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Weaver named interim county administrator Beaufort County Council held a special session Oct. 15 and voted unanimously to offer John L. Weaver the position of interim county administrator.

Weaver has accepted the position and is expected to start the week of Nov. 12, replacing interim administrator Thomas Keaveny, who announced his resignation last month after the council voted to investigate his agreement to pay former interim administrator $12,000 per month for consulting. Keaveny will remain as the county’s staff attorney, a position he has held since May 2015.

Weaver presently serves as the county attorney for Lancaster County, a position he has held for the past four years. He previously served as county administrator, assistant county administrator, and county attorney for Horry County, which has a population nearing 300,000 and is situated further up the coast from Beaufort County in the Pee Dee region.

During Weaver’s tenure with Horry County government, he worked for a county council with 12 members (11 single-districts and one at-large) and managed a workforce of approximately 1,800. Weaver served as a Captain in the United States Air Force and has more than 20 years of private sector experience which includes serving as a general manager and corporate counsel for a South Carolina-based building supplier. He has also practiced law in a SEE INTERIM, PAGE A6

LWV to host school board meet and greet The League of Women Voters Beaufort Area will hold two public meet and greet sessions with Beaufort County School Board candidates next week.

All are invited to meet and learn about the candidates.

District 4 candidates Joseph Dunkle and Tricia Fidrych and District 5 candidates Stew Butler, Richard Geier, Ray Johnson, and Sarah Stuchell will be available for discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Port Royal.

The second session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Lady’s Island Middle School auditorium and feature District 2 candidates David Striebinger and Terry Thomas and District 3 candidates Cynthia Gregory-Smalls, Natasha Robinson, William Smith, and Buryl Sumpter.

Penny sales tax would fund Lady’s Island Corridor improvements

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eaufort County voters will have a chance Nov. 6 to have their say in whether to approve a onecent transportation sales tax that would provide up to $120 million to address traffic congestion and safety issues surrounding roads and bridges, as well as sidewalks and multiuse pathways throughout the county.

Local Question 1 on the Nov. 6 ballot will ask voters whether they “approve a special transportation sales and use tax in the amount of one percent to be imposed in Beaufort County for no more than 4 years, or until a total of $120 million dollars in resulting revenue has been collected, whichever comes first.”

A yes vote would provide up to $30 million to make traffic improvements on Lady’s Island between the Woods Memorial Bridge and the Chowan Creek Bridge. Another $10 would go to installation and repair of sidewalks and multiuse pathways in 24 locations throughout the county to help provide safe walking routes to schools and improved access to residential communities. And

$80 million would go to traffic improvements to the U.S. 278 corridor, including repairing or replacing existing spans of the bridges to Hilton Head Island and improvements between Moss Creek Drive and Squire Pope Road.

Advocates point out as much as 50 percent of the revenue produced by the tax would come from purchases by tourists and commuters from outside Beaufort County, easing the impact of necessary repairs on county residents.

About two dozen people attended a joint listening session hosted by Beaufort County Council District 4 representative Alice Howard and Beaufort County Board of Education member Joseph Dunkle on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Robert McFee, Beaufort County Director of Construction, Engineering and Facilities, discussed the proposed One-Cent Transportation Referendum projects and gave a detailed report on the need for raising $120 million and where in Beaufort County it’s needed the most.

Another informational meet-

Beaufort County Sales Tax Referendum Information Meeting 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 Lady's Island Middle School Cafeteria 30 Cougar Dr. Beaufort, SC 29920

Come learn all about this important initiative, which would add a one-cent sales tax for no longer than four years to fund $120 million in traffic and safety improvements throughout Beaufort County. County officials will be on hand to detail the planned road and bridge improvements, and answer any questions residents may have.

ing regarding the referendum is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Lady’s Island Middle School cafeteria.

More information is also available online at sayyestothepenny.com, a website created by a group of concerned citizens known as the Citizens for Better Roads and Bridges. The group was created to “advocate for solutions to the problem of Beaufort County’s deteriorating roads and bridges” and hopes to educate voters on the upcoming referendum.

GET THE FACTS ON SALES AND USE TAX Beaufort County is hosting a Public Informational Meeting about the upcoming 1-cent sales tax which will be on the November ballot.

It will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Lady's Island Middle School cafeteria. For Northern Beaufort County, this ties into the Lady's Island Plan 2018, along with some sidewalk/multi-use path improvements around the northern portion of the county.

8 QUESTIONS FOR LADY'S ISLAND: 1. What traffic problems is Lady’s Island experiencing?

Lady’s Island is one of the fastest growing areas in Beaufort County. The Island’s residential population has grown by nearly 2.5 percent annually since the year 2000, with no-

Above: Tricia Fidrych makes her point during the listening session Tuesday night at Technical College of the Lowcountry. Fidrych is challenging incumbent Joseph Dunkle for Beaufort County School Board.

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ticeable impacts on community character, environmental protection – and traffic and traffic congestion.

2. What does this mean for the future of Lady’s Island?

The population of Lady’s Island is about 13,500 today, about the size of the City of Beaufort. But there are potentially nearly nine thousand new residences that could be built on the island under current regulations.

3. How bad is traffic?

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Beaufort County women learn what makes agriculture “sparkle” at state conference Beaufort County residents Beverly Brown, Laura Hansen, Abigail Hansen, Sandra Simmons, Anna Ackerman and Melinda Ackerman were among the nearly 80 women from across the state gathered in Aiken on October 1-2 for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The group of women learned what makes agriculture “sparkle” and participated in workshops that showcased local agriculture, offered personal development and provided tools to promote agriculture in their counties.

