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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
Group searching for missing Stuarts Town Scottish settlement on Port Royal Island has been lost for 300 years
The seal of Stuarts Town founder Henry Erskine, 3rd Lord Cardross. Submitted photo.
By Tony Kukulich Beaufort County’s role in the early history of the United States has gotten a lot of attention this year. Daryl Ferguson, a Beaufort resident, published “American Conquistador” in April. It revealed the story of the 16th-century race between the Spanish and French to establish a colony at Santa Elena on present day Parris Island, a race
that the Spanish ultimately won. This month, an effort to locate a 17th-century Scottish settlement known as Stuarts Town will get under way in the City of Beaufort. The search will begin at the home of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray. Established on Port Royal Island in 1684, Stuarts Town lasted only a brief time. Its location has never been definitively established.
A kickoff event for the project will be held at Morrall Park on Craven Street near Carteret Street, June 6, between 10 a.m. and noon. Chester The event will inDePratter clude brief presentations on the background and implementation of the project, and
excavation of the first test hole in Murray’s yard on Craven Street. Chester DePratter, research professor at the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina will lead the search with the support of the Stuarts Town Action Group.
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Group challenges 100 names on county voter roll By Tony Kukulich A hearing to determine the validity of 100 names on the Beaufort County Voter Registration and Election database was held last week after the names were challenged by county residents. The challenge was brought by Debbie Barton, Lee Bothell and Nancy York. The women said they represented no particular group. “It’s just a grassroots (group) of concerned citizens,” said York. The challenge of a large number of voters is unusual, said Jean Felix, chair of the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County. “This was atypical,” she said. “As a matter of fact, we kind of set the precedent. This hasn’t ever really been done before. We sent all of the information to the State Election Commission (SEC) because our understanding is that this is happening statewide. We sent what we did to the SEC so that they can better help the other counties because it’s never been done before on this scale.” Felix believes that more challenges will be presented in the future and added that the challenges have no impact on the vote count in past elections. “Our understanding is that, including this 100, they have 316 in total,” she said. “So there’s 216 more. That’s what they told us.” There are approximately 140,000 registered voters in Beaufort County. While York and Barton disavowed any connection to an organized effort, both women referred to activities and ideologies espoused by an organization known as South
The color guard form H&S Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, posts the colors to start the Memorial Day ceremony Monday afternoon at the Beaufort National Cemetery. At lower left is the POW/MIA display for those U.S. servicemen still missing in action. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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fter the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, the Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the U.S. servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, was held at noon at Beaufort National Cemetery. The keynote speaker was Cmdr. LaDonna M. Simpson, commanding officer of the USS Carter Hall.
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Beaufort’s Bob Pearson, 76, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1964 in Washington, D.C. After basic training and several levels of infantry training at Fort Jackson, he attended Officer Candidate School and Airborne school at Fort Benning before assignment at Fort Lewis, Wash. He next served his first Vietnam tour in the central highlands near Pleiku before becoming a Company Commander at Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Gordon. His next
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Say ‘no’ to partisan school board elections
Just when you think partisanship could not boil any hotter, the heat is turned up again. Now it's school board elections. In only two districts in the state are the elections partisan, Lee and Horry Counties, and no authorization in law can be found to require that. In fact, in numerous districts in the state the enabling legislation actually requires that the elections actually be nonpartisan. Yet, the Republican Party has posed as an Advisory Question on this year's primary ballot: "Should candidates for local school boards be able to run as a candidate of the political party of their choice, just like candidates for other elected offices?" The question is so artfully phrased that to answer "no" seems almost un-American. The anticipated overwhelming affirmative vote on the question posed will be hailed as "proof" that the people want school board elections to be partisan. A candidate's "choice" of political party, as appealing as that may sound, will be enacted into law to be a "requirement" for a candidate to run for school board. Partisan school board races, currently not confirmed by law anywhere in South Carolina, will be the law in every school district in the state. What's the motivation here? Two words: “power” and “control.” It's no different whether it's Republican or Democrat. A political party weighs power and exercises some measure of control over those who would be its candidates. How many times have we heard the threat that a primary opponent would be thrown up against one of
their own if the candidate should stray from the party line? And how often does a political party dictate an agenda to which all its candidates are expected to adhere? So, how to vote on the referendum question before us? A "no" vote would be a dear expression against partisan school board elections, no matter the phrasing of the question on the ballot. Or, if you don't want to vote "no," just skipping over that question would send a message that the question asked is not really the question at all. – Robert Folks, Lancaster
Thanks to The Island News for presenting both sides I totally agree with the ... two letters to the editor concerning Denise Sullivan’s attacks on Jim Dickson. I especially want to reiterate the comment by Robert Hatcher praising you for supporting a publication that presents both articles and letters to the editor from all points of view. This is the type of newspaper we all grew up with. The Island News is one of the very few that still honor the ideal of a free press. Thank you. – Greg Lula, Hilton Head Island
Vote for candidates who respect democracy, our rights Coming soon to a Red State near you! All women and girls of reproductive age must submit their names and DNA samples to their state’s Reproductive Control Database. Then they must receive
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In the May 26 edition of The Island News, in the story “Beaufort mayor secures food donations bound for Ukraine,” Marsh Hen Mill is incorrectly identified.
a state-sanctioned pregnancy test every 60 days. Any women who tests positive or who fails to be tested will be placed on her state’s Reproductive Control watch list. They will not be allowed to leave their home or have any in-home visitors unless a state-sponsored guardian is present. If you think this scenario is farfetched then maybe you haven’t been paying close attention to the rhetoric coming from the far right. Overturning Roe v. Wade is not their final goal, by any means. They also seek to criminalize or severely restrict access to contraceptives. They have talked openly about ending interracial marriage and rolling back LGBT rights. At least two GOP candidates have proposed elimination of the oneperson-one-vote concept. One candidate suggested that only people with children should be allowed to vote because they’re the only ones “with skin in the game.” The far right’s assault on our rights must be stopped. In the upcoming elections, PLEASE VOTE for candidates who respect our democracy and our rights. – Peter Birschbach, Port Royal
Who is JoJo Woodward? Who is Mr. Joey “JoJo” Woodward, Jr. and is he qualified to run for sheriff of Beaufort County? That’s the big question! Let’s review some factual data relating to Mr. Woodward, Jr. First of all, without any verified conflicts in scheduling, he has avoided any face-to-face debates with our current sheriff, Mr. P.J. Tanner. Secondly, Mr. Woodward has never provided the voters of Beaufort County with any of his
qualifications other than the fact that he was a captain on the Beaufort County Sheriff’s department at some point in time. Thirdly, Mr. Woodward has never provided the voters with any other qualifications which can be substantiated by the media or voters, such as, if he ever attended any advanced courses in law enforcement, e.g. school safety, active shooter in schools, active shooter, community policing, budgeting, internal and external planning, policing in today’s society, police community relations, etc. Has he attended any specialized training offered at the F.B.I. National Academy? Has he any degrees or advanced degrees in criminal justice? Has he obtained a B.A., M.B.A., or PhD? If he has, then in what field of study? All Mr. Woodward has ever stated in his brief appearances is that he was a captain on the Beaufort County Sheriff’s department at some point but never stated the reasoning behind his departure from said department. Exactly who is Mr. Woodward? Other than wanting to replace Sheriff Tanner what has he accomplished during his law enforcement career that has prepared him to be sheriff in a major county within South Carolina? When Mr. Woodward speaks, he is very critical of Sheriff Tanner but he has not provided the voters with a specific plan of action or any fresh or innovative ideas or programs he could bring to the department to make its operation more efficient than it is presently under Sheriff Tanner. – Anthony R. Scott, Dataw Island. Scott, a retired law enforcement office, was Chief of Police for Athol, Mass.; Rock Island, Ill.; and Holyoke, Mass.
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1863: As an advisor to Col. James Montgomery, Harriet Tubman helped lead an armed assault on a number of plantations on the Combahee River. The Combahee River Raid, as it came to be known, was successful, destroying infrastructure, taking thousands of dollars worth of food and supplies and freeing more than 750 slaves. Editor’s Note: If you know of any significant dates pertaining to history, business, social life, etc., in the City of Beaufort, the Town of Port Royal, the old Beaufort District, the Sea Islands or anywhere else in northern Beaufort County that you feel we could or should add to our list, please let us know at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
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BEAUFORT his community does love a parade! After a two-year absence related to COVID, the Parris Island Marine Corps Band was out in front on Memorial Day, leading the parade of military units, Gullah entertainers and politicians down the main streets of Beaufort. Unlike the Christmas and Water Festival parades, the Memorial Day parade, organized by the local chapter of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, allowed political campaigning from the participating units. With the June 14 primaries approaching and the early voting period now open, more than a half-doz-
No rain on this parade proudly on display. Let’s hope all those folks show up to cast a ballot … whether red or blue.
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en local candidates were there, waving and soliciting support. The elected Beaufort City Council members floated down the street along with a vehicle from the local Democratic Party. Red, white and blue were the colors of the day and the support for those who had served the country was
Making budgets: The notso-fun part of government BEAUFORT – Certainly not all local politicians took part in Monday’s parade. Perhaps they were out campaigning elsewhere or resting up for the debate ahead on county, municipal and school board budgets. Ah, budgets, not a sexy subject or very interesting for most, … until your property tax bill arrives in the fall and you may, or may not, be in for a surprise. Starting with the Coun-
ty Council, they’ve given the first of three necessary votes to a $142 million 2023 operating budget, which does not require, at this point, a millage increase. The County Council also has to bless the county school board’s $298 million budget which is projected to require a 4 mill increase. But remember, primary homeowners do not have to pay taxes on school operations, only second-home owners. The Beaufort City Council is looking at a $30.7 million operating budget which reflects a 13 percent increase but no tax increases. They’ve got a public hearing and first of two necessary votes of ap-
proval on the June 14 agenda. The Port Royal Town Council is working on an $8 million operating budget which will be the subject of a public hearing this week. In the coming weeks, there will be more details on these spending plans. At the same time, the county and municipal powersto-be have to come up with a resolution on the issue of impact fees on new development whose new owners will create more demand for services like more libraries, parks and recreational facilities, road improvements. Operating budgets, taxes, impact fees, … as if we could forget, there is no free lunch.
One more piece of lowdown BEAUFORT – It’s officially Hurricane season and you’re going to be hearing a lot about getting prepared. Indeed, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic Coast season has already formed off the coast of Mexico. If you’re new to the area, remain calm. This, too, shall pass. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/ editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.
Original Gullah Festival returns to Beaufort
Rasi Rou, far right, of Gullah Q BBQ in Spartanburg, has his hands full as he stirs the meat and fill orders during the annual Original Gullah Festival on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. After a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the park was packed with Festival goers.
Raya Guilford, 5, of St. Helena Island, and Ansel Sullivan, 4, of Spartanburg, play together in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park during the annual Original Gullah Festival. Ansel and his family were camping at Hunting Island State Park and came to town Saturday to take part in the festival.
Lowcountry legend Aunt Pearlie Sue, portrayed by Anita Singleton Prather, gives the audience a history lesson in authentic Gullah language during the Original Gullah Festival on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
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Tip leads to arrest of St. Helena man
From staff reports A St. Helena man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a tip regarding illegal drug activity on St. Helena Island. Steve Robertson, 50, was taken into custody after an investigation prompted by the
tip revealed that he was selling drugs from his residence on Olde Church Road. Drugs, firearms and cash were also seized by investigators. A months-long investigation culminated with the issuance of warrants for the sale and distribution of crack cocaine; for Roberson’s arrest
and to search Roberson’s Old Church Road residence. Sheriff’s Office deputies detained Roberson during a traffic stop on May 26, and he was arrested on the three outstanding warrants. Following the arrest, deputies searched Roberson’s residence and seized trafficking
weights of powder and crack cocaine, a distribution weight of methamphetamine, items commonly used to manufacture crack cocaine, and other pills and substances believed to be illegal drugs. Investigators also located and seized several handguns — one of which had been re-
ported stolen — and a large amount of cash. Based on the evidence seized during the execution of the search warrant, Roberson was additionally charged additionally trafficking cocaine, trafficking crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute methamphet-
amine, manufacturing crack cocaine and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Roberson was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center, and his bond was set at $110,000. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Roberson remains incarcerated at this time.
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
Katie Arrington, left, Republican candidate for the U.S. 1st Congressional District seat, and retired businessman and developer Dick Stewart share a joke during Wednesday’s annual Legislative Reception at Tabby Place sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) and State Rep. Shannon Erickson (R-Dist. 124) greet each other during Wednesday’s annual Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Reception at Tabby Place. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Investigation uncovers new information about St. Helena shooting From staff reports A shooting on St. Helena Island that injured two men was the result of an exchange of gunfire between parties engaged in an ongoing dispute. The Island News previously reported that three people – two men and a woman – were traveling in a vehicle near the 400 block of Seaside Road at
approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 27 when a suspect fired at the vehicle, striking the two male occupants. The suspect in the shooting was reportedly known by the victims. An investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office found evidence at the scene indicating that gunfire was exchanged between
the occupants of the vehicle and a man standing outside a residence on Seaside Road. Deputies recovered two handguns from inside the vehicle in which the trio was traveling. The two shooting victims were driven to a nearby gas station where they were met by deputies and Beaufort County Emergency Medical
Services paramedics. Both men were transported by ambulance to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where one man was treated and released. The second victim was transferred to Medical University of South Carolina for treatment of a more serious gunshot wound. His current condition is unknown.
