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Water Festival only a week away By Mike McCombs We’re a week away from the opening ceremony for the 66th Beaufort Water Festival, and it looks like things are all in order. “We’re definitely ready,” said Shawna Doran, this year’s Water Festival Commodore. Doran said, as usual, most things will stay the same at this year’s Water Festival. Of course, organizers shake up the entertainment every year. But otherwise, why change what’s not broken, Doran said.’ “One of the biggest things we changed this year is the electronic ticketing,” Doran said. “Most festivals are INSIDE already doing Complete schedule it. We figured for the 66th annual it was our time Beaufort Water to do it. Now, Festival, Page A4 patrons who have ordered tickets won’t have to go to will call. The tickets are already on your phone.” Doran said the change would be extremely helpful for organizers and volunteers who will save a lot of time, no longer having to separate physical tickets into envelopes. “It will help us a lot on the logistics part and will be easier on the patrons, as well,” Doran said. “We also used to have to cut off ticket sales the night before. Now we can use our volunteers for other things. I’m excited about it.” In another seemingly simple change, the Ski Show will now be on
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he Town of Port Royal didn’t disappoint Monday night with their Fourth of July fireworks display at The Sands Beach. Spectacular bursts of red, white and blue mesmerized a crowd of more than a thousand spectators. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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Lowco perspective: Anderson Jones Fan Club
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Beaufort High’s athletic standout, family face ‘new normal’ after accident
he first time I saw him play, I knew Anderson Jones was my favorite player on the court within a few minutes of the game tipping off. The permanent smile on his face caught my attention first, and I noted the way he went through pregame warm-ups with a purpose, which backed up the reputation Beaufort High coach Jeremy Huff had sold before the season. Then the game started. Anderson was a water bug with relentless, infectious, and seemingly limitless energy. He darted into passing lanes only to pop back into good defensive position. He pressured the ball persistently, swiped the ball from behind in transition, and
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dived all over the floor. On our next Lowco Hoops Report podcast, I declared myself the president of the Anderson Jones Fan Club. I never saw him on the soccer pitch, but by all accounts he played the same way — as hard and fast as he could go, having the time of his life all the way and becoming one
of the team’s most productive players. When he could slip away for a track meet, he was one of the area’s best 400-meter hurdlers. This coming year, his senior season, Anderson also planned to join the Eagles’ football team, making him an uber-rare four-sport athlete. That won’t be happening. Anderson and some friends spent the day at the beach a couple weekends ago and made the kind of dumb decision just about every one of us has made at their age, but while most of us skated past our indiscretions without any significant consequences, Anderson wasn’t as fortunate.
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Beaufort High’s Anderson Jones smiles from his hospital bed at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Submitted photo.
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Ron Callari said the July 4 celebration at Habersham reminded him of those he experienced during his childhood years. At the Mum Grace Park, there was a decorated golf cart and bicycle parade. Lady Liberty, pictured at right, recited the Preamble to the Constitution, with George Washington (center) and Betsy Ross (left) in tow. Refreshments included grilled hot dogs, chips and Lemon Ice from Sunset Slush. And firemen hosed the kids down under the hot summer sun. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTION AND ARREST OF F/V HAVING FAITH AND S/V SECOND FEET IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEAUFORT DIVISION, IN ADMIRALTY, TOWN OF PORT ROYAL, PLAINTIFF, v. F/V HAVING FAITH (O.N. 641697) and S/V SECOND FEET (SC-54-61-CC), et al., THEIR ENGINES, BOILERS, TACKLE, AND APPURTENANCES, ETC., IN REM, DEFENDANTS. CIVIL ACTION 9:22-cv-1508-RMG. NOTICE OF ACTION AND ARREST OF F/V HAVING FAITH AND S/V SECOND FEET: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Rule C(4) of the Supplemental Admiralty Rules, Fed.R.Civ.P., that the above- captioned civil admiralty action has been commenced in the above Court and that the vessels F/V HAVING FAITH (O.N. 641697) and S/V SECOND FEET (SC54-61-CC) have been arrested in said action. Pursuant to Supplemental Admiralty Rule C(6), Fed.R.Civ.P., each person with an interest in either the F/V HAVING FAITH or the S/V SECOND FEET shall file with the Clerk of Court a verified statement of interest in or right against the subject vessel(s) within 14 days of this Notice, and shall answer the Verified Complaint in the above action within 21 days after filing of said statement of interest or right. Claims not properly asserted within the above times shall be forever barred.
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Anderson AFB, Guam, followed by a return tour at Mildenhall, from which he made deployments to Italy and Turkey. Traversing the globe again, he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska for three years, then to Eglin AFB, Fla., and finally for eight years at Little Rock AFB, Ark., from which he deployed to Iraq and twice to
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Adoption fees waived at Palmetto Animal League during statewide event
From staff reports Palmetto Animal League is joining together with shelters across South Carolina for Pick Me! SC, a statewide adoption event aimed at sending more shelter pets to loving homes. Adoption fees will be waived for cats, kittens, and adult dogs Friday, July 8 through Saturday, July 16 at PAL’s adoption center, located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie. Pets are spayed/neutered,
Cat of the Week: Poppy is a people lover. Poppy came to us with her siblings when her owner passed away, and we know she is itching to find her next person. She loves to chit chat with our staff and show off her best window dance moves. Poppy is 2 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
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Beaufort’s Michael Campbell, 43, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Battery Creek High School in 1996. After basic training in San Antonio, he trained as an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental System Technician. His first tour was at Mildenhall Air Force Base, England. He was next transferred to
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you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, stop by Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. to spend time in their homelike cat rooms. There is also an option to view adoptable pets online anytime at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. Adopt from Palmetto Animal League during Pick Me! SC and help put South Carolina on the map as a no kill state. To learn more about this massive life-saving mission, visit PickMeSC.com.
Dog of the Week: Cookie was recently surrendered to a local shelter after losing her family. She has bounced between foster homes and found her way to us. Cookie is a puppy in an adult dog's body. She loves to sit in your lap, give kisses, and go on walks. She would enjoy a house who enjoys relaxing and going on walks. Cookie is 10 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
If you are interested in adopting Poppy, Cookie or 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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J.M. Mondavi, 11, carries the Stars and Stripes and tosses candy to the children during Saturday’s annual Lands End Golf Cart Parade on St. Helena Island. Mondavi was marching in the parade with his parents and family seen at left. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Decorated golf carts, 4x4s and utility vehicles ease down the road during the annual Fourth of July Lands End Golf Cart Parade on Saturday.
Beaufort Memorial launches COVID-19 recovery program From staff reports Beaufort Memorial has launched a multi-faceted program for patients recovering from and experiencing longterm and limiting symptoms related to COVID-19 infection(s). The COVID-19 Recovery Program, with clinics in Beaufort and Okatie, is designed to address the physical and
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cognitive effects of the virus that impact strength, cardiovascular endurance, joint mobility, speech, swallowing, and cognition. The program is designed for both patients recovering from a hospital stay, as well as those who did not require hospitalization but are recovering from COVID-19 and bed-rest-related impairments.
“People recovering from COVID-19 can experience a variety of symptoms — general fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased blood oxygen levels, balance issues, and cognitive deficits/ brain fog,” Beaufort Memorial Rehabilitation Services Director Megan Mack said in a release. “Our COVID-19 Recovery Program helps
patients understand their symptoms and work through their limitations to help them move beyond the virus.” The COVID-19 Recovery Program team comprises physicians, pulmonary rehabilitation specialists as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapists who have unique experience working with COVID-19 pa-
tients both in the hospital and in outpatient settings. Their experience with and understanding of patients’ progression and symptoms during recovery led to the program’s development and a comprehensive model of care for patients with COVID-19-related complications. COVID-19 Recovery Pro-
gram services are covered by most health insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients must be referred to the program by their primary care provider or specialist. For more information call 843-522-5593 or visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ COVIDRecoveryProgram.
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SAR chapter holds quarterly meeting
From staff reports Beaufort's Gov. Paul Hamilton Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Chapter concluded the first half of 2022 activities with their June 10 Quarterly meeting held at Beaufort’s Harmony Lodge. President Mike Monahan welcomed 47 guests to the luncheon meeting catered by Dukes Olde House BBQ. Prior to starting the luncheon, Monahan presented the Roger Sherman Medal to long time Registrar Tom Wilson for his dedicated work. Following this presentation, Monahan called forward Eagle Scout “Beau” Copper of Troop 200 to be honored as the Chapter’s Eagle Scout of the year. After the invocation and buffet luncheon, ar-
chaeologists Rita and Daniel Elliott of the Lamar Institute of Savannah, Ga., presented their experiences in a Power Point presentation on their findings after scouring the Revolutionary War battleground site of Purrysburg, S.C. (April 29, 1779) and surrounding area not far from Beaufort. Both were presented a Certificate of Appreciation for their presentation and excellent Question and answer session. Monahan then recognized new member William “Bill” Yager Keane of Bluffton. His Patriot Ancestor was William Booten of Culpepper, Va., a provider of Patriotic Services. Rounding out the afternoon were the awarding of SAR medals to Veteran members by Monahan and
Beaufort native Michael Keyserling, shown with President Mike Monahan (left), was among those honored with the War Service Medal at the June SAR meeting.
Beaufort native Major Robert deTreville, U.S. Army, Ret., (center) with President Mike Monahan (left), and Sec. Harold Mills, was among those honored with the War Service Medal at the June SAR meeting. Photos by Jody Henson.
