER, OUR NATION AND OUR COMMUNITY HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED

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Dataw Island pays tribute to Veterans with a Week-Long Celebration Every year, Dataw Island salutes veterans with a series of events honoring their sacrifice and service. From the guest bartenders to the Veterans Breakfast, the celebration gets bigger and better each year.

This year’s weeklong Veterans Celebration kicked off Sunday morning with the “Flag Brigade,” for which a group of dedicated Dataw Island volunteers place 3,500 flags along 2.5 miles of roadways on the island to usher in honored guests. Later that day, members were greeted with some wellknown faces behind the bar (in the Pub) ready to earn some tips in support of Tee It Up for The Troops.

Monday of “Veterans Week” featured a Golf Marathon, in which Assistant Golf Professional Chris Fearn attempted to beat a record set last year of playing 219 holes of golf in one day, with each hole (and birdie, eagle) earning money for veterans’ foundations, through pledges being made not only by residents of Dataw but also online.

On Tuesday, a full day of veterans appreciation began early with the traditional Annual March and Rally. WWII and Korean veterans led a battalion of more than 100

veterans in a march and raising of the colors, while the Dataw singers treated the crowd with majestic renditions of patriotic songs, including each of the armed service songs from each military branch: “Anchors Aweigh” for the U.S. Navy, “The Caissons Go Rolling Along” for the U.S. Army, “The Wild Blue Yonder” for the U.S. Air Force, “The Marines’ Hymn” for the

U.S. Marine Corps and “Semper Paratus” for the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Starred Spangled Banner was sung by Katie McAllister.

Following the March and Rally, a golf tournament for veterans of all ages and their supporters was played on both of the Dataw Island Golf Courses. The Veterans Golf Classic supports Tee it Up for the Troops, which has benefi-

ciaries such as the Fischer House which builds comfort homes in V.A. and medical centers enabling family members to be close to their injured sons and daughters, which saves them thousands of dollars a month in lodging, travel and food costs. They also support the Gary Sinise Foundation, the On Course Foundation, the Simpson Cup, and the Warrior Canine Connec-

tion, to name just a few.

After a fun round of golf, the attendees were invited to a luncheon in the Carolina Room to celebrate the service and sacrifice of many men and women, to feature testimonies provided by wounded veterans.

Last but certainly not least, the Dataw Island Veteran of the Year will be named at a special breakfast on Thursday morning. Guests will also hear from guest speaker Col. Glen Blackburn, USA, Ret., a veteran who lives on Dataw Island and will be speaking about the evolution of Dataw Island’s efforts in support of our veterans.

A special announcement will occur at the breakfast with the total monies raised during the many events held during veterans week.

African American veterans’ stories often forgotten, but memories remain in Beaufort area South Carolina, the colony that witnessed more Revolutionary War skirmishes than any other, and the state where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, is renowned for its military might. African Americans in South Carolina were involved in every conflict, serving with distinction from the 17th century to the 21st, and from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.

For Veteran’s Day, the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) recommends visiting sites in the Palmetto State that document this patriotism to help people discover under-told stories of military service. Each site can be found in the Green Book of South Carolina, an online travel guide developed by the SCAAHC to more than 300 cultural sites associated with African American history and heritage. While on the website, search for “military” to find

these and other places that interpret African Americans’ role in the defense of the country.

Many sites are markers, require visits by appointment only or are best interpreted with guides. Plan accordingly before finalizing itineraries.

Here are some of the important sites you can check out around Beaufort: · First African Baptist Church, 601 New Street, Beaufort, 29902 (By appointment only) The most prominent member of this historic church in downtown Beaufort was Robert Smalls – former slave, Civil War hero, state legislator and U.S. Congressman.

During the Civil War, when Federal forces occupied Beaufort, the church hosted a school for Freedmen. First African Baptist was founded in 1865. It grew out of an antebellum praise house for black members of

Honoring our Veterans: On Veterans Day & Everyday

By Sen. Tim Scott

For more than 200 years, countless brave men and women have defended, fought and sacrificed for this nation — helping to create and protect American democracy and the country and freedoms we all love so dearly. Our service members are real-life heroes, who personify bravery and courage, and deserve our endless gratitude and respect. With two brothers who served in the military, I know firsthand the sacrifices our veterans and their families have made in order to protect and serve our amazing country. Their bravery, allegiance, and heroism make me proud to be an American. We are extremely blessed to be home to more than 400,000 veterans here in South Carolina.

As the fall approaches so does this upcoming Veterans Day — a time to remember and honor the service of our country's brave veterans. This year, I want to stop and reflect on a very special group of veterans: women veterans. Women have played a vital role in our nation’s armed forces, and our state is home to more than 43,000 female veterans. While often disguised or listed under aliases in early years, women have been a part of war efforts all the way back to the American Revolution. During the World

Wars, more than 360,000 women served, often filling crucial roles in medical and administrative jobs. Since then, women in our military have taken on our nation’s toughest battles, and filled positions in our highest ranks. Today, women make up more than 15 percent of our armed forces, and women make up almost 2 million of our country’s 22 million veterans.

Their importance cannot be overlooked.

Their achievements must not be forgotten.

And they deserve special recognition this Veterans Day. This year, on Saturday, Nov. 10, I will be hosting an event to honor South Carolina’s women veterans. I am also excited to share that my friend and colleague, Sen. Joni Ernst, will be joining us as the keynote speaker. As a combat veteran herself, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa National Guard, she will certainly bring a powerful and passionate message that will resonate will all those in attendance.