The program opened with keynote speaker Jane Jenkins Herlong, best-selling author and humorist, who inspired the attendees to be enthusiastic and proud advocates for their causes. Nicole Yon, farm wife and ‘Farm to Label’ blogger, gave out recipes and discussed ways to make home-cooked, Southern recipes with healthier ingredients.

Darla Steele, horticulture specialist and craft expert, worked hands-on

with participants to make holiday wreaths. Stephanie Sox, SCFB Promotion and Education Division director, gave attendees the tools to take agriculture into the classrooms of local schools. The Monday evening banquet entertainment featured the ‘sparkle’ of Heart of Columbia Choir’s Sweet Adelines. The conference concluded with a tour of the area, including the National Wild Turkey Federation Museum and Cooks Roadside Market.

“We are fortunate to have such dedicated women in Farm Bureau,” SCFB President Harry Ott said.

“Without their enthusiasm and commitment, SCFB would not have the far-reaching influence it has. So far this year, these women have put in more than 7,000 hours of purpose activities around the state. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments.”

Farm Bureau Women at county, state and national levels coordinate agricultural education and

Beaufort County residents, from left, Beverly Brown, Laura Hansen, Abigail Hansen, Sandra Simmons, Anna Ackerman and Melinda Ackerman were among the nearly 80 women from across the state gathered in Aiken on October 1-2 for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) annual Women’s Leadership Conference.

promotional activities. Their work includes supporting important legislation for family farmers, youth programs, educational activities, leadership development and commodity promotions.

“Farm Bureau women work hard to advance agriculture in South Carolina,” said Agricultural Literacy and Women’s Program director, Elizabeth Wood. “Their knowledge of and interest in family farms con-

tributes so much to the organization, as they work for the future success of agriculture in our state.”

Agribusiness is South Carolina’s largest industry, generating nearly $42 billion annually and supporting more than 212,000 jobs each year in the state.

The SCFB Women’s Leadership Program works through the organization’s volunteers to tell the farm story through education and advocacy with children and youth.

The SCFB Women’s Leadership program is one of many purpose activities sponsored by the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation.

SCFB is a grassroots, non-profit organization that celebrates and supports family farmers, locally grown food and our rural lands through legislative advocacy, education and community outreach.

The organization, founded in 1944, serves more than 100,000 member families in 47 chapters.

For more information, please visit www.scfb.org.

Seatbelts prevent injuries in Trask Parkway wreck The Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle collision in the early afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 14, that resulted in traffic delays but no injuries, thanks to the use of seatbelts.

Just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Burton firefighters responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Trask Parkway near Parker Drive.

Initial reports were that a vehicle had rolled over. Due

to previous collisions in the Gray’s Hill area of Seabrook over the past few weeks that have resulted in deaths and serious injuries, Burton fire crews prepared for the worst.

Firefighters arrived to find a Jeep SUV lying on its side in the tree line, and a damaged Toyota Camry. All occupants were out of their vehicles when firefighters arrived. All of the occupants were wearing seatbelts and

no injuries were reported.

One north bound lane and one south bound lane of Trask Parkway were blocked for about 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured and removed roadway hazards.

The Burton Fire District has responded to approximately 200 motor vehicle collisions in 2018, more than 60 of which have occurred on Trask Parkway.

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City of Beaufort announces $200K investment tax credit from Hargray At the Beaufort City Council session on Tuesday, Oct. 9, City Manager Bill Prokop announced the award of $200,000 to the City of Beaufort in the form of an investment tax credit from the Hargray Company.

In a repeat from last year, the city’s request for the investment tax credit has been granted.

“We are excited for the opportunity to further improve our infrastructure in the City of Beaufort Commerce Park,” Prokop said.

The money will be used to further improve the commerce park. With new tenants

Oliver’s Clean Burn up and running in the park and more on the horizon, this award comes at a pivotal time when infrastructure improvements have a high probability of providing a measurable return, Prokop said.

Hargray presented the check to Mayor Billy Keyserling at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

“Under the current ownership Hargray has really come to the table,” Keyserling said.

“It is wonderful to see this business partner help the city solidify its infrastructure.”

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The Friends of Callawassie Island (FOCI) have awarded a $3,000 grant to the Port Royal Sound Foundation (PRSF) to assist in the purchase of a floating boat launch for the Maritime Center located on the Chechessee River.

The PRSF naturalists use a small boat for water safety purposes and to aid in the collection of natural samples for educational programming. This boat launch will make it safer and easier for PRSF to store, use and maintain the boat.

Marietta Dennis and Jerry Nerad presented the check to PRSF Executive Director Jody Hayward and PRSF Director of Development Alicia Powell at the Maritime Center in late September.

“The Port Royal Sound Foundation is so honored to receive this important grant

from the Friends of Callawassie Island,” Hayward said. “Callawassie Island has been a strong supporter since our inception four years ago. This grant helps us to improve our infrastructure and makes it easier for us to collect marine and plant specimens for the Maritime Center. This will enhance our educational programming for children and families and insure safe boat launching for our naturalists. We appreciate the financial and volunteer support that we receive from the wonderful people of Callawassie Island.”

The Port Royal Sound Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is dedicated to the betterment and conservation of the waters and lands of our unique salt marsh ecosystem that is the Port Royal Sound estuary system.

