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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

State Ethics Commission finds City could have conflict of interest

LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN

LOLITA HUCKABY

PRESORTED PERMIT NO. 97 BEAUFORT, SC 29902

From staff reports City of Beaufort Department of Community and Economic Development Director David Prichard must recuse himself from any decisions related to any proposed projects involving 303 Associates, according to an opinion issued Jan. 4 by the State Ethics Commission. On Dec. 30, City of Beaufort At-

torney William Harvey requested an informal opinion from the State Ethics Commission as to whether there was a potential conflict of interest for the City when considering development projects from 303 Associates. Prichard’s Department of Community and Economic Development considers all new projects in

the City of Beaufort. His wife works for 303 Associates, although not in a position that is affiliated with the development side of the business. The State Ethics Commission staff released an informal opinion on Jan. 4 that Prichard should recuse himself on any matters involving 303 Associates. “Mrs. Prichard’s job duties or ti-

tle at 303 Associates is immaterial,” the letter from Ethics Commission Counsel Courtney Laster said. To alleviate any perception of conflict of interest, the architects contracted by the City to write staff reports on projects that come before the city’s design boards will

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BEAUFORT YOUTH IN AVIATION

BEAUFORT o what do you get to celebrate a 311th birthday? Mayor Stephen Murray shed a bit of light on the event this week during his presentation at the inaugural 2022 Friends of the Beaufort Library Book Sandwiched In. (If you didn’t get to attend, you can watch it on the Friends’ Facebook.) Murray reviewed the book Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity by Minnesota landuse planner and author Charles Marohn, Jr. who contends local governments need to focus more on being financially resilient rather than trying to be “all things to all citizens.” Murray, who’s been mayor 13 months with 35 more to go, conceded the author didn’t provide complete solutions, just like he (Murray) acknowledged he doesn’t have all the solutions but made it clear he spends a lot of time thinking about it. For those new to the area, or unaware of the city’s accomplishments, Murray pointed to the Commerce Park, located north of the city and home now to nine industrial operations with construction of a new 64,000 square foot spec building underway. He listed the city’s Digital Corridor, a business incubator located on Carteret Street open to technical entrepreneurs looking for start-up space. Then there are the city’s efforts, along with economic development folks, USC Beaufort, Technical College of the Lowcountry and the U.S. Department and Defense on the new South Coast Cyber Center. The cyber-security training facility, to be located in the former Bridges Prep School building on Boundary Street, aka the old Boys and Girls Club, aka the old Yankee bar, got a recent boost with a $450,000 grant for scholarships.

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Harriston Holmes, far left, and James Atkins, far right, flank the first four kids in the Beaufort Youth in Aviation Program. Submitted photo.

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Program hopes to build self confidence, introduce St. Helena youth to careers in aviation By Amy Coyne Bredeson As a boy growing up on St. Helena Island, Harriston Holmes would often run outside or to the nearest window when he heard the engines of Beaufort County Mosquito Control’s DC-3 approaching.

Holmes was fascinated with aviation back then, and that fascination continues today. Now he is grown with a family of his own and wants to share the world of aviation with the next generation. The 1997 Beaufort High School graduate returned home after

earning his bachelor’s degree in health from Voorhees College. After coaching basketball for Lady's Island Middle School and Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services, Holmes realized he needed to make more money for his family. He thought back to when he

was a kid and how much he loved watching the airplanes soar above his home. “It rekindled an old flame of aircraft,” Holmes said. He did some research and

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Indivisible Beaufort marks Jan. 6 anniversary

About 50 members of the Beaufort chapter of Indivisible rally in front of Beaufort City Hall to support democracy, the January 6 Select Commission, and to honor those who died as a result of the January 6 riot on Capital Hill. Photo by Jeff Evans.

By Mike McCombs “Democracy, not Insurrection” was the singular message on everyone’s sign as around 50 or so members of the Beaufort chapter of Indivisible gathered for a vigil and demonstration from 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6 along Boundary Street in front of Beaufort City Hall. According to an Indivisible release, the event was “in remembrance of the 2021 attack on the

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Conservation easement secures largest unprotected property in St. Helena Sound.

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

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Capitol.” “We’re really here for three reasons,” Beaufort’s Jeff Baker said. “To support democracy, support the Jan. 6 Select Commission and to honor those who died (Jan. 6), the Capitol Police who were in service.” The Beaufort gathering wasn’t unique. More than 600 chapters of Indivisible marked the anniversary

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

Beaufort’s Bernie Eveler, 85, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1953 in Columbia, Pa. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training, he was assigned to embassy duty in Istanbul, where he met his wife, Dina. Next he served at Port Lyautey, Morocco, then returned stateside in 1960 at MCAS Beaufort. He next served as a Drill Instructor

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A Vision for Beaufort

I just read Jim Andrews’ Jan. 5 letter to the editor titled “A Vision for Beaufort.” Now that is a vision I can support!! Certainly seems worth more debate and investigation. Inspire, create, collaborate. Happy New Year to All. Stay safe and stay healthy. – Keith Aspray, St. Helena Island

re: Integrity of Beaufort's National Historic Landmark District I'm writing as a concerned City of Beaufort citizen; concerned in regard to our historic district in the face of new, proposed and encroaching development. I'm certain our National Park Service, as well as Ethos Preservation, will make helpful and constructive guidelines in order

to keep our downtown historic district status on our National Registry. However, I would like to drive home a couple points that I think of as important notations. My wife and I took a stroll through the center (six) city blocks which are slated for the most profound redevelopment, (already) on the city's draft table. These blocks are on the N/S sides of Bay St., the W side of Carteret St., the S side of Craven St., and the E side of Charles St.; very much the core of our downtown. We counted buildings not storefronts: 40 one-story buildings; 38 two-story buildings; five three-story buildings; and one four-story building. (This building is at 916 Bay St., one of the newest, and, argumentatively perhaps, should not have been built there). Regarding Mr. Stewart's master plan for the referenced six-block area, he is proposing all three- and four-story buildings, which would

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Ripley is quite the chatty guy! He loves to chirp at everyone he meets and show them his current favorite toy. He would love a family where he can run and play all day long. He is a year old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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BERNIE EVELER at Da Nang, Vietnam in 1965. Returning from Vietnam, he trained Marine Reserves at Port Hueneme, Calif. He received an outstanding leadership commission in 1969 and transferred first to 29 Palms and later to Treasure Island, San Francisco, where he retired in 1973 as a Lieutenant. He served as a reserve Deputy Sheriff in Alameda County, Calif.,

for more than two decades. He and Dina retired to Lady’s Island in 2003. They have volunteered at the PI Museum and he remains active in local veteran’s organizations.

include a three- or four-story parking garage. As Ms. Lutz put so elegantly in a past opinion piece, “A canyon of three- and four-story buildings” for this area. In addition, architectural renderings for these buildings look very modern and non-Beaufortorian; maybe not as drastic as 916 Bay, but still aesthetically awkward for our area. Many historic-minded citizens here are very concerned about unabated redevelopment for our quaint little town. Please help us and our city government make the right choices and decisions for a growth future that can and should maintain it's historic standing and charm; not just how many people and cars we can squeeze into it. Thank you.

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(Addressing) Lolita Huckaby’s column in the Jan. 6–12 edition regarding the perception of a conflict of interest associated with development issues, I note as follows. First, in my experience in the business and investment communities and the judicial system, an appearance of conflict (of interest) can be as damaging, and generally is perceived as negatively and avoided, as an established conflict of interest. Secondly, and more importantly, rationalizing that the Prichards do not have a conflict because the couple did not benefit from the wife’s job as a leasing agent for the developer is a red herring. The more relevant potential conflict of interest is whether the developer stands to gain by employing the wife of the Economic Development Director.

Dog of the Week: Rosie is a special girl who needs out of the kennel environment. She needs a person who can provide a patient and quiet home. She would do well as the only animal in her home. Rosie is 9 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

– Alan Stagg, Port Royal

If you are interested in adopting Ripley, Rosie, or an of our other pets, call our adoption center at 843-645-1725 or email us at info@ palmettoanimalleague. org to set up an appointment.

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COVID exploding in Beaufort

The line was more than two dozen cars long on Monday morning at a DHEC COVID testing site on King Street in Beaufort. The Omicron variant made its presence known in Beaufort over the weekend. After a record-high 290 positive cases on Friday, Saturday’s 543 positive cases almost doubled the record a day later. Followed by 321 more positive cases on Sunday, then 317 on Monday, making it nearly 1,500 new cases in four days. Photo by Lolita Huckaby.

Human remains found on St. Helena From staff reports Some hunters on St. Helena Island made an unexpected find last week – human remains. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5, partial skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area off Dulamo Road. Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies and personnel from the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office responded to investigate; the skeletal remains were confirmed to be human. A forensic anthropologist will examine the skeletal remains for determinations of gender, age, cause of death, estimated date of death and identifying characteristics of the deceased person. Following that examination, it may be necessary to conduct additional analyses to establish the deceased person’s identity. The Coroner’s Office will release additional information when it becomes available.

Seabrook man wanted in December murders

From staff reports Dionte Mitchell, 21, is wanted for the Dec. 4 Seabrook murders of Flora Mae Gantt and Shaina Mulligan, according to an alert released Friday by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, a Beaufort County magistrate issued warrants for the arrest of Mitchell for two counts of

Murder and one count of Possession of a Weapon During the commission of a Violent Mitchell Crime in connection with the shootings. Since obtaining the warrants, investigators have been attempting to locate Mitchell,

but he remains at large. The Sheriff’s Office believes Mitchell may have left the area. Mitchell is listed in the National Crime Information Center as wanted for the Dec. 4 murders; he is to be considered armed and dangerous. On Saturday, Dec. 4, at approximately 11 p.m., Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of shots fired on Detour

Road in Seabrook. Upon arrival, deputies learned that two women were shot following a dispute at a party. One of the women, 74-yearold Flora Mae Gantt of Walterboro, was pronounced dead at the scene, the other, 30-year old Shaina Mulligan of Beaufort, died en route to the hospital. According to the Beau-

fort County Sheriff’s Office, through witnesses, it was learned that Mitchell had left the scene. Deputies later made contact with Mitchell, who met with Sheriff’s Office investigators to provide his account of the shooting; he was not immediately charged. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and pre-

sented the facts of the case. After reviewing the investigation, and based on probable cause, the magistrate issued warrants for the arrest Mitchell. Anyone who has information on Dionte Mitchell's whereabouts is urged to contact LCpl. Lyle Harris at 843255-3436 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-5541111.

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National Park Service seeks comment on the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District

From staff reports The National Park Service (NPS) is set to begin seeking the public’s input on a study designed to help preserve South Carolina’s second oldest town. The initial public comment period supporting the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District Integrity and Condition Study will open from Tuesday, Jan. 18, to March 4 and include opportunities to submit written comments and participate in public meetings, held virtually. The NPS has contracted LG2 Environmental Solutions, Inc. to conduct this comprehensive assessment of the Beaufort district, which is dis-

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from page A1 report directly to City Manager Bill Prokop on any project from 303 Associates. This will begin immediately. “Transparency is important to us, which is why we asked for the opinion,” City Manager Bill Prokop said in a release. “We will make this change to ensure that there is no conflict.” Currently, 303 Associates has several projects before the City’s Historic Design Review Board. The staff architect reviews all such proposals that come before that board, and makes recommendations for changes as projects make their way through the process. The architect also recommends approval or disapproval for these projects, but that decision ultimately is up to the citizen board.

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from page A1 around the county, the state and the country. While the Beaufort chapter drew participants from Beaufort, Lady’s Island and all over northern Beaufort County, chapters from Bluffton/Hilton Head and Sun City assembled in front of Beaufort County offices on Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton and at Sea Turtle Market Place on Hilton Head Island. Baker said he, and many others, initially joined Indivisible because they were dismayed by the election results of 2016, but that it’s not safe to assume this was a Democratic movement. “We’re nonpartisan,” Baker said. “We’re open to everybody joining us. We have Republicans in this group, too, as well as Democrats. It’s more of a mix than one would think.” Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. Publisher Jeff Evans contributed to this report.

tinguished nationally for its antebellum history and architecture. “We are pleased to offer this opportunity to hear from the Beaufort community and stakeholders,” National Park Service acting Regional Chief of Cultural Resources Cynthia Walton said in a press release. “This study could help shape data-driven decision making and stewardship strategies intended to strengthen the district’s long-term health and viability as a National Historic Landmark.” Two virtual public meetings to discuss the Beaufort study and answer questions about the project will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. and

5 p.m. To join these meetings, visit https://bit.ly/3Gshgao. During the meetings, the National Park Service will seek input on the successes, challenges and opportunities within the district regarding specific projects, initiatives and trends that may impact or contribute to the district’s historic character. Additionally, NPS will host a series of listening sessions with community members directly involved in the management of the district, including local government officials, business owners, preservation experts and others to gain a greater understanding of their efforts to preserve the district. The NPS will also accept

written comments for consideration in the study’s initial draft. Comments may be submitted: Online (the preferred method) – Visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/beaufort, select “Open for Comment” on the left menu bar, open the “January Public Meetings” folder and click on the green “Comment Now” button to access the online commenting form; or By Postal Mail – Send comments to Alesha Cerny, Attn: Beaufort NHLD Study, National Park Service, 100 Alabama Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Written comments on the initial phase of the study must

be submitted online or postmarked by March 4, 2022, to be considered. Additional opportunities for commenting and public engagement will be offered during the course of the project. For more information about the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District Integrity and Condition Study, including public meeting details, virtual log-in instructions and more, visit the planning website at https://parkplanning. nps.gov/beaufort.

About the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District Designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in 1973, the Beaufort National Histor-

ic Landmark District reflects three centuries of history and is significant for its antebellum history and architecture, as well as its role in the Civil War and Reconstruction. Having architecture different from that of Savannah and Charleston, Beaufort has preserved a number of distinctive “lowcountry” houses from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Typical houses have two-story verandas and airy, open interiors. Several buildings, foundations and other character-defining elements of the district are built of tabby, an important regional building material composed of oyster shells, lime and sand mixed with seawater.

