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County continues to wrestle with impact fees Tensions between County Council, municipalities simmer as school fees repealed; 3rd vote on broader resolution delayed
Victoria Smalls displays her Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Smalls surprised by award
By Tony Kukulich Before once again considering the controversial repeal of all county impact fees during Monday night’s Beaufort County Council meeting, the council disentangled school impact fees from the broader impact fee resolution, a move that gave them the flexibility to address the matters individually. It was a move that appeared to have paid off for the council. By a vote of 9 to 2, the council approved the repeal of school impact fees collected in unincorporated ar-
eas of the county south of the Broad River, and to refund each $9,534 fee collected since the fee was initiated approximately one year ago. “In 2020, the School District and County commissioned a school impact fee study,” said County Administrator Eric Greenway. “The county staff initially supported implementing that study council to adopt the school impact fee last summer when the Town of Hardeeville would consider annexing portions of the county. If the fees were in place and the annexations were successful, the
county would still be able to collect them. However, the annexations did not occur, the municipalities, including the Town of Bluffton, disagreed with the structure and the school board seemed not to take a position. For these reasons, the time has come now for the county to stop collecting the fee.” The Beaufort County School District was not represented at Monday’s meeting. While funding for the district’s capital expansion projects like new schools or school renovations are typically funded
by voter-approved bond initiatives, Candace Bruder, the district’s director of communications, said that the Board of Education originally voted unanimously to approve the school impact fee. “The district’s needs are real,” Bruder said. “The growth in southern Beaufort County is real. These challenges don’t go away just because the county decided to repeal these much needed impact fees. At the end of the day, these needs have
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President honors Beaufort resident for her commitment to volunteerism By Tony Kukulich Beaufort resident Victoria Smalls, preservationist and executive director of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, built her career around serving the Gullah Geechee communities that line the coast from North Carolina to northern Florida, but she has never limited her efforts to the responsibilities of her paid roles. Smalls’ dedication to volunteering in and around those communities was recognized when she recently received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award – the highest award available as part of the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The lifetime achievement designation denotes that Smalls completed more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service. “My parents always taught us that you have to be of service to mankind, ever since we were little,” Smalls said. “That’s something they instilled in all of us. It’s something that we do whether it was sharing produce we grew on our farm, or my father sharing seafood that he caught on the river with people that weren’t able or didn’t have means. Those are the examples we had from our parents.” It was during a March Fourth program hosted by Pat Conroy Literary Center last month that Smalls was presented with her award in a ceremony that was planned without her
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We’re here to be of service to one another. If we can’t do that then we’re missing something. We’re missing the opportunity to be better people, to build community. My personal mission for the past 20 years has been to be of service.”
Beaufort City Councilmen Phil Cromer, left, and Neil Lipsitz, center, help Larry Rowland, Professor Emeritus at USC Beaufort, unveil a historic marker commemorating the Great Fire of 1907 during a brief ceremony Wednesday morning at Bay and Carteret streets. The fire destroyed the two buildings in the background at the corner of Bay and Carteret. When they were rebuilt, fireproof materials were used, as well as “metallic shingles.” Cedar shingles of the day were instrumental in the spread of the fire. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
A hot spot a century later Beaufort memorializes devastating fire with marker
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new marker commemorating the Great Fire of 1907 was unveiled by the Beaufort County Historical Society (BCHS) in Stephen Elliot Park last week where it joined 66 other historic markers located throughout the county. The fire represents one of the defining moments in Beaufort’s long history. It got its start near the corner of Bay and Carteret streets — just across the street from where the new marker stands — and destroyed more than 40 structures before it was extinguished. “There was a lot of interest in that particular event and how much it impacted Beaufort,” said Leah Roche with the BCHS. “It’s been on the backburner for a while. Our researcher, Linda (Hoffman), put the pieces together in
a way that was accepted by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, which has to approve all of these markers.” After the BCHS’s research was approved by the state, the text for the marker was sent to a foundry in Marietta, Ohio, where the marker was cast at a cost of $2,170. Larry Rowland, distinguished professor emeritus of history for the University of South Carolina Beaufort and BCHS president, provided a brief history of the fire before marker’s unveiling. According to Rowland, the conflagration had its start with three boys sneaking cigarettes and trying to stay out of an icy wind blowing at 30 knots on a mid-January morning. “There was a warehouse down by the water where the park is now,” Rowland explained. “It was a cotton warehouse
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that was mostly empty. It was a wooden building made out of heart pine, very susceptible to fire. The boys started a little bonfire to keep warm. Well, that wasn’t a smart idea. Evidently, it caught the lint on fire and blew it into the walls of the heart pine building, and kaboom. Because the wind was so strong, the fire was like a blow torch.” The Stevens Building, which stood on the spot now occupied by Merrill Lynch, was the next to burn. It housed F.W. Scheper’s store and ship chandlery downstairs while upstairs was the Harmony Lodge of Freemasons, which lost all of its historical records. As the fire grew, it was pushed north on Carteret Street by the wind coming up from the south. “One building after another on
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1903: James Edwin McTeer, known as the High Sheriff of the Lowcountry, was born in Hardeeville. McTeer served 37 years as Beaufort County Sheriff from his initial appointment in 1926 until his retirement in 1963. McTeer was widely known as a root doctor and an expert on witchcraft, according to the Beaufort Gazette.
May 3 1825: Laura Matilda Towne was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. In 1862, with help from her friend, a Quaker named Ellen Murray, Towne founded Penn Center on St. Helena Island, the first school in the nation for freed slaves. The school started with nine students in the back of a plantation house. Editor’s Note: If you know of any significant dates pertaining to history, business, social life, etc., in the City of Beaufort, the Town of Port Royal, the old Beaufort District, the Sea Islands or anywhere else in northern Beaufort County that you feel we could or should add to our list, please let us know at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
Nursing, teaching shortages have similar origins
Nurses and public-school teachers have a lot in common. The most crucial connection is THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF US! The pandemic has worsened a long-standing national shortage of nurses and rural communities face the greatest challenges. South Carolina ranks third in the nation for the greatest shortage of nurses. Another national measure we need to change! It does not matter how many beds your hospital has if there are not enough nurses to provide patient care. People become inpatients because they need nursing care and studies show that having more nurses in a facility improves patient outcomes. There is less morbidity and mortality, especially if the nurses are bachelor’s prepared. What has contributed to this particular nursing shortage crisis? Some of the same factors that impact teaching. Burnout has prompted many nurses to retire early or leave the profession completely. Heavy patient
PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Nellie is a beautiful and spunky girl. She has found her best friend, Cupid, while living in Room 6 at our adoption center. She enjoys sitting in your lap and snuggling up for a nap. Nellie is 5 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
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loads and not being able to provide the care that their patients deserve leaves nurses frustrated and worried. Inflexibility with work schedules and long shift hours contribute to dissatisfaction and lack of work-life balance. Care at the end of a 12hour shift is not of the quality that one would hope. It just isn’t possible to be as mentally sharp and physically quick as you push past the 8-hour mark. More troubling is that nurses are blamed if anything goes wrong because they are the ones with the most patient contact. It’s a systems problem that looks for a scapegoat and deters many from going into nursing in the first place. A classic Catch 22!
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Dog of the Week: Jack Daniels is as smooth as they come. This gentle boy has been through so much stress in his short life. He is cat-friendly, knows his basic commands, and is select-dog-friendly. He is 6 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines. and microchipped.
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What we’ve got here … is failure to communicate
BEAUFORT oor communication. That’s the latest charge thrown between municipal and county leaders who couldn’t agree on a simple little thing like development impact fees. Actually, it’s a not-so-simple subject as the Beaufort County Council and their municipal counterparts demonstrated in the past two months. The lack of simplicity – plus the lack of communication – is why the majority of County Council voted Monday night to drop school development impact fees which are only in place in the unincorporated areas of southern Beaufort County. The tug of war between county and municipal leaders is nothing new. Like the tides, the relationship ebbs and flows, sometimes better than others. The impasse over development impact fees highlights the current situation with the county, with one council member describing the situation as trying to “strongarm” the municipalities into agreements. The municipalities – except for the ever-growing Yemassee – fought back, and as a result, the County Council voted to extend a final decision until June, hoping
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the municipal leaders can be “brought to the table.” In this case, “brought to the table” means given the detailed information the municipal leaders say they need to make appropriate decisions about the fees. Again, it’s not simple and the fact that only two citizens showed up for Monday night’s county public hearing to speak on the topics – one in favor, the other opposing – is probably a good indication that the voters don’t really care. They just want to know what it’s gonna cost them. And to put that simply, if development impact fees for services like new libraries, fire and rescue, even more transportation projects, aren’t charged to newcomers, everyone else, i.e., those who already live here and are paying taxes, is gonna pay for those services. Even the elected school board members, who you would have thought would
have at least made an appearance, stayed home. And those folks are always looking for ways to find more money to build schools. Remember, the school fees were only being charged for new homes ($9,500) and apartments ($4,500 per unit) in southern Beaufort County. And since town officials in Bluffton, where a lot of the growth is happening, haven’t agreed to the fees yet, nor had the officials of Hilton Head Island, that swayed the County Council to just drop the school impact fees and refund any collected money. Obviously adding to the County Council’s decision was a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Pulte developers questioning the legality of impact fees paid by some new county homeowners and not others. Oh, it’s not simple and it’s not over. Wait to see if the lines of communication improve in the next month. Looking toward next year BEAUFORT – June 30 marks the end of the fiscal budget year for local governments and Beaufort County Council, when not debating development impact fees, has already started talking about next year’s spending plan. There’s a lot more details
to be worked out before the final vote of approval is given to the FY 2023 spending plan, but county officials have already thrown out a figure of $145 million, an increase from $133 million this year. These numbers in no way are reflective of what the final numbers will be or what it will cost the taxpayers. It is an election year for seven of the 11 council members, after all. Big picture? All this building is adding up BEAUFORT – An interesting phenomenon occurred last week in the city, where a review board held firm on requests for a traffic impact study and the developer withdrew. Oh, developers of the Grand Point apartment complex – with 336 units in 14 different buildings – will be back with their traffic impact study which, if it goes as most TIA (traffic impact analysis) studies which are paid for by the developers, will predict minimal impact on Burton Hill Road and Salem Point Road. The Municipal Planning Commission, which kindly… and successfully… suggested the developers come back with the traffic impact plan
before expecting approval of their 24 now-wooded acre sketch plan. The Commissioners also talked with city planning staff about the importance of viewing all these incoming projects “holistically”, i.e., at the big picture and how these different projects are impacting not only the roads but things like stormwater runoff and extensive tree removal. The city code, which the Beaufort City Council will be taking a look at this week during its annual retreat, may not use the word “holistic” but some residents are, at least, starting to see the big picture. Looked for a rental house lately? New cost analysis shows …hikes BEAUFORT – In case you missed it, a recent report in the Washington Post shared some research news that may not surprise some. According to the report, there was a 31 percent increase in average monthly rents here in Beaufort County, one of the higher increases in the country. Their research showed the average monthly rent is now $1,692. Anyone who’s actually looked for rental housing lately is probably not surprised. If that doesn’t include
you, maybe you’re not surprised but maybe a little … shocked? County leaders have been talking about the need for “affordable housing” for the past several years. County Administrator Eric Greenway is getting closer with his proposal for a housing trust program to meet some of the needs, but he’s got to get support from the municipalities. Municipal election filing date CORRECTION: A premature statement was made earlier this month about this year’s Beaufort non-partisan city council elections. Filing does NOT begin April 1 for the two council seats. The city council establishes the filing date opening which traditionally is late June with a deadline of August 15. The seats held by Councilmen Phil Cromer and Mike McFee will be open and Cromer has stated he will not be seeking re-election. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/ editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.
Breaking ground for the Weezie Educational Pavilion Jody Hayward, Executive Director of the Port Royal Sound Foundation, and Dean Moss, board president, give opening remarks before the groundbreaking of the Weezie Educational Pavilion.
Executive director and board members at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Weezie Educational Pavilion. Photos by Jeff Evans.
Lucile Hayes has the honor of cutting the ribbon during the groundbreaking ceremony.
Wild Women’s Tea Party to raise funds for Lowcountry Legal Volunteers
From staff reports Calling all Anna Wintour fans. Find that couture hat in your closet and join Lowcountry Legal Volunteers for an afternoon in Paris. The 10th Annual Wild Women’s Tea Party will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Indigo Hall at
Indigo Run on Hilton Head Island. Tickets are just $50 and includes admission, food, a French-themed fashion show and silent auction. Cocoon, a boutique in Old Town Bluffton, will dress volunteer models. Clothing and accessories featured on the runway will be available for
purchase. All proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing equal justice to those in need within Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. In 2021, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers provided assisted more
than 400 people and held 16 legal clinics. “This is a fun event that helps support our serious mission of providing competent and thorough legal services to those who financially qualify,” Executive Director Anne Caywood said in a release. “Your income
shouldn’t prevent you from having representation in the courtroom.” Lowcountry Legal Volunteers assists with adoptions, child custody, visitation, guardianships, divorce, name changes, simple consumer matters, eviction actions, lease termination, non-re-
fund of security deposits, simple wills and probate. They are located at 108 Traders Cross in Okatie within the Family Justice Center. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to buy a ticket, visit lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org or call 843-815-1570.
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NEWS Banner joins BMH Board of Trustees From staff reports Beaufort County Council has appointed Carolyn M. Banner, Ph.D., an experienced educational administrator, and an expert in academic program development, to a three-year term on the nine-member Beaufort Memorial H o s p i t a l Carolyn (BMH) Board M. Banner, Ph.D., of Trustees. Banner replaces Kathryn McDonagh, Ph.D., a former hospital CEO who had served on the board since 2019. Over the past 20 years, Banner has worked extensively with diverse student populations, among them minority students, nontraditional students and students who are academically challenged. An adjunct professor at University of South Carolina Extended Campus, Coastal Region since 2008, she has also served in high-level administrative positions at the Beaufort campus, including as director of its Opportunity Scholars Program and of its adjunct faculty. Previously Banner was director of Student Services and of Career Planning and Job Placement at Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort. The St. Helena Island native holds a doctorate in education from Walden University in Minneapolis, a master’s degree in public health from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Voorhees College in Denmark, S.C.
A Taste of Beaufort set for May 6-7
From staff reports The annual Taste of Beaufort Culture, Music and Food Festival will be held on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Admission is free. Attendees can listen to great music while sampling dishes from the best of Beaufort’s restaurants. There will be a Kids Zone, sponsored
by Beaufort Lowe’s, and arts and craft vendors as well. This year’s restaurant lineup includes Tout Sweet Macarons, the Island Fudge Shoppe, Brusters, the Lowcountry Cider Company, New Jade, Sea Eagle Market, McKinnon’s Seafood, Wingz & Gullah Tingz, Duke’s Olde House BBQ, and Marker 244. Whale Branch High
School will be serving kid-friendly food. The festival runs 5-10 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
on Saturday. The entertainment lineup: Friday 5:30 p.m.: Mark Boughton
7:30 p.m.: Departure – A Journey Tribute Band Saturday 11:15 a.m.: Chris Jones 12:30 p.m.: Parris Island Rock Band 1:45 p.m.: Liz Jane 3 p.m.: Tricky Lick Blues Band
More information can be found at beaufortsc.org/ atasteofbeaufort.
