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ZBOA grants Stewart and Co. code variance 3-story apartment building at Charles, Port Republic streets a step closer to reality By Lolita Huckaby Monday night’s meeting of the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) involved the same arguments we’ve heard before against a proposed three-story apartment complex on the corner of Charles and Port Republic Streets, but developer Dick Stewart and 303 Associates still got what they wanted. The development company was before the board looking for a building code variance because the proposed 27,500 square foot structure exceeds the 100-foot linear frontage along Port Republic Street by approximately 30 feet. While the city planning staff recommended the variance, downtown

property owner Graham Trask, representatives of the Historic Beaufort Foundation and concerned citizens led the arguments against approval, contending the request for a variance should be based on special exceptions “not because you want it,” as one speaker said. ZBOA Chairman Josh Gibson agreed with their arguments and made an unsuccessful motion to deny the request. It was followed with a motion by board member Kenneth Hoffman to grant the variance. Hoffman was joined by fellow board members Kevin Blank and Marc Sviland. But the path to city approval is not yet at its end. The Historic Review

Board (HRB), which gave the project preliminary approval in March, will review the proposal again at its September meeting where the developer hopes to get final approval for construction. Of course, the HRB, which approved the project in March, is not the same HRB. Four of its five members have since been replaced by the City Council. The apartment building, dubbed the Cannon Building, which was before the zoning board Monday night, proposes 2,200 square feet of ground floor retail/commercial

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Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Josh Gibson makes his point with attorney Walter Nester, representing developer Dick Stewart and 303 Associates, during the board’s public hearing regarding the proposed development between Charles and Port Republic streets. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Schools set to open amid COVID surge Connie Kling, owner of Deals on Bay Street, is retiring and hosting an Everything Must Go retirement sale. All that’s left are a few clothing items and some old, some say “vintage” mannequins. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Closing the door on Deals Connie Kling retiring, shutting down business after nearly 40 years on Bay Street

By Mike McCombs

cross the windows at 724 Bay Street are big white signs. “Retirement Sale.” “Store Closing.” Behind the signs, the window displays, once a hallmark of Deals, are all but empty, housing just a few old mannequins, which, by the way, like most everything else, are for sale. Inside, the store seems grand

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now without nearly enough merchandise to fill it. At the front of the store sits a beautiful old mammoth of a

desk from a different era. In fact, several different eras ago. For sale, of course. And when it’s sold, it might take three or four men to move it. Three women walk in and begin to browse the handful of racks of ladies clothes that still remain. “All of the clothing is 30 percent off, ladies,” Connie Kling tells them in an accent that betrays her Irish origins.

Toward the back are two big, heavy wooden tables. Those came from the old Belk’s store when it was downtown, Kling says. There are display shelves and drawers and dress forms and framed artwork. All for sale. Like Kling and Deals itself, by the end of the month, it will all be gone.

By Mike McCombs Uncertainty. Apprehension. Nervousness. For parents and students, alike, these can be common emotions as the beginning of a new school year draws near. But this year, they are for all the wrong reasons. With the delta variant and a low vaccination rate helping COVID numbers to spike, it could be a risky time for students to return to INSIDE in-person learnCOVERAGE ing. Gov. Hen• COVID continues to ry McMaster’s surge locally efforts to proand across hibit any mask the state • School mandates for district, the state’s pubBeaufort lic schools only Memorial exacerbates the team up for vaccination risk. events Both the CenPage A8 ters for Disease Control and S.C. DHEC recommend vaccinations and masks for children returning to an in-person school setting. “Getting eligible children vaccinated is a top public health priority as we start a new school year,” said S.C. DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer said last week. “The COVID delta variant we’re tracking now is highly contagious, and the best way to prevent your child or a loved one from getting sick or requiring hospitalization is by being fully vaccinated and wearing a mask indoors when at school.” Beaufort County School District (BCSD) published its 2021-2022 Reopening Plan in June and added a Frequently Asked Questions page a few days ago. Both can be found at https://bit.ly/3iDpL8S. But what can’t be found in either of those documents is any sort of safe option for kids younger than 12 who are returning to school. Until there is a vaccine approved for children younger than 12, vaccination isn’t an option. And mandating masks has been made illegal.

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BOB HECK

Beaufort’s Bob Heck, 91, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Cleveland in 1948. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he was assigned to the Marine Barracks in Norfolk, Va. Follow-on tours took him to Lejeune, including a Med deployment, then to Korea where he made the land-

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DEATH NOTICES Gloria Elizabeth Cuthbert

Gloria Elizabeth Cuthbert, 73, of the Lands End Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at her residence Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Viewing at Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Funeral services were Thursday, June 17, Lands End Woodland Beach, St. Helena Island, South Carolina 29920. Burial in the Riverside Cemetery.

Doris Chaplin Dickerson

Doris Chaplin Dickerson (family to the Cuthbert's of St. Helena Island); Doris Chaplin Dickerson services were held in New York July 9, 2021 at Greater Allen AME Cathedral of NY, 110-31 Floyd H. Flake Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11433. Burial in the Pine Lawn Memorial Park in New York.

Minister Carrie Alford Gardner

Minister Carrie Alford Gardner, 82, of the Warsaw Island Community of St. Helena Island and wife of Walter Gardner entered into eternal rest June 30, 2021 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral

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services, July 6, in the rear garden of Ebenezer Baptist Church, 53 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island. Burial in the Warsaw Island Cemetery, off Major Road on Warsaw.

Willie Mae Singleton Dupont

Willie Mae Singleton Dupont, 60, of the Tom Fripp Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at her residence Thursday, July 1, 2021. Viewing Wednesday, July 7 in Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services Thursday, July 8, in the Tom Fripp Cemetery, St. Helena Island.

Clarence Larry Bennett

Clarence Larry Bennett, 66, of Port Royal, South Carolina entered into eternal rest at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Funeral Services were Saturday, July 24 in Helen Galloway Memorial Chapel, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen Street, Beaufort. Internment services was Tuesday, July 27 at the Beaufort National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

ing at Inchon, helped recapture Seoul and fought northward to the Chosin Reservoir in what is now North Korea. Returning to Lejeune, he transferred to the Reserves until 1966, when he resumed active status and deployed to Chu Lai, Vietnam. His later assignments included Okinawa,

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Julie Johnson Ealy

Julie Johnson Ealy, 72, formerly of the Orange Grove Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 18, 2021. Funeral services were held in Massachusetts on Friday, July 30. Burial services were at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 3, at the Orange Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 189 Orange Grove Road on St. Helena Island.

Christine Florence Houseal

Christine Florence Houseal, 101, of Evans, Georgia entered into eternal rest at the Camellia Walk Assisted Living & Memory Care facility in Evans, GA, July 16, 2021. Family members gathered at Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Christine Houseal is formerly of Fripp Island, SC. Graveside services were at 12 Noon, Monday, July 26 at Beaufort National Cemetery, Boundary Street.

Deacon Charles Swinton

Deacon Charles Swinton, 92, of Ridgeland, South Carolina entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, July 16, 2021. Visitation was

Tuesday, July 20 at Zion Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3595 Coosaw Scenic Drive, Ridgeland. Funeral Services were July 21, at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Center, 3763 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland. Burial with Military Honors, Beaufort National Cemetery .

Alcie Leon Edwards

Alcie Leon Edwards, 61, of the Burton Community of Beaufort, South Carolina entered into eternal rest at the home of his brother, Cedric Edwards and sister-in-law, Mary Edwards on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was the son of Annie B. Freeman Edwards and the late James Edwards. Graveside services were on July 16, at the Beaufort National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Cora Simmons Browne

Cora Simmons Browne, 78, of the Eddings Point Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 22, 2021. Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 31, 2021 in the yard of the Adam Street Baptist Church, 736 Lands End Road, St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Burial in the Eddings Point Cemetery on St. Helena Island.

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Bass player Michael C. Steele and drummer Seth Henderschot of the Randall Bramblett Band keep the rhythm going during the Port Royal Street Music series on Friday on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.

It was absolutely packed as hundreds of people showed up to listen to world class music and dance the evening way to the Randall Bramblett Band on Friday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Beaufort woman set to be ordained as priest

Striebinger will be 1st SC woman ordained by Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests By Mike McCombs On Sunday, Aug. 15, Beaufort’s Jill Striebinger will become the first woman priest in South Carolina ordained by the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests in a private service “promoting the equality of women in the Catholic Church.” Striebinger is obviously not being ordained through the institutional Roman Catholic Church. The Church does not allow women or married persons to join the priesthood, signaling two roadblocks for Striebinger. Striebinger said her husband, as well as her family and friends have been supportive along her chosen path. “I have been fully sup-

Beaufort’s Jill Striebinger. Photos by Jasmina Kimova. ported in my journey, which I know is not always true of other women in the group because of different feelings

people have growing up Roman Catholic,” Striebinger said. “I just see it as bringing more inclusivity and acceptance to people who have grown up Catholic.”