‘Oak Point’ protected for $5.8 million Conservation easement secures largest unprotected property in St. Helena Sound

From staff reports The Department of Defense (DoD) and Beaufort County Council announced Friday the permanent protection of 2,067.77 acres, known as “Oak Point” on the Wimbee River in the St Helena Sound. The conservation easement was funded by the DoD and Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program and is held in partnership between DoD and Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Partners each contributed $2,900,000 for a total land purchase of $5,800,000 “This is truly a ‘Team Beaufort’ victory, and we thank all the parties involved in making this a success,” Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Commanding Officer Colonel Karl R. Arbogast said in a release. “We are pleased to add this property to over 13,000 acres of protected land around the Air Station. Preserving Oak Point protects the Air Station’s military mission by ensuring unobstructed training for our pilots and aircrew. More importantly, it provides mutual, multiple benefits by protecting not just our military mission but the wonderful community we call home. Thanks again for the outstanding support to the sound of freedom.” This property has been a long-sought-after priority for protection by MCAS Beaufort. It is located off the north end of MCAS Beaufort Runway 05/23 and within the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) noise footprint. MCAS Beaufort secured funds to protect the mission-critical interests of the Air Station. “The conservation of Oak Point is an outstanding accomplishment of the Beaufort County Rural and Critical Lands program in a 50

“Oak Point” is identified in red on this locator map. Map courtesy of Beaufort County Open Land Trust. percent partnership with one of our counties’ major employers and economic drivers – the United States Marine Corps. It is the third-largest property preserved in Beaufort County by Rural and Critical Land Preservation to date. If left unprotected, the current zoning could have allowed at least 600 houses and subsequent docks threatening the waters of the ACE basin and air space for MCAS Beaufort. The preservation of Oak Point is recognized as a major local and state-wide accomplishment,” said County Council Member Alice Howard, chairwoman of the Natural Resources Committee. Funding came from the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program and the Department’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative (REPI) program in a competitive grant program. REPI funds have helped protect several other properties in Beaufort County, including Clarendon Farms (2009-10: 1,203 acres) and are frequent-

ly leveraged with Rural and Critical Preservation Program funds; joint projects include McLeod Farms (2007: 375 acres) and nearby Chisolm Property (2008: 4,717 acres), Coosaw Plantation (2011: 1,529 acres) and Dopson Tract (2014: 291 acres) to the south. MCAS Beaufort and Beaufort County have been partners on these types of projects for more than 20 years. “Protecting this property has an incredible public benefit because it further protects waterfront in the St Helena Sound. Protecting Oak Point has individual value – to wildlife, water quality, fishing and recreational interests, and the military – but due to its location in the middle of a protected landscape, the public benefits are multiplied even further,” Open Land Trust Executive Director Kristin Williams said in a release. “This conservation easement successfully adds to the ACE Basin, military readiness, and an entire

landscape of protected properties around our thriving communities – forever.” The conservation easement significantly reduces housing density and incompatible development on the property while protecting the public’s scenic enjoyment from the Wimbee River and Barnwell Creek. Due to the long-standing RCLP and REPI partnership, Beaufort County taxpayers were able to secure this property for 45 percent of appraised value. In the 2020 Beaufort County “Greenprint,” Oak Point also emerged as the top-tier priority for protection due to its large size and ability to provide critical habitat and stabilize water quality in the St Helena Sound. Oak Point is bound by Barnwell and Wimbee Creeks on the north and by South Wimbee Creek on the south, all of which drain into St. Helena Sound, providing approximately 18 miles of river and tidal creek frontage. Oak Point is located

between SCDNR-owned South Williman Island and RCLPP/SCDNR-protected North Williman Island (8,000 acres) and Buzzard Island (120 acres) on the north and surrounded by other protected properties. It represents the last unprotected property immediately adjacent to the St Helena Sound. Oak Point Island is located in Dale. Land protection efforts began more than 10 years ago, restarted in earnest in 2019, and were completed in 2021. To date, the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program has protected more than 26,000 acres throughout Beaufort County. Some land is protected with conservation easement sand some is protected as part of the Beaufort County Passive Parks Program. All funding for land protection comes from the voter-approved bond referendum, most recently approved in 2018. For more information visit www. ruralandcritical.org

County protects 24 acres for public use on St. Helena Island

From staff reports Beaufort County Council, through the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program, has protected 24 acres of waterfront property on St. Helena Island by purchasing the property for $860,000, where it will be added to the inventory of lands available to County residents as passive parks. “The protection of this property will ensure all residents have safe and available access to the water – for fishing or a water view – and that

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all can enjoy our salt marshes. This property could easily have been developed into another gated community, but that is not what St Helena needs or wants. Instead, residents will benefit from unobstructed water access and enjoyment of nature,” said York Glover, District 3 Council Member. The property, informally known as “Bermuda Bluff,” lies outside the Bermuda Bluff neighborhood. Still, the protected property is not part of that gated commu-

nity and will remain open and accessible by all. Beaufort County currently owns a small in-holding, and it is frequented by local fishermen and residents who can enjoy water access and the view

of Parris Island and the Port Royal Sound. The addition of the 24 acres will add to this County-owned property and increase public access to the water and maritime forest. “This property will be an excellent addition to the Passive Parks Program and will provide a great opportunity for the public to enjoy the beauty of the Sea Islands on future nature trails,” Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid said in a release. The property is 19.97 acres of maritime forest and upland

hammock – the remaining 4 acres are high salt marsh surrounding the island. The property is bordered by tidal creeks, agricultural fields, and the Bermuda Bluff gated community. Access is Bermuda Bluff Road. The property meets the goals of the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program to provide public access to the water and to connect protected landscapes. The nearby protected property includes Scott Hill Farms, Longwood, Bay Point Vistas, Lands End

Plantation, and Fort Fremont. To date, the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program has protected more than 26,000 acres throughout Beaufort County. Some land is protected with conservation easements and some is protected as part of the Beaufort County Passive Parks Program. All funding for land protection comes from the voter-approved bond referendum, most recently approved in 2018. For more information visit www.ruralandcritical.org.

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Dataw’s Marilyn Harris running for County Council District 2 seat

From staff reports Dataw Island’s Marilyn Harris, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for Beaufort County Council’s District 2 seat on Thursday, Jan. 6 at the Coosaw River Club. District 2 is currently represented by Paul Sommerville. Sommerville, in his fourth term, has served since 2007. His current term ends in December. “Beaufort County has changed, significantly in the past 15 years. And it continues to change,” Harris said. “And grow. In spite of the recent census report, growth has been phenomenal. “Change brings opportunities as well as challenges. I’m going to welcome both by recognizing that rules, regulations and covenants may need a fresh perspective and a new approach. That approach needs to consider that new residents and new demographics bring new potential, fresh new ideas, new dreams, and yes, new challenges. Where am I going? That’s not really the

question. The question is ‘where are we going?’” Harris came to Beaufort in 2015 and has spent much of her time since working in the community. She has served on the Boards of Directors of several local non-profits including the United Way of the Lowcountry, Second Helpings, SCORE and the Boys and Girls Club. In 2019, she was elected to a three-year term on the Board of the Directors of the Dataw Island Club. She has been adjunct faculty at The Technical College of the Lowcountry as well as a substitute teacher in Beaufort County Schools. She has served as the facilitator for the Lowcountry Affordable Housing Coalition and as Beaufort County’s Program Coordinator for the COSY and COSA Programs. Before coming to Beaufort, Harris retired after more than 35 years in Federal Public Service, including includes senior leadership positions with the Department of the Army, the White House, the United States

Democrat Marilyn Harris of Dataw Island on Thursday announces her candidacy for the Beaufort County Council seat representing residents of Beaufort County District 2. Photo by Bob Sofaly. House of Representatives, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. She has earned three

graduate degrees. Her first master’s degree is from the University of Oklahoma in Human Relations. Her Mas-

ter of Strategic Studies was earned at the Army’s prestigious Senior Leadership School at the Army War

College, rare for a civilian. That same year, she studied at night at nearby Shippensburg State University to earn master’s degree in Public Administration. Harris became the Senior Procurement Executive for the Army Intelligence Command shortly after 9/11. At the Pentagon on that dreadful day, she fully understood and grasped the gravity of the challenges. She served with distinction and earned the Civilian Meritorious Service award. She then served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Congressional investigator for the powerful House Appropriations Committee. She earned commendations and honors including the Meritorious Leadership Award for Excellence from the Department of the Army and the Bronze Medal for Commendable Service from the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as a personal note of appreciation from the Vice President of the United States for her work at the White House.

County grants waiver for delay in property tax applications

From staff reports Beaufort County’s thousands of taxpayers who are waiting for an important tax discount, the Legal Residence Exemption, will not be penalized for not paying by the tax deadline on January 18. The offices of Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls and Beaufort County Assessor Ebony Sanders have been working on a short-term solution to address citizens’ concerns about the outstand-

ing legal residence applications for Property Taxes. “If left unaddressed, thousands of customers would have to pay their tax bill in full, at a much higher amount, by January 18 and then wait for a refund,” Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls said in a release. “We do not want our customers paying any more than they have to.” Any citizen whose application has been submitted by January 18 but has not been

processed will have the penalty waived by the Assessor’s Office. Once the application is processed, taxpayers will receive a notification of the results and will have 30 days to pay without penalty, regardless of whether their 4 percent is approved or not. “I commend both offices for addressing this issue and look forward to having our County Administrator and his staff working with the Assessor and Treasurer to come

up with a long-term solution to address this annual problem,” Beaufort County Council Chairman Joe Passiment said. If a customer has not already paid, they may wait to pay until their application has been processed. Once completed, they will be notified of the outcome and given 30 days to pay the balance due without penalty. If a customer has already paid, the processing of their

application will be given priority to ensure their payments are refunded as quickly as possible. The Treasurer’s Office has notified more than 3,000 affected customers of this benefit and what to expect next. Should a customer wish to check the status of their application, they may do so by visiting the Assessor’s Office website. The County Assessor will prioritize the applications of

customers whose mortgage company has already paid, meaning those whose escrow payments have increased significantly will have their applications processed faster. Applications received after the deadline will be subject to the penalty. For more payment information or contact our office, please visit www.BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com or call the Treasurer’s Office at 843255-2600.

Beaufort Memorial’s Body Makeover keeps septuagenarian going strong By Marie McAden Diet and exercise. It’s the go-to strategy most doctors recommend to lose weight and stay healthy. But does it really work? Mac Mitchell had his doubts. For most of his life, the retired Beaufort contractor lived on a steady diet of fast food and snacks. As he reached his 60s, he was long past the years when he worked in the field with his construction crew, providing him with the physical activity that had kept him in shape in his 20s and 30s. “When you become the boss, mostly you’re just pointing,” he quipped. Mitchell knew he had packed on a few extra pounds, but he didn’t realize just how far he had let himself go until his wife signed them up for the Body Makeover program at Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s LifeFit Wellness Center in 2016. “I was shocked to learn I was 261 pounds,” said the 6-foot, 1-inch Mitchell.

Five years after taking the Body Makeover program at Beaufort Memorial's LifeFit Wellness Center, Mac Mitchell has made regular exercise and healthy eating part of his lifestyle. Photo by Paul Nurnberg. Worse than that, an analysis of his health at the beginning of the program revealed his blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol were all high. Just one lap around the gym’s quarter-mile track left him breathless. “I couldn’t even do a pushup,” Mitchell admitted. “I was

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Rep. Mace tests positive for COVID-19

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) tested positive Monday for COVID-19. “After one of my children tested positive for COVID-19 this morning, I decided to also get tested. I tested positive. This is now my second time having COVID — and I’m fully vaccinated,” Mace said in a release. “I’m feeling OK. This is more mild than the first time. I’m completing quarantine and working from home as I recover. We are all frustrated with our common enemy

a train wreck.” Designed to help participants create life-long healthy eating and exercise habits that will put them on track to lose weight and get fit, the program includes small group exercise sessions with a wellness coach three times a week, nutrition counseling

COVID-19. I am praying everyone can stay healthy and we can all get past this soon.” Previously, Mace tested positive on June 23, 2020 and has frequently discussed her experiences with long haul COVID. She was fully vaccinated in the spring of 2021.

Year Round Fishing Tournament ends, begins again

Captain Frank E. Gibson, III of the of Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club, and Michelle Clark, Man-

and special events, including and a shopping trip to the grocery store to learn how to choose foods wisely. “Losing weight isn’t easy, but the payoff for your health can be huge,” Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness coach David Purser said. “In order to help folks start the process, we created our Body Makeover program to provide the tools they need to take off the pounds — and keep them off. “ Mitchell enjoyed the grocery store field trip and coaching sessions that were part of the program, but the workouts were brutal. “During those first two weeks, I wanted to quit every day I walked into the gym,” he recalled. “I felt awkward being in a room full of strangers trying to work out for the first time in 30 years.” But the program’s smallgroup format provided the personal attention, accountability, structure and social support that he needed to help him meet his goals.

ager of the Safe Harbor-Port Royal Landing Marina, have the board cleared for the 2022 Year Round Fishing Tournament, which runs through Dec. 31, 2022. The 2021 tournament started in January 2021 and concluded Dec. 31, 2021. Some 31 species are available to be posted to the leader board at the Safe Harbor-Port Royal Landing Marina. The different categories are Youth, Female, Overall Angler, Best Recreational Boat and Best Charter Boat. Individuals do not need to be a member of Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club to participate.

“To establish a baseline and measure results, the program also includes a comprehensive body composition assessment and fitness test. All the tests are repeated at the end of the program to show how much you’ve improved,” said Purser, who has been working with the program for the past six years. “Participants also have access to an exclusive Facebook support group.” For Mitchell, the work paid off. After completing the program, he had lost 24 pounds and seven inches from his waist. His total cholesterol had dropped from 195 to 182; his triglycerides from 235 to 130. “It was tough, but that’s the point,” he said. “If it’s not difficult, your body is not going to change.” He was so thrilled with the results, he signed up for a second Body Makeover session. After a few months, he had dropped to 206 pounds and lowered his total cholesterol to 176 and his triglycerides

The anglers must fish from a boat and be present for weigh in at Safe Harbor-Port Royal Landing Marina during operating hours. The species can be delivered to the marina by vehicle. Brochures with complete rules and listing of species are available at the Safe Harbor-Port Royal Landing Marina and other local tackle shops. At the beginning of the next season, the awards banquet will be held to present certificates to those who posted fish species during the 2021 Year Round Tournament and plaques given to the overall winners including best recreational

to 91. While he had started out wearing a size 44, he got down to a 36. Now five years into his new lifestyle, the 70-year-old Mitchell has gained back a few pounds but he’s kept his blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides low. He continues to work out with LifeFit personal trainers five days a week and urges others to sign up for the next season of the program. “I moan and groan, but without the training, I couldn’t keep up with my grandkids,” said the grandfather of six children ranging in age from 1 to 8. “An 8-yearold can move pretty fast.” The next session of the 8-week Body Makeover Express program begins Jan. 24. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, the cost of the program is $275.00 and registration closes Jan. 14. For more about the program, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ BodyMakeover or call the LifeFit Wellness Center at 843-522-5635.

boat and the best commercial boat. The award winners for the 2021 Annual Fishing Tournament are: Youth Angler – Riley Teague Female Angler – Patrice Talmage Overall Angler – Bill Hennigh Best Recreational Boat – GRAND SLAM, owned by Captain Bill Hennigh Best Charter Boat – MATTSON CHARTERS, Captain Chris Mattson The Year Round Fishing Tournament is sponsored by Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club and the Safe Harbor-Port Royal Landing Marina. JANUARY 13–19, 2022