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Two residents at Helena House in Port Royal celebrated three-digit birthdays this month. Eutelle Nix, left, turned 110 on Friday, April 22, and Will Stults, right, turned 103 on Tuesday, April 26. Assisting them are their medical technicians Crystal Baird, center left and Alyssa Doray, who not only planned their Birthday party but paid for it out of their own pockets. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Beaufort has raised more than $52K in Ukraine relief
From staff reports Generous donations to the City of Beaufort’s Pride of Place fund have resulted in more than $52,000 raised, as of April 13, to help the City of Ostroh, in western Ukraine, as it deals with a refugee crisis. In mid-March, Mayor Stephen Murray reached out to Ostroh Mayor Yurii Yahodka to see how Beaufort might help this historic city in western Ukraine, of similar size to Beaufort. Mayor Yurii said he welcomed the help. He said that any donations would help Ostroh feed and offer shelter to refugees coming to Ostroh from other parts of the war-
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to be addressed. The decision comes down to either developers paying a portion or the taxpayers taking on the full cost.” In early April, a lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by The Island News, was filed against the county by Pulte Home Company, LLC that challenged the validity of the school impact fees. While the county has not cited the lawsuit as motivation for its decision to repeal the school impact fee, the action could influence the disposition of the suit. “I’m not an attorney, so I can’t really tell you that,” Greenway said Monday night. “If they’re going to get their money back in a refund, then there would really be no damages that anybody has incurred as a result of paying the impact fees. I don’t see that there would be much of a case at that point.” The council took a different approach on the resolution re-
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torn country, and would help to supply the military with various needs. The City set up a Ukraine relief fund through its Pride of Place donation program.
People from Beaufort and beyond have donated more than $31,000 to Pride of Place to help Ostroh. Shortly after this relief campaign began, Greg Rawls, a
glass artist whose work is displayed at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street, designed a blue and yellow glass pin – in honor of Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag – that sells at the gallery for $20. The gallery has donated more than $22,000 to the Pride of Place fund from the sales of its pins and pendants. “We are so gratified by the outpouring of support for Ostroh,” Mayor Murray said in a release. “We thank everyone who has donated to this worthy cause. We’re very grateful to Greg Rawls and Eric and Mary Thibault for offering this beautiful pin for sale. It’s just a great way to show your sup-
garding the repeal of impact fees collected for the benefit of roads, parks and recreation, libraries and fire service. On that matter, the council voted to delay the third and final reading of a resolution to repeal all other impact fees until their June 13 meeting. The delay will give the county and the municipalities more time to come to agreement on the matter of impact fees. “I voted against us even thinking about repealing the impact fees,” said District 9 Council member Mark Lawson. “I realized it was a kneejerk reaction. Now we are, for lack of a better term, trying to strong arm the municipalities. … I think that we are going down a slippery slope whenever we sit here and put timelines on things that need to be done.” Impact fees are a means to raise revenue needed to offset the demand that development places on county and municipal resources. For example, a new neighborhood with 300 homes increases traffic on local roads; increases the strain on water and sewer systems;
increases the number of calls for fire and police service and puts more children in the schools. Fees are calculated to approximately offset the cost of providing those services to each new home. They allow the government to assess those costs specifically on those benefiting from development rather than assessing increased costs on every taxpayer in the county. The current dust up over the fees started to come to a head when District 5 Council member Brian Flewelling introduced a resolution to repeal school impact fees during the March 28 council meeting. For reasons that aren’t altogether clear, District 7 Council member Logan Cunningham amended the resolution to include all impact fees. Cunningham declined to comment on his motivations for the amendment. Nevertheless, the amendment stuck and the resolution moved forward. The resolution did not contemplate how the county would replace that revenue in its coffers.
“If we don’t collect impact fees, it’s a simple matter,” said Vice Chair Paul Sommerville. “It goes right back on the taxpayers.” Following that initial resolution, the council took pains to place blame on the county’s municipalities which, in the county’s argument, forced the hand of the council. Residents of the incorporated towns and cities are not paying the impact fees that are assessed on residents of the unincorporated parts of the county. In the county’s argument, an inequity exists between residents of the municipalities and residents of the county. “This lack of participation and cooperation by Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Port Royal has led Beaufort County Council to consider eliminating all existing impact fees and to abandon its efforts to adopt school and EMS impact fees,” wrote County Council Chair Joe Passiment in a statement released to the media earlier this month. “It has forced the county to make a tough decision.”
Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, center, is flanked by Thibault Gallery owners Eric and Mary Thibault, left, and glass artist Greg Rawls, right. Submitted photo.
port for Ukraine, and all it has endured.” Mayor Yurii, in a recent email to Mayor Murray, said, “Thank you and all your residents of Beaufort for giving help to Ostroh. We are fine. Ostroh community hosts displaced people, gives places for living, food and hygiene products. We are going to buy food and military things for Ukrainian army on all funds that you will transfer to the charity account. Your help and support bring us closer to the victory! Glory to Ukraine!" Beaufort now plans to transfer approximately $40,000 of the funds to a special bank
account that Ostroh has set up, and will transfer the rest at the end of the campaign, or use some of the funds to ship supplies to Ostroh. Beaufort plans to continue the Pride of Place Ukraine relief campaign through the next several weeks. If you are interested in donating to Pride of Place, please go to this page for more information: www. cityofbeaufort.org/270/Beaufort-Pride-of-Place. If you are interested in buying a pendant or pin from Thibault Gallery, you can find more information at the gallery’s website here: http://www.thibaultgallery.com.
City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray took issue with the county’s position, stating that the county has been slow to respond to the city’s inquiries and concerns related to impact fees. “It is our opinion that the county is holding up the passage of impact fees, not the City of Beaufort,” Murray told The Island News. Greenway, Passiment and Sommerville met with the mayors and town managers this past Thursday to try to reach agreement on the issue. Despite a request by Murray to open the meeting to the public, the county declined. While some council members suggested that recent progress has been made, it remains to be seen if an agreement between the county and municipalities will be reached in time for the June 13 council meeting. One thing that is clear is that tensions between the two sides remain. “The first thing I want to say about that meeting is that there was a blistering, withering attack leveled at our administrator,” Sommerville
said. “I think it was extremely inappropriate.” Sommerville went on to suggest that if the municipalities continue to balk at assessing impact fees, they can assume responsibility for the services the county currently provides. In an email to The Island News, Murray suggested that had the meeting been made available to the public, county residents could reach their own conclusions about the mayors’ treatment of Greenway. "It's concerning that Vice Chairman Sommerville wants to focus on personality instead of impact fee policy,” Murray added. “His comments and saber rattling regarding repeal of impact fees should be of concern to all Beaufort County taxpayers." Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
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Woman killed, man critically injured in Trask Parkway wreck
From staff reports A woman was killed in a crash early Monday morning on Trask Parkway between the Laurel Bay and Shanklin Road intersections. Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire Department, and Beaufort County EMS responded to a
motor vehicle collision just after 6:30 a.m., that resulted in two injuries – one critical and a fatality. Initial reports indicated a head-on collision between two SUVs, with occupants trapped and unconscious. Emergency crews arrived
on scene to the two-vehicle collision. Burton fire crews removed and helped stabilize a male occupant with critical injuries who was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Another occupant, a female, was pronounced dead on the scene, and a third occupant
sustained what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. All lanes of Trask Parkway were closed for more than two hours while emergency crews worked and removed roadway hazards, and the scene was investigated by law enforcement.
Emergency workers responded to a motor vehicle collision just after 6:30 a.m., Monday, that resulted in two injuries – one critical and a fatality. Submitted photo.
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Gubernatorial candidate McCloud hosting meet-and-greet From staff reports State Senator Mia McCloud, a Democratic candidate for Governor, will hold a meetand-greet Sunday, May 1 at 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m., and will also be a fish fry and voter registration event, so feel free to bring a lawn chair to relax. For more information, contact Carrie Major at 843-8124399 or Phyllis Smart at 803508-5837.
Solicitor to speak at neighborhood meeting
The Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs hosted the National Garden Club’s Singing in the Rain standard flower show Wednesday at Tabby Place. Some 200 flowers, shrubs and floral displays were on exhibit during the free event. Here, ladies look at shrubbery cuttings from local gardens. Ribbons were given for winners in all categories. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
County announces plans for budget surplus
By Tony Kukulich The Beaufort County Council recently approved a slew of spending initiatives including a 5% raise in the form of cost-of-living adjustment for all county employees including elected officials. The council’s actions came after the county identified a multi-million dollar surplus expected in the 2022 budget. “Beaufort County practices effective resource management and solid fiscal responsibility," said Dale Butts, assistant county administrator-Finance. “We identified an estimated $9 million surplus for 2022 and have a $68 million reserve to handle natural disasters.”
County Chief Financial Officer Hayes Williams said the origin of the surplus comes from changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We pulled back on what we thought we were going to earn, and we pulled back on what we thought we were going to spend,” Williams explained. Instead of seeing the expected downturn in revenue, the number of county property tax transfers drove revenue up instead. The county will add $1.75 million to an existing fund of approximately $2.5 million received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to pay a one-time, COVID-19 premium. Nearly
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Missing Lady’s Island man returns home
A Lady’s Island man who went missing Tuesday night returned home unharmed. Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office appealed to the public for help finding 75-year-old Neal Palmer after Palmer’s family reported him missing and endangered. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Palmer returned home Wednesday night.
Presentation on Freedman’s Bank set for Wednesday
Chris Barr – Chief Interpretative and Public Affairs Officer for the Reconstruction Era National Historical National Park – will present another of his well-documented, fact-filled. and engaging presentations about the Freedman's bank during Reconstruction. The Black Man’s Cow But The White Man’s Milk – The Rise and Fall of the Freedman’s Bank will be presented at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4 at 813 West Street in Beaufort. This and future educational opportunities will be hosted by Citizenship through Learning History Center, a collaborative space shared by Second Founding of America, the National Park Service and the Gullah Geechie Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission among other related organizations focused on learning the unknown stories of our past that can help us charge a better future.
County has 2 locations to properly dispose of prescription drugs April 30
The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department (BCADAD), in partnership with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office
1,500 employees with firefighting agencies, the Sheriff’s Office, Beaufort County EMS and others will receive $150 per month worked between April 2020 and January 2022. The maximum benefit will be $3,000. “I felt it was imperative for me to take an active role in ensuring that all Beaufort County employees received fair compensation for their tireless efforts and dedication throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Sheriff P.J. Tanner. “I applaud Beaufort County Council for its support and decision to use ARPA funding for employee compensation and for its approval of a well-deserved 5% cost
is again participating in the DEA National Rx Take Back program that allows people to properly dispose of unused prescription drugs. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at the Beaufort County Bluffton Government Center, 4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center, 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort. Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Department will be there to give out Deterra Bags, for at-home medication disposal and provide information on year-round medication drop-off box locations. For more information about this event, call the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department at 843-255-6013.
Beaufort County Human Services moves
Beaufort County Human Services Department has moved to 1905 Duke Street, Room 200 in the City of Beaufort to improve collaboration between the Community Service Departments and provide a more centralized location. "Human Services provides a critical link between our residents and the numerous charities and outreach programs available to those needing assistance," said Audra Antonacci-Ogden, Assistant County Administrator – Community Services. "This move will allow all the departments under the Community Service division to work closer together." Human Services' mission is to connect residents with support networks that will provide stabilization and enhanced quality of life within Beaufort County. Beaufort County Human Services includes Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth, Collaborative Organization of Services
of living increase. This and future pay adjustments will help retain and recruit Sheriff’s Office personnel and other county employees. With increasing prices associated with purchasing or renting real estate, these types of adjustments will also make it more affordable for our employees to reside in Beaufort County.” Another $1.75 million will be used to purchase ambulances, quick response vehicles and other needed equipment. The Beaufort County Detention Center and the Bluffton Pool will each receive $1 million for repairs, while $900,000 will be allocated toward construction of the Arthur Horne Building.
The county will spend $1.22 million for the acquisition of the properties from the Technical College of the Lowcountry. “We’ve got a lot of capital projects that we need to do all over the county,” Williams said. “It takes money. We’re trying to decrease debt and get more benefits to the citizens. We’re trying to do the best we can.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
for Adults, Human Services Alliance and Together for Beaufort County (T4BC).
Broad River pier to remain open
The Broad River fishing pier, boat ramp and parking lot will remain open while survey work is being conducted. Throughout the week a barge and drill rig will be maneuvering just west of the existing fishing pier. The rig will be used to collect soil samples needed for design and engineering of the proposed replacement fishing pier. For more information, contact the Beaufort County Engineering Department at 843-2552700.
County hosts countywide cleanup on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, nearly 150 Beaufort County employees conducted a countywide cleanup, picking up more than 5.4 tons of trash along high-traffic roads on April 20. “Employees enjoy participating because it gives them a chance to meet and mingle with other staff and give back to the community on top of their normal roles within the County,” Litter Control Supervisor Artrell Horne said in a release. Beaufort County employees, Council Members Alice Howard and York Glover, and employees from the City of Beaufort and Town of Bluffton took time away from the office and participated in the cleanup. Teams of volunteers picked up litter along various roads and stormwater ditches in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Okatie, Seabrook, and St. Helena. Within a few hours, 10,280 pounds of litter was picked up, filling 540 bags. Thanks in part to improvements from SC-
From staff reports Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone will be the guest speaker at the open portion of the Thursday, April 28 meeting of the Northwest Quadrant Neighborhood Association. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the United Church at 1801 Hamar Street. Enter the parking lot on the Washington Street side and enter the building at the wheelchair ramp entrance. Masks are required. The first hour is an open meeting to others who do not live in the NWQ neighborhood, there is limited “safe” first-come, firstserved seating. Solicitor Stone will address concerns about the recent shootings throughout Beaufort.
DOT, local municipalities, and the more than 100 County Adopt-A-Highway groups that pick up litter year-round, less trash was picked up this year than previous years. For those interested in joining an Adopt-AHighway group or starting a new one, please contact Caroline Dolbey at cjordan@bcgov. net or 843-255-2734.
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Candy stripers coming back to Beaufort Memorial By Sallie Stone They’re not your grandmother’s candy stripers – and you can apply to be one. Long gone is the candy striper uniform — a red and white pinafore with big patch pockets and girlish ruffles that once was familiar to hospital patients everywhere — but the candy striper concept is alive and well. And this summer, it’s coming, or rather coming back, to Beaufort Memorial. The 2022 Rising Star Youth Volunteer Program, as it is officially known, will offer high school students (now male as well as female) a chance to observe the inner workings of a community hospital and to consider in the process whether a career in health care would be right for them. At the same time, the student volunteers will be helping to make the hospital experience a little brighter and the hospital workload a little lighter for the patients and
employees they meet. Students admitted to the Rising Star Program—which is geared to those 14 and above—will enroll in a twoweek June or July session. Limited to no more than eight participants per session, the students will be expected to volunteer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for the two weeks. Program participants will spend their mornings volunteering in clinical and nonclinical settings. In the afternoons they’ll tour the various hospital departments, learning not only about each department’s work but also about its employees’ positions and the degrees or certifications they require. All hospital departments will be visited.