May God bless each of our courageous veterans and their families. These are true American heroes, and we should continue to honor them today and every day. I look forward to Veterans Day, and hope you join me and my staff as we celebrate the wonderful women veterans of South Carolina.

the Baptist Church of Beaufort. Rev. Arthur Waddell (1821-1895) organized the church with two fellow black ministers. · Grand Army of the Republic Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, 29902 (By appointment only) Although Beaufort’s black military companies remained active after the Civil War, statewide the “Negro militia” rapidly declined during the 19th century. By 1903, the only units left were two companies in Beaufort.

Many black Union veterans lived in the community, and after the war they formed the David Hunter Post #9 of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization for veterans of the Union Army. Built in 1896, this meeting hall for the post is believed to be the only surviving building in South Carolina associated with the Grand Army of the Republic. It is included in the Beaufort Historic District.

· Combahee River Raid, Steel Bridge Landing, U.S. 17 North, over the Combahee River, near Gardens Corner (Historic marker) On June 1-2, 1863, a Federal force consisting of elements of the 2nd S.C. Volunteer Infantry (an African American unit) and the 3rd Rhode Island Artillery conducted a raid up the Confederate-held Combahee River.

Col. James Montgomery led the expedition.

Harriet Tubman, already famous for her work with the Underground Railroad, accompanied Montgomery on the raid. Union gunboats landed 300 soldiers along the river and one force came ashore here at Combahee Ferry. More than 700 enslaved men, women, and children were taken to freedom in perhaps the largest emancipation event in wartime S.C. Some Freedmen soon enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Veterans Day Ceremony and Free Community Picnic Nov. 11 The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department and the Beaufort Veterans Day Planning Committee is hosting the 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony and Free Community Picnic Celebration at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11. The event will be held at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort.

The keynote speaker will be Chief Warrant Officer Ray Johnson, US Army retired, a Vietnam War veteran. He spent 29 years in active duty service including time as a flight officer and helicopter pilot. The Parris Island Marine Band will perform during the ceremony. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

For more information, contact the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department at 843-255-6880.

The American Legion and The Island News join in saluting our military veterans of all eras and branches this November 11 - and every day. Thank you for serving America with honor, courage and commitment.

Veterans Day 2018

SPORTS & SCHOOLS

Epps, BA Roar Into 8-Man Semifinals

By Justin Jarrett

De’Shaun Epps is hard enough to stop, but Richard Winn Academy made the mistake of making him angry.

Epps capped a night of highlight-reel runs with a 92-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter, flattening one defender, spinning away from another and sprinting to the end zone to help put the finishing touches on Beaufort Academy’s 66-34 win in the first round of the SCISA 8-Man playoffs Friday.

“They kind of got me mad over there because the sideline was talking,” said a smiling Epps, who rushed for 370 yards and seven touchdowns on 17 carries.

“He’s reading blocks real well, and the timing is good,” BA coach Mark Clifford said.

“He’s so fast, the linemen have to be fast.

You’ve gotta go, or he’s going to run up your back.”

BA quarterback Dawson Coleman rushed for 72 yards and a score and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to William Tumlin, and

Edward McCormick racked up 12 tackles and an interception to anchor the defense and added a rushing TD of his own.

Richard Winn showed signs of life when it pulled within 33-20 with a long touchdown pass with 44 seconds left in the half, but the Eagles answered De’Shaun Epps quickly with Epps capping the drive by bouncing a run to the outside and splitting two defenders before sprinting to the end zone.

The Eagles have topped 60 points six times in Clifford’s first season coachEdward ing 8-man football, where McCormick his pounding run-heavy offense is a perfect fit.

“I’m loving it,” Clifford said. “I’m having

a great time. We’ve got, obviously, a small team, which means a tighter team, a more cohesive team. They’re all about execution.

Everybody blocks and everybody tackles, and we’ll do the same thing next week. We won’t change anything.”

And one of his favorite things about the 8-man game?

“In this league, you win one game and you’re in the semifinals,” Clifford said.

Indeed, the Eagles (8-2) travel to Jefferson Davis on Friday, and the winner will be bound for the state championship game, likely against three-time defending champion Andrew Jackson Academy – a rematch BA would relish after a 40-28 loss to the Confederates last month.

For now, though, they’re just happy to keep playing another week.

“Like coach said, the clock is 0:00 and we’re practicing on Monday,” McCormick said. “We’re gonna watch a lot of film and practice hard all week.”

Area anglers compete in Lowcountry Slam The fifth annual Lowcountry Slam was held this weekend in local waters, and three men came out on top Saturday, Nov. 2.

The Lowcountry Slam, sponsored by Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply in Port Royal, pits local anglers against each other in three different species: speckled trout, flounder and red drum. Aggregate weights are taken in all three species.

Top winner was Mac Dean.

Second place went to Mike Linker, and third place went to Bubba Coker.

Left: Mike Edmonds weighs the top speckled trout caught by Mike Linker, while Michelle Tanis, left, writes down the weight. Linker came away with second place.

Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Foundation awards grants to local teachers Board members, donors and volunteers from The Foundation for Educational Excellence surprised faculty members from 15 different schools across Beaufort County last week with balloons and oversized checks as they awarded the teachers the Foundation’s Innovative Teacher Grants for Fall 2018.

These 19 grants totaling more than $14,000 will impact students throughout the district in classes ranging from early childhood centers through high school. Some of the projects funded this year include outdoor fitness stations, 3-D anatomical models, photography equipment and supplies for creating a schoolwide composting initiative.

This grant cycle was partially funded by generous contributions from the Friends of Callawassie Island, the Rotary Club of Okatie and the Foundation’s major fundraiser, “Jewels and Jeans.” The event is held each spring and offers an opportunity for attendees to “Funda-Grant” by pledging money toward partial funding of the Foundation’s grants. Two grants for aeronautics projects at River Ridge Academy were funded through a private donation.