Secretary Harold Mills. SAR War Service Medals were presented to Michael Keyserling, Brian McKay and Carl Howk for their Vietnam service and Major Robert de
Crowther for his U.S. Army service; Ted S. Carothers, U.S. Army; Stewart DeWitt, Coast Guard; and Lt. Col. James P. Atkins, III, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
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The 66th Annual Beaufort Water Festival Ski Show will be held on Sunday, July 17. Photo by Bob Sofaly. “They put on an amazing show, and I’m excited to see themselves,” said Doran, who has been involved with the Water Festival in different capacities since 1999. “I think it’s going to be great. I want everyone to
FRIDAY, JULY 15 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park | Event Details: Noon – 7 pm OPENING CEREMONY Sponsored by Devil Dog Headquarters Entertainment: The Parris Island Marine Band & fireworks at dusk | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: FREE EVENT | Gates open at 6 pm, Ceremony at 7 pm | FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 16 Raft Race Sponsored by Lowcountry Window Tinting Location: Waterfront Park Seawall | Event Details: 8:30 am – Noon Bocce Tournament Sponsored by JoCo Construction and the PIZZO family Location: Waterfront Park Main Field | Event Details: Play starts at 8 am Badminton Tournament Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screenprinting Location: Waterfront Park Stage Field | Event Details: Play starts at 9 am Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament Sponsored by Plair Enterprises, Inc Location: Waterfront Park Seawall | Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon | Ages 12 and under only | Bring your own rod, reel and tackle | Bait provided Sponsor’s Expo Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion | Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – 2 pm Shrimp Boat Tours Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market Location: Waterfront Park Seawall | Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by Dick Broadcasting / Bob 106.9 Headline Performer: Eli Young Band | Opening Act: Kidd G | Also Appearing: Peyton Porter | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $30 | Gates open at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm | No strollers, coolers, outside food or beverages or professional photography | No
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The meeting ended with Chaplain Tom Burnett giving the Benediction and newly installed member Bill Keane leading the SAR Recessional.
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Sunday, at the same time as Kids’ Day. “For the most part, everything is generally staying the same,” Doran said. “If it’s going well, don’t change things.” Last year’s Water Festival had huge crowds, Doran said, and organizers are optimistic for this year’s event. “Nice weather always helps,” Doran said. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed. We’re expecting good crowds, and we have great entertainment this year.” The headliner for the Saturday night concert is the Eli Young Band, a band with four No. 1 songs on the country charts under its belt.
Treville for Desert Storm/ Desert Shield. SAR Military Service Award presentations were made to Past Chapter and South Carolina State Society President Carroll
come out and have a great time,” she said. “We’re going to have great weather, I’m already calling it.” Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
Refunds | FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center | Children age 5 and under FREE
SUNDAY, JULY 17 River Rally Sponsored by Safe Harbor Beaufort Location: Local Waters | Event Details: 9 am – 1 pm Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: 9:30 am – 5 pm Children’s Day Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: FREE EVENT | 11 am – 3 pm | Featuring Games, Activities, Shows, and Prizes Shrimp Boat Tours Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market Location: Waterfront Park Seawall | Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm Ski Show Sponsored by AlphaGraphics Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 PM TEEN DANCE Sponsored by John 3:16 Entertainment: Veteran’s Pride Entertainment Services | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $10 | 6 pm – 9 pm | Gates open 6 pm – 9 pm, No entry after 8 pm (NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED) | Ages 13 – 17 only, ID Required | Clutch Purses Only (6” x 9” size) | Please Wear Appropriate Clothing | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers
MONDAY, JULY 18 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: Noon – 7 pm MOTOWN MONDAY Sponsored by South State Bank Entertainment: Deas-Guyz | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $15 | Gates open 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | FREE Shuttle Service from the Beaufort County Government Center | Children age 5 and under FREE
TUESDAY, JULY 19 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: Noon – 7 pm
Tommy O’Brien, owner of Kobuch’s Fireworks on Savannah Highway near Shell Point, reaches for a heavy duty pyrotechnic rocket for a customer Saturday afternoon. O’Brien said business has been steady despite the shortage of traditional fireworks which has dramatically raised prices. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
ISLAND TIME TUESDAY Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Headline Entertainment: Island Time Band | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $5 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No outside food or beverages, or coolers | First Responders and Military Appreciation Night (FREE admission with active duty ID)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: Noon – 7 pm TALENT SHOW Sponsored by CPM Federal Credit Union Hosted by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $10 or FREE with Official 2022 66th Annual Water Festival T-Shirt | Gates open at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE
THURSDAY, JULY 21 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: Noon – 7 pm LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER Sponsored by GMFS Mortgage Headline Entertainment: Nashville recording artist, Mike Ponder, and Steel Rail Express | Opening Entertainment: Katie Lynn Godowns | Also Appearing: Chris Jones | Featuring: The Whistlers | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $15 | Gates open at 6 pm | Supper served 6 pm – 7:30 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages, or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE
FRIDAY, JULY 22 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: Noon – 7 pm Bed Race Sponsored by The Greenery, Inc. Location: Corner of Bay & Harrington | Event Details: $25 entry per team | 4:30 pm check-in | 5 pm start time | Same day registration based on space availability ROCKIN’ THE RIVER Sponsored by Finance of America Mortgage Headline Entertainment: Hardwired, Metallica tribute band | Opening Entertainment: Killin’ Quaid | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $15 | Gates
open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | Must be 18 or Older with Valid ID to attend | No refunds, outside food or beverages, coolers or strollers | FREE Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 23 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: 9:30 am – 7 pm Water Festival Grand Parade Sponsored by Taylor’s Landscape Supply and Nursery Organized by: The Beaufort Lions Club | Location: Downtown Beaufort | Event Details: FREE EVENT | 10 am – Noon Non-Profit Expo Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion | Event Details: FREE EVENT | Noon – 4 pm Air Show Sponsored by Executive Flight Training Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: FREE EVENT | 1 pm – 4 pm | Stunt Plane | Parachutists | U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo COMMODORE’S BALL Sponsored by Mike’s Marine Entertainment: Chairmen of the Board | Location: Waterfront Park | Event Details: $10 | Gates open at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm | No refunds, outside food or beverages or coolers | Children age 5 and under FREE
SUNDAY, JULY 24 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park | Event Details: 9:30 am – 3 pm Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats Sponsored by The Past Commodores of the Beaufort Water Festival Location: Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park Seawall | Event Details: Noon – 2 pm | FREE registration | Boats must register to be eligible for prizes | All applications must be at the judge’s table prior to Noon
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Sgt. Dana Reminsky, center, leads the Parris Island Rock Band prior to the annual fireworks display Monday night at The Sands Beach in Port Royal. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
The swimming pool at Charles “Lind” Brown Community Center was the place to beat the heat during Fourth of July festivities on Monday. Here a brisk game of pool volleyball is being played. And nobody seemed to mind diving for the ball.
5 sites added to Reconstruction Era National Historic Network
From staff reports The National Park Service has announced the addition of five new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This national network connects sites across the country that provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction (1861-1900). Community sites newly added to the network include: • Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site in Aiken County interprets the lives of the black and white families who shaped the cultural history and landscape of this plantation from 1855 through Reconstruction and up to 1975. Educational programs guide the public through the
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extant slave quarters and mansion on site, home to South Carolina governor James Henry Hammond in 1859. The DC Legacy Project: Barry Farm-Hillsdale in southeast Washington, DC is transforming five historically landmarked buildings at Barry Farm Dwellings into a commemoration of the history of the land from its founding as a Freedmen’s town in 1868 by the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands through to its time as a segregated public housing complex. Interpretive programs are planned to tell the story of the Black landowning
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community that formed during Reconstruction. This site is not open to the public. Randolph Cemetery in Columbia is an African American cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its concentration of Black community leader burials, including many Reconstruction Era African American Senators and Congressmen. Established in 1872, it is named in honor of African American Senator Benjamin Franklin Randolph, who was assassinated in 1868 for his promotion of voting rights, public education and integrated schools while on the campaign
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trail for the Republican party. The town of Lincolnville in Charleston County is a freedmen’s town founded in 1867 by seven African American men who purchased 620 acres to create a community of homes, churches, and schools for African American people, primarily of Gullah Geechee heritage who had migrated from the Sea Islands. Descendants of the original settlers still thrive here today among original structures, cemeteries and live oak trees, actively preserving their rich Gullah Geechee heritage and celebrating their ancestors’ ability
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to overcome adversity during Reconstruction to found Lincolnville. The Schofield Normal and Industrial School in Aiken was founded in 1871 by Martha Schofield, a Pennsylvania Quaker, to educate freed slaves. A center for black education in South Carolina, it trained teachers who taught throughout the rural areas of the state, served as a public high school for black students during segregation and is now a public middle school. The original bell tower on the Sumter Street campus still stands and is accompanied by a historical marker.
“These sites tell critical stories related to the Reconstruction Era,” said Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Superintendent Scott Teodorski, “They join sites from across the country that focus on this important period in our history. We are pleased to welcome these new sites to the network and work with them to share their stories.” For more information about the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, visit https://www.nps.gov/ subjects/reconstruction/network.htm. For more information about Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, visit www. nps.gov/reer or follow on Facebook at www.facebook. com/ReconstructionNPS.
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Overlooking the Beaufort River
A small pleasure boat cruises under the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge in downtown Beaufort, which flies a bigger than life American Flag to celebrate Independence Day in Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Fellowship-trained breast surgeon to join Beaufort Memorial From staff reports Beaufort Memorial (BMH) is adding a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist to its medical staff. Tara L. Grahovac, M.D., has joined the new Breast Care & Surgery Program, and is seeing patients in the hospital’s Breast Health Center in Okatie and performing surgeries at BMH. As a breast surgical oncologist — commonly known as a breast surgeon — Dr. Grahovac specializes in the diagnosis, staging and removal of cancerous growths
in the breast. Thanks to an affiliation between Beaufort Memorial and MUSC Health in Dr. Tara C ha r l e s t o n , Grahovac Dr. Grahovac, an MUSC Health doctor, will practice exclusively at Beaufort Memorial. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Grahovac to our medical staff,” BMH President and Chief Executive Officer Russell Baxley said in a release. “Her expertise and compas-
sion coupled with her sole focus on the surgical treatment of breast disease will greatly enhance the care we can offer local women.” Brought up in the Pittsburgh suburbs, Dr. Grahovac earned a medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, then completed a residency in general surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital.