Their mission is to advance

the awareness of Port Royal Sound as a unique ecosystem that contributes to the environmental, cultural and economic well-being of our area, the region and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Maritime Center opened in November 2014 and serves as an educational museum with over 20 exhibits and live animal displays that help to build a greater appreciation for the Port Royal Sound. More than 60,000 visitors have visited the Maritime Center and experienced many of the tours and programs that are offered.

The Maritime Center is open to the public Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission to the Maritime Center is free.

More information can be found at www.PortRoyalSoundFoundation.org and on Facebook.

NEWS BRIEF Updated County Stormwater Permit Process Underway

Beaufort County recently received approval from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to update and clarify the permitting process for its Stormwater Best Management and Design Practices manual.

The overall goal is to reduce regulatory roadblocks and make doing business with Beaufort County easier.

The modifications make changes to the construction permitting process defined within the county’s Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and its supporting document - the Stormwater Best Management A4

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and Design Practices Manual.

Various items are being revised to modify the permitting process and local oversight of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits from SCDHEC, to include written procedures, application forms, templates and checklists.

The updates more closely align Beaufort County’s Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Program with the requirements set forth in Section 4.2.4 of the MS4 General Permit SCR100000. Beaufort County permit approvals will no longer be withheld pending SCDHEC NPDES coverage.

For more information contact Eric Larson, Beaufort County Stormwater Department Director at elarson@bcgov.net or 843255-2805.

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Lifestyle Furniture by Mama’s of Beaufort is closing after 30 years in business.

Mama’s started selling used furniture and consigned furniture in the late-1980s, then in the 90s moved to selling new furniture domestic and imported furniture. In recent

years, the store added a large selection of coastal furniture and accessories.

Store owner Phil Heilker said three decades is long enough, and he is ready to make more time for golf and travel.

A store closing sale is un-

derway at the store’s 1800 Boundary Street location and will continue until all furniture is sold at some price. Current deals include 50 percent off all mattresses and accessories, and furniture prices have been reduced 15 to 50 percent.

BUSINESS BRIEF Chamber celebrates grand opening of Motor City Pops

Motor City Pops will celebrate its grand opening at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. A ribbon cutting ceremony will kick off the festivities, and the fun will continue with light snacks, DJ Gary Lucca, door prizes, and more.

Motor City Pops owners Scott and Suzanne Wilson will host the Beaufort Regional Chamber and local elected officials for the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration. The public is invited to attend.

Motor City Pops, located at 907 Boundary Street, is a mom-and-pop business that uses locally-sourced ingredients for their all-natural gourmet popsicles.

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FROM THE FRONT to another, and perceived needs. Beaufort County is recommending funding come from a four-year, one-cent increase in the sales tax. If voters approve this in November, some projects could be underway in 2019.

Robert McFee. Beaufort County Director of Construction, Engineering and Facilities, discusses the upcoming Beaufort County referendum for the proposed one-cent sales tax to help fund various road improvements during a listening session for concerned citizens Tuesday night at Technical College of the Lowcountry. The referendum will be on the ballot this November. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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land Drive has reached 26,000 vpd. Without some action, the main intersection on Lady’s Island – the Sea Island Parkway at Sams Point Road – will likely reach capacity by 2020.

4. It’s an island: What can be done about the traffic without building more roads?

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There has never been a basic plan for Lady’s Island. As a result, things have developed piecemeal. There are some smaller corrective measures that can be taken, and a couple of more major projects that significantly extend road capacity. One thing most do not wish to do is build major new roadways that will help attract new development on the island.

5. What kinds of “solutions” are we talking about?

Greater street connectivity is central to a solution, and re-location of some traffic sig-

from The Citadel and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association and the South Carolina Bar. Beaufort County Council will introduce Weaver during its regular meeting scheduled for 6

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variety of areas, including governmental relations.

Weaver holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science

nals has the potential to get traffic moving.

Re-organization of merge lanes on the Sea Island Parkway near Walmart, and a new right-turn only lane at the “Publix intersection” will bring significant improvement.

6. How soon will work begin to solve these problems?

It all depends on funding. The overall plan is separated into nine distinct projects.

These projects will be combined as funding permits. Otherwise, they will be prioritized based on availability, impacts of one project

p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Beaufort County Administration Building in Council Chambers.

The county has been without a full-time administrator since Gary Kubic’s retirement in September 2017. Josh Gruber, who was the deputy administrator under Kubic, served as the inter-

7. What are these nine projects, and what are the specific costs?

Total costs are estimated to be about $30 million. Here is a list of the nine projects and the estimated cost: • SC 802 Sam’s Point Road Right Turn Lane – $761,000 • Hazel Farm Road and Gay Drive – $2,984,000 • New Lady’s Island Middle School Access – $1,483,000 • Sunset Boulevard and Miller Drive West – $4,842,000 • Beaufort High School Access Realignment – $1,792,000 • US 21 Business, US 21, and SC 802 Mainline Improvements – $10,776,000 • Meadowbrook Drive Extension – $777,000 • Mayfair Court Extension – $450,000 • US 21 Airport Area and Frontage Road – $4,980,000 8. What happens if the referendum does not pass in November?

Failure of the referendum means these projects can only then be undertaken individually, and then only over a longer period of time. Given existing traffic pressures, the traffic situation on Lady’s Island will then likely get a lot worse before it gets better.

One objective is to prevent traffic congestion on the island from growing to crisis proportions, which we do by acting now.