Among the many awards, Alissa Stripling, a numeracy coach at Lady’s Island Elementary, received a grant for her project “Engineering is Elementary – Evaluating a Landscape.”

Through this grant, students will have the opportunity to dig into the role of geotechnical engineers where they must select a safe, floodproof and erosion-proof location for a new TarPul by working with a model riverbank to study soil properties and examine maps to assess the potential for erosion at different sites along the river.

“We always look forward to grant season,” says Susan Hughson, Foundation Board Member and Grant Chair. “It's great to see the wide range of ideas that come from our teachers across the district. We are happy to be able to contribute to bringing fun and innovative projects to life for over 3,000 students with these grants.”

The grant recipients for Fall 2018 are listed below and to the right: David Shervin, Beaufort HS: Anatomy B2

NOVEMBER 8-14, 2018

Models for 3D Learning • Melissale Rivera, Joseph Shanklin Elementary: Who Are the People in Our Neighborhood?

• Jennifer Friend-Kerr, HHI Creative Arts: Thinking in the Third Dimension Agata Marzec, May River HS: Sensory Wonder — Tactile Audio Illustrated Book • Bree Lauffer and 3 others, Okatie Elementary: What Goes Around, Comes a Round • Sandra Courtney, HHI Creative Arts: Breakout of the Ordinary with an Exciting Escape • Christine Warner and Emma Young, Coosa Elementary: Baillie Players Mentorship Program • Harry T. Smith, Lady's Island Elementary: Mathletics • John Cullinen, Battery Creek HS: Digital Instruction by Students for Students • Eric Mohrman, River Ridge Academy: Flying High with Hot Air Balloons • Alissa Stripling, Lady’s Island Elementary: Engineering is Elementary — Evaluating a Landscape • Barry Swindler, Beaufort HS: Using Motion to Learn • Eric Mohrman and Marlayna Tracy, River Ridge Academy: Young Astronauts Rocketing into Space • Denise Bell, HHI IB Elementary: Where in the World…?

• Sandra Viskovich and 5 others, Red Cedar Elementary: PBL is Going Green in Kindergarten • Joseph Evenden and Rebekah Foster, Lady’s Island MS: Robotics is the Future • Matthew Pheiffer and John Wyatt, Hilton Head Island HS: Outdoor Fitness Station • Jana Goodwin Shea, H.E. McCracken MS: Modeling the Physics of Roller Coasters • Smita Dadheech and Shari Harshman, HHI IB Elementary: West African Drumming

BA’s McCormick, Epps Headline 8-Man All-Region Team The postseason accolades began to roll in for the Beaufort Academy football team last week.

Senior linebacker Edward McCormick was named SCISA 8-Man Region 1 Defensive Player of the Year and junior running back De’Shaun Epps earned region Offensive Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive season.

Offensive lineman Daniel Richards, quarterback Dawson Coleman, receiver/ kicker William Tumlin, and defensive lineman Elijah Fess joined McCormick and Epps on the all-region team.

McCormick piled up 130 tackles (13 for loss) and 11 sacks in the regular season to anchor the Eagles’ defense, and Epps rolled up 1,952 rushing yards, 201 receiving yards, and 41 total touchdowns in nine regular-season games.

Area football teams ready for playoff run The high school football playoffs hit full swing Friday, and all four Beaufort teams will be in action.

Beaufort High puts its two-game winning streak on the line when the Eagles host Brookland-Cayce in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Eagles are the only local team with the benefit of playing at home, though.

Battery Creek travels to Aynor to open the Class 3A playoffs, and Whale Branch opens the Class 2A playoffs against Oceanside Collegiate at Park West Recreation Complex in Mount Pleasant.

Beaufort Academy already has one playoff win under its belt, and the Eagles travel to Jefferson Davis for a SCISA 8-Man semifinal matchup Friday.

All four games kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS HS Cross Country

Beaufort High’s boys finished fifth and the girls placed ninth at the SCHSL Class 4A Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Columbia.

Beaufort’s Marlon Belden finished third in the boys race with a 5K time of 15:48, leading the Eagles to a fifth-place finish.

Shannon Smith led the Eagle girls, finishing 15th in 19:43.

Hilton Head High’s boys won their sixth consecutive state title and the Seahawk girls finished second, marking the 10th time in 11 years both Seahawks teams have placed in the top two.

Girls Beaufort High (9th): 15. Shannon Smith 19:43; 27. Charlize Anita 20:31; 28. Anna Brown 20:32; 94. Isabel Vega 22:34; 109. Olivia Crisologo 23:25; 131. Maggie Crisologo 26:02 Boys Beaufort High (5th): 3. Marlon Belden 15:48; 16. Nash Mills 16:38; 36. Joshua Wilborn 17:20; 38. Collin Durham 17:24; 43.

Max Davis 17:30; 48. Charlie Bennett 17:39; 99. Eli Smith 18:51

HS Volleyball

Battery Creek’s volleyball team reached the Class 3A Lower State championship

match before falling 3-1 to perennial power Bishop England on Monday.

The Dolphins advanced to the Lower State final with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-20) win over Academic Magnet on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Dazanni Hinton (17 kills, four blocks) and Laiani McCullough (eight kills, three blocks) led the Dolphins’ attack in a dominant all-around performance against the Raptors. Setters McKenzie Young (16 assists, six kills, five aces) and Dani Ramirez (12 assists, one block) directed the offense, and Emily Crosby anchored the defense with nine digs. *** Beaufort High’s playoff run ended with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-8) loss at North Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Setter Madison Gallion directed the offense and added five kills, Hannah Merchant had five kills, and Chase Vaigneur and Hailey Lamar added three kills a piece for the Eagles. Libero Peyton Polk and setter Zyaire Middleton anchored the defense.