Striebinger, who has worked in disability advocacy and as a peer advocate for mothers of children with developmental disabilities, said there are too many people out there trying to tell Christians “how to believe” and who can or cannot participate, specifically the LGBT community, divorced people and remarried people. She said this behavior is borderline abuse and has excluded certain people from God. “If I can offer any bit of comfort to people who do not feel included,” she said, “then I wish to do that with all my heart.” According to a news release by the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests

(ARCWP), Striebinger’s ordination is “a prophetic act of obedience to the Spirit for gender equality and a clarion call to action in response to Pope Francis’s failure to revise Canon Law on Women’s Ordination and his failure to include women in decisions affecting the care and control of their bodies.” Striebinger said she sees the group as a “community of equals, and that’s what appeals to me. It’s much more representative of Jesus and his message. Love your neighbor, not take control of your neighbor.” According to the ARCWP, the women’s priest movement “embraces an inclusive, Christ-centered and

Spirit-empowered model of Church as a community of equals where all are welcome to receive Eucharist and other sacraments, including the LGBTIQA, and divorced and remarried population. We are helping the church move from a clerical model of priesthood to a people powered community of faith.” The movement has grown from seven women priests ordained in 2002 to nearly 300 members today. As of Tuesday evening, a message left with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston had not been returned. Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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Help still available for struggling Beaufort renters

By Mike McCombs Help remains available for Beaufort County renters struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic, as S.C. Housing’s SC Stay Plus assistance program is still taking applications. SC Stay Plus provides payments directly to landlords and utility companies for “cost-burdened” renters who meet certain criteria. As of Monday, fewer than 10 percent of the county’s nearly 5,000 “cost-burdened” renters had taken advantage of the program. “Cost-burdened” renters are those who pay rent above 50 percent of their household income. Federal guidelines say rent should occupy close to 30 percent of the household income. After that point, housing costs become a burden, pre-

venting renters from paying for necessities such as food, transportation and child care. In the two weeks since The Island News’ original story on the program, applications in Beaufort County have risen by about 20 percent, according to S.C. Housing spokesperson Chris Winston. Several other media outlets have had coverage of the topic, as well. “(Increased) media coverage and the approaching end of the (eviction) moratorium resulted in a boost in applications. People are seeing it and paying attention,” Winston said. “It’s still not the number we would have expected at this point, but it’s doing better. As of Monday morning, statewide applications were up 14 percent, according to Winston, meaning Beaufort is

BJHCHS holding free vaccination events From staff reports The Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health System (BJHCHS) and health centers nationwide are celebrating the 2021 National Health Center Week through Aug. 14. This year’s theme is “Community Health Centers: The Chemistry for Strong Communities.” The BJHCHS is celebrating by continuing efforts to protect communities by offering several free community vaccination events. – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12 Piggly Wiggly (Partnership with Port Royal WIC), 1347 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, S.C. 29935 – Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 Robertsville Community Center (Partnership with The Singleton Family Foundation), 9731 Cottonhill Road, Pineland, S.C. 29934 – 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15 Penn Center (Partnership with Penn Center’s Back to School Event), 16 Penn Circle West, St. Helena Island, S.C.

slightly ahead of the curve. CDC extended the eviction moratorium at the beginning of August for counties with “high and substantial” COVID transmission. This extension covers all of South Carolina. Winston added that between tax refunds, child-tax refunds and other stimulus payments, there are other ways some struggling renters may have stayed current, as well. SC Stay Plus provides assistance for renters in three key ways: 1. SC Stay Plus will pay up to 12 months of back rent brought on by COVID-19 related financial instability. The money is paid directly to the landlord. 2. SC Stay Plus will offer up to three additional

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from page A1 A fixture on Bay Street since 1985, Deals is closing, and its owner, Kling, is looking forward to retirement. “It’s going to be a new phase in my life,” Kling says, “and I think I’m ready to not have the responsibility of owning a business anymore.” Kling came from Ireland – Clare, in the West of Ireland – in 1982. She didn’t intend to stay. “I just wanted a change, something different. I came to see some friends on Hilton Head, and then just happened to come to Beaufort and met my husband and I’ve been here ever since.” She didn’t own Deals, initially. In fact, she says, it just happened. She actually worked at the store for original owner Randy Dennis. “I told the owner that I was looking for something myself, and he said, ‘Well, why don’t you buy this?’” Kling says, “and that’s how I ended up with the store.” Kling made a change early on, going from selling men’s and women’s clothing to essentially just women’s clothing. Turns out she made a good call. But that wasn’t all she changed.

There are several shelves of men’s hats and a selection of Irish charms, as well as some Irish rugby jerseys. And some Irish artwork and fragrances. “The Irish imports have just sort of taken over over the years,” Kling says. “People just sort of enjoyed the caps, the hats, the jewelry, the fragrance. So I just built it up part Irish and clothing for ladies.” Kling says the Deals’ business has been very consistent over the years. She credits the store’s very loyal customers, as well as a lot of people who live in the area part-time but always return. But clientele hasn’t been the only factor. “It’s been a very good location. The fact that we have a big window has always been our best advertisement,” she says. “People would drive by and look at our windows or just walk by and see our window displays, and we sold more from window displays than we did from any advertising.” Kling says Deals’ business has been very consistent over the years. But Deals – not necessarily the business – may have been the constant. While Deals has remained solid, Kling has seen the shops around her come and go for the better part of four decades. She guesses there

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Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., fourth Friday of each month. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers tours to the public. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system & working organic laboratory. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at katkatbray@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org, Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

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.

Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, ma-

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terial culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club August meeting

7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. The topic is Spanish Mackerel. Captain Adam Sauernborn of Tide Ryder Charters and Captain Frank Gibson will discuss live baiting verses planers and spoons. This will include inshore and close by offshore locations, rods and reels, and bait of choice. Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are drawing sponsors. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. John Anderson won the monthly $50 drawing for June. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.

CPR re-certification

8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y

months of future rental assistance for those at risk of homelessness or eviction. 3. SC Stay Plus will offer utility assistance paid directly to the utility companies for past-due utility and energy costs. Applicants are already qualified if they are collecting SNAP, WIC, unemployment benefits or Medicaid. There is no citizenship requirement, and there doesn’t have to be a formal lease. Renters must simply show they are consistently trying to pay rent. Winston said there are a large number of partial applications in the system, and S.C. Housing officials are trying to determine what required items are giving applicants trouble and why.

have been between 10 and 15 businesses in the two spots next to hers in the same building. “I wish I’d written down the names of all the people that have come and gone, either next door or over here,” she says. “So many. It’s just too many to remember, really.” But Kling says one thing she’s always noticed about Bay Street is that when a business closes, another business opens. It’s seldom there’s a vacant space. “About the only time I remember a vacant space on Bay Street was the last recession,” Kling says. “There were several. In fact, one particular time, I was the only tenant in this building. The two places next to me were empty. And at the time, the landlord we had was wonderful. She never raised the rent. She was just happy to have somebody here. But now, of course, it’s different.” Kling says she things the early 1990s were a turning point for businesses in downtown Beaufort. She credits Streetscape and an effort to draw people to Bay Street. And she credits Pat Conroy’s books, of course, for “Beaufort getting on the map.” Now she thinks it’s getting tougher to own a business downtown. The rent is simply too high. “I think everybody has a

“(We need to) make sure help is going to the right person, the person who needs help, if it means possibly going without them providing a document that they may be challenged to produce,” Winston said. “Also, for instance, if an entire zip code is below a level that qualifies (but is still struggling), maybe that’s an area that needs help and we need to request help.” The SC Stay Plus application can accessed online at SCHousing.com/Home/ SC-Stay-Plus. For those without reliable internet access, residents can sign up online or visit any Beaufort County Branch Library, which are offering free public access to computers, free Wi-Fi and informational flyers about the SC Stay Plus program.

dream when they open up a business, but I do think it’s a little more difficult,” Kling says. “I think rents are increasing and pushing some of the smaller mom and pop businesses out of downtown.” The last couple years may have set Kling up for the perfect time to walk away. The pandemic was hard on the vast majority of businesses. “It was very challenging. We even had a rent increase in the middle of COVID,” Kling says. “Our landlord deferred our rent for two months, but we still had to pay it back. Considering other parts of the country, I think we did reasonably well here last year.” It wasn’t all bad, though. “This year has been a really good year,” she says. “I mean, it’s been some of the best months I’ve ever had in the store. So I’m happy to be going out on a high.” Kling has no intention of going anywhere else. She may be Irish, but Beaufort is now her home. “Truly, I wake up everyday and I’m just happy to live here in such a beautiful place.” Kling says she is looking forward to doing some volunteer work and has already set up some meetings. But outside of that, she has no idea what she’ll be doing. “It will be the first time I

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Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club fundraiser

6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Port Royal Beer Garden across from The Sands Beach. Advance tickets are $15, while a few tickets will be available at the door for $20 each. Musical entertainment will be provided by Debbie McDaniel and Mark Flasch. David Taub, a former Mayor of Beaufort and the former Beaufort County Democratic Chair, will be the guest speaker. You can pay in advance by credit card or PayPal at https://bit.ly/3xXW08c, or, if you prefer to pay by check, do so as soon as possible by mailing it to to NOB Dems, P.O. Box 690, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 and drop us a line at nobdems@gmail.com to let us know to look for your check. If you pay in advance, bring digital proof of payment.

LIVE After 5

5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Aug, 19 – TD Hicks; Thursday, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.

Street Music on Paris Avenue

6 p.m., between 9th and 10th streets on Paris Avenue, downtown Port Royal. Free and open to the public. Bring you own chairs. Schedule: Saturday, Aug. 21 – Katie Henry; Saturday, Sept. 4 – Wayne Baker Brooks; Saturday, Sept. 18 – Big Al & The Heavyweights.