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The 1989 film “Steel Magnolias” is one of my favorites. It was a classic “chick flick” featuring six very strong women. The women embodied the definition of the term “steel magnolias,” which is the combination of resilience alongside traditional femininity. I did not truly appreciate the significance of the Steel Magnolia women until I moved to Beaufort. It was here that I started to see very strong women with their manicured nails dressed in pastel dresses and wearing a string of pearls. They epitomized the very definition of steel magnolias.

It started when I volunteered for my church’s fall bazaar in 2014. At first, I thought them to be “petite fleurs,” but then we got to work. I was captivated by these Southern women. The boxes were unloaded from trucks and emptied onto tables where everything was then priced. I was impressed by their work ethic and energy, along with their Southern hospitality. Clearly, I was one of those new women from the north; but despite my non-southern accent, they greeted me with enthusiasm. Then there were the baked goods tables where women in aprons collected the pies, cakes, and cookies from women dropping them off. On the day of the bazaar, the women came out in force and I could almost hear the character Truvy say, “I have got some fried chicken here, prepared by Christian women.”

These women came to mind recently while talking to my 5-year old (going on 16) granddaughter, Annie. During the conversation I asked her, in jest, if she had learned how to mow the lawn yet to pull her weight in the family. She responded by saying, “Ladies do not mow lawns.”

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“What?,” her mother said in the background. “I mowed the lawn when I was 10 years old with a push mower.”

I assured my granddaughter that I did not expect her to be mowing the lawn anytime soon, but I explained to her about the steel magnolias I know here in Beaufort. I told her about the women who push snakes out of their gardens with rakes and then cut roses to decorate their homes, all the while wearing their pearl necklaces. Then I explained about the women who supported other women in times of need who were not afraid to bake a cake or mow a lawn. Finally, I explained that she does not have to give up her princess crown or her pink ballet slippers or her faux pearl necklace if she doesn’t want to, but at some point, someday, she must learn how to mow the lawn.

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Chill bumps for a cause

Beth “Capt. Elizabeth Swann” Lewis seems to be held captive by Dennis “Black Beard” Adams as surrounding lights appear to be making their own haunting escape. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

The 26th annual Exchange Club Ghost Tours kicked off Oct. 12, bringing a full complement of ghostly spirits and spooky happenings to downtown Beaufort.

The walking tours and carriage rides feature a host of haunting tales centered around the historic district and serve as a fundraiser for the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County.

Tours last about an hour and run in the evenings of Oct. 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit CAPA of Beaufort County.

Some of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytell-

ers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling t h e Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours.

Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.

Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST.

Left: Dennis Adams gathers up his severed heads while he gets read to portray Capt. Edward “Black Beard” Teach during the annual Exchange Club Ghost Tours, a fundraiser for the Child Abuse Prevention Association, on Saturday, Oct. 13.

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Burton Firefighters spend week saving lives through prevention

The Burton Fire District spent Fire Prevention Week, October 7-15, in area classrooms and daycares educating young children, those most vulnerable to fire injuries and deaths, on how to survive. Officials say it’s now up to their parents to ensure their safety.

The Burton Fire District, which protects a large rural portion of Beaufort County, has seen more than its share of fire deaths over the last few years. Most recently in 2017, Burton firefighters responded to a Seabrook house fire that killed one adult and two children. The home in this fire, as in all the fatal fires Burton fire crews have responded to, did not have a working smoke alarm.

This week the Burton Fire District visited several schools and daycares, as well as hosting them, to talk to children about smoke alarms and what to do when it beeps, sleeping with their bedroom doors closed, and that windows are exits, too. Children were also introduced to the “Friendly Firefighter,” where they watched and interacted as a firefighter slowly put on their gear, and then played the “Where are you?” game, in which the firefighter crawls low — under the smoke — yelling, “Where are you?” If the children yelled back, “Here I am,” the firefighter would tap their feet to let them know they were “found” and safe.

Burton fire officials stress that these programs are merely introductory programs, and that the real education takes place at home with the parents.

“Home is where fires, injuries and deaths are occurring,” Burton Fire Capt. Daniel Byrne said. “We make schools hold fire drills every month, yet children are more at risk at home, and parents should hold themselves just as accountable as they do the schools. “All it takes is for a parent to burn dinner and ignore the smoke alarm to erase everything we have taught them this week,” Byrne added.

Burton’s Fire Prevention Week was cut short due to Hurricane Michael, but those schools that were missed will be followed up with in the coming weeks.

Real Men Wear Pink of the Lowcountry

Sails boats, large and small, find anchorage in the Beaufort River near the Downtown Marina during Tropical Storm Michael on Thursday, October, 11. Michael did very little damage in Northern Beaufort County. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

In its inaugural year in the Lowcountry, Beaufort men united on the rooftop at Anchorage 1770 to fight breast cancer with the American Cancer Society through participation in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. While this campaign is a fundraising initiative, it also provides strong awareness efforts in the local community for the American Cancer Society and its efforts to save lives from breast cancer. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research, and patient support. For more information about breast cancer, visit cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345. Pictured from left are: Frank Lesesne, Josh Gibson, Bo Hodges, Tim Lovett, Michael Rainey, Delk Haigler, and Mike Sutton. Not pictured are White Suber, John Trask III, Bobby Cooler, Jr. Joe Blencoe and Mayor Billy Keyserling.

SPORTS

Ridgeland-Hardeville quarterback Jertaveon Smalls gets hauled down by Battery Creek’s Myles Middleton during the second quarter of Friday’s Region 8-3A game at BCHS. The Dolphins came alive during the fourth quarter of the Homecoming game to win 13-12, claiming their second consecutive win. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Dolphins win thriller over Jaguars Battery Creek rallied in the fourth quarter for its second consecutive Region 8-3A win, beating visiting Ridgeland-Hardeeville 1312 on Friday.