Candy stripers then and now The program is the brainchild of Julie Schott, a registered nurse and longtime nursing director at Beaufort
Beaufort Memorial's Rising Star Youth Volunteer Program will offer high school students a chance to observe the inner workings of the community hospital and learn about careers in healthcare.
The Rising Stars program was the brainchild of Julie Schott, RN, who joined the candy striper program at BMH in the summer of 1973 and went on to a career in nursing at the hospital. Schott still has her volunteer patch and a thankyou letter from the hospital. Memorial who developed her passion for patient care as a candy striper at the hospital when she was 14. (She still has her volunteer patch and a thank-you letter from the hospital.) “I volunteered in the summer of 1973,” Schott said. “We ran errands, refilled ice pitchers, delivered flowers and transported patients to radiology. I actually helped with EKGs, and learning how that test determined if a patient was having a heart attack was amazing. I enjoyed helping people.” Schott, who says she’s wanted to revive the hospital’s youth volunteer program for years (and happens to have a 14-year-old granddaughter she
Among the Beaufort Memorial healthcare professionals who got their start as "candy stripers" are medical surgical nurse Jackie Szucs, RN; nursing director Julie Schott, RN; respiratory therapist Linda Arp, RCP; and clinical educator Juanita Singleton-Murray, RN. hopes will be a rising star herself this summer), is only one of several current Beaufort Memorial employees who got their start as candy stripers. Another is Linda Arp, a certified respiratory therapist who retired in 2020 from full-time work at BMH after 25 years but continues on “as needed” because, as she put it, “I love what I do, and I’m not ready to give up my patients.” She, too, dreamed young of nursing. “As a little girl, I remember seeing a picture of a nurse and deciding that is what I wanted to be. When the candy striper opportunity came along, I signed up along with my friend Julie Schott. I loved doing things for sick people and talking to them — along with wearing the cute red-and-white dress. “Years later my mother had a rare lung disease, so I spent time in the hospital with her and learned about respiratory therapy. I found
out BMH had a program in which I could work and go to school online. I did that for two years and became a respiratory therapist.” Jackie Szucs, a certified medical-surgical registered nurse, also remembers as formative her candy striper days at Beaufort Memorial. “My favorite memory is of taking a patient to radiology,” she said. “The tech took me into the dark room and showed me how they developed the X-ray. I felt important and professional. This and the fact my mother, sister and grandmother worked in health care were the biggest reasons I became a nurse.” Juanita Singleton-Murray sums it up well. “My time as a candy striper at BMH allowed me the opportunity to see what nursing was truly all about,” said the clinical educator. “What I saw got me excited and left me wanting more. That experience had a
huge impact on my decision to become a nurse. I would do it all over again.” Admission to the 2022 Rising Star Youth Volunteer Program will require a personal interview, completed application and parental consent forms, health screenings and a signed confidentiality agreement. The application deadline is May 6. Applicants need to be at least 14 years old on or before June 8. The program is part of PATH, a Beaufort Memorial workforce development initiative made possible through an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant from Beaufort County and partnerships with Beaufort County School District, University of South Carolina Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry. For more information on the Rising Stars Program or to apply, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/RisingStars or call Leslie Suda at 843-522-5649.
Whitfield chosen as Principal for Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School at MCAS Beaufort
From staff reports Andre Whitfield is the new principal for Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Whitfield will assume his duties on May 9. “I am looking forward to being part of the Beaufort community,” Whitfield said in a news release. “I firmly believe that it takes everyone — administration, teachers, support staff, parents and the community — working together to help our students meet their goals and exceed our expectations.” Whitfield brings 16 years of educational experience to DoDEA. He began his educational career in 2005 as a North Carolina teacher, where he taught 7th-grade social studies at Greene County Schools. Whitfield then moved to the N.C Department of Safety’s Juvenile Justice Division where he taught social studies, history and English language arts to middle and high school students. During his time with Juvenile Justice, Whitfield led the effort to integrate Syn-
ergistic Labs — focused on science, technology, engineering and math — into youth Andre development Whitfield facilities. In 2010, he was named the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year. Beginning in 2011, Whitfield transitioned to educational leadership. He served as an assistant principal at Clinton City Schools and Lenoir County Public Schools, both in North Carolina. He then served as principal for Lenoir County Public Schools at its Lenoir County Learning Academy, Southeast Elementary School and Rochelle Middle School. In 2021, he was appointed as a district administrator, serving in the student services department, where he supported four traditional high schools and one alternative school. “Mr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences that will greatly benefit the students and
teachers at Elliott Elementary School,” Department of Defense Education Activity Community Superintendent for South Carolina and Fort Stewart Brian Perry said in a news release. “Specifically, his work with professional learning communities, school improvement and tiered interventions for students will be a great asset to our team.” Whitfield earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Columbia College of Missouri, a master’s in education from American InterContinental University and a master’s of educational administration from the University of Scranton. He currently is seeking his doctorate in education and educational leadership at Liberty University. Whitfield is a veteran of the United States Navy who formerly served in the N.C. Army National Guard. DoDEA Americas operates 50 schools in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. There are two school districts and about 1,835 teachers and 550 educational aides.
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LIMS holding community meetings
Lady’s Island Middle School will be holding two community meetings to talk to parents. Join administrators for an informal community conversation where collaboration efforts for student success, opportunities to create open home/school dialogue, and partnership possibilities for families, community members, and business members will be discussed. The first meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 21 at St. Hele-
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na Elementary School. The second meeting will be at 6 p.m., Thursday May 5 at Sea Island Presbyterian Church.
Holy Trinity to host online auction May 1
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School kicks off its Spring Auction on Sunday, May 1. The Auction will take place entirely online through May 13. To access the auction site, visit https://holytrinity.cbo.io/. You can
The Pigeon Point neighborhood celebrated Earth Day last week in Christensen Park. Submitted photo.
Pigeon Point celebrates Earth Day
From staff reports The Pigeon Point community celebrated Earth Day last week with several events organized by Stephanie Braswell and the Beautification Committee. All the activities took place at Christensen Park. Master Gardeners Lisa Holt and Lily Cooper planned the annual plant swap and giveaway. Even people with no plants to give were welcome to take some home. Thanks to the master gardeners’ hard work, there was a great variety of interesting plants on site and experts to identify them and
bid on exciting items like a two-hour catered sunset cruise on a working shrimp boat, flights over Beaufort, a mountain vacation, golf and hunting experiences, as well as original and commissioned art and jewelry. Visit our website to browse, shop, or show your support with a donation. Proceeds from the auction support Holy Trinity’s commitment to make an elite classical Christian education accessible and affordable through generous scholarship offerings. For additional information, please contact Celeste Pruit, Director of Ad-
discuss their care. Meanwhile, a crew of neighborhood volunteers, including city councilman Mike McFee, were busy planting a garden, spiffing up the grounds, and clearing out the trees of Spanish moss. A display was set up to demonstrate composting, a simple method that benefits the homeowner, the soil and the environment. Composters are available from the county. Information was also available on collecting rainwater. It was a beautiful day to be celebrating our Earth.
vancement, at 843-379-9670 or visit us online at https://www.htccs.org/ online-auction/.
Phi Kappa Phi inducts 2 from Beaufort
Two students from Beaufort recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines – Jason Graham (29907) and Catherine Quarles (29902) of College of Charleston.
City Councilman Mike McFee cleared trees of Spanish Moss at last week’s Earth Day celebration in his Pigeon Point neighborhood. Submitted photo.
They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
BUSINESS
Giving well: How can philanthropy be more focused and fulfilling?
Provided by Wells Fargo How much thought do you give your charitable giving? Do you simply write some checks or, more likely, visit organizations’ websites, make donations, and then get on with your day? If so, you’re not alone. But is that really the most fulfilling way to do it? Here are some insights from Kia Sullivan, lead fiduciary advisory specialist with Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management: Having supported the philanthropic efforts of many clients over the years, I have found there are a number of benefits and obstacles that need to be overcome to get the most out of the experience. First the benefits: I have seen first-hand how giving one’s time, money, and energy on behalf of others can enrich personal and cultural relationships, enhance well-being, and build stronger, more vibrant communities. Now the obstacles: Making meaningful decisions about how, when, and how much to give is not always easy. With over 1 million charities in the U.S. and social, environmen-
tal, and economic uncertainty, the choices can be overwhelming, even stressful. As a result, I have seen some individuals restrain their charitable activity despite their strong desire to give back. Others I encounter worry that their giving is scattered, often reactive, and only moderately satisfying. Fortunately, there are ways to enhance the process of giving so that it’s a more rewarding and joyful experience on behalf of the greater good. When my clients ask how to make the most of their charitable giving, I tell them it starts with meaning (not money). Together, we explore their values, passions, and objectives to help bring focus and intention to their philanthropy. How can you transform your giving into a more meaningful, fulfilling endeavor? Whether giving of time or treasure, a little planning goes a long way. Here are some guidelines to help get you started: 1. Reflect: The first thing I encourage clients to do is take a look at past and current practices of
generosity. Understanding your past behaviors will help guide your direction forward. As you reflect, consider how much of your giving decisions are based on feelings of obligation, gratitude, impulse, or even guilt. What’s the most meaningful gift you’ve ever given and why? 2. Identify your values: Values are the core motivating principles that guide our behavior and shape how we show up in the world. Knowing the principles and characteristics that motivate you is at the heart of meaningful giving. For example, if your core values are creativity, opportunity, and independence, you may approach giving differently than one motivated by tradition, effectiveness, and collaboration. Understanding that philanthropy is as unique as your fingerprint allows authenticity and meaning to penetrate the choices you make.
3. Find a focus and write it down: Intentional philanthropy requires exploring your interests and passions and determining what issues matter most. I suggest choosing two or three areas on which to focus the bulk of your giving. Then write a philanthropic mission statement as a way to clearly express the intent of your generosity. A mission statement answers the questions “What do I stand for and what do I want to do about it?” This focus will help you prioritize opportunities, make meaningful decisions, and even help you say “no” when an opportunity is off-target. 4. Engage those you love and trust: Philanthropy as a shared experience fosters a sense of interdependence and cooperation and can drive greater personal and social change than may be achieved alone. Family philanthropy is also an opportunity to connect with one another,
define what you stand for as a family, and pass down generational values. Whether giving as a family unit or with a trusted tribe, be willing to stretch out of your comfort zone and learn from others and from the communities you choose to serve. 5. Attend to the details: It’s important to address the practical details of putting your generosity in motion. Establish a budget including charitable dollars and volunteer time, and consider parameters for discretionary and responsive gifts, even for those random acts of kindness. A budget can aid in planning and decision-making, bringing peace of mind so you can feel good about doing good. Consider taking time to reflect on how you might find more meaning and fulfillment from your expressions of generosity. Talk to a professional financial advisor if you’d like to learn more about charitable planning and inspired giving.
Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) is a division within Wells Fargo & Company. WIM provides financial products and services through various bank and brokerage affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie C. Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RICP® and First Vice President-Investment Officer in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506. CAR: 0322-05641 Investment and Insurance Products are: • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. ©2022 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.
Techstars Startup Weekend this weekend From staff reports The Beaufort Digital Corridor is hosting the City of Beaufort’s first Startup Weekend this weekend. Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event where anyone — developers, designers, business developers, marketers, teachers, students, and everyone in between — can come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend.
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both sides of the street was burned,” Rowland said. “It marched all the way up to where the Carteret Street Methodist Church is. The fire didn’t go east and west. It went north and burned everything on several blocks.” In addition to the main body of the fire, embers cast forward by the wind burned homes and businesses unfortunate enough to be positioned where those embers finally came to rest. “It was just odd,” said Rowland. “A lot of things beyond the core of the fire were burned. It was a big disaster,
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Hosted by Beaufort Digital Corridor
It is a great opportunity to test startup ideas, meet potential co-founders, build the entrepreneurial community in Beaufort, and even launch your next startup. The inaugural event will take place from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1 in the new South Coast Cyber Center at 1100 Boundary St. Tickets are $10 for observers and $30 for participants
and can be purchased at https://event.techstars.com/ event/goX1RLOnho. Over the course of the weekend, participants will brainstorm startup ideas, form teams, and compete to win prizes that may help them launch the startups they create during the weekend. Local judges include Dick Stewart, Beaufort’s very own serial entrepreneur and investor, and
Jason Loia, a seasoned tech executive with 20 years of start-up experience in the Silicon Valley. "I'm excited for our very first Techstars Startup Weekend in Beaufort at the end of this month,” Beaufort Mayor and Beaufort Digital Corridor board member Stephen Murray said in a news release. “Our steering committee at the Beaufort Digital Corridor
has been working hard to make sure our inaugural event is one for the history books. We hope anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship, regardless of their experience level, will join us for a fun weekend in Beaufort." The lead organizer for the event is fellow board member of the Beaufort Digital Corridor, Rich Conte. “I’ve been fortunate to participate in and
organize Startup Weekend events and they are an incredible opportunity to empower potential entrepreneurs in the community,” said Conte. “For participants, it’s a great way to connect and collaborate with others and to learn the fundamentals of starting a technology business.” Learn more or sign-up to attend at https://event.techstars. com/event/goX1RLOnho.
and the property losses were great.” The only fatality related to the fire was William Bennett, a Black musician well known across Beaufort. Bennett was not a victim of fire or smoke. He was shot by a National Guardsman for violating the curfew. The shooting of Bennett was so egregious that the guardsman was put on trial for manslaughter, though he was eventually acquitted. A Black fire department from the Northwest Quadrant and a White fire department located on Craven and Scott streets spent the day battling the blaze together. Both agencies maintained a long-standing friendly rivalry, competing to be the
first agency to get water on city fires. The cooperation between the agencies in the face of the fire was an inspiration to the residents of the city, Rowland said. Much of that goodwill evaporated in the wake of Bennett’s killing. The fire started around 10 a.m. and by the late afternoon, the worst of it was over. The city, however, was forever changed. Though it’s been 115 years since the Great Fire, its impact is still felt today, particularly in the city’s fire code. Beaufort City Council member Neil Lipsitz noted that the city currently enjoys a top fire rating. “Improper disposal of smoking material is still a leading cause of fire today, even though we’ve come a
long way in fire prevention and education efforts since the 1900s,” Fire Chief Tim Ogden said. “The Beaufort/ Port Royal Fire Department currently monitors for improper disposal of smoking material downtown through the Fire Prevention and Inspection Program. We walk the streets and put the word out on fire safety regularly downtown to help prevent such a devastating fire such as the 1907 Beaufort fire.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
Beaufort City Councilman Neil Lipsitz, left, listens as Larry Roland, Professor Emeritus at USC Beaufort, describes how the great fire of Jan. 19, 1907, transformed the lives of the people of Beaufort. The Beaufort Historic Society held an unveiling ceremony to commemorative “The Great Fire of 1907” with a historical marker Wednesday morning at Bay and Carteret streets. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
“I was like, OK, I do remember something about a service award, but I didn’t realize it was from the President of the United States,” she said. “I didn’t read it thoroughly, and I’m ashamed to say that.” The PVSA was created to “recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity.” It honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities across the nation and inspires those around them to take similar action. The PVSA features four award tiers – bronze, silver, gold and lifetime achievement. There is an increasing minimum number of volunteer hours required to qualify at each tier. Potential PVSA recipients are nominated by a Certifying Organization (CO). Smalls’ CO was the The Lowcountry Rice Culture Project, which as she explained, is based in
Charleston, led by Long and created by Green to educate people about what rice culture is and how it brought about the Gullah Geechee culture. “They were the ones that have been following me secretly,” Smalls said. “I didn’t know. I was very surprised. They vetted me for the volunteer service award. They kind of keep track of what you’re doing.” While Smalls has had several paid positions with organizations that serve the Gullah Geechee community, the 4,600 service hours noted in her recognition solely represent unpaid, volunteer efforts. Among her many contributions, she spent time as a volunteer at the Penn Center before accepting a paid role there. She also served as a maven for Art of Community Rural SC, an initiative for the South Carolina Arts Commission.
