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Effects of Hurricane Matthew still being felt By Sally Mahan

Sunny skies and cool temperatures on Oct. 22 made for a perfect fall day for the 8th Annual Habersham Marketplace Harvest Festival. The family fun day featured live entertainment, rides for all ages, arts and crafts and, in keeping with the “Vintage Fair” theme, there was a traditional ferris wheel on hand. Here, Warren Egan, 2, plays catch the balloon with his mother, Jessica Egan, during the Habersham Harvest Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Beaufort representative up for election By Sally Mahan

Several seats are up for election Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the South Carolina House of Representatives. The SC House of Representatives consists of 124 part-time citizen legislators elected every two years to represent the state's 124 separate single-member districts. The current House membership is made up of 77 Republicans and 46 Democrats with one vacancy. As outlined by the state constitution, the General Assem-

bly's annual session begins on the second Tuesday in January and runs through the first Thursday in June. State representatives are paid $10,400 annually, in addition to travel and other expenses. One of the seats up for election is Beaufort’s District 124. Candidates running for the seat are incumbent Republican Shannon Erickson and Democrat Robert Green. The Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association asked both candidates to tell us

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why he should be the next representative for District 124. Please see page A7 for their responses. Absentee voting There is no “early voting” in South Carolina, but absentee voting is currently taking place. Persons qualified to vote by absentee ballot include members of the military; overseas citizens; students attending school outside their county of residence; the physically disabled; people who plan on being on vacation; people who for reasons of employment will not be able to vote

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on election day; jurors; hospital patients; people 65 and over; and other classifications, which can be found at www.scvotes.org. To cast an absentee ballot, voters must apply for a ballot. Visit www.bcgov.net, click on Departments and go to Board of Elections, or call or visit the Beaufort office at 15 John Galt Road, 843-255-6900; or the Bluffton office at 61B Ulmer Road, 843-255-6940. Absentee voting hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; and by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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From cleaning up the debris to tree removal to insurance claims, Hurricane Matthew’s effects are still being felt throughout the Lowcountry. Price gouging According to the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office, there have been many concerns from citizens regarding inflated prices for cleanup/ tree services and the legitimacy of out-of-state companies operating in Beaufort County since Hurricane Matthew. The sheriff ’s office offers the following tips: • If you think the price is inflated, obtain an estimate from another company. • Ensure the company is properly licensed, bonded and insured by asking to see their professional licenses and associated documents. If they fail to provide documentation, do not hire them. You can also research companies online for customer reviews and legitimacy. If you feel there is price gouging involved, contact the Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office Emergency Dispatch 843-524-2777 and it will investigate. School makeup days The Beaufort County School District is considering a revision of its school calendar to restore instructional time lost during the Hurricane Matthew evacuation and during the return of evacuees and restoration of services to schools. The eight-school days lost during Hurricane Matthew meant a total of nine days lost because of an additional day missed last month during Tropical Storm Hermine. South Carolina laws covering minimum instructional time meant that the district had to find a way to restore four days to the first semester so that students could meet their course requirements, said Superintendent Jeff Moss. After discussions with the board of education and school principals, See EFFECTS, page A7

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POLICE BLOTTER Armed robber holds up Parker’s in Bluffton

The Bluffton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 12:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Parker’s gas station on Jennifer Court off May River Road. Detectives say a man whose face was covered with a shirt walked into the business, pointed a gun at the cashier and demanded money. The man, who is believed to be Hispanic, got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigars. He was seen leaving the building and running toward Buck Island Road. If you have information relating to this crime, call Det. Baker Odom at 843-5405019 or the Investigations Tip Line at 843706-4560.

Suspects arrested in two robberies

Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a report on Oct. 17 of an armed robbery involving two victims off of Shanklin Road in Burton. The victims told deputies that they were held up at gunpoint by two African- American men, who got away in a car driven by a female. While deputies were taking the report, another armed robbery was reported off of Joe Frazier Road involving two victims, and again, two suspects and a female getaway car driver. Mobile telephones, wallets and other personal items were stolen in both incidents. A short time later, an investigator responding to the scene saw a vehicle matching the description that was provided by the victims of both robberies and pulled the car over near the Burton Wells Dog Park. Inside the vehicle were two African-American males and a female driver. Victims from the two robberies were brought to the scene of the traffic stop and identified all three as the subjects involved. Maliek Bostick, 20, Zajhun James, 19, and the driver, Sharrin D. Reed, 20, were arrested and charged with two counts of robbery while armed with a deadly weapon. Additional criminal charges are anticipated. A handgun and various property belonging to the victims of the two robberies were recovered during a search of the car, according to a sheriff ’s office report. The three suspects were transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center.

Man barricades himself in Bluffton house

A 45-year-old man barricaded himself in a home at 60 Heritage Lakes Drive in Bluffton on Oct. 13, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office report. The suspect, identified as Rocco Torsiello, was armed with a handgun. A family member said Torsiello pointed the gun at her and made statements that he wanted to harm himself. A2

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When deputies arrived there was limited dialogue with Torsiello, who was alone in the residence and refused to come out. Attempts overnight to get him to come out were unsuccessful and he remained inside. A warrant for Torsiello's arrest for pointing and presenting a firearm was obtained by Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office investigators. Deputies remained in Heritage Lakes watching his residence and waiting for him to surface. SWAT members entered Torsiello's residence that evening and, after a short struggle, took him into custody. None of the SWAT members were injured as result of the struggle, but Torsiello sustained a minor injury. He was transported to a medical facility for an evaluation by a physician and was arrested on the warrant.

Man shot in hand while driving on St. Helena

A man reported that he was shot in the hand while driving at about 10 p.m. Oct. 16 on Edding White Road on St. Helena Island. The victim said when a vehicle passed him going in the opposite direction that an occupant of the vehicle shot at him. The victim and his vehicle were struck by what appeared to be bird shot from a shotgun. He was treated at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and later transferred to the Medical University of South Carolina as the wound caused extensive damage to his hand. When interviewed, the victim was unable to provide a vehicle or subject description to deputies and investigators. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt. Andrew Rice at 843-255-3429 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward. The victim is expected to recover.

Sheriff ’s office seeks public help on cold case

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking the public’s help on a cold case. On Oct. 23, 1991, April Vlk, 37, was reported missing from her Sea Side Villas apartment on Hilton Head by her father. He said he had last seen her on Sept. 17, 1991. According to a sheriff ’s office report, on the date of her disappearance there was a verbal disagreement during which her boyfriend told her to leave the apartment. Witnesses at a local church said that a female matching Vlk’s description stopped there and asked for cardboard to write a hitchhiking sign. According to witnesses, the female wrote “Washington D.C.” on the cardboard and said she was leaving Hilton Head. The barefoot woman, believed to be Vlk, was given $20 to buy shoes at Walmart and then left the church. Vlk has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known whether or not she successfully hitchhiked away from Hilton Head or she met with foul play. Vlk’s DNA profile is stored in the National Missing Persons DNA database. No matter how insignificant it may seem,

any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-2553402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net. To remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.

Six people hurt in two Burton wrecks

The Burton Fire District responded to two motor vehicle accidents recently resulting in six people being transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The first accident was reported in front of the CPM bank on Trask Parkway and involved a passenger vehicle and a school bus. The school bus was unoccupied, however the female driver of the passenger vehicle and her child were taken to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. The child was properly restrained in a car seat. The second accident was in front of Parker’s gas station on Savannah Highway and involved three vehicles. Two adult males from one vehicle, and an adult female and her child from a second were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. The child was properly restrained in a car seat. The Burton Fire District has responded to over 234 motor vehicle accidents so far in 2016. Burton fire officials stress the importance of properly restraining children in car seats and appropriate seat restraints.

Burton firefighters handle two tragedies

The Burton Fire District had back-to-back double tragedies recently, handling a major motor vehicle accident with multiple critical patients and a house fire. Burton firefighters responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Laurel Bay and Shanklin roads involving a Toyota Tundra and a Honda SUV. Burton fire crews, who are also emergency medical technicians, arrived to find heavily damaged vehicles and multiple injured patients. Three teenage occupants in the Honda SUV, who appeared to not be wearing seatbelts, were transported with what appeared to be critical injuries. The adult male driver of the Honda SUV, who was wearing a seatbelt, was also transported with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Laurel Bay Road was closed for over 45 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured and removed roadway hazards. Less than an hour later, Burton fire crews were dispatched to a report of a house fire in the 200 block of Bruce K. Smalls Road. They arrived and reported heavy fire coming from a single-story residence. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in the unoccupied residence. Crews from the Laurel Bay accident also responded to this house fire. No injuries were reported at the fire which is under investigation by the Beaufort County Fire Scene Investigation Team.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS as a basis to address coastal inundation, sea level rise, coastal resilience, post-storm assessment and a host of other research,” said John Gerhard, Woolpert project director. “It will provide consistent and accessible geospatial data, while supporting analysis of the data on a national scale.” Jeff Lovin, director of Government Solutions for Woolpert, lauded this collaborative contract and the benefits it will provide at multiple levels of government. “I am pleased to see our long-standing relationship with NOAA OCM continue through this new contract vehicle,” Lovin said. “This contract vehicle is unique in that OCM encourages us to bring state and local partner projects to the contract. When you’re able to foster partnerships between local, state and federal entities, everyone wins.”

Youth alliance holding community forum Lowcountry Recognition winners honored by Sun City from left are former Hardeeville Mayor Bronco Bostick; JCNU board member Jerold Murray; Palmetto Electric President and CEO Berl Davis; Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Pat Wirth; Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity board member Jeff Cooper; JCNU board member Carol Cook, and JCNU founder and Executive Director Tedd Moyd.

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling recently spoke to residents of the city of Beaufort and Beaufort County, addressing their concerns about ongoing and future annexation plans for local areas. The mayor spoke to and answered questions from the room of citizens for about two hours on Sept. 28 at Lady's Island Airport. He stressed the need for Beaufort city and Beaufort County Council members to collaborate more closely so that planning, zoning, development, environmental, and private- and government-owned property issues are all at the forefront of subsequent discussions. The mayor said that this in turn, will hopefully result in positive growth and success for all communities, making them more accessible to retailers and pedestrian-friendly, while maintaining the area’s rich cultural and street-side beauty. He also talked about jobs that will be created by the expansion of businesses to local areas.

Former Hardeeville Mayor Bronco Bostick: A lifetime resident of Jasper County, Bostick has served the city of Hardeeville for about 20 years. He served three terms on the Hardeeville City Council from 1992 to 2004, including one term as mayor pro tem. He first ran for mayor of Hardeeville in 2008 and was re-elected to serve another term in 2012. Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity: Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity has begun construction on its 100th house in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area. That house, along with 15 others, will be built in phase one at The Glen, Habitat’s first community in Hilton Head on 14 acres of land donated by the town of Hilton Head Island. Plans are currently underway for an additional 18 houses in phase two. Palmetto Electric Cooperative: Since the formation of Palmetto Electric Cooperative in 1940, the company has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The mission of the Palmetto Electric Trust is the accumulation and disbursement of funds for charitable purposes in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties. Jasper County Neighbors United: Since its founding in February 2000, Jasper County Neighbors United ( JCNU) strives to enhance the quality of life by creating healthy communities. JCNU has served more than 1,500 residents in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties in these major areas: affordable housing, work force development and education.