The identities of the victims have not been released. According to the Sheriff’s Office, interviews with all parties involved in the incident confirmed that shots were exchanged over an ongoing but unspecified dispute. No charges have yet been filed, but the investigation is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office
less than two years after its founding. Spanish forces attacked and burned Stuarts Town in 1686. They were retaliating against the Scots for an attack on a Spanish settlement carried out by Yamassee Indians with weapons supplied by the Scottish settlers. All of the occupants escaped the attack and retreated to the safety of Charleston. Many, DePratter said, abandoned their hopes for a settlement in the New World and returned to Scotland. There were no attempts
to resettle Stuarts Town. The settlement’s short lifespan presents a challenge for searchers “Stuarts Town lasted from November 1684 to August 1686,” said DePratter. “In archeological terms, that’s a very short period of occupation that would be very difficult to detect even under the best of circumstances. Over a period of two years, people just don’t break or lose that much material. The fact that the town was burned means that, if we’re lucky, we can find one of the burned houses that had been built by the time the Spanish attacked.” In addition to evidence of burned structures, the research team hopes to find pottery that could help establish the location of Stuarts Town. Fortunately for the effort, pottery from the Stuarts Town era differs significantly from pottery used during the settlement of Beaufort. That difference is, however, likely only discernible to experts. “Anybody in Beaufort who digs in their yard finds old, broken pottery and glass,” DePratter said. “There’s just no way to avoid it because Beaufort’s been occupied for so long. But it would take a real specialist to recognize the kind of pottery being used by the Scots at the end of the 17th century.” For one week in August, archaeologists will dig small test holes in the yards of residents willing to participate in the search for Stuarts Town. The holes will measure onefoot wide by two-feet long and will be 18-inches deep. “We will stick to open areas whether grassed or just dirt,” DePratter said. “We will have utility lines marked, so we will avoid those. We will dig our holes, collect the dirt on a
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from page A1 “I’ve been thinking about searching for Stuarts Town because, as an archeologist, it’s interesting to take on new challenges,” DePratter said. “When I was working at Santa Elena back in the early ‘90s with Stanley South of the University of South Carolina, we were looking for French Charlesfort, and I began to read about Stuarts Town way back then.” Historians have generally looked at Spanish Point as the location of Stuarts Town, but the evidence is open to interpretation. Larry Rowland of the University of South Carolina Beaufort said that an English land warrant issued in 1699 referenced the former Scot’s town at Spanish Point. “As clear as that sounds to us, we don’t know what he was referring to as Spanish Point in 1699,” Rowland added. “It really is a mystery. It’s up in the air. The archeologists can solve the mystery. If they find an artifact or two that’s conclusive, that’s the best proof we’re going to get.” DePratter’s research indicates that the settlement may have actually been further north, noting that no evidence of Stuarts Town has ever been discovered in Spanish Point. “There are no detailed maps showing the exact location of this lost 17th century Scottish colony, and the documents describing it are vague and difficult to interpret,” he said. The search for Stuarts Town will focus on Beaufort’s neighborhood known as The Point located east of Carteret Street. DePratter believes the colony could have extended into the downtown area as
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well, but the amount of paved surfaces makes working there impractical. The yards and undisturbed spaces in The Point will provide easier access for his research team. Much like the English Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, the 51 Scottish settlers who arrived on Port Royal Island in November 1684 were searching for a place to practice their religion freely. “There are plenty of records in Scotland and in this country that describe the Scottish
plans for settlement in Carolina,” DePratter explained. “It was a time of real turmoil in Scotland because of fighting over religion. Many of the people who ended up coming here were imprisoned and came here to be better able to practice their religion.” The plans for Stuarts Town included 220 lots, though DePratter said that only 41 were claimed in the first six months of the settlement. It is unknown how many other lots were claimed before settlement met a violent end
said that criminal charges will be considered when additional evidence is gathered and evaluated. Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.
WANT TO GO? What: Kickoff event for Search for Stuarts Town When: 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 6 Where: Morrall Park on Craven Street near Carteret Street About: There will be presentations on the background and implementation of the project, as well as the actual excavation of the first sample, from the yard of City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray. Event is free and open to the public.
sheet of plastic, then refill the hole and replace sod if any is present.” The project is expected to cost approximately $18,000, and donations from the local community will be necessary to support the search, according to Larry Koolkin of the Stuarts Town Action Group. The City of Beaufort opened a fund through its Pride of Place program for those interested in contributing. Sponsors of the search include the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (USC), the City of Beaufort, the St. Andrew’s Society of Lowcountry S.C., the Beaufort County Historical Society, the Beaufort History Museum, and the University of Florida. For more information, visit www.stuartstown.com. To donate, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org/270/BeaufortPride-of-Place. To support the Stuarts Town search, select ‘other’ and enter Stuarts Town. Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
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School district, law enforcement officials discuss campus safety
By Tony Kukulich In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that resulted in the death of 19 elementary school students and two teachers, Beaufort County officials held a press conference to address concerns about school shootings and school safety. Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez was joined by representatives from law enforcement agencies north and south of the Broad River as he addressed reporters in the headquarters of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. “I know that we all hugged our children a little tighter today and a little longer today as we all have seen and heard about the devastating tragedy at an Uvalde, Texas elementary school,” Rodriguez said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to their entire community.” The press conference took place a day after the shooting, and many details about the incident were still unknown
Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, right, discusses ongoing training and other safety measures in all Beaufort County schools during a joint press conference with law enforcement leadership Wednesday afternoon at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. At left is Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner, who also described some of the ongoing training between law enforcement officers, teachers and school administration. Photo by Bob Sofaly. at the time. It has since been widely reported that three Uvalde Police Department officers engaged the shooter, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, two minutes after he entered the building at 11:33 a.m. Two
of those officers received superficial wounds in an exchange of gunfire with Ramos, and the officers then retreated. As parents of Robb Elementary School students gathered at the school, it was approxi-
mately another 75 minutes before officers made entry into the two adjoining classrooms which Ramos occupied. A specialized team of officers from the U.S. Border Patrol fired 27 times, killing Ramos. He is believed to have fired more than 100 rounds from one of two assault rifles purchased legally just days before the shooting. In addition to the 21 deaths, more than a dozen were reported to have been injured. Criticism of the police response to the Uvalde shooting has come from all corners. The investigation into the incident and the police response is being handled by the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez said that his office fielded only a few calls from parents after the shooting. Most asked about the availability of mental health service for district students and about the presence of school resource officers (SRO) in district schools. Bluffton Police Chief Stephenie Price stressed the
importance of utilizing free county mental health resources for students in need and the necessity of reporting any concerns regarding the threat of violence to district or school officials. “The best thing that we can always do is prevent anything like that from happening in the first place with the support and the services that students might need,” Rodriguez added. Beaufort County School District middle and high schools have SROs assigned. The elementary schools use a private security firm that was deployed in the fall of 2021. Direction from the district’s board indicated that the private security firm should eventually be phased out in favor of using SROs from local law enforcement agencies. “We look forward to the ability to continue to bring on additional SROs into our school system,” Rodriguez said. “Typically from the state, there’s typically the op-
portunity to try to bring on board two additional SROs per year if they’re available. That’s something we will continue to do.” Active shooter training is done on a repetitive basis, said Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner. That training includes multiple local agencies as well as other first responders that would typically be expected to respond to an active shooter incident. “School security is a topic all of us speak about quite regularly,” said Chief Dale McDorman of the Beaufort Police Department. “We are doing everything we can to address these issues before they happen, and we'll continue to do that.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
Chamber honors Erickson with Community Champion Award By Mike McCombs Shannon Erickson was speaking to a group of Beaufort Elementary 4th graders recently when she was asked what her workday was like. The S.C. State Representative responded, “from the time I get up everyday until the time I go to bed at night.” It’s for that work ethic that Erickson was honored Wednesday, May 25, when the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and it’s partners presented her with the first Community Champion Award on the patio at Saltus. Erickson was recognized
for her public service. The award is sponsored by Lockheed Martin. “Our American system of government only works because smart, capable people like Shannon are willing to serve,” Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ian Scott said. During the last legislative year, Erickson sponsored the Bill for Exemption of Income Tax for Veterans, which became law, and served as leadership of the House Ways and Means Committee. Lockheed Martin’s MCAS Beaufort Site Manager Nick
Mesenburg praised Erickson for being, “always accessible, always willing to listen,” no matter how busy she is. “I’m honored and gratified that my work is something that you appreciate and approve of,” Erickson told the two dozen or so business and community leaders who were present. Erickson said that despite receiving “about 300 emails a day,” she tries to answer as many as possible, in addition to paper mail and phone calls. “I answer my own phone, answer my own emails,” she said, “If someone doesn’t get
Beaufort Garden Club holding 26th annual Garden a Day
From staff reports This year’s Garden-A-Day event, celebrating National Gardening week, is June 6 to 10, and features gardens on The Point, City Walk, Battery Point and two on Lady’s Island. The Beaufort Garden Club invites the public to visit these gardens, free of charge, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. The Garden a Day schedule, also found on beaufortgardenclub.com, is as follows: Monday, June 6 – 305 East Street Tuesday, June 7 – 2 Fox Sparrow Road Wednesday, June 8 – 602 Water Street
Thursday, June 9 – 32 and 58 Pettigru Street Friday, June 10 – 60 Downing Drive, Pleasant Point “Our garden selections this year offer something for every gardener – from the novice to the experienced and exemplify the beauty of the Low Country,” 2022 GardenA-Day Chair Bea Gregory
said in a release. “We are thrilled to once again be able to hold our 26th Garden a Day this June, and are very grateful to our homeowners for welcoming us into their beautiful gardens,” The Beaufort Garden Club President Anna Maragos said in a release. The Beaufort Garden Club, the second oldest garden club in South Carolina, has been holding its Garden-ADay event every year since 1994.The event draws large crowds from South Carolina, surrounding states and even as far as Canada. Garden visitors are asked to not bring pets.
me, I hand out my own personal cell number.” All-in-all, she said it was gratifying to have a grade, so to speak of how her constituents felt she was doing in Columbia. “It’s a huge honor to be honored by the Chamber and Lockheed Martin,” Erickson said. “For them to take time and honor me, it’s truly humbling and it lets me know I’m making a difference and that’s what I’ve worked for my whole life.” Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
From left, Lockheed Martin Director of Government Relations Andrew Dill, S.C. State Representative Shannon Erickson and Nick Mesenburg, Lockheed Martin’s MCAS Beaufort Site Manager, pose Wednesday, May 25, on the patio at Saltus in Downtown Beaufort after Erickson received the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s first Community Champion Award. Photo by Mike McCombs.
New law opens Red Snapper harvest in SC waters
From staff reports A new law will once again allow anglers along the South Carolina coast to take advantage of the Red Snapper they encounter. The S.C. General Assembly recently passed legislation – introduced as S.980 by Senators Chip Campsen and Stephen Goldfinch) that allows for year-round harvest of up to two red snapper per person per day with a minimum size of 20 inches total length in state waters. The creel and size limits mirror those found in neighboring Georgia and Florida (Atlantic) state waters. The new regulations took effect
recently upon signature by Gov. Henry McMaster. Access to red snapper in federal and state waters has been limited in recent years. The species declined in southeastern waters over the last half century, and in 2010, federal officials closed the fishery to allow the overfished population to rebuild. S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) surveys show that while the population of red snapper off South Carolina is increasing, most fish skew young; a sign that the population is still in the process of rebuilding. Red snapper are especially susceptible to barotrau-
ma, a condition that occurs when fish are brought to the surface from deep water and their internal gases expand. To counteract barotrauma and ensure more released fish survive, anglers fishing for or possessing red snapper and other “snapper/grouper” species are required to have a descending device on board. Possession of red snapper in federal waters is still prohibited outside of the occasional mini-season. NOAA Fisheries recently announced that recreational red snapper season in federal waters will next open on July 8-9. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3t3Hjji.
Local drug dealer receives 25-year prison sentence
From staff reports A local drug dealer who was trafficking fentanyl-laced heroin and other narcotics is headed prison for 25 years. Ridgeland’s Christopher Ray Smith, 43, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of trafficking heroin, trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking cocaine, three counts of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, two counts of possession within intent to distribute amphetamine, two counts of possession with intent to distribute buprenorphine, and possession with intent to distribute
alprazolam. Smith’s jury trial was to begin Tuesday, May 17, but he entered a plea Smith to 12 charges, stemming from separate incidents in April 2019, January 2020 and July 2020. Each of Smith’s sentences are to run concurrently. During each incident, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies found Smith with various types of drugs, thousands of dollars in cash and drug paraphernalia.
“This defendant is the root cause of many destroyed lives and addictions,” Samantha Molina of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case, said in a news release. “People in our community are committing crimes as a result of their addictions. He is one of those feeding those addictions. The vehicle he was driving was essentially a rolling pharmacy of illicit drugs.” Smith was nabbed with 16 oxycodone pills, a large amount of cash and a drug ledger on April 11, 2019. In January 2020, depu-
ties spotted Smith driving on Savannah Highway near Port Royal. They pulled him over because he had an outstanding arrest warrant on possession of a controlled substance. Inside the vehicle, officers found six kinds of drugs, including heroin with fentanyl, a drug often given to the terminally ill for pain relief. In the car, deputies found nearly $10,000 in cash, two phones, two scales and the following drugs: • 44 grams of heroin (34 grams contained fentanyl);
• 12.90 grams of cocaine; • 215 oxycodone pills; • 29 tablets of buprenorphine; • 24 tablets and 20 sublingual films of buprenorphine/Naloxone; • 17 amphetamine pills; • 15 tables of alprazolam. In July 2020, deputies were called to a Beaufort hotel, where they found cash and items consistent with the distribution of narcotics. The hotel manager told officers Smith had rented the room for quite a while and paid each day with cash. Also inside, deputies discovered
more than 12 grams of methamphetamine, 66.23 grams of fentanyl-laced heroin, 109 pills of amphetamine, 30 pouches of buprenorphine with Naloxone and six pills and 39 pills of oxycodone. Smith’s criminal record dates to 2001 and includes convictions for shoplifting, open container, failure to stop for a blue light, burglary, grand larceny, possession of a pistol by a prohibited person, driving under suspension and driving under the influence. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Mullen issued Wednesday’s sentence. JUNE 2–8, 2022
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County proposes $142.1 million budget for 2023 From staff reports The County Council was presented and passed on first reading of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance Monday night, May 23. Council approved the $142.1 million budget with a vote of 9 in favor with 2 members not present. The Second Reading and public hearing of the FY23 Budget Ordinance will occur at the June 13 Council Meeting. The Final Reading will be at the June 27 Council Meeting held at the Hilton Head Library. The proposed Budget can
be found at https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/budget/. This summer, the County is launching for the first time an interactive digital budget book that will allow taxpayers to easily review department budgets. Budget highlights include: • Froze total millage rate but did reallocate mils in the property tax formula between operating and capital to maintain facilities better. Any increase in tax payments would be due to an increase in property assessment values.