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McDaniel named Rotary Club President
Whitney McDaniel, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, was sworn-in as the 87th President of the Rotary Club of Beaufort, the oldest of the three Rotary Clubs in Beaufort, on June 30. McDaniel has been a Rotarian since 2004, and in a unique situation, will serve concurrently as the President of the Rotary Club of Beaufort and Assistant Governor of Rotary District 7770, with oversight responsibilities for Beaufort’s three Rotary clubs. McDaniel is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and has been a financial advisor since 2002. She has lived in Beaufort since 1994. McDaniel and her husband Todd are the parents of two sons, Taylor and Hays.
Since 2015 she has served as the first specialty-trained breast surgeon within St. Clair Health, an independent tertiary care center in Pittsburgh’s South Hills community. There she helped to expand oncology services while providing the direct patient care that is her passion. The Beaufort Memorial Breast Care & Surgery Program offers expert, comprehensive breast care for a full range of diseases, from benign breast conditions to breast cancer. Dr. Grahovac
Rotary Club of Beaufort names new Board of Directors
Whitney McDaniel, left, incoming President of the Rotary Club of Beaufort, with Bob Gross, a member of the Sea Island Rotary and currently serving as the District Governor of Rotary International’s District 7770, an area from south of Hilton Head Island, north to Myrtle Beach that includes 26 counties, 77 clubs, and 4,500 Rotarians. Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Beaufort.
The Rotary Club of Beaufort, the oldest of Beaufort’s three Rotary Clubs, announced its 2022-23 board of directors. They are Whitney McDaniel, President; Barry Wilson, President Elect; Mandy Burgin, Secretary and Immediate Past President; Kevin Phillips, Treasurer; Howard Heckrotte, Sergeantat-Arms; Graham Holcombe, Club Administration; Mary Ann Capria, Community Service; Bob Allen, Environment; Rosemary Hunt, International Service; Brenda Litchfield and Owen Hand, Membership; Jim Weiskopf, Public Image; and Ethan James, Rotary Foundation.
Hospital Auxiliary donates $20k to USCB Nursing Scholarships
The Hospital Auxiliary recently presented $20,000 in nursing scholarships to USC Beaufort. These scholarships help attract new students and address the shortage of nurses in the Lowcountry. Over the past 30 years, the Auxiliary has donated more than $850,000 in scholarships through proceeds from its Annual Hospital Auxiliary Invitational Golf Tournament held in late November at Harbour Town Golf Links and Wexford Golf Club. The Hospital Auxiliary provides community support to through its A.C.T. program, nursing scholar-
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from page A1 The young men told police they had gotten their hands on some beer before climbing to the third floor of a home under construction on Fripp Island. When they went to come back down, Anderson lost his footing and fell to the ground, suffering severe injuries including multiple skull fractures and a severed spinal cord. It’s impossible to know what role, if any, alcohol played in the accident, but the answer doesn’t change the tragic result, nor should it detract from the empathy we feel for Anderson and his family and friends or the support we show them as a
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A image from an Anderson Jones Fan Club T-shirt. community. Much like watching Anderson for the first time, I felt an even quicker and stronger bond with his dad, Jeremy, over the past week. Jeremy reached out last Monday to share the
On the basketball court, rising Beaufort High School senior Anderson Jones possessed a “relentless, infectious, and seemingly limitless energy.” Photo by Justin Jarrett. devastating news about Anderson’s accident and injuries — and to desperately ask for help, not necessarily financially, but simply to boost Anderson’s spirits and
works with a team of clinicians – among them radiation and medical oncologists, breast nurse navigators and social workers – to address both the physical and emotional aspects of breast disease and to ensure optimal outcomes for every patient. The program is one of several cancer care initiatives between Beaufort Memorial and MUSC Health. “As the need for more specialized care grows, it only makes sense for us to enter into arrangements to bring the best medical providers
show how many people have his back. It was an easy “yes.” The family — Jeremy, Lesley, and Lexi — is going to need so much help, more than
closer to home for our patients,” said Baxley. "Not only are we bringing more providers to the market, we are also enabling patients to see MUSC specialists without having to travel to Charleston.” The Beaufort Memorial Breast Care & Surgery Program is located in the Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North. Visit BeaufortMemorial.org/TaraGrahovacMD to learn more about Dr. Grahovac or call 843-707-8085 to schedule an appointment.
ships, women’s health issue education, partners with the Children’s Memorial Garden and other local community agencies.
LIBPA meeting set for July 12
The Lady’s Island Business Professional Association will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, July 12. Charlene Spearen will be the featured speaker. Spearen serves as the Operations, Public Relations and Special Projects Coordinator for Penn Center. Stop by for coffee and conversation concerning the community. The meeting will be held at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.
they even know, and many have chipped in. Another Beaufort High parent started a GoFundMe page, and LowcoSports.com is selling “Anderson Jones Fan Club” t-shirts to benefit the family and a new scholarship fund for deserving multi-sport student-athletes from the Lowcountry. It was touch and go for a couple of days, including a three-hour back operation, but Anderson has regained his mental functions — his sense of humor is still intact, too — but his legs still aren’t working. He will be transferred from MUSC in Charleston to Shepherd Center in Atlanta for more surgery and a lengthy rehab before he can return home to Beaufort. There is no doubt Ander-
son and his family have a difficult adjustment period ahead as they settle into a “new normal” that doesn’t look anything like the old one, but they are grateful he’s still with us. We all are. And even though we aren’t likely to see him grace the basketball court or soccer pitch again, we know he will take the same relentless energy and positive spirit into whatever comes next, and the Anderson Jones Fan Club will be cheering him all the way. Justin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and the founder of LowcoSports.com. He was the sports editor of the Island Packet and the Beaufort Gazette for 6½ years. He has a passion for sports and community journalism and a questionable sense of humor.
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New principals chosen for Beaufort Middle, Beaufort High
From staff reports Veteran administrators have been selected to lead five Beaufort County School District (BCSD) schools, including Beaufort Middle School and Beaufort High School. Superintendent Frank Rodriguez announced the new principal selections during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. At Beaufort Middle School, Elandee Thompson, an assistant principal at May River High School since 2021, replaces Alvilda Graham, a veteran educator with 22 years of experience, who will be joining the Student Services department at the District Office. Thompson, locally educated in the Battery Creek clus-
ter and a S.C. Governor ’s School for Science and Mathematics graduate, began her 25 Elandee year career Thompson at BCSD as a science teacher and has held assistant principal positions at Battery Creek High School, Beaufort High School, and May River High School. She earned a master’s degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from the University of South Carolina. Thompson also holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix and is working on her doctoral dissertation in
the same discipline through Liberty University. At Beaufort High School, Carla Shelton, Principal of Greenbrier High School in Evans, Ga., replaces Charity Summers, a veteran community and school educator with more than 30 years of experience, who is retired after serving as Beaufort High School’s principal for four years. Shelton has 25-plus years in education with a track record of improving instructional practices and raising student achievement. She has served as a special education teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, and principal at both the middle and high school levels. Shelton holds an educa-
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TCL adds Logistics & Supply Chain Management program
Technical College of the Lowcountry has added a Logistics & Supply Chain Management certificate program. Students can learn to analyze and coordinate the systems that move a product from supplier to consumer. Manage activities like transportation, purchasing, inventory, and warehousing to keep businesses running smoothly. TCL's new Logistics & Supply Chain Management Certificate program provides the skills needed to work in materials and operations management, warehousing, purchasing, transportation and international trade. The 18-hour program is offered fully online and includes six classes that can be completed in about two semesters. The average wage for logistics workers is $72,710 in South Carolina. Visit www.tcl.edu for more information.
TCL to host open houses this summer
The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host two open house events in July. Anyone who is interested in learning more about any of TCL’s more than 60 program areas or career pathways, or TCL’s transfer degree program, is encouraged to attend. The following program areas will be featured: Arts, Building & Industrial, Business Management & Accounting, Culinary Arts & Hospi-
tality, Health Sciences, Education & Professional Studies, Law & Criminal Justice and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). TCL faculty and staff will be on hand and information on financial aid and scholarships also will be available. The open houses are free and open to the public. Details are as follows: Beaufort 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 19 Building 2, Beaufort Mather Campus 921 Ribaut Road Beaufort, SC 29901 Bluffton 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 Lobby, New River Campus 100 Community College Drive Bluffton, SC 29909 For more information or to RSVP for either event, go to www.tcl.edu/ openhouse.
Beaufort’s Russell earns degree from Georgia Tech
Beaufort’s Arionna Russell has earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Russell was among more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute's 262nd Commencement exercises May 6-7, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top-10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
tional specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Lincoln MemoriCarla al University Shelton in Tennessee, as well as a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Augusta (Ga.) State University. The other principal hires: Hilton Head Island Elementary School – Michelle Brockway, an assistant principal at Hilton Head Island Elementary School since 2014, replaces Sarah Owen, a veteran educator with more than 25 years of experience, who decided to return to teaching. Okatie Elementary School
11 from Beaufort make College of Charleston President's List and Dean's List for Spring 2022
The following students from Beaufort were named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 President's List and Dean's List: • Addison MacPhee (29907) was named to the President's List. MacPhee is majoring in Computer Science and Computing in the Arts. • Sarah Suber (29907) was named to the President's List. Suber is majoring in Biology. • Lydia Mahan (29902) was named to the President's List. Mahan is majoring in Spanish and Psychology. • Josephine Quade (29907) was named to the President's List. Quade is majoring in Special Education. • Emily Potter (29907) was named to the President's List. Potter is majoring in Marine Biology. • Susan Roberts (29906) was named to the Dean's List. Roberts is majoring in Religious Studies and Anthropology. • Mason Monti (29906) was named to the Dean's List. Monti is majoring in Theatre. • Cadence Gillaspie (29906) was named to the Dean's List. Gillaspie is majoring in Public Health. • Catherine Webb (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Webb is majoring in
–Tracy Lanese, an assistant principal at Okatie Elementary School since 2021, replaces Jamie Pinckney, a veteran educator with 40 years of experience, who retired after serving as Okatie Elementary School’s principal for 19 years. Hilton Head Middle School – Clinton Austin, an assistant principal at May River High School since 2017, will be taking the helm at Hilton Head Island Middle School. Four of the selections by Rodriguez were internal moves, and one was an external hire from outside the district. “Every strong district has phenomenal school leaders,
General Studies. Frederick Scheper (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Scheper is majoring in Marine Biology. • Isabel Vega (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Vega is undecided on a major. To qualify for President's List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. To qualify for Dean's List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. •
3 from Beaufort take home University of Maryland degrees
Three students from Beaufort received degrees when the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) held its first in-person graduation ceremonies since 2019 during "Spring Grad Walk 2022," an innovative experience designed to accommodate thousands of graduates and guests while protecting the health and safety of the university community. More than 3,300 graduates from the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 and their families and guests attended "Grad Walk" over the course of six days (May 17-22). The event took place at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Adelphi, Md., with graduates select-
and I’m confident that these five educators will excel in their new roles,” Rodriguez said. “They’re experienced, they understand the importance of hard work, and the value of teamwork. Their No. 1 priority will be moving academic achievement forward and ensuring student success.” The administrators approved were the top choices of committees that interviewed finalists for each position. Those committees included teachers, principals, executive directors, School Improvement Council members, and representatives of the district’s Instructional Services Division. The high school interview committee also included a student.