Sun City Hilton Head Town installing sidewalks honors local contributions on Buck Island Road Sun City Hilton Head’s board of directors and its Government and Business Affairs Committee hosted the annual Lowcountry Recognition event Oct. 19 at Sun City Hilton Head’s Lakehouse to recognize outstanding individuals and groups whose members and leaders contribute to the betterment of Sun City and the Lowcountry. The honorees are:

The town of Bluffton has begun construction on the next phase of the Buck Island-Simmonsville Community sidewalk project. This project will install 1,200 linear feet of 5-foot wide sidewalks on Buck Island Road adjacent to the Toy Fields neighborhood across from the Wellstone development. The town, in cooperation with Palmet-

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to Electric, will also install overhead lighting along the new section of sidewalk, as well as additional lighting to the north of the Toy Fields neighborhood along the existing sidewalk. JRC Specialty Inc. is the contractor for the project. The project begins at the existing sidewalk at 2 Toy Fields Circle and runs south to 301 Buck Island Road. Construction is anticipated to be completed in 30 days. Bryan McIlwee, the town’s director of engineering, said, “Future phases of this project will extend from the existing sidewalks along Buck Island and Simmonsville roads south to May River Road. Once this sidewalk project and the May River Streetscape project are complete, a resident will be able to walk from Buck Island or Simmonsville Roads to the Bluffton Historic District.” “This sidewalk project is one component of a multi-year plan to enable our residents to walk from their homes to shop, go to work or visit their neighbors,” Mayor Lisa Sulka said. “Town Council’s vision is to continue to provide walkability for as many residents as we can.” For questions or more information, call Assistant Project Manager Jeff Wiggins with the town of Bluffton Engineering Department at 843-706-4536.

NOAA signs contractor to study coastal regions

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management (OCM) has signed Woolpert to a fiveyear, multimillion-dollar contract to collect data from U.S. coastal regions and the Great Lakes. It is part of a $49 million total capacity contract shared among five prime contract awards. The contracting vehicle enables the OCM to provide governmental entities — local, state and federal — the ability to apply the acquired and developed data and tools for coastal resource management applications. “The data to be collected … will be used

OBITUARY Milton Parker, III

Milton Parker, III, 82, of Beaufort, husband of Frances Parker, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at The Parish Church of St. Helena. Interment will follow in St. Helena Churchyard. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

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The Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY) is hosting a Community Forum from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Bluffton High School. There will be three guest speakers to address different aspects of youth in relation to alcohol and marijuana. The forum will also highlight some of the area’s local high school youth who will speak to how they feel the community can help them lead healthier lives. The experts include Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, of MUSC, who will discuss the effects of alcohol and marijuana on teen brain development; Dr. Wendy Bell, of the SC Law Enforcement Division, who will discuss medical marijuana myths; and Michelle Nienhius, of the SC Department of Alcohol & Drug Abuse, who will provide an overview of the South Carolina student drug survey. “The purpose of this forum is to engage the public, but more importantly increase awareness our youth face regarding use and substance abuse. We want the public to know what they can do to provide a healthier environment for our teens. The youth are our future so making sure they see a future, should be the primary focus of everyone living and working in this community,” said Wendy Cummings, president of the LCAHY executive board. The LCAHY began in 2012 with the mission of engaging the Hilton Head and Bluffton communities in recognizing, preventing and reducing youth substance use/abuse and related risk behaviors by addressing the causes/conditions that put our youth at risk and identifying protective factors that will prevent our youth from engaging in behaviors that negatively impact them. Visit www.lcahealthyyouth.com.

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State of Region luncheon scheduled for Nov. 10

The annual state of the region luncheon, hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, Nov. 10. There will be networking starting at 11:15 a.m., with the luncheon at noon. Attendees will get a debriefing on what the 2016 election will mean to businesses and the region at the 21st Annual State of the Region luncheon. The keynote speaker will be Bakari Sellers, CNN analyst and contributor and former South Carolina representative. Following his keynote address, presentations will be made by Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett and Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville. The cost is $40 for members, $50 for future members and $400 for a table of 10. Visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

Meet the candidates at Bluffton chamber

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will hold a Meet the Candidates & Grassroots Discussion Coffee Networking event from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Office, 217 Goethe Road. Members of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce are already preparing for a successful 2017 legislative session to continue the mission to improve South Carolina’s business climate and global competitiveness. The meeting is one of the first steps in creating the “Competitiveness Agenda,” the business community’s annual list of legislative priorities compiled by the SC Chamber. For more information, visit www.blufftonchamberofcommerce.org or call 843-7571010.

Overtime rules focus of chamber event

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Business for Breakfast event from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Best Western Sea Island Inn at 1015 Bay St. in Beaufort. The featured topic will be the new overtime rule taking effect on Dec. 1.

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As the leaves change and the days get shorter, take the time this autumn to prepare for the oncoming cold weather. Ready the furnace for the months of work it will have ahead and clean out the fireplace. Test them both to ensure they’ll be working when you need the heat. Don’t wait until it’s cold to clear out your gutters. With upkeep in the fall, you’ll have peace of mind in the winter and more time to hibernate. Inside The House Be sure to change the air filter in your furnace and check its efficiency before the cold weather begins. Call in an HVAC contractor to test the heating output and give the system a tune-up. This technician can also check for and correct possibly hazardous carbon monoxide levels generated by your heating system. Stock up on several air filters for the winter, and change them every month. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, purchase one for the system to help lower your energy costs. After your furnace has been tuned up to its maximum efficiency, take a moment to inspect your heating ducts and vents. Dust them off and clear away anything that may have gotten into them over the summer. Then check your windows for any leaks that may compromise your heating efficiency. If you feel cold air coming in, purchase a plastic sealing kit from the hardware store and place the plastic around the window to keep the heat from escaping. Be sure to check your doors as well, and fix the weather-stripping if needed. Most chimney sweeps recommend an annual sweeping, but depending on how often you use the fireplace, you might be able to wait on a full sweep. But if you will be using the fireplace often, call a chimney sweep for an inspection..

Hopefully you will have your older, seasoned firewood now ready for use after sitting for the spring and summer. It’s recommended to keep the firewood at least 30 feet from the house and covered. Seasoned wood is best for fires, as it burns cleaner and longer. The introduction of the heating season also brings new potential for fire hazards, so take a moment to review fire safety in your home. Check and replace fire extinguishers if necessary, and change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Also go over the home fire evacuation plan with your family. Outside The House It’s best to inspect and clean the gutters a few times during the fall, especially if there are many leafy trees around your house. If gutters remain clogged, water will spill over them and onto the ground next to the foundation, which may cause damage to the foundation. Gutters and downspouts should be kept clean and should direct water away from the foundation, as well as from walkways and driveways so that they do not become slippery or icy. The orange, yellow and brown colors of the autumn leaves don’t look as nice on the ground as they do on the trees. Rake the leaves into piles and scoop them into yard waste bags. Most areas have ordinances about burning leaves, so check with your local area government first. Disconnect garden hoses and, if practical, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the section of pipe just inside the house. It is also recommended that you empty out unused fuel from any gas-powered equipment stored in the garage, such as a lawnmower, because sediment can build up and clog the fuel lines.

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According to the Department of Labor (DOL), 11 million employees will be impacted by the new overtime rule. Employers will need to analyze employee classifications and make necessary salary adjustments. Diedri Garrett, of WebsterRogers LLP, will be the featured speaker at the breakfast event. Cost for chamber members is $10 and admission for nonmembers is $20. Advance registration is suggested as space is limited. To register, visit www.beaufortchamber. org or email Carolyn Rennix at carolyn@ beaufortsc.org.

Conversation, cocktails to be held Oct. 27

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will hold a Conversation & Cocktails Oyster Roast from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Old Oyster Factory at 101 Marshland Road on Hilton Head. Enjoy beautiful Broad Creek at sunset and casual networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. The Old Oyster Factory is asking attendees to bring a food donation to help replenish the Deep Well food bank. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for future members. Visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

Beaufort chamber holds Friday After Five

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold Friday after Five from 5-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. This monthly event in downtown Beaufort features live street music and shopping at local businesses.

Chamber to host disaster experts

If you or your employees were unemployed, had hours reduced or lost income as a direct result of Hurricane Matthew, you may be eligible for benefits. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will host Disaster Assistance Professionals from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head, to answer questions, determine eligibility and begin the filing process. Visit www.dew.sc.gov.

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Beaufort to help businesses with online transactions

sions are scheduled for two hours, participants may leave once their online account is established and they are comfortable with the online system. The workshops will be held in Beaufort City Hall’s first floor at 1911 Boundary St. They will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1; and from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 The city is partnering with local chambers of commerce to promote the workshops.

Wellness Center helps employees stay healthy

Two additional training sessions have been scheduled for Beaufort’s new online payment system for business license renewals and hospitality/accommodations tax payments. The sessions replace two workshops that were cancelled recently due to Hurricane Matthew. The goal of the online service is to improve customer service. The sessions will familiarize business owners with the process and help them create their log-in access as well as receive personalized attention in getting set up. Participants should bring their own laptops or tablet computers. Although the ses-

Second Wind Therapy & Wellness Center, a specialty gym in Beaufort, recently launched a corporate fitness program that integrates workplace exercise, nutrition and education in order to improve productivity and cut health-related expenses. "Without proper nutrition and regular, intensive exercise, people significantly increase the risk of developing chronic illness,” said owner Jamie Wolf. Second Wind Therapy & Wellness Center's Corporate Fitness program provides 30-minute, challenging, full-body workouts at the workplace. These 30-minute express workouts do not require any expensive equipment and can be easily modified for available space. To book a professional fitness educator from Second Wind's Corporate Fitness

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program for a complimentary lunch-n-learn nutrition/exercise talk or workplace assessment, call 834-379-3726. For more information, visit www.secondwindwellness.com or email info@secondwindwellness.com.

New stylist joins Aqua Med Spa

Rachael Prichard has joined Aqua Med Spa and Salon’s as a stylist/esthetician. Aqua Med Spa is located at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road in Port Royal.

Aqua Med Spa and Salon is an all-inclusive medical spa and salon, that promises to provide convenient and luxurious accommodations while enhancing natural beauty. Services are provided by highly trained staff and managed by Dr. Luis R. Vega, a board-certified physician. Aqua offers a comprehensive array of medical spa and salon services to its clientele. To book at appointRachel Prichard ment, call 843-522-9179.