CPR training

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“As a valued community resource, the Beaufort County Library exists to connect residents to a wide variety of resources,” Beaufort County Library Director Amanda Dickman said in a release. “With five branch libraries uniquely positioned across the County, residents have reliable access to computers, Wi-Fi, and general information about the SC Stay Plus program.” Residents can visit www. beaufortcountylibrary.org for a complete list of locations, hours and services available. For more information, call 803-336-3420, 1-800-4760412 or email scstayplus@ schousing.com. Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. my life that I haven’t really worked,” she Kling says, “so I don’t know what to expect.” The remaining time that Deals will be open should now be counted by the days, rather than the weeks. Kling says she has until the end of August to sell everything and be out and she’s confident she will. Despite being prodded, Kling insists there aren’t many things she’ll miss about coming to work each day. She says there aren’t any routine tasks from her work days that she’ll find herself absent-mindedly performing over the coming weeks and months. When it comes to something Kling will struggle to leave behind, she says there’s only one thing. “The people, definitely the people,” Kling says. “I’ve had the most wonderful customers who have supported me. In the last couple of months when people have known that I’ve been closing, just the outpouring of love from people and how much they’ve enjoyed and love the store has been amazing.” “They’re just sad to see the store go, but they understand it’s my time to retire. It’s my turn.” Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-5229622. 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.

29th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, virtually on Zoom. This years theme: "This Is America. Quest for the Best." Planned by teens for teens, the conference includes workshops, entertainment, door prizes and T-shirts will be available for middle and high school participants. Contact Carrie Major at 843-812-4399 or Janie W. Brown at 843-592-0013 for more information. Register on the Beaufort County Youth Conference Facebook page.

Lowcountry boil to benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers

5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25., Community Beer Garden at The Sands in Port Royal. A Lowcountry boil featuring live music will support a local nonprofit that provides free legal representation to those in need. Tickets are $50 and include all-you-can eat Lowcountry boil catered by Sea Eagle Market and live music provided by The Cluster Shucks, a Beaufort-based bluegrass-rock band comprised of Jason Ward, Ben Coppage and Worth Liipfert. Lowcountry Legal Volunteers are located at 108 Traders Cross in Okatie. To learn more about Lowcountry Legal Volunteers or to buy a ticket, visit lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org. Sponsorships for the Lowcountry boil are still available by calling 843-815-1570 or by emailing Beverly Bauman at beverly@lclv.org.

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FIRST FRIDAY

Morris joins Chamber staff

Witt Cox, far right, helps his 3-year-old daughter Hazel with her bag at one of the CAPA raffle centers along Bay Street during August’s installment of First Friday. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Paul Sommerville elected to SCAC board

From staff reports Beaufort County Council Vice Chairman Paul Sommerville was among five elected to the a four-year term on the board of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) when the organization held it’s 2021 Annual Conference July 30 through Aug. 3. Oconee County Council Vice Chairman Paul A. Cain was elected President, succeeding Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright Sr., who served as 2020−21 SCAC President. “I am deeply honored and grateful to have the opportu-

nity to serve as president of SCAC this year,” SCAC President Paul A. Cain said in a release. The newly elected president offered some advice to anyone who has not Paul been vacciSommerville nated. “I strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated,” said Cain, noting that he and his wife, Amy, were vaccinated mid-April against COVID-19. “As we see the rise in the highly-contagious Delta variant of the

COVID-19, we also see serious illnesses and deaths rise throughout South Carolina. At this point in the pandemic, almost all of the people who are dying are unvaccinated. “If you don’t want to get vaccinated for your own safety,” he pleaded, “please at least think about your family and friends who would be devastated if you passed away from COVID-19, and get vaccinated for them.” Other officers elected include First Vice President Debra B. Summers, Lexington County Council; Second Vice President Roy Costner III, Pickens County Council

Vice Chairman; Third Vice President William E. Robinson, Allendale County Council; Secretary Steve Willis, Lancaster County Administrator; and Treasurer Belinda D. Copeland, Darlington County. Other board members elected include Julie J. Armstrong, Charleston County Clerk of Court; Steven J. Brown, Greenwood County Council Chairman; Cecil M. Thornton Jr., Calhoun County Council; and Robert Winkler, York County Council Vice Chairman. SCAC voted for Dwight L. Stewart Jr. (Clarendon

County Council Chairman), SCAC’s Immediate Past President for 2020−21, to serve the unexpired term of SCAC Third Vice President William E. Robinson (Allendale County Council). SCAC, chartered on June 22, 1967, is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization whose membership includes all 46 counties in South Carolina. Governed by a 29-member board of directors elected each year by county officials at the Association’s annual conference, SCAC is the only organization representing county governments in the state.

From staff reports The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that Megan Thibault Morris has joined the staff team as Director of Member Services. In her role, Megan will be Megan responsible Morris for developing content, programming, and marketing opportunities to support Chamber member businesses. Morris is a Beaufort native. She earned a degree in marketing from the University of South Carolina. Previously she served as executive director of the Santa Elena Foundation. She has also served in communications roles for the Beaufort County School District and Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. Recently, she and her husband Erin “Tank” Morris led the 2021 Beaufort Water Festival, and they have two children in local schools. Input on events and programs that will best support the business community can be sent to Morris at mmorris@beaufortchamber.org.

Ghost Tour volunteers needed From staff reports CAPA and the Exchange Club are recruiting volunteers for their annual Ghost Tours. There is a Kickoff Meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23 in the fellowship hall at Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Tour dates are Oct. 15-17, Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-30. For more information, contact Jesse Chapman at 843-52GHOST or events@capabeaufort.org.

Council chair Passiment graduates from SCAC program

From staff reports Beaufort County Council chair Joe Passiment is among 25 county officials from across the state who graduated August 2 from Levels I and II of the Institute of Government for County Officials at the S.C. Association of Counties’ 2021 Annual Conference,

held July 30Aug. 3. Passiment graduated from Level II. “It is an honor for me Joe to recognize Passiment members of the class of 2021,” 2020-21 SCAC Presi-

dent Johnnie Wright Sr. (Orangeburg County Council Chairman) said when recognizing graduates at the conference’s opening session August 2. “Thank you for your dedication to county government, as demonstrated by your graduation today. Congratulations!” The Institute of Govern-

ment for County Officials provides county officials the opportunity to enhance their skills and abilities to function more effectively. SCAC partners with the College of Charleston’s Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities to offer the Institute of Government three times per year. Clem-

son University’s Master of Public Administration program sponsors the Institute. County officials must complete 27 hours of instruction to graduate from Level I, and 18 hours of instruction to graduate from Level II. SCAC, chartered on June 22, 1967, is a nonprofit and

nonpartisan organization whose membership includes all 46 counties in South Carolina. Governed by a 29-member board of directors elected each year by county officials at the Association’s annual conference, SCAC is the only organization representing county governments in the state.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Managing Restless Legs Syndrome

Do you feel an overwhelming need to move your legs when sitting or lying down? Do these sensations make it hard to fall or stay asleep? These can be signs of Restless Legs Syndrome, also known as RLS. RLS is caused by problems with the way the nerves in the brain and body communicate with each other. These problems result in a strong, sometimes overwhelming urge to move the legs. This urge often comes with unpleasant feelings like tingling, burning, or throbbing. Up to 7 to 10% of people in the U.S. may have RLS. Women are more likely than men to have the condition. Genes appear to play some role in who’s at risk. Symptoms may be mild and not interfere with daily life. But they can get worse over time. Four core symptoms define the disorder, explains Dr. Christopher Earley, a nervous system specialist at Johns Hopkins University. One is the urgent need

to move the legs. Second, leg discomfort is triggered by rest, like sitting or lying down. The third is that discomfort is relieved by movement. “People feel better as soon as they get up and walk around,” Earley says. Fourth, symptoms get worse throughout the day, peaking in the evening and night. Severe symptoms can affect people’s everyday lives. They can particularly impact your ability to get a good night’s sleep. This can, in turn, make it hard to work, drive, or do other daily activities. Treatment for RLS depends on its severity. Certain lifestyle changes can help some people with mild to moderate symptoms (see the sidebar box for tips). If lifestyle changes don’t help, medications may bring some relief. The medications used for RLS affect different chemicals in the brain. It may be neces-

sary to try different ones to see which work for you. Drugs used to treat seizures can help rebalance the brain chemicals involved in RLS. Other drugs mimic the effect of a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps regulate movement and other functions. Certain pain medications and anti-anxiety drugs may also help. Recent research suggests a lack of iron in the brain can trigger RLS. Doctors now often recommend iron supplements as part of treatment. Tests for iron in blood samples don’t show whether the brain lacks iron. Some people with RLS have normal blood levels of iron, but still benefit from extra iron, Earley explains. His team tested whether high doses of iron, given by IV, help people with RLS. The treatment improved some people’s symptoms—even if they didn’t have low levels of iron in their blood. High doses of iron may prevent RLS from develop-

RELIEVING RLS • Cut back on caffeine and alcohol. • Avoid tobacco. • Try a hot bath. • Give yourself a leg massage. • Use a heating pad or ice pack on your legs. • Talk with your health care provider if these changes don’t help. A specialist can help you try different types of medications to reduce symptoms.

ing, too. But first, Earley says, they need to learn how to tell who’s at risk of RLS because of low iron in the brain. For now, symptoms are the only way to diagnose RLS. If you have think you may have this condition, talk with your health care provider. They can help you find ways to get some relief. Source: https://newsinhealth.nih. gov/2021/07/disruptive-leg-movement

How do processed foods affect your health?

Processed foods, such as ready meals, baked goods, and processed meats, can have negative health effects. Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body. However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed foods, tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats. Because of this, they are a major contributor to obesity and illness around the world. In recent decades, ultra-processed food intake has increased dramatically worldwide. These foods now account for 25–60% of a person’s daily energy intake throughout much of the world.

What are processed foods?