• 7% increase in tax revenue from population growth led to a $6.2 million budget increase. • $438,400 for the Coroner's Office to start-up and staff the Autopsy Suite, which will save County taxpayers $42,525 a year. • $1.7M in new County Positions highlights include $105,840 for Deputy Human Resources Director to assist with recruiting and personnel management; and $701,906 for Parks and Recreation employees
to run the 60 and Better program and expand services. • $1.5M for New Vehicle and Equipment highlights include $913,480 for new Emergency Medical Services equipment and vehicles; and $377,000 for new Parks and Recreation vehicles and buses to support activities. • $12M to finish the following the FY2022 Capital Improvement Projects » ADA Modification Upgrades to BC facilities
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Replacement Generator Installation at Buckwalter Recreation Center for Natural Disasters To watch a replay of this meeting or to watch all programming, find The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel's website at https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/the-county-channel/ or https://www.youtube. com/c/TheCountyChannel. »
Plans for purchased TCL properties to be discussed at meeting From staff reports Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway is hosting a community meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 2, to discuss the property purchase from Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL). The meeting will be held in Coun-
ty Council Chambers, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. “The meeting is to explain our intent to provide workforce housing options, explain the unique nature of buying property from public entities such as TCL and the State of South Carolina, and
finally, to get feedback from the community,” Greenway said in a news release. “However, we do not have any solidified plans for the property. We are in the conceptual part of the process.” The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) owns
five parcels consisting approximately of 2.1 acres. The County is purchasing the properties for the purpose of creating workforce housing and affordable housing. Purchase price is $1,215,000 plus closing costs for all five properties. Funding from the General Fund was
approved on April 18, by Beaufort County Council. The meeting will be televised live on The County Channel. It can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3x6YhzW. To watch all programming, find The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs.
9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel's website at https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/the-county-channel/ or https://www. youtube.com/user/TheCountyChannel?app=desktop.
United Way of the Lowcountry welcomes new board chairman, members
From staff reports United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) announced Bluffton’s Carol Branch has been elected chairman of its all-volunteer Board of Directors. Branch has been involved with United Way of the Lowcountry for several years. She has also served as Treasu re r of the Rotary Club of Carol Bluffton and Branch a member of the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Youth Leadership Council. Prior to retirement, Branch spent more than two decades supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community, U.S. Defense Department and working in the private sector worldwide. “Carol has a strong knowledge of United Way and the desire to help make our community better,” UWLC President and CEO Dale Douthat said in a release. “She will be a great board chair and leader. I am looking forward
to working directly with her in her new role and with the rest of the amazing leaders serving on our board.” United Way’s Board of Directors is made up of community members who provide governance and philanthropic support to make the Lowcountry a better place to live, work and raise families. UWLC also welcomes Marge Barber and John Schueler as new board members. Barber is a retired journalist who has lived in Beaufort since 1991. She was city editor of the Beaufort Gazette for 12 years, during which time she became a United Way public relations volunteer and chair of that co m m i t t e e. She was the first Director of CommuMarge nications for Barber United Way of Beaufort County. She became a United Way Community Investment volunteer after retiring from the United Way staff, serving as a panel member, a panel
chair and most recently cochair of the committee. Schueler is the founding principal of Newpoint Partners, an advisory firm that assists companies in developing and executing business growth strategies. Schueler has held executive positions with three leading global companies in the clinical diagnostics field, spending most of his career with the Diagnostics Division at Abbott Laboratories, a global medical device corporation based outside of Chicago. In addition John to Executive Schueler Management, his work experience includes international sales and marketing, manufacturing operations and finance. Prior to coming to Beaufort in 2019, Schueler was General Manager of the Clinical Diagnostic Reagent business for Thermo Fisher, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
A greeter welcomes visitors to the historic John Mark Verdier House Museum on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. Submitted photo.
Volunteer greeters, docents needed at John Mark Verdier House
From staff reports The Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) is seeking volunteer greeters and docents for the John Mark Verdier House, northern Beaufort County’s only historic house museum. Training is provided. Volunteer docents at the John Mark Verdier House fulfill the educational mission of Historic Beaufort Foundation by interpreting Beaufort’s architectural and cultural history to visitors. “Over the years, we have seen many of our greeters at the house grow into the role of docent, where they help
tell the story of John Mark Verdier, his house, and the history of Beaufort,” Historic Beaufort Foundation Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins said in a release. “The greeters and docents play an important role in helping local residents and our visitors to learn what made Beaufort such an important location in the 1700s and 1800s, and what keeps it so special today,” she said. Docent responsibilities include conducting tours of the Verdier House and sharing information about the property and the people who lived here. Along with the docents,
greeters are the welcoming face of the Verdier House and the front door to Beaufort’s residential architecture. Those interested in volunteering at the John Mark Verdier House, should visit https://historicbeaufort. org to learn more, or contact Cassandra Knoppel at cknoppel@historicbeaufort.org or 843-379-3331 to request an application form. HBF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education foundation created to preserve, protect, and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural, and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County.
SC Housing home buyer program assisting ‘Palmetto Heroes’
From staff reports SC Housing continues to work to help Palmetto State residents who serve their communities achieve the dream of home ownership with down payment assistance and low-interest home loans through the Palmetto Heroes program. The program recognizes designated community service members, such as first-responders, teachers, and others
who provide vital support to their community. This year, the 2022 Palmetto Heroes program will assist qualifying South Carolina educators, law enforcement, corrections professionals, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, licensed medical professionals, members of the
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2021-CP-40-04005
U-HAUL CO. OF AZ, ET AL. vs. JERRY WHITE, ET AL. NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION TO: Defendant, Jerry White NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO JERRY WHITE, 60 Shanklin Road, Lot 66, Beaufort, South Carolina you have been sued in the Court of Common Pleas for Richand County in cause number 2021-CP-40-04005. COMPLAINT was filed August 10, 2021, for the purpose of instituting a Declaratory Judgment action against Defendants as a result of an auto accident. All persons having a defense are required to file a response herein within the time prescribed by law. Notice is hereby given that if an answer is not filed within the time prescribed by law a judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. For a full copy of the complaint you may contact the attorney named herein. Unless an appearance is made by you, a Default Judgment will be taken on May 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. by the Law Office of R. Edward Henderson, P.O. Box 1764, Florence, SC 29503; Michael Parker, Parker LLP (Pro Hac Vice) 1200 Summit Ave, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (Pro Hac Vice) attorney for Plaintiffs herein.
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U.S. Armed Services, S.C. Army National Guard and S.C. Air National Guard, and veterans. Eligible Palmetto Heroes home buyers can get a low, fixed-rate mortgage through SC Housing’s First-time Home buyer Program, as well as $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance. The program has helped more than 1,800 homeowners purchase homes in excess of $237 million over the past 15 years.
“At a time, when our state is experiencing mounting strains on our educators, programs like Palmetto Heroes helps to put home ownership in reach for those dedicated teachers whose paychecks are already stretched,” Steve Clements, Director of Single-Family Programs at SC Housing, said in a release. “Home ownership is one of the country’s most valuable tools to build wealth, and we are proud to
help families attain this goal at a challenging time.” The program is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and borrowers must have an executed sales contract on a home. Mortgage loans are for 30 years and are available through any of SC Housing’s network of more than 100 participating lenders statewide. Borrower(s) must meet SC Housing’s first-time home buyer requirements, as well as
income requirements based on location and household size. The program may not be used for refinancing. Each year, the program is in high demand and loan reservations are typically exhausted within a few months. For more information about the Palmetto Heroes program or other SC Housing home ownership programs, contact SC Housing at 803-896-2211 or visit www.schousing.com.
Parks and Recreation to start new program From staff reports Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Department will launch the "60 & Better Program" beginning July 1. The $500,000 program will be a County-managed program that will provide much-needed services to seniors in our community. "Lowcountry Council of Governments provided funding to implement a Senior Nutrition Program in Beaufort County," said Chuck
Atkinson, Assistant County Administrator – Development & Recreation Division. "With this opportunity, the Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Department developed a comprehensive County-managed program that will expand current services and provide the support the seniors in our community deserve." The 60 & Better Program will provide leisure activities, meal services (including
home delivery), and special events designed to allow opportunities for education, social interaction, and physical/ nutritional wellness, which will strengthen the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being of older adults in our community. Beaufort County Parks and Recreation plans on providing the 60 & Better Program at the following community centers: Bluffton Community Center, Burton Wells Senior
Center, Port Royal Community Center, Booker T Washington Community Center (Seabrook/Yemassee), Scott Community Center (St. Helena), Leroy E. Browne Medical Center (St. Helena). The Department plans to provide a wide variety of rotating daily, weekly, monthly, and annual programs and events. To register, call 843-2556680. Staff will assist in registration.
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The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard – Cpl. Mark Taboada, Sgt. Jordyn Hardman, Sgt. Latoya Desilva and Pfc. Oscar Cavrera of H&S Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island – leads the annual Memorial Day Parade followed by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band on Monday along Boundary Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
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he annual Memorial Day Parade began at 10 a.m., Saturday at the corner of Rogers and Boundary streets, then moved up to Bay Street. The parade featured bands from Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station, and units from the Naval Hospital, as well as re-enactors and political candidates.
A mourner who said her name was simply “Miss Rose” carries the Kepi Cap of her fallen soldier from the Union 20th Regiment. Escorting her is Melissa Coldwell. Despite the climbing temperature, the two walked the entire parade route dressed in Antebellum period clothing.
Walking on the hot street during Monday’s Memorial Day parade didn’t stop these men dressed in period uniforms through U.S. history. Jungle utilities, the wool uniform from the First World War, combat boots and a heavy pack help these re-enactors look the part.
Members of the Montford Point Marine Association wave to the crowd during Monday’s Memorial Day Parade as it makes its way down Boundary Street.
The float carries members of the 82nd Airborne Association. The 82nd “All American” Infantry Division formed during World War I in August 1917 and was later re-designated the 82nd Airborne in August 1942.
Every headstone at the Beaufort National Cemetery is honored with a mini American flag on Memorial Day weekend. Some also are decorated for special occasions by family members and loved ones. Here, a headstone is decorated with a handful of roses to go with the flag.
The Parris Island Marine Band, after walking in the Memorial Day Parade, plays John Philip Sousa tunes while seated under a large oak tree to keep the patriotic feeling going Saturday afternoon at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Photos by Bob Sofaly. JUNE 2–8, 2022
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Beaufort County Coroner adding autopsy services From staff reports As part of the FY23 County Budget, the Beaufort County Coroner will be adding Autopsy Services. "The citizens of Beaufort County deserve the best service they can get from the Coroner's Office," Beaufort County Coroner David Ott said in a release. "As we help citizens through the worst days of their lives, they need to know that we are doing everything to help them in the most expeditious manner possible."
The Pathology Department in the Coroner's Office will save the taxpayers $42,525 plus savings within law enforcement budgets because personnel will no longer be required to travel to Charleston to observe the autopsy or collect evidentiary items. Autopsies are currently scheduled four or five days from the date of death and have taken up to seven or eight days, including transport up to Charleston. Results can take up to 12 weeks leaving family questions linger-
ing and delaying critical clues that law enforcement needs. With the approval of the FY23 budget, County Council will approve the Coroner's office adding a Forensic Pathology Department. The addition of this department will cut down the waiting process to 24-36 hours for the autopsy and provide answers on the cause of death in 48 hours, barring the need for tissue or toxicology-related specimen processing. This department will also be able to support local law
enforcement directly by providing the opportunity for investigating deputies and officers to be able to attend the autopsy, ask questions to the Pathologist, and receive evidence without having to travel. When the Beaufort County Coroner's Office opened at its current location in 2014, the former Beaufort County Coroner Ed Allen included the beginnings of an autopsy suite. This building area has been an unused resource for the community and law en-
forcement. The total initial startup cost is approximately $438,400. • Forensic Pathologist Salary: $275,000 • Pathologist's Assistant Salary: $70,000 • Cost of Initial Start-up Purchases: $88,400 • Estimated Annual Cost of Supply Replenishment: $5,000 Startup purchases include the cost of a portable x-ray machine, floor scale to weigh the decedent on a stretcher, a dissection station, tools/
instruments and other small equipment for dissection, and all the consumable products needed to get the autopsy suite operational. The Coroner anticipates surrounding counties paying to use the department about 50 times a year with the same benefits of shorter autopsy times and benefits to law enforcement. Add this to the Beaufort County average of 190 autopsies per year and it will save taxpayers money overall.
HBF adds 4 new members to Board of Trustees
From staff reports Beaufort-area residents Sarah Dyson, Drew Scallan, Marshall Bassett and John Tashjian have joined the Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Board of Trustees following action at the group’s annual meeting in May. Each will serve three-year terms to advance the non-profit foundation’s mission to preserve, protect and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County. “We are thrilled to bring these four new members to the Board of Trustees and they each bring a wealth of experiences and talents to move us forward while preserving the past,” HBF Executive Director
Cynthia Jenkins said in a news release. The new members join veterans Wayne Vance, Kevin Cuppia, J. Wood Rutter, John Troutman, Derek Gilbert, Rob Montgomery, Donna Dehncke, Patricia Battey, Cheryl Steele, Beth Grace, Anne Higgins, Dr. John McCardell, and Larry Haskell. Maxine Lutz continues as ex-officio (non-voting) on the HBF Board of Trustees per her role as a member of the City of Beaufort’s Historic District Review Board. Board officers re-elected to a second one-year term include Vance continuing as chair, Cuppia as vice-chair, Rutter as treasurer, and Troutman filling his role as imme-
diate past chair. Beth Grace succeeds outgoing Secretary Derek Gilbert who will remain on the board through completion of his term. Dyson is a graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg with a B.A. in Art History. Between college and marriage, she worked as Assistant Tours Director for Historic Charleston Foundation and their internationally renowned Spring House and Garden tours. A resident of Beaufort County since 1990, Dyson brings local board experience including the YMCA of Beaufort County, Friends of the Beaufort County Library, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. She serves as a docent for HBF at
Beaufort Memorial adds experienced gastroenterologist
From staff reports Dr. D. Eli Penn, a dual board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with a wide range of experience and endoscopic skills, has joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care. Penn will see patients at the practice’s Beaufort and Okatie locations. Penn specializes not only in the management of general GI disorders, but also in advanced endoscopic therapies. He has a particular interest in detection and management of poorly recognized conditions that tend to present with GI symptoms, among them chronic pancreatitis and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The Kentucky native came to Beaufort Memorial from Macon, Ga., where since 2019 he had practiced at the Med-
ical Center of Central Georgia/Atrium Heath Navicent, and held a faculty appointment at Mercer University School of Medicine. Penn is a frequent speaker on Dr. D. topics that Eli Penn include chronic pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, and also proctors other gastroenterologists as they learn to perform the TIF procedure, most recently at the University of Florida. He has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and serves on the Professionalism Committee at the American College of Gastroenterology. Past leadership roles have included director of Endoscopy and vice chair of the Board of
Trustees at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Penn received his medical degree at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. During his internal medicine residency there he won awards for teaching and research. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. “With the addition of Dr. Penn to our gastroenterology practice, we are continuing our efforts to increase access to GI services for residents both north and south of the Broad River,” Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley said in a release. “We are fortunate to add a physician of Dr. Penn’s caliber to our medical staff. He brings both technical skill and concern for patients to our team.”
the John Mark Verdier House Museum and on the Foundation’s Development Committee. Drew Scallan Scallan grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a 1969 graduate of George Washington University. His career centered around real estate, including construction, development, commercial appraisal, project management and investments. Scallan’s experience includes working with the Historic Tax Credits available to property owners who follow preservation standards and guidelines in restoring properties.