Lack of discipline devastates long-term performance The book, "What Works on Wall Street: The Classic Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time," by James O'Shaugnessy, is an excellent resource for investors. It was originally published in 1997 and the fourth edition is now in print. The book was written, and has since been updated, to illustrate which return factors are robust when tested over a long period of time, and, in the alternative, which fail too frequently to be used with confidence by investors. Many growth and value factors were tested, along with others including relative strength. The summary of findings establish a useful foundation for how you might construct equity portfolios. The book highlights several time-tested

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investment themes, and we’d like to cover three of our favorites over the next couple of months. Theme one is “The only way to beat the market over the long term is to use sensible investment Arthur Levin strategies consistently. … The lack of discipline devastates long-term performance.” We focus upon the use of relative strength, because we are comfortable with the many ways in which it has been tested and applied as a successful return factor for portfolio managers. Using research conducted by the likes of O'Shaughnessy and others is always helpful in

establishing credibility for the process. O'Shaughnessy gained access to the Compustat database and tested everything that had been purported to work (market capitalization, P/E ratios, price-to-book ratios, price-to-cash flow ratios, price-to-sales ratios, dividend yields, earnings per share, profit margins, return on equity and relative strength) from 1951 to 1996. He tested them independently and in conjunction with other variables. In summary, he found that there was only one factor included in all of the top 10 performing strategies over time, and that factor was relative strength. In addition, he pointed out that the worst strategy he tested was the anti-relative strength strategy of bottom fishing (or buying the stocks with the worst

trailing performance). This article was written by Dorsey Wright and Associate, Inc., and provided to by Arthur Levin, managing director, TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Levin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, Inc., a member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary St., Suite 220, Beaufort. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or charles.tumlin@raymondjames.com. Visit www.tlswealthmanagement.com. Opinions expressed in the attached article are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Raymond James. Raymond James is not affiliated with nor endorses the author or his firm. All opinions are as of this date and are subject to change without notice.

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Erickson: Taxes, pension policies dominate state issues Following is SC House of Representative Republican incumbent Shannon Erickson’s response to why she should be re-elected to serve District 124. As “Our Community Voice,” I am honored to serve the citizens of South Carolina House District 124. While much of that work is right here at home with constituent services and in the House chamber during legislative session, there is much work during our “off ” months too. During these interims, it is common practice for the General Assembly to have “special” committees tasked with specific areas of concern or interest that needs more in-depth study, citizen input and technical information than is possible during the three-day-week framework we work within. Two of those issues, the SC Retirement System and state taxes and tax policy, are being examined in the Joint Committee on Pension Systems Review and the House Tax Policy Review Committee, respectively. The Beaufort region is well represented on committees with Reps. Bill Herbkersman (Bluffton) and Jeff Bradley (Hilton Head), serving on the Pension System Review and Rep. Bill Bowers (Hampton) and myself (Beaufort) on the Tax Policy Review. It is clear that the South Carolina state

employee pension system is not healthy and the cure could be costly to us all. What we know is that the programs in place are putting our financial resources in jeopardy and must not Shannon be allowed to continue. Erickson The committee has received information showing the SC Retirement System Investment Commission's (RSIC) performance declines and costly outcomes. Since the RSIC is responsible for managing the retirement investments of public employees at the state and local level, this affects a large number of citizens directly and all of us as taxpayers indirectly. What has occurred is a large unfunded liability - the difference between the amount of money needed to uphold contracts with retired employees and the revenue the pension fund is generating to cover those future costs. In a small state with large needs, our responsibility to citizens is to put an end to the bad decision making and poor performance of those on the investment commission who make those calls. All is not lost, however, due to reforms the General Assembly implemented in

the South Carolina Retirement System in 2012. Both the government and public employees are currently contributing enough to rectify this funding deficiency over the course of the next 30 years - so long as the fund meets its goal of 7.5 percent returns. This unfortunately, is a sticking point, because for the last several years the system has failed to meet its benchmark for returns. With over a $7.1 billion deficit over the last decade, the system’s current plan to service the fund's debt at minimal levels (basically planning to make minimum payments to this “credit card” for 30 years), and soaring management fees paid to outsiders ($23 million in 2004 to $468 million in 2014), it is clear that the status quo cannot stand. With this Review Committee, everything is up for discussion and this laser-focused group will use all resources, like how other states have successfully reformed their pension systems, data from public and private experts and various benefit plan options. At the center of the issue is our unfunded liabilities and the 7.5 percent returns, mentioned earlier, that we require of state pension fund managers. We know that for the last 10 years our rate of return has been only 5.06 percent, so we must take the legislatively set return rate back to one that is

a data-driven number based on real world data, more like the private systems set their rates. This is a complex issue that will require tough decisions that will impact the pension system for decades to come. Another issue of importance is tax policy. When I was asked to be part of the Tax Policy Review Committee by House Speaker Jay Lucas, the first thing I needed to know was if anything was “off the table” as had been the case with earlier tax study committees in 2010 and 2012. He assured me that it was to be comprehensive and a true accounting of where our policies lie, how income is generated and from whom and how it is accounted for. I accepted the appointment and am honored to have been named to the committee which is tasked to review South Carolina's complete current tax code and submit suggestions for reform to the Speaker before the beginning of next legislative session in January. As always, thank you for allowing me to serve you in the South Carolina House of Representatives and with your support in the November general election I will have the privilege of continuing my efforts on behalf of District 124.

Green: If you want change, vote for me Following is SC House of Representative Democratic candidate Robert Green’s response to why he should be elected to serve District 124. No matter how many events I attend or homes I visit, I am acutely aware that to personally meet each resident of District 124 prior to the November election is simply impossible. Please allow me to further introduce myself. I am a self-described social liberal and a fiscal conservative. I am running as a moderate Democrat and am proud of my South Carolina Democratic roots. When I look at our legislature I see a house on fire, while others seem perfectly content with things as they are in Columbia. If you are happy with the way things are and are happy with your taxes, don’t vote for me! I am focused on the long game, not partisan politics as usual.

I have owned and operated my own financial services firm since 1982, and as a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Robert Green since 2013. I am well versed in capital markets, fiscal and monetary policy. I do my own thinking and have developed keen listening skills as a matter of professional survival. It pays to listen and I have learned so much by doing so these last months of being on the campaign trail. In the ‘70s and ‘80s I was active in South Carolina politics and legislative affairs. Now I am running for public office for the first time because this is simply something I cannot not do. I am the political outsider with decades of business experience and

have been a member of the South Carolina Bar since 1975. I am committed to this challenge and qualified and enthusiastic to run for SC House District 124. Without term limits and due to gerrymandering by the ruling party, we find ourselves in a bad position for the people of South Carolina. We have a moral hazard in Columbia. We have a legislature that is not accountable because it is untouchable at the polls. We have a legislature that accepts huge campaign contributions from every special interest you can imagine and is dominated by ideologues. I am pro-business by experience. I am pro-education because without a well-educated workforce we will not be qualified to compete for the top economic opportunities of tomorrow. I believe economic prosperity will continue to be un-

evenly allocated to a small number of counties in the country. Between 2010 and 2015, 70 percent of the new jobs created were in 50 counties, less than 2 percent of the 1,371 counties in the USA. I am pro-environment because we all know how our quality of life would suffer if we messed this up. Say “NO” to seismic testing and protect our wetlands and the Port Royal Sound region. I sense that we should explore the possibility of designating the Port Royal Sound region a Marine Sanctuary. I am convinced that we must fund the repair and maintenance of our transportation infrastructure on a current basis, rather than piling on billions of dollars of more debt as is the current path of the legislature. Eventually interest rates will revert to historic levels and the huge debt burden embraced by my

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Moss said it was determined that the best way to do that was to make Dec. 19-21 full instructional days with all schools operating on normal schedules, and Dec. 22 a half day. “We understand that these schedule changes may be an inconvenience during winter break,” said Moss. “But we must adhere to state law, and our primary concern is the education of the 22,000 children entrusted to our care.” Individual FEMA assistance Registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the first step to getting federal disaster assistance. FEMA will ask you to provide information about the property damage you sustained from Hurricane Matthew, proof of your identity and residency, insurance and other documentation to help determine your eligibility. After you apply, FEMA will send you a copy of your application and a booklet, “Help After a Disaster: Applicant’s Guide to the Individuals and Households Program,” which will answer many of your questions. Inspections will be done by private contractors who wear official FEMA identification badges. If you have concerns whether the person is really a FEMA housing inspector, you should contact your local law enforcement agency, which will be able to validate the inspector’s identification. FEMA-contracted inspectors will only confirm personal detailed information that you previously provided during the registration process. There is no charge for an inspection. For more information about Hurricane Matthew recovery, call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) or visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at scemd.org/recovery-section/ia.

Countywide debris removal Trucks started removing debris last week and have already hauled away more than 4,600 cubic yards of debris, as well as 1,100 hanging trees and 58 leaning trees. Debris will be reduced by burning or grinding. The county’s debris removal contractor will make three passes through affected areas to collect debris over the next several weeks until removal is complete, which could take as long as 90 days. Bagged debris will not be collected and should not be placed on the public rightof-way. Residents should place Class 1 vegetative (woody, burnable debris such as limbs and shrubbery) and Class 2 construction/demolition storm-generated debris in separate piles on the public right-of-way/curb at their residence for removal, being careful not to block stormwater ditches, water meter vaults, fire hydrants or other utilities which are located above ground. At this time, only county, city or state roads are eligible for debris removal. Private roads, private communities, and/or gated

properties will not be covered under this program (FEMA Public Assistance). Beaufort County has requested a waiver from the federal government to allow crews to remove debris from these areas. Check the Beaufort County website at www.bcgov.net for additional information and updates on the debris removal process. Donations needed United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) is collecting funds for disaster relief efforts to help people impacted by Hurricane Matthew. UWLC is the agency designated by Beaufort County to collect donations for disaster relief efforts. Through its partnership with Beaufort County, UWLC will be collecting, administering and distributing funds for relief efforts. All donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the money collected will stay local. Donations can be made on the United Way of the Lowcountry website at www. uwlowcountry.org or Beaufort County's website at www.bcgov.net.

opponent will heavily burden us all and generations to come. Issuing new bonds and declaring “No New Taxes” is an insult to our intelligence. We have a “spending” problem in South Carolina which is being offset by more and more debt! Our best opportunity for an immediate economic boost is the Port Royal Development Plan, which sadly has lacked a champion in the legislature. Neither Sen. Campsen nor Ms. Erickson have shown much interest as the town of Port Royal has been left dangling in the breeze for 12 years. It is time for new leadership and new ideas rather than more of the same. We need citizen legislators who will step up, stand up and deliver. It is time for a change. I vow to be a very strong advocate in the legislature for Port Royal. Now you have a choice.