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FWDG celebrating 50 years in business with shindig From staff reports Furniture seller FWDG is celebrating 50 years in business in Beaufort with a month of promotions and a Business After Hours event with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 13. On Jan. 15, 1972, Larry Mark and his father Ernest opened the business in a former car repair shop on Carteret Street in

downtown Beaufort. The business is now located in a 48,000 square foot showroom at 745 Robert Smalls Pkwy. FWDG now employs 27 people, some of whom have worked for the store for more than 30 years. To mark the anniversary, FWDG is offering three drawings in January: an opportunity to win half of a purchase back, a chance to win $500 (no purchase necessary), and an

opportunity to pick a registered non-profit that may win $500. For complete drawing details and registration, visit FWDG. The drawings end January 31. “When I was young, I scoffed at my elders that told me that time flies. Now that I am 70, I find that statement is definitely true,” FWDG Founder and President Larry Mark said. “I am very appre-

ciative to the local communities for the support FWDG has received during this 50year run. One part of my life philosophy is that change is good. I will do everything in my power to make sure that FWDG continues to grow and change while continuing to hold fast to our family’s core beliefs and to the FWDG mission statement." To Register for the Beaufort

Beaufort Memorial launches employee homebuyer assistance program

From staff reports Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has launched a new program to help eligible BMH employees become homeowners or refinance existing mortgages. The program is one of many new benefits the hospital is rolling out to help employees access affordable housing, childcare and more. “We know that homeownership provides stability, security, and a means to building financial health and wealth for future generations,” said BMH President & CEO Russell Baxley, MHA. “We also recognize that a major obstacle can be coming up

with the money needed for a down payment or closing costs. This assistance program will help our employees bridge that financial gap.” The buyer-assistance program offers up to $10,000 to qualified applicants. Eligible team members must be full-time and have worked at Beaufort Memorial for a minimum of six months, attend a homebuyer education workshop, and meet household income and other requirements. Eligible properties include those within a 15-mile radius of a designated Beaufort Memorial campus or provider practice. The funds may

be used for down payment and/or closing costs. The program was developed in partnership with CommunityWorks, a community development financial institution that supports economic growth in communities across South Carolina. The goal of these programs is to provide safe and comfortable housing at an affordable rate to community members, ultimately allowing them to build wealth through homeownership. “CommunityWorks is thrilled to partner with Beaufort Memorial to make homeownership more accessible to their team members,” said Tamie Hoy

Hawkins, CEO of CommunityWorks. “We believe that homeownership is one of the best ways to achieve financial prosperity.” Last year the hospital partnered with Hobbit Hill Preschools to open The Learning Center, a subsidized childcare- and remote-learning center for children of Beaufort Memorial staff. Plans are underway to build a freestanding daycare within walking distance of the hospital’s main campus in 2022. To learn more about Beaufort Memorial career opportunities and benefits visit www.beaufortmemorial.org/careers.

WANT TO GO? What: Anniversary Event with FWDG & the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce When: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13 Where: FWDG, 745 Robert Smalls Parkway Admission: $10 for members, $20 for non-members Details: Hors d'oeuvres by Signature Catering will be available and macarons will provided by Tout Sweet Macarons of Port Royal. FWDG will offer drinks, networking, and door prizes.

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found the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Duluth, Ga. He left for the suburb outside of Atlanta with nothing but $60, three pairs of jeans and the vehicle he drove. Holmes worked at temp agencies and warehouses to pay the bills while earning an Airframe and Powerplant certification, as well as an FCC radar endorsed license. Holmes began his career working on commercial jets with Express Jet Airlines at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He now works as an FAA designated inspector of aircraft for DonB Aircraft International at Beaufort Executive Airport. Working in the field of aviation has afforded Holmes opportunities he never imagined. He has traveled to Kuwait and Iraq to do contract work on commercial, luxury and military aircraft. He has met people from different cultures and experienced things he would not have otherwise experienced if it weren’t for his career. He is also able to support his family and live comfortably. Sharing the passion In March 2021, Holmes created the nonprofit Altitude Academy to introduce local youth to the unlimited opportunities in aerospace. “I believe the youth deserve to know what is out there for them at an early age,” Holmes said. “The sooner the better.

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In other words, Murray is working with other community leaders to help expand the city’s future past a tourist destination and home for retirees. They’re hoping their efforts could be considered a birthday present that’s going to appreciate in value, like a young tree can provide future shade. Ethics opinion, design review board ruling upheld; appeals to follow BEAUFORT – Some might consider it a double win for

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An instructor from Charleston demonstrates for the kids in the Beaufort Youth in Aviation Program. Submitted photo. And aerospace will benefit too.” When Beaufort Aviation Association president James Atkins learned about The Altitude Academy, he reached out to Holmes. Lockheed Martin had given the Aviation Association a $10,000 grant, and Atkins realized that the academy’s objectives matched those of the association. So the two joined forces to launch a program called Beaufort Youth in Aviation. The Aviation Association committed the grant money to the program, which will introduce young people to the aviation industry and all it has to offer. The program is open to children, ages 7-17; howev-

er, exceptions to the age limit may be made on an individual basis. Participants will learn about the various careers in aerospace, including commercial and military flying, air traffic control, airplane maintenance, drone aircraft operations and engineering. They will visit Lockheed Martin in Beaufort and Greenville, Boeing in Charleston, Gulfstream in Savannah and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

the city last week when first an employee in the state Ethics Commission and then a District Court judge issued opinions favoring the city. On Tuesday, the Ethics Commission, responding to a request from the city attorney, agreed there was a perception of conflict with planning director David Prichard handling 303 Associates’ development projects since his wife worked there. City officials had expressed concern about the perception such an arrangement existed although Prichard pointed out his wife worked in an area of the company’s non-development activities. The Commission suggested Prichard recuse himself

from any 303 projects. On Wednesday, 9th District Circuit Court Judge Bentley Price of Charleston ruled in favor of the city in a case brought by the Historic Beaufort Foundation and property owner Graham Trask who contend the city’s Review Board improperly granted approval to the 303 Associates’ for a parking garage and hotel on the corner of Scott and Port Republic streets. Judge Price, who quickly made his ruling following an hour-long hearing from the four different attorneys, had earlier in the week been appointed to oversee future court proceedings involving Alex Murdaugh and charges

The first class The program already has 37 participants. The first event was held in November in Summerville, where four young people were taught the funda-

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mentals of aviation and given introductory flights. Harold Scott, Jr., a 12 year old from Beaufort, had never flown before that day. He had always wondered how it would feel. The Whale Branch Elementary School 6th-grader was a bit scared during takeoff and landing, but he said flying was actually peaceful, and a lot of fun. He even got to steer the plane. Harold is excited to learn more about aviation and can’t wait for his next chance to fly. “I just love the fact that you can see everything from that high,” Scott said. Julius Reid of Beaufort also got to try his hand at flying

that day in Summerville. The 21-year-old is a nephew of Holmes, who invited him to join the program. Reid has seen his uncle’s success in aviation and is now hoping to pursue a career in either aircraft maintenance or design. Atkins said there is a huge worldwide shortage of pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation workers. “Any woman or man who successfully accepts the challenge of becoming a pilot can make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, and enjoy a very rewarding and stimulating career,” he said. “Many young people can, with confidence in themselves and with

against him from the family of the late Gloria Satterfield. For those taking bets on when groundbreaking will begin on 303 Associates’ long-awaited, much debated parking garage, HBF and Trask have said appeals to this latest ruling will be filed. That appeal will join their other appeal against the city Zoning Board of Appeals for its approval of 303’s Cannon Building, the three-story retail/apartment complex planned for the corner of Port Republic and Charles Street.

into session this week and observers say it will be an interesting time with some $6 billion in additional money to spend from federal sources like the American Recovery Plan. Even before the elected officials get back into the seats, Gov. McMaster has released his plan for tax cuts and highway repairs. (This IS an election year.) Observers are also hopeful Sen. Tom Davis’ bill for a medical marijuana law will pass. Of course, that was the hope last year.

Hold onto your hats, they’re back in session COLUMBIA – The state Legislature goes back

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hard work, become a commercial pilot or a maintainer of aircraft. Their realization of this is the objective of the Beaufort Youth in Aviation Program.” Early motivation Atkins knew at age 5 or 6 that he wanted to be a fighter pilot. After he graduated from college, he achieved that dream through the Marine Corps. After serving in the Marines, Atkins was an airline pilot for five years, then worked in the aircraft development and manufacturing industry, working his way up to a CEO position. After he retired, Atkins created the local aviation association and Beaufort Flight Training to share his love of aviation with others. “You have to have this motivation instilled in you when you’re young,” Atkins said. “It’s a lot of hard work, and you have to really be motivated. You’ve got to believe in yourself. And what we’re trying to do is help these kids believe in themselves, understand the opportunities that are out there and be consistent in all the disciplines required to reach these life goals.” Atkins and Holmes are seeking the support of the community, as well. The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has a fund set up for the program. To donate, visit https:// cflowcountry.civicore.com/ nonprofits and scroll down to “Beaufort Aviation Friends Fund.” For more information on Beaufort Youth in Aviation, text 843-812-9909 or email jim@flybeaufort.com. thews, N.C. grocery chain Paige Pauroso says they have nothing “publicly to share” about their plans for a new grocery on the corner of Sams Point Road and Sea Island Parkway. The company has the design permits they need from the city so that’s not holding up construction. Pauroso can be reached at ppauroso@harristeeter.com. Let me know if she tells you anything. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING The Historic Port Royal Museum

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 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.

“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women

9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-5211904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Artists That Teach instructor show

Jan. 3 through Feb. 25, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Academy is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. There will also be an artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 that is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. For more information, call 843842-5738.

Artists That Teach live artist demonstrations

10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 15, Jami Wright, Art League Academy; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan. 19, Alex Sharma, Art

League Gallery; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 28, Julie Schroeder at Art League Gallery. Art League Academy is located at 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, next to the box office.

Name and address Owner(s): DONALD J. HEISER TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD J. HEISER REVOCABLE TRUST UNIT 222 VACATION WEEK 11 DESIGNATED SEASON GOLD: Timeshare Interest consisting of 1 undivided 1/51 interest(s) in fee simple as tenants in common in and to the below described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use and occupy an Assigned Unit within Royal Dunes Beach Villa sat Port Royal Resort Horizontal Property Regime (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purpose, during the Vacation Week or one (1) or more Split Vacation Periods (up to maximum of seven (7) days and nights) in the Designated Season identified above as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rule and Regulations promulgated by Royal Dunes Beach Villas at Port Royal Resort Owners Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Master Deed for Royal Dunes Beach Villas at Port Royal Resort Horizontal Property Regime, duly recorded in the RMC Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Record Book 698 at Page 940, as amended from time to time (the “Master Deed”). This being the identical property conveyed to the Defendants recorded on 8/26/2009 in Deed

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2 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 1555 Salem Road, Beaufort. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show. $5 discount fo active military, veterans. There will be food trucks, raffles, trophies and mobile detailing by Summer Breeze Auto Detailers. Special Appearance by Vintage Vixens. Trophy categories include: Best Classic, Best Modern Muscle, Best Modern Import, Best Graphics and Best Truck. No revving, no burnouts, no littering. Voting ends at 6:45 p.m. winners announced at 7 p.m.

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Open Land Trust Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening

4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, 905 Charles Street. Open Land Trust staff and board invite the public to join in celebrating the organization’s new “forever home.” Highlight include a side-yard celebration, live music, light refreshments and tours of the new "home." Free parking is available along Charles Street.

Sea Island Quilt Guild January meeting

6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20. The Sea Island Quilt Guild will hold it's January meeting by ZOOM this month due to the increased numbers in Covid in Beaufort County. To join, please send your email to seaislandquilters@gmail.com to have your name added to the mailing list.

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 21; Saturday, Feb. 12; Friday, Feb. 25. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

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8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, Downtown Beaufort. Join the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association and Riverview Charter School for a USATF Certified 5K race. The race will begin at Bay St/Newcastle near Freedom Park. Participants will run/walk through Historic Downtown Beaufort and across the Woods Memorial Bridge along a certified 5K course. The 5K Race is supported and managed by Grounded Running. This is a dog friendly and stroller friendly event. Shirts are not guaranteed after 3 p.m., Jan. 14. Register at https://bit.ly/3Fkp905.

Book 2883, Page 242, records of Beaufort County, South Carolina. You are in DEFAULT under the provisions of the Master Deed for Royal Dunes Beach Villas at Port Royal Resort Horizontal Property Regime (“Master Deed”) and By-Laws of the Association filed April 19, 1994, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Deed Book 698 at Page 940, via your failure to pay property owners association dues, assessments, special assessments and/or taxes (collectively “Assessments”) to Royal Dunes Beach Villas at Port Royal Resort Owners Association, Inc., as more particularly described in that certain Claim of Lien recorded in Lien Book 150, at Page 0136, records of Beaufort County, South Carolina. The total amount due to pay these Assessments in full $8,372.05, along with attorney costs $350 and all fees $431.96. PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE ANN.§ 27-32-325, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE

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Beaufort Film Society announces selections, two award winners for Film Festival From staff reports The Beaufort Film Society announced Wednesday, Jan. 5 the official selections for the 2022 Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place Feb. 22-27. The 2022 edition will feature 10 world premieres and an additional 42 films that will make their South Carolina debuts. “We’re looking forward to showcasing this year’s creative roundup of films in a COVID-safe environment at BIFF,” Beaufort Film Society President Ron Tucker said in a release. The society also announced that the festival will include an inaugural Rising Star Award, the first recipient being South Carolina native Simeon Daise, who first appeared in Gullah, Gullah Island on Nickelodeon. Since then, his credits include TySimeon ler Perry’s Daise The Haves and the Have Nots; BET’s The Bobby Brown Story; BET’s American Soul, and CW’s All American. The prestigious Behind the Scenes Award recipient will be Casting Agent Tona B. Dahlquist from Charleston. Tona has more than 50 television Tona B. and film credDahlquist its from her 30-plus years in the entertainment industry. Top titles include Forrest Gump, Iron Man 3, Halloween, Homeland, Righteous Gemstones and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The Beaufort Film Society is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3, member-supported organization. For more information, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com.