ing from multiple time slots to cross the stage and receive individual recognition. Morgan Elizabeth Shattuck of Beaufort earned an Associate of Arts degree. Victor Anthony Lucio of Parris Island earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. And James William Nolan of Beaufort earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. Today, UMGC enrolls some 90,000 students annually, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates in more than 125 fully online, hybrid and face-to-face programs and specializations.
2 from Beaufort named to Wheaton’s Spring 2022 Dean's List
At Wheaton (Ill.) College, Dean's List honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale. Two Beaufort students were named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List: Parker Smith (29902) and Sydney Lawrence (29906). Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. – From staff reports
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What to know about travel anxiety
People may feel anxious about traveling for various reasons. For example, the stress of planning a journey, traveling in enclosed planes or trains, or visiting new, unfamiliar places can lead to anxiety symptoms.
Although travel anxiety is not an officially diagnosed mental health issue, it can be severe enough to interfere with the lives of some individuals. They may be unable to see family and friends, go on vacation, or travel for work. Some people may experience travel anxiety because of negative past travel experiences or because they have an anxiety disorder. Travel anxiety may relate to specific activities, such as driving or flying. It can also involve a general fear of crowds, being unable to leave a space, or the unknown. People who have had negative experiences while traveling may become concerned these could recur. However, experts report that most driving anxiety is unrelated to previous accidents. Other circumstances that may trigger travel anxiety include: • driving through storms, snow, or other bad weather • experiencing a panic attack • getting lost while driving or looking for connecting buses • experiencing road rage If someone has an anxiety disorder, they could experience symptoms while traveling. For example, previous 2017 research suggests people with generalized anxiety disorder may have difficulty concentrating while driving or making other decisions
Medication
If the above measures are not enough to ease travel anxiety, some medications can help. If an individual has long-term anxiety problems, their doctor may suggest a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. A 2017 study found these medications are most effective for long-term anxiety treatment. A doctor may also suggest a benzodiazepine such as lorazepam to provide shortterm, immediate relief from panic attacks. People may find that they feel less anxious purely by carrying this medication with them.
When to contact a doctor during travel. As a result, they may feel less than confident. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, many people who fear flying or being on other forms of transport are living with claustrophobia. They may become extremely anxious if stuck in traffic or locked onto a plane or train. In people with a phobia of flying, more than 90% of the fear is that they will become overwhelmed with anxiety during the flight. Additionally, the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a racing heartbeat and sweating, can cause someone to think they might lose control while driving or worry about what people surrounding them may think. This, in turn, can worsen anxiety and fear of traveling.
Symptoms
A person with travel anxiety may experience symptoms throughout the travel process or at specific points during it. For example, booking travel tickets for an upcoming journey may trigger anxiety in some people, while others may be calm until the journey begins and then begin to feel anxious.
Symptoms a person may experience include: • sleeping problems leading up to the travel date • being unable to control feelings of worry and concern about traveling • feeling restless or on edge while in airports or train stations • being irritable and short-tempered • having panic attacks, which may cause a racing heart, sweating, and feelings of being out of control • feelings of being self-conscious and that people are judging them
Treatment and management
Some people may only have mild symptoms of travel anxiety that do not significantly impact their lives, or it may be a one-off experience. However, this kind of anxiety can be more severe and debilitating for others, making it hard to leave home or even make short journeys. Various techniques can help manage and treat different levels of travel anxiety. These include therapy, lifestyle changes, planning, and medication.
Therapy
Psychotherapy is also called talk therapy. People can ask a doctor about cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, or mindfulness techniques. Additionally, research suggests that exposure therapy is the treatment of choice for specific phobias. Otherwise known as desensitization therapy, this involves exposing someone to their phobia in a safe and controlled environment to help them overcome fear and anxiety.
Lifestyle changes
People can also make lifestyle changes to help them cope with travel anxiety. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America suggests the following strategies to cope with generalized feelings of anxiety: • living a full, active life • eating a healthy, balanced diet • talking with a trusted person about anxious feelings • keeping a journal of anxiety triggers • avoiding caffeine or low blood sugar, which can trigger anxiety in some people
Planning
People may experience travel anxiety because of the unknown. For example, they may wonder what would happen if they ran out of money, got lost, or became ill. Having a plan in place for worst-case scenarios may help ease these fears. Although it is impossible to plan for every eventuality, having a general plan can make people feel more in control and less anxious about traveling. People may be able to ease their anxiety by: • making copies of important documents such as passports and driver’s licenses and keeping them in a separate place from the originals • taking a credit card for emergencies • researching the area and carrying a small paper map or guidebook • purchasing health insurance and knowing where to find local hospitals and doctors • telling friends and family about travel plans • packing snacks and water to avoid getting hungry or dehydrated • taking enough medication to last for the trip
Although it is normal to feel anxious when faced with unfamiliar situations such as traveling, an individual should speak with a doctor if they find that anxiety is restricting their life. Doctors may recommend lifestyle changes, planning, therapy, or medication to help ease symptoms. Generally, anxiety is not a dangerous condition, but a doctor can rule out any other health problems that could be causing the symptoms. They can also advise a person on appropriate treatments to prevent anxiety from worsening. Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday. com/articles/travel-anxiety; Anxiety disorders. (2022). https://www. nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxietydisorders; Bandelow, B., et al. (2017), Treatment of anxiety disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC5573566/; How can I overcome my fear of flying? (n.d.) https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ ask-and-learn/ask-expert/howcan-i-overcome-my-fear-of-flying; Overcoming the fear of driving. (2017), https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/ from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/ overcome-fear-driving; Panic disorder, (n.d.), https://adaa.org/sites/default/ files/panic_adaa.pdf.
Take these 7 healthy habits on your summer road trip You've spent the past couple of years staying fit and healthy despite the unusual circumstances of mostly staying home. Now you're packing the car for a well-deserved summer road trip, fraught with fast food, convenience stores and hours of sitting around with unhealthy snacks within arm's reach. Can you keep up the good work? You can, experts say—if you plan. "The idea is to keep to one's routine and healthy habits as much as possible on the road, just as you do at home," said Dr. Ian Neeland, a preventive cardiologist and associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. Preventive cardiologist Dr. Puja Mehta concurs. "Everything is in the planning," said Mehta, associate professor in the Emory Women's Heart Center at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. "It can be a lot of fun and relieve a lot of stress along the way." While you're checking your budget and consulting maps and travel guides, here are some health-relat-
ed factors to consider. 1. Stay hydrated, but wisely. "Travel with water bottles and a cooler" rather than stopping for sodas, Mehta said. 2. Build in breaks. When you're sitting in the car for hours at a time, blood doesn't pump as well throughout the body. It's a good idea to stop every two or three hours, just to get up and stretch and walk around and get the blood flowing. That's especially true for people at risk for blood clots, including those who smoke, are pregnant, take birth control pills, or have conditions such as obesity, atrial fibrillation or diabetes. Clots can travel to the brain, heart and elsewhere, causing a stroke, heart attack or other damage. That same advice holds for people with orthopedic problems, Mehta said. "If you're sitting for hours, it's not good for your back," she said. "And if you know you have back pain,
bring the back support you need." 3. The sun doesn't shine just at the beach. "It's blasting through the car window," Mehta said. "Don't forget sunscreen and sunglasses while you're driving. You can get sunburned on your arms and face," Neeland said. "It's also important to protect your eyes from too much UV exposure." 4. Where are your meds? Just remembering to pack them isn't enough. A trip disrupts daily schedules, so "don't forget to take them at the right times," Neeland said. And don't stash them in the trunk, Mehta advised. "A lot of medications are temperature-sensitive," she said. "If you leave them in a hot car, that's probably not a good idea. They can lose their effectiveness." Keeping them in the passenger compartment keeps them cool—and accessible. "People have told
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me, 'I had the pills, but they were in the suitcase,'" Mehta said. "If you have angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart), you might need nitroglycerin. But it doesn't do you any good if you don't have access to it." 5. Medical conditions don't stay home. "If you do develop symptoms or issues, it's important not to say, 'I'll wait till we get to wherever we're going to check it out,'" Neeland said. "If it's serious, it's important to get it checked out right away. Pull over, call for help or find the nearest emergency room." 6. Health and safety go together. Don’t forget
a box of masks and several bottles of hand sanitizer. There is still need of these items in many situations. Travel smart and be considerate of others. “Don't be sleepy while on the road. Change drivers and pull over at night. Preserve a good night's sleep by getting at least seven hours a night. Kids need more depending on their age,” Neeland advises. 7. Search your cellphone map for a grocery store. Those fast-food emporiums and gas station convenience stores may be right at the highway exit, but they're probably loaded with unhealthy temp-
tations. "There's lot of chips and cookies and candy," Neeland said. "It's pretty difficult to find fresh fruit or vegetables at a convenience store." Just as at home, grocery stores balance those temptations with healthy options: fruits, vegetables, nuts and something for everyone. When you're traveling with a family, everybody has a different choice. At a grocery store, at least you can try to pick the healthier choices. Source: Michael Precker, American Heart Association News; https://www. heart.org/en/news/ 2022/06/10/ take-these-7-healthy-habits-on-yoursummer-road-trip
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Stress free summertime entertaining
There is much to celebrate and summer parties are in full swing. Just remember to play it safe and ask your invitees to respect social distancing and/ or masking for the health of all your guests. As you plan to entertain this season, here are some helpful tips to host an unforgettable bash that is both stress-free and fun for everyone. To start, here are some ideas for setting the scene, by infusing the season’s trends and the best that summer has to offer.
lights and use lamps or candles. If the party is outside, hang paper lanterns together with string lights over the table or trees for a cozy ambiance. Don’t forget to light up pathways and steps to avoid accidents.