Donations may also be mailed to United Way of the Lowcountry at P.O. Box 202, Beaufort, SC 29901. Checks should be made payable to United Way of the Lowcounty, with "County Flood Relief " in the memo. Additionally, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry will soon begin awarding grant dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations which are responding to community needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Community Foundation has already distributed $50,000 to several front-line organizations, including the American Red Cross (Lowcountry Chapter), Bluffton Self Help and the Deep Well Project. An advisory committee made up of local government, business and community leaders will be authorized to review grant applications and recommend grants. For specific grant guidelines and forms, visit www.cf-lowcountry.org. Pet food Kroger generously donated thousands of pounds of dog and cat food to help Lowcountry pet owners recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew. Palmetto Animal League distributed the pet food at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. The pet food was given out free of charge to anyone in need. “I’m excited about Penn Center being the focal point for providing food and supplies for needy pets,” said Penn Center Executive Director Dr. Rodell Lawrence. Kroger donated a total of 60 pallets of pet food to Coastal Empire and Lowcountry areas hit hard by the hurricane. “We hope this donation lessens the burden for residents and agencies receiving this product,” said Glynn Jenkins, public relations director for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. Palmetto Animal League President Amy Campanini said it has been heartwarming to see so many people helping animals in the days following the storm. OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2016

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BMH gets Outstanding Achievement Award Following an extensive onsite evaluation of Beaufort Memorial’s cancer program, the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer renewed the hospital’s accreditation — and went a step further, presenting it with the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award, an honor bestowed on just 20 U.S. accredited cancer programs evaluated in the first half of this year. It is the second time BMH has received special recognition from the Commission. In 2010, just four years after opening the Keyserling Cancer Center, the hospital was honored with the New Program Outstanding Achievement Award. “It’s an extraordinary accomplishment to be honored twice in nine years,” said Cancer Program Director Connie Duke. “Not only did

our program meet the commission’s high quality-of-care standards, we demonstrated a level of excellence worthy of special commendation.” Considered the gold standard for cancer care, accreditation is granted only to facilities that are committed to providing the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Last June, a surveyor from the College of Surgeons visited the hospital to assess Beaufort Memorial’s cancer program. It was evaluated on 34 standards categorized within five activity areas: cancer committee leadership, data management, clinical services, patient outcomes and data quality. To earn accreditation, a center must offer comprehensive cancer care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services and technology. The facility’s multidisciplinary

team of specialists, including medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and pathologists, need to work as a team to coordinate the best available treatment. In addition, patients should be provided with support services, ongoing monitoring and information on clinical trials and new treatment options. They also should be provided access to prevention and early detection programs and a cancer registry offering lifelong patient follow-up. “We have continued to work hard to improve our program,” Duke said. “It was very gratifying to have our efforts recognized with the Outstanding Achievement Award.” For more information on the Keyserling Cancer Center, visit www.bmhsc.org or call 843-522-7800.

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4-H participants from left are Savannah Stevenson, Julianna LaRiche, Joey LaRiche, and Grace Eklund. Coaches and volunteers were chef Lisa Eklund from Riverview Charter School and Jennifer Stevenson. Food Lion and Walmart sponsored the daylong event.

Local 4-Hers take part in health challenge

On Oct. 15, 4-H youth from Beaufort and Calhoun participated in the State 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Challenge at the South Carolina State Fair. Although the youth had weathered Hurricane Matthew they placed fifth in the junior division. The 4-Hers have been practicing recipes for the challenge from the 4-H Youth Choices Youth Voices Healthy lifestyles sponsored by Walmart and 4-H Cooking like a Chef curriculum. The youth did not know the recipe they would be cooking similar to the Iron Chef until they started the competition. They had one hour to prepare the recipe, present the nutritional, food safety and meal plan that would complete a full meal as well as calories and cost.

BMH surgeon to present free program on arteries

Swollen, achy legs keeping you from doing the things you love? Beaufort Memorial wants to help you “Stand Up to Leg Pain!” Problems with your arteries or veins could be the cause of your discomfort. Learn about two of the most common vascular issues at this free, interactive program being presented Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Sun City’s Lakehouse, 1251 Sgt. William Dr. Chad Tober Jasper Blvd., in Okatie. Board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Chad Tober and physician assistant Annsley Troxell will talk about the symptoms, signs and treatments of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and varicose veins. The health experts will explain how these two conditions can impair Annsley Troxell blood flow to your musA8

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cles, making it difficult to take long walks, dance or play a full round of golf. They’ll also discuss the latest treatment options for the conditions and answer any questions you may have about vascular disease. Both Sun City residents and non-residents are invited to attend “Stand Up to Leg Pain!” The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a reception featuring wine and appetizers, followed at 5 p.m. by the talk. The program is free, but registration is required. Call 843522-5585 to reserve your seat.

Help with ACA to be made available

The Affordable Health Care enrollment begins Nov. 1, and certified navigators at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce are available to enroll, answer questions, and help with any issues you have pertaining to the Affordable Care Act. The office is located at 801 Bladen St., and the experts will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. Navigators will travel to present and enroll to groups such as churches, social organizations and community groups. Call 843-986-1102.

Lions to hold health fair with bloodmobile

The Beaufort Lions Health Fair and Bloodmobile will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady's Island Drive. Participants are asked to bring a canned food donation for Second Harvest Food Bank. Participating agencies include the Beaufort Bloodmobile (sign up to donate at www.oneblooddonor.org); Caroline Coleman, massage therapist and body mass index expert; Lions Vision Screening, Beaufort Audiology and Hearing Clinic; American Cancer Society; CODA; Friends of Carolina Hospice; Senior Services; Organic Natural Products; and more.

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A graduate of East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Schreffler brings 10 years of operating room experience to his new role, having worked for three years as a perioperative nurse in Greenville, N.C., before joining the staff at BMH in 2009. Most recently, he served as a traveling perioperative nurse at Haywood County Regional in Clyde, N.C.

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Are you fed up with your choices for president? We propose Pedro Menendez, who founded the colonial capital of Santa Elena in 1566 on the site of what is now Parris Island. He was courageous, honest and a true leader of men. Ah, if we could only truly vote for him. But we can dream through Mark Menendez, who, like his ancestor, is refreshingly candid, admitting that while his candidacy is an act, it’s all part of the Pedro Menendez Re-election Campaign to bring attention to the museum. Menendez made campaign stops at homes and businesses around downtown Beaufort recently, portraying his ancestor. We caught up with him recently on a break from the campaign trail to ask a few questions: Can you tell us about Pedro’s campaign initiatives? I have a threefold campaign: telling the untold story of America's "lost century" through the history of Santa Elena; investing in archaeology and research to uncover truths about early settlers and their way of life; and ensuring a "can't miss" experience for visitors to the Santa Elena History Center. What is Pedro’s story? From very humble beginnings, he rose to serve as royal governor, defender of his country’s interests in the New World, admiral of the Armadas and explorer. His greatest lasting achievement was to establish Spain’s successful colonies in the present-day United States, including Santa Elena in 1566. When did you learn about your relationship to Pedro Menendez? I learned about him as a fourth-grader in Tampa, learning about Florida history and the Spanish explorers, Ponce de Leon and so on. I turned the page in my textbook and discovered that Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded St. Augustine, Fla., the first permanent European colony in the United States. I returned home that afternoon and asked my father if he knew about this. He replied, "Of course, and we are related to him." I asked, "You're joking. How do you know?" He replied, "Because my father told me we were, as did my grandmother." Isn’t it true that Pedro Menendez has no direct descendants? That’s correct. His line dies out with his great-granddaughter, but there are numerous individuals who are collateral descents, as my family is. In 2012, I hired a genealogist to study our family. He traced us back to Menendez's mother's family, whose surname was Arango, my great-great grandmother's surname. Her lineage goes all the way back to Menendez grandparents. When did you begin campaigning as Pedro Menendez? Megan Meyer and Dr. Andrew Beall approached me about portraying Menendez for the grand opening of the Santa Elena His-

Mark Menedez portrays Pedro Menendez at St. Augustine, Fla.'s, Founder's Day celebration in September.

tory Center in May. Since then, I filmed a commercial for the "Re-Elect Pedro" campaign, and recently I portrayed him for the First Thanksgiving Celebration on Founder's Day Saturday. How did the community respond to Pedro? I've been told that there’s been a very positive response from the community, including remarks that many people may select Pedro as a write-in in the presidential election this November. What do you enjoy most about appearing as Pedro? Telling people about such an important figure in U.S. history who is often neglected, or even ignored, due to the fact that the victors dominate history. Did you encounter anything surprising on the campaign trail? Nothing has surprised me, but for a funny story. I had a wardrobe malfunction at Santa Elena, but fortunately, there were few who witnessed it and none who photographed it. Aside from your appearances as Pedro, what do you do for a living? I have enjoyed being a full-time traveling art instructor for over 20 years. As an artist, my commissioned portraits grace the walls of corporate and private collections. I’ve been honored to paint portraits of royal knights, top executives, bishops and most recently the Abbot Isaac Camacho of St. Leo's Abbey. Isn’t there one portrait that you’re rather famous for? In September 2010, in St. Augustine, an oil portrait I painted of my ancestor Pedro Menéndez, the

oldest city’s founder, was permanently installed at the Mission Nobre de Dios Museum. The portrait hangs above my ancestor's empty casket - the centerpiece of the museum. That was the greatest day of my dad’s life. For the five more years he lived, every time we got together we would talk about it. But isn’t there a backstory to this painting? Originally, I painted it as a gift for my dad Jose on the occasion of my wedding in 1975. Twenty-five years later, when my dad was downsizing, we contacted the mission about donating the painting. I introduced myself as Menendez to the mission director, which immediately caught his attention. When I explained that dad wanted to give them the painting, the director told me this was an answer to a prayer. Turns out, they had been searching Europe for a portrait and came up with nothing. What led you to you choose art as a career? Since my earliest memories, I’ve been an artist. When I was 2 years This is the portrait of Pedro Menendez by Mark Menendez. old, my older brother Richard placed a pencil in my hand, and offered me a few basic drawing instructions. From that day forward, I drew constantly. What is your teaching philosophy? Anyone can learn to draw and paint. The act of drawing fascinates most individuals, but believing that one must be born with talent to be an artist, many never try, sadly missing one of life’s greatest joyful pursuits. For more information about the Santa Elena Museum, visit santa-elena.org. Mark Menedez teaches a color pencil seminar in Columbus, Ohio.

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Fun Halloween events planned throughout area

Halloween is just around the corner, and there are some events going on around town to celebrate the spooky holiday. • Ghostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 24th annual Ghost Tours. There will be carriage rides or walking tours 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. 28-30. 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. New this year is a pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaving each night at 6:40 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. • Trick-or-treating will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in downtown Beaufort. This fun Beaufort tradition is free and open to the public. Children up to 12 years old can visit more than 65 businesses along Bay Street and beyond for "treats." The following streets will be closed to automobile traffic from 4:15-6 p.m.: Bay Street (from Newcastle to Carteret streets) and a portion of Port Republic Street (from Charles to Scott streets). • There will be a free costume party at Beaufort MMA from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The party will include martial arts and costume-related games and activities, some snack foods and treats.