“During the beginning of COVID, I was able to gather some artists together – Gullah Geechee focused – and have them put together messages of building community and being safe while doing it,” Smalls explained. “We were able to use a grant to pay artists that may have been missing out on economic opportunities during the beginning of COVID. During the second grant year, we did an Arts in the Park at MLK Park on St. Helena Island with some of those very same artists, and we were able to pay them. It was an economic opportunity for the artists, but also spread the word about building community in healthy ways.” For Long, who spearheaded Smalls’ nomination, it was her work with the Penn Center that figured heavily in the nomination.
“I’ve known Victoria for quite some time now,” Long said. “I’ve watched her evolution in different roles advocating for the Lowcountry long before she received the executive director position for the Corridor. Her advocacy was a primary driver in the nomination because the award is for civic volunteerism. Many times Victoria has held paid positions, but she’s gone above and beyond with her own personal time to serve on boards and commissions to advocate for the region. I’ve seen her do it for years. I always talk about unappointed leadership. You can take on an advocacy role without being appointed to one, and that’s what she has done on behalf of the Gullah Geechee people.” Smalls recently moved the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor offices from John’s Island to down-
town Beaufort, a move that will facilitate partnerships with organizations like the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Though her role there keeps her busy, it’s unlikely that her commitment to volunteering in service of the Gullah Geechee community will change. “We’re here to be of service to one another,” Small concluded. “If we can’t do that then we’re missing something. We’re missing the opportunity to be better people, to build community. My personal mission for the past 20 years has been to be of service.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com. APRIL 28–MAY 4, 2022
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
Is emotional eating sabotaging your weight-loss efforts?
You know losing that extra weight would be good for your health. Your health care team talked with you about how obesity increases your risk of other health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer. They even worked out a healthy eating plan, and you want to stick to it. And you do well for many days, but then something upsetting happens, and your first thought is food. Emotional eating is eating to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, fear, boredom, sadness and loneliness. Food also can be a distraction. If you're worried about an upcoming event or stewing over a conflict, for instance, you may focus on eating comfort food instead of dealing with the painful situation. Emotional eating often leads to eating too much, especially overeating foods that are sweet, fatty and high in calories. And this can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. When negative emotions threaten to trigger emotional eating, try these nine tips to stay on track:
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Keep a food diary. Write down or record in an app what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how you're feeling when you eat and how hungry you are. Over time, you might see patterns that reveal the connection between mood and food. Tame your stress. If stress contributes to your emotional eating, try a stress management technique, such as yoga, meditation or deep breathing. Have a hunger reality check. Is your hunger physical or emotional? If you ate just a few hours ago and don't have a rumbling stomach, you're probably
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Get support. You're more likely to give in to emotional eating if you lack a good support network. Lean on family and friends, or consider joining a support group.
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Fight boredom. Instead of snacking when you're not hungry, distract yourself and substitute a healthier behavior. Take a walk, watch a movie, play with your pet, listen to music, read, surf the internet or call a friend.
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Remove temptation. Don't keep hard-to-resist comfort foods in your home. And if you feel an-
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gry or blue, postpone your trip to the grocery store until your emotions are in check. •
Don't deprive yourself. When trying to lose weight, you might limit calories too much, eat the same foods repeatedly and banish treats. This may just increase your food cravings, especially in response to emotions. Eat satisfying amounts of healthier foods, enjoy an occasional treat and get
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Snack healthy. If you feel the urge to eat between meals, choose a healthy snack, such as fresh fruit, vegetables with low-fat dip, nuts or unbuttered popcorn. Or try lower-calorie versions of your favorite foods to see if they satisfy your craving.
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Learn from setbacks. If you have an episode of emotional eating, for-
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give yourself and start fresh the next day. Try to learn from the experience and plan for how you can prevent it in the future. Focus on the positive changes you're making in your eating habits and give yourself credit for making changes that will lead to better health. Source: https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumerhealth-is-emotional-eatingsabotaging-your-weight-loss-efforts/
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
Aging Eyes — How You See as Time Goes By
You may barely notice the changes at first. Maybe you’ve found yourself reaching more often for your glasses to see up close. You might have trouble adjusting to glaring lights or reading when the light is dim. You may even have put on blue socks thinking they were black. These are some of the normal changes to your eyes and vision as you age. As more Americans head toward retirement and beyond, scientists expect the number of people with age-related eye problems to rise dramatically. You can’t prevent all age-related changes to your eyes. But you can take steps to protect your vision and reduce your risk for serious eye disease in the future. Effective treatments are now available for many disorders that may lead to blindness or visual impairment. You can also learn how to make the most of the vision you have. “Vision impairment and blindness are among the top five causes of disability in older adults,” says Dr. Cynthia Owsley, an eye researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Vision changes can make it difficult to perform everyday activities, such as reading the mail, shopping, cooking, walking safely, and driving. “Losing your vision may not be life-threatening, but it certainly affects your quality of life,” Owsley says. The clear, curved lens at the front of your eye may be one of the first parts of your
Like pets, partners, cars and hair stylists, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to doctors. How many of these statements apply to your doctor?
Your doctor listens to you.
Does this: Repeats what you’ve said to ensure you've been heard correctly; considers your preferences when making recommendations Not this: Cuts you off when you speak
Your doctor takes your concerns seriously.
Does this: Tells you why you shouldn't worry about a particular symptom; orders tests or refers you to a specialist for more help if needed Not this: Says what you're
body to show signs of age. The lens bends to focus light and form images on the retina at the back of your eye. This flexibility lets you see at different distances—up close or far away. But the lens hardens with age. The change may begin as early as your 20s, but it can come so gradually it may take decades to notice. Eventually, age-related stiffening and clouding of the lens affects just about everyone. You may have trouble focusing on up-close objects, a condition called presbyopia. Anyone over age 35 is at risk for presbyopia. “You might find you’re holding your book farther away to read it. You might even start thinking your arms just aren’t long enough,” says Dr. Emily Chew, a clinical researcher at NIH’s National Eye Institute. “A good and simple treatment for presbyopia is reading glasses.” Cloudy areas in the lens, called cataracts, are another common eye problem that comes with age. More than 24 million Americans have cataracts. By age 75, more than half of us will have had them. Some cataracts stay small and have little effect on eyesight, but others become large and interfere with vision. Symptoms include blurriness, difficulty seeing well at night, lights that seem too bright and faded color vision. There are no specific steps to prevent cataracts, but tobacco use and exposure to sunlight raise your risk of developing them.
Cataract surgery is a safe and common treatment that can restore good vision. The passage of time can also weaken the tiny muscles that control your eye’s pupil size. The pupil becomes smaller and less responsive to changes in light. That’s why people in their 60s need three times more light for comfortable reading than those in their 20s. Smaller pupils make it more difficult to see at night. Trouble seeing at night can affect many daily activities, including your ability to drive safely. Loss of peripheral vision increases your risk for automobile accidents, so you need to be more cautious when driving. “Keeping older adults active and on the road as drivers, as long as they’re safely able to do so, is considered important to their health and psychological well-being,” says Owsley. But she notes
that tests for motor vehicle licenses tend to focus on visual acuity—how well you can read the letters on an eye chart. “Visual acuity tests may not be the best way to identify drivers at risk for crashes,” she says. “Other issues are also important, like contrast sensitivity, your peripheral vision and your visual processing speed—how quickly you can process visual information and make decisions behind the wheel.” If you’re not convinced you should have regular eye exams, consider that some of the more serious age-related eye diseases—like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye disease—may have no warning signs or symptoms in their early stages. Glaucoma comes from damage to the optic nerve. “Glaucoma can slowly steal your peripheral vision. You may not notice it until it’s
advanced,” says Chew. It can be treated with prescription eye drops, lasers, or surgery. If not treated, however, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. AMD causes gradual loss of vision in the center of your eyesight. “AMD is the leading cause of blindness in Americans over age 65,” says Chew. A large NIH-supported clinical study by Chew and others found that a specific combination of vitamins and minerals can prevent AMD from progressing to a more severe form. Scientists also found that people who eat diets rich in green, leafy vegetables—such as kale and spinach—or fish are less likely to have advanced AMD. A large study of 4,000 AMD patients failed to show a benefit from fish oil supplements. However, vitamin/mineral supplements—especially those containing lutein and zeaxanthin, which are found in green leafy vegetables— slows progression to vision-threatening late AMD. Diabetic eye disease, another leading cause of blindness, can damage the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. Keeping your blood sugar under control can help prevent or slow the problem. The only way to detect these serious eye diseases before they cause vision loss or blindness is through a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Your eye care professional will put drops in your eyes to enlarge, or dilate, the pupils and then look
PROTECT YOUR VISION •
Have a comprehensive eye exam each year after age 50.
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Stop smoking.
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Eat a diet rich in green, leafy vegetables and fish.
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Exercise.
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Maintain normal blood pressure.
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Control diabetes if you have it.
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Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat any time you’re outside in bright sunshine.
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Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing work around the house that may cause eye injury.
for signs of disease. “Having regular comprehensive eye care gives your doctor a chance to identify a problem very early on and then treat it,” says Owsley. Annual eye exams are especially important if you have diabetes. “Many of the healthy behaviors that help reduce your risk for long-term diseases, like heart disease and cancer, can also help to protect your eyesight,” says Owsley. These include not smoking, eating a healthy diet, and controlling conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. “It’s nice to know that healthy living not only adds years to your life, but also protects your vision as you get older,” Owsley says. Source: https://newsinhealth. nih.gov/special-issues/seniors/ your-aging-eyes
Is your doctor a good fit for you?
feeling is "all in your head" or says, "I don't see anything wrong" and leaves it at that
Your doctor doesn't tell you what to do.
Does this: Respects what’s important to you and sees you as the final decision-maker Not this: Ignores your preferences and advises that you do as they say
Your doctor doesn't make you feel judged.
Does this: Accepts you for who you are; no eye-rolling, no sighing; offers a safe space to be who you truly are – kids or no kids, sexual preferences, gender identity and all Not this: Makes judgments about your birth control choices or sexual activities
Your doctor instills confidence in you.
Does this: Leaves you feeling as if your doctor has a firm grasp of what's best for you Not this: Seems unsure about the latest guidance and how it applies to your care
Your doctor appreciates other viewpoints.
Does this: Appreciates when you do your homework and arrive to your appointment well-informed Not this: Seems threatened when you ask questions If you find yourself agreeing with these statements, you've likely found a doctor that suits you well. Source: https://mcpress. mayoclinic.org/
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Eagles run streak to 4, clinch home playoff game
By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Beaufort High’s baseball team has reeled off four straight Region 7-4A wins in the past week to clinch the No. 2 seed and a first-round home game in the Class 4A playoffs. The Eagles swept a pair of games from Colleton County last week, winning 16-4 at home Tuesday and 7-2 in Walterboro on Wednesday, before
edging Hilton Head High 6-4 on Thursday and blasting Bluffton 14-2 on the road Monday. The hot streak comes on the heels of a couple of roster shakeups from first-year coach Zach Jacobs, who made the moves during spring break and said he has seen immediate improvement in team chemistry and effort. The changes have opened up
new opportunities for players like Thomas Purdy, who went 3-for-4 and scored twice from the No. 9 spot against the Bobcats. Purdy was one of five Eagles with multiple hits in the opener with Bluffton, as Logan Brutcher went 3-for-3 with four RBIs in his new home in the No. 6 hole, and Zach Talbert, Mason Connelly, and Tommy Winburn each added a pair
of hits. Davis Woods went six innings for the win, allowing two unearned runs on four hits with three strikeouts and one walk. Talbert was the star on Thursday at Hilton Head, where the Eagles scored twice in the top of the sixth to take the lead, only to see the host Seahawks tie it in the bottom of the seventh before Talbert helped Beaufort tack on two
in the eighth and closed it out on the mound. Talbert singled home the go-ahead run in the eighth, then added an insurance run with some savvy baserunning, finishing 2-for-3 with three RBIs and earning the win with three solid frames of relief. He allowed one unearned run and three hits with three strikeouts and a walk in relief of PJ Daley, who gave up three unearned runs and three
hits over five innings with four strikeouts and three walks. Talbert also knocked in four runs in the finale against Colleton County, while Malcom Webb headlined a strong pitching performance, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits over five innings with six strikeouts and one walk. The Eagles (10-13, 8-3) were set to close out region play at home Wednesday at Bluffton.
Beaufort boys surge back into playoff picture
Beaufort’s Colton Phares, right, outhustles Stall’s defense as he steals the ball during the first half of their soccer game Thursday afternoon at Beaufort High School. Despite a 1-0 deficit in the first half, the host Eagles battled back to win the match, 2-1, thanks to two goals by Anderson Jones. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Beaufort High’s boys soccer team is surging toward the postseason after reeling off four straight wins, including a pair of big region triumphs. The Eagles have now won six of their last seven games after a thrilling 2-1 win at May River on Tuesday moved them to the brink of clinching a playoff spot. The big road win comes on the heels of a 7-0 rout of visiting Colleton County a night earlier, and Beaufort bagged a 5-2 win at Hilton Head High — with former Seahawks coach Wayne Quinlan stepping in as interim coach — and a 2-1 overtime victory over Stall last week. Beaufort began the stretch desperately needing a win over the Seahawks to keep its playoff hopes alive, and it looked bleak after the home team scored first off a corner, but Colton Phares
shouldered in a goal to tie it before halftime and Cameron Keenan converted to give the Eagles the lead after the break. Phares, Luke Rhatigan, and Anderson Jones all tacked on second-half goals before the Seahawks pulled one back late to make a dominant showing slightly less impressive on the scoreboard. Chappell Doctor netted both goals in the 2-1 triumph over the Sharks after also scoring a brace in the 7-0 shutout of the Cougars. Jones scored both goals in the victory over Stall with the game-winner in extra time coming off an assist from Phares. The Eagles (8-6, 6-5) can clinch a playoff spot with a home win over defending Class 4A state champion James Island on Thursday, but if they fall short against the Trojans, they will still have a shot at qualifying for the postseason pending other results.