16th BIFF to feature 10 world premieres, 42 SC debuts

2022 Beaufort International Film Festival Official Selections

ANIMATION About Love Directed by Hanke Wang, Savannah, Ga. A Change of Song Directed by Gordon David LePage, New Sharon, Maine John Henry Directed by David Donar, Anderson, S.C. The Ghostly Lovers of Fripp Island Directed by Jim Sidletsky, Beaufort There You Are Directed by Rui Huang, Los Angeles, Calif. DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE) American Royalty Directed by Daniel Fisher and Stephen Fisher, Lexington, S.C Little Satchmo Directed by John Alexander, Los Angeles, Calif. Song For Hope Directed by Chris Haigh, Northridge, Calif. The Book Keepers Directed Phil Wall, Brooklyn, N.Y. The Long Rider Directed by Sean Cisterna, Ontario, Canada DOCUMENTARY (SHORT) Meltdown In Dixie Directed by Emily Harrold, New York Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee In Peril Directed by Mark Albertin, Augusta, Ga. Storefront: Statesboro Blues Directed by Jonathan Hunt, Savannah, Ga. DUTY & HONOR Last Patrol On Okinawa Directed by Nick Brokaw, Los Angeles, Calif. The Donut Dollies

Directed by Norman Anderson, Los Angeles, Calif. Veterans Journey Home: Leaving It On the Land Directed by Frederick Marx, Oakland, Calif. FEATURES Fires in the Dark Directed by Dominique Lienhard, Munich, Germany Re-Opening Directed by Chris Guerra and Matthew John Koppin, Burbank, Calif. Seven Days Till Midnight Directed by James Suttles, Martin, Ohio SHORT FILMS :60 Seconds Directed by John “Quiq” Quigley, Hermosa Beach, Calif. All That Glitters Directed by Dan Bronzite, Essex, United Kingdom American Morning Directed by Robbie Bryan, Scott Plains, N.J. Are You My Mommy Directed by Gavin Michael Booth, North Hollywood, Calif. Broken Directed by Jillian Reeves, Sherman Oaks, Calif. Chords Directed by John Barnhardt, Fort Collins, Colo. Chrysalis Directed by Arturo Zuniga, Los Angeles Consider the Sparrow Directed by Eliza Foss, New York Gregory Directed by Ben McHugh, New York Guest of Honor Directed by Lisa Belcher, Austin, Texas Hell in a Handbasket Directed by Lee Chambers, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada His & Hers Directed by Chris Sexton Fletcher, Edinburgh, United Kingdom In the Event of My Death

Directed by Brian Scott Steele, Los Angeles Good Men and Unicorns Directed by Jake Ebright, Los Angeles Kepley Directed by Stephanie Katherine Grant and Michael Grant, Toluca Lake, Calif. Last Laugh Directed by Paul Anderson, New York Little Games Directed by Stefane Houssier, Wheathampstead, United Kingdom On My Mind Directed by Martin Strange-Hansen, Bronshoj, Denmark Over My Dead Body Directed by Meital Cohen Navarro, Los Angeles, Calif. Pap’s Manifesto Directed by Chris Danuser and Casey Clark, Maplewood, N.J. Stuck Directed by Steve Blackwood, Newburyport, Mass. That Feeling Directed by Paul Inman, Conway, S.C. The Della Morte Sisters Directed by Bill Sorvino, New York The Dinner Guest Directed by Dale Griffiths Stamos, Santa Barbara, Calif. The Flipside Directed by Mark Bradley, Eliza Dennis, and Rebecca Pryce, Charleston, S.C. The Killer Across the Street Directed by Adam Seccafico, Englishtown, N.J. Turning Blue Directed by Dana White and Christopher Knoblock, Willoughby Hills, Ohio Western Exit Directed by Scott Ballard, Portland, Ore. When the Rain Sets In Directed by James Hughes, London, United Kingdom STUDENT FILMS Lavender Directed by: Eli Saliba, Fay-

etteville, GA (University of Georgia) Life, Again Directed by: Anna Maite Kaplan and Orion Huang, Orange, CA (Dodge College) Solitude Directed by: Henry Daemen, Oakville, Ontario (Sheridan College) The Pomegranate Tree Directed by: Kanika Vora, Orange, CA (Dodge College) Winter of ’79 Directed by: Julia Elihu, Orange, CA (Dodge College) SCREENPLAY Concrete Wings Bev Gandara, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Geneva Genevieve McDevitt, Fort Mill, S.C. Immigrants David Weissman and David Diamond, Los Angeles Stealing the Moon Eric Carlson, Richmond, Va. Valley of the Spirits Warren R. Hull and K. D. Clemmens, Las Vegas, Nev. BEST COMEDY Are You My Mommy Hell in a Handbasket His & Hers In the Event of My Death Last Laugh Re-Opening Stuck The Killer Across the Street Western Exit BEST ACTOR Stephen Dexter (American Morning) Rasmus Hammerich (On My Mind) R. Keith Harris (Seven Days Till Midnight) Lukas Hassel (Guest of Honor) David Triacca (Pap’s Manifesto) BEST ACTRESS Lisa Belcher (Guest of Honor) Ana Giradot (Fires In the Dark) Molly Leland (The Dinner

WANT TO GO? What: The 16th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival When: Feb. 22-27 Where: Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street; USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street Tickets: $270 for Beaufort Film Society members; $325 for non members. Tickets for individual sessions are also available. For ticket info or to join the BFS, visit https://bit. ly/3fbESnD.

Guest) Sophia Myles (All That Glitters) Jillian Reeves (Broken) BEST DIRECTOR Gavin Michael Booth (Are You My Mommy) Chris Haigh (Song for Hope) Meitel Cohen Navarro (Over My Dead Body) Bill Sorvino (The Della Morte Sisters) Martin Strange-Hansen (On My Mind) BEST ENSEMBLE CAST Consider the Sparrow Last Laugh On My Mind Over My Dead Body The Della Morte Sisters The Dinner Guest BEST MUSICAL SCORE Donut Dollies Music by Jim Gardner Chords Music by Daniel Jones / Christine Alice / Armchair Martian Last Patrol On Okinawa Music by Jon Monroe Song For Hope Music by Anthony Di Lorenzo The Della Morte Sisters Music by Michael Vignola The Flipside Music by Mark Bryan Winter of ’79 Music by Raphael Dargent (PHAR) When the Rain Sets In Music by Jean-Pascal Beintus

AT THE OPERA

Cinderella remains a classic story

Roughly 2,000-year-old tale a perfect introduction to opera By Becky Sprecher On Saturday, Jan. 22, USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret Street, will screen the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Cinderella by Jules Massenet. Curtain is at 12:55 p.m. The opera was broadcast live on Jan. 1, but since the Center was closed that day, we will see the encore version. Along with a holiday production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Cinderella is part of the Met’s effort to reach out to families and introduce the art form to the younger generation. This is an ideal opportunity to spend some time with your children or grandchildren and teach them about opera, about the different classically trained voices (opera singers never use microphones in performance), and how a story is told through singing. To assist you, the Met has created a series of teaching aids such as activity sheets, an illustrated synopsis, and an Educator’s Guide for older children. (Visit metopera.org, click on the 2021-22 Season/Cinderella, then scroll down and click on Holiday Presentation.) The teaching aids are designed for children with varying degrees of exposure to

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WANT TO GO? What: The Metropolitan Opera’s HD broadcast of Cinderella by Jules Massenet. When: 12:55 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22. Where: USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street.

Mezzo soprano Stephanie Blythe as the wicked step-mother in Cinderella. music, and all are presented in English and Spanish. There’s even a pattern to make a crown for the girls to “wear to the ball,” with video instruction. The opera will be sung in English, with Met Titles also in English. The run length is a family friendly 90-minutes. The story has been around forever, with Greeks living in Egypt in the first century BCE telling of a girl who attracted a king with her shapely sandal. Chinese storytellers recorded a version in the year 850 called Ye Xian, where the main character loses a shoe on her way home from a royal ball. Charles Perrault’s Cendrillon was published in 1697 and introduced most of the iconic elements in Cinderella that we know today. The French composer Nicolas Isouard wrote

an opera called Cendrillon in 1820, and Gioachino Rossini composed La Cenerentola in 1817. (The latter is still part of the standard opera repertory.) The version we’ll be seeing was composed by Jules Massenet and premiered at the Opera-Comique in Paris in 1899. More recent productions are the Disney animated version in 1950, a Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical starring Julie Andrews in 1957, and the adaptation of that same musical starring Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother in 1997. Disney also did a live adaptation in 2015 starring Lily James. Director Laurent Pelly’s production is enchanting, the set resembling the pages of a large story book where the

Cinderella in her “carrosse,” or coach. images in the book come to life. While Pelly generally adheres to the fin de siècle-look for the costumes, he doesn’t hesitate to go over the top when necessary. The dresses worn by the eligible young ladies at the ball where they are presented to the prince are outrageous, and to great comic effect. The prince couldn’t be less interested. Do not make the mistake of thinking that Cinderella is just for youngsters. If you love the richness of the mezzo soprano voice, this opera is for you. The stunning mezzo Isabel Leonard (who dazzled in the Met’s production of Marnie a few years ago) sings the role of the princess. Mezzo Stephanie Blythe as the wicked stepmother with her dark, withering voice makes you hate the character every

bit as much as when you saw the Disney animated version way back when. And finally, mezzo Emily D’Angelo stars as the prince. Now this is a “pants” or “trouser” role, where a mezzo soprano is cast to sing the part of a young man. Opera is full of these roles, and you might want to have a conversation with the kids about how opera is all about the voice, and an older, more mature voice would not sound believable for the part of a young man in his late teens or early 20s. Many mezzo sopranos have enjoyed great careers singing exclusively trouser roles. Topping it off is Massenet’s exquisite music. A composer who was interested in writing about transformation, Cinderella is the perfect vehicle through which to display the

Tickets: Visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More. Tickets are $22, $20 for OLLI members. More info: For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/ Season/In Cinemas. Sung in English. Run length is 90 minutes.

fairy-tale wonder of both his music and this thematic material. While there are plenty of ruffles and flourishes and charming comedy sprinkled throughout, it is very much a serious opera by a composer who knew exactly what his audience wanted to hear. The children will love Cinderella — and so will you. For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/Season/ In Cinemas. Sung in English. Run length: 90 minutes. To book tickets visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More. Tickets: $22. OLLI members: $20.

EDUCATION

Riverview Charter School accepting applications

From staff reports Riverview Charter School is now accepting Kindergarten through 6th-grade applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Riverview no longer enrolls new students for 7th and 8th grade, so new student appli-

cations for these grades are not available. Open enrollment will run through Jan. 31. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 31, to be considered part of open enrollment and included in any ensuing lottery. Applications

received after this day and time will only be considered on a space- available basis and in the order upon which they are received, with those students’ names being added to the end of the wait-list. Applications may be submitted online at www.River-

viewCharterSchool.org. Anyone interested in learning more about Beaufort County’s first charter school can attend the Open House at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, for details. Visit www.riverviewcharterschool.org for more details.

Riverview is open to Beaufort County residents. There is no tuition and no selection process. Before and after care for students from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. is available daily (scholarships available). The school participates in the USDA Federal Free and Re-

duced Price Lunch Program. Riverview does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity in admission. The school administers all required state tests in compliance with the South Carolina educational system.

Statewide dance event offers educational opportunities for SC dancers, dance teachers

From staff reports Dance students from across the state will gather together to connect, compete, and cultivate their skills during the third annual Grand Jeté Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition. The now week-long event offers master classes led by guest artists, audition and recruitment events with national dance programs and teacher workshops for private studio and public school dance teachers. “This is not just a competition,” Grand Jeté Director Josée Garant said in a release. “This is an opportunity for the dance community to come together, learn together and showcase the exceptional talent our state has to offer. Dance is such a competitive field, which is why we feel it is so important to host an event where dancers can get to know each other, support each other and consider their future in dance at the collegiate level.” Dance students, ages 1019, who choose to compete have the chance to win cash prizes, totaling $5,250, in the categories of classical ballet, modern/contemporary and student choreography. They will also gain valuable feedback from the competition’s esteemed, out-of-state, adjudi-

ABOUT THE EVENT The Grand Jeté Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition, presented by the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, will include a series of virtual and in-person events, March 1-6, for all S.C. dance students, competitors and noncompetitors.

cators — Jorden Morris, Akua Noni Parker and Sarah Wroth. Morris is a retired principal dancer, choreographer and the current guest artistic director of the Orlando Ballet. Parker has performed as a leading company member with prestigious dance companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Cincinnati Ballet and Ballet San Jose. Wroth is an associate professor of music in ballet and the chair of the ballet department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Competitors and noncompetitors can attend virtual information sessions and in-person audition classes with university and trainee dance program recruiters from Dean College, New World School of the Arts, Ohio State University, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Texas Christian University, University of North Carolina Charlotte, University of Okla-

The Grand Jeté Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition will be held March 1-6 in Greenville. Submitted photo. homa, University of South Florida, University of Utah and others. They can also participate in in-person master classes in ballet and modern/contemporary. “Grand Jeté is the only event in South Carolina where high school juniors and seniors can share their talents with so many recruiters in one place,” said Garant. “This

is an amazing opportunity for students seeking a summer intensive or university dance program with the potential to earn scholarships.” South Carolina dance instructors can also participate in Grand Jeté which offers in-person teacher workshops. Classes in beginner ballet, intermediate/advanced contemporary and intermediate/advanced ballet will be held for

private studio teachers. K-12 public school teachers can register for workshops in historical dance, world dance, ballet fundamentals and modern/ contemporary free of charge. Grand Jeté will be held March 1-6, with the competition occurring on March 6. Participants can choose to only attend their preferred events and are not required to attend for the full week.

In-person events will be held on the Governor’s School’s campus in downtown Greenville. Interested individuals can register online at www.scgsah.org/grand-jete until Feb. 1. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation at 864-282-1570 for more details.

Beaufort Academy releases Honor Roll, Headmaster’s List

From staff reports Beaufort Academy has released its list of students who have made the Honor Roll and Headmaster's List for the 2021-2022 Fall Semester. Students who have made Headmaster's List have earned an A (90) or above in all classes. Students who have made the Honor Roll have earned a B (80) or above in all classes.

6th Grade Headmaster’s List: Amelia Mitchell, Grayson Odom, Alivia Ogden, Ava Richards Honor Roll: Catharine Butler, Hunter Disbrow, Charley Frey, Sarah Green, Tobias Patel, Angie Paz, Naomi Puzzuoli, Lyanne Santiago-Gierbolini, Hailey Schwinghammer, Collin Whitesel 7th Grade Headmaster’s List: Margaret Adams, Elsa Billig, Kei-

ley Good Honor Roll: Rebecca Bennett, Ayden Brown, Amorette Chapman, Madelyn Colton, Sydney Crosby, Aahana Patel, Marly Szatkowski, Titus Weaver 8th Grade Headmaster’s List: Tanner Altman, Sophia Clark, Addison Norris, Katelyn Schoener, Colton Stinger, Cohen Weaver Honor Roll: Andrew But-

EDUCATION BRIEFS

3 area students make Fall 2021 President's List at Coastal Carolina

Nearly 1,000 students earned a spot on the President's List for the Fall 2021 semester at Coastal Carolina University. Local students recognized include: • Zachary Bogle, a Management major from Beaufort. • Amyah Todd, a Biology major from Beaufort. • Grant Laseter, a Recreation and Sport Management major from Okatie. Coastal Carolina University a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, offers baccalaureate degrees in 95

major fields of study. Among the University's graduate-level programs are 27 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and the doctorates in education and in marine science: coastal and marine systems science.