• A Halloween party will be held from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Okatie Ale House at 25 William Pope Court in Bluffton. There will be food, drinks, music and a costume contest. • The 2nd Annual Yappy Hour will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 933A Paris Ave. in Port Royal. There will be a four-legged friend costume contest and prizes. • Trunk or Treat will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Waters Edge United Methodist Church at 415 Sams Point Road in Beaufort. There will be treats and a prize will be awarded for the best Biblethemed costume. • A Halloween Harvest Festival and Trick-Or-Treat will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Tanger Outlets in Bluffton. This will be a great afternoon of “frightful fun” games, activities and contests for families, especially children ages 12 and under. The Coastal Discovery Museum and The Sandbox will also be on hand to share exciting facts about bats and make craft projects. Festivities will take place in the courtyard near Shopper Services at Tanger 2 and trick-or-treating will take place at both centers. • John Carpenter’s movie “Halloween” will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 at the USCB Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St. See the film that defined a genre and launched an iconic franchise the way it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. Tickets are $6.

GULLAH/GEECHEE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Ashley Alston, left, of Designs by Sandra Heyward of Mount Pleasant, gets ready to work on a sweetgrass basket during the fourth annual Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival held Oct. 22 in the Martin Luther King Park on St. Helena Island. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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AROUND TOWN

Beaufort artist invited to paint Lowcountry mural

Beaufort artist Aki Kato has been invited by the Pat Conroy Literary Center board of directors to paint a Lowcountry mural on a free-standing screen for display in the temporary home of the Literary Center at 308 Charles St. The screen will be three, 4-by-8 panels and will feature the Woods Memorial Bridge along with other notable characteristics of the Lowcountry. Kato is a local artist who creates breathtaking murals

that lend a sophisticated ambiance and dramatic presentation different from traditional wall-hanging artwork. At the September Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling bought the feature item in the live auction – a painted chest donated by Kato. Kato recently completed a commissioned mural over the fireplace mantel of a client’s home that features the Woods Memorial Bridge from the perspective of Lady’s Island and showcasing

the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and buildings to the left and antebellum homes and marsh to the right. In the background are two church steeples seen from a distance. Using a photograph seen in Traditional Home featuring a scene of Venice, Italy, as the basic concept, the client asked Kato to paint a Beaufort mural. Over the years, Kato has worked on a variety of projects for many members of the Conroy family.

Popular home tour being held from Oct. 28-30 Beaufort’s 2016 Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens will be held from Friday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 30. Founded in 1711, Beaufort harbors a rich collection of 18th and 19th century houses. During the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens, visitors are invited to explore Beaufort from a rare vantage point: a selection of private homes and gardens normally not open to the public. On Friday, Oct. 28, there will be walking tours of homes in the Beaufort Historic District. An afternoon stroll is a favorite way to see Beaufort. The private homes on this perennially popular tour are located in the city’s National Historic Landmark District and represent the variety of architectural styles built in the city over the past 200 years. The cost is $50 per person. Tours will be held from 1-4 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 29, Ramble Around Beaufort will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. The houses open on Saturday are located in the National Historic Landmark district but are different from those open Friday. The seven properties feature a variety of architecture from a grand Beaufort-tyle house to an alternative use for a former commercial building. The cost is $50 per person. Kitchens & Cuisine will be held Sunday, Oct. 30. Local chefs will create regional specialties in private kitchens in houses on Cat Island, Distant Island and Lady’s Island from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. Automobile transportation is required. Tickets are not mailed and can be picked up at the HBF office at 208 Scott St. through Thursday, Oct. 27. Beginning Friday, Oct. 28, tickets can be picked up at The Arsenal at 713 Craven St. Tickets can be ordered online at www.historicbeaufort.org/fall-festival or by calling 843-379-3331.

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

May River gets first win of season

The May River football program registered its first-ever win on Oct. 21, outlasting visiting Battery Creek 6-2 Battery Creek was playing without three of its players - juniors Jelani Boyd, John DeLoach and Ahman Smalls - who were injured in a car wreck. Each high school football team took the field for the first time in 21 days, following Hurricane Matthew. With the win, May River improved to 1-7 overall and 1-2 in Region 8-3A. Battery Creek dropped to 1-7 overall and 0-2 in the region with the loss. May River finished with 175 yards of total offense in the victory. Neither team scored in the first half. Battery Creek recorded a safety in the third quarter. The Dolphins carried a 2-0 lead into the fourth period. But the Sharks wouldn't be denied. Dion Lollis scored the game's lone touchdown for May River on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter. The Sharks' scoring drive covered 76 yards in nine plays. During the scoring drive, May River freshman quarterback Joseph Tapscott completed 5-of-5 passes. Tapscott finished 11-of-18 passing. Battery Creek's only points came when a host a tacklers wrapped up Lollis in the end zone for a safety. The Dolphins amassed 234 yards of total offense in the loss. May River is scheduled to visit Wade Hampton on Friday, Oct. 28. Battery Creek has this week off. The Dolphins are slated to visit Bluffton on Nov. 4.

Hilton Head Island handles R.B. Stall, 38-7

Hilton Head Island claimed its fifth win in the 2016 high school football season in convincing fashion, beating visiting R.B. Stall 38-7 in a Region 8-4A game on Oct. 21. Determined Hilton Head Island took the field for "Seahawk Strong Night" and didn't disappoint its many fans in attendance for the emotional matchup. With the win, Hilton Head Island improved to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in Region 8-4A. R.B. Stall stumbled to 3-5 overall and 0-3 in the region with the loss. The Seahawks scored first and never trailed, limiting R.B. Stall throughout the contest. Hilton Head Island moved ahead early and never faltered. Tyler Hamilton returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to give homestanding Hilton Head Island an early lead. The Seahawks fared well in each quarter, winning following a lengthy layoff after Hurricane Matthew earlier in the month. Aiding the Hilton Head Island attack, quarterback Collin Kaiser passed for two touchdowns. Sterling White provided another touchdown for Hilton Head Island when he blocked a punt and returned it 24 yards to the end zone. In other scoring for Hilton Head Island, P.J. Franklin reached the end zone on an 8-yard run and Jonathan Orr drilled a 27yard field goal. Hilton Head Island is slated to visit Beaufort High on Friday, Oct. 28. Kickoff for the Hilton Head Island-Beaufort High football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

HHCA limited in loss to Bethesda Academy

Host Bethesda Academy prevented Hilton Head Christian Academy from returning to the win column on the gridiron when the two high school football teams met in a regular season matchup late last week. Bethesda Academy beat visiting Hilton Head Christian Academy 24-6 on Oct. 21. The loss dashed Hilton Head Christian Academy's hopes of qualifying for the SCISA Class 2A State Playoffs. With the loss, Hilton Head Christian Academy dropped to 1-6. Bethesda Academy improved to 3-5 with the win. Leading Hilton Bethesda Academy to the victory, Trevon Pray rushed for 103 yards and one touchdown and added another TD on an interception return. B4

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Bethesda Academy quarterback Nate Lattimore provided a dual-threat for the Blazers in the victory. Lattimore passed for 76 yards and one touchdown. The Bethesda Academy signal-caller rushed for 48 yards and one touchdown in the winning effort. Zach Doe scored Hilton Head Christian's lone touchdown in the loss. Doe rushed for 52 yards for the Eagles in the setback. Linebacker Chandler Edmonds paced Hilton Head Christian Academy defensively, recording 10 tackles. Following Edmonds in the Hilton Head Christian defensive category, Craig Oliver posted seven tackles. Contributing defensively in the short effort, Max Lowrey added six tackles for the Eagles. Hilton Head Christian Academy is scheduled to visit Hilton Head Prep on Friday, Oct. 28.

John Paul II drops game to Colleton Prep Academy

Visiting John Paul II fared well early but couldn't keep up with Colleton Prep Academy in a late-season high school football game. Host Colleton Prep Academy pulled away to beat John Paul II 56-21 on Oct. 21. With the loss, John Paul II slipped to 0-9. Colleton Prep Academy improved to 8-1 with the win. Rashad Battiste accounted for two of John Paul II's three touchdowns in the loss, scoring from each side of the football in the late-season gridiron clash. Battiste returned a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown late in the first quarter. Returning to the end zone, Battiste delivered another touchdown for the Golden Warriors in the third quarter. Quarterback Nyleem Wright had a hand in on John Paul II's other touchdown, completing a 50-yard scoring pass to Karl Johnson late in the contest. Leading John Paul II on special teams, Johnson booted punts of 48 yards and 45 yards, respectively. Colleton Prep Academy fared well throughout the matchup, excelling on offense and defense. The War Hawks claimed their second straight win after suffering a loss to St. Andrew's on Sept. 30. John Paul II is scheduled to host Calhoun Academy for Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 28. Kickoff for the John Paul II-Calhoun Academy football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

Hilton Head Prep suffers loss to Northwood

Hilton Head Prep returned to action following a lengthy layoff but couldn't notch its second straight win in the 2016 season. Visiting Northwood Academy, a familiar foe, defeated the Dolphins 47-29 in a high school football game on Oct. 21. With the loss, Hilton Head Prep dropped to 2-5. Northwood Academy evened its record to 4-4 with the win. Productive performer Max Orie was responsible for two of Hilton Head Prep's touchdowns in the victory. Orie broke free to return a kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown. Providing another touchdown on offense, Orie hauled in a scoring reception on a pass from Stone McDonald. Two Hilton Head Prep players scored on lengthy runs during the high school football matchup. Javonne Watson reached the end zone on a 60-yard scoring run. Providing another touchdown on the ground, Rodney Sturgis hit paydirt on a 71yard run for the Dolphins. Hilton Head Prep, which had been sidelined following Hurricane Matthew, won't have to wait nearly as long to take the field for its next contest. A big rivalry game looms for the Dolphins. Hilton Head Prep is slated to host rival Hilton Head Christian Academy on Friday, Oct. 28.