The term “processed food” can cause some confusion

because most foods are processed in some way. Mechanical processing— such as grinding beef, heating vegetables, or pasteurizing foods—does not necessarily make foods unhealthful. If the processing does not add chemicals or ingredients, it does not tend to lessen the healthfulness of the food. However, there is a difference between mechanical processing and chemical processing. Chemically processed foods often only contain refined ingredients and artificial substances, with little nutritional value. They tend to have added chemical flavoring agents, colors, and sweeteners. These ultra-processed foods are sometimes called “cosmetic” foods, as compared with whole foods. Some examples of ultra-processed foods include: • frozen or ready meals

• baked goods, including pizza, cakes, and pastries • packaged breads • processed cheese products • breakfast cereals • crackers and chips • candy and ice cream • instant noodles and soups • reconstituted meats, such as sausages, nuggets, fish fingers, and processed ham • sodas and other sweetened drinks

Are processed foods bad for you?

Ultra-processed foods tend to taste good and are often inexpensive. However, they usually contain ingredients that could be harmful if consumed in excess, such as saturated fats, added sugar, and salt. These foods also contain less dietary fiber and fewer vitamins than whole foods. One large study involving more

than 100,000 adults, found that eating 10% more ultra-processed foods was associated with above a 10% increase in the risks of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular disorders. The researchers reached this conclusion after accounting for saturated fat, sodium, sugar, and fiber intake. Another large study involving almost 20,000 adults, found that eating more than four servings of processed food daily was linked with an increased risk of all-cause mortality. For each additional serving, all-cause mortality risk increased by 18%. Other research indicates that eating highly processed foods can lead to weight gain. Here are seven reasons why processed foods can increase the risk to a person’s health. • Added sugar • Artificial ingredients

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In recent decades, ultra-processed foods have become common in diets worldwide. However, eating large amounts of these foods increases risks to health. To rebalance the diet or make it more healthful, a person can replace ultra-processed foods with whole foods, including grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ibd-and-covid19?utm_source=Sailthru Email&utm_ medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT Daily News&utm_content=2021-0719&apid= 37763034&rvid=3424e32faa971ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614ad3f53b1cc99363570ba22#outlook

Stress relief: When and how to say no

Sure, it's easier to say yes, but at what price to your peace of mind? Here's why saying no may be a healthier option for stress relief. Is your plate piled high with deadlines and obligations? Are you trying to cram too many activities into too little time? If so, stress relief can be as straightforward as just saying no. Saying no is a complete sentence.

Why say no?

The number of worthy requests isn't likely to lessen, and you can't add more time to your day. Are you doomed to be overcommitted? The answer is no, not if you're willing to say no. It may not be the easy way, but it is a path to stress relief. Keep in mind that being overloaded is individual. Just because your co-worker can juggle 10 committees with seeming ease doesn't mean you should be able to be on several committees. Only you can know what's too much for

you. Each person knows their own mental and physical limits. Consider these reasons for saying no: • Saying no isn't necessarily selfish. When you say no to a new commitment, you're honoring your existing obligations and ensuring that you'll be able to devote high-quality time to them. • Saying no can allow you to try new things. Just because you've always helped plan the compa-

ny softball tournament doesn't mean you have to do it forever. Saying no gives you time to pursue other interests. • Always saying yes isn't healthy. When you're overcommitted and under too much stress, you're more likely to feel rundown and possibly get sick. • Saying yes can cut others out. On the other hand, when you say no, you open the door for others to step up. Or you can delegate someone to take over the task. They may not do things the way you would, but that's OK. They'll find their own way.

When to say no

Sometimes it's tough to determine which activities deserve your time and attention. Use these strategies to evaluate obligations — and opportunities — that come your way. • Focus on what matters most. Keep the main

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thing the main thing. Keep first things first. Examine your obligations and priorities before making any new commitments. Ask yourself if the new commitment is important to you. If it's something you feel strongly about, by all means do it. If not, take a pass. • Weigh the yes-to-stress ratio. Is the new activity you're considering a short- or long-term commitment? For example, making a batch of cookies for the school bake sale will take far less time than heading up the school fundraising committee. Don't say yes if it will mean months of added stress. Instead, look for other ways to pitch in. • Take guilt out of the equation. Don't agree to a request you would rather decline out of guilt or obligation. Doing so will likely lead to additional stress and resentment. • Sleep on it. Are you tempted by a friend's invitation to volunteer at your old alma mater or to join a weekly golf league? Before you respond, take a day to

think about the request and how it fits in with your current commitments. If you can't sleep on it, at least take the time to think the request through before answering.

How to say no

“No”. See how simple it is to say one little word, allowing you to take a pass on tasks that don't make the cut? Of course, there will be times when it's just not that easy. Here are some things to keep in mind when you need to say no: • Say no. The word no has power. Don't be afraid to use it. Be careful about using vague substitute phrases, such as "I'm not sure" or "I don't think I can." These can be interpreted to mean that you might say yes later. • Be brief. State your reason for refusing the request, but don't go on about it. Avoid elaborate justifications or explanations. Be clear and be decisive. • Be honest. Don't fabricate reasons to get out of an obligation. The truth is always the best way to turn down a friend, family

member or co-worker. • Be respectful. Many good causes may land at your door, and it can be tough to turn them down. Complimenting the group's effort while saying that you can't commit shows that you respect what they're trying to accomplish. For example, you could say something similar to, "Thank you for the opportunity, but I have a full plate right now." • Be ready to repeat. You may need to refuse a request several times before the other person accepts your response. When that happens, just hit the replay button. Calmly repeat your no, with or without your original rationale, as needed. Saying no won't be easy if you're used to saying yes all the time. But learning to say no is an important part of simplifying your life and managing your stress. And with practice, you may find saying no gets easier. By Mayo Clinic Staff https://www.mayoclinic.org/ healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/indepth/stress-relief/art-20044494?

HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

ALWAYS CRAVING SUGAR?

We all know that one family member or friend who seems to always be craving their favorite sugary drink or snack. While having a craving for soda or sweet tea is normal, one that is constant should raise the alarm for a much more serious health issue.

the amount of sugars present in processed foods and sweet treats, it’s good to check if your blood sugar levels are too high if you experience frequent headaches.

SYMPTOM #4: Blurred vision and later blindness

Excess blood sugar damages the vessels of your retina, creating clouding of your vision and eventually permanent damage as blindness. This of course is advanced stages of untreated high blood sugar, meaning if you check on a regular basis and control blood sugar levels, you can prevent damage before it happens.

Q: I've been craving sweets lately - could that mean I have diabetes?

A: Nope. Craving sugar is not one of the symptoms of diabetes, or hyperglycemia (too much blood glucose). Symptoms to look for are frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. If you skip meals often you may be experiencing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. When your blood sugar starts to dip, you naturally long for a sugary snack to get it back up. But the body processes sugar fast, so the energy surge quickly wears off and you're left craving another cookie. Another common culprit? Low levels of serotonin, the brain chemical responsible for making us feel happy. If you have chronically low levels, your sugar yen could be your body's attempt to fix the problem—studies suggest that sugar increases the absorption of the amino acid tryptophan, which the body uses to make serotonin. The good news: You can break the cravings cycle. First, stick to three or more healthy meals a day—no

SYMPTOM #5: Increased thirst and urination

skipping! Blowing off a meal can cause your blood sugar to drop and your body to seek a solution—like a hit of chocolate or pint of coffee ice cream. Instead, choose good-news fare that keeps you satisfied. (Source: “What the Yuck”, medical editor Dr. Roshini Raj, whattheyuck@ health.com) However, you may be diagnosed with hyperglycemia— an elevation of blood sugar often caused by the Standard American Diet (SAD) and a sedentary lifestyle. The cause is either insufficient production of insulin by your pancreas (type 1 dia-

betes) or inefficient ability of insulin to perform its normal functions, which is called insulin resistance and is found in type 2 diabetes. A highly elevated level of blood sugar can become life threatening, resulting in coma,” says Dr. Vikki Petersen, certified clinical nutritionist, chiropractor and certified functional medicine practitioner.

SYMPTOM #1: Fruity smelling breath

This is not something you can detect on yourself, but if a friend or family member displays very sweet breath, have them check into it, especially if they display other symptoms. This could very well be due to elevated blood sugar levels that need to be brought under control.

alert. The body’s energy goes towards trying to handle the toxic levels of sugar, leaving you tired and feeling weak. If you or someone you know experiences regular fatigue or dizzy spells, consider checking blood sugar levels.

SYMPTOM #3: Headache, brain fog, trouble concentrating

What are some common symptoms that are associated with high blood sugar? Here are the top 6 symptoms to look out for when it comes to hyperglycemia:

SYMPTOM #2: Fatigue and weakness or dizziness

The state of excess sugar is a toxic situation for your body and one that puts it on high

Your brain and nervous system uses glucose as fuel but it needs to be in the correct amount. Both too much blood sugar and too little (hypoglycemia) can cause headache and brain fog. With

have very strong opinions—I don’t feel putting kids in that position is going to be helpful,” explained Dr. Jensen. She said parents should also be mindful of how they’re explaining to their child why they can’t go to a friend’s house. You don’t need to give a detailed reason, keep it simple and in terms they can understand.

what everyday athletes can do to speed up their recovery process after injury or surgery. Elite athletes tend to return to play faster after an injury than everyday athletes. Dr. Okoroha, who works with professional athletes and knows what factors they have working in their favor. "They have very high motivation. They want to get back to their sport. Often, it's their job, so they have to get back to that quickly," says Dr. Okoroha. "They're in

better shape than the common-day athlete, their muscles already pretrained, and it's easier to recover." While it may be unrealistic to think the average athlete can bounce back as quickly, Dr. Okoroha says there are steps anyone can take to aid in their recovery process. "Sleep and nutrition are very important. Sleep plays into a factor of fatigue. If you're tired, you can have poor mechanics, and then you always want to make sure you optimize

Your body is very clever and it increases your thirst as a means of trying to dilute the excess sugar and excrete it from your body with more frequent urination. If you have the ability to check your urine you will see elevated glucose in it.