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BA boys bounce back for OT win over HHCA
By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com After suffering a tough loss to Hilton Head Christian Academy at home last week, Beaufort Academy’s boys soccer team turned the table Monday in Bluffton, as freshman Grady Lamm netted the game-winner in extra time and BA held on for a 3-2 victory and a season split. After winning 2-0 last Tuesday on Lady’s Island,
HHCA led 1-0 at halftime in the rematch on its home turf, but Ben Lubkin found the back of the net with a header to pull the Eagles even. Miles Spratling gave BA the lead with a header with three minutes left in regulation, but HHCA answered in the final minute to force extra time. Lamm broke through in the first extra period and BA salted away a satisfying victory. BA is now 10-2-1 in coach
Ian Leslie’s first season at the helm just a year after a winless campaign interrupted a long run of success for the proud program. “The boys showed amazing resilience to beat a very tough Hilton Head Christian team, overcoming injury and sickness,” Leslie said. “I’m particularly proud of all four of our seniors stepping up to lead the way.” The Eagles travel to Holy Trinity on Friday.
Camie Russack uses a little body English to get her ball to break a little, while her opponent Mark Kucharski, seen in the background, moves to his ball during Day 2 of the USCA Southeast Regional Golf Croquet Championship tournament Friday morning at Dataw Island. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Eagles enter Class 4A playoffs as top seed
By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com After soaring all the way to the Class 4A state championship match a year ago, the Beaufort High boys tennis team is flying high heading into the playoffs again in
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2022. The Eagles took down three more opponents last week, closing out a perfect Region 7-4A slate with a 5-1 win over Hilton Head High and a sweep of Lucy Beckham and blanking visiting Bergen
Catholic (N.J.) 7-0 to finish the regular season with a 14-1 record. Coach Dave Riedmayer’s team takes the No. 1 seed into the playoffs beginning Thursday at home against either Aiken or Wilson. “We had a successful run,
going 12-0 in the region, and we’re looking forward to seeing how far we can take it in the playoffs,” Riedmayer said. “We remember what it felt like to make it to the state championship and come up short, so the athletes are working
hard to take that next step.” If the Eagles advance Thursday, which seems like a near certainty, they would host a Lower State semifinal matchup Monday, likely against North Myrtle Beach or region rival James Island.
If fellow region champions Myrtle Beach or South Aiken advance to the Lower State final, the Eagles would have to go on the road Wednesday to punch their ticket back to the championship match.
ARTS AT THE OPERA
Turandot by Giacomo Puccini
By Becky Sprecher Mark your calendars now because you don’t want to miss this performance. On Saturday, May 7, the Metropolitan Opera will broadcast live in Hi-Def Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot” at the Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret. Curtain is at 1 p.m. As Asia began to open up at the turn of the 20th Century, a wave of fascination for the cultures of China and Japan swept over Europe. This suited Puccini’s imagination perfectly because “he had a great gift for perfumed melody and special sympathy for his women characters,” writes Fred Plotkin in Opera 101. After successfully completing a work about Japan, “Madama Butterfly,” the composer turned his interest to China. The story centers around a princess who mandates that any suitor must answer three riddles before he can marry her. If he fails, he will be beheaded. As the opera begins, the Prince of Persia has just failed the test and his head is being paraded through the crowd on a pike. But Turandot has good reasons for this macabre ritual; her relative Lou-Ling had been murdered by a prince during his pursuit of her. Desperately trying to protect herself from such a fate, she sabotages every chance at love, even taking on some of the cruel traits of the killer herself. Will our hero, Calaf, be the prince who can melt her cold heart? Artistically, Puccini was inspired by a music box that played four Chinese melodies. He received the box as a gift
from Baron Eduardo Fassini-Camossi, an Italian envoy to China, who had acquired it during the Boxer Rebellion and brought it back home. Three of the melodies found their way into the opera, including Turandot’s theme which is sung by a children’s chorus early on and repeated throughout. Puccini had completed Acts I, II, and part of Act III when he died of complications from throat cancer. Arturo Toscanini conducted the premiere at La Scala in Milan in 1926, laying down his baton at the appropriate point in Act III, turning to the audience and saying, “Here the opera ends, because at this point the maestro died.” The composition was later completed by Franco Alfano from Puccini’s sketches and notes. Objecting to what they viewed as an unfavorable portrayal of their country, The People’s Republic of China banned productions of Turandot for years. They finally relented in 1998, when they staged a series of magnificent performances at the Forbidden City with Zubin Mehta conducting and soldiers from The People’s Liberation Army as extras. There is an awkwardness in this opera that must be pointed out. The role of the slave girl, Liu, is sung by a lyric soprano, always a sympathetic voice. She has an aria early in the opera that never fails to captivate everyone’s heart. Turandot, however, is written for a heroic/dramatic soprano who must sing about great passions and tumult, and this requires a voice with
The Franco Zeffirelli set of Turandot. Submitted photo. some heft. Together with her formal court attire and elaborate headdresses, Turandot has such a forbidding presence that one wonders why the prince doesn’t run off with sweet Liu instead. But this is opera, and you must let your ears give you what you need to know. Turandot’s central problem is that she is desperate to have love in her life but is terrified of accepting it. To communicate this trauma effectively requires substantial music with high drama, and Puccini gives it to her. As with all dramatic sopranos, the trick is to generate volume over a roiling orchestra but still sound beautiful. To quote Plotkin again, “volume without beauty would be a poor performance indeed. The great dramatic sopranos make audiences sit up and listen not only because of volume … but because they make the passions and tribulations of great heroines so compelling.” We will see how the Met’s Turandot meets this vocal challenge. The famed Russian soprano Anna Netrebko was originally scheduled to sing this title role, but she has been replaced because of her close ties to Vladimir Putin and her refusal to denounce his invasion of
Ukraine. Some may disagree with this decision, asserting that artists should be above politics. But one has to consider the fact that audiences simply will not find believable someone who is singing about the trauma of violence and death while in real life, he or she has not denounced a leader who is perpetrating these very crimes on masses of people. “The very power of art,” says Opera News Magazine, “is its ability to express truth; artists cannot do that unless they live that truth in the real world.” Singing Turandot instead will be Liudmyla Monastyrska, who hails from Kiev, Ukraine. The undeniable hit song of the opera is the aria Nessun Dorma. It is sung by Prince Calaf who, having answered the three riddles correctly, does the gentlemanly thing and says he’ll let Turandot out of marrying him if she can guess his name before dawn. The princess immediately decrees to her subjects that “no one sleeps” until the name is discovered, hence the aria’s title. But Calaf is madly in love and determined to wed Turandot and he needs a big aria to express his feelings. Nessun Dorma more than fills the bill; it is a passionate aria that is
all about struggles, determination, and ultimately, victory. The last line is, “At dawn, I shall win! I shall win!” Popular audiences became acquainted with this aria in 1990 when three well-known tenors who were also soccer lovers, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras, decided to team up with conductor Zubin Mehta to give a concert at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome to celebrate the FIFA World Cup matches being played in the city. The men worried about whether or not the concert would be successful, prompting Luciano to say, “Nobody will come, please give me a bus for my friends from Modena.” But they did come. The night of the concert, a glittering crowd arrived (former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger among them), the men clad in coats and ties, the ladies in dresses and jewelry. Between arias, some in the audience monitored the third place match being played between Italy and England on their “brick” mobile phones. There was a lot of great singing that night, but things came to a standstill when Placido began to sing the opening bars of Nessun Dorma. Then Jose sang a few lines, which resonated with the audience because it was well known that he had suffered from acute leukemia, recovering completely when he underwent one of the first bone marrow transplants ever performed. Next came Luciano, his inimitable voice soaring, then all three men sang the “I will win!” line in unison. The audience erupted. Italy
WANT TO GO? What: Metropolitan Opera’s Turandot in Hi Def When: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7 Where: USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 801 Carteret Street Tickets: Visit uscbcenterforthearts.com. Tickets will also be on sale at the door for $22, $20 for OLLI members. More information: Visit metopera.org.
won the match that night, and opera won, too. The video of the concert would ultimately be seen by over a billion viewers, and the singers went on to give concerts all over the world. (The documentary, The Three Tenors: From Caracalla to the World, is currently streaming on Apple TV.) If there’s a reluctant opera goer in your life, now is the time to pounce and get them a ticket. As Luciano’s widow Nicola says, “Both music and sport create community.” “Turandot” is a grandiose spectacle with perfectly gorgeous music that’s easy to love. The lavish production with its fairy-tale sets, first staged in 1987 by the late Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli, is so beloved by audiences they refuse to let the Met mothball it. And best of all “Turandot” has a happy ending, a rarity in this art form. If you go to only one opera in your life, this should be it. Turandot will be sung in Italian with Met Titles in English. Run length is about three and a half hours, although the interviews sometimes add extra time. There are Intermissions between Act I and II, and Act II and III.
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USCB Center for the Arts to screen Who We Are, hold panel discussion
From staff reports A screening and discussion of the powerful documentary film Who We Are, will be hosted ay 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4 at USCB Center for the Arts. The audience engagement and panel discussion will be facilitated by Gloria GravesHolmes, Professor emerita of The School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Camden, Conn., and Adjunct professor at USCB where she also serves on the committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The panel, selected to represent diverse perspectives and experiences, includes, Margaret Seidler, Davis Folsom, Heaven Allah-Davis and Christopher Thompson.
The film is a stark examination of racism in America seen through the eyes of activist Jeffrey Robinson and informed by his body of work
as a civil rights and criminal defense attorney. In the film, Robinson explores the origins of racism in America and the link between system-
ic white supremacy, Jim Crow era ideology and the dilution and erosion of civil rights and social justice reform. Robinson reveals some not-
so-convenient-truths about the evolution and presence of systemic injustice and racial disenfranchisement that exists in the country and the great divide between races that is slow to shrink and, in some ways, widening. “It was important for us to present this opportunity to the public,” USCB Center for the Arts Director Bonnie Hargrove said in a release. “In Beaufort, we are creating safe spaces, having these difficult conversations, and talking together with respect and civility as we try to understand one another and work to improve how we relate.” Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Tickets for the film and discussion
WANT TO GO? What: Who We Are, a documentary Where: USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4; film discussion after the film Tickets: $5 for all seats, available online (https://www. uscbcenterforthearts.com/), at the USCB box office and the evening of the event.
are $5 and available for purchase in advance online and at the USCB box office and available the evening of the event. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website: https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.
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E.B. Lewis. Submitted photo.
Illustrator holding meet-and-greet at Penn Center
From staff reports E. B. Lewis, an award-winning artist who has illustrated more than 70 books for children, will be appearing from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28, for a meet-and-greet and book signing at the Frissell Community House at 16 Penn Circle-West, St. Helena Island. The all-ages event is free and open to the public. Lewis often uses his work to “offer a narrative of the African American experience.” Lewis was inspired by two artist uncles as early as the 3rd grade. Beginning in the 6th grade, he attended the Saturday Morning Art League and studied with Clarence Wood. He attended the Temple University Tyler School of Art, where, he discovered his medium of preference was watercolor. During his four years at Temple, Lewis majored in Graphic Design, Illustration and Art Education. After graduating, he taught art in public schools for 12 years.
Presently, he teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Lewis is a member of The Society of Illustrators in New York City, and an artist member of Salamagundi Art Club of New York. In 2003, the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota purchased a collection of original watercolors from Lewis’ first 50 children’s books. Today, his works are displayed in museums, owned by private collectors, and sold by art galleries throughout the United States and Europe. “In diverse settings, through diverse characters, and embedded in diverse experiences, E.B. Lewis offers us his lens on the landscape of human emotions,” Lesley University Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Erika Thulin Dawes, Ed.D., said in a news release. “As we, as a society, work toward greater inclusivity and connection, this perspective on our common humanity is truly a powerful offering.”
By Margit Resch Are you intrigued by those names? Sawoski and Patzakis? Well wait until you hear those two internationally celebrated musicians on May 15, when they conclude the 37th season of music on Fripp Island, another wonderful season the highlight of which might very will be this concert from John Sawoski, a multi-genre pianist, and Michele Patzakis, a multi-genre vocal artist. Two performers who are meant for each other — musically speaking. Sawoski, who plays a variety of keyboards, is an orchestrator, arranger, musical director and composer. He began composing for the piano at the age of 10. From then on, Sawoski’s musical accomplishments continue to be astounding. As a sophomore at Stanford University, he wrote, arranged and conducted a musical called How to Become a Legend in Your Own Mind. Clearly, his professors and his audiences were impressed by his work, because he was commissioned to compose songs for Stanford University’s annual musical shows. He has since created, arranged and recorded music for films like Day of Atonement and for world-famous theatrical productions. Who has played for three American presidents? Sawoski, needless to say. He also provided hundreds of orchestrations and arrangements for international
John Sawoski and Michele Patzakis will perform at Fripp Island Community Centre on Sunday, May 5. Submitted photo. celebrities like Placido Domingo, Jim Carrey, Michael Feinstein, Judy Whitmore, and others, many of whom he accompanied in concerts and recordings. Recently, Sawoski conducted, arranged and produced two albums by new vocal artists featuring 60 musicians, and he released a solo-piano album called Cinema Amore: Movie Love Themes and Other Classics. His own compositions have been played by famous orchestras all over the country from California to Colorado to Philadelphia. His style of playing is mesmerizing. Just listen to his rendition of Chopin’s Fantaisie Impromptu. You will be on your feet and applauding in your very own home. You will be on your feet and applauding during and after his performance
here on Fripp, I bet you. The adulation continues with Michele Patzakis’s résumé. She is not only a fabulous soprano, her operatic voice is at home in the highest and lowest registers and has been celebrated in concert halls and opera houses all over Europe and the U.S. She has been the leading soprano in more than 30 operatic productions at the Zurich Opera, the New York City Opera, the Spoleto Festival, the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, to name just a few. Patzakis’ talents extend way beyond her voice. She is a director, educator, arts administrator, producer and teaching artist at the Los Angeles Opera. She received her Master Degree in vocal performance from the New England Conservatory, with distinction in performance, and she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. Currently a professor of voice at the University of Southern California, Patzakis is loved by her students especially for her dedication to bring out the best in them, as singers and performers. She presents her work not only on world stages, but also at conferences and symposia such as the National Association of Teachers of Singing. And she is currently the Director of the San Francisco District of Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
WANT TO GO? What: John Sawoski and Michele Patzakis What: Fripp Island Friends of Music’s 37th Concert Series When: 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15 Where: 205 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island Tickets: Admission at the door is $30 for adults (credit cards accepted). Students are free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. Visit frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information, and call Vanessa Peñaherrera at 704807-0255 for reservations.