Stick to Easy Recipes
To make your hosting duties as stress-free as possible, create a menu that’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. Leave last-minute grilling a few hours before the party starts and set the table the day before. Appetizers, salads and meats with a light angel food cake and popsicles for the kids.
Set Up a Beverage Station
A dedicated drinks station is a great way to encourage people to start conversations with others. If it’s a large party, set up multiple stations so that your guests don’t have to line up for refills. • For easy refreshments, use glass beverage servers since it allows guests to help themselves. Fill one with water and citrus slices, another with lemonade or iced tea, and the last with sangria or punch. Be sure to set out a large bucket of ice and glasses with your beverage servers. • To enhance your cocktails, use fresh summer produce—really ripe fruits and vegetables.
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Buy fresh local peaches, strawberries, rhubarb and other fruits to make an amazing punch, which is always a crowd pleaser. • The night before your party, use the largest container you have and fill it with water to make a giant ice cube. On the day of, make a concoction of herbs, fruits and vegetables with gin, or something light and botanical. Place the
ice cube in a bowl and pour the punch mixture around it. The large ice cube will not melt down and dilute the punch but will keep it cold and refreshing. It also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece that everyone at the party will talk about.
Use Colorful Tableware
It’s the perfect season to play around with colors, so start with your tableware. Use brightly colored plates
to add an eclectic feel to the table. Don’t worry if they don’t match—mismatched dinnerware makes the affair appear more laidback. Scour flea markets or yard sales for inexpensive but attractive china that you can mix and match.
Decorate with Seasonal Flowers
You don’t need a full blown floral centerpiece to make your décor interesting. Just grab two to three empty jars and stick in a few stems or sprigs of seasonal flowers in each one.
Wildflowers also work well for a rustic table setting.
Incorporate Food into the Décor
To make things even easier, make food part of your décor and take advantage of seasonal produce to brighten up the table. An appetizer platter or a bowl of mixed berries can even double as your centerpiece.
Go for Mood Lighting
Mood lighting is key to setting your party’s atmosphere. Turn off overhead
• Don’t be shy to ask for help. Delegate tasks like manning the grill or setting the table so you can focus on other things. • If your guests offer to bring something, say yes! Appetizers or dessert can be that one thing off your mind. • Make sure you’re well stocked on drinks and ice to minimize supply runs. • Avoid repeating flavors. If you use strawberries for appetizers, think of something else for dessert.
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Summer camp essentials: Outdoor health and safety checklist
Many kids are getting ready to head to camp this summer and enjoy the great outdoors—but coming down with a sunburn or a painful bug bite can easily put a damper on their day, and even cause long term illness.
also have long pants and long sleeved, lightweight clothing options to wear on hikes to help decrease the risk of insect bites. It is also important to teach your children how to check for ticks each night.
This checklist will help parents pack the essentials for any outdoor adventure:
Bug bites are very common during the summer months. When bites occur despite use of bug spray, calamine lotion can be applied to ease itchiness and irritation. Be sure your child knows to notify staff if there are any signs of infection, such as oozing, pain, increasing redness of the area affected, so they can be seen and treated for a possible infection.
• Bug Spray
Your kids will most likely explore spaces occupied by creatures such as ants, spiders, flies, bees, mosquitoes and ticks, which can cause harmful rashes, or serious illness (such as Lyme disease). Make sure they apply bug spray on their exposed skin and clothes before venturing outdoors. Children should
• Calamine Lotion
• Sunscreen
A sunburn can creep up on
anyone, especially during a hike. Medical experts recommend the use of sunscreen lotion with an SPF of 30 or higher for any extended outdoor activity. It’s also important to reapply sunscreen every two hours—more frequently if your child has been sweating or swimming.
• Sunglasses
Sun exposure damages the eyes as well as the skin. The best way to protect your child’s eyes is to wear sunglasses that provide 99-100% UVA and UVB protection. This will greatly reduce sun exposure that can lead to cataracts and other forms of eye damage.
• Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen (give to
a responsible staff member to administer if necessary)
Sunburn can be painful and uncomfortable so acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used to help alleviate the pain or discomfort. Sun poisoning can cause a range of symptoms including headache, fever, nausea and fatigue, so young campers should know to reach out to an adult if they have these symptoms along with a significant sunburn, as they might need additional treatment.
• First Aid Kit
Not only will a great first aid kit help with injuries that commonly occur while out camping, but it can keep staff
and children prepared for survival situations that might arise while out on a longer trip or hike.
• Refillable water bottle
Staying hydrated is extremely important, especially with increased outdoor
activities over the summer. Be sure your child knows to drink at least 3 bottles per day. Help them get into the fun of having it with them all day by decorating it themselves with stickers and such. Source: www.medstarhealth.org
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How to combat boredom with your kids this summer
Now that school is out for the summer, a lot of parents and babysitters are probably starting to hear kids complain that they’re bored. Gina Robinson, MD, pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, has some healthy tips to keep them entertained. Many kids were isolated during the pandemic and spent a lot of time on screens. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today’s children spend an average of seven hours a day using entertainment media—like television, computers, phones and other electronic devices. “Healthier alternatives are going to the park, going to the
playground, or swimming. A lot of communities have pools that are open and available during the summer, or a trip to a nearby zoo is a great option,” Dr. Robinson recommended. It’s important for kids’ health to get outside and be active. There are always free activities going on during the summer, so parents and caregivers can be on the lookout for ideas on social media. There are also neighborhood groups available with tons of suggestions. Reading a book is a great option as well. “Reading is always great and it’s nice because you can often mix two things like taking a walk to the library
to get your books and walk back home so you get some exercise, plus you get your books at the same time. And I always stress to kids that the nice thing about reading in the summer is that you don’t have to read an assigned book,” said Dr. Robinson. It’s also important for parents and caregivers to be good role models. Teach them safe games and activities that inspire fun. For older children, teach them to safely play independently or with a small group of friends. This will inspire their imaginations and social growth. Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service
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t was heartening to see that Jetson One, the Swedish-made flying car, made its first successful commute last week, chopping 90% of the drive time off the boss’ commute by flying over treetops, power lines and all the weary earthbound commuters below, according to an account of the event the company posted on Facebook. The company has sold out its 2022 models and of the 105 vehicles it expects to produce in 2023, all but three of those $115,000 eight-prop drone-cars are spoken for, the post went on to say. Maybe it was just a coincidence — or maybe it was Divine Intervention — that caused the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to issue an advisory the same day notifying Beaufort County motorists that the (circa 1959)
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t is Thursday, and Susan and I are in the United Kingdom. Right at the moment we’re sitting in a high-ceiling room that comes with two lawyers — actually white wire sculptures of two robed men in the midst of animated argument. That argument animates our own discussion as we consume our complimentary breakfast in the Judge’s Lodgings on Lendal Street in York. For the last couple of days, Susan and I have been riding the rails in the UK. As we’ve watched Durham and Newcastle flash by our railcar window, I’ve been trying to better understand the people, my ancestral cousins, and the government they transported to their American colonies. I suppose it all started with the King John and the Magna Carta in 1215. Then there was Henry III, in 1236, who was obsessed with
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was baptized in the Episcopal Church. When my father was alive our entire family went to church every Sunday; I was the youngest. I vaguely remember a few services. Dad died when I was little, and that was the end of our regular church goings. I think for him it was more of a social necessity than a religious one. My mother was very spiritual, however, even though from that time on, church was not a regular thing. Mom periodically took me to Episcopal, Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Lutheran and Presbyterian services. Was she seeking a congregation? We never got the chance to talk about it, but as an adult those experiences certainly influenced my thinking and asking: Who among all those different congregations was the more righteous one? I didn't even know anything about Hinduism, Islamism, Taoism or Buddhism. As a young adult, I morphed into an apolitical, non-religious person, although I think perhaps I may have become more spiritual, now as an old man, than my mother was. The closest I've come to finding a label for my beliefs is Deism, but believing in a Creator as a pure force of eternal truth. I like believing in a pure, eternal entity but one that does not
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Woods Memorial Bridge was “closed to vehicular traffic due to a malfunction.” The advisory went on to urge motorists to use the McTeer Bridge. With commendable understatement, the Sheriff’s Office statement added, “delays can be expected while traveling in the area.” “Road rage inspired mayhem” may describe that situation more clearly. Meanwhile, several days later Lady’s Island’s voters voting in the Beaufort County Council Republi-
can primary threw out the controlled growth candidate, Paul Sommerville, for the pro-growth candidate, David Bartholomew. Some planners estimate that under the as-of-rightnow zoning in place today, 7,000 new houses could be built now on Lady’s Island. Others say it is more. But that’s just the beginning. The City of Beaufort has been steadily up-zoning the properties it annexes there, as it is doing currently for multi-family units in the Miller Drive area. Each new dwelling unit equals 3.5 trips per day over the Beaufort River crossings, traffic engineers say. Traffic at the crossings is bad already, and with each new rooftop it gets just a little bit worse. Everyone talks about it. But no one is doing anything about it.