SYMPTOM #6: Weight loss

The reason that weight loss occurs is that without the insulin normally produced by the pancreas, the body is forced to start burning fat stores at a high rate of speed in order to keep all of your organs functioning and your brain firing neurons to the rest of the body. Additional source: https://diabetic. news/16-signs-hyperglycemia/9/

careTALK© How to ask other parents if they are vaccinated If you and your child have been vaccinated for COVID-19, you may be wondering if their friends’ families have been vaccinated too. But, is it okay to ask? “I think most of the time a conversation resolves a lot. Keeping things mysterious and unknown and everybody wondering, ‘Should I, shouldn’t I, is it okay, is it not okay?’ increases anxiety for all of us,” said Vanessa Jensen, PsyD, pediatric psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s. Dr. Jensen said if you’re worried about having your child around someone who

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isn’t vaccinated, then there’s nothing wrong with asking. However, it is important to remain respectful. For example, if your child’s friend invites them over and the parent tells you they are not vaccinated, avoid lecturing them. Instead, politely thank them for the invitation and suggest getting the kids together outside another time. If you have a specific reason why you’re concerned, like an elderly relative, you could share that if it seems appropriate. “We want to try to help model for our kids. We don’t want to judge people for taking different positions on this one. I know some people are very intense, they

Recovering from sports injuries Common sports injuries like ligament tears or sprains can sideline athletes for weeks or even months. Often it can seem like elite athletes bounce back quickly from injury. Dr. Kelechi Okoroha, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, explains

your nutrition." If an athlete is recovering from an injury that required surgery, physical therapy plays a huge role. "Orthopedists do the surgery, and they stabilize the ligaments and repair the tissues, but physical therapy is just as important in getting patients back to sport. I tell them (my patients) that you have to make sure you're adequately going to physical therapy two to three times a week, and they kind of guide your process in terms of recovery," says Dr. Okoroha.

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EDUCATION

BCSD acknowledged for excellence in financial reporting

From staff reports The Beaufort County School District has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the

United States and Canada. This recognition is based on the district’s comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the

high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. According to the GFOA,

“The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its man-

agement Government.” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez credits the District’s Chief Financial Officer Tonya Crosby and her staff with this recognition. “Our finance department is top-notch, continually demon-

strating superb financial acumen and transparency,” Rodriguez said in a release. “This award only reinforces what I have experienced with Ms. Crosby and her team since I joined BCSD as Superintendent, that of excellence.”

Robert Smalls joins Battery Creek with Cambridge International program status

From staff reports Along with May River High School, Robert Smalls International Academy has been authorized to offer students prestigious international academic programming that prepares them for the rigor of college. Part of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, the Cambridge International Secondary Program is offered for students ages 11 to 19. Battery Creek High School will be kicking off its second year of the curriculum this fall. Cambridge International

secondary programming has three stages, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Advanced, each providing students with a clear path for educational success via worldclass curriculum, high-quality support for teachers, and integrated assessment. Robert Smalls International Academy will participate in the Cambridge Lower Secondary stage and May River High School will initially participate in the Cambridge Upper Secondary stage and transition to Cambridge Advanced.

High school students will be able to choose advanced level courses that allow them to earn college credit for qualifying scores on Cambridge exams at no cost to them, and students who pass enough of those courses can earn the prestigious Cambridge International diploma in addition to a traditional South Carolina high school diploma. Former Robert Smalls International Academy Principal and current district Executive Director, Celestine LaVan, Ed.D., praises the relevance of the Cambridge International

Program for Lowcountry students. “Cambridge curriculum emphasizes critical elements comprising the profile of the South Carolina Graduate. The courses allow students to exercise the intellectual challenges and rigor they will find in their high school and college careers,” LaVan said in a release. “The innovative and active learning experiences cultivate the types of thinking and collaboration needed to compete and be successful in a global society, truly supporting the ‘international’

aspect of Robert Smalls International Academy.” Nearly a million students from 10,000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their futures with Cambridge programs and qualifications. Success with Cambridge can give students admission to universities in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and other countries. “This Cambridge International authorization is just the latest example of the great things happening at May River High School and Robert

COVID surge continues in county, state

Port Royal Elementary School is ready for maskless, full-time, in person classroom teaching. The first day of school in Beaufort County will be Monday, Aug. 16. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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from page A1 With virtual schooling options far fewer this year, that’s forcing parents into a situation where they have no real option but to send their unvaccinated children into a risky situation. Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez has heard the complaints. While acknowledging the limitations the school district is forced to deal with, he emphasizes that the BCSD is trying to be proactive. “I think what I would say is I understand everyone’s concerns,” Rodriguez said by phone on Tuesday. “Don’t forget I’m a parent, also, with two children in school. I think one of the things that is important to just get some of the technical components out of the way.

“Proviso 1.108 doesn’t allow us to mandate masks in school. We have to abide by it. It’s the law. But it is silent about buses, so we are mandating masks on buses. It is silent about visitors, so we’re mandating all visitors wear masks. The same goes for health care areas and athletic training areas.” Essentially, BCSD is requiring masks anywhere they can. Rodriguez added that schools are not allowed to have more than 5 percent of students enrolled in virtual instruction. “That doesn’t allow parents to go virtual because you simply can’t offer it,” Rodriguez said. Another rule forces the school district to offer five days a week of instruction, not allowing for any sort of staggered schedule. But Rodriguez said, if parents want them to, their students can wear masks vol-

untarily, and he hopes many will. He says the schools will be making an effort to enforce social distancing, and there will be plexiglass barriers available in classrooms. He said an additional strategy will be the use of DHEC-recommended quarantines for students exposed to the virus. Vaccinated students will quarantine 10 days, while unvaccinated students must quarantine 14 days. “We have to follow and operate within the law,” Rodriguez said, “so that’s what we’re doing. Our goal is to keep our students and our staff as safe as possible and to keep our schools open for kids.” Rodriguez said superintendents across the state had made their concerns known, but the situation was one they didn’t control. When asked what would have to happen for the current situation to change, Ro-

driguez couldn’t answer. “I think that’s not a question for Frank Rodriguez, that’s a question for somebody else,” he said. “My job is to operate the schools and try to keep kids safe within the provisos.” When asked if he would require students to wear masks if it were legally possible, Rodriguez paused, choosing his words carefully. “Last year, we operated with mask requirements for almost the whole year,” he said. “It was one of our mitigation strategies. I think that’s what I would say.” At the private schools Beaufort Academy started school Wednesday. The school is recommending masks, but not requiring them, according to Beaufort Academy Director of Communications and Marketing Lisa Gallagher. Gallagher said the school would be paying close atten-

From staff reports COVID-19 numbers continue to increase both across the state of South Carolina and here in Beaufort. Statewide, South Carolina reported 1,954 new cases and 11 deaths on Tuesday. There are 1,248 COVID patients hospitalized statewide. That number is at its highest since two days before Valentine’s Day. Locally, the average for confirmed positive cases for the past seven days is 118.43, the highest since the pandemic began. The previous high seven-day average was around 113 cases in mid-January. Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH), as of Tuesday afternoon, had 39 COVID-positive patients, including eight in the Intensive Care Unit and five on ventilators. The 39 patients is the highest for BMH since it’s all-time high of 44 back on Jan. 8. That day was the third of a three-day stretch with at least 43 COVID-19 patients at BMH. The number of COVID deaths in Beaufort County remains low, with six coming since mid-June. The death rate, however, typically lags behind reporting of positive cases and hospitalizations.

tion in case it needed to make any alterations to its plan. “Some teachers are requesting (masks), and that’s OK. We’re asking those students to wear masks,” Gallagher said. “And the families seem to be OK with it. Also, if there are families that want to wear masks, they are more than welcome to.” BA, at the beginning of this school year, hopes to replicate what it did last year with an ambitious and detailed backto-school plan that utilized masks, social distancing, sterilization and the utilization of

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Smalls International Academy,” District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said, noting the curriculum’s capacity to increase academic achievement. “These are very exciting days for our students and families as Cambridge International Programming offers them a clear path for educational success.” Interested May River High School and Robert Smalls International Academy students and families can contact their school’s guidance counselors for more information.

BCSD, BMH team up for 2 vaccination clinics From staff reports Although the COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory for students to return to school, the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) has partnered with Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) in offering two free drive-through Pfizer vaccination clinics this week for anyone 12 and older. A parent/guardian must accompany any child. South of the Broad The first event runs from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12 at Bluffton Middle School at 30 Mustang Drive, Bluffton. Sign up at www.BeaufortMemorial.org/aug12vax. North of the Broad The second event runs from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13 at Lady’s Island Middle School at 30 Cougar Drive, Lady’s Island. Sign up at www.BeaufortMemorial.org/aug13vax. BCSD encourages anyone who desires the vaccine to sign up as soon as possible so that the hospital can plan accordingly. These clinics are open to anyone in the community. For more information, email CommunityComments@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

the school’s unique building structure and outdoor spaces to keep students and faculty safe. John Paul II Catholic School is recommending but not requiring masks be worn in indoor spaces. The school is requiring masks for mass. Otherwise, JPII, much like Beaufort County Schools, is following S.C. DHEC’s guidelines on testing and quarantines for students who are exposed to the virus. The quarantines vary based on whether or not the students are vaccinated.