Beaufort finished the season with an 1819-3 record and loses only one senior of the region runner-up squad.

District to host free college financial aid workshop The Beaufort County School District is sponsoring a free workshop Nov. 8 to discuss options to help finance college educations.

The primary target audience is high school students and their parents. More than 300 students and parents attended last year’s sessions.

“In past years, our college finance workshops were focused on high school juniors and seniors,” said Geri Henderson, the school district’s Director of Secondary Education. “This year we’re opening up to include parents of all high school students because it’s never too early to start planning for college and gathering information about scholarships and grants.”

The workshop will be held from 6-7:30

p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, in Beaufort High School’s Performing Arts Center.

Presenters will include representatives from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education; the South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission; the University of South Carolina at Beaufort; the Technical College of the Lowcountry; South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities; Scholarships for Military Families; the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry; and South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation.

Presenters will cover the basics of applying for financial aid, including FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Information also will be presented on local, state and national grants, loans and scholarship opportunities.

ARTS

Paul Sorvino to receive Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award

Famed Actor, Author, Opera Singer, Sculptor to be honored at the 13th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival The Beaufort Film Society has announced that Paul Sorvino will be presented the prestigious Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th annual Beaufort International Film Festival in February. The festival dates are Feb. 19-24 with the Red Carpet Reception and Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the USCB Center for the Arts.

"If you look at his body of work in the film and television industries, his work on Broadway, his philanthropic efforts over the past six decades, you can see why we're so very honored to present the Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary entertainer Paul Sorvino," Beaufort Film Society President Ron Tucker said.

The award is named for best-selling author and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Pat Conroy, who was a longtime resident of Beaufort before his death of pancreatic cancer in March 2016.

Beaufort's long film history began with Pat when his novel “The Great Santini” was made into a feature film followed later by “The Prince of Tides.” Both films were shot in Beaufort.

Paul Sorvino

The Brooklyn-born Sorvino began his career as a 16-year-old singer at a Catskills resort dreaming of becoming an opera singer.

And it was no pipe dream. He had studied singing for years and, to this day, has a beautiful tenor voice.

But rent and real life led him into a variety of odd jobs and a stint in the Army.

His singing hopes somewhat stifled by asthma, he redirected his career into what figured to be a more promising field—acting.

Years of acting and vocal lessons

were largely supported through scholarships. After studying dramatic arts under the tutelage of renowned acting teacher Sanford Meisner at the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Sorvino made his Broadway debut at 25 acting and singing in the original 1964 production of the musical "Bajour."

Over the next three years, Sorvino worked a variety of jobs (salesman, chauffeur, etc.) while gaining prominence as an advertising writ-

er/creative director and pursuing his acting career. He made his film debut in Carl Reiner's 1970 comedy "Going Ape" and began a career solely dedicated to acting and occasional singing.

At 40, the tenor made his lifelong dream come true with his operatic debut in "Die Fledermaus," selling out six performances at the Seattle Opera (the impresario Glynn Ross told the press Mr. Sorvino had "one of the voices of the century"). The reviews included "he has an astonishing high C." In opera, he would go on to sing the lead in "The Most Happy Fella" in 2006 at The New York City Opera at Lincoln Center and sold out 15 critically acclaimed performances.

Paul Sorvino's resume is as long and varied as any performer could hope for, including over one hundred eighty movies and television shows, two operas, three Broadway plays, musicals on Broadway and at major theaters across the country.

Early on Paul suffered from severe asthma, but as an adult created and mastered breathing techniques that helped control attacks.

He wrote the 1985 best-selling book "How to Become a Former

Asthmatic" and founded the Sorvino Asthma Foundation to educate the public about asthma and techniques for managing the illness.

He has been honored twice by the Pope for his work with asthmatics as well as by the American Medical Association.

An actor, director, best-selling author, screenwriter, professional bronze sculptor, pianist, business man, operatic tenor and passionate cook, Sorvino still returns occasionally to his original dream and headlines his own concerts. He lives in New York and Los Angeles with his wife, Emmy award - winning television host and commentator Dee Dee Sorvino, and he is the father of Michael, Amanda and Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino. Paul was recently chosen to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The "Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement" Award is sponsored

by Leslie and Landon Thorne.

For more information about the 13th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com. The festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society.

USCB Sea Islands Center Gallery to host Atlanta artist’s exhibit The Sea Islands Center Gallery at USCB will present “Indigo Rain: Secreta, Magica, Memoria,” an exhibition featuring artwork

by Zipporah Camille Thompson, from 5-8 p.m. on Nov. 8. A gallery talk by the artist will take place at 6 p.m.

The exhibition will be on view through Dec. 8. The gallery, located at 1106 Carteret St., is open Tuesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

A visual artist and sculptor based in Atlanta, Thompson explores ritual and alchemical transformations through the unknown and through universals, including death, catastrophe, chaos and the cosmos. Metamorphosed shapeshifters and hybrid landscapes reflect various archaeological, psychological, and ecological perspectives, as well as a personal investigation of self and identity.

She creates woven sculptural hangings, assembling handmade and found objects into installations while crafting vessels of clay, antlers, bean pods, and more. She works with a variety of traditional and nontraditional materials, including fiber, clay, plastic, tinsel, and aluminum foil. Her work references historical traditions of weaving and ritualistic art-making, as well as futuristic and space-age visions. One of the works featured is a new installation created specifically for USCB's Sea Islands Center Gallery.