The Dolphins are now assured of at least the No. 3 seed in the Class 3A playoffs following an 0-6 start.

The game was scoreless until the second half, when the Dolphins finally broke through for a 7-0 lead on Gabriel Singleton’s touchdown run.

The Jaguars answered with a pair of touchdowns to take a 12-7

lead, but Battery Creek’s Jordan Gwyn threw a touchdown pass to Kyseem Jabar in the final minute to claim the victory.

Singleton rushed for 76 yards and a score on 12 carries, and Gwyn was 4-for-8 passing for 94 yards and a touchdown and had an interception on defense. The Dolphins’ defense recorded six tackles for loss and three sacks.

Battery Creek (2-6, 2-1) travels to undefeated May River next Friday while Ridgeland-Hardeeville (2-5, 0-2) hosts Wade Hampton.

From far left: Battery Creek’s Denero Brown, right, gets a good block from Jaeon Allen, left, during the Dolphin’s 1312 win over RidgelandHardeville; Battery Creek’s Elijah Dean (9) goes up to catch the ball but can’t hang on during the second quarter against RidgelandHardeville on Friday at BCHS. Battery Creek won the Homecoming game 13-12.

Eagles fade after hot start vs. undefeated Sharks

One by one, May River has taken down all the big boys around Beaufort County.

Bluffton. Hilton Head High. Now Beaufort High can be checked off the list after the Sharks improved to 7-0 with a dominant 30-7 win over the visiting Eagles on Friday.

The Sharks’ ascension in their third season continued Friday, as they were able to shake off a rocky first quarter to take control of the game behind a pounding ground game and a punishing defense.

Brandon Morales rushed for 209 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries — racing past 1,000 yards for the season — and quarterback Ahmad Green added 121 yards and two scores on 15 attempts to power the Sharks’ offense.

The Eagles, playing without head coach DeVonte Holloman after his younger sister passed away late last week,

BHS quarterback Jeffrey Smyth runs the ball during Friday's loss at May River.

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seized the early momentum. After a goalline stand resulted in a missed field goal by the Sharks, Jeffrey Smyth broke two

long runs on quarterback draws to set up James Dagin’s 3-yard touchdown run, giving Beaufort a 7-0 lead.

The Sharks flipped the script when a Terry Fields punt was downed inside the 1 and May River’s swarming defense took down freshman quarterback Tyler Haley in the end zone for a safety on the second play of the second quarter. On the ensuing possession, Morales found the end zone on a crunching 15-yard run, and the Sharks never looked back.

Morales added a 25-yard TD later in the quarter for a 16-7 halftime lead, and the Eagles’ offense stalled in the second half. Green scored on a pair of 3-yard runs after halftime to put it away.

The Eagles (3-5) have dropped five straight after a 3-0 start, but with two key region games remaining — both at home — they still have time to salvage their season and earn a playoff spot. They host Hilton Head High next Friday.

FOOTBALL ROUND UP Warriors clinch playoff spot with road win

Whale Branch ended its two-game skid and earned a playoff berth with a 29-7 win at Allendale-Fairfax on Friday.

Irvin Mulligan scored two touchdowns, and CJ Brown ran for one touchdown and threw a TD pass to Amar Jenkins to lead the Warriors.

Henry Tome added a field goal for Whale Branch.

The Warriors (5-3, 1-2) hosts No. 4 Bamberg-Ehrhardt for another Region 5-2A game on Friday.

Eagles crush Cathedral 60-6

Beaufort Academy got back to its winning ways with a dominant performance in a 60-6 victory at Cathedral Academy on Friday.

Ja’Sean Lawson rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, and De’Shaun Epps added 131 yards and a score on just two carries and caught a 52-yard touchdown pass for the Eagles, who led 54-6 at halftime.

Dawson Coleman was 5-of-6 for 137 yards and two TDs, and Will Tumlin had five catches for 85 yards and a score.

Edward McCormick anchored the defense with five tackles – including one for a safety – a sack, a pass break-up, and a forced fumble, and he also added a rushing touchdown.

BA (5-2, 3-1) hosts Palmetto Christian for another SCISA 8-Man Region 1 game on Friday.

SPORTS BRIEFS HS Volleyball

Battery Creek’s volleyball team clinched the Region 8-3A title with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 2520) win over May River on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

McKenzie Young dished out 18 assists to go with seven kills, and Dazanni Hinton had 15 kills and five blocks to lead the Dolphins. Dan-

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iella Ramirez added 13 assists and six aces, Caroline Malphrus had seven kills, Emily Crosby had seven digs, and Laiani McCullough added five kills and five aces.

The Dolphins (20-6-4, 7-0 Region 8-3A) will be the top seed in the Class 3A playoffs and open the postseason at home on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

••• Beaufort High’s volleyball team picked up a region win with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-17) victory over Colleton County on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Chase Vaigneur led the Eagles’ attack with nine kills, and McCayla Willingham added seven kills and one block. Hannah Merchant had six kills, setter Madison Gallion had five, and Hailey Lamar had four.

The Eagles had a strong defensive night led by

libero Peyton Polk.

Beaufort High was scheduled to host the Cougars in a rematch Tuesday, Oct. 16, before concluding the regular season against Hilton Head High on Thursday.