8 Beaufort students make Dean's List at CCU

Nearly 2,500 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Local students recognized include: • Kimberly Chisholm, a Man-

terfield, Emma Disbrow, Hailey Heckert, Aaron Leslie, Savannah Libby, Olivia Loveless, James Niemand, Katherine Plumhoff, Franklin Savage 9th Grade Headmaster’s List: Peter Dastous, Jr., Grady Lamm,Jade Melanson, Grace Simmons, William Taylor Honor Roll: Kaylee Bartholomew, Davis Bonebrake, Dylan Chapman, Lakyn

agement Pre-Major major of Beaufort. • Sierra Herb, a Health Administration major of Beaufort. • Derek Kidd, a Recreation and Sport Management major of Beaufort. • Zoe Lyons, a Marine Science major of Beaufort. • Michael Martello, a Political Science major of Beaufort. • Patrick Talbert, an Exercise and Sport Science major of Beaufort. • Michael Walker, a Recreation and Sport Management major of Beaufort. • Tess Yazvac, a Languages and Intercultural Studies major of Beaufort. Coastal Carolina University a public comprehensive liberal arts

Chittenden, Patrick Good, Everett Nason, Madison Trice 10th Grade Honor Roll: Lauryn Black, Katherine Brosnan, Melanie Hiers, John Lee,Madeline Nelson, Jacob Poole, Adelaide Rogers, Gabrielle Young 11th Grade Headmaster’s List: Elizabeth Foster, Katherine Luckey, Ansh Patel, Virgin-

institution located in Conway, offers baccalaureate degrees in 95 major fields of study. Among the University's graduate-level programs are 27 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and the doctorates in education and in marine science: coastal and marine systems science.

Funke named to Georgia College Dean's List

Katherine Funke of Okatie completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga. Georgia College, the state's designated public liberal arts university, com-

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Riverview Charter School welcomes new Board members

Riverview Charter School has elected new Board members who will serve from January 2022 to December 2023. The new members are Vincent Brennan, Leigh Copeland, Kimberly Dudas, Brandon Major and Jonathan Sullivan. “We are grateful for your leadership, passion and commitment to our School,” Riverview Charter School Director Robert Bechtold said in a release.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Urgent! Blood donations needed

The Red Cross and OneBlood are experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. It has never been more important to donate blood! By having a supply ready, healthcare providers can have access to the blood they need to help people when an emergency happens. In the U.S., someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds, creating an ongoing need for donations.

Who is eligible to donate blood?

General eligibility requirements to donate include being: • In good health and feeling well

What happens during the donation process?

• At least 16 years old (in most states) • At least 110 pounds In addition to these criteria, recent travel, current and recent medications and ongoing medical conditions may affect a donor’s ability to donate. For more information to help determine if you may be eligible to donate, review the eligibility requirements by donation type, visit https://blog.healthadvo ca t e. co m /2 0 2 2 /0 1 /u r gent-blood-donations-needed/

Donating blood typically involves a four-step process: 1. Make an appointment. Once you arrive at the donation facility, you will check in with the staff by providing ID and review basic information about blood donations. 2. Next, you will be screened as part of a mini physical and answer a few questions to ensure your eligibility. Any information discussed during this process is private and confidential. 3. During the donation, which generally takes 8-10 minutes, you will be seated or lying down. Staff and volunteers will

always be nearby in case you have any questions during the donation. 4. Finally, once you’re done donating, you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a snack before going on with your day.

How is COVID-19 influencing donations?

The American Red Cross and OneBlood are being very cautious when it comes to COVID-19 and donations. They have rigorous safety protocols to keep staff and donors healthy. If you are interested in donating blood but have had a recent diagnosis of COVID-19, tested positive or have any symptoms of COVID-19, it is necessary to wait at least 14 days before you can donate. If you have been vaccinat-

ed for COVID-19, in most cases, there is no deferral time for individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they are symptom-free and feeling well at the time of donation. The following eligibility guidelines apply to each COVID-19 vaccine received, including boosters: • There is no deferral time for eligible blood donors who are vaccinated with an inactivated or RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca, Janssen/J&J, Moderna, Novavax, or Pfizer. • Eligible blood donors who received a live attenuated COVID-19 vaccine or do not know what type of COVID-19 vaccine they received must wait two weeks before giving blood.

How can you find a blood donation event nearby?

To find a blood drive in your area, use the Red Cross’ or OneBlood’s online search tool. Additionally, you can donate at any number of donation centers across the country. Appointments are strongly encouraged. To learn more about blood donation, please visit any of the websites below for additional information: • RedCrossBlood.org • OneBlood.org • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By becoming a blood donor, you can help others and potentially save the lives of your family, friends and neighbors. In fact, one donation can help save three lives!

This year, take charge of your health

The new year is here, and it's time to decide what changes you'll make to have a healthy, happy 2022. One of the best things you can do for yourself, and your family is to take charge of your health care. Most people depend on different doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and insurance companies for their health care. It's a team effort, and you are the most important member of the team.

The Basics

You can improve your care and the care of your family by taking an active role in your health care. Take charge of your health care: • Keep up with all vaccinations that are age appropriate • Keep track of important health information

• Be prepared for medical appointments • Ask your doctor or nurse questions • When you visit the doctor, write down your questions ahead of time. Be sure to follow up after your appointment to get any recommended tests or lab work.

issues • Health information you find on the Internet or hear from others

After your visit with your doctor

Call if you have any questions or side effects from medication. If you need to, schedule follow-up appointments for tests or lab work. Work on making the healthy changes your doctor recommends.

Take Action

Managing your health care is easier if important information is close at hand. It's a good idea to keep a personal health record. Write down: • Your name, birth date, blood type (ask your doctor if you don't know) and person to call in an emergency • Any history of illness in your family • Dates and results of checkups and screening tests

What about cost? • Lists of shots (and the dates you got them) • Medicines you take, how much you take, and why you take them • Telephone numbers and addresses of places you go for health care, including your pharmacy

• Take this information with you to the doctor.

Make the most of doctor visits.

Check out these tips for talking to your doctor: Tell your doctor about: • Your family's health histo-

ry. • Your personal health history (illnesses, surgeries, allergies) • Any medicines you take, both prescription and over-the-counter (including herbs or vitamins) • Your health concerns or

Many insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, will cover the cost of recommended screening tests and shots. Check with your insurance provider to learn what's included in your plan. Source: http://www.healthfinder.gov/ prevention

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contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as "sitting disease." Here are a few tips to simply integrate more movement

into the new year. Whether you're working in an office or from home, Johnson suggests taking breaks every 30–45 minutes throughout your day to per-

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form some simple stretches. "Our bodies can get stiff. You know, we're always kind of in this hunched-over position when we're at our desks and working, so we really want to open up our chest," says Johnson. "One way to do that is just by doing some simple shoulder rolls, so just bringing the shoulders back and down."

"Another really great activity you can do using a wall is just coming to the wall, putting the back of your hands up on the wall, and just sliding your hands up and down nice and slow," says Johnson. Don't worry if you don't have access to gym equipment. Johnson says your desk can be a great exercise tool.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

What’s the latest evidence-based research on calcium?

Your body needs the mineral calcium to build and maintain strong bones, to move your muscles, and for your nerves to carry messages. Calcium also helps your blood vessels move blood and helps release hormones that affect many functions in your body. Getting too little calcium can cause soft, weak bones in children and adults. But getting too much calcium isn’t good either.

What is calcium and what does it do?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost all calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth, giving them structure and hardness. Your body needs calcium for muscles to move and for nerves to carry messages between your brain and every part of your body. Calcium also helps blood vessels move blood throughout your body and helps release hormones that affect many functions in your body.

How much calcium do you need?

The amount of calcium you need each day depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).

What foods provide calcium?

Calcium is found in many foods. You can get recommended amounts of calcium by eating a variety of foods, including the following: • Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the main food sources of calcium for most people in the United States. • Canned sardines and salmon with bones contain calcium. • Certain vegetables, such

as kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage (bok choi) also contain calcium. • Calcium is added to some beverages, including many fruit juices and milk substitutes such as soy and almond beverages, as well as some brands of tofu and ready-to-eat cereals. To find out whether these foods have calcium added, check the product labels. • Most grains (such as breads, pastas, and unfortified cereals) do not have high amounts of calcium. However, because people eat them often, what they contribute adds up.

What kinds of calcium dietary supplements are available?

Calcium is found in many multivitamin-mineral supplements, in calcium supplements, and in supplements that contain calcium and other nutrients such as vitamin D. Check the Supplement Facts label to determine the amount of calcium in the supplement. The two main forms of calcium in dietary supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is absorbed best when taken with food. Some overthe-counter antacids, such as Tums and Rolaids, also con-

tain calcium carbonate. Calcium citrate is well absorbed on an empty stomach or a full stomach. People with low levels of stomach acid—a condition most common in older people—absorb calcium citrate more easily than calcium carbonate. Other forms of calcium in supplements and fortified foods include calcium sulfate, calcium ascorbate, calcium microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, and

calcium phosphate. Calcium is absorbed best when you take 500 mg or less at one time. If you take 1,000 mg/day of calcium from supplements, for example, it is better to take a smaller dose twice a day than to take it all at once. Calcium supplements might cause gas, bloating, and constipation in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, try spreading out the calcium dose throughout the day, taking the supplement with meals, or switching the form of calcium you take. Calcium dietary supplements can interact or interfere with certain medicines, and some medicines can lower calcium levels in your body. Speak with your physician or health practitioner for more information.

Are you getting enough calcium?

Many people in the United States get less than recommended amounts of calcium from food and supplements, especially: • Children and teens aged 4 to 18 years • Non-Hispanic Blacks and non-Hispanic Asians • Adults aged 50 years and older living in poverty Certain groups of people are more likely than others to have trouble getting enough

calcium, including: • Postmenopausal women. The body absorbs and retains less calcium after menopause. Over time, this can lead to fragile bones. • People who don’t drink milk or eat other dairy products. Dairy products are rich sources of calcium, but people with lactose intolerance, people with milk allergies, and vegans (people who don’t consume any animal products) must find other sources of calcium. Options include lactose-free or reduced-lactose dairy products; canned fish with bones; certain vegetables, such as kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage; calcium-fortified fruit juices and milk substitutes such as soy and almond beverages, tofu, and ready-toeat cereals; and dietary supplements that contain calcium.

What happens if you don’t get enough calcium?

Getting too little calcium can cause several conditions, including the following:

• Osteoporosis, which causes weak, fragile bones and increases the risk of falling • Rickets, a disease in children that causes soft, weak bones • Osteomalacia, which causes soft bones in children and adults

Some research suggests that high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer.

phate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease. However, high levels of calcium in the blood and urine are usually caused by a health condition such as high levels of parathyroid hormone or cancer, not by high calcium intakes. The daily upper limits for calcium include intakes from all sources—food, beverages, and supplements—are listed below.

High levels of calcium in the blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phos-

Source: https://ods.od.nih.gov/ factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/?utm_ medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Updated: November 17, 2021

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SPORTS

Eagles withstand pressure to knock off Seahawks

Sharks take down Dolphins in tight Coach Trap Duals finale LowcoSports.com The host team reached the finals with an outstanding showing, but May River took home the title at the 12th annual Coach Trap Duals on Saturday at Battery Creek. The Sharks swept through their pool matches with a 3-0 record, then dispatched Waccamaw in the semifinals before beating the host Dolphins 37-33 in a thrilling finale to capture the crown. Billy Hall, Santiago Rueda, Miguel Cavalheiro, and Chris Snowden each went 5-0 with five pins on the day for May River. The narrow defeat didn’t spoil what was an outstanding day for the Dolphins, who also swept their pool matches and earned an impressive 60-24 win over Bluffton to reach the finals. Sam Degroat and Reilly Doray each went 5-0 for Battery Creek with each earning four pins and a forfeit. In one of the highlights of the day, former Hilton Head Island coach turned referee Mike Newton ceremonially issued a posthumous misconduct warning and ejection for former Battery Creek coach Nathan Day, who died last year from complications due to COVID-19. The Dolphins have placed an empty chair on their bench to honor Day this season. On Thursday, the Dolphins dropped a tight match at Hilton Head High, falling 42-33 to the No. 11 team in Class 4A. The eighth-ranked Dolphins split the 14 weight classes with the Seahawks, but Hilton Head’s seven pins carried the night. Daniel Sunkins, Reily Doray, and Sam Degroat earned pins for Creek, while Bradley Smith, Hunter Smith, and Dre’Shaun Brown won decisions. Elmer Linares won by forfeit for the Dolphins. Coach Trap Duals Pool A Battery Creek 3-0 Waccamaw 2-1 May River B 1-2 Bridges Prep 0-3 Pool B May River 3-0 Bluffton 2-1 Thomas Heyward 1-2 Whale Branch 0-3 Semifinals Battery Creek 60, Bluffton 24 May River 66, Waccamaw 12 Consolation Final Waccamaw 46, Bluffton 30 Championship Final May River 37, Battery Creek 33

Beaufort’s James Dennison shoots the ball over the outstretched hands of Hilton Head Island’s Zac Morris during the first half of their game Friday at Beaufort High Sschool. The Eagles beat the visiting Seahawks, 66-59, improving their overall record to 5-4 and 2-0 in Region 7-4A play. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Barnwell hits 1K in 1-1 week for Whale Branch

Whale Branch girls basketball ran its winning streak to three games with a 5513 home rout of Lowcountry Leadership on Friday in Seabrook. Kynew Barnwell made four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 23 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to cross the 1,000-point milestone for her career and lead the Warriors to a whopping region win. Erin Rivers added 12 points, and Arianna Polite had nine for Whale Branch. The Warriors blanked the NaviGators in the first half and led 25-3 at halftime before coasting to the finish. Whale Branch couldn’t climb out of an early hole on the road Saturday, dropping a non-region game at Wade Hampton 46-42. Barnwell put up 16 points,

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Jayden Gilliam putback and a Campbell finish off an Alex Smith steal pulled HHIHS back within a basket. After Odom hit the first of two free throws, the Seahawks had a look at a 3-pointer for the tie, but James Dennison ripped down the rebound and Reichel hit a pair at the line to seal it. Michael Dennison finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds, James Dennison had 17 points and eight boards, and Odom collected 16 points and 11 boards to lead the Eagles. Campbell had 18, and Stevens added 16 for the Seahawks.