When Nursing Honors students at the University of South Carolina Beaufort were assigned a service-learning project this spring, Dr. Jo Kuehn, Assistant Professor of Nursing, asked them to address a health need of a vulnerable population. The students chose Beaufort-based children’s advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center Hopeful Horizons. The class raised $1,345 by holding a kickball tournament on the university’s Bluffton campus, partnering with Evolve Nutrition of Beaufort to create special drinks for the fundraiser, and conducting a GoFundMe.com campaign. The class then presented a symbolic check to Hopeful Horizons Community Educator Rose Ewing. Photo by Carol Weir, USC Beaufort.
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Lee Bothell, Debbie Barton and Nancy York appear at a hearing of the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County on Wednesday, May 25, in Bluffton. Bothell, Barton and York challenged 100 names on the county's voter roll. Photo by Tony Kukulich. each of the 100 names at the voter registration office. “They were challenging the domicile, the residency of those registered voters,” Felix explained. Upon receipt of the challenges, the county generated notices to the 100 named voters indicating that their residency had been challenged. The notice asked the recipient to confirm their current address by the May 31 response deadline. If the address was verified, the individual remained active on the voter roll. If the individual moved
or was otherwise no longer associated with that address, or if the individual doesn’t respond by the May 31 deadline, the county moved them to an inactive status. The county also scheduled a hearing for May 25 to hear the challenges brought forth by Baron, Bothell and York. According to Felix, the county has an existing process to validate the voter rolls. If a registered voter does not vote in two consecutive general elections, a confirmation is sent to the registered address. If the respondent replies and
kets focused on the real estate industry. In Beaufort, he serves as a Board Member for the John Beaufort MeTashjian morial Hospital Foundation and currently serves on HBF’s Operations Committee. For the Historic Beaufort Foundation’s committees, Rob Montgomery will continue as chair of the Preservation Committee; Patricia Battey as chair of the Verdier House Committee; Donna Dehncke replaces Kevin Cuppia as chair of the Development Committee and Wayne Vance will chair the Operations Committee.
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Carolina Safe Elections. According to that group’s website, they advocate for the elimination of electronic and absentee voting and allege that widespread voter fraud occurred in Beaufort County during the 2020 election. “What we’re trying to do is follow what Seth Keshel (said),” York said. “There’s 10 things that he’s requested for fair and safe elections. That’s clearing out the voter rolls, that’s what we’re trying to do. Then the other nine things, they’re pretty extensive.” Keshel was the keynote speaker at an Audit the S.C. 2020 Vote Rally on Lady’s Island in August of last year. The former U.S. Army captain asserted that the 2020 election was manipulated, causing Donald Trump to lose the national election. A link to a video of Keshel’s speech at that event appears on the South Carolina Safe Elections website. Felix said the group dropped off a written challenge for
Bassett grew up in Durham, N.C. He attended Duke University undergraduate and business school and spent his career in investment management in New York and Philadelphia, retiring to Beaufort in Marshall 2016. He and Bassett his wife, Mary, are members of First Presbyterian Church and live in the historic district. He currently serves on HBF’s Finance Committee. Tashjian brings more than 30 years of experience in Wall Street private equity, investment banking, financial restructuring and capital mar-
states that the address is still their residence, the voter retains an active status. If the voter has moved or the address is invalid, the voter is moved to an inactive status. “We never delete anyone, even if they die, off of the voter rolls,” Felix said. “They just go into an inactive status.” The process to identify the names that would be challenged started with the purchase of the county’s voter roll at a cost of $2,500. “A member higher up on the team bought the voter rolls,” Barton said. “They could see
who voted in the 2020 election. And then we had some other person who picked up on the most suspicious addresses. We were not going door to door to door literally. We could focus on the most suspicious addresses.” With a list of suspicious addresses in hand, volunteers started canvassing the county. If the voter registered at an address didn’t match the current resident, the group tried to collect an affidavit from the current resident asserting that the registered voter was no longer associated with the address. At the start of the May 25 hearing, Felix asked that board be given a copy of the evidence collected that resulted in the challenges. That request was refused by those who brought the challenges. “It’s a bunch of folks that actually canvassed, and they are not comfortable releasing their names and their private information,” York explained after the meeting. “Out of respect to the group – I was OK handing my portion out – but out of respect to the group I am honoring that. We do have
people that have been harassed and we just don’t want to take those chances.” The refusal to provide the evidence ultimately had no impact on the process, which is based entirely on the responses to the notices mailed by the county once a challenge has been made. “You have to present evidence to call it evidence,” Felix said. “They wouldn’t, but it didn’t really affect our process. York stated that the goal of her involvement in the effort was to clean the data in the county’s voter roll. She said that other evidence of potential voting improprieties will be addressed after the election season. “This is all we’re going to do for now,” York said. “Way after the election, when things kind of settle, we’ll probably get the rest of the information out.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
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BMH welcomes class into PATH program First ‘signing-day’ ceremony held on Friday
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here were no shell games involving team hats and no breaking news alerts across the bottom of the screen on ESPN, but make no mistake, for these Beaufort Memorial Hospital employees, this “signing day” was every bit as important as the hyped-up affairs college athletes enjoy. Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) welcomed the first class of team members into its new career development program last Friday. The program, named People Achieving Their Highest (PATH), is designed to help staff learn new skills, earn advanced certifications and grow their careers at Beaufort Memorial. Based on the traditional signing day for college-bound athletes, 34 BMH employees announced their commitments to pursue advanced career training toward clinical medical assistant, patient care technician, electrocardiogram technician, phlebotomist and nursing positions. “We want our employees to have the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said. “We are committed to investing in their long-term growth, and we believe this program will provide the resources and support to do so.” The program is structured to allow staff to continue working in their current role while participating. “I want to be able to provide a more complete health care experience to
Tonya Coaxum signs her commitment to train to be an EKG technician as BMH president & CEO Russell Baxley looks on. The PATH program offers Beaufort Memorial staffers the opportunity to pursue higher level positions while enabling the hospital to develop its workforce from within. Courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Among those attending "signing day" last week at Beaufort Memorial were (front, from left) Leah Simmons, Shamika Steward, Diana Haynes, (back from left) Vickey Heyward, Juliette Heyward, Jamie Harmon, Sonya Davis, Jaime Maynor, Tamika Holland and Jessica Gibbs. A total of 34 BMH employees are part of the inaugural PATH class. Courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
our patients, and I believe the only way to do that is to continue my education,” said Kerri Lewis, who is a certified medical assistant seeking to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Lewis, who started working at BMH in 2015 and is a single mother with two children, tried twice to complete studies in nursing but stopped both times because the classes she needed were not offered at night when she could attend. “I saw no other way to complete (the nursing program) until the PATH program came along,” she said. “Personally, I want to show my children that there is not a limit on growth.” Participants receive access to numerous resources from
helping them work toward a higher-paying position. We want to set them up for success in life.” The PATH core curriculum was designed to streamline the process so that all of the participants can take fundamental classes together. The program will focus on: • Classroom training conducted on the BMH campus using coursework developed by the National Healthcareer Association; • Clinical skills development with BMH education department staff leading skills labs and on-the-job training; • Career-track programs in partnership with the University of South
career counseling to flexible scheduling to accommodate classes. Most notable are the available financial resources including educational and “gap” scholarships to support staff members’ investment of time in their education. In addition, books and the cost of certification exam fees will be covered under the PATH program. A childcare stipend to help with daycare costs is also available to all participants. During the course of the program, each participant will also attend financial management workshops hosted by Regions Bank. “We care about the financial stability of our team members,” Baxley said. “That commitment goes beyond
Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), both longtime BMH educational affiliates. Although the first cohort of PATH participants are focused on developing into clinical roles in the organization, the program will be expanding to consist of five career “clusters,” or pathways, including: hospitality, business, support services, diagnostics/therapeutics and direct patient care. In addition to providing opportunities for employees, the program enables Beaufort Memorial to develop its workforce, filling higher level positions from within the organization.
“Our employees are our number one resource and we are working to provide every opportunity for their advancement and continued success,” Baxley said. “Their growth and success is what will ensure our organization’s growth and success well into the future.” Funding for the PATH program was made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. Local partners include Beaufort County, Beaufort County School District, TCL and USCB. Visit BeaufortMemorial. org/Careers to learn more about Beaufort Memorial and current career opportunities.
NEWS BRIEFS
Councilman Glover, Fire Chief Kline, BJWSA discuss fire hydrant issues
County Council member York Glover, Lady's Island-St. Helena Fire District Chief Bruce Kline, and representatives from Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority held a public meeting Wednesday, May 18, at St. Helena Elementary School to discuss fire safety and issues with fire hydrants. "First and foremost, my prayers go to the community member who lost his house to fire," said Glover. "Chief Kline and I will work hard to ensure BJWSA follows through with a good hydrant maintenance plan and attempt to secure funding for upgrades to the water lines on the Island." Lady's Island-St. Helena Fire District was called to a fire earlier this month where the nearest fire hydrant failed. The fire crews continued to engage the fire while others ran hose to the next hydrant. It was determined that an internal coupling had failed. "We will never know if this contributed to the challenges of putting out this particular fire," said Chief Kline. "I know my firefighters gave everything they had to try to save that house." BJWSA uses a third-party contractor to inspect and flush fire hydrants on St. Helena. Lady's Island-St. Helena Firefighter Anthony Roberts, Public Education Coordinator, also informed residents of the importance of checking smoke detectors and offered free checks and installation. "We installed approximately 200 smoke detectors last year, said Roberts. "Smoke alarms save lives and alert citizens to fire, saving critical seconds needed to fight fires." The meeting concluded with residents providing information on fire hydrants hidden in brush or possibly damaged. Glover and Kline agreed to identify ways to bring more hydrants and upgrade water lines to serve the citizens of St. Helena more effectively.
League of Women Voters Beaufort holding annual meeting
The League of Women Voters Beaufort (LWVB) will hold its annual meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church Meeting Room. The first part of the meeting will include dinner for $40 per person (reservations are required and can be made at lwvbeaufort@gmail. com). The special guest will be Marie Smalls, Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections. Student Challenge Winners will be announced at the Challenge Awards Presentation, as well.
The second part of the meeting, starting at 7 p.m., will be open to LWVB members and will include votes on the LWVB budget, the bylaw amendments and the voting for new members to the Board of Directors.
Beaufort Indivisible’s June meeting set
Beaufort Indivisible will hold its June meeting at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road. Featured speakers will be Marilyn Harris and York Glover Sr. Harris is a 2022 Democratic candidate for Beaufort County Council District 2 (MCAS/Beaufort/Lady’s Island/ Fripp Island). Glover represents District 3 (Beaufort/Lady’s Island/St. Helena Island/ Parris Island) on the Beaufort County Council. His term expires in 2024. The event is free and open to the public.
LowCountry Habitat for Humanity holding wall raising
LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion of the flooring system at its Fripp 2 House located at 3004 Walnut Street in the Shell Point neighborhood and will hold a wall raising from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 2. Twenty volunteers will join in a full day of construction to celebrate the milestone. We will be providing lunch for the media and for the construction team to thank them for their support. The Fripp Island community’s ongoing support has made it possible for Habitat to continue its work of providing safe, decent and affordable housing with hard-working families in our community, just like the Ramirez family. Ana and Jesus Ramirez and their family will be moving into the Fripp 2 House once it is completed.
Beach Walk benefits CAPA of Beaufort
On March 19, Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter was joined by the Hilton Head Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter in hosting the Second Annual Beach Walk to benefit CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Associates) of Beaufort County at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island. On April 11, a check was presented to Charmian Hedrick, Director of Operations for CAPA, in the amount of $2194.73. Additional proceeds from the walk totaling $768.68 also benefited Kappa Delta Foundation for Children. CAPA is a local non-profit organization that offers a variety of programs to the community
to help raise awareness about child abuse and its effects on the community, including community and school-based outreach programs, safe sleep education, home visitation, and foster care. This local fundraiser is part of National Kappa Delta's Shamrock Project initiative in support of Prevent Child Abuse America. To date, Kappa Delta's nationwide have donated more that $26 million to prevent child abuse in our country.
Sea Island Rotary hosting blood drive June 14
Sea Island Rotary Club will stage its quarterly Community Service blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort, in the Big Red Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a OneBlood gift along with a wellness checkup that will include blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. All time slots are currently available. Sign up online at https://donorportal.oneblood.org/ donate-now or call 843-321-0196 for assistance registering. OneBlood takes care to ensure that the donation process is safe and secure from the COVID virus, seasonal influenza and other illnesses, and makes extra cleanings, sterilization, wearing masks and similar precautions, standard operating procedure.
could reduce the size of the fall white shrimp crop, which are the offspring of the spring white shrimp.