HS Girls Golf

Beaufort High qualified for the SCHSL Class 4A Girls Golf Championships by virtue of a sixth-place finish at the Lower State qualifier Monday at Port Royal Golf Club’s Barony Course on Hilton Head Island.

Beaufort posted a team score of 413 to finish sixth. The top eight teams qualified for the state tournament Oct. 22-23 at Hackler Golf Club in Conway.

AC Flora (364) edged Myrtle Beach by one shot for the team title, while Dreher’s Jordan Guyton claimed the individual title with a 5-over-par 77.

Beaufort’s Izzy Stone finished third with an 80, and Hilton Head High’s Emma Hayward (86) tied for fifth.

Hilton Head High (402): T5. Emma Hayward 86; 20. McKenzie Bradley 99; T21. Morgan Caramello 100; T36. Eliza Jane Coulter 117; 48. Stella Piccioli 131 Beaufort High (413): 3. Izzy Stone 80; T14.

Amelia McKnight 96; T37. Kyleigh Tokar 118; T40. Elissa Hooper 119; Angelina Guerrero WD Bluffton (497): 29. Lucia Serratelli 110; T37.

Sarah Lazier 118; 45. Jennifer Richardson 128; 53. Laura Jeffcoat 141; 56. Caroline Kelley 146

SCHOOLS

Young Leaders of Beaufort visit City Hall The Young Leaders of Beaufort, a group made up of middle school students from nine area schools, recently visited Beaufort City Hall to learn more about local government in action.

On Sept. 28, students from Lady’s Island Middle School, Riverview Charter School, Bridges Preparatory School, Beaufort Middle School, Beaufort Academy, Whale Branch Middle School, Low Country Montessori, Bolden Middle School, and Robert Smalls International Academy met at City Hall with Mayor Billy Keyserling, City Manager Bill Prokop, and Beaufort

Police Capt. Robert Carson.

The group discussed topics such as communication, emergency preparations, teamwork, and what it means to be a leader not only in Beaufort but in the United States. The communication exercises taught students the importance of speaking their minds in a civil environment.

Wade Bishop and Katie Godowns from Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug agency moved the group through various leadership exercises. The activities are designed to help students problem-solve and to communicate within the community.

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7 new historical markers to be unveiled along Spanish Moss Trail The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail (FSMT) will celebrate the unveiling of seven new additions to the historical markers along the Spanish Moss Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the trail’s Depot Road Trailhead.

This community-wide event will be a one-time opportunity to view the new panels in the historic Depot Building prior to their permanent installation along the trail. In addition to the display, the FSMT-led Historic Sign Committee — the historians and community leaders who researched these points of interest — will be available at each panel to share more about these points of interest such as – the Battle of Port Royal, Clarendon Plantation, Industrial Beaufort, Port Royal Agricultural and Industrial School, Pick Pocket Plantation and the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

“One of our committee members, Dr. Larry Rowland, said to me when we first started our research, ‘Frank, when you kick the ground in Beaufort County you are

going to kick up history.’ And Larry is so right,” said Frank Emminger, FSMT board member and chair of the Historic Sign Committee.

“We have literally been kicking the ground and have uncovered events in Beaufort County's history that

have been lost or forgotten and some that never received proper recognition.”

The committee began their overall work three years ago with a desire to bring awareness of the rich history along the trail dating back

to the Revolutionary War. With more than 50 historic points identified, the committee is looking forward to showcasing these next seven panels, bringing a total of 14 historic markers for all to enjoy on the trail.

With an estimated 38,000 people enjoying the Spanish Moss Trail each year, this rails-to-trail greenway is now one of the recreational centerpieces for Northern Beaufort County. With a current 20-mile round trip experience for residents and visitors, the trail offers a 12foot wide, paved path that is dedicated to pedestrians and bicyclists.

The continued success of the Spanish Moss Trail is made possible through the FSMT with a network of sustainable partnerships, local government participation, and the generous funding from community-minded individuals.

To support the efforts of the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, tax-deductible checks can be made payable to: Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail (P.O. Box 401, Beaufort, SC 29901) or online at www.SpanishMossTrail.com. For more information on the work of the FSMT and easy navigation to the Trail, download the free mobile app, The Spanish Moss Trail Mobile Guide, available on Apple Store and Google Play.

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After American playright David Belasco’s “Madam Butterfly” inspired Giacomo Puccini to debut an operatic version of it in 1904, the composer traveled to America to attend its first performance at the Metropolitan Opera in early 1907. While there, Puccini saw a Belasco play, this one entitled “The Girl of the Golden West.” Afterward, he said to Belasco, “Ah, here is my next theme at last.”

But it was more than three years later that Puccini – a slow worker known to make constant changes in the midst

of free time for hunting, fishing and courting – returned to the Met in December 1910 with his “La Fanciulla del West.” Both operas had been conducted by Arturo Toscanini, who praised the craftsmanship of “The Girl” as “a great symphonic poem.”

The scenario takes place in 1850 with the fate of gold miners and its torment in a mining field in California during the Gold Rush era. Act I: In the mountains of California, Minnie, a young woman of sturdy character, runs a bar where miners come to relieve their

boredom. Sheriff Jack Rance wants her, but she does not love him and dreams instead of a great love. Dick Johnson, actually the outlaw Ramerrez, enters. Minnie falls instantly in love with him. The exasperated sheriff leaves the saloon to go find the bandit.

Minnie then asks Johnson to meet her that evening.

Act II: At her cabin, Minnie welcomes Johnson. They declare their love for one another, before Rance warns Minnie that Johnson and Ramerrez are one and the same.