No doubt, Sawoski and Patzakis’ collaboration here on Fripp will leave all the audience breathless and full of admiration, too. They will mark the conclusion and be the highlight Fripp’s 37th concert series. You can hear the duo at5 p.m., Sunday, May 15 in the Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd. Admission at the door is $30 for adults (credit cards accepted). Students are free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. Attendees are invited to a meet-the-artist reception after the performance, catered by Harold’s Chef Services. This concert is presented by the Fripp Island Friends of Music and supported by the S.C. Arts Commission. It helps fund FIFOM’s Music-inthe-Schools program. Visit frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information, and call Vanessa Peñaherrera at 704-807-0255 for reservations.
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t’s easy to mock and be critical, and unfortunately our human nature loves to judge unfairly and display negative thoughts about others. If we could only remember that many people are going through some type of painful trial which usually explains why they seem peculiar. I often counsel with those who are struggling with personal problems and it changes our perspective when we know the bigger picture. As Christians, we are called to be a light that represents God’s nature and this includes forbearance, understanding, and compassion. This is so that everyone can see Christ and hopefully will inspire them to learn more about who He is. When we act ugly and rude, we are actually turning others away from the message of grace and love that we proclaim is what the lost world desperately needs. Whether you’ve noticed or not, those around us are carefully observing us which is having a direct impact on what they think about God and who we are. Every day we have opportunities to do what Jesus would do. If we knew what is going on behind the scenes in the
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lives of those all around us, it would allow us to realize they do not deserve our harsh speculations and criticisms. I published a book a few years ago called A Lifestyle of Worship – Living in the Awareness of God’s Presence that focuses on developing spiritual sensitivity and how this discernment can drastically change the way we think and see life. I’m convinced we will not grow in our concern for others until we can see them the way God sees them. When I’m focused on His presence and trying to do His will, I am more humble and understanding. However, when I’m distant from Him and allow arrogance to rise up, I gravitate toward being indifferent and cold-hearted. Rick Warren is quoted, “God’s mercy to us is the motivation for showing mercy to others. Remember, you will never be asked to forgive
someone else more than God has forgiven you.” I recently learned about an 8-year-old boy that experienced a horrifying tragedy. His mother had agreed to take care of a friends dog for a few days. The dog did not have a history of aggression and she did not sense any danger to bring it into her home. One day the little boy was out in the yard with the dog, and suddenly out of nowhere the animal violently attacked him. The mother heard the cries and ran to stop the attack, but not before the dog had bit off the boys ears and caused very serious wounds to his head and face. It was believed that if the mother had not arrived when she did, the dog would have killed him. I watched an interview with the little fellow after the wounds had healed and he had such a gentle and kind personality. Those few seconds changed his life forever. He is a smart and witty child and is surprisingly upbeat in spite of the devastating damage that he deals with on a daily basis. Where his ears had been are now just small holes on the sides of his head. The muscles in his face are permanently
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ment and for the relief demanded in the Complaint and an Order of Default will be rendered against you for the relief so demanded in the Complaint.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2020-CP-07-00089 Summons, Notice of Motion and Motion for Order of Reference (Quiet Title Action, Non-Jury) (21 Front Street, St. Helena Island) (TMS R300 028 000. 0076. 0000) STEPHEN C. HUCKS, JR., Plaintiff, -vs-
YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN FURTHER NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing Summons and Complaint, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Honorable Marvin H. Dukes, III, Master-In-Equity for Beaufort County, or his successor or successors in office of such Special master of Special Referee to whom this case may be assigned, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master or his successor or successors in office or such Special Master or Special Referee, be authorized and empowered to enter a final Judgment in the cause with appeal, if any, to the South Carolina supreme Court.
Photo by Rahul Pandit from Pexels. damaged and twisted which causes him to talk out of the side of his mouth. His eye socket was reconstructed and he is fortunate they were able to save his sight. As I listened in amazement of his courage at such a young age, I was deeply moved and felt a tear running down my cheek. What a traumatic ordeal this innocent young man has gone through. He went on to say that he
begged his mom to let him return to school and how the other kids will gather around him and stare at him like he is a circus attraction. He overhears them saying he’s scary looking and all that. I know kids are cruel and remember when I was growing up I watched bullies torture other children they considered were strange or whatever. I think about what this child has gone through and
not only having to live with the outward consequences, but also the emotional agony from the insults and rejection. I Peter 3:8 reminds us to be sympathetic, to love one another, to be compassionate and humble, and this helps us to consider what it would be like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Read more about the Christian life and Billy Holland’s new book about miracles at billyhollandministries.com.
CASE NO: 2020-CP-07-00089 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT STEPHEN C. HUCKS, JR., Plaintiff, -vsPhilip T. Askins and Courtney B. Askins, BroadRiver TRF I, L.P. Series C. US Bank as Cust for BroadRiver TRF I LP, Beaufort County Treasurer, James D. Hayes and Miriam D. Hays as defaulting taxpayers, their heirs at law, successors and assigns; and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in or lien upon the Real Estate described in the Complaint; and also any Unknown Adults and Servicemembers being as a class designated as JOHN DOE; and also any Unknown Minors or Persons under Disability being as a class designated as RICHARD ROE,
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No excuse for the war crimes in Ukraine I n the fall of 1970 — newly graduated from law school — I drove myself and my wife through the main gate at Ft. Benning, Ga., and reported for duty at the US Army’s Combat Infantry School. While I was in studying torts at George Washington, I had been promoted (to 1st Lt.) and thus arrived slightly senior to many of my instructors at the school. “Would you like, Lt. Graber, to fire a round or two?” my instructors would ask, pointing to a jeep-mounted recoilless rifle. “You know what, Lt. Briscoe, I’d just as soon you let one of the other young officers fire the 40mm.” At the end of the course there was a live-fire demonstration — called the “Mad Minute” — of all the weapons then available to the newly minted platoon leaders now hunkered in several large bunkers. These included the combined fire of ma-
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chine guns, mortars, 105 mm howitzers and, at the very end, napalm dropped a couple hundred yards from our bunker by F-4 Phantom fighter-bombers flown from nearby Warner Robins Air Force Base. In a different part of the post, and under very different circumstances, a young captain was being tried for war crimes that had taken place in a small Vietnamese village called My Lai. Captain William Calley was accused of killing 109 South Vietnamese civilians. I wasn’t able to attend the trial but my wife, Susan, did attend. And at
night, sometimes at the Officer’s Club, we would compare notes. This morning I’m reminded of those long-gone days by the fighting in Ukraine. And this morning the Wall Street Journal tells us more about the executions in small suburb called Bucha. “They’ve turned into beasts,” said Maria Pusyn, a 48 year old who said two people were executed in front of her garage. Blood stains are still visible on the garage door.” “Civilian deaths piled up so quickly in Bucha that the morgue ran out of space, according to local officials.” It is an unfortunate fact of war that civilians are going to be killed in every fight that uses modern weapons. When artillery, cluster bombs and cruise missiles are brought onto the battlefield there is no way for shrapnel to distinguish between an enemy combatant
and unarmed priest. But in the United States, and the Western world, there is a code of conduct designed to diminish what is called “collateral damage.” In the case of the U.S. Army, that behavior is published in Field Manual 6-27 which is also titled the Commander’s Hand Book on the Law of Land Warfare, Army Regulation 350-1. The Hand Book specifically talks about “targeting methodologies.” The manual sets out three things a young officer must do before pulling the lanyard on a 155mm howitzer; or the trigger of a shoulder-fired Javelin anti-tank missile. He or she must “decide,” “detect,” and “deliver” before “engaging.” The “decide” stage requiring that the young soldier determine if he is looking at a “military objective.” At first glance this sounds simple, obvious. Certainly a T-80 Russian tank, or an array
of SA-21 Growler anti-aircraft missiles presents a “military objective” worthy of “partial or total destruction.” But sometimes these targets are located near houses, hospitals and schools that necessarily complicate the “decide” phase of the firing sequence. And in the recent past we have seen hospitals hit and destroyed by our bombers. Into to this calculation comes “proportionality” — which is to say the soldier who is considering collateral harm must decide how to minimize that harm. In addition to “proportionality” there’s also a requirement for “humanity” — the avoidance of gratuitous violence against the enemy soldiers themselves. It is my understanding that many of the drones operated in cerulean skies of Afghanistan were controlled by airmen in Tampa, Fla. And I suppose that consen-
sus around “proportionality” is easier when one is sitting in a carpeted, air-conditioned room with several JAG lawyers standing nearby. But it’s a harder decision when you have a young lieutenant in the field trying to decipher indistinct, blurred images on a screen coming down to him from a drone. But none of these difficulties excuse the systematic executions of civilians — by Russian troops — that are happening in Ukraine as I write this column. If the Russian Army has an equivalent to Field Manual 6-27, there is certainly no chapter called “humanity.” This unspeakable behavior reminds us what their grandfathers did (to German women) when they occupied Berlin in 1945. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
Government charge cards require stringent oversight
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overnment procurement cards, known as p-cards, are intended to streamline routine purchases such as for office supplies and small dollar items. Functioning like credit cards and used by thousands of state and local government employees across South Carolina, they’re designed to make small expenditures more efficient often by eliminating the need for purchase orders, thus reducing the time and cost involved in processing paperwork or writing individual checks for small amounts to vendors that accept p-cards. P-cards are certainly convenient. But they’re also ripe for abuse. As Charleston's Post and Courier reported recently, a former procurement manager for Richland School District One is under
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investigation for allegedly misspending some $40,000 in public finds, some of it using his p-card. That’s just the most recent in a string of apparent abuses within local governments that have made the news in recent years. In 2020, a Richland County Councilwoman was indicted on public corruption charges for using her county charge card for trips and personal items. A former Midlands prosecutor and one of his top aides were sentenced in 2019 for using their p-cards for personal luxury
tempting. Add the fact that town, city, county and school district governments often have insufficient oversight and internal controls in place over their p-card purchases, and it’s a recipe for trouble. Local government officials need to step back and reassess whether they’re doing enough to prevent problems, and consider the following steps: • Limit the number of cards in use. Some entities have literally hundreds of p-card users. Every card issued is one more opportunity for misuse. • Take a zero-tolerance approach to missing documentation. While most governments might require receipts and a supervisor’s approval for p-card charges, it’s not uncom-
mon for a supervisor to sign off on expenditures that lack documentation. Card users need to know that’s not acceptable. • Make sure all spending details, including for p-card spending, are available online. The more eyes on these expenditures, the better. Transparency helps deter misconduct and catch problems before they get out of hand. • Mandate annual p-card audits performed by an outside agency. The cost is well worth it when public trust is at stake. • Work with the bank to block purchases from prohibited categories of vendors like liquor stores, tattoo parlors, and stores selling cloth-
ing, shoes, and fashion accessories. • When abuse is suspected, contact authorities immediately. Swift justice is a good deterrent. In the Richland School District One case, officials waited months before calling the police – a delay that likely complicates any investigation and sends the message that it’s not an urgent matter. When it comes to public dollars, we shouldn’t tempt fate. Local government leaders must make sure their policies governing p-card use are stringent, clearly communicated, and followed to the letter.
Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state Comptroller. He’s president of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers.
More things you might not know about Beaufort
his is for the “Come Here’s “and maybe some of the “Been Here’s ‘too, but mostly for the new people who have moved to Beaufort County in the past few years, who might have an interest in Beaufort County history. Beaufort County has one of the longest and most interesting histories of any place in what is now known as the United States. Five hundred years of history has produced some extremely interesting people who came to settle the land, make their fortune and fight the wars. There were battles with native people, pirates, the Spanish, the British, and each other, but they were tough determined people and they lived through it all and prospered. One of the first victories that the Patriots had over the British in the Revolutionary
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War was earned at Gray’s Hill near what is now MCAS Beaufort. Take a drive out to Old Sheldon Church Road west of town, the first road past the traffic circle off of U.S. 21/17 going south to Savannah. It’s one of the most beautiful drives you will find and about half way to Yemassee on the right side of the road, you will see the ruins of Old Sheldon Church. The original church was burned by the Royalists in the Revolutionary War,
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items; the former prosecutor served a year in prison and was disbarred, while the aide received a three-year probation sentence. In 2017, an employee of Charleston County’s Emergency Management Department was charged with embezzlement after allegedly using her card to spend nearly $25,000 on personal items. And for every criminal case involving p-cards, there are countless reports of the cards being inadvertently misused or used for purchases that appear to be frivolous. Unfortunately, the thing that makes them so convenient – allowing widespread use of p-cards to make small purchases without involving an entity’s customary procurement staff – is often what makes self-dealing and careless spending so
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rebuilt after the war and burned again by federal troops in The Civil War. That’s the ruin you see today. Stop and walk around the site – there are some interesting tomb stones as well. It’s located on a plantation that was owned by the Bull family who were some of the first to settle the area. Great fortunes were made in the cultivation of “Sea Island Cotton” which made Beaufort one of the wealthiest cities in colonial America. Many of the fine old homes that you see in the historical section came from that era, built by families like the Elliotts, Verdiers, Fripps, Jenkins, Sams, Rhetts, Fullers and Barnwells. A few of them returned after the Civil War to pick up their lives, and some are still here today. One pretty spring, day take one the horse and buggy rides
around the historical area, you will be glad you did. The years after the Civil War brought much change to Beaufort County. Reconstruction produced new leaders like Niels Christensen, Laura Towne and Robert Smalls. Don’t miss the Smalls memorial and grave at the Tabernacle Baptist Church at 901 Craven. Reverend Kenneth Hodges is also working to build a suitable memorial on the church grounds to highlight the remarkable life of Harriet Tubman. Much of Civil War and Reconstruction History took place in Beaufort County. Thanks to the efforts of former mayor Billy Keyserling and many others, Beaufort is now home to The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. It’s headquartered downtown at 706 Craven Street. While you are
at it, walk across the street to the Arsenel. Take Sea Island Parkway out to St. Helena Island, and when you get to Frogmore Corners at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd, stop at historic McDonald Market Place and look around the old store. Turn right on MLK and stop at Penn Center, don’t miss the museum, and then on to Fort Fremont. Fort Fremont was built in 1899 during the Spanish American War to protect the U.S. Naval Station across the river at Parris Island. There is a history center with information about the fort. Much is owed to people like former Mayor Henry C. Chambers, who was the moving force behind the beautiful down town Waterfront Park, and current Mayor Stephen Murray, whose entrepreneurial leadership is
finding ways to provide good jobs for young people to stay and live in Beaufort. Beaufort has had strong leadership in the past and still does today, which is one reason Beaufort is such a great place to live. If you want to know more please read “The History of Beaufort South Carolina” by Beaufort native, Larry Rowland and his fellow authors. The three volumes take you through 500 years of the history and are full of fascinating people and events. Born, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35-year business career. Retired to St. Helena Island, Dickson and his wife are fiscally conservative, socially moderate and active in Republican politics, though they may not always agree with Republicans. Having lived around the country and traveled around the world, Dickson believes that the United States truly is the land of opportunity.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Hunting Island State Park Nature Center April naturalist programs
All programs are free with park admission. Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations. Tuesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); Sea Turtle Discovery – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8). Wednesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Turtle Talk – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations. Thursday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Gator Gab – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); What a Wharf – 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages). Friday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Serpent Exploration – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Saturday: Walk With a Naturalist – 12:301:15 p.m., Nature Center.