Thompson received a BFA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an MFA from the University of Georgia.

Her work has been featured in a number of print and online publications, most recently in Art Papers. She has shown at the Zuckerman Museum of Art, Trestle Gallery in Brooklyn, Rogue Space in Chelsea, the Georgia Museum of Art, the Atlanta Contemporary, and Whitespace Gallery in At-

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” rolls back into Port Royal Nov. 30 Back by popular demand, Coastal Stage Productions is proud to reprise their overthe-top hit musical sensation, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” The sedate life in a Florida trailer park gets turned upside down as this hilarious musical comedy takes over. Join this talented Beaufort County cast as they again present the bawdiest, most politically incorrect production to ever hit the Lowcountry stage.

Take a woman who hasn’t set foot out of her trailer since her baby was kidnapped 20 years ago. Bring in another woman who suffers from a hysterical pregnancy and another with a husband in the state prison. Plunk them down in a North Florida trailer park named Armadillo Acres. Add some overthe-top song-and-dance numbers, hilarious dialogue and a surprise ending, and there you have “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” The trailer park trio Betty, Lin and Pickles interact with the audience and provide a running musical commentary on

the events at the park, and things really start rockin’ when Pippi, a glamorous professional stripper on the run, seeks refuge to escape her insane ex-boyfriend, Duke.

She quickly draws the attention of toll-collector Norbert, a simple man who loves his wife Jeannie, but is frustrated with her inability to leave their trailer for the past two decades. It’s one laugh after another as we hear their story in this warmhearted, adventurous musical of double-wide proportions.

Leave the kids at home. Rated PG-13 for adult language and situations.

Performances at The Shed Event Venue, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC. November 30 – Dec 1, 7 & 8 at 8 p.m., Sunday, December 2 & 9 2 p.m. Advance Tickets: Reserved Seating: $25, General Admission: $22, Group Reserved Seating: $22, Online: www.coastalstageproductions.com, Box-Office: 843-717-2175 or $25 General Admission Tickets at the performance.

lanta, as well as other venues. Her work is also included in private collections.

Thompson is a 2016 Artadia (Atlanta) Finalist, a Hambidge Distinguished Fellow, a former resident of ACRE Projects and Elsewhere Museum, and a Hambidge Creative Hive Project Artist.

More recently, she earned the Zenobia Scholarship Award for residency at the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, in

Newcastle, Maine. She is also a 2018 NCECA Multicultural Fellow and a 2018 Idea Capital Research & Development Travel grantee. She is an artist in The Creatives Program with studio residency at The Goat Farm. She recently completed a residency at the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency in Saugatuck, Michigan.

Thompson is represented by Whitespace Gallery in Atlanta.

For more information about the artist, visit her website at http://www.zipporahcamille.com.

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Heritage Days a link to Penn Center’s place in history ANNUAL CELEBRATION RETURNS NOV. 8-10

By Victoria A. Smalls

Why is Penn Center’s Heritage Days Celebration so important to our community?

Because so many people — children and families, students and scholars, locals and visitors, farmers and land-owners, institutions and organizations in the Sea Islands of South Carolina and across the country — have been touched by the mission, programs, events and actions of Penn School, Penn Community Services and Penn Center.

Because Penn has been instrumental in preserving and strengthening the Sea Island’s culture, the idea of a Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration was born 37 years ago in August 1981.

Penn Center has been in existence for 156 years, yet questions such as “What was Penn School?,” “What is the Gullah Geechee Culture?,” and “What is Penn Center?” are asked every day, by so many people nationally, internationally, and even locally, further validating the need for a Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration.

The Heritage Days Celebration is an effort to fully engage and expose the public to Penn Center– Penn School National Historic Landmark District, the Sea Islands’ history and culture, and the various Africanisms that still exist. What is most important, it is a gesture to reveal to each and every person that Penn Center is a place where people are always welcome, a place where Gullah Geechee people can learn about their ancestral connections to West and Central Africa, and a place where all are welcome and encouraged to learn and discover more about this unique and beautiful culture.

At its inception in 1981, the Heritage Days Celebration was a single day of events focusing on sharing oral histories of the elders

and leaders of St. Helena Island, the viewing of historical movies like “To Live As Free Men,” which depicted the history of Penn School, the preservation of the Sea Island spirituals, and partaking in delicious food prepared from Sea Island recipes. The day soon grew into a three-day celebration, with an opening ceremony honoring the founders of Penn School, Laura Towne and Ellen Murray, and its first black teacher, Charlotte Forten; a youth theatrical play depicting the story of Penn School; a featured artist exhibition and reception; and youth day — inviting

came together and participated in these activities annually from the early 1900s until Penn School closed as a private school in 1948.

Throughout that time period, the day was known as “Harvest Day.” When the idea for Heritage Day was conceived, local community visionaries believed it was brand new.

This only reinforces why the Heritage Days Celebration is so appropriate and vital for our community.

For at Penn Center a meaningful legacy exists.

Recently, the Heritage Days Celebration has welcomed nearly 20,000 visitors and serves as a fes-

winding tidal marshes that lead to the Atlantic Ocean, guarded by stately palmetto trees and groves of live oaks adorned with Spanish moss. The campus encompasses 19 historic buildings and structures that are true to the history of Penn School, which also serve as a conference center, along with two Reconstruction Era National Monuments — Darrah Hall (built in 1903) and Brick Baptist Church (1855). The Penn Center Conference Center is comprised of four restored residential buildings, a cafeteria and a waterfront retreat cabin built for Dr. Martin Luther King

...Penn Center is a place where people are always welcome, a place where Gullah Geechee people can learn about their ancestral connections to West and Central Africa, and a place where all are welcome and encouraged to learn and discover more about this unique and beautiful culture. over 700 students from local and regional schools, and also including an annual visit from students who attend a school in the Bronx, New York. The celebration includes an educational symposium, Gullah Roots Village, an old-fashioned fish fry, oyster roast and crab crack, accompanied with live music. The final, day kicks off with a grand heritage parade, plenty of local artists and authors, center stage entertainment that unfolds throughout the day, local and regional food vendors, local farmers selling their bountiful harvest, and opportunities to purchase keepsakes and souvenirs from craft vendors.