Minnie sends him packing, but he soon returns, wound-

ed. She hides him; Rance shows up and she notes drops of blood. Minnie then suggests a poker game in which she and Johnson are the stakes. She cheats and saves Johnson. Act III: Later, despite everything, Johnson is captured and taken to be hanged. An armed Minnie shows up just in time and reminds the miners of everything she has done for them. Grateful but sad, they allow the lovers to ride away into the sunset.

While the opera lacks any “great arias” or “great roles,” the orchestra and chorus play

predominant parts. Puccini’s inventive music is perfectly matched to a continuous flow of dramatic situations and liveliness of the plot. As for the men’s chorus, they not only drive the plot with voices but also with athletic staging, highlighted by a barroom fight worthy of “a bare-fisted Clint Eastwood movie.”

One reason the opera is seldom produced is that there are few sopranos who can take on the daunting role of Minnie. It’s been aptly called a “voice killer,” with the second act having some

of the most intense singing in the soprano repertoire.

Cast: Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West. Joining her is tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw Dick Johnson.

Baritone Zeljko Lucic is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance and Marco Armiliato conducts.

Tickets are now available.

All seats general admission.

Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10; Order at centerforthearts.com or call 843-521-4145.

JSLB to hosts Touch A Truck fundraiser

An unidentified woman walks her dog along the banks of The Sands Beach in Port Royal during high tide Friday afternoon, October 12. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

The Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) will host its third annual Touch A Truck fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, on Paris Avenue in downtown Port Royal.

Touch A Truck is a family-friendly event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore a wide variety of their favorite vehicles that serve our community. Cost of admission is $5 per person.

Touch a Truck will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities, including face painting and music, and food, drinks, and libations will be available for purchase.

"We are so excited to bring back our Touch a Truck fundraiser for the third consecutive year,” JSLB Touch A Truck Chairwoman Kristen O’Neal said. “Supporting and enriching the lives of women,

children, and families is our focus in all endeavors, and we think that this event perfectly matches that mission — fun for all ages in a family-friendly environment.

And even better — proceeds will all be directed right back into our community through our non-profit grants distributed in May." Pets are not allowed. In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Nov. 17.

“Touch a Truck offers local families a fantastic experience and we are excited to have it as an annual fundraiser for the league,” JSLB President Lindsay Gifford said. “Each year our goal is to make it bigger and better than before. Please help us spread the word throughout our community and help us give back. We are currently seeking sponsors and all proceeds funnel right back into our beloved community. Mark your calendar for a great event.”

For information about sponsoring or participating, contact O’Neal at 843295-9204 or log onto www.touchatruckbeaufort.com for more information.

October is Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Awareness Month This year’s Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Awareness Month celebration seeks to educate the community about the Gullah/Geechee history, heritage, language and culture at two upcoming events in the Beaufort area.

A special screening of the documentary “Protect: Coastlines, Guns and Women in the Low Country” will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the St. Helena Branch Library on St. Helena Island. “Protect” is a pilot episode of a series that highlights stories in local communities around issues of susB4

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tainability. These features are produced using film, photography and editorials to examine the challenges around meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the U.S. The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, to protect the planet and to ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

The Gullah/Geechee Nation is engaged with other nations of the world in ensuring that the SDGs are accomplished.

Two Lane Films decided to interview Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/ Geechee Nation, and several of the citizens

of Savannah and other areas of coastal Georgia regarding their views on a number of topics related to their land and culture. The documentary was partially filmed on St. Helena Island.

Admission is free, but advance passes need to be obtained at: eventbrite.com/e/ protect-documentary-screening-tickets-49388381980?aff=ebapi The Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Hunting Island Nature Center.

The fifth annual event, hosted by the Gullah/Geechee Fishing Association, will raise funds and awareness. Bring out the family, fishing and beach gear to the Hunting Island Nature Center for an interactive celebration filled with music, food, and fun.

Queen Quet will be at the family-oriented event along with artists Quadré Stuckey and Ment Nelson. Advance passes are available at: eventbrite.com/e/gullahgeechee-seafood-festival-2018-tickets-41539032364 For more information about the celebration, email GullGeeCo@aol.com.

WHAT TO DO New featured exhibit open at BAA Gallery

“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery through Oct. 28.

October 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, 4 p.m.

• Tuesdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walks, 3 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Reptile Talk, 11 a.m.

(Oct. 17, 24, 31); Full Moon Lighthouse Climb, 6:30 p.m. (Oct. 24) • Thursdays: Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.

(Oct. 11, 25); CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.

• Fridays: Fish Printing, 2 p.m. (Oct. 12, 26); Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m. (Oct. 26) • Saturdays: Tie Dye, noon (Oct. 13, 20); Creatures of the Night, 2:30 p.m.

(Oct. 20) • Sundays: Alligator Talk, noon 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.

Plaza Stadium Theater

Friday, Oct. 19-Thursday Oct. 25 Venom: Rated PG13 Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:15

Catch the rhythm at the Beaufort Drum Circle

All are welcome to enjoy some good vibes at our free, family-friendly, bi-monthly drum circle at the Contemplative Garden located in Henry Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. (Pavilion for inclement weather) Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite percussion instrument or borrow one of our extras. No experience necessary. Rain or shine.

• Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.

Exchange Club hosts 26th annual Ghost Tours

Ghostly spirits have taken over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.

Some of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown.

The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort.

Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for

Tour historic Fort Fremont on St. Helena

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adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.

Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST.

Learn how to use digital services at the library

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.

• Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30-11 a.m.