CCF launches Culture of Care to support mental health needs of nonprofit grantees
The Coastal Community Foundation is launching the Culture of Care pilot program aimed at addressing mental wellness in the nonprofit sector throughout nine-county service region of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties. The Culture of Care pilot program’s goal is to address the needs of nonprofit grantees in coastal South Carolina by providing access to virtual therapy, emphasizing the importance of self-care and normalizing the conversation about mental health for those working in the regional nonprofit sector. The foundations will distribute 1,000 oneyear licenses from Talkspace to nonprofit grantees at no cost to them. Through the app, staff and volunteers will have access to mental health services via text, audio and video. The Talkspace app is completely confidential, HIPPA compliant, secure and clinically proven.
SC Shrimp harvest fully open
Officials at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) gave the go ahead for shrimp season to open in full, and commercial shrimp trawling opened in all legal South Carolina waters at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1. The trawling season in Georgia waters opened at the same time. Shrimping season in South Carolina typically starts in spring with the opening of a small subset of waters, called provisional areas, that allow shrimpers to take advantage of the harvest offshore while still protecting the majority of shrimp that have yet to spawn. South Carolina’s provisional areas opened on April 18 this year. The remainder of the harvest area is much larger. SCDNR officials set the opening date for shrimp season each year based on the conditions of the shrimp themselves. Aboard both commercial and agency vessels, biologists sample and study white shrimp frequently in late spring. One of the things they’re looking for is evidence that a majority of female white shrimp have already spawned at least once before the season starts. Opening the season too soon – and allowing trawlers to catch females that have not had an opportunity to spawn –
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Holy Trinity’s Durham wins State Fair scholarship
From staff reports Holy Trinity Classical Christian School’s Brock Durham is a recipient of the South Carolina State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship for 2022. The S.C. State Fair annually awards 50 scholarships to
South Carolina high school students planning to pursue their studies at any public or private college, university, or technical college in the state. The $6,000 scholarships are awarded at an annual rate of $1,500 and are based on academic and ex-
tracurricular achievement, communication skills, need, and completeness of the application. Thanks to Circle K stores, the S.C. State Fair will award three additional scholarships this year – for a total of 53 scholarships.
The scholarships must be used at a public or private South Carolina college, university, or technical college and may cover tuition or other educational expenses like on-campus housing, a computer, or textbooks. Recipients must retain a
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and enroll in no less than 30 credit hours each academic year to receive funding for that year. The fair has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships since beginning the Ride of Your Life Scholar-
ship program in 1997. For a complete listing of this year’s scholarship recipients, visit https://bit. ly/3NKPWr4. This year’s South Carolina State Fair is scheduled for Oct. 12 to 23 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.
BC’s Vega to attend Commissioner's School for Agriculture From staff reports Battery Creek High School rising junior Alex Vega has been accepted to the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture from July 23 to 29 at Clemson University.
Serving fewer than 700 students from around the southeast, the exclusive, week-long program is open to rising 11th and 12th graders with a genuine interest in pursuing a college degree within the agricultural or
natural resources field. Vega and others like him will learn leadership skills through hands-on experiences and activities, including exploration of classrooms, laboratories, field and forest facilities operated by the
school. Participants are also able to experience first-hand college student residential life while living in the dorms during the seven-day camp. “I’m really looking forward to this summer,” Vega said in a release. “I was happy to
be accepted into the competitive program and want to take my educational experience further with this opportunity.” In addition to two years of coursework in the agriculture program at Battery
Creek, Vega is the incoming Vice President of the school’s chapter of the Future Farmers Alex Vega of American.
EDUCATION BRIEFS Fritz named to Trine President's List
Baylee Fritz of Beaufort, a Trine University student, was named to the President's List for the Spring 2022 term. Fritz is majoring in Psychology at the Angola, Ind., school. To earn President's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000.
2 from Beaufort make Mississippi’s Spring 2022 Chancellor's Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists, including the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75 to 4.00. Beaufort’s Morgan Gecy, majoring in General Business, and Mad-
ison Aivaz, majoring in Communication Sciences/Disorders, were named to the Spring 2022 Chancellor's Honor Roll. "The remarkable students achieving Chancellor's Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi," said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. "I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition."
Field named to Mississippi’s Spring 2022 Dean's Honor Roll
Anna Field, of Beaufort, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists. Field, majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, was named to the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA
of 3.50-3.74. In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
3 from Beaufort make Georgia Southern Spring 2022 President's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,200 students, including three from Beaufort, for excellence in academics on the Spring 2022 President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. The Beaufort students honored are Mary Baker (29907), Lindsey Breaux (29907) and Kathryn Glorioso (29902).
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers approximately 140 different degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through 10 colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville and online instruction.
3 from Beaufort make Georgia Southern Spring 2022 Dean's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,230 students, including three from Beaufort, for excellence in academics on the Spring 2022 Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. The Beaufort students honored
are Katie Innes (29907), Kelsey Jiles (29906) and Nekaybaw Watson (29906). Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers approximately 140 different degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through 10 colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville and online instruction.
Rossa graduates from Saint Francis
Camryn Rossa, of Okatie, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from Saint Francis University during the May 7-8, 2022 commencement exercises. Camryn was among approximately 700 students who received degrees. Saint Francis University (www. francis.edu) in Loretto, Pa., is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States.
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Listen on the Lawn Series returns with Cluster Shucks
From staff reports USC Beaufort Center for the Arts continues the “Listen on the Lawn Concert Series” on Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m. with super popular local band the Cluster Shucks. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic dinner or snacks and beverages if you like and come prepared to enjoy a beautiful afternoon under the oaks on the lawn at USCB. The Cluster Shucks are Jason Ward, who plays mandolin and sings, Ben Coppage, who plays guitar and sings,
and Worth Liipfert, who plays banjo and tells jokes about banjos. The music’s not quite bluegrass and not quite rock. Not really country or blues. A bit of all of the above, and one hell of a good time. The CFA Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. on June 5 with the show starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person – children younger than of 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www. uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145.
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Who: The Cluster Shucks What: Listen on the Lawn Concert Series When: 6 p.m., Sunday, June 5 Where: USC Beaufort Center For The Arts lawn Tickets: $10 per person – children younger than 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www. uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. More info: In case of inclimate weather, show will be moved into CFA theatre.
HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” seeking extras for Season 3 From staff reports This could be your opportunity to be seen. HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” is seeking extras for the filming of Season 3 in the Charleston area. All types and ages are needed. Filming will take place mid-June thru mid-December. Thousands of extras will be needed this season. All extras are paid. Vaccinations are not required. However, all extras filming will be required to have one pre-filming COVID test provided by production prior to filming.
Among the producer needs • Hundreds of extras of all ages are needed for large church scenes filming June 20-24. Seeking those available all week, for numerous days, or single days of filming. • More than 100 high school students will be
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needed for filming July 5 and 6. Numerous high school band students with their own instruments for these scenes. All extras booked should be available both dates. Production needs many 1993-2000 model vehicles for filming flashback scenes. Vehicles should be in good shape and running. Males with beards for possible re-occurring roles. Think Duck Dynasty, hunters and good ole country boys with beards ... some should have real-life firearms experience. Those that can portray protesters, rural country church congregation, mall shoppers, kids’ youth group, and much more.
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“We fully support PJ Tanner for Beaufort County Sheriff. PJ has led our department with modernization and leadership. He is a man of his word and integrity” — Beth and Dr. Gene Grace, DDS “PJ has been a leader in South Carolina in the law enforcement community—someone who has been a fighter for you, the people of Beaufort County. That is why I have endorsed PJ Tanner and I would encourage you to vote for him on June 14.” — Alan Wilson, SC State Attorney General “PJ Tanner deserves your support. His record of performance has earned our trust. I hope you will join me and re-elect Sheriff Tanner. Thank you” — Dick Stewart, 303 Associates “It comes down to upholding the law to keep our community safe...Please come out with me, my employees and my family to support Sheriff Tanner for re-election June 14th.” — Patrick Mitchell, Vice President Mitchell Brothers, Inc.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
“There’s a direct relationship between our food, our environment, our genetics and our health. Eating locally grown foods gives us our most nutritious meals, most flavorful meals. Few choices have as many personal ramifications as that which we decide to eat.” — cardiologist and professional chef Michael S. Fenster, MD. There are many good reasons to eat locally produced
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foods, the first among them that they’re very good for us,” says Dr. Mike. He offers four compelling reasons to be a ‘Localvore’: Money: Shopping for what is bountifully in season, and thus locally overstocked, can mean big savings. By purchasing items produced locally, your money strengthens the local economy and helps sustain the people producing the types of food stuffs that you wish to sustain yourself. “That is the smiley face circle of life,” he says. Freshness: “In some ways, it’s amazing we’re alive considering all the food we eat
that’s dead,” Dr. Mike says, noting almost 60 percent of the modern Western diet is prepackaged, preserved, and processed. Because local growers don’t have to add preservatives or pick produce weeks early to ensure their produce will keep during shipping, local foods can be consumed at the peak of freshness and ripeness—when they taste their very best. Rhythms: Our great hairy ancestors have always been omnivores. There is ample evidence that the reason we as a species became the smartest kids on the block is
that we took advantage of a varied diet. By leveraging the seasonal and cyclic variations that naturally occur, your palate will never become dull and monochromatic.
Sustainability: All the reasons for purchasing high-quality ingredients locally ultimately circle back and rest upon the concept of sustainability. In knowing
where your food comes from, in being able to ascertain both what it contains and what it does not contain, you take a proactive step in determining your own health and wellness. Focus on procuring the best for you and those who depend upon you, Sustain yourself and your family. By doing this, you will also deliver positive local impact. Michael Fenster, M.D., F.A.C.C., FSCA&I, PEMBA, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. Also known as “Dr. Mike,” author of “Eating Well, Living Better: The Grassroots Gourmet Guide to Good Health and Great Food,” (www.whatscookingwithdoc.com)
7 examples of passive-aggressive behavior
Examples of passive-aggressive behavior include lateness, avoidance, and silence. Passive-aggressive behavior can damage relationships and make communication difficult. It is a concealed form of aggression, which can make it difficult to confront. Passive aggression is a type of indirect aggression. It allows a person to express anger and related emotions without directly communicating these feelings. People expressing passive aggression often retain the ability to deny that they intended their behavior aggressively. Passive aggression is a common coping mechanism that many people use from time to time, especially when they want to avoid direct conflict. However, high levels of passive aggression also correlate with certain mental health diagnoses, including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, anorexia nervosa, and adjustment disorder. People who engage in passive aggression may feel just as aggressive or hostile as those who adopt more overt forms of aggression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) no longer lists passive-aggressive personality disorder as a distinct and separate diagnosis. However, many researchers and clinicians still use the term.
What is passiveaggressive behavior?
Passive aggression is a type of concealed aggression. It attempts to communicate anger and other forms of distress but without openly acknowledging these emotions. It often involves inaction rather than action. For exam-
How to recognize passive-aggressive behavior
ple, a person engaged in overt aggression might attend a family gathering and be rude or hostile, while a person engaged in passive aggression might avoid the family gathering altogether or attend and give people the “silent treatment.” Passive aggression is often vindictive. A person may adopt this communication style in revenge for a perceived slight. People who need help with their passive-aggressive behavior may find support in psychotherapy.
Examples:
Some examples of passive-aggressive behavior include: 1. Lateness. Frequent lateness can be a way of showing disrespect. It may also be a way to avoid uncomfortable situations or make a person feel less import-
ant. In this regard, it can be a tool of passive aggression. 2. Avoidance. People use many different avoidance strategies to display their aggression without being overt about it. 3. Weaponized kindness. Sometimes people use ostensibly kind or helpful acts to display their emotions. For example, a person who is angry that a family member forgot their birthday might then, in turn, “go the extra mile” to celebrate that person’s birthday, then make comments about how they could never ignore such an important event. 4. Sarcasm. Sarcasm is when a person says something they do not mean. This can be passive-aggressive when a
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person wields sarcasm as a tool for punishing others. 5. Silence. The silent treatment allows a person to punish someone else without actively doing anything. They might completely ignore calls or emails, refuse to talk only about certain subjects, or selectively withdraw from time to time. 6. Subtle digs. Subtle digs or negative comments are a common form of passive aggression. For example, a person might comment on a topic they know makes another person uncomfortable, such as their dating life or weight. They might also use their knowledge about a person’s history to subtly hurt them. 7. Weaponized incompetence. Weaponized incompetence is when a person pretends to be incompetent as a way of either avoiding an unpleasant task or punishing another person.
Risks and dangers
Passive aggression is still aggression. A 2018 study of nurses found that people who adopt this style of aggression may feel as much aggression as those engaged in other forms of aggression. Researchers also found similar effects to other forms of aggression, such as emotional stress. Some of the risks of passive aggression include: • Suspicion and distrust • Stress • Relationship problems • Poor communication • More aggression • Poor mental health
Recognizing passive aggression can sometimes be challenging. A hallmark of this behavior is that a person feels aggressive or upset but attempts to conceal those emotions. Some factors to be aware of include: • A person may have a reason to feel upset or angry but does not overtly express it. • The interaction may leave a person feeling uneasy. • Communication deteriorates, but it is difficult to pinpoint the precise problem. • A person’s behavior appears aggressive, but they either deny aggressive intent or only engage in aggressive behaviors that they could deny as aggressive. • A person engaged in passive aggression may express their emotions with behaviors rather than words. For example, they may be chronically late or ignore telephone calls.