Seahawks surge in 2nd for first region win

After losing its first three region games by a combined 15 points, Hilton Head Island High girls basketball appeared to be in for another fight to the finish Friday, but the Seahawks hit their stride after halftime and pulled away for a 47-22 victory at Beaufort High for their first Region 7-4A win. The Seahawks led 13-11 after a sloppy first half, but they heated up after halftime and continued their stifling defense to surge to a lopsided win. Janiya Ferebee hit a trio of 3-pointers and scored 10 of her game-high 15 points in the second half to lead the Seahawks. Chyna Fields was in double digits for a second straight game with 10 points, and Lynda Young added nine in her second game back from injury. Quinn Wilson scored seven points to lead Beaufort.

Bobcats rally past Dolphins to end drought

LowcoSports.com After nearly a month, Bluffton boys basketball found its way back to the win column Saturday with a 49-41 comeback win over visiting Battery Creek. The Bobcats erased a fivepoint halftime deficit and eased away from the Dolphins in the fourth quarter to snap a five-game skid and earn their first win since Dec. 10. Jaylin Linder led the charge for the Bobcats with 15 points, and Nic Yanez added 14 as Bluffton rallied after

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LowcoSports.com The defending region champions supplied pressure all night, but “The Firm” stood tall. Beaufort High boys basketball held off a strong fight from an inspired Hilton Head Island High team on Friday, but Michael Dennison and Zyrin Odom each posted double-doubles, and James Dennison fell just short of a third to keep the Eagles undefeated in Region 7-4A with a 66-59 home win. The home team asserted itself early, as the trio of Dennison, Dennison and Odom used its size and skill to score in the paint and build an eight-point lead after a quarter. But Hilton Head’s Karyce Campbell caught fire in the second quarter, scoring 13 of his team-high 18 points in the period to propel the Seahawks to a 26-point output as they cut the deficit to 36-32 at the break. The Eagles are still lacking depth in the backcourt with Jake Alvarez on the shelf for another week, and a pair of questionable block calls against point guard Anderson Jones put Jeremy Huff’s team in a bind. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Stevens gave the Seahawks one of his best efforts of the year, finishing with 16 points and scoring five in the third to help keep HHIHS within striking distance. A four-point Eagles lead ballooned to seven early in the fourth when McLeod Reichel drilled a 3-pointer to start the quarter, but every time Beaufort started to ease away, the Seahawks’ pressure defense delivered a turnover and an easy bucket. Odom drove to the bucket to push it to 61-55 with just over a minute left, but a

but it wasn’t quite enough for Whale Branch to erase a 10-point halftime deficit. Following Barnwell’s lead, Wade Hampton standout Shia Kinard reached the 1,000-point milestone with a 16-point night against the Warriors. Kinard scored all 16 points in the first half, while Kaira Garvin added 13 for the Red Devils. Erin Rivers added eight points, Kiana Smashum had seven, and Heaven Grant contributed five for the Warriors.

Dolphins dominant in region opener

Battery Creek girls basketball opened Region 8-3A play with a resounding road win Friday, hammering Academic Magnet 51-21 in North Charleston. The Dolphins played lockdown defense all night, limiting the Raptors to three

a sluggish first half. Yanez scored 10 of his 13 after the break and finished with four 3-pointers. Te’Shaun Heyward had 12 points and three assists, Will White added 11 points and five rebounds, and Noah Northway collected eight points, five rebounds, and four assists to lead the Dolphins. Creek got off to a strong start with White knocking down a couple of 3-pointers, Heyward and Northway finding success driving to the basket, and Donyae Brown

points in the first quarter and leading 19-12 at halftime. Creek pushed the margin to 13 at the end of the third and outscored the Raptors 20-3 in the final period. Ashante Shaw and Kiara Wilson each scored 14 points to lead the Dolphins, and Shaw ripped down 20 rebounds for her second double-double of the season.

Red-hot HHCA spoils BA’s region debut

They were off for three weeks, but Hilton Head Christian Academy’s girls haven’t missed a beat. The Eagles backed up their Georgia gauntlet success with a dominant region victory at home Friday, downing Beaufort Academy 86-54. HHCA started rolling in a flash, opening up a 13-0 run to start the game through terrific defensive intensity and five quick points from elec-

crashing the boards, but the Dolphins suffered from poor shot selection and too many turnovers after the break. The Bobcats outscored the Dolphins 11-6 in the third quarter to edge ahead by one, then controlled the fourth to pull away.

Pesky Bobcats snap Creek’s four-game streak

Bluffton girls basketball used its M.O. of balanced scoring and stifling defense

tric guard Devon Yarde. Then Abby Peduzzi showed off her skill in the paint, powering her way to the rim before adding another quick bucket to cap a nine-point quarter with HHCA holding a commanding 32-6 lead. BA needed a spark in the second and found it with Mike’Ala Washington, who racked up 12 points in the period including a pair of threes. But Peduzzi, Yarde, and Jaida Grayson picked it up in the final minutes before Skylar Smith banked in a deep three at the buzzer to put the exclamation point on a 52-24 first-half explosion. The three-time defending SCISA 2A champs kept it rolling after the break, earning trips to the free throw line and playing tough defense to raise the advantage to 72-38. Yarde put the finishing touches on a terrific night in the fourth, adding 11 more points including a gorgeous 3-pointer to cap off the region win. Yarde was sensational both

to coast to a 41-22 home win over Battery Creek on Saturday, snapping the Dolphins’ four-game win streak. The sophomore backcourt duo of Katie Rodney and Tacoya Heyward combined for 19 points and set the tone at the defensive end for the Bobcats, who held a dangerous Dolphins team to 22 percent shooting — including 1-for11 from 3-point range — and forced 19 turnovers. The Bobcats led by eight after the first quarter before bolting to a 29-11 halftime advantage, and they kept the

passing and scoring the basketball, leading the Eagles with 24 points, Peduzzi was uncontainable near the hoop with 20 points on the night, Tamya Hutchinson scored 12 points, and Grayson added 11. Washington put on a brilliant performance for Beaufort Academy in the defeat, posting a game-high 33 points, and Tahleea Heyward added 12. BOYS BASKETBALL

Warriors stay perfect in region, fall to Red Devils

Jashaun Gillison hit the game-winner with 2.3 seconds left to lift Whale Branch boys basketball to a 53-52 win at St. John’s on Tuesday to remain perfect in Region 7-1A play. The Warriors got off to a slow start and trailed by eight after the first quarter, but Gillison heated up and scored 10 first-half points to help Whale

pressure on at the defensive end all afternoon, frustrating Battery Creek’s offensive standouts. Rodney scored 10 points, Heyward added nine, and Ja’lania Mosley and Keira Lewis each had seven to lead Bluffton, while Madi Washington added six. Ashante Shaw continued her terrific play in the post for Creek, doing a nice job defending Washington and collecting 11 points and nine rebounds. Kiara Wilson and Tatianna Cuevas each added four points for the Dolphins.

Branch close the gap to 25-24 at halftime. Whale Branch edged ahead by one after three periods but was down one in the waning seconds before Gillison’s heroics. AJ Singleton scored 19 points to lead the Warriors, while Gillison added 12. Queshawn Fields and Keith Chisolm each added eight points, with Chisolm doing all of his scoring in the fourth quarter. Whale Branch couldn’t keep pace with a strong Wade Hampton squad on the road Saturday, falling 51-36 to the No. 2 team in Class 2A. Football star Jamian Risher led the way for Wade Hampton with 10 points, six rebounds, and five steals to head a list of six Red Devils who scored five points or more. Robert Clark added eight points and four steals, and Zymir Grant and Temaj Butler each had seven points. Gillison put up 15 points to lead the Warriors, while Xavier Chaplin added six.

FAITH THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Those who desperately seek God shall find Him

realize that my thoughts are not that important, but what God has to say contains the power to change what man cannot change. May we choose faith over fear, and allow our hope to be larger than our doubt. Did you notice that I said we have the choice to decide which side we are going to believe? Yes, but brother Billy how can I choose life? Well, Deuteronomy, Chapter 30 is an amazing place to start when trying to comprehend God’s plans for our lives. Verse 19, “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” These instructions and promises were being directed to the nation of Israel, but

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we can also incorporate spiritual principles like this into our lives today. God is saying to everyone that obedience unto Him will empower and renew our minds while imparting a clearer understanding of His perfect will. Our responsibility is to hear His word and then speak it forth in faith as we press forward in our quest to surrender our will so that we can accomplish His will. Men and women have always had choices to obey God or be rebellious and He is declar-

ing that our decisions have much to do with whether we are blessed or cursed. We also notice that following His commands is associated with long life while on the other hand refusing to have a reverential fear of His holiness will bring judgment. Having a carnal nature always leads us to deeper levels of corruption and wickedness. Do not confuse your current path with your destination. Just because it’s cloudy and storming today does not mean the sun will not shine tomorrow. We can have joy and peace on the inside no matter what is happening around us. An African proverb says; “however long the night, the dawn will break,” which reminds us of the passage found in Psalm 30:5, “Weeping may last through the

night but joy comes in the morning.” The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it because it is eternal. May we always remember that if we are walking with God, Satan can never defeat us. The devil is allowed to tempt and influence us so that we might be discouraged and make wrong choices, but the Bible promises in James 4:7 that if we have the perseverance to resist him, he will flee. Satan came to Jesus in Matthew, Chapter 4, and Christ stood strong against him. We read in verses 10 and 11, “Then Jesus said to him, away with you, Satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve. Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.”

As many of you know, my wife is a two-time cancer survivor. She has walked through many dark valleys, but today we rejoice as she has been cancer-free for 10 years. She agrees with the old saying that it’s not how many times you fall down, it’s how many times you get back up! When we are facing a crisis, we have three choices: We can let it define us, we can let it destroy us, or we can let it strengthen us. Cancer or any disease cannot stop love, shatter hope, dissolve faith, destroy peace, silence courage, steal eternal life, or conquer our spirit. I Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Faith does not go to bed and pull the covers over our head.

The Bible talks a lot about spiritual warfare which is a reality for every Christian soldier. My new book is called “Receiving Our Healing – Going To War On Our Knees” and reveals that God wants to give us miracles, while also explaining what He requires from us. Mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing is included in the blood atonement of Christ and within this covenant, we can receive His promises. Nonetheless, to walk in the power and authority of His Spirit, we must know who He is in us, and who we are in Him. Jesus is our deliverer, our healer, our Redeemer and Savior, the King of kings, and the Lord above all lords.

Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

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Perception is reality for City of Beaufort By Graham B. Trask If perception is reality, here’s reality. David Prichard’s ethics conflict and nondisclosure involving his wife’s employment at 303 Associates have destroyed the public’s trust in our local government. Up until now, City Council has steadfastly supported Prichard and his boss, City Manager Bill Prokop. Prichard must be removed. Prokop also needs to go as he condoned and covered up Prichard’s behavior. As lawsuit after lawsuit have since rained down on the City and alarm bells catalyze the National Parks Service to announce a National Historic Landmark District Study, Prichard and Prokop, supported by Bill Harvey, the City’s attorney, and condoned by City Council, appear intent on spending hundreds of thousands of the taxpayers’ dollars to fight in court for these three fundamentally flawed projects. The obvious question is how did we end up here? The answer is clear: the Prichard’s household income depends upon it. As stated by David Prichard himself, Vanessa Prichard was offered a job by 303 Associates upon the Prichards’ arrival in Beaufort in 2018. Vanessa Prichard’s previous employment, as listed in her LinkedIn profile, was as a teacher’s assistant. What in Vanessa Prichard’s background precipitated 303 Associates offering her a job? Vanessa Prichard ultimately declined 303 Associates’ 2018 job offer because she said there was a “perceived conflict.” Nevertheless, Prokop said “no conflict existed.” Fast forward to January 2021 when 303 Associates successfully hired Vanessa Prichard. At this juncture, David Prichard and the City became ethically and legally conflicted. This was when all three of the controversial 303 Associates projects came before the City’s regulatory boards. In lockstep, David Prichard and his staff presented favorable recommendations for all three projects.

but the City certainly has legal standing to decide about David Prichard’s employment and about Prokop’s. Williams continued, saying that Vanessa Prichard’s position at 303 has not caused any conflict of interest, “nor do we expect it to in the future.” David Prichard himself told the Gazette, “no one has cut them (303 Associates) any slack.” This is patently absurd. Just for starters, Prichard has allegedly: •

Allowed 303 Associates’ illegal demolition of 812 Port Republic Street, a building which the Historic District Review Board dictated could only be demolished once 303 Associates had a building permit for its replacement building. 303 still doesn’t have a building permit. Why was 812 Port Republic demolished?

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Delayed the approval of the Historic District Review Board-endorsed revision of the demolition policy so as to preserve 303 Associates’ existing demolition permits.

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Failed to enforce the City Code-mandated expiration dates of 303 Associates’ controversial projects’ preliminary approvals and allowed them to proceed to final approval.

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Failed to enforce the City’s tree ordinance in respect to a tree that 303 Associates unnecessarily destroyed related to its demolition of 812 Port Republic Street.

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Ignored the Beaufort City Code and the Beaufort Preservation Manual in promoting 303 Associates’ controversial projects to the City.

Williams has also asserted the conflict was known “for a few months” which means that David Prichard withheld this critical information from the City and the public for almost a year. Once made aware “a few months ago,” the City still took no action.

Had it not been for a Facebook post several weeks ago from the 303 Associates’ Christmas party, the public never would have known that David Prichard and his wife were on “Dick Stewart’s team.” In the photo were Dick Stewart and the Prichards with the caption, “We enjoyed being able to gather together as a team at Spring Island to celebrate the season!” The photo was almost immediately removed. Prichard and Prokop need to be removed too.

Finally, as a result of the public’s recent outcry, David Prichard’s ethics issue was sent to State Ethics Committee General Counsel Courtney Laster who immediately declared Prichard and the City had violated the State ethics code.

According to the Beaufort Gazette, Stewart’s justification for the photo’s removal was “he did not want the employee celebration flaunted when there are people in the community with needs, especially during the holidays.” Stewart also praised Vanessa Prichard. “We’re happy to have her.”

Is it purely coincidental that Vanessa Prichard was a “must hire” for 303 Associates in 2018 and then again in early 2021, at the very same time that critical entitlement decisions for Mr. Stewart’s highly controversial hotel, parking garage, and apartment projects were pending before the City?

Of course he’s happy to have her.

We need to rebuild trust in our City government. The removal of David Prichard and Prokop are the initial steps in that process, but only the initial steps.

City spokeswoman Kathleen Williams said the city has no legal standing to tell the spouse of a city employee where she can work. Perhaps not,

Has 303 Associates purchased influence in David Prichard’s department by hiring his wife?

Graham Trask is a Beaufort real estate developer and is trying to hold the City of Beaufort accountable for its own laws.