• 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.

Helena Place to Shorts At High Noon host Porch Party film series returns this fall Helena Place Senior Living will host Port 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.

Movie Times this weekend

Royal’s Porch Party from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. All are invited to mix and mingle with Port Royal neighbors young and old. Barbecue and all the fixings will be served. BYOB. Local singer/guitarist David Laughlin will perform live music. Wear your dancing shoes. All attendees can register to win an original Mac Coxwell 24x36 canvas print of the historic Union Church of Port Royal. The event is free and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather, the party will be moved inside. Helena Place is located at 1624 Paris Avenue in the historic Old Village in the Town of Port Royal. Call 843-252-3001 with questions, or email rewing@enlivant.com.

form from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Sweetgrass Restaurant.

Reservations are not required but are recommended. Located on Dataw Island, Sweetgrass Restaurant is open to the public.

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what will happen in the book! Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m., at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Beaufort, SC 29902. Free. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe.

Cooking Matters at the Store: Grocery Tour

This free on-site grocery store tour at the library will help you learn how to shop smarter on a budget. After the tour you’ll receive $10 in free groceries, a free reusable grocery bag, and a book full of healthy recipes and shopping tips.

Please RSVP by Oct. 22 by calling 843255-6458.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 5:30pm at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Beaufort, SC 29902.

Concert on Dataw to be held Oct. 26

Mezzo soprano Katie McAllister will per-

Travel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish-American War at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island.

Learn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and take a guided tour of the remains of the fortifications.

The tour lasts about two hours. No reservations are necessary, and the tour is free and open to the public.

For more information call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org

Girl Scout Troop hosts Breast Cancer Walk

Girl Scout Troop 4105 will hold its second annual Breast Cancer Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.

The walk will begin at Bricks on Boundary restaurant and end at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. For more info call Vedah Morgan at 843-476-9077 or Barbara Jean Gardner-Hunter at 347-497-9326.

Get your scarecrows ready for the farmers market

The Lowcountry Master Gardeners are again celebrating Halloween with scarecrows. Perfect for harvest time, scarecrows have provided chemical-free crop protection since ancient times. But how creative can you get with your scarecrow?

Show off your scarecrow skills by entering one of three categories — 1. Make and display a scarecrow; 2. Wear a scarecrow costume; 3. Draw a scarecrow (10 and under) — at the Oct. 27 edition of the Port Royal Farmers Market. Register by 9:30 a.m. with prizes handed out at 11:30 a.m.

Contact Kim at KimberlyAnnMcFann@ me.com for more information.

Night on the Sound to be hosted Oct. 20

The Port Royal Sound Foundation will host its fourth annual “Night on the Sound” on Oct. 20. The foundation’s signature event has featured guests such as Philippe Cousteau, Dr. Bob Ballard and Jack Hanna. David Gallo, American oceanographer and explorer, will be the speaker at this year’s event.

Gallo previously worked as the Director of Special Projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He currently serves as Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the Center for Climate and Life of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. This annual event includes cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction.

General Admission tickets, including cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and seated dinner with presentation are $250. A limited number of VIP tickets, including a 90-minute cruise on the Chechessee River with guest speaker, cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and seated dinner with presentation, are available for $750.

The Port Royal Sound Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is dedicated to the betterment and conservation of the waters and lands of our unique salt marsh ecosystem that is the Port Royal Sound estuary system.

Their mission is to advance the awareness of Port Royal Sound as a unique ecosystem that contributes to the environmental, cultural and economic well-being of our area, the region and the Atlantic Ocean.

For more information, please contact Alicia Powell at 843-645-7774 ext. 204 or email at apowell@portroyalsoundfoundation.org.

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Engine Troubles “I Don’t Need God”

Going down the highway, the “check engine” light comes on.

If you are driving an older car with lots of wear and tear, it would not come as a great surprise that you need a mechanic. You would be expecting to visit one sooner or later. But if your car is new and in great condition, it would be easy to assume you won’t be needing a mechanic. The indicator light might come as a real surprise, and you may ignore it as a false alarm.

With worldly blessings, we can think we don’t need God. Those who have all of their material needs met, for example, are more likely to feel self-reliant. They don’t need to depend on anyone else, including God. Even if everything is not perfect, most of us live comfortably. We have family and friends who love us and care for us. We have plenty of ways to be entertained. In such times, it is easy to think, “I’m doing just fine without God.”

Those who are struggling tend to be more open to God. When people are vulnerable, aware of their weaknesses and their struggles, they are like the first drivers in our example. They more easily recognize their need for God, and they are often more receptive to his guidance. This is probably why, throughout Scripture, God tends to work through those who are lowly instead of the important and powerful.

But there are often signs that all is not well.

Like the “check engine” light coming on in our car, there are often subtle signs that all is not going as well as we pretend. We may struggle with anxiety or depression. There might be a boredom to our lives, or a quiet sense that something important is missing.

We may distract ourselves from these realities with constant noise or activities, so that we don’t have to be silent and ask ourselves deeper questions. Sometimes, this interior pain can manifest itself through unhealthy relationships or behaviors, or we try to dull the pain with overeating, pornography, drinking, or drugs.

Have you ever had unexpected joy?

Besides paying attention to the warning signs that you might be experiencing, it can also help to look at the times that life has surprised you. Have there been times in your life when you have felt that life could not get any better, and yet someone or something entered your life and brought you unexpected joy?

This is how it can be with God. When we invite him into our lives, we begin to discover a joy and a peace deeper than what we knew before.

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