How to deal with it
One of the challenges of passive-aggressive behavior is that it is a deliberate attempt to conceal a person’s aggressive feelings. People who behave passive-aggressively do not want others to notice or respond to their aggression, but they still want to communicate their emotions. There is no single method that works for all types of passive-aggressive behavior. Some options to consider include: • Responding to the emotions: Rather than discussing aggression, it may help to respond to a person’s emotions since passive aggression is an attempt to communicate them. “I know you are upset that I forgot your birthday, and I want to fix it. Can we work on a solution together?” • Avoiding counter-aggression: Some people respond to passive-aggression with more passive-aggression. This only undermines communication and can initiate a vicious cycle of escalating aggression. • Countering with open communication: Addressing passive-aggressive behavior for what it is can sometimes be helpful. Try naming
the specific behavior, then asking the person to do something different. “When you stop speaking to me when you are angry, it means I cannot resolve the conflict with you. Can we try talking through this instead?” • Setting relationship boundaries: When a person refuses to acknowledge their aggression, it can be helpful to draw boundaries about what sort of behavior a person will tolerate. For example, a person might say they will not wait longer than 10 minutes when a loved one is late or continue calling when a person gives them the silent treatment. • Calling a person’s bluff: This can be effective when a person pretends to be unable to do something they actually can. A spouse might ask their partner to sign up for cleaning lessons or watch YouTube videos on styling children’s hair. Passive-aggressive behavior can be challenging to deal with. This is because it is less overt, unlike overt forms of aggression. Furthermore, even when a person knows someone is behaving passive-aggressively, finding a way to directly address the behavior without triggering a denial can be difficult. Understanding why people behave passive-aggressively may help with defusing the behavior. If an individual has a pattern of behaving passive-aggressively in most interactions, it may point to a serious problem with the relationship. It can also be a sign of mental health issues. People who behave passive-aggressively may find support in psychotherapy. Sources: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/passiveaggressive-examples Hopwood, C. J., et al. (2012). A comparison of passive aggressive and negativistic personality disorders. https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC3328649/ Laverdière, O., et al. (2019). Interpersonal problems associated with passive-aggressive personality disorder [Abstract]. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/31503178/ Passive-aggressive personality disorder. (n.d.). https://dictionary.apa. org/passive-aggressive-personalitydisorder
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Parents—help your youngsters learn to swim
What would summer be without days spent frolicking at the beach or afternoons spent splashing in the pool? Fun in the water makes hot days more enjoyable and bearable, and few summertime activities do not involve water play in one aspect or another. Although time spent in the water can be refreshing and entertaining, water does present certain hazards, particularly for those who do not know how to swim. Learning to swim, especially at a young age, is advisable and a great way to remain safe around the water. The World Health Organization says drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death across the globe, accounting for seven percent of all injury-related deaths. Children, males, and individuals with increased access to water are most at risk of drowning. In general, children under five years of age have the highest drowning mortality rates in the world. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should consider swimming lessons for most
children between the ages of one and four. New research has revealed that swimming instruction for children between the ages of one and four may decrease drowning risk. However, parents should
be advised that swimming lessons do not remove all risk. Children still need constant supervision when in and around water. Additionally, learning CPR can be a life-saving measure.
When enrolling children in swim lessons, parents should look for safety-certified instructors who have first aid and resuscitation training and certification. Many programs offered are sponsored
by the YMCA and other local sports programs. Private clubs may have their own instructors. Children between the ages of one and three typically do not have the motor coordination to swim effectively. These children can benefit from swim lessons that emphasize getting used to the water, safety and learning some swimming readiness skills. Instruction may involve teaching children how to move their legs and arms and strengthen muscles used for swimming. Children between the ages of four and five may be more developmentally ready for swimming. Such youngsters may move from water-safety lessons to actual swimming with or without support. A study titled "Children's readiness for learning front crawl swimming" published in a recognized Science and Sport journal, showed that whether kids "started lessons at two, three or four years of age," they learned to swim well at "approximately the same mean age of five and a half years." In addition to swimming lessons, parents and other
adults can ensure water safety by taking the following precautionary measures: • Children should never be left unattended in the water. It takes mere inches of water for a youngster to drown. • In the pool or another body of water, caregivers should be within touching distance of young swimmers to provide help if needed, even if the child is wearing a floatation device. • Keep rescue equipment by the pool. • Remove toys from the pool when it's not in use. These toys can attract children who will go in after them. • A fence around the perimeter of the yard may be mandatory, but a fence around the pool itself is another safety barrier to consider. The fence should feature a self-latching gate. • Even adults should be watched while swimming. It is always a safe idea to swim with a buddy, so that the other person can get help if something goes wrong.
Farmer’s Market Ratatouille Serves 6
Ingredients 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
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Police lies erode the public trust
lmost as tragic as the recent violence that befell an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas — almost — is the rush by some officials to play political games with the tragedy. I am not talking about Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, who broke up a press conference held by Gov. Greg Abbott to ask him why he wasn’t doing anything to protect the state’s schoolchildren. Despite being called an SOB and escorted from the venue, O’Rourke was well within his rights as a Texas citizen to ask that question and any other related to the attack. No, I’m talking about the press conference itself, a product of the spin machine that whirred into action immediately after the deaths 19 schoolchildren and two adults. First the machine said the shooter forced his way past a school resource officer after the officer encountered him outside bearing assault-type rifles. Later came word no school officer had actually confronted him. Then we heard the Uvalde
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Police Department swarmed the school in an effort to bring a stop to the shooter’s rampage. Later came word — and video evidence — of law enforcement officials milling around outside while the shooter barricaded himself with his victims. Some officers — including off-duty — moved to rescue their own children from inside the school but failed to take on the shooter. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the scene ready to intervene, but the New York Times reported Uvalde police held them off from entering the school. Some of the federal agents wondered why Uvalde’s own SWAT team had not responded to the assault. Probably because some Un-
valde police officers too were busy shouting down concerned parents and bystanders who gathered outside the school and screamed at the officers to do something. One woman was placed in handcuffs for interfering with an active investigation, the Wall Street Journal reported. Monica Manchaca of the Austin American-Statesman tweeted that the woman, once freed, jumped a fence and retrieved her children from inside the school building. Days of conflicting reports were summed upon by The Texas Tribune’s James Barragan, who wrote on Twitter, “It is now clear that in an effort to lionize the law enforcement response after a shooting that killed 23 people, state leaders gave incredibly inaccurate information to the public about the shooting's timeline.” And that’s the part that really gets to me. As much as I want to be upset with the police who got their own children out while leaving others inside, I can't say with 100 percent certainty that I wouldn't have done the same thing or at
The men and women of law enforcement often are heroes, but that status isn’t conveyed upon them by the uniforms they wear or the weapons on their hips. It comes when they do all that they do while accepting the same level of accountability they visit upon others. If they can’t meet that standard, they need to find another job.”
least considered it, if I had a child in danger. And I can't judge the self-preservation instincts of Uvalde police officers who fell back after one of the first few who tried to intervene was wounded when the gunman fired through the doors he’d hidden behind. The Washington Post quoted Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean’s disapproving tweet: “It’s like a fireman not going into a building because they might get burned.” But I understand not want-
ing to get burned. I don't want to get shot, either, and I imagine you don't want to get shot. Those are human instincts; it is difficult to train our way past. The problem is we have created a mythology in this country about the people who wear the uniform, who police our cities, towns and principalities. That mythology drives a lot of spending — which grew nationwide from $44 billion in 1977 to $123 billion in 2019, according to the U.S. Census — and its zealots
exploit that mythology. This segment of our society cheers its demigods (“Blue Lives Matter!”), showing allegiance through stickers in car windows and porch-light parades. And then they ask police to show their gratitude by being on-demand, pistol-packing preservers of the status quo, enforcing segregated suburbs and protecting property over people’s rights. Or by agreeing to stand as silent props while politicians try to look powerful to their constituents. The men and women of law enforcement often are heroes, but that status isn’t conveyed upon them by the uniforms they wear or the weapons on their hips. It comes when they do all that they do while accepting the same level of accountability they visit upon others. If they can’t meet that standard, they need to find another job. Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.
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America’s gun trouble a result of a sickness I n the minds of many Americans, the Dec. 14, 2012 Sandy Hook School shooting in Newtown, Conn., marked a turning point in recent history. In the aftermath of that mass shooting, in which 20-year-old Adam Lanza killed 26 people, 20 of them 6- and 7-year-old children, a shocked and grieving nation did nothing. Congress did nothing. Most state governments did nothing. Nothing, in principal, changed. Life went on, just as it had before. Unless, of course, you were a parent or family member or friend or co-worker of one of the people wounded or killed at Newtown. Then life would never be the same. Pundits like to single out this as the point in American history when we decided it was OK for our children to be massacred as long as our Second Amendment rights were preserved. The truth is, we were well on our way long before that point, It should have been painfully obvious then, as it is now, America is dealing with a sickness. A love for guns that outweighs our love for our children and loved ones. The reaction to the dozens of mass shootings since Sandy Hook has been similar. Polls continually
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show a healthy majority of Americans clamor for tighter gun laws, background checks, waiting periods, assault weapon bans, etc. But it doesn’t matter. Spineless Republican politicians continue to kowtow to the NRA’s influence and money, and spineless Democrats voice their displeasure but continue to lack the integrity for the long, hard fight necessary to bring about change. The sickness is paralyzing. Early last week, just days after a gunman killed 10 people in a Buffalo, N.Y., grocery store, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, carrying a rifle, entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, not far from San Antonio, and killed 19 more children and two more adults. In an address from the White House, President Joe Biden said, it’s “time to act.” “As a nation, we have to ask, when in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?” Biden added. “When in God’s name are we going to do what we all
practical tests. You can’t buy a gun until you pass. And we should consider if possession of certain types of guns should require licensing or liability insurance. Those who oppose any gun control legislation have made a lot of other suggestions about how to stop school shootings. Everything from re-configuring schools so that they feature just one door (thanks, Ted Cruz) to arming all teachers. But these aren’t serious solutions The same red state legislatures and county councils that won’t even legitimately pay teachers for what they
already do will NEVER pay for those same teachers to obtain and be trained how to use a gun. They’ll instead find a way to punish teachers. And MORE guns aren’t the answer, and they know it. The gun worshipers argue, of course, these mass shootings aren’t a gun issue. Instead, they’re a mental health issue. Much like training teachers, those same gun lovers will never pay for mental health care. If you don’t believe me, look at Texas again. Along with signing a half dozen laws making it easier to get guns, Abbott slashed
$211 million from Texas’ mental health services. So much for that. It is folly to offer every solution except commonsense gun legislation, while failing to at all address the guns themselves, instead blaming mass shootings solely on mental illness. It allows Americans who are OK with the constant mass shootings to continue to ignore their own sickness – their unhealthy love for guns and their willingness to choose them over human lives. Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
Our children are not collateral damage
ne woman ran passed armed officials to save two children from hell. She didn't wait for instruction, approval, or help. Angeli Rose Gomez drove 40 miles, resisted authority, and sprinted into a building wrecked with gunfire for one reason only. She is a mother; her children were in danger. Stop the niceties, political correctness, and promises of change. At this point, politics makes me ill, thoughts and prayers make me angry, and words will never ease the pain
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know in our gut needs to be done?” What needs to be done. That’s an interesting phrase. Clearly, we’re not doing what needs to be done. And it should be no surprise that what we’re doing, which is essentially nothing, isn’t working. In fact, it’s possible that what we’re doing is worse that nothing. In Texas, the argument can be made that, if anything, what the state has been doing has made mass shootings MORE likely, not less likely. Texas governor Greg Abbott signed more than a half dozen new laws last year to make it easier to get guns, including a law allowing people to carry handguns without permits. Those who are opposed to any sort of gun control will argue the point, but the math is fairly obvious, where there are more guns, there are more gun deaths. But there are things we could do to slow down mass shootings. And like Biden said, it’s time. It’s time for universal, complete background checks. It’s time to reconsider a ban on assault-style rifles and the large capacity magazines that make school massacres easy. Everyone who purchases a gun should take a multi-day safety course that involves both written and
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of a mother with empty arms. It isn't working. We may not know what to do, but we know what doesn't work. Rage boils deep inside
parents all across this land; we are tired. Stop telling us to trust the system. Stop wasting money on political signs and put it into mental health services. Want to garner respect? Get out from behind the podium and stand in front of our child's school. Make every school have a class dedicated to mental health. Give our schools the same level of security government leadership enjoys. Stop fighting each other and fight for our children.
Please forgo the expensive dinners, rallies, and fundraisers. I have no desire to shake your hand if it has not reached between my child and danger. We don't need more speeches or overpriced commercials touting decency and nobility with red and white ties against suits of indifference. You told us to mask our children to protect them, and we did so. You told us to keep our children away from family and friends to protect them; we listened. Constantly
we are inundated with so many instructions against motherhood's very essence, and we fall in line. We second guess our instincts and defer to those entrusted to lead, and it leads nowhere. Our children are not collateral damage in a battle of power. A child's safety is not negotiable, debatable, or secondary to a political agreement. Get a lock on every door, make mental health as necessary as Friday night football, and defend our children as fiercely as you
defend your position. Teachers lost their lives. Mothers and fathers were gutted. We do not need to look across oceans for unwarranted devastation; it is in the halls of our schools. We need not look for victims of war; their nap mats lie empty. Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.
America believes in second chances, back doors
t is Saturday, May 21, and the Wall Street Journal tells us that the American Bar Association is thinking about making the Law School Aptitude Test optional. “This would follow a trend seen in undergraduate admissions offices and give schools more flexibility in how they select law students.” The piece goes on to say that an actual change in this policy is “months away.” This re-thinking of the utility of the LSAT is superimposed on the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on race-based admission decisions. Are they constitutional? The resolution of these two issues will have an impact on the ranks of my besieged and beleaguered profession. Until recently, our English cousins had an an inflexible, unforgiving belief in testing. The UK still believes in a se-
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ries of 2 1/2 hour tests at age 16 that will determine whether one moves on to college or finds employment where a degree is not essential. Then there is the Chinese system. In China there are no essays, no teacher recommendations or spending a month helping out Mother Theresa in Mumbai. Points that are earned on tests determine whether you become a water quality officer; a bureaucrat who issues construction permits; or an oncologist. The Chinese eliminate all but the best from the medical, engineering and law professions.