St. Helena Library Activities
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Lego Club, all ages welcome; 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays, S.C. Works Job Coaching, free help with job searches, interviews; 1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Chess Club, ages 5 and older. 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540.
Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs
These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/ Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month, Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market
5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.
Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.
The Historic Port Royal Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www. portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@ gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.
Tour Historic Fort Fremont
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.
Port Royal Farmers Market
9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked
THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, April 28 through Sunday, May 1) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are The Bad Guys (PG, 8:30 p.m.) and The Lost City (PG-13, 10:15 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (PG, 8:30 p.m.) and Fantastic Feasts: Secrets of Dumbledore (PG-13, 10:40 p.m.) on Screen 2. Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand. “Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.” A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in. Upcoming movies include Top Gun (Memorial Day Weekend) and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 6). – Staff reports
goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.
A War on Two Fronts: African Americans Fight for Victory at Home and Abroad
Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division. To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www.ccu.press or www. warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-2849227.
Lowcountry Made Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include: Gullah Express LLC (food truck), Declan’s Delights, Pick N Paint Pottery, Preservation Tree Art, 7th & Palm, Kara Artman Art, Southern Botanica, Hedone (bath & body), Blue Door Boutique, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Juke Joint Sweets, BPC Custom Furniture, Back to Eden Self Care Products, LLC, Shutterbug Custom Designs LLC, Pet Wants Hilton Head, Grind Coffee Roasters, LLC, Fabula Collective, The Artsy Girl, KODA Glass Designs, Lowcountry Livin’, Legacy Art Gallery, Cottonwood Soap Company, Marsh View Candles and Crafted With A Purpose.
Lowcountry Made Markets in Port Royal
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., fourth Saturday of the month through May; second and fourth Saturday through November, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. These markets showcase only local artists, artisans and small businesses. The open-air markets are held “farmer’s market” style with new vendors each month. Each market will also include live music, food and drink, and is free to attend. Vendors include Amidst the Alders, Preservation Tree Art, True South, Pet Wants, Meg’s Sweet Treats, Sativa Health Products, Back to Eden Self Care (Tea), Graceful Stitches, Cottonwood Soap Company (Bath & Body), Sweet Carolina’s Clothing Boutique, B&E Rustic Designs, Blue Door Boutique, Clayed by Reena LLC, Kara Artman Art, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Bliss Bites Cookies, Kilted Bee Mead (Soap), HandMade Beaufort, Lovin' My Skin, LLC, Purely, Inc. and KODA Glass, Lovely Olive Designs, Gone Gullah, Tout Sweet Macarons, Moonlight Crow Creations, Fabula Collective, Finch Sign & Design Metalworks LLC and Honey Bunny Boutique.
“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women
9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed
to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufortjasperymca.org.
Beaufort Digital Corridor Startup Weekend
April 29 to May 1, South Coast Cyber Center (old Bridges Prep Building), 1100 Boundary Street. Tickets are now available for purchase and include options for both participants and observers as well as student discounted tickets. Sign-up today at https://event.techstars.com/ event/goX1RLOnho.
Birthday for the Birds
9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, Amphitheater on Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Hosted by the Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and the Town of Port Royal. Event will include party hats, artwork created by students from Port Royal Elementary and Riverview Charter schools and birds and wildlife critters from Hunting Island Interpretive Center and Birds of Prey. The boardwalks will have Tour Guides along the way to answer any questions about plants, reptiles or birds. Kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt and be rewarded with a fun bird pin designed by Aki Kato and the Beaufort Conservation District will have coloring books to take home. The festivities will end with birthday cupcakes, kazoos to play and a birthday song for the chicks. The dedication of a plaque, remembering event founder Pete Richards to Port Royal, will take place at 9 a.m. This is a free event.
Katie McAllister and Vintage Vibes
4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, Morgan River Grill, 100 Marina Drive, Dataw Island. With Mark Flasch on piano and Allyn Perdue on bass. Reservations recommended, call 843-8383474.
The Black Man’s Cow But The White Man’s Milk – The Rise and Fall of the Freedman’s Bank
6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 813 West Street, Beaufort. Chris Barr – Chief Interpretative and Public Affairs Officer for the Reconstruction Era National Historical National Park – will give a presentation about the Freedman's bank during Reconstruction. Hosted by Citizenship through Learning History Center.
Beaufort County Library Special Programs
These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., May 4, May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration; 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.
Taste of Beaufort
Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort.
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Saturday, May 7, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Highway. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@ gmail.com.
Wild Women’s Tea Party
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, Indigo Hall at Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are just $50 and includes admission, food, a French-themed fashion show and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing equal justice to those in need within Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. In 2021, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers provided assisted more than 400 people and held 16 legal clinics. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to buy a ticket, visit lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org or call 843815-1570.
Full 30-hour lifeguard training
May 13-16 & 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday
4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@ comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.
Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours
Sunset walk at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 14; 9 a.m., Friday, May 27. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore, from Moore2Life, as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 12 participants. To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@ foprcw.org. For more information, visit www. foprcw.org.
Listen on the Lawn Concert Series: Gwen Yvette
6 p.m., Sunday, May 15, USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts Lawn. Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic or snacks and beverages. The CFA Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 a person – children younger than 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved into the CFA theatre.
Aviation Careers Expo
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 4, Beaufort Executive Airport. Sponsored by the Beaufort Aviation Association. Learn about the many great careers available in aviation – maintenance and repair; design and engineering; management; avionics design; installation and repair; piloting; airline inflight cabin service; space exploration; air traffic control; flight instruction; university and college opportunities; airline ticketing; cargo and ground servicing; and military aviation. Participants include American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Beaufort County Airports Department, the Beaufort County School District, the Civil Air Patrol, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the Society of Women Engineers, Technical College of the Lowcountry, and Women in Aviation International. For more information, text 843-812-9909.
Listen on the Lawn Concert Series: The Cluster Shucks
6 p.m., Sunday, June 5, USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts Lawn. Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic or snacks and beverages. The CFA Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 a person – children younger than 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved into the CFA theatre.
Broadway Bound Summer Camp
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 20 through July 1, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts. Campers will engage in all aspects of musical theatre, while gaining self-confidence and the ability to express themselves as they learn basic acting skills, vocal instruction and choreography. The highlight of the camp will be the children’s creation of their own show. Tuition is $275. Register and pay at https:// www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/summer-camp.
Creative Arts Camp
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130. Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Subjects include Drawing and Clay, Mixed Media and Trash to Treasures – Focusing on Recycled Art. To register or for more information, go to www. USCBCenterForTheArts.com.
Musical Theatre Audition Skills Camp
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130. Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Class showcase at noon on July 15. Subjects include Monologue and Vocal Performance. To register or for more information, go to www.USCBCenterForTheArts.com.
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A culture of safety
MCAS Beaufort again recognized for hazard management By Cpl. Aidan Parker, USMC MCAS BEAUFORT – Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort was recognized for their outstanding safety program during 2021 and received the Marine Corps Achievement in Safety Award. Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, presented Ron Lanoie, safety director, MCAS Beaufort Installation Safety Department, the award for the installation on behalf of Gen. David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps on April 19 at the Base Safety Building. "I know it takes deliberate effort to win a Headquarters Marine Corps level award, so there is something special about the MCAS Beaufort Safety Division down here," Niebel said. Installations throughout the Marine Corps submit a package containing annual safety data to Headquarters Marine Corps, to name a few; total number of mishaps, severity of mishaps, light duty days and days away restricted time. Everything is tracked through the Naval Safety Center and Headquarters Marine Corps to help designate which in-
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stallation wins in the following categories; The Marine Corps Warrior Preservation Award, The Marine Corps Superior Achievement in Safety Award and The Marine Corps Achievement in Safety Award. MCAS Beaufort has been recognized as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site since 2016 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A VPP Star Site implements an effective Safety and Occupational Health Management System
(SOHMS) and maintains injury and illness rates below the National Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries. To participate, employers must submit an application to OSHA and undergo a rigorous onsite evaluation on the four elements of VPP which include management leadership and employee involvement, safety and health training, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control. "Our SOHMS must effec-
tively identify, analyze, and prevent or control hazards, which ensure the protection of Marines, Sailors and employees, while continuously supporting the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses," Lanoie said. "As a result, VPP worksites serve as role models of safety and health excellence, demonstrating the benefits of a system approach to employee protection. VPP Star Sites, are expected to be the leading edge of hazard prevention and technology."
This air station is one of the few Marine Corps installations that offer the OSHA 10-hour course and 30-hour course for free. Those who successfully complete this specialized training become familiar with recognizing, avoiding, preventing and stopping potential jobsite hazards, which has contributed to preventing mishaps on and off duty, according to Lanoie. "The installation maintains, as part of its operational posture, a world-class safety
Veterans and others should apply for VA Jobs
his article is a follow-up article to The Island News’ two articles of October 20 and 27, 2021, which are titled, “What, Veterans, Spouses, Need to Know about Federal Jobs (Part 1 and Part 2).” Those articles can be found at https://bit. ly/3vLiMQI and https://bit. ly/3vHQFld. As a volunteer Employment Assistance Adviser for the Coastal S.C. Chapter of AUSA, a Tri-County Veterans Support Network Adviser, and a Patient Adviser at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, I have used my government and industry leadership experience to help more than 80 veterans and their spouses to find good jobs over the past 15 years. My experience as a hiring official with the federal government, the aerospace industry, the defense industry, and the medical services industry has given me a unique insight into government and civil industry hiring practices. USAJOBS There are hundreds of VA job openings (and hundreds of other Federal Agency jobs) listed online at the Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site at https://www. usajobs.gov.
Veterans Preference Veterans have priorities and preferences in the Federal Government’s hiring process. The VA is committed to hiring veterans, and veteran status figures prominently in the VA’s hiring process. Veterans should carefully read the information at the VA’s HIRING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES online site at https://www.vacareers. va.gov/Benefits/HiringProgramsInitiatives. On this helpful page, veterans can learn about the Veterans Employment Service Office (VESO), which works to attract, recruit, and hire veterans into the VA, while also offering career preparation and transition services. The VQA offers a number of government initiatives that prioritize the employ-
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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations – East, presented Ron Lanoie, safety director, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Installations Safety Department, the 2021 Marine Corps Achievement in Safety Award on April 19 on behalf of Gen. David Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps at the Base Safety Building. MCAS Beaufort was recognized for their outstanding safety program. Photo by Cpl. Aidan Parker, USMC.
program. Our safety climate is strong and we're always seeking continuous improvement to ensure the safety and well-being for all MCAS personnel, including contractors and visitors," Lanoie said. MCAS Beaufort has received this award for the second year in a row by delegating safety. This type of delegation creates a culture where leaders at every level understand the importance of safety within every part of their planning process. MCAS Beaufort has received this award for the second year in a row by delegating safety. This type of delegation creates a culture where leaders at every level understand the importance of safety within every part of their planning process. "MCAS Beaufort leadership and employees are keenly involved in safety. Over time, this has manifested itself into a culture whereby safety program responsibility has shifted from a few people to everyone, and risk management is now incorporated into all mission planning," Lanoie said. "Everyone had a part in it and everyone should take pride in the fact that MCAS Beaufort is one of the safest places to work in the entire country."
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ment of veterans, including The VEO Act, The Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), The Disabled Veterans Enrolled in VA Training Program, and The Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program, and Veterans’ Preference. Disabled Persons The VA fully supports the employment and advancement of persons with disabilities, and the VA encourages candidates with a certification letter from VA or a state Vocational Readiness office to apply for a non-competitive appointment. Students and College Graduates High school, college, and trade school students can get a glimpse into a possible future with VA through the VA’s Pathways Internship Program, which is explained at https://bit.ly/3KfyE35. Participants gain handson work experience — and pay — while completing their education. The also VA offers special opportunities for college graduates from a variety of disciplines — particularly those seeking careers in the analysis and management of public policies and programs — including the Outstanding Scholar Program, which is described at https://federaljobs.net/oscholar/ and the Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) that is explained at https://www. pmf.gov. Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System Employment Website Those veterans who are interested in getting a good job, with great benefits with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center should read the helpful information at https://bit.ly/3OGqO6a.
Location of RHJVAHCS Jobs The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) provides health care to more than 75,000 veterans in the lower state counties from the N.C. border to the S.C. border and the northeast counties of Ga., including Hinesville and Savannah Ga. The RHJVAHCS serves veterans at seven locations, over a 21-county area in S.C. and Ga. RHJVAHCS includes the facilities at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston and six Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Beaufort, North Charleston, Goose Creek, and Myrtle Beach in S.C., and Hinesville and Savannah Ga. More than just a job Becoming a Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System employee is much more than a job, it is an opportunity to join a dedicated team of VA employees who have made the RHJVA Medical Center the only five-star hospital in S.C. It is also an opportunity to give back to our beloved veterans and their families who sacrificed so much to serve each other and our great nation. If you are a veteran, you know how important and excellent VA health care is to other veterans and their families. The VA (and our RHJVAHCS) is rated by Forbes as a TOP EMPLOYER.
Great benefits Becoming a member of the nation’s largest health care team will provide you with competitive pay, great benefits, a child care subsidy, and the opportunity to serve our nation’s heroes. Go to https:// www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits/ to read details about VA employment benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to insurance, retirement, death, financial (competitive pay, performance-based increases, and rewards for outstanding performance, premium pay for night, weekend, holiday, on-call), market and performance pay for physicians, and dentists, recruitment and relocation bonuses, retention allowance, and incentive
awards (superior performance, special contribution, quality step increases, VA Honor Awards, non-monetary recognition, and Title 38 Awards). Job Fairs The RHJVAHCS frequently holds job fairs and you can find out when and where those fairs are being held by going online to https:// bit.ly/3MNheg3. Applicants interested in working at The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System and attending a future VA job fair should bring a current resume, birth certificate or passport, driver’s license, education transcripts, and professional certifications to the job fair. Current or former federal employees should bring to a VA job fair a copy of their SF50 Notification of Personnel Action, which is explained at https://bit.ly/3kffWhk. To expedite the hiring and onboarding process, applicants should first apply to USA Jobs for the open position. You can apply for VA jobs anytime and you do not have to attend a job fair to apply.