There once was a plan that would have provided some relief. In 1973 the South Carolina Highway Department proposed a third river crossing at Brickyard. That corridor was reaffirmed by Beaufort County’s transportation planners several times, most recently in 2009. There was even $500,000 set aside in the 2008 county transportation bond proceeds to develop the Brickyard rightof-way. But all that ended when the short-sighted Beaufort City Council that was sitting in 2010 let the $500,000 be spent in Bluffton, and then didn’t raise an objection later when the Marine Corps Air Station proposed siting their new F-35 vertical landing practice area right where the Marines had previously proposed to put the new crossing’s connecting road.
Yes, there can still be a third crossing at Brickyard. And, yes, there is opposition, especially from the people who live along or nearby the proposed corridor. Thus, actually raising the money and building the new corridor along the route that the transportation planners have consistently proposed will require political courage. And, on that topic, there’s the question of whether the city or the county should be taking the lead on the traffic issue. In other words, there’s a buck and it can be passed … which politically-speaking is highly convenient. Who do I think should be taking the lead? The city. Why? Because the Northern Area Plan calls for the city to expand its boundaries onto Lady’s Island. And
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getting Aquitaine, Anjou and Normandy back under his control. For that invasion he needed money. And like John before him had to go to his Earls and Barons for his invasion money. By 1258 the nobles had had enough, and they confronted Henry telling him to stop this overseas nonsense. But also adding that if you want to go down this road — now Henry wanted to invade Sicily — you’ve must appoint 24 barons to help you make these governmental decisions. This confrontation became known as the “Provi-
sions of Oxford” and was followed by the “Statutes of Marlborough” (1269) and similar meetings where compromise and concession gradually reduced the power of the King to act alone. But the people of Britain liked the idea of a King — they liked the idea of a courageous, God-selected King who go would go on crusades against the Muslims and keep the French, Scots and Welsh in check. They wanted a protector — a wise and benevolent protector with the style, chivalry and charisma of King Arthur and his Round Table at Camelot. Now, there has never been any archeological evidence that Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot or any Round Table ever existed. But the kings of that time, Edward in particular, wanted to believe Arthur existed and went to great lengths to prove that Arthur and Guinevere were buried at Glastonbury Abbey. It is
said that during World War II, Winston Churchill wanted to firm-up this fable — and he threatened to prosecute those who questioned Round Table’s existence. But if there was an heir to the idea of Arthur, it was unquestionably the beautiful daughter of Henry VIII — Elizabeth. When she ascended the throne in 1558, Britain was ravaged by disease — Black Death — and on the verge of revolution. But the real rot that threatened this small island was the internecine butchery underway between the Catholics and Protestants. And yes there was Spain. In November of 1588, the Spanish Armada was defeated and disbursed by Francis Drake. This unexpected victory over Spain ushered in years of peace and the eventual acquisition of colonies from Australia to India. And it also underscored the notion that a single person —
in this case Elizabeth — could and should have extraordinary power when it came to foreign policy. But the notion of one-person rule was forever changed by another woman, Queen Victoria. When she came to power in 1837 there was an unstoppable movement to give the vote to middle-class men. Not to women. Not yet. This expand-the-vote movement increased the power of the House of Commons at the expense of the House of Lords and the Monarch itself. By 1867 Walter Bagehot wrote that the Monarch, in this case Victoria, only retained the “The right to be consulted; the right to encourage and the right to warn.” There is no doubt that the English people believe their current Queen is no longer an essential part of their day-to-day governance. But a majority still believe that the trappings of the Monarchy —
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mettle in human affairs. For me, God is Nature and Nature is God. I like to believe there is true justice after death, but I also know I must die before I learn if that is actually true and what the afterlife really is (IF). What we humans seem to desire is creating a path to an eternal reward of a (good) paradise or an (evil) hell. What I do know for sure is that religious beliefs have inflicted the most suffering to mankind throughout history and continue to do so. If I were to summarize sin as Jesus summarized the commandments, I would have to say passing judgment on others is our single, all encompassing spiritual sin. In Luke 4:23, you'll find the exchange where Jesus speaks the proverb “Physician, heal thyself” to the Nazarenes in his home town. They reject him as the Messiah telling him to heal himself: “Hey Jesus,” the crowd is saying, “Before you can help us, you have to take care of your own problems!” When I studied
that proverb and passage I coupled it up with Matthew 7.1 and 7.2: “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” To me “the measure ye mete” means the evaluation and conclusions you draw about others; you will be evaluated and judged in accordance with how you have evaluated and judged others, IF (as I hope), there is true justice after death. I believe forgiveness of sins is a man-made concept to help us through the toils of our life on earth. Becoming engrossed in my spiritual life happened between my 17th and 22nd years. I read a lot of Herman Hesse and Jiddu Krishnamurti, whose works zeroed in on spirituality in one's life. I remained apolitical and against institutionalized religions. I even explored Scientology in Boston. I was seeking. Now, as an old man, my steadfast belief is that spirituality boils down to two virtues: love thy neighbor and do not judge others. To what degree you attain those virtues helps to establish your Karma. I also believe that always practicing those ideals is close to impossible for
human beings, but that does not mean you stop striving for those goals and ideals. I believe we all are constantly (whether consciously or subconsciously) evaluating and judging others and that those (positive/negative) judgments can be obvious to strangers but also hidden and disguised within ourselves. Your personal judgments can only be discovered and known by you yourself, depending upon the degree you have explored your subconscious. No one will ever know you better than you can know yourself. Believe it or not, learning to read and understand your subconscious is a possible endeavor. It is not simple nor is it easy; it is simply possible and it is the foundation of one's spirituality. I believe spirituality has nothing to do with sin and/ or criminality. A person committing a crime or sin against one another, or a man-made law, will likely be held accountable by way of man-made penalties. Neither may be just, fair, good, or evil; Whatever culture you are participating in, you will be held accountable to that culture's laws or civil correctness because that culture is slowly evolving into their own conception of a civil society. It is near impossible
for one culture to change another culture; a culture can ally or war, but history has proved cultures never fully change other cultures, all they can do is influence each other and their laws. When forced influence is exerted that can and does lead to cultural genocide and/or war. That is why wars cannot be won outright in today's world; everyone is seeking their own cultural and spiritual identity. In today's world, social media helps people find their own tribe and brings them together, in order to justify their particular culture and stand firm, together. I think a heavy majority of anti-abortion and anti-LGBT supporters base their fight against these social realities directly through their religious beliefs. They are evaluating and judging people on the “pro” side as participating in sinful acts. If indeed a person is against abortion and gay rights based on their religion and the hereafter, why are they condemning those “pro” advocate lives if they believe in God's own judgment after those people die? Modern religion preaches not to judge, just to love your fellow men and women. God does not need your help in order to pass His own final judgments even though religious activists tell you you're supposed
the city is expanding onto Lady’s Island. But the city is declining to face up to addressing the major problem its expansion onto Lady’s Island causes: traffic at the crossings. Any such effort will take a leader with passion for the project and political unanimity behind him or her for at least a decade’s time. Am I holding my breath? No. Anyway, bridges are so … 20th Century. I’m going with the political leadership … the futurists. Now I get it. I see what they see. It’s the flying car that will save Lady’s Island.
Bill Rauch was the Mayor of Beaufort from 1999 to 2008 and has twice won awards from the S.C. Press Association for his Island News columns. He can be reached at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.
the jewels, the uniforms, the coronations and the weddings — are an inescapable part of the British past and those trappings should be retained. And there is no question that Queen Elizabeth is largely responsible for this attitude. Her reign, which began in 1953, rivals that of Victoria. But unlike Victoria, Elizabeth has presided over the dismemberment of the Empire — something Winston Churchill said he could never do. It is one thing to rule when you’re winning — when you’re turning back the Spanish Armada or cementing your control of India and Burma. It is another thing when the British Empire is in the process of dissolution. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
to help. That's why Jesus and other Prophets wanted to teach people not to evaluate and judge. Remember Jesus was standing up to the Ekklesia of His day. When people start to understand their own hypocrisies and mean-spiritedness, they likely will ease into a stronger state of Grace through positive Karma. Their empathy will grow as they grow spiritually and, in turn, will become more tolerant with their fellow man. Can this concept be evil or wrong? Abortion and LGBT life has been with the human race for more than 22 centuries and will continue to exist for all the allotted time for our species here on earth. The laws of any culture should serve and protect all its citizens, not help to persecute them. If abortion and LGBT advocates have indeed lived against your perception of God's Law, then allow them be judged by God, and God alone. Spend your time searching and evaluating your own soul. Tim and Kristy Wood moved to Beaufort in 1974. He worked as a carpenter in both restoration and new home construction, as well as operating a shop specializing in custom woodwork, Wood on Wood Specs. He is semi-retired, involved with fine woodworking and sits on the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Land of the free because of the brave
very summer we look forward to July 4 because it’s filled with fun things to do, like barbecuing, picnics, games, family gatherings, camping, and fireworks. And of course, for many it’s a paid holiday which is always nice. However, along with the celebrations, there is also a solemn awareness of those who have served and sacrificed for our country so that we can enjoy our freedom. Independence Day focuses on the courage of many Americans who fought against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War and with much blood-shed declared the victory and helped establish this great nation. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, declared the sovereignty of the United States of America as they signed the Declaration of Independence which is recognized as our nation’s birthday. There is a moving account of a young man who was a soldier in this war and in every sense of the word defines the meaning of a true American hero. Nathan Hale of Coventry, Conn., was born in 1755 and grew up to be a highly educated and handsome young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. Those who knew him commented on his love for sport, his kindness and strong Christian convictions. As tension increased about a possible conflict with the British, Hale like many other
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enthusiastic young men, joined a local militia and was quickly advanced to the rank of sergeant. When the war officially became a reality, many chapters of Connecticut militia rushed to Massachusetts to help their neighbors during the Siege of Boston, but Hale was unsure whether to join these forces or to wait and see what would unfold. He was a young professional teacher that had a lot to lose, especially not being clear about what was happening. In early July 1775, Hale received a heartfelt letter from his best friend, Benjamin Tallmadge, who had seen the war firsthand and was now relaying about the situation. Tallmadge told Nathan that teaching school was truly noble but at this time it was critical to consider the responsibility of defending this glorious country. The day after receiving this letter, Hale resigned his teaching position and became dedicated to the call of duty. When George Washington reorganized the army in January 1776, Hale received a captain’s commission. He spent six months helping to build fortifications and preparing for the inevitable
battle for Manhattan Island. Early in September 1776, Washington formed an elite, green beret-type group of New England Rangers and Hale was soon invited to command one of the four companies whose mission was forward reconnaissance. Washington desperately needed to know the probable site of the upcoming British invasion and the best way to obtain this pivotal information was to send a spy behind enemy lines. This was extremely dangerous and guess who volunteered? It is not verified exactly how Hale was captured, but we know he was immediately brought for questioning before the British commander, General William Howe. Intelligence information was found on Hale, and since this was not in code or invisible ink, he was irrevocably compromised. Although Howe was moved by the young man’s demeanor and patriotism, it could not be denied that he was out of uniform behind enemy lines. The customs of war were clear and Nathan was sentenced to hang. The next morning, Sunday, Sept. 22, 1776 at 11 a.m., Hale was marched north, about a mile up the post road to the Park of Artillery where, after giving a spirited speech, he was executed. A British military engineer and cartographer named John Montresor witnessed the event and was deeply touched by Hale’s composure and his last words. As fate would have it, Captain Montresor was ordered
Photo by Chad Madden. to deliver a message from General Howe to Washington under a white flag that very afternoon. Montresor, who sincerely emphasized that Hale had impressed everyone with his sense of dignity and courage, quoted Hale’s words while he stood
on the gallows: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Hale’s body was left hanging for several days near the site of his execution and later was buried in an unmarked grave. He was 21 years old.