Students in China know that testing begins early, requires herculean effort, and is likely to end in disappointment. In fact the great majority of those students who test will be disappointed by their “gaodao score.” Notwithstanding an almost-universal sense of fatalism — and the depression that pervades the rest of their lives — Chinese students generally support their test-and-and-most-likely-fail system. The model we use in the United States requires a test (for law school) but gives the admissions office some latitude in actually accepting students. They can (now) look at class composition, race and, of course, whether one’s father matriculated at the school 25 years earlier. I, myself, think I am a beneficiary of this attitude or latitude. When I was in my last year at The Citadel (in 1967),
I met a young dark-haired woman from Baltimore. I thought I wanted to be near this dark-eyed woman in spite of the fact that I had a commission in the U.S. Army. I think I thought, “I know. I’ll go to a law school in Baltimore or in Washington DC; defer my tour in Vietnam; and be near Carole.” On the strength of these hasty decisions I took the LSAT and — if memory serves — did not do all that well. (I also took the State Department Exam and the Navy Aviation Aptitude Test.) I applied to law schools at the University of Maryland, Georgetown and George Washington University. I was accepted at George Washington and to this day I believe I got into that school because they wanted somebody from the South. In those days, the law school touted itself as Amer-
ica’s “National Law School” and I think they really needed someone from South Carolina. In any case I got in and was almost immediately dumped by the dark-eyed, dark-haired woman from Baltimore. I have, I think, written on this topic before. I have said that we, as a society, believe that maturation is an uneven process — some teenagers are not quite ready (at 18) when they sit down and try to respond to a thick, multi-page college aptitude booklet, at a too-small desk, in a badly-lit cafeteria smelling of butter beans and macaroni. And as a society we believe in second chances and back doors. My father, for example, was a professor the Medical University of S.C. He had both medical students and graduate students in his classes. Sometimes, not always, the graduate students had not done well on their
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MCAT examination and had not gotten into Medical School. Some of the rejected would then enroll as a plain-vanilla graduate student and get a Master’s Degree; then turn around an apply again to the Medical School. I can report that many of these former graduate students became very fine medical doctors. We are also a country that feels a continuing sense of responsibility for slavery and its aftermath. In an effort to deal with those feelings many colleges award points to African-American applicants. Those points are resented (by some) and we will surely hear more discussion about race-adjusted admissions; and the ABA’s proposed elimination of the LSAT later-on this year. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
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ow much grace does it take to love our enemies and those who have hurt us? Well, that’s a good question. Tragedies occur all around us and it’s true we are heart-broken and disturbed, but what happens we are personally offended or our family and friends are harmed? I admit that I do not always have the character of Christ when I’m being threatened or attacked. Many times, my first reaction is to retaliate because it’s a part of our old nature, but I agree that people need to be punished for their evil deeds and acts of violence. However, the temptation to resent and be bitter is real. Life is filled with challenges and situations that lure us into bad attitudes but for the serious Christian, it’s the forgiveness of Christ that can teach us and lead us
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into the peace that passes all understanding. When we fall into a negative mindset, our joy which is our spiritual strength, evaporates and we become weak and discouraged. Anger and the desire for revenge can emotionally, mentally, and spiritually hold us in the bondage of misery. If we allow ourselves to become weighed down with animosity, our relationship with God suffers which is why it’s so important to not become entangled in the snare trap of hatred. To those around us,
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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: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/ Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month, Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market
5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.
Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.
The Historic Port Royal Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email 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 843-295-0058.
A War on Two Fronts: African Americans Fight for Victory at Home and Abroad
Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division. To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www.ccu.press or www.warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-2849227.
Lowcountry Made Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include:
THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday through Wednesday – Closed Monday) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Top Gun Maverick (PG13, 8:45 p.m.) and The Lost City (PG, 11:05 p.m.) on Screen 1; The Bob’s Burgers Movie (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (PG-13, 10:20 p.m.) on Screen 2; and Top Gun Maverick (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) or Top Gun Maverick (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 Jurassic World Dominion (June 9) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (July). – Staff reports
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 843-521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.
Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours
6 p.m., Friday, June 24, Sunset Tour; 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.
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 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.
Aviation Careers Expo
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 4, Beaufort Executive Airport. Sponsored by the Beaufort Aviation Association. Learn about the many great careers available in aviation – maintenance and repair; design and engineering; management; avionics design; installation and repair; piloting; airline inflight cabin service; space exploration; air traffic control; flight instruction; university and college opportunities; airline ticketing; cargo and ground servicing; and military aviation. Participants include American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Beaufort County Airports Department, the
Beaufort County School District, the Civil Air Patrol, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the Society of Women Engineers, Technical College of the Lowcountry, and Women in Aviation International. For more information, text 843-812-9909.
Listen on the Lawn Concert Series: The Cluster Shucks
6 p.m., Sunday, June 5, USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts Lawn. Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic or snacks and beverages. The CFA Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 a person – children younger than 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www. uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843521-4145. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved into the CFA theatre.
League of Women Voters Beaufort annual meeting
6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Meeting Room. The first part of the meeting will include dinner for $40 per person (reservations are required and can be made at lwvbeaufort@gmail.com). The special guest will be Marie Smalls, Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections. Student Challenge Winners will be announced at the Challenge Awards Presentation, as well. The second part of the meeting, starting at 7 p.m., will be open to LWVB members and will include votes on the LWVB budget, the bylaw amendments and the voting for new members to the Board of Directors.
Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s June meeting
7 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Tallboy Fishing Charters Captain Richard Pollitzer’s presentation will be on Spanish Mackerel. Captain Pollitzer recently relocated his 31-foot Contender Center Console from the Northend Fleet (Hilton Head) to Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor. He will discuss inshore and artificial reef fishing for Spanish Mackerel. This will include baits of choice, setups, rods and reels. He will also explain the use of fishing planers. 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 Mike Norwood 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.
June 20 through July 1, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts. Campers will engage in all aspects of musical theatre, while gaining self-confidence and the ability to express themselves as they learn basic acting skills, vocal instruction and choreography. The highlight of the camp will be the children’s creation of their own show. Tuition is $275. Register and pay at https://www. uscbcenterforthearts.com/summer-camp.
Indoor Gardening: Fruits and Veggies Class
4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway. Class presented by Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Laura Lee Rose of the Beaufort County Clemson Extension. Call 843-255-6479 or stop by to register.
Camp Caroline
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23, John Paul II Catholic School, 4211 Okatie Highway. Staffed by FRIENDS of Caroline and trained student bereavement grief support facilitators, Camp Caroline is a bereavement camp for students in 1st through 12th grades. Designed to provide a safe, compassionate environment where students who have lost a loved one can learn to acknowledge and express their feelings of grief, they learn how to share their grief experience with each other, recognize the support systems around them, and positively cope with their grief emotions. The camp concludes with family members joining the students to celebrate the lives of the loved ones lost. Visit https://www.fochospice. org/Services#CAMPCAROLINE for more information and to apply for Camp Caroline. Please call 843-525-6257 with any questions.
Firecracker 5K
8 a.m., Monday July 4, downtown Beaufort. Hosted by HELP of Beaufort and Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity, the race starts at Freedom Mall, crosses the Woods Memorial Bridge and runs to Meridian Road before turning back. Pre-Raceday registration, $35. Virtual 5K registration, $25. Raceday registration, $45. For more information or to register, go to http://runsignup.com/race/ SC/Beaufort.
Junior Building Detectives – Solving the Mysteries of Built Histories
8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Community Centre and All-Faiths Chapel, Fripp Island. This fundraiser benefits the non-profit Community Centre and All-Faiths Chapel. Property owners donate various household items for the sale, including furniture, household appliances, yard equipment, kitchenware, sports equipment, decorative items, and other household treasures. There should be something for everyone to buy – at tremendous savings. Security will allow visitors onto the island to attend the sale at no charge. For more information, visit www. FrlppICC.com or call 843-838-2207.
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 843-3793331 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.
Sea Island Rotary blood drive
Creative Arts Camp
Fripp Island Treasure Sale
9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, Hilton Garden Inn, Boundary Street in the Big Red Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a OneBlood gift along with a wellness checkup that will include blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. All time slots are currently available. Sign up online at https:// donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now or call 843-321-0196 for assistance registering.
Beaufort County Library Special Programs
These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.
Beaufort Indivisible’s June meeting set
11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road. Featured speakers will be Marilyn Harris and York Glover Sr. Harris is a 2022 Democratic candidate for Beaufort County Council District 2 (MCAS/Beaufort/Lady’s Island/Fripp Island). Glover represents District 3 (Beaufort/Lady’s Island/St. Helena Island/Parris Island) on the Beaufort County Council. His term expires in 2024. The event is free and open to the public.
Broadway Bound Summer Camp
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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.
“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 informtion contact Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District at bswcd@ islc.net or 843-255-7306. JUNE 2–8, 2022
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Veterans should want to live, work, retire in SC
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ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community report, there are 405,094 veterans living in S.C. Veterans make up about 14 percent of the S.C. population. Of the more than 400,000 veterans in S.C., 181,253 are 65 and older. Women make up 13% (44,536). The S.C. veteran portion of the S.C. population is roughly 10%, which is about 2.5 percent higher than the rest of the states. Veteran dependents are estimated to be roughly 650,000. Therefore, about one-fifth of the state’s population is made up of veterans and their dependents. In 2018, approximately 264,000 veterans in S.C. have no VA determined military service-connected disabilities and about 100,000 had VA determined military service-connected disabilities. As of 2019, the median income of veterans in S.C. is $41,908, as compared to non-veterans of about $30,000. Currently, there are approximately 62,627 military retirees residing in the Palmetto State. Of the incarcerated population in South Carolina, 10% are veterans, about 40,000. The 2019 South Carolina Veteran Suicide Data Sheet includes information about South Carolina veteran suicides by age, sex, and suicide method and compares this with regional and national data. The veteran suicide rate in S.C. is not significantly different from the national veteran suicide rate. In 2019, 123 veterans committed suicide in S.C. Tragically, of the approximately 22 veterans who commit suicide each day, more than half never sought
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help from the VA. Fewer than 10 of the suicides were females. Read about SC Veteran Suicides at https://bit. ly/3lVbK7l. It is estimated that 1,500 veterans in S.C. need help with housing and are but one step from homelessness. It is also estimated that 10% (150 of 1500) chose not to be sheltered. Read about the Veterans Administration’s Homeless Programs at https://www. va.gov/homeless/. Go online to the SC Veterans Demographics and Statistics website (https:// bit.ly/3lVAxIq) for details about veterans in S.C.
19 reasons why veterans want to live in S.C.
Most veterans know that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides robust veterans’ benefits, but many do not know that S.C. also has very generous and valuable veterans’ benefits, resources, and support facilities, including but not limited to: 1. SCDVA helps veterans The S.C. Department of Veteran Affairs (SCDVA), which is led by the S.C. State Secretary of Veteran Affairs Will Grimsley (also a retired Army Major General), leads a coalition of partners to create an environment in which veterans and their families can thrive. The SCDVA assists
and advocates for veterans, military members, military bases, and their families in obtaining benefits. SCDVA educates the public, state and local leaders, veterans and military members, and their families on matters pertinent to veterans. Read about SCDVA at https://scdva.sc.gov.
2. Military Retiree S.C. Income Tax Exemption S.C. is one of more than three dozen states that exempt military retiree pays from taxation. Read more at https:// bit.ly/3wWSz2e. 3. Great VA medical centers S.C. has two of the best VA Medical Centers, which are located in Charleston and Columbia. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston is the only five-star hospital in SC and it has been rated by the Joint Commission as being in the top 10 percent of all public and private hospitals in the USA for more than 10 years for the quality of care, customer satisfaction, and many more key measurements. 4. VA community-based outpatient clinics Modern and fully staffed VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are located in Beaufort, Charleston, Goose Creek, Myrtle Beach, Market Commons (Myrtle Beach), North Charleston, Trident 2 (Ladson), Florence, Greenville, Orangeburg, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, and Sumter, S.C., and Savannah, and Hinesville, Ga. 5. County VSOs and other VSOs A Veterans Service Office (VSO) in each S.C. county to help veterans apply for ben-
efits. Find your County VSO online at https://scdva.sc.gov/ county-veterans-affairs-offices. Many Veterans Service Organizations like DVA, American Legion, VFW, and others also have VSOs. 6. SC Veterans Nursing Homes There are five affordable and first-class S.C. Veterans Nursing Homes are in S.C., including Veterans’ Victory House in Walterboro, E.R. Stone Veterans Pavilion in Columbia, R.M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson, Veteran Village in Florence, and Palmetto Patriots Home in Gaffney. Contact your local County VSO for more information and to apply for admission. 7. Seven military bases Seven military bases in S.C., which include Joint Base Charleston; Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, Fort Jackson Army Base in Columbia, Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, Naval Hospital Beaufort, and Coast Guard Base Charleston. Each of these bases has commissaries, exchanges, recreational areas, transient housing, and other facilities that may be open to retirees and veterans. There is also the S.C. Army National Guard with approximately 10,000 soldiers and the S.C. Air National Guard comprised of approximately 1,200 airmen. There are 58 National Guard armories in S.C. Read about the S.C. Military Base Task Force and bases at https://scdva.sc.gov/ sc-military-base-task-force. 8. Veterans National and State Cemeteries Two VA beautiful National Cemeteries in Beaufort and Fort Jackson/Columbia, and the M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans State of S.C. Cemetery in Anderson. Read about the Dolly Cemetery at https://scdva.sc.gov/cemetery. 9. SCDVA veterans services The multitude of SCDVA veterans’ services can be found at https://scdva.sc.gov. Some of those services include Claims Assistance, Women Veterans Programs, General Resources, Mental Health Resources, County VSOs, Cooper Vets Cemetery, a Veteran of the Week Program, an informative News Letter, Employment Assistance, Job Fairs, VA Medical Center Information, Recent News affecting Veterans, an online Fallen Veterans Gallery, and free-tuition assistance for certain wartime veterans’ children. 10. SCDVA Palmetto Pathfinder Program This program prevents suicides by helping military members transition to civilian life. It is a human-to-human and connection-based approach to ease stress. Pathfinders are veteran volunteers trained and equipped to guide fellow Veterans to resources within the state. Read about and sign up as a volunteer at https://scdva.sc.gov/palmetto-pathfinder-program. 11. SCDVA’s Veterans’ Trust Fund The fund was established to serve the veterans of SC by assisting established veteran-supported programs to enhance the quality of life of our veterans and their families. The Trust Fund Board of Trustees emphasizes the education of South Carolina citizens on the values of patriotism and service to our Nation and the sacrifices of our veterans. The fund provides financial assistance through the awarding of grants for worthy causes that benefit veterans. Read about the fund at https://scdva. sc.gov/veterans-trust-fund.