SPORTS

A ROYAL VICTORY

With two outs in the second inning, the Braves’ Jake Anderson steals second base before Royals second baseman can field the throw during Beaufort County Adult Baseball League action Thursday at Burton Wells Park. Anderson eventually scored, but the Royals went on to win 4-2.

Royals pitcher Weldon Smith hurls a fastball toward a Braves batter during Beaufort County Adult Baseball League action Thursday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Cottrell to coach men’s, women’s golf at USC Beaufort

From staff reports USC Beaufort Director of Athletics Quin Monahan removed the interim tag and promoted Cory Cottrell to head coach for both the USCB men's and women's golf teams on Monday. “I'm pleased to announce that Coach Cottrell has accepted the head women's and men's golf coach position, and know that our program is in exceptional hands," Monahan said in a release. "Cory exemplifies the tradition of excellence in our golf programs and will continue to be an out-

standing mentor to our young golfers. The tide is rising and Sand Shark Athletics just got better today." “From being a student athlete at USCB to now being the head coach, it Cory is something Cottrell that will always be very special to me,” Cottrell said. “I am looking forward to continuing the academic and athletic championship success the women's and men's golf

programs have had, not only at the NAIA level, but as we make the transition to NCAA Division II." During his time as interim (2020-21 season), he elevated both the men's and women's teams to new heights. Under his tutelage, Cottrell guided the men's golf team to one team victory, nine top-five team finishes, 19 top-10 individual finishes and an appearance at the NAIA Championship during the 2020-21 season. He also saw his team reach as high as fourth in the national rankings, according

the GolfStat. On the women's side in 2020-21, Cottrell led the women's team to four top-five team finishes, 13 top-15 individual finishes and the fifth-highest team GPA (3.68) in the entire country. Cottrell returned to USCB as the assistant men's and women's golf coach in the Spring of 2020. He graduated from USCB in 2016 with a Psychology degree and was a member of the men's team from 2012 to 2016. After his time at USCB as a student-athlete, Cottrell went

on to receive his Masters degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Georgia Southern University. While at Georgia Southern, Cottrell worked with athletes on mental performance and taught classes in the Physical Activity and Healthful Living Program. Upon graduating from Georgia Southern, Cottrell moved back into golf and Bluffton full time and worked as a mental performance coach for the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA), where he provid-

ed classroom and individual mental performance sessions for junior golfers. Prior to joining USCB, Cottrell started his own company, Aware Performance Group, and continues to provide mental performance consultations and training. Cottrell is extremely active in continuing education in Sport Psychology and holds membership in the Association in Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is a part of a committee dedicated to furthering the reach of AASP and sport psychology.

By the Eucharist Alone Eucharistic Miracles Can a person survive on Holy Communion as their only food? Jesus understands that it can be difficult to believe that he is truly present in Holy Communion. To help strengthen our faith, Jesus has allowed many Eucharistic miracles to happen throughout history. Some of the most common are those of miraculous nourishment, in which holy men and women have lived for months or even years with the Eucharist as their only food or drink. Of these, the most recent and best-documented is the story of Alexandrina da Costa. Alexandrina was born in Portugal in 1904. When she was fourteen years old, she shattered her back trying to escape from an attacker. Over the next six years, she gradually lost her ability to walk. She became completely bedridden at the age of twenty, with every movement causing her great agony. Alexandrina gradually came to accept these sufferings as an opportunity to grow closer to Jesus and pray for those in need of mercy. Though she was in such pain, she continued to fall more deeply in love with Jesus.

At the age of 38, she began to live on the Eucharist alone. Beginning on Good Friday in 1942, Alexandrina could not keep down any food or drink other than the Eucharist. At first she thought it was an illness, but Jesus revealed to her that he was allowing this as a miraculous sign for others. For the next thirteen years, Alexandrina’s only nourishment was a single host (wafer) of Holy Communion, brought to her every morning by her parish priest. Despite this, she was not hungry or thirsty. Other than the damage to her back, her health remained strong and she kept a joyful spirit. Medical experts could not explain the phenomenon. As people began to hear about this miracle, some were skeptical. In 1943 at the urging of her family, Alexandrina consented to stay in the nearby hospital for a medical observation. She was under the constant surveillance of skeptical doctors and nurses for forty days. Afterward, they confirmed that she had received no food or drink whatsoever during all that time, yet her vital signs were strong, her weight stable, and her blood tests those of a well-fed person. They could offer no explanation for what they witnessed. Alexandrina lived for thirteen years on the Eucharist alone. Until her death in 1955, Alexandrina lived on nothing more than Holy Communion each morning. She once asked Jesus in prayer why he was allowing this to happen, and she heard him respond, “You are living by the Eucharist alone because I want to prove to the world the power of the Eucharist and the power of my life in souls.” Alexandrina’s story shows the importance of the Eucharist. One can see photos of Alexandrina and read more about her online. Jesus worked this miracle in her life to remind the world that he is truly present in the Eucharist, and how deeply he desires to be one with each of us in this beautiful sacrament. If Jesus can choose to give a person physical nourishment in such a miraculous way through the Eucharist, how much more powerful must the Bread of Life be for your spiritual nourishment and growth?

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Robert Smalls still lives in these people

t is Thursday, and I’m in Washington, D.C. This morning, I’m standing in the semi-darkness of Level C3, “Slavery and Freedom,” in the National Museum of African American History and Culture. I’m here with my wife, Susan, and my friends, Bill and Karen Stansbury. The National Museum of African American History and Culture has been open for a couple of years but COVID kept it closed for most of 2020. My wife and I have had this museum on our list but had been told — even as late as last month — that there were no time slots available in August. We decided to come to the Mall anyway, and try a forced frontal assault in the manner of the Proud Boys, but then discovered were tickets available. And so I’m standing next to a slave cabin — the actual cabin and not a simulation — looking at photos taken on St Helena Island. The photos show groups of newly freed slaves (aka “Freedmen”)

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standing in a ragged line, unsmiling as they stare straight into the camera, dressed in way that tells one everything they need to know about the institution of slavery. As one moves away from the cabin, one encounters more photographs, these taken at Perryclear Plantation on Port Royal Island. Then, later, one encounters Robert Smalls. I’m not talking about a photograph (although there are some of these), I’m talking about a full-sized, bronze, standing-up statue that one might pose next to for the soon-to-be-obligatory photo opportunity. There are, in fact, so many photographs, artifacts and references to Beaufort County, one finally believes Larry Rowland who

s a person with invisible mental disabilities, can I relate to someone with visible physical disabilities? I definitely don’t believe in a disability hierarchy. There is no disability more valid or deserving of services than others. There’s a variety of challenges the disabled community shares as a whole. At the very same time there are some challenges unique to specific disabilities. I’ve never had a physical disability, but I have had physical impairments. And this is my bridge.

CHERIMIE CRANE WEATHERFORD

happens; the polite yet stern teacher's eyes land acutely on the line that forever stumps them all. Ruffled brow, squinted eyes, and her glance across the morning faces attempting to utilize the process of elimination

validate my concerns. How can this all-knowing human be doubtful of a collection of letters? Blood rushes to my face as my hand rises gradually, knowing her hesitation is to my credit. I can feel the stares of better-named classmates as the whispers swarm around me like angry hornets. Finally, the torturous recitations of future nicknames cease. Unable to take one more obliteration, 'It's Cherimie,' I proclaim somewhat aggressively. It was this verbose event that first taught me life

LAURA KAPONER

In 2008, I was in a car accident that should have killed me. My compact car was crushed between two much larger cars. Fortunately, I walked away with relatively minor injuries. My side airbag deployed directly on my left arm. As a result I lost all use of that arm. In this moment,

it became very real to me how much I had taken for granted having two fully functioning arms in a world built for two-armed people. Suddenly everything seemed insurmountable: getting dressed, preparing a meal, and even simple hygiene tasks. Showing up to work with clothes not fully buttoned or zipped and hair not completely combed was the least of it. The reality was that things had to get done and it was up to me to make it happen. The uncertainty of it all made me the most frustrated. Was this a permanent condition? To what degree