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Weekly newspaper needs return for its hard work

t is Sunday, early, and I’m in Mobile, Ala. I’m sitting in Serda’s Coffee Company on Royal Street, where I’ve got a cup of their dark roast and a weekly newspaper called Lagniappe. Earlier this morning, at 5, I stumbled down to the lobby at the Malaga Inn asking the startled night clerk, “Where can I get a great cup of coffee?” “There’s a coffee making machine in your room,” she said. “I can’t use that because it will wake my wife,” I said. “Why don’t you walk over to the Admiral Sims Hotel?” The night clerk at the Admiral Sims said his kitchen was not yet open but, perhaps I could find a cup on Royal Street. “You might try Serda’s on Royal Street.” I found Serda’s but it was also dark. But then I thought I saw some movement — a young woman who appeared

to be cleaning the counter. I tapped on the door. “We won’t be open for another hour. … I haven’t even started the brewing yet.” Perhaps it was my downcast, hang-dog, 76-year-old face, but after a moment of reflection she opened the door saying, “Come on in and let me see what I can fix for you.” When I sat down, I was pleasantly surprised to find a weekly newspaper, Lagniappe, and was immediately reminded of The Island News in Beaufort. So I sat, watched my reluctant

District Attorney’s Office. Apparently these two intrepid lawyers have the duty of pursuing public corruption and deceptive business practices and, so far, have secured $350,000 in court ordered restitution while pursuing another $1.5 million for 90 open cases. Lagniappe as has eight pages of local sports; and is chock-a-block with advertising, but is, according to editorial writer Rob Holbert, swimming against an incoming tide. He then writes about Mobile’s once dominant daily newspaper —The Press-Register. “Mobile’s Press-Register exists as a bureau of the Birmingham News now. The publisher is in B-ham, as are the editors and just about every other thing that makes up an independent newspaper. A few journalists are left here to cover an area once covered by dozens of report-

ers. Every time I pick up the Press-Register in the past couple of years, it’s mostly Birmingham news with some local stuff sprinkled in.” Holbert goes on to say that “The newspaper world has changed a lot since I interned at the Press-Register in 1987. Back then people expected for pay for news each day. Then the internet came along and someone convinced the newspaper gods that “clicks” were more important than placing value on the news product, so newspapers taught everyone that news was now free online. …” He says that Lagniappe (the weekly paper) has “done lots of work over the past few years that no one in Alabama has the guts to touch.” But he knows that their newsroom — a total of 4 reporters — need realistic salaries and some kind of budget that will allow investigative pieces that of-

ten take months to research and weeks to write. Their situation — not in any way unique to Mobile — has come down getting some return for the work of actually digging out the “news” that is going on under the Gulf waters; and at the busy Port of Mobile; and happening in their beautifully illuminated office buildings that is not now getting the exposure that is necessary for a healthy city the size of Mobile. It is a situation that could close down their small paper at any moment. Holbert ends his editorial with a plea for help—help in the form of paid subscriptions—that would put Mobile (population 194,669) on par with Birmingham (population 212,211). Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

SCEA urges elected officials to prioritize public education in 2022

COLUMBIA s the November report released by Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA) indicated, the educator and school staffing crisis facing South Carolina has reached unprecedented heights with school districts reporting nearly 1,063 vacant teaching positions in Sept./Oct. 2021. This alarming number only tells part of the story, as it does not reflect bus driver, substitute teacher, or other school staff vacancies. Staffing shortages result in larger class sizes, less individualized attention, and inevitably unsafe learning conditions for South Carolina’s students. It’s time for our legislature to address the crisis by

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waitress fire up her stainless steel brewmaster, and read Lagniappe’s lively copy. The first thing I found was a story about an ancient forest just discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. This forest — actually an underwater field of 60,000 year old stumps — was recently uncovered by Hurricane Sally. “It’s some of the oldest wood in the world in wood form,” said Representative Jerry Carl (R-Mobile). “It’s incredibly rare for wood this old to remain like wood for so long.” Apparently local cabinet makers have some interest in these undersea stumps. “We have commercial interests contact us regularly about harvesting the wood for furniture. …” Then I found another article titled “White-collar crimes” that tells the story of a two-person task force that operates out of Mobile’s

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listening to educators. As the 124th South Carolina General Assembly resumes session, The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) urges legislators to consider the following priorities: – Utilize money in this year’s state budget to fully fund the base student cost and to deliver on Gov. McMaster’s 2020 State of the State promise to increase the educator starting salary to the national average — currently

$41,163 — and pass increases on every step of the salary schedule, which helps to retain teachers. In addition, the salary of non-certificated school staff such as bus-drivers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, janitorial staff, and cafeteria workers should be raised substantially to avoid losing dedicated, skilled workers to more highly compensated private industry positions. – The second issue legislators must act on now is unencumbered time and recertification. Unlike many surrounding and competing states, South Carolina’s educators have no guarantee of a duty-free lunch or daily planning time. There are countless stories of educators unable to even use the

restroom during the day. Moreover, the high-quality instruction necessary for the deep learning South Carolina students need requires time to plan. H. 3465, which has already passed the House, requires districts to plan for this unencumbered daily time, which is essential to quality learning outcomes. Also, recertification — particularly for veteran teachers — is needlessly cumbersome. H. 3465 would examine the certification process and find ways to cut through red tape to let teachers do their jobs. – The third issue of importance is working conditions. While the problems with working conditions in South Carolina schools are complex, there are two clear starting points: class-sizes

and contracts. Research from the Learning Policy Institute shows children in states with smaller classes achieve better outcomes and teacher turnover is lower. Educators must also be treated as professionals starting from the date they sign their contracts. Most often, contracts for educators in South Carolina offer no benefit or protection while allowing significant leeway for districts and administrators. For example, when educators are offered reemployment by their district, they must accept that offer before May 10 — often before the district determines staffing assignments for the coming year. Educators need more time to make the right

decision for themselves and their families without fear of reprisal. The SCEA is ready to organize and mobilize the collective voice of educators across the state to achieve the schools South Carolina’s educators and students deserve. We hope elected officials are ready to listen to their constituents. We also urge all public-school staff and allies of public education to take the Education Voter Pledge to let their state Senator and Representative know that these are the issues that matter most to them and the issues that will most impact their decisions as voters. Sherry East is the President of the South Carolina Educators Association.

Recovery is being my most authentic self

hen I started my advocacy it was behind closed doors as a facilitator for NAMI Connections. It was the only place I felt completely safe to open my fence to allow a select few to come in. I had been told I was a valuable member of this group, but my value was in large part because of this group. Open dialogues about mutual struggles. Learning productive ways to cope through our challenges. But more than anything, celebrating one another’s triumphs. Recovery victories come in all shapes and sizes. They

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are all worth celebrating. They are all worth us taking a moment of pause to recognize we did something we once thought we couldn’t. In my advocacy, I find myself surrounded by others in recovery. We all have our own journeys that we take at different paces through different terrains. Sometimes our paths even intersect.

Other times, they’re miles apart. My journey isn’t yours and yours isn’t mine. The day someone told me in a Connections meeting that I looked like I had it all figured out, I had never felt more like a failure. If I am making my own recovery present as shiny and easily attainable, then I am clearly doing something wrong. More than anything I’m doing a disservice to my peers creating unrealistic expectations that will most likely damage their own recoveries. Sending this message that I did it and you can too, you SHOULD be able to.

Recovery is hard. Recovery is ongoing. Recovery is not linear. Recovery is all about looking in that mirror when all I want to do is look away. Accepting the reality of who I am, especially the parts I don’t like. Looking at my battle wounds to understand what lessons I can learn from them. Finding comfort in my discomfort. Along the way, I learned my top value was authenticity. The root of the greatest pain in my lifetime was when I acted in opposition to that. It was always out of fear that my most authentic self wouldn’t be accepted or would be attacked. And both

happen all the time. Recovery for me is making that choice in every moment that it presents itself; to be my authentic self or be something I’m not because that’s what others want of me. To appear as that person who figured it all out, or admit everyday is a struggle in some way. The day a childhood friend I had always envied for their perceived perfection messaged me and said “me too,” I had never felt more of a success. Showing my hardships somehow made others feel safe to show theirs. To stand in front of everyone saying, “I am no better than you, I am you.”

I definitely don’t have it all figured out. Maybe a little bit and honestly some of that is probably not quite right. But I’m okay with it. I still have so much personal growth ahead of me, which is both daunting and exciting. I’m learning my recovery and my value is not necessarily in what I give to others, but in how they have made me feel safe enough to break down my fence and allow everyone in. For this I thank you. Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate, blogger and Certified Peer Support Specialist. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.

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America stares down its own ‘fatal funnel’ T he day before prison sentences were announced for the three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery a story moved across the news wires about another shooting involving a white father and son and an unarmed Black man. According to reports, on Jan. 3 motorcyclist Stephen Addison got into a “road rage” altercation with Roger Nobles and his son, Roger. Jr. The younger Nobles stepped from the passenger seat of the truck the men were in and engaged Addison in a verbal squabble at an intersection. Without warning, the father fired a shotgun blast into Addison’s chest. The son got back into the truck, the men waited for the traffic light to turn green, and they drove away. They were arrested at home a short time later. Security analysis who reviewed footage of the incident captured by a nearby witness noted the younger Nobles gave no reaction to the sound of the gunshot, as if he had

Common decency – “Common everyday courtesy, respect, and politeness that is expected by social convention.” Common sense – “Sound, practical judgment concerning everyday matters, or a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that is shared by nearly all people.”

hey sound like pretty simple concepts, and if I recall correctly, they were common traits found in most people, and probably still are. I remember when I was a boy, I would hear my father and his friends talk about politics, and it was not unusual to hear him say something like “Even though the governor is a Republican and usually wrong about almost everything, he still is a decent man and has a lot of common sense, so I guess we can get along with him until we can get our man in next time.” My dad liked to refer to himself as a “Strong Franklin Roosevelt Democrat” as were most of his friends. On the other hand we had a Democrat mayor of our small city and my dad’s opinion of him was that he was “dumb as a stump, without a lick of

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TERRY MANNING

expected it all along. Using his son’s body as a shield, the father was able to position himself for a point-blank shot across the cab of the truck into Addison’s chest. The analysts called the attack a “fatal funnel” scenario, a term law enforcement and the military use to describe an opening through which damage can be inflicted with little to no chance of escape for the intended victim. It is a situation I fear America is being drawn into by the former president and his supporters who are willing to get their way at any cost. Hyperbole? Perhaps, but hear me out. First, we have The Big Lie, the allegation the former

president lost his re-election bid only because the vote was rigged, that victory was “stolen” somehow. Never mind that he lost the popular vote by 7 million votes and the Electoral College as well by a significant margin following essentially the same rules used in 2016, when he upset Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. I say “essentially” because, yes, some state legislatures added days to their election calendars and promoted mail-in voting in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, Republicans have benefited most from mail-in voting, but once Democrats embraced it the alarms were sounded. Something had to be done. And so, despite dozens of lawsuits failing to produce ANY substantial evidence of impropriety, Republican lawmakers around the nation made it their singular focus to enact new rules impinging upon the ability of many American citizens to vote

freely. The former president’s supporters insist his change in fortune from election night, when he was in the lead, to the days after, when his lead was lost as absentee ballots were included in final counts, is proof that something was amiss. Something was amiss, alright. Common sense. If you are going to count a vote, you have to count all the votes or there’s no point in counting any of them. “Stop the Steal?” Stop the stupidity. Then we have the ongoing pandemic. Yes, the former president helped spur research and production of vaccines, but then he gave away control of distribution to states, many of which are led by Republicans loath to show him up by displaying actual leadership. They waited for his lead, only for him to decide he didn’t want to, not unless you call leadership subverting the process by touting individual free-dumbs — sorry, freedoms — against wear-

ing protective masks and resisting the vaccines over aiding the general health and welfare of the nation. The former president told his people, go to the beach. Sit under a sun lamp. Drink some bleach. Take this hydroxychloroquine, an unproven remedy. Try this livestock medicine Fox News’ Laura Ingraham likes. The net result of this (so far) is a solid minority of the population who refuse to do anything to help themselves or others when it comes to fighting the virus, but blame President Biden for struggling to overcome their obstinance. After that, we have the lingering threat of civil unrest. The former president notably failed to condemn racial activity perpetrated by white nationalists during his term. This implicit condonation empowered them and spurred others who previously might not have turned to violence to embrace the awesome power of its threat.

Two common words for 2022 JIM DICKSON

common sense, but he is a decent man who tries his best.” Never once did I ever hear he or his friends say anything hateful or hostile about either man or any other politician. I think they were decent men, and had a lot of common sense about politics and life in general, as did most people around the country. I don’t remember just exactly when we began to lose common sense and along with it common decency. When it became normal to hate our elected officials with whom we disagreed. Maybe it started with the 24-hour news cycle. The networks had to have something to fill the time and nothing builds ratings and sells advertising like sensational news, real or manufactured. Maybe it was the rise of social media where anyone with anything to say can be taken seriously by vast numbers of people who will believe what they see is legitimate news. Somehow we have began

think of elected officials as evil men and women who are out to bring down our nation and destroy our way of life simply because they belong to another political party. To rejoice in their failures and disparage their successes. I am not naive enough to think that there are not some people in government who are working to harm our country. We do have enemies, and a good way to harm us is to have their people in government, but common sense tells us that they are few and far between. I think most of the men and women in government are decent people and are there because they want to do the best they can to serve the people they represent, and whatever their political leanings, they do not deserve to be hated, threatened, and despised because of their beliefs. I know that we can’t go back to the days when we all sat in front of the black-andwhite TV and watched Walter Cronkite on the six o’clock news tell us the news of the day. He was the face of truth, and we believed what he had to say. Most of the time it was really hard news and almost never editorializing. Times were much simpler. We can’t, and probably would not want to go back to those

days even if we could. Today we have “news” coming at us from everywhere, Network, 24-hour, social media, emails, and yes, even your next door neighbor who knows all of the wacko news that he got from the internet and is breathless to share it with you. Because of this, we need to apply a lot of common sense to sort it all out and come up with something that does make sense. If you listen to Fox News all the time, or MSNBC all the time, or CNN all the time, or Network News all the time, or NPR all the time, or even your crazy neighbor all the time, it is going to be hard to come up with might be close to the truth, but a combination of these (excluding your crazy neighbor and social media), a good newspaper or two, and a little common sense will probably get you there. I seldom agreed with President Obama’s policies the eight years he was president. On the personal level he seemed like nice guy a loving father and husband, so he was sure was not all bad. I almost never agree with anything President Biden, Nancy Pelosi or Chuck Schumer do or say today. I certainly don’t like growing inflation, high gas prices, open borders, increasing

crime rates and feckless foreign policy. I am not sure that you can lay all this at the current administrations door, but their finger prints are all over it. This being said, I don’t hate them or wish them any harm. I don’t know their motivation for what they do. I am sure that if you ask any of them they would tell you that they are doing what they think is best for the country. I, of course, would strongly disagree with that, but common sense tells me that hating them accomplishes nothing. Working for the changes that I would like in a civil, peaceful, democratic way accomplishes everything. We have a system that has worked pretty well for more than 240 years. It’s not always been pretty, but the good and the bad is a part of what we are, and who we are, changing that history and judging it by today’s morals and standards will accomplish nothing. We need to learn from it, so that we can do better today and into the future. Rioting, burning. The destruction of private property, shutting off free speech, and canceling those with whom we disagree will only bring us down, and then we all lose. We should not allow the radical left or right to drive the agenda. The decent, com-

Even state and national elected officials openly call for armed rebellion in service of supporting the defeated president and his return to power. How do you reach common ground with someone who looks at you as a literal devil, as sub-human, as an existential danger to a nation they claim to love and are all too willing to die for even if much of what they represent is in direct opposition to the nation’s founding principles? Did I mention climate change? Weakened gun laws? Sanitized history books? Seizure of women’s controls over their bodies? A burgeoning right-wing theocracy? The country is in a dark place right now, and I for one am more nervous than hopeful about that flickering light at the end of the tunnel. It might well be a tiki torch.

Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.

mon-sense people are by far the majority in this country; we should start acting like it. Abraham Lincoln, a Republican who I think had a lot of common sense, wisely said at a difficult time in our history “A house divided against itself, cannot stand.” It was true then and it’s true now. The time has come that we need to stop hating, use the common sense that God gave us mixed with a large dose of common decency, and begin to pull together to solve some of the problems that we have in our country today. We can and must do it. We are privileged to live in a country that has created the greatest prosperity and the greatest freedom the world has ever known. It’s well worth working together to preserve and to make it better for everyone, even those without a “lick of common sense or decency.” Born, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35-year business career. Retired to St. Helena Island, Dickson and his wife are fiscally conservative, socially moderate and active in Republican politics, though they may not always agree with Republicans. Having lived around the country and traveled around the world, Dickson believes that the United States truly is the land of opportunity.

We should seek out, find more Fritz Hollings

ritz Hollings would have been 100 years old on New Year’s Day. I worked for him for 15 years and knew him as a friend for 50. For me he was a model of what a public servant should be — dedicated to moving his beloved South Carolina and his country forward, committed to straight talk with his constituents, and possessed of a knack for policy and politics that was both visionary and practical. He had an almost intuitive feel for policy and politics the likes of which I have never encountered; it was in his brain and in his gut. His brilliance, humor, and commanding personality made him the most impressive man I ever met. Graduating from The Citadel in the famous Class of ’42, young Fritz went straight into World War II, winning a Bronze Star and seven combat

stars as he fought across North Africa and Europe. Returning home, he garnered a law degree in just two years. Soon thereafter the 26-yearold up-and-comer was asked to run for the South Carolina House. He quickly became Speaker Pro Tempore, and then was elected Lt. Governor. By age 37, he was Governor of the state. He traveled the nation recruiting hundreds of millions of dollars in business investment for new jobs in South Carolina. His visionary technical education program became a model for other states. Educational television (SCETV), teacher pay raises of 38 percent over his term-limited four years, and a Triple “A” credit rating for the state budget were other highlights of his governorship. As current U.S. House of Representative Majority Whip James Clyburn eloquently noted at Hollings’ funeral in 2019, Fritz had an amazing capacity for growth, and he

grew to be a leader for equal opportunity and civil rights. In a history-making gesture in 2015, Hollings asked that his name be removed from the federal courthouse in Charleston and proposed that it be named instead for former Federal Judge J. Waties Waring, a pioneering civil rights jurist whose decisions had played a major role in setting the stage for Brown v. Board of Education. At Hollings’ request, Congressional legislation was passed and the building’s name was changed. To the best of my knowledge, no sitting or retired Senator had ever asked for removal of their name from a federal building. That said a lot about Fritz. He was, of course, known for his quick wit and witticisms. “When in danger, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout,” he would say about certain politicians. “The ox is in the ditch,” when the nation encountered

tough sledding. “There’s no education in the second kick of a mule.” “A man convinced against his will is a man of the same opinion still.” “On the way through life, make this your goal — keep your eye on the doughnut and not the hole.” There were scores more which would take a small book to recapture. On occasion, a particularly pungent utterance would get him into trouble. But Fritz, being Fritz, said what he thought. While often humorous, Fritz Hollings was a serious man engaged in serious business. He dove deeply into every issue. I know, because I was there. And what an amazing record of legislative accomplishment came out of his leadership. NOAA, Coastal Zone Management, protection of marine mammals and fisheries, the Ocean Dumping Act, funding for cancer research and other health

priorities, building stronger national defense, the Automobile Fuel Economy Act, telecommunications legislation, strengthened port and airport security, are just some of the issues on which he led. His widely-read 1970 book, “The Case Against Hunger” played an important role in focusing attention on the need for nutritional and anti-poverty programs like Women, Infants & Children Feeding. Education was another Hollings priority: “The only way we can raise the income level of any is to raise the education of all.” He fought mightily to limit campaign spending, convinced that the untoward role of big money was undermining our elections and corrupting democracy. No one spoke more candidly about this continuing challenge. Fritz believed that office-holding brought with it the duty to really learn about issues and to share what he learned with his constituents. I

seldom saw him go off for the week-end without a serious book tucked into his briefcase. He was not a man for 30-second soundbites that obscured issues. Instead, he traveled the state explaining what the challenges really were, and he wrote regular fact-filled newsletters to keep his fellow citizens informed. Even when some people disagreed with him on an issue, they knew they were being treated as mature citizens by a leader for whom integrity truly mattered. Fritz had a great appreciation and love for those who worked for him during his many years of public service. He wasn’t just our boss, but our friend, too. We should do more today than just commemorate his centenary. We should seek out and find more leaders like Fritz Hollings who put the common good first. Michael J. Copps worked for Sen. Fritz Hollings from 1970-1985. JANUARY 13–19, 2022

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SECNAV visits Parris Island

From staff reports PARRIS ISLAND — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island last week to learn more about Marine Corps recruit training and meet Marines, staff, recruits and their families. While he was in town, Del Toro, a 22-year Navy veteran and business owner, met with small business owners and representatives of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce about the benefits and challenges of working with the federal government.

Above: Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro talks to U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Brian Oates on Jan. 6, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. ••• Left: Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro cheers while recruits complete one of their capstone events, the motivation run, Jan. 6, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. ••• Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class T. Logan Keown, U.S. Navy.

About the VA’s Mental Health Services

f you are a veteran, veteran’s family member, or caregiver, you need to read the mental health information at the VA website – https://bit.ly/3tjai3J. The VA Mental Health Services website tells veterans how to access VA mental health services for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other problems. Veterans can use some services even they are not enrolled in VA health care. As a patient at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC), I went through the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training and treatment program at the hospital in Charleston about 10 years ago. I was a typical retired service member who had suppressed and self-treated my PTSD by being a workaholic. That worked partially to keep the monsters of sleep deprivation, depression, grief, hyper vigilance, and other problems at bay for about 40 years, but eventually I knew I had to get professional help. I was fortunate to have the RHJVAMC and its’ world class Mental Health Center to treat my PTSD and to help me learn to understand and control my PTSD. Our Lowcountry S.C. VA Mental Health Center is the flagship mental health center in the entire VA health system. The RHJVAMC was the first VA National Tele-Mental Health Hub and is, not only an ultra-modern treatment center, but also a leading-edge research center for the VA on mental health care. The treatment provided to me by our Lowcountry VA Medical Center was God sent. The treatment was tailored to my problems, totally confidential, and successful. Parts of the treatment were difficult, but after each session with the VA’s psychologist, I felt like a ton of weight had been lifted from my shoulders.

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The training was a group meeting each week with two RHJVAMC Mental Health doctors. During these meetings, I learned exactly what PTSD is and how it adversely effects many active military members, veterans, and their families. The symptoms and effects of PTSD, including divorce and suicide were covered. I learned in the training that many veterans like myself are quite high-functioning despite their mental health problems. At the end of the training, I knew I should ask the VA to help me with coping with my military service-related suffering. I was offered three versions of treatment or a combination of treatments, including group therapy, individual therapy, and drug treatments. I chose the individual (one-on-one) treatment track. I did not want anyone to know I was suffering from PTSD. After all, my wife called me a man’s man and I was a warrior, a highly successful police officer, I had owned two successful businesses, had been a college instructor, and I had been a regional manager in the aerospace and defense industry – and I did not want anyone to know I was having mental health problems. I was asked by my psychologist, “Why did you not seek help when you were on active duty?” I told her, “I was a pilot, instructor pilot, flight examiner, test pilot, and warrior. Only a fool would tell a flight surgeon he had mental health problems. I would have been instantly grounded and lose my flight play and livelihood – not to mention my self-esteem would be terribly wounded.”

When I started my treatment, I was certain that my demons were going to send me straight to hell and the best I could hope for in the next life was to be a lead-man in hell. But my VA doctor was so kind, patient, compassionate, empathetic, and helpful. She quickly brought to my attention that killing in combat is NOT murder. That alone was a tremendous relief to me, because I could not get it out of my mind that some of the folks I helped kill in Vietnam may not have been the enemy. She also had me write down every significant emotional event (trauma) in my life. Most of my traumas were related to my military service, but not all. They included things like seeing my friends injured and killed, killing the enemy, accidentally killing what may have been innocent civilians in the battle area, being severely wounded myself, getting divorced, and other such awful experiences. The most significant emotional event of my military life was when I was flying a COBRA attack helicopter, in a heated battle, in a free fire zone, and we came across two Vietnamese in black pajamas very near where we had just heavily engaged Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops in the open and in Sampans. Our adrenaline levels were off the chart. Even though I was not the fire team leader or the aircraft commander, I was instructed to “get them” with our minigun. I did, as instructed, and an hour later, when we returned to our home base, we were told we had killed two innocent farmers. This knowledge haunted me forever after the event. Having grown up on a small farm in Cottageville, S.C., and near my grandparents’ larger farm next door, I felt like I had killed people like my wonderful grandparents. Nothing I did would relieve me of this feeling of doom.

The culmination of my treatment was acknowledging in detail what bothered me. Part of the treatment was role-playing, where I sat in a chair across from two chairs where I had to act as if I were talking to the two dead Vietnamese farmers that I had killed. I had to tell them whatever I thought I would like and just have to say to them. Then, I had to sit first in the left chair, across from the one chair where I had just been talking to the two Vietnamese, imagining I was the male farmer. I had to imagine that I was the male farmer and say to me (the retired Army Aviator) whatever I thought that he would like to say to me, his killer, if he could still talk. Then, I had to sit in the right chair, across from the one chair where I had been talking to the two Vietnamese, imagining I was the female farmer. I had to imagine that I was the female farmer and say to me (the retired Army Aviator) whatever I thought that she would like to say to me, her killer, if she could still talk. To say the least, this climax of my treatment was one of the toughest things I have ever done. My VA doctor listened closely and we talked about this role-playing treatment afterwards. I had other sessions and treatments. Once, I had to write a contract with myself to comeback to the VA mental health program if I ever felt like my PTSD was getting worse. Why do I tell you this personal story? I tell veterans and their families about my own mental health challenges and the terrific VA treatment because I do not want anymore veterans to be ill from PTSD, sexual trauma, major depressive disorder, major anxiety disorder, and other mental health conditions. I share this story to help prevent the suffering of veterans and their families caused by drinking alcohol (one way that too many vets

EDITOR’S NOTE 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. 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 Service (Assistance) Officer or another certified Veterans Advisor.

treat their problems) and taking drugs (legal and illegal). I tell this story because I want to help prevent veterans from not being able to sleep, having nightmares, arguing with and mistreating their children and spouses, suffering from grief and anxiety, and getting into trouble with the law. I want to end veterans getting divorces and committing suicide by getting veterans the best mental health care available, VA mental health care. How can a veteran in crisis or concerned about another veteran connect with a qualified Veteran Crisis Responder? The answers are: • Call the VA’s Veterans Crisis Line at 800-2738255 (24/7). • Text the VA’s Veterans Crisis line at 838255. • If you have hearing loss, call 800-799-4899. • Go to your nearest VA medical center. It does not matter what your discharge status is or if you are enrolled in VA health care. • Call 911. • Go to the nearest emergency room. • Call the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center ‘s main number at 843-577-5011 or the Mental Health Clinic at 843-789-7311. There is not room in one newspaper article to share all of the information available to veterans and their families at the VA’s Mental Health Services site: https://bit. ly/33aRVmD. You will find at that site

answers to frequently asked questions like: • How to schedule an appointment, and • Information about the VA tele-mental health program, peer assistance, how to schedule an appointment with the VA medical center, smart phone applications to help manage mental health, bereavement counseling, employment counseling, readjustment counseling, substance-abuse assessments and referrals, military sexual trauma counseling, and mental health resources outside of the VA. One last and important thing. Seeking VA mental health care should not put your job or marriage at risk. All VA mental health care and medical records are protected by The Privacy and Protection Act of 1980, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountably Act (HIPPA), and VA Policies. Do not miss out on taking advantage of the world’s leading provider of mental health care. Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also 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 Medical Center, as well as a published author and free-lance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.

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Tips for Daily Prayer

“What’s for Dinner?” How to handle distractions in prayer Distractions are completely normal. It happens to all of us as we pray: we are spending time in prayer, enjoying a nice moment with the Lord, when all of a sudden we think, “I wonder what’s for dinner tonight?” These kind of distractions during prayer are normal, even for people who have a deep prayer life. It’s part of being human. So how do we deal with these distractions when they happen?

If it’s a visit from God, enjoy it.

Ask yourself, “Is this a visit from God?” As we discussed in previous messages, God will often gently tug at your heart and mind while you pray. For example, he could bring to mind an event from the past so that you can talk to him about it. Or he could bring a coworker to mind so that you can pray for her or be inspired to reach out to her. Rather than being distractions, these sorts of moments could be a “visit” from Jesus, who is knocking on the door of your heart and waiting for you to invite him in.

If it’s a distraction, gently turn back. Many times we will experience a thought that is clearly an unhelpful distraction, like wondering about dinner. When this happens, don’t get alarmed or beat yourself up. Just try to gently turn your mind back to whatever you were praying about. It is similar to a mother in conversation with another adult. When her children rush up, trying to interrupt, she doesn’t make a big scene. She just gently tells them to run along and play, continuing her conversation with minimal disruption.

Sometimes what seems like a distraction at first is actually a visit from the Lord. If you think that this might be the case, then don’t rush on to the next part of your prayer. Instead, take some time to further explore how Jesus might be touching your heart. Enjoy being with him. When it seems that the visit has run its course, you can thank Jesus and continue your prayer time.

Keep being faithful in prayer! When one first begins to build a daily prayer life, it is easy to get discouraged by distractions. You might assume that you’re not cut out for praying, but this isn’t the case! What pleases God is not that your prayer is perfect, but that you are seeking to draw closer to him. As you keep being faithful to your daily prayer time, distractions will gradually lessen and become easier to handle. Keep at it, God is worth it!

Next Week Persevering in Prayer

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