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12. SCDVA’s South Carolina Veteran Coalition South Carolina Veteran Coalition is comprised of SCDVA leaders, Veteran Service Organizations, and County VSOs joining together to help improve care and connect veterans and their family members to resources in the state. There are a number of organizations in the South Carolina Veteran Coalition that include Goodwill Industries of The Upstate/ Midlands, Upstate Veteran Alliance Network, Vantage Point, Veterans Bridge Home, The Independence Fund, Patriots-Path, Alston Wilkes, Palmetto Goodwill, Palmetto Water Connection, and several organizations that help to address Veteran concerns. Organizations like the Defense Contractors, other businesses, veterans service organizations (VVA, American Legion, VFW, MOAA, Navy and USMC League, etc.), the Tri-County Veterans Support Network, Defense Contractor Chapters, clubs (Exchange, Rotary, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, etc.) and other businesses and organizations are encouraged to join the SC Veteran Coalition. Read about the SCDVA’s South Carolina Veteran Coalition at https://scdva.sc.gov/ south-carolina-veteran, -coalition. The best way for any organization to become a member of the S.C. Veteran Coalition is to contact one of the following Regional Integration Officers: 1. 1. Jade Berkley, Pee Dee Region, jade.berkley@scdva.sc.gov, 803-363-5708 2. 2. Matt St. Clair, Upstate Region, matt.stclair@ scdva.sc.gov, 803-8492594 3. 3. Brennan Beck, Lowcountry Region, Brennan.bec@scdva.sc.gov, 803-876-8800 4. 4. Dan Wrightsman, Midlands, Daniel. wrightsman@scdva. sc.gov, 803-728-5306 13. S.C. Income Tax Exemption on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease. See https://dor.sc.gov/tax/exempt-property.
17. Hunting and Fishing License Exemptions for Active-Duty Service Members Stationed outside S.C. and are Home on Leave Active duty or military personnel who are residents of SC stationed outside of the state and home on leave, may upon presentation of their earnings and leave statement (which must declare SC as their home state), be allowed to fish and hunt throughout the state without purchasing a hunting or fishing license. Read more at https://www. dnr.sc.gov. 18. S.C. Education Assistance, Free Tuition for certain veterans’ children Provides free tuition to the Children of certain war veterans attending SC state-supported colleges and universities as well as state-supported post-high school technical education institutions. Ask your county or other VSO and visit the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs website via this link, https://scdva. sc.gov/education to complete the online application.
19. Purple Star (militaryfriendly) school districts The SCDVA works with the Department of Education to establish Purple Star School Districts in S.C. There are currently 10, which include: Aiken County, Richland 2, Kershaw County, Sumter County, Richland 1, Charleston County, Berkeley County, Edgefield County, Beaufort County, and Anderson 1. A Purple Star School (or district) is a public or charter school that has committed to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. Read about Purple Star Schools at https://www. militarychild.org/purplestarschools. 20. ROTC and Junior ROTC programs galore The SCDVA supports the 27 (out of a total of 61) colleges and universities in S.C. that have Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. SCDVA also supports the dozens of Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force High School Junior (J) ROTC programs in S.C.
14. S.C. Complete Property Tax Homestead Exemption for Permanently and Totally Disabled Veterans, Prisoners of War, and Medal of Honor Recipients Provides a complete property tax exemption on homes and private vehicles for 100% and totally disabled veterans, POWs, and Medal of Honor Recipients. Read the details at https://dor.sc.gov/tax/exempt-property.
More about the South Carolina Department of Veteran Affairs The SC General Assembly passed a bill that established the S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs as a cabinet agency effective July 1, 2019. The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs Headquarters is located at 1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 305, Columbia, SC 29204. SCDVA’s Phone number is 803734-0200, the Fax number is 803-734-4014, and the E-mail is va@scdva.sc.gov. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are 47 SCDVA employees, which includes the State of SC Veterans’ Cemetery employees.
15. Free S.C. Hunting and Fishing Privileges for Disabled Resident Vets Provides free hunting/ fishing licenses to Veterans who are totally disabled. Read more at https://www. dnr.sc.gov.
Summary There are too many S.C. veterans’ benefits to list in one newspaper article. So, if you are a veteran or veteran’s family member or survivor, “Welcome to God’s country for veterans!”
16. S.C. Resident Hunting and Fishing License Privileges for Nonresident Military personnel and their dependents Service members and their dependents stationed in S.C. for 30 days or longer, or who are domiciled in this state, are eligible for resident privileges. Valid military identification is needed when applying. Read more at https://www.dnr.sc.gov.
Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 3 June 2022 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Sandstrom Commander of Troops, Captain Ronald E. Harrell III • Parade Adjutant, Captain Joseph D. Sporleder Company “I”, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain Ronald E. Harrell III Drill Master • Staff Sergeant Ezekial B. Owrey PLATOON 3032
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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt R. D. James
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Senior Drill Instructor Sgt E. D. Duncan
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Arrieta, Hoyldan
Pvt
Abernathy, Austin S.
PFC
AguilaCruz, Job
PFC
Aduboffour, P*
Pvt
Audate, Patrick M.
Pvt
Ball, Phillip W.
PFC
Caldwell Jr, Eric J. *
Pvt
Amiad, E. A.
Pvt
Aurilia, Anthony P.
Pvt
Benitezpalacios, Daniel
Pvt
Dalomba, Matthew D.
Pvt
Ash, J. A
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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. Z. Parker
Pvt
Arvizo, Antonio J.
Pvt
Anderson, Justin M.
Pvt
Bernard, Michael S.
Pvt
Benson, Peter J.
Pvt
Carter, Amarri L.
Pvt
Boothe, Wadell E.
Pvt
Carvalho, Brendan J.
PFC
Bunch, David J.
Pvt
Cataldi, Nathan J.
Pvt
Dalrymple, William T.
Pvt
Cavasos, Pablo E.
Pvt
Dease, Devin N.
Pvt
Ayotte, Stephen T.
PFC
Bethea, Javon, M.
Pvt
Davis, Marshall A.
Pvt
Boyd, E. P.
Pvt
Bellamy, James L.
PFC
Brown, Wilard K.
Pvt
Frysinger, Christopher A.
Pvt
Brotherson, R. D.
Pvt
Bonillaperez, Jose M.
PFC
Burns, Hunter, E. *
Pvt
GaleanoPerez, Cristian J.
Pvt
Cabezudozavaleta, H. D
Pvt
Choi, Geonho
PFC
Diop, Mohame
Pvt
Chisum Luke R.
Pvt
Cassity, Zachary, A.
Pvt
Gaspard, Hadere N.
PFC
Coston J. I
PFC
Dejesus, Josias *
Pvt
Dye, Dominic J.
PFC
Daramola, Oluwuadunsin V. PFC
Daughtry, Simon, P.
Pvt
Horton, Jacob D.
Pvt
Diazknight, A. H.
Pvt
Dragwa, Daniel R.
Pvt
Flynn, Brent M.
PFC
Dasiilva, Leonardo M.
Echeverria, Sergio A.
Pvt
Jacobsen II, James A.
PFC
Gamble, C. H.
Pvt
Eastman, Obrien J.
PFC
Gerlach, Joshua W.
Pvt
Dewitt, Taquan Q.
Pvt
Garciga, J, M.
Florianlewis, Treven S.
PFC
Gillim, Michael E.
Erdmann, Cole, A.
Kerby, Timothy K.
Pvt
Pvt
Pvt
PFC
Foley, Julien I.*
Pvt
Hau, Brennan J.
Pvt
Fedorenko, Nikolay R.
PFC
Forbes, Cameron, M.
Pvt
Lacrete, Jouberto
PFC
Griffith, J. C.
Pvt
Gonzalezperez, David N.
PFC
Healey, Brian T.
PFC
Godbolt, Jaron A.
Pvt
Garcia, Trenton, E.
Pvt
McGuire, Michael J.
PFC
Hong, O.
Pvt
Govan, Jayden A.
Pvt
Hunt, Logan B.
PFC
Guido, Misael D.
Pvt
Gatten, Nathan, L.
PFC
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Pvt
Jacques, R. P.
Pvt
Guatemala, Nelson S.
Pvt
Jefferson, Vincent D.
Pvt
Garner, Jordan A.
PFC
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Pvt
Olsen, Trevor M.
Pvt
Kamara, B. Y.
LCpl
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Pvt
Large, Nicholas W.
Pvt
Haley, Lynden
Pvt
OrdonezDubon, Pedro A.
Pvt
Kebede, B. T.
Pvt
Harris Jr, Maurice L.
Pvt
Leggett, Jonathan M.
Pvt
Hall, James
PFC
Paulino, Joshua A.
PFC
Lane Jr. T. J.
PFC
Hleha, Mykola
Pvt
Martinez, Luis A.
PFC
Harris, Rashad D.
Pvt
Perez, Sebastian A.
Pvt
Lebron, J. A
PFC
Keefer, Aaron E.
Pvt
Mcquade, Oliver F.
Pvt
Leonard, Matthew H.
Pvt
Mejiasaloma, Eduardo
PFC
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Pvt
Peters, Allen G.
PFC
Magoon, B.
Pvt
Mason, Logan B.
Pvt
Merrill, Nathan R.
Pvt
Henry IV, Eddie L.
Pvt
QuitoMoncayo, Anthony J. PFC
Malotte, E. S.
Pvt
Olguingarcia, Eduardo
PFC
Moon, Matthew L.
Pvt
Hughes, John F.
Pvt
Ramirez, Jannese M.
PFC
Ogiba, J. M.
Pvt
Otoyamedrano, Renzo A.
PFC
Murray, Nathaniel J.
Pvt
Jimenez, Luis A.
PFC
Rivers, Raymond C. *
PFC
Otero, J. E.
Pvt
Padilla, Evan R.
Pvt
Naranjo, Jesus M.
Pvt
Mcbride, Robert J.
PFC
Russell, Gavin B.
PFC
Pagan, H. A.*
Pvt
Parrondo, Ariel E.
Pvt
Ortiz, Kevin J.
Pvt
Mcknight, Zachary D.
Pvt
Schmith, Gabriel M.
Pvt
Riddoch, W. T.
Pvt
Paulus, Alberto E.
Pvt
Ramirez, Justin A.
Pvt
Penaestevez, Orlando
Pvt
Rodriguezrivera, Jetziel E.
Pvt
Mirrione, Cameron F.
Pvt
Sinchi, Jonhpoul
PFC
Riggleman, J. M.
Pvt
Rambow, Tyler C.
PFC
Rogers, Robert
PFC
Odiear, Nathaniel C.
Pvt
Smalley, James H.
Pvt
Rodrigues, Y. A
Pvt
Ramon, Welfor S.
Pvt
Ryan, Daniel A.
Pvt
Ortiz, David E.
Pvt
Smith, Britton A.
PFC
Rooney, M. J.*
Pvt
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PFC
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Pvt
Tobillas, Christofer A.
PFC
Russell, G. H.
PFC
Schrock, Aleksandar R.
Pvt
Van, Quinn T.
PFC
Veal, Nicolas, S.
PFC
Sologaistoa, L. A
PFC
Schubert, Jeremy E.
Pvt
Ward, Robert G.
PFC
Walker, Marquella A.
Pvt
Vasquezquintanilla, A. F.
PFC
Steigmeier, Matthew J.
PFC
Winstead Jr, Chris W.
Pvt
Walton, Jahir K.
Pvt
Velasquez, J. I
Pvt
Stike, Jeffery W.
PFC
Woodard, Deacon C.
Pvt
Warden, Dustin R.
Pvt
Walker, A. T.
PFC
Watson, A. C.
PFC
Wilson, A. S.
PFC
Zhu, E.
Pvt
Pena, Alex
Pvt
Pishnery, Andrew S.
PFC
Sadler, Joseph H.
PFC
Scavelli, Anthony V.
Pvt
Smallwood, Cooper J.
Pvt
Velasquez, Tony A.
Pvt
Pvt Pvt
Grimado, Marcos, M.
Pvt
Hobbs, Toliver, H.
PFC
Holden, Cameron, M.
PFC
Jimenezcruz, Jonathan, J.
PFC Pvt PFC
Pvt
Wolfe, Carter B.
Langley, Chris, L. * Mitchell Jr, Shawn L. Osarioburgos, Adrian *
PFC
Palacios Jr, Joe M.
Pvt
Pickle, Cody D.
Pvt
Ridenhour, Joshua C.
Pvt
Walters, Joseph M.
Gouin, Chris J.
Pvt
PFC
PFC
Goncalvesiraheta, Carlos, A.
Ringle III, James G. Robinson, Terry S.
Pvt
Rodriguezfuentes, Kevin
Pvt
Shoemo, Kaleb R.
PFC
Tolley, Mitchell K.
Pvt
Turberville, Ryan B.
Pvt
Ward Jr, Glenn J.
Pvt
Watson, Michael A.
PFC
Wilson, Hunter R. *
Pvt
Young, Tymon J.
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Reasons for Faith
A Leap of Faith Choosing to Believe in God
Would you jump from a plane without a parachute? If you are in a plane high in the sky, it would be crazy to jump out without a parachute. Even if you were convinced that this was a good idea, such an action would fly in the face of all available logic. There would be no reason to expect to survive. This is how many people imagine faith. Religious faith is commonly misunderstood today to be merely a feeling or a preference, something that has nothing to do with reason or evidence. In such a case, belief in God would require a blind leap of faith, as apparently irrational as jumping out of a plane without a parachute. What if you had a good parachute? Suppose you are standing in the plane with a working parachute. It is engineered for a person of your size and weight, and you have been trained in its use. Knowing all of these things, jumping can be seen as a reasonable course of action. You have every reason to expect that, should you jump, you will land safely. But even with all of this evidence, at some point you still have to make the choice: will you jump?
Faith and reason are meant to go together. In the traditional Christian understanding, faith and reason are meant to support one another. We use our intellect to look at the evidence, and this can open our hearts to help us receive the gift of faith. We can see that faith in God is actually quite reasonable, not contrary to common sense or science at all. But at some point, we still have to choose to make the leap of faith. We have to choose to believe in God and begin a new life with him. Why not ask God for the gift of faith? We cannot make the leap of faith on our own power; faith is a gift we receive from God. If you are unsure whether God exists, why not ask him to reveal himself to you? You can pray a simple prayer, such as, “God, I don’t know if you are real, but if you are, please help me to know you.” Even though you will probably not experience a miraculous sign or a voice from heaven, God will gradually reveal himself to those who seek him. If he does not exist, you lose nothing, but if he does exist, you gain a treasure beyond price.
There are good reasons for faith in God. In this series of faith messages, we have been exploring some of the reasons for faith in God. Persuasive arguments can be made from observations of the universe, such as its existence from nothing and its apparent fine-tuning. Important evidence can also be found in human nature, such as the laws of morality and the yearning we experience for something beyond this world. These clues each have their limits, but taken as a group they have a cumulative effect and carry weight.
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