Beaufort Academy falls to Charleston Collegiate

Beaufort Academy owned a 28-14 advantage but couldn't make its lead stick in a late-season high school football game versus against Charleston Collegiate. Host Charleston Collegiate battled back to beat Beaufort Academy 56-42 in the late-season

contest on Oct. 21. With the loss, Beaufort Academy dropped to 2-6. Despite suffering the setback, Beaufort Academy still has an opportunity to reach the state playoffs. The Eagles fell behind prior to the game's final quarter. Beaufort Academy lost multiple fumbles and Charleston Collegiate was able to recover three onsides kicks in its winning effort. Jalen Moon led the Beaufort Academy offensive attack, rushing for 207 yards and one touchdown. Moon excelled for the Eagles throughout the regular season contest. Kevin Williams contributed 50 yards and two touchdowns on the ground for Beaufort Academy in the victory. Jaxon Spratling, Jeffrey Hiestand and Edward McCormick added one rushing touchdown apiece for the Eagles. Defensively for Beaufort Academy, McCormick registered a team-high 12 tackles. McCormick and William Tumlin each had one interception for the Eagles in the setback. The Eagles, under the direction of head coach Scott Richards, boast wins over Northside Christian Academy and Faith Christian. Beaufort Academy is scheduled to host Ridge Christian Academy on Friday, Oct. 28. Kickoff for the Beaufort Academy-Ridge Christian Academy football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

No. 5 Bulldogs secure program's first 7-0 start

The fifth-ranked Citadel football team defeated Wofford 24-21 in overtime on Oct. 22 at Gibbs Stadium, improving to 7-0 this season. The win was the Bulldogs' first since 1998 in Spartanburg. With the win, head coach Brent Thompson now holds the record for most wins most wins by a first-year head coach at The Citadel and is also the first coach in program history to win his first five SoCon games. Wofford (4-3, 2-2 SoCon) got on the board first, scoring with 2:30 left in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The Terriers look poised to score again just minutes later after Will Vanvick's punt was blocked and recovered at the Bulldogs' 19-yard line. But five plays later on 1st-and-Goal,, Ben Roberts forced a Wofford fumble and Whale Branch product Dee Delaney recovered to end the Terriers' scoring threat. Wofford tacked on a field goal on the final play of the first half to take a 10-0 lead into halftime. In the third quarter, Wofford opened up the scoring with a successful 39-yard field goal to push the lead to 13-0 with 6:46 remaining. Reggie Williams got the Bulldogs (7-0, 5-0 SoCon) on the board on 4th-and-2 with 1:41 left in the third quarter. Williams received the pitch, went around the right edge and scored easily form 34 yards out to make it a 13-7 game. With the Terriers on their heels, the pitch on the first play of their next drive sailed high and was recovered by Tevin Floyd at the Wofford 24-yard line. The Bulldogs wasted little time and Dominique Allen punched it in from one-yard out to give The Citadel a 14-13 lead with 12:55 remaining in the game. Wofford answered on its next possession, rushing from 16 yards out to take a 21-14 lead after the two-point conversion was successful. On their next drive, the Bulldogs were forced to punt and the Terriers took over on their own 21-yard line. After two rushes for no gain, Wofford tried to pitch the ball on third down but Kailik Williams picked off the pitch and returned the ball 13 yards to tie the game at 21-21 with 5:57remaining. Ten plays and 43 yards later, Wofford lined up for a 49-yard field goal with 1:10 left on the clock but the Bulldogs defense came up big again as the attempt was blocked by Jonathan King. The Citadel was unable to get anything going offensively in its next drive and after punting, Wofford took a knee to send the game to overtime. The Bulldogs started with the ball in the overtime period and after three plays were forced to settle for a field goal from 32 yards out but an offside penalty by Wofford gave the Bulldogs a first down. After two rushes by Tyler Renew and an incomplete pass, The Citadel again lined up for a field goal, this time from 21 yards out, and Cody Clark nailed it to make it a 24-21 game. Two plays later, Joe Crochet clinched

the win for The Citadel by forcing a fumble on Wofford's second play of overtime that was recovered by Ben Roberts to seal the win for the Dogs. Crochet ended the game with a career-high nine tackles. Myles Pierce and Floyd led the Bulldogs with 12 tackles, a single-game career-high total for both linebackers. The Citadel is scheduled to host ETSU at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

MEN'S COLLEGE GOLF

Clemson places 13th at Golf Club of Georgia

Led by Austin Langdaleâ€™s two-under-par 70, Clemson had its best team round of the tournament with a two under par 286 on Oct. 23 at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Tigers finished 13th in the 17-team field that included 11 of the top 25 teams in the nation. Langdale finished with a 54-hole score of 219 after rounds of 72-77-70. It was his first tournament of the year after undergoing shoulder surgery over the summer. The senior finished in a tie for 33rd with Clemson teammate Bryson Nimmer, who had rounds of 74-73-72 over the three days. Nimmer hails from Bluffton Carson Young and Doc Redman finished in a tie for 43rd with 54-hole scores of 221. Redman had a one under par 71 on Sunday after rounds of 74-76 to open the tournament. Young had a 73 on Sunday after an opening round 72 and a middle round 76. Josh Fickes had a 236 total for his three rounds and finished tied for 86th. Fickes is a Beaufort native. Virginia and Texas were declared co-champions after 54 team scores of 856. Texas jumped from seventh to first with an 11-under par 277 on Sunday, the top round of the tournament.

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

The Beaufort Academy girls' tennis team finished runner-up in the state. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.

Beaufort Academy finishes second in state

The Beaufort Academy girls' tennis team finished second in the state, concluding its campaign with a runner-up finish. Lowcountry Prep topped Beaufort Academy 5-3 to win the SCISA Class 1A tennis title at Pinewood Prep on Oct. 20. The Beaufort Academy-Lowcountry Prep match featured multiple highlights for each girls' tennis program. Jayda Scheper, one of the state's top girls' high school tennis players, led Beaufort Academy in the state title tilt. Scheper swept singles and doubles victories for the Eagles in the setback. Strong during her late-season outing, Scheper topped Lowcountry Prep's Emerson Pate 6-1, 6-2 in the highly-anticipated No. 1 singles match. In a doubles match, Scheper teamed with Abby Dalton to defeat the Lowcountry Prep duo of Pate and Kaitlyn Bellune 6-4, 6-2. Weezie Gallant was responsible for Beaufort Academy's only other point, defeating Lowcountry Prep's Eileen Starnes in the No. 6 singles match. Lowcountry Prep clinched the state championship when Sara Balding and Cooper Whitlock beat Beaufort Academy's Lila Alcott and Emily Potter in a doubles match.

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

Holy Trinity boys take first place

Under the coaching of Holy Trinity teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Tobin, the Holy Trinity boys cross country team (The Mighty Lions) placed first in their conference, and the girls (The Mighty Lionesses) earned third place. Eighth-grader Mills Langehans earned first place overall in the conference for the second year in row.

SCHOOLS SCHOOL BRIEFS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Carlos D. Duque Grade: 11/12 School: Bluffton High School Bluffton High teacher Laura Pirkey nominated Carlos D. Duque as Student of the Week because “he is very enthusiastic about learning psychology, science and medicine and wants to become a doctor so he can help others have a better life. This student has a big heart is dedicated to helping those in our community. Carlos D. Duque “During the Z Club supply drive for Hope Haven, Carlos bought two bags of stuffed animals with his own money to donate to children in need. This was exceptionally generous. He said didn’t mind spending the money because he really wanted to do something to help kids that suffer from abuse. “His goal is to be a doctor. I believe he will be a great doctor because he is highly motivated, intelligent, scholarly and truly cares about others. He is very inquisitive about the medical field and works very hard to do well in school. Carlos Duque is an excellent choice for Student of the Week.” Duque took a few minutes recently to answer some questions: Q: What’s your favorite subject and why? A: Well, there is something about science that just captivates me more than anything. It started when I first took biology, finding out so much about the human body and life itself just sparked a huge interest. Q: What are some of your accomplishments? A: To me I have yet to make any great accomplishments because I want to be able to travel the world and give medical attention to those who aren't as fortunate to have it right around the corner. My accomplishments will be seen when I start changing lives and saving them as well. That is an accomplishment to me and I am going to give it all I have to be able to do that one day. Q: What clubs and activities are you involved in? A: I did Interact Club where we would help clean up the community as well as helping others in events set up or cleanup. Q: Who do you admire and why? A: To me, my one and only will always be my mom. She was a single mom of two at a young age and played the role of my father and my mother for both me and my sister. She stayed there, cared for me and gave it all she had. She was strong even when she couldn't be just to make sure my sister and I were well fed and taken care of. I wouldn't be the man I am today if it wasn't for my mom. I will always be proud of her and I hope one day I get the chance to return the favor and give her all she has given me. Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of school? A: I recently started modeling for an agency in Savannah and I've been taking classes with them, etc. So far it’s an amazing experience being able to become more confident in yourself and be able to show people what you are made of. Q: What’s your favorite movie? A: “Ride Along.” That movie was absolutely amazing. Q: What’s your favorite TV show? A: “American Horror Story” is a very good show as well as “Narcos.” Q: What’s your favorite music? A: I like rap like Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Logic, J Cole, etc. But I also tend to listen to classical music maybe a piano solo or a cello as well.

Instructional materials available for review

The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be recommended to the State Board of Education for adoption on Dec. 13 by review panels appointed by the board. The instructional materials will be on display at 20 colleges and universities throughout the state through Monday, Nov. 21. In Beaufort County, they can be reviewed at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort Library, located at 8 East Campus Drive in Bluffton. Instructions for submitting comments are available at USCB and the 19 other libraries, and State Board of Education members will review citizens’ comments before making a fi-

nal decision on adopting the materials. In addition to the display sites around the state, digital access is available online at: ed.sc. gov/finance/instructional-materials/instructional-materials-and-district-selections/instructional-materials-public-review.

Junior leaders chosen at Beaufort Middle

Beaufort Middle School recently announced the 2016-2017 class of Junior Leadership Beaufort. They are Austin Hannah, Colin Peterson, Danyelle Bethea, Elissa Hooper, Elizabeth Gray, Ellie Ashmore, Emma Weltz, Esasha Frazier, Trinity Myers, Summer Pozas, Sullivan Jordan, Shelby Rasmussen, Savannah Watson, Rylee Hill, Rowan Jones, Payton Miller, Myra Smith, Myca Bradley, Kristin Burke, Kevona Young, Hannah Merchant, Jaylen Bordeaux and Katelyn Ashmore. The Junior Leadership Beaufort program at Beaufort Middle School introduces eighth-graders to the ways and means of their community. Modeled after Beaufort’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program and sponsored by Sea Island Rotary Club, Junior Leadership Beaufort extends learning far beyond classroom walls. Members learn firsthand and on-site about Beaufort’s environment, economy, military, government and hospital system and then they create a year-end presentation documenting their findings, from their perspective, to deliver to the Sea Island Rotary. Teachers Holly Lambert and Jennifer Rentz serve as advisors for Junior Leadership Beaufort.