The happenings at Penn Center’s Heritage Days Celebration are not at all new ideas. The community

tive homecoming for all to enjoy.

Located at Penn Center — formerly the Penn School, one of the first schools for the formerly enslaved and their descendants living in the Sea Islands and surrounding areas — visitors can experience the unique setting of the 50-acre historic campus of Penn Center.

Penn Center–Penn School National Historic Landmark District is nestled in the heart of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a National Heritage Area that stretches between Pender County, North Carolina and St. Johns County, Florida. Located on St. Helena Island, the largest of the South Carolina sea islands, the National Landmark is surrounded by a landscape of rivers and beautiful

Jr., who frequented Penn Center’s grounds with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the Civil Rights movement.

Penn Center is one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions in existence today. Its history spans the Civil War, Reconstruction Era, Civil Right movement, and still exists as an epicenter, promoting and preserving the history and culture through its commitment to education, community development and social justice. Penn’s mission has always served as a beacon of light for the community and the nation.

In 1948, Penn School’s private program ended and Penn’s Board of Trustees agreed to have class-

es remain on the campus until the Beaufort County public school was built on St. Helena Island. Many locals attended Penn School as a public school through 1953.

Penn became known as Penn Community Services Inc. in 1951 and initiated community development programs to meet the most urgent needs of the community.

During this time, the Penn Nursery School and Rossa Cooley Health Center were started. Penn was the only facility in South Carolina, and one of only two places in the entire South, where bi-racial groups could meet during the Jim Crow segregated 1950s and 1960s. Penn also became a major retreat and strategic planning site for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the SCLC staff to formulate strategies for social change in the South and the rest of the country. The historic March on Washington, D.C., in 1963 was partly planned on Penn’s campus, and the pivotal “I Have a Dream” speech was partially penned on the campus. Because of its stand for social justice, Penn continued to welcome multi-racial groups to converge on its campus in the 1960s, like Peace Corps volunteers training before serving overseas and in Africa, and religious groups like the Baha’i’s and Quakers.

In the words of Congressman John Lewis, “More than a century since its founding, Penn Center still remains at the forefront in the fight for human dignity.” Penn Center continues to thrive as a national monument promoting historic preservation, as well as a catalyst for economic sustainability throughout the Sea Islands. Its far-reaching impact on local, national and international communities has been the greatest legacy of the Penn Center’s history. For these reasons and many more, our support of Penn Center is paramount.

ANOTHER LEARNING MOMENT

This week has brought on another series of things I did not know. I thought I would have learned everything by now, but alas, it is not true. Oh, I knew I was going to have to keep up with Apple and Microsoft with all their new software, but it is the little things in life that surprise me, and I need to pass them along today.

First, have you ever looked closely at those little white plastic tabs that hold the bread or bagels closed? Many of us have not. Here was my learning moment. I had bought a couple of packages of Lender’s frozen bagels at my local supermarket. When I thawed one package, toasted a bagel, and sat down to eat it, the first bite was horrible. As a faithful Lender’s bagel customer, I felt it was my duty to call their customer service number. The representative was very polite. She asked me about the taste,

Now what?

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the product code, and where I bought the bagels. Then she asked, “Do you still have the little white tab on the bagel bag to close it?”

“Yes,” I said.

“What is the expiration date on the tab?”

I had no idea! There was the date — October 2017. The bagels were a year past their expiration date. I will not mention the local grocery store I bought them from, but the

customer representative assured me she would check into the issue. She then said she was dropping coupons in the mail to replace the inedible bagels.

After I got off the phone, I started to look at the other bread items. Most have tabs with an expiration date. Then I thought of other things I just learned about, some of which, my friends confessed they did not know ei-

ther. For example, the icon of the gas pump on my car has its own information. Not the little gas pump icon where it indicates your fuel level, but a separate icon that has either an arrow or a fuel handle pointing to the left or right. It shows which side of the car the fuel goes in. Many cars have this symbol now. I discovered this while renting a car recently. It comes in very handy when you are driving an unfamiliar vehicle.

Then I learned about elevator dings. If you are standing in front of an elevator and it dings once, it is going up. If it dings twice, it is going down. Who knew? Probably people who are blind or who are more observant than me. Now the big question is: What else don’t I know? Probably a lot. But I will make sure I pass them along as the learning continues.

School District has a shot to improve lunchroom offerings

By Bill Rauch

Here’s an opportunity to beat swords into plowshares.

Beaufort County is in the final stages of preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 80-acre tract on Washington Farm Road in the Lobeco area of northern Beaufort County that the government bought under its Rural and Critical Lands program.

Respondents will be asked, according to the draft documents, to propose non-profit agricultural or equestrian uses that provide educational opportunities.

This is the property that the county purchased in December 2014 with the idea that it would serve as a gun park — a notion neighbors beat back after it was shown that all three schools in the Whale Branch cluster were within .30-06 range. The land was acquired from Duncan Farms, who for many years truck farmed there.

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movement that is sweeping the country.

Those of us who want to see young people everywhere eat better, slim down, get unplugged, and get outdoors long enough to get some vitamin D Bill Rauch from the sun hope the district’s leadership will get up to speed on this, and get excited enough about the opportunity to put in a proposal.