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get the statistics and few artifacts. There is, for example, the number of slaves carted off by Portugal, 3,894,056, that pretty much dwarfs everyone else including the United States—377,613. We are also told that it was sugar, an insatiable European appetite for sugar, that pulled the chain on the “trade” and that the many of those transported ended-up in Barbados and Brazil. As one wanders in the semi-darkness one ascends to “The Civil War,” then to “Freedom” and then we come face-to-face with Robert Smalls. Now I must tell you

might be problematic. Would my arrival into this world have been any less joyous without such a complex title? Did they assume it would build character each time I faced creative interpretations? Was it not enough to have a face showered in freckles, hair as thick as horsetail, and an inclination for mud puddles? Every mispronunciation caused a wave of giggles that splashed laboriously against my self-esteem. Cultivating a sense of humor and thick skin was self-preservation; creating

an unnoticeable swift kick was a bonus. Now the sweaty palms and nervous twitching come from my freckled-face little girl. The countdown is winding down to a new school year. Pencils perfectly sharpened, blank notebooks primed for knowledge, and the scent of erasers mixed with glue remind me of those challenging years — it is her turn. She has her Daddy's eyes and her Momma’s temperament. She will have challenges all of her own. Unfortunately, I can't protect

could I heal? What were possible long-term limitations? These unanswered questions created a heavy emotional burden. I was prescribed physical therapy. It was there that I had to relearn everything. There was a fine motor skills exercise where I had to use tweezers to pick up grains of sand. There were conditioning exercises to prevent atrophy. There were machines to send shock waves up my arm to “wake up” the nerves. These all had varying degrees of success. I had to accept there were certain things I couldn’t do without assistance from

someone else. There were other things I could do on my own, yet much slower and less effective. I was beyond frustrated that my arm just couldn’t do things like it used to. I definitely had the “why me?” and “this isn’t fair” moments. A whole lot of them. Eventually, with a lot of work, I got better. Mostly better. My left arm will never be what it was before the accident because some of the nerve damage is irreversible. From the shoulder down to the elbow I’m hypersensitive. From the elbow down to my fingertips I have lost

that recently I came face-toface with his descendants. There is a cottage on the Old Point that once belonged to Smalls, but came with covenants held by the Historic Beaufort Foundation. Recently it was sold by Smalls’ heirs and Historic Beaufort; and I had a part in this transaction. In that effort I had to contact each of the heirs about the price and the contract. These heirs are now doctors, preachers, university professors, museum curators and live throughout the United States. Almost every heir is accomplished and was responsive to the contracts and deeds sent by me to them. I came to believe that Robert Smalls still lives in these people. And that they have overcome a soiled and sordid beginning. And while inequities remain, complete ascendancy is inevitable. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

her from the obstacles of navigating the world of academics, but I did name her MaryElen, and that is a good start. Good luck to all the students walking through challenging doors, and God bless the teachers who pronounce their names. Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@ gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.

some feeling. Often my arm just randomly goes limp and lifeless for no apparent reason. Other times I get shooting pains like fireworks under my skin. I do not consider my left arm a physical disability. I consider this a physical impairment or a physical limitation. Next time I’m in a room and the question is asked, “Who can relate to a physical disability?” I’ll be sure to raise my left arm. Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.

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— as friends. Make no mistake about my biases in this department. I also descend from a line of North Carolina farmers who owned slaves. They didn’t own many — mostly in the single digits — but I’ve seen their last wills and testaments and know they conveyed “Mollie, Betsy and Caesar” to their children. So make no mistake about the emotional turmoil I sometimes encounter in places like this. The presentation of facts in this museum is largely straight-forward and unemotional. In the beginning we

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There are, in fact, so many photographs, artifacts and references to Beaufort County, one finally believes Larry Rowland who sometimes says, ‘American History began in Beaufort County, S.C.’”

And now it is their turn

weaty palms, nervous twitching, and a flushed face squirm in the small wooden desk engraved with years of first-day jitters, I know what is moments away. Poised before an audience of supremely sharpened pencils held in little hands, Mrs. Burns reads through monikers of those that will determine my mood for an entire year. Amy, Todd, Sam, and Emily all raise their hand. Names that melodically fill the air spoken with enviable confidence absent of the standard pause. Then it

sometimes says, “American History began in Beaufort County, S.C.” When we arrived we were advised by the attendants — of which there are many — that the downstairs History Galleries were full of people. We were told we should ascend to the Culture Galleries where we would encounter James Brown, Sam Cooke and the Shirelles. At that moment I did not want an encounter with Billie Holliday or with Nat King Cole — although I do love their music — and so I persuaded my wife and friends that we ought to descend into the “Transatlantic Slave Trade” in the bottom or this remarkably open building. Now, I must tell you that I’ve been to Africa — actually to the Isle de Goree' just off the coast in Senegal. I’ve seen the slave pens with my own eyes and also seen the columned mansions built by this trade in Bristol, England. I also count descendants of these stacked and shackled voyagers — now living on St Helena, Coosaw and Warsaw

LOCAL MILITARY

Left: Col. Bradley Ward, Recruit Training Regiment Commanding Officer, poses for a photo Aug. 2 underneath his drill instructor cover on Parris Island. Ward graduated from Parris Island in 1988 and returned to serve as a drill instructor aboard the depot before making the decision to become a Marine Corps officer. Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley, USMC.

A Trail of Footprints

Col. Bradley Ward’s career path has brought him back where he began By Sgt. Dana Beesley

MCRD PARRIS ISLAND he hallowed and historic yellow footprints are every aspiring Marine’s first steps aboard MCRD Parris Island. In 1988, Recruit Bradley Ward found himself on those footprints, and only a few years later Drill Instructor Sgt. Ward was the Marine welcoming recruits off the bus to stand on them. Now, nearly 33 years later as the Recruit Training Regiment Commander, Col. Ward watches over every recruit as they begin their journey to becoming a United States Marine, and he carries the life lessons from every chapter of his career with him. Ward was born in Texas to a hard-working blue collar family; his father was an Army veteran who worked in an oil refinery and was the first of his own family to graduate college. The importance of education and hard work was instilled in him from a young age. Ward was the first and only member of his family to make the decision to join the Marine Corps and he said it was the challenge that initially drove him to want to enlist. “I suppose pride had everything to do with me walking into the recruiting office,” Ward said. “It was tackling the hardest challenge and not going the easier route with one of the other branches of the military.” Ward still credits his drill instructor, Sgt. Lee, as the inspiration behind his own desire to train recruits. He submitted a package for Drill Instructor School once he reached three years in service and eventually found himself on Parris Island once again. He said he had already planned the rest of his enlistment out after that point, intending to pursue a college degree in the civilian sector once his contract was up and he had completed a tour on the drill field. What Ward didn’t anticipate was being meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant while serving as a drill instructor. With a new rank and set of responsibilities, he decided to remain on active duty to complete his college degree. He ultimately achieved his goal, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal science from Park College; today he not only possesses four master’s degrees from various universities, but is also a graduate of multiple esteemed military schools. Ward said his strongest desire to become a commissioned officer came after he left Parris Island to train Marine Corps Officer Candidates as a sergeant instructor on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. After realizing the opportunities available to him upon his promotion and the completion of his degree, Staff Sgt. Ward

Col. Bradley Ward, right, graduated from Parris Island in 1988 and returned to serve as a drill instructor aboard the depot before making the decision to become a Marine Corps officer. Photo courtesy of Col. Bradley Ward, USMC.

Col. Bradley Ward, Recruit Training Regiment Commanding Officer, gives a few words of encouragement July 17 to a new Marine during an Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony aboard MCRD Parris Island. Ward graduated from Parris Island in 1988 and returned to serve as a drill instructor aboard the depot before making the decision to become a Marine Corps officer. Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley, USMC. decided to apply to the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). “Ultimately it was the realization that as an officer I could have a greater impact on a larger number of Marines,” Ward said. “After becoming a (staff noncommissioned officer), I began to realize that I

would always be enforcing policies dictated by someone else. I wanted to be the one making policy and ensuring it was carried out according to my vision and intent.” While at OCS, Candidate Ward learned of his selection for gunnery sergeant, and found himself facing a proverbial fork

in the road of his career; he could either choose to drop-on-request from OCS and continue on the enlisted path to first sergeant or remain at OCS in the hopes of pinning on second lieutenant bars upon graduation. Ward still remembers standing at the foot of his company commander’s desk and responding, “This candidate is right where he belongs.” The rest of Ward’s illustrious career as a commissioned officer spans multiple states, countries and continents. He went on to become a Marine Officer Instructor (MOI) at George Washington University. He served at the behest of the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford. He commanded both air and ground combat elements. Through the myriad experiences he has had and Marines he has mentored, he says he credits his success to maintaining his infectious positive attitude and remaining humble in every aspect of his life. “I believe in being a good human being first,” Ward said. “I don’t know that one can be a good or effective leader if they’re not first a good person. In order to ‘reach’ your Marines it’s important to know them and treat them as you would want to be treated.” In contrast, Ward sees this leadership style as how he plans to approach his new position as a commander in charge of thousands of drill instructors, officers and recruits, having been in each of their shoes at one point in his life and seeing the toll that the drill field can have on each of his Marines. “I hope to earn the trust of the Drill Instructors because they all know I know what they deal with every day,” Ward said. “The psychology behind the pressures of a drill instructor largely go unnoticed. Understanding this helps me shape my interaction and communications with our drill Instructors – I can only hope my approach makes a difference.” When asked how his unique experiences as a prior enlisted Marine and drill instructor have benefitted him as a commander, Ward first insisted that he was not set apart from other officers because of his years on the enlisted side. “I remain humble because I know I’m no better than anyone else,” Ward said. “I’m older, with a great deal of experience and have enjoyed promotions along the way, but I’m not better. I recognized early in my career that rank and years of service doesn’t equate to intelligence and value; so, I treat everyone as though they might have the answer to the most difficult problem of the day. If you give yourself completely to your Marines then there’s nothing else left to offer.” AUGUST 12–18, 2021

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A CONTEST OF WARRIORS

U.S. Army Pfc. Jaden Jenkins, a Beaufort native and Petroleum Supply Specialist with the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, carries ammo to the firing line (above) and fires his weapon (left) Monday, Aug. 9 during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Warrior Competition at U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany. The sixday event challenges competitors to overcome an extensive set of tasks and missions designed to test their warfighting knowledge, physical fitness, battlefield skills in hands-on and situational testing, as well as individual oral and written examinations. Photo by Spc. Nathaniel Gayle, U.S. Army.