Bridges Prep to send 13 students to China

Even as 13 Bridges Prep students prepare to visit China in November, others are signing up to visit Greece during the next school year. To add to the international study excitement at Bridges, other new teacher exchange partnerships have been inked for Italy and Scotland. “All in all, it is critically important for our kids and staff to develop a deep understanding and appreciation for other cultures and regions of the world,” said Dr. Nick Ithomitis, head of school at Bridges Prep. “Our kids and staff need to be global citizens, but they also need to understand and appreciate the advantages we have as Americans.” Thirteen Bridges students, three Bridges teachers and Ithomitis will travel to Beijing, China, for a weeklong tour. Ithomitis will be a key presenter on Core Values at a major educational forum. Meanwhile, the students and teachers will see the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Olympic Stadium, visit a Chinese school and participate in cultural activities. In November 2017, Ithomitis will lead another group of students and teachers on a two-week tour of Greece. The group will tour Athens, Thessaloniki and Metsovo. Bridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown steadily to this year’s 500-plus students. This year, Bridges Prep expanded to the ninth grade and will continue to grow the high school. To learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.

Holy Trinity students took first place in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) One-Act Regional Drama Competition held Oct. 19. Performing an act of "The Pilgrim's Progress" written and adapted by Holy Trinity teacher, Elizabeth Booman, the team had a delightful experience and will represent Holy Trinity at the state competition in November.

academic progress. Anyone interested in joining the chapter may visit www.palmettoeers.com for more information.

M.C. Riley names character ed student

Elijah Hudson has been named the Character Education Student of the Month for September at M.C. Riley School. Each grade level nominates its top representative and a school-wide representative is selected. The character trait for the month of September was “Acceptance”. When thinking of acceptance, Hudson comes to mind twofold. “He models acceptance without barriers. He can easily and appropriately approach a familiar or unfamiliar student within the school and with his few words, can make his message clear. There have been many situations where Elijah escorts people into the special education classroom, eagerly wanting them to join,” according to a school release.

Scott accepting applications for spring 2017 internships

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington D.C., North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the spring of 2017. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy and press. The internship provides students with the ability to work with and learn from public service professionals. All internships are unpaid, but students will learn invaluable work experience and skills throughout their internship that will help them gain a better understanding of how their government functions. Interested South Carolina students should contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or call 202-224-6121.

Local WVU alumni award first scholarship

The West Virginia University Palmetto Chapter of Alumni and Friends has awarded its first scholarship to a graduate student in WVU’s College of Business and Economics. Daniel Moscar, of Hilton Head, is pursuing a degree in the executive Master of Business Administration program at WVU. He graduated from Walden University in 2015 with a degree in business administration, and is currently employed by the Heritage Golf Group as the general manager of Oyster Reef Golf Club and Palmetto Hall Plantation Club. “I was extremely surprised and very grateful for the scholarship,” Moscar said. “I can’t thank the chapter enough.” The Palmetto Chapter scholarship is a $1,000 award that benefits a student from Beaufort or Jasper counties who meets WVU’s guidelines for satisfactory OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2016

VOICES

Vote the ‘Think For Yourself ’ ticket Reasonable people are of two minds about Nov. 8, this year’s election day. They are relieved the public name-calling might finally at least temporarily come to and end. But they find regrettable the choices before them. Nonetheless, current surveys and the history books indicate, approximately the same lackluster percentage of registered voters will vote this season as have voted in the past. Tending to confirm the surveys’ findings, and the history, is my own experience at lunchtime on Friday, Oct. 23. That was when I voted. I was number 143 in the day’s cue. And all the chairs the Board of Elections people had set up for early voters waiting their turn that day were full. Here’s how I voted in the tight races, and why. For the Beaufort City Council — on which I served in various capacities for 16 years — I voted for Nan Sutton and David Taub. George O’Kelley is departing and with him will go the group’s best brain. Of those running, Taub of-

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

fers the best replacement brain. For example, he has come up with a proposal to replace the ridiculous 2-percent franchise fee surcharge that City Council voted unanimously to levy city-wide to pay for burying the power lines on Boundary Street. Some city council members serve for years and never come up with a proposal that can honestly be called their own. They just do what they’re told by the city manager except on those rare occasions when the public cries loudly enough to convince them their political self-protection requires them to oppose him. In exchange for their fidelity to him the city manager tries to protect "his" council members from

looking foolish in public. Taub won’t play that game. I can prove it. For the eight years he was mayor the city didn’t raise taxes — and city managers always want to raise taxes. I was there, and I know then-Beaufort City Manager Gary Cannon did. In the South Carolina House District 124 race I voted for Shannon Erickson. Shannon’s a hard worker who is dedicated to constituent service. And as a policymaker Shannon can be counted on to look out for South Carolina’s young people. That’s both good for our future … and unusual. In the race next door: Broderick vs. Rivers for South Carolina House seat 121, I say Michael Rivers is needed where he is on the Beaufort County School Board where he keeps a close eye on Superintendent Jeff Moss. Mr. Moss is a highly-skilled politician in the sense that he is facile at keeping a majority of his board with him. Town managers, county administrators and school board superintendents all do this, if they wish to

keep their jobs. But some are more brazen — which is to say they more obviously play favorites — than others. Superintendent Moss is one of the brazen ones. Caught in September 2015 quietly changing the school district’s nepotism policy and putting his wife on the district’s payroll, Moss remarkably slipped the noose. (I’m sure it has cost us plenty.) Now he has concocted a scheme to separate the county’s residents and its visitors from about a quarter billion dollars to make capital improvements to the county’s schools. The list of projects to be funded was developed with an eye to making the superintendent’s favorite school board members look good rather than the to-be-preferred steely resolve to serve the cause of educating the county’s children. Moreover, the flexibility that’s baked into the school board referenda (there are two) gives the superintendent and his board a majority that pretty nearly amounts to a blank check to chuck the list and use the quarter billion as they

please. The clear message from the redoubtable superintendent to board members is: If you don’t stick with me, I’ll build a new coalition without you. And then you can watch your favorite projects slide into the ditch. If you couldn’t tell, I voted No on both the school board measures. But I said Yes to Beaufort County’s penny sales tax measure. Former Beaufort City Councilman Mike Sutton, Nan’s husband, who chaired the committee that wrote the list of projects, figured out how to rope me in. The results on Nov. 8 will tell us how many others were similarly lassoed. Sutton managed to keep on the list a couple of million dollars for Beaufort’s beleaguered Southside Park. First Mayor Keyserling tried to sell the park. Then he proposed tilling it up and planting it in corn. Now, maybe, if the county’s long shot measure passes, the city can at last begin to try to make Mossy Oaks’ 18-plus acre neighborhood park into the premier city park it should be. I have my fingers crossed.

The missing sculpture (or where did King Triton go?) Please be advised that I am currently missing a sculpture from my backyard. If by chance, you have found it, please DO NOT RETURN IT! Keep it as a memento of Hurricane Matthew. My gift to you. The sculpture in question was already in my backyard when I bought my house. I am almost positive that it had washed up from some barrier island and was only on the property because of some other hurricane. I cannot believe that the sellers would have ever bought this item because it is so unusual. It is also possible that over the course of its lifetime it had been damaged and hence the reason for its current appearance. It was not until I started to pull out dead palm fronds and vines that I spotted it.

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Truthfully, it startled me when I saw it. The sculpture was deeply embedded in dirt on the bank of the creek and was hidden in the brush. It appears to have been made of brass or a similar material and is mostly discolored, sporting several shades of green. Examining it, I was not sure what it was

supposed to be. Was it a mythological deity like King Poseidon? It was hard to tell. Maybe it was supposed to be King Triton with his sharp trident. The sculpture appears to have arms that spin, although it could be they are just broken. Maybe they were supposed to be that way and it was actually some kind of weath-

er vain. Regardless of its looks, it proved too entrenched for me to move by myself. My spouse offered to drag it out with a rope tied to the back of the truck, but I said not to bother. We really could not see it that well anyway unless we were on top of it. But alas, Hurricane Matthew came swinging in with a surge just high enough on the embankment to loosen the dirt and sweep it off our property. Maybe King Triton is now the new figurehead of one of the local sailboats. Who knows? He may just be waiting for his father Poseidon to churn up the seas and scoop him up to decorate someone else’s yard. Or maybe he has already found a new home and is sitting in your reeds.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR County needs to be held accountable

The Wall Street Journal now has quarterly financial results for many companies, less than 20 days after the close of their quarter. Beaufort County finally started putting quarterly general fund reports on their website this year. However, the last one posted is for the period ended April 30. It is now almost six months since then and nothing has been posted. Also, Beaufort County fails to post capital spending, so its performance against original estimates can not be measured. However, they do post results against the 2006 referendum since we started using a FOIA request to get it. The worst performance was on the Bluff-

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ton Parkway. The estimate we voted upon in 2006 was for $60 million. They have now spent over $80 million and the administration had requested the state for $43 million more to do the northern portion, which was in the original estimate. It is not done. If they had received that additional money, the total cost would be $123 million or more than twice the estimate. The bridge to Lady's Island and road widening were 40-percent overspent. Did County Council investigate such massive overspending? How did it happen? Does council even care? In industry some heads would have rolled with that kind of performance. Council should establish policy and do their job instead of spending all their time trying to micromanage. They pay themselves for up to 140 meetings a year, but can't be bothered with pol-

icy making or investigating massive overspending, which they may fail to know about for lack of reports. I met with the council chairman about two or three years ago and provided him with the county reports, and discussed the massive overspending. Apparently it just rolled off with no interest in how it happened. Jim Bequette

How much dirt is too much dirt?

Since 1991, when Beaufort County begin implementing very some basic forms of zoning, planners in the Lowcountry have been faced with a multitude of challenges. A consistent challenge has been to protect the water from pollution resulting from development. At the same time it has become obvious that an obligation exists to protect human life from flooding. In an effort to respond to both of these challenges, regulations (county, state and federal) have evolved in regard to the handling of storm water and the elevation at which new buildings must be built to minimize the danger of flooding. At county and municipal level the enforcement tools to protect lives and property, while avoiding pollution of our water ways includes basic zoning and building permits. Building permits routinely require that the ground floor of new building be above the base flood elevation (BFE) which is the computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during a once in a 100-year flood. If a piece of property is below the base flood elevation,, there are basically two ways to raise the ground floor of a new buildings to an elevation above the BFE: fill dirt or elevate the foundation walls. It is not uncommon to see homes here in Beaufort County with the ground floor elevated through the use of raised foundation walls. When you realize that 61 percent of the

land in Beaufort County is in a floodplain, it should come as no surprise that the use of fill dirt to raise the ground floor above the base flood elevation is also not uncommon. However, most cases require only a minimal increase of elevation. The primary reason for it only being used for minimal elevation increases is that it is an expensive procedure and normally is cost prohibitive. This had been the case in Northern Beaufort County until Walmart arrived on Lady’s Island and used 20,000 truckloads of fill dirt to raise the elevation of its building site. We now have a national restaurant chain (Taco Bell) requesting to build a store on a nearby piece of property which would require 7 feet of increased elevation to place their ground floor at 1 foot above the base flood elevation. Certainly the store could be built with a 7-foot raised foundation wall although this would challenge the concept of a drive through. The alternative is another case of extensive use of fill dirt, which brings up the question of how much elevation should be allowed through the use of fill dirt. If cost is not a controlling factor perhaps we should consider establishing a limit on how much dirt can be moved or a maximum allowable elevation increase which may be authorized to allow a new building. The subjects of climate change, global warming, ocean rise and storm water management are complex, controversial and often confusing. But establishing a limit as to how high or how much dirt should be allowed to be used to increase the elevation of a development site should not be that complex or confusing. Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association