Spartanburg District 6 owns Cragmoor Farm, where student-grown and operated organic produce is trucked back to the district’s four elementary, one middle and one high school for use in their cafeterias.

The district also operates a farmers market where the public can purchase the fruits and vegetables the students help raise.

“Our students are actively involved in the growing process from germinating seeds in the greenhouse, transplanting the seedlings into the gardens, and to harvesting the fruits and vegetables,” the district’s website says.

Dorchester District 2’s Ashley Ridge High School and their adjacent seven-acre Fox Ridge Farm were recently awarded a $72,540 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to improve and expand the farm. The district’s Fox Box program provides stipends to students who help with the farm over the summer. The school also partners with nearby privately-owned Tiger Corner Farm to help raise the hydroponic vegetables that are used in the district’s 24 cafeterias.

District 5 of the Lexington and Richland Counties School District recently implemented its Farm to Five Program that “expands local food offerings in schools, provides school gardening and experiential learning opportunities, and promotes health and wellness,” its website says.

There’s too much Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD, a non-clinical term) around. Some children adapt well to the highly-stimulated, high-pressure, indoor, screen-oriented environment that is prevalent today, child psychologists like Last Child in the Woods author Richard Louv say. But others react,

he and others say, to NDD by developing attention problems, obesity, anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness.

The district should take a close look at the Spartanburg 6 example in particular. That program receives funds from the State Department of Agriculture, the USDA Farm to School Grant Program, The Healthy School Initiative Program, and The Mary Black Foundation. The Newman’s Own Foundation and other philanthropic organizations are also supportive of programs like these that provide nutrition and nutritional education to young people.

Who’s to say helping a row of seedlings take root in a greenhouse, or tending some tomato plants in a garden, or helping a peach tree bear fruit, or getting out into the Lobeco sunshine to pick a row of corn might not be a lifeline for some? Certainly getting local fresh fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria would be a plus for everyone.

Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.

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November activities at Hunting Island

There are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.

• Mondays: Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 3 p.m.

• Tuesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walks, 3 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Reptile Talk, 11 a.m.

(Nov. 28) • Thursdays: Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.

(Nov. 29); CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m. (Nature Center closed Nov. 22) • Fridays: Fish Printing, 2 p.m. (Nov. 16, 30); Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.

(Nov. 9, 23); Full Moon Lighthouse Club, 5:30 p.m. (Nov. 23) • Saturdays: Tie Dye, 2 p.m. (Nov. 10, 24); Pinecones for Passerines, 2 p.m.

(Nov. 17) • Sundays: Walk in the Woods, 11 a.m.

(Nov. 25) For a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs & Events.”

All are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs.

For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.

YA Everlasting Book Club

If you are an adult but still enjoy reading Young Adult Literature, this book club is for you! All meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Nov. 7: “If I Ever Get Out of Here” by Eric Gansworth • Wednesday, Dec. 12: “My True Love Gave to Me Edited” by Stephanie Perkins Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Beaufort. Free. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or beaufortcountylibrary. org/subscribe

NaNoWriMo Write in

Stop by the library for a quiet space to work on your novel for National Novel Writing Month. Coffee and Snacks will be provided • Thursday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Beaufort. Free. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or beaufortcountylibrary. org/subscribe

Design in TECHnology

This month’s Fridays @ the Corridor features several of local Digital Creatives talking about the role of Design in Technology. Join Jamie Fleming of 1212 Design, Nate Schaub of Mindflint, and Ginger Wareham of PickleJuice, in this interactive discussion from noon-1 p.m. on Nov. 9.

Attendance is limited to 25 guests, with priority seating for Digital Corridor members. The non-member fee is $10 and can be paid by cash, credit card, or check at the door. Lunch will be provided.

Metered and free street parking available in and around BASEcamp at 500 Carteret Street. Parking in a reserved space will result in a parking ticket.

Shorts At High Noon film series returns this fall

Beginning on Oct. 3, the popular Shorts at High Noon film series will return to the Technical College of the Lowcountry for another eight-week run. The program features the best of Short, Student, and Animation Films from the archives of the Beaufort Film Society.

The films selected for screening have all screened at the Beaufort International Film Festival as finalists from 2007 through 2018, with one exception — the programs scheduled for screening on November 28 will be from the submissions to the 2019 festival.

The audience in attendance that day will vote for their favorite film, and the winning selection will compete in the 2019 BIFF as a finalist.

The complete schedule is at beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings are from noon to 1 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building 12, Auditorium, at 921 Ribaut Road. Admission is Free.

Lowcountry organists’ concert to honor November holidays

The Lowcountry chapter of the American Guild of Organists will honor Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving at its Friday, Nov. 9, concert. Four Hilton Head Island organists — Dr. JooSoo Son (Providence Presbyterian Church), Nina Rodman (St. Luke’s Church), Linda Hamilton (Holy Family Catholic Church) and Debby Graves (St. Andrew

By The Sea United Methodist Church) — and vocalists Chalmers Gorman (tenor) and Warren Graves (baritone) will perform. The concert will be held at St. Luke’s Church on 44 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. The program begins at noon and is free with donations accepted.

Red Piano Too to host Heritage Days art exhibit

The Red Piano Too Art Gallery, located at 870 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island, will have a Heritage Days art exhibit showcasing the creations of several Lowcountry artists from Nov. 8-10. The gallery will host a meet and greet receptions with featured artists Sonja Evans, Eric Jones, and Terry Singleton from 5-8 p.m. on Nov. 9. Light refreshments will be served. Visit redpianotoo.com or call 843-838-2241 for more information.