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A closer look at VA dental health care

his article continues to describe VA dental care benefits and the state-of-the-art Dental Clinic at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s North Charleston Annex. You can read more about VA dental care and the dental care benefits at https:// www.va.gov/health-care/ about-va-health-benefits/ dental-care/. Veterans may qualify for some or all of their dental care depending on several factors, including the vet’s military service history, current health, and living situation. Specifically, veterans dental care benefits fall into the following 11 categories: • Receiving VA Compensation. If the veteran has a military service-connected dental disability or condition for which he or she receives compensation (monthly payments), the veteran is in Class I of the VA’s care hierarchy (Priority Group) and may qualify for any needed dental care. • POW. If the veteran is a former prisoner of war, the veteran is in Class IIC of the VA’s care hierarchy and may qualify for any needed dental care. • Rated 100 percent disabled. If the veteran has one or more service-connected disabilities rated at 100 percent disabling, the veteran is in Class IV of the VA’s care hierarchy and may qualify for any needed dental care. However, if the veteran is being paid at the 100 percent disabling rate, based on a temporary rating, that does not qualify you for this benefit. • Unemployable. If the veteran is unemployable (unable to work), and gets disability compensation at the 100 percent disabling rate due to service-connected conditions, the veteran is in Class IV of the https:// missionact.va.gov and

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may qualify for any needed dental care. However, if the veteran is being paid at the 100 percent disabling rate, based on a temporary rating, that does not qualify you for this benefit. • Gulf War. If the veteran served on active duty for 90 days or more, during the Gulf War era, he or she is in Class II of the VA’s care hierarchy and may qualify for one-time dental care if the veteran meets all of the requirements listed below: 1. The veteran did not receive a dishonorable discharge, and 2. The veteran applies for dental care within 180 days of discharge or release, and 3. The veteran’s DD214 certificate of discharge doesn’t show that he or she had a complete dental exam and all needed dental treatment before being discharged. Please note that, if a veteran got a dental award letter from Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) dated before 1955 stating that your dental conditions aren’t compensable, then you are no longer eligible for Class II outpatient dental treatment. This is because of Public Law 83, which was enacted June 16, 1955, and which amended veterans’ eligibility for outpatient dental services. • Non-compensable service-connected disabled. If the veteran

has a service-connected non-compensable dental condition (a dental condition that the veteran is not getting disability payments for) or a disability that is the result of combat wounds or service trauma, the veteran is in Class IIA, the veteran may qualify for any dental care needed to make sure the veteran has and can keep a working set of teeth. A Dental Trauma Rating (VA Form 10-564-D) or VA Regional Office Rating Decision Letter (VA Form 10-7131) will tell the veteran his or her tooth/teeth conditions that are trauma rated. • Linked to service-connected health condition. If the VA dental care provider has concluded that the veteran’s dental condition is linked to a service-connected health condition and is making that condition worse, the veteran is in Class III of the VA’s care hierarchy and may qualify for dental care to treat the oral condition that is making the veteran’s service-connected health condition worse. • Active in U.S.C. Chapter 31 VRE. In the veteran is active in a 38 U.S.C Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment (VRE) Program, the veteran is in Class V of the VA’s care hierarchy and may qualify dental care that a VA dental provider concludes is needed to achieve at least one of the following goals: 1. Make it possible for you to be in the employment program, or 2. Make it possible for you to reach the goals of your Veteran Readiness and Employment program, or 3. Prevent you from having to stop your employment program, or 4. Help you get back

EDITOR’S NOTES

These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading the Federal Veterans’ benefits information at www.va.gov and other locations or the State of S.C. Veterans benefit information at https://scdva.sc.gov. Anyone seeking advice on veterans’ benefits are advised to seek the advice and assistance of a Veterans Assistance Officer or another certified Veterans Advisor. Larry Dandridge is not an employee of The Island News and his opinions are his alone. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or The Island News for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.

to your employment program faster if you’ve had to stop (and are in “interrupted” or “leave” status), or 5. Help you get back to your employment program faster if you’ve had to stop (and are in “discontinued” status) because of an illness, injury, or dental condition, or 6. Make it possible for you to get and adjust to a job during the period of employment assistance, or 7. Make it possible for you to be fully independent in your daily living • Making health condition harder to treat. If a veteran is getting VA care or scheduled for inpatient care for a health condition and the veteran needs dental care for a dental issue that is making his or her health condition harder to treat, the veteran is in Class VI and may qualify for dental care to treat the dental issue that a VA dental care provider finds is making the health condition the veteran is being treated for harder to treat. • Homeless Vet dental program. If the veteran is signed up to get care through the Homeless Veterans Dental Program (VHA Directive 2007-039), the veteran is in Class IIB and may

qualify for a one-time course of dental care that a VA dental care provider concludes the veteran needs to achieve any one of the following: Relieve the veteran’s pain, help the veteran get a job, or treat gum infections that can lead to pain, swelling, and bone and tooth loss. • Domiciliary Care. If the Veteran is getting care in a hospital, nursing home, or other supervised homelike setting, the veteran is in Inpatient Status and may qualify for dental service that a VA dental care provider, working with the veteran’s primary care provider, concludes the veteran needs to manage a health condition a doctor is currently treating the veteran for. If a Veteran cannot get VA dental care benefits, they may be able to buy dental insurance at a reduced cost through the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) if the veteran meets at least one of the requirements listed below. 1. The veteran is signed up for VA health care or 2. The veteran is signed up for our Civilian Health and Medical Program (also called CHAMPVA, a health insurance program for dependents of Veterans). Multiple plan options allow individuals to select a plan that provides benefits and premiums that

meet their dental needs and budget. You may click each insurer’s link for specific information regarding registration, rates and services, or call Delta Dental at 1-855370-3303 or MetLife at 1-888310-1681. Read about VADIP at https://www.va.gov/ healthbenefits/VADIP/. Eligible Veterans in the Lowcountry and Savannah and Hinesville, Ga., should sign up for VA Medical Care at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (previously RHJVA Medical Center), one of its seven Community Based Out Patient Clinics (CBOCs & Annex), or online at https:// www. va.gov/health-care/apply/ application/introduction. Find the VA Enrollment for Health Care Application Form and instructions at https://www.va.gov/vaforms/ medical/pdf/10-10EZ-fillable. pdf. As the author of this article, I (Larry Dandridge) thank the Chief of the Ralph Johnson VA Dental Clinic, Doctor Ryne Johnson and the RHJVAHCS Public Affairs Officer, Howard (Wayne) Capps for allowing me to interview them on VA Dental Benefits. Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, an ex-Enlisted Infantryman, an Ex-Warrant Officer Attack Helicopter Pilot and Test-pilot, and a retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Health Care System. He is also the Fisher House Charleston volunteer Good Will Ambassador and the VP for Veteran and Retiree Affairs for the Coastal Carolina Army Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning, non-fiction, and action-packed BLADES OF THUNDER (Book One) and contributing free-lance writer with The Island News. You can email him at LDandridge@ earthlink.net.

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LAST WEEK'S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

AUGUST 12–18, 2021

A15

820 Bay Street

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Beaufort, SC 29902

843.521.4200

$649,000

$249,000

HABERSHAM | MLS 172344 3BDRM | 3.5B | 2268sqft Donna Duncan 843.597.3464

HARBOR ISLAND | MLS 172392 2BDRM | 2.5B | Marsh View Amy McNeal 843.521.7932

$490,000

$328,956

SAINT HELENA | MLS 172365

SPANISH OAKS | MLS 171609

4BDRM | 2B | Private Dock Colleen Baisley 843.252.1066

$3,200,000

4BDRM | 3.5B | New Construction Scott Sanders 843.263.1284

$343,900

BATTERY POINT | MLS 172009 3BDRM | 2B | 1612sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494

$189,900

WALLING GROVE | MLS 170981 1.25acres | Tidal Creek | Private Dock Sara Miller 1.540.209.5434

$649,000

$325,000

FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 172246

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 172346

$259,000

$190,000

$429,000

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

LADY’S ISLAND | MLS 171011

$149,516

$559,000

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 171123

FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 171585

$1,495,000

$218,000

DEEPWATER ESTATE MLS 167297 | 5BDRM | 6.5B Deepwater Private Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

MLS 170328 | 4346sqft | Great Location Amy McNeal 843.521.7932

.34acre | Expansive Fairway Views Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

NEWPOINT | MLS 171882 5BDRM | 5.5B | 4784sqft | Waterview Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

.35acre | Tidal Creek | Private Dock Pat Dudley 843.986.3470

6.82acres | Private Pond | Close to Town Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735

3BDRM | 3B | 1810sqft Pat Dudley 843.986.3470

LADY’S ISLAND | MLS 172158 3BDRM | 1B | 1016sqft Trea Tucker 843.812.4852

3BDRM | 2.5B | 1796sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

EXTRA LOT | MLS 172416 3BDRM | 3B | 2126sqft | Marshfront Shannon Denny 843.575.7055

$749,000

NEWPOINT | MLS 169988 4BDRM | 2.5B | 3458sqft Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615 David Polk 843.321.0477

$99,000

COFFIN POINT | MLS 171227 .24acre | Tidal Creek Wayne Webb 843.812.5203

$415,000

BULL POINT | MLS 168891 1.55acres | Deepwater Homesite Paige Walling 843.812.8470

$150,000

SAINT HELENA | MLS 172308 4BDRM | 2B | Marsh/Water View Deborah Holthus 843.575.1021

$125,000

WRIGHTS POINT | MLS 171831 .3acre | Water Views Wayne Webb 843.812.5203

$1,165,000

COOSAW POINT | MLS 170853 5BDRM | 5B | 5258sqft | Waterview Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735

$49,500

PLEASANT POINT | MLS 171913 .62acre | Community Amenities Scott Sanders 843.263.1284

$350,000

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 172422 3BDRM | 2.5B | 1796sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

If you are thinking about selling, now is the time to consider your options! Call us today to learn what your home could sell for in today’s market.