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Time again for turkey wines Every year, as the holiday season gets closer and closer, we all have to make a plethora of decisions. There are three big “family and friends” meals between now and Jan. 1, 2017. We have to decide which meals we’ll cook, what we’ll cook, who will come, what time, and, the biggest decision of all, what we’ll drink. Many plans tend to include separate wines for the kitchen crew. As usual, finding the right wines for the meal is very important. Thanksgiving dinner, being the first of the three meals, is maybe the biggest deal. The thing about most traditional Thanksgiving dinners is they have such a huge range of flavors and textures. Turkey itself is white and dark meat, but then there’s ham. Pink meat. And sauces. And seasonings. The list of what a wine might be expected to pair with is limitless. And, yet, we keep trying. For turkey, both white and red wines can be good. Both can go well with the food, and people like both. Personally, I like to do a red and a white from the same winery. Matching labels has its appeal. This year we have a new pair: Rascal Pinot Noir and Rascal Pinot Gris. These wines are from Oregon. The Pinot Noir is amazing, dark ruby colored with raspberry and black cherry flavors, hints of herbs and soft tannins. The Pinot Gris has apple, peach and citrus notes, some minerality and crisp acids. For $14.99 they are both bargains. So you can enjoy more bottles! For more adventurous white drinkers, some less-often-used wines are good. The fun of new grapes even adds to the holiday mood. Viognier is a white variety that features peaches and nectarines, almonds and flowers, with enough body to hold up to the big meal. Try the Fairview Viognier from South Africa. It has pear and jasmine aromas followed by baked pear, nutmeg and perfume flavors. For $18.99. From the Alsace region of northeastern France, a blended “Eidelswicker” is perfect. Hugel’s is lovely, refreshing and clean. All the Alsatian grapes are in it and yet no one variety stands out in its flavors, much like all the foods mixed together on our plates. For $13.99 A white Torrontes from Argentina is a third

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option. It is fruity and musky, aromatic and dry. Terrazas Reserve Torrontes is stylish, refreshing and well suited to the whole meal … and cocktails before. At $14.99. For red wines, Zinfandel has always stood out as a good choice. It is, after all, an American wine. And Thanksgiving is an American holiday. Synergy! Zins can vary in style from lighter to heavier; they can be fruity, spicy and even higher in alcohol. High Valley Zinfandel from Mendocino is a bit of all these styles. For $16.99. The last red that stands out as an obvious choice is Nouveau Beaujolais. This is a light, crisp French red, made from Gamay grapes, that is the first wine of their 2017 harvest. It is legally released for sale on the third Thursday of November, just in time for the fourth Thursday, which is Thanksgiving Day. Nouveau is fruity and grapey and is considered the red wine for white wine drinkers. These wines are always ordered months before they arrive, so supply is limited. It’s always nice to include them on holidays because they are a celebratory wine. They are usually between $12 and $15. If your dinner includes a ham, just think pink. Pink wine for pink meat. The right balance of weights between the two, the right amount of acidity (helps with the saltiness), a lovely color (if that matters), and it’s served at a temperature between reds and whites. Jolivet Sancerre Rosé, a Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley in western France, is a winner. Also, a rarer wine, because Sancerres are usually white, so a treat for a holiday table. With red fruit flavors, like raspberries and cherries and cranberries, hints of white pepper, medium bodied, and a long finish. At $17.99. So, a wine for all of our food. And friends. Hope it’s a great time and dinner and a glass for everyone! Enjoy.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CP0701129 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Beaufort County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of PNC Bank, National Association, against Ingrid D. Threet; et al., the Master in Equity for Beaufort County, or his/her agent, will sell on November 7, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at Beaufort County Courthouse, 102 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with improvements thereon, if any, being on Vivian's Island, in Beaufort County, South Carolina, being shown as Lot 12, containing .80 acres, more or less, as shown on a Plat prepared for Joseph Mark Raiteri and Carol Lynn Raiteri dated July 14, 1998 and recorded in the RMC Office for Beaufort County on July 17, 1998 in Plat Book 65 at Page 193. Said plat incorporated herein for a more complete description. This property is subject to any and all applicable covenants, restrictions, conditions, and easements appearing of record in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina. TMS#: R200 004 000 0228 0000 Property Address: 10 Governor Blake Dr., Beaufort, SC 29907 This being the same property conveyed to Richard W. Threet and Ingrid D. Threet as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Joseph Mark Raiteri and Carolyn G. Raiteri, as Trustee of the Joseph Mark Raiteri and Carolyn G. Raiteri Revocable Trust Agreement dated March 8, 2002, dated September 13, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County on September 19, 2007, in Deed Book 2628 at Page 732. Richard W. Threet died September 30, 2014. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of

5% of the bid amount in certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the bid at 2.500% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 30 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff ’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale. Plaintiff reserves the right to waive its request for a Deficiency Judgment by written notice to the Court at any time prior to the sale of the Real Property, in which case bidding shall be concluded and the sale closed on the regular scheduled date of sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff ’s attorney, or Plaintiff ’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff ’s attorney, or Plaintiff ’s agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Marvin H. Dukes, III Master in Equity for Beaufort County Beaufort, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff 46450.F47434

WHAT TO DO Bourbon, bubbles, brew back this year

The 4th annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew at Breakwater Restaurant will take place Sunday, Nov. 6, to benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 11th annual Beaufort International Film Festival. Area beverage distributors will be on hand to provide tastings of their premium bourbons, champagnes and craft beers. Hosted by Gary and Donna Lang and Beth Shaw, there will also be some culinary delights. Musical entertainment will be provided by the local Cluster Shucks band. Tickets are available at Breakwater Restaurant or by calling 843379-0052. The Beaufort Film Society will take orders online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or phone orders at 843-522-3196.

New Conroy book available at libraries

Readers excited to get their mitts on the new Pat Conroy book “A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Reading Life” can pick up a copy at their branch library or place a hold on the book released Oct. 25. Conroy’s other works are available in book, large print, audiobook, eBook and eAudiobook formats at the branches, through the library’s

Plaza Stadium Theater Friday, Oct. 28-Thursday, Nov. 3 Jack Reacher: rated PG13 Daily at noon, 4, 7, 9:15 Ouija: rated PG13 Daily at noon, 2, 4, 7, 9 The Accountant: rated R Daily at noon, 4, 7, 9:20 Inferno: rated PG13 Daily at noon, 4, 7, 9:15 Boo Madea Halloween: rated PG13 Daily at noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:10

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Downtown Beaufort ArtWalk scheduled

The Beaufort Fall ArtWalk will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Attendees can visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Beaufort featuring varied styles and mediums of art for all tastes and desires. Participating galleries are: Atelier On Bay at 203 West St.; Beaufort Art Association at 913 Bay St.; Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy at 916 Port Republic St.; BeaufortPics.com at 910

Port Republic St.; Charles Street Gallery at 914 Charles St.; Greenfish Gallery at 812 Bay St.; Indigo Gallery at 809 Bay St.; I. Pinckney Simons Gallery at 711 Bay St.; LyBensons' Gallery and Studio at 211 Charles St.; Rhett Gallery at 901 Bay St.; Scout Southern Market at 709 Bay St.; Thibault Gallery at 815 Bay St.; USCB Center for the Arts at 805 Carteret St.; and Sea Island Center Gallery at 1106 Carteret St. The Fall ArtWalk in Downtown Beaufort is produced by Main Street Beaufort, USA and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.DowntownBeaufort.com or call 843525-8500.

Gallery to host reception on Oct. 28

The Beaufort Arts Council/ Mather Academy will be hosting a gallery reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, for EarthFire-Light: a Lowcountry Glass, Clay, and Enamels Presentation. The exhibit will include two and three- dimensional functional, nonfunctional and experimental works. In addition to the gallery reception, The Beaufort Arts Council has scheduled a variety of art classes to be held simultaneously. Call 843-379- 2787 or email info@artsbft.com.

Relay For Life coming Oct. 28

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Relay For Life of Beaufort will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Oct. 28, at Battery Creek High School at 1 Blue Dolphin Drive in Beaufort. To sign up or for more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/ beaufortsc or contact Wendy Pollitzer at 843-263-3216 or Wendy. Pollitzer@cancer.org.

Monster Book Sale at Bluffton Library

The Friends of the Bluffton Library will hold its annual Monster Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Hundreds of books will be offered at greatly reduced prices, many for under a dollar. The sale will be held in the large meeting room of the Bluffton Library at 120 Palmetto Way near the Bluffton Post Office.

Fiber artists to hold show in Bluffton

The Fiber Artists of Beaufort will hold its fifth annual show from Thursday, Nov. 10, to Saturday, Nov. 12, at the SOBA Center for Creative Arts at 8 Church St. in Bluffton’s historic district next to the SOBA gallery. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a reception open to the public will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Eileen Berchem, chairman of FAB, said, “For our fifth show we decided to move the event from Beaufort to Bluffton. Since half of our members are from the Bluffton area we are excited to present our work to an expanded audience.” For more information about FAB, call Berchem at 843-3794228. For information about the SOBA Center for Creative Arts, call 843-757-6586.

Church to hold Oyster roast coming homecoming concert The Baptist Church of Beaufort to Port Royal park The 20th Annual Lowcountry Rotary Family Oyster Roast will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Live Oak Park in Port Royal. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. Admission includes oysters, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, music, an auction,

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THE ULTIMATE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Year-End Sale! OPEN NEW 2016 LEXUS

NOON to 5PM

EVERY SUNDAY THIS MONTH!

IS 200t A $38,615 VALUE

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NEW 2016 LEXUS

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A $39,040 VALUE

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A $36,704 VALUE

LEASE PER MONTH + TAX†

†36-month closed-end leases with due at signing: IS 200t $1149, ES $3389, NX 200t $3009. Must lease through Lexus Financial Services on approved credit with a 720+ Beacon score. For all lease offers, lessee pays maintenance, excess wear & tear and 25¢/mile after 10,000 miles per year. Plus taxes, title and acquisition fee of $700. $350 disposition fee due at lease end. Expires 10/31/16. On in stock vehicles only. Pictures for illustration purposes only. #61124-HHLE

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540 New River Pkwy • Hwy 278 CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST 2.5 MILES WEST OF 170

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MON: 9AM-6PM • TUE- FRI 9AM-7PM SAT 9AM - 6PM • SUN NOON-5PM

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