Dozens of Job Openings at the RHJVAHCS As of April 23, the RHJVAHCS is hiring through USAJOBS nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, housekeeping aides, laborers, food service workers, physicians, medical technicians (Cancer), pharmacy technicians, supervisory mobility transport specialists, statisticians, transportation assistants, lead program support assistants, tellers, supervisory audiologists, engineering student trainees, dieticians, information technology specialists, medical technologists, medical support assistants, medical instrument technicians, construction control representatives, housing management assistants, security assistants, lead information receptionist, and health system specialists. Go online to https://bit. ly/3vLJ9FY and find job openings at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System. As of April 22, there
were 62 job openings at The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Nursing Jobs at the RHJVAHCS If you are a nursing professional interested in working for Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, you need to view their Nursing Career Page at https://bit. ly/3KhAYGA for more information. Navigating the Hiring Process Veterans (and other applicants) should follow the instructions at https://bit. ly/3OGrSqG. This website will take you step-by-step through doing things before you apply, preparing your application, understanding qualification requirements, resume dos and don’ts, application tips, submitting your application, the interview, and getting hired. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Veterans and others seeking jobs with the VA should read the frequently asked questions and their answers at https://bit.ly/3Kgxjcl. Federal Employees Reinstatement Eligibility For former employees granted Federal status (i.e., those who’ve held a permanent Federal position for more than three years), the VA offers reinstatement eligibility within three years of separation. There is no time limit for those who have Veterans’ preference or have acquired career tenure. Transfer eligibility allows current career and career-conditional employees to be appointed to VA jobs, but transfer candidates may be required to compete under the merit promotion program. VA Incentive Programs To ensure VA attracts the best health care professionals available, VA promotes the following incentive programs: • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) authorizes VA to provide student loan reduction payments to employees with qualifying loans who
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are in positions providing direct patient care and that are considered hard to recruit or retain. Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP) authorizes VA to award scholarships to permanent full- and parttime employees pursuing degrees or training in health care disciplines for which recruitment and retention is difficult. National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI) is a scholarship awarded to permanent full- and part-time VA registered nurses seeking bachelor’s and advanced nursing degrees from an authorized, accredited program. VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) allows nursing, pharmacy and medical technology students (who have completed their junior year in an accredited clinical program) to gain experience at a local VA facility. For more information about these programs, please call the VHA Healthcare Retention and Recruitment Office (HRRO) at 1-844-456-5208.
Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System Human Resources (HR) The RHJVAHCS HR Office can also answer your questions about employment. The RHJVAHCS HR Department is located at 109 Bee Street Charleston, S.C., Human Resources Management Services. Second Floor, Phone 843-577-5011, HR extension 5949. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 29 April 2022 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel M. R. Sandstrom Commander of Troops, Captain S. D. Evans • Parade Adjutant, Captain F. A. Martinez Company “M”, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain S. D Evans Drill Master • Staff Sergeant E. B. Owrey PLATOON 3024
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Holcomb, Noah T.
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Abraham, Brhams F.
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Ayalarodriguez, Brayan M.
PFC
Barrett, Warren E.
PFC
Burden Ii, Ronald L.
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Buteau, Jeremiah C.
Pvt
Chablaguaman, Dennis S.
PFC
Chambers, Christophe I.
PFC
Channan, Ricardo A.
Pvt
Chavezluna, David
Pvt
Danielson, Amaniel S.
Pvt
Daskam, Wade H.
Pvt
Diaz, Kenneth A.
Haas, Jake W.
Pvt
Dioniciochayeb, Jason N.
Pvt
Hallman, Tyler T.
Pvt
Dioniciochayeb, Jonathan A.
Curry Ii, Jerome
Pvt
Hamdou, Soufiane
Pvt
Dubois, Seann E.
Pvt
Doswell, Jayden N.
Pvt
Hederstrom, Paul A.
PFC
Edmund, Bivakumana*
Garray, Leomyer A.
Pvt
Enkhkhuyag, Bilguuntam
Pvt
Herchick, Ryan C.
Pvt
Flores, Isai
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Giglio, Zachary J.
Pvt
Furlano, Antonio E.
Pvt
Herr, Nicholas G.
Hudson, Joshua S.
Pvt
Foley, Thomas R.
Pvt
Gomezvera, Randy I.
Pvt
Gamblin, Robert G.
PFC
Hill, Cory D.
Pvt
Irizarycrespo, Nael J.
Pvt
Garrett, Jeremiah P.
Pvt
Guerrera Jr, Jason J.
Pvt
Greene, Roman P.
Pvt
Honaker, Skyler J.
PFC
Jackson, Jayden D.
PFC
Gurung, Arron*
Pvt
Hayes, James C.
Pvt
Hardesty, Brandon C.
Pvt
Johnson, Marquel J.
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Hoover, Clay T.
Pvt
Gutierrez, Manuel A.
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Hunter, Seth M.
Pvt
Hardy, Declan T.
PFC
Johnson, Tyyell K.*
PFC
Hughes, Damien W.
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Harun, Tasfiq
PFC
Irias, Christopher R. *
PFC
Hinkler, Guy A.*
Jaraorbe, Anthony M.
Haynes, Jacob D.
Kirby, Ethan D.
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Pvt
Pvt
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Kendall, Easton L.
Holloway, Camron Q.
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Johnson, Nicholas R.
Heilig, Ariel B.
Lee, Dennis M.
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Lawrence, Moquis Q.
Hunt, Lawrence E.
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Kent, Kiyah A.
Herndon Jr, Joseph B.
Li, Henry
PFC
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Lopeznavarro, Timothy A.
Lafountain, Hunter R.
PFC
Kisnersemonin, Alexander P.*
Hobart, Levi J.
Madison, Umojah J.*
PFC
PFC
PFC
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Maragh, Devonish R.
Lara, Jhon M.
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Lawson, Donavan E.
Hudson, Joshua A.
Martin, Alexander J.
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PFC
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Mardavich Jr, Douglas B.
Lehman, Michael J.
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Lewis, Presley B.
Hunt, Nathan A.
Mcgill, Domenik K.
Pvt
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Martinez, Miguel A.
Pvt
Madison Iii, Jeffrey S.
Inns, William R.
Mellonjohnson, Christian I.
Lessard, Tyler R.
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Mendez, Geremy E.
Lockerbie, James C.
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Mayo, Christophe T.
Johnson, Devon M.
Melton, James R.
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Miller, Dejanne N.
Mann, Keith I.
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Mcconnon, Gideon J.
Jonas, Jaire C.*
Mojicaortiz, Joniel E.
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Pvt
Morales Jr, David
Pvt
Mayes, Michael C.
Pvt
Mccoy, Declan M.
Pvt
Jones, Sam M.
Pvt
Moss, Robert M.
Pvt
Mcduffie, Jordan J.
Pvt
Medlock, Liam G.
PFC
Kile, Dequin A.
PFC
Murtha, Sean M. *
Pvt
Mcguinness, Matthew C.
Pvt
Moyer, Logan J.
Pvt
Kosinsky, Adam D.
Pvt
Nelson, Alexander R.
PFC
Meninzor, Stoudamire*
Pvt
Obrien, Braeden P.
PFC
Mango, Stephen J.
Pvt
Nettles, Dashawn D.
Pvt
Merced, Jezreel D.
Pvt
Odell, Jakob K.
Pvt
Mcdonald, Aidan S.
Pvt
Nolan, Michael H.
Pvt
Monahan, Datyn M.
Pvt
Powell, Malenki W.
Pvt
Mcfarlane, Justin M.
Pvt
Nunez, Jakob A.
Pvt
Moralesalvarez, Abraham
Pvt
Ragsdale, Jonathan D.
Pvt
Morales, Julio M.
PFC
Orr, Nicholus R.
Pvt
Moss, Andrew C.
Pvt
Ramos, Dereck S.
PFC
Morris, Joshua A.
Pvt
Paredes, Joaquin
PFC
Paredes, Christian R.
Pvt
Randall, Jeremy M.
PFC
Nelson, Liam A.
PFC
Patterson, Deontae T. *
Pvt
Rogers, Damion D.
Pvt
Reyes, Javier
Pvt
Paul, Piart
PFC
Reetz, Austin T.
PFC
Schrawyer, Zane
Pvt
Poderis, John D.
Pvt
Rouse, Alize D.
PFC
Robinson, Jack D. *
Pvt
Stonge, Jackson D.
Pvt
Repp, Isaac J.
Pvt
Simpson, Cullen O.
Pvt
Romero, Joan S.
PFC
Summers, Zachery C.
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Riley, Philip J.
PFC
Stiles, William C.
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Rosas, Brian G.
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Towle, Jonathan W.
PFC
Sati, Joseph M.
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Taylor, Nathan L.*
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Salcedo, Nathaniel E.
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Stacey, Eathan L.
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Tucker, William P.
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Tristanis, Jullian J.
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Santana Jr, Bryant A.
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Sturtz Jr, David A.
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Vile, Brian S.
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Tummins, Dylan T.
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Trajkovic, Aleksander R.
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Smith, Tahziki T.
Pvt
Villafuertetellez, Leonardo
PFC
Turner, Alexander L.
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Tramonti, Emanuele
Torresvelez, Jacmar Y.
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Stiles, Brandon L.
PFC
Visco, Nicholas R.
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Velezlombana, Juan P.
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Tran, David T.*
Turnage Jr, Michael L.
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Sutton, Calvin D.
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Walker, Trevion A.
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Walters, William C.
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Tucker, Nathaniel L.
Turner, Elijah P.
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Taylor, Mikkel R.
PFC
Ward, Dylan P.
PFC
Wiggington, Kegan S.
PFC
Vance, Jacob A.
Vidalcolon, Fabian S.
Pvt
Webster, Joshua B.
Pvt
Williams, Kaileb J.
Pvt
Whinnery, Dylan A.
PFC
Whitmoyer, Jordan D.
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Yi Jr, Derim S.
PFC
Wright, Matthew A.
PFC
Zeigler, Kenneth J.*
Pvt
Zapolsky, Zachary T.
PFC
Moore, Austin M.
PFC
Morgan, Austin H.*
Pvt
Nelson Jr, Thomas P. Orr, Terrez E.
PFC
Mascroft, Nikolas T.
Pvt
Morrow, Graydon S.
Pvt
PFC
Nashed, Mark H. *
Pvt
Perez, Jonathan J.
Pvt
Neibauerbrown, Gavin J.
Pvt
Phillips, Alexander C.
Pvt
Patrick, Daequan R.
Pvt
Pvt
Pena, Elvin C.
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Perez, Brian Pierro, Colby A. Powers, Vaughn C. Pride, Dylan J. Saldiernarangel, Fidencio Sellers, Joseph D. Tandiang, Mamadou Taylor, Brandon L. Threatt, Demetrick S. Veal, Logan M. Venturiniventuro, Marcelo A.
Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt
Palacios, Johnathan S.
Pinedacruz, Kenneth Y. Pittman, Dylan R. Rayl, Tyler J. Reyes, Isaac Shay, Jackson P. Sivic, Caleb R. Stevens, Caleb T. Stonestreet, Brady M. Tanksley, Jordan L. Torresmaldonado, Yusef I.
PFC
Walker Ii, Andre K. *
Pvt
Vegamartinez, Alan E.
PFC
Pvt
Warrick, Matthew L.
PFC
Velasquezhernandez, Victor M.*
Pvt
Villaosorio, Esteban
PFC
Weng, Dongjin
Pvt
Woods, Devon T.
Pvt
Xie, Steven D.
Pvt
Whittle Jr, Sean L.
Pvt
Woods, Phillip M.
Pvt
Yarberperkins, Ahmir R.
PFC
Williams, Cyrus E.
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Zamora, Xavier Y.
PFC
Zostant, John T.
PLATOON 3025
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. A. Waterfield
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt N. V. Nelson Pvt
PFC
Pvt
PLATOON 3030
PLATOON 3026
PLATOON 3028
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt G. A Gonzalez
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt A. N. Crocco
PLATOON 3029
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt N. C. Moffett PFC
Adou, Yves M.
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Amadortorres, Rayan
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Armstrong Jr, Terrance P.*
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Allen, Hayden C.
Pvt
Allison, Angel M.
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Adams, Victor A.
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Atkins, Nicholaus K.
PFC
Alvarez, Lee C.
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Alvarez, Endy
Pvt
Agustin, Bradlee A.
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Barb, Gracen E.
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Atencia, Matthew A.
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Aquino, Maxwell
PFC
Alicka, Ryan F.
Pvt
Barrett, Lloren G.
Pvt. Jake Haas Pvt. Tyler Hallman
Platoon 3029
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843.521.4200
$125,000
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$350,000
CELADON | MLS 174219 .17acre Homesite | Great Location Community Amenities Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
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$619,000
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SAINT
PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
70 Lady’s Island Drive Beaufort, SC 29907 www.stpetersbeaufort.org
Treat her with a Kitchen gift basket or gift card!
843-522-9555
SATURDAY 5:00 pm 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Daily Masses Main Church 8:30 am
Mon Tues Thurs Fri
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81 Lady’s Island Drive 843.525.0696 www.seaislandpresbyterian.org
Jesus Christ is Lord! Steve Keeler, Senior Pastor Richard Norris, Lay Pastor
A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Reasons for Faith
Written in the Heart Why Do We Share a Sense of Morality?
In 1901, an amazing discovery was made in Iran. In the ruins of ancient Susa, archaeologists unearthed a pillar of black stone. About seven feet tall and two feet wide, it bore thousands of lines of Babylonian text. The scholars discovered that it is a list of laws enacted by the sixth king of Babylon, Hammurabi, in about 1754 BC. Now known as the Code of Hammurabi, it represents one of the oldest surviving examples of ancient law. An even older law can be discovered in the human heart. The Code of Hammurabi was chiseled into stone, but looking at our experience as humans, we can recognize that there is a moral law chiseled into our hearts. From even a young age, we have a sense that certain actions are good and other actions are evil. We have a conscience which urges us to do good and avoid evil. We often fail to follow our conscience, choosing evil, and yet we are aware that we are in the wrong. The moral law is consistent across cultures. As C.S. Lewis notes in the first chapters of Mere Christianity, there is no country where cowardice is celebrated, or one takes pride in double-crossing one’s friends. Even though cultures vary on some of the details, the sense of good and evil is astonishingly uniform across all peoples, places, and centuries. This indicates that our moral code is not simply conditioned by society, but rather is built into us as human beings.
The moral law points to God’s goodness and care for us. As we have seen in previous articles, we can gain certain insights into God as we reflect on the physical universe around us, such as how he is timeless and all-powerful. But as we reflect on the moral law within us, we gain additional insights. Since God provides us with this moral guidance, we can see that he is not indifferent towards us; he cares about us and desires our well-being. And in recognizing the call within ourselves to be good and loving, we can conclude that these are attributes of God. He is perfectly good and loving, and he is inviting us to participate in his goodness and love. For more on the topics in this series, a good introduction can be found in Steven Hemler’s 2014 book, The Reality of God. He explores additional avenues of interest in physics and biology which we are unable to cover in this series, such as how our planet appears finely tuned for life, and the problems inherent in presuming that even a one-celled organism formed naturally by chance alone.
Where does this moral law come from? When one discovers a law, one naturally expects a lawgiver. The Code of Hammurabi, for example, was not chiseled onto the pillar by accident, but at the king’s order. Similarly, it is no accident that a moral law is chiseled into the human heart. The moral law points to a law-giver greater than ourselves: our creator, God. Just as he created the physical laws of the universe, he created the moral law and installed an awareness of these truths in the human heart.
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