Billy Holland lives in central Kentucky, where he is an ordained Christian minister, community chaplain and author. Read more about the Christian life and his new book about miracles, “Receiving Our Healing” at billyhollandministries.com.
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An F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 is staged at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. VMFA-115 supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing supporting arms coordination, conducting multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance, and destroying surface targets and enemy aircraft, day or night, under all weather conditions, during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba, USMC.
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How can a veteran appeal a less-than-honorable military discharge?
he Military is notorious for not catching mental illness during screening, testing, enlisting, criminal trials, and early service. I recently helped a veteran who received a less-than-honorable discharge from the Army nine years ago. I was appalled to learn how the Army had enlisted a polite, highly intelligent, but severely mentally ill young man and after enlistment was unable to tell the difference between a criminal and a severely sick person. I was disappointed that the Army overlooked the telltale signs of mental illness that this young 17-year-old exhibited before he joined the Army and the highly visible signs of his mental illness worsening after he joined the Army. The military and society, in general, have learned that our civilian and military criminal justice systems have done a bad job in the past in recognizing mental illness. They have been equally terrible at properly helping those who suffer from things like Major Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and other mental health problems. The tragic results of these military and societal shot comings have resulted in thousands of Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen going undiagnosed, recruited when they should have been disqualified for service, and being convicted of crimes, imprisoned, and less than honorably discharged. The less-than-honorably discharged soldier I had the honor to help was not only mentally ill with major anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and Persistent Depressive Disorder when he joined the Army but his illnesses were significantly worsened by his short military service. In the Army’s rush to enlist a polite and highly intelligent young man into the military, it failed to properly interview, screen, observe, counsel, and determine that this person was unqualified for military service due to serious mental illness. The good news in this story includes:
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Each branch of military service has a discharge review board, which has the authority to change, correct, or modify discharges. The armed forces and American society have changed, and many actions, events, and standards affecting military discharges have changed also. What were once guaranteed reasons for less-than-honorable discharge are no longer applicable reasons for involuntary termination from military service. • With the help of a Charleston County Veterans Service Officer (VSO), limited help from a highly qualified and kind attorney who had handled these kinds of appeals in the past, my past certification as a VSO, my longtime work as a patient Adviser at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, my work as the volunteer VP for Veteran Affairs for the Coastal S.C. Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Chapter, the VA successful treatment of me for PTSD, my ability and willingness to work hundreds of hours on the appeal, my ability to pay for the veteran and me to fly to DC and go before the review board, and my own close relationship with a kind and most highly esteemed psychiatrist, I was able to prepare the appeal for this veteran, represent him before an Army Discharge Appeal Board in Washington, D.C., and win a unanimous decision to have his discharge changed to honorable. The bad news in this story is that: • Had I not been an
enlisted man, warrant officer, and commissioned officer for 24 years and of almost sound mind and body, ... • Had I not offered to prepare his appeal and represent him before the Army Discharge Review Board in D.C., ... • Had I not had training and experience working with and for veterans had a strong university undergraduate and graduate education, ... • Had I not been able to get a lawyer to provide free advice and research more than 30 studies and medical articles linking brilliance and other factors to mental illness, ... • Had I not been able to find a copy of the veteran’s Record of Trial by Court Martial (DD Form 2329) and his Offer to Plead Guilty (no matter what the consequences) to his AWOL, ... • Had I not had the ability to pay for the expenses of the appeal (research, books, computer, printer, paper, copying, postage, background check, request for records, travel to D.C., lodging in D.C., and more), ... • Had I not been able to help this very ill veteran apply for VA emergency mental health care, ... • Had I not been able to help him file for Social Security Disability, which was awarded at 100%, ... • Had I not been retired from the Army and the hospice, aerospace, and law enforcement fields and been available (and willing) to work for nine months on the appeal, ... • Had I not read Touched by Fire, the medical field’s Bible on Bi-Polar and Depression Disorders, and ... • Had I not been a seasoned Veterans Benefits columnist… … the veteran would probably never have attempted to appeal his outrageously wrong discharge.
More bad news The veteran could never have, on his own, done the research, obtain all the witness and doctor statements, conducted and recorded a one-hour face-to-face interview with his mental health doctor, requested his military and medical records, requested his civilian medical records, requested statements from his past employees, requested copies of his elementary and high school records, paid for a background check and the more than $1,000 in expenses (not including labor), request a supporting statement from his minister-priest-rabbi-etc., called the Discharge Review Board’s help desk a dozen times, spent hundreds of hours preparing his appeal, and done a myriad other things required to successfully appeal his grievously unjust less-than-honorable discharge. He was too sick to perform such a complicated and prolonged appeal. The veteran was also too sick to get on an airplane to fly to D.C. or attend a traveling board meeting that would require him to drive to a hearing.
The basics of appealing a military discharge Read carefully the information at the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) How to Apply for a Discharge Upgrade website found at https://bit.ly/3NHh5KP. Answer a series of questions to get customized step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a discharge upgrade or correction. If your application goes through and your discharge is upgraded, you’ll be eligible for the VA benefits you earned during your period of service. This informative VA website states that all branches of the military consider you to have a strong case for a discharge upgrade if you can show your discharge was connected to any of these categories: • Mental health conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic brain injury (TBI). • Sexual assault or harassment during
military service (military sexual trauma) or Sexual orientation (including under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy). The DVA’s How to Apply for a Discharge Upgrade website provides detailed answers to the following questions: 1. Can I get VA benefits without a discharge upgrade? 2. What if I already applied for an upgrade or correction and was denied? 3. What if I have discharges from more than one period of service? 4. What if I served honorably, but did not receive discharge paperwork? 5. What I have a DD215 showing an upgraded discharge, but my DD214 still is not correct? Each of the answers to these questions should be read carefully. The VA’s website at https://bit.ly/3urYGv0 provides easy-to-understand instructions and a get-started button where the veteran answers a series of questions to help him or her to begin filing an appeal. However, the total process is complicated and usually takes months to a year to complete. U.S. Air Force veterans should also go online to the USAF Board of Correction of Military records website at https://bit.ly/3P5kgNw, read everything, and follow the instructions exactly. U.S. Army veterans should go online to the Army Review Boards Agency at https://bit.ly/3bVmkcY and read everything and follow the instructions to the letter under the Army Discharge Review Board (ARBA) section. U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps veterans should go online to the Board of Correction of Naval Records at https://bit.ly/3AtngPQ and read everything and follow the instructions without error. Since this writer has only helped soldiers to appeal their discharge, I am not an expert on the discharge appeal process of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
and Coast Guard. However, the appeal process for all of the services is similar. With the help of a good Veterans Service Officer, family, friends, volunteers, and perhaps a lawyer, anyone, should be able to file an Appeal for a Discharge upgrade. With that said, a severely mentally ill person could never do an appeal on his own. For discharged soldiers (veterans) Department of Defense Din striction 1332.28, titled Discharge Review Board (DRB) Procedures and Standards, found at https://bit.ly/3Rd9SFB, and Army Regulation 15-180, titled Army Discharge Review Board found at https:// bit.ly/3uqvuUX are required references. Veterans can file their appeals on their own but the process is so complicated, that it is recommended that veterans seek the help of a Veterans Service Officer (VSO). Veterans can find VSOs in their area online at https://www.benefits.va.gov/ vso/varo.asp. Lowcountry veterans can find their local County Veterans Affairs Office at the S.C. Department of Veteran Affairs website https://scdva.sc.gov/ and https://scdva.sc.gov/county-veterans-affairs-offices Veterans can read more about Requests for Military Discharge Upgrades and Appeals at the Military. com website https://bit. ly/3yFtCdw and https://bit. ly/3AlO9VU. So, what is the bottom line? Do not miss out on your valuable VA and State Veterans benefits. And if you are the family member or friend of a veteran who may have been unfairly discharged, please help the veteran to request his or her discharge be upgraded. Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.
WHAT’S HAPPENING St. Helena Library Activities
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Lego Club, all ages welcome; 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, S.C. Works Job Coaching, free help with job searches, interviews; 1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Chess Club, ages 5 and older. 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540.
Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs
These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 4 p.m., Monday, Dungeon & Dragons; 9 a.m., Wednesdays, Basic Computer Skills; 10 a.m., 2nd Monday of each month and 4 p.m., 4th Wednesday of each month, Hoopla Class; 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/Crochet Class; 4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Teen Art Club; 4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Teen Anime Club; 4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Teen Game Club; 3:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Line Dance Class; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market
5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.
Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.
The Historic Port Royal Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory. org, email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail. com or call 843-524-4333.
Tour Historic Fort Fremont
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.
Port Royal Farmers Market
9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843295-0058.
A War on Two Fronts: Americans Fight for Victory at Home and Abroad
Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division.
THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, July 7 through Wednesday, July 13 – Closed Monday) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Thor, Love & Thunder (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Lightyear (PG, 10:30 p.m.) on Screen 1; Minions: Rise of Gru (PG, 8:45 p.m.) and Jurassic World Domination (Friday & Saturday) (PG-13, 10:15 p.m.) on Screen 2; and Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Elvis (Friday & Saturday) (PG-13, 11:05 p.m.) on the new Screen 3. Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. “Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.” A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in. Upcoming movies include Super Pets (July 29) and Paws of Fury (July 15). – Staff reports
To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www. ccu.press or www.warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.
Lowcountry Made Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include: Gullah Express LLC (food truck), Declan’s Delights, Pick N Paint Pottery, Preservation Tree Art, 7th & Palm, Kara Artman Art, Southern Botanica, Hedone (bath & body), Blue Door Boutique, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Juke Joint Sweets, BPC Custom Furniture, Back to Eden Self Care Products, LLC, Shutterbug Custom Designs LLC, Pet Wants Hilton Head, Grind Coffee Roasters, LLC, Fabula Collective, The Artsy Girl, KODA Glass Designs, Lowcountry Livin’, Legacy Art Gallery, Cottonwood Soap Company, Marsh View Candles and Crafted With A Purpose.
Lowcountry Made Markets in Port Royal
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second Saturday of the month through November, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. These markets showcase only local artists, artisans and small businesses. The open-air markets are held “farmer’s market” style with new vendors each month. Each market will also include live music, food and drink, and is free to attend. Vendors include Amidst the Alders, Preservation Tree Art, True South, Pet Wants, Meg’s Sweet Treats, Sativa Health Products, Back to Eden Self Care (Tea), Graceful Stitches, Cottonwood Soap Company (Bath & Body), Sweet Carolina’s Clothing Boutique, B&E Rustic Designs, Blue Door Boutique, Clayed by Reena LLC, Kara Artman Art, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Bliss Bites Cookies, Kilted Bee Mead (Soap), HandMade Beaufort, Lovin' My Skin, LLC, Purely, Inc. and KODA Glass, Lovely Olive Designs, Gone Gullah, Tout Sweet Macarons, Moonlight Crow Creations, Fabula Collective, Finch Sign & Design Metalworks LLC and Honey Bunny Boutique.
“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women
9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Highway. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.
Bilingual Tours at Morris Lowcountry Heritage Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 9, Morris Center
for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Learn about the history, art and culture of the Lowcountry. These guided tours are in Spanish and English. A tour starts every hour, the last at 1 p.m.
Junior Building Detectives – Solving the Mysteries of Built Histories
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 11 through July 15, historic John Mark Verdier House. Hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, this summer children’s camp for kids, ages 8 to 12, will enable participants to “solve the mysteries of built history” by learning about local architecture. The camp will teach the basics of historic architecture and preservation. Campers will learn how buildings change over time, the meaning of architectural features, and the relevance of historic buildings to our community through hands-on activities, walks, arts and crafts, experiments and more. Campers will create a building and present the design to the class and parents/guardians. Cost is $100 for HBF members and $125 for non members. Register by calling 843-379-3331 or visiting http:// historicbeaufort.org. Registration paperwork must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of the program to ensure a child’s spot.
Creative Arts Camp
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130. Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Subjects include Drawing and Clay, Mixed Media and Trash to Treasures – Focusing on Recycled Art. To register or for more information, go to www. USCBCenterForTheArts.com.
Musical Theatre Audition Skills Camp
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130. Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Class showcase at noon on July 15. Subjects include Monologue and Vocal Performance. To register or for more information, go to www. USCBCenterForTheArts.com.
Last of The Right Whales
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah. Co-hosted by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center and IFAW. Learn more about Georgia's official state marine mammal, the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Tickets are $10 for adults, and free for children. There will also be a post-screening Q&A. Learn more about the film, the cause, and view the trailer https://lastoftherightwhales.com/.
The Shrimp Fest Sunset 5K
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13. The Healy & Foreit Sunset 5K presented by Bluffton Trading Company will start at Oyster Factory Park taking walkers and runners thru the streets of Old Towne Bluffton to finish at Bluffton Trading Post. Participants in the 5K will receive an event T-shirt and post race party at Bluffton Trading Post with live music & refreshments. For more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s July meeting
7 p.m., Thursday, July 14, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Capt. Chris Butler, President of Butler Marine, will be the guest speaker for July. With two full-service boat dealerships in Beaufort and Charleston, he is the Chair of the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance and serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Sportfishing Policy organization. Capt. Butler will lead a discussion on how these agencies are protecting and expanding boating and fishing in South Carolina. Following will be an explanation of a new law that will allow anglers along the coast year-round harvest of two red snappers per person with a minimum size of 20 inches in State waters. Capt. Butler can also discuss the current state (pricing/availability) of new and used boats. Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are our drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Congratulations to Riley Teague as the monthly winner. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.
May River Shrimp Festival
5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14 to Friday, July 15, The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. Entertainers scheduled to perform include “The Chiggers” and Rolling Stone tribute band “White
Liquor” on Thursday, and “The Spike Ivory Band” and “The Horan Brothers Band” on Friday. The event features local shrimp and seafood, a craft beer garden, a wine bar, an arts & crafts village and more. Two day festival tickets are available on line at blufftonsunsetparty.com for $10. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, while children 10 and younger get in free. The festival benefits two local charities. For more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
Drainage meeting
10:30 a.m., Friday, July 15, City Hall Council Chambers, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort. The City of Beaufort is hosting a second informational meeting to discuss the Downtown/Point Stormwater Drainage Study. The meeting will include a brief presentation and a question-and-answer session. The public is invited. For more information, please contact Carrie Gorsuch at 843-986-5609.
Table Talk
11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 16, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 14. Part history lesson, part art installation, all homage. The Supper Table, it’s origins and impact on South Carolina Women’s History is the topic of conversation with Morris Center Curator Kayleigh Vaughn and Jasper Project Director Cindi Boiter. Nearlt 60 S.C. contemporary women’s artists from literature, filmmaking, theater and visual art created to the creation of The Supper Table. Visit morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.
Black In The Trenches
6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 17. From their training at South Carolina’s Camp Jackson to the trenches of the Western Front, the chilling experiences of the Black soldiers of the 371st Infantry Regiment during World War I are brought home by Joe Long, Curator of Education for the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. This program is in connection with the War on Two Fronts exhibition on view now. Visit morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.
Jazz In The Park
7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. Tuesday, July 19 – Eric Jones Trio; Tuesday, Aug. 2 – Modern Daze Ensemble; Tuesday, Aug. 16 – Martin Lesch Band; Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Free. Bring chairs.
Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours
9 a.m., Friday, July 22; 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Sunset Tour. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free guided tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore, from Moore2Life, as guide. Watch our baby egrets in their nests and learn about the other wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 12 participants. To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org.
“Crazy for Conservation!” Camp
9 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, Port Royal Elementary School. Eco camp finally returns for its 31st year as the Beaufort Conservation District presents “Crazy for Conservation!” Camp. There will be a Friday field trip to Morning Glory Homestead Farm. Ever wonder how many trees it takes to make a single sheet of paper? How do we use a fluffy ball of cotton to make clothing? Why are bees so important? Want to handle fuzzy chicks and wiggly worms? Join Eco Camp and learn how we can use and conserve these everyday resources through hands-on environmental science activities. Make ice cream, take home a T-shirt, handmade paper, and more. There will be three one-hour sessions each day. Bring your own snack. Hot dog lunch will be provided on Friday. For more information contact Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District at bswcd@islc.net or 843-255-7306.
Beaufort County Library Special Programs
These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.
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Second, from Abraham will come a dynasty. God promises, “I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Gen 12:2) In biblical terminology, this is not just a promise to have a famous name or be greatly esteemed by others. Rather, it means a dynasty will come from Abraham’s descendants, a line of kings who will rule over other nations.
At age 75, Abraham receives a special mission from God. God tells him, “Go forth from your land, your relatives, and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.” (Gen 12:1) This new land would be Canaan, hundreds of miles away to the south. God then makes Abraham three amazing promises.
Third, from Abraham will come a worldwide blessing. God promises, “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Gen 12:2) This means that the blessings poured out upon Abraham will not only benefit Abraham and his descendants. Rather, somehow God will bless the entire world through the family begun by Abraham and Sarah.
First, from Abraham will come a nation. God promises, “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you.” (Gen 12:2) By this, Abraham understands that God is promising that he and Sarah would conceive in their old age, and that their descendants would be so numerous that they would one day form an entire nation. Since every nation needs its own land, God promises Canaan to Abraham and his descendants.
Abraham has faith and trusts God. He leaves his homeland with Sarah, his relatives, and all those in his household, and together they begin the long journey south. God helps Abraham through different trials, and after many years he gives Abraham and Sarah the miraculous blessing of a son, Isaac. On various occasions, God tests Abraham’s faith and then solemnly reaffirms his promises to Abraham. Abraham and his descendants were meant to be a special people chosen by God. With the “yes” of one faithful man, God begins his family of faith. The entire rest of the Bible is the story of God gradually fulfilling the three promises he made to Abraham in Genesis 12. We will see Abraham’s family slowly grow into a family comprised of twelve tribes. Under Moses, these twelve tribes will become a nation. Under King David, the nation will become a dynasty. And centuries later, Abraham’s family will become a blessing for all the nations.
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