Plaza Stadium Theater

Friday, Nov. 9-Wednesday, Nov. 14 Nobody’s Fool: Rated R Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:15 Overlord: Rated R Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:15 The Nutcracker: Rated PG Noon, 2, 4 Bohemian Rhapsody: Rated PG13 Fri-Sat: Noon, 4, 7, 9:30 Sun-Thurs: Noon, 4, 7 The Grinch: Rated PG Noon, 2, 4, 7, 9

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Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite percussion instrument or borrow one of our extras. No experience necessary. Rain or shine.

Classes set for first-time homebuyers

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will hold its next round of classes for first-time homebuyers on Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. With these classes and one-on-one sessions on budgeting, you will earn a 15 credit hour certificate which can be presented to your lender when getting ready to purchase your home.

All classes will be held at the new chamber building located at 711 Bladen Street at 6:00 p.m. Call 843-986-1102 or 843-379-4588 for additional information.

Beyond the Bricks: Hoopla, cloudLibrary & Flipster

Learn how to instantly access and download free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, and more. Bring your own favorite mobile device (tablet, cell phone, or laptop) and learn how to use the digital services offered by the library.

• Thursday, Nov. 15 3:30-5 p.m.

Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Beaufort, SC 29902. Free. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe.

Coupons for Soldiers

Did you know that manufacturer's coupons that have expired in the U.S. can still be used by overseas military members?

Drop by the Beaufort Branch Library on Sorting Day to help clip, sort, and bag coupons to prepare for shipping — or drop off your unused coupons! Bring in your Smart Source, P&G, and RMN manufacturer's coupons any time. Coupons can be up to two-months expired. (No store-specific or internet coupons, please.)

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An Evening on Fripp with Dan and Randy McCormick

Dan McCormick — a beloved Fripp resident — and his brother, Dan, have put the McCormick name on the music map as studio musicians and song writers with hits sung and recorded by famous artists, such as Randy’s “Real Love” by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers and “Suspicions” by Eddie Rabbitt, or Dan’s “Crazy in Love” sung by Conway Twitty and a Top-10 hit with Kenny Rogers’ version.

At 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 17, the McCormick brothers will perform all their favorites at the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard, sponsored by Fripp Friends of Music. Attendees get a free pass at the Fripp gate. Tickets are available at the door and are $25 for adults (cash or check only) and free for students. Guests are invited to join Dan and Randy at a cheese and wine reception after the show – and guaranteed to go home humming their favorite tunes. For more information, go to www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-838-1777.

Tickets on sale for annual Auldbrass Plantation Tours

Frank Lloyd Wright’s only home in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Auldbrass, is now on tour every year. The privately-owned home was previously only open for public tours every two years, but that’s changed.

The Beaufort County Open Land Trust has teamed up with local event planner Ashley Rhodes to host the Auldbrass Plantation Tours annually. The 2018 tours will be held Friday, Nov. 9; Saturday, Nov. 10; and Sunday, Nov. 11; with daily tours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person and are being sold through EventBrite.com under “Auldbrass Tours 2018.” Proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust.

BA to hold fundraiser golf tourney

The entire Beaufort community is welcome to attend the Beaufort Academy Blue & White Club's annual fundraiser. Play golf, attend an after-party with a great silent auction, or both to support BA’s athletics department.

The four-man Captain’s Choice tournament tees off at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Cost is $150 per player and includes lunch, golf, and two tickets to the after party.

The silent auction and after party will start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner and beverages, including beer and wine, and live music. Cash bar for liquor.

For more information, call Warren Richards at 843-812-7020.

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Seeking God

Angry With God? Faith in Difficult Times

Why does God allow bad things to happen?

A father watches his son dying of leukemia. A child loses her mother at a young age. When we experience sorrows such as the death of a loved one, or bitter disappointments like the loss of a job, we can find ourselves becoming angry at God. If we do not manage these feelings in a healthy manner, we can begin to question whether God even exists, or at least whether he’s worth having as a part of our lives.

There are no easy answers here.

For thousands of years, people of faith have struggled with the question of evil in the world. As Christians, we believe that God is good and he is all-powerful, and yet we recognize that evil exists. How can all three facts be simultaneously true? This is a mystery that goes beyond the limits of our human intellect and earthly perspective. But if you are feeling upset with God, there are constructive ways to move forward.

If you’re angry with God, you’re not alone.

In the Bible, Jonah was angry with God after feeling that he was mistreated (Jonah 4:1-11). Job expressed similar feelings (Job 3:1-26). In a way, it takes faith to be angry with God. If we didn’t think he existed, or if we thought he wasn’t in control of things, we wouldn’t have any reason to be angry. It is because we believe these things that we struggle with God.

Talk to God about your feelings.

If you are angry or disappointed, tell him all about it. He already knows, but he loves you and wants to hear you share what you are going through. As we admit our feelings and express them to God, we can start working through these emotions with him. We can find ourselves growing closer to God, even while we are still struggling. Even if it seems difficult, continue to keep the lines of communication open.

Look with love at the cross.

The mystery of human suffering finds its culmination in what happened on Good Friday, when Jesus gave his life for us on the cross. God loves us so much that he actually became one of us; he freely allowed himself to enter into our suffering. We can reflect on how Jesus was completely innocent, and yet he endured such immense agonies. We can prayerfully unite our own sufferings with his sufferings on the cross.

Consider your blessings.

When we are suffering, it is also helpful to take some time to consider the ways that God has blessed us. For example, if we find ourselves seriously ill, we might thank God for the support of our family members or the blessing of good medical care. Even in the midst of great trials, we can recognize God’s love and his continuing presence.

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